
Adjusting the front seatsFig. 45
Controls on the driver's seat
Read and observe on page 55 first.
Controls on the driver's seat » Fig. 45
Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction
Adjusting height of seat
Adjusting the angle of the seat backrest
Adjust the tilt of the seat back (seats with Easy Entry System)
On the passenger seat, some controls are arranged in mirror image.
Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction
›
Pull the lever
A
» Fig. 45 in the direction of the arrow and push the seat in
the required direction.
The lock must click into place after you release the lever.
Adjusting height of seat
›
Again push or pull the lever
B
» Fig. 45 in the direction of one of the arrows.
Adjusting the angle of the seat backrest
›
The seat back release (do not lean on).
›
Pull the lever
C
in direction of arrow » Fig. 45 and with your back set the
desired inclination of the seat back.
For seats with Easy Entry system, the inclination can be adjusted using lever
D.
Fold forward and slide seat using the Easy Entry System
›
Pull lever
C
or
D
» Fig. 45 and fold the seat backrest forwards.
›
At the same time, move the seat forwards.
Restore position of the seat with Easy Entry System
›
Push the seat backwards again to its original position.
ABCD› Fold the seat backrest back.
The locking of the seat back must engage audibly - check by pulling on the
seat back.
Head restraints - adjusting height
Fig. 46
Rear headrests: Move up / move down
Read and observe
on page 55 first.
Only the rear head restraints can be removed.
Best protection is achieved if the top edge of the head rest is at the same level
as the upper part of your head.
Shift upwards
›
Grasp the support with both hands on its side and move in the direction of
1
» Fig. 46 .
Move down
›
Press the locking button
A
and hold it in arrow direction
2
» Fig. 46 .
›
Press in the support in the direction of arrow
3
.
WARNINGWith rear seats occupied, the respective head rests must be correctly set
(may not be in the bottom position) - risk of fatal injury!
CAUTION
The front headrests are integrated into the seat backrests and cannot be ad-
justed in height.56Using the system

Washing by handRead and observe
and on page 96 first.
Soak the dirt with plenty of water and rinse as well as possible.
Clean the vehicle with a soft sponge, a washing glove or a washing brush.
Work from the top to the bottom – starting with the roof.
For stubborn dirt, agents specifically intended for this purpose are to be used. Wash out the sponge or washing glove thoroughly at short intervals.
Clean wheels, door sills and similar parts last. Use a second sponge for such areas.
Give the vehicle a good rinse after washing it and dry it off using a chamois
leather.
WARNINGProtect your hands and arms from sharp-edged metal parts when cleaning
the underfloor or the inside of the wheel housings or the wheel trims – risk
of cuts!
CAUTION
■ Only apply slight pressure when cleaning the vehicle's paintwork.■Do not wash your vehicle in bright sunlight – risk of paint damage.
Automatic car wash systems
Read and observe
and on page 96 first.
The usual precautionary measures must be taken before washing the vehicle
in an automatic car wash system (e.g. closing the windows and the sliding/tilt-
ing roof etc.).
If your vehicle is fitted with any particular attached parts, such as a spoiler,
roof rack system, two-way radio aerial etc., it is best to consult the operator of
the car wash system beforehand.
After an automatic wash with wax treatment, the lips of the wipers should be
cleaned with cleaning agents specially designed for the purpose, and then de-
greased.
CAUTIONFold in the exterior mirrors to prevent damage before washing the vehicle in
an automatic car wash system. Never manually fold in electric exterior mirrors -
always use the electric controls.
Washing with a high-pressure cleaner
Read and observe
and on page 96 first.
When washing the vehicle with a high-pressure cleaner, the instructions foruse of the equipment must be observed. This applies in particular to the pres-
sure used and to the spraying distance .
Maintain a sufficiently large distance to the parking aid sensors and soft mate-
rials such as rubber hoses or insulation material.
CAUTION
■ If washing the vehicle in the winter using a hose or high-pressure cleaner,
ensure that the jet of water is not aimed directly at the locking cylinders or the
door/panel joints – risk of freezing!■
To avoid damaging the parking aid sensors while cleaning with high-pressure
cleaners or steam jets, the sensors must only be directly sprayed for short pe-
riods while a minimum distance of 10 cm must be observed.
Note
See also Washing cars with decorative films using a high-pressure clean-
er » page 99 .
Cleaning vehicle exterior
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Vehicle paint work
98
Plastic parts
98
Rubber seals
98
Chrome parts
99
Decorative films
99
Windows and external mirrors
99
Headlight glasses
99
Door closing cylinder
100
97Care and maintenance

CAUTION■Do not treat the door seals and window guides with any products.■Applying additional treatments to the seals can corrode the protective coat-
ing, and driving noise may occur.
Chrome parts
Read and observe
and on page 98 first.
First clean the chrome parts with a damp cloth and then polish them with a
soft, dry cloth.
If this method does not completely clean chrome parts, use a specific chrome
care product.
CAUTION
Do not polish the chrome parts in a dusty environment - risk of surface
scratches.
Decorative films
Read and observe
and on page 98 first.
Wash the films with a mild soap solution and clean, warm water.
The following instructions must be followed when washing the vehicle with a high-pressure cleaner:
› The minimum distance between the nozzle and the vehicle body should be
50 cm.
› Keep jet perpendicular to the film surface.
› The maximum water temperature is 50 °C.
› The maximum water pressure is 80 bar.
CAUTION
■
Never use aggressive cleaning agents or chemical solvents for the glued sur-
faces with films - there is a danger of film damage.■
In the winter months, do not use an ice scraper to remove ice and snow from
the areas with films. Do not use any other objects to remove frozen layers of
snow or ice – risk of film damage.
Windows and external mirrors
Read and observe
and on page 98 first.
Removing snow and ice
Use a plastic ice scraper for removing snow and ice from the windows and mir-
rors.
Cleaning windows
Regularly clean windows from the inside with clean water.
Dry the glass surfaces with a clean chamois leather or a cloth intended for this
purpose.
CAUTION
Instructions for removing snow and ice■The ice scraper should not be moved forward and backward but in one direc-
tion to avoid any damage to the surface of the glass.■
Snow or ice that is contaminated with coarse dirt such as fine gravel, sand or
salt must not be removed from the windows and mirrors – there is a risk of
damage to the surface of the windows and mirrors.
■
Do not remove snow or ice from glass parts using warm or hot water – risk of
cracks forming in the glass.
■
Make sure that when removing snow and ice from the windows, the labels
attached to the vehicle by the factory are not damaged.
CAUTION
Information for cleaning windows■Do not clean the inside of the windows with sharp-edged objects or corro-
sive and acidic cleaning agents – there is a risk of damaging the heating ele-
ments or window aerial.■
When drying the windows after washing the vehicle, do not use window
leathers that have been used to polish the bodywork. Residues of preserva-
tives in the window leather can make the window dirty and reduce visibility.
Headlight glasses
Read and observe
and on page 98 first.
Clean plastic front headlight lenses using clean, warm water and soap.
99Care and maintenance

CAUTION■“Never repair” fuses and also do not replace them with a fuse of a higher am-
perage – risk of fire! This may also cause damage at another part of the electri-
cal system.■
A blown fuses is recognisable by the molten metal strip. Replace the faulty
fuse with a new one of the same amperage.
■
If a newly inserted fuse burns through again, then a specialist should be con-
sulted immediately.
Note
■ We recommend always carrying replacement fuses in the vehicle. A box of
replacement fuses can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Accessories.■
There can be several power consuming devices for one fuse.
■
Multiple fuses may exist for a single power consuming device.
Fuses on the underside of the dash panel
Fig. 124
Fuse Box / Fuses
Read and observe
and on page 135 first.
The fuses are located underneath the steering wheel on the underside of the
dash panel » Fig. 124.
Replacing fuses
›
Press the button
1
» Fig. 124 .
›
Push the lid in the direction of the arrow.
›2
Remove the bracket.
›
Place the bracket on the respective fuse and pull this out.
›
Insert a new fuse.
›
Replace the bracket at the original position.
›
Fold the cover upwards against the direction of the arrow.
›Close the cover until it clicks into place.
Assignment of fuses on the underside of the dash panel
Read and observe
and on page 135 first.
No.Power consumer1Telephone, radiator fan, instrument cluster, engine control unit2Diagnostic port, air compressor, bar with buttons, control unit for air
conditioning3Clutch pedal switch, brake pedal switch4Switch illumination, number plate light5Lever under the steering wheel, central control unit6Headlamp beam adjustment, exterior mirror adjustment7 - 8Automatic gearbox9Airbag, bar with buttons10Park Assist11Headlights12The rear fog light13Headlights14Rear window wiper15Light switch16Steering force assistance17Windscreen washer18Reverse light switch19Injection valves, coolant pump20ABS/ESP21Parking lights,22Daytime running lights23Headlights24Headlight flasher25Windscreen Wiper and Washer System26Not assigned27Interior lighting28Diagnostic connector 136Do-it-yourself

No.Power consumer29Central control unit30Exterior mirror heater31Radiator fan, lambda probe32Blinking light, brake light, daytime running lights, rear light33Main beam34Main beam35Fuel pump36Cigarette lighter, 12-volt power socket37Air blower for heating and air conditioning38Radio39Panoramic sliding roof, horn40Engine control unit41Central locking system42Ignition module43Seat heaters44Fuel pump45Light switch46Rear window heater47Power windows48Horn49Windscreen wipers50Fog lights, headlight51Power windowsFuses in the engine compartmentFig. 125
Distribution board cover/fuses
Read and observe
and on page 135 first.
The fuses are located underneath a cover next to the vehicle battery » Fig. 125.
Replacing fuses
›
Press the locking keys of cover
A
» Fig. 125 together simultaneously.
›
Push out the cover in the direction of the arrow.
›
Replace the appropriate fuse.
›
Insert the cover in the direction counter to the arrow.
›
Close the cover until it clicks into place.
Assignment of fuses in the engine compartment
Read and observe
and on page 135 first.
No.Power consumerS1ABS/ESPS2Radiator fanS3Control unit for radiator fan, ignitionS4ABS/ESPS5Central control unit, battery data moduleS6Ignition lock, starter137Fuses and light bulbs

Changing the front turn signal bulbFig. 130
Light bulb for front signal light
Read and observe and on page 138 first.
›
Turn the plug with bulb
A
» Fig. 127 on page 139 anti-clockwise to the stop
in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 130 and remove it.
›
Push the faulty bulb into the holder, turn in anti -clockwise direction up to
the stop and remove.
›
Insert a new bulb into the holder and turn in a clockwise direction to the
stop.
›
Reinsert the holder with the bulb into the lamp housing and turn in the op-
posite direction of the arrow
2
to the stop.
Replacing the bulb for the side turn signal lights
Fig. 131
Left side of the vehicle: Replacing the bulb for the turn signal
light
Read and observe
and on page 138 first.
›
Slide the direction indicator light in the direction of
1
» Fig. 131 (on the right
side of the vehicle mirror).
› Pry the flashing light from the body in the direction of arrow 2 (on the right
side of the vehicle mirror).›
Remove the bulb holder
3
in the direction of arrow.
›
Remove the faulty bulb from the socket.
›
Insert a new bulb into the socket.
›
Replace the bulb holder.
›
Set the side repeater turn signal light with the side facing the rear of the ve-
hicle in the body and lightly press it until the spring on the other side of the
side repeater turn signal light latches.
Replacing the bulb for the fog light
Fig. 132
Light bulb for fog lights
Read and observe
and on page 138 first.
›
Use the on board tool to remove screws
A
» Fig. 132 from the wheel well.
›
Unscrew rivet
B
with a flat, blunt object such as a coin.
›
Push the battery cover in the direction of the arrow .
›
Remove connector
C
.
›
Turn the connector with the bulb in an anti-clockwise direction up to the
stop and remove .
›
Turn the connector with the new bulb into the headlight and turn in a clock-
wise direction as far as the stop.
›
Attach the connector until it clicks firmly into place.
›
Fold the wheel house trim back.
›
Insert the expanding rivet
B
again and screw in.
›
Firmly tighten the two attachment bolts
A
with the screwdriver.
140Do-it-yourself

DimensionsFig. 137
Principle sketch: Vehicle dimensions
Vehicle dimensions for operating weight without driver (in mm)
» Fig. 137Specification3-door5-doorA
Height
Basic dimension14781478Vehicles with the Green tec package14631463Natural Gas Vehicles14801480BFront track14281428CWidth16411645DRear track14241424EWidth including exterior mirror19101910F
Clearance
Basic dimension136136Vehicles with the Green tec package121121Natural Gas Vehicles134134GWheel baseBasic dimension24202420Natural Gas Vehicles24212421HLength35633563145Technical data

Index
A
abroad lead-free petrol
104
Abroad Headlights
51
ABS Function
85
Warning light37
Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles96
Accessories93
Adjusting Exterior mirrors
54
head restraints56
Interior mirror54
Seat56
Steering wheel10
Adjusting the seats9
Air-conditioning system Air outlet vents
71
Airbag15
Deactivating18
Deactivating the front passenger airbag18
Deployment15
Front airbag16
Modifications and damage to the airbag system 95
Side airbag Head-Thorax
17
Warning light38
Airbag system15
air conditioning recirculation
72
Air conditioning70
Controls71
Air outlet vents71
Alcantara cleaning
102
Alternator Warning light
34
Anti-theft wheel bolts127
Antilock Braking System85
artificial leather102
Ashtray62
Assistance systems City Safe Drive
90
Assist system ABS
85
Assist systems84
ABS37
Cruise Control System87
EDL85
ESC36, 84
HBA85
HHC85
Parking aid85
START-STOP88
TC85
Traction Control System (TCS)36
Visual parking system86
Audio see radio
4
Auto-computer see multi-function display
30
Automated transmission80
Lever control81
Warning light35
Automatic gearbox Tiptronic
81
Automatic load deactivation116
Automatic transmission Kick-down
82
Starting-off and driving82
B
Bag hooks
66
Battery In the remote control key
133
Belts11
Belt tensioners14
Bonnet Closing
108
Opening108
Boot Class N1 vehicles
68
See Boot lid44
Boot lid automatic locking
44
Closing44
Opening44
Brake booster78
brake fluid specification
113
Brake fluid113
Checking113
Brake pedal - automatic transmission indicator light
38
brakes Driving in
82
Brakes Brake booster
78
Brake fluid113
Braking and stabilisation systems84
Handbrake79
Warning lights34
Brakes and parking77
Braking Information on braking
78
Button in driver's door electric windows
44
C
Car care Jack
100
Care and maintenance93
Car park ticket holder60
Carrier Roof rack
68
148Index