
WARNING (Continued)■When driving, hold the steering wheel with both hands firmly on the out-
er edge in the “9 o'clock” and “3 o'clock” position. Never hold the steering
wheel in the “12 o'clock” position or in any other way (e.g. in the middle or
inner edge of the steering wheel). In such cases, you could severely injure
the arms, hands and head when the driver airbag is deployed.■
Ensure that there are no objects in the driver's footwell as they may get
caught behind the pedals when driving or applying the braking. You would
then no longer be able to operate the clutch, brake or acceleration pedals.
Adjusting the steering wheel position
Fig. 2
Adjusting the steering wheel po-
sition
Read and observe on page 9 first.
The height of the steering wheel can be adjusted.
›
Swivel the lever underneath the steering wheel downwards » Fig. 2.
›
Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position.
›
Push the lever upwards to the stop.
WARNING■
The lever for adjusting the steering wheel must be locked while you are
driving so that the position of the steering wheel cannot accidentally
change during the journey – risk of accident!■
Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving only when
the vehicle is stationary!
Correct seated position for the front passenger
Read and observe
on page 9 first.
For passenger safety and to reduce the risk of injury in an accident, the follow-ing instructions must be observed.
Position the front passenger seat back as far as possible. The front pas-
senger must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the dash panel so
that the airbag offers the greatest possible safety if it is deployed.
Correctly fasten the seat belt » page 13.
Front passenger adjustment » page 56, Adjusting the front seats .
In exceptional cases the front passenger airbag can be deactiva-
ted » page 18 , Deactivating airbags .
WARNING■
Maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the dash panel. Not maintaining
this minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to
properly protect you – hazard!■
Always keep your feet in the footwell when the car is being driven – nev-
er place your feet on the instrument panel, out of the window or on the
surfaces of the seats. You will be exposed to increased risk of injury if it be-
comes necessary to apply the brake or in the event of an accident. If an air-
bag is deployed, you could suffer fatal injuries by adopting an incorrect
seated position!
Correct seated position for the passengers in the rear seats
Read and observe
on page 9 first.
To reduce the risk of injury in the event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or anaccident, the occupants on the rear seats must observe the following.
Adjust the head restraint so that the top edge of the head restraint is at
the same level as the upper part of your head.
Correctly fasten the seat belt » page 13.
Use a suitable child restraint system if transporting children in the vehi- cle » page 19 , Transporting children safely .
Adjust head restraints » page 56.
10Safety

Petrol RefuellingFig. 92
Fuel filler
Read and observe and on page 103 first.
Refuelling can be done if the following conditions are met.The vehicle is unlocked.
The engine and the ignition are switched off.
›
Open the fuel filler flap.
›
Hold the fuel tank cap firmly and unlock with the key counter-clockwise.
›
Unscrew the filler cap by turning it in a counter-clockwise direction and place
the cap onto the top of the fuel filler flap » Fig. 92.
›
Insert the pump nozzle into the fuel filler tube as far as it will go.
The fuel tank is full just as soon as the pump nozzle switches off for the first
time »
.
›
Remove the pump nozzle from the fuel filler tube and put it back in the
pump.
›
Turn the filler cap to the right until it audibly clicks into place.
›
Hold the fuel cap hold firmly, lock with the key clockwise and remove the
key.
›
Close the filler cap.
WARNINGInstructions for filling the reserve canister■Never fill the reserve can inside the vehicle.■
Never place the reserve can on the vehicle.
■
Always place the reserve can on the floor.
WARNING (Continued)■ The national legal requirements must be observed if carrying a spare can-
ister in the vehicle.■
We do not recommend carrying any fuel canisters in your vehicle for safe-
ty reasons. in the event of an accident, these canisters can become dam-
aged and fuel may escape – risk of fire!
CAUTION
■ The fuel tank is full just as soon as the pump nozzle switches off for the first
time, provided the nozzle has been operated properly. Not continue refuelling.■
Be careful when filling diesel fuel from the spare canister and then do this
slowly and cautiously – danger of contaminating the body.
Note
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 35 litres, including a reserve of approx.
4 litres .
Lead-free petrol
Read and observe
and on page 103 first.
The vehicle can only be operated with unleaded petrol that meets the EN 2281)
standard.
All petrol engines can be operated using petrol that contains at most 10% bio-
ethanol (E10).
Prescribed fuel – unleaded petrol min. 95 RON
Use unleaded fuel with the octane rating 95 RON or higher.
If unleaded gasoline is not available with the octane number 95 RON, in an
emergency petrol with the octane rating of 91, 92 and 93 RON can be used to
fill the tank, but this leads to a slight loss of performance and a slightly in-
creased fuel consumption »
.
Fuel additives
Unleaded petrol in accordance with the EN 228 standard 1)
meets all the condi-
tions for a smooth-running engine. We therefore recommend that no fuel ad-
ditives are used. This can result in considerable damage to parts of the engine
or the exhaust system.
1)
In Germany, DIN 51626-1 or E10 for unleaded gasoline with octane number 95 and 91.
104General Maintenance

Preparations for using the breakdown kitRead and observe
on page 127 first.
The following preparatory work must be carried out before using the puncture
repair kit.
›
Switch off the engine.
›
Select first gear or place the selector lever for automatic gearbox in the D or
R position .
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
Check that you can carry out the repairs with the breakdown kit » page 127.
›
Remove the breakdown kit from the luggage compartment.
›
Stick the sticker
2
» Fig. 114 on page 128 on the dashboard in the driver's
field of view.
›
Unscrew the valve cap.
›
Use the valve remover
1
to unscrew the valve core and place it on a clean
surface (rag, paper, etc.).
Sealing and inflating the tyre
Read and observe
on page 127 first.
Sealing
›
Forcefully shake the tyre inflator bottle
10
» Fig. 114 on page 128 several
times.
›
Firmly screw the inflation hose
3
onto the tyre inflator bottle
10
clockwise.
The film on the cap is pierced automatically.
›
Remove the plug from the inflation hose
3
and plug the open end fully onto
the tyre valve.
›
Hold the bottle
10
with the bottom facing upwards and fill all of the sealing
agent from the tyre inflator bottle into the tyre.
›
Remove the empty tyre inflator bottle from the valve.
›
Screw the valve core back into the tyre valve using the valve remover
1
.
Inflating
›
Screw the tyre inflation hose
5
» Fig. 114 on page 128 of the air compressor
firmly onto the tyre valve.
›
Check that the air release valve
7
is closed.
›
Start the engine and run it in idle.
›
Plug the connector
9
into 12 Volt socket » page 62, 12-Volt power outlet .
›
Switch on the air compressor with the ON and OFF switch
8
.
›Allow the air compressor to run until a pressure of 2.0 - 2.5 bar is achieved.
Maximum run time of 8 minutes » .›
Switch off the air compressor.
›
If you cannot reach an air pressure of 2.0 – 2.5 bar, unscrew the tyre inflation
hose
5
from the tyre valve.
›
Drive the vehicle 10 metres forwards or backwards to allow the sealing agent
to “distribute” in the tyre.
›
Firmly screw the tyre inflation hose
5
back onto the tyre valve and repeat
the inflation process.
›
If you cannot reach the required tyre inflation pressure here either, this
means the tyre has sustained too much damage. You cannot seal with tyre with the breakdown kit »
.
›
Switch off the air compressor.
›
Remove the tyre inflation hose
5
from the tyre valve.
Once a tyre inflation pressure of 2.0 – 2.5 bar is achieved, continue the journey
at a maximum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).
WARNING■ If you cannot inflate the tyre to at least 2.0 bar, this means the damage
sustained was too serious. The sealing agent cannot be used to seal the
tyre.
Do not drive the vehicle! Seek help from a specialist garage.■
The tyre inflation hose and air compressor may get hot as the tyre is be-
ing inflated – risk of burning.
CAUTION
Switch off the air compressor after running 8 minutes at the latest – there is a
risk of overheating. Allow the air compressor to cool a few minutes before
switching it on again.
Notes for driving with repaired tyres
Read and observe
on page 127 first.
The inflation pressure of the repaired tyre must be checked after driving for 10
minutes.
If the tyre pressure is 1.3 bar or less
›
Do not drive the vehicle! You cannot properly seal with tyre with the
breakdown kit.
If the tyre pressure is 1.3 bar or more
›
Set the tyre pressure to the correct value.
129Emergency equipment and self-help

CAUTIONDo not take hold of the glass bulb with naked fingers (even the smallest
amount of dirt reduces the working life of the light bulb). Use a clean cloth,
napkin, or similar.
Note
■ This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is pos-
sible to replace the bulbs on your own without any complications arising. Other
bulbs must be replaced by a specialist garage.■
We recommend that a box of replacement bulbs always be carried in the ve-
hicle. Replacement bulbs can be purchased from ŠKODAOriginal Accessories.
■
We recommend having the headlight settings checked by a specialist garage
after replacing a bulb in the main beam, low beam or fog lights.
■
If the LED diode is defect visit a specialist garage.
Bulb arrangement in the headlights
Fig. 127
Principle sketch: Headlights
Read and observe and on page 138 first.
The vehicle is equipped with headlights with halogen bulbs.
Bulb arrangement » Fig. 127
Flashing
Low beam and high beam
Daytime running and parking light
ABCChanging the low beam and high beam bulb (halogen headlights)Fig. 128
Removing bulbs for low and
main beam
Read and observe and on page 138 first.
›
Remove the connector on the bulb
B
» Fig. 127 on page 139 .
›
Remove the protective cap.
›
Press the safety catch
A
» Fig. 128 in the direction of the headlamp and then
unhook in the direction of the arrow.
›
Remove the light bulb and insert a new light bulb in such a way that the fix-
ing lugs of the light bulb socket fit into the recesses at the headlight.
Installation is carried out in the reverse order.
Replacing bulb for daytime running lights and parking lights
Fig. 129
Bulb for daytime running lights
and parking light
Read and observe and on page 138 first.
›
Turn the plug with bulb
C
» Fig. 127 on page 139 anti-clockwise to the stop
and in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 129 remove it.
›
Remove the faulty bulb from the socket.
›
Insert a new bulb into the socket.
›
Reinsert the holder with the bulb into the lamp housing and turn in the op-
posite direction of the arrow
1
to the stop.
139Fuses 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

Replacing the bulb for the licence plate lightFig. 133
Remove the number plate light/replace the bulb
Read and observe
and on page 138 first.
›
Insert a slotted screwdriver into the gap in the arrow area » Fig. 133 -
and
remove the lamp.
›
Remove the lamp from the bumper.
›
Turn the bulb holder anti-clockwise and remove in the direction of the ar-
row » Fig. 133 -
.
›
Remove the faulty bulb from the socket.
›
Insert a new bulb into the socket.
›
Replace the holder with the bulb into the lamp housing and turn
in a clock-
wise direction to the stop.
›
Insert the light into the opening of the bumper with its left edge. Lightly
press it until the spring latches.
CAUTION
Ensure that the vehicle paintwork and the tail lamp are not damaged when re-
moving and installing the tail lamp.Rear LightFig. 134
Removing the tail lamp assembly
Fig. 135
Replacing bulbs
Read and observe
and on page 138 first.
Removing
›
Open the boot lid.
›
Fold the rear seat backrest forward » page 59, Seat backrests .
›
Remove the boot cover » page 67.
›
Pry off cover
1
» Fig. 134 in the arrow area.
›
Below locking edge
3
, insert the screwdriver » page 122, Vehicle tool kit and
pull the locking on connector
2
in the direction of the arrow.
›
Press the locking mechanism
4
and remove the connector
2
.
›
Hold the light firmly and unscrew the plastic nut
5.›
Carefully remove the light from the body and place it on a clean, smooth sur-
face.
›
Unlock the lamp holder » Fig. 135 -
and remove the holder from the lamp.
141Fuses and light bulbs

Installing›Insert the bulb holder in the light.›
Carefully place the tail light assembly in the opening in the body and holdfirmly.
›
Unscrew the plastic nut
5
» Fig. 134 and tighten.
›
Insert the connector
2
on the lamp holder and press the locking mechanism
towards the lamp.
›
Fold back the cover
1
.
›
Install the luggage compartment cover and close the tailgate.
Fold the rear seat backrest back.
Replacing the bulbs in the tail lamp assembly
›
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.
CAUTION
Ensure that the vehicle paintwork and the tail lamp are not damaged when re-
moving and installing the lamp.142Do-it-yourself

cruise controloperation87
operation Description87
Cruise control system Warning light
38
Cruise Control System87
Cup holders61
D
DAY LIGHT see Daylight running lights
49
Daylight running lights49
De-icing windows
99
Deactivating an airbag18
Decorative films99
Defrosting rear window52
Delayed locking of the boot lid see boot lid
44
Departure angle146
Digital Clock Time
33
Dimmed headlights48
Dipstick110
Disconnecting and reconnecting vehicle battery
116
Display Service interval
30
Display of fuel reserve
29
Disposal Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles
96
Distance driven30
Door Child safety lock
43
Closing41
Emergency locking133
Opening41
Door opening lever locking of42
unlocking of42
Driving Driving through water
83
Emissions144
Fuel consumption144
Maximum speed147
off of made-up roads83
Trailer operation96
Driving in Brake linings
82
engine82
Tyres82
Driving off of made-up roads83
Driving through water83
E
Economical driving Tips
82
EDL85
Electric Windows44
Button in driver's door44
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)85
Electronic immobilizer76
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)84
Emergency Changing a wheel
124
Hazard warning light system50
Jump-starting130
Locking the door without a locking cylinder133
Towing the vehicle131
Tyre repair127
Unlocking the tailgate134
Emergency equipment First aid kit
122
Jack122
Reflective Vest122
Vehicle tool kit122
Warning triangle122
Emissions144
Engine Switch off engine
77
Engine compartment107
Brake fluid113
Overview109
Vehicle battery113
Engine number143
engine oil specification
110
Engine oil110
Checking110
Replenishing111
Warning light35
EPC Warning light
38
ESC Function
84
Warning light36
Exhaust inspection system Warning light
37
F
Films
99
First aid kit122
Fog lights50
Foldable hook64
Footmats80
see footmats80
Force limit Sliding/tilting roof
46
Front airbag16
fuel lead-free petrol
104
Fuel103
CNG106
Fuel reserve display29
refer to Fuel103
150Index