
Table of Contents
Board literature4
Notes
5
Structure and more information about the
Owner's Manual
6
Abbreviations
Safety
Passive Safety
8
General information
8
Correct and safe seated position
9
Seat belts
11
Using seat belts
11
Inertia reels and belt tensioners
14
Airbag system
15
Description of the airbag system
15
Airbag overview
16
Deactivating airbags
18
Transporting children safely
19
Child seat
19
Fastening systems
22
Using the system
Cockpit
27
Overview
26
Instruments and control lights
28
Instrument cluster
28
Multi-function display (MFD)
30
Warning lights
33
Unlocking and opening
39
Unlocking and locking
39
Luggage compartment lid
43Electric Windows44Mechanical windows45
Panorama sliding/tilting roof
46
Lights and visibility
48
Lights
48
Indoor Lighting
51
Visibility
52
Windscreen wipers and washers
52
Rear mirror
54
Seats and head restraints
55
Seats and head restraints
55
Seat features
57
Transporting and practical equipment
60
Useful equipment
60
Luggage compartment
65
Roof rack
68
Heating and air conditioning
70
Heating, ventilation, cooling
70
Communication and multimedia
73
Telephone and Move & Fun
73
Driving
Starting-off and Driving
76
Starting and turning off the engine
76
Brakes and parking
77
Manual gear changing and pedals
79
Automated transmission
80
Running in and economical driving
82
Driving through water and driving off of
made-up roads
83
Assist systems
84
Braking and stabilisation systems
84
Parking aid
85
Cruise Control System
87
START-STOP
88City Safe Drive90Tyre pressure monitoring92
General Maintenance
Care and maintenance
93
Modifications, adjustments and technical alterations
93
Washing vehicle
96
Cleaning vehicle exterior
97
Interior care
101
Inspecting and replenishing
103
Fuel
103
Engine compartment
107
Engine oil
110
Coolant
111
Brake fluid
113
Vehicle battery
113
Wheels
117
Tyres and wheel rims
117
Approved tyre / rim combinations
120
Winter operation
121
Do-it-yourself
Emergency equipment and self-help
122
Emergency equipment
122
Reserve and temporary spare
123
Changing a wheel
124
Puncture repair kit
127
Jump-starting
130
Towing the vehicle
131
Remote control
132
Emergency unlocking/locking
133
Replacing windscreen wiper blades
134
Fuses and light bulbs
135
Fuses
135
Replacing bulbs
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CAUTIONIf in addition to the symbol  the symbol   » page 35 illuminates while driv-
ing,   stop driving - risk of engine damage! Switch off the engine and seek as-
sistance from a specialist garage.
 Engine oil
Read and observe 
 on page 34 first.
When the warning light   is 
illuminated  or is flashing , the engine oil pressure
is too low.
An audible signal sounds as a warning.
›
Stop the vehicle and switch the engine off if the warning light  does not ex-
tinguish  or if it begins to  flash while you are driving.
›
Check the oil level and top up with engine oil if necessary 
» page 110, Check-
ing the oil level .
If the oil level is within the specified range and the warning light  illuminates
or blinks again after the engine is started,   do not continue driving! Switch
off the engine and seek assistance from a specialist garage.
CAUTION
■ The red oil pressure light   is not an oil level indicator! One should there-
fore check the oil level at regular intervals, preferably after every refuelling
stop.■
  Stop driving if for some reason it is not possible to top up the engine oil
under the current conditions. Switch off the engine and seek assistance from a
specialist garage.
 Coolant
Read and observe 
 on page 34 first.
If the warning light  
 illuminates  or flashes , either the coolant temperature is
too high or the coolant level is too low.
An audible signal sounds as a warning tone.
›
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the coolant lev-
el  » page 112 , Checking the coolant level .
›
If the coolant level is too low, add coolant to the reservoir  » page 112.
Do not continue  if for some reason it is not possible to fill with coolant under
the current circumstances! This can cause serious engine damage. Therefore,
switch the engine off  and seek help from a specialist garage.
If the coolant is within the specified range, the increased temperature may be
caused by an operating problem at the radiator fan.›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Check the fuse for the radiator fan, replace if necessary  » page 137, Fuses in
the engine compartment .
If the coolant level and fan fuse are OK and the warning light  
 illuminates
again after switching on the ignition,  
stop driving!
Seek help from a specialist garage.
WARNING■ Carefully open the coolant expansion bottle. If the engine is hot, the cool-
ing system is pressurized – risk of scalding! It is therefore best to allow the
engine to cool down before removing the cap.■
Do not touch the radiator fan. The radiator fan may switch itself on auto-
matically even if the ignition is off - a danger of injury is present!
CAUTION
■ Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the air inlet
impair the cooling efficiency of the coolant.■
Never cover the radiator - there is a risk of the engine overheating.
  Automated transmission
Read and observe 
 on page 34 first.
Warning light  
If the warning light  
 illuminates  and a beep sounds, then there is a fault to
the automated transmission.  
 Do not drive the vehicle!  Switch off the engine
and seek assistance from a specialist garage.
Warning light  
If the warning light  
 illuminates  and no gear change is possible, there may
be technical reasons for why the functionality of the automatic transmission is
limited.
›
Stop the car, turn the ignition off and on again. 
35Instruments and control lights        

›
 Air flow in the footwell
› 
 Airflow to the windows and into the footwell
Switch recirculation on/off  » page 72
› 
 Switching recirculated air mode off
› 
 Switching recirculated air mode on
Switching the cooling system on/off (when this function is switched on,
the warning light illuminates in the button)
Note
The warning light in the button  lights after activation, even if not all of the
conditions for the function of the cooling system have been met. By lighting up
of the indicator light in the button, the operational readiness of the cooling
system is signalled.
recirculation
Read and observe 
 and  on page 70 first.
Recirculated air mode mostly prevents polluted air outside the vehicle fromgetting into the vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or when
standing in a traffic jam.
In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle and then
fed back into the interior.
The air conditioning system
›
To  turn on  the air recirculation,. move the slider into position 
D
 
  
» Fig. 75
on page 71 .
›
To turn off  the air recirculation, move the slider into position 
D
 
 .
WARNINGThe recirculation system cannot be switched on for a longer period of time,
because there is no supply of fresh air from the outside. “Stale air” may re-
sult in fatigue in the driver and occupants, reduce attention levels and also
cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident increases.
Switch off recirculated air mode as soon as the windows start to mist up.DCAUTIONWe recommend not smoking in the vehicle when the recirculating air operation
is switched on. The smoke sucked from inside the vehicle is deposited on the
evaporator of the air conditioner. This produces a permanent odour when the
air conditioning system is operating which can only be eliminated through con-
siderable effort and expense (replacement of compressor).
Efficient handling of the cooling system
Read and observe 
 and  on page 70 first.
The air conditioning system compressor uses power from the engine when incooling mode, which will affect the fuel consumption.
It recommended to open the windows or the doors of a vehicle for which the
interior has been strongly heated through the effect of direct sunlight in order
to allow the heated air to escape.
The cooling system should not be on if the windows are open.
For the sake of the environment
Pollutant emissions are also reduced when fuel is saved  » page 82.
malfunctions
Read and observe 
 and  on page 70 first.
If the cooling system does not operate at outside temperatures higher than +5°C, there is a problem in the system. The reasons for this may be.
› One of the fuses has blown. Check the fuse and replace if necessa-
ry  » page 135 .
› The cooling system has switched off automatically for a short time because
the coolant temperature of the engine is too hot  » page 33.
If you are not able to resolve the operational problem yourself, or if the cooler
output has reduced, switch off the cooling system and seek assistance from a
specialist garage.
72Using the system           

Replacing the rear window wiper bladeFig. 123 
Rear window wiper blade
Read and observe  and  on page 134 first.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Raise the windscreen wiper arm from the rear window and slightly tilt the
windscreen wiper blade towards the wiper arm, arrow 
1
  » Fig. 123 .
›
Hold the windscreen wiper arm at the top end.
›
Press the locking button 
A
 and remove the wiper blade in the direction of
arrow 
2
.
Attaching the wiper blade
›
Push the windscreen wiper blade until the stop and it locks in place.
›
Check that the wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the wiper arm back to the windscreen.
Fuses and light bulbs
Fuses
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fuses on the underside of the dash panel
136
Assignment of fuses on the underside of the dash panel
136
Fuses in the engine compartment
137
Assignment of fuses in the engine compartment
137
Fuses in the dash panel
138
Assignment of the fuses in the dash panel
138
Individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses.
Switch off the ignition and the corresponding power consuming device before
replacing a fuse.
Find out which fuse belongs to the component that is not operat-
ing  » page 136 , Fuses on the underside of the dash panel , » page 137 , Fuses
in the engine compartment , or » page 138 , Fuses in the dash panel .
Fuse colourMaximum amperagepurple3light brown5brown7.5red10blue15yellow20white25green30orange40WARNINGAlways read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment  » page 107. 135Fuses and light bulbs    

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     

Fuses in the dash panelFig. 126 
Distribution board cover/fuses
Read and observe 
 and  on page 135 first.
On vehicles with the START-STOPsystem, the fuses are on the left side of the
dash panel behind a cover.
Replacing fuses
›
Insert a screwdriver into the opening in the cover in the direction of the ar-
row  » Fig. 126 .
›
Remove the cover of the fuse box and remove.
›
Replace the appropriate fuse.
›
Close the cover until it clicks into place.
Assignment of the fuses in the dash panel
Read and observe 
 and  on page 135 first.
No.Power consumer1ABS/ESP2Instrument cluster3Radio, diagnosis4DC-DC voltage converter, starter relay, bar with buttons5Not assigned6Not assigned7Not assigned8Not assigned9HeadlightsNo.Power consumer10Headlights11Starter12DC-DC voltage converter, ABS, instrument cluster, radio
Replacing bulbs
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Bulb arrangement in the headlights
139
Changing the low beam and high beam bulb (halogen headlights)
139
Replacing bulb for daytime running lights and parking lights
139
Changing the front turn signal bulb
140
Replacing the bulb for the side turn signal lights
140
Replacing the bulb for the fog light
140
Replacing the bulb for the licence plate light
141
Rear Light
141
Some manual skills are required to change a bulb. For this reason, we recom-
mend having bulbs replaced by a specialist garage or seeking other expert help
in the event of any uncertainties.
› Switch off the ignition and all of the lights before replacing a bulb.
› Faulty bulbs must only be replaced with the same type of bulbs. The designa-
tion is located on the light socket or the glass bulb.
› A stowage compartment for replacement bulbs is located in a plastic box in
the spare wheel or underneath the floor covering in the luggage compart-
ment.
WARNING■ Always read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment  » page 107.■
Accidents can be caused if the road in front of the vehicle is not suffi-
ciently illuminated and the vehicle cannot or can only be seen with difficul-
ty by other road users.
■
The H4 bulb is pressurised and may explode during a bulb replacement -
risk of injury! We therefore recommended wearing gloves and safety
glasses when changing a bulb.
■
Switch off the respective vehicle light when changing the bulb. 
138Do-it-yourself      

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