
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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Deployment factors
It is not possible to generally determine which deployment conditions apply to
the airbag system in every situation. An important role is played by factors
such as the type of object that the vehicle hits (hard/soft), the impact angle,
vehicle speed etc.
A decisive factor for the deployment of the airbags is the deceleration which
occurs. The control unit analyses the nature of the collision and activates the
relevant restraint system.
If the vehicle deceleration which occurs and is measured during the collision
remains below the prescribed reference values specified in the control unit,
the airbags are not deployed although the vehicle may well suffer severe dam-
age to the bodywork as a consequence of the accident.
The following airbags will be deployed in the event of a severe frontal
collision.
› Driver’s front airbag.
› Front passenger airbag.
The following airbags will be deployed in the event of a severe side collision.
› Head-Thorax side airbag on the crash side.
When an airbag is deployed, the following events occur.
› The interior lighting illuminates (if the switch for the interior light is in the
door contact position).
› The hazard warning lights are switched on.
› All doors are unlocked.
› The fuel supply to the engine is interrupted.
Airbag overview
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front airbags
16
Side airbags Head-Thorax
17Front airbagsFig. 7 
Driver airbag in the steering wheel/front passenger airbag in the
dashboard
Fig. 8 
Safe distance to steering wheel/gas-filled airbags
In the event of a severe frontal collision, the front airbag system offers addi-
tional protection for the head and chest area of the driver and front passenger.
The front airbag for the driver is housed in the steering wheel  » Fig. 7 – 
.
The front airbag for the front seat passenger is located in the dash panel
above the stowage compartment  » Fig. 7 – 
.
When the airbags are deployed, they inflate in front of the driver and front
passenger  » Fig. 8 - 
 . The forward movement of the driver and of the front
passenger is cushioned when they make contact with the fully inflated airbag
and the risk of injury to head and chest is thus reduced. 
16Safety 

Using the system
Cockpit
OverviewDoor opening lever
41
Electric windows
44
Central locking system
43
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
54
Air outlet vent
71
Operating lever:
› Turn signal lights and main beam, headlight flasher
49
›Speed regulating system
87
Parking ticket holder
60
Steering wheel:
› With horn
› With driver’s front airbag
16
Instrument cluster: Instruments and warning lights
28
Operating lever:
› Multifunction display
30
›Windscreen wiper and wash system
52
Button for rear window heater
52
START-STOP button
88
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Operating controls for the heating
71
›Operating controls for the air conditioning system
71
Socket for the cradle for the Move & Funmultifunction device
73
Warning light for the deactivated front seat passenger airbag
18
Interior rear-view mirror
54
Button for hazard warning light system
50
Front passenger airbag
16
Bag holder
64
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
64
Air outlet vent
71
Power window in the front passenger door
44
Door opening lever
411234567891011121314151617181920212223Light switch48
Bonnet release lever
107
Regulator for headlamp beam adjustment for the headlights
48
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel
10
Ignition lock
77
Pedals
80
Regulator for left seat heating
57
Radio
Button for City Safe Drive system
90
Handbrake lever
79
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Gearshift lever (manual gearbox)
79
›Selector lever (automated gearbox)
81
Storage compartment
61
Regulator for right seat heating
57
Note
■
Cars with factory-fitted radio are supplied with separate instructions for op-
erating such equipment.■
The arrangement of the controls right-hand drive models may differ from the
layout shown in  » Fig. 17. The symbols on the controls and switches are the
same as for left-hand drive models.
2425262728293031323334353627Cockpit  

Parking lightRead and observe 
 on page 48 first.
Switching on the side light on one side
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Place the control lever into position 
A
 or 
B
 as far as it can go  » Fig. 36 on
page 49  - the parking light on the right/left-hand side of the vehicle is
switched on.
Switching on the side light on both sides 
›
Turn the light switch 
» Fig. 37 on page 50  to position  
 and lock the vehicle.
After pulling out the ignition key and opening the driver's door, an audible
warning sounds. After a few seconds or after closing the driver's door, the au-
dible alarm is turned off, but the parking lights will remain switched on.
CAUTION
Turning on the parking light means the battery is heavily loaded, especially
over short distances.
Driving abroad
Read and observe 
 on page 48 first.
The low beam is set asymmetrically. It illuminates the side of the road on
which the vehicle is being driven to a greater extent.
When driving in countries with opposing traffic system (traffic on the left/
right), asymmetric headlight adjustment can dazzle oncoming traffic. In order
to avoid this, the headlights must be adjusted at a specialist garage.
Note
You can find out more information on adjusting the headlights at a specialist
garage.
Indoor Lighting
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Interior light
51NoteWith the ignition off, the light turns off automatically after about 10 minutes.
Interior light
Fig. 39 
Interior lighting: Version 1/version 2
Position of the light switch  
A
 » Fig. 39
Switching on
Control with the door contact switch (middle position)
Switching off
Switch for reading lights  
B
 » Fig. 39
Switching left reading lamp on/off
Switching right reading lamp on/off
Conditions for operation of light with the door contact switch - setting  
The system is  turned on when any of the following is present.
› The vehicle is unlocked.
› One of the doors is opened.
› The ignition key is removed.
The system is  turned off when any of the following is present.
› The vehicle is locked.
› The ignition is switched on.
› About 30 seconds after all the doors have been closed.
51Lights and visibility      

›
 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           

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       

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 

Cavity protection100
Central locking39
Central locking button43
Change engine oil
110
Change engine oil
110
Changing Front turn signal bulb
140
Fuses on the underside of the dash panel136
light bulb in tail light141
Low beam and high beam bulb - halogen head- lights
139
Wheels124
Changing a wheel Follow-up work
125
Preliminary work124
Remove and attaching a wheel125
Charging a vehicle battery115
Checking Battery electrolyte level
115
Brake fluid113
Coolant112
Engine oil110
Oil level110
Windscreen washer fluid109
Checks Statutory checks
93
Children and safety19
Child safety Side airbag
21
Child safety lock43
Child seat Classification
22
ISOFIX22
on the front passenger seat20
TOP TETHER23
Use of child seats22
Use of ISOFIX child seats23
Chrome parts see vehicle care99
Cigarette lighter61
City Safe Drive90
Disable/Enable91
Operation90
warning symbol39
cleaning chrome parts
99
Cleaning Alcantara
102
and maintaining belts103
artificial leather102
headlight glasses99
materials102
natural leather101
plastic parts98
seats covers of the electrically heated seats102
wheels100
Cleaning safety belt
103
Cleaning seat covers
102
Cleaning the interior artificial leather
102
Seat covers102
Cleaning the outside of the vehicle Decorative films
99
Cleaning the vehicle exterior Cavity protection
100
Door locking cylinder100
Headlight glasses99
Under-body protection100
wheels100
Windows and external mirrors99
Cleaning vehicle96
Cleaning vehicle exterior97
Plastic parts98
Rubber seals98
Vehicle paint work98
Wiper blades101
Clean interior Safety belt
103
clean outside of vehicle chrome parts
99
Clothes hook64
CNG106
Fuel reserve display29
refuelling105
Refuelling105
Sticker106
Cockpit 12-Volt power outlet
62
Ashtray62
Cigarette lighter61
General view27
Light51
storage compartments60
useful equipment60
compartments60
Components of the puncture repair kits128
Compressed natural gas see CNG
106
Computer see multi-function display
30
convenience turn signal50
Coolant111
Checking112
Replenishing112
Warning light35
Cooling system cost-effective use
72
malfunctions72
Correct seated position9
Driver9
Front passenger10
Instructions11
Rear seats10
Counter for distance driven30
149Index