
Unlocking / locking with the remote control keyFig. 25
Remote control key
Read and observe and on page 40 first.
Function and description of the remote control key » Fig. 25
Unlocking the vehicle
Locking the vehicle
Unlocking the boot lid
Button for the extension / retraction of the key
Warning light
Unlocking the vehicle
The turn signal lights flash twice as confirmation that the vehicle has been un-
locked.
If you unlock the vehicle and do not open a door or the boot lid within the next
30 seconds, the vehicle will lock again automatically and the safelock system
will be switched on 1)
. This function is intended to prevent the car being un-
locked unintentionally.
Locking the vehicle
The turn signal lights flash once as confirmation that the vehicle has been
locked.
If the doors or the luggage compartment lid remain open after the vehicle has
been locked, the turn signal lights do not flash until they have been closed.
Unlocking / locking the tailgate
By pressing the symbol key for about 1 s, only the boot lid is unlocked.
The lid is locked » page 44 by closing.
ABChecking the battery condition
If the red indicator light B » Fig. 25 does not flash when you press a button on
the remote control key, the battery is empty. Replace the battery » page 133.
CAUTION
■
The operation of the remote control may temporarily be affected by signal in-
terference from transmitters close to the car and which operate in the same
frequency range.■
Only operate the remote control when the doors and luggage compartment
lid are closed and the vehicle is in your line of sight.
■
The operating range of the remote control key is approx. 30 m. But this range
of the remote control can be reduced if the batteries are weak.
Opening/closing a door
Fig. 26
Door handle/door opening lever:
Read and observe
and on page 40 first.
Opening from the outside
›
Unlock the vehicle.
›
Pull on door handle
A
» Fig. 26 on the door you wish to open.
Opening from the inside
›
Pull on door opening lever
B
of the respective door and push the door away
from you.
Closing from the inside
›
Grasp pull handle
C
and close the door.
1)
This function only applies to certain countries.
41Unlocking and opening

CAUTION■The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original
battery.■
We recommend having faulty rechargeable batteries replaced by a ŠKODA
service partner.
■
Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the battery.
For the sake of the environment
Dispose of the used battery in accordance with national legal provisions.
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
Fig. 119
Remove cover/take out battery
Read and observe
on page 133 first.
The battery change is carried out as follows.
›
Flip out the key.
›
Press off the battery cover
A
» Fig. 119 with your thumb or using a flat
screwdriver in the region of the arrows
1
.
›
Remove the discharged battery by pressing the battery down in the region of
the arrow
2
.
›
Insert the new battery.
›
Place the battery cover
A
on the key and press it down until it clicks into
place.
The key has to be synchronised if the vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked
with the remote control key after replacing the battery » page 133.
NoteIf a key has an affixed decorative cover, this will be destroyed when the bat-
tery is replaced. A replacement cover can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
Synchronising the remote control
Read and observe
on page 133 first.
If the vehicle does not unlock when pressing the remote control, the key may
not be synchronised. This can occur when the buttons on the remote control
key are actuated a number of times outside of the operative range of the
equipment or the battery in the remote control key has been replaced.
Synchronise the key as follows.
›
Press any button on the remote control key.
›
Unlock the door with the key in the lock cylinder within 1 minute of pressing the button.
Emergency unlocking/locking
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Locking the door without a locking cylinder
133
Unlocking the tailgate
134
Locking the door without a locking cylinder
Fig. 120
Emergency locking: Front door right
133Emergency equipment and self-help

An emergency locking mechanism is located on the face side of the doors
which have no locking cylinder, it is only visible after opening the door.›
Insert the key into the slot » Fig. 120 -
.
›
Turn the key in the right-hand door is in the horizontal position in the direc-
tion of arrow » Fig. 120 -
and turn it against the direction of the arrow for
the left door.
After closing the door, it cannot be opened from the outside. The door is un-
locked by pulling on the door opening lever and is then opened from the out-
side.
Unlocking the tailgate
Fig. 121
Emergency unlocking of the lug-
gage compartment lid
The boot lid can be unlocked manually in an emergency.
›
Insert the vehicle key into the slot
A
» Fig. 121 in the trim panel as far as it
goes .
›
Unlock the lid by moving it in the direction of the arrow.
›
Open the boot lid.
Replacing windscreen wiper blades
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
134
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
135WARNINGReplace the windscreen wiper blades once or twice a year for safety rea-
sons. These can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.CAUTIONIf the windscreen wipers are handled carelessly, there is a risk of damage to
the windscreen.
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
Fig. 122
Windscreen wiper blade
Read and observe and on page 134 first.
When in the rest position, the wiper arms cannot be fold down from the wind- screen. Before replacing the windscreen wiper blade, put the windscreen wip-
er arms into the service position.
Service position for changing wiper blades
›
Closing the bonnet.
›
Switch the ignition on and off again.
›
Then press the windscreen wiper lever into position
4
» Fig. 42 on page 53
within 10 seconds – the wiper arms move into the service position.
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. 122 .
›
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.
›
Turn on the ignition and press the windscreen wiper lever into position
4
» Fig. 42 on page 53 ; the windscreen wiper arms move to the home posi-
tion.
134Do-it-yourself

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

Locking the door without a locking cylinderEmergency133
Low tyre pressure warning refer to the tyre pressure monitoring
92
Luggage compartment65
Cover67
Emergency unlocking134
Fixing nets67
Lashing eyes66
Lighting65
Unlocking the tailgate134
Variable loading floor68
Luggage compartment cover67
Luggage compartment lid43
Luggage storage Bag hooks
66
M
Main beam
49
Warning light38
Maintenance see vehicle care
98
Manual gear changing see gear changing
79
Maximum permissible weights
143
Maximum speed147
Mechanical windows45
Opening / closing46
Media see radio
4
MFD see multi-function display
30
Mirror Exterior mirrors
54
Mirrors Interior mirror
54
Vanity52
Mobile phone73
Modes of automated transmission81
Modifications93
Modifications and technical alterations Airbags
95
Service94
Spoiler95
Trailer operation96
Move & Fun73
Multi-function display Functions
30
Memory31
Operation31
Multi-function display operation31
Multimedia holder63
N
N1
68
Nameplate143
Natural gas vehicles see CNG
106
Nets67
Notes for driving with repaired tyres129
Notes on using wheels117
O
Oil See Engine oil
110
On-board computer see multi-function display
30
Operate wiper
53
Operating weight143
Operation in winter Vehicle battery
115
Original accessories94
Outside temperature32
Overview Engine compartment
109
Warning lights33
P
Parking
79
Parking aid85
Visual parking system86
Parking aid85
Function86
Parking space79
Parking vehicle79
Part replacement93
Passive safety Before setting off
8
Driving safety8
Safety equipment8
Passive Safety8
Payload143
Pedals80
Footmats80
Petrol see fuel
104
Photo holder63
Plastic parts98
Pocket holder64
Pockets on the front seat rests65
Polishing vehicle paint work see vehicle care
98
Power outlet 12 V
62
Power steering Warning light
36
Power windows Buttons in the driver's door
45
Practical equipment Net pockets on the front seat rests
65
Photo holder63
Pocket holder64
Reflective Vest122
Practical features 12-Volt power outlet
62
152Index