CAUTIONThe tyres must be protected from contact with substances such as oil, grease
and fuel, which could damage them. If the tyres come into contact with these
substances, then we recommend you have this checked out in a specialist
workshop.
Unidirectional tyres
Read and observe
on page 148 first.
The direction of rotation of the tyres is marked by arrows on the wall of the
tyre .
The indicated direction of rotation must be adhered to in order to ensure the
optimal characteristics of these tyres.
These characteristics mainly relate to the following: › Increased driving stability.
› Reduced risk of aquaplaning.
› Reduced tyre noise and tyre wear.
Manufacturer-approved tyre variants
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Explanation of the tyre labelling
151
Rapid
152
Rapid Green Line
152
Rapid Green tec
152
Approved tyre variants are first to be selected for the model variant (e.g. Rapid
GreenLine), and then selected according to the engine size of your vehicle.
If the model variant of your vehicle cannot be found in the discrete module,
then the approved tyre variants are to be selected according to the engine size
of your vehicle in module » page 152, Rapid .
Only use radial tyres of the same type, size (rolling circumference) and tread pattern on one axle on all four wheels.
When mounting new tyres the tyres have to be replaced axle by axle.
The information listed in the table corresponds to the information available at the time of going to press.
The approved tyre / rim combinations for your car are given on the sales and
technical vehicle documentation.
Explanation of the tyre labelling
Explanation of tyre markings
For example, 225/50R 17 91 T means:
225Tyre width in mm50Height/width ratio in %RCode letter for the type of tyre – Radial17Diameter of wheel in inches91Load indexTSpeed symbol
The date of manufacture is stated on the tyre wall (possibly on the inside).
For example DOT ... 11 14... means, for example, that the tyre was manufac-
tured in the 11th week of 2014.
The marking M+Smeans that the associated tyre is suitable for winter use.
Load index
The load index indicates the maximum permissible load for each individual
tyre.
Load index838485868788Load
(In kg)487500515530545560
Speed symbol
The maximum speed symbol indicates the maximum permissible vehicle speed
with fitted tyres in each category.
Speed
symbolSTUHVWMaximum speed
(in km/h)180190200210240270
151Wheels
Components of the puncture repair kitsFig. 137
Principle sketch: Components of the breakdown kit
Read and observe
on page 160 first.
Components of the set » Fig. 137
Sticker with speed designation “max. 80 km/h”/“max. 50 mph”
Valve remover
Inflation hose with plug
Air compressor
Button for releasing the tyre pressure
12 volt cable connector
Tyre inflation hose
Tyre inflation pressure indicator
ON and OFF switch
Tyre inflator bottle with sealing agent
Replacement valve core
The valve remover
2
has a slot at its lower end which fits into the valve core.
The kit is located in a box under the floor covering in the luggage compart-
ment. This contains a sealing means and an air compressor.
Note
The declaration of conformity is included with the air compressor or the log
folder.1234567891011General information
Read and observe
on page 160 first.
For your own safety and the safety of your passengers, the following instruc-
tions must be observed before carrying out a wheel repair on the road.
Switch on the hazard warning lights system.
The warning triangle must be set up at the prescribed distance - observe
the national legal provisions when doing so.
Park the vehicle as far away as possible from the flow of traffic.
Choose a location with a flat, solid surface.
Have all the occupants get out. The passengers should not stand on the
road (instead they should remain behind a crash barrier, for instance) while
the wheel is being changed.
The national legal requirements must be observed when repairing a tyre.
The breakdown kit must not be used under the following circumstances. › The rim is damaged.
› The outside temperature is below -20 ° C.
› The cut or puncture is larger than 4 mm.
› The tyre wall is damaged.
› The result will be to drive with very low tyre pressure or with a completely
flat tyres.
› After the expiration date (see inflation bottle).
Preparations for using the breakdown kit
Read and observe
on page 160 first.
The following preparatory work must be carried out before using the puncturerepair kit.
›
Switch off the engine.
›
Engage the 1st gear or place the selector lever of the automatic transmission
in the P-position .
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
Check that you can carry out the repairs with the breakdown kit » page 161,
General information .
›
Remove the breakdown kit from the boot.
›
Stick the sticker
1
» Fig. 137 on page 161 on the dashboard in the driver's
field of view.
›
Unscrew the valve cap.
161Emergency equipment and self-help
›Use the valve remover 2 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 160 first.
Sealing
›
Forcefully shake the tyre inflater bottle
10
» Fig. 137 on page 161 back and
forth several times.
›
Firmly screw the inflation hose
3
onto the tyre inflator bottle
10
in a clock-
wise direction. 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
2
.
Inflating
›
Screw the tyre inflation hose
7
» Fig. 137 on page 161 of the air compressor
firmly onto the tyre valve.
›
Start the engine and run it in idle.
›
Plug the connector
6
into 12 Volt socket » page 76, 12-Volt power outlet .
›
Switch on the air compressor with the ON and OFF switch
9
.
›
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
7
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
7
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
7
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 – there is a 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 tyre repaired
Read and observe
on page 160 first.
The inflation pressure of the repaired tyre must be checked after driving for 10minutes.
If the tyre pressure is 1.3 bar or less
›
Do not continue to drive! You cannot properly seal with tyre with the
breakdown kit.
If the tyre pressure is 1.3 bar or more
›
Set the tyre pressure back to the correct value.
›
Continue driving carefully to the nearest specialist garage at a maximum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).
WARNING■ A tyre filled with sealant has the same driving characteristics as a stand-
ard tyre.■
Do not drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph).
■
Avoid accelerating at full throttle, sharp braking and fast cornering.
Jump-starting
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Jump-starting using the battery from another vehicle
163
162Do-it-yourself
Replacing bulbs
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Bulb arrangement in the headlights
172
Replacing the high beam bulb (halogen headlights)
173
Replacing bulb for main beam, daytime running lights and parking light
173
Changing the front turn signal bulb
174
Replacing the bulb for the fog light
174
Replacing the bulb for the licence plate light
175
Rear Light
175
Replacing bulbs in rear light
176
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 boot.
WARNING■ Always read and observe the warning notes before completing any work
in the engine compartment » page 137.■
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.
■
H7 and H15 bulbs are pressurised and may burst when changing the bulb -
risk of injury! We therefore recommended wearing gloves and safety
glasses when changing a bulb.
■
Gas discharge bulbs (xenon bulbs) operate with a high voltage, professio-
nal knowledge is required – risk of death!
■
Switch off the respective vehicle light when changing the bulb.
CAUTION
Do 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, low or fog beam.
■
In case of failure of a xenon gas discharge lamp or an LED diode, visit a spe-
cialist garage.
Bulb arrangement in the headlights
Fig. 153
Principle sketch: Headlights
Read and observe and on page 172 first.
Bulb arrangement » Fig. 153
Low beam or low beam with xenon gas discharge lamp
Main beam, separate daytime running lights, and parking light
Turn signal light (at the front)
ABC172Do-it-yourself
Brakeinformation messages35
warning light35
Brake booster103
brake fluid specification
144
Brake fluid143
Checking144
information messages35
brake pedal (automatic gearbox) indicator light
41
brakes Driving in
107
Brakes Brake booster
103
Brake fluid144
Braking and stabilisation systems109
Handbrake103
Brakes and parking102
Braking Information on braking
102
Buttons in the door Power windows
55
C
Car care Jack
131
Car computer See multifunction display
43
Care and maintenance124
Cargo element83
Car park ticket holder74
Carrier Roof rack
84
Cavity protection131
Central locking49
Problems53
Central locking button52
Change Engine oil140
light bulb in tail light175
Changing bulbs
172
Front turn signal bulb174
Wheels156
Changing a wheel Follow-up work
158
Preliminary work157
Remove and attaching a wheel158
Charging a vehicle battery146
Check Fit ball head properly
119
Checking Battery electrolyte level
146
Brake fluid144
Coolant143
Engine oil141
Oil level141
Windscreen washer fluid139
Checks Statutory checks
124
Children and safety22
Child safety Side airbag
24
Child safety lock53
Child seat Classification
24
ISOFIX25
on the front passenger seat23
TOP TETHER26
Use of child seats24
Use of ISOFIX child seats25
Chrome parts see vehicle care
129
Cigarette lighter75
cleaning chrome parts
129
CleaningAlcantara133
and maintaining belts134
artificial leather133
headlight glasses130
materials133
natural leather132
plastic parts129
seats covers of the electrically heated seats134
wheels131
Cleaning safety belt
134
Cleaning seat covers
134
Cleaning the interior artificial leather
133
Seat covers134
Cleaning the outside of the vehicle Decorative films
130
Cleaning the vehicle exterior Cavity protection
131
Door locking cylinder131
Headlight glasses130
Towing device131
Under-body protection131
wheels131
Windows and external mirrors130
Cleaning vehicle127
Cleaning vehicle exterior128
Plastic parts129
Rubber seals129
Vehicle paint work129
Wiper blades132
Clean interior Safety belt
134
clean outside of vehicle chrome parts
129
Climatronic air distribution control
87
Operating elements88
186Index
Clothes hook79
Cockpit 12-Volt power outlet
76
Ashtray76
Cigarette lighter75
General view29
Lights63
storage compartments73
useful equipment73
COMING HOME62
compartments73
Components of the puncture repair kits161
Computer See multifunction display
43
convenience turn signal60
Coolant142
Checking143
Indicator light36
Information messages36
Replenishing143
Temperature gauge32
Cooling system cost-effective use
89
malfunctions89
CORNER See Fog lights with CORNER function
61
Correct seated position9
Driver9
Front passenger10
Instructions11
Rear seats11
Counter for distance driven33
cruise control operation
111
operation Description112
Cruise control system Warning light
41
Cruise Control System111
Cup holders74
D
DAY LIGHT See Daytime running lights
59
Daytime running lights59
De-icing windows
130
Deactivating an airbag20
Decorative films130
Defrosting rear window64
Delayed locking of the boot lid see boot lid
55
Departure angle180
Diesel refer to Fuel
136
Diesel fuel Operation in winter
136
Diesel particulate filter Information messages
38
Warning light38
Digital Clock Time
33
Dipstick141
Disconnecting and reconnecting vehicle battery
147
Display31
Compass points47
Coolant temperature32
Fuel supply32
Gear changes43
Service intervals47
Display a low temperature42
Display of the second speed33
Disposal Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles
127
Distance driven33
Door Child safety lock
53
Closing51
Emergency locking167
Opening51
Warning light door open36
Door open Warning light
36
Double-sided floor covering84
Driving Driving through water
107
Emissions178
Fuel consumption178
Maximum speed181
off of made-up roads107
Driving in Brake linings
107
engine107
Tyres107
Driving off of made-up roads107
Driving through water107
E
Economical driving Tips
107
EDL110
Electrical power windows Button in the passenger door
56
Buttons in the driver's door56
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)110
Electronic immobilizer100
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)109
Emergency Changing a wheel
156
Hazard warning light system62
Jump-starting162, 163
Locking the door without a locking cylinder167
Selector lever-unlocking167
Towing the using the tow hitch165
Towing the vehicle164
tyre repair160
Unlocking the tailgate167
187Index
Emergency equipmentFire extinguisher154
First-aid kit 154
Jack155
Reflective Vest154
Vehicle tool kit155
Warning triangle154
emergency wheel155
Emissions178
Engine Switching off the engine
101
Engine compartment137
Brake fluid144
Overview139
Vehicle battery144
Engine number177
engine oil information messages
36
specification140
Engine oil140
change140
Checking141
Replenishing142
warning light36
EPC Warning light
38
ESC Function
109
Warning light37
Exhaust inspection system Warning light
38
F
Fastening elements
81
Films130
Fire extinguisher154
First-aid kit 154
Flashing60
Fog lights61
Warning light40
Fog lights with CORNER function61
Footmats104
see footmats104
Force limit Power windows
56
Front airbag17
fuel lead-free petrol
135
Fuel134
Diesel136
Fuel gauge32
refer to Fuel134
Refuelling135
Fuel consumption178
Fuel reserve Warning light
39
Fuses Assignment
169
Assignment of fuses in the dash panel170
Colour coding169
Fuse assignment in the engine compartment171
Replacing169
Fuses in the engine compartment Assignment
171
G
Gearbox Warning messages
33
Gear change Gear recommendation
43
Information on the selected gear43
Gear changing Gear stick
104
gears spare
156
General view Cockpit
29
Generator Indicator light35
Genuine parts125
Glasses compartment78
Glow plug system Warning light
38
GSM90
H
Handbrake
103
Warning light35
Hazard warning light system62
HBA110
Head airbag19
Headlight cleaning system Headlight cleaning system
66
Headlights Bulb arrangement
172
Driving abroad63
Headlight cleaning system66
Head restraints70
Adjust height70
Headrest, removing and installing
70
Heating85
Air distribution control87
Control elements87
Exterior mirror68
Rear window64
Seats71
Heating rear window64
HHC110
Hill Hold Control (HHC)110
Hitch116
Accessories120
Drawback load116
Hooks82
Horn29
Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)110
188Index
I
Ice scrapers
130
Ignition101
Ignition lock101
Immobilizer100
Indicator lights34
Individual settings Locking
52
Unlocking52
Inertia reels15
Information system41
Compass point display47
Display a low temperature42
Door warning43
Gear recommendation43
MAXI DOT display46
Multifunction display43
Operation42
Service interval display47
instrument cluster Auto Check Control
33
Instrument cluster30
Counter for distance driven33
Display31
Display of the second speed33
Fuel gauge32
Indicator lights34
Overview30
Revolution counter31
see instrument cluster30
Speedometer31
Temperature gauge32
Interior care132
Natural leather132
interior light Front
63
Interior monitor54
ISOFIX25
J
Jack
155
Maintenance131
Jacking points Raise vehicle
159
Jump-starting162, 163
K
Key Lock
50
Start engine101
Unlock50
L
lamp failure warning lamp
38
lamps warning lamp
38
Leather Natural leather care
132
LEAVING HOME62
Lever Main beam
60
Turn signal60
Windscreen wipers66
lever lock selection (automatic gearbox) indicator light
41
Light COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
62
Daytime running lights59
Fog lights with CORNER function61
Parking light63
Lighting Luggage compartment
80
Lights58
Automatic driving lamp control60
Beam range adjustment58
Cockpit63
Fog lights61
Hazard warning light system62
Headlight flasher60
Indicator lights34
Low beam58
Main beam60
Parking light58
Rear fog light61
Replacing bulbs172
switching on/off58
Turn signal60
Lock Key
50
Lock/unlock steering lock101
Locking Individual settings
52
Remote control50
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the in- side
52
Locking the door without a locking cylinder Emergency
167
Low beam58
Low tyre pressure warning refer to the tyre pressure monitoring
115
Luggage compartment80
Cover82
Emergency unlocking167
Fastening elements81
Fixing nets81
Lighting80
Unlocking the tailgate167
Luggage compartment cover82
Luggage compartment lid54
M
Main beam
60
Warning light41
Maintenance see vehicle care
129
189Index