Washing with a high-pressure cleanerRead and observe
and on page 135 first.
When washing the vehicle with a high-pressure cleaner, the instructions for
use of the equipment must be observed. This applies in particular to the pres-
sure used and to the spraying distance .
Maintain a sufficiently large distance to the parking aid sensors and soft mate-
rials such as rubber hoses or insulation material.
WARNINGNever use circular spray nozzles or dirt cutters!
CAUTION
■ If washing the vehicle in the winter using a hose or high-pressure cleaner,
ensure that the jet of water is not aimed directly at the locking cylinders or the
door/panel joints – risk of freezing!■
To avoid damaging the parking aid sensors while cleaning with high-pressure
cleaners or steam jets, the sensors must only be directly sprayed for short pe-
riods while a minimum distance of 10 cm must be observed.
■
The temperature of the water used for cleaning must not exceed 60 °C – risk
of damaging the vehicle.
■
See also Washing cars with decorative films using a high-pressure clean-
er » page 137 .
Taking care of your vehicle exterior
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Taking care of your vehicle's paintwork
137
Plastic parts
137
Rubber seals
137
Chrome parts
137
Decorative films
137
Windows and exterior mirrors
138
Headlight lenses
138
Door lock cylinders
138
Cavity protection
138Jack138Trailer fitting and mounting recess139
Wheels
139
Underbody protection
139
Regular and proper care help to retain the efficiency and value of your vehicle.
It may also be one of the requirements for the acceptance of warranty claims
relating to corrosion damage and paint defects on the bodywork.
We recommend using vehicle care products from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
These are available from ŠKODA Partners. The usage instructions on the pack-
age must be observed.
WARNING■ Vehicle care products may be harmful to your health if not used according
to the instructions.■
Always keep the vehicle care products safe from people who are not com-
pletely independent, e.g. children - there is a danger of poisoning!
■
Protect your hands and arms from sharp-edged metal parts when clean-
ing the underfloor, the inside of the wheel housings or the wheel trims –
risk of cuts!
CAUTION
■ Do not use any insect sponges, rough kitchen sponges or similar cleaning
products – risk of damaging the paintwork surface.■
Cleaner that contain solvents can damage the material being cleaned.
For the sake of the environment
Used cans of vehicle care product represent hazardous waste that is harmful
to the environment. These must be disposed of in accordance with national
legislation.
Note
Because of the special tools and knowledge required, and to avoid any poten-
tial problems with the cleaning and care of the interior of your vehicle, we rec-
ommend that cleaning and care of the interior of your vehicle be carried out by
a ŠKODA Service Partner.136General Maintenance
›The maximum water temperature is 50 °C.
› The maximum water pressure is 80 bar.
CAUTION
In the winter months, do not use an ice scraper to remove ice and snow from
the areas with films. Do not use any other objects to remove frozen layers of
snow or ice – risk of film damage.
Windows and exterior mirrors
Read and observe
and on page 136 first.
Use a plastic ice scraper for removing snow and ice from the windows and mir-
rors.
Regularly clean windows from the inside with clean water.
Dry the glass surfaces with a clean chamois leather or a cloth intended for this
purpose.
When drying the windows after washing the vehicle, do not use window leath-
ers that have been used to polish the bodywork. Residues of preservatives in
the window leather can make the window dirty and reduce visibility.
CAUTION
■ The ice scraper should not be moved forward and backward but in one direc-
tion to avoid any damage to the surface of the glass.■
Snow or ice that is contaminated with coarse dirt such as fine gravel, sand or
salt must not be removed from the windows and mirrors – risk of damage to
the surface of the windows and mirrors.
■
Do not remove snow or ice from glass parts using warm or hot water – risk of
cracks forming in the glass.
■
When removing snow or ice from windows and mirror lenses ensure that the
paintwork of the vehicle is not to damage.
■
Do not clean the inside of the windows with sharp-edged objects or corro-
sive and acidic cleaning agents – there is a risk of damaging the heating ele-
ments or window aerial.
Headlight lenses
Read and observe
and on page 136 first.
Clean plastic front headlight lenses using clean, warm water and soap.
CAUTION■Never wipe headlights to dry.■Do not use any sharp objects to clean the plastic lenses, as this may damage
the protective paintwork and consequently cause cracks to form on the head-
light lenses.■
Do not use any harsh cleaning products or chemical solvents to clean the
headlights, as this could damage the headlight lenses.
Door lock cylinders
Read and observe
and on page 136 first.
Specific products must be used for de-icing door lock cylinders.
CAUTION
When washing your vehicle, ensure as little water as possible gets into the
locking cylinders.
Cavity protection
Read and observe
and on page 136 first.
All the cavities of your vehicle which are at risk from corrosion are protected
for life by a layer of protective wax applied in the factory.
This wax protection does not need to be inspected or re-applied.
If any small amount of wax flow out of the cavities at high temperatures, these
must be removed with a plastic scraper and the stains cleaned using a petrole-
um cleaner.
WARNINGSafety regulations should be observed when using petroleum cleaner to re-
move wax – risk of fire!
Jack
Read and observe
and on page 136 first.
The jack is maintenance-free.
If necessary, the moving parts of the jack should be lubricated with a suitable
lubricant.
138General Maintenance
›Continue turning up the jack until the wheel is just about lifted off the
ground.WARNINGNotes for vehicle lifting■Choose a flat and firm surface for jacking the vehicle.■
If the wheel has to be changed on a slope, first of all block the opposite
wheel with a stone or similar object to prevent the vehicle from unexpect-
edly rolling away.
■
Secure the base plate of the lifting jack with suitable means to prevent
possible moving. A soft and slippery ground under the base plate may move
the lifting jack, causing the vehicle to fall down. It is therefore always nec-
essary to place the lifting jack on a solid surface or use a wide and stable
base. Use a non-slip base (e.g. a rubber foot mat) if the surface is smooth,
such as cobbled stones, tiled floor, etc.
■
Only attach the lifting jack to the attachment points provided for this pur-
pose.
■
Always raise the vehicle with the doors closed.
■
Never position any body parts, such as arms or legs under the vehicle,
while the vehicle is raised with a lifting jack.
■
When the vehicle is raised, never start the engine.
CAUTION
It is important to ensure that the jack is correctly attached to the web of the
lower fork leg, otherwise there is a risk of damage to the vehicle occurring.
Anti-theft wheel bolts
Fig. 151
Principle sketch: Anti-theft
wheel bolt with adapter
Read and observe on page 166 first.
The anti-theft wheel bolts protect the wheels from theft. These can only be
loosened or tightened with the use of adapter
B
» Fig. 151 .
›Remove the full wheel trim or the caps of the wheel bolts.›Insert adapter B» Fig. 151
with the toothed side all the way into the inner
teeth in the head of the anti-theft wheel bolts A
.
›
Push the wheel wrench onto the adapter
B
up to the stop.
›
Loosen or tighten the wheel bolt » page 168.
›
Remove the adapter.
›
Replace the wheel trim or the caps.
To be equipped for a possible wheel change, the adapter for the anti-theft
wheel bolts must always be kept in the vehicle. The adapter is stowed in the
tool kit.
Note
■ Note the code number which is embossed both on the adapter and also on
the end of each anti-theft wheel bolt. This number can be used to purchase a
replacement adapter from ŠKODA Original Parts if necessary.■
The anti-theft wheel bolt set and adapter can be purchased from a ŠKODA
Partner.
Puncture set
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Components of the puncture repair kits
170
Preparations for using the breakdown kit
171
Sealing and inflating the tyre
171
Notes for driving with tyre repaired
171
Use the breakdown kit to reliably repair tyre damage caused by foreign bodies
or a puncture with diameters up to approx. 4 mm.
A repair made using the breakdown kit is never intended to replace a perma-
nent repair on the tyre. Its purpose is to get you to the nearest specialist ga-
rage.
The wheel need not be removed during the repair.
Do not remove foreign bodies , e.g. screws or nails, from the tyre.
The breakdown kit must not be used under the following circumstances. › There is damage to the rim.
› The outside temperature is less than -20 °C.
› The tears or punctures are greater than 4 mm in size.
169Emergency equipment and self-help
Index
A
Abroad Driving abroad
118
Unleaded petrol118
ABS
120
Warning light42
Accessories132
Adjusting Belt height
15
Exterior mirrors68
Seat69
Steering wheel10
Adjusting the seats9
Aerial135
See windows138
Airbag16
Deactivating20
Deactivating the front passenger airbag21
Deployment17
Front airbag18
Head airbag19
Modifications and damage to the airbag system 134
Side airbag
19
Airbag system16
Air conditioning Operation
93
Air conditioning system Air outlets
90
Climatronic95
Manual air conditioning system93
Air outlets90
Alarm53
Anti-theft alarm system53
Operation53
Trailer131
Anti-theft wheel bolts169
Antilock Braking System120
Armrest86
Ashtray81
ASR120
warning light42
Assist systems ABS
42, 120
ASR42, 120
Cruise Control System121
EDL120
ESC42, 119
Parking aid120
START-STOP123
Audio see radio / navigation system
4
Auto Check Control38
Automatic gearbox Selector lever-emergency unlocking
112
Starting-off and driving112
Tiptronic111
Automatic load deactivation156
Automatic transmission110
Kickdown112
Malfunction112
Selector lever lock111
Using the selector lever110
AUX104
Avoiding damage to the vehicle Driving through water
117
Avoiding damage to your vehicle117
B
Ball head Check fitting
128
Fitting127
Ready position127
Removing128
Belts12
Belt tensioners15
Bicycle carrier78
Bonnet Closing146
Opening146
Boot Cover
75
Emergency unlocking55
Fastening elements74
Fixing nets75
Folding hooks74
see Boot lid55
Unlocking the boot lid55
Boot lid55
automatic locking55
Brake assist119
Brake booster108
Brake fluid152
Checking152
Display messages40
specification152
Brakes Brake booster
108
Brake fluid152
Handbrake109
Indicator light40
Running in113
Braking Information on braking
108
Button in the driver's door Electrical power windows
55
C
Car care
132
Jack138
Car computer see Multifunction display
33
Car park ticket holder83
Carrier80
Cavity protection138
Central locking button51
190Index
DoorChild safety lock48
Closing48
Indicator light for an open door40
Opening48
Doors Emergency locking
49
Driving Abroad
118
Driving through water on streets117
Emissions184
Fuel consumption184
Maximum speed186
Driving economically Economical gear changing
114
Driving through water117
E
Economical and environmentally friendly driv- ing
113
Economical driving Ballast
115
Driving at full throttle115
Idling115
Looking ahead114
Regular maintenance116
Saving energy116
Short distances115
Tyre pressure115
EDL120
Electrical power windows Button in the driver's door
55, 56
Button in the rear door56
Central locking system57
Operational faults57
Electronic Differential Lock120
Electronic immobilizer107
emergency opening the loading door (Praktik)
89
EmergencyChanging a wheel166
Hazard warning light system63
jump-starting172
Jump-starting172
locking of the doors49
Selector lever-unlocking112
Towing the vehicle173
Towing the vehicle using the tow hitch174
tyre repair169
Unlocking the boot lid55
Emergency equipment Fire extinguisher
165
First aid kit165
Jack166
Vehicle tool kit166
Warning triangle165
Emissions184
Engine Running in
113
Starting and stopping the engine106
Switching off the engine107
Engine compartment145
Brake fluid152
Coolant151
Overview147
Vehicle battery153
Engine number183
Engine oil148
Capacity148
Checking149
Replenishing150
Specifications148
Warning light40
Engine revolutions counter31
Environment113
Environmental compatibility116
Environmentally friendly driving113
ESC Function119
Warning light42
F
Films
137
Fire extinguisher165
First aid kit165
Flashers61
Fog lights61
Folding down the seats
70
Footmats109
see Footmats109
Front airbag18
Front seats69
Fuel142
Diesel144
Fuel gauge31
gauge31
refer to Fuel142
Refuelling143
Unleaded petrol143
Fuel consumption113, 184
Fuses Assignment
175
Colour coding175
Replacing175
G
Gear Recommended gear
32
Gearbox Display messages
38
Gear changing Gear stick
109
General view Cockpit
29
Genuine parts133
192Index
Running inBrake pads113
Engine113
Tyres113
S
SAFE see Safe securing
50
SAFELOCK see Safe securing
50
Safe securing50
Safety8
Child safety22
Child safety seats22
Correct seated position9
Head restraints72
ISOFIX25
TOP TETHER26
Safety belts rear middle seat
15
Saving electrical energy113
Seals Taking care of your vehicle
137
Seat Adjusting
69
Seat belt warning light
40
Seat belts12
Belt tensioners15
Cleaning141
fastening and unfastening14
Height adjustment15
Inertia reels15
The physical principle of a frontal collision13
Seats Head restraints
72
Heating69
Removing seats71
Seats and stowing69
Selector lever see Using the selector lever110
Service133
Service display36
Setting Heating
92
Manual air conditioning system94
Manually dimmed rear-view mirror68
Setting the clock Clock
32
Shifting gears Driving and saving energy
114
Side airbag19
Sidelights59
Snow chains164
Spare wheel159
Speedometer31
Speed symbol Refer to Wheels
161
Spoiler134
Stalk Main beam
61
Turn signals61
START-STOP123
Manually deactivating/activating the system124
Operating conditions for the system123
operation124
system-related automatic start-up124
Starting and stopping the engine106
Starting engine Jump-starting
172
Starting the engine107
Jump-starting172
Starting the engine107
START STOP Information messages
124
Jump-starting173
Steering wheel10
Storage83
Storage compartment Storage compartment on the driver's side84
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
84
Storage Compartment Lighting
64
Storage compartments83
Flexible storage compartment87
Storage compartment in the front centre con- sole
85
storage pockets on the front seat84
Stowage compartment beneath the front seat
85
compartment for glasses85
compartments in the doors86
compartments in the luggage87
sun roof65
sunshade65
Sun visors65
Switching off the engine107
Synthetic leather141
T
Taking care of the vehicle Natural leather
140
Seat belts141
Taking care of your vehicle Automatic car wash system
135
Cavity protection138
Chrome parts137
Cleaning the wheels139
Decorative films137
Door lock cylinders138
Headlight lenses138
High-pressure cleaner136
Plastic parts137
Polishing the paintwork137
Rubber seals137
Taking care of the interior139
Taking care of your vehicle exterior136
195Index