Driving
Starting-off and Driving
Starting and stopping the engine using the key
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Electronic immobilizer
131
Lock steering lock / unlock
131
Turn ignition on / off and start the engine
132
Stopping the engine
132
With the key in the ignition, the ignition can be switched on and off and the
engine can be started / stopped.
WARNING■ While driving with the engine stopped, the ignition must always be
switched on » page 132, Turn ignition on / off and start the engine .
■ With the ignition off, the steering may lock » page 131 - danger of an
accident!■
Do not withdraw the ignition key from the ignition lock until the vehicle
has come to a stop » page 137, Parking . Otherwise, the steering could be
blocked – risk of accident!
■
Never leave the key in the vehicle when you exit the vehicle. Unauthor-
ized persons, such as children, for example, could lock the car, turn on the
ignition or start the engine - there is a danger of injury and accidents!
■
Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running - there is
risk of accident, damage or theft!
■
Never switch off the engine before the vehicle is stationary – risk of acci-
dent!
WARNING■ Never (e.g. in garages) run the engine in a closed place - there is the dan-
ger of poisoning and death!■
Do not leave any items (e.g. cloths or tools) in the engine compartment.
This presents a fire hazard and the risk of engine damage.
■
Never cover the engine with additional insulation material (e.g. with a
cover) – risk of fire!
CAUTION■ Only start the engine when the engine and the vehicle are stationary - there
is a danger of starter and engine damage!■
Do not push-start the engine – risk of damaging the engine and the catalytic
converter. The battery from another vehicle can be used as a jump-start
aid » page 206 .
Note
Do not warm up the engine while the vehicle is stationary. If possible, start
your journey as soon as the engine has started. Through this, the engine rea-
ches its operating temperature faster.
Electronic immobilizer
Read and observe
and on page 131 first.
The electronic immobilizer makes a possible attempted theft or unauthorized
use of your vehicle more difficult.
An electronic chip is integrated in the head of the key. The immobiliser is deac-
tivated with the aid of this chip when the key is inserted in the ignition lock.
The electronic immobiliser is automatically activated when the ignition key is
withdrawn from the lock.
The engine will not start if a non-authorized ignition key is used.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display. Immobilizer active.
IMMOBILIZER
Lock steering lock / unlock
Read and observe
and on page 131 first.
The steering lock (steering lock) deters any attempted theft of your vehicle.
Locking
›
Withdraw the ignition key.
›
Turn the steering wheel to the left or right until the steering lock clicks into
place.
Unlocking
›
Insert the key into the ignition lock.
›
Switch on the ignition » page 132.
131Starting-off and Driving
Start or stop the engine by pressing button
Introduction
Fig. 126
Starter button (
)
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Lock / unlock the steering lock
133
Switch ignition on / off
134
Starting the engine
134
Switching off the engine
134
Problems starting the engine
135
The ignition can be switched on and off and the engine can be started / stop-
ped with the starter button » Fig. 126.
The key must be in the vehicle to unlock the steering wheel, start the vehicle
and drive.
WARNING■ Never leave the key in the vehicle when you exit the vehicle. Unauthor-
ized persons, such as children, for example, could lock the car, turn on the
ignition or start the engine - there is a danger of injury and accidents!■
Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running - there is a
risk of theft etc!
■
Never switch off the engine before the vehicle is stationary – risk of acci-
dent!
WARNINGNever (e.g. in garages) run the engine in a closed place - there is the danger
of poisoning and death!CAUTION■ The system can recognize the valid key, even if it has been accidentally left
on the vehicle roof - there is danger of loss or damage to the key!■
Only start the engine when the engine and the vehicle are stationary - there
is a danger of starter and engine damage!
■
Do not push-start the engine – risk of damaging the engine and the catalytic
converter. The battery from another vehicle can be used as a jump-start
aid » page 206 .
Note
■
Do not warm up the engine while the vehicle is stationary. If possible, start
your journey as soon as the engine has started. Through this, the engine rea-
ches its operating temperature faster.■
The system is protected against inadvertently switching off the engine while
driving, this means that the engine can only be switched off in an emergen-
cy » page 134 .
Lock / unlock the steering lock
Read and observe
and on page 133 first.
The steering lock (steering lock) deters any attempted theft of your vehicle.
Locking
›
Switch off the engine.
›
Open the driver door.
The steering lock is locked automatically.
If the driver's door is opened and the ignition is switched off afterwards, the
steering is only locked after the vehicle has been locked.
Unlocking
›
Open the driver's door and get into the vehicle.
›
Close the driver's door.
The steering is locked automatically.
Under certain circumstances (e.g. after switching off the ignition and opening
the driver's door), the steering is enabled only when the ignition is switched on
or the engine is started.
133Starting-off and Driving
WARNING■Read and observe the information and warning instructions on the fluid
containers.■
Keep the working fluids in sealed original containers and safe from peo-
ple who are not completely independent, e.g. children.
■
Never spill operating fluids over the hot engine - risk of fire.
■
If you intend to work underneath the vehicle, you must secure the vehicle
from rolling away and support it with suitable supporting blocks; the car
jack is not sufficient – risk of injury!
CAUTION
Always top up using the correct specification of fluids. This may result in major
operating problems and also vehicle damage!
For the sake of the environment
In view of the requirements for the environmentally friendly disposal of fluids and the special tools and knowledge required for such work, we recommend
that fluids be changed by a specialist garage.
Note
■ Please consult a specialist garage for any questions relating to fluids.■Fluids with the proper specifications can be purchased from the ŠKODA Origi-
nal Accessories or from the ŠKODA Genuine Parts ranges.
Opening and closing the bonnet
Fig. 158
Opening the bonnet
Read and observe and on page 180 first.
Open flap
›
Open the front door.
›
Pull the release lever underneath the dash panel in the direction of the ar-
row
1
» Fig. 158 .
Before opening the bonnet, ensure that the arms of the windscreen wipers
are correctly in place against the windscreen, otherwise the paintwork on the
flap could be damaged.
›
Press the release lever in the direction of the arrow
2
and the bonnet is un-
locked.
›
Grasp the bonnet catch and lift in the direction of arrow
3
.
›
Remove the lid prop in the direction of arrow
4
from the holder.
›
Secure the open flap inserting the end of the post into the opening in the di-
rection of arrow
5
.
Close the flap
›
Lift the bonnet.
›
Decouple the bonnet support and press into the holder designed to hold it.
›
Let the bonnet drop into the lock carrier lock from a height of around 20 cm –
do not push it in .
WARNING■
Check that the bonnet is closed properly.■If you notice that the lock is not properly engaged while driving, stop the
vehicle immediately and close the bonnet – risk of accident!■
Make sure that when closing the boot lid, no body parts are crushed -
there is danger of injury!
CAUTION
Never open the bonnet by the locking lever » Fig. 158.181Inspecting and replenishing
›The temporary spare wheel is inflated to the maximum inflation pressure for
the vehicle » page 191.
› Only use this temporary spare wheel to reach the nearest specialist garage,
since it is not intended for permanent use.WARNING■ Never drive with more than one spare wheel mounted!■Only use the spare wheel while absolutely necessary.■
Avoid accelerating at full throttle, sharp braking and fast cornering.
■
The snow chains cannot be used on the spare wheel.
■
Observe instructions on the warning sign of the emergency wheel.
Changing a wheel
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Preparation
200
Full wheel trim
200
Wheel bolts
201
Changing a wheel
201
Follow-up tasks
201
Loosening/tightening wheel bolts
202
Raising the vehicle
202
Anti-theft wheel bolts
203
For your own safety and the safety of the passengers, the following instruc-
tions must be observed before changing a wheel 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.
If the vehicle is subsequently fitted with tyres which are different from those it
was fitted with at the works, follow these guidelines » page 193, Explanation
of the tyre labelling .
The national legal requirements must be observed when changing a wheel.
Preparation
Before changing the wheel, the following work must be carried out.
›
Switch off the engine.
›
Engage 1st gear or place the selector lever of the automatic transmission in
the P-position .
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
Uncouple any trailers.
›
Remove the vehicle tool kit » page 198 and the spare wheel » page 199 from
the boot.
Full wheel trim
Before removing the wheel bolts, remove the wheel cover.
Extracting
›
Hook the clamp found in the vehicle tool kit » page 198 into the reinforced
edge of the wheel trim.
›
Push the wheel wrench through the clamp, support on the tyre and pull off
the wheel trim.
Fitting
›
Press the wheel trim onto the wheel rim at the designated valve open-
ing » .
›
Then press the trim into the wheel rim until its entire circumference locks
correctly in place.
CAUTION
■ Use the pressure of your hand only, do not strike the full wheel trim. The
cover could be damaged.■
When using the anti-theft wheel bolt, ensure that it is in the hole in the
valve area.
■
If wheel trims are fitted, an adequate flow of air must be assured in order to
cool the brake system.
Note
We recommend that you use child seats from ŠKODA Original Accessories.200Do-it-yourself
Ball rodinstalling161
removing162
Bar with sliding hook98
Battery In the remote control key
210
Belts12
Belt tensioners15
Bonnet Closing
181
Opening181
Boot Class N1 vehicles
102
See Boot lid57
Boot lid automatic locking
58
Closing57
Opening57
Warning light36
Brake information messages
35
warning light35
Brake booster136
brake fluid specification
187
Brake fluid186
Checking186
information messages35
Brake pedal (automatic gearbox) warning light
41
brakes Driving in
140
Brakes Brake booster
136
Brake fluid186
Braking and stabilisation systems142
Handbrake136
Brakes and parking135
Braking Information on braking
135
Break recommendationSee Fatigue detection157
C
Camera Lens care
173
Camera lens care
173
Car care Jack
173
Car computer See multifunction display
44
Care and maintenance166
Car park ticket holder86
Carrier Roof rack
103
Cavity protection173
CD changer128
Central locking51
Problems55
Central locking button54
Change bulb for high beam
218
bulb for low beam218
engine oil183
light bulb in tail light220
Change engine oil
183
Changing Wheels
200
Changing a wheel Follow-up tasks
201
Preparation200
Removing and refitting a wheel201
Charging a vehicle battery189
Check Fit ball head properly
161
CheckingBattery electrolyte level188
Brake fluid186
Coolant185
Engine oil184
Oil level184
Windscreen washer fluid182
Checks Statutory checks
166
Children and safety23
Child safety Side airbag
25
Child safety lock55
Child safety seat Use of child safety seats
25
Child seat Classification
25
ISOFIX26
on the front passenger seat24
TOP TETHER27
Use of ISOFIX child seats26
Chrome parts see vehicle care
172
Cigarette lighter89
cleaning chrome parts
172
Cleaning Alcantara
175
and maintaining belts176
artificial leather175
headlight glasses172
materials175
natural leather175
plastic parts171
seats covers of the electrically heated seats176
wheels173
Cleaning safety belt
176
Cleaning seat covers
176
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Cleaning the interiorartificial leather175
Seat covers176
Cleaning the outside of the vehicle Decorative films
172
Cleaning the vehicle exterior Camera lens
173
Cavity protection173
Door locking cylinder173
Headlight glasses172
Towing hitch174
Under-body protection174
wheels173
Cleaning vehicle169
Cleaning vehicle exterior170
Plastic parts171
Rubber seals171
Vehicle paint work171
Wiper blades174
Clean interior Safety belt
176
clean outside of vehicle chrome parts
172
Climatronic air distribution control
106
Operarting elements108
Clothes hook94
Cockpit 12-Volt power outlet
90
Ashtray89
Cigarette lighter89
General view29
Lighting70
storage compartments86
useful equipment86
Comfort control window
60
COMING HOME68
compartments86
Components of the puncture repair kits204
Computer See multifunction display44
Convenience operation sliding / tilting roof
63
convenience turn signal66
Coolant184
Checking185
Replenishing186
Temperature gauge31
Warning light36
Warning messages36
Cooling system cost-effective use
109
malfunctions109
CORNER See Fog lights with CORNER function
67
Cornering light Display messages
39
Correct seated position9
Driver9
Front passenger10
Rear seats11
Correct seating position Instructions
11
Counter for distance driven33
cruise control operation
154
operation description154
Cruise control system Warning light
41
Cruise Control System154
Cup holders88
D
DAY LIGHT see Daylight running lights
65
Daylight running lights65
De-icing windows
172
De-icing the windscreen and rear window71
Deactivating an airbag21
Decorative films172
Delayed locking of the boot lid see boot lid
58
Diesel refer to Fuel
179
diesel - particulate filter
39
Diesel fuel Operation in winter
179
Diesel particulate filter warning light
39
Digital Clock Time
33
Dipstick184
Disconnecting and reconnecting vehicle battery
190
Display32
Coolant temperature31
Fuel supply32
Gear changes43
Service intervals49
Display a low temperature43
Display of the second speed33
Disposal Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles
169
Distance driven33
Door Child safety lock
55
Closing52
Emergency locking211
Emergency locking the driver's door211
Opening52
warning light door open36
Door open warning light
36
Driver Steering Recommendation (DSR)144
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Rear fog light67
Warning light38
Rear head restraints in the centre
83
Rear mirror74
Interior mirror75
rear seats in the longitudinal direction
83
Rear seats83
fold down seat back83
Fold down seat fully84
Removing seats84
Setting outer seat in the transverse direction85
Rear view camera149
Rear window - heater71
Refuelling177
Fuel177
Remote control Locking
52
Replacing the battery210
Synchronisation process210
Unlocking52
Remote control key Replacing the battery
210
Removable light Removing light
101
replace batteries of the lights211
Removable through-loading bag95
Removing the variable loading floor
102
Repairs and technical alterations166
Replace the battery in the auxiliary heating (auxiliaryheating) in the remote control
210
replace - batteries of the lights211
Replacing bulb for fog lights
219
Bulb for the licence plate light220
Bulb in rear light221
Bulbs217
Fuses214
Fuses in the dash panel214
Fuses in the engine compartment216
Vehicle battery190
windscreen wiper blades212
Replacing windscreen wiper blades212
Replenishing Coolant
186
Engine oil184
Windscreen washer fluid182
Reversing camera Lens care
173
Revolutions counter31
Roof Load
104
Roof rack103
Roof load104
Rubber seals171
Running in and economical driving140
S
SAFE See Safe securing system
54
SAFELOCK See Safe securing system
54
Safe securing system54
Safety8
Child safety23
Child safety seats23
Correct seated position9
Head restraints82
ISOFIX26
TOP TETHER27
Safety belts rear middle seat
15
Save electrical energy140
Save fuel140
Seals Vehicle care
171
SeatFront seat adjustment77
Seat belt warning light
35
Seat belts12
Belt tensioners15
fastening and unfastening14
Height adjustment15
Seatbelts Inertia reels
15
Seat belts The physical principle of a head-on collision
13
Seat functions80
Seats Folding front passenger seat
81
Front armrest81
Head restraints82
Heating80
Memory Function of the electrically adjustable seat
79
Storing in memory of remote control key79
Seats and head restraint77
Securing the variable load floor in the raised position
102
Selector lever Refer to Selector lever
138
Selector lever lock (automatic gearbox) Indicator light
41
Service167
Service interval display49
Setting33
Setting the33
Side airbag19
Sliding/tilting roof Closing
61
Closing the sun screen62
Sliding / tilting roof Malfunction
62
Malfunction of the sun blind62
238Index
Trailer operation159
Trailer stabilisation (TSA)144
Transmission Warning messages
33
Transport Luggage compartment
96
Roof rack103
Transporting86
Transporting children safely23
Triangle197
TSA144
Turn-signal system Warning light
41
Turn signal65
Two-way radio systems113
Tyre Damage
193
Explanation of the labelling193
see wheels193
Tyre load-bearing capacity see Wheels
194
Tyre pressure191
Warning light40
Tyre pressure monitoring158
Display40
Save tyre pressure values158
Tyre repair General notes
204
Preparations205
Pressure test205
Sealing and inflating the tyre205
Tyres191
new140
Tyre pressure191
Wear and tear192
Wear indicator192
tyre size193
see wheels193
U
Under-body Vehicle care
174
Under-body protection174
Unlock Key
52
Unlocking Individual settings
54
KESSY53
Remote control52
Unlocking and locking51
Used vehicles Acceptance and recycling
169
Useful equipment Ashtray
89
Car park ticket holder86
Cigarette lighter89
Clothes hook94
Cup holders88
Glasses compartment92
Removable through-loading bag95
Storage compartment86
Using the information system42
Using the selector lever138
Using the variable loading floor with a spare wheel
103
V
Variable loading floor
102
Removing and fitting carrier rails103
Variable loading floor with spare wheel Removable storage box
101
Vehicle battery Automatic load deactivation
190
charging189
Checking the battery electrolyte level188
Cover188
Operation in winter188
Replacing190
Safety instructions187
vehicle care chrome parts
172
Vehicle care Alcantara
175
Artificial leather175
Cavity protection173
Cleaning vehicle exterior170
Cleaning wheels173
Decorative films172
Door locking cylinder173
Headlight glasses172
Interior care174
Maintenance171
Materials175
Natural leather175
Plastic parts171
Polishing vehicle paint work171
Rubber seals171
Safety belt176
Seat covers176
Under-body protections174
washing169
Vehicle data sticker222
Vehicle data sticker and nameplate Vehicle data sticker and nameplate
222
Vehicle dimensions224
Vehicle height224
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)222
Vehicle length224
Vehicle state see Auto Check Control
33
Vehicle tool kit198
Vehicle width224
Vest Placement of the reflective vest
197
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
222
Visibility71
240Index