Air bubbles can influence the colour of the indicator. For this reason carefully
knock on the indicator before carrying out the check.
› Black colour - electrolyte level is correct.
› Colourless or light yellow colour - electrolyte level too low, the battery must
be replaced.
Vehicles with a START-STOP system are fitted with a battery control unit for
checking the energy level for recurring engine start.
We recommend that you have the acid level checked regularly by a specialist garage, especially in the following cases.
› High external temperatures.
› Longer day trips.
› After each charge.
Winter time
The vehicle battery only has a proportion of the starting power in lower tem-
peratures. A discharged vehicle battery may already freeze at temperatures
just below 0 °C .
We therefore recommend that you have the battery checked and, if necessary,
recharged by a specialist garage before the start of the winter.
Note
■ The battery acid level is also checked regularly by a specialist garage as part
of the inspection service.■
For technical reasons, on vehicles with the description “AGM”, the electrolyte
level cannot be checked.
Charging
Read and observe
and on page 187 first.
A properly charged vehicle battery is essential for reliably starting the engine.A charging operation can be performed if the following conditions are satis-
fied.
The engine is turned off.
The ignition is switched off.
All consumers are turned off.
The bonnet is open.
“Fast charging” with high currents
›
Disconnect both battery cables (first of all “negative”, then “positive”).
› Attach the terminal clamps of the charger to the battery terminals (red =
“positive”, black = “negative”).›
Plug the mains cable of the charger into the power socket and switch on the
device.
›
After charging has been successful: Switch off the charger and remove the
mains cable from the power socket.
›
Only then disconnect the charger's terminal clamps.
›
Reconnect the cables to the battery (first “positive”, then “negative”).
Charging with low voltages
It is not necessary to disconnect the cables from the battery if you recharge
the vehicle battery, for example from a mini-charger.
Refer to the instructions of the charger manufacturer .
A charging current of 0.1 multiple of the total vehicle battery capacity (or low-
er) must be used until full charging is achieved.
The vent plugs of the vehicle battery should not be opened for charging.
WARNING■ When you charge a battery, hydrogen is released, and a highly explosive
gas mixture is also produced. An explosion can be caused through sparkling
over during unclamping or loosening of the cable plug while the ignition is
on.■
Creating a bridge between the poles on the battery (e.g. with metal ob-
jects - cables) creates a short circuit - risk of damage to the battery, explo-
sion and burning of the battery, jets of acid spurting out.
■
Avoid creating sparks when working with cables and electrical devices.
Strong sparking represents a risk of injury.
■
Before carrying out any work on the electrical system, switch off the en-
gine, the ignition and all electrical consumers and disconnect the negative
terminal
.
■
“Quick-charging” the vehicle battery is dangerous and requires a special
charger and specialist knowledge.
■
We therefore recommend that vehicle batteries be “rapidly charged” by a
specialist garage.
CAUTION
On vehicles with the START / STOP system or additional heating (auxiliary
heating), do not connect the pole terminal of the charger directly to the nega-
tive terminal of the vehicle battery but only to the engine earth » page 206.189Inspecting and replenishing
Wheels
Tyres and wheel rims
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Notes on using wheels
191
Tyre pressure
191
Tyre wear
192
Tyre wear indicator and wheel replacement
192
Tyre damage
193
Unidirectional tyres
193
Only use tyres or wheel rims that have been approved by ŠKODA for your mod-
el of vehicle.
WARNINGThe national legal regulations must be observed for the use of tyres.WARNINGFor reasons of driving safety, do not replace tyres individually.
For the sake of the environment
Old and unserviceable tyres are classified in a special environmentally hazard- ous category. These must be disposed of in accordance with national legisla-
tion.
Note
■ We recommend that any work on the wheels or tyres be carried out by a spe-
cialist garage.■
We recommend that you use wheel rims, tyres, full wheel trims and snow
chains from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Notes on using wheels
Read and observe
on page 191 first.
New tyres do not offer optimum grip during the first 500 km and appropriate
care should therefore be taken when driving.
Always fit the tyres with the deeper tread depth to the front wheels.
Tyre storage
Identify disassembled tyres so that the previous direction of rotation can be
maintained if the tyres are reassembled.
Always store wheels or tyres in a cool, dry place that is as dark as possible.
Tyres which are not fixed to a wheel trim should be stored upright.
Tyre age
Tyres age and lose their original characteristics, even if they are not being
used. The service life of the tyres is 6 years. Therefore, we recommend not us-
ing tyres that are older than 6 years.
Wheel bolts
Wheels and wheel bolts are matched to each other in terms of design. We rec-
ommend that you use wheel rims, tyres, full wheel trims and snow chains from
ŠKODA Original Accessories.WARNINGNever use tyres if you do not know anything about the condition and age.
Tyre pressure
Fig. 166
Label with table of tyre sizes and
tyre pressures / inflate pressures
Read and observe on page 191 first.
Tyre pressure
Check the tyre pressure, including that of the spare wheel, at least once a
month and also before setting off on a long journey.
The tyre inflation pressures are indicated on the inside of the fuel filler
flap » Fig. 166 .
191Wheels
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
Visorssee front sun visors72
W
Warning at excessive speeds
46
Warning lights34
warning messages Diesel particulate filter
39
Warning symbols in MAXI DOT display
33
see Warning lights34
Warning triangle197
Washing Automatic car wash system
170
by hand169
High-pressure cleaner170
Washing vehicles169
Waste container91
Water Driving through
141
Water in the fuel filter Indicator symbol
34
warning messages34
Weather conditions166
Wheel bolts Anti-theft wheel bolts
203
Caps201
Loosening and tightening202
Wheel rims191
Wheels Age of wheels
191
Changing200
Driving style192
Emergency spare wheel199
Full trim200
General information191
Load index194
Snow chains195
Spare wheel199
Speed symbol194
Storage of wheels191
Tyre damage193
Tyre pressure191
tyre size193
Tyre wear192
Tyre wear indicator192
unidirectional tyres193
Wheel balance192
Wheel replacement192
Winter tyres195
Wi-Fi122
Password129, 130
Settings130
Website130
Windscreen Heater
71
Windscreen washer fluid Checking
182
Replenishing182
Warning light41
Winter182
Windscreen washer system182
Windscreen washers73
Windscreen wiper Replacing the rear window wiper blade
213
Windscreen wipers automatic rear window wipers
74
Cleaning windscreen wipers212
Replacing the front windscreen wipers212
Service position of windscreen wiper arms212
Windscreen washer fluid182
Windscreen wipers and washers72
Winter operation195
De-icing window172
Snow chains195
Winter tyres195
Winter tyres See Wheels
195
Wiper blades174
Wipers Maintaining wiper blades174
Wiping interval73
WLAN122
MAXI DOT123
Network connection122
Switching off122
Switching on122
241Index