
ŠKODA Service Partners are liable for any defects of ŠKODA Genuine Accesso-
ries for a period of 2 years after installation or delivery in accordance with the
materials defect liability, unless agreed otherwise in the purchase agreement
or any other agreements. You should keep the approved warranty certificate
and the invoices for these accessories for this period of time, so that the com-
mencement of the term can be verified.
ŠKODA Service Partners also stock a range of suitable car care products and all
parts that are subject to natural wear-and-tear, such as tyres, batteries, bulbs
and wiper blades.
Note
The accessories authorized by the company ŠKODA AUTO a.s. will be offered
by the ŠKODA Partners in all countries where the company ŠKODA AUTO a.s.
has a sales and after-sales service network. This will usually be in the form of a
printed catalogue of ŠKODA Genuine Accessories, in the form of separate prin-
ted brochures or in the form of ŠKODA Genuine Accessories on the ŠKODA
Partner websites.
Spoiler
Read and observe
on page 166 first.
If your new vehicle is fitted with a spoiler on the front bumper in combination
with the spoiler on the luggage compartment lid, the following instructions
must be adhered to.
› For safety reasons, the vehicle must only be fitted with a spoiler on the front
bumper in combination with the associated spoiler on the luggage compart-
ment lid.
› This kind of spoiler cannot be left on the front bumper either on its own, in
combination with another spoiler not on the luggage compartment lid or in
combination with an unsuitable spoiler on the luggage compartment lid.
› We recommend that you consult the ŠKODA Service Partner for any repairs
to or replacement, addition or removal of spoilers.
WARNING■ If work on your vehicle's spoilers is not carried out properly, this can lead
to operational faults - risk of accident and serious injuries.■
If a front spoiler, full wheel trim, etc. is mounted retrospectively, it must
be ensured that the air supply to the front wheel brakes is not reduced.
The front brakes may overheat which can have a negative impact on the
functioning of the braking system – risk of accident!
Airbags
Read and observe
on page 166 first.
The system components of the airbag system can be situated in the front
bumper, doors, front seats, roof lining or body.
WARNINGAny work on the airbag system including the installation and removal of
system components due to other repair work (e.g. removal of the steering
wheel) must only be carried out by a specialist garage.■
Modifications, repairs and technical alterations that have been carried out
unprofessionally can cause damage and operational faults, and can also se-
riously impair the effectiveness of the airbag system – risk of accident and
fatal injury!
■
The airbag system will then have to be replaced if the airbag is deployed.
Airbag modules cannot be repaired.
WARNINGInformation on the use of the airbag system■It is prohibited to manipulate individual parts of the airbag system, as this
might result in the airbag being deployed.■
Never install any airbag parts into the vehicle that have been removed
from old cars or have been recycled.
■
Never install damaged airbag parts in the vehicle. The airbags may then
not be deployed properly or even at all in the event of an accident.
■
No modifications of any kind must be made to parts of the airbag system.
WARNING■ A change to the vehicle's wheel suspension, including the use of non-ap-
proved wheels and tire combinations, can alter the functioning of the air-
bag system - risk of accident and fatal injury!■
Never make any changes to the front bumper or the bodywork.
168General Maintenance

WARNINGThe airbag control unit operates using pressure sensors located in the front
doors. For this reason, no adjustments may be carried out to the doors or
door panels (e.g. installation of additional loudspeakers). Resulting damage
can have a negative impact on the function of the airbag system. Any work
on the front doors and door panels must be carried out by a specialist ga-
rage. The following guidelines must be observed.■
Never drive with inner door panels removed.
■
Never drive if parts of the inner door panel have been removed and the
resulting openings have not been properly sealed.
■
Never drive if the loudspeakers in the doors have been removed, unless
the loudspeaker openings have been properly sealed.
■
Always make sure that the openings are covered or filled if additional
loudspeakers or other equipment parts have been installed in the inner
door panels.
Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles
Read and observe
on page 166 first.
ŠKODA meets the requirements of the brand and its products with regard to
protecting the environment and the preserving resources. All new ŠKODAvehi-
cles can be recycled by up to 95 % and can always 1)
be returned free of charge.
In a lot of countries sufficient trade-in networks have been created, where you
can trade-in your vehicle. After you trade-in your vehicle, you will receive a
confirmation stating the recycling in accordance with environmental regula-
tions.
Note
You can find more detailed information about the trade-in and recycling of old
cars from a specialist garage.Washing vehicle
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Washing by hand
169
Automatic car wash systems
170
Washing with a high-pressure cleaner
170
The best way to protect your vehicle against harmful environmental influences
is frequent washing.
The longer insect residues, bird droppings, tree sap, road and industrial dust,
tar, soot particles, road salt and other aggressive deposits remain adhering to
the paintwork of your vehicle, the more detrimental their destructive effect
can be. High temperatures, such as those caused by intensive sun's rays, ac-
centuate this caustic effect.
It is essential to also thoroughly clean the underside of the vehicle at the end
of the winter.
WARNINGWhen washing your vehicle in the winter: Water and ice in the braking sys-
tem can affect the braking efficiency – risk of accident!
CAUTION
The temperature of the water used for cleaning must not exceed 60 °C – risk
of damaging the vehicle.
For the sake of the environment
Only wash the vehicle at washing bays intended for this purpose.
Washing by hand
Read and observe
and on page 169 first.
Soak the dirt with plenty of water and rinse as well as possible.
Clean the vehicle with a soft sponge, a washing glove or a washing brush.
Work from the top to the bottom - starting with the roof.
1)
Subject to fulfilment of the national legal requirements.
169Care and maintenance

Assignment of the fuses in the dash panelFig. 194
Fuses
Read and observe and on page 214 first.
No.Consumer1Heating of the gearbox vent (diesel engine)
Control unit for automatic gearbox DSG2Towing hitch - left light3Towing hitch - right light4Instrument cluster control lever under the steering wheel, camera5Air blower for heating, radiator fan, air conditioning system, Clima-
tronic6Rear window wiper7Phone8Towing hitch - contact in the socket9Vehicle voltage control unit - interior lights
Rear fog light10Rain sensor, light switch, diagnosis connector, removable light11Left side cornering lights12Right side cornering lights13Radio, DVD14Central control unit, engine control unit15Light switch16Haldex17KESSY controller, steering wheel locking18Diagnostic socket, engine control unit, brake sensor, HaldexNo.Consumer19Control unit for ABS, ESP, switch for tyre air pressure control, con-
trol unit for parking aid, switch for OFF ROAD mode, START STOP button20Switch and airbag control unit21WIV, tail lamp, dimming mirror, pressure sensor, telephone prepara-
tion, air mass sensor, control unit for headlight range control and
headlight tilt22Instrument cluster controller for electro-mechanical power steer-
ing, control unit for data bus23Central locking system and bonnet lid24Rear power window25Rear window heater, auxiliary heating and ventilation26Power socket in the boot27Panorama window - sliding / tilting roof, electric sunblind28Fuel pump, injection valves29Front power window30front and rear lighter31Headlight cleaning system32Front seat heating, regulator for seat heating33Heating, air conditioning, Climatronic, remote control for auxiliary
heating34Alarm, spare horn35Control unit for DSG automatic gearbox36Control unit for trailer detection215Fuses and light bulbs

Index
A
abroad lead-free petrol
178
Abroad Headlights
69
ABS Function
143
Warning light38
Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles169
Accessories166
Adaptive headlights (AFS)66
adjusting auxiliary heating and ventilation
111
Adjusting Belt height
15
Exterior mirrors76
Head restraints82
Interior mirror75
seats78
Steering wheel10
the seats electronically78
Adjusting the seats9
Adjusting the seats electronically78
adjustment Front seat
77
Adjustment Headlight beam
64
AFS66
Display messages39
Warning light39
Air-conditioning system Air outlet vents
105
Airbag16
Deactivating21
Deactivating the front passenger airbag22
Deployment17
Front airbag18
Head airbag20
Knee airbag19
Modifications and damage to the airbag system 168
Side airbag
19
Warning light40
Airbag system16
Air conditioning104
Air distribution control106
Climatronic108
manual air conditioning107
Air distribution control106
Air outlet vents105
Alarm Switching off
56
Triggering56
Alcantara cleaning
175
Alternator Warning light
36
Anti-theft alarm system Activating/deactivating
56
Trailer165
Anti-theft wheel bolts203
Antilock Braking System143
Armrest Front
81
artificial leather175
Ashtray89
ASR warning light
37
Assistance systems TSA
144
Assistence systems OFF ROAD-mode
144
Assist system ABS
143
Assist systems142
ABS38
ASR37
Cruise Control System154
DSR144
EDL143
ESC38, 143
HBA144
HHC144
Park assist150
Parking aid146
START-STOP155
TCS143
Audio See Infotainment / radio
4
Auto Check Control33
Automatic driving lamp control66
Automatic gearbox Manual shifting of gears
139
Selector lever-emergency unlocking212
Selector lever lock139
Starting-off and driving140
Tiptronic139
Using the selector lever138
Automatic gearbox modes138
Automatic load deactivation190
automatic transmission selector lever lock defect
139
Automatic transmission138
Kickdown140
Selector lever lock139
Auxiliary heating and ventilation Switching on and off directly
111
System settings111
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventila- tion)
110
Radio remote control111
B
Ball head Check fitting
161
Ready position160
231Index

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
232Index

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
233Index

DrivingDriving through water141
Emissions223
Fuel consumption223
Maximum speed226
off of made-up roads141
Driving in Brake linings
140
engine140
Tyres140
Driving off of made-up roads141
Driving through water141
DSR144
DVD-preinstallation128
E
Economical driving Tips
140
EDL143
Electrical power windows60
Button in the rear doors59
Operational faults60
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)143
Electronic immobilizer131
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)143
emergency replace battery in the remote control
210
Emergency Changing a wheel
200
Hazard warning light system68
Jump-starting206
Locking the door without a locking cylinder211
Locking the driver's door211
Selector lever-unlocking212
Switch off the engine by pressing a button134
Towing the using the tow hitch209
Towing the vehicle207
Tyre repair203
Unlocking the driver's door211
Unlocking the tailgate212
Emergency equipment Fire extinguisher197
First aid kit197
Jack198
Reflective Vest197
Vehicle tool kit198
Warning triangle197
Emissions223
Engine compartment180
Brake fluid186
Overview182
Vehicle battery187
Engine number222
engine oil specification
183
Engine oil183
Checking184
Replenishing184
Warning light37
Warning messages37
EPC Warning light
39
ESC Function
143
Warning light38
Exhaust inspection system Warning light
39
F
Fastening elements
97
Fatigue detection157
Function157
Information messages158
Films172
Fire extinguisher197
First aid kit197
Flexible storage compartment98
Floor covering in the luggage compartment
99
fog lightsRemove protective grille - version 1218
Remove protective grille - version 2218
Remove protective grille with plug - version 1219
remove protective grille with plug - version 2219
replacing bulb219
Fog lights67
Warning light41
Fog lights with CORNER function67
Folding rear seats back into the initial position
85
Folding down the seats
83
Folding table on front seat backrest
95
folding table at the centre backrest95
Folding table on front seat backrest95
Fold in passenger's mirror76
Footmats137
see footmats137
Force limit Power windows
60
Sliding/tilting roof61
Front airbag18
Front door warning light71
Front seat77
fuel lead-free petrol
178
Fuel177
Diesel179
Fuel gauge32
refer to Fuel177
Refuelling177
Fuel consumption223
Fuel filter Warning messages
34
Fuel reserve Warning light
40
234Index

FusesAssignment214
Assignment of fuses in the dash panel215
Colour coding214
Fuse assignment in the engine compartment216
Replacing214
G
Gear change Gear recommendation
43
Information on the selected gear43
Gear changing Gear stick
137
General view Cockpit
29
Genuine parts167
Glasses compartment92
Glow plug system Warning light
39
gradeability see pitch angle
225
GSM116, 118
H
Handbrake
136
Warning light35
Hands-free system Voice control
123
Hazard warning light system68
HBA144
Head airbag20
Headlight cleaning system Headlight cleaning system
74
Headlights Bulb arrangement
218
Driving abroad69
Headlight cleaning system74
Head restraint82
Headrests adjustment82
Heater Windscreen and rear window
71
Heating104
Air distribution control106
Control elements107
Exterior mirrors76
Seats80
HHC144
Hill Hold Control (HHC)144
Hitch159
Drawback load159
Hook98
Horn29
Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)144
I
Ignition lock
132
Immobilizer131
Individual settings Locking
54
Unlocking54
Inertia reel15
Information system42
Display a low temperature43
Door warning44
Gear recommendation43
MAXI DOT display47
Multifunction display44
Operation42
Service interval display49
Infotainment4
Inserting the variable loading floor
102
Instrument cluster30
Auto Check Control33
Counter for distance driven33
Display32
Display of the second speed t33
Fuel gauge32
Lighting69
Overview30
Revolutions counter31
see instrument cluster30
Speedometer31
Temperature gauge31
Warning lights34
Instrument lighting69
Interior care174
Natural leather175
Interior light Front
70
Interior monitor56
Internet connection121
ISOFIX26
J
Jack
198
- fit202
Maintenance173
Jump-starting206
K
KESSY Locking
53
Unlocking53
Key Lock
52
Start the engine132
Stopping the engine132
Switch off the ignition132
Switch on the ignition132
Unlock52
Keys in the door Power windows
58
Knee airbag19
235Index