
CAUTION■The headlights are  never to be wiped dry - there is a risk of damaging the
protective lacquer and the headlight glass subsequently developing cracks.■
Do not use sharp objects to clean the glasses - there is a risk of damaging
the protective lacquer and the headlight glasses subsequently developing
cracks.
■
Do not use any aggressive cleaning or chemical solvent products to clean the
headlights – risk of damaging the headlight lenses.
Door closing cylinder
Read and observe 
 and  on page 97 first.
Specific products must be used for de-icing door lock cylinders.
CAUTION
Make sure that as little water as possible gets into the locking cylinder when
washing the vehicle - there is a risk of freezing the lock cylinder!
Cavity protection
Read and observe 
 and  on page 97 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 97 first.
The jack is maintenance-free.
If necessary, the moving parts of the jack should be lubricated with a suitable
lubricant.
Wheels
Read and observe 
 and  on page 97 first.
Wheel rims
Also thoroughly wash the wheel rims when washing the vehicle on a regular
basis.
Regularly remove salt and brake abrasion, otherwise the rim material will be
corroded.
Light alloy wheels
After washing thoroughly and treat the wheel rims with a protective product
for light alloy wheels.
For the treatment of wheel rims do not use products which may cause damage
to the paint on the rims.
CAUTION
■ Damage to the paint layer on the wheel rims must be touched up immediate-
ly.■
Severe layers of dirt on the wheels can also result in wheel imbalance. This
may show itself in the form of a wheel vibration which is transmitted to the
steering wheel which, in certain circumstances, can cause premature wear of
the steering. This means it is necessary to remove the dirt.
Under-body protection
Read and observe 
 and  on page 97 first.
The underside of your vehicle is already permanently protected by the factory
against chemical and mechanical influences.
It is not possible to guarantee that the protective coating will not suffer any
damage as the vehicle is driven.
We recommend having the protective layer underneath the vehicle and the
chassis checked — preferably before the beginning of winter and at the end of
winter.
WARNINGNever use additional underbody protection or anti-corrosion agents for ex-
haust pipes, catalytic converters or heat shields. When the engine reaches
its operating temperature, these substances may ignite - risk of fire!99Care and maintenance                

CAUTION■  Do not continue if for some reason it is not possible to fill with coolant un-
der the current circumstances! Switch off the engine and seek assistance from
a specialist garage.■
If the expansion tank is empty, do not top up with coolant. The system could
fill with air - risk of engine damage,  
 stop driving! Switch off the engine and
seek assistance from a specialist garage.
■
The concentration of coolant additive in the coolant must never be under
40%.
■
Over 60% of coolant additive in the coolant reduces the antifreeze protec-
tion and cooling effect.
■
A coolant additive that does not comply with the correct specification can
significantly reduce the corrosion protection of the cooling system.
■
Any faults resulting from corrosion may cause a loss of coolant and can con-
sequently result in major engine damage.
■
Do not fill the coolant above the mark 
A
  » Fig. 110  on page 111 .
■
If an error occurs, leading to the engine overheating, the help of a professio-
nal garage is to be sought - there is a risk of serious engine damage occurring.
■
Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the air inlet
impair the cooling efficiency of the coolant.
■
Never cover the radiator - there is a risk of the engine overheating.
Checking the coolant level
Fig. 110 
Coolant expansion reservoir
Read and observe  and  on page 110 first.
The coolant expansion bottle is located in the engine compartment.
Coolant expansion reservoir  » Fig. 110
Mark for  the maximum  permissible coolant level
Mark for the  lowest permissible coolant level
ABThe coolant level should be kept between the marks A and B .
The coolant can be checked and topped up, if the following conditions are sat-
isfied.
The vehicle is standing on a horizontal surface.
The engine is turned off.
The engine is not heated.
The bonnet is open.
Checking the level›
Check the level of coolant in the coolant expansion bottle  » Fig. 110.
If the engine is warm, the test result may be inaccurate. The level can also be
above the mark 
A
  » Fig. 110  .
In the event of the coolant level being too low, a warning light appears in the
instrument cluster  
» page 35 . We still recommend inspecting the coolant lev-
el directly at the reservoir from time to time.
Loss of coolant
A loss of coolant is first and foremost an  indication of a leak in the cooling sys-
tem. Do not merely top up the coolant. Have the cooling system checked by a
specialist garage.
Replenishing
Read and observe 
 and  on page 110 first.
The coolant expansion tank must always contain a small amount of coolant» page 111,   in section  Introduction .
›
Place a cloth over the cap of the coolant expansion tank and unscrew the
cap  carefully .
›
Replenish the coolant.
›
Turn the cap until it clicks into place.
Do not use an alternative additive if the specified coolant is not available. In
this case, use just water and have the correct mixing ratio of water and cool-
ant additive restored by a specialist garage as soon as possible.
Only top up with new coolant.
111Inspecting and replenishing       

CAUTION■Despite such intervention by the vehicle electric system management, the
vehicle battery may be drained. For example, when the ignition is switched on
a long time with the engine turned off or the side or parking lights are turned
on during longer parking.■
Consumers that are supplied via a 12-V power socket can cause the vehicle
battery to discharge when the ignition is switched off.
Note
Driving comfort is not impaired by consumers being deactivated. The driver is
often not aware of it having taken place.Wheels
Tyres and wheel rims
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Notes on using wheels
116
Tyre pressure
117
Tyre wear
118
Tyre wear indicator and wheel replacement
118
Tyre damage
119
Unidirectional tyres
119
Spare wheel
119
Spare wheel
119
Tyre label
120
Only use tyres or wheel rims that have been approved by ŠKODA for your mod-
el of vehicle.
WARNINGFor reasons of driving safety, do not replace tyres individually.
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 116 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. 
116General Maintenance      

Jack with instruction card
Wheel wrench
Extraction pliers for wheel bolt caps
Breakdown kitWARNINGThe factory-supplied lifting jack is only intended for your model of vehicle.
Under no circumstances attempt to lift heavier vehicles or other loads.
CAUTION
■ Screw the jack back into the starting position before storing in the box with
the tool kit.■
Ensure that the vehicle tool kit is safely secured in the luggage compart-
ment.
■
Ensure that the box is always secured with the strap.
Note
The declaration of conformity is included with the jack or the log folder.
Changing a wheel
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Preliminary work
123
Removing/stowing the wheel
123
Full wheel trim
124
Wheel bolts
124
Anti-theft wheel bolts
124
Loosening/tightening wheel bolts
125
Raising the vehicle
125
Remove the wheel / fix
126
Follow-up work
126
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.
Place the warning triangle at the prescribed distance.
Park the vehicle as far away as possible from the flowing traffic.
5678Choose 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.
Preliminary work
Before changing the wheel, the following work must be carried out.
›
Switch off the engine.
›
For vehicles with  manual transmission  select 1st gear  .
›
For vehicles with  automated gearbox  shift the lever to position  D or R.
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
Removing/stowing the wheel
Fig. 118 
Take out the wheel
The spare wheel is located in a well under the floor covering in the boot and is
fixed in place with a special bolt  » Fig. 118.
Take out the wheel
›
Open the boot lid.
›
Grasp the floor covering in the luggage compartment in area 
A
  » Fig. 118  and
lift.
›
Loosen the retaining belt and take out the box with the tool kit.
›
Unscrew nut 
B
 in the direction of the arrow.
›
Take out the wheel.
Stow the wheel
›
Place the wheel into the wheel well with the wheel rim pointing downward.
›
Pull the fixing band through the opposite holes in the wheel rim. 
123Emergency equipment and self-help    

General informationRead and observe 
 on page 127 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.
Place the warning triangle at the prescribed distance.
Park the vehicle as far away as possible from the flowing 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 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.
▶ After the expiration date (see inflation bottle).
Preparations for using the breakdown kit
Read and observe 
 on page 127 first.
The following preparatory work must be carried out before using the puncture
repair kit.
›
Switch off the engine.
›
For vehicles with  manual transmission  select 1st gear  .
›
For vehicles with 
automated gearbox  shift the lever to position  D or R.
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
Check that you can carry out the repairs with the breakdown kit  » page 127.
›
Remove the breakdown kit from the boot.
›
Stick the sticker 
1
 » Fig. 124  on page 127  on the dash panel in the driver's
field of view.
›
Unscrew the valve cap.
›
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 127 first.
Sealing
›
Forcefully shake the tyre inflator bottle 
10
 » Fig. 124  on page 127  several
times.
›
Firmly screw the inflation hose 
3
 onto the tyre inflater bottle 
10
 . 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 filler plug from the tyre valve.
›
Screw the valve core back into the tyre valve using the valve remover 
2
 .
Inflating
›
Screw the air compressor tyre inflation hose 
8
  » Fig. 124  on page 127  firmly
onto the tyre valve.
›
For vehicles with  manual transmission  the lever into the neutral position.
›
For vehicles with automated manual transmission  shift the lever to position
N .
›
Check that the air release valve 
6
 is closed.
›
Start the engine and run it in idle.
›
Plug the connector 
4
 into 12 volt socket  » page 61, 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 
8
 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 
8
 back onto the tyre valve and repeat
the inflation process.
›
Switch off the air compressor.
›
Remove the tyre inflation hose 
8
 from the tyre valve.
Once a tyre inflation pressure of 2.0 - 2.5 bar has been achieved, you can con- tinue the journey. 
128Do-it-yourself     

›Attach clamp 3 to the negative terminal of the battery supplying power B.›Attach the clamp 4 to a solid metal component firmly connected to the en-
gine block or to the engine block itself.
On vehicles with the START-STOPsystem the jump-start cable must be con-
nected to the engine earthing point  » Fig. 125.
Starting engine›
Start the engine on the vehicle providing the power and allow it to idle.
›
Start the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
›
If the engine does not start, halt the attempt to start the engine after 10 sec-
onds and wait for 30 seconds before repeating the process.
›
Remove the jump start cables in the  reverse order as attachment.
Both batteries must have a rated voltage of 12 V. The  capacity (Ah) of the bat-
tery supplying the power must not be significantly less than the capacity of
the discharged battery in your vehicle.
Jump-start cables
Only use jump-start cables which have an adequately large cross-section and
insulated terminal clamps. Observe the instructions of the jumper lead manu-
facturer.
Positive cable  – colour coding in the majority of cases is red.
Negative cable  – colour coding in the majority of cases is black.
WARNING■
Do not clamp the jump-start cable to the negative terminal of the dis-
charged battery. There is the risk of detonating gas seeping out the battery
being ignited by the strong spark which results from the engine being star-
ted.■
The non-insulated parts of the terminal clamps must never touch each
other – there is a risk of short circuit.
■
The jump-start cable connected to the positive terminal of the battery
must not come into contact with electrically conducting parts of the vehicle
– there is a risk of short circuit.
■
Route the jump-start cables so that they cannot be caught by any rotat-
ing parts in the engine compartment.
Towing the vehicle
 Introduction
Fig. 126 
Braided tow rope / Spiral tow rope
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front towing eye
131
For towing, a braided tow rope is to be used  » Fig. 126 - 
 .
When towing, the following guidelines must be observed.
Vehicles with  manual transmission  may be towed with a tow bar or a tow rope
or with the front or rear wheels raised.
Vehicles with  automatic transmission  may be towed in with a tow bar or a tow
rope or with the front wheels raised. If the vehicle is raised at rear, the auto-
matic gearbox is damaged!
Driver of the tow vehicle
›
Engage the clutch gently when starting off or depress the accelerator partic-
ularly gently if the vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox.
›
Only then approach correctly when the rope is taut.
The maximum towing speed is  50 km/h.
Driver of the towed vehicle
›
Switch on the ignition so that the steering wheel is not locked and so that
the turn-signal lights, windscreen wipers and windscreen washer system can
be used.
›
Take the vehicle out of gear or move the selector lever into position  N if the
vehicle is fitted with an automated transmission. 
130Do-it-yourself  

No.Consumer3Control unit for radiator fan, ignition4ABS/ESP5Central control unit, battery data module6Ignition lock, starter
Replacing bulbs
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Bulb arrangement in the headlights
138
Changing the low beam and high beam bulb (halogen headlights)
139
Replacing bulb for daytime running lights and parking lights
139
Changing the front turn signal bulb
139
Replacing the bulb for the fog light
140
Replacing the bulb for the licence plate light
140
Rear Light
141
Changing a bulb in the tail light
141
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 luggage compart-
ment.
Depending on the vehicle design, some vehicles may be equipped with LED
daytime running lights in the front bumper instead of the fog lights.
WARNING■ Always read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment  » page 106.■
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.
■
The H4 bulb is pressurised and may explode during a bulb replacement -
risk of injury! We therefore recommended wearing gloves and safety
glasses when changing a bulb.
■
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 beam, low beam or fog lights.
■
If the LED diode is defect visit a specialist garage.
Bulb arrangement in the headlights
Fig. 140 
Principle sketch: Headlights
Read and observe  and  on page 138 first.
The vehicle is equipped with headlights with halogen bulbs. 
138Do-it-yourself      

Index
A
abroad lead-free petrol
103
Abroad Headlights
50
ABS Operation
85
Warning light36
Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles95
Accessories92
Adjusting Exterior mirrors
53
head restraints54
Seat54
Steering wheel9
Adjusting the seats8
Air-conditioning system Air outlet vents
71
Airbag14
Deactivating17
Deactivating the front passenger airbag18
Deployment15
Front airbag15
Modifications and damage to the airbag system 94
Side airbag Head-Thorax
17
Warning light37
Airbag system14
air conditioning recirculation
70
Air conditioning69
Controls69
Air outlet vents71
Alcantara cleaning
101
Alternator Warning light
35
Anodized partsRefer to vehicle maintenance98
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)85
Anti-theft wheel bolts124
artificial leather101
Ashtray61
Assistance systems City Safe Drive
89
Parking aid86
Assistance Systems ESC
36
Assist systems85
ABS36
Cruise Control System88
Visual parking system87
Auto-computer see multi-function display
31
Automated transmission81
Lever control81
Warning light35
Automatic gearbox Tiptronic
82
Automatic load deactivation115
Automatic transmission Kick-down
82
Starting-off and driving82
Avoiding damage to your vehicle84
B
Bag hooks
65
Battery In the remote control key
132
Belts11
Belt tensioners13
Bonnet Closing
107
Opening107
Boot Class N1 vehicles67
See Boot lid43
Boot lid automatic locking
43
Closing43
Opening43
Brake Assist (HBA)86
Brake booster79
brake fluid specification
112
Brake fluid112
Checking112
Brake pedal - automatic transmission warning light
38
Brakes Brake booster
79
Brake fluid112
Braking and stabilisation systems85
Handbrake79
Running-in83
Warning lights34
Brakes and parking78
Brake system85
Braking Information on braking
78
Button in driver's door electric windows
44
C
Car care Jack
99
Care and maintenance92
Car park ticket holder58
Carrier Roof rack
67
Cavity protection99
Central locking39
problems42
147Index