Table of Contents
Board literature4
Notes
5
Structure and more information about the
Owner's Manual
6
Abbreviations
Safety
Passive Safety
8
General information
8
Correct and safe seated position
8
Seat belts
11
Using seat belts
11
Inertia reels and belt tensioners
13
Airbag system
14
Description of the airbag system
14
Airbag overview
15
Deactivating airbags
17
Transporting children safely
19
Child seat
19
Fastening systems
22
Using the system
Cockpit
27
Overview
26
Instruments and control lights
28
Instrument cluster
28
Multi-function display (MFD)
31
Warning lights
34
Unlocking and opening
39
Unlocking and locking
39
Luggage compartment lid
42Window operations43Panorama sliding/tilting roof45
Lights and visibility
47
Lights
47
Indoor Lighting
50
Visibility
50
Windscreen wipers and washers
51
Rear mirror
52
Seats and head restraints
54
Seats and head restraints
54
Seat features
55
Transporting and practical equipment
58
Useful equipment
58
Luggage compartment and transporting
cargo
64
Roof rack
67
Heating and ventilation
69
Heating, manual air conditioning system
69
Communication and multimedia
72
Telephone and Move & Fun
72
Driving
Starting-off and Driving
75
Starting and turning off the engine
75
START-STOPsystem
77
Brakes and parking
78
Manual gear changing and pedals
80
Automated transmission
81
Running-in and economical driving
83
Avoiding damage to your vehicle
84
Assist systems
85
General information
85
Braking and stabilisation systems
85
Parking aid (ParkPilot)
86
Cruise Control System
88City Safe Drive89Tyre pressure monitoring90
General Maintenance
Care and maintenance
92
Modifications, adjustments and technical
alterations
92
Washing vehicle
95
Cleaning vehicle exterior
96
Interior care
100
Inspecting and replenishing
102
Fuel
102
Engine compartment
106
Engine oil
109
Coolant
110
Brake fluid
112
Vehicle battery
112
Wheels
116
Tyres and wheel rims
116
Winter operation
120
Do-it-yourself
Emergency equipment and self-help
122
Emergency equipment
122
Changing a wheel
123
Puncture repair kit
127
Jump-starting
129
Towing the vehicle
130
Remote control
132
Emergency unlocking/locking
132
Replacing windscreen wiper blades
133
Fuses and light bulbs
134
Fuses
134
Replacing bulbs
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Board literature
You will always find this Owner's manual and the Service Plan included in the
on-board literature for your vehicle.
Depending on the equipment, the on-board literature can also include the
Owner´s Manual Radio and in some countries also the brochure On the road.
Owner´s Manual
These Owner´s Manual apply to all body variants of the vehicle and all related
model versions as well as all equipment levels .
This Owner's manual describes all possible equipment variants without identi-
fying them as special equipment, model variants or market-dependent equip-
ment. Consequently, this vehicle does not contain all of the equipment com-
ponents described in this Owner's Manual.
The level of equipment of your vehicle refers to your purchase contract of the
vehicle. For any questions regarding the scope of equipment, please contact a
ŠKODA Partner.
The Pictures in this Owner's Manual are for illustrative purposes only. The il-
lustrations can differ in minor details from your vehicle; they are only intended
to provide general information.
ŠKODA AUTO a.s. pursues a policy of constant product and model develop-
ment. Changes in terms of supply scope are possible at any time with regard to
design, equipment and technology. The information listed in this Owner's Man-
ual corresponds to the information available at the time of going to press.
No basis for legal claims may therefore be derived from the technical data, il-
lustrations and information provided in this Owner's Manual.
Service schedule
The service schedule includes the documentation of the vehicle handover,
warranty information and service events.
The Owner´s Manual Radio
The Owner´s Manual Radio contains a description of the operation of the radio.
On-the-road brochure
The on-the-road brochure contains the customer service number of the im-
porter and the service number for individual countries as well as emergency
numbers.On-board literature onlineFig. 1
The web page showing a model overview for the ŠKODA brand can be ac-
cessed using this QR code.
The page can also be called up by entering the following address in your web
browser.
http://www.skoda-auto.com/en/mini-apps/owners-manuals/
▶ Select the model you want - a menu with the on-board literature will be dis-
played.
▶ Select the production period and the language desired.
▶ Select the manual desired - this can either be displayed online or in PDF for-
mat.
4Board literature
AbbreviationsAbbreviationDefinitionrpmEngine revolutions per minuteABSAnti-lock brake systemAGMVehicle battery typeASGAutomatic gearboxTCSTraction controlCNGcompressed natural gasCO2Carbon dioxideCOCDeclaration of conformityEDLElectronic differential lockECEEconomic Commission for EuropeEPCEngine performance checkESCElectronic Stability ControlDRim depthEUEuropean UnionG-TECLabelling for natural gas vehiclesHBAHydraulic brake assistHHCUphill start assistkWKilowatt, measuring unit for outputMGManual gearboxMFDMultifunction displayMPIGasoline engine with a multi-point fuel injectionN1Panel van intended exclusively or mainly for the transporta-
tion of goodsNmNewton meter, measuring unit for the engine torqueOPSvisual parking systemTMCService for transmitting traffic information to the driverVINVehicle identification numberWWatt, unit of power7Abbreviations
Side airbags Head-ThoraxFig. 9
Place of installation of the front seat side airbag/deployment area
of the side airbag
In the event of severe side collisions, the side airbag system Head-Thorax pro-
vides additional protection for the upper body (chest, stomach and pelvis) of
passengers in the vehicle.
The side airbags are housed in the upholstery of the seat backrests of the
front seats » Fig. 9 –
.
The load of the occupants is cushioned when plunging into the fully inflated
airbag » Fig. 9 -
the risk of injury to head and the entire upper body (chest,
stomach and pelvis) is reduced on the side facing the door.
WARNINGInformation on correct seated position■Your head should never be positioned in the deployment area of the side
airbag. You might suffer severe injuries in the event of an accident. This ap-
plies in particular to children who are transported without using a suitable
child safety seat » page 21, Child safety and side airbag .■
There must not be any further persons, animals or objects positioned be-
tween the occupants and the deployment area of the airbag. No accesso-
ries, such as cup holders, should be attached to the doors.
■
If children adopt an incorrect seated position when travelling, they may
be exposed to an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident. This
can result in serious injuries » page 19, Child seat .
WARNING■
Do not place any objects within the deployment area of the side airbags –
risk of injury!■
The 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). Further
information » page 94, Airbags .
■
Ensure that there are no excessive forces, such as violent knocks, kicks
etc., impact on the backrests of the seats otherwise the system may be
damaged. The side airbags would not be deployed in such a case!
■
Any seat or protective covers which you fit to the driver or front passen-
ger seats must only be of the type expressly authorized by ŠKODA. In view
of the fact that the airbag inflates out of the backrest of the seat, use of
non-approved seat or protective covers would considerably impair the pro-
tective function of the side airbag.
■
Any damage to the original seat covers in the area of the side airbag mod-
ule must be repaired immediately by a specialist garage.
■
The airbag modules in the front seats must not display any damage,
cracks or deep scratches. It is not permissible to use force in order to open
the modules.
Note
In vehicles with side airbags a label with the lettering is located on the
front seat backrests.
Deactivating airbags
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Deactivating airbags
17
Deactivating the front passenger airbag
18
Deactivating airbags
If you sell your vehicle, provide the complete vehicle documentation to the
new owner. Please note that the information relating to the possibility of de-
activating the front passenger airbag must be included!
If an airbag in the vehicle is to be turned off, then the buyer is to draw atten-
tion to this fact!
17Airbag system
Deactivating an airbag should be considered in cases such as the ones below.▶ If a child seat is to be used on the front passenger seat, where the child is
transported with its back to the direction of travel » page 19, Transporting
children safely .
▶ If it is not possible to maintain a distance of at least 25 cm between the mid-
dle of the steering wheel and chest, despite the driver's seat being correctly
adjusted.
▶ If special attachments are required in the area of the steering wheel because
of a physical disability.
▶ If different seats have been fitted (e.g. orthopaedic seats without side air-
bags).
The front passenger airbag can be switched off with the key-operated switch
» Fig. 10 on page 18 -
.
We recommend that you ask a ŠKODA service partner to deactivate any other airbags.
Deactivation indicator
Display of the airbag deactivation » page 37,
Airbag system
.
Note
A ŠKODA service partner will be able to inform you which, if any, of your vehi-
cle's airbags can or must be deactivated.
Deactivating the front passenger airbag
Fig. 10
Key-operated switch for the front passenger airbag / warning
light for front passenger airbag
Only the front passenger airbag is deactivated with the key switch.
Key switch positions » Fig. 10 -
Passenger front airbag activated
Passenger front airbag deactivated
Switch off›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Open the passenger door.
›
Fold the key bit out completely for the radio key » .
›
Carefully insert the key into the key slot in the key switch as far as the stop.
›
Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch » Fig. 10
carefully into the
position
.
›
Pull the key out of the slot in the key switch » .
›
Close the passenger door.
›
Check that the warning light
» Fig. 10 -
lights up once
the ignition is switched on.
Switching on
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Open the passenger door.
›
Fold the key bit out completely for the radio key » .
›
Carefully insert the key into the key slot in the key switch as far as the stop.
›
Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch » Fig. 10
carefully into the
position .
›
Pull the key out of the slot in the key switch
» .
›
Close the passenger door.
›
Check that the warning light
» Fig. 10 -
does not illumi-
nate after the ignition is switched on.
WARNING■ The driver is responsible for whether the airbag is switched on or switch-
ed off.■
Only switch off the airbag when the ignition is switched off! Otherwise a
fault can occur in the system for deactivating the airbag.
■
If the warning light
flashes, the front passenger air-
bag will not be deployed in the event of an accident! Have the airbag sys-
tem checked by a specialist garage immediately.
■
Do not leave the key inserted in the key-operated switch while driving -
vibrations can cause the key to turn in the slot and switch on the airbag!
The airbag could be triggered unexpectedly in an accident - it may result in
injury or death!
18Safety
Using the system
Cockpit
OverviewElectric power windows
44
Door opening lever
41
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
53
Central locking system
40
Air vent
71
Parking ticket holder
58
Operating lever:
▶ Turn signal lights and main beam, headlight flasher
48
▶Speed regulating system
88
Steering wheel:
▶ With horn
▶ With driver’s front airbag
15
Instrument cluster: Instruments and warning lights
28
Operating lever:
▶ Multifunction display
31
▶Windscreen wiper and wash system
51
Buttons (depending on the specification):
▶ START STOP
77
▶
Button for rear window heater
51
▶
Button for seat heating for the left front seat
55
Air vent
71
Depending on specification:
▶ Operating controls for the heating
69
▶Operating controls for the air conditioning system
69
Radio
Interior rear-view mirror
53
Buttons / warning lights (depending on the specification):
▶ Button for hazard warning light system
49
▶
Warning light for the front seat passenger
airbag
18
▶ Button for seat heating of the right front seat
55
Bag holder
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Storage compartment on the front passenger side
62
Air vent
71
Power window in the front passenger door
44
Door opening lever
41
Light switch
47
Bonnet release lever
106
Regulator for headlamp beam adjustment for the headlights
47
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel
9
Ignition lock
76
Pedals
80
Cup holder
59
Buttons (depending on the specification):
▶ Button for the City Safe Drivesystem
89
▶
Button for the low tyre pressure warning
90
Handbrake lever
79
Depending on specification:
▶ Shift lever (manual transmission)
80
▶Selector lever (automated gearbox)
81
Depending on specification:
▶ 12-volt power socket
61
▶Cigarette lighter
60
Storage compartment
59
Note
■Cars with factory-fitted radio are supplied with separate instructions for op-
erating such equipment.■
The arrangement of the controls right-hand drive models may differ from the
layout shown in » Fig. 17. The symbols on the controls and switches are the
same as for left-hand drive models.
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Instruments and control lights
Instrument cluster
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Overview
28
Fuel reserve display
29
Tachometer
29
Counter for distance driven
30
Service interval display
30
Gear recommendation
30
The instrument cluster gives the driver basic information such as the current
speed, engine speed, the state of some vehicle systems and the like.
WARNINGConcentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully re-
sponsible for road safety.
Note
Appears in the display then the system indicates that the ignition is
switched on.OverviewFig. 18
Instrument cluster - Version 1
Fig. 19
Instrument cluster - Version 2
Read and observe
on page 28 first.
Speedometer
Display:
▶ with fuel gauge (only in the instrument cluster - variant 2) » page 29
▶ With counter for distance driven » page 30
▶ With service interval display » page 30
▶ With multifunction display » page 31
▶ with outside temperature display » page 32
1228Using the system
The counter for the distance travelled button (trip) » page 30
Fuel gauge » page 29
Engine revolutions counter » page 29
Time adjust button » page 33
Fuel reserve display
Fig. 20
Petrol fuel gauge: Version 1/version 2
Fig. 21
Petrol and natural gas gauge
Read and observe on page 28 first.
The fuel gauge only works if the ignition is switched on.
Vehicles with petrol engine
Fuel gauge types » Fig. 20
Display in the instrument cluster - Version 1
Display in the instrument cluster display - Version 2
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 35 litres.
3456When the fuel level reaches the reserve area in the fuel tank, the warning light (the pointer of the display in the red scale area) lights up in the display var-
iant 1 on or it flashes the symbol in the display variant 2 for 10 seconds
to-
gether with the remaining segments of the display. There are now about 4 li-
tres of fuel remaining in the tank.
An audible signal sounds as a warning.
G-TEC vehicles (natural gas drive)
Fuel gauge » Fig. 21
Gasoline reserve
Natural gas reserve
When the vehicle runs on petrol, the pointer of the fuel gauge is in the range1
» Fig. 21 . When the vehicle runs on petrol, the pointer of the fuel gauge is in
the range
2
.
If the fuel level in the fuel tank reaches the reserve area for petrol, the warn-
ing light goes on. The pointer is in the
red range of the gauge
1
» Fig. 21 .
There are now about 5 l of fuel remaining in the tank.
If the fuel level in the fuel tank reaches the reserve area for natural gas the
warning light goes on. The pointer is in the
red range of the gauge
2
» Fig. 21 . There are now about 1.5 kg of fuel remaining in the tank.
WARNINGIn order for the vehicle systems to function properly and thus to make driv-
ing safe, there must be sufficient fuel in the tank. Never drive until the fuel
tank is completely empty - there is a risk of accidents!
CAUTION
Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty! The irregular supply of fuel
can cause misfiring. This can result in considerable damage to parts of the en-
gine and the exhaust system.
Tachometer
Read and observe
on page 28 first.
The tachometer
5
» Fig. 19 on page 28 shows the actual engine speed per mi-
nute.
The beginning of the red scale range of the tachometer indicates the maxi-
mum permitted engine speed of a driven-in and operating warm engine.
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