
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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Safety
Passive Safety
General information
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Before setting off
8
Driving safety
8
In this section of the instructions you will find important information, tips and
notes on the subject of passive safety.
We have combined everything here which you should be familiar with, for ex-
ample, regarding seat belts, airbags, safety of children and anything similar.
You can find further information on safety concerning you and those travelling
with you in the following chapters of this Owner's Manual.
The complete on-board literature should therefore always be in the vehicle.
This applies in particular, if you rent out or sell the vehicle.
Before setting off
For your own safety and the safety of the people travelling with you, please
pay attention to the following points before setting off.
▶ Ensure that the lighting and the turn signal system are functioning properly.
▶ Ensure that the function of the wipers and the condition of the wiper blades
are free of any defects.
▶ Ensure that all of the windows offer good visibility to the outside.
▶ Adjust the rear-view mirror so that vision to the rear is guaranteed.
▶ Ensure that the mirrors are not covered.
▶ Check the tyre inflation pressure.
▶ Check the engine oil, brake fluid and coolant level.
▶ Secure all items of luggage.
▶ Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of the
vehicle.
▶ Close all doors as well as the bonnet and boot lid.
▶ Ensure that no objects can obstruct the pedals.
▶
Protect children in suitable child seats with correctly fastened seat belts
» page 19 , Transporting children safely .
▶ Adopt the correct seated position » page 8, Correct and safe seated posi-
tion . Tell your passengers to assume the correct seated position.
Driving safety
The driver is fully responsible for himself and passengers, especially children. If
your driving safety is effected, you place yourself and the oncoming traffic at
risk.
The following guidelines must therefore be observed. ▶ Do not become distracted from concentrating on the traffic situation, (e.g. by
your passengers or mobile phone calls).
▶ Never drive when your driving ability is impaired, (e.g. due to medication, al-
cohol or drugs).
▶ Keep to the traffic regulations and the permissible speed limit.
▶ Always adjust the driving speed to the road, traffic and weather conditions.
▶ Take regular breaks on long journeys (at least every two hours).
The following list contains instructions for the Passenger which, if not ob-
served, may cause serious injuries or death. ▶ Do not lean against the dash panel.
▶ Do not put your feet on the dash panel.
The following list contains instructions for all Passengers which, if not ob-
served, may cause serious injuries or death. ▶ Do not sit only on the front part of the seat.
▶ Do not sit facing to the side.
▶ Do not lean out of the window.
▶ Do not put your limbs out of the window.
▶ Do not put your feet on the seat cushion.
Correct and safe seated position
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Correct seat position of the driver
9
Adjusting the steering wheel position
9
Correct seated position for the front passenger
10
Correct seated position for the passengers in the rear seats
10
8Safety

Rear window heaterFig. 45
Button for rear window heater
Read and observe on page 50 first.
The heater allows rapid defrosting and ventilation of the rear window.
Button for the heating in the centre console » Fig. 45
Switching the rear window heater on/off
When the heater is switched on, a lamp illuminates inside the button.
The heating only works when the engine is running.
The heater automatically switches off after approximately 10 minutes.
Note
If the on-board voltage drops, the heater switches off automatically, in order
to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control » page 115, Auto-
matic load deactivation .
Sun visors
Fig. 46
Sun visor: Driver's side/front passenger's side
Read and observe on page 50 first.
The sun visors protect against glare.
Operation and description of the sun visor » Fig. 46
Fold down the cover
Swivel cover towards the door
Parking ticket band (if part of the specification)
Make-up mirrors
Note
A make-up mirror can also be installed in the driver's sun visor.
Windscreen wipers and washers
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operate wiper and washer
52
The windscreen wipers and the windscreen washer system only operate if the
ignition is switched on.
WARNING■ Properly maintained windscreen wiper blades are essential for clear visi-
bility and safe driving » page 133.■
Do not use the windscreen washer system at low temperatures, without
heating the windscreen beforehand. The window washer fluid could other-
wise freeze on the windscreen and restrict the view to the front.
CAUTION
■ In cold temperatures and during the winter, check before switching on the
ignition that the wiper blades are not frozen to the windscreen. If the wind-
screen wipers are switched on when the blades are frozen to the windscreen,
this may damage both the blades and windscreen wiper motor!■
Carefully peel frozen wiper blades off the pane.
■
Remove snow and ice from the windscreen wipers before driving.
■
If the windscreen wipers are handled carelessly, there is a risk of damage to
the windscreen.
12AB51Lights and visibility

For the sake of the environmentIn view of the requirements for the environmentally friendly disposal of fluidsand 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. 106
Opening the bonnet
Read and observe
and on page 106 first.
Open flap
›
Open the front door.
›
Pull the release lever under the dash panel in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 106 .
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
» Fig. 106 .
The flap is then unlocked.
›
Grasp the bonnet catch and lift in the direction of arrow
3
.
›
Remove the lid prop in the direction of arrow
4
from its fixture
A
.
›
Secure the open flap by inserting the end of the post into opening
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 .
Check that the bonnet is closed properly.
WARNING■ 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 bonnet, no body parts are crushed -
there is danger of injury!
CAUTION
Never open the bonnet by the locking lever » Fig. 106.107Inspecting and replenishing

Central locking button40
Change engine oil
109
Change engine oil
109
Changing Bulb in the tail light
141
Front turn signal bulb139
light bulb in tail light141
Low beam and high beam bulb - halogen head- lights
139
Wheels123
Changing a wheel Follow-up work
126
Preliminary work123
Changing wheels Wheel removal and fix
126
Charging a vehicle battery114
Checking Battery electrolyte level
114
Brake fluid112
Coolant111
Engine oil109
Oil level109
Windscreen washer fluid108
Checks Statutory checks
92
Children and safety19
Child safety Side airbag
21
Child safety lock42
Child seat Classification
21
ISOFIX22
on the front passenger seat20
TOP TETHER24
Use of child seats22
Use of ISOFIX child seats23
Chrome parts Refer to vehicle maintenance
98
Cigarette lighter60
City Safe Drive89
Disable/Enable90
Operation89
warning symbol38
Clean Anodized parts
98
Chrome parts98
Cleaning Alcantara
101
and maintaining belts102
artificial leather101
headlight glasses98
materials101
natural leather100
plastic parts98
seats covers of the electrically heated seats101
wheels99
Cleaning safety belt
102
Cleaning seat covers
101
Cleaning the interior artificial leather
101
Seat covers101
Cleaning the vehicle exterior Cavity protection
99
Decorative films97
Door locking cylinder99
Headlight glasses98
Protective films97
Under-body protection99
Vehicle paintwork97
wheels99
Windows and external mirrors98
Cleaning vehicle95
Cleaning vehicle exterior96
Anodized parts98
Chrome parts98
Plastic parts98
Rubber seals98
Wiper blades100
Clean interior Safety belt
102
Clothes hook63
CNG105
Fuel reserve display29
refuelling104
Refuelling104
Sticker105
Cockpit 12-Volt power outlet
61
Ashtray61
Cigarette lighter60
General view27
Light50
storage compartments58
useful equipment58
compartments58
Components of the puncture repair kits127
Compressed natural gas see CNG
105
Computer see multi-function display
31
Conserving the vehicle paintwork see vehicle care
97
convenience turn signal48
Coolant110
Checking111
Replenishing111
Warning light35
Correct routing of seat belt
12
Correct seated position8
Front passenger10
Rear seats10
Correct seat position Driver
9
Counter for distance driven30
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Puncture repair kit127
R
Radiator fan
108
Radio4
Raising the vehicle125
Rear-view mirror Exterior mirrors
53
Rear fog light49
Warning light37
Rear mirror52
Rear view mirror Interior mirror
53
Rear window heating51
Rear windows Closing
45
Opening45
Recirculation70
Refuelling103
Fuel103
Fuel - natural gas104
Regulation Lighting range
47
Remote control Locking
40
Replacing the battery132
Synchronisation process132
Unlocking40
Remote control key Replacing the battery
132
Repairs and technical alterations92
Replace vehicle battery
115
Replace vehicle battery
115
Replacing Bulb for daytime running lights and parkinglights
139
Bulb for the fog light140
Bulb for the licence plate light140
Bulbs138
Fuses134
Fuses in the dash panel135, 136
Fuses in the engine compartment137
Rear window wiper blade134
Windscreen wiper blades133
Replenishing Coolant
111
Engine oil110
Windscreen washer fluid108
Roof Load
68
Roof rack67
mounting points68
Roof load68
Rubber seals98
Running-in Brake linings
83
Engine83
Tyres83
S
SAFE See Safe securing system
41
SAFELOCK See Safe securing system
41
Safe securing system41
Safety8
Child safety19
Child safety seats19
Correct seated position8
Head restraints54
ISOFIX22
TOP TETHER24
Save electrical energy83
Save fuel83
Seals Vehicle care
98
SeatAdjusting54
Seat belt height adjustment
12
Warning icon38
Seat belts11
Belt tensioners13
fastening and unfastening13
Inertia reels13
The physical principle of a frontal collision12
Warning light34
Seat features55
Seats Folding front passenger seat
56
Head restraints54
Heating55
Seat backrests57
Seats and head restraint54
Service93
Service display30
Setting33
Seat belt height12
seats and head restraints54
Settings Interior mirror
53
Setting the33
Shift Gear recommendation
30
Information on the gear changed30
Side airbag17
Sidelights47
Sliding/tilting roof Closing
45
Sliding / tilting roof Malfunction
46
Sliding/tilting roof Opening and tilting
45
Operation45
Sunblind46
Snow chains121
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Checking the battery electrolyte level114
Operation in winter114
Safety instructions112
Vehicle care Alcantara
101
Anodized parts98
Artificial leather101
Cavity protection99
Chrome parts98
Cleaning vehicle exterior96
Cleaning wheels99
Decorative and protective films97
Door locking cylinder99
Headlight glasses98
Interior care100
Maintenance97
Materials101
Natural leather100
Plastic parts98
Polishing the vehicle paintwork97
Rubber seals98
Safety belt102
Seat covers101
Under-body protections99
washing95
Vehicle data sticker142
Vehicle data sticker and nameplate Vehicle data sticker and nameplate
142
Vehicle dimensions144
Vehicle height144
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)142
Vehicle length144
Vehicle tool kit122
Vehicle width144
vest Positioning of the reflective vest
122
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
142
Visibility50
Visors see Sun visors51
Visual parking system87
W
Warning at excessive speeds
32
Warning lights34
Warning symbols34
Warning triangle122
Washing Automatic car wash system
96
by hand95
Washing the vehicle Pressure Washer
96
Washing vehicles95
Waste container59
Weather conditions92
Wheel bolts Anti-theft wheel bolts
124
Caps124
Loosening and tightening125
Wheel rims116
Wheels Age of wheels
116
Changing123
Driving style118
Full trim124
General information116
Load index120
Snow chains121
Speed symbol120
Storage of wheels116
stow123
take out123
Tyre damage119
Tyre pressure117
Tyre size120
Tyre wear118
Tyre wear indicator118
Unidirectional tyres119
Wheel balance118
Wheel replacement118
Winter tyres120
Window wiper Replacing the rear window wiper blade
134
Windscreen washer fluid Checking
108
Replenishing108
Winter108
Windscreen washer system108
Windscreen washer system52
Windscreen wipers Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
133
Servicing position for the windscreen wiper arms
133
Windscreen washer fluid108
Windscreen wipers and washers51
Winter operation120
De-icing windows98
Snow chains121
Winter tyres120
Winter tyres See Wheels
120
Wiper blades100
Wiper interval52
Wipers Maintaining wiper blades
100
154Index