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WARNING■The use of open flames and light should be avoided.■Smoking and radio triggering activities should be avoided.■
Never use a damaged vehicle battery – risk of explosion!
■
Never charge a frozen or thawed vehicle battery – risk of explosion and
caustic burns!
■
Replace a frozen vehicle battery.
■
Never jump-start vehicle batteries with an electrolyte level that is too low
– risk of explosion and caustic burns.
CAUTION
■ Improper handling of the vehicle battery may cause damage.■Ensure that battery acid does not come into contact with the bodywork – risk
of damage to the paintwork.■
If the vehicle has not been driven for more than 3 to 4 weeks, the battery will
discharge. Prevent the battery from discharging by disconnecting the battery's
negative terminal 
or continuously charging the battery with a very low
charging current.
■
Do not place the battery in direct daylight in order to protect the vehicle bat-
tery housing from the effects of ultra-violet light.
■
If the vehicle is frequently used for making short trips, the vehicle battery
will not have time to charge up sufficiently and may discharge.
Note
■ We recommend having all work on the vehicle battery carried out by a spe-
cialist garage.■
You should replace batteries older than 5 years.
Opening the cover
Fig. 209
Polyester cover of vehicle bat-
tery
Read and observe and on page 201 first.
The battery is located in the engine compartment. For some equipment var- iants, it is located underneath a polyester cover » Fig. 209.
›
Fold out the cover on the battery in the direction of the arrow.
The battery cover is installed in reverse order.
Checking the battery electrolyte level
Fig. 210
Vehicle battery: Electrolyte level
indicator
Read and observe and on page 201 first.
On vehicles with a vehicle battery fitted with a colour indicator, the electrolyte
level can be determined by looking at the change in colour of this display.
Air bubbles can influence the colour of the indicator. For this reason carefully
knock on the indicator before carrying out the check.
Check
Black colour – electrolyte level is correct.
Colourless or light yellow colour – electrolyte level too low, the battery must
be replaced.
For technical reasons, on vehicles with the description “AGM”, the electrolyte
level cannot be checked.
Vehicles with the START STOP system are fitted with a battery control unit for
checking the energy level for recurring engine starts.
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. 

202General Maintenance

Tyre diameter in inches
These details are intended only as information for the specified tyre pres-
sure and does not list approved tyre sizes for your vehicle.
The approved tyre sizes for your vehicle are listed in the vehicle's technical
documentation (COC document) and this also states the declaration of
conformity.
The approved tyre diameter for your vehicle is also provided with the vehi-
cle data » page 236 .
Tyre pressure value on the front axle
Tyre pressure value on the rear axle
Checking the tyre pressures
Check the tyre pressure, including that of the emergency or spare wheel, at
least once a month and also before setting off on a long journey.
Always check the inflation pressure when the tyres are cold. Do not reduce the
higher pressure on warm tyres.
In vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring, tyre pressure values must be saved
each time the pressures are changed » page 165.WARNING■
Having the correct tyre inflation pressure is always the driver's responsi-
bility.■
Too low or too high inflation pressure impairs handling.
■
If the inflation pressure is too low, the tyre must perform a greater rolling
resistance. At higher speeds the tyre will warm up as a result of this. This
can result in tread separation and a tyre blow-out.
■
In the event of very fast pressure loss, e.g. in the event of sudden tyre
damage, an attempt should be made to bring the vehicle carefully to a stop
without sudden steering movements and without any hard braking.
For the sake of the environment
Tyres which are insufficiently inflated increase your fuel consumption.
Note
The declaration of conformity (COC document) can be obtained from a ŠKODA 1)
partner.EFGTyre wear
Read and observe
on page 205 first.
The tyre wear depends on the tyre pressure, the driving style and other condi-
tions.
Attention to the following notes may affect tyre wear.
Driving style
Fast cornering, sharp acceleration and braking increase the wear of your tyres.
Wheel balance
The wheels of a new vehicle are balanced. When driving, there are a wide
range of influences which may result in an imbalance. This may become appa-
rent by a “vibration” in the steering. If this is the case, have the wheels
checked by a specialist garage.
Have the wheels rebalanced after replacing or repairing the tyres.
Setting the vehicle geometry
Incorrect wheel alignment at the front or rear leads to excess wear on the
tyres and impairs driving safety. In the event of prominent tyre wear, we rec-
ommend that you have the setting of the vehicle geometry checked at a spe-
cialist garage.
WARNING■ An incorrect wheel alignment at the front or rear impairs handling.■Unusual vibrations or pulling of the vehicle to one side could be a sign of
tyre damage. If there is any doubt that a wheel is damaged, immediately re-
duce your speed and stop! If no external tyre damage is evident, drive slow-
ly and carefully to the nearest specialist garage to have the vehicle
checked.1)
Only valid for some countries and some models.
206General Maintenance

General informationRead and observe
on page 217 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 light.
Place the warning triangle at the prescribed distance.
Park the vehicle as far away as possible from 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.
▶ The expiration date has passed (see inflation bottle).
Preparations for using the breakdown kit
Read and observe
on page 217 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.
›
On vehicles with
automatic transmission , place the selector lever in the P
position.
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
Check that you can carry out the repairs with the breakdown kit » page 217.
›
Uncouple any trailers.
›
Remove the breakdown kit from the boot.
›
Stick the sticker
1
» Fig. 223 on page 217 on the dashboard 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 217 first.
Sealing
›
Forcefully shake the tyre inflater bottle
10
» Fig. 223 on page 217 back and
forth 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
7
» Fig. 223 on page 217 firmly
onto the tyre valve.
›
For vehicles with manual transmission the lever into the neutral position.
›
On vehicles with automatic transmission , place the selector lever in the P
position.
›
Start the engine and run it in idle.
›
Plug the connector
6
into 12 volt socket » page 93.
›
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
7
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
7
back onto the tyre valve and repeat
the inflation process.
›
Switch off the air compressor.
›
Remove the tyre inflation hose
7
from the tyre valve.
Once a tyre inflation pressure of 2.0 - 2.5 bar is achieved, you can continue the journey. 
218Do-it-yourself

Remote control
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
223
Synchronising the remote control
223
replace battery in the remote control the auxiliary heating (auxiliary
heating)
223
CAUTION
■ We recommend having faulty rechargeable batteries replaced by a ŠKODA
service partner.■
Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the battery.
Note
If a key has an affixed decorative cover, this will be destroyed when the bat-
tery is replaced. A replacement cover can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
Fig. 230
Remove cover/take out battery
Read and observe
on page 223 first.
The battery change is carried out as follows.
›
Flip out the key.
›
Press off the battery cover
A
» Fig. 230 with your thumb or by using a flat
screwdriver in region
B
.
›
Open the battery in the direction of the arrow
1
.
›
Remove the discharged battery in the direction of arrow
2.› Insert the new battery.›Insert the battery cover A and press it down until it clicks audibly into place.
Synchronising the remote control
Read and observe
on page 223 first.
If the vehicle does not unlock when pressing the remote control, the key may
not be synchronised. This can occur when the buttons on the remote control
key are actuated a number of times outside of the operative range of the
equipment or the battery in the remote control key has been replaced.
Synchronise the key as follows.
›
Press any button on the remote control key.
›
Unlock the door with the key via the lock cylinder within 1 minute of pressing
the button.
replace battery in the remote control the auxiliary heating
(auxiliary heating)
Fig. 231
Radio remote control: Battery
cover
Read and observe on page 223 first.
The battery is located under a cover on the back of the radio remote control
» Fig. 231 .
›
Insert a flat, blunt object, such as a coin, into the gap of the battery cover.
›
Turn the cover against the direction of the arrow up to the mark to open the
cover.
›
Replace the battery.
›
Return the battery cover.
›
Turn the cover in the direction of the arrow up to the initial marking, engage.
223Emergency equipment, and self-help

No.Consumer8Lambda probe9Ignition, glow plug system, engine components10Fuel pump, ignition11Electrical auxiliary heating system12Electrical auxiliary heating system13Automatic gearbox14Windscreen heater - right15Horn16Ignition, fuel pump17ABS, ESC, motor control unit, relay coil for the heated windscreen18Databus, battery data module19Windscreen wipers20Alarm21Windscreen heater - left22Engine control unit23Starter24Electrical auxiliary heating system31Not assigned32Not assigned33Not assigned34Haldex clutch35Not assigned36Not assigned37Aux. heating38Not assigned
Bulbs
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Bulb arrangement in the headlights
231
Replacing the low beam bulb
231Change bulb for long-distance, daytime running lights and parking light
switch232
Change bulb for additional parking light
232
Change bulb for fog light switch - Variant 1
232
Change bulb for fog light switch - Variant 2
233
Replacing the bulb for the licence plate light
233
Rear Light
234
Replacing bulbs in the rear light - Variant 1
235
Replacing bulbs in the rear light - Variant 2
235
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 the relevant 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 compartment.
We recommend having the headlight settings checked by a specialist garage
after replacing a bulb in the low, high or fog beam.
In case of failure of a xenon gas discharge lamp or an LED diode, visit a special- ist garage.
WARNING■ Always read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment » page 194.■
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.
■
Bulbs H7 H8 and H15 are pressurised and may burst when changing the
bulb - risk of injury! We therefore recommended wearing gloves and safety
glasses when changing a bulb.
■
Do not carry out any work on the Xenon gas discharge lamps - risk of
death!
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. 230Do-it-yourself

Change bulb for long-distance, daytime running lights and parking
light switchFig. 245
Bulbs for main beam, daytime
running lights, and parking light
Read and observe and on page 230 first.
›
Turn the protective cap
B
» Fig. 243 on page 231 in direction of the arrow.
›
Pull the holder until it stops in the arrow direction
1
» Fig. 245 .
›
Remove the holder in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Insert the bulb holder with the new bulb and turn opposite to arrow direction
1
as far as the stop.
›
Insert the protective cap
B
» Fig. 243 on page 231 and turn it in the direction
opposite to the arrow.
Change bulb for additional parking light
Fig. 246
Headlights with Xenon light: Bulb for additional parking light
Read and observe
and on page 230 first.
›
Turn the protective cap
B
» Fig. 243 on page 231 in direction of the arrow.
›
Remove the bulb holder with the bulb by jiggling it out in the direction of the
arrow
1
» Fig. 246 .
›Grasp the lamp socket at the places marked by arrows.›Remove the faulty bulb from the holder in the direction of the arrow 2.›
Insert a new bulb in the bulb holder up to the stop.
›
Replace the bulb holder in the headlamp with the bulb.
›
Insert the protective cap
B

» Fig. 243 on page 231 and turn it in the direction
opposite to the arrow.
Change bulb for fog light switch - Variant 1
Fig. 247
Remove the fog lamp / bulb change - Version 1
Read and observe
and on page 230 first.
Remove the protective grille and headlight
›
Insert in opening
A
» Fig. 247 the clamps for removing the full wheel covers
» page 212 , Vehicle tool kit .
›
Loosen the protective grille by pulling the hook in the direction of arrow
1
.
›
Remove the protective grille in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Unscrew the screws
B
with the screwdriver from the tool kit.
›
With the key
2
» page 212 , Vehicle tool kit unlock the locking
C
in direction
of arrow
3
.
›
Remove the headlight in the direction of arrow
4
. 
232Do-it-yourself

Avoiding damage to your vehicle134
B
Bags on the backs of the front seats
96
Ball head Check fitting
170
Ready position168
Ball rod Ready position
168
Battery In the remote control key
223
Belts11
Belt tensioners13
Bonnet Closing
195
Opening195
Boot Class N1 vehicles
107
See Boot lid59
Boot lid automatic locking
59
Closing59
Opening59
Brake information messages
32
warning light32
Brake Assist (HBA)137
Brake booster127
brake fluid specification
201
Brake fluid200
Checking200
information messages32
Brake linings warning light
36
Brake pedal (automatic transmission) Warning light
37
Brakes Brake booster127
Brake fluid200
Braking and stabilisation systems135
Handbrake127
Running-in132
Brakes and parking126
Brake system135
Braking Information on braking
126
Bulbs Replacing
230
Buttons in the doors electric window lifters
62
C
Camera Lens care
185
Camera lens care
185
Car computer see multifunction display
41
Care and maintenance178
Cargo element106
Caring for the vehicle exterior Towing hitch
186
Car park128
Car park ticket holder90
Carrier Roof rack
110
Cavity protection185
Central locking53
Problems57
Central locking button55
Change bulb for additional parking light
232
bulb for fog lights - Version 1232
bulb for fog lights - Version 2233
bulb for high beam232
bulb for the parking light232
bulb in the rear light - Version 1235
bulb in the rear light - Version 2235
daytime running light bulb232
light bulb in tail light234
Changing Engine oil
197
Wheels213
Changing a wheel Follow-up tasks
216
Preparation213
Changing wheels Wheel removal and fix
216
Charging a vehicle battery203
Check Fit ball head properly
170
Checking Battery electrolyte level
202
Brake fluid200
Coolant199
Engine oil198
Oil level198
Windscreen washer fluid196
Checks Statutory checks
178
Children and safety20
Child safety Side airbag
22
Child safety lock57
Child safety seat Use of child safety seats
22
Child seat Classification
22
ISOFIX23
on the front passenger seat21
TOP TETHER25
Use of ISOFIX child seats24
Chrome parts Refer to vehicle maintenance
184
Cigarette lighter92
250Index

Fog lights72
Warning light36
Fold in passenger's mirror80
Footmats128
see footmats128
Force limit Electric boot lid
60
Power windows63
Sliding/tilting roof65
Front airbag15
Front Assist155
Disable/enable156
Distance warning156
Information messages157
Operation155
Radar sensor135
Warning and automatic braking156
Warning light40
Front door warning light75
fuel lead-free petrol
190
Fuel189
CNG193
Diesel191
Natural gas reserve display30
Petrol / Diesel reserve display30
refer to Fuel189
Refuelling189
Refuelling - natural gas192
Warning light36
Fuel consumption239
Fuel filter Warning messages
39
Fuel reserve Warning light
36
Fuses Assignment
226
Assignment of fuses in the dash panel228
Colour coding226
Fuse assignment in the engine compartment 229
Plastic clip229
Replacing226
G
Gear change Gear recommendation
41
Information on the selected gear41
Gear changing Gear stick
128
General view Cockpit
27
Genuine parts179
Glasses compartment95
Glow plug system Warning light
34
H
Handbrake
127
Warning light32
Hazard warning light system73
HBA137
Head airbag18
Headlight cleaning system Headlight cleaning system
78
Headlights Bulb arrangement
231
Driving abroad74
Headlight cleaning system78
Headlights with CORNER function73
Headrest Removing and installing
83
Head restraints82
Adjust height82
Heater Windscreen and rear window
76
Heating112
Air distribution control115
Controls113
Exterior mirrors80
Seats85
HHC137
High-beam assistant71
High beam assistant Warning light
39
Hill Start Assist (HHC)137
Hitch167
Drawback load167
Hook103
Horn27
I
Ice scrapers
184
Ignition lock121
Immobilizer120
Individual settings Locking
56
Unlocking56
Inertia reel13
Information system40
Compass point display49
Door warning40
Eco-tips49
Gear recommendation41
Lap timer48
MAXI DOT display44
Multifunction display41
operation42
Service interval display49
Stop watch48
Information system operation42
Infotainment4
Instrument cluster28
Auto-check control40
Counter for distance driven30
Display29
Overview28
Revolutions counter29
253Index