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On-board literature
You will always find this Owner's Manual and the Service plan in the on-board
literature for your vehicle.
Depending on the equipment, the on-board literature may also include the In-
fotainment Owner's Manual and in some countries also the brochure On the
road .
Owner´s Manual
This Owner's Manual applies 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 variants. Consequently, this vehicle does not contain all of the equip-
ment components described in this Owner's Manual.
The level of equipment in your vehicle refers to your purchase contract for the
vehicle. For questions regarding the scope of equipment, please contact a
ŠKODA Partner.
The illustrations in this Owner's Manual are for illustrative purposes only. The
illustrations can differ in minor details from your vehicle; they are only inten-
ded to provide general information.
ŠKODA AUTO a.s. pursues a policy of constant product and model develop-
ment. Changes to the scope of delivery with regard to design, equipment and
technology are therefore possible at any time. The information listed in this
Owner's Manual corresponds to the information available at the time of going
to press.
Therefore legal claims cannot be made based on the technical data, illustra-
tions and information contained in this Owner's Manual.
We recommend that web pages that are referred to in this Owner's Manual are
displayed using the classic view. Not all necessary information may be dis-
played correctly if the mobile view is chosen.
Service plan
The service plan includes the documentation of the vehicle handover and in-
formation relating to the warranty and service events.
Infotainment Owner's Manual
The Infotainment Owner's Manual contains a description of the Infotainment
service and possibly also some functions and vehicle systems.On the move brochure
The On-the-road brochure contains the importer's customer service number
and the service number in the individual countries, as well as the emergency
numbers.
Online user manualsFig. 1
Using this QR code, the web page with a model overview of the ŠKODA brand
is opened.
The page can also be accessed by entering the following address in the web
browser.
http://www.skoda-auto.com/en/mini-apps/owners-manuals/
▶ Select the desired model - a menu for the user manuals is displayed.
▶ Select the construction period as well as the language.
▶ Select the desired manual - it can be displayed either online or in pdf format.
4On-board literature

WARNING■The front seats and all head restraints must be adjusted to match the
body size at all times and the seat belt must always be fastened properly to
provide the most effective levels of protection to the passengers.■
Each occupant must correctly fasten the seat belt belonging to the seat.
Children must be fastened » page 20, Transporting children safely with a
suitable restraint system.
■
By sitting incorrectly, the occupant is risking life-threatening injuries.
■
The seat backrests must not be tilted too far back when driving, as this
will impair the function of the seat belts and of the airbag system – risk of
injury!
Correct seat position of the driver
Fig. 2
Correct seated position for the driver/correct steering wheel posi-
tion
Read and observe
on page 9 first.
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accident,
the following instructions must be observed.
Adjust the driver’s seat in the forward/back direction so that the pedals
can be fully depressed with slightly bent legs.
For vehicles with driver knee air-bag adjust the driver's seat in a for-
ward/back direction so that there is a gap of at least 10 cm between the
legs and the dash panel in the vicinity of the knee airbag -
B
» Fig. 2 .
Adjust the seat backrest so that the highest point of the steering wheel
can be reached with your arms at a slight angle.
Adjust the steering wheel so that the distance
A
between the steering
wheel and your chest is at least 25 cm » Fig. 2.
Adjust the head restraint so that the top edge of the head restraint is at
the same level as the upper part of your head C » Fig. 2 (not for seats
with integrated head restraint).
Correctly fasten the seat belt » page 11, Using seat belts .WARNING■
Always assume the correct seated position before setting off and do not
change this position while driving. Also advise your passengers to adopt
the correct seated position and not to change this position while the car is
moving.■
Maintain a distance of at least 25 cm from the steering wheel, and a dis-
tance of at least 10 cm between the legs and the dash panel at the height
of the knee airbag. Not maintaining this minimum distance will mean that
the airbag system will not be able to properly protect you – hazard!
■
When driving, hold the steering wheel with both hands firmly on the out-
er edge in the “9 o'clock” and “3 o'clock” position » Fig. 2. Never hold the
steering wheel in the “12 o'clock” position or in any other way (e.g. in the
middle, inner edge of the steering wheel or similar). In such cases, you
could severely injure the arms, hands and head when the driver airbag is
deployed.
■
Ensure that there are no objects in the driver's footwell as they may get
caught behind the pedals when driving or applying the braking. You would
then no longer be able to operate the clutch, brake or acceleration pedals.
Adjusting the steering wheel position
Fig. 3
Adjusting the steering wheel position
Read and observe
on page 9 first.
The height and forward/back position of the steering wheel can be adjusted. 

9Passive Safety

›Check that the warning light
  underneath the text  
» Fig. 14 -  lights up after the ignition is switched on.
Switching on›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Open the storage box on the front passenger's side.
›
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. 14 
carefully into the
position 
.
›
Pull the key out of the slot in the key switch » .
›
Close the storage box on the front passenger's side.
›
Check that the warning light

 underneath the text


» Fig. 14
-  lights up after the ignition is switched on.
The 
 warning light goes out 65 seconds after the key switch status has
changed or 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 lights 



flash, the front passenger airbag will not
be deployed in the event of an accident! Have the airbag system 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!
CAUTION
An insufficiently folded out key bit can damage the key switch!Transporting children safely
Child seat
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Use of a child seat on the front passenger seat
21
Use of the child seat on the front passenger seat
22
Child safety and side airbag
22
Classification of child seats
22
Use of child seats fastened with a seat belt
22
To avoid serious injury or death children are always to be in an appropriate
child safety seat with regards to height, weight, and age.
For safety reasons, we recommend that you always transport child seats on the rear seats.
Child seats complying with the ECE-R 44 Economic Commission for Europe
standard must be used.
Child seats that comply with the ECE-R 44 standard have a test seal that can-
not be removed: a large E within a circle with the test number below.
With child safety seats in groups 2 and 3, make sure that the loop-around fit-
tings attached to the child seat headrest is positioned in front of or at the
same height as the loop-around fittings on the B pillar on the passenger side.
WARNING■ One should never carry children, and also not babies! - on one's lap.■Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. Certain outside climatic
conditions can cause life-threatening temperatures in the vehicle.■
The child must be secured in the vehicle during the entire travelling time!
Otherwise, in the event of an accident, the child would be thrown through
the vehicle and as a result may suffer fatal injuries, and also injure other oc-
cupants. 
20Safety

Activating/deactivating function on vehicles with Infotainment
The function can be disabled/enabled in the Infotainment » Owner´s Manual
Infotainment , chapter CAR - vehicle settings .
Deactivating on vehicles without Infotainment›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Pull the indicator / main beam lever towards the steering wheel, push down
and hold in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Hold the lever in this position for min. 3 seconds after switching on the igni-
tion.
The deactivation of the function is confirmed by an audible signal.
Activating on vehicles without Infotainment
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Pull the indicator / main beam lever towards the steering wheel, push up and
hold in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Hold the lever in this position for min. 3 seconds after switching on the igni-
tion.
The activation of the function is confirmed by an audible signal.
WARNINGAlways switch on the low beam when visibility is poor.
Turn signal and main beam
Fig. 55
Operating lever: Turn signal and
main beam operation
Read and observe on page 67 first.
Lever positions » Fig. 55
When the right turn signal light is switched on, the warning light flashes in
the instrument cluster 
When the left turn signal light is switched on, the warning light flashes in
the instrument cluster 
Depending on equipment (spring-tensioned position):
▶ Switch on main beam – the warning light illuminates in the instrument
cluster 
▶ Switch on main beam assistant » page 71
Depending on equipment (spring-tensioned position): ▶ Switch on main beam or headlight flasher (spring-loaded position)
▶ Switch off main beam assistant/switch on headlight flasher (spring-ten-
sioned position)
The main beam can only be switched on when the low beam lights are on.
The headlight flasher can be operated even if the ignition is switched off.
The turn signal light switches itself off automatically when driving around a
curve or after making a turn.
“Convenience turn signal”
When the control lever is lightly pressed to the pressure point
A
or
B
then
the respective turn-signal lamp flashes three times.
If during the “comfort flashing” the operating lever in the opposite side is
pressed, then the blinking stops.
The “Lane change flash” can be activated/deactivated in the Infotainment
» Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR - vehicle settings .
WARNINGOnly turn on the main beam or the headlight flasher if other road users will
not be dazzled.ABCD69Lights and visibility

Note■Each time the ignition switches off for the third time, the position of the
windscreen wipers changes. This counteracts an early fatigue of the wiper rub-
bers.■
The windscreen washer nozzles for the windscreen are heated when the en-
gine is running and the outside temperature is less than approx. +10 °C.
Windscreen wipers and washers
Fig. 68
Operation of wiper and washer: front / rear
Read and observe
and on page 77 first.
Lever positions  Wipers off
 Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Periodic windscreen wiping
▶ Automatic windscreen wiping in rain
 Slow windscreen wiping
 Rapid windscreen wiping
  Flick windscreen wiping, service position of the wiper arms (spring-loa-
ded position)
 Spraying and wiping the windscreen (sprung position)
 Wiping the rear window
 Spraying and wiping the rear window (sprung position)
 Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ To set the wiper interval for the windscreen
▶ Sensitivity setting of the automatic wiping with rain
By setting the switch in the direction of the arrow wipers sweep more of-
ten.
01234567ASpraying and wiping the windscreen 
After releasing the operating lever, the wipers will make from 2 to 3 wiper
strokes.
At a speed of more than 2 km/h, the wiper wipes once again 5 seconds after
the last wiper stroke in order to wipe the last drops from the windscreen. This
function can be activated/deactivated by a specialist garage.
Spraying and wiping the rear window 
After releasing the operating lever, the wipers will make from 2 to 3 wiper
strokes.
The operating lever remains in position 6
.
Activating / deactivating of the automatic windscreen wiping with rain
Automatic windscreen wiping in rain can be activated or deactivated in the In-
fotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR - vehicle settings .
Automatic rear window wiping
If the lever is in position
2
or
3
» Fig. 68 , the rear window is wiped every
30 or 10 seconds if the vehicle's speed exceeds 5 km/h.
If automatic windscreen wiping in rain is activated (the operating lever is in the
position
1
) the function is only active if the windscreen wipers operate in
continuous mode (no break between each wiping process).
The automatic rear wiper can be activated/deactivated in the Infotainment
» Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR - vehicle settings .
Note
■
If the operating lever is in the position 2 or 3 and the speed of the vehicle
drops below 4 km / h, the wiping speed is reduced. The original wiping speed is
restored step by step when the speed of the vehicle exceeds 8 km/h.■
The rear window is wiped once automatically if the windscreen wipers are on
when reverse gear is selected.
Headlight cleaning system
Read and observe
and on page 77 first.
To clean the headlights, the headlamp is also sprayed after every ten squirts. 
78Using the system

Handle holderFig. 107
Tilt and rotate holder
Fig. 108
Adjust holder size
Read and observe on page 99 first.
Tilt and rotate holder
The holder may be tilted 30° in the direction of arrow
1
and rotated through
360° in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 107 .
Adjust holder size
›
Pull out the securing tab
A
in the direction of arrow
3
and move part
B
in
direction of arrow
4
to the desired position » Fig. 108.
Luggage compartment and transport of cargo
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fastening elements
101
Fixing nets
102Multifunction pocket102Folding double hooks103
Foldable hook
103
Floor covering
103
Floor covering on both sides
103
Luggage net
104
Luggage compartment cover
104
Roll-up cover
105
Storage compartment with cargo element
106
Storage compartments under the floor covering
106
Multi-function pocket
107
Class N1 vehicles
107
When transporting cargo the following the instructions must be adhered to
▶ When transporting heavy objects, the driving characteristics change due to
the shift in centre-of-gravity. The speed and style of driving must be adjus-
ted accordingly.
▶ The cargo is stowed in the luggage compartment. To prevent this from mov-
ing it should be secured with suitable lashing straps to the lashing eyes or
secured with fixing nets.
▶ Distribute loads as evenly as possible.
▶ Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
▶ The items carried in the luggage compartment must be stored in such a way
that no objects are able to slip forward if any sudden driving or braking ma-
noeuvres are undertaken – risk of injury!
▶ Tyre pressure is to match the load.
▶ When transporting loads in the luggage compartment that has been en-
larged by folding the rear seats forward, ensure the safety of the passengers
transported on the other rear seats .
In the event of an accident, even small and light objects gain so much kinetic
energy that they can cause severe injuries.
The magnitude of the kinetic energy is dependent on the speed at which the
vehicle is travelling and the weight of the object.
Example: In the event of a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, an object
with a weight of 4.5 kg produces an energy, which corresponds to 20 times its
own weight. This means that it results in a weight of approx. 90 kg “ ”.
Luggage compartment light
The warning light turns on when tailgate is opened. 
100Using the system

■The height of the vehicle changes after mounting a roof luggage rack system
including the load that is being transported. Compare the vehicle height with
available clearances, such as underpasses and garage doors.■
Ensure the roof aerial is not impaired by the load being transported.
Note
We recommend that you use a roof rack from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
fixing points for base support
Fig. 133
Attachment points
Read and observe
and on page 110 first.
The mounting points are located on both sides of the vehicle.
Arrangement of the mounting points » Fig. 133
Front attachment points
Rear attachment points
The mounting and dismounting of the basic carrier is carried out according to
the instructions provided.
ABStowing the roof rackFig. 134
Remove the side panels of the luggage compartment/stow the
roof rack
Read and observe
and on page 110 first.
With vehicles have the variable loading floor, then the roof racks can be stow-ed in the recesses of the luggage compartment side trim.
›
Fold the variable loading floor into the upper position » page 108.
›
Remove the side covers of the luggage compartment in the direction of the
arrow
1
» Fig. 134 .
›
Remove the key from the roof rack » .
The removed key can be stowed in recess
C
.
›
Insert the front roof rack
A
into the front recesses of the side trim.
›
Insert the rear roof rack
B
into the rear recesses of the side trim.
›
Replace the side trims of the luggage compartment in the opposite direction
of the arrow
1
.
›
Fold out the variable loading floor to the upper position » page 108.
CAUTION
■
Before stowing the roof rack, pull out the key from the carrier, otherwise it
could be damaged.■
If you want to stow the roof rack and the roll-up luggage compartment cover
at the same time , then it is necessary that the rear part of the roll-up luggage
compartment is covering the rear roof rack.
111Transporting and practical equipment

This automatic on/off switching of the recirculated-air mode can be activated
or deactivated in the Infotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chap-
ter Setting the heating and the cooling system .
If the button 
is pressed when the recirculation modes is switched on, the
recirculated-air mode is switched off.
Depending on the moisture conditions in the vehicle interior the air recircula- tion may also shut-down automatically.WARNINGThe recirculation system cannot be switched on for a longer period of time,
because there is no supply of fresh air from the outside. “Stale air” may re-
sult in fatigue in the driver and occupants, reduce attention levels and also
cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident increases.
Switch off recirculated air mode as soon as the windows start to mist up.
CAUTION
We recommend not smoking in the vehicle when the recirculating air operation
is switched on. The smoke sucked from inside the vehicle is deposited on the
evaporator of the air conditioner. This produces a permanent odour when the
air conditioning system is operating which can only be eliminated through con-
siderable effort and expense (replacement of compressor).
Note
The automatic activation/deactivation of the air recirculation with Climatronic
only works if the outside temperature is higher than approx. 2 °C.Air outlet ventsFig. 138
Air vents at the front
Fig. 139
Air vents at the rear
Read and observe
and on page 113 first.
The direction of airflow can be adjusted using the air outlet vents 3, 4
» Fig. 138 and 6 » Fig. 139 - the outlets can be opened and closed individually.
Changing the direction of air flow
›
To change the height of the air flow, swivel the horizontal fins with the mov-
able adjuster
A
» Fig. 138 or » Fig. 139 upward or downward.
›
To change the lateral direction of the air flow, turn the vertical fins with the
movable adjuster
A
» Fig. 138 or » Fig. 139 to the left or right. 
116Using the system