
General informationRead and observe
on page 228 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 228 first.
The following preparatory work must be carried out before using the puncturerepair kit.
›
Switch off the engine.
›
For vehicles with manual transmission engage 1st gear.
›
On vehicles with
automatic transmission place the selector lever in the P po-
sition.
›
The parking brake switch.
›
Check that you can carry out the repairs with the breakdown kit » page 228.
›
Uncouple any trailers.
›
Remove the breakdown kit from the boot.
›
Stick the sticker
1
» Fig. 248 on page 228 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 228 first.
Sealing
›
Forcefully shake the tyre inflation bottle
10
» Fig. 248 on page 228 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. 248 on page 228 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 po-
sition.
›
Start the engine and run it in idle.
›
Plug the connector
6
into 12 volt socket » page 100.
›
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.
229Emergency equipment and self-help

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! If possible, the vehicle should be towed with the
engine running or at least with the ignition on.
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 automatic gearbox.
Please note that the brake servo unit and power steering only operate if the
engine is running. If the engine is not running, significantly more physical force
is required to depress the brake pedal and steer the vehicle.
If using a tow rope, ensure that it is always kept taught.
General information for the towing process
Both drivers should be familiar with the problems which might occur while a vehicle is being towed. Unskilled drivers should not attempt to tow in another
vehicle or to be towed in.
The vehicle must be transported on a special breakdown vehicle or trailer if it
is not possible to tow in the vehicle in the way described or if the towing dis-
tance is greater than 50 km.
If the gearbox has no oil, your vehicle must be towed with the front axle raised
clear of the ground or on a breakdown vehicle or trailer.
To protect both vehicles when tow-starting or towing, the tow rope should be elastic. Thus one should only use plastic fibre rope or a rope made out of a
similarly elastic material.
Attach the tow rope or the tow bar to the towing eyes » page 232 or
» page 233 to the detachable ball head of the towing device » page 184 .
WARNING■
When towing, exercise increased caution.■Do not use spiral rope for towing » Fig. 251- , the towing eye may un-
screw from the vehicle - risk of accident.■
Ensure tow rope is not twisted - risk of accident.
CAUTION
■ Do not start engine by towing - there is a risk of damaging the engine parts.
The battery from another vehicle can be used as a jump-start aid » page 230,
Jump-starting .■
There is always a risk of excessive stresses and damage resulting at the
points to which you attach the tow rope or tow bar when you attempt to tow a
vehicle which is not standing on a paved road.
Note
We recommend using a tow rope from ŠKODA Original Accessories, which is
available from a ŠKODA Partner.
Front towing eye
Fig. 252
Removing the cap / fitting the towing eye
Read and observe
and on page 232 first.
Removing/installing the cap
›
Press on the fuel filler flap in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 252 .
›
Remove the cap in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
After unscrewing the cap of the towing eye, insert the cap in the region of
the arrow
1
and then press the opposite side of the cap.
The cap must engage firmly.
232Do-it-yourself

Installing the storage compartment›Raise the storage compartment in the direction of the arrow 4.›
Overcome the resistance of the detents
A
.
›
Insert the brake control linkage in the opposite direction to arrow
2
.
›
Lock the brake control linkage in the opposite direction to arrow
1
.
›
Close the storage compartment.
Assignment of the fuses in the dash panel
Fig. 268
Fuses
Read and observe and on page 239 first.
No.Consumer1Not assigned2Not assigned3Not assigned4Not assigned5Databus6Alarm sensor7Air conditioning system, heating, receiver for remote control for the
auxiliary heating, selector lever for the automatic gearbox, relay for
the rear window heater, relay for the windscreen heater8Light switch, rain sensor, diagnostic connector, parking brake, light-
ing of the instrument cluster9USB socket10Touch screen, TV tuner11Left side belt tensioner12Radio13Shock absorber settingNo.Consumer14Air blower for air conditioning,heating15Electric steering lock16Signal amplifier for telephone17Instrument cluster, emergency operation18Reversing camera19KESSY20SCR21Haldex clutch, air conditioning compressor (GreenLine)22Towing hitch23Right side headlamp24Panorama roof25Central locking - drivers door and rear left, rear view mirror26Heated front seats27Music amplifier28Towing hitch - contact in the socket29Operating lever underneath the steering wheel3012-volt socket in luggage compartment31Left side headlamp32Parking aid (Park Assist)33Airbag switch for hazard warning lights
34
TCS, ESC button, tyre pressure monitor, pressure sensor for air con-
ditioning, reversing light switch, mirror with automatic dimming,
START-STOP button, controls for heating the rear seats, sensor for
air conditioning, parking brake, light switch35Headlight range control, AFS headlamps, diagnostic connector,
camera, radar36Headlight right37Headlight left38Towing hitch - contact in the socket39Central locking - passenger door and right rear door, rear view mir-
ror4012-volt power socket41Right side belt tensioner 240Do-it-yourself

No.Consumer18Databus, battery data module19Windscreen wipers20Alarm21Not assigned22Engine control unit23Starter24Electrical auxiliary heating system31Not assigned32Not assigned33SCR34Not assigned35Not assigned36Not assigned37Auxiliary heating38Not assigned
Bulbs
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Bulb arrangement in the headlights
243
Replace the bulb for the dipped and main beam (Halogen-headlamp)
243
Change bulb for turn signal switch (halogen headlight)
243
Replacing the bulb for the fog light
244
Rear Light
244
Replacing bulbs in rear light
245
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 206.■
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.
■
H7 and H8 bulbs 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.■
The protective cap of the bulb must always be properly inserted into the
headlamp. Water and dirt may get into the headlamp if the cover is not re-
placed properly - there is a risk of damage to the headlamp!
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.
242Do-it-yourself

Bulb arrangement in the headlightsFig. 271
Principle sketch: Headlights
Read and observe and on page 242 first.
The vehicle is equipped with headlights with halogen lamps or with a xenon
discharge lamp and an LED lighting element.
Bulb arrangement » Fig. 271
Flashing
Low beam with halogen bulb or xenon gas discharge lamp
Main beam
Replace the bulb for the dipped and main beam (Halogen- headlamp)
Fig. 272
Replacing the bulb for low beam and main beam
Read and observe
and on page 242 first.
›
Remove the protective caps
B
and
C
» Fig. 271 on page 243 .
›
Turn the holder with the bulb in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 272 .
›
Remove the holder with the bulb in the direction of arrow
2
.
ABC›Remove the bulb from the holder in the direction of the arrow 3.›Insert a new bulb into the connector so that the lug A on the connector
snaps into the groove on the bulb.›
Insert the connector with the new bulb into the headlight in the opposite di-
rection to the arrow
2
.
›
Turn the connector with the new bulb in the opposite direction to the arrow
1
until it stops.
›
Use the protective caps
B
and
C
» Fig. 271 on page 243 .
Change bulb for turn signal switch (halogen headlight)
Fig. 273
Changing the bulb for the turn signal light
Read and observe
and on page 242 first.
›
Remove the protective cap
A
» Fig. 271 on page 243 .
›
Remove the bulb holder with the bulb by jiggling it out in the direction of the
arrow
1
» Fig. 273 .
›
Grasp the lamp socket at the places marked by arrows.
›
Remove the faulty bulb from the holder in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Push a new bulb into the bulb holder up to the stop.
›
Slide in the socket with the bulb with the fixing lug
B
upwards so that it fits
into the recess on the reflector.
›
Fit the protective cap
A
» Fig. 271 on page 243 .
243Fuses and light bulbs

Index
A
abroad lead-free petrol
202
Abroad Headlights
72
ABS Operation
144
Warning light34
ACC163
Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles193
Accessories190
Adaptive chassis control Warning light
41
Adaptive Chassis Control171
Adaptive cruise control automatic stop-start
165
Information messages168
Operation164
Operation Overview165
Set/change the desired speed166
special driving conditions167
Start control166
Stop/resume control166
Adaptive Cruise Control163
Radar sensor143
Set the clearance level167
Adaptive headlight see xenon headlight
69
AdBlue204, 205
refilling204
replenish205
Warning light39
Adjust Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventila- tion)
124
AdjustingExterior mirrors80
Steering wheel9
Adjusting the seats8
Adjustment Front seats
81
Headlight beam67
Headrests87
Seats82
Advance warning / emergency braking Warning light
41
AHL see xenon headlight
69
Air-conditioning system Air outlet vents
122
Airbag14
Deactivating19
Deactivating the front passenger airbag19
Deployment15
Front airbag15
Head airbag18
Knee airbag17
Modifications and damage to the airbag system 192
Side airbag
17
Warning light35
Airbag system14
Air conditioning118
Air distribution control122
Climatronic120
Manual air conditioning119
Air distribution control122
Air outlet vents122
Alarm Enable/disable
57
Switch off57
Trailer189
Triggering57
Alcantara cleaning
199
Anodized partsRefer to vehicle maintenance196
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)144
Anti-theft alarm system Enable/disable
57
Trailer189
Anti-theft wheel bolts225
Armrest Front
85
rear98
Rear86
artificial leather199
Ashtray103
removal104
Assistant for blind spot monitoring177
Activation / deactivation178
Driving conditions and warnings178
Information messages179
Operation177
Assistant for emergencies179
Operating conditions180
Operation180
Assist systems142
Auto-check control41
Auto Hold146
Warning light37
Auto Hold function146
Warning light37
Automatic Distance Control Warning light
33
Warning lights40
Automatic driving lamp control69
Automatic gearbox Selector lever-emergency unlocking
237
Selector lever lock137
Starting-off and driving138
Tiptronic137
Using the selector lever136
Automatic gearbox modes136
Automatic load deactivation216
256Index

TOP TETHER25
Use of child safety seats i-Size25
Use of ISOFIX child seats24
Chrome parts Refer to vehicle maintenance
196
Cigarette lighter102
Clean Anodized parts
196
Chrome parts196
Cleaning Alcantara
199
and maintaining belts200
artificial leather199
headlight glasses197
materials199
natural leather199
plastic parts196
seats covers of the electrically heated seats200
wheels197
Cleaning safety belt
200
Cleaning seat covers
200
Cleaning the interior artificial leather
199
Seat covers200
Cleaning the vehicle exterior Camera lens
197
Cavity protection197
Decorative films195
Door locking cylinder197
Headlight glasses197
Protective films195
Under-body protection198
wheels197
Windows and external mirrors196
Cleaning vehicle193
Cleaning vehicle exterior194
Anodized parts196
Chrome parts196
Plastic parts196
Rubber seals196
Vehicle paint work195
Wiper blades198
Clean interior Safety belt
200
Climatronic air distribution control
122
Automatic operation121
Operating elements120
Clothes hook96
Cockpit 12 volt power outlet
100
Ashtray103
Cigarette lighter102
General view27
Lighting74
storage compartments90
useful equipment90
Comfort operation Window
63
COMING HOME71
compartments90
Component protection192
Components of the puncture repair kits228
Computer see multifunction display
42
Convenience operation sliding / tilting roof
65
convenience turn signal68
Coolant210
Checking211
Information messages38
Replenishing212
Temperature gauge30
Warning light38
CORNER see Headlights with CORNER function
71
Correct routing of seat belt
12
Correct seated position8
Front passenger10
Rear seats10
Correct seat position Driver
9
Counter for distance driven31
Crew Protect Assist173
cruise control operation
160
operation description161
Cruise Control System160
Cup holders92
D
DAY LIGHT see Daylight running lights
68
Daylight running lights68
DCC171
Warning light41
De-icing windows
196
De-icing the windscreen and rear window75
Deactivating an airbag19
Decorative films195
Delayed locking of the boot lid see boot lid
59
Diesel refer to Fuel
203
Diesel fuel Operation in winter
203
Diesel particulate filter39
information messages39
Digital Clock31
Dipstick210
Disconnecting and reconnecting vehicle battery
215
Display29
Compass points48
Coolant temperature30
258Index

Fuel supply30
Gear changes42
Service interval49
Disposal Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles
193
Distance driven31
Distance warning Warning light
40
Door Child safety lock
57
Closing56
Emergency locking236
Emergency locking the driver's door236
Opening56
Door warning41
Drive Driving through water
141
DriveGreen140
Driver Steering Recommendation (DSR)145
Driving Emissions
248
Fuel consumption248
through water141
driving data operation
43
Driving mode171
driving mode select Normal mode
172
Driving Mode Selection171
DSR145
Dynamic Light Assist72
E
ECO-TIP
49
Eco-tips49
Economical driving Tips
139
Economy mode Warning light
41
EDL145
Electrical boot lid set the top position of the lid
60
Electrical power windows Buttons in the driver's door
62
Electric boot lid Force limit
59
Manual operation59
Electric luggage compartment lid Malfunctions
61
Operating60
Electric parking brake133
Electric window lifter61, 63
Button in the passenger door63
Button in the rear doors63
Window operation malfunctions64
Electronic differential lock (EDL, XDS)145
Electronic immobilizer126
emergency replace battery in the remote control
235
Emergency Changing a wheel
224
Hazard warning light system71
Jump-starting230
Locking the door without a locking cylinder236
Locking the driver's door236
Selector lever-unlocking237
Switch off the engine by pressing a button129
Towing the using the tow hitch233
Towing the vehicle231
Tyre repair228
Unlocking the driver's door236
emergency equipment reflective vest
223
Emergency equipment Fire extinguisher
223
First aid kit222
Jack223
Vehicle tool kit223
Warning triangle222
Emissions248
Engine Information messages
38
Running-in139
Engine compartment206
Brake fluid212
Overview208
Vehicle battery213
Engine number246
engine oil specification
209
Engine oil209
Checking210
Replenishing210
Warning light38
EPC Warning light
35
ESC Operation
144
Warning light34
ESC Sport144
Exhaust emissions control system Warning light
34
F
Fastening elements
106
Fatigue detection182
Function182
Information messages182
Films195
Fire extinguisher223
First aid kit222
Floor covering Fixing
108
in the luggage compartment108
Fog lights Warning light
36
Fog Lights70
Fold in passenger's mirror80
259Index