▶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 187 first.
The following preparatory work must be carried out before using the puncturerepair 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 po-
sition.
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
Check that you can carry out the repairs with the breakdown kit » page 186.
›
Uncouple any trailers.
›
Remove the breakdown kit from the boot.
›
Stick the sticker
1
» Fig. 186 on page 187 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 187 first.
Sealing
›
Forcefully shake the tyre inflater bottle
10
» Fig. 186 on page 187 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 8 » Fig. 186 on page 187 firmly
onto the tyre valve.›
For vehicles with Manual transmission move the lever into the neutral posi-
tion and apply the parking brake firmly.
›
On vehicles with automatic transmission place the selector lever in the P po-
sition.
›
Check that the air release valve
6
is closed.
›
Start the engine and run it in idle.
›
Plug the connector
4
into 12 volt socket » page 88.
›
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
8
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
8
back onto the tyre valve and repeat
the inflation process.
›
Switch off the air compressor.
›
Remove the tyre inflation hose
8
from the tyre valve.
Once a tyre inflation pressure of 2.0 - 2.5 bar has been achieved, you can con- tinue the journey.
WARNING■ If the tyre does not inflate to at least. 2.0 bar, the damage is too great.
The sealing agent cannot be used to seal the tyre. Do not drive the vehi-
cle! Seek help from a specialist garage.■
The tyre inflation hose and air compressor may get hot as the tyre is be-
ing inflated – risk of burning.
CAUTION
Switch off the air compressor after running 8 minutes at the latest – risk of
overheating! Allow the air compressor to cool a few minutes before switching
it on again.188Do-it-yourself
Notes for driving with repaired tyresRead and observe
on page 187 first.
The inflation pressure of the repaired tyre must be checked after driving for 10minutes.
If the tyre inflation pressure is 1.3 bar or less
›
Do not continue to drive! You cannot properly seal with tyre with the
breakdown kit.
If the tyre inflation pressure is 1.3 bar or more
›
Set the tyre pressure to the correct value.
›
Continue driving carefully to the nearest specialist garage at a maximum
speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).
WARNING■ A tyre filled with sealant has the same driving characteristics as a stand-
ard tyre.■
Do not drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph).
■
Avoid accelerating at full throttle, sharp braking and fast cornering.
Jump-starting
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Jump-starting using the battery from another vehicle
189
The battery of another vehicle can be used to jump-start your vehicle if the en-
gine will not start because the battery is flat.
WARNING■ Pay attention to the warning instructions relating to working in the en-
gine compartment » page 165.■
A discharged vehicle battery may already freeze at temperatures just be-
low 0 °C. If the battery is frozen, do not carry out a jump start with the bat-
tery of another vehicle – risk of explosion!
■
Keep any sources of ignition (naked flame, smouldering cigarettes, etc.)
away from the battery – risk of explosion!
WARNING (Continued)■ Never jump-start vehicle batteries with an electrolyte level that is too low
– risk of explosion and caustic burns.■
The vent screws of the battery cells must be tightened firmly.
Note
We recommend you buy jump-start cables from a car battery specialist.
Jump-starting using the battery from another vehicle
Fig. 187
Jump-starting: A – flat battery, B
– battery providing current
Fig. 188
Engine earth: START-STOP sys-
tem
Read and observe on page 189 first.
The starting process using the battery of another vehicle requires the use of
jumper cables.
The jump-start cables must be attached in the following sequence.
›
Attach clamp
1
to the positive terminal of the discharged battery
A
» Fig. 187 .
›
Attach clamp
2
to the positive terminal of the battery supplying power
B
.
›
Attach clamp
3
to the negative terminal of the battery supplying power
B
.
189Emergency equipment and self-help
›Attach the clamp 4 to a solid metal part which is connected firmly to the en-
gine block or to the engine block itself.
The jump-start cable must be connected to the engine earthing point only on
vehicles with the START-STOP system » Fig. 188.
Starting engine›
Start the engine on the vehicle providing the power and allow it to idle.
›
Start the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
›
If the engine does not start, terminate the attempt to start the engine after
10 seconds and wait for 30 seconds before repeating the process.
›
Remove the jump start cables in the reverse order as attachment.
Both batteries must have a rated voltage of 12 V. The capacity (Ah) of the bat-
tery supplying the power must not be significantly less than the capacity of
the discharged battery in your vehicle.
Jump-start cables
Only use jump-start cables which have an adequately large cross-section and
insulated terminal clamps. Observe the instructions of the jumper lead manu-
facturer.
Positive cable - colour coding in the majority of cases is red.
Negative cable - colour coding in the majority of cases is black.
WARNING■
Do not clamp the jump-start cable to the negative terminal of the dis-
charged battery. There is the risk of detonating gas seeping out the battery being ignited by the strong spark which results from the engine being star-
ted.■
The non-insulated parts of the terminal clamps must never touch each
other – risk of short circuit!
■
The jump-start cable connected to the positive terminal of the battery
must not come into contact with electrically conducting parts of the vehicle
– risk of short circuit!
■
Route the jump-start cables so that they cannot be caught by any rotat-
ing parts in the engine compartment.
Towing the vehicle
Introduction
Fig. 189
Braided tow rope / Spiral tow rope
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front towing eye
191
Rear towing eye
192
Vehicles with a tow hitch
192
For towing, a braided tow rope is to be used » Fig. 189 -
.
When towing, the following guidelines must be observed.
Vehicles with manual transmission may be towed in with a tow bar or a tow
rope or with the front or rear wheels raised.
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 au-
tomatic 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.
190Do-it-yourself
›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 on towing
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 191 or
» page 192 to the detachable ball head of the towing device » page 141 .WARNING■
When towing, exercise increased caution.■Do not use spiral rope for towing » Fig. 189- , 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 189,
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 eyeFig. 190
Removing the cap / fitting the towing eye
Read and observe
and on page 191 first.
Removing/installing the cap
›
Press on the fuel filler flap in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 190 .
›
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.
Removing/installing the towing eye
›
Manually screw the towing eye as far as it will go in the direction of the ar-
row
3
» Fig. 190 » .
For tightening purposes, we recommend, for example, using the wheel
wrench, towing eye from another vehicle or a similar object that can be pushed
through the eye.
›
Unscrew the towing eye against the direction of the arrow
3
.
WARNINGThe towing eye must always be screwed in fully and firmly tightened, oth-
erwise the towing eye can tear when towing in or tow-starting.191Emergency equipment and self-help
The windscreen wiper arms move back into the rest position - after switching
on the ignition and changing the position of the window wiper lever or when
driving at a speed of more than 6°km/h.
CAUTION
If the windscreen wipers are handled carelessly, there is a risk of damage to
the windscreen.
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
Fig. 200
Rear window wiper blade
Read and observe
on page 195 first.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Lift the wiper arm from the windscreen in the direction of
1
» Fig. 200 .
›
Tilt the wiper blade to the stop in the same direction.
›
Hold the upper part of the wiper arm and press the securing mechanism
A
in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
3
.
Attaching the windscreen wiper blade
›
Push the windscreen wiper blade to the stop until it locks into place.
›
Check that the windscreen wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the wiper arm back to the windscreen.
Fuses and light bulbs
Fuses
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fuses in the dash panel
197
Assignment of the fuses in the dash panel
197
Fuses in the engine compartment
198
Assignment of fuses in the engine compartment
198
Individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses.
Switch off the ignition and the corresponding power consuming device before
replacing a fuse.
Find out which fuse belongs to the component that is not operating
» page 197 , Fuses in the dash panel or » page 198 , Fuses in the engine com-
partment .
Colour coding of fuses
Fuse colourMaximum amperagelight brown5dark brown7.5red10blue15yellow20white25green30orange40red50WARNINGAlways read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment » page 165. 196Do-it-yourself
CAUTION■“Never repair” fuses, and do not replace them with fuses of a higher amper-
age – risk of fire! This may also cause damage at another part of the electrical
system.■
If a newly inserted fuse blows again after a short time, have the electrical
system checked as quickly as possible by a specialist garage.
■
A blown fuses is recognisable by the molten metal strip. Replace the faulty
fuse with a new one of the same amperage.
Note
■
We recommend always carrying replacement fuses in the vehicle. A box of
replacement fuses and bulbs can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Accesso-
ries.■
There can be several power consuming devices for one fuse.
■
Multiple fuses may exist for a single power consuming device.
Fuses in the dash panel
Fig. 201
Distribution board cover.
Read and observe and on page 196 first.
The fuses are located on the left side of the dash panel behind a cover.
Replacing fuses
›
Insert a screwdriver into the opening in the cover in the direction of the ar-
row » Fig. 201 .
›
Remove the cover of the fuse box and remove.
›
Remove the plastic clip from the holder in the fuse box cover in the dash
panel.
›
Place the clip on the respective fuse and pull this fuse out.
›
Insert a new fuse.
›
Replace the bracket at the original position.
›
Re-insert the cover of the fuse box .
Assignment of the fuses in the dash panelFig. 202
Fuses
Read and observe and on page 196 first.
No.Consumer1Heating of the gearbox vent (diesel engine)
Automatic gearbox DSG2Towing hitch - left light3Towing hitch - right light4Instrument cluster control lever under the steering wheel, camera5Air blower for heating, radiator fan, air conditioning system, Clima-
tronic6Rear window wiper7Phone8Towing hitch - contact in the socket9Interior lighting, rear fog light10Rain sensor, light switch, diagnostic socket11Left side cornering lights12Right side cornering lights13Radio, DVD14Central control unit, engine control unit15Light switch16Haldex17KESSY, steering lock18Diagnostic socket, engine control unit, brake sensor, Haldex 197Fuses and light bulbs
No.Consumer19ABS, ESP, switch for tyre air pressure control, parking aid, switch for
OFF ROAD mode, START STOP button20Switch, airbag21WIV, tail lamp, dimming mirror, pressure sensor, telephone prepara-
tion, air mass sensor, headlight range control and headlight tilt22Instrument cluster, electromechanical power steering, databus23Central locking system and bonnet lid24Rear power window25Rear window heater, auxiliary heating and ventilation26Power socket in the boot27Panorama window - sliding / tilting roof, electric sunblind28Fuel pump, injectors, AdBlue ®
heating29Front power window30front and rear lighter31Headlight cleaning system32Front seat heating, regulator for seat heating33Heating, air conditioning, Climatronic, remote control for auxiliary
heating34Alarm, spare horn35Automatic gearbox DSG36Tow hitch
Fuses in the engine compartment
Fig. 203
Distribution board cover.
Read and observe and on page 196 first.
With some equipment, the battery cover must be opened before removing the
cover for the fuse box » page 173.
Replacing fuses
›
Turn the securing bracket
A
» Fig. 203 in direction of the arrow.
The symbol is displayed behind the catches.
.
›
Remove the cover.
›
Replace the appropriate fuse.
›
Replace the cover on the fuse box and the safety clip
A
move against the
arrow.
The symbol is displayed behind the catches .
The cover is locked into position.
CAUTION
The cover for the fuse box in the engine compartment must always be applied
correctly. Water may get into the fuse box if the cover is not replaced properly
- there is a risk of damage to the vehicle!
Assignment of fuses in the engine compartment
Fig. 204
Fuses
Read and observe and on page 196 first.
No.Consumer1Not assigned2Automatic gearbox3Battery data module4ABS 198Do-it-yourself
No.Consumer5Automatic gearbox6Not assigned7Power supply for terminal 15, starter8Radio, instrument cluster, telephone9Not assigned10Engine control unit11Aux. heating and ventilation12Databus13Engine control unit14Ignition15Lambda probe, fuel pump, glow plug system16Vehicle voltage control unit, right headlight, right tail light17Horn18Amplifier for digital sound processor19Windscreen wipers20Control valve for fuel pressure, high pressure pump21Lambda probe22Clutch pedal switch, brake pedal switch23Coolant pump, charge pressure control solenoid valve, changeover
valve for radiator, fuel high-pressure pump24Active charcoal filter, exhaust gas recirculation valve, radiator fan25ABS26Vehicle voltage control unit, left headlight, left tail light27Glow plug system28Windscreen heater29Power to the internal fuse carrier30Terminal X a)a)
In order not to drain the battery unnecessarily when starting the engine, the electrical components of
this terminal are automatically switched off.
Bulbs
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Bulb arrangement in the headlights
200
Replace the bulb for the dipped and main beam (Halogen headlamp)
200
Remove the protective grille for fog lights
201
Remove the protective grille for fog lights - sensor plug for parking
assistance
201
Replacing the bulb for the fog lights
201
Replacing the bulb for the licence plate light
202
Rear Light
202
Replacing bulbs in rear light
203
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 box under 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 165.■
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.
199Fuses and light bulbs