Checking the level›Check the coolant level in the coolant expansion tank » Fig. 170.
If the engine is warm, the test result may be inaccurate. The level can also be
above the mark A
» Fig. 170 .
In the event of an insufficient coolant level, a warning light
is displayed in
the instrument cluster as well as the relevant notification » page 33. We still
recommend inspecting the coolant level directly at the reservoir from time to
time.
Loss of coolant
A loss of coolant is first and foremost an indication of a leak in the cooling sys-
tem. Do not merely top up the coolant. Have the cooling system checked by a
specialist garage.
Replenishing
Read and observe
and on page 170 first.
The coolant expansion tank must always contain a small amount of coolant
» page 170, in section Introduction .
›
Place a cloth over the cap of the coolant expansion tank and unscrew the
cap carefully .
›
Replenish the coolant.
›
Turn the cap until it clicks into place.
Do not use an alternative additive if the specified coolant is not available. In
this case, use just water and have the correct mixing ratio of water and cool-
ant additive restored by a specialist garage as soon as possible.
Only top up with new coolant.
Brake fluid
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Checking the brake fluid level
171
Specification
172
The brake fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment » Fig. 171 on
page 171 .
WARNING■
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. The following
warning instructions must be followed at all times when working in the en-
gine compartment » page 165.■
Do not use used brake fluid - the function of the brake system may be im-
paired – risk of accident!
CAUTION
■ Do not continue your journey if the fluid level has dropped below the “MIN”
marking » Fig. 171 on page 171 , do not continue driving - there is a risk of an
accident! Seek help from a specialist garage.■
Brake fluid damages the paintwork of the vehicle.
Note
■ The brake fluid is changed as part of a compulsory inspection service.■We recommend using oils from the ŠKODA Original Accessories range.
Checking the brake fluid level
Fig. 171
Brake fluid reservoir
Read and observe and on page 171 first.
The fluid can be checked if the following conditions are met.
The vehicle is standing on a horizontal surface.
The engine is turned off.
The bonnet is open.
Checking the level
›
Check the level of brake fluid in the reservoir » Fig. 171.
The level must be between the “MIN” and “MAX” markings.
171Inspecting and replenishing
Tyre wear indicator and wheel replacementFig. 175
Principle sketch: Replace tyre tread with wear indicators /
wheels
Read and observe
on page 176 first.
Wear indicators
The base of the tread of the tyres contains has a 1.6 mm high wear indicator » Fig. 175 -
. In some countries, different tyre wear rates may apply.
Markings on the walls of the tyres through the letters “TWI”, triangular sym- bols or other symbols identify the position of the wear indicators.
Replacement of wheels
For uniform wear on all tyres, we recommend that you change the wheels ev-
ery 10 000 km according to the scheme » Fig. 175-
. You will then obtain ap-
proximately the same life for all the tyres.
After a wheel has been replaced, the tyre pressure has to be adjusted.
In vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring, save tyre pressure values » page 140.
WARNING■
You must have your tyres replaced with new ones at the latest when the
wear indicators have been worn down.■
Worn tyres impair necessary adhesion to the road surface, particularly at
high speeds on wet roads. This could lead to “aquaplaning” (uncontrolled vehicle movement – “swimming” on a wet road surface).
Tyre damage
Read and observe
on page 176 first.
We recommend checking your tyres and wheel rims for damage (punctures,
cuts, splits and bulges, etc.) on a regular basis.
Remove any foreign objects in the tyre tread immediately (e.g. small stones).
Foreign bodies which have penetrated into the tyre (e.g. screws or nails)
should not be removed and seek help from a specialist garage.
WARNINGNever drive with damaged tyres – risk of accident.
CAUTION
The tyres must be protected from contact with substances such as oil, grease
and fuel, which could damage them. If the tyres come into contact with these
substances, then we recommend you have this checked out in a specialist
workshop.
Unidirectional tyres
Read and observe
on page 176 first.
The direction of rotation of the tyres is marked by arrows on the wall of the
tyre .
The indicated direction of rotation must be adhered to in order to ensure the
optimal characteristics of these tyres.
These characteristics mainly relate to the following: ▶ Increased driving stability.
▶ Reduced risk of aquaplaning.
▶ Reduced tyre noise and tyre wear.
Spare wheel
Read and observe
on page 176 first.
The size of the spare wheel is identical to that of the vehicle factory installedwheels.
After changing the spare wheel, the tyre pressure should be adjusted.
178General Maintenance
WARNING■If the wheel has to be changed on a slope, first of all block the opposite
wheel with a stone or similar object to prevent the vehicle from unexpect-
edly rolling away.■
Secure the base plate of the lifting jack with suitable means to prevent
possible moving. A soft and slippery ground under the base plate may move
the lifting jack, causing the vehicle to fall down. It is therefore always nec-
essary to place the lifting jack on a solid surface or use a wide and stable
base. If the surface is smooth, such as on cobbled stones, tiled floor, etc.,
use a non-slip base (e.g. a rubber foot mat).
■
Only attach the lifting jack to the attachment points provided for this pur-
pose.
■
Always raise the vehicle with the doors closed.
■
Never position any body parts, such as arms or legs under the vehicle,
while the vehicle is raised with a lifting jack.
■
When the vehicle is raised, never start the engine.
CAUTION
It is important to ensure that the jack is correctly attached to the web of the
lower fork leg - risk of damage to the vehicle.
Remove the wheel / fix
When changing a wheel, the following instructions must be followed.
›
Remove the full wheel trim or the caps of the wheel bolts.
›
First of all slacken the anti-theft wheel bolt and then the other wheel bolts.
›
Jack up the vehicle until the wheel that needs changing is clear of the
ground.
›
Unscrew the wheel bolts and place them on a clean surface (cloth, paper,
etc.).
›
Remove the wheel carefully.
›
Attach the wheel and slightly screw on the wheel bolts.
›
Lower the vehicle.
›
Tighten the wheel bolts opposite each other using the wheel wrench (alter-
nating crosswise). Tighten the anti-theft wheel bolt last.
›
Replace the wheel trim or the caps.
When fitting unidirectional tyres, ensure that the direction of rotation is cor-
rect » page 178 .
All bolts must be clean and must turn easily.
If it is established when changing a wheel that the wheel bolts are corroded and difficult to move, then these must be replaced.
Under no circumstances grease or oil the wheel bolts.WARNINGUndo the wheel bolts only a little (about one turn) as long as the vehicle
has not yet been jacked up. Otherwise the wheel could become loose and
fall off.
Follow-up tasks
After changing the wheel, the following work must be carried out.
›
Stow the replaced wheel in the wheel well and secure it with a special nut.
›
Stow the tool kit in the space provided and secure using the band.
›
Check the tyre pressure on the fitted wheel as soon as possible.
›
Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked with a torque wrench
as soon as possible.
After changing the wheel, the tyre pressure should be adjusted. In vehicles
with tyre pressure monitoring, save tyre pressure values » page 141.
Replace the damaged wheel or consult a specialist garage about repair op-
tions.
The prescribed tightening torque of the wheel bolts is 120 Nm.
WARNING■
If the wheel bolts are tightened to a too low tightening torque, the rim
can come loose when the car is moving. A tightening torque which is too
high can damage the bolts and threads and this can result in permanent
deformation of the contact surfaces on the rim.■
Drive cautiously and only at a moderate speed until the tightening torque
has been checked.
Puncture repair kit
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Components of the puncture repair kits
187
General information
187
186Do-it-yourself
BatteryIn the remote control key193
Belts11
Belt tensioners14
Bonnet Closing
166
Opening166
Boot Class N1 vehicles
102
See Boot lid58
Boot lid automatic locking
58
Closing58
Opening58
Warning light34
Brake information messages
33
warning light33
Brake Assist (HBA)128
Brake booster120
brake fluid specification
172
Brake fluid171
Checking171
information messages33
Brake pedal (automatic gearbox) Warning light
39
Brakes Brake booster
120
Brake fluid171
Braking and stabilisation systems127
Handbrake120
Running-in124
Brakes and parking119
Brake system127
Braking Information on braking
119
Bulbs Replacing
199
Buttons in the doorselectric window lifters59
C
Camera Lens care
156
Camera lens care
156
Car care Jack
156
Car computer See multifunction display
41
Care and maintenance149
Car park ticket holder84
Carrier Roof rack
103
Cavity protection156
Central locking52
Problems56
Central locking button54
Change engine oil
168
light bulb in tail light202
Change engine oil
168
Changing Wheels
182
Changing a wheel Follow-up tasks
186
Preparation183
Changing wheels Wheel removal and fix
186
Charging a vehicle battery174
Check Fit ball head properly
144
Checking Battery electrolyte level
173
Brake fluid171
Coolant170
Engine oil169
Oil level169
Windscreen washer fluid167
Checks Statutory checks
149
Children and safety21
Child safety Side airbag
23
Child safety lock56
Child safety seat Use of child safety seats
23
Child seat Classification
23
ISOFIX23
on the front passenger seat22
TOP TETHER25
Use of ISOFIX child seats24
Chrome parts Refer to vehicle maintenance
155
Cigarette lighter86
Clean Anodized parts
155
Chrome parts155
Cleaning Alcantara
158
and maintaining belts159
artificial leather158
headlight glasses155
materials158
natural leather158
plastic parts155
seats covers of the electrically heated seats159
wheels156
Cleaning safety belt
159
Cleaning seat covers
159
Cleaning the interior artificial leather
158
Seat covers159
214Index
SettingsInterior mirror73
Setting the Clock
30
Side airbag18
Sliding/tilting roof Closing
62
Sliding / tilting roof Malfunction
62
Malfunction of the sun blind63
Sliding/tilting roof Opening and tilting
62
Operation62
Sunblind63
SmartGate Connection by searching for a Wi-Fi network
50
introductory information49
Password/PIN code change51
Setting51
Wi-Fi Direct50
SmartLink see Infotainment
4
Snow chains180
Spare wheel178, 179
Remove183
stow183
Speed control system138
Speed symbol see Wheels
179
Spoiler151
Stabilisation system127
Stability Control (ESC)127
Staring engine Jump-starting
189
START-STOP117
Jump-starting189
Manually deactivating/activating the system118
operation118
START-STOP system117
Starter button Problems starting the engine117
Starting the engine116
Steering column lock locking115
Steering column lock unlocking115
Switching off the engine116
Switch off the ignition116
Switch on the ignition116
Starting and stopping the engine at the push of the button
115
Starting and stopping the engine using the key 113
Starting engine Jump-starting
189
Starting the engine Starter button
116
START STOP Information messages
119
Start the engine Key
114
Steering column lock locking Starter button
115
Steering column lock unlocking Starter button
115
Steering lock locking Key
114
Steering lock unlocking Key
114
Steering lock (KESSY system) Warning light
34
Steering wheel correct posture
9
setting9
Stopping121
Stopping the engine Key
114
Storage83
Storage box101
Storage compartment Glasses compartment
90
in the front centre console85
in the rear centre console92
on the dash panel84
on the front passenger side91
under the front arm rest90
under the passenger seat91
Storage compartments83
storage net in the front centre console90
Storage pockets on the front seats92
Storing seats
76
Stowage compartments in the doors
85
Sunblind Operation
63
sun visors71
Switching lights on and off64
Switching off the engine Starter button
116
Switch off TCS Warning light
35
Switch off the ignition Key
114
Starter button116
Switch on the ignition Key
114
Starter button116
Synchronous adjustment of the rear-view mir- ror
74
T
Tablet holder Behind the headrests
95
Taking care of your vehicle Automatic car wash system
153
High-pressure cleaner153
Washing by hand152
Wash system153
TCS Operation
128
221Index