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
Remove the wheel / fix186Follow-up tasks186
For your own safety and the safety of the passengers, the following instruc-
tions must be observed before changing a wheel 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 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.
Tyres with increased puncture resistance
Some vehicles may be fitted with tyres at the factory that have increased
puncture resistance (“SEAL” tyres).
These vehicles are delivered without a puncture repair kit, spare wheel and appropriate hand tools.
If tyres with increased puncture resistance are replaced with tyres that have
no increased puncture resistance, then the vehicle should be equipped with a
puncture repair kit, spare wheel and appropriate hand tools.
Preparation
Before changing the wheel, the following work must be carried out.
›
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.
›
Uncouple any trailers.
Removing/stowing the wheelFig. 180
Take out wheel
The spare wheel is located in a well under the floor covering in the boot and is
fixed in place with a fastening screw.
Take out wheel
›
Open the boot lid.
›
Raise the floor covering in the boot » page 102.
›
Loosen the belt and take out the box with the tool kit.
›
Unscrew the fastening screw in direction of arrow » Fig. 180.
›
Remove the wheel.
Store wheel away
›
Place the wheel into the spare wheel well with the wheel rim pointing up-
wards.
›
Pull the fixing band through the opposite holes in the wheel rim.
›
Screw on the fastening screw in the opposite direction to the arrow
» Fig. 180 until the wheel is safely secured.
›
Replace the box with the tool kit into the emergency or spare wheel and se-
cure it with the tape.
›
Fold back the floor in the luggage compartment.
›
Shut the boot lid.
Full wheel trim
Before removing the wheel bolts, remove the wheel cover.
Extracting
›
Hook the clamp found in the vehicle tool kit » page 182 into the reinforced
edge of the wheel trim.
›
Push the wheel wrench through the clamp, support on the tyre and pull off
the wheel trim.
183Emergency equipment and self-help
Fitting›Press the wheel trim onto the wheel rim at the designated valve opening.›
Then press the trim into the wheel rim until its entire circumference locks
correctly in place.
Notes from the factory or from the ŠKODA Original accessory delivered trim.
▶ When using an anti-theft wheel bolt, make sure that this has been fitted ac-
cording to the position marked on the back of the wheel cover position.
▶ On the back of the wheel cover, the position for the anti-theft wheel bolt is
marked by means of a symbol. If the wheel cover is set outside the position
marked for the anti-theft wheel bolt, there is a risk of damaging the wheel
cover.
If wheel trims are fitted, an adequate flow of air must be assured in order to
cool the brake system.
CAUTION
Use the pressure of your hand only, do not strike the full wheel trim. The cover
could be damaged.
Note
We recommend that you use wheel trims from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Wheel bolts
Fig. 181
Remove the cap
Before removing the wheel bolts, remove the covering caps.
Extracting
›
Push the extraction pliers » page 182 sufficiently far onto the cap until the
inner catches of the pliers are positioned at the collar of the cap.
›
Remove the cap in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 181.
Fitting
›
Push the caps onto the wheel bolts up to the stop.
Anti-theft wheel boltsFig. 182
Principle sketch: Anti-theft
wheel bolt with adapter
The anti-theft wheel bolts protect the wheels from theft. These can only be
loosened or tightened with the use of adapter
B
» Fig. 182 .
›
Remove the full wheel trim or the caps of the wheel bolts.
›
Insert adapter
B
» Fig. 182 with the toothed side all the way into the inner
teeth in the head of the anti-theft wheel bolts
A
.
›
Push the wheel wrench onto the adapter
B
up to the stop.
›
Loosen or tighten the wheel bolt » page 185.
›
Remove the adapter.
›
Replace the wheel trim or the caps.
To be equipped for a possible wheel change, the adapter for the anti-theft
wheel bolts must always be kept in the vehicle. The adapter is stowed in the
tool kit.
The position of the anti-theft wheel bolt is marked on the back of the wheel
cover with every ŠKODA supplied original equipment hub cap or directly at the
factors.
When using an anti-theft wheel bolt, make sure that this has been fitted ac-
cording to the position marked on the back of the wheel cover position.
Note
■ Note the code number which is embossed both on the adapter and also on
the end of each anti-theft wheel bolt. This number can be used to purchase a
replacement adapter from ŠKODA Original Parts if necessary.■
The anti-theft wheel bolt set and adapter can be purchased from a ŠKODA
Partner.
184Do-it-yourself
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
Preparations for using the breakdown kit188Sealing and inflating the tyre188
Notes for driving with repaired tyres
189
Use the breakdown kit to reliably repair tyre damage caused by foreign bodies
or a puncture with diameters up to approx. 4 mm.
Performing a repair with the breakdown kit not at all intended to replace a
permanent repair on the tyre. Its purpose is to get you to the nearest specialist
garage.
The wheel must not be removed during repair.
Do not remove foreign bodies that have penetrated the wheel profile from
the tyre (e.g. screws or nails).
Immediately replace the tyre that was repaired using the breakdown kit, or
consult a specialist garage about repair options.
WARNING■ The sealant is hazardous to heath. Remove immediately if it comes into
contact with the skin.■
Observe the manufacturer's usage instructions for the breakdown kit.
Note
A new bottle of sealant can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Parts.
Components of the puncture repair kits
Fig. 186
Principle sketch: Components of the breakdown kit
Read and observe on page 187 first.
Kit components » Fig. 186
Sticker with speed designation “max. 80 km/h”/“max. 50 mph”
Valve remover
Inflation hose with plug
12 volt cable connector
Tyre inflation pressure indicator
Air release valve
Air compressor
Tyre inflation hose
ON and OFF switch
Tyre inflator bottle with sealing agent
Replacement valve core
The valve remover
2
has a slot at its lower end which fits into the valve core.
The kit is located in a box under the floor covering in the luggage compart-
ment. The kit contains a sealant and an air compressor.
Note
The declaration of conformity is included with the air compressor or the log
folder.
General information
Read and observe
on page 187 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 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.
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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
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Cleaning the vehicle exteriorCamera lens156
Cavity protection156
Decorative films154
Door locking cylinder156
Headlight glasses155
Protective films154
Towing hitch157
Under-body protection157
wheels156
Cleaning vehicle152
Cleaning vehicle exterior153
Anodized parts155
Chrome parts155
Plastic parts155
Rubber seals155
Vehicle paint work154
Wiper blades157
Clean interior Safety belt
159
Climatronic air distribution control
107
Automatic operation107
Operating elements106
Clothes hook92
Cockpit 12-Volt power outlet
88
Ashtray87
Cigarette lighter86
General view27
Lighting69
storage compartments83
useful equipment83
Comfort control window
61
COMING HOME67
compartments83
Component protection151
Components of the puncture repair kits187
Computer See multifunction display41
Convenience operation sliding / tilting roof
62
convenience turn signal66
Coolant169
Checking170
Messages33
Replenishing171
Temperature gauge29
Warning light33
CORNER see Headlights with CORNER function
67
Cornering lights Display messages
36
Correct routing of seat belt
12
Correct seated position8
Front passenger10
Rear seats10
Correct seat position Driver
9
Counter for distance driven30
cruise control operation
139
operation description139
Cruise control system Warning light
39
Cup holders85
D
DAY LIGHT see Daylight running lights
65
Daylight running lights65
De-icing windows
155
De-icing the windscreen and rear window70
Deactivating an airbag19
Decorative films154
Delayed locking of the boot lid see boot lid58
Diesel refer to Fuel
162
diesel - particulate filter
37
Diesel fuel Operation in winter
162
Diesel particulate filter warning light
37
Digital Clock30
Dipstick169
Disconnecting and reconnecting vehicle battery
175
Display29
Compass points48
Coolant temperature29
Fuel supply30
Gear changes40
Service intervals48
Display a low temperature39
Display of the second speed31
Display of the second speedometer31
Disposal Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles
152
Distance driven30
Door Child safety lock
56
Closing55
Emergency locking194
Emergency locking the driver's door194
Opening55
warning light door open33
Door open warning light
33
Drive Driving through water
126
Driver Steering Recommendation (DSR)128
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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
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