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
▶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
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.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
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
DrivingEmissions206
Fuel consumption206
through water126
Top speed210
DSR128
E
Economical driving Tips
125
EDL128
Electrical power windows61
Button in the rear doors60
Electric window lifter Window operation malfunctions
61
Electric window lifters59
Buttons in the driver's door59
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)128
Electronic immobilizer113
emergency replace battery in the remote control
193
Emergency Changing a wheel
182
Hazard warning light system68
Jump-starting189
Locking the door without a locking cylinder194
Locking the driver's door194
Selector lever-unlocking195
Switch off the engine by pressing a button116
Towing the using the tow hitch192
Towing the vehicle190
Tyre repair186
Unlocking the driver's door194
Emergency equipment Fire extinguisher
181
First aid kit181
Jack182
Reflective vest181
Vehicle tool kit182
Warning triangle181
Emissions206
Engine Running-in
124
Engine compartment165
Brake fluid171
Overview167
Vehicle battery172
Engine number204
engine oil specification
168
Engine oil168
Checking169
Information messages34
Replenishing169
Warning light34
EPC Warning light
37
ESC Operation
127
Warning light35
Exhaust inspection system Warning light
36
F
Fastening elements
97
Fatigue detection139
Function140
Information messages140
Films154
Fire extinguisher181
First aid kit181
Flexible storage compartment99
Floor covering in the luggage compartment
99
fog lights Remove protective grille - version 1
201
Remove protective grille - version 2201
Remove protective grille with plug - version 1201
remove protective grille with plug - version 2201
replacing bulb201
Fog lights67
Warning light39
Folding down the seats
80
Folding table on front seat backrest
93
folding table at the centre backrest93
Folding table on front seat backrest93
Fold in passenger's mirror74
Footmats121
see footmats121
Force limit Power windows
60
Sliding/tilting roof62
Force limiter Sliding/tilting roof
62
Front airbag16
Front door warning light70
Front seat75
fuel lead-free petrol
161
Fuel160
Diesel162
Fuel gauge30
refer to Fuel160
Refuelling160
Fuel consumption206
Fuel filter Warning messages
31
Fuel reserve Warning light
37
Fuses Assignment
196
Assignment of fuses in the dash panel197
Colour coding196
Fuse assignment in the engine compartment198
Replacing196
216Index