We recommend when refilling using refill bottles that you use refill bottles
from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
When adding AdBlue ®
take note of the minimum and maximum AdBlue ®
tank
capacity shown in the display of the instrument cluster » page 40.
Refill AdBlue ®
under the following conditions.
The vehicle is on a horizontal surface.
The ignition is switched off.
Refilling›
Press the fuel filler flap in direction of arrow
1
and fold in the direction of
arrow
2
» Fig. 328 .
›
Unscrew the tank cap in the direction of arrow
3
.
›
Remove the tank cap and place in the recess on top of the fuel filler flap in
the direction of arrow
4
.
›
Refill AdBlue ®
in the neck
A
by means of a refill or a fuel nozzle refill (follow
the instructions on the container or the instructions of the petrol station op-
erator).
The AdBlue ®
- tank is full when no AdBlue ®
flows from the refill bottle or as
soon as the correctly operated pump cuts out for the first time. Do not contin-
ue refilling AdBlue ®
.
›
After refilling AdBlue ®
put the cap on the fuel filler neck and turn in the oppo-
site direction of the arrow
3
until it engages.
›
Close the fuel filler flap until it clicks into place.
Before continuing your journey , switch on just the ignition for 30 s so that the
refilling can be recognized by the system. Only then start the engine.
Engine compartment
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Open the bonnet and close
279
Engine compartment overview
279
Windscreen washer fluid
280WARNINGNever cover the engine with additional insulation material (e.g. with a cov-
er) – risk of fire!WARNINGWhen working in the engine compartment, the following instructions must
be observed - risk of injury or fire. The engine compartment of your car is a
hazardous area!WARNINGInstructions before beginning work in the engine compartment■Stop the engine and remove the ignition key, on vehicles with the KESSY
system, open the driver's door.■
Switch on the parking brake.
■
For vehicles with manual transmission the lever into the neutral position.
On vehicles with automatic transmission , place the selector lever in the P
position.
■
Allow the engine to cool.
■
Never open the bonnet if you can see steam or coolant flowing out of the
engine compartment – risk of scalding! Wait until the steam or coolant has
stopped escaping.
WARNINGInformation for working in the engine room■Keep everyone away from the engine compartment.■
Do not touch any hot engine parts – risk of burns!
■
Never touch the radiator fan. The radiator fan suddenly switch on approx.
10 minutes after switching off the ignition!
■
Do not smoke or use open flames in the vicinity of the engine.
■
Do not leave any items (e.g. cloths or tools) in the engine compartment.
This presents a fire hazard and the risk of engine damage.
■
Read and observe the information and warning instructions on the fluid
containers.
WARNINGInformation for working in the engine compartment with the engine run-
ning■
If it is necessary to work on the engine compartment with the engine run-
ning, then observe the rotating engine parts and electrical plants - it can
be fatal!
■
Never touch the electric wiring on the ignition system.
■
Avoid short circuits in the electrical system, particularly on the vehicle's
battery.
278General Maintenance
CAUTIONRefill only operating fluids of the correct specification - danger of damaging
the vehicle!
Note
■ Fluids with the proper specifications can be purchased from the ŠKODA Origi-
nal Accessories or from the ŠKODA Genuine Parts ranges.■
We recommend you have the battery replaced by a specialist garage.
Open the bonnet and close
Fig. 329
Opening the bonnet
Read and observe
and on page 278 first.
Open flap
›
Make sure that the windscreen wiper arms are not folded away from the
windscreen - there is a risk of damage to the bonnet.
›
Open the driver's door and pull the unlocking lever below the dashboard in
the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 329 .
›
Press the release lever in the direction of the arrow
2
and the bonnet is un-
locked.
›
Hold the bonnet and lift up until it is held open by the pressurised gas spring.
Close the bonnet lid
›
Pull the bonnet lid down far enough to overcome the force of the pressur-
ised gas spring.
›
From around 20 cm, lightly push the bonnet lid closed until it securely engag-
es.
If the bonnet lid is not properly closed, the display of the instrument cluster
will show this.
WARNING■ Never drive if the bonnet is open - could cause an accident!■Make sure that when closing the engine compartment lid, no body parts
are crushed - there is danger of injury!
Engine compartment overview
Fig. 330
Arrangement example in the engine compartment
Read and observe
and on page 278 first.
Coolant expansion reservoir
282
Engine oil dipstick
281
Engine oil filler opening
281
Brake fluid reservoir
282
Vehicle battery
283
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
280ABCDEF279Inspecting and replenishing
Specification - the brake fluid must comply with VW 501 14 standard (this
standard meets the requirements of FMVSS 116 DOT4).WARNING■ The following warning instructions must be followed at all times when
working in the engine compartment » page 278.■
There may be an indication of a leak in the brake system, however, if the
fluid level drops significantly within a short time or if it drops below the
“MIN” » Fig. 334 marking.
Stop driving - There is a risk of an accident!
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Note
■ The brake fluid is changed as part of a compulsory inspection service.■A low brake fluid level which is too low is indicated by the warning light
being shown on the display of the instrument cluster as well as the corre-
sponding message » page 35. We therefore recommend that you check the
coolant level directly at the reservoir from time to time.
Vehicle battery
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Check condition
284
Charging
284
Disconnect/reconnect and change
285
The vehicle battery represents a power source for the motor to start and for the supply of electrical consumers in the car.
Automatic consumer shutdown - Discharge protection of the vehicle battery
The on-board power supply tries as follows to avoid draining the vehicle bat-
tery when it is heavily loaded.
▶ By increasing the engine idle speed.
▶ By limiting the power of certain consumers.
▶ By turning off some consumers (heated seats, heated rear window) for as
long as necessary.
Warning symbols on the vehicle batterySymbolMeaningAlways wear eye protection.Battery acid is severely caustic. Always wear gloves and eye pro-
tection.Keep fire, sparks, open flames and lit cigarettes well clear of the
vehicle battery.When charging the vehicle battery, a highly explosive gas mixture
is produced.Keep children away from the vehicle battery.WARNINGBattery acid is highly corrosive - risk of injury, irritation or poisoning! Corro-
sive vapours in the air irritate and damage the respiratory tract and the
eyes. The following guidelines must be observed.■
Always wear protective gloves, eye and skin protection when handling
the vehicle battery.
■
If your eyes or skin come into contact with the electrolyte fluid, immedi-
ately wash the affected area for a few minutes with plenty of water. Seek
medical assistance if required.
■
Keep the vehicle battery away from people who are not completely inde-
pendent, especially children.
■
Do not tilt the battery otherwise battery electrolyte may flow out of the
battery vent openings.
WARNINGWhen working on the car battery, there is the risk of explosion, fire, injury
or irritation! The following guidelines must be observed.■
Avoid smoking, the use of open flames or light and any activities that
could cause sparks.
■
A discharged vehicle battery can freeze slightly. Never charge up a fro-
zen or thawed vehicle battery. Replace a frozen vehicle battery.
■
Never use a damaged vehicle battery – risk of explosion!
■
Do not connect the battery terminals with each other by bridging the two
poles of a short circuit.
283Inspecting and replenishing
CAUTIONEnsure that battery acid does not come into contact with the bodywork – risk
of damage to the paintwork.
Note
■ We recommend having all work on the vehicle battery carried out by a spe-
cialist garage.■
You should replace batteries older than 5 years.
Check condition
Fig. 335
Vehicle battery: Open the cover / acid level indicator
Read and observe
and on page 283 first.
The battery condition is checked regularly by a specialist garage as part of the
inspection service.
Check the acid level
For car batteries with acid level indicator, use the colouration of the display to
check the acid level. In vehicle batteries with the designation “AGM” there is
no acid level examination.
Depending on the equipment, the vehicle battery may be provided with a cov-
er, this can be opened in the direction of arrow » Fig. 335 -
.
Air bubbles can influence the colour of the indicator. Therefore, carefully knock
on the display » Fig. 335 -
.
Black colour - electrolyte level is correct.
Colourless or light yellow colour - electrolyte level too low, the battery must be
replaced.
Battery discharge
Frequent short journeys will not sufficiently recharge the car battery.
The battery capacity decreases at low temperatures.
If the vehicle is not used for longer than 3 to 4 weeks, then disconnect the
negative terminal
or charge the battery constantly with a very low charging
current.
Charging
Read and observe
and on page 283 first.
Only charge the vehicle battery when the ignition and all consumers are
switched off.
Refer to the instructions of the charger manufacturer.
Charging
›
For vehicles with START-STOP system or auxiliary heating, connect the
terminal of the charger on the pole of the battery, the
terminal of the
charger to the earth point of the engine » page 298.
›
For vehicles without START-STOP system or auxiliary heating, connect the
terminals of the charger to the corresponding battery poles ( at
.
at
).
›
Plug the mains cable of the charger into the power socket and switch on the
device.
›
After charging has been successful: Switch off the charger and remove the
mains cable from the power socket.
›
Disconnect the terminals of the charger from the vehicle battery.
A charging current of 0.1 multiple of the total vehicle battery capacity (or low-
er) must be used until full charging is achieved.
WARNING■ When charging the vehicle battery, hydrogen is released - risk of explo-
sion. An explosion can be caused from sparks or connection or releasing
the cable plug while the ignition is on.■
The so-called “quick charging” of the vehicle battery is dangerous and re-
quires a special charger and specialist knowledge. Therefore, have “Quick
loading” carried out by a specialist garage.
284General Maintenance
WARNING■Do not drive with an incorrect tyre pressure - risk of accident.■In the event of very fast pressure loss, e.g. in the event of sudden tyre
damage, an attempt should be made to bring the vehicle carefully to a stop
without sudden steering movements and without any hard braking.
Note
The declaration of conformity (COC document), can be obtained from a ŠKODA 1)
partner.
Tyre wear and wheel change
Fig. 337
Tyre wear indicator / wheel change
The tyre wear increases in the following circumstances.
▶ Incorrect tyre pressure.
▶ Driving style (e.g. fast cornering, rapid acceleration / deceleration).
▶ Incorrect balancing of wheels (have the wheels balanced after changing
tyres / repair or with “restlessness” on the steering).
▶ Wheel alignment error.
Wear indicators are located in the profile of the tyres which display the per-
missible minimum tread depth » Fig. 337 -
. A tyre is to be regarded as worn
out when this indicator is flush with the tread. Markings on the walls of the
tyres with the letters “TWI”, triangular symbols or other symbols identify the
position of the wear indicators.
For uniform wear on all tyres, we recommend that you change the wheels ev-
ery 10 000 km according to the schedule » Fig. 337 -
.
WARNING■
Change when they are worn down to the wear indicators at the latest -
risk of accident.■
Improper wheel alignment affects the driving behaviour - there is an acci-
dent.
■
Unusual vibrations or “pulling” of the vehicle to one side could be a sign
of tyre damage. Reduce speed and stop! If no tyre damage is evident, seek
the assistance of a specialist garage.
Spare wheel
The size of the spare wheel is identical to that of the vehicle factory installed
wheels.
After changing the spare wheel, the tyre pressure must be adjusted.
In vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring, save the tyre pressure values in the
system » page 260 .
WARNING■
If, you get a puncture and a spare tyre has to be mounted with opposite
direction of rotation, then drive carefully. The tyre no longer retains its opti-
mal characteristics in this situation.■
If the dimensions or design of the spare wheel differ from the tyres fitted
to the vehicle (e.g. winter tyres or low-profile tyres), it must only be used
briefly in the event of a puncture and if an appropriately cautious style of
driving is adopted.
Spare wheel
Use the emergency spare wheel only to reach the nearest specialist garage, as
it is not intended for permanent use .
A warning label is displayed on the rim of the temporary spare wheel.
1)
Only valid for some countries and some models.
287Wheels
The approved tyres and rim sizes for your vehicle are listed in the vehicle's
technical documentation (the so called COC document) and this also states the
declaration of conformity.
Type plate
The type plate » Fig. 383 is located at the bottom of the B-pillar on the right-
hand driver's side.
The type plate contains the following data. Vehicle manufacturers
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
Maximum permissible gross weight
Maximum permissible towed weight (towing vehicle and trailer)
Maximum permissible front axle load
Maximum permissible rear axle load
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number - VIN (vehicle body number) is stamped into
the engine compartment on the right hand suspension strut dome. This num-
ber is also located on a sign on the lower left hand edge below the windscreen
(together with a VIN bar code), and on the type plate.
In Infotainment, the VIN number can also be displayed in the menu
→
→
Service
.
Engine number
The engine number (three-digit identifier and serial number) is stamped on the
engine block.
Supplementary Information (applies to Russia)
The full type approval number of the means of transport is indicated in the
registration documents, field 17.
Maximum permissible towed weight
The listed maximum allowable trailer weight is only valid for altitudes up to
1000 m above sea level.
The engine output falls as altitude increases, as does the vehicle's climbing
power. Therefore, for every additional 1000 m in height (or part), the maximum
permissible towed weight must be reduced by 10%.
The towed weight is made up of the actual weights of the loaded towing vehi-
cle and the loaded trailer.
123456WARNINGDo not exceed the specified maximum permissible weights – risk of acci-
dent and damage!
Operating weight
This value is only a guide value and corresponds to the lowest possible operat-
ing weight without any equipment added that would also increase the weight
(e.g. air conditioning, emergency or spare wheel etc.). The operating weight al-
so includes the weight of the driver (75 kg), the weight of the operating fluids,
the tool kit, and a fuel tank filled to 90 % capacity.
Operating weight
EngineTransmission
Operating weight (kg)Five-seat versionSeven-seat ver- sion1.4 ltr./92 kW TSIMG152715701.4 l/110 kW TSI ACTMG 4x416151653DSG155115941.4 ltr./110 kW TSIDSG 4x4162516622.0 ltr./132 kW TSIDSG 4x4 (EU6)17071744
2.0 ltr./110 kW TDI CR
MG 4x417141751DSG16771714DSG 4x4 (EU6)175217892.0 ltr./140 kW TDI
CRDSG 4x417611798
Note
If required, you can find out the precise weight of your vehicle at a specialist
garage.
Payload
It is possible to calculate the approximate maximum payload from the differ-
ence between the permissible total weight and the operating weight.
The payload consists of the following weights.
▶ The weight of the passengers.
▶ The weight of all items of luggage and other loads.
314Technical data
Manual shifting on the multifunction steeringwheel211
Selector lever lock210
Start and drive211
Tiptronic211
Warning light39
Automatic switch-off of Infotainment125
Automatic transmission209
Selector lever emergency release303
AUX90, 148
Settings134
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventila- tion)
114
In infotainment115
set to115
Auxiliary heating (heating and ventilation) Radio remote control
116
Avoiding damage to your vehicle213
B
Basstöner
130
Battery Changing batteries for the removable light
302
Changing in key300, 301
Replace the battery in the remote control in the auxiliary heating
301
Belts15
Belt tensioners18
reversible18
Blanket96
Bluetooth A2DP / AVRCP
132
Name132
on / off132
Paired external devices132
Profile160
rSAP163
Set139
set to132, 134
Set to132
Switch on/off139
Update129, 133
Updates139
Visibility132, 139
Bluetooth Player149
Bluetooth® update160
bolero external module
123
infotainment Description122
Bonnet279
Boot Class N1 vehicles
106
Boot lid59
Automatic locking59
Contactless open/close61
Open/close58, 60
See boot lid58
Boot lid contactless open/close61
Brake Assist (HBA)217
Brake booster206
Brake fluid282
Check282
specification282
Brake linings Warning light
38
Brake pads new
206
Brake pedal (automatic gearbox) Warning light
38
Brakes Brake booster
206
Brake fluid282
Braking and stabilisation systems215
Information on braking206
Parking brake206
Run in212
Warning light35
Brake system215
breakdown call118
Breakdown call164
Broadcasting141, 142
Bulbs Replacing
308
Buttons on the driver door Electric windows
62
C
Call list Call list
166
CAR201
Car battery Automatic consumer shutdown
283
Check condition284
Cover284
Disconnecting and reconnecting285
Replacing285
Winter operation284
Car care Exterior
273
Interior273
Car cleaning Exterior
273
Windscreens273
Car computer see multifunction display
46
Care and maintenance266
Care Connect118
breakdown call118
emergency call118
information call118
Cargo element105
Carrier108
Carstick171
CD147
cellphone Disclaimer
120
Central locking52
Problems57
Central locking button54
322Index
ChangingBatteries for the removable light302
Battery300, 301
Wheels291
Windscreen wiper blades304
Changing a wheel291
Changing gear Selector lever
210
Tiptronic211
Charging a vehicle battery284
Check Brake fluid
282
Engine oil281
Oil level281
Checking Battery status
284
Coolant282
Checks Statutory checks
266
Children and safety23
Child safety lock56
Child seat23
Classification26
I-Size28
Installation location26, 27, 28
ISOFIX27
on the front passenger seat24, 25
TOP TETHER28
Cigarette lighter99
Cleaning the vehicle Interior
273
Outside271
Washing270
Climatronic109
air distribution control113
Automatic operation112
Operate in Infotainment112
Operating elements110
Clock change display
125
Clothes hook94
Cockpit31
Lighting71
Columbus external module
123
infotainment Description121
Comfort flashing67
COMING HOME69
Compartments87
Compatible sources DVD video
154
Pictures152
Component protection267
Computer see multifunction display
46
Conditions for pairing160
Conference call167
Configuration wizard126
Connection with the infotainment Hotspot170
Connect to the hotspot of the external device170
Coolant281
Checking282
Refilling282
Temperature display32
Warning light39
CORNER See Fog lights with CORNER function
69
Correct routing of seat belt
16
Correct seated position12
Correct seating position14
Crew Protect Assist253
Cruise control240
Cruise Control System239
Cup holders90
D
DAB
141, 142
additional information141
Radio Text and images presentation141
set to134, 140
DAB Slideshow141
Data Connection Carstick
171
connection171
Internet171
rSAP171
SIM card171
WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS171
Data roaming132
Data transfer of external devices127
Date131, 138
DAY LIGHT See Daytime running lights
66
Daytime running lights66
Dazzle73
DCC42, 251
De-icing the windscreen and rear window72
Deactivation Airbag
22
default settings201
Delayed locking of the boot lid See boot lid
59
Delete destination192
Demo mode138, 193
Descent Control System42
Destination Enter destination using the address
183
Favourite192
final destinations184
Home address185
Image with GPS189
Memory192
Destination details192
323Index