2016 SKODA KODIAQ Owner's Manual

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.
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Please note the following if you intend to use the temporary spare wheel.▶ Do not cover the signs.
▶ Be particularly observant when driving.
▶ Inflate the temporary spare wheel to the maximum inflation pressure for the
vehicle » page 286 (the prescribed tyre pressure of the spare wheel R 18 is
4.2 bar).
In vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring, save the tyre pressure values in the system » page 260 .WARNING■
Never drive with more than one spare wheel mounted!■When driving with the temporary spare wheel at full throttle acceleration,
avoid sharp braking and fast cornering.■
Do not use snow chains on the temporary spare wheel.
■
Observe instructions on the warning sign of the emergency wheel.
Tyre marking
Explanation of tyre markings - e.g. 235/55 R 18 100 V
235Tyre width in mm55Height/width ratio in %RCode letter for the type of tyre – Radial18Diameter of wheel in inches100load indexVSpeed symbol
Load index - indicates the maximum permissible load for each individual tyre
load index9596979899100101102103Load
(In kg)690710730750775800825850875Speed symbol - indicates the maximum permissible speed for a vehicle fitted
with tyres in the category concernedspeed
symbolMTUHVWYMaximum speed
(in km/h)130190200210240270300WARNINGNever exceed the maximum permissible load bearing capacity and speed
for the tyres fitted – risk of accident.
Operating in winter conditions
All-year (or “winter”) tyres
All-year or “winter” tyres (indicated by an M+S or a mountain peak/snowflake
symbol ) to improve the performance of the vehicle in winter conditions.
For the best possible handling, use all-season or “winter” tyres on all four
wheels with a minimum tread depth of 4 mm.
If using “winter” tyres, fit the summer tyres on again in good time as they pro-
vide better handling properties, a shorter braking distance, less tyre noise, and
reduced tyre wear on roads which are free of snow and ice as well as at tem-
peratures above 7 °C.
Speed symbol
All-season or “winter” tyres (marked with M+S and a peak/snowflake symbol
 ) of a lower speed category than stated in the technical vehicle documenta-
tion can be used, provided the permissible maximum speed of these tyres is
not exceeded even if the possible maximum speed of the vehicle is higher.
The speed limit for all-season or “Winter” tires can be adjusted in the Infotain-
ment menu 

→

→
Tyres
.
If the vehicle has all-season or “winter” tires of a lower speed category then
the specified maximum speed of the vehicle (referring to tyres that have not
been delivered by the factory, a warning label with the maximum value of the
speed category provided for the mounted tyres must be fixed in the interior of 
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the vehicle in a constantly visible place in the driver’s field of vision. The warn-
ing label (sticker) can be replaced by setting the maximum value of the speed
category supplied for the mounted tyres in Infotainment 1)
. This specification
defines the maximum vehicle speed with mounted all-season or “winter”tyres that may not be exceeded.
Snow chains
The snow chains improve driving in wintry road conditions.
Remove the full wheel trims before installing the snow chains » page 293.
Only fit snow chains with links and locks no larger than 12 mm.
Snow chains must only be fitted on the front wheels and are applicable only to
the following wheel rim / tyre combinations.
Rim sizeImpression depth DTyre size6.5J x 1738 mm215/65 R17WARNINGDo not use chains on snow- and ice-free routes - the driving behaviour may
be affected and there is a risk of a puncture.1)
Applies to some countries.
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Do-it-yourself
Emergency equipment and self-help
Emergency equipment
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Placement of the first aid kit and warning triangle
290
Placement of reflective vest
290
Fire extinguisher
290
Vehicle tool kit
291
Placement of the first aid kit and warning triangle
Fig. 338
Placement of first aid kit and the warning triangle: Variant 1 /
Variant 2
The following information applies for the first aid kit and warning triangle from
the ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Placement of the warning triangle - version 1
The first aid kit can be mounted on the right side of the luggage compartment and secured using a clamping band » Fig. 338 -
 ,
Placement of the warning triangle - version 2
The first aid kit can be stowed in the storage compartment to the right under the variable loading floor and is secured using a clamping band » Fig. 338 -
 .
Placement of the warning triangle
The warning triangle can be stored in the recess under the loading edge
» Fig. 338 . Before it is taken out, the flooring or the variable loading floor has
to be raised if necessary.WARNINGProperly secure the first aid kit and the warning triangle, or there is a risk of
injury in the event of sudden braking or a vehicle collision.
Placement of reflective vest
Fig. 339
Stowage compartment for the
reflective vest in the front door
The reflective vest can be stowed in the storage compartment
A
inside the
storage compartment of the front door » Fig. 339.
It is possible to store the reflective vests for the passengers on the rear seat in
the storage compartment in the rear doors.
Fire extinguisher
Fig. 340
Release the fire extinguisher
The fire extinguisher is attached by two straps in a bracket under the front
passenger's seat. 
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›To
remove the fire extinguisher, release the safety catches on the two belts
in the direction of arrow » Fig. 340 and remove the fire extinguisher.›
To secure , place the fire extinguisher back in the mount and secure with the
belts.
The Owner´s Manual is fitted next to the fire extinguisher.
Pay attention to the expiration date of the fire extinguisher. After this date,
the correct function of the device is not guaranteed.
WARNINGAlways properly secure the fire extinguisher, there is a risk of injury in the
event of sudden braking or a vehicle collision.
Vehicle tool kit
Fig. 341
Vehicle tool kit
The box containing the vehicle tool kit is located in the storage compartment
for the spare wheel, and can be secured with a tape depending on the equip-
ment fitted.
Depending on the vehicle configuration, it may not contain all the compo-
nents listed in the on-board tool kit.
Adapter for anti-theft wheel bolts
Towing eye
Clamps for removing the wheel trims
Jack with sign
Crank for the jack
12345Wheel wrench
Extraction pliers for the wheel bolt caps
Breakdown kitWARNING■ The factory-supplied lifting jack is only intended for your model of vehicle.
Under no circumstances attempt to lift other vehicles or loads with this –
there is a risk of injury.■
Always securely stow the tool in the respective box and make sure that it
is secured to the spare wheel using the tape - there is a risk of injury in the
event of sudden braking or a vehicle collision.
CAUTION
Screw the jack back to its starting position prior to putting it back in its box -
Otherwise, there is a risk of damage to the box.
Note
The declaration of conformity is included with the jack or the log folder.
Changing a wheel
Preliminary work
For safety's sake, the following instructions must be observed before
changing a wheel on the road.
›
As far as possible, park the vehicle far away from the traffic flow - find a
place with a flat and firm surface.
›
Switch off the engine.
›
For vehicles with manual transmission , select 1st gear.
›
For vehicles with
automatic transmission , place the selector lever in the P
position.
›
Switch on the parking brake.
›
Position the hazard warning system and the warning triangle at the prescri-
bed distance.
›
All the occupants should get out of the vehicle. The passengers should not
stand on the road (instead they should remain behind a crash barrier, for in-
stance) while the wheel is being changed.
›
Uncouple any trailers.
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Changing a wheel›
Take out the emergency or spare wheel » page 292.
›
Remove the full wheel trim » page 293 or caps » page 294 .
›
Loosen the wheel bolts » page 294 » .
›
Jack up the vehicle » page 295 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 spare 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”) » page 294.
›
Replace the wheel trim » page 293and the caps » page 294.
When fitting a wheel with unidirectional tyres, ensure that the direction of ro-
tation is correct » page 286.
All bolts must be clean and must turn easily. If the screws are corroded and dif-
ficult to move, then these must be replaced.
WARNING■ Undo the wheel bolts just a little (about one turn) while the vehicle is not
jacked up. Otherwise, the wheel could come off and fall down – there is a
risk of injury.■
Under no circumstances grease or oil the wheel bolts - risk of accident!
Subsequent steps
After changing the wheel, the following work must be carried out.
›
Stow the replaced wheel in the well under the floor covering of the luggage
compartment and secure with a locking screw.
›
Stow the tool kit in the space provided and secure using the band.
›
Check and, if necessary, adjust the tyre pressure on the assembled wheel,
and, for vehicle with tyre pressure monitoring, save the tyre pressure values
in the system » page 260.
›
Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked with a torque wrench
as soon as possible. The prescribed tightening torque is 140 Nm.
Replace the damaged tyre. It is not recommended to repair the tyre.
WARNINGA 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. Too low tightening torque, the wheels may fall off while driving -
risk of an accident. Drive cautiously and only at a moderate speed until the
tightening torque has been checked.
Removing/stowing the emergency or spare wheel
Fig. 342
Take out the wheel
The spare wheel is located in a well under the floor covering in the luggage
compartment and is fixed in place with a fastening screw.
Take out the wheel
›
Fold down the backrests of the third seat row (applies to the seven-seat ver-
sion) » ,
›
Lift the floor covering and fold upward the variable loading floor and flooring
covering.
›
At the same time, pull the two release loops of the third seat row and lift the
seats (applies to the seven-seat version).
›
Loosen the retaining belt and take out the box with the tool kit.
›
Unscrew the locking screw in the direction of arrow » Fig. 342 and the re-
move the wheel.
Store wheel away
›
Place the wheel into the wheel well with the wheel rim pointing downward.
›
Pull the fixing band through the opposite holes in the wheel rim.
›
Screw the locking screw in the direction opposite of arrow until it stops
» Fig. 342 .
›
Replace the box with the tool kit into the wheel and secure it with the tape.
›
Fold back the floor covering or insert the variable loading floor and fold back
the floor covering. 
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›Restore the original position of the third seat row (applies to the seven-seat
version).
CAUTION
■ When handling the wheel, do not put this down on the lining parts in the
area next to the wheel, otherwise there is a risk of damaging these parts.■
Before lowering the seats, unlock the lock tongues of the seat belts (the
straps must be completely rolled up behind the lining of the rear body pillar) -
otherwise there is a risk of damage to the locks, lock tongues as well as the
seats.
Removing/stowing wheel in vehicles with sound system
Fig. 343
Take out the wheel
The spare wheel is located in a well under the floor covering in the luggage
compartment and is fixed in place with a fastening screw.
Take out the wheel
›
Fold down the backrests of the third seat row (applies to the seven-seat ver-
sion) » ,
›
Lift the floor covering and fold upward the variable loading floor and flooring
covering.
›
At the same time, pull the two release loops of the third seat row and lift the
seats (applies to the seven-seat version).
›
Press the latch
A
on the holder in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 343 .
›
Press the latch in the direction of arrow
2
and pull out the holder in the di-
rection of arrow
3
.
›
Unscrew the lock nut in the direction of arrow
4
.
›
Remove the bass loudspeaker.
›
Remove the wheel.
Store wheel away
›
Place the wheel into the wheel well with the wheel rim pointing downward.
›
Insert the bass loudspeaker.
› Tighten the locking screw in the opposite direction of arrow 4 until it stops
» Fig. 343 .›
Insert the connector in the bass loudspeaker.
›
Secure the latch
A
in the opposite direction to arrow
1
.
›
Fold back the floor covering or insert the variable loading floor and fold back
the floor covering.
›
Restore the original position of the third seat row (applies to the seven-seat
version).
CAUTION
Before lowering the seats, unlock the lock tongues of the seat belts (the
straps must be completely rolled up behind the lining of the rear body pillar) -
otherwise there is a risk of damage to the locks, lock tongues as well as the
seats.
Full wheel trim
Removing the trim
›
The clamps for removing the full wheel trims hang on the edge of the full
wheel trim.
›
Push the wheel wrench through the clamp, support on the tyre and pull off
the wheel trim.
Installing the trim
›
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.
The back of the wheel trim supplied by the factory or from the ŠKODA Original
Accessories shows the position for the anti-theft wheel bolt. When using the
anti-theft wheel bolt, this is to be fitted in this point »
.
WARNINGWe recommend that you use hub caps from ŠKODA Original Accessories. A
sufficient air supply may not be able to be guaranteed with other wheel
trims to cool the braking system - there is a risk of an accident.
CAUTION
■ If the wheel trim is set outside the position marked for the anti-theft wheel
bolt, there is a risk of damaging the wheel trim.■
Use only manual pressure and do not hit the full wheel trim – there is a risk
of damaging the trim. 
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NoteWe recommend that you use hub caps from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Wheel bolts
Fig. 344
Remove the cap
›
To remove the cap , insert the extraction pliers up to the stop on the cap and
pull this in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 344.
›
To install , insert the cap up to the stop on the wheel bolt.
Anti-theft wheel bolts
Fig. 345
Anti-theft wheel bolt and upper
section
The anti-theft wheel bolts protect the wheels from theft. The upper section
B
» Fig. 345 must be used to loosen/tighten these.
›
Insert the upper section
B
» Fig. 345 on the anti-theft wheel bolt
A
until it
stops.
›
Insert the wrench on the attachment
B
until it stops and loose/tighten the
wheel bolt.
›
Removing the upper section.
The attachment for the anti-theft wheel bolts must always be kept in the ve-
hicle in case of a possible wheel change!
For wheel trims supplied ex-factory or from ŠKODA Original Accessories, the
anti-theft wheel bolt should be installed in the position marked on the back of
the wheel trim.
Note
We recommend that you retain the label with the code number. A replacement
upper section can be acquired from ŠKODA original parts based on this.
Loosening/tightening wheel bolts
Fig. 346
Loosening the wheel bolts
›
Push the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt to the stop. Use the associated
upper section for the anti-theft wheel bolts » Fig. 345 on page 294 .
›
To loosen the screws , hold the wrench end and turn the screw about one
turn in the direction of arrow » Fig. 346.
›
To tighten the screws , hold the wrench end and turn the screw against the
direction of the arrow » Fig. 346, until it is tight.
WARNINGIf it proves difficult to undo the bolts, carefully apply pressure to the end of
the wrench with your foot. Keep hold of the vehicle when doing so, and
make sure you keep your footing - risk of accident.294Do-it-yourself