2016 SKODA KODIAQ tow

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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WARNING (Continued)■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!■
Never jump-start vehicle batteries with an acid level that is too low – risk
of explosion and caustic burns!
Jump-starting using the battery from another vehicle
Fig. 350
Jump-starting:  - Discharged battery,
 - power-supplying bat-
tery / ground point of the engine for the START-STOP system
Read and observe
on page 297 first.
If it is not possible to start the engine due to a discharged vehicle battery, the
battery of another vehicle can be used to start the engine. Only use jump-start
cables which have an adequately large cross-section and insulated terminal
clamps.
The rated voltage of the two batteries must be 12V. The capacity (Ah) of the
current-giving battery must not be significantly less than the capacity of the
discharged battery in your vehicle.
The jump-start cables must be attached in the following sequence.
›
Attach clamp
1
to the positive terminal of the discharged battery.
›
Attach clamp
2
to the positive terminal of the current-giving battery.
›
Attach clamp
3
to the negative terminal of the current-giving battery.
›
For vehicles with the START-STOP system, secure the clamp
4
to the
ground point of the engine
A
» Fig. 350 .
›
For vehicles without the START-STOP system, secure the clamp
4
to a solid
metal part that is firmly attached to the engine block or secure to the engine
block directly.
Starting engine›Start the engine on the vehicle providing the power and allow it to idle.›
Start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
›
If the engine does not start within 10 s, then cancel the starting procedure
and repeat after half a minute.
›
Remove the jump start cables in the reverse order as attachment.
WARNING■
Never clamp the jump-start cable to the negative terminal of the dis-
charged battery - danger of explosion.■
The non-insulated parts of the terminal clamps must never touch each
other – risk of short circuit!
■
The jump-start cable connected to the positive terminal of the battery
must not come into contact with electrically conducting parts of the vehicle
– risk of short circuit!
■
Route the jumper cables so that they cannot be caught in rotating parts
in the engine compartment - danger of injuries and the risk of vehicle dam-
age.
Towing the vehicle
Information about the towing process
Fig. 351
Braided tow rope / Spiral tow rope
For towing using a tow rope, use only a braided synthetic fibre rope » Fig. 351 -
 »
.
Attach the tow rope or the tow bar to the towing eyes at the front
» page 299 , towing eyes at the rear » page 300or to thetowing device of the
trailer device » page 261 . 
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Conditions for towing.Cars with automatic gearboxes must not be towed with the rear wheels
raised - there is a risk of gearbox damage!
If the gearbox has no oil, your vehicle must be towed with the front axle
raised clear of the ground or on a breakdown vehicle or trailer.
The maximum towing speed is 50 km/h.
The vehicle must be transported on a special breakdown vehicle or trailer
if it is not possible to tow in the vehicle in the way described or if the tow-
ing distance is greater than 50 km.
Driver of the tow vehicle›
On vehicles with manual transmission , engage gear slowly when starting.
›
On vehicles with automatic transmission , accelerate with particular care.
›
Only then approach correctly when the rope is taut.
Driver of the towed vehicle
›
If possible, the vehicle should be towed with the engine running. Operate the
brake booster and power steering only if the engine is running, otherwise
the brake pedal must be depressed more strongly and more power has to be
directed to the steering.
›
If it is not possible to start the engine, switch on the ignition so that the
steering wheel is not locked and so that the turn signal lights, windscreen
wipers and windscreen washer system can be used.
›
Take the vehicle out of gear or move the selector lever into position N if the
vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox.
›
Always keep the tow rope taut during the towing procedure.
WARNING■ Wound tow ropes must not be used for towing » Fig. 351-  , the towing
eye may unscrew out of the vehicle - risk of accident.■
Ensure tow rope is not twisted - risk of accident.
CAUTION
■ Do not tow-start the engine – risk of damaging the engine! The battery from
another vehicle can be used as a jump-start aid » page 297, Jump-starting .■
In the case of off-road towing manoeuvres, for both vehicles there is the risk
that the fastening parts could be overloaded and damaged.
Note
We recommend that you use the tow rope from ŠKODA Original Accessories.Front towing eyeFig. 352
Remove protective grille / install towing eye
Removing/inserting protective grille
›
To remove , insert the clamp for taking off the full wheel trims in the recess
in the protective grille and remove the protective grille in the direction of ar-
row
1
» Fig. 352 .
›
To insert , insert the protective grille in the opening and push in gently. The
protective grille must engage firmly.
Removing/installing the towing eye
›
To fit, screw in the towing eye by hand in the direction of the arrow
2
» Fig. 352 until it clicks into place » .
For tightening purposes, we recommend, for example, using the wheel
wrench, towing eye from another vehicle or a similar object that can be pushed through the eye.
›
To remove it, unscrew the towing eye in the opposite direction to arrow
2
.
WARNINGThe towing eye must always be tightened, otherwise the towing eye may
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Towing eye rearFig. 353
Remove cap / install towing eye
Remove/insert cap
›
To remove , press on the cap in the direction of the arrow
1
and remove this
in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 353 .
›
To insert , insert the cap in arrow range
1
and then press on the opposite
edge of the cap. The cap must engage firmly.
Removing/installing the towing eye
›
To install , screw in the towing eye by hand in the direction of arrow
3
» Fig. 353 until the stop » .
For tightening purposes, we recommend, for example, using the wheel
wrench, towing eye from another vehicle or a similar object that can be pushed through the eye.
›
To remove , unscrew the towing against the direction of arrow
3
.
Vehicles with a tow hitch
For vehicles with factory-fitted towing device, at the back there is no mount
for a screw-in towing eye. Use the detachable ball rod for towing » page 261,
Hitch .
WARNINGThe towing eye must always be tightened, otherwise the towing eye may
break during the towing.Remote control and removable light - replacing the
battery/batteries
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Key with fold-out key bit
300
KESSY key
301
Remote control of the auxiliary heating
301
Removable light
302
CAUTION
■ The replacement battery/batteries must comply with the original specifica-
tion.■
Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the rechargeable batter-
ies.
Note
■ We recommend having the faulty battery/batteries replaced by a specialist
garage.■
If a key has an affixed decorative cover, this will be destroyed when the bat-
tery is replaced. A replacement cover can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
Key with fold-out key bit
Fig. 354
Remove the cover/remove the battery
Read and observe
on page 300 first.
›
Fold out the key bit. 
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›On vehicles with the
KESSY system, hold the emergency key with the handle
facing downwards » Fig. 360 -  into the lock cylinder and unlock / lock the
vehicle.›
Pull on the door handle and hold.
›
Replace the cover.
CAUTION
Make sure you do not damage the paint when performing an emergency lock-
ing/unlocking.
Locking the door without locking cylinders
Fig. 361
Emergency locking: Left/right rear door
›
Open the corresponding back door remove the trim
A
» Fig. 361 .
›
Insert the key into the slot and turn in the direction of the arrow (sprung po-
sition).
›
Replace the cover
A
.
After closing, the door is locked.
Unlock the boot lid
Fig. 362
Unlocking the door
The boot lid can be unlocked manually from inside.›
Insert a screwdriver or similar tool into the opening in the trim » Fig. 362 as
far as the latch.
›
Unlock the lid by moving it in the direction of the arrow.
Selector lever emergency release
Fig. 363
Remove / release the selector lever
›
Switch on the parking brake.
›
Open the stowage compartment in the front centre console.
›
Insert a slotted screwdriver or similar tool into the gap in the area of arrow
1
» Fig. 363 and lift the cover in arrow direction
2
.
›
Pull on the yellow plastic part in the direction of arrow
3
, simultaneously
press the lock button in the selector lever handle and put the lever in posi-
tion N.
If the selector lever is moved again to position P, it is once again blocked.
CAUTION
Make sure when lifting not to damage cover parts by the screwdriver in the
shift lever environment.
Replacing windscreen wiper blades
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
304
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
304
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