Check and refillFig. 293
Dipstick variants
Read and observe
and on page 255 first.
Check and refill oil under the following conditions. The vehicle is on a horizontal surface.
The engine operating temperature is reached.
The engine is turned off.
Checking the level
›
Wait a few minutes until the engine oil flows back into the oil trough.
›
Pull the dipstick out and wipe with a clean cloth.
›
Push the dipstick back to the stop and then pull it out again.
›
Read the oil level and push the dipstick back in.
The oil level must lie in range
A
» Fig. 293 . If the oil level is below range
A
, oil
must be added.
Refilling
›
Unscrew the cap of the engine oil filler opening
C
» Fig. 291 on page 254 .
›
Add oil of the correct specification in portions of 0.5 litres » page 255.
›
Check the oil level.
›
Screw the lid of the engine oil filler closed carefully.
CAUTION
■
The oil level must never be below range A » Fig. 293 there is a risk of dam-
age to the engine as well as to the exhaust system.■
If a top up with oil is not possible or the oil level is above range
A
,
stop
driving! Switch off the engine and seek assistance from a specialist garage.
NoteAn engine oil level which is too low is shown in the instrument cluster by the
warning light illuminating and also indicated by the message » page 38.
Nevertheless, we recommend checking the oil level on a regular basis using
the dipstick.
Coolant
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Checking and refilling
257
The coolant helps to keep the engine temperature down, and consists of wa-
ter and coolant additive (with additives that protect the cooling system against
corrosion and prevent furring).
The proportion of coolant additive in the coolant must be 40 to 60 %.
The correct mix of water and coolant additive should be checked and if neces-
sary corrected by a specialist garage.
WARNING■ The following instructions must be followed at all times when working on
the engine compartment » page 252.■
Never open the end cover of the coolant expansion reservoir while the
engine is still warm. The cooling system is pressurised - risk of scalding or
injury from splashes of coolant!
■
To protect against the coolant splashing, cover the cap with a cloth when
opening.
■
Coolant and coolant fumes are harmful - avoid contact with the coolant. If
the coolant comes into contact with the eye or skin, wash the affected area
with plenty of water for several minutes, and where appropriate seek medi-
cal help.
CAUTION
Do not cover the radiator and install any parts (e.g auxiliary lights.) in front of
the air intakes - There is a risk of the engine overheating.256General Maintenance
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. 302
Vehicle tool kit
The box with the tool kit is located in the storage compartment for the spare
wheel and may be secured with tape, depending on specification.
Depending on the equipment variant, the vehicle tool kit may not contain all
of the following components.
Screwdriver
Key for removing and installing the tail light
Top section for the anti-theft wheel bolts
Towing eye
Clamps for removing the wheel trims
Jack with sign
Crank for the jack
Wheel wrench
Extraction pliers for the wheel bolt caps
Breakdown kit
12345678910WARNING■ The factory-supplied lifting jack is only intended for your model of vehicle.
Under no circumstances attempt to lift other vehicles or loads with it –
there is a risk of injury.■
Always stow the tool safely in the box and make sure that it is attached
with the belt to the spare wheel - otherwise it could cause injury to the oc-
cupants if breaking suddenly or colliding with another vehicle.
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.
›
Park the vehicle as far as possible away from the traffic flow - choose a place
with a flat and firm surface.
›
Switch off the engine.
›
For vehicles with manual transmission select 1. gear.
›
For vehicles with automatic transmission , place the selector lever in the P
position.
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
Switch on the hazard warning lights and set up the warning triangle at the
prescribed distance.
›
Have all the occupants get out . The passengers should not stand on the
road while the wheel is being changed (they should remain behind a crash
barrier, for instance).
›
Uncouple any trailers.
Changing a wheel
›
Take out the emergency or spare wheel » page 267.
›
Remove the full wheel trim » page 267or caps» page 268 .
›
Loosen the wheel bolts » page 269 » .
266Do-it-yourself
Preparing to use the breakdown kitRead and observe
on page 270 first.
For safety's sake, the following instructions must be observed before
undertaking a wheel repair on a road.
›
Park the vehicle as far as possible away from the traffic flow - choose a place
with a flat and firm surface.
›
Switch off the engine.
›
For vehicles with manual transmission select 1. gear.
›
For vehicles with automatic transmission , place the selector lever in the P
position.
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
Switch on the hazard warning lights and set up the warning triangle at the
prescribed distance.
›
Have all the occupants get out . While the repair is being carried out, the pas-
sengers should not stand on the road (instead they should remain behind a
crash barrier, for instance).
›
Uncouple any trailers.
Sealing and inflating tyres
Read and observe
on page 270 first.
Sealing
›
Unscrew the valve cap from the damaged tyre.
›
Insert the valve remover
2
» Fig. 309 on page 270 on the valve insert, so that
the valve insert fits into the slot of the valve remover.
›
Unscrew the valve insert and place it on a clean base (rag, paper etc.).
›
Forcefully shake bottle
10
several times.
›
Firmly screw the inflation hose
3
onto the tyre inflater bottle
10
. The film on
the bottle cap is pierced.
›
Remove the plug from the inflation hose
3
and insert the bottle 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 in the valve insert with the valve remover
2
.
Inflating
›
Screw the tyre inflation hose
7
» Fig. 309 on page 270 firmly onto the tyre
valve.
› For vehicles with
manual transmission , set the lever in the neutral position.›On vehicles with automatic transmission , place the selector lever in the P
position.›
Start the engine.
›
Plug the connector
6
into 12 volt socket » page 90.
›
Switch on the air compressor with the ON and OFF switch
9
.
›
Once tyre inflation pressure of 2.0-2.5 bar has been reached, turn off the air
compressor. Maximum run time of 6 minutes » .
›
If you cannot reach an air pressure of 2.0 - 2.5 bar, unscrew the tyre inflation
hose
7
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
7
back onto the tyre valve and repeat
the inflation process.
›
Stick the corresponding sticker
1
on the dashboard in the driver's field of
view.
At a tyre inflation pressure of 2.0–2.5 bar, the journey can be continued at a
maximum speed of 80 km/h or 50 mph.
WARNING■ If the tire does not inflate at least. 2.0 bar, the damage is too great. The
sealing agent cannot be used to seal the tyre. Do not drive the vehicle.
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 if it has been running for as much as 6 minutes –
risk of damage to the compressor! Allow the air compressor to cool a few mi-
nutes before switching it on again.
Information on driving with repaired tyres
Read and observe
on page 270 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
›
You cannot properly seal the tyre using the breakdown kit.
Stop driving!
Seek help from a specialist garage.
271Emergency equipment, and self-help
WARNING■Never clamp the jump cable to the negative terminal of the discharged
battery - There is a risk 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!
■
Position the jump 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. 311
Braided tow ropes/spiral tow rope
To tow with a tow rope, only use a braided synthetic fibre rope » Fig. 311 -
»
.
Attach the tow rope or the tow bar to the towing eyes at the front
» page 274 ,towing eyes at the rear » page 274or to thetowing device of the
trailer device » page 230 .
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. The brake
booster and power steering only operate if the engine is running, otherwise
much greater force has to be applied to the brake pedal and more power has
to be expended for steering.
›
If it is not possible to start the engine, switch on the ignition so that the
steering wheel does not lock 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.
›
Keep the tow rope taut at all times during the towing procedure.
WARNING■ Spiral tow ropes must not be used for towing » Fig. 311- , the towing
eye may unscrew out of the vehicle - There is a risk of an accident.■
The tow rope should not be twisted - risk of accident.
CAUTION
■ Do not tow-start the engine – There is a risk of damaging the engine. The
battery from another vehicle can be used as a jump-start aid » page 272, Jump-
starting .■
For off-road towing manoeuvres, there is a risk to both vehicles that the fas-
teners may become overloaded and damaged.
Note
We recommend that you use a tow rope from ŠKODA Original Accessories.273Emergency equipment, and self-help
Fuses in the dashboard - LHDFig. 325
Storage compartment on the
driver's side
Read and observe and on page 278 first.
In left-hand drive, the fuse box is located on the driver side behind the storage
compartment.
Replacing fuses
›
Remove the ignition key, turn off the lights and all electrical consumers.
›
Open the storage box on the driver's side.
›
Hold the stacker laterally in the region
A
and open by pulling in the direction
of arrow
1
(A greater force is required to open) » Fig. 325.
›
Remove the plastic clip under the cover of the fuse box in the engine com-
partment » Fig. 328 on page 281 .
›
Use the clip to pull the fuse out, then insert a new fuse.
›
Replace the clamp in the original position.
›
Close the compartment by pushing in the direction of arrow
2
.
Fuses in the dashboard - RHD
Fig. 326
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
Read and observe and on page 278 first.
In right-hand drive, the fuse box is located on the passenger side behind the
storage compartment.
Fold down the storage compartment and replace the fuse
›
Remove the ignition key, turn off the lights and all electrical consumers.
›
Insert a screwdriver under the side cover » Fig. 326.
›
Unlock the cover in the direction of the arrow
1
.
›
Push the cover out in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Open the storage compartment.
›
Insert a screwdriver from the side into the dash panel in the direction of ar-
row
3
.
›
Use the screwdriver to unlock the brake rod
A
of the storage compartment
in the direction of arrow
4
.
›
Remove the storage compartment in the direction of the arrow
5
.
›
Remove the plastic clip under the cover of the fuse box in the engine com-
partment » Fig. 328 on page 281 .
›
Use the clip to pull the fuse out, then insert a new fuse.
›
Replace the clamp in the original position.
Fold back the storage compartment
›
Move the stop buffer
B
of the storage compartment behind the brackets
C
» Fig. 326 .
›
Push in the storage compartment in the opposite direction of the arrow
5
.
›
Insert the brake rod and lock it against the arrow
4
with a screwdriver.
›
Push in the side cover against the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Press the side cover fully against the direction of the arrow
1
.
›
Close the storage compartment.
279Fuses and light bulbs
Fuse assignment in the dashboardFig. 327
Fuses
Read and observe and on page 278 first.
No.Consumer1Not assigned2Not assigned3Voltage stabilizer for taxi vehicles4Not assigned5Databus6Sensor Alarm7Air conditioning, heating, recipient of the wireless remote control
for auxiliary heating, selector lever of the automatic transmission8Light switch, rain sensor, diagnostic socket9All-wheel drive10Infotainment screen11Belt tensioner - driver's side12Infotainment13Heated rear seats14Air blower for air conditioning,heating15Electric steering lock16Phonebox, Wireless phone charging17Instrument cluster, emergency call18Reversing camera19KESSY20Operating lever underneath the steering wheelNo.Consumer21Adaptive Shock absorber22Trailer device - electrical outlet23Light - right24Panoramic tilt / slide sunroof25Central locking- front left door, window - left, exterior mirrors -
Heating, fold-in function, setting the mirror surface26Heated front seats27Music amplifier28Towing hitch - left lighting29CNG relay30Not assigned31Light - left32Parking aid (Park Assist)33Airbag switch for hazard warning lights34TCS, ESC, Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator, air conditioning, reversing
light switch, mirror with automatic blackout, START-STOP, heated
rear seats, 230 volt plug, Sport sound generator35Headlamp levelling, diagnostic connector, camera, radar36Headlight right37Headlight left38Towing hitch - right lighting39Central - front right door, window lifter - right, right Mirrors - Heat-
ing, fold-in function, setting the mirror surface4012-Volt power socket41Belt tensioner - front passenger side42Central - rear doors, headlamp washers, washer43Xenon headlights, ambient lighting44Trailer device - electrical outlet45Electrically adjustable seats46230 volt power outlet47Rear window wiper48Not assigned49Engine starting, clutch pedal switch 280Do-it-yourself
No.Consumer50Opening the boot lid51Multi-function unit for taxi vehicles52Voltage stabiliser for taxi vehicles53Rear window heating
Fuses in the engine compartment
Fig. 328
Fuse panel cover: Removing cover / plastic clip for fuses
Read and observe
and on page 278 first.
Replacing fuses
›
Remove the ignition key, turn off the lights and all electrical consumers.
›
Press together the lock buttons of the cover simultaneously in the direction
of arrow
1
and remove the cover in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 328 .
›
Remove the plastic clip under the cover of the fuse box » Fig. 328.
›
Use the clip to pull the fuse out, then insert a new fuse.
›
Replace the clamp in the original position.
›
Replace the cover, push the lock buttons of the cover together and lock.
CAUTION
The cover of the fuse box in the engine compartment must always be used
correctly, otherwise water may penetrate into the fuse box – there is a danger
of damage to the vehicle!Fuse assignment in engine compartmentFig. 329
Fuses
Read and observe and on page 278 first.
No.Consumer1ESC, ABS2ESC, ABS3Engine control system4Radiator fan, oil temperature sensor, air mass meter, valve for fuel
pressure control, electric auxiliary heater, oil pressure relief valve,
valve for exhaust gas recirculation5Ignition coil of CNG relay, fuel injectors, fuel metering valve6Brake sensor7Coolant pump, radiator shutters, oil pressure valve, gear oil valve8Lambda probe9Ignition, preheating unit, flue damper, heating the crankcase venti-
lation10Fuel pump, ignition11Electrical auxiliary heating system12Electrical auxiliary heating system13Automatic gearbox14Windscreen heater15Horn16Ignition, fuel pump17ABS, ESC, motor control system, Relay for heated windscreen18Databus, battery data module 281Fuses and light bulbs
No.Consumer19Windscreen wipers20Anti-theft alarm21Windscreen heater22Engine control system, voltage stabilizer for taxi vehicles23Starter24Electrical auxiliary heating system31Vacuum pump32Not assigned33Not assigned34All-wheel drive35Not assigned36Not assigned37Aux. heating38Not assigned
Bulbs
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Bulb arrangement in the front headlights
283
Replacing the bulb for the side light (Halogen headlights)
283
Changing the bulb for main beam, separate daytime running lights, and
parking light
283
Replacing the bulb for the side light (Xenon headlights)
284
Change bulb for fog lights switch - Variant 1
284
Change bulb for fog lights switch - Variant 2
285
Changing the bulb for the licence plate light
285
Removing/installing tail light
286
Replacing the bulbs in the tail lamp assembly - Variant 1
286
Replacing the bulbs in the tail lamp assembly - Variant 2
287
We recommend having bulbs replaced by a specialist garage or seeking other
expert help in the event of any uncertainties.
▶ Switch off the ignition and all of the 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.
We recommend having the headlight settings checked by a specialist garage after replacing a bulb in the low, high or fog beam.
In the case of failure of a Xenon gas discharge bulb or an LED diode, visit a
specialist garage.WARNING■ Always read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment » page 252.■
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.
■
Bulbs H7 H8 and H15 are pressurised and may burst when changing the
bulb - risk of injury! We therefore recommended wearing gloves and safety
glasses when changing a bulb.
■
Do not carry out any work on the Xenon gas discharge lamps - risk of
death!
CAUTION
Do not take hold of the glass bulb with naked fingers (even the smallest
amount of dirt reduces the working life of the light bulb). Use a clean cloth,
napkin, or similar.
Note
■ This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is pos-
sible to replace the bulbs on your own without any complications arising. Other
bulbs must be replaced by a specialist garage.■
We recommend that a box of replacement bulbs always be carried in the ve-
hicle.
282Do-it-yourself