Table of Contents
materials defect liability and ŠKODA warranty
for new cars4
On-board literature
6
Notes
7
Structure of the Owner's Manual and further
information
8
Abbreviations
Safety
Passive Safety
10
General information
10
Correct and safe seated position
10
Seat belts
12
Using seat belts
12
Inertia reels and belt tensioners
14
Airbag system
15
Description of the airbag system
15
Airbag deactivation
18
Transporting children safely
19
Child seat
19
Fastening systems
22
Using the system
Cockpit
27
Overview
26
Instruments and warning lights
28
Instrument cluster
28
Warning lights
29
Information system
37
Driver information system
37
Operation of the information system
39Driving data (Multifunction display)39MAXI DOT display41
Service interval display
42
SmartGate
43
Unlocking and opening
45
Unlocking and locking
45
Anti-theft alarm system
49
Luggage compartment lid
50
Window operation
51
Lights and visibility
53
Lights
53
Interior lighting
57
Visibility
58
Windscreen wipers and washers
59
Rear view mirror
61
Seats and head restraints
62
Front seats
62
Rear seats
63
Headrests
64
Seat heaters
65
Useful features
66
Interior fittings
66
Tablet holder
73
Transport of cargo
74
Luggage compartment and transporting
objects
74
Transportation on the roof rack
78
Heating and ventilation
79
Heating, manual air conditioning system,
Climatronic
79
Driving
Starting-off and Driving
83
Starting and stopping the engine
83
START-STOPsystem
85Brakes and parking86Manual gear changing and pedals88
Automatic gearbox
89
Running in and economical driving
91
Avoiding damage to your vehicle
92
Assist systems
93
General information
93
Braking and stabilisation systems
93
Parking aid (ParkPilot)
96
Reversing camera
98
Cruise Control System
100
Speed limiter
101
Front Assist
102
Fatigue detection
105
Tyre pressure monitoring
106
Towing device and trailer
108
Hitch
108
Use the towing device
112
General Maintenance
Care and maintenance
115
Service work, adjustments and technical
alterations
115
Service intervals
117
Cleaning and care
119
Inspecting and replenishing
123
Fuel
123
Engine compartment
125
Engine oil
128
Coolant
129
Brake fluid
130
Vehicle battery
131
Wheels
133
Wheels and tyres
133
Operating in winter conditions
1362Table of Contents
The following airbags will be deployed in the event of a severe side collision.
▶ Front side airbag.
▶ Head airbag.
When an airbag is deployed, the following events occur. ▶ The hazard warning lights are switched on.
▶ All the doors are unlocked.
▶ The fuel supply to the engine is interrupted.
▶ The interior light comes on (if the automatic operation of the interior light is
switched on - position
).
When there is no air bag deployment?
With minor frontal and side collisions, rear collision, overturning of the vehicle
or vehicle roll-over there is no airbag deployment.
Safety instructions
Fig. 9
Safe distance from the steering
wheel and dashboard
WARNINGGeneral information■The seat belts and the airbag system can only offer optimum protection
if the driver and passengers are seated properly » page 10 .■
The airbag unleashes enormous force when triggered, which can lead to
serious injuries or fatalities if the driver and passengers are not seated
properly. This applies in particular to children who are transported without
using a suitable child safety seat » page 21.
■
If there is a fault, have the airbag system checked immediately by a spe-
cialist garage. Otherwise, there is a risk of the airbag not being activated in
the event of an accident.
■
If the airbag has been deployed, the airbag system must then be replaced.
■
The surface of the steering wheel and the dashboard should only be
cleaned with a dry or slightly dampened cloth in the area of the front air-
bags.
WARNINGInformation about the front airbags■For the driver and front passenger, it is important to maintain a distance
of at least 25 cm to the steering wheel or to the dashboard » Fig. 9 - A
, If
you do not keep this distance, the airbag system cannot protect you -
There is a risk to life! The front seats and the head restraints must always
also be correctly adjusted to match the body size of the occupant.
■
The front passenger airbag must be deactivated if using a rear-facing
child seat on the front passenger seat » page 18, Airbag deactivation . If
this is not done, there is a risk of the child suffering severe or even fatal
injuries if the front passenger airbag is deployed.
■
No other persons, animals or objects should be placed in front of the oc-
cupants in the front seats in the deployment area of the front airbags.
■
The steering wheel and the surface of the dashboard on the passenger
side must not be stickered, covered or modified in any way. No parts (e.g.
cup holders, mobile phone mounts and the like) may be mounted near the
airbag installation points and in the airbag deployment area.
■
Never place objects on the surface of the dashboard on the passenger
side.
WARNINGInformation about for side and head airbags■No objects (e.g. sun visors turned towards the windows) should be loca-
ted in the deployment area of the side and head airbags. No accessories
(e.g. cup holders etc.) should be fitted to the doors - risk of injury!■
Hang only light clothing on the hooks in the vehicle, do not leave any
heavy or sharp objects in the pockets. Do not use hangers to hang up the
clothes.
■
No excessive force, e.g. through blows, kicks etc. should be applied to the
seat backrests - there is a risk of damage to the side airbags. The side air-
bags would not be deployed in such a case!
■
Any seat or protective covers which you fit to the driver or front passen-
ger seats must only be of a type expressly authorised by ŠKODA AUTO. In
view of the fact that the airbag inflates out of the backrest of the seat, use
of non-approved seat or protective covers would considerably impair the
protective function of the side airbag.
■
Any damage to the original seat covers or stitching at the installation
points for the side airbags should be immediately repaired by a specialist
company.
17Airbag system
Hazard warning light systemFig. 44
Button for hazard warning light
system
Read and observe on page 53 first.
›
To switch on/off , press the
button
» Fig. 44 .
When first switched on, the turn signal lights and the warning light buttons
all flash at the same time as the warning lights
in the instrument cluster.
The hazard warning light system can also be operated if the ignition is switch-
ed off.
If one of the airbags is deployed, the hazard warning light system will switch
on automatically.
When the hazard warning system is on and the indicator light is switched on
(e.g. when turning), the hazard warning lights are switched off temporarily and
only the turn signal flashes on the relevant side of the vehicle 1)
.
Parking light
Read and observe
on page 53 first.
The side light is provided for lighting of the parked vehicle.
Switching on the side light on one side
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Press the lever all the way into position
or
until it stops
» Fig. 41 on
page 55 .
The parking light is turned on on the relevant side of the vehicle.
Switching on the side light on both sides ›Switch on the ignition and turn the light switch into the position
» page 54 , the parking lights are turned on.›
Switch off the ignition and lock the vehicle.
After pulling out the ignition key and opening the driver's door, an audible
warning sounds. After a few seconds or after closing the driver's door, the au-
dible warning is turned off.
CAUTION
■ Turning on the parking light means the battery is heavily loaded.■The parking lights may switch off automatically due to a low battery charge.
If the two-sided parking lights are switched on when the ignition is off, the
parking lights will not switch on automatically.
Driving abroad
Read and observe
on page 53 first.
When driving in countries with opposing traffic system (traffic on the
left/right), your headlights may dazzle oncoming traffic. Therefore, it is neces-
sary to have the headlights adapted by a specialist garage.
Interior lighting
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front interior light
58
LED front interior lights
58
Interior lighting, rear
58
The inner lighting also works if the ignition is switched off. With the ignition
switched off, the lights will automatically switch off after approximately after
10 minutes.
1)
Valid only when comfort signalling is activated » page 55.
57Lights and visibility
Front interior lightFig. 45
Operation of the front light: Version 1/version 2
Positions of the sliding light switch
A
» Fig. 45
Switching on
Switching off
Automatic operation
Switch on / off (by pressing the relevant switch
B
) » Fig. 45
Reading lamp left
Reading lamp right
Automatic operation - position
The system is turned on when any of the following is present.
▶ The vehicle is unlocked.
▶ One of the doors is opened.
▶ The ignition key is removed.
The system is turned off when any of the following is present.
▶ The vehicle is locked.
▶ The ignition is switched on.
▶ About 30 seconds after all the doors have been closed.
LED front interior lights
The ambient lighting illuminates the storage compartments in the centre con-
sole, in the doors and the footwell.
The lighting is switched on automatically after opening the door; switching off
occurs automatically after the locking of the vehicle or 30 seconds after clos-
ing the door.
The brightness level of lighting with the dipped beam or parking lights switch-
ed on can be adjusted in Infotainment » Owner´s Manual - Infotainment .
Interior lighting, rear
Fig. 46
Interior lights at the rear
Operation (by pressing the switch) » Fig. 46
Power on / off
The rear light is operated automatically together with the front light 1)
.
▶ When the front interior lighting is switched on, the rear interior lighting also
turns on automatically.
▶ When the front interior lighting is switched off, the rear interior lighting can
be turned on/off as required.
Visibility
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Windscreen and rear window
59
Sun visors front
59
A1)
This function only applies to certain countries. In some countries, the light at the rear is controlled inde-
pendently from the light at the front.
58Using the system
Headlight cleaning systemRead and observe
and on page 59 first.
The headlights are cleaned with every first and after every tenth spraying of
the windscreen under the following conditions.
The ignition is switched on.
The low beam is switched on.
The outside temperature is between -11° C to +36° C.
To ensure the correct functioning of the system, even in winter, this needs to be regularly cleared of snow and ice (e.g. using the de-icing spray).
Rear view mirror
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Interior mirror dimming
61
Exterior mirrors
62WARNINGExterior mirrors increase the field of view, however, they make objects ap-
pear smaller and further away. Therefore, use the interior mirror whenever
possible, for assessing the distances to the vehicles following behind.
Interior mirror dimming
Fig. 51
Interior mirror: manual dimming/auto-darkening
Read and observe on page 61 first.
Mirrors with manual dimming » Fig. 51 -
Basic mirror position (not darkened)
Mirror blackout
Mirror with automatic dimming
The mirror dimming » Fig. 51 -
is automatically controlled after the engine
start.
When the interior lights are switched on or the reverse gear is engaged, the
mirror moves back into the basic position (not dimmed).
WARNING■ Attach external devices (e.g. navigation system) not in the vicinity of the
mirror with automatic dimming . The illuminated display of an external de-
vice can affect the function of the rear-view mirror - it could cause an acci-
dent.■
The automatic dimming mirror only functions smoothly if the light falling
on the sensors is not compromised (e.g. by the sunshade at the back). The
sensors are located on the front and back of the mirror.
WARNING■ The mirrors with automatic dimming contain electrolyte fluid which may
leak if the mirror glass is broken - this can irritate skin, eyes and the respi-
ratory system.■
If your eyes or skin come into contact with the electrolytic fluid, immedi-
ately wash the affected area for a few minutes long with a lot of water. If
necessary get medical assistance.
1261Lights and visibility
Recirculated air mode activated
Cooling system activated
Set blower speed
Set the blower speed (the set blower speed is indicated by the corre-
sponding number of segments in the display)
▶ Turn to the left: Decrease speed / switch off Climatronic
▶ Turn to the right: Increase speed
Interior temperature sensor Switching on/off the intensive windscreen air flow - when this function
is switched on, the warning light illuminates in the button
Switching automatic mode on » page 81
Switching the airflow to the windows on and off
Switching the airflow to the upper body on and off
Switching the airflow to the footwell on and off
Switch recirculation on/off » page 81
Switch the cooling system on/off
When this function is switched on, the corresponding icon appears in the dis-
play.
After the cooling system is switched off, only the ventilation function remains
active, whereby the lowest temperature that can be reached is the outside
temperature.
Setting temperature
In the range between 16 ° C and 29 ° C, an automatic temperature control
takes place.
At a temperature setting below 16 ° C, lights up in the display, the Climatron-
ic functions with maximum cooling performance .
At a temperature setting above 29 ° C, lights up in the temperature display,
the Climatronic functions with maximum heating output.
Switching between Celsius and Fahrenheit
Press the button and
simultaneously and hold for about 2 s, the dis-
play shows the desired unit (position 3
» Fig. 96 ).
CAUTION
Do not cover the interior temperature sensor 11 » Fig. 96 - the function of the
Climatronic could be affected.7891011NoteIn order to ensure adequate thermal comfort, there may be an increase in en-
gine idle speed during operation of the Climatronic in some circumstances.
Climatronic - automatic operation
Read and observe
on page 80 first.
The automatic mode is used in order to maintain a constant temperature andto demist the windows in the interior of the car.
›
To switch on press the
button. The display shows
(pos.
4
» Fig. 96
on page 80 ).
›
To turn off , press any button for the air distribution or change the blower
speed. The temperature regulation is continued.
Air distribution control
Read and observe
on page 80 first.
The recirculation mode prevents contaminated outside air getting into the In-terior of the vehicle. In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of
the vehicle and then fed back into the interior.
›
To switch on/off , press the
button.
Heating and manual air conditioning system
If the air distribution control is set to position when the recirculation modes
is switched on, the recirculated-air mode is switched off. By pressing the
button, the air recirculation also in this position can be switched on again.
Climatronic
With the recirculated-air mode switched on the symbol appears in the dis-
play.
The symbol disappears from the display after turning off the air recircula-
tion.
If the humidity increases in the vehicle, an automatic shutdown of the recircu-
lation can occur.
81Heating and ventilation
Requirements for the system to function correctly
The following conditions must be met for the system to function correctly.
The driver's door is closed.
The driver has fastened the seat belt.
The driving speed was higher than 4 km/h after the last stop.
No trailer or other accessory is connected to the trailer socket.
System status
The system status is shown in the display when the vehicle comes to a halt
» Fig. 100 .
The engine is automatically switched off; when the vehicle moves off the
ignition process will be automatically initiated.
The engine is not automatically switched off.
The engine does not shut down when the vehicle stops, if e.g. the following
applies.
▶ The engine temperature for the proper function of the system has not yet
been reached.
▶ The charge state of the vehicle battery is too low.
▶ The current consumption is too high.
▶ High air conditioning or heating output (high fan speed, big difference be-
tween the desired and actual interior temperature).
If the engine has shut down automatically but the system detects that the en- gine is required to run (e.g. if the brake pedal is pressed repeatedly) then the
system automatically starts up the engine.
More information about the current system status can be displayed on the In-
fotainment screen » Owner´s Manual - Infotainment .
If there is a system fault , the following message will appear in the display of
the instrument cluster. Seek help from a specialist garage.Note■ If the driver's seat belt is removed for more than 30 seconds or the driver's
door is opened after the engine has switched off automatically, the engine will
have to be restarted manually.■
No automatic engine shut-down takes place when a vehicle with automatic
transmission is moving at low speed (e.g. during a traffic jam) and remains sta-
tionary after pressing the brake pedal lightly. Automatic engine shut-down
takes place if you press the brake pedal down with more force.
■
For vehicles with automatic transmission there is no automatic engine shut-
down when the system detects a manoeuvring action due to a large steering
angle.
Manually deactivating/activating the system
Fig. 101
Button for the START-STOP sys-
tem
›
To deactivate/activate the system, press the button
» Fig. 101 .
When the system is deactivated, the symbol
in the button lights up.
If the system is turned off, it will be automatically reactivated after turning the ignition off and on.
Note
If the system is deactivated when the engine is turned off automatically, then
the automatic start process takes place.
Brakes and parking
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Handbrake
87
Parking
88
86Driving
No.Power consumer41Rear window heater42Power windows - front passenger43Trailer device - electrical outlet44Cigarette lighter, 12-volt outlet in the interior, 12-volt power socket
in the luggage compartment45Power windows - rear right46Front and rear window washer, operating lever under the steering
wheel47Trailer device - electrical outlet48Towing hitch - right light49Fuel pump50Infotainment51Heating of the external mirror52KESSY53Steering lock (KESSY)54ABS or ESC55Not assigned56Not assigned57Not assigned58Rear seat heating59Not assigned
Fuses in the engine compartment
Fig. 181
Cover for the fuse box - variant 1
Fig. 182
Cover for the fuse box - variant 2
Read and observe
and on page 151 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
» Fig. 181 or » Fig. 182 and remove the cover in the direction of
arrow
2
.
›
Remove the plastic clip from the holder on the cover of the fuse box in the
dashboard.
›
Replace the defective fuse.
›
Replace the cover, push the lock buttons of the cover together and lock.
›
Replace the bracket at the original position.
CAUTION
The cover of the fuse box in the engine compartment must always be inserted
correctly, otherwise water may penetrate into the fuse box – there is a danger
of damage to the vehicle!153Fuses and light bulbs