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
13
Using seat belts
13
Inertia reels and belt tensioners
15
Airbag system
16
Description of the airbag system
16
Airbag deactivation
19
Transporting children safely
21
Child seat
21
Fastening systems
24
Using the system
Cockpit
27
Overview
26
Instruments and Indicator Lights
28
Instrument cluster
28
Warning lights
31
Information system
38
Driver information system
38
Operation of the information system
40Multifunction display (MFD)41MAXI DOT display42
Service interval display
44
SmartGate
45
Unlocking and opening
47
Unlocking and locking
47
Anti-theft alarm system
51
Luggage compartment lid
52
Window operation
53
Panorama sliding/tilting roof
56
Lights and visibility
58
Lights
58
Interior lighting
62
Visibility
63
Windscreen wipers and washers
64
Rear view mirror
66
Seats and head restraints
68
Front seats
68
Rear seats
71
Headrests
73
Front seat heating
74
Useful features
75
Interior fittings
75
Tablet holder
84
Transport of cargo
86
Luggage Storage and Transport
86
Variable loading floor in the luggage
compartment (Estate)
91
Transportation on the roof rack
93
Heating and ventilation
93
Heating, manual air conditioning system,
Climatronic
93
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and
ventilation)
97Driving
Starting-off and Driving100
Starting and stopping the engine
100
START-STOPsystem
102
Brakes and parking
103
Manual gear changing and pedals
105
Automatic transmission
106
Running in and economical driving
108
Avoiding damage to your vehicle
109
Assist systems
110
General information
110
Braking and stabilisation systems
110
OFF ROAD Mode
112
Parking aid (ParkPilot)
114
Reversing camera
116
Park Assist
118
Cruise Control System
121
Fatigue detection
122
Tyre pressure monitoring
123
Towing device and trailer
124
Hitch
124
Using the towing device
128
General Maintenance
Care and maintenance
131
Service work, adjustments and technical
alterations
131
Service intervals
133
Cleaning and care
135
Inspecting and replenishing
139
Fuel
139
AdBlue ®
And its refilling
141
Engine compartment
142
Engine oil
144
Coolant
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The following airbags will be deployed in the event of a severe side collision.
▶ Front side airbag.
▶ Rear side airbag.
▶ Head airbag.
When an airbag is deployed, the following events occur.
▶ The hazard warning lights are switched on.
▶ All 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 23.
■
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.
WARNING (Continued)■ If the airbag has been deployed, the airbag system must then be replaced.■In the area of the front airbag and the knee airbag, the surface of the
steering wheel and the dashboard should be cleaned using only a dry cloth
or one that has been dampened with water.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 the panel » Fig. 9 - A
, If you do
not keep this distance, it means that 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 19, 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 knee airbags■Adjust the driver's seat in a forward/back direction so that there is a gap
of at least 10 cm between the legs and the dashboard in the vicinity of the
knee airbag » Fig. 9 - B
. If it is not possible to meet this requirement due
to your body size, visit a specialist garage.
■
The surface of the airbag module in the lower part of the dash panel be-
low the steering column not have stickers attached, be covered or modified
in any other way. Nothing may be attached to the cover of the airbag mod-
ule or located within the immediate vicinity.
■
Do not attach any bulky and heavy objects (bunch of keys etc.) to the igni-
tion key. These can be ejected by the knee airbag when it is deployed and
can cause injuries.
18Safety
Switching on the side light on both sides ›Switch on the ignition and turn the light switch to position » page 58 , the
parking lights are turned on.›
Switch off the ignition and lock the car.
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 58 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.
You can adjust the settings of the Xenon headlights for a reverse traffic sys-
tem in the menu of the MAXI DOT display under the
Travel mode
menu
item » page 43 , Menu item
Settings
. In this mode, no automatic beam adjust-
ment is made ahead of the vehicle. When switching on the ignition the warn-
ing light flashes for 10 seconds.
Interior lighting
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front interior light
62
Interior lighting, rear
63
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.
Front interior lightFig. 47
Front interior lights: Version 1/version 2
Toggle switch positions
A
» Fig. 47
Switching on
Automatic operation (centre position)
Switching off
There is no icon available for the centre position (automatic operation) in Ver-
sion 2.
Switch on / off (by pressing the relevant switch
B
) » Fig. 47
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 or the luggage compartment lid is being 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.
62Using the system
Interior lighting, rearFig. 48
Interior lights at the rear
Operation (by moving the lens
A
) » Fig. 48
Switching on
Automatic operation (centre position) 1)
Switching off
Visibility
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Windscreen and rear window heating
63
Front sun visors
64WARNINGNo objects should be attached to the sun visor that could restrict the view
or endanger the vehicle occupants during sudden braking or in a collision.Windscreen and rear window heatingFig. 49
Buttons for rear and front window heating: Manual air condition-
ing / Climatronic
Read and observe
on page 63 first.
The heating for quick defrosting and ventilation of the front /and rear window.
The heating only works when the engine is running.
Buttons for the heating (depending on vehicle equipment) » Fig. 49
Switching the rear window heater on/off Switching the windscreen heater on/off
When the heater is switched on, a lamp lights up inside the button.
The heating automatically switches off after 10 minutes.
Note
■ If the on-board voltage decreases, the heating switches off automatically
» page 147 , Automatic shutdown of consumers - vehicle battery discharge
protection .■
If the light is flashing inside the button, the heater will not function due to
low battery.
■
The location of the button can be different depending on the equipment fit-
ted.
1)
In this position, the same rules apply to the rear interior light as for the front interior light » page 62,
Front interior light .
63Lights and visibility
Headlight cleaning systemRead and observe
and on page 64 first.
The headlights are cleaned with every first and after every fifth spraying of the
windscreen under the following conditions.
The ignition is switched on.
The low beam is switched on.
The outside temperature is about -12° C to +39° 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
66
Mirrors
67WARNINGExterior 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.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.
Interior mirror dimmingFig. 53
Interior mirror: manual dimming/auto-darkening
Read and observe
on page 66 first.
Mirrors with manual dimming » Fig. 53 -
Basic mirror position (not darkened)
Mirror blackout
Mirror with automatic dimming
The mirror dimming » Fig. 53 -
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 -There is a risk of an ac-
cident.■
Automatic mirror dimming only operates correctly if the light striking the
sensor is not affected by other objects. The sensors are located on the
front and back of the mirror.
1266Using the system
WARNING■The blower should always be on to prevent the windows from misting.
Otherwise there is a risk of accident.■
Under certain circumstances, air at a temperature of about 5 °C can flow
out of the vents when the cooling system is switched on.
Note
■ The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of e.g. ice, snow or
leaves to ensure that the heating and cooling system operates properly.■
After switching on the cooling Condensation from the evaporator of the air
conditioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle. This is not a
leak!
■
If the coolant temperature is too high, the cooling system is switched off to
ensure that the engine cools down.
Heating and manual air conditioning
Fig. 115
Controls of the heating / air conditioning
Read and observe
on page 94 first.
Individual functions can be set or switched on by turning the dial or pressing
the corresponding button » Fig. 115.
Set the temperature
▶ Reduce the temperature /
Increase the temperature
Setting the fan speed (level 0: Fan off, level 4: high-speed)
Set the direction of the air outlet » page 96
Switching the cooling system on/off
Switch on/off the rear window heater » page 63
ABCSwitch the aux. heating and ventilation on/off » page 98
Switch recirculation on/off » page 96
When the function is switched on, the indicator light in the button lights up.
Information on cooling system
After pressing the button
the indicator light on the button lights up, even if
not all the conditions for the cooling system have been met. The cooling sys-
tem starts to work as soon as the following conditions have been met
» page 93 .
Note
To ensure adequate thermal comfort, during operation of the manual air condi-
tioning there could be an increase in the engine idle speed in some circum-
stances.
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning)
Fig. 116
Controls the Climatronic
Read and observe
on page 94 first.
Individual functions can be set or switched on by turning the dial or pressing
the corresponding button » Fig. 116.
Adjust the temperature for the left side (or for both sides)
▶ Reduce the temperature /
Increase the temperature
Interior temperature sensor
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Switching the windscreen heater on/off
» page 63
▶ Switch the aux. heating and ventilation on/off
» page 98
Adjust the temperature for the right side ▶ Reduce the temperature /
Increase the temperature
ABCD94Using the system
Adjust the blower speed
▶ Increase speed
▶ Decrease speed
Switching the airflow to the windscreen on and off
Air flow to the windows
Air flow to the upper body
Air flow in the footwell Switch the automatic recirculation on/off » page 96
Switch on/off the rear window heater » page 63
Switching automatic mode on » page 95
Switch the Climatronic system off
Switching the cooling system on/off Switch the temperature setting in Dual mode on/off
When the function is switched on, the indicator light in the button lights up.
After the cooling system is switched off, only the ventilation function remains
active whereby the minimum temperature that can be reached is the outside
temperature.
Setting temperature
The interior temperature for the left and right side can be set separately or to-
gether.
The temperature for both sides, is set by turning the knob A
» Fig. 116 (the
indicator light in the button is not illuminated).
The temperature for the right side is adjusted by turning the knob
D
(the in-
dicator light in the button is lit).
The temperature for the left side is adjusted by turning the knob
A
(the indi-
cator light in the button is lit).
At a temperature setting below 18 ° C at the start of the numerical scale, the
symbol will illuminate, Climatronic is using
Maximum cooling performance.
At a temperature setting above 26 ° C at the end of the numerical scale, the
symbol will illuminate, Climatronic is using
maximum heat output.
There is no automatic temperature control in the two end positions. In the
range between 18 °C to 26 °C, an automatic temperature control takes place.
Controlling blower
The Climatronic system controls the blower stages automatically in line with
the interior temperature. However, the blower stages can be manually adap-
ted to suit your particular needs.
If the blower speed is reduced to a minimum, Climatronic is switched off.
The set blower speed is displayed above the button
when the respective
number of indicator lights come on.
CAUTION
Do not cover the interior temperature sensor H » Fig. 116 - the function of the
Climatronic could be impaired.
Note
■ If the windscreen mists up, press the button . Press the button once
the windscreen has demisted.■
In 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 94 first.
The automatic mode is used in order to maintain a constant temperature and
to demist the windows in the interior of the car.
If the warning light in the top right corner of the button
lights up, the Cli-
matronic operates in “HIGH”-mode.
Upon pressing the
button again, the Climatronic switches to “LOW”-mode
and the indicator light in the top left corner lights up. The Climatronic uses on-
ly in this mode the lower blower speed. However taking into account the noise
level, this is more comfortable, yet be aware that the effectiveness of the air
conditioning system is reduced particularly if the vehicle is fully occupied.
By pressing the button
again, it is changed to “HIGH”-mode.
Automatic mode can be switched off by pressing one of the buttons for the air
distribution or by increasing/decreasing the blower speed. The temperature
regulation is continued.
Note
Climatronic is set to the “HIGH” mode at the factory.95Heating and ventilation
Air distribution controlRead and observe
on page 94 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.
Heating and manual air conditioning system
›
To switch on press the
button.
›
To switch off , press the
button again.
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 (automatic air conditioning)
›
To turn the recirculation mode on, press the Symbol key
repeatedly until
the indicator light is lit on the left side of the button.
›
To activate the automatic recirculation mode, press the Symbol key
re-
peatedly until the indicator light is lit on the right side of the button.
The Climatronic can have a sensor that measures the air recirculation mode
and automatically turns on if there is an increased concentration of pollutants
in the incoming air.
When the pollutant concentration decreases to the normal level, the recircula-
ted air mode is automatically switched off.
If the air quality sensor does not automatically switch on the recirculated air mode, you can switch it on yourself by pressing the button . The indicator
light lights up in the button on the left side.
To turn off the air recirculation or to deactivate the automatic air recircula-
tion , press the
button of press the
symbol button repeatedly until the
warning lights in the button go out.
WARNINGThe recirculation system cannot be switched on for a longer period of time,
because no fresh air is fed through from the outside. “Stale air” may result
in fatigue in the driver and occupants, reduce attention levels and also
cause the windows to mist up. As soon as windows mist up, turn on the re-
circulation system immediately - There is a risk of accident!CAUTIONWe recommend not smoking in the vehicle when the recirculating air operation
is switched on. The smoke sucked from the interior is deposited on the evapo-
rator of the air conditioner. This produces a permanent odour when the air
conditioning system is operating which can only be eliminated through consid-
erable effort and expense (replacement of compressor).
Note
The Climatronic automatic air distribution control operates only if the outside
temperature is higher than approx. 2 °C.
Air outlet vents
Fig. 117
Air vents at the front
96Using the system