
Overview of service intervalsFig. 131 
Vehicle data carrier: service in-
terval
The service interval specified by the manufacturer is indicated on the vehicle
data carrier  » Fig. 131 which can be found both in this Owner's Manual as well
as in the vehicle.
One of the following service intervals applies for your vehicle: ▶ Fixed service interval QI1.
▶ Fixed service interval QI2.
▶ Fixed service interval QI3.
▶ Fixed service interval QI4.
Fixed service intervals QI1 - QI4
Oil change serv-
ice
QI1Every 5,000 km or every 1 year a)
.QI2Every 7,500 km or every 1 year a)
.QI3Every 10,000 km or every 1 year a)
.QI4Every 15,000 km or every 1 year a)
.Inspection b)
Variant 1
QI1 - QI4
After the first 30,000 km or 2 years a)
, then every
30,000 km or every 1 year a)
.Inspection b)
Variant 2Every 15,000 km or every 1 year a)
.Inspection b)
Variant 3Every 10,000 km or every 1 year a)
.Brake fluid
changeQI1 - QI4First change after 3 years, then every 2 years.a)
Depending on which comes first.
b)
For information about the variant that applies to your vehicle, please contact a ŠKODA partner.
WARNINGThe brake fluid must always be changed after the first 3 years and then ev-
ery 2 years. Longer intervals between changing the brake fluid can cause
vapour bubbles to form in the brake system when braking sharply. This can
impair the efficiency of the brakes – risk of accident!
Digital Service Plan
A specialist garage will not record the work carried out in a service evidence in
this Owner's Manual, but in the service information system called Digital Serv-
ice Plan.
We therefore recommend that you always have the record of work carried out
in a service printed out for you.
Benefits of the Digital Service Plan
▶ High level of security preventing manipulation of the entries.
▶ Transparent documentation of service work carried out.
▶ Protection against loss or damage of the entries – you receive a complete re-
cord of the work carried out, if required.
▶ Option to receive the record in electronic form.
▶ The vehicle can be serviced in any specialist garage (also abroad) – the data-
base is accessible worldwide.
▶ Increased transparency when purchasing a used vehicle due to entries being
stored centrally.
▶ The system entries support you in making a claim on the ŠKODA extended
warranty and mobility guarantees.
Cleaning and care
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Car washing
114
Exterior car care
115
Caring for the interior
116
Regular and thorough care helps to retain the value of your vehicle.
The instructions for use on the packaging must be observed when using care
products. We recommend that you use ŠKODA Original Accessories care prod-
ucts. 
113Care and maintenance  

Exterior car careRead and observe 
 and  on page 114 first.
Vehicle compo- nentsCircumstancesRemedy
Paint
Spilled fuelClear water, cloth, (clean as soon as
possible)No water drop-
lets form on the
paintUse hard wax preserve (at least twice a
year), apply wax to clean and dry bodyPaint has gone
mattUse polish, then wax (if the polish does
not contain any preservative ingredi-
ents)Plastic partsSoilingClear water, cloth / sponge, possibly
cleaners provided for this purposeChrome
and anodised
partsSoilingclear water, cloth, possibly cleaners
provided for this purpose, clean then
polish with a soft dry clothFilmsSoilingSoft sponge and mild soap solution a)Windowpanes
and door mirrorsSoilingWash with clean water and dry with a
wipe specifically for that purposeHead / tail lightsSoilingSoft sponge and mild soap solution a)Door lock cylin-
dersSnow/iceDe-icing fluid specifically for that pur-
poseWiper / wiper
bladesSoilingWindscreen cleaner, sponge or clothWheelsSoilingClear water, then apply appropriate
substancea)
Mild soap solution = 2 tablespoons of natural soap to 1 litre of lukewarm water.
The  jack  is maintenance-free. If necessary, the moving parts of the jack should
be lubricated with a suitable lubricant.
Protection of cavities
All the cavities of your vehicle which are at risk from corrosion are protected by
a layer of long-lasting protective wax applied in the factory.
If any small amount of wax flow out of the cavities at high temperatures, these
must be removed with a plastic scraper and the stains cleaned using a petrole-
um cleaner.
Underbody
The underside of your vehicle is already permanently protected by the factory
against chemical and mechanical influences.
We recommend having the protective coating — preferably before the begin-
ning of winter and at the end of winter.
Product life of the films
Environmental influences (eg. sunlight, humidity, air pollution, chipping) will af-
fect the life of the films. Films will age and become brittle - this is entirely nor-
mal; this is not a fault.
The sunlight may also affect the strength of the film colour.
When transporting a load on the roof rack (e.g. roof box or similar) there is an
increased risk of film damage (e.g. of chipping from the secured load).
CAUTION
■ Vehicle paint
■ Repair damaged areas as soon as possible.
■ Matt-painted parts should not be treated with polishes or hard waxes.
■ Do not polish in a dusty environment - risk of paint scratches.
■ Do not apply any paint care products to door seals or window guides.■
Plastic parts
■ Do not use paint polish.
■
Chromed and anodised parts
■ Do not polish in a dusty environment - risk of surface scratches.
■
Films
The following instructions must be observed, otherwise there is a risk of film
damage. ■ Do not use dirty cloths or sponges for cleaning.
■ Do not use a scraper or other means to remove ice and snow.
■ Do not polish the films
■ Do not use a high pressure cleaner on the films.
■
Rubber seals
■ Do not treat the door seals and window guides deal with anything - the
protective varnish coating could be damaged. 
115Care and maintenance    

Opening and closing the bonnetFig. 136 
Opening the bonnet
Read and observe 
 and  on page 121 first.
Open flap
›
Ensure that the windscreen wipers are not raised away from the windscreen
- risk of damage to the bonnet.
›
Open the front door and pull the release lever below the dash panel in the
direction of arrow 
1
» Fig. 136 .
›
Press the release lever in the direction of arrow 
2
 and the bonnet will be
unlocked.
›
Raise the bonnet in the direction of the arrow 
3
.
›
Remove the lid prop in the direction of arrow 
4
 from its fixture 
A
 .
›
Secure the open bonnet lid by inserting the end of the support into the
opening in the direction of arrow 
5
.
Close the flap
›
Lift the bonnet.
›
Decouple the bonnet support and press into the holder designed to hold it.
›
Drop down the bonnet lid from a height of about 20 cm applying light pres-
sure until it clicks safely into place.
WARNING■ Never drive with the bonnet lid not properly closed - risk of accident!■Make sure that when closing the bonnet, no body parts are crushed -
there is danger of injury!
Engine compartment overview
Fig. 137 
Arrangement (example) in the engine compartment
Read and observe 
 and  on page 121 first.
Engine oil dipstick
124
Brake fluid reservoir
125
Vehicle battery
126
Engine oil filler opening
124
Coolant expansion reservoir
125
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
123ABCDEF122General Maintenance      

Do-it-yourself
Emergency equipment and self-help
Emergency equipment
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Positioning of the warning triangle
133
Location of reflective vest
133
Vehicle tool kit
133
Positioning of the warning triangle
Fig. 145 
Positioning of the warning trian-
gle - natural gas vehicles
The following information applies to the warning triangle from the ŠKODA
Original Accessories.
For natural gas vehicles, the warning triangle can be stowed in a box under the
floor covering in the luggage compartment  » Fig. 145.
Location of reflective vestFig. 146 
Storage compartment for the re-
flective vest
The reflective vest can be stored in a holder under the driver's seat  » Fig. 146.
Vehicle tool kit
Fig. 147 
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 vehicle configuration, it may not contain all the compo-
nents listed in the on-board tool kit.
Screwdriver
Top section for the anti-theft wheel bolts
Towing eye
Clamps for removing the wheel trims
Jack with instruction card 
12345133Emergency equipment and self-help 

Wheel 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 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 -
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 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 1st gear .
›
For vehicles with 
automated transmission  shift the lever to position  D or R.
›
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).
Changing a wheel
›
Take out the emergency or spare wheel  » page 135.
›
Remove the full wheel trim  » page 135 or caps » page 135 .
678›Loosen the wheel bolts 
» page 136 » .›Jack up the vehicle until the wheel that needs changing, is clear of the
ground  » page 136 .›
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 (“pull- ing crossways”) » page 136.
›
Replace the wheel trim  » page 135 and caps » page 135 .
When fitting unidirectional tyres, ensure that the direction of rotation is cor-
rect  » page 129 .
All bolts must be clean and must turn easily. If screws are corroded and diffi-
cult to move, these must be replaced.
WARNING■ Undo the wheel bolts just a little (about one turn), provided the vehicle
has not yet been jacked up. Otherwise the wheel could come loose and fall
off – risk of injury.■
Under no circumstances must the bolts be greased or oiled - cause an ac-
cident.
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 it with a nut.
›
Stow the tool kit in the space provided and secure using the band.
›
Check tyre pressure on the mounted wheel and adjust if necessary and, with
vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring, save the tyre pressure values in the
system  » page 109 .
›
Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked as soon as possible.
The prescribed tightening torque is  110 Nm.
Replace the damaged wheel or consult a specialist garage about repair op-
tions. 
134Do-it-yourself      

WARNINGTightening torque which is too high can damage the threads and this can
result in permanent deformation of the contact surfaces on the rim. Where
tightening torque is too low, the wheels may become loose while driving -
risk of accident. Therefore drive cautiously and only at a moderate speed
until the tightening torque has been checked.
Removing/stowing the emergency or spare wheel
Fig. 148 
Take out the wheel
The wheel is located in a well under the floor covering in the luggage compart-
ment and is fixed in place with a screw.
Take out the wheel
›
Lift up the floor in the luggage compartment.
›
Loosen the retaining belt and take out the box with the tool kit.
›
Unscrew the nut in the direction of arrow  » Fig. 148 and take out the wheel.
Stow the wheel
›
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 nut in the opposite direction to the arrow until it stops  » Fig. 148.
›
Place the box with the tool kit back inside the wheel and secure it with the
tape.
›
Fold back the floor in the luggage compartment.
Full wheel trim
Remove trim
›
Hang the clamps for removing the full wheel trims 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.
Install 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 position of the anti-theft wheel bolt is indicated by means of a symbol on
the back of the wheel trim supplied ex-factory or from the ŠKODA Original Ac-
cessories. If using the anti-theft wheel bolt it should be fitted at this point
» 
.
WARNINGIf wheel trims are fitted, an adequate flow of air must be assured in order
to cool the brake system - otherwise there is a risk of an accident.
CAUTION
■ If the wheel trim is positioned outside the position marked for the anti-theft
wheel bolt, there is a risk of damaging the wheel cover.■
Only use manual pressure and do not hit the full wheel trim – there is a risk
of damaging the trim.
Note
We recommend that you use wheel trims from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Wheel bolts
Fig. 149 
Remove the cap
›
To  remove the cap  insert the extraction pliers as far as they will go on the
cap and pulling them out in the direction of arrow  » Fig. 149.
›
To install , insert the cap onto the wheel bolt as far as it will go.
135Emergency equipment and self-help      

Replacing windscreen wiper blades
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
143
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
143WARNINGReplace the windscreen wiper blades once or twice a year for safety rea-
sons.
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
Fig. 161 
Setting the service position for
the wiper arms
Fig. 162 
Changing the front windscreen wiper blade
Read and observe 
 on page 143 first.
Before replacing the windscreen wiper blades, close the bonnet and put the windscreen wiper arms into the service position.
Setting the service position›Switch the ignition on and off again.›
Push the lever in the direction of arrow  » Fig. 161 within 10 seconds and hold
for approximately 2 seconds.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Lift the wiper arm from the windscreen in the direction of arrow 
1
  » Fig. 162 .
›
Tilt the wiper blade as far as it will go in the same direction.
›
Grip the wiper arm and press securing latch 
A
 down in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow 
3
.
Attaching the windscreen wiper blade
›
Slide the windscreen wiper blade in the opposite direction to arrow 
3
 until it
locks into place. Check that the windscreen wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the windscreen wiper arm back to the windscreen.
›
Turn on the ignition and press the lever in the direction of the arrow
» Fig. 162 .
The windscreen wiper arms move into the home position.
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
Fig. 163 
Changing the rear window wiper blade
Read and observe 
 on page 143 first.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Lift the wiper arm  » page 143 from the window in the direction of arrow 
1
» Fig. 163.
›
Tilt the wiper blade as far as it will go in the same direction.
›
Grip the wiper arm and press securing latch 
A
 down in the direction of arrow
2
. 
143Emergency equipment and self-help    

Note■We recommend always carrying replacement fuses in the vehicle.■There can be several power consuming devices for one fuse. Multiple fuses
may exist for a single power consuming device.
Fuses in the dash panel
Fig. 165 
Remove the fuse box cover.
Read and observe  and  on page 144 first.
The fuses are located underneath the steering wheel on the underside of the
dash panel  » Fig. 165.
Replacing fuses
›
Remove the ignition key, turn off the lights and all electrical consumers.
›
Press securing tab 
A
  » Fig. 165 .
›
Push the lid in the direction of the arrow.
›
Remove bracket 
B
 .
›
Use the clip to pull the fuse out, then insert a new fuse.
›
Replace the bracket at the original position.
›
Close the cover in the opposite direction to the arrow until it clicks into place.
Fuse arrangement in the dash panel
Fig. 166 
Fuses
Read and observe  and  on page 144 first.No.Consumer1Air Conditioning, diagnostic connector2Operating the headlight range control, parking aid, adjusting the mir-
ror surface with electric exterior mirrors3Automatic transmission, engine control unit, power steering, control
lever under the steering wheel, instrument cluster4Airbag5Reversing light6Rear wiper, front and rear window washer7Main beam headlamp - left side8Main beam headlamp - right side9Not assigned10Electric exterior mirror heater, diagnostic port11Not assigned12Vehicle lighting13Vehicle lighting14Vehicle lighting15Vehicle with START-STOPsystem: Radio
Vehicle without START-STOPsystem: Lighting of switches, heating,
automatic transmission, light switch, license plate light16Vehicle lighting17Rear window wiper18Panoramic roof19Central locking system20Rear window heating21Reversing light22Horn23Voltage stabiliser (for START-STOP system)24Headlamp flasher25Windscreen wipers26Radio27Turn signal lights, brake lights 145Fuses and light bulbs