
Table of Contents
materials defect liability and ŠKODA warranty
for new cars5
Printed Owner's Manual
7
Online Owner's Manual
8
Notes
9
Structure of the Owner's Manual and further
information
10
Abbreviations
Safety
Passive Safety
12
General information
12
Correct and safe seated position
12
Seat belts
14
Using seat belts
14
Inertia reels and belt tensioners
16
Airbag system
17
Description of the airbag system
17
Airbag deactivation
20
Transporting children safely
21
Child seat
21
Fastening systems
24
Using the system
cockpit
29
Overview
28
Instruments and warning lights
30
Instrument cluster
30
Warning lights
31Information system37Driver information system37
Driving data (multifunction display)
39
MAXI DOT display
41
Service interval display
42
Unlocking and opening
42
Unlocking and locking
42
Luggage compartment lid
46
Window operation
46
Panoramic tilt / slide sunroof
48
Lights and visibility
49
Lights
49
Interior lighting
52
Visibility
53
Windscreen wipers and washers
53
Rear view mirror
55
Seats and head restraints
56
Front seats
56
Rear seat backrests
57
Headrests
57
Front seat heating
58
Useful features
59
Interior fittings
59
Phone bracket
66
Transport of cargo
67
Luggage compartment and transporting
objects
67
Transportation on the roof rack
70
Heating and ventilation
71
Heating, manual air conditioning system,
Climatronic
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Swing/ Blues Radio75
Important notes
75
Unit overview and operation
76
Device Settings - Swing
78
Device settings - Blues
80
Radio
81
Media
84
Phone
88
Application operationŠKODA Move & Fun
93
Driving
Starting-off and Driving
95
Starting and stopping the engine
95
START-STOPsystem
96
Brakes and Parking
98
Manual gear changing and pedals
99
Automated transmission
100
Running in and economical driving
101
Avoiding damage to your vehicle
102
Assist systems
103
General information
103
Braking and stabilisation systems
103
Parking aid (ParkPilot)
105
Cruise Control System
106
City Safe Drive
107
Tyre pressure monitoring
108
General Maintenance
Care and maintenance
110
Service work, adjustments and technical
alterations
110
Service intervals
112
Cleaning and care
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AbbreviationsAbbreviationDefinitionrpmEngine revolutions per minuteA2DPa Bluetooth® 
profile for one-sided audio data transmissionABSAnti-lock brake systemAFAlternative frequencies for the current radio stationAGMVehicle battery typeAMIdentifying the broadcast rangeASGAutomatic gearboxTCSTraction controlAVRCPa Bluetooth ® 
profile for the operation associated with trans-
mission of audio data multimedia functionsBTBluetooth  ®
 - wireless communication for reception and
transmission of voice and data informationCNGcompressed natural gasCO 2Carbon dioxideCOCDeclaration of conformityDABDigital radio receptionDRMa system for monitoring or restricting the use of digital me-
dia contentEDLElectronic differential lockECEEconomic Commission for EuropeEPCEngine performance checkESCElectronic Stability ControlDRim depthEUEuropean UnionFMIdentifying the broadcast rangeG-TECLabelling for natural gas vehiclesGPTmethod for division of areas in the data devices (used for
mass storage sources)HBAHydraulic brake assistAbbreviationDefinitionHFPa Bluetooth ® 
profile for communication between a mobile
phone and the Swing radioHHCUphill start assistID3 tagan additional feature of a music file, which enables artist, ti-
tle, album name, etc. to be displayed.kWKilowatt, measuring unit for outputLEDLighting element typeMGManual gearboxMFAMultifunction displaymp3compressed audio formatMPIGasoline engine with a multi-point fuel injectionMSCa communication protocol for a USB deviceMSREngine drag torque controlMTPa communication protocol for a data deviceN1Panel van intended exclusively or mainly for the transporta-
tion of goodsNmNewton meter, measuring unit for the engine torqueOPSvisual parking systemPI codeA program identification of the radio station, which enables
a group sort of radio stationsPINpersonal identification numberRDSa system for transmission of additional information for FM
radio receptionTPIdentification of a traffic information stationVINVehicle identification numberWWatt, unit of powerwmacompressed audio format11Abbreviations 

WARNINGInformation on the use of the airbag system■Any work on the airbag system, including the installation and removal of
system components due to other repair work (e.g. removal of the steering
wheel), must only be carried out by a specialist garage. Further information
» page 111 .■
No changes of any sort should be made to parts of the airbag system, the
front bumper or the bodywork.
■
Do not manipulate individual parts of the airbag system, as this might re-
sult in the airbag being deployed.
Airbag deactivation
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Deactivating airbags
20
Deactivating the front passenger airbag
20
Deactivating airbags
The front passenger airbag can be switched off with the key-operated switch
» Fig. 9  on page 20  - 
 .
We recommend that you ask a ŠKODA service partner to deactivate any other
airbags.
A warning light indicates that the airbag has been   deactivated
» page 35.
Deactivating an airbag should be considered in cases such as the ones below. ▶ If a child seat must be used on the front passenger seat, where the child is
transported facing towards the rear » page 21.
▶ If it is not possible to maintain a distance of at least 25 cm between the mid-
dle of the steering wheel and chest, despite the driver's seat being correctly
adjusted.
▶ If special attachments are required in the area of the steering wheel because
of a physical disability.
▶ If different seats have been fitted (e.g. orthopaedic seats without side air-
bags).
WARNINGIf an airbag is deactivated at the time of the vehicle being sold, the pur-
chaser must be informed!
Deactivating the front passenger airbag
Fig. 9 
Key-operated switch for the front passenger airbag / warning light
for front passenger airbag
Switch positions  » Fig. 9 - 
The front passenger airbag is activated - the warning light does  not light
up  when the ignition is turned on  
 
 » Fig. 9  - 
The front passenger airbag has been deactivated - the warning light  lights
up  after switching on the ignition  
 
Switch off
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Open the passenger door.
›
Fold the key bit out  completely for the radio key  » .
›
Carefully insert the key into the key slot in the key switch as far as the stop.
›
Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch carefully into the position  
.
›
Pull the key out of the slot in the key switch  » .
›
Close the passenger door.
›
Check that the warning light 
 
 lights up after the ignition is switched on.
Switching on
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Open the passenger door.
›
Fold the key bit out  completely for the radio key  » .
›
Carefully insert the key into the key slot in the key switch as far as the stop.
›
Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch carefully into the position  
. 
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Using the system
cockpit
OverviewElectric windows
47
Door opening lever
45
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
55
Central locking system
44
Air outlet nozzles
74
Parking ticket holder
60
Operating lever (depending on equipment):
▶ Direction and high beam
50
▶Speed regulating system
106
Steering wheel with horn / with driver's front airbag
17
Instrument cluster
30
Operating lever (depending on equipment):
▶ Windscreen wipers and washers
53
▶Multifunction display
39
Buttons (depending on the specification):
▶   START STOP
96
▶
 Rear window heater
53
▶
 Seat heater on the front left seat
58
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Controls for heating / air conditioning
72
Radio
75
Interior mirror
55
Buttons / warning lights (depending on the specification):
▶  Hazard lights
52
▶
  
  
  
  
  Warning light for the front seat passenger
airbag
20
▶  Seat heating for the front right seat
58
Fold-down hooks
65
Front passenger airbag
17
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
64
Electric window in the front passenger door
47
Storage compartment
601234567891011121314151617181920Light switch49
Bonnet release lever
120
Regulator for headlight beam adjustment
49
Steering wheel locking lever
13
Ignition lock
96
Cup holder
61
Buttons (depending on the specification):
▶  City Safe Drive
107
▶
 Tyre pressure monitoring
108
Handbrake lever
98
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Gear shift lever (manual gearbox)
99
▶Selector lever (automated gearbox)
100
Depending on specification:
▶ 12 volt power socket
63
▶Cigarette lighter
62
▶USB input
87
Storage compartment
61
Note
The layout of the controls on right-hand drive vehicles differs partially from
that shown in this layout » Fig. 15.212223242526272829303129cockpit  

NoteDisconnecting the vehicle battery will delete all memory data.
MAXI DOT display
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Menu item
Audio41
Menu item
Vehicle status41
Menu item 
Settings41
The MAXI DOT display is a user interface which, depending on equipment fit-
ted, provides information about the radio, the multifunction display, the assis-
tance systems etc. Furthermore, it enables the setting of some other functions
of your vehicle.
The menus with details can be operated and displayed using the buttons on
the operating lever  » page 39.
Main menu points ■
MFD
 (Multifunction display)  » page 39
■
Audio
  » page 41
■
Vehicle status
  » page 41
■
Settings
  » page 41
Note
■
If warning messages are displayed, these messages must be verified to ac-
cess the main menu.■
The menu chosen always shifts to one of the higher levels after 10 seconds if
the display is not currently active.
Menu item
Audio
The following information is displayed in the 
Audio
 menu item.
Radio
▶ Currently playing station (name/frequency).
▶ The selected frequency range (e.g. FM) optionally with the number of the sta-
tion button (e.g. FM 3), if the station is stored in the memory list.
▶ List of available stations (if more than 5 stations can be received).
▶ TP traffic announcements.
Media
▶ Name of the track being played, if necessary, further information regarding
title (e.g. artist, album name), if this information is stored as a so called ID3
tag on the audio source.
Menu item
Vehicle status
Certain functions and conditions of individual vehicle systems are checked
continuously when the ignition is switched on. If there is a system failure, the
relevant message is displayed in the MAXI DOTDisplay, in conjunction with in-
dicator lights, if necessary, indicator light illumination takes place in the instru-
ment cluster » page 31, Warning lights .
The menu item 
Vehicle status
 is shown in the main menu of the MAXI DOT dis-
play whenever there is at least one fault message . After selecting this menu,
the first of the error messages is displayed.
Several error messages are shown on the display under the message e.g.  1/3.
This indicates that the first of a total of three error messages is being dis-
played.
Menu item 
Settings
There is an option to change certain settings using the display. The following
menu items can be selected.
Language
 Setting the language for the texts shown on the display.
MFD data
Switching on/off certain information of the multifunction display.
Time
 - Setting the time, the time format (24 or 12 hour) and the change-over to
summer/winter time.
Units
 - Setting the units for temperature, consumption and distance travelled.
Service
Display the distance travelled and the days until the next service
date » page 42 , Service interval display .
Factory setting.
 - Resetting the display functions to factory settings.
41Information system   

Automatic driving light controlFig. 40 
Light switch: AUTO position
The light switch is in position  
» Fig. 40  then depending on the equipment
the automatic switch on / off the lights corresponding to the light or weather
conditions (rain) takes place.
Automatic driving light control during rain
The daytime running lights are switched on automatically if the following con-
ditions are met.
The light switch is in the position  .
The windscreen wipers are on for more than 15 s.
The light turns off automatically about 4 minutes after turning off the wipers.
CAUTION
Poorer visibility is evaluated by a sensor mounted below the windscreen in the
holder of the rear-view mirror. Do not cover the sensor - the system function
can be disrupted.
Fog lights/rear fog light
Fig. 41 
Light switch - switch on front
and rear fog light
Switching on the fog lights / rear fog lights is possible if the following condi-
tions apply.
The light switch is in position 
, 
or
 » Fig. 41 .›
To turn on  the fog lights  pull the light switch to position 
1
, the indicator
light  
 will light up in the light switch.
›
To  turn on  the rear fog light , pull the light switch to position 
2
, the indica-
tor light  
 will light up in the instrument cluster.
If the vehicle is not fitted with  fog lights, the rear fog light  is switched on by
pulling out the light switch to the only possible setting.
The fog lights/rear fog light are  switched off in the reverse order.
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
The function COMING HOME ensures that the vehicle's environment is illumi-
nated after switching off the ignition and opening the driver's door.
The function LEAVING HOME ensures that the vehicle's environment is illumi-
nated after unlocking the vehicle with the radio remote control unit.
The function switches the light on only if there is poorer visibility and the light
switch is in the position  .
Switching on the COMING HOME function
›
Switch off the ignition and press the control lever briefly to position
 
» page 50
.
After closing the door or the boot lid, the light remains on for another 15 s.
CAUTION
■ Poorer visibility is evaluated by a sensor mounted below the windscreen in
the holder of the rear-view mirror. Do not cover the sensor - the system func-
tion can be disrupted.■
If this option is always enabled, then the battery is heavily loaded.
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Swing/ Blues Radio
Important notes
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Mobile phones and applications
75
The information contained in this section refer to Swing and Blues radio, un-
less it is indicated otherwise.
WARNING■ Adjust the volume to ensure that acoustic signals from outside the vehi-
cle, e.g. the police, ambulances and fire engines, can be heard at all times.■
High volumes can cause hearing damage.
Note
In some countries, some unit features can no longer be selected when the ve-
hicle is running faster than a certain speed. This is not a malfunction, but com-
plies with the national legal regulations.
Mobile phones and applications
Fig. 90 
QR code with reference to web
pages for checking the compati-
bility of devices
Read and observe  on page 75 first.
The availability of some of the functions described in this Owner's Manual depends on the type of device to be connected and the applications installed
in it.
Mobile phones
On the ŠKODApages, check to see if the device is compatible with the selected
mobile phones. This verification is done by reading the QR code  » Fig. 90 by
the associated application in the external device (e.g. phone, tablet)  or after
typing the following address into the web browser.
http://go.skoda.eu/compatibility
Due to the large number of mobile phones as well as the ongoing develop-
ment of these devices, ŠKODA AUTO cannot always ensure compatibility with
the device unconditionally. It is always recommended to physically check func-
tion on the associated vehicle, including the ŠKODA Partners, beforehand.
Only those versions of the selected phones will be tested and supported which
originate from the official distribution network. The same also applies to their
firmware and software.
The functions of the mobile phone to be tested may differ from the same type
of mobile phone depending on the specification for the respective country or
the specific service.
Mobile phones with the operating system and in the version available at the
time of these tests will be tested. In this regard, it could be the case that the
functions of a mobile phone may differ with a different operating system ver-
sion compared to the one used with the tested phone.
ŠKODA AUTO can accept no responsibility for the continuous changes made by
the mobile phone manufacturers and application vendors.
ŠKODA AUTO does not accept any liability for any damage to the device or ve-
hicle due to the use of incorrect or illegal applications or the improper or unau-
thorized use of mobile phones.
Applications
Due to the variety of applications and communication systems as well as their
ongoing development, the available applications may not work in all external
devices. ŠKODA AUTO can accept no liability for their proper function.
Applications, their use and the required data connection may be chargeable.
The range of available applications and their functionality is dependent on the
device, vehicle and region.
The function of mobile applications can be influenced by the quality of the In-
ternet connection.
Some applications are dependent on the availability of services that are provi-
ded by third parties.75Swing/ Blues Radio    

Unit overview and operation
Device Description - Swing
Fig. 91 
Device Overview: Swing
Left control dial for switching the device on and off; volume adjustment
Control dial for calls and confirmations
SD card slot
Colour contact-less display
AUX input 
  Radio menu  » page 81
  Media menu  » page 84
Function buttons (current button function is shown in the display above
each button)
  Telephone menu » page 88
 Device settings  » page 78
12345678Device Description - BluesFig. 92 
Device Overview: Blues
Left control dial for switching the device on and off; volume adjustment
Control dial for calls and confirmations
SD card slot
Black and white contact-less display
AUX input 
  Radio menu  » page 81
  Media menu  » page 84
Function buttons (current button function is shown in the display above
each button)
 - Return to the higher-level menu
 Device settings  » page 80
CD slot Buttons for rewind / fast forward
CD-eject button
Sound settings  » page 80
Device operation
OperationActionSelecting menu/menu item/func-
tionTurning the knob  .Confirming menu/menu
item/functionPress the wheel  123456789
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