
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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▶Parts fitted on or in the vehicle, whose use has not been approved by ŠKODA
AUTO, or modification of the vehicle in a manner not approved by ŠKODA
AUTO (e.g. tuning).
▶ Damage caused by you that was not immediately seen to by a specialist ga-
rage or was not rectified properly.
It is the customer's responsibility to prove that s/he is not the cause of the
damage.
This ŠKODA warranty does not affect the purchaser's statutory rights from ma-
terials defect liability from the vehicle vendor and other potential claims from
product liability laws.
Mobility warranty
The mobility warranty provides a sense of security when travelling in your ve-
hicle.
If your vehicle ever breaks down on the road due to an unexpected failure,
services to keep you moving can be provided for you under the mobility guar-
antee, which include the following services: Breakdown at the roadside and
towing to ŠKODA service partners, technical assistance on the phone or on-
site commissioning.
If your vehicle is not repaired on the same day, the ŠKODA Service Partner may
provide further services as required, such as replacement transportation (bus,
train etc.) or a courtesy vehicle etc.
More information regarding terms and conditions for the provision of a mobility
warranty for your vehicle can be obtained from your ŠKODA Partner. They will
also provide you with detailed terms and conditions for the mobility warranty
with respect to your vehicle. In the event that there is no mobility warranty
coverage in place for your vehicle, you should check with any ŠKODA Service
Partner about the possibility of a supplementary agreement.
Optional ŠKODA Extended warranty
If you opted for a ŠKODA extended warranty when purchasing your new car,
the two-year ŠKODA warranty with regards to all free warranty repairs is ex-
tended by the period you chose or until the chosen mileage limit has been
reached, whichever occurs first.
The paint warranty and the warranty against corrosion described above are
unaffected by the ŠKODA extended warranty.
The ŠKODA extended warranty does not apply to external and internal foils.
The information on the detailed conditions of the ŠKODA extended warranty is
provided by your ŠKODA partner.NoteThe ŠKODA extended warranty is only available in some countries.5materials defect liability and ŠKODA warranty for new cars

Seat belts
Using seat belts
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Correct routing of seat belt
14
Fastening and unfastening seat belts
14
Seat belt for the rear middle seat
15
Seat belts that are fastened correctly offer good protection in the event of an
accident. They reduce the risk of an injury and increase the chance of survival
in the event of a major accident.
The seat belts reduce the kinetic energy (energy of motion) to a considerable
extent. They also prevent uncontrolled movements which, in turn, may well re-
sult in severe injuries.
When transporting a child the following instructions must be observed
» page 21 , Transporting children safely .
WARNING■
Fasten seat belts before every ride! This also applies to other passengers
- there is a danger of injury!■
Maximum seat belt protection is only achieved if you are correctly seated
» page 10 , Correct and safe seated position .
■
The seat backrests of the front seats must not be tilted too far to the rear
otherwise the seatbelts can lose their effectiveness.
WARNINGInformation on dealing with the safety belts■The belt webbing must not be jammed in-between at any point or twis-
ted, or chafe against any sharp edges.■
Make sure you do not catch the seat belt in the door when closing it.
WARNINGInformation on the proper use of safety belts■Adjust the height of the belt in such a way that the shoulder part of the
belt is roughly positioned across the middle of your shoulder - on no ac-
count across your neck.■
No two persons (also not children) should ever use a single seat belt to-
gether.
■
The lock tongue should only be inserted into the lock which is the correct
one for your seat. Wrong use of the safety belt will reduce its capacity to
protect and the risk of injury increases.
■
Many layers of clothing and loose clothing (e. g. a winter coat over a jack-
et) do not allow you to be correctly seated and impairs proper operation of
the seat belts.
■
Do not use clamps or other objects to adjust seat belts (e.g. for shorten-
ing the belts for smaller persons).
■
The seat belts for the rear seats can only fulfil their function reliably
when the seat backrests are correctly locked into position » page 72.
WARNINGInformation on the care and maintenance of safety belts■The belt webbing must always be kept clean. Soiled belt webbing may im-
pair proper operation of the inertia reel » page 138.■
The seat belts must not be removed or changed in any way. Do not at-
tempt to repair the seat belts yourself.
■
Check the condition of all the seat belts on a regular basis. If damage to
the parts of the seat belt system (e.g. the strap, the belt connectors, the
retractor, the lock or similar) are detected, the seat belt in question must
be replaced immediately by a specialist.
■
Seat belts which have been subjected to stress in an accident should be
replaced by a specialist garage. The anchorage points for the belts should
also be checked.
13Seat belts

Auto Check Control
Vehicle condition
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 at least one fault message exists. 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.
Warning lights in the MAXI DOT display
Engine oil pressure too low» page 33Check engine oil level
Engine oil sensor defective» page 145Engine-speed limitation» page 30Water in fuel filter (diesel engine).» page 30Automatic gearbox DSG overheated» page 30
AdBlue ®
level too low» page 30
Engine-speed limitation
The information about the maximum permissible engine speed is displayed to-
gether with this indicator light.
▶ Do not exceed the indicated maximum engine speed!
▶ Continued driving is possible with appropriate caution. Seek assistance from
a specialist garage immediately.
Water in the fuel filter (diesel engine)
The fuel filter with water separator, filters out dirt and water from the fuel.
If too much water is present in the separator, the following information ap-
pears on the instrument cluster display.
The indicator light is only shown in the MAXI DOTdisplay.
Illuminates
Water in fuel filter. Log book!FUEL FILTER SEE MANUAL
▶ Continued driving is possible with appropriate caution. Seek assistance from
a specialist garage immediately.
Automatic gearbox DSG
Gearbox overheated. Stop! Log book!
▶
Stop driving! Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine.
You can continue your journey as soon as the warning light disappears.
▶ If the indicator light does not go out,
stop driving! Seek help from a spe-
cialist garage.
/
AdBlue ®
level too low
The indicator light and
is only shown in the MAXI DOTdisplay.
Further information on refilling of AdBlue ®
is shown in the display.
Refill AdBlue (DEF)! Range: ...ADBLUE RANGE …
The range in the display indicates the distance that can be driven with the re-
maining AdBlue ®
left in the tank.
▶ Add AdBlue ®
» page 142 .
Refill AdBlue (DEF)! No engine start in …ADBLUE NO START IN …
The range in the display indicates the distance to travel, after which no engine
restart is possible, as long as no AdBlue ®
is added.
▶ Add AdBlue ®
» page 142 .
Refill AdBlue (DEF)! No engine start possible.ADBLUE NO RESTART
It is no longer possible to start the engine.
▶ Refill AdBlue ®
» page 142 .
30Using the system

Power steering / steering lock (KESSY system)
Read and observe
on page 31 first.
Fault in the power steering
lights up – this indicates a complete failure of the power steering and the
steering assist is no longer working (significantly higher steering forces).
lights up – this indicates a partial failure of the power steering and the
steering forces can be greater.
▶ Switch off the ignition, start the engine again and travel a short distance.
▶ If the warning light
does not go out, stop the vehicle,
Stop driving! .
Seek help from a specialist garage.
▶ If the warning light does not go out, you can drive on, exercising appropri-
ate caution. Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
Steering column lock not unlocked (System KESSY)
flashes - for vehicles with the KESSY system, the steering lock is not re-
leased.
▶ Move the steering wheel slightly back and forth, thereby facilitating unlock-
ing the steering lock.
▶ If the steering does also not unlock then, the help of a specialist garage is
required.
Steering lock defect (KESSY system)
An audible signal sounds as a warning.
flashesSteering column lock faulty.
▶
Park the vehicle, stop driving
. After switching off the ignition, it is no lon-
ger possible to lock the steering, to activate the electrical components (e.g.
Infotainment ), to switch on the ignition again and to start the engine. Seek
help from a specialist garage.
flashesSteering lock: Workshop!
▶
Continued driving is possible with appropriate caution. Seek assistance from
a specialist garage immediately.
Disconnecting the vehicle battery
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the indicator
light comes on after switching on the ignition.
The warning light should go out after driving a short distance.
If, after the motor is restarted and a short drive, the indicator light does not go
out, there is a system error.
▶ Continued driving is possible with appropriate caution. Seek assistance from
a specialist garage immediately.
Engine oil
Read and observe
on page 31 first.
Low oil pressure
flashesOil pressure: Engine off! Log book!
▶
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the engine oil level.
▶ If the warning light flashes ,
do not drive an further! even if the oil level
is correct! Also do not leave the engine running at an idling speed.
▶ Seek help from a specialist garage.
Engine oil level too low
Illumi-
nates
Check oil level!
▶ Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the engine oil level, top up
if necessary.
The warning light will go out if the bonnet is left open for more than 30 sec-
onds. If the engine oil is not replenished, the warning light will come on again
after driving about 100 km.
Fault on the engine oil level sensor
flashesOil sensor: Workshop!
The warning light
flashes several times after switching on the ignition and
there is audible signal.
▶ Continued driving is possible with appropriate caution. Seek assistance from
a specialist garage immediately.
CAUTION
If, under the given conditions, it is not possible to top up with engine oil,
stop driving - there is a risk of engine damage! Switch off the engine and seek
assistance from a specialist garage.33Instruments and Indicator Lights

Travel modeActivate/deactivate the travel mode fea-
ture » page 62 .Factory setting.Resetting Lights & Visionmenu item to the factory set-
ting.Coasting
-Enable / disable the idle position (coasting) for vehicles with automat-
ic transmission » page 108, Driving in neutral (“coasting”) .
Time
- Setting the time, the time format (24 or 12 hour) and the change-over to
summer/winter time.
Winter tyres
- Setting the speed and the switching on and off of the acoustic sig-
nals when exceeding this speed. This function is, for example, used for winter
tyres where the maximum permissible speed is lower than the maximum
speed of the vehicle » page 150, Wheels and tyres . If the set speed is excee-
ded, an audible signal sounds and the following message appears in the infor-
mation display.
Units
- Setting the units for temperature, consumption and distance travelled.
Assistants
- Adjustment of the sound in Park Assist » page 114, Parking aid
(ParkPilot) .
Alt. speed dis.
Turn on / off the display of the second speedometer in
mph 1)
» page 39 , Display of the second speedometer .
Service
Display the distance travelled and the days until the next service
date » page 44 , Service interval display .
Factory setting.
- Resetting the display functions to factory settings.
Service interval display
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Prompt in the MAXI DOT display
44
Prompt in the segment display
44
Resetting the service interval display
45
The service interval display shows the kilometres or days until the next service
event.
Information regarding the service intervals » page 133.
Prompt in the MAXI DOT display
Messages before reaching the scheduled service date
Before the next service date has been reached, the symbol as well as a mes-
sage about the mileage or days until the next service event appears in the dis-
play after switching on the ignition.
Messages upon reaching scheduled service date
Once the service appointment is reached, a message appears in the display af-
ter switching on the ignition.
Displaying the distance and days until the next service interval
Messages about the remaining kilometres and days until the next service date can be displayed at any time when the ignition is switched on by going to the
Service
menu item » page 43, Menu item
Settings
or from the
Vehicle status
in the
main menu of the Maxi DOTdisplay. » page 42.
Prompt in the segment display
Fig. 27
Segment display: Example of a
message
Image description » Fig. 27
Service due
Differentiating between types of service
▶ - Oil change service
▶ - Inspection
- Days remaining until the next service interval
Kilometres remaining until the next service interval
ABC1)
For models with the speedometer in mph, the second speedometer is displayed in km/h.
44Using the system

Messages before reaching the scheduled service date
Before the next service date has been reached, the symbol » Fig. 27 as well as
a message about the mileage or days until the next service event appears in
the display for approx. 10 seconds after switching on the ignition.
Messages upon reaching scheduled service date
As soon as the service date is reached, the flashing
icon and the message
appears in the display for about 20 seconds after the ignition is switched on.
Displaying the distance and days until the next service interval
Messages regarding kilometres and days until the next service date can be dis-
played at any time with the ignition switched on by pressing the button againA
» Fig. 22 on page 39 .
The following is shown in the displayed » Fig. 27 (First information on the Oil
Change Service , By pressing the key again
A
» Fig. 22 on page 39 Information
on Inspection ).
Resetting the service interval display
We recommend that the display reset is completed by a specialist garage.
We recommend that you do not reset the service interval display yourself. In-
correctly setting the service interval display could cause problems to the vehi-
cle.
Variable service interval
For vehicles with variable service intervals, after resetting the oil change serv-
ice display in a specialist garage, the values of the new service interval are dis-
played, which are based on the previous operating conditions of the vehicle.
These values are then continuously matched according to the actual operating
conditions of the vehicle.
SmartGate
Introduction to the subject
Fig. 28
QR code with reference to the
ŠKODA websites
SmartGate is a system that transmits certain driving data (such as fuel con-
sumption, speed or similar) via Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct.
The ŠKODA applications installed in a supported external device (e.g. phone,
tablet) give the option to further transmit the received data.
Some ŠKODA applications can be displayed in the Infotainment display by
means of a SmartLinkconnection » Owner's Manual Infotainment .
Read in the QR code » Fig. 28 using the respective application on your external
device or enter the following address in the web browser to open the website
with an overview of the available applications, compatible devices and other
information about SmartGate.
http://go.skoda.eu/connectivity-smartgate
CAUTION
■ To increase the access security to the transmitted vehicle data, once the
ŠKODA application has been started, you are requested to change the pass-
word/PIN code if the default password/PIN code has not yet been changed
» page 47 , Password/PIN code . It is not possible to start the ŠKODA applica-
tion without changing it.■
ŠKODA accepts no responsibility for any problems caused by incompatibility
or improper functioning of the external devices.
45Information system

The wear and tear on the brake pads is dependent on the operating condi-
tions and driving style. In difficult conditions (e.g. urban, sporty driving), the
condition of the brakes should be checked between services by a specialist ga-
rage.
Brake response can be slower if the brakes are covered in moisture or, in win-
ter, have a layer of ice or salt on them . The brakes should be cleaned and
dried by applying the brakes many times over »
.
Corrosion on the brake discs and dirt on the brake pads can occur if the vehicle
has been parked for a long period and if you do not make much use of the
braking system. The brakes are cleaned by applying the brakes several times
over »
.
Before negotiating a long or steep gradient , reduce speed and shift down a
gear. As a result, the braking effect of the engine will be used, reducing the
load on the brakes. If, nevertheless, there is a need for additional braking, it
should be carried out at intervals.
Emergency braking warning - if it is necessary to brake hard, the system may
cause the brake lights to automatically flash, to alert the traffic behind.
New brake pads must first be “run in” because these do not initially have the
best possible braking effect. Drive especially carefully for the first 200 km or
so.
If the brake fluid level is too low, it can cause faults in the braking system ;
the warning light will light up in the instrument cluster
» page 32,
Braking
system . If the warning light does not light up, yet the stopping distance is per-
ceived to be longer than before, the driving style should be adapted in view of
the unknown cause of the problem, and braking kept to a minimum - seek the
help of a specialist garage without delay.
The brake booster increases the pressure generated with the brake pedal. The
brake booster only operates when the engine is running.
WARNING■ Greater physical effort is required for braking when the engine is switch-
ed off – risk of accident!■
During the braking procedure on a vehicle with manual transmission,
when the vehicle is in gear and at low revs, press the clutch pedal. Other-
wise, the functionality of the brake system may be impaired – risk of acci-
dent!
WARNING (Continued)■ Do not depress the brake pedal if there is no requirement to slow down.
This causes the brakes to overheat and can also result in a longer braking
distance and excessive wear - There is a risk of an accident!■
Only brake for the purpose of drying and cleaning the brake discs if the
traffic conditions permit this. Do not place any other road users in jeopardy.
■
Recommendations for new brake pads should be followed.
■
When stopping and parking, the parking brake should always be applied
firmly, otherwise the vehicle could move off - There is risk of an accident!
■
If a front spoiler, full wheel trim, etc. is mounted retrospectively, it must
be ensured that the air supply to the front wheel brakes is not reduced.
Otherwise, the front brakes could be in danger of overheating – There is
risk of an accident!
Handbrake
Fig. 125
Handbrake
Read and observe on page 104 first.
The handbrake secures the vehicle against unwanted movement when stop-
ping and parking.
Apply
›
Pull the handbrake lever firmly upwards.
Release
›
Pull the handbrake lever up slightly and at the same time push in the lock
button » Fig. 125 .
›
Move the lever right down while pressing the lock button.
The handbrake warning light
lights up when the handbrake is applied, pro-
vided the ignition is on.
104Driving