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Airbag system
154
being deployed. When the deployed head airbag is inflated, parts of the acces-
sories fitted may in certain circumstances be thrown into the interior of the car 
and cause injuries to the occupants  page 222, “Accessories, changes and 
replacement of parts”.
Any work on the head airbag system  including installing and removing 
system components because  of other repair work (e.g. removing headliner) 
must only be carried out by a specialist garage.
Deactivating an airbagDeactivating airbags
If any airbags have been deactivated, switch them on again as soon as 
possible so that they are able to again provide their proper protection.There is the technical means installed within your vehicle to switch off the front, side* 
or head* airbag (take out of commission).
This is why you should have the deactivation  of the airbags carried out by a specialist 
garage.
On vehicles equipped with the switch for de activation of the airbags, you can deacti-
vate the front passenger airbag  by means of this switch page 154.
Deactivation of airbags is envisaged only for particular instances, such as if:
Yo u  m u s t  i n   exceptional cases  use a child seat on the front passenger seat where 
the child is seated with its back to the dire ction of travel (in some countries this must 
be in the direction of travel due to other legal regulations applying)  page 156, 
“Important safety information regarding the use of child safety seats”;
you are not able to maintain the distance  of at least 25 cm between middle of 
steering wheel and chest, despite the driver seat being correctly adjusted;
special attachments are required in the ar ea of the steering wheel because of a 
physical disability;
you have installed other seats (e.g. orthopaedic seats without side airbags). Monitoring the airbag system
The functionality of the airbag system is al
so monitored electronically when one airbag 
has been switched off.
If the airbag was switched off using diagnostic equipment:
The warning light for the airbag system li ghts up for 4 seconds after switching on 
the ignition and then flashes for 12 seco nds afterwards in 2 second intervals.
The following situation applies if the ai rbag has been switched off using the 
switch for the airbag* in the storage compartment:
the airbag indicator light in the instrume nt cluster comes on for about 4 seconds 
each time the igniti on is switched on;
switching off the airbag is indicated in the middle of the dash panel by the lighting 
up of the yellow indicator light in display 
  
     fig. 137 .
Note
Your authorised Škoda Service Partner will  be able to advise you whether national 
legislation in your country allows airbags in your vehicle to be deactivated, and which 
ones.Switch for the front passenger airbagFig. 137  Storage compartment: Switch for the  front passenger airbag / indicator light for a 
switched off front seat passenger airbagThe front passenger airbag is deactivated with the switch.
WARNING (continued)
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Driving and the Environment
176
Reducing idling
Idling also costs fuel.It is worthwhile switching off the engine in  a traffic jam or when waiting at a level 
crossing or at traffic lights with a lengthy red phase. Even after just 30 - 40 seconds you 
will have saved more fuel th an that is needed when you start the engine up again.
If an engine is only idling it takes much  longer for it to reach its normal operating 
temperature. Wear-and-tear and pollutant emis sions, though, are particularly high in 
the warming-up phase. This is why you should drive off right after starting the engine. 
Do avoid high engine revolu tions at this time, however.Regular servicing
A poorly tuned engine consumes an unnecessarily high amount of fuel.Having your vehicle serviced regularly at a specialist garge enables you to satisfy  one 
of the requirements for economical motoring even before you set off on your journey. 
Keeping your vehicle properly serviced not on ly has a positive effect on the safety of 
your vehicle and maintaining its value, but also saves on  fuel.
A poorly tuned engine can result in a fu el consumption which is 10% higher than 
normal.
The foreseen maintenance work should be  undertaken exactly according to the 
Service schedule by a specialist garage.
Also check the  oil level after refueling. Oil consumption  is dependent to a consider-
able extent on the load and speed of the en gine. Oil consumption could be as high as 
0.5 litres/1 000 km depending on your style of driving.
It is quite normal that a new engine has a  higher oil consumption at first, and reaches 
its lowest level only after a certain running in time. It is therefore not possible to 
correctly assess the oil consumption of a new  vehicle until after you have driven about 
5 000 km.
For the sake of the environment
You can achieve additional  improvements in your fuel economy by using high-
lubricity oils.
Check the ground below your vehicle at regular intervals to detect any leakages in 
good time. Please have your vehicle inspec ted by a specialist garge if you find any 
stains caused by oil or other fluids on the floor.
Avoid driving short distances
Short distances result in an above-average high fuel consumption.– Avoid driving a distance of no more  than 4 km if the engine is cold.
The engine and catalytic converter mu st first have reached their optimal operating 
temperature in order to effectively reduce fuel consumption and pollutant emissions.
The cold engine vehicle cons umes approx. 15 - 20 litres/100 km of fuel immediately 
after starting. Fuel co nsumption drops to 10 litres/100  km after just 1 kilometre. The 
engine reaches its operating temperat ure (outside temperature and engine 
dependent) only after about  4 to 10 kilometres and the fuel consumption then stabi-
lizes. You should therefore avoid driving short distances whenever possible.
An important factor in this connection is also the  ambient temperature fig. 153 . It 
shows the fuel consumption af ter driving a certain distance, on the one hand at a 
temperature of +20°C and on the other hand at a temperature of -10°C. Your vehicle 
has a higher fuel consumptio n in winter than in summer.
Fig. 153  Fuel consumption in litres/100 
km at different temperatures
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Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle197
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Underbody protectionThe underside of your vehicle is protected for life against chemical and mechanical 
influences.
One cannot, however, completely rule out damage to the protective layer when 
driving so we recommend that you inspect the protective layer on the underside of 
your vehicle and on the chassis at certain intervals - this is best done at the beginning 
and end of the winter - and to touch up any damaged areas.
The authorised Škoda Service Partners have suitable spray products  available as well 
as the necessary equipment and are familiar with the instructions for use. It is therefore 
best to have such touch-up  work or additional corrosion  protection measures carried 
out by an authorised Škoda Service Partner.
WARNING
Never use additional underbody protection or corrosion-protection agents for 
the exhaust pipes, catalytic converters, di esel particle filter or heat shields. 
When the engine reaches its operating temperature, these substances might 
ignite - risk of fire!Protection of hollow spacesAll the cavities of your vehicle which are at risk from corrosion are protected for life by 
a layer of  protective wax  applied in the factory.
This wax protection does not require to be inspected or re-treated. Please remove any 
small amount of wax which flows out of the cavities at high temperatures with a plastic 
scraper and clean the spot using petroleum cleaner.
WARNING
Safety and environmental pr otection regulations should observed when using 
petroleum cleaner to remove wax - a risk of fire!
Engine compartmentGood corrosion protection is very importan t, particularly in winter when one often 
drives over its salt-strewn roads. One should therefore clean the whole engine 
compartment before and after the salt spreading period and treat with preservative in 
order to prevent the salt from being destructive.
The authorised Škoda Service Partners have the cleaning agents and preservatives 
recommended by the manufacturer and also the required equipment.
WARNING
It is necessary to observ e the guidelines given in the chapter before working 
on the engine compartment  page 204, “Working in the engine compart-
ment”.
Let the engine cool down before cleaning the engine compartment.Caution
Engine cleaning may be only be un dertaken when the ignition is off.
It is recommended to cover the generator before washing the engine compart-
ment.For the sake of the environment
The dirty water produced by washing the engine has washed away petrol, and residues 
of grease and oil and should therefore be  cleaned by an oil separator. This is why 
engine washing should only be undertaken in  a specialist garage or at a fueling station 
(when these are fitted with the required equipment).Care of the interior of vehiclePlastic parts, artificial leather and clothsYou can clean plastic parts and artificial leather with a moist cloth. You should only 
treat such parts with special  solvent-free plastic cleaning and care products  it does 
prove to be adequate.
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Inspecting and replenishing
206
It is normal for the engine to consume oil. The oil consumption may be as much as 0.5 
l/1 000 km depending on your style of driving and the conditions under which you 
operate your vehicle. The oil consumption may be slightly hi gher than this during the 
first 5 000 kilometres.
One should therefore check the oil level at regular intervals, preferably every time after 
the fuel tank is filled or after driving for long stretches.
We recommend maintaining the oil level within the range   -  but not above this, if 
the engine has been operating at high load s, for example during a lengthy motorway 
trip during the summer months, towing a tr ailer or negotiating a high mountain pass.
The warning light in the instrument cluster* will indicate  page 31 whether the oil 
level is too low. In this case, check the oil level as soon as possible. Top up with an 
appropriate quantity of oil.
Caution
The oil level must on no account extend  beyond the range  . Danger of damaging 
the catalytic converter.
Do not continue your journey  if for some reason it is not possible under the 
conditions prevailing to top up with oil.  Switch the engine off and obtain professional 
assistance from a specialist garage, otherwise it could lead to severe engine damage.Note
Engine oil specifications  page 243, “Technical Data”.Replenishing engine oil– Inspecting the engine oil level  page 205.
– Unscrew the cap of the engine oil filler opening.
– Pour in a suitable grade of oil in portions of 0.5 litres  page 246, “Engine oil spec-
ifications”.
– Inspect the oil level  page 205.
– Carefully screw on the cap of the filler  opening and push the dipstick in fully.
WARNING
Avoid dripping oil onto hot parts of the engine when topping up will oil - a 
risk of fire!
Read and observe the warning notes  page 204, “Working in the engine 
compartment” before working in the engine compartment.For the sake of the environment
The oil level must on no acco unt extend beyond the range    page 205. Oil will 
otherwise be drawn in through the crankc ase ventilation and may pass through the 
exhaust system to atmosphere. The oil ma y combust in the catalytic converter and 
damage it.Changing engine oilThe engine oil must be changed at the intervals stated in the Service schedule or 
according to the service interval indicator  page 18, “Service Interval Display”.
WARNING
Only carry out the engine oil change, if you have the required professional 
knowledge!
Read and observe the warning notes  page 204, “Working in the engine 
compartment” before working in the engine compartment.
First of all, let the engine cool down, we ar an eye protection and gloves - risk 
of caustic burns due to hot oil.Caution
You must not pour any  additives into the engine oil - risk of engine damage! Damage, 
which results from such product, are excluded from the warranty.
For the sake of the environment
You must on no account pour oil into the ground or into the sewage system.
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Technical Data
246
Engine oil specificationsThe grade of engine oil should be se lected in accordance with precise 
specifications.The engine of your vehicle has been factory-filled with a high-grade oil which you can 
use throughout the year - except in extreme climatic regions.
You can mix various oils together with each other when refilling with oil. This does not, 
however, apply for models with flexible service intervals (QG1).
Engine oils are, of course, undergoing co ntinuous further development. Thus the 
information stated in this Owner's Manual is  only correct at the time of publication.
Specialist garages are informed by Škoda  Auto about current changes. We recommend 
having this oil change undertaken by a specialist garage.
The specifications (VW standards) stated in the following must be indicated separately 
or together with other specifications on the bottle.
Engine oil specifications for models with flexible service intervals (QG1) Engine oil specifications for vehicles with fixed service intervals (QG2)
If the oils specified above are not available, oils according to ACEA A2 or ACEA A3 can 
be used once for refilling. ACEA A3.
If the oils specified above are not available, oils according to ACEA B3 or ACEA B4 can 
be used once for refilling.
Caution
Only the above-mentioned oils may be used on vehicles with flexible service intervals 
(QG1). We recommend always refilling with oi
l of the same specification since this will 
maintain the properties of the oil. In exce ptional cases, you must top up only once 
engine oil complying with Specification VW 50 2 00 (only for petrol engines) or Specifi-
cation VW 505 01 (only for diesel engines) to maximum 0.5 litres. You must not use 
other engine oils - risk of engine damage!
Note
Before a long drive we recommend that you purchase and carry with you engine 
oil which complies with the specification for your vehicle. Consequently, you will 
always have the correct engine oil for refilling.
We recommend using a preservative from the Škoda original accessories offered 
by your Škoda dealer.
For further information - see Service shedule.
Petrol engines
Specification
Content
a)
a)Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspect oil leve l when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil 
level must be between the markings  page 205, “Check engine oil level”.1.2 ltr./77 kW TSI - EU5
VW 504 00
3,6
1.8 ltr./118 (112) kW TSI - EU5 / EU2
VW 504 00
4,6
Diesel engines
Specification
Content
2.0 ltr./81 kW TDI CR DPF - EU5
VW 507 00
4,3
2.0 ltr./103 kW TDI CR DPF - EU5 / EU4
VW 507 00
4,3
2.0 ltr./125 kW TDI CR DPF - EU5
VW 507 00
4,3
Petrol engines
Specification
Content
1.2 ltr./77 kW TSI - EU5
VW 502 00
3,6
1.8 ltr./118 (112) kW TSI - EU5 / EU2
VW 502 00
4,6
Diesel engines
Specification
Content
2.0 ltr./81 kW TDI CR DPF - EU5
VW 507 00
4,3
2.0 ltr./103 kW TDI CR DPF - EU5 / EU4
VW 507 00
4,3
2.0 ltr./125 kW TDI CR DPF - EU5
VW 507 00
4,3
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Index263
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Power steering  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Warning light  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  31
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  47 Button in the front passenger door and in the rear doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  48
Buttons on the driver's door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  47
Operational faults  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  49
with central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  49
RRadiator fan  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Rear armrest  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  76
Rear fog light  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  57 Warning light  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30
Rear interior lighting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  61
Rear seats  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  74
Rear window Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  62
Rear window heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  62
Rear-view mirror Exterior mirror  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  67
Interior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  66
Recharge battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Recommendation for changing gears . . . . . . . . . . .  20
Refuelling  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  44 Synchronisation process  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  45
Removing seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  75
Replacing fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Replacing the wiper blades  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  65
Roof aerial  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Roof luggage rack system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  84 Running in the car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
SSafe securing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Safety  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Safety information
Engine compartment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Safety wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Saving electrical energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Seat belt height adjuster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Seat belt warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Belt tensioners  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
fastening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
taking off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Seat heaters  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Selector lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Selector lever lock Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Selector lever positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Selector lever-emergency unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Service Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Service Interval Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Setting temperature Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Setting the clock  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Side airbag  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Side lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Snow chains  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  220
Spare wheel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  224
Speedometer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Stability system  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  163
Starting the engine  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  109
after fuel tank has run empty  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  110
Diesel engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  110
Petrol engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  110
Steering active driver-steering recommendation  . . .  166
Steering force assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  168
Storage compartments  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Storage facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Sun  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Switching lights on and off  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Switching off the engine  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  110
TTaking care of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  193
TCS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  165 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  128
Temperature outside  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
the first 1 500 kilometres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  173
Thickness of brake pads Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Tiptronic  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  120
Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  223
Top Tether . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  162
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