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Heating and air conditioning system
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Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Climatronic* (automatic air conditioning)Description The Climatronic system is a combin 
ation of an automatic heating,  
fresh air and cooling system which provides optimal comfort for the  occupants of the car.The Climatronic maintains a constant temp 
erature fully automatically, once it has  
been set. This is achiev 
ed by automatically varying the temperature of the  
outflowing air, the blower stages and the ai 
r distribution. The system also takes into  
account bright sunlight which eliminates  
the need to alter the settings manually.  
The  
automatic mode
 ⇒page 90 ensures maximum wellbeing of the occupants at  
all times of the year. Description of Climatronic system The cooling operates only if the following conditions are met:•
engine running,
•
outside temperature above +5 °C,
•
the   button is  
not
 pressed. 
If the cooling system is switched on, the temperature and air humidity drops in the  vehicle. The wellbeing of the occupants of  
the car is enhanced as a result of this  
particularly at high outs 
ide temperatures and a high air humidity. The system  
prevents the windows misting up during the cold season of the year. The heating effect is dependent upon th 
e coolant temperature, thus full heat  
output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature. It is possible to briefly activate recirc 
ulated air mode in order to enhance the  
cooling effect  
⇒
. 
The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of ice, snow or leaves in order  to ensure that the heating and cooling systems operate properly. The AC compressor is switched off at a hi 
gh coolant temperature in order to provide  
cooling at a high load of the engine. 
After switching on the cooling  
Condensation
 from the evaporator of the air condi- 
tioning may drip down and form a puddle be 
low the vehicle. This is quite normal  
and not an indication of a leak! If you make a change before switching off  
the ignition, which differs from the auto- 
matic mode, the changed functions remain  
stored. Only the function “circulating  
air” is erased 20 minutes after switching off the ignition. Recommended setting for all periods of the year:•
Set the temperature to 22 °C (72 °F).
•
Press the button    
⇒page 90, fig. 102
.
•
Move the air outlet vents 
3 and 
4,  s o  t h a t  th e  a i r  f l o w  i s  d i re c t e d  s l i g h tl y  u pw a rd s   
⇒ page 83, fig. 99
. 
Switching over between degrees  
Celsius and degrees Fahrenheit 
Press and hold the buttons  
17  and 
9  
⇒page 90, fig. 102
. The infor- 
mation in the desired temperature measuring unit appears in the display.
WARNING
•
For your own safety and that of other road users, ensure that all the 
windows are free of ice, snow and mistin 
g. Please familiarize yourself about  
how to correctly operate th 
e heating and ventilation systems, how to demist  
and defrost the windows, as well as with the cooling mode.•
You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of  
time, as “stale” air may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, divert  your attention and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident increases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows  begin misting up.
Note
•
If the cooling system has not been switched on for a lengthy period, odours may 
be produced at the evaporator because of 
 deposits. Switch the cooling system on  
at least once a month for approximately 5 mi 
nutes at the highest blower stage - also  
during the cold season of the year - in  
order to remove such odours. Also open a  
window for a short time.
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Intelligent Technology
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•
when driving with snow chains
•
when driving in deep snow or on a loose surface
•
when it is necessary to rock a vehicle when it has become stuck. 
then you should switch on the ESP again.
WARNING
It is also not possible for the ESP to overcome the physical limits of the  vehicle. Even if a vehicle fitted with ESP you should still always adapt your  style of driving to the condition of the  
road surface and the traffic situation.  
This particularly applies when driving on slippery and wet roads. The increased safety offered must not tempt you to take greater risks than other- wise - risk of an accident!
Note
•
All four wheels must be fitted with the same tyres in order to achieve problem-
free operation of the ESP. Differing rolling  
circumferences of the tyres can lead to an  
undesirable reduction in the engine output.•
Changes to vehicle (e.g. on engine, on the brakes, on chassis or another combi-
nation of tyres and wheels) can influence the function of the ESP  
⇒page 179,  
“Accessories, changes and replacement of parts”.Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)* The electronic differential lock pr 
events an individual wheel from  
slipping.Vehicles fitted with ABS*  
can be equipped with electron
ic differential lock (EDL). 
General The EDL makes it much easier, and sometimes at all possible, to start off, accelerate  and climb a steep hill when the conditio 
ns of the road surface are unfavourable. 
Operating principle The EDL is activated automatically, that is 
 without any action on the part of the  
driver. It monitors the speeds of the driven wheels with the aid of the ABS sensors.  Should only  
one
 drive wheel begin spinning on a slippery surface there will be an  
appreciable difference in the speed of the driven wheels. The EDL function brakes the slipping wheel and the differential transmits a greater driving force to the other  driven wheel. This control proces 
s is also accompanied by noises. 
Overheating of the brakes The EDL switches off  
automatically if unusually severe
 stresses exist in order to  
avoid excessive heat generation in the  
disc brake on the wheel which is being  
braked. The vehicle can continue to be driv 
en and has the same characteristics as a  
vehicle not fitted with EDL. The EDL switches on again  
automatically as soon as the brake has cooled down.
WARNING
•
Carefully depress the accelerator when accelerating on uniformly slip- 
pery road surfaces, such as ice and sn 
ow. The driven wheels might still spin  
despite the EDL and affect the stability  
of the vehicle - risk of an accident!
•
You should always adapt your style of driving to the condition of road  
surface and to the traffic situation even  
when your vehicle is fitted with EDL.  
The increased safety offered must not tempt you to take greater risks than  otherwise - risk of an accident!
Note
•
If the ABS warning light comes on, this ma 
y also indicate a fault in the EDL.  
Please have the vehicle inspected as soon 
 as possible by a specialist garage.
•
Changes to vehicle (e.g. on engine, on the brakes, on chassis or another combi- 
nation of tyres and wheels) can in 
fluence the function of the EDL 
⇒page 179,  
“Accessories, changes and  
replacement of parts”.
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Traction control system (TCS) The traction control system prevents 
 the driven wheels from spinning  
when accelerating.General The TCS makes it much easier, and sometimes at all possible, to start off, accelerate  and climb a steep hill when the conditio 
ns of the road surface are unfavourable. 
Operating principle The TCS switches on automatically when th 
e engine is started and then conducts a  
self-test. The system monitors the speeds of the driven wheels with the aid of the ABS sensors. If the wheels are spinning, the force transmitted to the road surface is  automatically adapted by redu 
cing the engine speed. Th
is occurs at all speeds. 
The TCS operates in combination with the ABS  
⇒page 135, “Antilock brake system  
(ABS)*”. The TCS will not function if a fault exists in the ABS system. The TCS warning light  
⇒page 33 lights up in the instrument cluster when there is a  
fault on the TCS. Switching off You can switch the TCS off and on again  
as you wish by pressing the button  
⇒ fig. 140
. The TCS warning light 
⇒page 33 lights up in the instrument cluster  
when the TCS is switched off. 
The TCS should normally always be switched on. It may be good practice in certain  exceptional cases, such as when you wish 
 to have wheel slip, to switch off the  
system. Examples:•
when driving with snow chains
•
when driving in deep snow or on a loose surface
•
when it is necessary to rock a vehicle when it has become stuck.
then you should switch on the TCS again.
WARNING
You should always adjust your style of driving to the conditions of the road  surface and the traffic situation. The increased safety offered must not tempt you to take greater risks than otherwise - risk of an accident!
Note
•
All four wheels must be fitted with the same tyres in order to achieve problem-
free operation of the TCS. Differing rolling circumferences of the tyres can lead to  an undesirable reduction in the engine output.•
Changes to vehicle (e.g. on engine, on  
the brakes, on chassis or another combi- 
nation of tyres and wheels) can in 
fluence the function of the TCS 
⇒page 179,  
“Accessories, changes and replacement of parts”.BrakesWhat has a negative effect on braking efficiency?Wear-and-tear Wear-and-tear to the brake pads is greatly dependent on the operating conditions  of the vehicle and your style of driving. Particularly if you drive a great deal in towns  and over short distances or if you adopt a sporty style of driving, it may be neces- sary to have the thickness of the brake  
pads inspected at a specialist garage  
between the service inspections.
Fig. 140  TCS switch
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Intelligent Technology
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Antilock brake system (ABS)*ABS prevents the wheels locking when braking.General The ABS contributes significan 
tly to enhancing the active 
safety of your vehicle.  
Compared to a vehicle not fitted with the ABS brake system, you are able to retain optimal steering ability even during a fu 
ll brake application on a slippery road  
surface because the wheels do not lock up. You must not expect, however, that the br 
aking distance will be shorter under all  
circumstances as a result of the ABS. Th 
e braking distance for example on gravel  
and fresh snow, when you should anyway be driving slowly and cautiously, will be  longer. Operating principle The brake pressure will be reduced on a wheel which is rotating at a speed which is  too low for the speed of the vehicle and tend 
ing to lock. This control cycle is notice- 
able from a  
pulsating movement of the brake pedal
 which is accompanied by  
noises. This is consciously intended to provide the driver with the information that  the wheels are tending to lock (ABS control range). You must always keep the brake  pedal depressed to enable the ABS to optima 
lly control the brake application in this  
braking range. Never interrupt the application of the brakes!
WARNING
•
The ABS can also not overcome the physic 
al limits of your
 vehicle. Please  
do not forget this, particularly when driv 
ing on icy or wet road surfaces. If the  
ABS is operating within the control ra 
nge, adapt your speed immediately to  
the conditions of the road surface an 
d the traffic situation. The increased  
safety offered by the ABS must not tempt you to take greater risks than  otherwise - risk of an accident!•
The normal braking system is 
 still fully functional if there is an ABS fault.  
Visit a specialist garage as  
quickly as possible and adju
st your style of driving  
to take account of the ABS fault in the meantime since you will not know the  extent of the fault and in how far  
the braking efficiency is affected.
Note
•
A warning light comes on if a fault occurs in the ABS system 
⇒page 32.
•
Changes to vehicle (e.g. on engine, on 
the brakes, on chassis or another combi- 
nation of tyres and wheels) can in 
fluence the function of the ABS 
⇒page 179,  
“Accessories, changes and replacement of parts”.Brake Assist*During a severe brake application (e.g. if a hazard exists), the Brake Assist increases the braking force and thus makes it possible to rapidly produce the pressure required in the brake system. The majority of drivers do apply the brakes in good time in dangerous situations,  but do not depress the brake pedal with suff 
icient pressure. Consequently, it is not  
possible for the vehicle to achieve its maximum deceleration and the vehicle covers a greater distance than necessary. The Brake Assist is activated by the very quick operation of the brake pedal. In such  cases, a much greater braking pressure ex 
ists than during a 
normal brake applica- 
tion. This makes it possible, even with a relatively low resistance of the brake pedal, to produce an adequate pressure in the brake system in the shortest possible time,  which is required for maximum decelerati 
on of the vehicle. You must apply the  
brake pedal firmly and  
hold it in this position in order to achieve the shortest  
possible braking distance. The Brake Assist is able to help you achi 
eve a shorter braking distance in emergency  
situations by rapidly producing the pressure 
 required in the brake system. It fully  
exploits the attributes of the ABS. After yo 
u release the brake peda
l, the function of  
the Brake Assist is automatically switched off and the brakes operate in the normal  way.
WARNING
•
The Brake Assist is also not able to overcome the physical limits of your 
vehicle in terms of the br 
aking distance required.
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Driving and the Environment
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Keeping a log of your fuel consumptionIf you really wish to ke
ep a close check on your 
fuel consumption
, it is best to enter  
the figures in a logbook. This does not take 
 much time but is a very worthwhile exer- 
cise. It enables you to detect any change  
(positive and negative) at an early stage  
and to take any appropriate action. If you find that your fuel  
consumption is too high, you sh
ould reflect on how, where  
and in what conditions you have driven 
 the vehicle since you last refuelled.
Environmental compatibilityEnvironmental protection has played a majo
r role in the design, selection of mate- 
rials and manufacture of your new Škoda.  
Particular emphasis 
has been paid to a  
number of aspects, including: Design measures•
Joints designed to  
be easily detached;
•
Simplified disassembly due to the modular structure system;
•
Improved purity of differ
ent classes of materials;
•
Identification of all plastic parts in 
accordance with VDA Recommendation 260;
•
Reduced fuel consumption 
and exhaust emission CO
2;
•
Minimum fuel leakage during accidents;
•
Reduced noise. 
Choice of materials•
Extensive use of recyclable material;
•
Air conditioning filled wi 
th CFC-free refrigerant;
•
No cadmium;
•
No asbestos;
•
Reduction in the “vaporisation” of plastics. 
Manufacture•
Solvent-free cavity protection;
•
Solvent-free protection of the vehicle for transportation from the production  
plant to the customer;•
The use of solvent-free adhesives;
•
No CFCs used in the production process;
•
Without use of mercury;
•
Use of water-soluble paints.
Motoring abroadGeneral Other circumstances may exist abroad.It is also possible, in certain countries, that the Škoda Service Partner network is  limited or has not been established yet.  
This is the reason why obtaining certain  
spare parts may be somewhat complicate 
d and specialist garage personnel may  
o n l y  b e  a b l e  t o  m a ke  l i m i te d  re p a i rs . Š ko d a  A u to  i n  t h e  C z e c h  R e pu b l i c  a n d  re l e v a n t   importers are happy to provide information  
about technical aspects of the vehicle,  
required maintenance work and possibilities for getting repairs done.Unleaded petrolA vehicle fitted with a petrol engine must always be refuelled with unleaded petrol  ⇒ page 138. The automobile associations can provide you with information  regarding the locations of filling stations which offer unleaded petrol.HeadlightThe low beam of your headlights is set asym 
metrically. It illuminates the side of the  
road on which you are driving to a greater  
extent. If you drive abroad on the other  
side of the road, you wi 
ll dazzle oncoming traffic. 
In order to prevent the dazzling of oncoming traffic, it is necessary to stick a sticker  over a certain part of the headlights.
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Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle
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Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Removing stains – Remove fresh stains which are  
water-based
 (e.g. coffee, tea, juices,  
blood etc.) with an absorbent cloth or household paper or use the cleaner from the care set for a  
stain which has already dried in. 
– Remove fresh stains on a  
fat base
 (e.g. butter, mayonnaise, chocolate  
etc.) with an absorbent cloth or household cleaning paper or with the cleaner from the care set if the stain has not yet penetrated into the surface. 
– Use a grease dissolver for  
grease stains which have dried in
. 
–Eliminate  
special stains
 (e.g. ball-point pens, felt pen, nail varnish,  
dispersion paint, shoe cream etc.) with a special stain remover suit-able for leather. 
Leather care – Treat the leather every six months with the leather care product avail- 
able from specialist garages. 
– Apply only a small amount of the care product.– Dry the leather off with a soft clothWe recommend that you consult a speciali 
st garage if you have any questions  
regarding cleaning and care of the  
leather interior in your vehicle.
Caution
•
You must on no account treat the leather with solvents (e.g. gasoline, turpen- 
tine), floor wax, shoe cream or such like.•
Avoid leaving your vehicle for lengthy pe 
riods in bright sunlight in order to  
avoid bleaching the leather. If 
 you leave your vehicle parked in the open for lengthy  
periods, protect the leather from the direct 
 rays of the sun by covering it over.
•
Sharp-edged objects on items of clothing
 such as zip fasteners, rivets, sharp- 
edged belts may leave permanent scratche 
s or signs of rubbing on the surface.
Note
•
Use a care cream with light blocker and impregnation effect regularly and each  
time after cleaning the leather. The cream no 
urishes the leather, allows it to breathe  
and keeps it supple and also provides moisture. It also creates surface protection.•
Clean the leather every 2 to 3 months, remove fresh soiling each time this 
occurs.•
Remove fresh stains such as those from 
 ball-point pens, ink, lipstick, shoe  
cream etc., as quickly as possible.•
Care also for the leather dye. Refreshen  
areas which have lost their colour with  
a special coloured leather cream as required.•
The leather is a natural material with specific properties. During the use of the 
vehicle, minor optical change 
s can occur on the leather parts of the covers (e. g  
wrinkles or creases as a result of the stress of the covers).Seat belts– Keep the seat belts clean! – Wash seat belts which have become 
 soiled using a mild soapy solu- 
tion. 
– Inspect the seat belts regularly to  
ensure they are in good condition.
Belt webbing which has become severely so
iled may prevent the inertia reel from  
reeling up the belt properly.
WARNING
•
The seat belts must not be removed for cleaning.
•
Never clean the seat belts chemically 
 as dry cleaning may destroy the  
fabric. The seat belts must also not be allowed to come into contact with corrosive liquids (such as acids etc.).•
Seat belts which have damage to  
the webbing, the connections, the  
inertia reel or the lock should be 
 replaced by a specialist garage.
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Inspecting and replenishing
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Engine oilEngine oil specifications  The grade of engine oil should be selected in accordance with  precise specifications.The engine of your vehicle has been fact 
ory-filled with a high-grade oil which you  
can use throughout the year - exce 
pt 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 deve
lopment. 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 recom- mend having this oil change und 
ertaken by a specialist garage. 
The specifications (VW standards) stated in the following must be indicated sepa- rately or together with other specifications on the bottle. Engine oil specifications for vehicles with fixed service intervals (QG0, QG2) 
Engine oil specifications for models with flexible service intervals (QG1)
Caution
Only the above-mentioned oils may be used on vehicles with flexible service inter- vals (QG1). We recommend always refilling with oil of the same specification since  this will maintain the properties of the oi 
l. In exceptional cases, you must top up  
only once engine oil complying with Specification VW 502 00 (only for petrol engines) or Specification VW 505 01 (only for diesel engines) to maximum 0.5 litres.  You must not use other engine oi 
ls - risk of engine damage!
Note
•
Before a long drive we recommend th
at you purchase and carry with you  
engine oil which complies with the specif 
ication for your vehi
cle. Consequently,  
you will always have the corr 
ect engine oil for refilling.
•
We recommend using a preservative fr
om the Škoda original accessories  
offered by your Škoda dealer.•
For further information - see Service shedule.
Engine oil specifications
Petrol engines
VW 501 01 VW 502 00 VW 504 00  
ACEA A2 
a) or A3 
a)
a)Only to be used in exceptional cases if  
the oils specified above are not available.
Diesel engines
VW 505 00
b)
VW 505 01 VW 507 00 
ACEA B3
a) or B4
a)
b)Except PD engine (unit injector engine).
Engine oil specifications
Petrol engines
VW 503 00 VW 504 00
Diesel engines
VW 506 01 VW 507 00
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Battery with a charge level indicator, the so-called magic eye*There is a so-called magic eye 
⇒fig. 157
 located on the top of the battery. The  
“magic eye” changes its colour in line with the charge state and the electrolyte level  of the battery. Air bubbles can influence the colour of th 
e “magic eye”. For this reason carefully  
knock on the “magic eye” before carrying out the check.•
Green colour - the battery is adequately charged.
•
Dark colour - the battery has to be charged
•
Colourless or yellow colour - have the battery checked by a specialist garage. 
Batteries, which are more than 5 years old, must be replaced. We recommend you  have the electrolyte level inspected and adjusted to the correct level or the battery  replaced if necessary by 
 a specialist garage.
Caution
If the vehicle has not been driven for more than 3 to 4 weeks, the battery will  discharge because certain electrical comp 
onents consume electricity (e.g. control  
units) also in idle state. You can prevent  
the discharging of the battery by discon- 
necting the negative terminal or charging 
 the battery constantly with a very low  
charging current. Please also refer to 
 the notes when working on the battery  
⇒ page 168, “Working on the battery”.
Inspecting the electrolyte levelThe battery is practically 
maintenance-free
 under normal operating conditions.  
We do, however, recommend that you have 
 the electrolyte level inspected from  
time to time by a specialist garage when outside temperatures are high or when driving on long trips. You should also have the electrolyte level  
⇒page 170  
checked each time the battery is charged. The electrolyte level of the battery will al 
so be checked as part of the Inspection  
Service.Operation in winterThe battery has to provide greater amounts of electricity during the winter. It also has only part of the initial power output at 
 low temperatures that it has at normal  
temperatures. A discharged battery may already freez 
e at temperatures just below 0°C. 
We therefore recommend that you have the battery checked by a specialist garage  before the start of the winter and recharged if necessary.
WARNING
Never charge a frozen or thawed battery - risk of explosion and caustic burns. Replace a frozen battery.Charging the battery A properly charged battery is essential for reliably starting the  engine.– Read the warning notes  
⇒
 in “Working on the battery” on  
page 168 and  
⇒
. 
– Switch the ignition and all electrical components off.
Fig. 157  Battery with a  charge level indicator
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Accessories, changes and 
replacement of parts
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Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Accessories, changes and replacement of partsAccessories and replacement partsŠkoda vehicles have been bu
ilt according to the latest discoveries in safety engi- 
neering. Thus one should no 
t change the condition in which the vehicle was deliv- 
ered from the manufacturer without some thought. The following guidelines should be observed when a vehicle is to be retrofitted with  accessories, have technical ch 
anges made to it or a par t has to be replaced at some  
time in the future.•
Advise should always be obtained from a specialist garage  
before
 buying any  
accessories and  
before
 making any technical changes 
⇒
.
•
This is particularly the case when acce
ssories are bought in a foreign country.
•
Škoda Genuine Accessories which have b
een released for use and Skoda orig- 
inal parts can be bought from specialist  
garages that professionally undertake the  
assembly of parts which were purchased there.•
All Škoda original accessories which are listed in the catalogue of original acces- 
sories such as sliding/tilting roofs, sp 
oilers, wheel rims et
c. are homologized.
•
Radios, aerials and other electrical acce
ssories should only be installed by a  
specialist garage.•
The guidelines issued by Škoda Auto must be observed when making technical  
changes.•
This is to ensure that no technical damage 
 occurs to the vehicle, that travelling  
and operating safety are maintained and that the chnages are permissible. The specialist garages also undertake this work professionally or refer it to another  specialist garage in special cases. Any damage which is done caused by technical changes made without  consulting a Skoda dealer is  
excluded from the guarantee.
WARNING
•
We advise you, in your own interest, to only use Škoda Genuine Accesso- 
ries and Škoda original parts which have 
 been expressly approved for use on  
your Škoda. Reliability, safety and su 
itabiliity have been established for  
these Škoda original parts.•
We cannot guarantee suitability of installation into your vehicle of other 
products despite keeping a constant ey 
e on market developments (also not  
in the case where there is an attestation or permission can be produced).Technical changesInterference on the electronic components and their software can lead to opera-tional faults. This interference can also impair not directly affected systems because  of the networking of the electronic co 
mponents. This means that the operating  
safety of your vehicle can  
be considerably jeopardized,
 a greater wear of vehicle  
parts can occur and finally the vehi 
cle registration documents expire. 
We trust that you will understand that  
Škoda Auto cannot be liable for damage  
resulting from unprofessional work. We therefore recommend that you have all work carried out with Škoda original  parts at specialist garages.
WARNING
Work or modifications on your vehicle, which have been carried out unpro-fessionally, can cause operational faults - risk of accident!Vehicles of the group N1The vehicle of the group N1 is a box car wh 
ich is designed and manufactured for the  
transportation of goods.
WARNING (continued)
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Technical Data
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Gearbox code, paint number, interior
 equipment number, engine output,  
engine code Partial description of the vehicle 
Vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification num 
ber - VIN (vehicle body number) is stamped into the  
engine compartment on the right hand shoc 
k absorber dome. This number is also  
located on a sign on the lower left hand  
edge below the windscreen (together with  
a VIN bar code). Engine number The engine number is stamped into the engine block. Type plate (production plate) The type plate is located in the engine co 
mpartment at the front on the left hand  
shock absorber dome. Homologation sign The homologation sign is located on the lo 
ck carrier. Vehicles for certain countries  
do not have an homologation sign. Sticker on inside of fuel filler flap The sticker is affixed to the inside of the fuel filler flap. They contain the following  data:•
the prescribed type of fuel;
•
tyre size;
•
Tyre pressure.
Fuel consumption according to the regulations (99/100/EU)Depending on the range of the special equipment, style of driving, traffic situation, weather influences an 
d vehicle condition, the consum
ption values which in prac- 
tice result when using the vehicle ca 
n deviate from the indicated values. 
Urban traffic The consumption measurement in urban traf 
fic begins with starting of the cold  
engine. Afterwards the normal 
 urban traffic is simulated. 
Non-urban traffic For the consumption measurement in non-ur 
ban traffic the vehicle, as in daily  
motoring, is accelerated and braked several times in all gears. The vehicle speed  changes within the range from 0 to 120 km/h. Combined traffic The consumption value in the combined traf 
fic consists of 37% 
from the value for  
the urban traffic and of 63% from  
the value for the non-urban traffic.
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