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Attaching and detaching trailersFig. 148
Swivel out the 13-pin power
socket, safety eyelet
Connect and disconnect
›
Install the tow bar.
›
Lift off protective cap
3
» Fig. 137 on page 122 towards the top.
›
Place the trailer onto the ball.
›
Grip the 13-pin socket on the handle
A
and swing out in the direction of the
arrow » Fig. 148 .
›
Insert the trailer cable into the 13-pin socket.
If the trailer that is to be towed has a 7-pin connector, you can use a suitable
adapter from ŠKODA Original Accessories to establish a connection to the elec-
tricity.
›
Hook the breakaway cable of the trailer to the security lock slot
B
.
The breakaway cable of the trailer must sag in all trailer positions relative to
the vehicle (sharp curves, reversing and the like).
Uncoupling takes place in reverse order.
Exterior mirrors
You should have additional exterior mirrors fitted if you are not able to see the
traffic behind the trailer with the standard rear-view mirrors.
Headlights
The front of the vehicle may lift up when a trailer is being towed and the head-
lights may dazzle other road users.
Adjust the headlights using the headlight beam control » page 59.
Power to the trailer power grid
For the electrical connection between the vehicle and trailer, the power for the
trailer power grid is supplied by the vehicle.
The power supply works with ignition on or off.
With the ignition off, the battery of the towing vehicle is discharged by activa- ted consumers.
At low charge state of the vehicle battery power to the trailer is interrupted.WARNING■ Improperly connected trailer electrical installations may cause accidents
or serious injury due to electric shock.■
Work on the electrical system must only be carried out by specialist ga-
rages.
■
Never directly connect the trailer's electrical system with the electrical
connections for the tail lights or other current sources.
■
After coupling the trailer and connecting up the power socket, check the
rear lights on the trailer to ensure they are working.
■
Never use the safety eyelet for towing!
CAUTION
Improperly connected trailer electrical installations may cause malfunction of
the entire vehicle electronics.
Note
■ The total power consumption of all the connected consumers on the trailer
must not exceed 350 watts.■
Coat the ball head of the towing device with a suitable grease whenever
necessary.
Loading a trailer
Distribution of the cargo
Distribute the cargo in the trailer in such a way that heavy items are located as
close to the trailer axle as possible. Secure the items from slipping.
The distribution of the weight is very poor if your vehicle is unladen and the
trailer is laden. Maintain a particularly low speed if you cannot avoid driving
with this combination.
Tyre pressure
Correct the tyre inflation pressure on your vehicle for a “full load” » page 155.
WARNINGA sliding cargo can significantly adversely affect stability and driving safety
- there is a risk of accident!127Hitch and trailer

Automatic car wash systemsRead and observe
and on page 133 first.
The usual precautionary measures must be taken before washing the vehicle
in an automatic car wash system (e.g. closing the windows and the sliding/tilt-
ing roof etc.).
If your vehicle is fitted with any particular attached parts, such as a spoiler,
roof rack system etc., it is best to consult the operator of the car wash system
beforehand.
After an automatic wash with wax treatment, the lips of the wipers should be
cleaned with cleaning agents specially designed for the purpose, and then de-
greased.
CAUTION
■ Before driving through a car wash fold in the exterior mirrors - there is a risk
of damage.■
For vehicles with roof antenna the antenna rod should be unscrewed before
driving through a car wash - there is a risk of damage.
Washing with a high-pressure cleaner
Read and observe
and on page 133 first.
When washing the vehicle with a high-pressure cleaner, the instructions for
use of the equipment must be observed. This applies in particular to the pres-
sure used and to the spraying distance .
Maintain a sufficiently large distance to the parking aid sensors and soft mate-
rials such as rubber hoses or insulation material.
CAUTION
■ The films should not be washed with any high-pressure cleaners - risk of
damage » page 135 .■
Do not aim the water jet directly at the lock cylinders or the door or opening
joints when washing the vehicle in the winter – there is a risk of freezing.
■
The sensors of the parking aid can be sprayed only for a short time and there
must be a minimum distance of 10 cm - there is a risk of damage.
Cleaning vehicle exterior
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Vehicle paint work
135
Films
135
Plastic parts
135
Rubber seals
136
Chrome and anodized parts
136
Windows and external mirrors
136
Headlight glasses
136
Door closing cylinder
137
Cavity protection
137
Jack
137
Wheels
137
Towing device and mounting recess
137
Under-body protection
138
Wiper blades
138
We recommend using vehicle care products from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
These are available from ŠKODA Partners. The usage instructions on the pack-
age must be observed.
WARNING■ Vehicle care products may be harmful to your health if not used according
to the instructions.■
Always keep the vehicle care products safe from people who are not com-
pletely independent, e.g. children - there is a danger of poisoning!
■
Protect your hands and arms from sharp-edged metal parts when clean-
ing the underfloor, the inside of the wheel housings or the wheel trims –
risk of cuts!
CAUTION
■ Do not use any insect sponges, rough kitchen sponges or similar cleaning
products – risk of damaging the paintwork surface.■
Cleaners that contain solvents can damage the material being cleaned. 
134General Maintenance

Rubber sealsRead and observe
and on page 134 first.
All door seals and window guides are factory-treated with a colourless mattvarnish layer to prevent the freezing of painted body parts and to protect
against driving noise.
CAUTION
■ Do not treat the door seals and window guides with any products whatsoev-
er .■
Applying additional treatments to the seals can corrode the protective coat-
ing, and driving noise may occur.
Chrome and anodized parts
Read and observe
and on page 134 first.
First clean the chrome parts and anodized parts with a damp cloth and thenpolish them with a soft, dry cloth.
If this method does not completely clean the parts, use cleaning products spe-
cially designed for this purpose.
CAUTION
■ Do not polish the chrome parts and anodized parts in a dusty environment -
risk of surface scratches.■
Never use aggressive cleaning agents or chemical solvents for these parts -
there is risk of damage.
Windows and external mirrors
Fig. 149
Fuel filler flap: Remove ice scra-
per
Read and observe and on page 134 first.
Removing snow and ice
Use a plastic ice scraper for removing snow and ice from the windows and mir-
rors.
The ice scraper can be found on the inside of the fuel filler flap.
›
Open the fuel filler flap.
›
Slide out the ice scraper in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 149.
Cleaning windows
Regularly clean windows from the inside with clean water.
Dry the glass surfaces with a clean chamois leather or a cloth intended for this
purpose.
CAUTION
Instructions for removing snow and ice■The ice scraper should not be moved forward and backward but in one direc-
tion to avoid any damage to the surface of the glass.■
Snow or ice that is contaminated with coarse dirt such as fine gravel, sand or
salt must not be removed from the windows and mirrors – there is a risk of
damage to the surface of the windows and mirrors.
■
Do not remove snow or ice from glass parts using warm or hot water – risk of
cracks forming in the glass.
■
Make sure that when removing snow and ice from the windows, the labels
attached to the vehicle by the factory are not damaged.
CAUTION
Information for cleaning windows■Do not clean the inside of the windows with sharp-edged objects or corro-
sive and acidic cleaning agents – there is a risk of damaging the heating ele-
ments or window aerial.■
When drying the windows after washing the vehicle, do not use window
leathers that have been used to polish the bodywork. Residues of preserva-
tives in the window leather can make the window dirty and reduce visibility.
Headlight glasses
Read and observe
and on page 134 first.
Clean plastic front headlight lenses using clean, warm water and soap. 

136General Maintenance

No.Power consumer15Air conditioning system, selector lever of the automatic gearbox, di-
agnosis terminal16Instrument cluster17Alarm system, horn18Not assigned19Not assigned20Not assigned21Not assigned22Front- and rear windscreen wiper system23Heated front seats24Blower fan for air conditioning system, heating, air conditioning,
heating25Not assigned26Switch for front seat heating27Rear window wiper28Not assigned29airbag30Electric power windows, light switches, reverse light switches, air
conditioning system, Park Assist, exterior mirror, power feed for cen-
tre button strip, power feed for side button strip, interior mirror31Fuel pump, radiator fan, cruise control, coil of the relay for the front
and rear windscreen wipers32Diagnostic terminal, headlight range control, operating lever under
the steering wheel, interior lighting33Coil on starter relay, clutch pedal switch34Heated windscreen washer jets35Not assigned36Not assigned37Radar38Not assigned39Electrical auxiliary heating system40Not assigned41Rear window heaterNo.Power consumer42Power windows - front passenger43Towing hitch - contact in the socket44Cigarette lighter, 12-volt power socket45Power windows - rear right46Front and rear window washer, operating lever under the steering
wheel47Towing hitch - contact in the socket48Towing hitch - right light49Fuel pump50Radio51Heating of the external mirror52KESSY53Steering lock (KESSY)54ABS or ESC55Not assigned56Not assigned57Not assigned58Not assigned59Not assigned
Fuses in the engine compartment
Fig. 185
Cover for the fuse box - variant 1 
176Do-it-yourself

DimensionsFig. 198
Principle sketch: Vehicle dimensions
Vehicle dimensions for operating weight without driver (in mm)
» Fig. 198SpecificationValueAHeightBasic dimension1459Vehicles with off-road package1472BFront trackBasic dimension1457Vehicles with the 1.2 l/66 kW TSI and 1.4 l/66 kW TDI CR engine1463CWidth1706DRear trackBasic dimension1494Vehicles with the 1.2 l/66 kW TSI and 1.4 l/66 kW TDI CR engine1500EWidth including exterior mirror1940FClearanceBasic dimension134Vehicles with off-road package141GWheel base2602HLength4304186Technical data

Index
A
abroad lead-free petrol
141
Abroad Headlights
63
ABS Operation
110
Warning light33
Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles133
Accessories130
Adjusting Exterior mirror
68
head restraints69
Seat69
Steering wheel9
Adjusting the seats8
Adjustment Beam range
59
Advance warning/emergency braking Warning light
38
Air-conditioning system Air outlet vents
94
Airbag14
Deactivating18
Deactivating the front passenger airbag18
Deployment15
Front airbag15
Head airbag17
Modifications and damage to the airbag system 132
Side airbag
16
Warning light34
Airbag system14
Air conditioning90
Air distribution control93
Climatronic92
Manual air conditioning91
Air distribution control93
Air outlet vents94
Alarm Enable/disable
54
Switch off54
Trailer128
Triggering54
Alcantara cleaning
139
Anodized parts Refer to vehicle maintenance
136
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)110
Anti-theft alarm system Enable/disable
54
Trailer128
Anti-theft wheel bolts163
Armrest Front
71
Rear71
artificial leather139
Ashtray75
Assembling the tow bar, Step 1
123
tow bar, Step 2124
Assist systems109
Auto-check control39
Automatic driving lamp control61
Automatic gearbox104
Selector lever-emergency unlocking172
Selector lever lock105
Starting-off and driving106
Tiptronic105
Using the selector lever104
Automatic gearbox modes104
Automatic load deactivation153
automatic transmission selector lever lock defect
105
Automatic transmission Kick-down
106
Malfunctions36
Selector lever lock105
Warning light36
Warning messages36
AUX80
Avoiding damage to your vehicle108
B
Bags on the backs of the front seats
79
Ball head Check fitting
124
Ready position122, 123
Battery In the remote control key
171
Belts11
Belt tensioners13
Bonnet Closing
144
Opening144
Boot Cargo element
85
Class N1 vehicles86
Hooks83
See Boot lid55
Storage compartments85
Boot cover Parking position
84
Boot lid automatic locking
55
Closing55
Opening55
Brake Assist (HBA)111
Brake booster102
brake fluid specification
150
Brake fluid149
Checking150
Information messages32
190Index

Brake pedal (automatic gearbox)Warning light35
Brakes Brake booster
102
Brake fluid150
Braking and stabilisation systems109
Handbrake102
Information messages32
Running-in106
Warning light32
Brakes and parking101
Brake system109
Braking Information on braking
101
Button CAR see Infotainment
4
Button in driver's door electric windows
56
C
Car care Jack
137
Car computer see multifunction display
40
Care and maintenance130
Cargo element85
Car park103
Car park ticket holder73
Carrier Roof rack
89
Cavity protection137
Central locking49
Problems53
Central locking button51
Change Engine oil
146
light bulb in tail light181
Changing bulbs
177
Front turn signal bulb180
Wheels161
Changing a wheel Follow-up work
165
Preliminary work162
Changing wheels Wheel removal and fix
165
Charging a vehicle battery152
Check Fit ball head properly
124
Checking Battery electrolyte level
152
Brake fluid150
Coolant148
Engine oil147
Oil level147
Windscreen washer fluid145
Checks Statutory checks
130
Children and safety19
Child safety Side airbag
21
Child safety lock53
Child seat Classification
21
ISOFIX22
on the front passenger seat20
TOP TETHER24
Use of child seats21
Use of ISOFIX child seats23
Chrome parts Refer to vehicle maintenance
136
Cigarette lighter75
Clean Anodized parts
136
Chrome parts136
Cleaning Alcantara
139
and maintaining belts140
artificial leather139
headlight glasses136
materials139
natural leather138
plastic parts135
seats covers of the electrically heated seats140
wheels137
Cleaning safety belt
140
Cleaning seat covers
140
Cleaning the interior artificial leather
139
Seat covers140
Cleaning the vehicle exterior Cavity protection
137
Decorative films135
Door locking cylinder137
Headlight glasses136
Protective films135
Towing device137
Under-body protection138
wheels137
Windows and external mirrors136
Cleaning vehicle133
Cleaning vehicle exterior134
Anodized parts136
Chrome parts136
Plastic parts135
Rubber seals136
Vehicle paint work135
Wiper blades138
Clean interior Safety belt
140
Climatronic air distribution control
93
Automatic mode93
Operating elements92
Clothes hook79
191Index

Emergency equipmentFire extinguisher160
First aid kit160
Jack161
Vehicle tool kit161
Warning triangle160
Emergency wheel Stow
162
Emission control system Warning light
34
Emissions184
Engine Running-in
106
Starting the engine98
Warning messages36
Engine compartment143
Brake fluid150
Overview145
Vehicle battery150
Engine number183
engine oil specification
146
Engine oil146
change146
Checking147
Replenishing147
Warning light37
EPC Warning light
34
ESC Operation
110
Warning light33
F
Fastening elements
82
Fatigue detection119
Function119
Information messages119
Films135
Fire extinguisher160
First aid kit160
Flashing60
Floor covering in the luggage compartment
86
Fog lights Warning light
35
Fog Lights61
Footmats103
refer to footmats103
Force limit Power windows
58
Front airbag15
Front Assist116
Disable/enable118
Distance warning117
Information messages118
Operation117
Radar sensor116
Warning and automatic braking117
Warning light38
fuel lead-free petrol
141
Fuel140
Diesel142
Fuel gauge30
refer to Fuel140
Refuelling141
Warning light35
Fuel consumption184
Fuel reserve Warning light
35
Fuses Assignment
174
Assignment of fuses in the dash panel175
Colour coding174
Fuse assignment in the engine compartment177
Replacing174
Fuses in the engine compartment Assignment
177
G
Gear change Gear recommendation
39
Information on the selected gear39
Gear changing Gear stick
103
General view Cockpit
27
Genuine parts131
Glasses compartment78
Glow plug system Warning light
34
H
Handbrake
102
Warning light32
Hazard warning light system62
HBA111
Head airbag17
Headlight cleaning system Headlight cleaning system
67
Headlights Bulb arrangement
178
Driving abroad63
Headlight cleaning system67
Headlights with CORNER function62
Head restraints69
Adjust height69
Headrest, removing and installing
70
Heating90
Air distribution control93
Controls91
Exterior mirror68
Rear window64
Seats70
Heating rear window64
HHC111
193Index

Luggage compartment81
Cover84
Fastening elements82
Fixing nets83
floor covering on both sides86
Lighting81
unlock manually172
Unlock the boot lid172
Variable loading floor86
Luggage compartment cover84
Luggage compartment lid55
Luggage Storage Storage net bag
85
M
Main beam
60
Warning light36
Maintenance see vehicle care
135
Manual air conditioning Air distribution control
93
Controls91
Manual gear changing see Gear changing
103
MAXI DOT See MAXI DOT display
42
MAXI DOT display42
Main menu42
Menu item assist systems45
Menu item Audio44
Menu item navigation44
Menu item telephone45
Operation43
Maximum permissible weights
183
Maximum speed188
MCB111
MDI80
Mechanical window lifter open and close
56
Mechanical window lifters56
Media see Infotainment
4
Mirror Exterior mirror
68
Interior mirror67
Make-up65
Modifications130
Modifications and technical alterations Airbags
132
Service131
Spoiler132
Multi-function display operation
40
Multi collision brake (MCB)111
Multifunction display Functions
40
Information40
Memory42
Multifunction pocket83
Multifunction steering wheel Operation
43
Multimedia AUX
80
USB80
Multimedia holder77
N
N1
86
Nameplate183
Navigation see Infotainment
4
Nets83
Notes for driving with tyre repaired167
Notes on using wheels154
O
Oil See Engine oil
147
Warning messages37
Oil pressure Warning messages
37
On-board computer see multifunction display
40
Operating weight184
Operation in winter Diesel fuel
142
Vehicle battery152
Original accessories131
Overview Engine compartment
145
Indicator lights31
P
Parking
103
Parking assistance112
Parking aid Automatic system activation when moving for-ward
114
Function112
Parking assistance112
Activation / deactivation113
Display in the Infotainment display113
Parking light59
Park Pilot112
Park the vehicle see Parking
103
Passive safety Before setting off
8
Driving safety8
Passive Safety8
Pedals103
Footmats103
Petrol see fuel
141
195Index

Phonesee Infotainment4
Plastic parts135
Pocket in the luggage compartment
83
Pockets on the inner sides of the front seats
79
Polishing vehicle paint work see vehicle care
135
Power outlet 12 V
75
Power steering/steering lock (KESSY system) Warning light
32
Power windows56
Button in the front passenger door57
Practical equipment 12-Volt power outlet
75
Reflective vest160
Practical features Pockets on the backs of the front seats
79
Pockets on the inner sides of the front seats79
Waste container76
Protective films135
Puncture set165
R
Radiator fan
145
Radio see Infotainment
4
Raise vehicle164
Rear interior light
64
Rear fog light61
Warning light34
Rear mirror67
Exterior mirror68
Rear view mirror Interior mirror
67
Refuelling141
Fuel141
Remote control Locking
50
Replacing the battery171
Synchronisation process172
Unlocking50
Remote control key Replacing the battery
171
Removing the tow bar, Step 1
125
tow bar, Step 2125
Repairs and technical alterations130
Replacement parts130
Replacing Bulb for main beam, daytime running lights andparking light
179
Bulb for the fog light180
Bulb for the licence plate light181
Bulb in rear light182
Fuses174
Fuses in the dash panel175
Fuses in the engine compartment176
High beam bulb (halogen headlights)179
Rear window wiper blade173
Vehicle battery153
windscreen wiper blades173
Replenishing Coolant
149
Engine oil147
Windscreen washer fluid145
Revolution counter29
Roof Load
90
Roof rack89
mounting points89
Roof load90
Rubber seals136
Running-in Brake linings106
Engine106
Tyres106
S
SAFE See Safe securing system
52
SAFELOCK See Safe securing system
52
Safe securing system52
Safety8
Child safety19
Child safety seats19
Correct seated position8
Head restraints69
ISOFIX22
TOP TETHER24
Save electrical energy106
Save fuel106
Seals Vehicle care
136
Seat Adjusting
69
Seat belt height adjustment
12
Warning light32, 36
Seat belts11
Belt tensioners13
fastening and unfastening13
Inertia reels13
The physical principle of a frontal collision12
Seat features70
Seats Front armrest
71
Head restraints69
Heating70
Rear armrest71
Seat backrests72
Seats and head restraint69
196Index