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The following functions are integrated in the OFF ROAD mode.
▶ Downhill Drive Support » page 113.
▶ TCS OFF ROAD » page 113.
▶ EDL OFF ROAD » page 113.
▶ ABS OFF ROAD » page 113.
▶ Start-Off Assistant » page 114.
Note
If the engine stalls while driving and is started again within 30 seconds, then
OFF ROAD mode will be automatically activated.
Hill Descent Assistant
Read and observe
and on page 112 first.
The hill descent assistant (hereinafter referred to as assistant), with its auto-
matic braking action on all wheels, ensures a constant speed is maintained on
a steep slope when driving forwards and reversing.
During an intervention of the Assistants, the warning light  flashes in the in-
strument cluster.
The assistant is automatically engaged under the following conditions. The engine is running.
For vehicles with Manual transmission the shift lever is in the neutral po-
sition and or the 1st, 2nd, 3rd gear, or reverse gear is engaged.
On vehicles with an automatic transmission , the selector lever is in the R,
N, D, S position or in the Tiptronic position.
The downhill gradient is at least 10 % (when driving over sleepers, the lim-
it can briefly drop to 8 %).
Neither the accelerator nor the brake pedal is operated.
Driving speed
Initiate the downhill decent at a reasonable speed up to 30 km / h the hill de-
scent assist maintains this speed when driving downhill constant.
The assistant can maintain constant speed of about 2 - 30 km / h.
If a forwards or reverse gear is engaged for vehicles with Manual transmis-
sion , the speed must be high enough to avoid stalling the engine.
By pressing the accelerator or brake pedal, the speed can be increased or re-
duced. This is true even if the shift lever is in the neutral position and the se-
lector lever in the N position. The engagement of the assistant is resumed af-
ter the pedal is released.WARNINGFor the correct operation of the assistant the road surface must be suffi-
ciently adherent. The assistant cannot properly fulfil its function on slushy
soil due to physical reasons (e.g. ice or mud). - there is a risk of an accident!
Note
During an active intervention of the assistant, the brake lights do not light up.
TCSOFF ROAD
Read and observe
and on page 112 first.
The ASR OFF ROAD makes starting and driving on an unpaved surface easier
as it partially allows wheel-spin.
Note
When disabled, the TCS » page 111 OFF ROAD mode works without the support
of the TCS OFF ROAD.
EDS OFF ROAD
Read and observe
and on page 112 first.
The EDS supports OFF ROAD vehicle traction when driving on a surface withdifferent grip under the drive wheels or when driving over bumps.
A spinning wheel or wheels are braked earlier and with more force than with
the intervention of the standard EDS system.
ABS OFF ROAD
Read and observe
and on page 112 first.
The ABS OFF ROAD supports the driver when braking on an unpaved surface
such as gravel, snow, etc.
The system generated by a controlled locking of the wheels braked wheel be-
fore a “wedge” of piled material, which shortens the braking distance. 
113Assist systems

Towing device and trailer
Hitch
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Description
124
Setting the ready position
125
Check the setting of the standby position
125
Assemble the ball rod
125
Check proper mounting
126
Removing ball rod - Step 1
126
Removing ball rod - Step 2
127
Vertical load with mounted accessories
127
The maximum trailer nose weight when towing a trailer is 80 kg, for vehicles
with four-wheel drive and the 2.0 l / 103 kW TDI CR or 2.0 l / 110 kW TDI CR
engine, it is 85 kg. Other information (e.g. on the nameplate of the trailer de-
vice) provide only about the test values of the device information.
WARNING■ Check that the tow bar is seated correctly and is secured in the mounting
recess before the start of every journey.■
When the ball rod is not used and properly secured in the receiving shaft,
this could be damaged or incomplete and must not be used -There is a risk
of an accident.
■
Do not modify or adapt the towing device in any way.
■
Keep the mounting recess of the towing equipment clean at all times.
Such dirt prevents the ball head from being attached securely.
DescriptionFig. 143
Carrier for the towing device/tow bar
Read and observe
on page 124 first.
The ball rod is detachable and is located in the stowage compartment for the
spare / emergency wheel.
Support for the towing device and tow bar » Fig. 143
13-pin power socket
Mounting recess
Safety eyelet
Cover for the mounting recess
Dust cap
Locking ball
Green marking on the handwheel
Handwheel
Key
Lock cap
Red marking on the handwheel
Green box on the tow bar
Tow ball
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Setting the ready positionFig. 144
Lock unlock / pull out hand wheel and turn
Read and observe
on page 124 first.
The tow bar must be set to the ready position prior to installation » page 125,
Check the setting of the standby position .
›
Grip the tow bar below the protective cap.
›
Remove the cap from the lock.
›
Insert the key into the hand wheel lock.
›
Turn the key
A
in direction of the arrow
1
to the stop » Fig. 144.
›
Pull the handwheel
B
in the direction of the arrow
2
and drag in the direc-
tion of the arrow
3
to the stop. The hand wheel
B
remains locked in this
position.
Check the setting of the standby position
Fig. 145
Ready position
Read and observe on page 124 first.
Correctly adjusted standby position » Fig. 145
The locking balls
A
can be pushed fully into the tow bar.
The red marking
B
on the hand wheel is located in the green box on the
tow bar.
The key
C
is in the unlocked position and cannot be removed.
There is a clear gap of approx. 5 mm
D
between the hand wheel and the
tow bar.
When in the ready position, the key cannot be removed from the lock. The ball
bar is thus set ready for installation.
Assemble the ball rod
Fig. 146
Removing the cap on the rear bumper/inserting the tow bar 
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Fig. 147
Locking the lock and removing the key/replacing the lock cap
Read and observe
on page 124 first.
›
Grip the cap on the rear bumper
B
» Fig. 146 at the handle
A
, release in the
direction of the arrow
1
and remove in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Remove the cover for the mounting recess
4
» Fig. 143 on page 124 in a
downwards direction.
›
Adjust the ball rod to the ready position » page 125.
›
Grasp the ball rod from underneath » Fig. 146 and install into the receiving
shaft in the direction of arrow
3
until it stops. The ball rod must audibly
snap into place » .
The handwheel
C
» Fig. 146 returns automatically and rests on the tow bar
» .
›
Lock the handwheel lock by turning the key
D
» Fig. 147 to the left in the
direction of the arrow
4
to the stop, and remove the key in the direction of
the arrow
5
.
›
Put the cap
E
onto the handwheel lock in the direction of the arrow
6
.
›
Check that the tow bar is securely attached » page 126.
WARNING■
When attaching the tow bar, do not hold the handwheel by hand - risk of
injuring fingers!■
Carefully remove the cap for the mounting recess - there is a risk of hand
injury!
Check proper mountingFig. 148
Correctly secured ball head
Read and observe on page 124 first.
Correctly secured ball rod » Fig. 148
The tow bar does not come out of the mounting recess even after heavy
“shaking”.
The green marking
A
on the handwheel is located in the green box on the
tow bar.
The steering wheel is tight against the ball rod.
The key is removed and the cap
C
is attached to the lock.
Removing ball rod - Step 1
Fig. 149
Removing the lock cover/releasing the lock
Read and observe
on page 124 first.
No trailer or other accessory is connected to the ball rod. We recommend put-
ting the protective cover onto the ball head before removing the ball rod. 
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›Remover the cover A from the handwheel lock in the direction of the arrow1
» Fig. 149 .›
Insert the key into the handwheel lock.
›
Turn the key
B

2
in the direction of the arrow as far as the stop.
Removing ball rod - Step 2
Fig. 150
Removing the two bar/placing the cover on the rear bumper
Read and observe
on page 124 first.
Removing
›
Grip the tow bar from below and with the other hand pull the handwheel
C
in the direction of the arrow
3
» Fig. 150 .
›
Turn the handwheel in the direction of the arrow
4
to the stop , and hold in
this position.
›
Remove the tow bar from the mounting recess downwards and in the direc-
tion of the arrow
5
. At the same time, the ball rod latches into the ready po-
sition and is therefore ready to be re-fitted.
After removing the ball rod
›
Attach the cover for the mounting recess
4
» Fig. 143 on page 124 .
›
Grip the cover on the rear bumper
E
» Fig. 150 at the handle
D
and position
in the direction of the arrow
6
on the checkmark underneath the upper
edge of the bumper.
›
Push this cover onto the lower edge and onto the two sides in the direction
of the arrow
7
.
If the hand wheel
C
is not turned all the way to the stop, then it will return to
its initial position when the tow bar is removed and will rest on the tow bar
and not engage into the ready position. The ball head then needs to be
brought into this position before the next time it is fitted » page 125.
The ball rod must be cleaned before storing in the box with the vehicle tool
always.WARNINGNever allow the tow bar to remain unsecured in the boot. This could cause
damage to the boot upon sudden braking, and could put the safety of the
occupants at risk!
Vertical load with mounted accessories
Fig. 151
Representation of the maximum
length of the mounted accesso-
ries and the permissible total
weight of the accessory depend-
ing on the load centre of gravity
Read and observe on page 124 first.
When using the accessories (e.g. bicycle carrier), the maximum length and the
permissible total weight including load must be considered.
The maximum length of the mounted accessories (from the ball of the towing
device) is 70 cm » Fig. 151 .
The total permitted weight of the accessories including load changes with in-
creasing distance of the load centre of gravity from the ball head of the towing
device.
Distance of the centre of gravity of the load from the ball headPermissible total weight of the ac- cessories, including load0 cm75 kg30 cm75 kg60 cm35 kg70 cm0 kg
CAUTION
Never exceed the permissible total weight of the accessories incl. load and
maximum length of the accessories - risk of damage to the towing device. 127Towing device and trailer

Brakes
Apply the brakes in good time! If the trailer is fitted with a trailer brake, apply
the brakes gently at first, then brake firmly. This will avoid brake jolts resulting
from the trailer wheels locking.
On downhill sections shift down a gear in good time to also use the engine as
a brake.WARNINGAlways drive particularly carefully with the trailer.
CAUTION
With frequent towing, the vehicle is excessively loaded so this must also be
checked between service intervals.
Anti-theft alarm system
The alarm is triggered if, with a vehicle with activated anti-theft alarm (here-
after only warning system), the electrical connection to the trailer (accessory)
is interrupted.
Always switch off the anti-theft alarm system before a trailer (accessory) is
coupled or uncoupled » page 51.
Conditions for including a trailer (accessory) in the anti-theft alarm system. The vehicle is factory-fitted with an anti-theft alarm system and a towing
device.
The trailer (accessory) is electrically connected to the towing vehicle by
means of the trailer socket.
The electrical system of the vehicle and trailer (accessory) is functional.
The vehicle is locked and the anti-theft alarm system is activated.
The trailer (accessory) is not equipped with LED taillights.
130Driving

If your vehicle is fitted with any particular attached parts (e.g. spoiler, roof rack
system, aerial etc.) it is best to consult the operator of the car wash system be-
forehand.
After an automatic wash with wax treatment, the wiper blades should be
cleaned with cleaning agents specially designed for the purpose, and then de-
greased.
Pressure Washers
When washing the vehicle with a high-pressure cleaner, the instructions for
use of the equipment must be observed. This particularly applies to instruc-
tions regarding the pressure and spraying distance from the vehicle surface.WARNING■
When washing your vehicle in the winter: Water and ice in the braking
system can affect the braking efficiency – risk of accident!■
Take care when cleaning the underbody or the inside of the wheel wells -
there is a risk of injury from sharp metal parts!
CAUTION
■ Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight, do not exert pressure on the body
while washing. The temperature of the washing water should be no more than
60 °C max. - otherwise there is a risk of damaging the vehicle paint.■
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.
CAUTION
Washing the vehicle with high-pressure cleaners■Films should not be washed with any high-pressure cleaners - There is a risk
of damage.■
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.
■
Hold a large spraying distance to the rear camera lens, to plastic parts (e.g.
Roof racks, spoilers, protective strips and the like), as well as soft materials
such as rubber hoses or insulation material.
■
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.
Exterior car care
Read and observe
and on page 135 first.
Vehicle compo- nentsCircumstancesRemedy
Paint
Spilled fuelClear water, cloth, (clean as soon as
possible)No water drop-
lets form on the
paintUse hard wax preserve (at least twice a
year), apply wax to clean and dry bodyPaint has gone
mattUse polish, then wax (if the polish does
not contain any preservative ingredi-
ents)Plastic partsSoilingClear water, cloth / sponge, cleaning
agents provided for this purpose where
appropriateChrome
and anodised
partsSoiling
clear water, cloth, cleaning agents pro-
vided for this purpose where appropri-
ate, clean then polish with a soft dry
clothFilmsSoilingSoft sponge and mild soap solution a)Windows
and door mirrorsSoilingWash with clean water and dry with a
wipe specifically for that purposeHead / taillightsSoilingSoft sponge and mild soap solution a)
Reversing cameraSoilingWash with clean water and dry with a
soft clothSnow/iceHand brush / de-icerDoor lock cylin-
dersSnow/iceDe-icing fluid specifically for that pur-
poseWipers / wiper
bladesSoilingWindscreen cleaner, sponge or clothWheelsSoilingClear water, then apply appropriate
substancea)
Mild soap solution = 2 tablespoons of natural soap to 1 litre of lukewarm water.
The jack is maintenance-free. If necessary, the moving parts of the jack should
be lubricated with a suitable lubricant. 
136General Maintenance

The towing device is maintenance-free. Coat the ball head of the towing de-
vice with a suitable grease whenever necessary.
Protection of cavities
All the cavities of your vehicle which are at risk from corrosion are protected by
a layer of long-lasting protective wax applied in the factory.
If any small amount of wax flow out of the cavities at high temperatures, these
must be removed with a plastic scraper and the stains cleaned using a petrole-
um cleaner.
Underbody
The underside of your vehicle is already permanently protected by the factory
against chemical and mechanical influences.
We recommend having the protective coating checked — preferably before the
beginning of winter and at the end of winter.
Product life of the films
Environmental influences (e.g. sunlight, humidity, air pollution, rockfall) affect
the life of the films. Films will age and become brittle – this is entirely normal;
this is not a fault.
Sunlight may also affect the strength of the film colour.
When transporting a load on the roof rack (e.g. roof box or similar), there is an
increased risk of film damage (e.g. of chipping from the secured load).
CAUTION
■ Vehicle paint
■ Repair damaged areas as soon as possible.
■ Matt-painted parts should not be treated with polishes or hard waxes.
■ Do not polish in a dusty environment - risk of paint scratches.
■ Do not apply any paint care products to door seals or window guides.■
Plastic parts
■ Do not use paint polish.
■
Chromed and anodised parts
■ Do not polish in a dusty environment - There is a risk of surface scratches.
■
Films
The following instructions must be observed, otherwise there is a risk of film
damage. ■ Do not use dirty cloths or sponges for cleaning.
■ Do not use a scraper or other means to remove ice and snow.
■ Do not polish the films.
■ Do not use a high pressure cleaner on the films.
■
Rubber seals
■ Do not treat the door seals and window guides deal with anything - the
protective varnish coating could be damaged.■
Windows and door mirrors ■ Do not clean the insides of the windows/mirrors with sharp objects - risk of
damage to the filaments or the antenna. ■ Do not use a cloth which has been used to polish the body - this could dirty
the window and impair visibility.
■
Head / taillights
■ Do not wipe head/taillights dry, do not use any sharp objects - There is a
risk of damage to the protective coating and of cracks forming on the head-
light glass covers.
■
Reversing camera
The following instructions must be observed, otherwise there is a risk of camera damage. ■ Do not remove snow / ice with warm / hot water.
■ To wash, never use a pressure washer or steam jet.
■ For cleaning, do not use abrasive cleaners.
■
Door lock cylinders
■ Make sure that as little water as possible gets into the locking cylinder
when washing the vehicle - there is a risk of freezing the lock cylinder!
■
Wheels ■ Heavy soiling of the wheels can affect the balance of the wheels - the re-
sult can be a vibration, which can cause premature wear of the steering.
137Care and maintenance

Caring for the interiorRead and observe
and on page 135 first.
Vehicle compo- nentsCircumstancesRemedy
Natural leather /
Artificial leather /
Alcantara ®
/
Material
Dust, surface
soilingVacuum cleanerSoiling (fresh)Water, slightly damp cotton / wool
cloth, if necessary, mild soap solution a)
,
then wipe off with a soft clothStubborn stainsCleaning fluid specifically for this taskCare (natural
leather)Treat the leather periodically with a
leather protecting fluid / use a care
cream with light blocker and impregna-
tion after each cleaningCare (Alcan-
tara ®
/ material)Remove stubborn hair using a “cleaning
glove”
Remove pills from materials with a
brushPlastic partsSoilingWater, slightly damp cloth or sponge, if
necessary cleaners specifically for this
purposeWindowsSoilingWash with clean water and dry with a
wipe specifically for that purposeCovers on electri-
cally heated seatsSoilingCleaners specifically for this purposeSeat belts » Soilingsoft cloth and mild soap solution a)a)
Mild soap solution = 2 tablespoons of natural soap to 1 litre of lukewarm water.
WARNING■
Never clean the seat belts chemically as chemical cleaning products could
destroy the fabric.■
Air fresheners and scents can be hazardous to heath when the tempera-
ture inside the vehicle is high.
CAUTION■ Natural leather /Faux leather / Alcantara ®
/ material
■ Avoid standing for lengthy periods in bright sunlight, and protect the mate-
rials by covering to prevent them from fading.
■ Remove fresh stains (e.g. from pens, lipstick, shoe polish and similar) as
soon as possible.
■ Ensure that no part of the leather is soaked through during cleaning and
that no water gets into the seams - There is a risk of damaging the leather!
■ Do not clean the roof panelling with a brush – There is a risk of damage to
the surface of the panelling. ■ Do not use leather cleaners, floor wax, shoe cream, stain remover or similar
agents on Alcantara ®
seat upholstery.
■ Some clothing fabrics (e.g. dark denim) do not have sufficient colour fast-
ness - this could lead to clearly visible discolouration on the upholstery. This
is not a defect in the fabric. ■ Sharp objects on garments (e.g. zips, rivets, sharp- edged belts) can dam-
age the upholstery fabrics in the vehicle. Such damage will not be recognised
as a justified complaint.■
Plastic parts ■ Do not attach scents or air fresheners to the dashboard – There is a risk of
damage to the dashboard.
■
Windows
■ Do not attach any stickers to the filaments or glass antenna - there is risk
of damage.
■
Covers on electrically heated seats ■ Do not clean either with water or with other liquids - There is a risk of dam-
age to the heating system. ■ Do not dry by switching on the heating.
■
Seat belts
■ After cleaning the belts, allow them to dry before retracting them.
Note
During vehicle use, some minor changes may become visible on the leather
and Alcantara ®
(due to e.g. folds, discolouration).138General Maintenance

Inspecting and replenishing
Fuel
Introduction
Fig. 154
Stickers showing the prescribed
fuel
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Petrol and diesel refuelling
139
Unleaded petrol
140
Diesel fuel
140
The correct fuel for your vehicle is specified on the inside of the fuel filler
flap » Fig. 154 .
The fuel capacity for vehicles with front wheel drive is about 55 litres, and for
vehicles with four-wheel drive about 60 litres, with about 9 litres as reserve.
WARNINGFuel vapours are explosive - can be fatal!
CAUTION
■
Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty! Irregular supply of fuel
can cause misfiring, which can result in damage to parts of the engine and the
exhaust system.■
Immediately remove any fuel that has spilled onto the vehicle's paintwork –
risk of paint damage.
■
If you would like to operate your vehicle in a country other than the one for
which it was intended, please talk to a ŠKODA Partner. They will tell you
whether the fuel specified by the manufacturer is offered in that country
and/or whether the manufacturer will sanction operating the vehicle with an-
other fuel.
Petrol and diesel refuellingFig. 155
Open fuel filler flap / unscrew tank cap / place the tank cap on
the fuel filler flap
Read and observe
and on page 139 first.
Perform the refuelling under the following conditions. The vehicle is unlocked.
The ignition is switched off.
The aux. heating and ventilation is switched off.
›
Press the fuel filler flap in direction of arrow
1
and fold in the direction of
arrow
2
» Fig. 155 .
›
Unscrew the tank cap in the direction of arrow
3
.
›
Remove the tank cap and place on top of the fuel filler flap in direction of ar-
row
4
.
›
Insert the pump nozzle into the fuel filler tube as far as it will go.
The fuel tank is full as soon as the pump nozzle switches off for the first time.
Not continue refuelling.
›
Remove the pump nozzle from the fuel filler neck and put it back in the
pump.
›
Place the filler cap onto the fuel filler neck and turn it in the opposite direc-
tion to the arrow until it securely engages
3
.
›
Close the fuel filler flap until it clicks into place.
139Inspecting and replenishing