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The total permitted weight

of the accessory including load changes with in-

creasing distance of the load centre of gravity from the ball head of the towing
hitch.

Distance of the load

centre of gravity from

the ball head

Permissible total weight of the accessory, including load

» Fig. 196

Vehicles with front-wheel drive

Vehicles with four-wheel drive

G-TEC vehicles

0 cm

75 kg

56 kg

30 cm

75 kg

56 kg

60 cm

35 kg

28 kg

70 cm

0 kg

WARNING

■

Never exceed the permissible gross weight of the accessory including

load - there is a risk of damaging the towing device.

■

Never exceed the permissible protrusion of the ball head including towing

device - there is a risk of damaging the towing device.

Note

We recommend that you use accessories from ŠKODA Original Accessories.

Trailer



Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Attaching and detaching trailers

172

Loading a trailer

173

Trailer load

173

Trailer operation

176

Anti-theft alarm system

177

The trailer can be hitched to the ball head of the towing device.

Attaching and detaching trailers

Fig. 197

Swivel out the 13-pin power
socket, safety eyelet

Connect and disconnect

›

Fit the ball rod.

›

Grip the 13-pin socket at point

and swing out in the direction of the arrow

» Fig. 197

›

Lift off protective cap

» Fig. 185

on page 167

›

Place the trailer onto the ball head.

›

Plug the trailer cable into 13-pin socket

» Fig. 197

If the trailer that is to be towed has a

7-pin connector

, you can use a suitable

adapter from ŠKODA Original Accessories.

›

Hook the breakaway cable of the trailer to the security eyelet

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.

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Driving

Summary of Contents for OCTAVIA

Page 1: ...SIMPLY CLEVER OWNER S MANUAL OWNER S MANUAL ŠKODA Octavia ...

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Page 3: ...ainment Please do not read just this manual but also the Infotainment Owner s Manual carefully as well Oper ation in accordance with the two instruction manuals is a prerequisite for the correct use of the vehi cle When using the vehicle the general binding country specific legal requirements e g transporting children deactivating the airbag tyre use road traffic etc must always be observed We hop...

Page 4: ...aints 81 Seat features 85 Transporting and practical equipment 89 Useful equipment 89 Multimedia holder 99 Luggage compartment and transport of cargo 100 Variable loading floor in the luggage compartment Estate 107 Net partition 109 Roof rack 110 Heating and ventilation 112 Heating manual air conditioning system Climatronic 112 Auxiliary heating auxiliary heating and ventilation 117 Driving Starti...

Page 5: ... Wheels 205 Tyres and wheel rims 205 Winter operation 209 Do it yourself Emergency equipment and self help 211 Emergency equipment 211 Changing a wheel 213 Puncture repair kit 217 Jump starting 219 Towing the vehicle 220 Remote control 223 Emergency unlocking locking 224 Replacing windscreen wiper blades 225 Fuses and light bulbs 226 Fuses 226 Bulbs 230 Technical data Technical data 236 Basic vehi...

Page 6: ...refore possible at any time The information listed in this Owner s Manual corresponds to the information available at the time of going to press Therefore legal claims cannot be made based on the technical data illustra tions and information contained in this Owner s Manual We recommend that web pages that are referred to in this Owner s Manual are displayed using the classic view Not all necessar...

Page 7: ...overview of the symbols used in the Owner s Manual and a brief explana tion of their meanings Reference to the introductory module of a chapter with important infor mation and safety warnings Continuation of the module on the next page Situations in which the vehicle must be stopped as soon as possible Trademark Telephone operation in the MAXI DOT display Text display in the segment display WARNIN...

Page 8: ...n about the chapter content if necessary valid for the entire chapter notes Module e g Front airbags Information search When searching for information in the Owner s Manual we recommend using the Index at the end of the manual Direction indications All direction indications such as left right front and rear relate to the forward direction of travel of the vehicle Units of measurement The volume we...

Page 9: ...M Global System for Mobile communications HBA Hydraulic brake assist HHC Uphill start assist KESSY keyless unlocking starting and locking kW Kilowatt measuring unit for output LED Lighting element type MCB Multi collision brake MG Manual gearbox MPI Gasoline engine with a multi point fuel injection N1 Panel van intended exclusively or mainly for the transporta tion of goods Abbreviation Definition...

Page 10: ...pedals Protect children in suitable child seats with correctly fastened seat belts page 20 Transporting children safely Adopt the correct seated position page 8 Correct and safe seated posi tion Tell your passengers to assume the correct seated position Driving safety The driver is fully responsible for himself and passengers especially children If your driving safety is effected you place yoursel...

Page 11: ...n the steering wheel and your chest is at least 25 cm Fig 2 Adjust the head restraint so that the top edge of the head restraint is at the same level as the upper part of your head C Fig 2 not for seats with integrated head restraint Correctly fasten the seat belt page 11 Using seat belts WARNING Always assume the correct seated position before setting off and do not change this position while dri...

Page 12: ...int Correctly fasten the seat belt page 11 In exceptional cases the front passenger airbag can be deactivated page 19 Deactivating airbags WARNING Maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the dash panel Not maintaining this minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to properly protect you hazard Always keep your feet in the footwell when the car is being driven nev er plac...

Page 13: ... can result in injuries as your body is moved forward by the kinetic energy produced in an accident and is then suddenly held firm by the belt The belt webbing must not run across solid or fragile objects e g specta cles ball point pens keys etc Such objects can cause injury WARNING Information on dealing with the safety belts The belt webbing must not be jammed in between at any point or twis ted...

Page 14: ...ng and on the weight of the vehicle including the occupants Doubling the speed of the vehicle from 25 km h up to 50 km hour increases the kinetic energy four times For example a person s weight of 80 kg increases at 50 km h to 4 8 tons 4800 kg In the event of a frontal collision occupants of the car not wearing a seat belt are thrown forward and strike parts of the interior of the car such as the ...

Page 15: ... adjusted steering wheel applies to the Driver s seat Fasten Use the lock tongue to slowly pull the webbing over your chest and pelvis Insert the lock tongue into the belt buckle for the seat Fig 7 until it audibly clicks into place Pull on the belt to check that it has engaged correctly in the lock Release Release the seat belt only when the vehicle is stationary Press the red button in the belt ...

Page 16: ...isions The functional status of the airbag system is indicated by the indicator light in the instrument cluster page 35 WARNING An airbag can only offer you optimal protection in combination with a fastened seat belt The airbag is not a substitute for the seat belt but instead forms part of the complete passive vehicle safety concept To ensure passengers are protected with the greatest possible ef...

Page 17: ...ment of the airbags is the deceleration which occurs If the vehicle deceleration which occurs and is measured during the collision remains below the prescribed reference values specified in the control unit the airbags are not deployed although the vehicle may well suffer severe damage to the bodywork as a consequence of the accident The following airbags will be deployed in the event of a severe ...

Page 18: ...t not by any further persons animals or objects positioned be tween the front seated occupants and the deployment area of the airbag WARNING Front airbag and transporting children Never transport children on the front seat of a vehicle without using a proper restraint system If airbags are deployed in the event of an accident the child might suffer severe or even fatal injuries The front passenger...

Page 19: ...s part should only be cleaned with a cloth that is dry or has been moistened with water Nothing may be attached to the cover of the airbag module or located within the immediate vicinity Do not attach any bulky and heavy objects bunch of keys etc to the igni tion key These can be ejected by the knee airbag when it is deployed and can cause injuries Note In vehicles with a driver s knee airbag the ...

Page 20: ...n the area of the side airbag mod ule must be repaired immediately by a specialist garage The airbag modules in the front seats must not display any damage cracks or deep scratches It is not permissible to use force in order to open the modules Note In vehicles with side front airbags a label with the text is located on the front seat backrests In vehicles with rear side airbags the text can be se...

Page 21: ...not being able to maintain a distance of at least 25 cm between the middle of the steering wheel and chest despite the driver s seat being correctly ad justed If special attachments are required in the area of the steering wheel because of a physical disability If other seats have been installed e g orthopaedic seats without side air bags The front passenger airbag can be switched off with the key...

Page 22: ...UTION An insufficiently folded out key bit can damage the key switch Transporting children safely Child seat Introduction This chapter contains information on the following subjects Use of a child seat on the front passenger seat 21 Use of the child seat on the front passenger seat 22 Child safety and side airbag 22 Classification of child seats 22 Use of child seats fastened with a seat belt 22 T...

Page 23: ... head restraints so that they are as high as possible If the head restraints still prevent the child seat from being installed even in the highest position you will need to remove them page 82 After removing the child seat refit the head restraints Note We recommend that you use child seats from ŠKODA Original Accessories These child seats were developed and also tested for use in ŠKODAvehicles Th...

Page 24: ...longer used in the passenger seat the front pas senger airbag should be switched on again Use of the child seat on the front passenger seat Applies to Taiwan Fig 17 Front passenger sun visor label Read and observe and on page 20 first No babies infants or children are to be carried on the passenger seat A label to this effect can also be found on the passenger s sun visor Fig 17 Child safety and s...

Page 25: ...ckrest and seat cushion of the outer rear seats and front passenger seat for fixing a child seat with the system Fig 19 First remove the caps to access the locking eyes After removing the child seat replace he caps WARNING Always refer to the instructions of the manufacturer of the child seat when installing and removing a child seat with the system Never attach other child seats belts or objects ...

Page 26: ...ached to the child seat b If the front passenger seat is fitted with system attachment points it is suitable for the installation of an child seat with Semi Universal approval IL SU The seat is suited for installation of a child seat with Semi Universal approval The Semi Universal category means that the child seat with the system is approved for your vehicle Observe the information in the list of...

Page 27: ... the outer rear seat backrests Fig 20 Some country specific models may also feature an attachment point on the back of the middle rear seat backrest Fig 20 WARNING Always refer to the instructions of the manufacturer of the child seat when installing and removing a child seat with the system Only use child seats with the system on the seats that have the attachment points Only ever attach one belt...

Page 28: ...Fig 21 Cockpit 26 Using the system ...

Page 29: ...7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Light switch 68 Bonnet release lever 195 Storage compartment on the driver s side 90 Fuse box behind the storage compartment on the driver s side 227 Operating lever for adaptive cruise control 152 Lever for adjusting the steering wheel 9 Depending on equipment fitted Ignition lock 121 Starter button 122 Pedals 128 Handbrake lever 127 Depending on equipmen...

Page 30: ...e for road safety Note If the message SAFE CP appears in the instrument cluster display the compo nent protection for the instrument cluster is active Further information page 180 Component protection With the ignition switched on the instruments are also illuminated The brightness of the instrument illumination is set automatically depending on the ambient lighting throughout Overview Fig 22 Inst...

Page 31: ...e 31 Information system data page 40 Note Depending on vehicle equipment the MAXI DOT display can be either mono chromatic black and white or colour Coolant temperature gauge Fig 24 Coolant temperature gauge Read and observe on page 28 first The display Fig 24 provides information on the engine coolant temperature The fuel gauge only works if the ignition is switched on Cold range If the pointer i...

Page 32: ...luminates WARNING For the vehicle systems to function correctly and thus for safe driving there must be sufficient fuel in the tank Never drain the fuel tank com pletely risk of accident CAUTION Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty The irregular supply of fuel can cause misfiring This can result in considerable damage to parts of the en gine and the exhaust system Note After filling...

Page 33: ...TCS 33 Traction control system TCS off 33 Stability Control ESC 34 Anti lock braking system ABS 34 Rear fog light 34 Exhaust inspection system 34 Glow plug system diesel engine 34 Engine performance check petrol engine 35 Safety systems 35 Tyre pressure 35 Brake linings 36 Fuel reserve 36 Lane following system Lane Assist 36 Turn signal system 36 Trailer turn signal lights 36 Fog lights 36 Cruise ...

Page 34: ...t be followed at all times when working in the en gine compartment page 194 Engine compartment Handbrake Read and observe on page 32 first illuminates the hand brake is applied An acoustic signal will sound if you drive the vehicle above 5 km h while the handbrake is still on Release the handbrake RELEASE HANDBRAKE Brake system Read and observe on page 32 first illuminates the brake fluid level in...

Page 35: ...ry has been disconnected and reconnected the warning light comes on after switching on the ignition The warning light should go out after driving a short distance If after the motor is restarted and a short drive the indicator light does not go out there is a system error Seek help from a specialist garage Traction control TCS Read and observe on page 32 first If your vehicle is equipped with the ...

Page 36: ... lock braking system ABS Read and observe on page 32 first illuminates there is an ABS fault Error ABS ABS ERROR The vehicle will only be braked by the normal brake system without the ABS Seek help from a specialist garage WARNING If warning light illuminates simultaneously with warning light page 32 Brake system do not continue your journey Seek help from a specialist garage A fault to the ABS sy...

Page 37: ... and front passenger needs to be replaced Seek help from a specialist garage WARNING When a fault in the airbag system occurs there is a risk of the system not being triggered in the event of an accident Therefore this must be checked immediately by a specialized garage Tyre pressure Read and observe on page 32 first Change of tyre pressure values illuminates there was a pressure change in one of ...

Page 38: ...nd observe on page 32 first The warning lights indicates the state of the Lane Assist system More information about the Lane Assist System page 160 Turn signal system Read and observe on page 32 first flashes the left turn signal is turned on flashes the right turn signal is turned on If there is a fault in the turn signal system the warning light flashes at twice its normal rate This does not app...

Page 39: ...llumi nates Gearbox faulty Workshop GEARBOX FAULTY WORKSHOP Illumi nates Error gearbox Reverse gear not available GEARBOX ERROR REV_ GEAR NOT AVAIL Illumi nates Error gearbox GEARBOX ERROR Seek help from a specialist garage Rear seat belt warning light Read and observe on page 32 first illuminates a rear seat belt is not fastened illuminates a rear seat belt is fastened When the seat belt is faste...

Page 40: ... 32 first Engine oil level too low Illumi nates Oil level add oil ADD OIL Stop the vehicle switch off the engine and check the engine oil level top up if necessary The warning light will go out if the bonnet is left open for more than 30 sec onds If no engine oil has been replenished the warning light will come on again after driving about 100 km Engine oil level too high Illumi nates Reduce oil l...

Page 41: ...esel fuel with a high sulphur content Note We encourage you to avoid constant short journeys This will improve the com bustion process of the soot particles in the diesel particulate filter Windscreen washer fluid level Read and observe on page 32 first illuminates the windscreen washer fluid level is too low Add washer fluid WASHER FLUID PLEASE TOP UP Fill up the windscreen washer fluid High beam...

Page 42: ...ormation system Introduction This chapter contains information on the following subjects Door luggage compartment or bonnet warning 40 Auto check control 40 Overspeed warning at 120 km h 41 Gear recommendation 41 Depending on the vehicle s equipment the information system vie the display of the instrument cluster provides the following information Driving data multifunction display page 41 Data re...

Page 43: ...e if appears in this display this means it is recommended that you shift from 3rd into 4th gear For vehicles with automatic transmission the recommended gear will be shown provided the mode for manual switching Tiptronic is selected WARNING The driver is always responsible for selecting the correct gear in different driving situations such as overtaking Driving data Multifunction display Introduct...

Page 44: ...on of the memory After erasing the memory no data will appear for the first 100 m driven With G TEC vehicles the average consumption of fuel currently being used is displayed Current fuel consumption You can use this information to adapt your driving style to the desired fuel consumption When the vehicle is stationary or slowly moving the fuel consumption is dis played in l h on models for some co...

Page 45: ...The higher the value of natural gas the lower is the consumption Coolant temperature If the coolant temperature is in the range 80 110 C the engine operating tem perature is reached If the temperature lies below 80 C or above 110 C avoid high engine revs full throttle and high engine loads Warning when exceeding the set speed Read and observe on page 41 first The system offers the possibility to s...

Page 46: ...ving information since the last refuelling The memory is erased automatically the next time you fill up Select memory Select the driving data information desired Confirm details again to select the desired memory Resetting Select the driving data information desired Select the desired memory Reset the selected memory with a long acknowledgement holding pressed Note Disconnecting the vehicle batter...

Page 47: ... 33 on page 46 Note If warning messages are displayed these messages must first be confirmed to access the main menu For vehicles with Infotainment the language of the MAXI DOT display can be set in the Infotainment Owner s Manual Infotainment chapter Device set tings SETUP key For vehicles without infotainment the language of the MAXI DOT displays can only be adjusted by a specialist garage Opera...

Page 48: ...ect call Redial last call G Press briefly Confirm menu item menu Repeat the last navigation announcement or clarify interrupt traffic report Turn up Previous menu item trackb Show available list e g list of available channels list of the last destinations call list Turn down Next menu item track View availa ble list e g List of available channels list the last destinations call list H Press briefl...

Page 49: ...nformation is stored as a so called ID3 tag on the audio source Menu itemTelephone Read and observe on page 44 first Select menu item Telephone Select and confirm Telephone in the main menu Turn the dial G Fig 33 on page 46 The system displays a call list If the call list includes no entries the following message appears No entries avail able The following symbols are displayed next to each entry ...

Page 50: ...ation about the fastest and the last lap time are also shown in the display Measure split time During the timing select the menu item Split time The split time data is dis played for about 5 seconds in the display The split time can be measured repeatedly during a round Stop measurement During the timing press the menu item Stop The time measurement is stopped the following functions are now avail...

Page 51: ... tings Service interval display Introduction This chapter contains information on the following subjects Displaying the distance and days until the next service interval 49 Service messages 50 Resetting the service interval display 50 The service interval display shows the time and mileage to the next service event The information regarding the service intervals can be found in the service schedul...

Page 52: ...evious operating conditions of the vehicle These values are then continuously matched according to the actual operating conditions of the vehicle SmartGate Introduction Fig 36 ŠKODA websites This chapter contains information on the following subjects Connection to SmartGate using Wi Fi 51 Connection to SmartGate using Wi Fi Direct 51 SmartGate web interface 52 Password PIN code change 52 SmartGate...

Page 53: ...age 52 With SmartGate a maximum of four communication devices can be connected simultaneously using Wi Fi In these communication devices up to four ŠKODA applications can be started simultaneously Disconnection The connection can be switched off in one of the following ways Switch off the ignition for longer than 5 seconds for vehicles with a starter button switch off the engine and open the drive...

Page 54: ... the vehicle identification number After changing the password PIN the connection to SmartGate must be re es tablished on the communication device to be connected using the new pass word or new PIN code If the password PIN code is still set to the preset factory password PIN code you are requested to change the password PIN code after starting the ŠKODA application Without changing the password PI...

Page 55: ...An audible signal sounds additionally on vehicles which are fitted with the anti theft alarm system The doors the boot lid and the fuel filler flap are locked The interior lamp goes out The SafeLock system is switched on The warning light in the driver door begins flashing The exterior mirrors are folded back into the park position The anti theft alarm system is activated If the doors or the lugga...

Page 56: ... with electric operation Button for folding the key in out Warning light for the battery condition If the red warning light does not flash when you press a button on the key the battery is discharged Boot lid unlock unlatch for vehicles fitted with manual operation By pressing briefly symbol key the boot lid unlocks Press and hold the symbol key to release the lid partially opened If the lid is un...

Page 57: ...ain the turn signal lights flash four times If no door is opened within 45 seconds the vehicle is automatically locked again If the boot lid is closed after locking the vehicle and the key with which the vehicle was locked remains in the luggage compartment the lid is unlocked partially opened The turn signal lights flash four times as an indication that the boot lid has been unlocked again The bo...

Page 58: ...nd on page 53 first The following functions of the central locking system can be set individually in the Infotainment Owner s Manual Infotainment chapter CAR Car settings Opening a single door The function allows you to unlock only the driver s door and the fuel filler flap with the radio remote control KESSY makes possible the release of individual doors as well as the fuel filler flap depending ...

Page 59: ...Rear door Child safety system switch on off Read and observe and on page 53 first The child safety lock prevents the rear door from being opened from the in side The door can only be opened from the outside Switching the child safety system on off Fig 42 Switching on Switching off You can switch the child safety lock on and off using the vehicle key Malfunctions Read and observe and on page 53 fir...

Page 60: ...e Movement in the vehicle Sudden and significant voltage drop of the electrical system Uncoupling the trailer If the driver s door of a vehicle is unlocked and opened by the lock cylinder then the alarm is triggered Switching off the alarm The alarm is turned off by pressing the button on the key or switching on the ignition CAUTION Before leaving the vehicle it must be checked that all of the win...

Page 61: ...ge compartment lid fully opened or slightly ajar otherwise exhaust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle risk of poisoning Make sure that when closing the boot lid no body parts are crushed there is danger of injury Boot lid opening closing Fig 44 Opening closing tailgate Read and observe on page 59 first For vehicles without the KESSY after unlocking the vehicle the boot lid can be opene...

Page 62: ... attempt to close the lid manually during an electrical closing process there is a risk of damaging the electric lid operation system CAUTION Before opening or closing the lid check if there are any objects in the open ing or closing range which could obstruct the movement e g a load on the roof rack or on the trailer etc risk of causing damage to the lid In certain circumstances if the lid is loa...

Page 63: ...mitted The original position is deleted and the top lid po sition is set Note The top position which is reached when the lid opens automatically is always lower than the maximum top position which can be reached when the lid is opened manually Malfunctions Read and observe and on page 60 first Examples of operational malfunctions Description of the malfunc tion Possible solutions The lid cannot be...

Page 64: ...st as well as other dirt can get into the vehicle and in addition the wind noise is more at certain speeds Mechanical window lefter Fig 47 Window operation left right Read and observe and on page 62 first Using the respective window crank only one window can be operated mechan ically Opening Lift the crank in the direction of arrow A Fig 47 Closing Turn the crank in the direction of the arrow B Fi...

Page 65: ...ho are not completely inde pendent e g children it is recommended that the buttons in the rear doors be disabled with button E for safety reasons CAUTION In the winter ice accumulating on the surface of the window may cause there to be more resistance when closing the window The window will stop and move back several centimetres Keep the windows clean to ensure the correct functionality of the ele...

Page 66: ...ey A until it stops in the closed position Fig 48 on page 62 In the KESSY system hold your finger on the sensor on the outside of the door handle of the front door Fig 39 on page 55 The prerequisite for ensuring that the convenience operating feature correctly is the automatic opening closing of all windows is operational Convenience opening or closing the window using the key in the driver s door...

Page 67: ...ng tilting roof without power limitation is only with the third attempt at closing The time interval between the individual closing at tempts should not exceed 5 s the sliding tilting roof closes with full force Convenience operation of sliding tilting roof Read and observe on page 64 first The convenience operation makes it possible to open or close the sliding tilt ing roof using the key or the ...

Page 68: ...peration of the sunblind Fig 53 Operation of the sun blind Read and observe on page 64 first The sliding sun blind hereinafter referred to as sun blind can be opened or closed using the buttons Operation of the sun blind Fig 53 Opening Closing By briefly pressing the button the sun blind is fully opened or closed The movement of the sun blind can be stopped by briefly pressing any key By pressing ...

Page 69: ... light system 73 Parking lights 74 Driving abroad 74 The lights work only with the ignition on unless otherwise stated The layout of the controls on right hand drive vehicles differs partially from that shown in Fig 54 on page 68 The symbols that mark the individual po sitions of the controls are identical Keep the headlights lenses clean page 185 Headlight glasses WARNING The automatic driving la...

Page 70: ...rrespond approximately to the fol lowing car load Front seats occupied boot empty All seats occupied boot empty All seats occupied boot loaded Driver seat occupied boot loaded Xenon headlight The Xenon bulbs adapt automatically to the load and driving state of the vehi cle when the ignition is switched on and when driving Vehicles that are equip ped with Xenon headlights do not have a manual headl...

Page 71: ...witched on the warning light flashes in the instrument cluster When the left turn signal light is switched on the warning light flashes in the instrument cluster Depending on equipment spring tensioned position Switch on main beam the warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster Switch on main beam assistant page 71 Depending on equipment spring tensioned position Switch on main beam or hea...

Page 72: ... illuminated independent of the traffic and weather conditions The system automatically adjusts the cone of light in front of the vehicle based on the driving information such as vehicle speed and loading situation use of the windscreen wipers selected driving profile vehicle position according to the data from Infotainment navigation The system works as long as the light switch is in position The...

Page 73: ...nt Fig 58 Operating lever High beam as sistant activation deactivation Read and observe on page 67 first The main beam assistant hereinafter referred to as system can prevent other road users from being dazzled The system automatically switches the high beam on off in accordance with the existing traffic other vehicles and environmental conditions e g driving through a lighted village The high bea...

Page 74: ...bends Driving through poorly lit locations The camera or sensor viewing range is obstructed by an obstacle CAUTION Do not attach any stickers or similar objects to the windscreen in front of the sensor or camera to avoid impairing the functions of the systems Front and rear fog light Fig 59 Light switch switch on front and rear fog light Read and observe on page 67 first Turning fog lights on off ...

Page 75: ... Owner s Manual Infotainment chapter CAR vehicle settings CAUTION Poorer visibility is evaluated by a motor mounted below the windscreen in the holder of the interior mirror sensor Do not attach any stickers or similar objects in front of the light sensor on the windscreen in order to avoid impair ing the function or its reliability If this option is always enabled then the battery is heavily load...

Page 76: ...attery charge level If the two sided parking lights are switched on when the ignition is off then there is no automatic switching off of the parking light Driving abroad Read and observe on page 67 first When driving in countries with opposing traffic system traffic on the left right your headlights may dazzle oncoming traffic In order to avoid this the headlights must be adjusted at a specialist ...

Page 77: ...e rear lights variant 1 variant 2 are operated together with the front lights When the front interior lighting is switched on the rear interior lighting also turns on automatically When the front interior lighting is switched off the rear interior lighting can be turned on off as required Front door warning light Fig 64 Front door warning light The warning light Fig 64 turns on when the front door...

Page 78: ...te deactivate the heated rear window Activate deactivate the windshield heating When the heater is activated a lamp illuminates inside or below the button The heater automatically switches off after approximately 10 minutes If the engine is switched off when the heating is on and turned back on again within 10 minutes the heating is continued Note If the on board voltage decreases the heating swit...

Page 79: ...ch on the windscreen wipers Switch off the ignition The windscreen wipers remain in the position in which they were when switching off the ignition The service position can also be used as a winter position page 225 WARNING Properly maintained windscreen wiper blades are essential for clear visi bility and safe driving page 225 Do not use the windscreen washer system at low temperatures without he...

Page 80: ... drops from the windscreen This function can be activated deactivated by a specialist garage Spraying and wiping the rear window After releasing the operating lever the wipers will make from 2 to 3 wiper strokes The operating lever remains in position 6 Activating deactivating of the automatic windscreen wiping with rain Automatic windscreen wiping in rain can be activated or deactivated in the In...

Page 81: ...c fluid immedi ately wash the affected area for a few minutes long with a lot of water If necessary get medical assistance Interior mirror dimming Fig 69 Interior mirror manual dimming auto dimming light sensor Read and observe on page 79 first Mirrors with manual dimming Fig 69 Basic position of the mirror Mirror blackout Mirror with automatic dimming Fig 69 Warning light lights when dimming is a...

Page 82: ... driving position Automatic folding in out of both mirror housings can be activated or deactiva ted in the Infotainment Owner s Manual Infotainment chapter CAR vehicle settings Mirror with automatic dimming The exterior mirror blackout is controlled together with the automatic dimming interior mirror page 79 Memory function for mirrors Applies to vehicles with electrically adjustable driver s seat...

Page 83: ...adjusting the seat You may suffer injuries or bruises as a result of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention The electric front seat adjustment is functional even with the ignition off Therefore when leaving the vehicle never leave people who are not com pletely independent such as children unattended in the vehicle there is a danger of injury Do not transport any objects on the front p...

Page 84: ...sting the front seats electronically Fig 72 Control elements on the seat A B C D Read and observe on page 81 first The seats can be adjusted by the respective operating element being pressed in the direction of area of the arrow Control elements on the seat Fig 72 seat adjustment 1 Move in the longitudinal direction 2 Change in inclination 3 Change in height Adjusting the seat backrest 4 Change in...

Page 85: ...Read and observe on page 81 first Only the real head restraints may be removed or installed Before removing and fitting the headrests fold the corresponding seat back rest forward slightly page 87 Removing Pull the head restraint out of the seat backrest as far as the stop Press the locking button A in the direction of arrow 1 Fig 75 while at the same time using a flat screwdriver with a max width...

Page 86: ...ton B Fig 76 Switched off Open Short Closed Long Activated Open Long Closed Long Stopping the ongoing adjustment Press any button on the driver s seat or the button on the remote control key Note Each time new seat and exterior mirror settings for forward travel are saved the passenger exterior mirror setting for reverse travel must also be saved again Memory function of the remote control key Rea...

Page 87: ... is confirmed by an acoustic signal Stopping the ongoing adjustment Press any button on the driver s seat or the button on the remote control key Seat features Introduction This chapter contains information on the following subjects Seat heaters 85 Front armrest setting 86 Rear armrest setting 86 Folding front passenger seat 86 Seat backrests 87 Long cargo channel in the rear seat backrest 88 Seat...

Page 88: ...e covers mounted on each of the seats do not turn the seat heating on Note If the on board voltage decreases the seat heating switches off automatically page 204 Automatic load deactivation Front armrest setting Fig 78 Adjust armrest The armrest is adjustable for height and length Lifting Lift the armrest in the direction of arrow A into one of the six locking posi tions Fig 78 Folding down Lift t...

Page 89: ... restrict the driver s view Objects which make it impossible for the driver to control the vehicle e g if they roll under the pedals or could protrude into the driver s zone Objects which could lead to injury to passengers due to a change of di rection or braking manoeuvre when accelerating sharply Seat backrests Fig 81 Fold the seat backrest forwards from the interior pull the belt for the side t...

Page 90: ...er folding back the seat back the seat belts must be ready for use The seat backrests must be securely locked in position so that no objects in the luggage compartment can slide into the passenger compartment on sudden braking risk of injury When transporting objects in the luggage compartment that has been en larged by folding the backrest forward ensure the safety of the passengers transported o...

Page 91: ...es compartment 95 Storage compartment on the front passenger side 95 Clothes hook 96 Storage pockets on the backs of the front seats 96 Storage compartment in the rear centre console 97 230 volt socket 97 Removable through loading bag 98 AUX and USB inputs 99 WARNING Do not place anything on the dash panel These objects might slide or fall down when driving when accelerating cornering or with an i...

Page 92: ... first Opening Raise the handle and open out the compartment in the direction of the arrow Fig 85 Closing Swivel the lid against the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place WARNING The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety reasons stowage compartments in the doors Fig 86 Storage compartments in the front door in the rear door Read and observe on page 89 first ...

Page 93: ...ery dis charge and the electromagnetic radiation inside the vehicle Place the telephone in the storage compartment B with its back on the in duction panel Fig 88 WARNING The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must al so not be used for such purposes risk of fire For safety reasons the storage compartment must always be closed when driving CAUTION The Phonebox cannot be use...

Page 94: ...igarette lighter back into the socket A B WARNING The cigarette lighter also works if the ignition is switched off When leav ing the vehicle never leave persons who are not completely independent such as children unattended in the vehicle These could operate the lighter and get burned start a fire or damage the interior Take care when using the cigarette lighter Improper usage can case burns Note ...

Page 95: ...becomes too hot switch it off and disconnect it from the power sup ply immediately WARNING When using the 12 volt sockets the following notes are to be observed The socket also works if the ignition is switched off When leaving the ve hicle never leave persons who are not completely independent such as children unattended in the vehicle Improper use of the power sockets and the electrical accessor...

Page 96: ...f arrow 4 Fig 94 Pull the bag together with the frame down in the direction of arrow 5 Remove the bag from the frame Pull the new bag through the frame and pull it over the frame in the direction of arrow 6 Place the bag containing the frame in the direction of arrow 7 into the con tainer body so that the two lugs engage audibly to the frame WARNING Never use the waste container as an ashtray risk...

Page 97: ...dibly clicks into place WARNING The compartment must only be opened when removing or inserting glasses and otherwise must be kept closed risk of injury CAUTION Do not put any heat sensitive objects in the glasses storage box with high temperatures there is risk of damage The box must be closed before leaving and locking the vehicle risk of im pairment to the functions of the anti theft alarm syste...

Page 98: ... hooks are located on the middle door pillars of the vehicle and on the handle of the headliner above each of the rear doors Fig 99 The maximum permissible load of each of the hooks is 2 kg WARNING Never leave any heavy or sharp edged objects in the pockets of the items of clothing hung up To hang the clothes do not use hangers there is a risk of limiting the ef fectiveness of head airbags Ensure ...

Page 99: ...Flashes red The power socket is temporarily deac tivated The socket may be automatically deactivated for the following reasons Excessive current Low battery charge state High socket temperature If disabling reasons no longer exist the socket is automatically activated Then re activate connected devices which are switched on WARNING Improper use can lead to serious injury or fire When leaving the v...

Page 100: ...used exclusively for transporting skis Stowing the through loading bag and skis Open the boot lid Fold the rear armrest and the cover in the seat backrest downwards page 88 Place the empty through loading bag in the opening in such a way that the end of the bag with the zip is in the boot Push the skis into the through loading bag from the boot Close the through loading bag Securing the through lo...

Page 101: ...e maximum permissible load of the holder is 750 g CAUTION Never exceed the maximum permissible load of the holder there is a risk of damage or functional impairment Install remove Fig 105 Position adapter install holder Fig 106 Remove holder remove adapter Read and observe on page 99 first Fitting Attach the opened adapter to the guide rods of the headrest Fig 105 Clip in the adapter in the direct...

Page 102: ... of driving must be adjus ted accordingly The cargo is stowed in the luggage compartment To prevent this from mov ing it should be secured with suitable lashing straps to the lashing eyes or secured with fixing nets Distribute loads as evenly as possible Place heavy objects as far forward as possible The items carried in the luggage compartment must be stored in such a way that no objects are able...

Page 103: ...age the threads of the following devices Rear window heater Rear window with an integrated antenna Integrated antenna in the rear side windows Fastening elements Fig 109 Fastening elements Variant 1 variant 2 G TEC Fig 110 Fastening elements Variant 3 variant 4 Read and observe and on page 101 first The fasteners are located on both sides of the luggage compartment The maximum permissible static l...

Page 104: ...nets risk of damaging the net For vehicles with lashing eyes D Fig 109 on page 101 only the following nets can be attached Horizontal pocket behind the seats Floor net which can be attached to the rear fastening elements A Fig 109 on page 101 in the rear area Multifunction pocket Fig 113 Securing the multifunction pock et Read and observe and on page 101 first The pocket Fig 113 can be secured to ...

Page 105: ...row Fig 115 Floor covering Fig 116 Fixing the floor covering Version 1 version 2 Read and observe and on page 101 first Fastening options for the flooring Fig 116 With the loop on a hook on the luggage compartment cover With the hook on the frame of the luggage compartment lid CAUTION The floor covering can be fixed with Version 2 only if the variable loading floor is folded in the upper position ...

Page 106: ...e cover can be removed from the vehicle and may be stowed behind the rear seat backrests Fig 119 Removing On both sides of the boot lid unhook the straps A in direction of arrow 1 Fig 118 Hold the raised cover Press on the two sides to the underside of the cover in the region of the mounts C Remove the cover in the direction of the arrow 2 Installing Place the cover on the contact surfaces of the ...

Page 107: ...s bar in the direction of arrow 3 and remove the cover in the arrow direction 4 Fig 120 Insertion takes place in reverse order Stowage If the vehicle is equipped with the variable loading floor then the removable roll up luggage compartment cover can be stowed in the recesses of the lug gage compartment side trim Fold the variable loading floor into the upper position page 108 Remove the side cove...

Page 108: ... Cargo element with Velcro to the rear seats on the floor of the luggage compartment Fig 123 or attach to the fabric side of the dou ble sided floor covering CAUTION When using the storage compartment take care not to damage it or the lug gage compartment lining Storage compartments under the floor covering Fig 124 Lift floor covering storage compartments under the floor cover ing Read and observe...

Page 109: ...ar against the front bar and press them together at both ends B The front hooks on both sides of the luggage compartment fold back oppo site to the direction of arrow 1 Removing inserting The roll up cargo cover must be removed Remove the pocket from the fittings in the direction of the arrow 6 Fig 125 Insertion takes place in reverse order When inserting push the end of the bar marked into the ri...

Page 110: ...o sition by pushing it forward The space available below the variable loading floor can be used for stowing objects such as the removed roll up luggage compartment cover page 105 the roof cross bars page 111 etc Set into the lower position Check that there are no objects in the space under the variable loading floor Grasp the rear of the variable loading floor by the handle A Fig 127 Lift the vari...

Page 111: ...xtracting and rolling up the net par tition behind the rear seats Installing and removing the net partition from behind the front seats is carried out in a similar way as behind the rear seats Before pulling out the net parti tion the rear seat backs are to be folded forwards After rolling up the net par tition into the housing the rear seat backs are folded back page 87 Using the net partition Fi...

Page 112: ...2 Fig 132 Fitting Insert the recesses on the net partition housing into the mounts on the rear seat backrests Push the net partition housing in the opposite direction of the arrow 1 Fig 132 as far as the stop Fold the rear seats backs into their original position page 87 Roof rack Introduction This chapter contains information on the following subjects fixing points for base support 111 Stowing th...

Page 113: ...ve and on page 110 first With vehicles have the variable loading floor then the roof racks can be stow ed in the recesses of the luggage compartment side trim Fold the variable loading floor into the upper position page 108 Remove the side covers of the luggage compartment in the direction of the arrow 1 Fig 134 Remove the key from the roof rack The removed key can be stowed in recess C Insert the...

Page 114: ... thus full heat output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature The cooling system operates only if the following conditions are met The cooling system is switched on The engine is running The outside temperature is above approx 2 C The blower is switched on If the cooling system is switched on the temperature and air humidity drops in the vehicle The cooling system preven...

Page 115: ...and observe and on page 113 first Individual functions can be set or switched on by turning the dial or pressing the corresponding key When the function is switched on the warning light il luminates below the button Functions of the individual controls Fig 135 and Fig 136 Setting temperature Lower the temperature Increase the temperature Set the blower speed Level 0 Fan off Level 6 highest speed S...

Page 116: ...e individual controls Fig 137 Adjust the temperature for the left side or for both sides 1 Lower the temperature Increase the temperature Interior temperature sensor Adjust fan speed the setting is indicated by the number of illuminated control lamps shown in the knob Turn to the left Reduce speed up to turning off the Climatronic Turn to the right Increase speed Adjust the temperature for the rig...

Page 117: ...reasing the blower speed The temperature regulation is continued Operating modes Automatic mode works in three modes moderate medium and intensive Setting the individual operating modes Owner s Manual Infotainment chap ter Setting the heating and the cooling system After the automatic mode is switched on Climatronic works in the last selec ted mode The currently selected mode is displayed in the I...

Page 118: ... the recirculating air operation is switched on The smoke sucked from inside the vehicle is deposited on the evaporator of the air conditioner This produces a permanent odour when the air conditioning system is operating which can only be eliminated through con siderable effort and expense replacement of compressor Note The automatic activation deactivation of the air recirculation with Climatroni...

Page 119: ... heating warms up the coolant by combusting fuel from the vehi cle tank This heats the air flowing into the passenger compartment if the blower is turned on The auxiliary heating also warms up the engine Auxiliary ventilation The auxiliary ventilation enables fresh air to flow into the vehicle interior by switching off the engine whereby the interior temperature is effectively de creased e g with ...

Page 120: ...d activated pre set time in the Infotain ment Automatically according to the ambient conditions Switching off Manually with the symbol key on the front panel of the Climatronic or the manual air conditioning Fig 140 Manually with the symbol key on the radio remote control Via an automatically programmed and activated pre set time in the Infotain ment Automatically when the warning light in the ins...

Page 121: ... auxiliary heating has been switched off Slowly flashes green for around 2 sec onds The ignition signal was not received A B Display warning light A Fig 141 Meaning Quickly flashes green for around 2 seconds The auxiliary heating is blocked e g because the tank is nearly empty or there is a fault in the auxiliary heat ing Flashes red for around 2 seconds The switch off signal was not re ceived Lig...

Page 122: ...al insulation material e g with a blanket risk of fire CAUTION Only start the engine when the engine and the vehicle are stationary there is a danger of starter and engine damage Do not push start the engine there is a risk of damaging the engine and the catalytic converter The battery from another vehicle can be used as a jump start aid page 219 Note Do not warm up the engine while the vehicle is...

Page 123: ...key will return to position 2 1 2 3 If the engine does not start within 10 seconds turn the key to position 1 Re peat the start up process after approx half a minute For vehicles with diesel engines the glow plug warning light goes on dur ing starting The engine starts after the warning light goes out Note The engine running noises may louder at first be louder for a short time after starting the ...

Page 124: ...amage to the key Only start the engine when the engine and the vehicle are stationary there is a danger of starter and engine damage Do not push start the engine there is a risk of damaging the engine and the catalytic converter The battery from another vehicle can be used as a jump start aid page 219 Note Do not warm up the engine while the vehicle is stationary If possible start your journey as ...

Page 125: ...e 122 briefly the engine starts au tomatically In vehicles with diesel engines after pressing the button the glow plug warn ing light lights up The engine starts after the warning light goes out Note The engine running noises may louder at first be louder for a short time after starting the cold engine This is quite normal and is not an operating problem You should not switch on any major electric...

Page 126: ...s nec essary to know where the key is Note When attempting to start the key bit must be pointed towards the button Fig 144 If the engine fails to start after pressing the button with the key seek spe cialist help START STOPsystem Introduction This chapter contains information on the following subjects Operation 125 Manually deactivating activating the system 126 Information messages 126 The START ...

Page 127: ...e charge state of the vehicle battery is too low The current consumption is too high High air conditioning or heating capacity high fan speed big difference be tween the desired and actual interior temperature When the engine is shut down automatically and the system detects that the engine is required such as when the brake pedal is pressed repeatedly then the system automatically starts the engi...

Page 128: ...ntroduction This chapter contains information on the following subjects Information on braking 126 Handbrake 127 Parking 128 WARNING Greater physical effort for braking is required when the engine is switch ed off risk of accident During the braking procedure on a vehicle with manual transmission when the vehicle is in gear and at low revs press the clutch pedal Other wise the functionality of the...

Page 129: ...at the brake pedal can be depressed further the brake system may be faulty Visit a specialist garage immediately and adjust your style of driving appropri ately as you will not know the exact extent of the damage Low brake fluid level An insufficient level of brake fluid may result in problems in the brake system The level of the brake fluid is monitored electronically page 32 Brake sys tem Brake ...

Page 130: ...s Introduction This chapter contains information on the following subjects Manual gear changing 128 Pedals 128 Manual gear changing Fig 148 Gearshift pattern of 5 gear or 6 gear manual gearbox The shift pattern for the individual gear positions is shown on the gear lever Fig 148 The gearshift indicator must be observed when changing gear page 41 Always depress the clutch pedal all the way down Thi...

Page 131: ...vehicle creeps When leaving the vehicle the selector lever is always to put in the P mode Otherwise the vehicle could be set in motion risk of accident CAUTION If the selector lever is moved to mode N while driving the accelerator pedal must be released and you will need to wait until the engine has reached its idling speed before moving the selector lever to a forward driving mode again When the ...

Page 132: ...to 5 km h The selector lever lock is indicated by the illumination of the warning light The selector lever is not locked when quickly moving across the position N e g from R to D S This for example helps to rock out a vehicle that is stuck e g in a bank of snow The selector lever lock will engage if the lever is in posi tion N for more than approx 2 seconds without the brake pedal being de pressed...

Page 133: ...ver into the desired position page 129 and then release the lock button Release the brake pedal and accelerate Stopping while the car is moving Depress the brake pedal and bring the vehicle to a stop Keep holding the brake pedal until driving is resumed The selector lever position N does not have to be selected when stopping for a short time such as at a cross roads Kickdown The kickdown function ...

Page 134: ...because these do not initially have the best possible braking effect Drive especially carefully for the first 200 km or so Tips for economical driving To achieve the lowest possible fuel consumption the following instructions must be observed Looking ahead when driving Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking Switch in an energy saving and timely manner Observe the recommended gear page 41 Avoid...

Page 135: ...nfotainment is shown like a beam in 5 second incre ments The current status is shown on the left and moves gradually to the right The higher the green bars the more economic the driving style is D Scoring In the function key the evaluation of driving efficiency is shown from the start in the range from 0 to 100 points The higher the indicated value the more economic the driving style is When you p...

Page 136: ...atch out for unexpected obstacles such as potholes rocks stumps etc Check up on confusing sections of unpaved roads before travelling on them and consider whether such travelling is possible without risk Driving through water Fig 153 Maximum permissible water lev el when driving through water The following must be observed to avoid damage to the vehicle when driving through bodies of water e g flo...

Page 137: ...istinguish objects by radiating and receiving electromagnetic waves The sensor is a component of the ACC page 150 and Front Assist page 155 systems The sensor function may be impaired in the events of one of the following The sensor is soiled by mud snow and the like The area in front and around the sensor is obscured by labels auxiliary lights and similar When visibility is poor e g fog heavy rai...

Page 138: ...ions take place and the TCS is restricted so that the spinning of the wheels of the driven axle can occur The activation or deactivation of the ESC sports can be done in one of two ways By pressing the Symbol key for the activation and briefly pressing the but ton for the deactivation Fig 155 on page 136 Infotainment Owner s Manual Infotainment chapter CAR vehicle set tings Upon activation in the ...

Page 139: ... excessive heat generation on the brake of the wheel being braked Once the brakes have cooled down there is an automatic re activation of EDL XDS XDS is an extension to the electronic differential lock XDS does not respond to traction but to the load relief of the inner front wheel of the driving axle dur ing fast cornering The automatic brake intervention on the brake of the wheel with reduced lo...

Page 140: ...ed from the factory or purchased from the ŠKODA genuine accessories The trailer is electrically connected to the towing vehicle by means of the trailer socket The parking aid is activated The speed is higher than approx 60 km h Further information page 167 Hitch and trailer OFF ROAD mode Introduction This chapter contains information on the following subjects Operation 139 Hill Descent Assistant 1...

Page 141: ...ing forwards and reversing During an intervention of the assistant 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 sele...

Page 142: ...ion 142 Automatic system activation when moving forward 143 The parking aid hereinafter referred to as system draws attention via acous tic signals or the Infotainment display when manoeuvring around obstacles in the vicinity of the vehicle WARNING The general information relating to the use of assistance systems must be observed page 135 in section Introduction Moving persons or objects may not b...

Page 143: ...8 Version 1 4 sensors Version 2 8 sensors Version 3 12 sensors A 120 120 B 60 90 C 160 160 160 D 60 60 90 E 90 Audible signals The interval between the acoustic signals becomes shorter as the clearance is reduced A continuous tone sounds from a distance of approx 30 cm danger area From this moment on do not continue driving The acoustic signals can be set in the Infotainment Owner s Manual chap te...

Page 144: ... gear or Neutral is engaged or the selector lever is in mode D S or position N is set The road behind the vehicle is displayed when reverse gear is engaged or the selector lever is in mode R Activation deactivation Fig 160 System key option 2 3 Read and observe and on page 140 first Activation The activation of the system is initiated when the reverse gear is engaged or vehicles with the Variant 2...

Page 145: ...of assistance systems must be observed page 135 in section Introduction Make sure that the camera lens is not dirty or covered otherwise the sys tem function can be significantly impaired For information on cleaning page 185 Camera lens CAUTION The camera lens distorts and enlarges the field of view of the difference in eye sight The display is therefore only of limited use for estimating distance...

Page 146: ...signals on off Enabling and reduced park assistance display Change to park assistance display CAUTION The objects shown in the display can be closer or even further away than they appear This is especially the case in the following situations Protruding objects such as a hitch the rear of a truck and the like When driving from a horizontal surface into a slope or a depression When driving from a s...

Page 147: ...nto it Ensure that the wheels or the wheel rims of your vehicle are not damaged and if necessary intervene in time Note We recommend performing the parking at a safe speed to about 5 km h The driver can stop the parking process at any time by pressing the symbol key Fig 164 on page 146 or by a driver steering intervention Functioning Read and observe and on page 145 first The system support is pro...

Page 148: ... or below 20 km h transverse parking Parking Fig 165 Display Read and observe and on page 145 first The system supports the driver when reverse parking in the parking space found in a number of traverse and parallel parked vehicles Display Fig 165 Parking place recognised with the information to drive on Parking space recognised with the information to reverse Note to drive on to the parking space...

Page 149: ...lowing message appears in the information display Please take over steer ing and drive on Automatic brake assist Read and observe and on page 145 first Automatic brake assist when speeding If a velocity of 7 km h is exceeded during the parking manoeuvre for the first time the speed will be automatically reduced by the system to less than 7 km h This prevents the parking manoeuvre from aborting Aut...

Page 150: ...n Aut parking space exit not possible Space too small The manoeuvring procedure using the system is not possible The parking gap is too small Braking intervention Speed too high The speed was too high during the parking and was automatically reduced Cruise Control System Introduction This chapter contains information on the following subjects Functioning 148 Operating Description 149 The Cruise Co...

Page 151: ...e set speed the driver must take control of vehicle operation Operating Description Fig 168 Cruise control system controls Read and observe on page 148 first Overview of the control elements of the CCS Fig 168 A Deactivate CCS delete set speed Interrupt control sprung position Activate CCS control deactivated B Take control againa Increase speed C Launch control reduce speed a If no speed is set t...

Page 152: ...c light The ACC does not respond to crossing or oncoming objects If the ACC does not decelerate fast enough immediately apply the vehi cle s foot brake WARNING For safety reasons do not use the ACC under the following conditions When driving in turning lanes motorway exits or construction sites to avoid an unwanted acceleration to the stored speed When visibility is poor e g fog heavy rain thick s...

Page 153: ...cle detected in the colour display the digits of the speed limits are highlighted 1 2 3 4 Note to reduce speed If the delay of the ACC is insufficient in relation to the vehicle in front in the instrument cluster the warning light lights up and the display shows the following message Apply the brake Note Some ACC notifications in the display of the instrument cluster may be hidden by notifications...

Page 154: ...n the current speed must be higher than approx 25 km h On vehicles with a automatic transmission the current speed must be higher than approx 2 km h The control be started with the key or by adjusting the lever Fig 171 on page 152 into the sprung position Button Press press The ACC will adopt the current speed and execute control Lever position Set the lever into the sprung position set The ACC wi...

Page 155: ... is automatically resumed If during control the speed is reduced by applying the brake control is stop ped Control needs to be restarted in order to resume page 152 If the vehicle is controlled by a lower speed than the stored speed then the current speed is stored the first time the key is pressed Press the key again and the speed is reduced in increments of 1 km h Set the clearance level Read an...

Page 156: ...CC does not detect stationary objects When a vehicle detected by the ACC turns or sheers off and there is a stationary vehicle in front of this vehicle Fig 173 the ACC does not respond to the stationary vehicle In such cases take over the steering and stop the vehicle by applying the foot brake When overtaking When your vehicle is being controlled the speed is lower than that which is stored and t...

Page 157: ... a vehicle or another obstacle in front of the vehicle and tries to avoid a collision or mitigate its consequences by automatically applying the brakes where necessary The area in front of the vehicle is monitored by a radar sensor page 135 WARNING The general information relating to the use of assistance systems must be observed page 135 in section Introduction The system does not respond to cros...

Page 158: ...n occur in the following situations If there is a risk of collision with a moving obstacle at a driving speed range of approx 30 km h to approx 210 km h If there is a risk of collision with a stationary obstacle at a driving speed range of approx 30 km h to approx 85 km h When the advance warning is issued the brake pedal must be pressed or the moving obstacle avoided Acute alert If the driver doe...

Page 159: ...age persists then the help of a professional or ganisation is required Front Assist not available The system is not available for an unknown reason Stop the vehicle switch off the engine and then start it again If after engine start the message persists then the help of a professional or ganisation is required Selection of the driving mode Driving Mode Selection Introduction This chapter contains ...

Page 160: ...utomatically to mode E page 129 Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Acceleration occurs more relaxed than in Normal page 150mode with distance control Xenon headlight The system is in economic mode page 70 The headlamps are in basic setting and do not adapt to the direction of travel Air conditioning Climatronic The air conditioning is controlled so as to save energy For this reason for ex ample it may ta...

Page 161: ...rated within a few seconds the Infotain ment switches to the last selected menu or switches off Individual mode settings Read and observe on page 157 first In mode Individual the vehicle systems can be set as follows Steering Sets the power steering characteristics Normal Normal Sport Sports Engine Drive Sets the engine characteristic vehicles with manual transmis sion drive characteristic vehicle...

Page 162: ...on The first level of protection The system already intervenes in situations that may occur during dynamic driving As a result this primarily helps to keep the driver and the passenger in the correct seated position The first protection level can be deactivated in one of the following ways The system deactivation in the Infotainment Owner s Manual Infotain ment chapter CAR vehicle settings Deactiv...

Page 163: ...ick snowfall When driving around sharp bends The camera is blinded by the sun The camera is blinded by the oncoming traffic The viewing range of the camera is impeded by a vehicle travelling ahead The camera viewing range is obstructed by an obstacle CAUTION Do not attach any stickers or similar objects to the windscreen to avoid impair ing the functions of the systems Note The system is designed ...

Page 164: ...d and observe and on page 161 first The activation or deactivation of the system can be carried out in one of two ways In the instrument cluster display page 48 Menu itemAssist systems Infotainment Owner s Manual Infotainment chapter CAR vehicle set tings Adaptive tracking can also be enabled or disabled In Infotainment After switching off and switching on the ignition the system setting is re tai...

Page 165: ...ffic signs Display Fig 182 Display of detected traffic signs in the menu item Driving data Road sign Additional display monochromatic display Additional display colour display The system can display in the display the following recognized traffic sign Speed limits Overtaking prohibited Additional signs such as when wet or signs which only apply for a limited time can also be displayed The system w...

Page 166: ...ean the windscreen or remove the obstacles Dynamic Road Sign Display currently restricted Infotainment Navigation is not currently providing any data Check whether the maps are up to date or the whether the vehicle is currently in a location for which no navigation data are available Fatigue detection Introduction This chapter contains information on the following subjects Function 164 Information...

Page 167: ...ible signal is heard Information on the procedure for the notification of a change in tyre inflation pressure page 35 The system can only function properly if the tyres have the prescribed inflation pressure and these pressure values are stored in the system WARNING The general information relating to the use of assistance systems must be observed page 135 in section Introduction Having the correc...

Page 168: ...y SET Fig 183 button Follow the instructions that appear on the display A message in the display provides information about the storage of the tyre pressure values Note When warning light lights up in the instrument cluster the affected tyre can be displayed in Infotainment Fig 183 Saving tyre pressure values by pressing a button Fig 184 Button for storing the pressure values Read and observe on p...

Page 169: ... or changes to the towing device Keep the mounting recess of the towing device clean at all times Such dirt prevents the ball rod from being attached securely CAUTION Take care when using the ball rod there is a risk of paint damage to the bumper When the ball rod is removed always place the cover onto the mounting re cess there is a danger of soiling the mounting recess Note Operation and mainten...

Page 170: ...nsert key B into the lock so that the eye of the key is pointing downwards Turn the key in the direction of arrow B 2 so that the conclusions release shows up Fig 186 Gear 2 Step applies to both key versions Grip the tow bar below the protective cap Push release pin C in the direction of arrow 3 to the stop and simultane ously push operating lever D in the direction of arrow 4 to the stop Fig 187 ...

Page 171: ...an the contact surfaces on the ball rod and the mounting recess WARNING Keep your hands outside the lever s range of motion when attaching the ball rod risk of finger injuries Never attempt to pull the operating lever violently upwards to turn the key Doing so would mean the ball rod is not attached correctly Assembling the bar ball Step 2 Fig 190 Lock lock Key Version 1 key Version 2 Fig 191 Plac...

Page 172: ...not use the towing device unless the ball rod was properly locked Removing the bar ball Step 1 Fig 193 Remove the cap from the lock Fig 194 Unlock lock Key version 1 key version 2 Read and observe and on page 167 first Applies to both key versions Remove the cover A from the lock in the direction of the arrow 1 Fig 193 Applies to key version 1 Insert key B into the lock in the direction of arrow 2...

Page 173: ... If lever B is held firmly and not pushed downwards to the stop it will move back up after the ball rod is removed and will not latch into the ready position The ball rod will then need to be brought into this position before the next time it is fitted page 168 Adjusting the ready position Store the ball rod in the box in the ready position and with the key facing up wards otherwise there is a ris...

Page 174: ...es Trailer Introduction This chapter contains information on the following subjects Attaching and detaching trailers 172 Loading a trailer 173 Trailer load 173 Trailer operation 176 Anti theft alarm system 177 The trailer can be hitched to the ball head of the towing device Attaching and detaching trailers Fig 197 Swivel out the 13 pin power socket safety eyelet Connect and disconnect Fit the ball...

Page 175: ... lights or other current sources WARNING Continued After attaching the trailer and connecting the power socket check that the rear lights on the trailer are working correctly Never use the safety eye to tow a vehicle CAUTION Improperly connected trailer electrical installations may cause malfunction of the entire vehicle electronics Note The total power consumption of all the connected consumers o...

Page 176: ... 1800 650 DSG 1600 1800 660 DSG 4x4 1600 1800 710 1 6 l 66 kW TDI CR MG 1400 1700 640 1 6 l 81 kW TDI CR MG5 1500 1800 650 MG6 1000 1300 640 MG 4x4 1700 2000 700 DSG 1500 1800 650 2 0 l 105 kW TDI CR MG 1600 1800 660 DSG 1600 1800 670 2 0 l 110 kW TDI CR MG 1600 1800 660 MG 4x4 2000 2000 710 DSG 1600 1800 670 2 0 l 135 kW TDI CR DSG 4x4 1800 2000 730 a Only valid for some countries Permissible tra...

Page 177: ...kg Permissible trailer load unbraked kg Gradients of up to 12 Gradients of up to 8 a 1 2 l 63 kW TSI MG 1100 1300 620 1 2 l 81 kW TSI MG 1300 1500 620 DSG 1300 1500 630 1 4 l 81 kW TSI G TEC MG 1400 1700 700 1 4 l 110 kW TSI MG 1500 1800 630 DSG 1500 1800 640 1 6 l 81 kW MPI MG 1100 1300 610 AG 1100 1300 620 1 8 l 132 kW TSI MG 1600 1800 660 DSG 1600 1800 670 DSG 4x4 1600 1800 720 1 6 l 66 kW TDI ...

Page 178: ...00 1800 740 DSG 4x4 1800 2000 750 a Only valid for some countries Permissible trailer load Octavia Combi Scout Engine Transmission Permissible trailer load braked kg Permissible trailer load unbraked kg Gradients of up to 12 Gradients of up to 8 a 1 8 l 132 kW TSI DSG 4x4 1600 1800 750 2 0 l 110 kW TDI CR MG 4x4 2000 2000 750 2 0 l 135 kW TDI CR DSG 4x4 1800 2000 750 a Only valid for some countrie...

Page 179: ...hicle is locked the alarm is activated when the electrical connection to the trailer is interrupted Always switch off the anti theft alarm system before a trailer is coupled or un coupled page 58 Conditions for including a trailer in the anti theft alarm system The vehicle is factory fitted with an anti theft alarm system and a towing device The trailer is electrically connected to the towing vehi...

Page 180: ...e user in order to be handed over to the recyclers later This ensures that vehicle recycling is in accordance with environmental regulations Note We recommend only having these modifications repairs and technical changes performed by a specialist garage Any damage caused by technical alterations made without the approval of the manufacturer is excluded from the warranty Service schedule The ŠKODA ...

Page 181: ... and material and are identical to the components used in series production ŠKODA AUTO a s is able to vouch for the safety suitability and long service life of these products We therefore recommend that you only use ŠKODA Genuine Parts ŠKODA AUTO a s supplies the market with a complete range of ŠKODA Genu ine Parts not only while the model is still in production but for at least 15 years after the...

Page 182: ...NING If work on your vehicle s spoilers is not carried out properly this can lead to operational faults risk of accident and serious injuries If a front spoiler full wheel trim etc is mounted retrospectively it must be ensured that the air supply to the front wheel brakes is not reduced The front brakes may overheat which can have a negative impact on the functioning of the braking system risk of ...

Page 183: ...d and observe on page 178 first ŠKODA meets the requirements of the brand and its products with regard to protecting the environment and the preserving resources All new ŠKODA ve hicles are 95 recyclable Note You can find more detailed information about the trade in and recycling of old cars from a specialist garage Washing vehicle Introduction This chapter contains information on the following su...

Page 184: ...cleaner Read and observe and on page 181 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 ...

Page 185: ...preservatives If the polish does not contain any preserving elements the paint must be trea ted with a preservative afterwards CAUTION Paint damage is to be repaired immediately Never apply wax to the windows Mat painted or plastic parts must not be treated with polishing products or hard waxes Do not polish the paintwork in a dusty environment risk of paint scratches Do not apply any paint care p...

Page 186: ... Never use aggressive cleaning agents or chemical solvents for these parts there is risk of damage Windows and external mirrors Fig 198 Fuel filler flap Remove ice scra per Read and observe and on page 183 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 fil...

Page 187: ...icing agents specifically developed for these purposes CAUTION Remove snow or ice on the lens with warm or hot water there is a risk of damaging the lens Never use cleaners containing abrasive effect to clean the lens Never use pressurized water or steam jet to clean the lens Door closing cylinder Read and observe and on page 183 first Specific products must be used for de icing door lock cylinder...

Page 188: ...ease Under body protection Read and observe and on page 183 first The underside of your vehicle is already permanently protected by the factory against chemical and mechanical influences It is not possible to guarantee that the protective coating will not suffer any damage as the vehicle is driven We recommend having the protective coating underneath the vehicle and the chassis checked preferably ...

Page 189: ...hen dry with a clean dry cloth Clean severely soiled areas with a cloth soaked in a mild soap solution 2 ta blespoons of neutral soap to 1 litre of water To remove stains use a cleaning agent specially designed for this purpose Treat the leather periodically with a suitable leather protector and use a skin care cream with light blocker and impregnation after each cleaning CAUTION Ensure that no pa...

Page 190: ...cover but rather to poor colour fastness of the clothing textiles Seat covers Read and observe and on page 187 first Electrically heated seats Use a specific cleaning agent such as dry foam or similar to clean the covers Seats without seat heating Thoroughly vacuum the seat covers with a vacuum cleaner before cleaning Clean the seat covers with a damp cloth or cleaning products specially de signed...

Page 191: ...here the vehicle will be operated You should also per haps check whether the manufacturer has recommended a different fuel for operation of the vehicle in the corresponding country If no prescribed fuel is available then you must check whether it is permitted by the manufacturer to operate the vehicle with another fuel type Petrol and diesel refuelling Fig 199 Open fuel filler flap unscrew tank ca...

Page 192: ... capacity of about 50 litres including a reserve of approx 6 litres Lead free petrol The correct fuel grades for your vehicle are specified on the inside of the fuel filler flap Read and observe and on page 189 first The vehicle can only be operated with unleaded petrol that meets the EN 2281 standard All petrol engines can be operated using petrol that contains at most 10 bio ethanol E10 Unleaded...

Page 193: ...ther a noticeable increase in power nor lower fuel consumption in ve hicles for which unleaded petrol 95 min 92 or 93 RON is specified On vehicles using prescribed unleaded petrol of min 95 RON the use of pet rol with a higher octane number than 95 RON can increase the power and re duce fuel consumption Diesel fuel The correct fuel grades for your vehicle are specified on the inside of the fuel fi...

Page 194: ...nition are switched off The auxiliary heating and ventilation is switched off page 118 The gas filler tube for refuelling with natural gas is located behind the fuel fill er flap next to the petrol filler tube The filling couplings of the natural gas refuelling systems may differ in han dling When refuelling with natural gas at unfamiliar refuelling systems you should seek help from trained fuel s...

Page 195: ...r example if one of the following cases occurs With an empty gas tank or not enough pressure in the tank After refuelling with natural gas At very low surrounding temperatures Use all the petrol in the fuel tank at lease once every six months until the warning light illuminates and then refill with petrol This is to ensure that the fuel system functions correctly and to preserve the quality of the...

Page 196: ...o the P position Allow the engine to cool Never open the bonnet if you can see steam or coolant flowing out of the engine compartment risk of scalding Wait until the steam or coolant has stopped escaping WARNING Information for working in the engine compartment Keep all people especially children away from the engine compartment Never touch the radiator fan The fan might suddenly start running Do ...

Page 197: ...lease lever underneath the dash panel in the direction of the ar row 1 Fig 203 Before opening the bonnet ensure that the arms of the windscreen wipers are correctly in place against the windscreen otherwise the paintwork on the flap could be damaged Push the release lever in the direction of arrow 2 The bonnet is then unlocked Grasp the bonnet catch and lift in the direction of arrow 3 Remove the ...

Page 198: ...irst The windscreen washer fluid reservoir A is located in the engine compart ment Fig 205 The cleaning fluid is provided for the cleaning of the front and rear window as well as the headlight The capacity of the reservoir is about 3 litres or about 4 7 litres on vehicles that have a headlight cleaning system1 Clear water is not sufficient to intensively clean the windscreen and head lights We rec...

Page 199: ...er with other specifications on the bottle The engine oil should be changed after specified service intervals page 49 WARNING The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area The following warning instructions must be followed at all times when working in the en gine compartment page 194 CAUTION Do not pour any additives into the engine oil risk of serious damage to the engine parts Note Bef...

Page 200: ... 000 km The oil level must be checked at regular intervals In case of low oil level the instrument cluster display shows a warning light as well as the relevant notification page 38 Check the oil level using the dip stick as soon as possible Add oil accordingly CAUTION The oil level must never be above the range A Fig 206 risk of damage to the motor as well as the exhaust system If for some reason...

Page 201: ...o not top up with coolant The system could aerate risk of engine damage do not continue driving Switch off the en gine and seek assistance from a specialist garage The amount of coolant additive in the coolant must never be allowed to be less than 40 Over 60 of coolant additive in the coolant reduces the antifreeze protec tion and coolant effectiveness A coolant additive that does not comply with ...

Page 202: ...soon as possible Only refill with new coolant Brake fluid Introduction This chapter contains information on the following subjects Checking the brake fluid level 200 Specification 201 The brake fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment Fig 208 on page 200 WARNING The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area The following warning instructions must be followed at all times when ...

Page 203: ...garettes well clear of the vehicle battery When charging the vehicle battery a highly explosive gas mixture is produced Keep children away from the vehicle battery WARNING There is a risk of injuries poisoning chemical burns explosions or fire when carrying out any work on the battery and on the electrical system The general applicable safety rules and the following warnings must be ob served with...

Page 204: ...You should replace batteries older than 5 years Opening the cover Fig 209 Polyester cover of vehicle bat tery Read and observe and on page 201 first The battery is located in the engine compartment For some equipment var iants it is located underneath a polyester cover Fig 209 Fold out the cover on the battery in the direction of the arrow The battery cover is installed in reverse order Checking t...

Page 205: ...ow er must be used until full charging is achieved The vent plugs of the vehicle battery should not be opened for charging WARNING When you charge a battery hydrogen is released and a highly explosive gas mixture is also produced An explosion can be caused through sparkling over during unclamping or loosening of the cable plug while the ignition is on Creating a bridge between the poles on the bat...

Page 206: ...anteed The data of the multi function display will be reset Automatic load deactivation Read and observe and on page 201 first The vehicle s electrical system automatically prevents the battery from dis charging when the battery is being heavily used This manifests itself by the following The idling speed is raised to allow the generator to deliver more electricity to the electrical system Where a...

Page 207: ...n again to run in the same direction Always store wheels or tyres in a cool dry and where possible dark place Tyres which are not fixed to a wheel trim should be stored upright Tyre age Tyres age losing their original characteristics even if they are not used The service life of the tyres is 6 years Therefore we recommend not using tyres that are more than 6 years old Wheel bolts Wheels and wheel ...

Page 208: ... without sudden steering movements and without any hard braking For the sake of the environment Tyres which are insufficiently inflated increase your fuel consumption Note The declaration of conformity COC document can be obtained from a ŠKODA1 partner E F G Tyre wear Read and observe on page 205 first The tyre wear depends on the tyre pressure the driving style and other condi tions Attention to ...

Page 209: ... on a wet road surface Tyre damage Read and observe on page 205 first We recommend checking your tyres and wheel rims for damage punctures cuts splits and bulges etc on a regular basis Remove any foreign objects in the tyre tread immediately e g small stones Foreign bodies which have penetrated into the tyre e g screws or nails should not be removed and seek help from a specialist garage WARNING N...

Page 210: ...essure monitoring save tyre pressure values page 165 WARNING Never drive with more than one temporary spare wheel mounted Only use the temporary spare wheel when absolutely necessary Avoid accelerating at full throttle sharp braking and fast cornering The snow chains cannot be used on the temporary spare wheel If the dimensions or design of the temporary spare wheel differ from the tyres fitted ne...

Page 211: ...ovided that the permissible maximum speed of these tyres is not exceeded even if the possible maximum speed of the vehicle is higher On vehicles with the infotainment system with key the speed limit can be set for winter tyres Owner s Manual Infotainment chapter CAR Adjust ve hicle systems For other vehicles there is the possibility to set the speed limit for winter tyres at a specialist garage Sn...

Page 212: ... R17 a Only fit snow chains with links and locks not larger than 12 mm Remove the full wheel trims before fitting the snow chains page 213 CAUTION The chains must be removed when driving on snow free roads They would otherwise cause loss of performance and damage the tyres 210 General Maintenance ...

Page 213: ...ing triangle version 1 The warning triangle can be attached to the rear wall trim panel with rubber straps Fig 213 Natural gas vehicles have the warning triangle located under the floor mat in the luggage compartment Warning triangle version 2 The warning triangle can be secured with straps in the right storage compart ment in the luggage compartment Fig 213 Pay attention to the expiration date of...

Page 214: ...oose when making an emergency braking or in a vehicle collision which could cause injuries to occupants Note The fire extinguisher is part of the scope of delivery in certain countries only Vehicle tool kit Fig 216 Vehicle tool kit The tool kit is housed in a box in the spare or emergency wheel compartment or in this storage space Depending on the equipment variant the vehicle tool kit may not con...

Page 215: ...e the wheel is being changed Preparation Before changing the wheel the following work must be carried out Switch off the engine For vehicles with manual transmission select 1st gear On vehicles with automatic transmission place the selector lever in the P position The parking brake switch Uncouple any trailers Removing stowing the wheel Fig 217 Take out the wheel The wheel is located in a well und...

Page 216: ...p Before removing the wheel bolts remove the caps Extracting Push the extraction pliers page 212 sufficiently far onto the cap until the inner catches of the pliers are positioned at the collar of the cap Remove the cap in the direction of the arrow Fig 218 Fitting Push the cap onto the wheel bolt up to the stop Anti theft wheel bolts Fig 219 Principle sketch Anti theft wheel bolt with adapter The...

Page 217: ...n the bolt against the direction of the arrow Fig 220 until it is tight After tightening the wheel bolts replace the caps WARNING If it proves difficult to undo the bolts carefully apply pressure to the end of the wrench with your foot Keep hold of the vehicle when doing so and make sure you keep your footing Raising the vehicle Fig 221 Jacking points for the jack Version 1 version 2 Fig 222 Schem...

Page 218: ...changing is clear of the ground Unscrew the wheel bolts and place them on a clean surface cloth paper etc Remove the wheel carefully Attach the wheel and slightly screw on the wheel bolts Lower the vehicle Tighten the wheel bolts opposite each other using the wheel wrench alter nating crosswise Tighten the anti theft wheel bolt last Replace the wheel trim and the caps When fitting unidirectional t...

Page 219: ...G The sealant is hazardous to heath Remove immediately if it comes into contact with the skin Observe the manufacturer s usage instructions for the breakdown kit Note A new bottle of sealant can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Parts Components of the puncture repair kit Fig 223 Principle sketch Components of the breakdown kit Read and observe on page 217 first Kit components Fig 223 Sticker with ...

Page 220: ...lean surface rag paper etc Sealing and inflating the tyre Read and observe on page 217 first Sealing Forcefully shake the tyre inflater bottle 10 Fig 223 on page 217 back and forth several times Firmly screw the inflation hose 3 onto the tyre inflater bottle 10 The film on the cap is pierced automatically Remove the plug from the inflation hose 3 and plug the open end fully onto the tyre valve Hol...

Page 221: ...acteristics as a stand ard tyre Do not drive faster than 80 km h 50 mph Avoid accelerating at full throttle sharp braking and fast cornering Jump starting Introduction This chapter contains information on the following subjects Jump starting using the battery from another vehicle 219 The battery of another vehicle can be used to jump start your vehicle if the en gine will not start because the bat...

Page 222: ... of the discharged battery in your vehicle Jump start cables Only use jump start cables which have an adequately large cross section and insulated terminal clamps Observe the instructions of the jumper lead manu facturer Positive cable colour coding in the majority of cases is red Negative cable colour coding in the majority of cases is black WARNING Do not clamp the jump start cable to the negati...

Page 223: ...w in the vehicle in the way described or if the towing dis tance is greater than 50 km If the gearbox no longer contains any oil your vehicle must only be towed with the front axle raised clear of the ground or on a breakdown vehicle or trailer To protect both vehicles when tow starting or towing the tow rope should be elastic Thus one should only use plastic fibre rope or a rope made out of a sim...

Page 224: ...f the cap The cap must engage firmly Removing installing the towing eye Manually screw the towing eye in as far as it will go in the direction of the arrow 3 Fig 228 or Fig 229 to the stop For tightening purposes we recommend for example using the wheel wrench towing eye from another vehicle or a similar object that can be pushed through the eye Unscrew the towing eye against the direction of the ...

Page 225: ...ew battery Insert the battery cover A and press it down until it clicks audibly into place Synchronising the remote control Read and observe on page 223 first If the vehicle does not unlock when pressing the remote control the key may not be synchronised This can occur when the buttons on the remote control key are actuated a number of times outside of the operative range of the equipment or the b...

Page 226: ...e control key into the lock cylinder with the buttons facing downwards and unlock or lock the vehicle Pull on the door handle and hold Replace the cap in its original position CAUTION Make sure you do not damage the paint when performing an emergency lock ing unlocking Locking the door without a locking cylinder Fig 233 Emergency locking Left right rear door An emergency locking mechanism is locat...

Page 227: ...236 Windscreen wiper blade Read and observe on page 225 first Before replacing the windscreen wiper blade put the windscreen wiper arms into the service position Service position for changing wiper blades Closing the bonnet Switch the ignition on and off again Within 10 seconds press the lever in position 4 and hold it in position for around 2 seconds page 78 Windscreen wipers and washers The wind...

Page 228: ...ation on the following subjects Fuses in the dash panel LHD 227 Fuses in the dash panel RHD 227 Assignment of the fuses in the dash panel 228 Fuses in the engine compartment 229 Assignment of fuses in the engine compartment 229 Individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses Switch off the ignition and the corresponding power consuming device before replacing a fuse Find out which fuse belon...

Page 229: ... storage compartment by pulling in the direction of arrow 1 Remove the plastic clip under the cover of the fuse box in the engine room Fig 242 on page 229 Place the clip onto the respective fuse and pull the fuse out Insert a new fuse Replace the bracket at the original position Fold back the storage compartment by pressing into the secured position in the dash panel in the direction of the arrow ...

Page 230: ...chscreen 11 Heated rear seats No Consumer 12 Radio 13 Belt tensioner driver s side 14 Air blower for air conditioning heating 15 Electric steering lock 16 Signal amplifier for telephone telephone preinstallation 17 Instrument cluster 18 Not assigned 19 KESSY 20 Operating lever underneath the steering wheel 21 Not assigned 22 Towing hitch contact in the socket 23 Light right 24 Panorama roof 25 Cen...

Page 231: ...rst Replacing fuses Press together the interlocks of the cover simultaneously in the direction of the arrow 1 Fig 241 Remove the cover in the direction of the arrow 2 Replace the appropriate fuse Place the cover on top of the fusebox Push in the interlocks on the cover and lock CAUTION The cover for the fuse box in the engine compartment must always be applied correctly Water may get into the fuse...

Page 232: ... we recom mend having bulbs replaced by a specialist garage or seeking other expert help in the event of any uncertainties Switch off the ignition and the relevant lights before replacing a bulb Faulty bulbs must only be replaced with the same type of bulbs The designa tion is located on the light socket or the glass bulb A stowage compartment for replacement bulbs is located in a plastic box in t...

Page 233: ... Fig 243 Low beam with halogen bulb or xenon gas discharge lamp Main beam daytime running lights and parking lights additional parking light A B Replacing the low beam bulb Fig 244 Headlight with halogen bulb Bulb for low beam Read and observe and on page 230 first Turn the protective cap A Fig 243 on page 231 in direction of the arrow Disconnect the connector with the light bulb in the direction ...

Page 234: ...he bulb by jiggling it out in the direction of the arrow 1 Fig 246 Grasp the lamp socket at the places marked by arrows Remove the faulty bulb from the holder in the direction of the arrow 2 Insert a new bulb in the bulb holder up to the stop Replace the bulb holder in the headlamp with the bulb Insert the protective cap B Fig 243 on page 231 and turn it in the direction opposite to the arrow Chan...

Page 235: ...heel covers page 212 Vehicle tool kit Remove the cover by pulling the hook in the direction of arrow 1 Unscrew the screws B with the screwdriver from the tool kit Remove the headlight in the direction of arrow 2 Remove the headlight in the direction of arrow 3 Replacing the light bulb Press the latch on the connector in the direction of arrow 4 Remove the key in the direction of the arrow 5 Pull t...

Page 236: ...e interlocks on the connector 2 in the direction of arrow 3 Carefully remove the connector from the tail lamp assembly in the direction of the arrow 4 Fitting Insert the bulb holder in the light The locks on the plug must be inserted securely Insert the lamp with the pin A Fig 251 on page 235 into the recesses C Fig 250 in the body Carefully push the cover in Screw the tail lamp into place and ins...

Page 237: ...lder from the light assembly Turn the respective light bulb Fig 252 until it stops counter clockwise and remove it from the bulb holder Insert a new bulb into the holder and turn in a clockwise direction to the stop Insert the bulb holder in the tail lamp assembly Screw on the lamp holder carefully Replacing bulbs in the rear light Variant 2 Fig 253 Outer part of the light Basic light light with L...

Page 238: ...d are for the basic model without optional equipment Vehicle characteristics Fig 254 Vehicle data sticker type plate Vehicle data sticker The vehicle data sticker Fig 254 is located on the base of the luggage compartment and is also fixed into the service schedule The vehicle data sticker contains the following data Vehicle identification number VIN Vehicle type Gearbox code paint number interior ...

Page 239: ...ced by 10 The towed weight is made up of the actual weights of the loaded towing vehi cle and the loaded trailer WARNING Do not exceed the specified maximum permissible weights risk of acci dent and damage Operating weight This value represents the minimum operating weight without additional weight increasing equipment such as air conditioning system spare wheel or trailer hitch The specified oper...

Page 240: ...ansmission Operating weight kg 2 0 l 162 kW TSI MG 1442 DSG 1462 2 0 l 169 kW TSI MG 1467 DSG 1487 2 0 l 135 kW TDI CR MG 1467 DSG 1487 DSG 4x4 1572 Operating weight Octavia Combi Scout Engine Transmission Operating weight kg 1 8 l 132 kW TSI DSG 4x4 1522 2 0 l 110 kW TDI CR MG 4x4 1526 2 0 l 135 kW TDI CR DSG 4x4 1559 Note If required you can find out the precise weight of your vehicle at a speci...

Page 241: ...m h The calculation of the combined fuel consumption considers a weighting of about 37 for the intra urban cycle and 63 for the extra urban cycle Note The fuel consumption and emission levels given on the ŠKODA websites or in the commercial and technical vehicle documentation have been established in accordance with rules and under conditions that are set out by legal or techni cal rules for the d...

Page 242: ...ge 1446a 1444b B Front track page 242 C Width 1814 1814 1814 D Rear track page 242 E Width including exterior mirror 2017 2017 2017 F Clearance Basic dimensions 140 138 128 142c Vehicles with off road package 155 154 Vehicles with SPORT package 125 G Wheel base Basic dimensions 2686 2680 2680 Vehicles with 1 8 l 132 kW TSI engine 2680 G TEC vehicles 2680 H Length 4659 4659 4685 a Valid for vehicle...

Page 243: ...th SPORT package 1450a 1448b B Front track page 242 C Width 1814 1814 1814 1814 D Rear track page 242 E Width including exterior mirror 2017 2017 2017 2017 F Clearance Basic dimensions 140 139 127 142c 171 Vehicles with off road package 155 154 Vehicles with SPORT package 125 G Wheel base Basic dimensions 2686 2680 2680 2679 Vehicles with 1 8 l 132 kW TSI engine 2680 G TEC vehicles 2680 H Length 4...

Page 244: ...8 l 132 kW TSI 1543 1538a 1512 1506a 2 0 l 162 kW TSI 1535 1506 2 0 l 169 kW TSI 1535 1506 1 6 l 66 kW TDI CR 1549 1520 1 6 l 81 kW TDI CR 1549 1520 1518b 2 0 l 105 kW TDI CR 1543 1514 2 0 l 110 kW TDI CR 1543 1538a 1514 1506a 1512b 2 0 l 135 kW TDI CR 1535 1538a 1543b 1506 1512b a Applies to Octavia Combi Scout vehicles b Applies to Octavia 4x4 Octavia Combi 4x4 vehicles 242 Technical data ...

Page 245: ...ngle Octavia Fig 257 Octavia Octavia 4x4 Octavia RS A B A B A B Basic dimension 14 12 3 14 1 12 4 14 1a 12 8a Vehicles with off road package 15 1 13 15 3 12 2 Vehicles with SPORT package 12 9 12 5 12 9 12 4 a Only valid for some countries Departure angle Octavia Combi Fig 257 Octavia Estate OCTAVIA Estate 4x4 OCTAVIA Estate RS Octavia Combi Scout A B A B A B A B Basic dimension 13 9 12 2 14 2 12 5...

Page 246: ...chnical requirements for determining operational and technical data for motor vehicles The emissions standard is detailed in the technical vehicle documentation as well as in the certificate of conformity COC document which can be obtained from a ŠKODA partnera a Only valid for some countries and some models 1 2 ltr 63 kW TSI engine Output kW rpm 63 4300 5300 Maximum torque Nm at rpm 160 1400 3500...

Page 247: ...0 6000 Maximum torque Nm at rpm 250 1500 3500 Number of cylinders displacement cm3 4 1395 Body Octavia Octavia Estate Transmission MG DSG MG DSG Top speed km h 219 219 216 216 Acceleration 0 100 km h s 8 1 8 2 8 2 8 3 1 6 l 81 kW MPI engine Output kW rpm 81 5800 Maximum torque Nm at rpm 155 3800 4000 Number of cylinders displacement cm3 4 1598 Body Octavia Octavia Estate Transmission MG AG MG AG T...

Page 248: ...4 vehicles 2 0 l 162 kW TSI engine Output kW rpm 162 4500 6200 Maximum torque Nm at rpm 350 1500 4400 Number of cylinders displacement cm3 4 1984 Body Octavia RS Octavia Combi RS Transmission MG DSG MG DSG Top speed km h 248 245 244 242 Acceleration 0 100 km h s 6 8 6 9 6 9 7 1 2 0 ltr 169 kW TSI engine Output kW rpm 169 4700 6200 Maximum torque Nm at rpm 350 1500 4600 Number of cylinders displace...

Page 249: ... 1500 3000 Number of cylinders displacement cm3 4 1598 Body Octavia Octavia Estate Transmission MG5 MG6 MG 4x4 DSG MG5 MG6 MG 4x4 DSG Top speed km h 197 206 193 197 194 204 191 194 Acceleration 0 100 km h s 10 6 10 6 11 3 10 7 10 8 10 7 11 5 10 9 2 0 l 105 kW TDI CR engine Output kW rpm 105 3500 4000 Maximum torque Nm at rpm 320 1750 3000 Number of cylinders displacement cm3 4 1968 Body Octavia Oc...

Page 250: ...0 100 km h s 8 5 8 4a 8 5 8 6 8 5a 8 6 8 5a 8 6 9 1 8 7 8 6a a Applies to cars with the EU6 emission standard 2 0 ltr 135 kW TDI CR engine Output kW rpm 135 3500 4000 Maximum torque Nm at rpm 380 1750 3250 Number of cylinders displacement cm3 4 1968 Body Octavia Octavia Estate Transmission MG RS DSG RS DSG 4x4 DSG 4x4 RS MG RS DSG RS DSG 4x4 DSG 4x4 Scout DSG 4x4 RS Top speed km h 232 230 228 228 ...

Page 251: ... system 180 Side airbag 17 Warning light 35 Airbag system 14 Air conditioning 112 Air distribution control 115 Climatronic 114 Manual air conditioning 113 Air distribution control 115 Air outlet vents 116 Alarm Enable disable 58 Switch off 58 Trailer 177 Triggering 58 Alcantara cleaning 187 Anodized parts Refer to vehicle maintenance 184 Anti lock braking system ABS 136 Anti theft alarm system Ena...

Page 252: ...argo element 106 Caring for the vehicle exterior Towing hitch 186 Car park 128 Car park ticket holder 90 Carrier Roof rack 110 Cavity protection 185 Central locking 53 Problems 57 Central locking button 55 Change bulb for additional parking light 232 bulb for fog lights Version 1 232 bulb for fog lights Version 2 233 bulb for high beam 232 bulb for the parking light 232 bulb in the rear light Vers...

Page 253: ...pit 12 Volt power outlet 93 Ashtray 92 Cigarette lighter 92 General view 27 Lighting 74 storage compartments 89 useful equipment 89 COMING HOME 73 compartments 89 Component protection 180 Components of the puncture repair kit 217 Compressed natural gas see CNG 193 Computer see multifunction display 41 Convenience operation sliding tilting roof 65 Window 64 convenience turn signal 69 Coolant 198 Ch...

Page 254: ...EDL XDS 137 Electronic immobilizer 120 emergency replace battery in the remote control 223 Emergency Changing a wheel 213 Hazard warning light system 73 Jump starting 219 Locking the door without a locking cylinder 224 Locking the driver s door 224 Selector lever unlocking 225 Switch off the engine by pressing a button 123 Towing the using the tow hitch 222 Towing the vehicle 220 Tyre repair 217 U...

Page 255: ... 179 Glasses compartment 95 Glow plug system Warning light 34 H Handbrake 127 Warning light 32 Hazard warning light system 73 HBA 137 Head airbag 18 Headlight cleaning system Headlight cleaning system 78 Headlights Bulb arrangement 231 Driving abroad 74 Headlight cleaning system 78 Headlights with CORNER function 73 Headrest Removing and installing 83 Head restraints 82 Adjust height 82 Heater Win...

Page 256: ...s 230 travel mode 71 Xenon headlight 70 Light Assist High beam assistant 71 lighting entry space 75 Lighting Luggage compartment 100 Lights 67 Automatic driving lamp control 70 Daylight running 68 Hazard warning light system 73 Headlight beam range regulation 68 Headlight flasher 69 Low beam 68 Main beam 69 Parking lights 68 74 Switching on and off 68 Turn signal 69 Warning lights 31 Load 238 Lock...

Page 257: ... Modifications and technical alterations Airbags 180 Service 179 Spoiler 180 Multi function display operation 42 Multi function pocket 107 Multi collision brake MCB 138 Multifunction display Functions 41 Information 42 Memory 44 Multifunction steering wheel Operation 46 Multimedia AUX 99 USB 99 Multimedia holder 94 Handling 99 N N1 107 Nameplate 236 Natural gas operation Warning light 37 Navigatio...

Page 258: ...r 93 Proactive passenger protection 160 Warning light 35 ProActive passenger protection Function 160 Protective films 183 Puncture repair kit 217 R Radiator fan 196 Radio see Infotainment 4 Radio remote control Auxiliary heating heating and ventilation 119 Raising the vehicle 215 Rear view mirror Exterior mirrors 80 Fold in passenger mirror 80 Synchronous adjustment of the rear view mir ror 80 Rea...

Page 259: ...nd head restraint 81 see automatic gearbox Manual shifting of gears on the multifunction steering wheel 130 see Instrument cluster see Instrument cluster 28 Select drive mode Individual mode settings 159 Mode selection and Infotainment display 159 Select driving mode Eco mode 158 Individual mode 158 Off road mode 158 Sport mode 157 Selector lever Refer to Selector lever 129 Selector lever lock War...

Page 260: ...n the front passenger side 95 under the front arm rest 95 Storage compartments 89 Storing seats 84 Storing skis 88 Stowage compartments in the doors 90 Sunblind Operation 66 Sun screen 77 sun visors 76 Switching lights on and off 68 Switching off the engine Starter button 123 Switching off the ignition Key 121 Starter button 123 Switching on the ignition Key 121 Starter button 123 Synchronous adju...

Page 261: ... Cup holders 91 Glasses compartment 95 Multimedia holder 94 Removable through loading bag 98 Storage compartment 89 Using the selector lever 129 V Variable loading floor 107 Dividing the luggage compartment 109 Folding up 108 Position change 108 Vehicle battery Automatic load deactivation 204 charging 203 Checking the battery electrolyte level 202 Cover 202 Operation in winter 202 Replacing 203 Sa...

Page 262: ... storage 205 Tyre wear 206 Tyre wear indicator 207 Wheel balance 206 Wheel replacement 207 Winter tyres 209 Wi Fi Connection 51 Password 51 Password change 52 see Infotainment 4 Setting 52 Wi Fi Direct Connection 51 Password change 52 Setting 52 Window operation Convenience operation 64 Malfunctions 64 Window wiper Replacing the rear window wiper blade 226 Windscreen Heater 76 Windscreen washer fl...

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