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Towing a trailer

201

Using the system

Safety

Driving Tips

General Maintenance

Breakdown assistance

Technical Data

be found in your vehicle registration documents or in the brochure - 
Technical Data

.

Distribution of the load

Distribute the load in the trailer in such a way that any heavy items are 
located as close as possible to the axle. Secure the items to prevent them 
slipping.

Tyre pressure

Select the tyre inflation pressure on your vehicle for that of “fully laden”, 

⇒

page 236. The inflation pressure of the tyres fitted to the trailer adjust 

in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendation.

Exterior mirrors

You have to have additional exterior mirrors fitted if you are not able to see 
the traffic behind the trailer with the standard rear-view mirrors. Both exte-
rior mirrors should be attached to folding arms. Adjust the mirrors so that 
they provide you with an adequate field of view to the rear.

Headlights

Before starting off with a hitched trailer, also check the setting of the head-
lights. Alter the setting as necessary with the aid of the headlight beam 
adjuster 

⇒

page 58.

Detachable ball head

The ball rod is detachable on vehicles which feature a factory-fitted towing 
device. It is stowed together with separate fitting instructions in the spare 
wheel well in the luggage compartment of the vehicle.

Further information on the towing device 

⇒

page 202.

Note

•

We recommend that you also have your vehicle inspected between 

service intervals if you tow a trailer frequently.

•

The handbrake on the towing vehicle must be put on when coupling 

and decoupling the trailer.

Driving Tips

Particular caution is required when towing a trailer.

– Do not, as far as possible, drive with your vehicle unladen and 

the trailer laden.

– Do not make full use of the legal maximum speeds. This 

applies in particular to downhill sections.

– Apply the brakes in good time.

– Keep a check on the coolant temperature gauge if the outside 

temperature is high.

Distribution of weight

The distribution of the weight is very poor if your vehicle is unladen and 
the trailer is laden. Maintain a particularly low speed if you cannot avoid 
driving with this combination.

Driving speed

Do not drive faster than 80 km/hour for safety reasons. This also applies 
for countries in which higher speeds are allowed.

The fact that the driving stability of the v trailer combination 
reduces with increasing speed means that the legally allowed speed 
should not be used when there are unfavourable road, weather or wind 
conditions, particularly near accident black spots.

NKO B5 20.book  Page 201  Monday, July 3, 2006  2:09 PM

Summary of Contents for Superb 2006

Page 1: ...ive The noise level and wear and tear are also influenced by how you personally handle your vehicle This Owner s Manual tells you how to drive your Škoda to achieve the minimum impact on the environment and how to save money at the same time Look up Environment in the Index to find out more Please also refer to all the texts identified with a C in this Owner s Manual Make your contribution for the...

Page 2: ...and all that it offers as quickly as possible Please do not hesitate to contact your Škoda Service Partner or importer should you have any further ques tions regarding any problems which may arise or your vehicle He will be ready at any time to receive your questions suggestions and criticisms Any national legal provisions which vary from the information contained in this Owner s Manual take prec ...

Page 3: ...our vehicle To provide you with valuable tips and aids You can learn how how you can operate your vehicle safely economically and in an environmentally conscious way For safety reasons please also pay attention to the informa tion on accessories modifications and replacement of parts page 242 The other chapters of the Owner s Manual are also important however for proper treatment of your car in ad...

Page 4: ...Introduction 3 Technical Data includes the most important identification data of your vehicle NKO B5 20 book Page 3 Monday July 3 2006 2 09 PM ...

Page 5: ...Introduction 4 NKO B5 20 book Page 4 Monday July 3 2006 2 09 PM ...

Page 6: ...up holder Ashtrays Cigarette lighters and power sockets Storage facilities Heating and air conditioning system Air conditioning system Climatronic automatic air conditioning Starting off and Driving Setting steering wheel position Ignition lock Starting the engine Switching the engine off Shifting manual gearbox Handbrake Parking aid Front and rear parking aid Cruise control system CCS Automatic g...

Page 7: ... interior of vehicle Fuel Petrol Diesel Refuelling Inspecting and Replenishing Engine compartment Overview of the engine compartment Engine oil Cooling system Brake fluid Battery Windshield washer system Wheels and Tyres Wheels Accessories changes and replacement of parts Accessories and replacement parts Technical changes Breakdown assistance Breakdown assistance First aid box Warning triangle Fi...

Page 8: ...Contents 7 NKO B5 20 book Page 7 Monday July 3 2006 2 09 PM ...

Page 9: ...ich tells you the subject which is dealt with in this section Most of the illustrations are accompanied by an Instruction in relatively large letters which explains to you in a straightforward way the action you have to take Work steps which have to be carried out are illustrated with a hyphen Notes All four kinds of notes which are used in the text are always stated at the end of the respective s...

Page 10: ...9 Using the system Safety Driving Tips General Maintenance Breakdown assistance Technical Data Using the system NKO B5 20 book Page 9 Monday July 3 2006 2 09 PM ...

Page 11: ...Cockpit 10 Fig 1 Certain items of equipment shown in the illustration are only fitted to particular model versions or are optional items of equipment NKO B5 20 book Page 10 Monday July 3 2006 2 09 PM ...

Page 12: ... the front passenger airbag in front passenger stowage compartment Fuel filler flap remote release Tailgate release Deactivating boot lid remote release Fuse box on side of dash panel Bonnet remote release Storage compartments Lever for adjusting the steering wheel Steering wheel with horn with driver airbag with pushbuttons for radio mobile phone and cruise control system CCS Ignition lock Depend...

Page 13: ...n models Vehicles with factory fitted radio mobile phone navigation system CD player etc are supplied with separate instructions for operating such equipment The arrangement of the controls and switches and the location of some items on right hand drive models may differ from that shown in page 10 fig 1 The symbols on the controls and switches are the same as for left hand drive models A 35 80 A 3...

Page 14: ...trument cluster Engine revolutions counter Coolant temperature gauge Fuel gauge Digital clock and multi functional indicator Information display Speedometer with counter for distance driven with trip counter for distance driven with Service Interval Display When the lights are switched on the instrument cluster is illuminated A 1 14 A 2 14 A 3 15 A 4 15 18 A 5 22 A 6 16 16 16 NKO B5 20 book Page 1...

Page 15: ...following notes regarding the temperature ranges Cold range If the pointer is in the left hand area of the scale it means that the engine has not yet reached its operating temperature Avoid running at high engine speeds at full throttle and at severe engine loads The operating range The engine has reached its operating temperature as soon as the pointer moves into the mid range of the scale The po...

Page 16: ...will be displayed in the information display PLEASE REFUEL A peep sounds as an additional warning signal Caution Never run the fuel tank completely empty An irregular fuel supply can result in poor ignition or misfiring Unburnt fuel may get into the exhaust system and damage the catalytic converter Digital clock You can set the time with the reset button at the bottom right next to the rev counter...

Page 17: ... miles which the vehicle has been driven Fault display dEF will appear as a constant text in the display field of the counter for distance driven if there is a fault in the instrument cluster Have the fault rectified as soon as possible by a specialist workshop Warning against excessive speeds An acoustic warning signal will sound when the vehicle speed exceeds 120 kilometres per hour The acoustic...

Page 18: ... reset the Service Interval Display with the reset button page 16 fig 5 as follows does not apply to models with fixed service intervals QG2 Switch off the ignition if not already off press the reset button and hold it down Switch the ignition on and release the reset button The text Service or service now appears in the display Turn the button for resetting the clock to the right the display is r...

Page 19: ...sions the displays appear in the Imperial system of measures Memory The multi functional indicator is equipped with two automatic memories You can see the memory which is currently being shown in the display from the negatively displayed number fig 7 The outside temperature page 20 Range page 20 Current fuel consumption page 20 Average fuel consumption page 21 Fig 6 Multi functional indicator Aver...

Page 20: ...rs data from any number of indi vidual journeys up to a total of 99 hours and 59 minutes driving or 9 999 kilometres driven The memory is deleted when either of these limits is reached and the calculation starts from anew The total trip memory will not contrary to the single trip memory be deleted after a period of interruption of driving of 2 hours Note All information in the memory is erased if ...

Page 21: ...g signal for ice on the road and a warning signal sounds when the outside temperature lies between 5 C and 5 C WARNING Do not only rely upon the information given on the outside temper ature display that there is no ice on the road Please note that black ice may also be present on the road surface even at temperatures around 5 C warning drive with care Note The outside temperature is not indicatin...

Page 22: ... in the display page 18 If you wish to calculate the driving time from a particular time of day you must first erase the memory at this moment in time by pressing the button page 19 fig 8 The maximum time indicated in both switch positions is 99 hours and 59 minutes The indicator is set back to null if this period is exceeded Distance driven The distance driven since the memory was last erased app...

Page 23: ...hting up of these symbols is combined with an acoustic warning signal Information and texts giving warnings are also shown in the display page 27 The display of text is possible in the following languages Czech English German French Italian Spanish Portuguese You can have the relevant language set by a specialist garage The following information can be shown in the display depending on the equipme...

Page 24: ...ehicle After selecting the menu DISPLAY OFF the display is switched off Press rocker switch for at least 1 second to switch the display on again The Information CAR STATUSflashes in the menu if there is something which is not in proper order on the vehicle e g warning of a low fuel level The first warning will be displayed after switching over to CAR STATUS You can then display other operating con...

Page 25: ...the car is driven at a speed of more than 6km hour and if the door is open Radio display These displays appear in addition to the normal information in the radio display Auto Check Control Car state The Auto Check Control carries out a check of certain functions and vehicle components The check is performed constantly when the ignition is switched on both when the vehicle is stationary as well as ...

Page 26: ...nal will also sound in addition to the symbol and text in the display Priority 1 three warning signals Priority 2 one warning signal Operational check of the automatic gearbox When the ignition is switched on the Auto Check Control automatically carries out an operational check The following text will appear first if the selector lever is the position P or N APPLY FOOT BRAKE WHEN SELECTING GEAR WI...

Page 27: ...system The controls for the navigation system radio CD player are located in the centre console on both sides of the monitor screen Navigation data is also shown in the information display of the instrument cluster Information and warning texts are displayed preferentially when the navi gation system is switched on Operation of the navigation system is described in separate operating instructions ...

Page 28: ...lights indicate certain functions or faults Fig 16 Instrument cluster with warning lights Turn signal lights to the left page 28 Turn signal lights to the right page 28 Main beam page 29 Airbag system page 29 Turn signal system for vehicles towing a trailer page 29 Low beam page 29 Fog lights page 30 Rear fog light page 30 NKO B5 20 book Page 27 Monday July 3 2006 2 09 PM ...

Page 29: ...ment cluster as red symbols priority 1 danger or yellow symbols priority 2 warning Turn signal system Either the left or right indicator light flashes depending on the posi tion of the turn signal lever The indicator light flashes at twice its normal rate if a turn signal light fails This does not apply when towing a trailer EPC fault light petrol engine page 30 Diesel particle filter diesel engin...

Page 30: ...h have been switched off using the vehicle system tester The warning light lights up for 3 seconds after switching on the igni tion and then flashes for 12 seconds afterwards in 2 second intervals Front side or head passenger airbags which have been switched off using the switch for switching off airbags in the storage compart ment on the front passenger side The warning light comes on for 3 secon...

Page 31: ...ting soot particles are collected and burnt during the combustion of diesel fuel Code 7GG on the vehicle data sticker fig 17 indicates that your vehicle is equipped with a diesel particle filter The vehicle data sticker page 269 fig 211 is located on the floor of the luggage compartment and is also stated in the Service schedule The soot particles which result from the combustion of diesel fuel ar...

Page 32: ...ct with dry grass or other combustible materials risk of fire Use neither protective paint for chassis nor anti corrosion agent in order to treat the exhaust system the heat shields or the diesel particle filter The high temperatures can cause the coating to ignite Note The servicing of the diesel particle filter and the replenishing of the additive are performed by a specialist garage in the fram...

Page 33: ...tain assistance Please also refer to the additional instructions page 226 Replenishing the coolant The following text will be displayed in the information display STOP CHECK COOLANT SERVICE MANUAL STOP CHECK COOLANT OWNER S MANUAL WARNING If you must stop for technical reasons then park the vehicle at a safe distance from the traffic and switch off the engine and switch on the hazard warning light...

Page 34: ...ght lights up yellow oil quantity too low If the warning light lights up yellow there is not the correct quantity of oil in the engine Check as soon as possible the oil level or top up page 223 with engine oil A peep sounds as an additional warning signal The following text will be displayed in the information display CHECK OIL LEVEL The warning light will go out if the bonnet is left open for mor...

Page 35: ...ght A peep sounds as an additional warning signal The following text will be displayed in the information display LIGHTS FAILURE or BRAKE LIGHTS FAILURE Control system for exhaust The warning light comes on after the ignition has been switched on If the warning light does not go out after starting the engine or it lights up or flashes when driving a fault exists in an exhaust relevant component Th...

Page 36: ... engine The warning light goes out after an automatic check sequence has been completed A fault in the ABS The system is not functioning properly if the warning light does not go out within a few seconds after switching on the ignition does not light up at all or lights up while driving The vehicle will only be braked by the normal brake system Visit a specialist garage as quickly as possible and ...

Page 37: ... there is a fault in the ABS or if the handbrake is applied If the warning light flashes handbrake is not applied stop and check the brake fluid level The following text will be displayed in the information display STOP BRAKE FLUID OWNER S MANUAL If there is a fault in the ABS which also influences the function of the normal brake system e g distribution of brake pressure the ABS warning light com...

Page 38: ...earest specialist garage The vehicle battery will be discharged in this case so switch off all non essential electrical components The following text will be displayed in the information display ALTERNATOR WORKSHOP Caution If the warning light comes on when driving and in addition the warning light cooling system fault also comes on in display you must then stop the car immediately and switch the ...

Page 39: ...koda Service Partners The key ring with the number should be separately and securely kept in safe keeping since keys can only be replaced if they are lost or damaged by giving this number You should also therefore give this key ring to the purchaser when selling the vehicle WARNING Always withdraw the key whenever you leave the vehicle even if it is only for a short time This is particularly impor...

Page 40: ... the cover of the transmitter housing fig 20 We recommend that you have the batteries of the key replaced by a Škoda Service Partner You should however proceed as follows if you wish to replace the battery yourself Fold open the key Use a screwdriver to carefully lever off the front part of the key fig 20 from the transmitter housing Take off the cover of the transmitter housing fig 21 in direc ti...

Page 41: ...chip is integrated in the head of the key The immobiliser is deactivated with the aid of this chip when the key is inserted in the ignition lock The electronic immobiliser is automatically activated when you with draw the ignition key from the lock Note It is only possible to start the engine of your car with a Genuine Škoda key with the matching code page 36 Child safety lock The child safety loc...

Page 42: ...can be first activated by recoding the control unit of the central locking system This work is undertaken by a Škoda Service Partner can give you more information Automatic locking All the doors and the boot lid are locked automatically once the car reaches a speed of about 15 km h If the ignition key is withdrawn the car is then automatically unlocked again In addition it is possible for the driv...

Page 43: ...om the inside if the vehicle is locked and the safe securing system is deactivated The door is unlocked by actuating the door opening lever The door opens upon actuating the door opening lever again WARNING If the vehicle is locked from the outside and the safe securing system is activated there must not be any person and animals in the vehicle as it is then not possible to open either a door or a...

Page 44: ... the key in the lock of the driver door to the right into the closing position page 42 fig 23 All doors and the boot lid are locked the securing knobs must move downwards The switched on interior lights go out over the door contact The windows and the electric sliding tilting roof are closed provided the key is held in the locking position The safe securing system is activated immediately The indi...

Page 45: ...s individually from the inside and open them by pulling the door opening lever Once the driver door is opened it cannot be locked again after oper ating the lock function in the button for the central locking switch in order to avoid inadvertently being locked out of the vehicle You then have to lock a door separately after closing it In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed t...

Page 46: ...nto the horizontal position the boot lid is again integrated in the central locking system Unlocking and opening boot lid When you turn the master key to the left fig 26 into the vertical posi tion of the lock cylinder the boot lid jumps open You cannot withdraw the key in this position After turning the key back into the horizontal position of the lock cylinder the boot lid is again integrated in...

Page 47: ... which can be used for unlocking and locking the car manually and also for starting the engine If a lost key is replaced or if the receiver unit has been repaired or a new unit installed it is then necessary for a Škoda Service Partner to initialise the system Only after this is it possible to again use the remote control Note The remote control is automatically deactivated when the ignition is sw...

Page 48: ... to ensure that they are closed If the doors the bonnet or the boot lid remain open when the anti theft alarm system is activated the turn signal lights do not flash until after they have been closed WARNING If the vehicle is locked from the outside and the safe securing system is activated there must not be any person in the vehicle as it is then not possible to open either a door or a window fro...

Page 49: ...ithin 15 seconds When is the alarm triggered The following security areas of the locked vehicle are monitored Bonnet Boot lid Doors Ignition lock Vehicle interior page 49 A drop in voltage of the on board power supply An alarm is immediately triggered if either of the two battery terminals is disconnected while the anti theft alarm system is activated If you unlock and open the boot lid with the k...

Page 50: ...the center column at the driver s side fig 29 Lock the car The interior monitor is switched on again automatically the next time the car is locked Note You can switch off the interior monitor only after opening the door Power windows Buttons on the driver s door The power windows operate only when ignition is switched on Opening a window A window is opened by pressing lightly on the respective but...

Page 51: ...d again by pressing the safety pushbutton again WARNING If you lock the car from the outside do not leave any person in the car as it is no longer possible to open the windows in an emer gency The system is fitted with a force limiter The closing process will be stop if an obstruction is detected and the window will open again You should then take particular care when closing the windows You may o...

Page 52: ...e jammed in the window Note After switching the ignition off it is still possible to open or close the windows for a further 10 minutes The automatic closing and opening functions will not operate during this time The power windows are switched off completely once you open the driver or front passenger door Window convenience operation You can open and close the electrically powered windows as fol...

Page 53: ... hold it there until all of the windows are closed release the key once again insert the key and turn it into the closing position for about 3 seconds Operation in winter Ice accumulating on the surface of the windows during the winter may result in a greater resistance when closing the windows and the window may stop and move back several centimetres Proceed as follows to close the window fully t...

Page 54: ...his position spring tensioned position Tilting roof Turn the switch to position The wind noise in the comfort position is less than when the roof is fully opened The sun screen is also opened automatically when the roof slides open You can slide the sun screen into the opened or closed position by hand when the sliding tilting roof is closed This does not apply for models fitted with sliding tilti...

Page 55: ... The closing process stops when one releases the key or the closing button WARNING Close the sliding tilting roof carefully risk of injury The overload protection system does not function with the convenience closing Emergency operation You can close the sliding tilting roof by hand if the system is defect Fig 33 Detail of the headliner point for positioning screw driver Fig 34 Detail of the headl...

Page 56: ...e hexagon hole page 54 fig 34 Hold the crank pressed and turn it the roof closes Insert the crank handle into the cover again Press on the cover again by first of all inserting the plastic lugs and then pushing the cover up Have the fault rectified by a specialist workshop Note It is necessary after each emergency operation using crank handle to move the sliding tilting roof into the basic positio...

Page 57: ...ns are identical however In certain countries the low beam is on a reduced brightness as well as the side lights when the ignition is switched on WARNING Never drive with side lights on risk of accident The side lights are not bright enough to light up the road sufficiently in front of you or to be seen by other oncoming traffic In this case always switch on the low beam when it is dark or if visi...

Page 58: ...hing on the fog lights First of all turn the light switch into position or fig 36 Pull the light switch into position The rear fog light warning light page 30 lights up in the instrument cluster when the fog light is switched off Rear fog light Switching on the rear fog light First of all turn the light switch into position or fig 36 Pull the light switch into position The rear fog light warning l...

Page 59: ...l you have adjusted the low beam so that oncoming traffic is not dazzled Settings The positions correspond approximately to the following vehicle loads Front seats occupied luggage compartment empty All seats occupied luggage compartment empty All seats occupied luggage compartment laden Driver seat occupied luggage compartment laden Caution Set the headlight beam adjustment in such a way as to av...

Page 60: ...or light in the switch also flash at the same time You can also switch on the hazard warning light system if the ignition is switched off The hazard warning light system is switched on automatically if an airbag is deployed in the event of an accident Please comply with any legal requirements when using the hazard warning light system Note Switch on the hazard warning light system if for example y...

Page 61: ... instrument cluster also flashes The turn signal is automatically cancelled after negotiating a curve The side light and rear light on the appropriate side of the vehicle are switched on when the parking light is selected The parking light function only operates if the ignition is switched off An acoustic warning signal will sound when the driver s door is opened if the lever is not in the middle ...

Page 62: ...the flap is closed If the interior lighting is fitted with a delayed off control the lighting of the interior of the car remains on for a few seconds after the doors are closed The interior light comes on as soon as you unlock the car or open a door or when the ignition key has been removed The light goes out again about 30 seconds after all the doors have been closed The interior lighting is swit...

Page 63: ...erior lighting at the front of the car page 61 Luggage compartment light The light is located at the top side of the luggage compartment The lighting fig 44 comes on automatically when the boot lid is opened The luggage compartment lighting will switch off again automatically if the boot lid remains open for more than about 60 minutes Fig 42 The roof light at the rear with interior monitoring sens...

Page 64: ...ndscreen heater Press switch fig 45 to switch on the windscreen heater The windscreen heater operates only if the ignition is switched on An indi cator light in the switch is illuminated when the rear window heater is switched on The windscreen heater switches off automatically after 4 minutes For the sake of the environment You should switch off the rear window heater as soon as the rear window i...

Page 65: ... passenger out of the fixture and swivel it toward the door in the direction of the arrow fig 47 The vanity mirrors in the sun visors are provided with covers When you slide open the cover in the direction of the arrow the vanity mirror lighting in the headliner switches on automatically It switches off again when you slide the cover closed and when you raise the sun visor Sun screen The rear sun ...

Page 66: ...wipe wash for windscreen Pull the lever towards the steering wheel into position and the widescreen wiper and wash system will operate in the sprung position Release the lever The washer system stops and the wipers continue operating for a further 4 seconds or so Switching windscreen wipers off Move the lever back into its home position Rain sensor Move the lever into position You can set the sens...

Page 67: ...are not frozen to the windscreen before switching them on Switching on windscreen wipers when the blades are frozen to the wind screen may result in damage both to the blades and the motor of the wind screen wipers Headlight cleaning system The headlight lenses are cleaned when low beam or main beam are switched on by holding page 65 the lever for about 2 seconds in the position The headlight wash...

Page 68: ...be due to wax resi dues left on the windscreen by vehicle washing in automatic vehicle wash systems It is therefore important to degrease the lips of the wiper blades after every pass through an automatic vehicle wash system WARNING If the windscreen wipers are handled carelessly there is a risk of damage to the windscreen You should clean the wiper blades regularly with a windscreen cleaner in or...

Page 69: ...se or the light striking the rear of the interior rear view mirror is not affected by other objects Do not affix any stickers in front of the light sensor so that you do not impair the automatic dimming function or put it out of operation Exterior mirror with entry lighting The lighting is positioned on the bottom edge of the exte rior mirror The light beam is aimed at the entry area of the front ...

Page 70: ...r switch over to the driver exterior mirror in position the mirror surface on the passenger side moves back into the original position Memory for exterior mirrors On vehicles fitted with a memory for the driver seat the relevant setting of the exterior mirror is also stored automatically when the seat position is stored page 74 WARNING Convex curved outward or a spherical exterior mirrors increase...

Page 71: ... heater is switched on You can set the exterior mirrors by hand if the power setting function fails at any time by pressing on the edge of the mirror surface Contact your specialist garage if a fault exists with the power setting of the exterior mirrors NKO B5 20 book Page 70 Monday July 3 2006 2 09 PM ...

Page 72: ...seat belts must always be correctly fastened in order to provide an optimal protection for you and your occupants Always keep your feet in the footwell when the car is being driven never place your feet on the instrument panel out of the window or on the surfaces of the seats This is particularly impor tant for the front seat passenger You will be exposed to increased risk of injury if it becomes ...

Page 73: ...have set the most comfort able curvature of the seat upholstery in the area of your spine The driver s seat should be adjusted in such a way that the pedals can be pressed to the floor with slightly bent legs The backrest on the driver s seat should be adjusted in such a way that the upper point of the steering wheel can be easily reached with slightly bent arms WARNING Only adjust the driver seat...

Page 74: ...river seat when the vehicle is stationary risk of injury Caution when adjusting the seat You may suffer injuries or bruises as a result of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention In view of the fact that the seats can also be adjusted when the ignition is switched off even when ignition key withdrawn you should never leave children unattended in the car The backrests must not be angled ...

Page 75: ...case we recommend that you press the button increased switch position Emergency Off If you operate any button or the switch ON OFF switch of the driver seat you can interrupt the setting operation at any time in an emergency Storing and retrieving settings Storing seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward Switch on the ignition Adjust the seat page 73 Adjust both exterior mirrors page ...

Page 76: ...gn one of the two remote controls supplied with your car to the front memory button and the other remote control key to the middle memory button If you wish you can obtain an additional key with radio remote control from a Škoda Service Partner and then assign the radio remote control to the rear memory button Note If the remote control had previously been assigned to another memory button this se...

Page 77: ...oor The seat and exterior mirrors now move automatically into the stored positions Retrieving setting of exterior mirror for reversing Turn the rotary knob for the exterior mirror setting into the position page 69 before engaging the reverse gear Emergency Off You can interrupt any memory retrieval operation in an emergency by pressing the switch page 74 fig 56 by one touch of a memory button or b...

Page 78: ...e seat as far as the stop Press the locking button in the direction of arrow page 76 fig 58 and pull the head restraint out To re insert the head restraint push it down into the backrest of the seat far enough until you hear the locking button engage The head restraints of the front seats can be adjusted for angle and height page 76 fig 57 the outer head restraints at the rear can be adjusted for ...

Page 79: ...part of the back rest downwards Folding up the central back rest Fold the central back rest up until it is heard to lock Adjusting the passenger seat Tilt the back rest forwards or backwards using switch Move the front part of the seat upwards or downwards using switch Shift the seat forwards or backwards using switch Move the rear part of the seat upwards or downwards using switch Caution The max...

Page 80: ...ack Lay the unfolded protective sack on the passenger seat Fold out the central part of the back rest page 78 Pull the belt through the opening in the passenger seat and pull it over the head restraint fig 61 Pull the belt under the folded down support and secure it with head The protective sack is folded up in the reverse order The protective sack has zip on the upper side to release air It allow...

Page 81: ...by turning the rotary controls and fig 63 respectively Rear seats You can switch on and adjust the heaters of the left and right rear seats by turning the rotary controls and fig 64 respectively If the rotary controls are in the 0 position the seat heater is switched off When the seat heater is switched on the numerical marking of the rotary control is illuminated The control range extends from 1 ...

Page 82: ...in the interest of having good handling characteristics of your vehicle Distribute the items of luggage as evenly as possible Place heavy objects as far forward as possible Attach the items of luggage with the safety net or with tensioning straps attached to the lashing eyes page 82 In the event of an accident there is such a high kinetic energy which is produced by small and light objects that th...

Page 83: ...dows from misting up Stale air is diverted via the outlet nozzles into the lateral trim panels of the luggage compartment Check for yourself that the outlet nozzles are not covered On vehicles fitted without foldable backrest but with fixed backrest the luggage compartment cannot be enlarged Lashing eyes Folding eyes are located on the sides of the loading area for lashing the goods to be loaded f...

Page 84: ...ng the nets are located on the sides of the luggage compartment Fixing examples Fixing examples of the fixing net as horizontal pocket fig 67 and vertical pocket fig 68 Fig 66 Luggage compartment other fixing points of the net programme Fig 67 Fixing net Horizontal pocket Fig 68 Fixing net Vertical pocket NKO B5 20 book Page 83 Monday July 3 2006 2 09 PM ...

Page 85: ...ution Do not place any objects with sharp edges in the nets risk of net damage Folding double hooks Folding double hooks for attaching small items of luggage such as bags etc are provided on both sides of the luggage compartment fig 69 An item of luggage weighing up to 5 kg can be attached to each side of the double hook Side compartment You can open the compartment by turning the locks in the dir...

Page 86: ... trim panel Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the locking button clicks into place check by pulling on the rear seat backrest Ensure that the red surface on the front side of the knob is not visible Blocking the unlock knobs Fold the seat backrest back into position and ensure that it is correctly interlocked The unlock knobs are blocked by turning the slit in the lo...

Page 87: ...bly fulfil its function Before folding the seat backrest back into the secure position place the rear lateral seat belt behind the edge of the side trim panel Take suitable measures to prevent that the seat belt is jammed between the seat backrest and the side trim panel is thus damaged The luggage compartment cover You can use the luggage compartment cover behind the head restraints of the rear s...

Page 88: ...r Press the unlock button for the cover of the through loading bag fig 73 and swivel it down Push the objects into the through loading bag from the boot Securing Insert the belt fig 74 into the middle seat belt buckle Pull the seat belt tight in direction of arrow fig 74 Stowing Close the cover for the through loading bag in the boot Carefully fold the through loading bag together in segments of a...

Page 89: ...hrough loading bag If there are several pairs of skis in the through loading bag ensure that the bindings are positioned at the same height The through loading bag must never be folded together or stowed when moist The cool box behind the armrest of the rear seats Using the system The contents of the cool box is cooled to a temperature of about 20 C below the ambient temperature but to a maximum o...

Page 90: ...it will overheat and could be damaged Note The cool box also operates if the ignition is switched off The battery will not run down fully however since the system is fitted with a device which monitors the battery charge level The cool box will be automatically switched off when it is threatening to empty the battery Partition with storage net If the cool box is removed install the partition with ...

Page 91: ...lug in the plug Remove the locking mechanism fig 77 Fold the lid of the cool box onto the fixing frame fig 78 Lift the cool box with the palm of the hand on the inside of the upper wall of the cool box Insert the cool box with the lower edge into the lower holding bracket on the luggage compartment partition Pull the cool box forwards to the upper edge until the stop see arrow press with the palm ...

Page 92: ...f the luggage compartment until it locks in place If correctly locked the snap handle moves back into its initial position the top red surface of the handle is not visible Securing folding box in the transport position against partition of luggage compartment Lower the folding box into the ready position page 93 Pull the snap handle in direction of arrow 1 fig 79 The folding box is raised up from ...

Page 93: ...the luggage compartment Opening folding box Lower the folding box into the ready position page 91 Press the button marked PUSH fig 81 Grasp the folding box at the handle and push it in direction of arrow 1 against the partition of the luggage compartment into the secured position The lock below the button must be heard to engage If correctly locked the button marked PUSH moves back into its initia...

Page 94: ... middle position If correctly locked the button marked PUSH is moved back into its initial position You can now use the space which has become available for stowing further items of luggage Caution The parts of the folding box can be damaged if handled roughly or in an unprofessional way The maximum weight of goods to be loaded should not exceed 25 kg Lowering folding box Press the bottom part of ...

Page 95: ... your vehicle Your car has streamlined rain channels integrated into the roof For this reason it is not possible to use conventional roof racks We therefore recommend that you only use base roof bars from the Škoda Genuine Accessories These base roof bars are the supporting elements for a complete roof bar system Separate additional components are required for safety reasons for transporting lugga...

Page 96: ...m with a lower load carrying capacity The load trans ported on the roof luggage rack system must not exceed the weight limit which is stated in the fitting instructions WARNING The items which you transport on the roof bar system must be reliably attached risk of accident You must on no account exceed the permissible roof load the permissible axle loads and the permissible gross weight of your veh...

Page 97: ...ccess to drinks can holder Raise the cover of the armrest You can take off the drinks can holder Unlock it fig 87 and attach it to the cover of the armrest Do not attach the drinks can holder to the cover of the armrest if the armrest is fitted with controls for the front passenger seat page 78 fig 60 When folding down the cover the holder could be damaged and the controls for the front passenger ...

Page 98: ... event of an accident Ashtrays Front ashtray Opening ashtray Press on the bottom part of the cover of the ashtray refer to fig 88 Removing ashtray insert Grasp the ashtray insert fig 88 at the side recesses and pull it out Insert ashtray insert Insert the ashtray insert into the mount and press it in WARNING Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin risk of fire Rear ashtray Opening ashtray...

Page 99: ...shtray basin risk of fire Ashtray in the armrest Ashtray located in the armrest of the rear right door Opening ashtray Press on the middle part of the cover of the ashtray Removing ashtray insert Press on the top part of the opened ashtray cover in position the ashtray insert is raised fig 90 Insert ashtray insert Press the ashtray insert into the armrest WARNING Never lay flammable objects in the...

Page 100: ...to the socket of the cigarette lighter The 12 volt power socket can also be used to supply power to electrical accessories with a power uptake up to 100 watts WARNING Take care when using the cigarette lighter Not paying proper attention or incorrect use the cigarette lighter in an uncontrolled manner may result in burns The cigarette lighter and the power socket also operates when the ignition is...

Page 101: ... The power socket fulfils the requirements of DIN standard ISO 4165 and must only be used for connecting approved electrical accessories with a power uptake of up to 100 watts The vehicle battery will be discharged in the process if the engine is stationary Further information concerning use of the power socket page 242 Accessories and replacement parts Fig 92 Centre console Cigarette lighter Fig ...

Page 102: ...nt passenger side The storage compartment on the front passenger side is lockable and illuminated Opening the storage compartment Pull the handle in the lid in direction of arrow fig 94 and pull the lid down Closing the storage compartment Raise the lid and press it until the catch is heard to engage First aid box page 245 Stowage compartment for warning triangle page 245 Storage compartment on th...

Page 103: ...oling system on or off using the control dial fig 95 The storage compartment is only cooled in the cooling mode We recom mend that you switch off the cooling opening concealed if it is operating in the heating mode or if you are not using the cooling system for the storage compartment Storage drawer Press in the middle of the storage compartment fig 96 and the storage compartment will come out WAR...

Page 104: ...nsert at the sides and pull it up and out Inserting compartment Insert the inner part into the compartment and close the cover WARNING The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must also not be used for such purposes risk of fire The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety reasons Storage compartment for spectacles The stowage compartment is located ...

Page 105: ... the car documentation Stowage compartment in door panel WARNING Use the stowage compartments in the door panels only for small items which do not project out of the compartment in order to avoid any interference with the proper operation of the side airbags Fig 99 Dash panel Stowage compart ments below steering wheel Fig 100 Stowage compartment in door panel NKO B5 20 book Page 104 Monday July 3 ...

Page 106: ... umbrella together in direction of arrow in order to fold it closed completely There is a water drain facility in the stowage compartment for a wet umbrella The stowage compartment can also be used for stowing small objects The compartment features a foldable partition When the umbrella is removed the rear part of the compartment closes thus no object can fall inside the door The partition is auto...

Page 107: ...s the end position fig 104 Closing cooling air inlet in stowage compartment Turn the rotary switch to the right as far as the end position The cooling air flows into the stowage compartment only when the air conditioning is in the cooling mode If the air conditioning is operating in the heating mode or if you do not wish to use the cooling system of the stowage compartment you can close the coolin...

Page 108: ... the electrical passenger seat page 78 are located in the armrest Clothes hooks You will find a clothes hook above each of the rear doors WARNING Ensure that any clothes hanging from the hooks do not impair your vision to the rear Use the hooks for hanging only light items of clothing and ensure that there are no heavy or sharp edged objects in the pockets Do not use clothes hangers for hanging up...

Page 109: ...n the cooling system is operating Lengthy and uneven distribution of the air flow out of the vents in particular at the leg area and large differences in temperature for example when getting out of the vehicle can result in chills in sensitive persons The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of ice snow or leaves in order to ensure that the heating and ventilation systems operate prop...

Page 110: ...inated through considerable effort and expense replacement of compressor Using the system Setting temperature Turn the control dial fig 107 to the right in order to increase the temperature Turn the control dial to the left in order to increase the temperature Controlling blower Turn the blower switch into one of the positions 1 to 4 in order to switch the blower on Turn the blower switch into pos...

Page 111: ...position 2 Turn the air distribution control into the position between and Close the air outlet vents 3 Open air outlet vents 4 and point towards the side window Switch on the cooling system by pressing button Warming up the inside of the vehicle as rapidly as possible Turn control dial to the right up to the stop Blower switch in position 3 or 4 Turn the air distribution control into the position...

Page 112: ...off the cooling by pressing button Switch off the recirculated air mode by pressing button Fresh air is also supplied to the rear footwell if you select air outlet vents 5 with the aid of the air distribution control Recirculated air mode In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle and then fed back into the interior Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air outside...

Page 113: ...lso set the vents 3 and 4 fig 108 and 6 fig 109 individually Unwarmed or cooled air will flow out of the air outlet vents according to the setting of control dial page 109 fig 107 and the atmospheric condi tions The rear footwell vents 7 are controlled together with the vents 5 Turn the air distribution control page 109 fig 107 into the position Using the air conditioning system economically The c...

Page 114: ...the temperature of the outflowing air the blower stages and the air distribu tion It is not necessary to manually alter the settings The automatic mode page 115 ensures maximum wellbeing of the occupants at all times of the year Description of Climatronic system The Climatronic can only operate if the following conditions are met engine running outside temperature above 5 C the button is not press...

Page 115: ...stems how to demist and defrost the windows as well as with the cooling mode You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time as stale air may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants divert your attention and also cause the windows to mist up The risk of having an accident increases Switch recircu lated air mode off as soon as the windows begin misting up Note If th...

Page 116: ...mode is used in order to maintain a constant temperature and to demist the windows in the interior of the car Switching automatic mode on Set a temperature between 18 C 64 F and 29 C 86 F Move the air outlet vents 3 and 4 page 118 fig 111 upwards Press the button When the automatic mode is operating AUTO appears in the display Automatic mode operates only within the control temperature range from ...

Page 117: ...ated air is not warmed up In the HI position the system operates continuously with maximum heating capacity Please refer to the information regarding recirculated air mode page 116 Recirculated air mode In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle and then fed back into the interior Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air outside the vehicle from getting into the v...

Page 118: ... differences in temperature for example when getting out of the vehicle can result in chills in sensitive persons Controlling blower There are a total of seven blower stages available The Climatronic system controls the blower stages automatically in line with the interior temperature You can also however adapt the blower stages manually to suit your particular needs Setting blower stages Press th...

Page 119: ...tically arranged thumbwheel Turn the horizontal thumbwheel on the vent to the right or left in order to change the air flow to the appropriate side Switching Climatronic system off If the symbols in the display flash for about 15 seconds after the ignition is switched on switch the Climatronic system off as this indicates an operational fault Continue pressing the button until OFF is shown in the ...

Page 120: ...eakdown assistance Technical Data in the driver and occupants reduce attention levels and also cause the windows to mist up The risk of having an accident increases Do not switch the Climatronic system off for longer than necessary WARNING continued NKO B5 20 book Page 119 Monday July 3 2006 2 09 PM ...

Page 121: ...cm to the steering wheel fig 114 Not maintaining this minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to properly protect you hazard For safety reasons the lever must always be firmly pushed up to avoid the steering wheel altering its position unintentionally when driving risk of accident If you adjust the steering wheel further towards the head you will reduce the protection of...

Page 122: ...e You should always lock the steering as a general rule if you leave your vehicle This acts as a deterrent against possible theft of your vehicle Position Move the steering wheel back and forward a little if the ignition key cannot or cannot easily be turned into this position in order to release the steering lock Position The engine is started in this position At the same time switched on low bea...

Page 123: ...he key as soon as the engine starts otherwise there may be damage to the starter The engine running noises may louder at first be louder for a short time after starting the cold engine until oil pressure can be built up in the hydraulic valve clearance compensation This is quite normal and is not an operating problem If the engine does not start You can use the battery of another vehicle as a jump...

Page 124: ...in line with the coolant temperature and outside temperature The preglow indicator light comes on after the ignition has been switched on You should not switch on any major electrical components during the heating period otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily You should start the engine immediately after the glow plug warning light has gone out The glow plug warning light will...

Page 125: ...unning for a further 10 minutes or so after the engine and the ignition have been switched off The coolant fan may however also switch on again after some time if the coolant temper ature rises because of an accumulation of heat in the engine or if the engine is warm and the engine compartment is additionally heated by strong sunlight This is why particular care is required when carrying out any w...

Page 126: ... fig 118 Hold the button pressed and push the handbrake lever down fully The handbrake warning light lights up when the handbrake is applied provided the ignition is on A warning signal sounds and the following text appears in the display if you have inadvertently driven off with the handbrake applied Handbrake on The handbrake warning is activated if you drive at a speed of more than 5 km h for m...

Page 127: ...re the obstacle is reported Activating The parking aid is activated automatically when reverse gear is engaged and the ignition is turned on This is confirmed by a brief acknowledge ment signal Deactivating The parking aid is deactivated by removing the reverse gear WARNING The parking aid is not a substitute for the driver paying proper attention and it is always the driver s responsibility to ta...

Page 128: ...id sound lower than for the rear parking aid Range of sensors The distance warning begins at a distance of about 60 cm from the obstacle in front of the vehicle area fig 121 and about 160 cm from the obstacle behind the vehicle area page 126 fig 119 The interval between the warning signals becomes shorter as the clearance is reduced A continuous tone sounds from a clearance of just 30 cm Bereich d...

Page 129: ...rking aid to operate properly Cruise control system CCS Introduction The cruise control system CCS maintains a constant speed more than 30 km h 20 mph once it has been set without you having to depress the accelerator pedal This is only possible within the range which is permitted by the power output and braking power of the engine The cruise control system makes it possible particularly on long j...

Page 130: ...ating the brake or clutch pedal page 130 WARNING First ensure that it is not too high for the traffic conditions which exist at that moment before resuming the stored speed Changing a stored speed You can also change the speed of the vehicle without depressing the accelerator Faster You can increase the stored speed without depressing the accelerator by pressing the rocker button fig 122 into the ...

Page 131: ...y pushing the switch page 129 fig 122 to the right into the intermediate position before the position OFF The slide switch then moves back automatically into the ON position The set speed remains stored in the memory The Resumption of the stored speed is achieved by releasing the brake or clutch pedal on vehicles fitted with automatic gearbox only after releasing the brake pedal and after shortly ...

Page 132: ...e handbrake firmly Press and Shiftlock button in the selector lever move the selector lever to P and then release the Shiftlock button The engine can only be started when the selector lever is in position P or N page 122 It is sufficient to engage selector lever position P when parking on a flat surface When parking on a slope you should first apply the handbrake firmly and then move the selector ...

Page 133: ...when the vehicle is stationary If you wish to move the selector lever into or out of this position you must press the Shiftlock button in the handle of the selector lever and at the same time depress the brake pedal R Reverse Reverse gear must only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary and the engine idling The brake pedal must be depressed and at the same time the Shiftlock must be pressed if...

Page 134: ...s it possible to exploit greater engine braking power when the accelerator is released The Shiftlock on the selector lever grip must be pressed when moving out of position 4 into position D 3 Position when driving in mountainous regions This position of the selector lever is suitable for long sloping sections The gearbox shifts up and down automatically into first second and third gear in line wit...

Page 135: ...ot blocked when rapidly switching over the position N e g from R to D This does for example allow one to seesaw out a stuck vehicle The selector lever lock will click into place if the lever is in the N position for more than 2 seconds without the brake pedal being pressed The selector lever lock is only active if the vehicle is stationary or moving at speed of less than 5 km hour The lock is swit...

Page 136: ... case for the economy oriented programmes Selecting the most appropriate driving programme for the particular style of driving is a continuous process Irrespective of this it is however possible to switch into a sporty driving programme by depressing the accelerator rapidly The gearbox shifts down into a lower gear matching the speed of the car and this allows you to accelerate rapidly e g when ov...

Page 137: ...n emergency programme exists in the event of a fault in the system The gearbox operates in a corresponding emergency programme if there are functional faults in the gearbox electronics This is indicated by all of the segments in the display lighting up or going out It is possible to continue to move the selector lever into all the positions The gearbox always shifts into 4th gear in the positions ...

Page 138: ... phone only by button fig 127 Switching on and off The cruise control system is switched on by sliding the switch page 129 into the ON position The cruise control system is switched off by sliding the switch fully to the right into the OFF position Storing a speed Switch the cruise control system on After the car has reached the desired speed briefly press the button fig 127 in the position SET Th...

Page 139: ...urther methods of temporarily switching off the cruise control system page 130 Please refer to the following guidelines page 128 WARNING First ensure that it is not too high for the traffic conditions which exist at that moment before resuming the stored speed Operating radio and CD player The radio is operated with buttons and but on the version fitted with a mobile phone by buttons and page 137 ...

Page 140: ...ifunction steering wheel fig 128 to phone mode and the mobile phone is not in the adapter INSERT PHONE appears in the display After inserting the mobile phone PHONE IN appears on the display Afterwards PHONE STARTUP appears on the display and the system transmits the data from the mobile phone to the information display The following is shown one after the other on the display DIALED CALLS LOADING...

Page 141: ...ly set memory into the information display If you do not operate the mobile phone do not scroll in the memory do no call etc it switches automatically over to radio mode after 60 seconds If you switch the ignition off and leave the mobile phone inserted in the adapter the system switches off automatically the mobile phone after 30 minutes If you have stored in the phonebook names with special char...

Page 142: ...e magazine box Slide safety stop closed After inserting the magazine it is analysed how many CDs are in the magazine If there is no magazine in the changer NO CD MAGAZINE is displayed in the CD mode on the display of the radio You can also take out the magazine when the radio is switched off Caution Always close the safety cover after inserting the magazine The safety cover protects the CD changer...

Page 143: ...Please do not use 8 cm single CDs In order to avoid malfunctions of the changer please never use a CD protective foil or stabilizer obtainable on the market as CD accessory Take CDs out of the magazine Turn the release lever in direction of arrow fig 131 Slightly press out CDs through the opening on the reverse side of the magazine Please make sure that the CDs do not fall down Take CDs out of the...

Page 144: ...es provided for this as well as in the original folding box Never expose CDs to direct sun rays Use a soft non fluffy cloth to clean the CDs Wipe the CD straight lined from the middle to the outside Strong dirt must be eliminated with usual CD cleaner Please never use liquids such as gasoline paint thinner or disk cleaner otherwise the surface of the CD could get damaged Precaution measures for la...

Page 145: ...rd bag into the horizontal compartments maximum 6 CDs Carefully press the velcro fastener closed so that no CD falls out while driving and a possible damage can be prevented Taking CD out of the CD box Pull up the velcro fastener to the bottom side of the box Take the desired number of CDs out of the horizontal compart ments Carefully press the velcro fastener closed so that no CD falls out while ...

Page 146: ... the ignition and pull the ignition key out of the ignition lock Insert the mobile phone into the adapter as specified in manufacturer s instructions and switch on the ignition Removing the mobile phone and adapter Press the button and remove the mobile telephone An initialisation must be carried out after the first connection of the adapter after reconnecting the battery after pulling out the ada...

Page 147: ...he adapter cable from the power socket for the mobile phone This enables you to make full use of the advantages of a normal carphone handsfree system using a microphone integrated in the vehicle optimal transmission of signals using an external aerial etc The battery of the mobile phone is also constantly charged A telephone mount is factory fitted for the front mobile phone and for the rear mobil...

Page 148: ...y installed transmission power greater than 10 watts You should therefore not operate a mobile phone or two way radio system inside the vehicle without the use of an external aerial or with an external aerial which has been incorrectly installed You should also be aware of the fact that only an external aerial makes it possible to achieve the optimal range of such equipment WARNING If a mobile pho...

Page 149: ...Communicating and Navigating 148 NKO B5 20 book Page 148 Monday July 3 2006 2 09 PM ...

Page 150: ...uld always be in the vehicle This applies in particular if you rent out or sell the vehicle Safety equipment The safety equipment is part of the occupant protection and it can reduce the risk of injuries in accident situations Do not put at risk your safety and the safety of those travelling with you In the event of an accident the safety equipment can reduce the risk of injuries The following lis...

Page 151: ...ur body size Point out to your occupants that the head restraints must be adjusted to match their body size Protect the children in suitable child seats with correctly fastened seat belts page 174 Transporting children safely Adopt the correct seated position page 151 Also inform your occu pants to adopt the correct seated position Fasten the seat belt correctly Also inform your occupants to prope...

Page 152: ...d back direction so that you are able to press the pedals with your legs at a slight angle Adjust the backrest so that you are able to reach the highest point of the steering wheel with your arms at a slight angle 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 fig 137 Fasten the seat belt correctly page 158 How are seat belt...

Page 153: ...safety of the front passenger and to reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accident we recommend the following setting Adjust the front passenger seat as far as possible to the rear 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 page 151 fig 137 Fasten the seat belt correctly page 158 In exceptional cases the front pa...

Page 154: ...ffer fatal injuries when adopting an incorrect seated position If the occupants on the rear seats are not sitting upright the risk of injury is increased due to incorrect routing of the seat belt Examples of an incorrect seated position An incorrect seated position can lead to severe injuries or death for the occupants Seat belts offer their optimum protection only if the webbing of the seat belts...

Page 155: ...njuries in case he is hit by a deployed airbag Before setting off please adopt the correct seated position and do not change this seated position while the car is moving Also advise your occupants to adopt the correct seated position and not to change this seated position while the car is moving NKO B5 20 book Page 154 Monday July 3 2006 2 09 PM ...

Page 156: ...kinetic energy The energy produced is thus absorbed and there is less risk of injury Accident statistics prove that seat belts which are fastened and properly adjusted reduce the risk of an injury and enhance the chance of survival in a major accident page 156 It is important that you pay attention to safety measures particularly when transporting children in the vehicle page 174 Transporting chil...

Page 157: ...onger possible to support your body Even if you only drive at a speed within the range from 30 km hour to 50 km hour the forces which are produced on your body in the event of an accident can easily exceed 10 000 N Newton This equals a weight of one tonne 1 000 kg In the event of a frontal collision occupants of the car not wearing a seat belt are thrown forward and strike in an uncontrolled way p...

Page 158: ...rrect one for your seat Wrong use of the safety belt will reduce its capacity to protect and the risk of injury increases The backrests of the front seats must not be tilted too far to the rear otherwise the seatbelts can lose their effectiveness The belt webbing must always be kept clean Soiled belt webbing may impair proper operation of the inertia reel page 213 Seat belts The slot of the belt t...

Page 159: ...belts when the car accelerates when driving uphill and when cornering Expectant mothers must also wear the seat belt WARNING The shoulder part of the seat belt must never run across your neck but must run approximately over the middle of the shoulder and fit snugly against the chest The lap part of the belt must run across the hip and must never be routed across the stomach It must always fit snug...

Page 160: ...t the routing of the three point seat belt in the area of the shoulder to match your body size Move the height adjuster in the desired direction up or down fig 143 Then pull firmly on the belt to ensure that the seat belt height adjuster has correctly locked in place WARNING Adjust the height of the belt in such a way that the shoulder part of the belt is positioned approximately across the middle...

Page 161: ...the car WARNING Never attach a child safety seat on the front passenger seat if the child is seated with its back facing in direction of travel when the front passenger airbag is still activated page 176 Use of child safety seats on the front passenger seat Risk of severe or even fatal injuries Belt tensioners Safety for the driver and passengers wearing their seat belts is enhanced by the belt te...

Page 162: ...system The Owner s Manual must also be handed over to the new owner if the vehicle is sold Note Smoke is generated when the belt tensioners are deployed This is not an indication of a fire in the vehicle It is essential to pay attention to relevant safety regulations if the vehicle or individual parts of the system are scrapped Škoda Service Partners are familiar with these regulations and will be...

Page 163: ...ystem exists if the airbag indicator light does not light up when the ignition is switched on the warning light does not go out after about 3 seconds after the igni tion is switched on the airbag indicator light goes out and comes on again after the ignition is switched on the airbag indicator light comes on or flickers when driving an airbag indicator light showing a switched off front passenger ...

Page 164: ...inor frontal and side colli sions in the case of rear end collisions and vehicle rollover Deployment factors It is not possible to state globally which deployment conditions apply to the airbag system in every situation as the circumstances which exist in the case of accidents vary greatly An important role in this case for example is played by factors such as the type of object against which the ...

Page 165: ...s not a substitute for the seat belt but is part of the complete passive vehicle safety concept Please note that an airbag can only offer you optimal protection in combination with a seat belt which is fastened Apart from their normal protective function a further task of the seat belts is to also hold the driver and front passenger in a correct seated position in the event of a frontal collision ...

Page 166: ...enger is cushioned when they make contact with the fully inflated airbag and the risk of injury to head and chest is thus reduced The specially developed airbag allows the gas to flow out of the inflated airbag in a controlled manner depending on the load of the particular car occupant in order to cushion head and chest areas The airbag then deflates subsequently to such an extent after an acciden...

Page 167: ...ransporting a child on the front passenger seat please comply with the appropriate national regulations regarding the use of child safety seats There must not by any further persons animals or objects posi tioned between the front seated occupants and the deployment area of the airbag The steering wheel and the surface of the airbag module in the dash panel on the passenger side must not be stuck ...

Page 168: ...belts Each time the side airbag is deployed the head airbag on the relevant side is automatically deployed at the same time in order to provide the occupant with enhanced protection page 169 Function of the side airbags Risk of injury to the upper part of the body is reduced by fully inflated side airbags In the case of a violent side crash the side airbag on the front seat on the side on which th...

Page 169: ...d know about transporting children There must not be any further persons animals as well as objects positioned between the occupants and the deployment area of the airbag There must also be no accessories such as cup holders attached to the doors to enable the side airbags to activate properly Only hang light items of clothing on the clothes hooks to the vehicle Never leave any heavy or sharp edge...

Page 170: ...elts is to also hold the driver and the occupants in a correct seated position in the event of a side collision so as to enable the head airbags to offer the maximum protection You should therefore always fasten the seat belts not only because this is required by law but also for safety reasons and for your own protection page 155 Why seat belts Together with other elements such as cross bars in t...

Page 171: ...evere or even fatal injuries if the front passenger airbag is deployed In certain countries national legal provisions also require that the side or head passenger airbags be deactivated When transporting a child on the front passenger seat please comply with the appropriate national regulations regarding the use of child safety seats There must not be any objects in the deployment area of the head...

Page 172: ...ou are not able to maintain the distance of at least 25 cm between middle of steering wheel and chest despite the driver seat being correctly adjusted special attachments are required in the area of the steering wheel because of a physical disability you have installed other seats e g orthopaedic seats without side airbags Monitoring the airbag system The functionality of the airbag system is also...

Page 173: ... fig 153 The slot of the airbag switch must be located in the horizontal position Check whether the airbag indicator light in the middle of the dash panel lights up fig 154 when the ignition is turned on The airbags should only be switched off under exceptional circumstances page 171 Indicator light airbag switched off The airbag indicator light is located in the middle of the dash panel fig 154 I...

Page 174: ...at the position 15 wind screen heater see page 10 fig 1 WARNING The driver is responsible for whether the airbags are switched on or switched off Only switch off the airbag when the ignition is switched off Otherwise a fault can occur in the airbag deactivation system If the warning light airbag switched off flashes Front passenger airbag is not deployed in the event of an accident It is also impo...

Page 175: ...for children and which comply with the ECE R 44 Standard which classi fies child safety seats into 5 groups page 178 Classification of child seats into groups Child restraint systems which have been tested for conformity with ECE R 44 have a non detachable test seal a large E within a circle and below this the test number attached to the seat We recommend that you use child safety seats from the Š...

Page 176: ...at if the airbag system deploys in the event of an accident This can result in severe or even fatal injuries It is important that the belt webbing is properly routed if the seat belts are to offer their maximum protection page 158 How are seat belts correctly fastened Pay particular attention to the infor mation provided by the manufacturer of the child safety seat regarding correct routing of the...

Page 177: ...s seated with its back facing in direction of travel in some countries also when the child is facing the direction of travel If this is not done there is a risk of the child suffering severe or even fatal injuries if the front passenger airbag is deployed In certain countries national legal provisions also require that the side or head passenger airbags be deactivated When transporting a child on ...

Page 178: ...side airbag and head airbag The airbag offers optimal protection WARNING It is essential to always switch off page 171 the front passenger airbag when attaching a child safety seat on the front passenger seat where the child is seated with its back facing in direction of travel in some countries also when the child is facing the direction of travel If this is not done there is a risk of the child ...

Page 179: ...are classified in 5 groups Children of more than 150 cm in height may use the seat belts fitted to the vehicle without a seat bolster Use of child safety seats An overview of the usefulness of child seats on each of the seats according to the EG guidelines 77 541 and ECE 44 standard Universal category seat is suitable for all approved types of child safety seats The seat can be fitted with fixing ...

Page 180: ...ild is seated with its back facing in direction of travel in some countries also when the child is facing the direction of travel page 172 In certain countries national legal provisions require that besides the front airbag also the side or head airbags are deacti vated Please comply with any differing national legal regulations regarding the use of child safety seats If this is not done a child s...

Page 181: ...he use of child safety seats If this is not done a child seated on the front passenger seat may suffer severe or even fatal injuries if the front passenger airbag or airbags are deployed You should have the front passenger airbag or airbags reacti vated just as soon as you no longer use a child safety seat on the front passenger seat Child safety seats in Group 2 For children up to about 7 years o...

Page 182: ...he seat belt must run approximately across the middle of the shoulder and fit snugly against the chest It must on no account run across the neck The lap part of the seat belt must run across the pelvis and fits snugly it must not run over the belly Tighten the belt webbing over your hip if necessary Please comply with any differing national legal regulations regarding the use of child safety seats...

Page 183: ...ential to always switch off page 171 the airbag airbags when attaching a child safety seat on the front passenger seat where the child is seated with its back facing in direction of travel in some countries also when the child is facing the direction of travel If this is not done there is a risk of the child suffering severe or even fatal injuries if the front passenger airbag is deployed In certa...

Page 184: ...ou can obtain child seats with the ISOFIX attachment system from Škoda Service Partners who will also installed it as well Complete installation instructions are enclosed with the child safety seat WARNING The locking eyes have just been developed for child safety seats which use the ISOFIX system You should therefore never attach other child safety seats seat belts or objects to the locking eyes ...

Page 185: ...Transporting children safely 184 NKO B5 20 book Page 184 Monday July 3 2006 2 09 PM ...

Page 186: ...lied by highly sensitive sensors the rotational velocity of the vehicle about its vertical axis the lateral acceleration of the vehicle the braking pressure and the steering angle The direction which the driver wishes to take is determined based on the steering angle and the speed of the vehicle and is constantly compared with the actual behaviour of the vehicle If differences exist such as the ca...

Page 187: ...This particularly applies when driving on slippery and wet roads The increased safety offered must not tempt you to take greater risks than otherwise risk of an accident Note All four wheels must be fitted with the same tyres in order to achieve problem free operation of the ESP Differing rolling circumferences of the tyres can lead to an undesirable reduction in the engine output Changes to vehic...

Page 188: ...eater risks than otherwise risk of an accident Note All four wheels must be fitted with the same tyres in order to achieve problem free operation of the TCS Differing rolling circumferences of the tyres can lead to an undesirable reduction in the engine output Changes to vehicle e g on engine on the brakes on chassis or other assignment of tyres and wheels can influence the function of the TCS pag...

Page 189: ...ore the brakes take full effect under certain conditions such as when driving through water during heavy rain showers or after the vehicle has been washed in an automatic vehicle wash since the brake discs and brake pads may be moist or even have a coating of ice on them in winter You should dry the brakes as soon as possible by applying and releasing the brakes several times if the road condition...

Page 190: ...e wear Before negotiating a steep downhill section please reduce your speed shift down into the next lower gear manual gearbox or select a lower driving stage automatic gearbox This enables you to make full use of the braking power of the vehicle and reduces the strain on the brakes Any additional braking should be done intermittently not continuously Brake booster The brake booster boosts the pre...

Page 191: ...nd wheels can influence the function of the ABS page 242 Accessories changes and replacement of parts Brake Assist During a severe brake application e g if a hazard exists the Brake Assist increases the braking force and thus makes it possible to rapidly produce the pressure required in the brake system The majority of drivers do apply the brakes in good time in dangerous situ ations but do not de...

Page 192: ... car is stationary you will place great stresses on the power steering system Turning the steering to full lock in such a situation will be accompanied by noises In addition the idling speed of the engine will drop briefly Caution Do not leave the steering at full lock for more than 15 seconds when the engine is running risk of damaging the power steering Note Have the steering inspected as soon a...

Page 193: ...sible engine speed is marked by the beginning of the red zone on the scale of the revo lutions counter Shift up into the next higher gear on a vehicle fitted with manual gearbox before the red zone is reached Extremely high engine revolutions are automatically governed by the way For a vehicle fitted with a manual gearbox the converse situation also applies Do not drive at engine revolutions which...

Page 194: ... than 50 metres page 258 Tow starting a vehicle If you drive your vehicle in a country in which unleaded petrol is not avail able you must have the catalytic converter replaced later when driving the vehicle into a country in which use of a catalytic converter is mandatory WARNING In view of the high temperatures which may be produced in the catalytic converter one should always park a vehicle in ...

Page 195: ...how to protect the environment and at the same time save money The fuel consumption can naturally also be influenced by factors which are beyond the driver s control It is for example normal for the fuel consumption to increase in winter and under worsened conditions such as poor road conditions towing a trailer etc The technical requirements for low fuel usage and economic efficiency of the vehic...

Page 196: ...66 shows the ratio of fuel consumption to the speed of your vehicle for the individual gears Fuel consumption in 1st gear is the highest while that in 5th or the 6th gear is the lowest Only depress the accelerator pedal slowly if your vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox in order to automatically select an economic driving programme You will achieve good fuel economy by shifting up early an...

Page 197: ...n unnecessarily high amount of fuel Having your vehicle serviced regularly at a specialist garge enables you to satisfy one of the requirements for economical motoring even before you set off on your journey Keeping your vehicle properly serviced not only has a positive effect on the safety of your vehicle and maintaining its value but also saves on fuel A poorly tuned engine can result in a fuel ...

Page 198: ...er Checking tyre inflation pressures Tyres which are correctly inflated save fuel Always ensure that your tyres are inflated to the correct pressure at all times The rolling resistance will be increased if the tyre filling pressure is too low This will not only increase fuel consumption but also tyre wear and the driving behaviour will worsen Always check the inflation pressure of the tyres when c...

Page 199: ... on how where and in what conditions you have driven the vehicle since you last refuelled Environmental compatibility Environmental protection has played a major role in the design selection of materials and manufacture of your new Škoda Particular emphasis has been paid to a number of aspects including Design measures Joints designed to be easily detached Simplified disassembly due to the modular...

Page 200: ...m of your headlights is set asymmetrically It illuminates the side of the road on which you are driving to a greater extent If you drive abroad on the other side of the road you will dazzle oncoming traffic It is necessary in order to avoid dazzling oncoming traffic to stick a sticker over a certain part of the headlights Headlight stickers can be obtained as a spare part from the Skoda Service Pa...

Page 201: ...ories installed by a Škoda Service Partner He is familiar with all the relevant details relating to retrofitting such equipment There is a risk of an accident if the towing device is not properly fitted General Maintenance There are a number of points to pay attention to when towing a trailer Trailer load The permissible trailer load must on no account be exceeded You can negotiate appropriately s...

Page 202: ...ce It is stowed together with separate fitting instructions in the spare wheel well in the luggage compartment of the vehicle Further information on the towing device page 202 Note We recommend that you also have your vehicle inspected between service intervals if you tow a trailer frequently The handbrake on the towing vehicle must be put on when coupling and decoupling the trailer Driving Tips P...

Page 203: ...t level Please refer to the following guidelines page 32 Coolant temperature Coolant quantity The coolant temperature can be reduced by switching on the heating Any increase in the cooling effect of the coolant fan through shifting down a gear and increasing the engine speed is not possible since the fan speed is independent of the engine speed One should also not drop a gear for this reason when ...

Page 204: ...o the ball head or to any other components on the towing device Contact a specialist garage if you encounter any problems using the device Never unlock the ball head with a trailer coupled to it You should take off the ball head if you drive without towing a trailer Inspect whether the end cover properly seals off the mounting shaft Remove the ball head beforehand if you wish to clean your vehicle...

Page 205: ...Towing a trailer 204 NKO B5 20 book Page 204 Monday July 3 2006 2 09 PM ...

Page 206: ...dues of care products in domestic waste Care of the exterior of vehicle Washing the vehicle Frequent washing protects your vehicle The best protection for your vehicle against harmful environmental influ ences is frequent washing and wax treatment How often you should wash your vehicle depends on a wide range of factors such as Frequency of use The parking situation garage below trees etc Season o...

Page 207: ...tem Caution Do not screw the swivelling down roof aerial tight before washing the vehicle in an automatic vehicle wash system risk of damage Washing vehicle by hand It is important to first soften the dirt with plenty of water and rinse it off as thoroughly as possible before washing your vehicle by hand One should then clean the vehicle using a soft washing sponge washing glove or a washing brush...

Page 208: ...t Caution The water containing wax must be no hotter than 60 C otherwise the vehicle can be damaged Wax treatment Good wax treatment is an effective way of protecting the paintwork from harmful environmental influences and minor mechanical damage The vehicle must be treated with a high quality hard wax polish at the latest when no more drops form on the clean paintwork A new layer of a high qualit...

Page 209: ...er Plastic parts External plastic parts are cleaned by normal washing Plastic parts and synthetic leather can also be treated with special solvent free plastic cleaning agents if a damp cloth is not sufficient Paint care products are not suitable for plastic parts Caution Solvent free cleaners attack the material and can damage it Windows Only use a plastic ice scraper for removing snow and ice fr...

Page 210: ...ray from Škoda original accessories with regreasing and anticorrosive effect for de icing locks Note When washing your vehicle ensure that as little water as possible gets into the locks Wheels Steel wheels You should also thoroughly wash the wheels and wheel trims when giving your vehicle its regular wash This prevents any brake dust dirt and road salt from sticking to the wheel hubs You can remo...

Page 211: ... Service Partner WARNING Never use additional underbody protection or corrosion protection agents for the exhaust pipes catalytic converters or heat shields Such substances might ignite when driving risk of fire Protection of hollow spaces All the cavities of your vehicle which are at risk from corrosion are protected for life by a layer of protective wax applied in the factory This wax protection...

Page 212: ...essary a dry foam and a soft sponge or brush We recommend using a cleaning product from Škoda genuine accesso ries offered by your Škoda dealer Caution Solvent free cleaners attack the material and can damage it Fabric covers of electrically heated seats Do not clean the seat covers moist as this may result in damage to the seat heating system Clean such covers using special agents for example dry...

Page 213: ...asteners rivets sharp edged belts may leave permanent scratches or signs of rubbing on the surface Note Use a care cream with light blocker and impregnation effect regularly and each time after cleaning the leather The cream nourishes the leather allows it to breathe and keeps it supple and also provides moisture It also creates surface protection Clean the leather every 2 to 3 months remove fresh...

Page 214: ...rely soiled may prevent the inertia reel from reeling up the belt properly WARNING The seat belts must not be removed for cleaning Never clean the seat belts chemically as dry cleaning may destroy the fabric The seat belts must also not be allowed to come into contact with corrosive liquids such as acids etc Seat belts which have damage to the webbing the connections the inertia reel or the lock s...

Page 215: ...uel as soon as possible with unleaded premium plus of 98 RON or unleaded premium petrol of 95 RON If in an emergency the only fuel available is one which has a lower octane number than that required by the engine then only drive at medium engine speeds and lower engine loadings You can make unlimited use of fuel which has a higher octane number than that required by the engine There will however b...

Page 216: ...il by means of a chemical process Biofuel does not contain sulphur This means that no sulphur dioxide SO2 is produced when it is burnt The exhaust gases contain less carbon monoxide CO hydrocarbons HC particles soot than when operating with conventional diesel fuel The Biofuel is more biodegradable When using biofuel pay attention to the following points The Performance may be reduced slightly if ...

Page 217: ... fuel filter prewarming system This secures operation of a vehicle using diesel fuel down to an environmental temper ature of 25 C Biofuel We recommend refuelling with diesel fuel at temperatures below 10 C Caution It is not permitted to add the various fuel additives on the market including petrol to diesel fuel in order to improve its flow properties Refuelling Refuelling procedure Opening the f...

Page 218: ...tely empty An irregular supply of fuel to the engine can result in misfiring and unburnt fuel may get into the exhaust system which may result in overheating and damage to the catalytic converter For the sake of the environment The fuel tank is full just as soon as the pump nozzle switches off for the first time provided the nozzle has been operated properly You should not continue refuelling othe...

Page 219: ... grille Opening and closing the bonnet Opening the bonnet Unlock the bonnet fig 172 Ensure that the arms of the windscreen wipers are correctly in place against the windscreen before opening the bonnet otherwise damage could occur to the paintwork Press the locking button fig 173 and open the bonnet Closing the bonnet Pull the bonnet down far enough to overcome the force of the pressurized gas spr...

Page 220: ... other fluids For this reason it is essential to comply with the warning instructions stated below and with the general applicable rules of safety The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area WARNING Never open the bonnet if you see that steam or coolant is flowing out of the engine compartment risk of scalding Wait long enough until the steam or coolant has stopped escaping Switch off t...

Page 221: ...and wear tight fitting clothing Please also comply with the warning instructions stated below when carrying out any essential work on the fuel system or on the electrical system Always separate the car battery from the electrical system Do not smoke Never carry out any work close to naked flames Always keep a working fire extinguisher at hand Caution When replenishing fluids in the engine always e...

Page 222: ...tated in the following must be indi cated separately or together with other specifications on the bottle Engine oil specifications for vehicles with fixed service intervals QG2 Engine oil specifications for models with flexible service intervals QG1 Caution Only the above mentioned oils may be used on vehicles with flexible service intervals QG1 We recommend always refilling with oil of the same s...

Page 223: ...ou must not top up the oil Oil level within range You may top up the oil It is possible that the oil level may then be within range after doing this Oil level within range You must top up the oil page 223 It is sufficient once this is done to keep the oil level is within range It is normal for the engine to consume oil The oil consumption may be as much as 0 5 l 1 000 km depending on your style of...

Page 224: ...221 Engine oil specifications Inspect the oil level page 222 Carefully screw on the cap of the filler opening and push the dipstick in fully WARNING Avoid dripping oil onto hot parts of the engine when topping up will oil a risk of fire Read and observe the warning notes page 219 Working in the engine compartment before working in the engine compart ment For the sake of the environment The oil lev...

Page 225: ...system from corrosion It also prevents the formation of scale and significantly increases the boiling point of the coolant You must therefore not reduce the concentration of antifreeze agent in the coolant by adding water also not during the summer months or in coun tries with a warm climate The concentration of coolant additive in the coolant must be at least 40 You can increase the amount of ant...

Page 226: ...is warm If the coolant level in the reservoir is too low this is indicated by the warning light in the instrument cluster page 27 We nevertheless recommend inspecting the coolant level directly at the reservoir from time to time Loss of coolant A loss of coolant is first and foremost an indication of a leak in the system You should not merely top up the coolant in the reservoir It is also importan...

Page 227: ...surized Do not open the cap of the coolant expansion bottle if the engine is still hot risk of scalding The coolant additive and thus all of the coolant is harmful to your health Avoid contact with the coolant Coolant vapours are also harmful to the health It is important therefore to always safely store any coolant additive in its original container out of the reach of children risk of poisoning ...

Page 228: ...ff Open the bonnet in Working in the engine compart ment on page 219 Pull off the rubber seal fig 177 partially away and lift the cover slightly Inspect the brake fluid level at the reservoir The level must be between the MIN and MAX markings The markings are indicated on the side of the reservoir A slight drop in the fluid level results when driving due to normal wear and tear and automatic adjus...

Page 229: ...rvice WARNING Using old brake fluid can result in severe stress on the brakes because of the formation of vapour bubbles in the brake system This greatly impairs the braking efficiency and thus also the safety of your vehicle Brake fluid is toxic It must therefore be kept safely in closed original containers and well away from children and unauthorized persons Caution Brake fluid damages the paint...

Page 230: ...each of children Hydrogen is released when you charge a battery and a highly explosive gas mixture is produced An explosion can be caused through sparkling over during unclamping or loosening of the cable plug while the ignition is on Bridging of the poles will create a short circuit e g through metal objects cables Possible consequences of a short circuit Melting of lead struts explosion and burn...

Page 231: ...e Batteries which are more than 5 years old must be replaced We recom mend you have the electrolyte level inspected and adjusted to the correct level or the battery replaced if necessary by a specialist garage Caution If the vehicle has not been driven for more than 3 to 4 weeks the battery will discharge because certain electrical components consume electricity e g control units also in idle stat...

Page 232: ...You can now plug the mains cable of the charger into the power socket and switch on the charger When charging is completed switch the charger off and unplug the mains cable from the power socket Only then should you disconnect the terminal clamps of the charger Reconnect the cables to the battery first of all positive then negative It is not normally necessary to disconnect the cables of the batte...

Page 233: ...mponents and remove the ignition key Pull off gasket and take out the cover of the plenum chamber in the direction of the arrow fig 180 Unclamp the battery negative terminal Unclamp the battery positive terminal Unscrew the screw fig 181 completely and remove the locking plate Move the battery in the direction of the arrow and pull it out in an upward direction Fig 180 Engine compartment plenum ch...

Page 234: ...to ensure full functionality of all electrical systems Replacing the battery You should only replace a battery with a new battery of the same capacity voltage 12 V amperage and of the same size Specialist garages have a range of suitable batteries available We recommend that you only have an old battery disposed of by a specialist garage since it does require special disposal For the sake of the e...

Page 235: ... spirits when no screen cleaner with antifreeze is available The concentration of methyl ated spirits must not be more than 15 Please note however that the antifreeze protection at this concentration is only adequate down to 5 C WARNING Read and observe the warning notes page 219 Working in the engine compartment before working in the engine compartment Caution On no account should you add radiato...

Page 236: ...sible damage is present please drive at an appropri ately slow speed and carefully to the nearest specialist garage in order to have your vehicle inspected Also protect your tyres from contact with oil grease and fuel Immediately replace any dust caps of the valves which have got lost Mark wheels before removing them so that their previous direction of running can be maintained when mounted them a...

Page 237: ...ions are fitted in place of dust caps fig 184 It is not necessary to unscrew the valve extensions in order to check and alter the inflation pressure of the tyre Always check the inflation pressure of tyres when cold Do not reduce the higher pressure of warm tyres Adapt the inflation pressure of the tyres accordingly if your vehicle is carrying a significantly higher payload Driving style Fast corn...

Page 238: ...rs 1 6 mm high installed at right angles to the direction of travel These wear indica tors are located at 6 8 points depending on the make and are evenly spaced around the circumference of the tyre fig 185 Markings on the walls of the tyres through the letters TWI triangular symbols or other symbols identify the position of the wear indicators A remaining tread of just 1 6 mm measured in the groov...

Page 239: ...ing circum ference and if possible the same tread pattern on one axle The Škoda Service Partners have access to the most current information about which tyres we have released for use on your vehicle We recommend that you have any work relating to tyres or wheels carried out by your Škoda Service Partner Your dealer has all of the necessary special tools and replacement parts available plus the re...

Page 240: ... cases and when adopting an appropriately cautious style of driving Never fit tyres which have already been used without having adequate knowledge of their previous history Tyres age even if they have not been used at all or only very little A spare tyre must only be used in exceptional cases and only then when adopting an appropriately cautious style of driving Do not where possible replace indiv...

Page 241: ...speed tyres code index V W or Y on wall of tyre Winter tyres must be mounted on all four wheels to obtain the best handling characteristics You must only fit those types of winter tyre which are approved for your vehicle The permissible sizes of winter tyres are stated in your vehicle documents Approvals may differ because of national legislation Please remember that the tyres should be inflated t...

Page 242: ... in opposite running direction please adopt a cautious style of driving as the tyre is no longer able to provide optimal grip and handling in such a situation This particularly important on wet roads Please refer to the notes page 247 Spare wheel You should have the defective tyre replaced as soon as possible and restore the correct direction of rotation on all tyres Snow chains Snow chains can be...

Page 243: ...t travelling and operating safety are maintained and that the chnages are permissible Škoda Service Partners undertake this work professionally or refer it to an specialist company in special cases Any damage which is done caused by technical changes made without consulting a Skoda a s dealer is excluded from the guar antee WARNING We advise you in your own interest to only use Škoda Genuine Acces...

Page 244: ...m Safety Driving Tips General Maintenance Breakdown assistance Technical Data WARNING Work or modifications on your vehicle which have been carried out unprofessionally can cause operational faults risk of accident NKO B5 20 book Page 243 Monday July 3 2006 2 09 PM ...

Page 245: ...Accessories changes and replacement of parts 244 NKO B5 20 book Page 244 Monday July 3 2006 2 09 PM ...

Page 246: ...he first aid box is located in the left of the luggage compartment fig 187 Note Pay attention to the use by date of the contents of the first aid box Warning triangle To remove the warning triangle turn the rotary lock in direction of arrow fig 188 and fold the fixture down Fig 187 Compartment for stowing first aid box Fig 188 Warning triangle fitted inside boot lid NKO B5 20 book Page 245 Monday ...

Page 247: ... thrown through the interior compartment and cause injuries Note The fire extinguisher must comply with the relevant and valid legal requirements Pay attention to the expiration date of the fire extinguisher If the fire extinguisher is used after the expiration date its proper function is no longer assured The fire extinguisher is only supplied in certain countries within the scope of delivery Veh...

Page 248: ...attempt to lift a heavier vehicle or other loads risk of injury Ensure that the vehicle tool kit is safely attached in the luggage compartment Spare wheel The spare wheel is stowed in the spare wheel well in the luggage compartment below the floor covering The spare wheel lies in a well in the luggage compartment under floor covering and is fixed in place using special screws fig 191 One should ch...

Page 249: ... the selector lever into position P If a trailer is coupled uncouple it Take the vehicle tool kit and the spare wheel page 247 out of the luggage compartment WARNING If you find yourself in flowing traffic switch on the hazard warning lights system and place the warning triangle on the side of the road at the prescribed distance from your vehicle while observing all national legal provisions In th...

Page 250: ... tool kit in the space provided Check the tyre pressure on the spare wheel just mounted as soon as possible Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked with a torque wrench as soon as possible The tightening torque for steel and light alloy wheels must be 120 Nm Have the defective tyre repaired as soon as possible WARNING It is necessary to observe the guidelines given on page 238 New ty...

Page 251: ...een inserted into the wheel can result in damage to the guide and centering elements of the full wheel trim First check for yourself that the theft deterrent wheel bolt is located page 254 Securing wheels against being stolen in the hole in the area of the valve before fitting the full wheel trim onto a steel wheel which is attached with a theft deterrent wheel bolt Wheel trim caps Pulling off Car...

Page 252: ...olts Slackening and tightening wheel bolts Slacken the wheel bolts before jacking up the vehicle Slackening wheel bolts Insert the wheel wrench fully onto the wheel bolt 4 Grasp the end of the wrench and turn the bolt about one turn to the left fig 194 Tightening wheel bolts Insert the wheel wrench fully onto the wheel bolt 4 Grasp the end of the wrench and turn the bolt to the right until it is t...

Page 253: ...moving base plate of the jack is resting flat against firm ground Turn the lifting jack up further until the wheel is just clear of the ground Ground below the lifting jack which is soft and slippery can cause the vehicle to slip off the jack It is therefore always necessary to place the lifting jack on a solid surface Use a wide stable base if necessary Use a non slip base e g a rubber foot mat i...

Page 254: ...wheel as follows Changing a wheel Turn the wheel bolt which is farthest to the top fully out with the hexagon socket in the screwdriver handle car tool kit and place the bolt down on a clean surface fig 196 Screw the assembly pin car tool kit into the vacant hole fig 197 Unscrew the remaining wheel bolts as described above Take off the wheel Fitting on wheel Push the spare wheel over the assembly ...

Page 255: ...e of the screwdriver for slack ening or tightening the wheel bolts Securing wheels against being stolen You need a special adapter for slackening the safety wheel bolts Pull off the full wheel trim cap from the wheel hub or cap from the safety wheel bolt Insert the adapter with its toothed side fully into the inner toothing of the safety wheel bolt right down in such a way that only the outer hexa...

Page 256: ...lts can be obtained from a Škoda Service Partner Jump starting Initial steps You can use the battery of another vehicle for jump starting yours if the engine does not start because the battery on your vehicle is flat You will require jump start cables for this purpose Both batteries must have a rated voltage of 12 V The capacity Ah of the battery supplying the power must not be significantly less ...

Page 257: ...block or to the engine block itself Starting engine Start the engine of the vehicle providing current and run the engine at idling speed Now start the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery Interrupt the attempt at starting an engine after 10 seconds if it does not start right away and wait for about 30 seconds before repeating the attempt Disconnect the cables on the engine in exactly ...

Page 258: ...reen wipers and windscreen washer system Take the vehicle out of gear or move the selector lever into position N if your vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox Note that the brake servo unit and power steering only operate if the engine is running You will require significantly greater physical force to depress the brake pedal and to steer the vehicle if the engine is not running Ensure that ...

Page 259: ... eye The front towing eye is welded on behind the bumper on the right Carefully pull the protective grille fig 200 off in the right hand area of the bumper Rear towing eye The rear towing eye is welded on below the rear bumper on the right Tow starting a vehicle If the engine does not start we generally do not recommend to tow start your vehicle One should attempt to start the engine using jump st...

Page 260: ...raised The maximum towing speed is 50 km h Towing of a vehicle with an automatic gearbox Please refer to the notes page 257 The car can be towed in with a tow bar or a tow rope Refer at the same time to the following guidelines Move selector lever into N The maximum towing speed is 50 km h The maximum permissible towing distance is 50 km The gear oil pump does not operate when the engine is not ru...

Page 261: ...he fuse cover insert it onto the respective fuse and pull out this fuse Defect fuses can be detected by their melted metal strips Replace the defect fuse by a new fuse of the same ampere number Fit on the fuse cover again We recommend that you carry the box of replacement fuses with you which was delivered in your vehicle You can obtain replacement fuses 5 from a Škoda Service Partner Colour codin...

Page 262: ...mpere s 1 Heatable windscreen washing nozzles 5 2 Turn signals 10 3 Not assigned 4 Licence plate light 5 5 Instrument cluster warning lights seat heaters cruise control system exterior mirror adjustment lighting of controls and switches outside temperature display air conditioning audible parking aid navigation system multifunction steering wheel 10 6 Heating of the external mirror 5 7 ABS EDS ASR...

Page 263: ...s of the vehicle must be 18 Right main beam 10 19 Left main beam 10 20 Low beam on the right 15 21 Low beam on the left 15 22 Parking light on the right 5 23 Parking light on the left 5 24 Windscreen washer system windscreen wiper pump and intermittent switch 25 25 Fan for fresh air the air conditioning unit Climatronic 30 26 Rear window heating recirculated air mode 30 27 Not assigned 28 Fuel pum...

Page 264: ...rage Overview of bulbs WARNING Bulbs H7 and H3 are pressurised and may burst when changing the bulb risk of injury It is recommended to wear gloves and eye protection when changing a light bulb Gas discharge bulbs xenon bulbs operate with a high voltage professional knowledge is required danger to life 6 Replacement light bulbs are on the other hand part of the basic equipping of the vehicle in so...

Page 265: ...e left and remove Insert the new light bulb and turn it fully to the right Insert the light bulb holder again the plastic tongue must lock in place Licence plate light Open the boot lid luggage compartment door Unscrew the glass cover of the light fig 204 Take the faulty bulb out of the fixture and insert a new one Replace the the glass cover of the light and press it down to the stop ensure that ...

Page 266: ...he faulty bulb out of the fixture and insert a new one Plug in plug Insert the light first of all on the side opposite the arrow and press it in carefully until it locks in place Interior lights at the front Fig 205 Luggage compartment Lighting Fig 206 Interior lights at the front for vehicles without an electric sliding tilting roof Fig 207 Interior lights at the front for vehicles with an electr...

Page 267: ...xt to the light arrow 2 Carefully press out the light and remove it from the headliner Take the faulty bulb out of and insert a new one First of all place the lights in the side plastic mounts and press them upwards until they lock into place Press on the cover again by first of all inserting the plastic lugs and then pushing the cover up Interior lights at the rear Changing the bulb for lights wi...

Page 268: ...Insert the light and press it into the wall of the storage compartment Entry lighting Insert a small screwdriver into the slot next to the light fig 210 and carefully lever out the light Unplug plug Push away the spring clip on the cover and remove the cover Take the faulty bulb out of and insert a new one Insert the cover again and secure it by locking it in place Plug in plug Insert the light fr...

Page 269: ...Fuses and light bulbs 268 NKO B5 20 book Page 268 Monday July 3 2006 2 09 PM ...

Page 270: ...nd the passenger compartment and on a sign on the lower left hand edge below the wind screen Engine number The engine number is stamped into the engine block Type plate production plate The type plate is affixed to the rear cross panel in the engine compartment on the right looking in the direction of travel Vehicles for certain export countries do not have a type plate Sticker on inside of fuel f...

Page 271: ...General 270 NKO B5 20 book Page 270 Monday July 3 2006 2 09 PM ...

Page 272: ...Computer 18 Automatic gearbox 131 Emergency programme 136 Kickdown 134 Tiptronic 135 Automatic seat adjustment 74 Automatic vehicle wash systems 206 Automatic wiper washer system 65 Avoiding damage to your vehicle 199 B B rake booster 189 Battery 37 228 change 233 Inspecting the electrolyte level 230 Operation in winter 231 Before setting off 150 Belt Warning light 37 Belt tensioners 160 Belts 155...

Page 273: ...circulated air mode 116 Setting temperature 117 Climatronic automatic air conditioning 113 Clock 15 Clothes hooks 107 Cockpit General view 11 Coming Home 60 Compartments 101 Computer 18 Convenience operation 51 Converting masking over headlights 199 Cool box 88 Coolant 224 replenishing 226 Warning light 32 Coolant level Warning light 32 Coolant quantity Warning light 32 Coolant temperature gauge 1...

Page 274: ... check 222 replenishing 223 Warning light 33 Engine revolutions counter 14 Environment 194 Environmental compatibility 194 198 ESP 185 Warning light 34 Exhaust gas Warning light 34 Exhaust gas inspection Warning light 34 Explanations 8 Exterior mirror 69 Exterior mirror heater 69 F First aid box 245 Fog lights 57 Warning light 30 Folding box 91 Folding down rear seats 85 Front cup holder 96 Front ...

Page 275: ...ing system 110 Key 38 L Lashing eyes 82 Leather care 211 Light bulbs Warning light 34 Lighting of the interior of the vehicle front 61 Lights Range adjustment 58 switching on and off 56 Warning lights 27 Lights and Visibility 58 Liquid in reservoir for windscreen washer system Warning light 34 Loading 81 Lock Central locking system 43 lock Central locking system 42 Locking 41 Remote control 46 Loc...

Page 276: ...6 Parking aid 126 Parking light 60 Passive Safety 149 Pedals 81 Petrol 214 Petrol engines Starting the engine 123 Polishing 207 Power socket 99 100 Power steering 191 Power window 49 Power windows Button in front passenger door and in rear doors 51 Buttons on the driver s door 49 Central locking system 51 R Radiator fan 226 Raise vehicle 252 Range 20 Rear drinks can holder 96 Rear armrest 107 Rear...

Page 277: ...tacles 103 Storage compartments 101 Storage drawer 102 Storage facilities 101 Stowage compartment Armrest with stowage compartment 106 Door panels 104 Umbrella 105 Stowage compartment below steering wheel 104 Sun screen 64 Sun visors 64 Switching lights on and off 56 Switching the engine off 123 Switching the engine off 123 T Taking care of your vehicle 205 TCS 186 Warning light 35 Telephone 145 T...

Page 278: ...g the vehicle 205 Washing vehicle by hand 206 Wax treatment 207 Wheel Changing 248 Spare wheel 247 Wheel bolts 239 Safety 254 slackening and tightening 251 Wheel bolts lock 254 Wheel trim 235 249 Wheels 235 Window 49 Windows de icing 208 Windscreen heater 63 Windscreen heater 63 Windscreen washer nozzles 65 Windscreen Wiper and Washer System Warning light 34 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 233 W...

Page 279: ...ot permitted without the written consent of Škoda Auto Škoda Auto expressly reserves all rights relating to copyright laws We reserve the right to make changes to this document Issued by ŠKODA AUTO a s s15k 1 book Page iii Thursday July 7 2005 10 59 AM ŠKODA AUTO a s 2006 ...

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Page 281: ...ive The noise level and wear and tear are also influenced by how you personally handle your vehicle This Owner s Manual tells you how to drive your Škoda to achieve the minimum impact on the environment and how to save money at the same time Look up Environment in the Index to find out more Please also refer to all the texts identified with a C in this Owner s Manual Make your contribution for the...

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