Skoda Kodiaq (2019 year). Manual - part 17

When using the care product, always observe the instructions on the packag-

ing. We recommend that you use the preservative from the ŠKODA Original

Accessories.

WARNING

■

Vehicle care products may be harmful to your health if not used according

to the instructions.

■

Always keep the vehicle care products safe from people who are not

completely independent, e.g. children - there is a danger of poisoning!

CAUTION

■

Do not use any insect sponges, rough kitchen sponges or similar cleaning

products – risk of damaging the paintwork surface.

■

Do not use aggressive cleaning agents or chemical solvents - there is a dan-

ger of damaging the material that is to be cleaned.

Note

We recommend that the vehicle is cleaned and cared for by a ŠKODA Service

Partner.

Washing the vehicle

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Read and observe   and   on page 269 first.

The best way to protect your vehicle against harmful environmental influences

is frequent washing.
The longer insect residues, bird droppings, road salt and other aggressive de-

posits remain on the paintwork of your vehicle, the more detrimental their de-

structive effect can be. High temperatures, such as those caused by intensive

sun's rays, accentuate this caustic effect.
It is essential to also thoroughly clean the underside of the vehicle at the end

of the winter.

Washing by hand

Wash the vehicle from top to bottom, if necessary, wash using a soft sponge

or washing mitt and plenty of water with appropriate detergents. Wash out

the sponge or washing glove thoroughly at short intervals.
Use a different sponge for the wheels, door sills and lower vehicle areas.

Give the vehicle a good rinse after washing it and dry it off using a chamois

leather.

Automatic car washes

The usual precautionary measures must be taken before washing the vehicle in

an automatic car wash system (e.g. closing the windows and the sliding/tilting

roof etc.).
If your vehicle is fitted with any particular attached parts, such as a spoiler,

roof rack system, two-way radio aerial etc., it is best to consult the operator of

the car wash system beforehand.
After an automatic wash with wax treatment, the blades of the wipers should

be cleaned with cleaning agents specially designed for the purpose, and then

degreased.

Pressure washer

When washing the vehicle with a high-pressure cleaner, the instructions for

use of the equipment must be observed. This particularly applies to informa-

tion with respect to the pressure and spray distance from the vehicle surface.

WARNING

■

When washing your vehicle in the winter: Water and ice in the braking

system can affect the braking efficiency – risk of accident!

■

Take care when cleaning the underbody or the inside of the wheel wells -

there is a risk of injury on sharp metal parts!

CAUTION

■

Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight, do not exert pressure on the body

while washing. The temperature of the washing water should be max. 60 ° C -

otherwise there is a risk of damaging the vehicle paint.

■

Before driving through a car wash, fold in the exterior mirrors - there is a risk

of damage.

CAUTION

Washing the vehicle using pressure washers

■

Do not wash the foils using pressure washers - there is a risk of damage.

■

Do not aim the water jet directly at the lock cylinders or the door or opening

joints when washing the vehicle in the winter – there is a risk of freezing.

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Care and maintenance

■

During cleaning, always keep a sufficiently large spraying distance in particu-

lar from the parking sensors, the camera lenses, the external decorative and

protective plastic parts (e.g. roof racks, spoilers, protective strips) and other

vehicle parts made of non-metallic materials, such as rubber hoses or insula-

tion materials – otherwise there is a risk of damage.

■

When washing the vehicle, do not point the water jet directly at the tow bar

or the trailer socket - there is a risk of seal damage or washing out the grease.

Caring for the outside of the vehicle



Read and observe   and   on page 269 first.

Vehicle compo-

nent

Facts of the

matter

Remedy

Paint

Spilled fuel

Clear water, cloth, (clean as soon as

possible)

No water drop-

lets form on the

paint

Use hard wax (min. twice a year), apply

wax to clean and dry body

Matt paint

Use polish, then preserve (if the polish

does not contain any preservative in-

gredients)

Plastic parts

Soiling

Clear water, cloth / sponge provided

for the intended cleaning agent

Chromed

and anodised

parts

Soiling

Clear water, cloth or cleaning agent

provided for this purpose, then polish

with a soft dry cloth

Foils

Soiling

soft sponge and mild soap solution

a)

Windows

and external mir-

ror glass

Soiling

Wash with clean water and dry using

the intended cloth

Headlights/lights

Soiling

soft sponge and mild soap solution

a)

Camera front,

side, rear view

camera

Soiling

Wash with clean water and dry with a

soft cloth

Snow / ice

Hand brush / de-icer

Door lock cylinder Snow / ice

De-icer

Vehicle compo-

nent

Facts of the

matter

Remedy

Wiper / wiper

blades

Soiling

Glass cleaner, sponge or cloth

Wheels

Soiling

Clear water, then coat with appropriate

conservation solution

a)

A mild soap solution consisting of 2 tablespoons of natural soap to 1 litre of lukewarm water.

The jack is maintenance-free. If necessary, the moving parts of the jack should

be lubricated with a suitable lubricant.
The towing device is maintenance-free. Coat the ball head of the towing de-

vice with a suitable grease whenever necessary.

Protection of hollow spaces

All the hollow spaces on your vehicle which are at risk from corrosion are pro-

tected for life by a layer of protective wax applied in the factory.
If any small amount of wax flow out of the cavities at high temperatures, these

must be removed with a plastic scraper and the stains cleaned using a petrole-

um cleaner.

Underbody protection

The underside of your vehicle is already permanently protected by the factory

against chemical and mechanical influences.
We recommend having the protective coating underneath the vehicle and the

chassis checked — preferably before the beginning of winter and at the end of

winter.

Product life of the films

Environmental influences (e.g. sunlight, humidity, air pollution, rockfall) affect

the life of the films. Films will age and become brittle – this is entirely normal:

this is not a fault.
Sunlight may also affect the strength of the film colour.
When transporting a load on the roof rack (e.g. roof box or similar), there is an

increased risk of film damage (e.g. of chipping from the secured load).

CAUTION

■

Vehicle paint

■

Damaged areas should be repaired as soon as possible.

■

Do not treat painted parts with or hard waxes.

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General Maintenance

■

Do not polish the paintwork in a dusty environment - risk of paint scratch-

es.

■

Do not apply any paint care products to door seals or window guides.

■

Plastic parts

■

Do not use paint care products.

■

Chromed and anodised parts

■

Do not polish the chrome parts in a dusty environment - risk of surface

scratches.

■

Foils

The following instructions must be observed, otherwise there is a risk of foil

damage.

■

Do not clean with dirty cloths or sponges.

■

To remove ice and snow, do not use a scraper or other means.

■

Do not polish the foils

■

Do not use a pressure washer to clean the foils

■

Rubber seals

■

Do not treat the door seals and window guides with any products - the pro-

tective lacquer layer could be affected.

■

Windows and external mirror glass

■

Do not clean the inside of the windows with sharp objects - there is a risk

of damage to the filaments or glass antenna.

■

Do not use a cloth, which was used to polish the body - this could soil the

window and reduce visibility.

■

Headlights/lights

■

Do not dry off the headlights/lights, do not use sharp objects - there is a

risk of damage to the protective coating and subsequent cracking of the

headlight glass.

■

Front, side and rear view cameras

The following instructions must be observed, otherwise there is a risk of

camera damage.

■

Do not remove snow / ice with warm / hot water.

■

To wash, never use a pressure washer or steam jet.

■

For cleaning, do not use abrasive cleaners.

■

Door lock cylinder

■

Make sure that as little water as possible gets into the locking cylinder

when washing the vehicle - there is a risk of freezing the lock cylinder!

■

Wheels

■

Heavy contamination of the wheels can affect the balance of the wheels -

this can result in vibrations and, under some circumstances, can cause pre-

mature wear of the steering wheel.

Removing snow and ice from the windscreens

Fig. 319 

Installation location of the ice

scraper, removing the scraper

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Read and observe   and   on page 269 first.

Use a plastic ice scraper for removing snow and ice from the windows and

mirrors. This can be on the inside of the fuel filler flap.

›

Open the fuel filler flap and slide the scraper in the direction of arrow

» Fig. 319

.

CAUTION

■

Move the scraper in one direction only, otherwise there is a risk of damage to

the glass surface.

■

Do not remove snow / ice on the surface that is soiled (e.g. pea gravel, sand,

road salt) - there is a risk of damaging the surface.

■

Remove snow / ice carefully, otherwise there is a risk of damaging the labels

that have been fitted by the factory.

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Care and maintenance

Caring for the interior



Read and observe   and   on page 269 first.

Vehicle compo-

nent

Facts of the

matter

Remedy

Natural leather /

Faux leather /

Alcantara

®

 /

Suede /

Fabric

Dust, surface

contamination

Vacuum cleaner

Pollution (fresh)

Water, slightly damp cotton / wool

cloth, if necessary, mild soap solution

a)

,

then wipe with a soft cloth

Stubborn stains Specially prepared detergent

Care (natural

leather)

Treat the leather periodically with a

suitable leather protector and use a

care cream with light blocker and im-

pregnation after each cleaning.

Care (Alcantara

®

suede / fabric)

Remove stubborn hairs using a “clean-

ing glove”

Remove pills from materials with a

brush

Plastic parts

Soiling

Water, slightly damp cloth or sponge,

or cleaning agent provided for this pur-

pose

Windows

Soiling

Wash with clean water and dry using

the intended cloth

Covers of electri-

cally heated seats Soiling

Specially provided cleaning agent

Seat belts 

» 

Soiling

soft cloth and mild soap solution

a)

a)

A mild soap solution consisting of 2 tablespoons of natural soap to 1 litre of lukewarm water.

WARNING

■

Never clean the seat belts chemically as chemical cleaning products could

destroy the fabric.

■

Air fresheners and scents can be hazardous to heath when the tempera-

ture inside the vehicle is high.

CAUTION

■

Natural leather / Faux leather / Alcantara

®

 suede / material

■

In lengthy periods in bright sunlight, it might be sensible to cover these ma-

terials in order to avoid bleaching.

■

Fresh stains (e.g. from pens, lipstick, shoe polish etc.) should be removed as

soon as possible.

■

Ensure that no part of the leather is soaked through during cleaning and

that no water gets into the seams.

■

Do not clean the roof panelling with a brush – risk of damage to the surface

of the panelling.

■

Do not use solvents, floor wax, shoe cream, stain remover or similar agents

on Alcantara

®

 suede seat upholstery.

■

Some clothing fabrics (e.g. dark denim) do not have sufficient colour fast-

ness - this may leave evident marks on upholstery. This is not a defect in the

fabric.

■

Sharp objects on garments (e.g. zips, rivets, sharp- edged belts) can dam-

age the upholstery fabrics in the vehicle. Such damage cannot be subse-

quently recognised as a justified complaint.

■

Plastic parts

■

Do not attach scents or air fresheners to the dashboard – there is a risk of

damage to the dashboard.

■

Windows

■

Do not attach any stickers to the filaments or glass antenna - there is risk

of damage.

■

Covers of electrically heated seats

■

Do not clean with water or other liquids - there is a risk of damage to the

heating system.

■

Do not dry by switching on the heating.

■

Seat belts

■

Allow to dry before rolling up the seat belts.

Note

During use, the leather and Alcantara

®

 and suede materials may show minor

changes (e.g. folds, discolouration).

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General Maintenance

Inspecting and replenishing

Fuel



Introduction

Fig. 320  Label with prescribed fuel / graphic designation of fuel types

The correct fuel for your vehicle is specified on the inside of the fuel filler flap

» Fig. 320

.

The fuel capacity for vehicles with front wheel drive is about 58 litres, and for

vehicles with four-wheel drive about 60 litres, with about 7 litres as reserve.
Graphic name of the fuel types 

» Fig. 320

Unleaded petrol
Diesel
CNG (compressed natural gas)
Percentage of organic

WARNING

Fuel vapours are explosive - can be fatal!

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B
C
D

CAUTION

■

Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty! The irregular supply of

fuel can cause misfiring, which can result in damage to parts of the engine and

the exhaust system.

■

Immediately remove any fuel that has spilled onto the vehicle's paintwork –

risk of paint damage.

■

If you would like to operate your vehicle in countries other than those with

the intended weather conditions, please contact a ŠKODA partner. They will

tell you whether the fuel specified by the manufacturer is offered in the ac-

companying country or whether it is permissible to operate the vehicle with

another fuel.

Petrol and diesel refuelling

Fig. 321  Open fuel filler flap / unscrew tank cap / place the tank cap on

the fuel filler flap

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Inspecting and replenishing

Fig. 322 

Fuel filler tube on vehicles with

diesel engines

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Read and observe   and   on page 273 first.

Perform the refuelling under the following conditions.

The vehicle is unlocked.
The ignition is switched off.
The auxiliary heating and ventilation is switched off.

›

Press the fuel filler flap in the direction of arrow 

1

 and open it in the direc-

tion of arrow 

2

 

» Fig. 321

.

›

Unscrew the tank cap in the direction of arrow 

3

.

›

Remove the tank cap and place in the recess on top of the fuel filler flap in

the direction of arrow 

4

.

›

Insert the pump nozzle into the fuel filler neck as far as it will go, and refuel.

The fuel tank is full just as soon as the pump nozzle switches off for the first

time. Not continue refuelling.

›

Remove the pump nozzle from the fuel filler neck and put it back in the

pump.

›

Place the filler cap onto the fuel filler neck and turn it in the opposite direc-

tion to the arrow until it securely engages 

3

.

›

Close the fuel filler flap until it clicks into place.

Incorrect refuelling guard on vehicles with diesel engines

The fuel filler tube on vehicles with diesel engines has been fitted with an in-

correct refuelling guard 

» Fig. 322

.

If the diesel pump nozzle does not sit directly in the fuel filler tube, move it to

and fro with slight pressure to insert it correctly.
The diameter of the diesel pump nozzle can be identical to that of the petrol

pump nozzle in some countries. When driving in these countries, the incorrect

fuelling protection should be removed by a specialist company.

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

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Unleaded petrol

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Read and observe   and   on page 273 first.

The correct fuel for the vehicle is specified on the inside of the fuel filler flap

» Fig. 320

 on page 273.

The vehicle can only be operated with unleaded petrol containing maximum

10% bioethanol (E10).
Unleaded petrol must correspond to the European Standard EN 228 (in Ger-

many DIN 51626-1 or E10 for unleaded petrol with octane number 95 and 91

or DIN 51626-2 or E5 for unleaded petrol with octane number 95 and 98).

Specified petrol 95 / min. 92 and 93 RON/ROZ

We recommend using petrol 95 RON.
Optionally, the petrol 92 or. 93 RON can be used (slight power loss, a slightly

increased fuel consumption).
In an emergency petrol 91 RON can be used (slight power loss, slightly in-

creased fuel consumption) 

» 

.

Unleaded petrol min. 95 RON / ROZ

Use min. 95 ROZ petrol.
In an emergency petrol 91, 92 or 93 RON can be used (slight loss, a slightly

increased fuel consumption) 

» 

.

Prescribed petrol 98/(95) RON / ROZ

We recommend using petrol 98 RON.
Optionally, petrol 95 RON can be used (slight power loss, a slightly increased

fuel consumption).
In an emergency petrol 91, 92 or 93 RON can be used (slight loss, a slightly

increased fuel consumption) 

» 

.

CAUTION

The following instructions must be observed, otherwise there is a risk of en-

gine damage and damage to the exhaust system.

■

If gasoline is used which is lower than the prescribed octane number, then

continue driving at medium engine speeds and minimum engine load. Refuel

using petrol of the prescribed octane number as soon as possible.

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General Maintenance

■

Petrol with a lower Octane count than 91 should not even be used in an

emergency!

■

If a fuel other than unleaded fuel which complies to the above mentioned

standards (e.g. leaded petrol) is put in the tank by mistake, do not start the en-

gine or switch on the ignition.

CAUTION

Petrol additives (additives)

■

The unleaded petrol in accordance with the prescribed standards meets all

the conditions for a smooth running engine. Therefore, we recommend that

you do not add any fuel additives to the petrol - there is a risk of engine dam-

age or damage to the exhaust system.

■

The following additives and auxiliary products may not be used - there is a

risk of engine damage or damage to the exhaust system!

■

Additives with metal components (metallic additives), in particular with

manganese and iron content.

■

Fuels with metallic content (e.g. LRP - lead replacement petrol).

Note

■

Unleaded petrol that has a higher octane number than that required by the

engine can be used without limitations.

■

The use of petrol with an octane rating higher than 95 RON in does not result

in either a noticeable increase in power nor lower fuel consumption in vehicles

for which unleaded petrol 95/min 92 or 93 RON is specified.

■

On vehicles using prescribed petrol of min. 95 RON, the use of petrol with a

higher octane number than 95 RON can increase the power and reduce fuel

consumption.

Diesel fuel



Read and observe   and   on page 273 first.

The correct fuel for the vehicle is specified on the inside of the fuel filler flap

» Fig. 320

 on page 273.

The vehicle can only be operated with diesel fuel that complies with the Euro-

pean standard EN 590 (in Germany also DIN 51628, in Austria ÖNORM C 1590,

in Russia GOST R 52368-2005/EN 590: 2004, in India IS 1460/Bharat IV or in

an emergency IS 1460/Bharat III).
The diesel fuel may contain maximum 7% biodiesel (B7 - In Germany in ac-

cordance with DIN 52638, in Austria ÖNORM C 1590, in France EN 590).

Operating under different weather conditions

Use only diesel in accordance with the current or expected weather condi-

tions. Ask the petrol station personnel whether the diesel fuel offered corre-

sponds to these conditions.

CAUTION

The following instructions must be observed, otherwise there is a risk of en-

gine damage and damage to the exhaust system.

■

If a different fuel other than diesel fuel, which complies to the above men-

tioned standards (e.g. petrol) is put into the tank, do not start the engine or

switch on the ignition!

■

The biofuel RME must not be used!

CAUTION

Diesel fuel additives

■

The diesel fuel in accordance with the prescribed standards meets all the

conditions for a smooth running engine. Therefore, we recommend that you

do not add any fuel additives to the diesel - - there is a risk of engine damage

or damage to the exhaust system.

AdBlue

®

 and its refilling



Introduction

In order to reduce pollutant emissions from vehicles with diesel engines and

the SCR catalyst, a urea - AdBlue

®

 solution is injected into the exhaust system.

Only use AdBlue

®

 that corresponds to ISO 22241-1 standard. Do not add addi-

tives to AdBlue

®

.

The AdBlue

®

-consumption depends on driving style, the operating tempera-

ture of the system and on the weather conditions.
The AdBlue

®

-tank filling is about 18 litres.

WARNING

AdBlue

®

 can cause skin, eye and respiratory irritation. If your eyes or skin

come into contact with the AdBlue

®

 fluid, immediately wash the affected

area with water. Seek medical assistance if required.

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CAUTION

AdBlue

®

 attacks the surface of some materials (e.g. as painted parts, plastics,

fabrics). Clean the areas affected with AdBlue

®

 using a damp cloth and plenty

of cold water. Remove any dried AdBlue

®

 with warm water and a sponge.

Note

■

The AdBlue

®

 solution freezes at a temperature of -11° C and lower. The sys-

tem has an automatic heater to ensure the operability at low temperatures.

■

We recommend purchasing AdBlue

®

 refill bottles from the ŠKODA original

parts.

■

The working life of the AdBlue

® 

solution is 4 years. If the tank contents are

not used within this period, then this is to be replaced by a specialist garage.

When topping up, do not use AdBlue

®

 for which the shelf life has expired.

■

AdBlue

®

 is a registered trademark of the VDA. AdBlue

®

 is also known as AUS

32 (Aqueous Urea Solution) or DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid).

Check level



Read and observe   and   on page 275 first.

The AdBlue

®

 level is automatically monitored.

The driving distance that can be driven with the existing AdBlue

®

Tank capacity

as well as indication of the minimum and maximum AdBlue

®

- Refill quantity,

can be displayed using the driving data 

» page 54

.

If the available travel distance that can be completed with the remaining AdBl-

ue

®

 tank capacity drops to about 2400 km, the warning  appears on the in-

strument cluster and a request for replenishment of AdBlue

®

 appears.

If the available travel distance that can be driven with the existing AdBlue

®

 -

tank capacity drops down to 0 km, then no motor start is possible. In this

case, if possible, top up AdBlue

®

 to the maximum fill level.

AdBlue

®

 Refill

Fig. 323  Open fuel filler flap / unscrew tank cap / place the tank cap on

the fuel filler flap

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Read and observe   and   on page 275 first.

AdBlue

®

 You can even top up using a fuel nozzle at a petrol station or a refill

bottle, if necessary at a specialist garage.
We recommend when refilling using refill bottles that you use refill bottles

from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
When adding AdBlue

®

 take note of the minimum and maximum AdBlue

®

tank

capacity shown in the display of the instrument cluster together with warning

light  .
Refill AdBlue

®

 under the following conditions.

The vehicle is on a horizontal surface.
The ignition is switched off.

Refilling

›

Press the fuel filler flap in the direction of arrow 

1

 and open it in the direc-

tion of arrow 

2

 

» Fig. 323

.

›

Unscrew the tank cap in the direction of arrow 

3

.

›

Remove the tank cap and place in the recess on top of the fuel filler flap in

the direction of arrow 

4

.

›

Refill AdBlue

®

 in the neck 

A

 by means of a refill or a fuel nozzle refill (follow

the instructions on the container or the instructions of the petrol station op-

erator).

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General Maintenance

The AdBlue

®

 - tank is full when no AdBlue

®

 flows from the refill bottle or as

soon as the correctly operated pump cuts out for the first time. Do not contin-

ue refilling AdBlue

®

.

›

After refilling AdBlue

®

put the cap on the fuel filler neck and turn in the oppo-

site direction of the arrow 

3

 until it engages.

›

Close the fuel filler flap until it clicks into place.

Before continuing your journey, switch on just the ignition for 30 s so that

the refilling can be recognized by the system. Only then start the engine.

CAUTION

When refilling AdBlue

®

 Do not exceed the maximum refill quantity specified in

the instrument cluster - there is a risk of damage to the AdBlue

®

systems.

Engine compartment



Introduction

WARNING

Never cover the engine with additional insulation material (e.g. with a cov-

er) – risk of fire!

WARNING

When working in the engine compartment, the following instructions must

be observed - risk of injury or fire. The engine compartment of your car is a

hazardous area!

WARNING

Instructions before beginning work in the engine compartment

■

Stop the engine and remove the ignition key, on vehicles with the KESSY

system, open the driver's door.

■

Switch on the parking brake.

■

For vehicles with manual transmission the lever into the neutral position.

For vehicles with automatic transmission, place the selector lever in the P

position.

■

Allow the engine to cool.

■

Never open the bonnet if you can see steam or coolant flowing out of the

engine compartment – risk of scalding! Wait until the steam or coolant has

stopped escaping.

WARNING

Information for working in the engine room

■

Keep everyone away from the engine compartment.

■

Do not touch any hot engine parts – risk of burns!

■

Never touch the radiator fan. The radiator fan suddenly switch on approx.

10 minutes after switching off the ignition!

■

Do not smoke or use open flames in the vicinity of the engine.

■

Do not leave any items (e.g. cloths or tools) in the engine compartment.

This presents a fire hazard and the risk of engine damage.

■

Read and observe the information and warning instructions on the fluid

containers.

WARNING

Information for working in the engine compartment with the engine run-

ning

■

If it is necessary to work on the engine compartment with the engine run-

ning, then observe the rotating engine parts and electrical plants - it can

be fatal!

■

Never touch the electric wiring on the ignition system.

■

Avoid short circuits in the electrical system, particularly on the vehicle's

battery.

CAUTION

Refill only operating fluids of the correct specification - danger of damaging

the vehicle!

Note

■

Fluids with the proper specifications can be purchased from the ŠKODA

Original Accessories or from the ŠKODA Genuine Parts ranges.

■

We recommend you have the battery replaced by a specialist garage.

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Inspecting and replenishing

Open the bonnet and close

Fig. 324  Opening the bonnet

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Read and observe   and   on page 277 first.

Open flap

›

Make sure that the windscreen wiper arms are not folded away from the

windscreen - there is a risk of damage to the bonnet.

›

Open the driver's door and pull the unlocking lever below the dashboard in

the direction of arrow 

1

 

» Fig. 324

.

›

Press the release lever in the direction of the arrow 

2

 and the bonnet is un-

locked.

›

Hold the bonnet and lift up until it is held open by the pressurised gas spring.

Close the bonnet lid

›

Pull the bonnet lid down far enough to overcome the force of the pressur-

ised gas spring.

›

From around 20 cm, lightly push the bonnet lid closed until it securely engag-

es.

If the bonnet lid is not properly closed, the display of the instrument cluster

will show this.

WARNING

■

Never drive if the bonnet is open - could cause an accident!

■

Make sure that when closing the engine compartment lid, no body parts

are crushed - there is danger of injury!

CAUTION

When closing the bonnet “do not press down” - there is a risk of damaging the

bonnet.

Engine compartment overview

Fig. 325  Arrangement example in the engine compartment

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Coolant expansion reservoir

280

Engine oil dipstick

279

Engine oil filler opening

279

Brake fluid reservoir

281

Vehicle battery

282

Windscreen washer fluid reservoir

279

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B
C
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Windscreen washer fluid

Fig. 326 

Windscreen washer fluid reser-

voir



Read and observe   and   on page 277 first.

The windscreen washer fluid reservoir 

A

 is located in the engine compart-

ment 

» Fig. 326

.

The capacity of the reservoir is about 3 litres or about 5 litres on vehicles that

have a headlight cleaning system (7 litres in some countries).
Use a suitable windscreen washer fluid in accordance with the current or ex-

pected weather conditions. We recommend that you use accessories from

ŠKODA Original Accessories.

CAUTION

■

Only use liquids that do not attack polycarbonates - otherwise there is a risk

of damage to the headlights.

■

Do not remove the filter from the windscreen washer fluid reservoir when

replenishing it with liquid otherwise the liquid transportation system can be-

come contaminated, which can cause the windscreen washer system to mal-

function.

Engine oil

Specification

To find out which type of engine oil you can use for your vehicle, contact a

specialist garage.
If this oil is not available, other oils can also be refilled. To prevent engine dam-

age, a maximum of 0.5 l of engine oil with the following specifications may be

used until the next oil change:

▶

Petrol engines: VW 504 00, VW 502 00, VW 508 00, ACEA A3/ACEA B4 or

API SN, (API SM);

▶

Diesel engines: VW 507 00, ACEA C3 or API CJ-4.

Engine oil VW 505 01 can optionally be used in diesel engines without a diesel

particulate filter.

Check and refill

Fig. 327  Dipstick variants

Depending on the driving style and operating conditions, the engine uses some

oil (up to 0.5 l / 1 000 km). Consumption may be slightly higher than this dur-

ing the first 5 000 km.
Have the oil change carried out by a specialist garage during the inspection.
Check the oil under the following conditions and refill.

The vehicle is on a horizontal surface.
The engine operating temperature is reached.
The engine is turned off.

Checking the level

›

Wait a few minutes until the engine oil flows back into the oil trough.

›

Remove the dipstick and wipe with a clean cloth.

›

Push the dipstick to the stop and pull out again.

›

Read the oil level and push in the dipstick.

The oil level must be in range 

A

 

» Fig. 327

. If the oil level is below the range

A

, refill the oil.

Refilling

›

Unscrew the cap of the engine oil filler opening 

C

 

» Fig. 325

 on page 278.

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Inspecting and replenishing

›

Add oil of the correct specification in increments of 0.5 litres 

» page 279

.

›

Check the oil level .

›

Screw the lid of the engine oil filler closed carefully.

WARNING

The following instructions must be followed at all times when working on

the engine compartment 

» page 277

.

CAUTION

■

The oil level must never fall outside range 

A

 

» Fig. 327

 - otherwise there is a

risk of damaging the engine and the exhaust system.

■

If a top up with oil is not possible or the oil level is above range 

A

,



 stop

driving! Switch off the engine and seek assistance from a specialist garage.

■

Do not add additives to the engine oil - risk of engine damage.

Note

■

Too low engine oil level is shown in the instrument cluster by the warning

light  illuminating and also indicated by the message 

» page 48

. Neverthe-

less, we recommend to check the oil level on a regular basis with the dipstick.

■

We recommend that you use oils from ŠKODA Original Accessories.

Coolant



Introduction

The coolant cools the engine and consists of water and coolant additive (with

additives that protect the cooling system against corrosion and prevents fur-

ring).
The coolant additive proportion in the coolant must be between 40 and 60 %.
The correct mixing ratio of water and coolant additive should be checked if

necessary by a specialist garage or corrected if necessary.

WARNING

■

The following instructions must be followed at all times when working on

the engine compartment 

» page 277

.

■

Never open the end cover of the coolant expansion reservoir while the

engine is still warm. The cooling system is pressurized - risk of scalding or

injury from being splashed with coolant!

WARNING (Continued)

■

To protect against coolant splashes, cover the cap with a cloth when

opening.

■

Coolant and coolant fumes are harmful - avoid contact with the coolant.

If your eyes or skin come into contact with the coolant, immediately wash

the affected area for a few minutes long with a lot of water and seek medi-

cal advice if required.

CAUTION

Do not cover the radiator or fit any parts (e.g. auxiliary lights) in front of the air

intakes - there is a risk of the engine overheating.

Checking and refilling

Fig. 328 

Coolant expansion reservoir



Read and observe   and   on page 280 first.

Check the coolant under the following conditions and refill.

The vehicle is on a horizontal surface.
The engine is not warm (if the engine is warm, the test results could be in-

accurate).
The engine is turned off.

Check the coolant level - the coolant level must be between the marks 

A

and 

B

 

» Fig. 328

. If the coolant level is below the mark 

B

, refill the coolant.

Refilling

The coolant expansion tank must always contain a small amount of coolant

» 

.

›

Place a cloth over the cap of the coolant expansion tank and unscrew the cap

carefully.

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›

Always top up using the correct specification of fluids.

›

Turn the cap until it clicks into place.

The specification of the coolant is shown on the coolant expansion reser-

voir

» Fig. 328

.

If no specified coolant is available, use only distilled or demineralised water and

have the mixing ratio of water and coolant additive corrected by a specialist

garage as soon as possible.

CAUTION

■

If the expansion tank is empty, do not top up with coolant. The system could

aerate - risk of damaging the engine! 



 Stop driving! Switch off the engine and

seek assistance from a specialist garage.

■

Do not fill the coolant above the mark 

A

 

» Fig. 328

. When it heats up, the

coolant could press out of the cooling system - there is a risk of damage to the

engine parts.

■

If it is not possible to add coolant,



stop driving! Switch off the engine and

seek assistance from a specialist garage.

■

A coolant additive which does not correspond to the correct specification

can reduce the anti-corrosion effect of the cooling system - there is a risk of

damage to the cooling system and the engine.

■

If water other than distilled (demineralised) water is used, then have the

coolant replaced by a specialist garage - there is a risk of engine damage.

■

A loss of coolant could be due to leaks in the cooling system - there is a risk

of engine damage. Switch off the engine and seek assistance from a specialist

garage.

Note

A coolant level which is too low is indicated in the instrument cluster by the

warning light  and shown by the relevant message 

» page 47

. We still recom-

mend inspecting the coolant level directly at the reservoir from time to time.

Brake fluid

Fig. 329 

Brake fluid reservoir

Check the brake fluid under the following conditions.

The vehicle is on a horizontal surface.
The engine is turned off.

Check brake fluid level - the brake fluid level must be between the markings

“MIN” and “MAX”

» Fig. 329

.

Specification - the brake fluid must comply with VW 501 14 standard (this

standard meets the requirements of FMVSS 116 DOT4).
The brake fluid change is carried out during the inspection.

WARNING

■

If the date of the brake fluid change is exceeded, steam bubbles could

form in the brake system during heavy braking. This can impair the efficien-

cy of the brakes – risk of accident!

■

The following instructions must be followed at all times when working on

the engine compartment 

» page 277

.

■

There may be an indication of a leak in the brake system, however, if the

fluid level drops significantly within a short time or if it drops below the

“MIN” 

» Fig. 329

 marking. 



 Do not continue driving - There is a risk of ac-

cident! Seek help from a specialist garage.

Note

A low brake fluid level which is too low is indicated by the warning light 



be-

ing shown on the display of the instrument cluster as well as the correspond-

ing message

» page 42

. We therefore recommend that you check the coolant

level directly at the reservoir from time to time.

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Vehicle battery



Introduction

The vehicle battery represents a power source for the motor to start and for

the supply of electrical consumers in the car.

Automatic consumer shutdown - discharge protection of the vehicle

battery

The on-board power supply tries as follows to avoid draining the vehicle bat-

tery when it is heavily loaded.

▶

By increasing the engine idle speed.

▶

By limiting the power of certain consumers.

▶

By turning off some consumers (heated seats, heated rear window) for as

long as necessary.

Warning symbols on the vehicle battery

Symbol

Meaning



Always wear eye protection.



Battery acid is severely caustic. Always wear gloves and eye pro-

tection.



Keep fire, sparks, open flames and lit cigarettes well clear of the

vehicle battery.



When charging the vehicle battery, a highly explosive gas mixture

is produced.



Keep children away from the vehicle battery.

WARNING

Battery acid is highly corrosive - risk of injury, irritation or poisoning! Corro-

sive vapours in the air irritate and damage the respiratory tract and the

eyes. The following guidelines must be observed.

■

Always wear protective gloves, eye and skin protection when handling

the vehicle battery.

■

If your eyes or skin come into contact with the electrolyte fluid, immedi-

ately wash the affected area for a few minutes with plenty of water. Seek

medical assistance if required.

WARNING (Continued)

■

Keep the vehicle battery away from people who are not completely inde-

pendent, especially children.

■

Do not tilt the battery otherwise battery electrolyte may flow out of the

battery vent openings.

WARNING

When working on the car battery, there is the risk of explosion, fire, injury

or irritation! The following guidelines must be observed.

■

Avoid smoking, the use of open flames or light and any activities that

could cause sparks.

■

A discharged vehicle battery can freeze slightly. Never charge up a fro-

zen or thawed vehicle battery. Replace a frozen vehicle battery.

■

Never use a damaged vehicle battery – risk of explosion!

■

Do not connect the battery terminals with each other by bridging the two

poles of a short circuit.

CAUTION

Ensure that battery acid does not come into contact with the bodywork – risk

of damage to the paintwork.

Note

■

We recommend having all work on the vehicle battery carried out by a spe-

cialist garage.

■

You should replace batteries older than 5 years.

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Checking the condition

Fig. 330 

Vehicle battery: Electrolyte level

indicator



Read and observe   and   on page 282 first.

The battery condition is checked regularly by a specialist garage as part of the

inspection service.

Check the acid level

For car batteries with acid level indicator, use the colouration of the display to

check the acid level. In vehicle batteries with the designation “AGM” there is

no acid level examination.
Air bubbles can influence the colour of the indicator. For this reason carefully

tap on the indicator before carrying out the check 

» Fig. 330

.

Black colour - electrolyte level is correct.
Colourless or light yellow colour - electrolyte level too low, the battery must

be replaced.

Battery discharge

Frequent short journeys will not sufficiently recharge the car battery.
The battery capacity decreases at low temperatures.
If the vehicle is not used for longer than 3 to 4 weeks, then disconnect the

negative terminal  or charge the battery constantly with a very low charging

current.

Charging



Read and observe   and   on page 282 first.

Only charge the vehicle battery when the ignition and all consumers are

switched off.

Refer to the instructions of the charger manufacturer.

Charging

›

For vehicles with START-STOP system or auxiliary heating, connect the 



terminal of the charger on the 



 pole of the battery, the  terminal of the

charger to the earth point of the engine 

» page 297

.

›

For vehicles without START-STOP system or auxiliary heating, connect the

terminals of the charger to the corresponding battery poles (



 at 



.  at



).

›

Plug the mains cable of the charger into the power socket and switch on the

device.

›

After charging has been successful: Switch off the charger and remove the

mains cable from the power socket.

›

Disconnect the terminals of the charger from the vehicle battery.

A charging current of 0.1 multiple of the total vehicle battery capacity (or low-

er) must be used until full charging is achieved.

WARNING

■

When charging the vehicle battery, hydrogen is released - risk of explo-

sion. An explosion can be caused from sparks or connection or releasing

the cable plug while the ignition is on.

■

The so-called “quick charging” of the vehicle battery is dangerous and re-

quires a special charger and specialist knowledge. Therefore, have“Quick

loading” carried out by a specialist garage.

Disconnecting/connecting and changing

Fig. 331 

Vehicles with the vehicle battery

in the boot



Read and observe   and   on page 282 first.

We recommend you have the battery replaced by a specialist garage.

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The new vehicle battery must have the same capacity, voltage, current and the

same size as the original Battery.
The vehicle battery can be found in the engine compartment or in the luggage

compartment.

Access to the vehicle battery in the luggage compartment

›

Raise the rear panel of the variable loading floor on the handle 

A

 in the di-

rection of the arrow 

1

 

» Fig. 158

 on page 116.

›

Put the variable loading floor down, not in the grooves behind the guide lugs

B

 

» Fig. 158

 on page 116.

›

Grasp and remove he battery cover on the handles 

A

 in the direction of the

arrow 

» Fig. 331

.

Connecting/disconnecting

›

To disconnect the battery, switch off the ignition and disconnect first the

negative terminal , and only after this the positive 



.

›

To connect the battery, first connect the positive terminal 



, and only after

this the negative terminal .

After disconnecting and re-connecting the vehicle battery, the following func-

tions or devices are partially or completely inoperative.

Function / device

Operating measure

Power windows

» page 71

Panoramic tilting / sliding sunroof

» page 73

Sun screen

» page 73

Time setting

» page 51

CAUTION

■

Disconnect the vehicle battery only with the ignition turned off - there is a

risk of damaging the electrical system of the vehicle.

■

Before disconnecting the battery, close the electric tailgate, all the windows,

the sliding / tilting roof and the electric sunshade - otherwise malfunctions of

equipment elements may occur.

■

Under no circumstances must the connection cables be connected incor-

rectly – risk of fire.

Note

After disconnecting and re-connecting the vehicle battery, we recommend

having the vehicle checked by a specialist to ensure that the full functionality

of all electrical systems is guaranteed.

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