SKODA Octavia (2017/05) Owner's manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

Vehicle and Infotainment

ŠKODA OCTAVIA

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Frequently Asked Questions

Before starting off

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How is the seat adjusted? » page 73

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How is the steering wheel adjusted? » page 13

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How are the door mirrors adjusted? » page 72

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How is the light function operated? » page 61

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How does the automatic transmission selector lever work? » page 195

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How do you top up fuel? » page 254

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How are the wipers and washers operated? » page 70

Emergencies

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An indicator lights up or flashes. What does that mean? » page 29

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Where is the first aid kit and the warning triangle in the vehicle?

» page 270

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How do you open the bonnet? » page 259

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How do you jump start? » page 277

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Where is the vehicle tool kit in the vehicle? » page 271

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How do you change a wheel? » page 271

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How do you change a fuse? » page 284

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How do you change a bulb? » page 287

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What is the procedure for towing the vehicle? » page 278

Useful tips

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How do you set the time? » page 40

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When is the vehicle inspection due? » page 46

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Which functions are operated with the buttons/dials on the steering

wheel? » page 41

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How is the luggage compartment cover removed? » page 95 or

» page 96

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How does an economical driving style work? » page 198

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How is the engine oil topped up? » page 261

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How is the washer fluid topped up? » page 260

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Where are the correct tyre pressure values listed in the vehicle?

» page 266

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What should be noted in the car wash? » page 250

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Where is the electronic version of the Owner's Manual available?

» page 9

Interesting features

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How does the START-STOP system work? » page 191

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Which assist sys. can be used when parking? » page 205 or » page 213

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How is the adaptive cruise control used? » page 222

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How can the handling be adjusted to the desired driving style? » page 230

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How is the Lane Assist used? » page 233

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How does the tyre pressure monitor work? » page 238

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How can the vehicle be opened without active use of the key? » page 50

Infotainment operation and entertainment

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How do you switch on the infotainment and which menus are available?

» page 112

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In what ways can the infotainment be operated? » page 115

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How can you adjust the configuration wizard? » page 119

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Which functions are available on the radio and how are they controlled?

» page 134

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How is media played back? » page 137

Communication and Navigation

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How is a telephone paired with the Infotainment for making calls in the ve-

hicle? » page 151

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How is the hotspot (WLAN) used? » page 160

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How is the infotainment connected to the Internet? » page 161

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How are navigation POIs found and entered? » page 170

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How does route guidance work? » page 179

What's new in the vehicle?

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Personalisation » page 46

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Ambient lighting » page 67

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Heated steering wheel » page 79

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Trailer manoeuvring assistant » page 217

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SmartLink+ function » page 162

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Table of Contents

Liability for defects and ŠKODA Warranty for

new cars 5

Accident data recorder (Event Data

Recorder) 8

About the Owner's Manual

Introductory information 9

General 9

Printed Owner's Manual 9

Electronic version of the Owner's Manual 9

Notes 10

Safety

Passive Safety

11

General information

11

Correct and safe seated position

11

Seat belts 14

Using seat belts

14

Inertia reel and belt pretensioners

16

Airbag system

17

Description of the airbag system

17

Airbag deactivation

19

Transporting children safely 21

Child seat

21

Fastening elements 24

Using the system

cockpit 27

Overview 26

Instruments and warning lights

28

Instrument cluster 28

Warning lights

29

Information system 39

Driver information system 39

Operation of the information system 41

Driving data (Multifunction display) 42

MAXI DOT display 44

Service interval display 46

Personalization 46

Unlocking and opening

48

Unlocking and locking 48

Anti-theft alarm system 53

Manually operated tailgate 54

Electric boot lid 54

Window operation

56

Panoramic tilt / slide sunroof

58

Lights and visibility 61

Light

61

Interior lighting

66

Viisibility

68

Windscreen wipers and washers

69

Rear view mirror 71

Seats and head restraints

73

Front seats

73

Rear seats

76

Headrests

77

Seat heaters 78

Heated steering wheel 79

Useful features

80

Passenger compartment features 80

Electrical sockets

88

Ashtray and cigarette lighter 89

Tablet holder 90

Transport of cargo 92

Luggage compartment and transporting

objects 92

Variable loading floor in the luggage

compartment (Estate) 100

Net partition 101

Transport on the roof rack 102

Heating and ventilation

104

Heating, manual air conditioning system,

Climatronic 104

Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and

ventilation) 108

Infotainment

Introductory information

111

Important information 111

Infotainment Overview

112

Infotainment operation

115

Infotainment operation

115

Voice control

119

Updating the Infotainment software 122

Infotainment settings - Columbus, Amundsen,

Bolero

123

Infotainment system settings

123

Radio menu settings

126

Media menu settings 127

Image menu settings 127

Video DVD menu settings

127

Settings 127

SmartLink+ menu settings

128

Navigation menu settings 129

Infotainment settings - Swing 131

Infotainment system settings

131

Radio menu settings 132

Media menu settings

133

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Import contactsTelephone menu settings 133

SmartLink+ menu settings 133

Radio 134

service 134

Media 137

service 137

Audio sources

139

Images 144

Image viewer 144

Video DVD 145

video player 145

Media Command

147

Operation

147

Telephone

148

Introductory information 148

Pairing and connecting

151

Use the SIM card in the external module

153

rSAP

155

Phone functions

155

Text messages (SMS) 158

Hotspot (WLAN) and data connection

160

Hotspot (WLAN)

160

Data Connection 161

SmartLink

162

Introductory information 162

Android Auto 163

Apple CarPlay

164

MirrorLink

®

165

ApplicationŠKODA OneApp

166

Navigation 167

Introductory information 167

Search for destination and enter

170

Import your own goals 175

Map 176

Route guidance 179

Route 182

Waypoint mode 184

Traffic reports 186

Vehicle systems 188

CAR - Vehicle settings

188

Driving

Starting-off and Driving

189

Starting and stopping the engine 189

START-STOPsystem 191

Brakes and Parking

192

Manual shifting of gears and pedals

194

Automatic transmission

195

Running in and economical driving 197

Avoiding damage to your vehicle

199

Assist systems

200

General information

200

Braking and stabilisation systems

200

OFF ROAD mode 203

Parking aid (Park Pilot)

205

Rear traffic alert and wizard for “Blind

spot”Monitoring

208

Rear View Camera

211

Park Assist 213

Trailer manoeuvring assistant (Trailer Assist) 217

Cruise Control System

219

Speed limiter 220

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

222

Front Assist 227

Select the driving mode (Driving Mode

Selection)

230

Proactive passenger protection (Crew Protect

Assist)

232

Spurhalteassistent (Lane Assist) 233

Traffic Sign Recognition 235

Fatigue detection 237

Tyre pressure monitoring 238

Towing device and trailer 239

Towing device 239

Using hitch 244

General Maintenance

Care and maintenance 247

Service work, adjustments and technical

alterations 247

Service intervals 249

Cleaning and care

250

Inspecting and replenishing

254

Fuel

254

Engine compartment 258

Engine oil

261

Coolant

262

Brake fluid

263

Vehicle battery

263

Wheels 266

Wheels and tyres

266

Operating in winter conditions

268

Do-it-yourself

Emergency equipment, and self-help 270

Emergency equipment 270

Changing a wheel 271

Breakdown kit

275

Jump-starting 277

Towing the vehicle

278

Remote control and removable light -

changing the battery 280

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Emergency unlocking / locking of doors 281

Replacing windscreen wiper blades 282

Fuses and light bulbs 284

Fuses 284

Bulbs 287

Technical data

Technical data 293

Basic vehicle data 293

Vehicle-specific details per engine type 298

Index

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Liability for defects and ŠKODA Warranty for new cars

Warranty period

Using a ŠKODA partner, ŠKODA Auto India Private Limited gives a 4-year new

car warranty from the date of purchase with no limitation on mileage.

Warranty coverage

This warranty extends to the repair or replacement of all parts that need to be

repaired or replaced due to inadequate workmanship or the parts being defec-

tive; this is in order to restore the vehicle to its original production specifica-

tions while adhering to deadlines and the requirements set out in this Owner's

Manual.

The ŠKODA partner decides on the type of repair, taking into account eco-

nomic aspects as regards to the technologies recommended by ŠKODA Auto

India Private Limited.

An adequate period of time should be provided for the completion of the war-

ranty repair after the notification of the vehicle with a ŠKODA partner.

Where can you claim warranty

The warranty is provided by a ŠKODA partner.

Beginning and end of the warranty period

The warranty period begins on the date of delivery of the new vehicle to the

original purchaser or lessee.

This new vehicle warranty is automatically transferred free of charge when

ownership of the vehicle takes place during the warranty period.

In terms of the repairs made, or parts built-in during the warranty period, the

warranty expires at the end of the warranty period of the respective vehicle.

Tyres and vehicle batteries

Some parts with which ŠKODA vehicles are equipped, such as tyres, batteries,

etc., are not produced by ŠKODA Auto India Private Limited, but are provided

by other suppliers. These parts are excluded from the ŠKODA warranty, but

the vehicle purchaser can make a warranty claim with the respective manufac-

turer / supplier. If there are any problems with the provision of the guarantee

by these manufacturers, an authorized ŠKODA dealer will assist you in finding

a solution.

Maintenance implementation and mechanical customisations

This warranty does not apply to costs of consumables or work as part of regu-

lar maintenance. A tyre change, a wheel alignment and balancing are also con-

sidered to be scheduled maintenance.

This warranty does not apply to the change of spark plugs, oils, lubricants, flu-

ids or refrigerants, as long as their exchange is not an integral part of the war-

ranty with respect to the relevant part.

Defective light bulbs

1)

, wiper blades, brake shoes or brake pads which occur

within six months or 10 000 km, whichever occurs first, can be repaired due to

deficient workmanship or the parts being defective. After expiry of the time

limits mentioned above these are regarded as natural wear and tear and are

excluded from the warranty.

Taking care of the minor vehicle parts, such as the cleaning of fabrics / leather

upholstery inside the vehicle, the protective wax covering of various body

parts, are considered maintenance and are excluded from the warranty. A

damaged or fading of trim, soft elements and leather parts due to the effect of

weather conditions or usage are excluded from the warranty.

The term "normal wear and tear" cannot be predefined, because different

types of use leads to different defects or types of wear. Particularly sensitive

components, such as spark plugs, clutch plates and related components, are

easily identifiable and are excluded from the warranty.

Mechanical adjustments that are not material or workmanship related (espe-

cially doors, flaps and headlight settings) are excluded from the guarantee af-

ter 10 000 km or 6 months, whichever occurs first. After this period, these

faults are considered normal wear and tear.

Immaterial errors that do not affect the vehicle function, including noise or vi-

bration, and anything similar, are excluded from the warranty.

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1)

Exception is for the bi-xenon gas discharge lamps in the headlights, they are

covered by a 2 year warranty. Damaged bulbs in the headlights caused by

external influences are excluded from the warranty.

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Liability for defects and ŠKODA Warranty for new cars

Damage or failure due to the misuse, neglect, alteration, accident or in the

event of a fire

This warranty does not relate to:

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Damage or failure due to improper vehicle repair, such as by the installation

of non-original parts or accessories that have an effect on the specifications

of the vehicle performance compared to the specifications of the vehicle

manufacturer (unwarranted changes are excluded from the warranty).

▶

Cases in which in the vehicle parts, especially electronic components, have

been installed, which have not been released by the manufacturer ŠKODA

Auto India Private Limited.

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Damage or failure due to the use of contaminated or incorrect / falsified

fuels, intentional or unintentional incorrectly refuelled.

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Damage or failure due to vehicle use for competitions or for record at-

tempts, driving schools or for driving generally in unsuitable places or as a re-

sult of an accident or fire.

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Damage or failure due to the permanent vehicle operation in spite of the indi-

cation of a mechanical or operational problem by means of a warning light, a

measuring instrument or other warning.

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Damaged, or due to the declaration of an insurance company, fully written

off vehicles or vehicles that were essentially assembled or repaired with

parts from other used stripped vehicles.

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Vehicles where the damage is due to improper storage, intentional or fraudu-

lent conduct on the part of the owner or driver.

▶

Vehicles where the damage is due to operating in contradiction to the in-

structions in the vehicle Owner's Manual.

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Repairs or regular / recommended service work that is performed other than

by an authorized specialist garage.

Damage or failure due to the lack of maintenance

This warranty does not apply to damage or failure due to a failure to imple-

ment the recommended maintenance and operational requirements set out in

this Owner's Manual.

Damage caused by environmental influences

This warranty does not cover damage caused by highly atmospheric industrial

pollution (e.g. acid rain), bad weather, fire, theft or terrorist activities, frost or

heat, floods including any immersion, flooding and/or hydrostatic obstacles

and other damage due to water soaking, earthquakes, natural disasters, strikes,

riots, civil unrest, nuclear threat, bird droppings, stone chips, tree resin or other

similar external mechanical or chemical events of any kind.

Damage caused by external influences are not considered faults and are exclu-

ded from the warranty.

Manipulation of the odometer

This warranty does not apply to repairs of ŠKODA vehicles in which the odom-

eter has been tampered with or where the actual mileage cannot be read di-

rectly.

Other costs

This warranty does not refer to the incidental or consequential damages men-

tioned below that are due to a fault or a warranty/advertising repair by a deal-

er.

Costs related to communication, loading, parking in the garage and other serv-

ices due to a vehicle breakdown in a remote location or in the city.

All costs relating to personal injury or property damage.

Psychological damage caused by the breakdown and during the period in

which the vehicle is in a repair shop.

Reimbursement of lost time, loss of business or for hiring a replacement prod-

uct during the repair period.

Legal obligations with respect to deaths, injuries or property damage, etc.

Other terms and conditions

This warranty explicitly does not cover a vehicle exchange or money refund.

ŠKODA Auto India Private Limited reserves the right to enhance or make de-

sign changes to all models of the ŠKODA brand without having to make similar

changes to previously sold vehicles.

All replaced faulty parts under this warranty become the property of ŠKODA

Auto India Private Limited.

The place of jurisdiction for the negotiation and processing of any legal dis-

putes is the city of Aurangabad (Maharashtra State).

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Liability for defects and ŠKODA Warranty for new cars

Paintwork and body warranty

In addition to the warranty conditions listed in the purchase contract for new

ŠKODA vehicles, an authorized ŠKODA dealer additionally ensures that the ve-

hicle has the following warranty:

▶

3 years against paint defects

1)

,

▶

6 years against the corrosion of the bodywork

1)

.

This type of damage will be repaired by any authorized ŠKODA dealer free of

charge.

The warranty does not relate to:

▶

Damage due to external factors or inappropriate/insufficient care.

▶

Body and paint damage, whereby the repair was not carried out promptly

and professionally in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and

using ŠKODA genuine parts.

▶

Corrosion perforation due to the use of parts other than ŠKODA Genuine

Parts or the application of technologies other than those authorised by the

manufacturer or due to an incorrectly performed repair contrary to the man-

ufacturer's instructions.

Customer Notice

The vehicle owner has the right and the duty to bring the vehicle during the

warranty period to an authorized ŠKODA dealer for a service check / regular

maintenance according to the instructions listed in the service schedule and in

the Owner's Manual.

If a fault or problem is detected on the vehicle the nearest authorized ŠKODA

dealer must be informed immediately. Should the customer violate these in-

structions, use the vehicle and thus increase the extent of damage, the warran-

ty may be limited or possibly even revoked.

For repair under this warranty the vehicle should be registered with the au-

thorized ŠKODA dealer during normal working hours.

The authorized ŠKODA dealer may refuse warranty service if it is not able to

be proven with the service forms or repair orders / invoices that regular main-

tenance has been performed at the right time.

Should the original purchaser sell the vehicle during the warranty period, the

subsequent purchaser is obliged to inform the authorized ŠKODA dealer from

which the vehicle was purchased about this fact within 30 days of purchase,

and fill out an item in this manual.

The customer must present an invoice to the seller in order to claim the spare

parts warranty for these parts.

1)

From the date of delivery of the new vehicle.

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Liability for defects and ŠKODA Warranty for new cars

Accident data recorder (Event Data Recorder)

The vehicle is equipped with a device that serves as an accident data recorder

(referred to solely as “EDR” from this point). The main purpose of the EDR is

data recording during a traffic accident or other exceptional traffic conditions

(referred to solely as “accident” from this point), where the restraint systems

are activated.

The EDR records the accident in a short time (approximately 10 s), by showing

the following information, for example:

▶

The function of certain vehicle systems,

▶

The driver and passenger seat belt status,

▶

The actuation of the brake and accelerator pedal,

▶

The speed of the vehicle at the time of the accident.

The recorded data helps with the analysis of how the vehicle systems were be-

having shortly before, during and shortly after the accident, thereby ensuring

better information regarding the circumstances under which the accident oc-

curred, which lead to material damage and possibly to personal injury.

The data relating to assist systems in the vehicle is then also recorded. In addi-

tion to the information on whether the affected systems were switched on or

off at the relevant time, whether these were only partially available or were in-

active, there is also the possibility of tracking whether these vehicle functions

controlled, accelerated or braked the vehicle during the accident. Depending

on the vehicle equipment, these functions may include, for example:

▶

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

▶

Lane Assist

▶

Park Assist

▶

Parking aid

▶

Emergency brake function (Front Assist)

EDR data is only recorded if an accident causes the restraint systems to be ac-

tivated. Under normal driving conditions there is no data recording and there is

no audio or video recording of the vehicle interior or the vehicle environment.

Personal data such as name, gender, age or place where the accident occurred

is also not stored in the EDR. However, third parties such as law enforcement

authorities may use certain resources to connect EDR content to other data

sources, and therefore deduce the identification of some of the people in-

volved in the accident when investigating the causes of the accident.

Reading out the EDR requires special equipment with specific access authori-

zation and a legally prescribed diagnostic connection in the vehicle “on-board

diagnostics”), and the ignition will need to be switched on.

ŠKODA AUTO will not read or otherwise process any accident data from the

EDRwithout the approval of the vehicle owner or other person authorised for

use of the vehicle. Exceptions are specified in the contractual arrangements, or

these are subject to generally binding regulations.

Due to the legal requirements, ŠKODA AUTO is required to monitor the quali-

ty and safety of its products, meaning that it is only entitled to use data from

the EDR for monitoring the product on the market, for further research and

development, and to improve the quality of the vehicle's safety systems. For

the purpose of research and development, ŠKODA AUTO will also make data

available to third parties. This is done exclusively in anonymous form, i.e. with-

out any connection to the specific vehicle, the vehicle owner or other author-

ised user.

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Accident data recorder (Event Data Recorder)

About the Owner's Manual

Introductory information

General

Read this Owner's Manual carefully, because the operation in accordance with

these instructions is a prerequisite for proper use of the vehicle.

When using the vehicle, the generally binding country-specific legal require-

ments (e.g. for the transportation of children, airbag deactivation, tyre use,

road transport, etc.) must always be observed.

Always pay attention when driving! As the driver you are fully responsible for

road safety.

The Owner's Manual applies to all body variants of the vehicle, all related

model versions as well as all equipment levels.

The Owner's Manual describes all possible equipment variants without identi-

fying them as special equipment, model variants or market-dependent equip-

ment. Consequently, this vehicle does not contain all of the equipment com-

ponents described in the Owner's Manual.

The range of equipment installed in your vehicle depends on the purchase con-

tract for the vehicle. For any questions regarding the scope of equipment,

please contact a ŠKODA Partner.

The pictures in the Owner's Manual are for illustrative purposes only. The illus-

trations can differ in minor details from your vehicle; they are only intended to

provide general information.

ŠKODA AUTO pursues a policy of ongoing product and model development

with all vehicles. Changes in terms of supply scope are possible at any time

with regard to design, equipment and technology. The information listed in the

Owner's Manual corresponds to the information available at the time of going

to press.

Therefore legal claims cannot be made based on the technical data, illustra-

tions and information contained in the Owner's Manual.

We recommend that the web pages that are referred to in the Owner's Man-

ual are displayed using the classic view. In the mobile display, the web pages

may not contain all the required information.

Printed Owner's Manual

The printed Owner's Manual includes the most important information relating

to vehicle operation. For complete information, see the electronic version of

the Owner's Manual.

Electronic version of the Owner's Manual

Fig. 1 

- ŠKODA websites,



– MyŠKODA App

The electronic version of the Owner's Manual includes full information regard-

ing vehicle operation.

The electronic version of the Owner's Manual is available on the ŠKODA web-

site and in the MyŠKODA App mobile application.

Displaying the electronic version of the Owner's Manual

›

Scan the QR code » fig. 1 -



or enter the following address in your web

browser.

http://go.skoda.eu/owners-manuals

›

Select the desired model.

›

Select the construction period as well as the language.

›

Select the desired Owner's Manual.

Installing the MyŠKODA App mobile application

›

Scan the QR code » fig. 1 - .

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Introductory information

Notes

Terms used

- a workshop that carries out specialist service tasks for

ŠKODA vehicles. A specialist can be a ŠKODA Partner, a ŠKODA Service

Partner, or an independent workshop.

- A workshop that has been contractually author-

ised by ŠKODA AUTO or its sales partner to service ŠKODA vehicles

and to sell ŠKODA Genuine Parts.

- A company that has been authorised by ŠKODA AUTO or

its sales partner to sell new ŠKODA vehicles and, when applicable, to

service them using ŠKODA Genuine Parts and sell ŠKODA Genuine

Parts.

Text notes

- Short press (e.g. a button) within 1 s

- Long press (e.g. a button) for more than 1 s

Direction indications

All direction indications such as “left”, “right”, “front”, “rear” relate to the for-

ward direction of travel of the vehicle.

Explanation of symbols

 Telephone operation in the MAXI DOT display

 Text display in the segment display

→ Marker to the next operation step

WARNING

Texts with this symbol draw attention to threats of a serious accident, in-

jury or loss of life.

CAUTION

Texts with this symbol draw attention to the risk of vehicle damage or possible

inoperability of some systems.

Notice

Texts with this symbol contain additional information.

“Specialist garage”

“ŠKODA Service Partner”

“ŠKODA Partner”

“Press”

“Hold”

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About the Owner's Manual

Safety

Passive Safety

General information

 Introduction

In this section of the instructions you will find important information on the

subject of passive safety. We have combined everything here with which you

should be familiar, for example, regarding seat belts, airbags, safety of children

and anything similar.

Other important safety information can also be found in the subsequent sec-

tions of this Owner's Manual. Therefore, the Owner's Manual should always be

kept in the vehicle.

Before setting off

For your own safety and the safety of the people travelling with you, please

pay attention to the following points before setting off.

▶

Check the function of the lighting and turn signal systems.

▶

Check the wiper function and the wiper blades for wear. Check the wind-

screen washer fluid level.

▶

Ensure that all of the windows offer good visibility to the outside.

▶

Adjust the rear-view mirror so that viewing to the rear is assured. Ensure

that the mirrors are not covered.

▶

Check the tyre inflation pressure.

▶

Check the engine oil, brake fluid and coolant level.

▶

Secure all items of luggage.

▶

Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of the

vehicle.

▶

Close all doors and the engine compartment and luggage compartment lid.

▶

Ensure that no parts and components are visibly loose in the vehicle.

▶

Ensure that no objects can obstruct the pedals.

▶

Protect children by using a suitable child seat» page 21, Transporting chil-

dren safely.

▶

Adopt the correct seated position. Tell your passengers to assume the cor-

rect seated position » page 11, Correct and safe seated position.

Driving safety

In the interests of traffic safety, the following information must be observed.

▶

Do not become distracted from concentrating on the traffic situation, (e.g.

by your passengers or mobile phone calls).

▶

Never drive when your driving ability is impaired, (e.g. due to medication, al-

cohol, drugs or similar).

▶

Keep to the traffic regulations and the permissible speed limit.

▶

Always adjust the driving speed to the road, traffic and weather conditions.

▶

Take regular breaks on long journeys (at least every two hours).

Correct and safe seated position



Introduction

Always assume the correct seated position before setting off and do not

change this position while driving. Also advise your passengers to adopt the

correct seated position and not to change this position while the car is moving.

The following list contains instructions for the passengers which, if not ob-

served, may cause serious injuries or death.

▶

Do not lean against the dash panel.

▶

Do not put your feet on the dash panel.

The following list contains instructions for all passengers which, if not ob-

served, may cause serious injuries or death.

▶

Do not sit only on the front area of the seat.

▶

Do not sit facing to the side.

▶

Do not lean out of the window.

▶

Do not put your limbs out of the window.

▶

Do not put your feet on the seat upholstery.

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Passive Safety

WARNING

■

At all times, the front seats and head restraints must be adjusted to

match the person's body size and the seat belt must be attached properly

to provide the most effective levels of protection to passengers.

■

Each occupant must correctly fasten the seat belt belonging to the seat.

Children must be fastened » page 21, Transporting children safely with a

suitable restraint system.

■

The seat backrests must not be angled too far back when driving, other-

wise this will affect proper operation of the seat belts and of the airbag

system – risk of injury!

WARNING

By sitting incorrectly, the occupant is risking life-threatening injuries.

Driver’s correct seated position

Fig. 2

Correct seated position for the driver/correct steering wheel po-

sition

Read and observe on page 12 first.

For your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accident,

we recommend the following setting.

Adjust the driver’s seat in the forward/back direction so that the pedals

can be fully depressed with slightly bent legs.

For vehicles equipped with driver knee airbags, adjust the driver's seat in a

forward/back direction so that there is a gap of at least 10 cm between

the legs and the dashboard in the vicinity of the knee airbag» fig. 2 -

B

.

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Adjust the seat backrest so that the highest point of the steering wheel

can be reached with your arms at a slight angle.

Adjust the steering wheel so that the distance between the steering wheel

and your chest is at least 25 cm» fig. 2 -

A

.

Adjust the headrest so that the top edge of the headrest is at the same

level as the upper part of your head (not for seats with integrated headr-

ests)» fig. 2 -

C

.

Correctly fasten the seat belt » page 14, Using seat belts.

WARNING

■

Maintain a distance of at least 25 cm from the steering wheel, and a dis-

tance of at least 10 cm between the legs and the dash panel at the height

of the knee airbag. Not maintaining this minimum distance will mean that

the airbag system will not be able to properly protect you – hazard!

■

When driving, hold the steering wheel with both hands firmly on the out-

er edge in the “9 o'clock” and “3 o'clock” position » fig. 2. Never hold the

steering wheel in the “12 o'clock” position or in any other way (e.g. in the

middle, inner edge of the steering wheel or similar). Otherwise, in the event

of airbag deployment, you could suffer serious injury to the arms, hands

and head.

■

Ensure there are no objects in the driver's footwell as they may get be-

hind the pedals while driving. You would then no longer be able to operate

the clutch, brake or accelerate.

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Adjusting the steering wheel position

Fig. 3 Setting steering wheel position

Read and observe on page 12 first.

The height and forward/back position of the steering wheel can be adjusted.

›

Swing the safety lever under the steering wheel in the direction of arrow

1

» fig. 3.

›

Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position. The steering wheel can be

adjusted in the direction of arrow

2

.

›

Pull the safety lever until it stops in the direction of arrow

3

.

WARNING

■

Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving only when

the vehicle is stationary!

■

The safety lever must always be locked so that the steering wheel cannot

accidentally change position – There is a risk of an accident!

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Passenger’s correct seating position

Read and observe on page 12 first.

For passenger safety and to reduce the risk of injury in an accident, the follow-

ing instructions must be observed.

Position the front passenger seat back as far as possible. The front pas-

senger must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the dash panel so

that the airbag offers the greatest possible safety if it is deployed.

Adjust the headrests so that the top edge of the headrest is at the same

level as the upper part of your head» fig. 2 on page 12 -

C

(not for seats

with integrated headrests).

Correctly fasten the seat belt » page 14, Using seat belts.

WARNING

■

A distance of least 25 cm to the dash panel should be maintained, other-

wise the airbag system will not be able to protect you - There is a risk to

life!

■

Always keep your feet in the footwell when the car is being driven – nev-

er place your feet on the instrument panel, out of the window or on the

surface of the seats! You will be exposed to increased risk of injury when

braking or in the event of an accident. If an airbag is deployed, you may suf-

fer fatal injuries when adopting an incorrect seated position!

Passengers’ correct seating position on the rear seats

Read and observe

on page 12 first.

For the safety of the passengers in the rear seats, and to reduce the risk of in-

jury in an accident, the following instructions must be observed.

Adjust the headrests so that the top edge of the headrest is at the same

level as the upper part of the head» fig. 2 on page 12 -

C

.

Correctly fasten the seat belt » page 14, Using seat belts.

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Passive Safety

Seat belts

Using seat belts

 Introduction

Seat belts that are fastened correctly offer good protection in the event of an

accident. They reduce the risk of an injury and increase the chance of survival

in the event of a major accident.

The seat belts reduce the kinetic energy (energy of motion) to a considerable

extent. They also prevent uncontrolled movements which, in turn, may well re-

sult in severe injuries.

When transporting a child the following instructions must be observed

» page 21, Transporting children safely.

WARNING

■

Fasten seat belts before every journey! This also applies to other passen-

gers - there is a danger of injury!

■

The maximum protection which seat belts can offer is only achieved if

you are correctly seated » page 11, Correct and safe seated position.

■

The seat backrests of the front seats must not be tilted too far to the rear

otherwise the seatbelts can lose their effectiveness.

WARNING

Information on dealing with the safety belts

■

The belt webbing must not be jammed in-between at any point or twis-

ted, or chafe against any sharp edges.

■

Make sure you do not catch the seat belt in the door when closing it.

WARNING

Information on the proper use of safety belts

■

Adjust the height of the belt in such a way that the shoulder part of the

belt is roughly positioned across the middle of your shoulder – on no ac-

count across your neck.

■

No two persons (also not children) should ever use a single seat belt to-

gether.

WARNING (Continued)

■

The lock tongue should only be inserted into the lock which is the correct

one for your seat. Wrong use of the safety belt will reduce its capacity to

protect and the risk of injury increases.

■

Many layers of clothing and loose clothing (e. g. a winter coat over a jack-

et) do not allow you to be correctly seated and impairs proper operation of

the seat belts.

■

Do not use clamps or other objects to adjust seat belts (e.g. for shorten-

ing the belts for smaller persons).

■

The seat belts for the rear seats can only fulfil their function reliably when

the seat backrests are correctly locked into position » page 76.

WARNING

Information on the care and maintenance of safety belts

■

The belt webbing must always be kept clean. Soiled belt webbing may im-

pair proper operation of the inertia reel » page 253.

■

The seat belts must not be removed or changed in any way. Do not at-

tempt to repair the seat belts yourself.

■

Check the condition of all the seat belts on a regular basis. If damage to

the parts of the seat belt system (e.g. the strap, the belt connectors, the re-

tractor, the lock or similar) are detected, the seat belt in question must be

replaced by a specialist immediately.

■

Seat belts which have been subject to stress in an accident should be re-

placed by a specialist garage. The anchorage points for the belts should al-

so be checked.

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Correct routing of seat belt

Fig. 4 Routing of belt webbing over the shoulders and the lap

belt/Routing of belt webbing for an expectant mother

Fig. 5

seat belt height adjusters for front seats

Read and observe on page 14 first.

It is important that the belt is properly routed to ensure seat belts offer the

maximum protection.

The shoulder belt should be positioned approximately over the middle of your

shoulder (under no circumstances across your neck) and lie flush to the

chest» fig. 4 - .

The lower part of the belt should run across the pelvis (it should not lie on top

of the stomach) and must always fit snugly» fig. 4 - .

For pregnant women, the lower part of the belt must be positioned as low

down as possible across the pelvis, to avoid exerting any pressure on the lower

abdomen» fig. 4 - .



seat belt height adjusters for front seats

›

Push the seat belt guide loop upwards in the direction of arrow» fig. 5 - .

›

or: push together the mechanism in the direction of arrows

1

and push the

return pulley downwards in the direction of arrow

2

» fig. 5 - .

›

Then pull firmly on the belt to ensure that the seat belt height adjuster has

correctly locked in place.

WARNING

■

Always ensure that the webbing of the seat belts is properly routed. Seat

belts which are not correctly adjusted can themselves cause injuries even in

minor accidents.

■

A seat belt which is hanging too loose can result in injuries as your body is

moved forward by the kinetic energy produced in an accident and is then

suddenly held firm by the belt.

■

The belt webbing must not run across solid or fragile objects (e.g. pencils,

spectacles, pens, keys etc.). Such objects can cause injury.

Fastening and unfastening seat belts

Fig. 6 Fastening/unfastening the seat belt

Read and observe on page 14 first.

Before fastening the belt

›

Adjust the head restraint properly (does not apply to seats with integrated

head restraints).

›

Adjust the seat (applies to the front seats).

›

Adjust the belt height (applies to the front seats).

Fasten

›

Use the lock tongue to slowly pull the webbing over your chest and pelvis.

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Seat belts

›

Insert the lock tongue into the belt buckle for the seat » fig. 6 -  until it au-

dibly clicks into place.

›

Pull on the belt to check that it has engaged correctly in the lock.

Release

›

Grip the lock tongue and press the red button in the buckle» fig. 6 - , the

lock tongue pops out.

›

Guide the belt back by hand so that the seat belt does not twist and the

webbing rolls up fully.

WARNING

The reel opening for the lock tongue must not be blocked otherwise the

lock tongue will not lock into place properly.

Inertia reel and belt pretensioners

Inertia reels

Each seat belt is equipped with an inertia reel.

When pulling slowly on the seat belt, the belt can move freely. When pulling

sharply on the seat belt, the movement is locked by the inertia reel. The belts

also block when during full braking, when the car accelerates, when driving

downhill and when cornering.

WARNING

If the seat belt does not lock when pulling sharply on it, have it inspected

immediately by a specialist garage.

Belt tensioners

Safety for the driver and front passenger wearing their seat belts is enhanced

by the belt tensioners fitted to the inertia reels of the front seat belts.

If there is a collision of a certain severity, the seat belts are tightened by the

belt tensioner so that unwanted body motion is prevented.

Belt tensioners are not activated in the event of minor collisions, in the case of

a roll-over and also not in accidents in which no major forces are produced.

WARNING

■

Any work on the belt tensioner system, including the removal and installa-

tion of system components because of other repair work, must only be car-

ried out by a specialist garage.

■

If the belt tensioners have been deployed, it is then necessary to replace

the entire system.

Notice

■

The belt tensioners can also be deployed if the seat belts are not fastened.

■

Smoke is generated when the belt tensioners are deployed. This is not an in-

dication of a fire in the vehicle.

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Safety

Airbag system

Description of the airbag system

 Introduction

The airbag system provides, as a supplement to the seat belts, additional occu-

pant protection during severe frontal and side-on collisions.

The airbag will only provide optimum protection in conjunction with wear-

ing the seat belt, the airbag is not a substitute for the seat belts.

The functional status of the airbag system is indicated by the indicator light 

in the instrument cluster » page 33.

System description

Fig. 7 Airbag installation points

Airbag installation points » fig. 7

Front airbags

Driver’s knee airbag

Front side airbags

Rear side airbags

Head airbags

A

B

C

D

E

The forward movement of the body is cushioned when it makes contact with

the fully inflated airbag and the risk of injury to the remaining body parts is

thus reduced.

Front airbags - head and upper body. The airbags can be identified by the let-

tering  featured on the steering wheel and on the dash panel on the pas-

senger side.

Driver's knee airbag - Legs. The airbag features the lettering  on the

dashboard on the driver's side.

Side airbags - for the entire upper body (chest, stomach, pelvis) on the side

next to the door. The side air bags are marked by a label with the lettering

on the front seat backrests. The rear side airbags are provided with the letter-

ing in between the entrance area and the rear seat backrest.

Head airbags - head and neck. The airbags are provided with the lettering



marked on the B-pillar cladding.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the airbag system consists of the

following parts.

▶

Individual airbags.

▶

Warning light



in the instrument cluster» page 33.

▶

Key switch for the front passenger airbag » page 20.

▶

Warning light for the front passenger airbag in the middle of the dash panel

» page 20.

Airbag deployment

Fig. 8

Inflated airbags

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Airbag system

The airbag system is only functional when the ignition is switched on.

When triggered, the airbag fills with gas and unfolds. The inflation of the air-

bag is carried out in a fraction of a second.

When the airbag inflates, smoke is released. This is not a sign of a fire in the

vehicle.

Triggering conditions

It is not possible to generally determine which deployment conditions apply to

the airbag system in every situation. The important factors here are the hard-

ness of the object with which the vehicle collides, the angle of impact, vehicle

speed etc.

A decisive factor in the deployment of the airbags is the degree of decelera-

tion at the time. If the vehicle deceleration which occurs and is measured dur-

ing the collision remains below the prescribed reference values specified in the

control unit, the airbags are not deployed although the vehicle may well suffer

severe damage to the bodywork as a consequence of the accident.

The following airbags will be deployed in the event of a severe frontal

collision.

▶

Driver’s front airbag.

▶

Front passenger airbag.

▶

Driver’s knee airbag.

The following airbags will be deployed in the event of a severe side

collision.

▶

Front side airbag.

▶

Rear side airbag.

▶

Head airbag.

The following events occur when an airbag deploys.

▶

The hazard warning lights are switched on.

▶

All the doors are unlocked.

▶

The fuel supply to the engine is interrupted.

▶

The interior light illuminates (if the automatic operation of the interior light is

switched on – switch ).

When is the airbag not deployed?

In the event of minor frontal and side collisions, rear collision, overturning of

the vehicle or vehicle roll-over, the airbag is not deployed.

Safety instructions

Fig. 9

Safe distance from the steering

wheel and dash panel

WARNING

General information

■

The seat belts and the airbag system can only offer proper protection

if the driver and passengers are seated properly » page 11.

■

The airbag unleashes enormous force when triggered, which can lead to

serious injuries or fatalities if the driver and passengers are not seated

properly. This applies in particular to children who are transported without

using a suitable child safety seat » page 23.

■

If there is a fault, have the airbag system checked immediately by a spe-

cialist garage. Otherwise, there is a risk of the airbag not being activated in

the event of an accident.

■

The airbag system must then be replaced if the airbag has been deployed.

■

In the area of the front airbag and the knee airbag, the surface of the

steering wheel and the dashboard should be cleaned using only a dry cloth

or one that has been dampened with water.

WARNING

Information about the front airbags

■

For the driver and passenger, it is important to maintain a distance of at

least 25 cm from the steering wheel or dashboard » fig. 9 -

A

. If this dis-

tance is not maintained, the airbag system cannot protect you - hazard! The

front seats and the head restraints must always also be correctly adjusted

to match the body size of the occupant.

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