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
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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■
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
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
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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■
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
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
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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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
,
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 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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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
.
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
Unleaded petrol
Diesel
CNG (compressed natural gas)
Percentage of organic
WARNING
Fuel vapours are explosive - can be fatal!
A
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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Fig. 322
Fuel filler tube on vehicles with
diesel engines
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
›
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
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.
Unleaded petrol
Read and observe and on page 273 first.
The correct fuel for the vehicle is specified on the inside of the fuel filler flap
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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■
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
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
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
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
›
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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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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Open the bonnet and close
Fig. 324 Opening the bonnet
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
›
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
Read and observe and on page 277 first.
Coolant expansion reservoir
Engine oil dipstick
Engine oil filler opening
Brake fluid reservoir
Vehicle battery
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
A
B
C
D
E
F
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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
.
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
. If the oil level is below the range
A
, refill the oil.
Refilling
›
Unscrew the cap of the engine oil filler opening
C
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Add oil of the correct specification in increments of 0.5 litres
.
›
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
.
CAUTION
■
The oil level must never fall outside range
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
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
.
■
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
. 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
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
. 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
. 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”
.
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
■
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”
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
. 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
.
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
›
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
›
Put the variable loading floor down, not in the grooves behind the guide lugs
B
›
Grasp and remove he battery cover on the handles
A
in the direction of the
arrow
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
Panoramic tilting / sliding sunroof
Sun screen
Time setting
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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