Skoda Kodiaq (2021 year). Manual in english — page 1
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Vehicle overviews › Front vehicle area
Vehicle overviews
Front vehicle area
A
Under the windscreen (depending on the vehicle equipment):
▶ Camera for assist systems
▶ Light sensor for automatic driving light circuit » page 49
▶ Rain sensor for automatic wiping » page 56
B
Windscreen - heating » page 62
C
Windscreen wiper - operation » page 56
D
Bonnet release lever (under the Ĕap) » page 197
E
Headlamp cleaning system » page 56
F
Cover for screw-in towing eye socket » page 175
G
Ultrasonic sensors for assist systems
H
Cover in the radiator grille (depending on the vehicle equipment):
▶ Front radar sensor for assist systems
▶ Camera for assist systems
I
Wheels:
▶ Tyres and rims » page 210
▶ Changing the wheel and raising the vehicle » page 212
▶ Breakdown kit » page 214.
▶ Tyre pressure » page 215
▶ Tyre pressure monitor » page 215
▶ Tyre pressure monitoring system » page 216
J
Headlights (depending on vehicle equipment):
▶ Operation » page 49
▶ Light Assist high-beam assist system » page 51
▶ Replace light bulbs » page 52
K
Door handles (depending on vehicle equipment):
▶ Open door » page 28
Vehicle overviews › Front vehicle area
9
▶
Keyless locking (KESSY)» page 26.
L
Rear-view mirror (depending on vehicle equipment):
▶ Mirror adjustment » page 40
▶ Cameras for assist systems
M
Side door windows - operation » page 30.
N
Roof rack » page 232
Functionality of the sensors and cameras
› Keep the sensors and cameras for the assist systems clean » page 16.
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Vehicle overviews › Rear vehicle area
Rear vehicle area
A
Rear window - heating » page 62
B
Rear window wiper and washer - Operation » page 56
C
Tail lights:
▶ Operation » page 49
▶ Replace light bulbs » page 52
D
Luggage compartment lid handle (depending on equipment):
▶ Manually operated boot lid » page 32
▶ Electrically operated boot lid » page 32
▶ Camera for assist systems
E
Radar sensors for assist systems (inside the bumper)
F
Ultrasonic sensors for assist systems
G
Depending upon vehicle equipment:
▶ Swivelling tow coupling » page 232
▶ Electrically operated contactless boot lid » page 34
H
Cover for screw-in towing eye socket » page 175
I
Fuel tank lid:
▶ Opening » page 200
▶ Sticker with tyre pressure values » page 215
▶ Sticker with prescribed fuel
▶ Ice scraper
▶ Filler neck of the AdBlue®tank » page 200
Functionality of the sensors and cameras
› Keep the sensors and cameras for the assist systems clean » page 16.
Vehicle overviews › Driver's seat
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Driver's seat
Centre console and passenger seat
A
Side Assist lane change assist system indicator
A
Infotainment (depending on vehicle equipment):
light » page 186
▶ Columbus » page 132
B
Door opening lever » page 28
▶ Amundsen » page 106
C
Light switch » page 49
▶ Bolero » page 84
▶ Swing » page 70
D
Air outlet nozzle
B
Air outlet nozzle
E
Control lever (depending on vehicle equipment):
▶ Turn signal and main beam » page 49
C
Door opening lever » page 28
▶ Speed regulating system » page 182
D
Side Assist lane change assist system indicator
▶ Speed limiter » page 180
light » page 186
▶ High beam assist system » page 52
E
Window operation in the passenger
door » page 30
F
Buttons/dials on the multifunction steering
wheel » page 39
F
Operation (depending on vehicle equipment):
G
Depending upon vehicle equipment:
▶ Manual air conditioning » page 58.
▶ Analogue instrument cluster » page 64
▶ Climatronic » page 59
▶ Digital instrument cluster » page 65
G
Buttons and indicator lights (depending on the
vehicle equipment):
H
Operating lever:
Buttons:
▶ Windscreen wipers and washers » page 56
▶ START-STOP » page 169
I
Starter button » page 168
▶
Park Assist » page 194
J
Steering wheel with horn/with driver's front air-
bag » page 47
▶
Surround View » page 192
▶
Park Pilot » page 190
K
Safety lever for steering wheel adjust-
ment » page 40
▶ Hazard warning light system » page 49
L
Operation of the automatic distance con-
▶ Central locking » page 25
trol » page 183
Indicator lights:
M
Bonnet release lever » page 197
▶ Front passenger airbag
/
» page 48
N
Button for the electric boot lid » page 32
H
Keys (depending on vehicle equipment):
O
Exterior mirror operation » page 40
▶
Driving mode selection » page 172
P
Window operation » page 30.
▶
Auto Hold » page 177
▶
Parking brake » page 176
▶ Stabilisation Control ESC / Traction Control
ASR » page 178
▶ Offroad mode » page 172
I
Depending upon vehicle equipment:
▶ Gearshift lever (manual gearbox) » page 170
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Vehicle overviews › Engine compartment
▶
Selector lever (automatic gearbox) » page 170
Warning lights
Functionality
Engine compartment
WARNING
Disregarding the lighting up of the warning lights and
the associated messages on the display of the instru-
ment cluster can lead to accidents, serious injuries or
damage to the vehicle.
The warning lights in the instrument cluster indicate
certain functions or faults.
The illumination of some of the indicator lights may
be accompanied by acoustic signals and messages in
the instrument cluster display.
Colour display of the indicator lights
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the colour
scheme of the indicator lights may vary. The coolant
indicator light can, e.g. be shown in colour as follows:
- coloured display
A
Coolant expansion reservoir » page 198
- black and white display
B
Engine oil filler opening » page 197
Additional indicator lights
C
Brake Ĕuid reservoir » page 176
The additional indicator light will also light up in the
D
12 volt vehicle battery » page 204
display along with some of the indicator lights:
E
Fuse box » page 209
- Hazard
F
Windscreen washer Ĕuid reservoir » page 56
- Warning
G
Engine oil dipstick » page 197
Warning lights overview
After switching on the ignition, some indicator lights
light up brieĔû as a function test of the vehicle sys-
tems. If the tested systems are in order, the respec-
tive indicator lights go out a few seconds after the
ignition is switched on or after the engine has been
started.
For further details » page 12, Functionality.
Symbol Meaning
Indicates a warning together with
another warning light » page 12.
Unfastened seat belts at the front
and rear » page 42.
12-volt vehicle battery is not charg-
ing » page 205.
Along with
- Engine
fault » page 199, » page 205.
Engine oil pressure too
low » page 197.
Engine oil level too low » page 198.
Warning lights › Warning lights overview
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Symbol
Meaning
Symbol
Meaning
Coolant level is too low » page 199.
Worn brake pads » page 176.
Coolant temperature too
high » page 199.
Automatic gearbox overhea-
ted » page 171.
Brake Ĕuid level is too
low » page 176.
Automatic gearbox im-
paired » page 171.
Together with
- Brake system and
ABS faulty » page 179.
Water in the diesel fuel fil-
ter » page 200.
Parking on a slope with too much in-
clination » page 177.
AdBlue®system impaired » page 201.
Parking brake on » page 177.
AdBlue®level too low » page 201.
Illuminates - Power assisted steering
faulty » page 40.
Tyre pressure control system faul-
Flashing - Steering lock faul-
ty » page 216.
ty » page 40.
Tyre pressure
Automatic gearbox im-
change » page 211, » page
paired » page 171.
215, » page 216, » page 217.
Automatic gearbox overhea-
Illuminates - Power assisted steering
ted » page 171.
faulty » page 40.
Take control immediate-
Flashing - Steering lock not un-
ly » page 186.
locked » page 40.
AdBlue®level too low » page 201.
Flashing - Steering lock faul-
ty » page 40.
AdBlue®system impaired » page 201.
KESSY - starting prob-
lem » page 169.
Warning if there is a risk of a colli-
KESSY - no key found » page 27.
sion » page 179.
Adaptive suspension faul-
ACC does not decelerate suffiieÄt-
ty » page 173.
lû » page 183.
Petrol engine control faul-
Indicates a warning along with an-
ty » page 199.
other warning light » page 12.
Emission control system faul-
The fuel supply has reached the re-
ty » page 200.
serve area. » page 202, » page 204.
illuminates, if relevant, does not illu-
Windscreen washer Ĕuid level too
minate after switching on the igni-
low » page 57.
tion - Diesel preheating system faul-
Bulb faulty » page 51.
ty » page 199.
Flashing - Diesel engine control faul-
Rear fog light switched
ty » page 199.
on » page 50.
Front passenger airbag switched
Engine oil level too high or engine oil
on » page 48.
level sensor impaired » page 198.
Ĕashes together with
- Key
Clogged particle filter » page 199.
switch for airbag deactivation is faul-
ty » page 48.
Parking brake error » page 177.
Front passenger airbag switched
off » page 48.
ABS faulty » page 179.
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Warning lights › Warning lights overview
Symbol
Meaning
Symbol
Meaning
Airbag system faulty » page 48.
Travel Assist activated » page 186.
Crew Protect Assist faul-
ty » page 188.
Travel Assist activated - the cruise
control is active » page 186.
Illuminates for 4 seconds and then
Ĕashes - Airbag or belt tensioner de-
Travel Assist activated - the lane
activated with diagnostic de-
guidance is active » page 186.
vice » page 48.
Low outside tempera-
Ball rod not locked » page 233.
ture » page 64.
High beam or Ĕasher activa-
ESC Offroad is activated » page 172.
ted » page 49.
ESC Sports enabled » page 179.
Unoccupied rear seat » page 42.
ASR deactivated » page 179.
Rear seat belt not fas-
Illuminates - ESC or ASR faul-
tened » page 42.
ty » page 179.
A rear seat belt is not fas-
Flashing - ESC or ASR is engag-
tened » page 42.
ed » page 178.
A rear seat belt is fas-
Front Assist deactiva-
tened » page 42.
ted » page 180, » page 180.
A rear seat belt is fas-
ACC not available » page 184.
tened » page 42.
High beam Assist System switched
Lane Assist intervenes » page 185.
on » page 52.
No light is switched on » page 49.
Lane Assist intervenes » page 185.
AdBlue®level too low » page 201.
Turn signal light,
left » page 49, » page 51.
AdBlue®system impaired. » page 201.
Rear seat belt fastened » page 42.
Take control » page 186.
Turn signal light,
right » page 49, » page 51.
Adaptive suspension faul-
Trailer turn signal light » page 51.
ty » page 173.
Service event » page 235.
Front fog lights switched
on » page 50.
Engine was switched off automati-
The selector lever is
cally by START-STOP » page 169.
locked » page 170.
Engine was not automatically
Vehicle is secured by Auto
switched off via START-
Hold » page 177.
STOP » page 169.
Lane Assist is activated and ready to
Speed limiter faulty » page 181.
intervene » page 185.
Lane Assist is activated and ready to
Speed limiter activated » page 180.
intervene » page 185.
ACC controls the driving
ACC not available » page 184.
speed » page 183.
The cruise control system controls
ACC activated » page 183.
the driving speed » page 182.
Warning lights › Warning lights overview
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Symbol
Meaning
ACC controls the driving speed ac-
cording to the approaching round-
about » page 183.
ACC controls the driving speed ac-
cording to the approaching junc-
tion » page 183.
ACC controls the driving speed ac-
cording to the road » page 183.
ACC controls the driving speed ac-
cording to the permissible
speed » page 183.
Cruise control system faul-
ty » page 182.
Cruise control activated » page 182.
The Hill Descent Assist System is ac-
tivated » page 189.
Hill Descent Assist System inter-
venes » page 189.
Front Assist deactiva-
ted » page 180, » page 180.
Front Assist is started » page 180.
Safety distance too
small » page 179.
Consumption-friendly driv-
ing » page 173.
Break recommendation » page 188.
Driving mode Normal » page 172.
Driving mode Eco » page 172.
Comfort Driving Mode » page 172.
Driving mode Individual » page 172.
Offroad driving mode » page 172.
Driving mode Sport » page 172.
Snow Driving Mode » page 172.
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Correct and safe › Introductory notes for correct use
Correct and safe
Regular checks
Introductory notes for correct use
What should be taken into account before driving?
A vehicle with technical defects can increase the risk
of accidents and injuries.
in accordance with this manual is a prerequisite for
Eliminate any defects before driving. If required,
seek the help of a specialised garage.
should therefore always be in the vehicle.
Pay special attention to the following points:
▶ When using the vehicle, the generally binding legal
provisions that are speifi to the country must be
▶ Is the tyre undamaged?
observed. Such as those for transporting children,
▶ Is the tyre tread suffiieÄt?
switching off airbags, using tyres, road traffi and
▶ Is the tyre pressure suffiieÄt?
the like.
▶ Do the headlamps, brake and turn signals work?
▶ Do not exceed the maximum permissible weights
▶ Is the windscreen in good condition?
and loads.
▶ Is the engine oil, brake Ĕuid and coolant level OK?
▶ Do not exceed the maximum permissible roof load.
▶ Is the air intake in the engine compartment free
▶ Use the speified fuel and operating Ĕuids.
from obstruction?
▶ Drive on roads that meet the technical vehicle pa-
▶ Are the air outlet nozzles or air intake in front of
rameters. Obstacles that exceed the ground clear-
the windscreen free from obstruction?
ance of the vehicle » page 240 can damage the ve-
▶ Are the windscreen wiper and washer system and
hicle when driving over them.
windscreen wiper blades functional?
▶ Care must be taken during operations related to
▶ Is the windscreen washer Ĕuid level suffiieÄt?
operation, maintenance and self-help to avoid
▶ Are the windscreen wiper blades in good condi-
damage to the vehicle or injury. If required, seek
tion?
the help of a specialised garage.
▶ Are all seatbelt system components in good work-
▶ All work on the vehicle’s safety systems may only
ing order? Are the seatbelts clean and have the
be carried out by a specialist garage. This concerns
buckles been unclogged?
e.g. the seat belts or the airbag system.
▶ Is the spoiler working properly?
▶ When using accessories, please note the instruc-
tions in the accessory manufacturer’s instruction
▶ Are parts and components of the vehicle still visi-
manual. These include child seats, roof racks, com-
bly attached?
pressors etc.
▶ Are there no oil stains or other operating Ĕuids un-
▶ Please note the service intervals.
der the vehicle?
New vehicle or new parts
Improper vehicle adjustments
New vehicle - Running in the engine
Improper changes and maintenance can cause mal-
Driving style during the first 1500 km determines
functions and affet safety-relevant and other func-
the quality of the engine run-in process.
tions of the vehicle.
▶ During the first 1000 km, rev the engine to max.
▶ Adjustments, repairs and technical changes to the
3/4 of the highest permissible engine speed and
vehicle should only be carried out by a specialist
avoid using a trailer.
garage.
▶ Over the next 500 km, the engine speed can be
▶ Never cover the engine with additional insulation
slowly increased.
material, e.g. with a cover.
Depending on driving style and operating conditions,
the engine consumes some oil, up to 0.5 l/1000 km.
Keep sensors and cameras functional
Consumption may be higher over the next 5000 km.
Some functions of your vehicle are supported by
New brake pads
sensors and cameras inside and outside the vehicle.
New brake pads do not provide the optimum braking
effet during the first 200 km, they have to be worn
Accessories additionally installed on the vehicle rear,
in first. Therefore, drive very carefully.
such as bicycle carriers, can impair the functioning of
the sensors and cameras.
New tyres
New tyres do not have optimum grip for the first
▶ Do not cover or stick over the sensors and cam-
500 km. Therefore, drive very carefully.
eras and keep them clean.
Correct and safe › Engine compartment
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▶
If you suspect damaged sensors or cameras, seek
▶ When handling the 12-volt vehicle battery, eye and
the help of a specialist company.
skin protection must be worn.
▶ Do not tilt the 12-volt vehicle battery, as it may
leak battery acid.
Engine compartment
▶ If battery acid comes into contact with skin, wash
the affeted areas with water for a few minutes.
Before opening the engine compartment Ĕap
Seek medical assistance without delay.
Risk of scalding! Do not open the engine compart-
ment Ĕap if steam or coolant comes out of the en-
▶ Do not charge a frozen or thawed 12-volt vehicle
gine compartment.
battery. Replace a frozen 12-volt vehicle battery.
▶ Do not use a damaged 12-volt vehicle battery.
▶ Stop the engine and allow it to cool.
▶ Short circuit! The battery poles of the 12-volt vehi-
▶ Open the driver door.
cle battery are not connected.
When working in the engine compartment
▶ Keep children away from the engine compartment.
▶ Do not touch the radiator fan. The radiator fan can
Use electrical sockets in the vehicle
turn itself on, even when the ignition is off.
Improper handling of the sockets may lead to life-
▶ Do not touch electrical cables. Avoid short circuits
threatening electric shock or a fire.
in the electrical system, especially on the 12 Volt
vehicle battery.
▶ The sockets can become warm during operation.
Do not touch warm sockets.
▶ Do not smoke near the vicinity of the engine and
refrain from handling open Ĕames or sparks.
▶ Protect sockets from liquids.
▶ If moisture does manage to get into the power
▶ If you need to work in the engine compartment
socket, completely dry out the socket before re-
with the engine running, be mindful of rotating en-
gine parts and electrical equipment.
use.
▶ Do not leave any objects in the engine compart-
▶ Do not insert any objects into the socket contacts.
ment.
Before your journey
Handling operating Ĕuids
Adults and children, cargo and objects - everything
Your vehicle uses various operating Ĕuids to operate
has its place in the vehicle. Observe the following in-
that can affet health or the environment when they
structions so that all occupants are protected in the
best possible way in the event of an accident.
are emitted. These are fuel, oils, battery acid from
the 12-volt vehicle battery, coolant and brake Ĕuid
Before you go
or AdBlue®.
▶ Ensure that you have a good view of outside the
▶ Only use operating Ĕuids outdoors or in well-venti-
vehicle. Attach external devices (e.g. navigation
lated areas. If required, wear protective equipment.
system) so that they do not restrict the view exter-
nally.
▶ Do not use or check operating Ĕuids with the en-
gine running.
▶ Adjust the rearview mirrors.
▶ In the event of contact with operating Ĕuids, wash
▶ Close all doors and the engine compartment and
affeted areas with warm water. If required, seek
boot Ĕap.
medical help.
▶ Take up the correct sitting position, adjust the
▶ The leaked engine oil in the engine compartment
seats correctly and fasten the seat belt properly.
can cause a fire, so wipe it off with a cloth.
Ensure that passengers do likewise. Always leave
the seat belt on while driving.
▶ Store cloths soiled by brake Ĕuids in a well-ventila-
ted place until disposal. Cloths with residues of en-
▶ Only one person can be secured with a seat belt.
gine oil can ignite and cause a fire.
▶ Make sure that the seat belts are not trapped, e.g.
in the door or in the seat.
▶
Check seat belts, their locks and attachment points
12 volt vehicle battery
for damage.
Handling the 12-volt vehicle battery
The battery acid of the 12-volt vehicle battery is
very caustic. Improper handling of the 12 volt vehicle
battery can cause an explosion, fire, chemical burns
or poisoning!
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Correct and safe › Sitting safely
Sitting safely
Correct belt webbing arrangement
For the safety of the occupants and to reduce the
The webbing arrange-
risk of injury in the event of an accident, the follow-
ment is extremely impor-
ing instructions must be observed:
tant for the seat belts to
offer the best possible
▶ Stand the backrests upright. If the front passenger
protection.
seat backrest has been folded forward, only the
seat behind the driver's seat may be used for trans-
▶ The shoulder strap
porting passengers.
must run over the mid-
▶ Engage the rear seat backrests correctly.
dle of the shoulder,
must never run over
▶ Adjust the height-adjustable headrest so that the
the neck, and must lie
top of the headrest is as close as possible to the
firmlû against the body
top of the head.
(it must not run over loose layers of clothing).
▶ On the occupied rear seat, the headrest should not
▶ The lap belt part must be placed in front of the pel-
be in the lower position although the upper edge of
vis and fit tightly.
the headrest should be at the same height as the
top of the head.
▶ In pregnant women, the lap belt part must be as
low as possible on the pelvis, so that no pressure is
▶ Keep your feet in the footwell.
exercised on the abdomen.
▶ Use the entire seat.
▶
The webbing must not be pinched or twisted and
▶ Do not lean forward or sit to the side.
rub against sharp edges.
▶ Do not hold your limbs out the window.
▶ The webbing must not pass over solid or fragile
› Adjust the driver's seat
objects in clothing, such as a key ring, etc.
in the longitudinal di-
▶ The tongue may only be inserted into the buckle of
rection so that the
the associated seat.
pedals can be fully
▶ The webbing must be tight. Therefore, do not at-
pushed through with
tach clamps or similar items to the webbing for ad-
slightly bent legs.
justing the seat belt according to body size.
› Adjust the steering
wheel so that the dis-
tance A between the
Correct steering wheel position
steering wheel and
sternum is at least 25
▶ Hold the steering
cm.
wheel with both hands
› For vehicles with driver's knee airbag, adjust the
on the outer edge in
driver's seat longitudinally so that the distance B
the “9 o'clock” and
from the legs to the dash panel in the area of the
“3 o'clock” position.
knee airbag is at least 6 cm.
Otherwise, you may
experience serious in-
› Adjust the angle of the backrest so that the steer-
ing wheel can be reached at the top with your arms
jury to the arms, hands
slightly bent.
and head when deploy-
ing the airbag.
› Move the passenger seat back as far as possible.
The front passenger must maintain a minimum dis-
tance of 25 cm from the dash panel.
Securing children properly
▶ Do not carry a child on your lap, and secure the
child and yourself with a seat belt.
▶ Only transport children in a suitable child
seat » page 44.
Children under 150 cm tall will not be properly pro-
tected without a child seat. Children that have been
inadequately secured can be thrown through the ve-
hicle in the event of an accident or a sudden ma-
noeuvre. You can cause life-threatening injuries to
yourself and other occupants.
Correct and safe › Transporting objects safely
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If children lean forward or assume a wrong sitting
▶ Do not place any objects on the dash panel or on
position while driving, they are more likely to be in-
the luggage compartment cover.
jured in the event of an accident. This is especially
▶ Do not exceed the maximum permissible load of
true for children who are carried in the passenger
fasteners and shelves.
seat - when the airbag system triggers, they can be
▶ Distribute the load evenly in the luggage compart-
seriously injured or killed!
ment and secure it, so that it cannot slip.
A child that has been incorrectly secured in the
▶ Place heavy objects in the luggage compartment
wrong sitting position - endangered by the side
as far forward as possible.
airbag
The child should not be
Safe driving
in the deployment area
of the side airbag.
Introductory notes
▶ Pay attention when you are driving! As a driver, you
are fully responsible for road safety.
▶ Always adjust driving speed to the road conditions
as well as the traffi and weather conditions.
Paying attention to warning signals
The driver information system warns you with indi-
cator lights and messages in the event of any faults.
A child that has been properly secured in a child
seat
Failure to follow the warnings may increase the risk
of accidents and injuries.
There must be enough
room between the child
▶ If the vehicle issues a warning signal, then park the
and the exit area of the
vehicle safely and follow the information in the in-
side airbag for the side
airbag to offer the best
Use assistance systems
possible protection.
The assistance systems are only for support and do
not absolve you from your responsibility for driving
the vehicle.
The assistance systems are subject to physical and
technical limitations. Therefore, in certain situations,
system reactions may be perceived as undesirable or
Transporting objects safely
delayed.
▶ Stay alert and be ready to intervene.
When moving heavy objects, there is a shift in em-
▶ Familiarise yourself with the assistance systems,
phasis. Thus, the driving behaviour of the vehicle
their limitations and operating conditions.
changes.
▶ Activate, deactivate and adjust the assistance sys-
▶ Adjust driving speed and driving style to this
tems so that you have full control of the vehicle in
changed driving behaviour.
any traffi situation.
Unsecured or misplaced items may be thrown
Driving with a substitute spare wheel or emergen-
around in the event of an accident or sudden ma-
cy wheel
noeuvre. There is a risk of serious injury and loss of
A substitute spare wheel or emergency wheel is only
control of the vehicle!
used to reach the nearest specialist garage.
In a rear-end collision at 50 km/h unsecured objects
▶ IÄĔate the wheel with the max. prescribed iÄĔatioÄ
are thrown forward with up to 50 times their weight.
pressure.
A 1.5 litre water bottle is thrown with up to 75 kg.
▶ Follow the instructions on the warning label on the
▶ Transport objects securely.
rim.
▶ Stow objects so they do not hinder the driver.
▶ Do not cover the warning sign.
Keep the driver footwell clear.
▶ Avoid full accelerations, strong braking and fast
▶ Stow small items in the storage compartments.
cornering.
▶ Do not leave lockable storage compartments open.
▶ Do not drive with more than one mounted spare
▶ Do not let items protrude out of the slots. This
wheel.
note does not apply to bottles in bottle trays.
▶ Avoid using snow chains on the temporary spare
wheel.
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Correct and safe › Stop the vehicle safely!
Driving with a loaded roof rack
› Stop the vehicle and keep the brake pedal de-
When transporting objects on the roof rack, the ve-
pressed.
hicle’s driving behaviour changes.
› Secure the vehicle with the parking brake.
▶ Adapt your speed and driving style to this.
› For vehicles with an automatic gearbox, put the se-
lector lever in the position.
Towing a trailer
› Turn off the engine.
The vehicle’s handling characteristics change with a
trailer. The assistance systems may behave differeÄt-
› For vehicles with manual transmission, engage
1st gear or reverse gear.
lû.
› Release the brake pedal.
▶ Drive more slowly, excessive speed can lead to loss
of control of the vehicle.
▶ Keep a larger distance from the vehicle in front.
Exiting the vehicle
▶ Do not exceed the max. vertical load and the per-
missible trailer load.
Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle!
Driving through water
▶ Children may injure themselves when handling the
There must be no water ingress into the vehicle sys-
seats, releasing the parking brake etc.
tems e.g. into the engine’s air intake system!
▶ In emergency situations, children are not able to
leave the vehicle on their own or help themselves.
▶ Therefore, determine the water depth before driv-
ing through water. The water level must not ex-
▶ At very high or very low temperatures, there is
danger to life!
ceed the lower edge of the lower beam.
▶ When locking the vehicle, the SAFE function
▶ Drive at max. walking speed. Otherwise, a wave
switches on. As a result, no doors or windows can
may form in front of the vehicle, increasing the wa-
be opened from the inside. Turn off the SAFE func-
ter level.
tion if people are left behind in the locked vehi-
▶ Never stop in the water, do not drive backwards
cle » page 25.
and never stop the engine.
Is something wrong?
▶ Pay attention to changes in vehicle handling.
Deviating weather conditions
▶ If in doubt about safety, stop driving and seek the
If you wish to operate your vehicle in countries with
help of a specialist garage.
differeÄt weather conditions from those speified,
▶ Unusual vibrations or the vehicle ‘pulling’ to the
please contact a ŠKODA partner. They will advise
side may indicate a puncture.
you if certain precautions need to be taken to ensure
▶ If tyre pressure loss is very quick, try to stop the
the full functioning of the vehicle or to prevent dam-
vehicle carefully without heavy steering or heavy
age (e.g. coolant, 12 volt vehicle battery replace-
braking.
ment, etc.).
▶ Immediately remove foreign bodies stuck in the
tyre tread.
▶ Do not remove foreign objects that have penetra-
Emergency call
ted into the tyre. Check the tyre pressure and seek
What you should be mindful of
the help of a specialised garage.
▶ Immediately remove any objects jammed under
WARNING
the Ĕoor of the vehicle. These can damage the ve-
Availability of a mobile network is indispensable for
hicle or ignite and cause a fire.
establishing a connection to the emergency number.
WARNING
This emergency service is only available in some
Stop the vehicle safely!
countries.
A vehicle that has not been secured may roll away
WARNING
and cause accidents.
If the vehicle is located in an area without a function-
▶ For parking, look for a place with suitable ground.
ing emergency call system infrastructure, no vehicle
Do not park the vehicle on Ĕammable materials
data shall be transmitted to the emergency call cen-
such as dried leaves, spilt fuel. Hot vehicle parts
tre.
can cause a fire.
Carry out the following activities in the speified or-
der when parking.
Correct and safe › After an accident
21
Functionality
Operation
After the start of the conversation, the emergency
Manual call
call centre also contains information as to the acci-
› Keep the
button
dent location and the severity of the accident, the
pressed down.
number of occupants with seatbelts on and the vehi-
› oÄfirm the connec-
cle ideÄtifiatioÄ number (VIN).
tion to the emergency
Once the connection has been established, commu-
call centre in the Info-
nication with the emergency call centre takes place
tainment screen.
via the loudspeaker and microphone installed in the
› To cancel the connec-
vehicle.
tion to the emergency
Serious accident - automatic call
call centre before
In the event of an accident where the airbag or belt
starting the call, press
tensioner activates, a call is automatically started
the
button again or
with the emergency call centre.
oÄfirm the cancellation of the connection in the
Infotainment screen.
The automatic call to the emergency call centre is al-
so started after the Emergency Assist assistant sys-
Starting a manual conversation can then be used, for
tem has intervened.
example, if you also report an accident in which you
are not directly involved.
Minor accident - call option
The Infotainment screen displays the option to set
up a connection to the emergency call centre or
After an accident
breakdown service.
What to do after an accident
Indicator light
Where possible, please observe the following in-
The system status is dis-
structions:
played after the ignition
› Switch off the ignition.
is switched on, by the il-
› Turn on the hazard warning lights.
lumination of warning
lamp A .
› Put on the reĔetive vest.
› Set up the warning triangle to warn other road
▶ Green - lit up - the sys-
users.
tem is functional
› Stay at a safe distance from the vehicle, along with
▶ Green - ĔashiÄ£ - a call
any passengers.
is being made to the
› Report the accident to the emergency services.
emergency call centre
›
Wait for the emergency services to arrive.
▶ Red - lit up - there is a system failure, immediately
seek the help of a specialist garage
Safety systems
▶ Not lit up - the system is out of order due to a long
After an accident, the safety systems of the vehicle,
term unavailable mobile network, if this circum-
e.g. seatbelts and airbag system, may be out of ac-
stance persists, the system will require the assis-
tion.
tance of a specialist garage
▶ Have the vehicle's safety systems checked by a
specialist garage, even if no load or trip has occur-
WARNING
red.
If there is a system fault, no emergency call is possi-
ble.
▶ Have damaged, loaded or triggered components of
the safety systems replaced by a specialist garage.
What to do in the event of a fire
Where possible, please observe the following in-
structions:
› Switch off the ignition.
› Turn on the hazard warning lights.
› Put on the reĔetive vest.
› Set up the warning triangle to warn other road
users.
› Stay at a safe distance from the vehicle, along with
any passengers.
22
Correct and safe › After an accident
› Report the fire to the emergency services.
› Wait for the emergency services to arrive.
Keys, locks and alarm system › Key
23
Keys, locks and alarm system
Key
Key Overview
The vehicle has one of the following keys.
Key with pop-out key bit
Locking the vehicle
Operating the boot
lid
Unlocking the vehi-
Troubleshooting
cle
The battery in the key is almost empty
A
Battery status warn-
▶ After pressing a button on the key, the warning
ing light
light does not Ĕash.
B
Locking button for
folding the key bit
Or:
in/out
▶ A message stating it is necessary to change the
battery will be displayed.
Key with removable key bit
› Replace the battery » page 23.
Locking the vehicle
Operating the boot
The vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked with the
lid
remote control
Unlocking the vehi-
There may be the following reasons:
cle
▶ The battery in the key is empty.
A
Battery status warn-
› Replace the battery » page 23.
ing light
▶ The key is not synchronized.
B
Locking tab for re-
moval of the key bit
Synchronize the key as follows:
› Press any button on the key.
NOTICE
› Unlock the door within 1 minute with the key via
▶ Protect the key from moisture and strong vibra-
the locking cylinder » page 26.
tions.
▶ Keep the grooves in the key clean.
If necessary, the key must be synchronized if a
favoured button on the key has been repeatedly
The effetive range of the key signal is about
pressed outside of the effetive range of the remote
30 m. The effetive range can be reduced, e.g. due to
control.
signal interference from other transmitters.
Changing the key battery
Removing the key bit
The new battery must comply with the speifiatioÄ
› Unlock the securing
of the original battery.
tab A .
Key with pop-out key bit
› Remove the key bit B .
› Fold out the key bit.
› Release the battery
cover with your
thumbnail or by insert-
ing a Ĕat-head screw-
driver at the marked
points.
› Open the battery cov-
er.
24
Keys, locks and alarm system › Memory function of the key
› Remove the battery.
▶ Always keep children away from the vehicle key
› Press any button on
and batteries.
the remote key to re-
▶ If the battery is swallowed, seek medical help im-
set the key.
mediately.
› Insert the new battery.
› Fit the battery cover
Memory function of the key
and press until it clicks
into place.
Functionality
Applies to vehicles that do not have the personalisa-
WARNING
tion function.
Risk of death!
Each time the vehicle is locked, the position of the
If the battery is swallowed, serious or even fatal inju-
driver's seat and rearview mirror are stored in the
ries can result from burns in the digestive tract.
memory of the remote key being used to lock the
▶ Always keep children away from the vehicle key
vehicle.
and batteries.
▶ If the battery is swallowed, seek medical help im-
mediately.
Operation
Key with removable key bit
Retrieve stored position
› Remove the key bit
› Unlock the vehicle and open the driver's door.
and partially insert it
The driver's seat and the exterior mirrors occupy the
into the opening.
position assigned in the memory to the key used to
› Press down on the key
unlock the vehicle.
fob to release the top
cover.
Stop position change
›
Press any button on the seat to be adjusted.
Or:
› Press the button on the key.
› Slide off the battery
cover.
Settings
Activate and deactivate the memory function of
the key
The function is activated or deactivated in the fol-
lowing menu in the Infotainment system:
Or:
› Insert a thin screwdriv-
er into the recess A
Storing driver's seat and exterior mirror position
and remove the bat-
for driving forwards
tery.
Storing takes place automatically every time the ve-
hicle is locked.
› Press any button on
the remote key to re-
The seat position can be stored if the angle of in-
set the key.
clination of the seat back relative to the seat surface
› Insert the new battery.
is less than approximately 110° and the seat is not in
any of the end positions.
› Fit the battery cover
and press until it clicks
Storing front passenger´s exterior mirror position
into place.
for reversing
WARNING
› Unlock the vehicle with the key.
Risk of death!
› Turn on the ignition.
If the battery is swallowed, serious or even fatal inju-
› Activate the folding function of the mirror in the
ries can result from burns in the digestive tract.
Infotainment in the following menu:
Keys, locks and alarm system › Central locking
25
Or:
The SAFE function is switched on again after unlock-
ing and locking the vehicle.
› Turn the exterior mirror knob to the position .
› Engage reverse gear.
Operation
› Adjust the mirror to the desired position.
Ways in which central locking operates
› Disengage reverse gear.
Depending upon vehicle equipment:
The set mirror position is saved.
▶ Key » page 23
▶ Keyless locking (KESSY)» page 26.
▶ Central locking button
Central locking
Lock/unlock using the central locking button
Functionality
› Press the button in the centre console.
Central locking system
The symbol in the button comes on when locked.
The system unlocks and locks all doors, the fuel filler
The button locks/unlocks all of the doors and the
Ĕap and the boot lid at the same time.
boot lid.
Unlock indicator: double ĔashiÄ£ of the indicator
Unlocking of the vehicle also takes place when open-
lights.
ing a door from the inside or when removing the key
Lock indicator: single ĔashiÄ£ of the indicator lights.
from the ignition.
The warning light in the driver's door will Ĕash for
WARNING
about 2 seconds in quick succession after the vehicle
A locked vehicle with a central locking button makes
is locked, then it will start ĔashiÄ£ regularly at longer
it diffiult for responders to enter the vehicle in an
intervals.
emergency.
If none of the doors or the boot lid is opened
within 45 seconds of unlocking, the vehicle automat-
ically locks again.
Setting the unlocking and locking function
SAFE function
› In Infotainment, select the following menu:
Depending on the equipment, the central locking
system can include the SAFE function.
Or:
The SAFE function prevents the doors from opening
from the inside once the vehicle is locked.
The SAFE function is activated when the vehicle is
All doors
locked from the outside.
Unlocking of all doors, the boot lid and the fuel filler
In the display of the instrument cluster after the igni-
Ĕap.
tion is switched off, a message regarding the SAFE
Single door
function is displayed.
Using the button on the key, the driver's door and
DANGER
the fuel filler Ĕap are unlocked.
Risk of death!
In vehicles equipped with a keyless locking system,
▶ No people are allowed in the locked vehicle with
the door near to which the key is located and the
the SAFE function.
fuel filler Ĕap are unlocked by touching the door han-
Turn off the SAFE function
dle.
▶ By double locking within 2 seconds.
When unlocked again, the other doors and the boot
Or:
lid are unlocked.
▶ Together with the deactivation of the interior mon-
Doors on one side of the vehicle
itoring » page 27, Settings.
Using the button on the key, the doors on the driv-
er’s side and the fuel filler Ĕap are unlocked.
The warning light in the driver's door will Ĕash for
about 2 seconds in quick succession after the vehicle
In vehicles equipped with a keyless locking system,
is locked, then goes out and starts ĔashiÄ£ regularly
the doors on the passenger’s side near to which the
at longer intervals after about 30 secs.
key is located and the fuel filler Ĕap are unlocked by
touching the door handle.
When the SAFE function is switched off, the door
can be opened from the inside by pulling once on the
When unlocked again, the other doors and the boot
opening lever.
lid are unlocked.
26
Keys, locks and alarm system › Keyless locking (KESSY)
Automatic locking after starting
› Release the door handle.
All doors and the boot lid are locked when a speed of
Locking the door without the lock cylinder
15 km/h is reached.
The vehicle is unlocked when a door is opened from
the inside.
WARNING
An automatically locked vehicle makes it diffiult for
responders to enter the vehicle in an emergency.
Troubleshooting
Central locking fault
▶ The warning light in the driver's door first Ĕashes
› Open the door.
for 2 secs in quick succession.
› For vehicles with a panel over the opening, remove
▶ Then it lights up continuously.
the panel.
▶ After 30 secs, it Ĕashes slowly.
› Insert the key or a Ĕat-head screwdriver into the
slot.
› Seek the help of a specialist garage.
Turn the key or Ĕat-head screwdriver towards the
›
outside of the vehicle (spring-loaded position).
Mechanically unlocking and locking the door
After closing, the door is locked.
Unlocking and locking the door with the lock cylin-
der
Keyless locking (KESSY)
Remove the cover
› Pull on the door handle
Usage
of the vehicle and hold
The keyless locking system, KESSY, enables unlock-
it.
ing and locking of the vehicle without actively using
› Insert the key bit into
the remote control key.
the recess on the un-
derside of the cover.
› Lift the cover in the di-
Operation
rection of the arrow.
Keep the key with you when unlocking and locking.
› Release the door han-
dle.
The sensors on the handle are intended to be operat-
ed with bare hands, e.g. wearing gloves may affet
Unlocking and locking
the function of the sensors.
using a key with a fold-
out key bit
Release
› Left-hand drive: Insert
› Grab the door handle.
the key with the but-
tons facing upwards
› Open the door.
into the lock cylinder
and unlock or lock.
› Right-hand drive: In-
sert the key with the
buttons facing down-
wards into the lock cylinder and unlock or lock.
Unlocking and locking using a key with a removable
key bit
› Insert the removed key bit with the handle facing
downwards into the lock cylinder and unlock or
lock it.
Install cover
› Pull on the door handle and hold it.
› Replace the cover.
Keys, locks and alarm system › Alarm system
27
Lock
Alarm system
› Touch the sensor.
Functionality
After locking, it is not
possible to unlock
The alarm system triggers audible and visual signals
within 2 seconds by
during a break-in or towing attempt.
touching the door han-
The alarm system is activated automatically approxi-
dle. This can be used to
mately 30 seconds after the vehicle is locked.
check whether the ve-
The alarm system is automatically deactivated after
hicle is locked.
the vehicle is unlocked.
Alarm triggering
Unlocking the boot lid
The activated alarm system triggers an alarm when
› Press the handle of the boot lid.
one of the following events occurs:
Protection against inadvertently locking the key in
▶ Opening the bonnet
the vehicle
▶ Opening the boot lid
If the key is locked inside the vehicle, the vehicle will
▶ Opening the door
unlock itself automatically. If no door is opened with-
▶ Manipulation of the ignition lock
in 45 seconds, the vehicle automatically locks again.
▶ Towing the vehicle
If the key is locked in the boot, the boot lid will auto-
▶ Movement in the vehicle
matically unlock itself.
▶ Sudden and si£ÄifiaÄt voltage drop of the electri-
cal system
▶ Uncoupling the trailer
Settings
▶ Opening the door unlocked via the lock cylinder
Deactivate keyless locking
Switching off the triggered alarm
› Lock the vehicle with the button on the key.
› Unlock the vehicle.
› Within 5 s, touch the sensor on the door handle
with your fiģer.
Or:
Deactivation is oÄfirmed by a single Ĕash of the
› Turn on the ignition.
direction indicators.
› To check the deactivation, wait at least 10 seconds
Operating conditions
and then pull the door handle.
The door must remain locked.
For the correct functioning of the alarm system, all
windows must be closed.
Keyless locking is automatically activated once again
after the vehicle is unlocked.
A trailer is integrated into the alarm system under
the following conditions:
✓ The vehicle is fatorû-fitted with a towing device.
Troubleshooting
✓ The trailer is electrically connected to the vehicle
The vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked using
via the trailer socket.
the sensors on the handle
✓ The trailer is not equipped with LED taillights.
› Lock or unlock the vehicle with the button on the
If the electrical connection to the trailer is interrup-
key.
ted on a vehicle with an activated alarm system,
› Then try to unlock or lock the vehicle using the
warning signals are triggered.
sensors on the handle.
Disable the alarm before connecting or discon-
› If keyless locking does not work, seek the help of a
necting a trailer.
specialist garage.
If the vehicle is not unlocked for a longer period
of time, the function can be deactivated automati-
Settings
cally.
The following functions of the alarm system can be
When the ignition was switched on, no key was
deactivated at the same time:
found
▶ Interior monitoring
illuminates
Message that no key was found in the vehicle
▶ Towing protection
› Insert the key into the vehicle.
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