Skoda Fabia (2019 year). Manual — part 13
The instructions for use on the packaging must be observed when using care
products. We recommend that you use ŠKODA Original Accessories care
products.
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, kitchen scrubbers or similar cleaning prod-
ucts – there is a risk of damaging the paintwork finish.
■
Do not use aggressive cleaning agents or chemical solvents - danger of dam-
aging the surface to be cleaned.
Note
We recommend that the vehicle is cleaned and maintained at a ŠKODA service
partner.
Car washing
Read and observe and on page 204 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 adhering to your vehicle, the more detrimental their destructive
effect can be. High temperatures, such as those caused by intensive sun's rays,
accentuate this caustic effect.
It is also essential to thoroughly clean the underside of the vehicle at the end
of the winter.
Washing by hand
Wash the vehicle from top to bottom, with a soft sponge or a wash mitt and
plenty of water, and, if necessary, with the appropriate detergents. Wash out
the sponge or washing glove thoroughly at short intervals.
For wheels, door sills and lower areas of the vehicle use a different sponge.
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
(e.g. closing the windows and the tilt/slide roof etc.).
If your vehicle is fitted with any special attached parts (e.g. 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 wiper blades should be
cleaned with cleaning agents specially designed for the purpose, and then de-
greased.
Pressure Washers
When washing the vehicle with a high-pressure cleaner, the instructions for
use of the equipment must be observed. This particularly applies to instruc-
tions regarding the pressure and spraying distance from the vehicle surface.
WARNING
■
Washing your vehicle in the winter: Water and ice in the brake system can
affect the braking efficiency – there is the risk of an accident.
■
Take care when cleaning the underbody or the inside of the wheel wells -
there is a risk of injury from 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 no more than
60 °C max. - 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.
■
For vehicles with a roof antenna, the antenna rod should be unscrewed be-
fore driving through a car wash - there is a risk of damage.
CAUTION
Washing the vehicle with high-pressure cleaners
■
Do not wash the foils using pressure washers - there is a risk of damage.
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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.
■
During cleaning, always keep a sufficiently large spraying distance in particu-
lar from the parking sensors, the reversing camera lens, the external decorative
and protective plastic parts (e.g. roof racks, spoilers, protective strips) and oth-
er vehicle parts made of non-metallic materials, such as rubber hoses or insula-
tion materials – otherwise there is a risk of damage.
Exterior car care
Read and observe and on page 204 first.
Vehicle compo-
nents
Circumstances
Remedy
Paint
Spilled fuel
Clear water, cloth, (clean as soon as
possible)
No water drop-
lets form on the
paint
Use hard wax preserve (at least twice a
year), apply wax to clean and dry body
Paint has gone
matt
Use polish, then wax (if the polish does
not contain any preservative ingredi-
ents)
Plastic parts
Soiling
Clear water, cloth / sponge, possibly
cleaners provided for this purpose
Chrome
and anodised
parts
Soiling
clear water, cloth, possibly cleaners
provided for this purpose, clean then
polish with a soft dry cloth
Films
Soiling
soft sponge and mild soap solution
Windows
and external mir-
ror glass
Soiling
Wash with clean water and dry with a
wipe specifically for that purpose
Headlights/lights
Soiling
soft sponge and mild soap solution
Reversing camera
Soiling
Wash with clean water and dry with a
soft cloth
Snow/ice
Hand brush / de-icer
Door lock cylin-
ders
Snow/ice
De-icing fluid specifically for that pur-
pose
Vehicle compo-
nents
Circumstances
Remedy
Wipers / wiper
blades
Soiling
Windscreen cleaner, sponge or cloth
Wheels
Soiling
Clear water, then apply appropriate
substance
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 cavities
All the cavities of your vehicle which are at risk from corrosion are protected
by a layer of long-lasting 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
The underside of your vehicle is already permanently protected by the factory
against chemical and mechanical influences.
We recommend having the protective coating — preferably before the begin-
ning 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. The films age and become brittle, which is normal; this
shall not be considered a fault.
The sunlight may also affect the depth of the film colour.
When transporting a load on the roof rack (e.g. roof box, etc.), there is an in-
creased risk of film damage (e.g. due to rockfall from the secured load).
CAUTION
■
Vehicle paint
■
Repair damaged areas as soon as possible.
■
Matt-painted parts should not be treated with polishes or hard waxes.
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Do not polish in a dusty environment - risk of paint scratches.
■
Do not apply polish to door seals or window guides.
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Plastic parts
■
Do not use paint polish.
■
Chromed and anodised parts
■
Do not polish in a dusty environment - risk of surface scratches.
■
Films
The following instructions must be observed, otherwise there is a risk of film
damage.
■
Do not use dirty cloths or sponges for cleaning.
■
Do not use a scraper or other means to remove ice and snow.
■
Do not polish the films
■
Do not use a high pressure cleaner on the films.
■
Rubber seals
■
Do not treat the door seals and window guides deal with anything - the
protective varnish coating could be damaged.
■
Windows and door mirrors
■
Do not clean the insides of the windows/mirrors with sharp objects - risk of
damage to the filaments or the antenna.
■
Do not use a cloth which has been used to polish the body - this could dirty
the window and impair visibility.
■
Head / tail lights
■
Do not wipe head/tail lamps dry, do not use any sharp objects - risk of dam-
age to the protective coating and cracks forming on the headlamp glass cov-
ers.
■
Reversing camera
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 cylinders
■
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 soiling of the wheels can affect the balance of the wheels - the re-
sult can be a vibration, which can cause premature wear of the steering.
Removing snow and ice from the windscreens
Fig. 243
Installation location of the ice
scraper, removing the scraper
Read and observe and on page 204 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 to the vehicle by the factory.
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Caring for the interior
Read and observe and on page 204 first.
Vehicle compo-
nents
Circumstances
Remedy
Natural leather /
Faux leather /
Alcantara
®
/
Suede /
Fabric
Dust, surface
soiling
Vacuum cleaner
Soiling (fresh)
Water, slightly damp cotton / wool
cloth, if necessary, mild soap solution
,
then wipe off with a soft cloth
Stubborn stains Cleaning fluid specifically for this task
Care (natural
leather)
Treat the leather periodically with a
leather protecting fluid / use a care
cream with light blocker and impregna-
tion after each cleaning
Care (Alcantara
®
suede / fabric)
Remove stubborn hair using a “cleaning
glove”
Remove pills from materials with a
brush
Plastic parts
Soiling
Water, slightly damp cloth or sponge, if
necessary cleaners specifically for this
purpose
Windows
Soiling
Wash with clean water and dry with a
wipe specifically for that purpose
Covers on electri-
cally heated seats Soiling
Cleaners specifically for this purpose
Seat belts
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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
■
Avoid standing for lengthy periods in bright sunlight, and protect the mate-
rials by covering to prevent them from fading.
■
Remove fresh stains (e.g. from pens, lipstick, shoe polish and similar) as
soon as possible.
■
Ensure that no part of the leather is soaked through during cleaning and
that no water gets into the seams - risk of damaging the leather!
■
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 could lead to clearly visible discolouration on the 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 will not be recognised
as a justified complaint.
■
Plastic parts
■
Do not attach scents or air fresheners to the dash panel – risk of damage to
the dash panel.
■
Windows
■
Do not attach any stickers to the filaments or glass antenna - there is risk
of damage.
■
Covers on electrically heated seats
■
Do not clean either with water or with other liquids - risk of damage to the
heating system.
■
Do not dry by switching on the heating.
■
Seat belts
■
After cleaning the belts, allow them to dry before retracting them.
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. 244 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 tank has a capacity of about 45 litres, including a reserve of approx.
7 litres.
Graphic name of the fuel types
Unleaded petrol
Diesel
CNG (compressed natural gas)
Percentage of organic
WARNING
The fuel and fuel vapours are explosive - risk to life!
A
B
C
D
CAUTION
■
Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty! 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 that coun-
try and/or whether the manufacturer will sanction operating the vehicle with
another fuel.
Petrol Refuelling
Fig. 245 Open fuel filler flap / unscrew tank cap / place the tank cap on
the fuel filler flap
Read and observe and on page 208 first.
Perform the refuelling under the following conditions.
The vehicle is unlocked.
The ignition is switched off.
›
Press the fuel filler flap in direction of arrow
1
and fold in the direction of
arrow
2
›
Unscrew the tank cap in the direction of arrow
3
.
›
Remove the tank cap and place on top of the fuel filler flap in direction of ar-
row
4
.
›
Insert the pump nozzle into the fuel filler tube as far as it will go.
The fuel tank is full as soon as the pump nozzle switches off for the first time.
Do not continue refuelling.
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›
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.
Unleaded petrol
Read and observe and on page 208 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 European Standard EN 228 (in Germany
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).
Unleaded petrol 95/91 or 92 or 93 RON/ROZ
We recommend using petrol 95 RON.
Optionally, the petrol 91, 92 or 93 RON can be used (slight power loss, a slight-
ly increased fuel consumption).
Specified petrol is unleaded, min. 95 RON / ROZ
Use min. 95 ROZ petrol.
In an emergency, 91, 92 or 93 ROZ petrol can be used (slight loss of power,
slightly increased fuel consumption)
»
CAUTION
The following instructions must be observed, otherwise there is a risk of dam-
age to the engine and to the exhaust system.
■
When petrol with a lower than the prescribed octane is used, only continue
driving at mid-range engine speeds and with minimal strain on the engine. Re-
fuel using petrol of the prescribed octane number as soon as possible.
■
Lower than 91 octane petrol should not be used, even 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 additions (additives)
■
The unleaded petrol in accordance with the prescribed standards meets all
the conditions for a smooth running engine. We therefore do not recommend
mixing fuel additives into the petrol - risk of engine damage or damage to the
exhaust system.
■
The following additives may not be used - risk of engine damage or dam-
age 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.
■
On vehicles with prescribed unleaded petrol 95/91, 92 or 93 RON, the use of
petrol with a higher octane number than 95 RON does not result in a noticea-
ble power increase or a lower fuel consumption.
■
On vehicles using the prescribed unleaded petrol of min. 95 RON, the use of
petrol with a higher octane number than 95 RON can lead to an increase in
power and reduction in fuel consumption.
Engine compartment
Introduction
WARNING
Never cover the engine with additional insulation material (e.g. with a blan-
ket) – risk of fire.
WARNING
When working in the engine compartment, the following instructions must
be observed - otherwise risk of injury or fire. The engine compartment of
your car is a hazardous area.
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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.
■
Firmly apply the handbrake.
■
On vehicles with manual transmission, move the lever to the neutral po-
sition. 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 – there is a risk of burns.
■
Never touch the radiator fan. The radiator fan may still turn suddenly
about 10 minutes after switching off the ignition!
■
Do not smoke in the vicinity of the engine and avoid the use of open
flames or sparks.
■
Do not leave any items (e.g. cleaning cloths or tools) in the engine com-
partment. There is a fire hazard and the risk of engine damage.
■
Read 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 with the engine running, beware
of rotating engine parts and electrical plants - they 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
Only refill using fluids with the proper specification - risk of damage to the ve-
hicle!
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 operating fluids replaced by a specialist ga-
rage.
Opening and closing the bonnet
Fig. 246 Opening the bonnet
Read and observe and on page 209 first.
Open flap
›
Ensure that the windscreen wipers are not raised away from the windscreen
- risk of damage to the bonnet.
›
Open the front door and pull the release lever below the dash panel in the
direction of arrow
1
›
Press the release lever in the direction of arrow
2
and the bonnet will be un-
locked.
›
Raise the bonnet in the direction of the arrow
3
.
›
Remove the lid prop in the direction of arrow
4
from the holder.
›
Secure the open flap inserting the end of the post into the opening in the di-
rection of arrow
5
.
Close the flap
›
Lift the bonnet.
›
Decouple the bonnet support and press into the holder designed to hold it.
›
Drop down the bonnet lid from a height of about 20 cm applying light pres-
sure until it clicks safely into place.
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WARNING
■
Never drive with the bonnet lid not properly closed - risk of accident!
■
Make sure that when closing the bonnet, 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. 247 Arrangement (example) in the engine compartment
Read and observe and on page 209 first.
Coolant expansion tank
Engine oil dipstick
Engine oil filler opening
Brake fluid reservoir
Vehicle battery
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
A
B
C
D
E
F
Windscreen washer fluid
Fig. 248
Windscreen washer fluid reser-
voir
Read and observe and on page 209 first.
The windscreen washer fluid reservoir
A
is located in the engine compart-
ment
.
The contents of the container is 3.5 litres, for vehicles with a headlamp clean-
ing system 5.4 litres (for some countries, both versions have container vol-
umes of 5.4 litres).
Use a suitable windscreen washer fluid for the current or expected weather
conditions. We recommend that you use windscreen washer fluid 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.
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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: VW 504 00, VW 502 00, VW 508 00, ACEA
A3/ACEA B4 or API SN, (API SM).
Check and refill
Fig. 249
Dipstick variants
The engine uses up some oil, depending on driving style and operating condi-
tions (up to 0.5 l / 1 000 km). Consumption may be slightly higher than this
during the first 5 000 km.
Have the oil change carried out by a specialist garage during the inspection.
Check and refill oil under the following conditions.
The vehicle is standing on a horizontal surface.
The engine operating temperature is reached.
The engine is turned off.
Check the status
›
Wait a few minutes until the engine oil flows back into the sump.
›
Pull the dipstick out and wipe with a clean cloth.
›
Push the dipstick back to the stop and then pull it out again.
›
Read the oil level and push the dipstick back in.
The oil level must lie in range
A
. If the oil level is below range
A
, oil
must be added.
Refilling
›
Unscrew the cap of the engine oil filler opening
C
›
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 any additives to the engine oil - risk of engine damage.
Note
■
An engine oil level which is too low is shown in the instrument cluster by the
warning light illuminating and also indicated by the message.
Nev-
ertheless, we recommend checking the oil level on a regular basis using the
dipstick.
■
We recommend that you use oils from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Coolant
Introduction
The coolant helps to keep the engine temperature down, and consists of water
and coolant additive (with additives that protect the cooling system against
corrosion and prevent furring).
The proportion of coolant additive in the coolant must be 40 to 60 %.
The correct mix of water and coolant additive should be checked and if neces-
sary corrected by a specialist garage.
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 pressurised - risk of scalding or
injury from splashes of coolant!
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WARNING (Continued)
■
To protect against the coolant splashing, cover the cap with a cloth when
opening.
■
Coolant and coolant fumes are harmful - avoid contact with the coolant.
If the coolant comes into contact with the eye or skin, wash the affected
area with plenty of water for several minutes, and where appropriate seek
medical help.
CAUTION
Do not cover the radiator and install any parts (e.g auxiliary lights.) in front of
the air intakes - risk of the engine overheating.
Checking and refilling
Fig. 250
Coolant expansion reservoir
Read and observe and on page 212 first.
Check and refill coolant under the following conditions.
The vehicle is on a horizontal surface.
The engine is not warm (if the engine is warm the result of the check may
be wrong).
The engine is turned off.
Check the coolant level – The coolant level must lie between the marks
A
and
B
. If the coolant level is below the mark
B
, top up with cool-
ant.
Refilling
The reservoir must always contain a small amount of coolant
›
Place a cloth over the cap of the coolant expansion tank and carefully un-
screw the cap.
›
Always top up using coolant of the correct specification.
›
Turn the cap until it clicks into place.
The specification for the coolant is shown in the coolant expansion reservoir
.
If the specified coolant is not available, then refilling only with distilled or dem-
ineralised water, and get a specialist garage to correct the water-coolant addi-
tive mix as soon as possible.
CAUTION
■
With an empty expansion tank top up coolant. The system could aerate - risk
of engine damage!
Do not drive the vehicle! Switch off the engine and seek
assistance from a specialist garage.
■
Do not fill the coolant above the mark
A
heated, be expelled from the cooling system - 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 - risk of damage to
the cooling system and the engine.
■
If non-distilled (non-demineralised) water has been used to top up, the cool-
ant should be replaced by a specialist garage - risk of engine damage.
■
A loss of coolant indicates leaks in the cooling system - risk of engine dam-
age. Top up with coolant and then 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 a corresponding message
. We still recommend
inspecting the coolant level directly at the reservoir from time to time.
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Brake fluid
Fig. 251
Brake fluid reservoir
Check the brake fluid under the following conditions.
The vehicle is on a horizontal surface.
The engine is turned off.
Checking the brake fluid level – The brake fluid level must lie between the
markings “MIN” and “MAX”
.
Specification - The brake fluid must comply with the standard VW 501 14
(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 – There is a risk of accident!
■
The following instructions must be followed at all times when working on
the engine compartment
.
■
If the fluid level drops significantly within a short time or if it drops below
the “MIN”
mark, this may be an indication of a leak in the brake
system.
Do not continue driving - There is a risk of accident! Seek help
from a specialist garage.
Note
A brake fluid level which is too low is indicated in the instrument cluster by the
warning light
and a corresponding message
. We still recommend
inspecting the brake fluid level in the reservoir from time to time.
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 system tries to prevent the vehicle battery from
discharging in the following ways when it is subject to heavy loading.
▶
By increasing the engine idle speed.
▶
Through the power limitation of certain loads.
▶
By switching off some loads(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 - it can cause injury, chemical burns or poi-
soning! Corrosive 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 electrolytic fluid, immedi-
ately wash the affected area for a few minutes long with a lot of water. Get
medical assistance without delay.
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WARNING (Continued)
■
Keep the vehicle battery away from people who are not completely inde-
pendent (e.g. children).
■
Do not tilt the battery otherwise battery electrolyte may flow out of the
battery vent openings.
WARNING
Working on the car battery may cause explosion, fire, injury or chemical
burn! The following guidelines must be observed.
■
Do not smoke, use open flames or light or transmitting devices.
■
A discharged vehicle battery may freeze slightly. Never charge up a fro-
zen or thawed vehicle battery. Replace a frozen vehicle battery.
■
Never use a damaged vehicle battery.
■
Do not connect the battery terminals, bridging the two poles will cause a
short circuit.
CAUTION
Ensure that battery acid does not come into contact with the bodywork – risk
of damage to the vehicle.
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.
Checking the condition
Fig. 252
Vehicle battery: Electrolyte level
indicator
Read and observe and on page 214 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, acidity can be checked on the basis
of a colour display. In vehicle batteries with the label “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
If frequent short journeys are made, the vehicle battery does not recharge suf-
ficiently.
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 of the battery or charge the battery constantly with a very
low charging current.
Charging
Read and observe and on page 214 first.
Only charge the battery when the ignition and all consumers are switched off.
Refer to the instructions of the charger manufacturer.
Charging
›
For vehicles with the START-STOP system or auxiliary heater
, connect the
-terminal of the charger on the battery’s
- pole, the - terminal of the
charger to the ground point of the engine
›
For vehicles without the START-STOP system or auxiliary heating, connect
the charger terminals to the corresponding battery poles (
to
, to ).
›
Plug the mains cable of the charger into the power socket and switch the
charger on.
›
Once charging is complete: Switch off the charger and remove the mains ca-
ble from the power socket.
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›
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 through sparking while unclamping or
loosening the cable plug.
■
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/reconnecting and replacing
Read and observe and on page 214 first.
We recommend you have the battery replaced by a specialist garage.
The new vehicle battery must have the same capacity, voltage, current and the
same size as the original battery.
Connecting/disconnecting
›
To disconnect, switch off the ignition and disconnect the negative terminal
first , then disconnect the positive terminal
.
›
When reconnecting the battery, reconnect the positive terminal first
,
then connect 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
Time settings
CAUTION
■
Disconnect the battery only with the ignition and consumers turned off - risk
of damaging the electrical system of the vehicle.
■
Before disconnecting the battery, always close all electric windows other-
wise malfunctions of the window can occur.
■
Under no circumstances mix up the charging cables – risk of fire.
Note
After disconnecting and reconnecting the vehicle battery, we recommend
having the vehicle checked by a specialist to ensure that the full functionality
of the vehicle is guaranteed.
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Wheels
Wheels and tyres
Advice on tyre/wheel usage
New tyres, during the first 500 km, new tyres do not offer optimum grip and
appropriate care should therefore be taken when driving.
Tyres with the deeper profiles should always be fitted to the front wheels.
Rims and wheel bolts are matched to each other in terms of design. We rec-
ommend that you use rims and wheel bolts from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Wheels and tyres should always be stored in a cool, dry and dark place. The
tyres themselves should be stored vertically.
Tyre life
Tyres age losing their original characteristics, even if they are not used. Do not
use tyres that are older than 6 years.
The manufacturing date is indicated on the tyre sidewall (possibly on the in-
side). E.g. DOT ... 10 18... means that the tyres were produced in the 10th week
of the year 2018.
Tyre damage
We recommend checking your tyres and wheel rims for damage (punctures,
cuts, splits and bulges etc.) on a regular basis.
Remove any foreign objects in the tyre’s profile immediately (e.g. small
stones).
Foreign bodies which have penetrated into the tyre (e.g. screws or nails)
should not be removed and help should be sought from a specialist garage.
Fitting new tyres
Only fit approved radial tyres of the same type, size (rolling circumference) and
the same tread pattern on one axle on all four wheels.
When mounting new tyres the tyres have to be replaced axle by axle.
Directional tyres
Some tyres may be directional. The direction of rotation of the tyres is marked
by arrows on the wall of the tyre.
The specified running direction must be strictly adhered to, otherwise the fol-
lowing tyre characteristics may be degraded.
▶
Driving stability.
▶
Traction.
▶
Tyre noise and tyre wear.
WARNING
Never use damaged tyres or tyres that are older than 6 years old – risk of
accident.
CAUTION
■
The tyres must be protected from contact with substances (e.g. oil, grease
and fuel) which could damage them. If the tyres with these substances come
into contact, then we recommend that you check this in a specialist workshop.
■
Do not use alloy rims with a burnished or polished surface in winter condi-
tions - there is a risk of wheel damage (e.g. from the road grit).
Tyre pressure
Fig. 253 Label with a table of tyre sizes and tyre pressure value / inflate
tyres
The prescribed tyre pressure is indicated on the sticker with pictograms
A
(for some countries, the pictograms are replaced with a text).
Tyre pressure is always to match the load.
Inflation pressure for half load
Inflation pressure for environmentally friendly operation (slightly lower
fuel consumption and emissions)
Inflation pressure for full load
B
C
D
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Tyre diameter in inches
This information serves merely as information for the prescribed tyre
pressure. This is not a list of shared tyre sizes for your vehicle. These are in
the vehicle's technical documentation, as well as in the declaration of con-
formity (in so-called COC document).
Tyre pressure value on the front axle
Tyre pressure value on the rear axle
Check tyre pressures
Check the tyre pressure, including that of the spare wheel, at least once a
month and also before setting off on a long journey.
Always check the inflation pressure when the tyres are cold. Do not reduce
the higher pressure of warm tyres.
In vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring, tyre pressure values must be saved
each time the pressures are changed
.
WARNING
■
Do not drive with incorrect tyre pressure - risk of accident.
■
In the event of very rapid pressure loss (e.g. in the event of tyre damage)
an attempt should be made to bring the vehicle carefully to a stop without
sudden steering movements and without any hard braking - risk of acci-
dent.
Note
The declaration of conformity (the so-called. COC document) can be obtained
from a ŠKODA Partner (only valid for some countries and some models).
E
F
G
Tyre wear and wheel change
Fig. 254 Tyre wear indicator / wheel change
Tyre wear increases in the following circumstances.
▶
Incorrect tyre pressures.
▶
Driving style (e.g. fast cornering, rapid acceleration / braking).
▶
Incorrect wheel balancing (you should have the wheels balanced after chang-
ing/repair tyres or if the steering “is drifting”).
▶
Wheel alignment errors.
There are wear indicator markers in the tyre treads, indicating whether the
minimum permissible tread depth has been reached
- . A tyre
should be regarded as worn out when this indicator is flush with the tread.
Markings on the walls of the tyres with the letters “TWI” or other symbols (e.g.
) indicate the position of the wear indicators.
The tread depth can be measured with a tread depth gauge on the ice scraper,
which is located on the inside of the fuel filler flap.
To ensure uniform wear on all tyres, we recommend that you change the
wheels every 10 000 km, in line with the schedule
- .
WARNING
■
Change the tyres at the latest when they are worn down to the wear indi-
cators - risk of accident.
■
Faulty wheel alignment affects handling - risk of accident.
■
Unusual vibrations or the vehicle “pulling” to one side could be a sign of
tyre damage. Reduce speed and stop! If there are no external signs of tyre
damage, seek the help of a specialist garage.
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Spare wheel
A full spare wheel corresponds to the wheel mounted on the vehicle in terms
of the wheel dimensions, the tire dimension and the tire type.
A temporary spare wheel is provided with a warning label on the rim. Only use
this temporary spare wheel to reach the nearest specialist garage since it is
not intended for permanent use.
Instructions for using a temporary spare wheel
▶
Do not cover the warning sign.
▶
Be specially attentive when driving.
Inflate the spare wheel to the maximum prescribed inflation pressure
.
WARNING
A temporary spare wheel can only be used for a short time in the event of a
breakdown and with a correspondingly careful driving method.
Tyre marking
Explanation of tyre markings - e.g. 185/60 R 15 84 H
185
Tyre width in mm
60
Height/width ratio in %
R
Code letter for the type of tyre – Radial
15
Diameter of wheel in inches
84
load index
H
Speed symbol
Load index - indicates the maximum permissible load for each individual
tyre
load index
83
84
85
86
87
88
Load
(In kg)
487
500
515
530
545
560
Speed symbol - indicates the maximum permissible speed for a vehicle fit-
ted with tyres in a given category
Speed
symbol
S
T
U
H
V
W
Maximum
speed
(in km/h)
180
190
200
210
240
270
WARNING
Never exceed the maximum permissible load bearing capacity and speed
for the tyres fitted – risk of accident.
Operating in winter conditions
All-year (or “winter”) tyres
All-year or “winter”tyres (indicated by an M+S or a mountain peak/snowflake
symbol ) to improve the performance of the vehicle in winter conditions.
To get the best possible driving characteristics, all-year or “winter”tyres, with a
minimum tread depth of 4 mm on all four wheels, should be fitted.
If “winter” tyres are mounted, summer tyres should be fitted again in good
time as they provide better handling properties, a shorter braking distance,
less tyre noise and reduced tyre wear on roads which are free of snow and ice
as well as at temperatures above 7 °C.
Speed symbol
All-year or “winter”tyres (marked with M+S and a peak/snowflake symbol )
of a lower speed category than listed in the vehicle’s technical documentation
can be used provided that the maximum permissible speed for these tyres is
not exceeded even if the maximum possible speed of the vehicle is higher.
On vehicles with Infotainment, the speed limit for all-season or “winter” tyres
can be set with the button
in menu
→ → Tyres. For other vehicles,
there is the option to set the speed limit for winter tyres at a specialist garage.
If the vehicle has all-season or “winter”tires of a lower speed category then the
specified maximum speed of the vehicle (referring to tyres that have not been
delivered by the factory, a warning label with the maximum value of the speed
category provided for the mounted tyres must be fixed in the interior of the
vehicle in a constantly visible place in the driver’s field of vision. The warning
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