Clear water is not sufficient to intensively clean the windscreen and head-
lights. We recommend using clean washing water together with the screen
cleaner from the range of ŠKODA Original Accessories (in winter additionally
with antifreeze) which is capable of removing stubborn dirt.
The specifications (VW standards) stated in the following can be indicated sep-
arately or together with other specifications on the bottle.
The oil capacities include oil filter change. Check the oil level when filling; do
not over fill. The oil level must be between the markings » page 142.
The washing water should always be mixed with antifreeze in winter even if
the vehicle has heated windscreen washer nozzles.
WARNING
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The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. While working in
the engine compartment, be sure to observe the following warn-
ings » page 138.
Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible to top
up the engine oil under the current conditions. Switch off the engine and
seek assistance from a specialist garage.
Under exceptional circumstances, methylated spirits can also be used if no
screen cleaner with antifreeze is available. The concentration of methylated
spirits must not be more than 15 %. The freeze protection at this concentration
is sufficient only to -5 °C.
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CAUTION
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Do not drive on if the oil level is above range A » Fig. 128 on page 142.
Switch off the engine and seek assistance from a specialist garage.
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Under no circumstances must radiator antifreeze or other additives be added
to the windscreen washer fluid.
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If the vehicle is fitted with a headlight cleaning system, only cleaning prod-
CAUTION
ucts which do not attack the polycarbonate coating of the headlights must be
added to the windscreen washer fluid.
Do not pour any additives into the engine oil – there is a risk of serious engine
damage.
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Do not remove the filter from the windscreen washer fluid reservoir when re-
plenishing it with liquid otherwise the liquid transportation system can be con-
taminated, which can cause the windscreen washer system to malfunction.
Note
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Before a long drive we recommend that you purchase and carry with you en-
gine oil which complies with the specification for your vehicle.
Engine oil
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We recommend that you use oils from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
You must wash yourself thoroughly if your skin has come into contact with
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Introduction
oil.
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Specifications and capacity
Specifications and capacity
Checking the oil level
Replenishing
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142
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143
Read and observe and on page 141 first.
Specifications and capacity (in l) for vehicles with flexible service intervals
Changing
Petrol engines
1.2 litres/44 kW
1.2 l/51 kW
Specification
VW 503 00, VW 504 00
VW 503 00, VW 504 00
VW 503 00, VW 504 00
VW 504 00
Capacity
2.8
The engine has been factory-filled with a high-grade oil that can be use
throughout the year - except in extreme climate zones.
2.8
Engine oils are the subject of continuous further development. Thus the infor-
mation stated in this Owner's Manual is only correct at the time of publication.
1.4 l/63 kW
3.2
1.4 l/132 kW TSI
1.2 l/63 kW TSI
1.2 l/77 kW TSI
3.6
ŠKODA Service Partners are informed about the latest changes by the manu-
facturer. We therefore recommend that you have the oil changed by a ŠKODA
Service Partner.
VW 504 00
3.9
VW 504 00
3.9
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Inspecting and replenishing
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