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Opening and closing the bonnet.

Engine compartment

Bonnet remote release

Fig. 173 Radiator grille:

Fuse

B1Z-0042H

Fig. 172 Bonnet release

lever

Opening the bonnet

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Unlock the bonnet ⇒ fig. 172.

Bonnet remote release

Ensure that the arms of the windscreen wipers are correctly in place

against the windscreen before opening the bonnet otherwise

damage could occur to the paintwork.

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Pull the unlocking lever below the dash panel on the driver's side

⇒ fig. 172.

The bonnet jumps out of its lock as a result of the spring force. A handle appears at

the same time in the radiator grille.

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Press the locking button ⇒ fig. 173 and open the bonnet.

Closing the bonnet

–

Pull the bonnet down far enough to overcome the force of the pressu-

rized gas spring.

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Allow the bonnet to drop from a height of about 30 cm into the lock -

bonnet do not press down on it!

The bonnet is held in the opened position by a pressurized gas spring.

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WARNING (continued)

WARNING

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If your vehicle is fitted with a manual gearbox, move the gearshift lever

into Neutral, or if it is fitted with automatic gearbox, move the selector lever

into position P.

•

Never open the bonnet if you see that steam or coolant is flowing out of

the engine compartment - risk of scalding! Wait long enough until the steam

or coolant has stopped escaping.

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Allow the engine to cool down.

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For safety reasons, the bonnet must always be properly closed when

driving. One should therefore check that the lock has in fact engaged prop-

erly after closing the bonnet.

Keep children clear of the engine compartment.

Do not touch any hot engine parts - risk of burns!

Never spill oil and other fluids over the hot engine. Such fluids (e.g. the

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Stop your vehicle immediately while driving if you notice that the lock is

not properly engaged and close the bonnet properly - risk of an accident!

antifreeze contained in the coolant) may ignite!

•

Avoid short circuits in the electrical system - particularly on the battery.

Caution

Never place your hand into the radiator fan as long as the engine is still

warm. The fan might suddenly start running!

•

Before opening the bonnet, ensure that the arms of the windscreen wipers are

correctly in place against the windscreen. Otherwise, there is a risk of damage to the

paintwork.

•

Never open the cap of the coolant expansion bottle as long as the engine

is still warm. The cooling system is pressurized!

Cover over the cap of the coolant expansion reservoir with a large cloth

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when opening it as protection for your face, hands and arms from hot steam

or hot coolant.

Working in the engine compartment

Particular care is required when carrying out any work in the engine

compartment!

•

Do not let objects, such as e.g cleaning cloth or tools lie in the engine

compartment.

If you wish to work under the vehicle, you must secure the vehicle from

•

There is a risk of injuries, scalding, accidents and fire when working in the

engine compartment, e.g. inspecting and replenishing oil and other fluids. For

this reason, it is essential to comply with the warning instructions stated

below and with the general applicable rules of safety. The engine compart-

rolling away and support it with suitable supporting blocks: the car jack is

not sufficient for this - risk of injury!

•

In cases where it be necessary to carry out inspection work when the

ment of your car is a hazardous area ⇒

.

engine is running there is an additional risk from rotating parts (e.g. the V-

ribbed belt, alternator, radiator fan) and from the high-voltage ignition

system. Please observe in addition the following:

WARNING

−

Never touch the electrical cables of the ignition system.

•

Never open the bonnet if you see that steam or coolant is flowing out of

the engine compartment - risk of scalding! Wait long enough until the steam

or coolant has stopped escaping.

Absolutely avoid any jewellery, loose items of clothing or long hair

from getting into the rotating parts of the engine - Hazard! Therefore

remove any jewellery beforehand, tie up your hair and wear tight fitting

clothing.

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Switch off the engine and pull out the ignition key.

Apply the handbrake firmly.

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A Battery (below a cover) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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WARNING (continued)

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A Engine oil dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Please also comply with the warning instructions stated below when

carrying out any essential work on the fuel system or on the electrical

system:

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160

A Brake fluid reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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A Coolant expansion bottle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5

A Engine oil filler opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Always separate the car battery from the electrical system.

Do not smoke.

6

A Windshield washer fluid reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7

A Power steering reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Never carry out any work close to naked flames.

Always keep a working fire extinguisher at hand.

Note

The location of the inspection points in the engine compartment of petrol and

diesel engines is practically identical.

Caution

When replenishing fluids in the engine, always ensure that the fluids are on no

account mixed up. This may result in major operating problems and also vehicle

damage!

Engine oil

Engine oil specifications

Overview of the engine compartment

The grade of engine oil should be selected in accordance with

precise specifications.

The main inspection points

The engine of your vehicle has been factory-filled with a high-grade oil which you

can use throughout the year - except in extreme climatic regions.

You can mix various oils together with each other when refilling with oil. This does

not, however, apply for models with flexible service intervals (QG1).

Engine oils are, of course, undergoing continuous further development. Thus the

information stated in this Owner's Manual is only correct at the time of publication.

Škoda Service Partners are informed by Škoda Auto a.s. about current changes. This

why you should always have engine oil changed by your Škoda Service Partner.

The specifications (VW standards) stated in the following must be indicated sepa-

rately or together with other specifications on the bottle.

Fig. 174 6-cylinder 2.8 ltr./ 142 kW petrol engine

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Engine oil specifications for vehicles with fixed service intervals (QG2)

Note

Before a long drive we recommend that you purchase and carry with you

engine oil which complies with the specification for your vehicle. Consequently,

you will always have the correct engine oil for refilling.

Specification

•

Petrol engines

Diesel engines

VW 501 01

VW 502 00

VW 504 00

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We recommend using a preservative from the Škoda original accessories

offered by your Škoda dealer.

For further information - see Service shedule.

a)

VW 505 00

VW 505 01

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b)

c)

VW 507 00

Check engine oil level

a)

b)

c)

Not valid for PD engine (a unit injector engine) and engine with DPF (diesel particle

filter).

Not valid for engine with DPF (diesel particle filter). Further information ⇒ page 160,

“Diesel particle filter* (diesel engine)”.

The dipstick indicates the level of oil in the engine.

This does not apply for PDi engines (a unit injection engine).

Engine oil specifications for models with flexible service intervals (QG1)

Specification

Petrol engines

Diesel engines

VW 503 00

VW 504 00

a)

VW 506 01

VW 507 00

Fig. 175 Dipstick

a)

Not valid for engine with DPF (diesel particle filter). Further information ⇒ page 160,

“Diesel particle filter* (diesel engine)”.

Checking the oil level

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Park the vehicle on a horizontal surface.

Switch the engine off.

Caution

Only the above-mentioned oils may be used on vehicles with flexible service inter-

vals (QG1). We recommend always refilling with oil of the same specification since

this will maintain the properties of the oil. In exceptional cases, you must top up

only once engine oil complying with Specification VW 502 00 (only for petrol

engines) or Specification VW 505 01 (only for diesel engines) to maximum 0.5 litres.

You must not use other engine oils - risk of engine damage!

Open the bonnet ⇒

in “Working in the engine compartment” on

page 185.

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Wait a few minutes and pull out the oil dipstick.

Wipe off the dipstick with a clean cloth and insert it again fully.

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After this, once again withdraw the dipstick and read off the oil level

⇒ page 187, fig. 175.

Caution

The oil level must on no account extend beyond the range A. Danger of

damaging the catalytic converter.

Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible under the

conditions prevailing to top up with oil. Switch the engine off and obtain profes-

sional assistance from a specialist garage, otherwise it could lead to severe engine

damage.

a

•

a

Oil level within range A

•

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You must not top up the oil.

b

Oil level within range A

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You may top up the oil. It is possible that the oil level may then be

a

within range A after doing this.

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c

Oil level within range A

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Inspect the oil level ⇒ page 187.

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You must top up the oil ⇒ page 188. It is sufficient, once this is done,

b

to keep the oil level is within range A.

Unscrew the cap of the engine oil filler opening.

Pour in a suitable grade of oil in portions of 0.5 litres ⇒ page 186,

“Engine oil specifications”.

It is normal for the engine to consume oil. The oil consumption may be as much as

0.5 l/1 000 km depending on your style of driving and the conditions under which

you operate your vehicle. The oil consumption may be slightly higher than this

during the first 5 000 kilometres.

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Inspect the oil level ⇒ page 187.

Carefully screw on the cap of the filler opening and push the dipstick

in fully.

One should therefore check the oil level at regular intervals, preferably every time

after the fuel tank is filled or after driving for long stretches.

a

We recommend maintaining the oil level within the range Aif the engine has been

operating at high loads, for example during a lengthy motorway trip during the

summer months, towing a trailer or negotiating a high mountain pass, but not

above this.

WARNING

•

Avoid dripping oil onto hot parts of the engine when topping up will oil -

a risk of fire!

The warning light in the instrument cluster will indicate whether the oil level is too

low ⇒ page 27, “Engine oil ”. In this case, check the oil level as soon as possible.

Top up with an appropriate quantity of oil.

•

Read and observe the warning notes ⇒ page 185, “Working in the engine

compartment” before working in the engine compartment.

For the sake of the environment

The oil level must on no account be above the range A ⇒ page 187, fig. 175. Oil

will otherwise be drawn in through the crankcase ventilation and may pass through

the exhaust system to atmosphere. The oil may combust in the catalytic converter

and damage it.

WARNING

a

Read and observe the warning notes ⇒ page 185, “Working in the engine

compartment” before working in the engine compartment.

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Changing engine oil

Cooling system

The engine oil must be changed at the intervals stated in the Service schedule or

according to the service interval indicator ⇒ page 14.

Coolant

The job of the coolant is to cool the engine.

The cooling system does not require any maintenance under normal operating

conditions. The coolant consists of water with a concentration of coolant additive

of 40 %. This mixture not only provides antifreeze protection down to -25°C but

also protects the cooling and heating system from corrosion. It also prevents the

formation of scale and significantly increases the boiling point of the coolant.

WARNING

•

Only carry out the engine oil change, if you have the required profes-

sional knowledge!

Read and observe the warning notes ⇒ page 185, “Working in the engine

compartment” before working in the engine compartment.

•

You must therefore not reduce the concentration of antifreeze agent in the coolant

by adding water, also not during the summer months or in countries with a warm

climate. The concentration of coolant additive in the coolant must be at least

40%.

•

Let the engine cool down - risk of burning from hot oil.

Wear an eye protection - risk of caustic burns due to oil splashes.

Oil is toxic! Store old oil in a safe place out of the reach of children and

unauthorized persons until you dispose of it properly.

You can increase the amount of antifreeze in the coolant if a higher concentration

of antifreeze is necessary for climatic reasons but only up to 60% (antifreeze

protection down to approx. -40°C). The antifreeze protection tails off above that

concentration.

Caution

You must not pour any additives into the engine oil - risk of engine damage!

Damage, which results from such product, are excluded from the warranty.

Vehicles exported to countries with a cold climate (e.g. Sweden, Norway, Finland)

are already factory-filled with a coolant which offers antifreeze protection down to

about -35°C. In these countries the concentration of coolant additive should be at

least 50 %.

For the sake of the environment

•

You must on no account pour oil into the ground or into the sewage system.

Coolant

In view of the problems involved in properly disposing of old oil, the material,

equipment and the knowledge required for such work, we recommend that you

have the oil and oil filter change carried out by your Škoda Service Partner.

The cooling system is filled at the works with coolant (purple in colour), which

complies with the specification TL-VW 774 F.

We recommend that you use the antifreeze agent - G12 PLUS (purple in colour).

Please contact your Škoda Service Partner if you have any questions regarding the

coolant or if you wish to fill up with a different coolant.

Note

After your skin has come in contact with the oil, you must thoroughly wash your

skin.

Your Škoda Service Partner can also supply you with the correct coolant additives.

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Caution

Loss of coolant

A loss of coolant is first and foremost an indication of a leak in the system. You

should not merely top up the coolant in the reservoir. It is also important to have

the cooling system inspected without delay by a specialist garage.

•

Other coolant additives may cause operational problems which, in partic-

ular, involves significantly reducing the anticorrosion effect.

Any faults or problems resulting from corrosion may cause a loss of

•

Losses can only occur through the pressure relief in the cap of the coolant expan-

sion bottle which is completely free of leaks if the coolant boils as a result of over-

heating and is forced out of the cooling system.

coolant and, as a consequence of this, result in major engine damage.

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WARNING

Read and observe the warning notes ⇒ page 185, “Working in the engine

compartment” before working in the engine compartment.

Caution

One should contact a specialist garage as soon as possible if the source of over-

heating itself cannot be determined and removed, since there may be grave

damage to the engine.

Fig. 176 Engine

compartment: Coolant

expansion bottle

B1Z-0042H

Replenishing the coolant

The coolant expansion bottle is located in the engine compartment on

the left.

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Switch the engine off.

Allow the engine to cool down.

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Switch the engine off.

Place a cloth over the cap of the coolant expansion reservoir

⇒ fig. 176 and unscrew the cap carefully by turning it to the left

Open the bonnet ⇒

in “Working in the engine compartment” on

page 185.

⇒

.

–

Check the level of coolant in the coolant expansion bottle ⇒ fig. 176.

The coolant level when the engine is cold must lie between the “MIN”

and “MAX” markings. The level may also rise slightly above the “MAX”

marking when the engine is warm.

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Top up the coolant.

Screw the cap tight until it is heard to lock.

The coolant which you use for replenishing the system, must comply with one

specific specification ⇒ page 189, “Coolant”. Do not use an alternative additive if

the coolant additive G12 PLUS is not available in exceptional cases. Just top up the

If the coolant level in the reservoir is too low, this is indicated by the warning light

in the instrument cluster  ⇒ page 22. We nevertheless recommend inspecting

the coolant level directly at the reservoir from time to time.

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system with water and as soon as possible arrange adjustment to correct the mixing

ratio of water and coolant additive again by a specialist garage.

Radiator fan

The radiator fan may switch on suddenly.

Only use fresh coolant for topping up the system.

The radiator fan is driven by an electric motor and controlled by a thermostat

according to the coolant temperature.

Do not fill up over the “MAX” marking! Excess coolant which is heated up is forced

out of the cooling system through the pressure relief valve in the cap of the coolant

compensation bottle.

The radiator fan may continue running for up to 10 minutes after the engine has

been switched off - even if the ignition is also off. It may also switch on suddenly

after a certain time, if

Wait until the engine has cooled down for a system which has suffered a major loss

of coolant before pouring in coolant. This is necessary to avoid engine damage.

•

the coolant temperature has risen because of an accumulation of heat or

the warm engine compartment is heated up additionally by strong sunlight.

WARNING

•

The cooling system is pressurized! Do not open the cap of the coolant

expansion bottle if the engine is still hot - risk of scalding!

The coolant additive and thus all of the coolant is harmful to your health.

WARNING

•

You must therefore be aware when working in the engine compartment that

the fan may switch on suddenly - risk of injury!

Avoid contact with the coolant. Coolant vapours are also harmful to the

health. It is important, therefore, to always safely store any coolant additive

in its original container out of the reach of children - risk of poisoning!

Brake fluid

•

If any splashes of coolant get into your eyes, rinse out your eyes immedi-

ately with clear water and contact a doctor as soon as possible.

You should also consult a doctor without delay if you have inadvertently

Inspecting the brake fluid level

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swallowed coolant.

Caution

Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible under the

conditions prevailing to top up with coolant. Switch the engine off and obtain

professional assistance from a specialist garage, otherwise it could lead to severe

engine damage.

Fig. 177 Engine

compartment: Brake

For the sake of the environment

fluid reservoir

B1Z-0042H

Do not re-use coolant if it is necessary to drain the coolant in the system. It should

be collected and disposed of in compliance with environmental protection

regulations.

You can also see the location of the brake fluid reservoir in the engine

compartment from the general view of the engine compartment

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point of the brake fluid. This is why brake fluid must be replaced every two

years.

⇒ page 186. The brake fluid reservoir on right-hand steering models is

positioned on the other side of the engine compartment.

One may only use new genuine brake fluid from Škoda Auto a.s. The specification

for the brake fluid is “FMVSS 116 DOT 4”.

–

Switch the engine off.

Open the bonnet ⇒

page 185.

in “Working in the engine compartment” on

We recommend that you have the brake fluid replaced by a Škoda Service Partner

as part of an Inspection Service.

B

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Pull off the rubber seal A ⇒ page 191, fig. 177 partially away and lift

C

the cover A slightly.

WARNING

A

Inspect the brake fluid level at the reservoir A. The level must be

•

Using old brake fluid can result in severe stress on the brakes because of

the formation of vapour bubbles in the brake system. This greatly impairs

the braking efficiency and thus also the safety of your vehicle.

between the “MIN” and “MAX” markings. The markings are indicated

on the side of the reservoir.

•

Brake fluid is toxic! It must therefore be kept safely in closed original

containers and well away from children and unauthorized persons.

A slight drop in the fluid level results when driving due to normal wear-and-tear

and automatic adjustment of the brake pads, and is perfectly normal.

There may be an indication of a leak in the brake system, however, if the fluid level

drops significantly within a short time or if it drops below the “MIN” marking. A situ-

ation where the brake fluid level is too low is indicated by the warning light 

lighting up in the instrument cluster ⇒ page 29. In this case stop the car immedi-

ately and do not drive any further! Contact a Škoda Dealer to obtain profes-

sional assistance.

Caution

Brake fluid damages the paintwork of the vehicle.

For the sake of the environment

In view of the problems involved with proper disposal of brake fluid, the special

tools and the professional knowledge required, you should have the brake fluid

replaced by a Škoda Service Partner.

WARNING

•

Read and observe the warning notes ⇒ page 185, “Working in the engine

compartment” before working in the engine compartment.

If the fluid level has dropped below the MIN marking, do not drive any

•

further - risk of accident! Contact a Škoda dealer to obtain professional

assistance.

Replacing brake fluid

Brake fluid absorbs moisture. This causes the fluid to absorb moisture from the

surrounding air over a period of time. Excessive water in the brake fluid may be the

cause of corrosion in the brake system. The water content also lowers the boiling

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Battery

WARNING (continued)

in the lungs. Battery acid corrodes dental enamel and creates deep wounds

after contact with the skin which take a long time to heal. Repeated contact

with diluted acids causes skin diseases (inflammations, ulcers, slin cracks).

Acids coming into contact with water are diluted accompanied by significant

development of heat.

Working on the battery

Particular care is required when carrying out any work on the

battery!

•

Do not tilt the battery otherwise battery electrolyte may flow out of the

battery vent openings. Protect the eyes with safety glasses or a shield! There

is the danger of suffering blindness! If any battery electrolyte gets into your

eye, rinse out your eye immediately with clear water for several minutes.

Contact a doctor without delay.

•

Splashes of acid on your skin or clothes should be neutralised as soon as

possible using soap suds and then rinsed with plenty of water. Contact a

doctor immediately if you swallow battery electrolyte.

Fig. 178 Engine

compartment: plenum

chamber - battery cover

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Keep batteries out of the reach of children.

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Hydrogen is released when you charge a battery and a highly explosive

gas mixture is produced. An explosion can be caused through sparkling over

during unclamping or loosening of the cable plug while the ignition is on.

The battery is located in the engine compartment in the plenum chamber

below a cover.

•

Bridging of the poles will create a short circuit (e.g. through metal

objects, cables). Possible consequences of a short circuit: Melting of lead

struts, explosion and burning of the battery, jets of acid spurting out.

Taking off cover

•

It is prohibited to work with a naked flame and light, to smoke or to carry

–

Press the cover in direction of arrow ⇒ fig. 178.

out any activities which produce sparks. Avoid creating sparks when

working with cables and electrical devices. Strong sparking represents a risk

of injury.

There is a risk of injuries, scalding, accidents and burns when carrying out any work

on the battery and on the electrical system. For this reason, it is essential to comply

with the warning instructions ⇒

rules of safety.

stated below and with the general applicable

•

Before carrying out any work on the electrical system, switch off the

engine, the ignition as well as all electrical components and disconnect the

negative cable (-) on the battery. If you wish to replace a bulb it is sufficient

to switch off the appropriate light.

WARNING

•

Never charge a frozen or thawed battery - risk of explosion and caustic

burns! Replace a frozen battery.

Never use a battery which is damaged - risk of explosion! Immediately

replace a damaged battery.

•

The battery acid is strongly corrosive and must, therefore, be handled

with the greatest of care. Always wear protective gloves, eye and skin

protection when handling batteries. Corrosive fumes in the air irritate the

air passages and lead to conjunctivitis and inflammation of the air passages

•

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Caution

Battery with a charge level indicator, the so-called magic eye

•

You must only disconnect the battery if the ignition is switched off, otherwise

the electrical system (electronic components) of the vehicle may be damaged.

When disconnecting the battery from the electrical system of the vehicle, first

disconnect the negative terminal (-) of the battery. Then disconnect the positive

terminal (+).

•

When reconnecting the battery, first connect the positive terminal (+) and only

then the negative terminal (-) of the battery. You must on no account connect the

cables wrongly - risk of a cable fire!

Fig. 179 Engine

compartment: Battery

with magic eye

•

Ensure that battery acid does not come into contact with the vehicle body

otherwise damage could occur to the paintwork.

Do not place the battery in direct daylight in order to protect the battery

•

housing from the effects of ultra-violet light.

There is a so-called magic eye ⇒ fig. 179 located on the top of the battery. The

“magic eye” changes its colour in line with the charge state of and electrolyte level

in the battery.

For the sake of the environment

A removed battery is a special type of waste which is harmful to the environment -

contact your specialist garage regarding disposing of the battery.

Air bubbles can influence the colour of the “magic eye”. For this reason carefully

knock on the “magic eye” before carrying out the check.

•

Green colour - the battery is adequately charged

Note

Dark colour - the battery has to be charged

Please also refer to the guidelines ⇒ page 196, “Disconnecting and reconnecting

the battery”, also after connecting the battery.

Colourless or yellow colour. Have the battery checked by a specialist garage

Batteries, which are more than 5 years old, must be replaced. We recommend you

have the electrolyte level inspected and adjusted to the correct level or the battery

replaced if necessary by a specialist garage.

Caution

If the vehicle has not been driven for more than 3 to 4 weeks, the battery will

discharge because certain electrical components consume electricity (e.g. control

units) also in idle state. You can prevent the discharging of the battery by discon-

necting the negative terminal or charging the battery constantly with a very low

charging current. Please also refer to the notes when working on the battery

⇒ page 193, “Working on the battery”.

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Only for “quick-charging”: Disconnect both battery cables (first of all

“negative”, then “positive”).

Inspecting the electrolyte level

The battery is practically maintenance-free under normal operating conditions.

We do, however, recommend that you have the electrolyte level inspected from

time to time by a specialist garage when outside temperatures are high or when

driving on long trips. You should also check the electrolyte level ⇒ page 195 each

time the battery is charged.

Carefully attach the terminal clamps of the charger to the battery

terminals (red = “positive”, black = “negative”).

You can now plug the mains cable of the charger into the power socket

and switch on the charger.

The battery acid level will also be checked as part of the Inspection Service.

When charging is completed: switch the charger off and unplug the

mains cable from the power socket.

Operation in winter

–

Only then should you disconnect the terminal clamps of the charger.

The battery has to provide greater amounts of electricity during the winter. It also

has only part of the initial power output at low temperatures that it has at normal

temperatures.

Reconnect the cables to the battery (first of all “positive”, then “nega-

tive”).

It is not normally necessary to disconnect the cables of the battery if you recharge

the battery using low amperages (as for example from a mini-charger). Please also

refer to the instructions from the charger manufacturer.

A discharged battery may already freeze at temperatures just below 0°C.

We therefore recommend that you have the battery checked by a specialist garage

before the start of the winter, and recharged if necessary.

A charging current of 0.1 of the total battery capacity (or lower) is that which should

be used until full charging is achieved.

Note

It is, however, necessary to disconnect both cables before charging the battery with

If the vehicle is not going to be driven for a period of some weeks when there is very

severe frost one should remove ⇒ page 196 the battery and store it in a place

which is protected from frost. This prevents the battery from freezing up and

thereby being destroyed.

high amperages, so-called “quick-charging”.

“Quick-charging” a battery is dangerous ⇒

in “Working on the battery” on

page 193. It requires a special charger and appropriate knowledge. We therefore

recommend that you have your battery quick-charged only by your specialist

garage.

Charging the battery

A discharged battery may already freeze at temperatures just below 0°C. ⇒

recommend that you no longer use a battery which has thawed out because the

casing of the battery may be cracked through the formation of ice and this would

allow battery electrolyte to flow out.

. We

A properly charged battery is essential for reliably starting the

engine.

–

Read the warning notes ⇒

page 193 and ⇒

in “Working on the battery” on

The vent plugs of the battery should not be opened for charging.

.

–

Switch the ignition and all electrical components off.

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WARNING

A

B

–

Pull off gasket A and take out the cover of the plenum chamber A

in the direction of the arrow ⇒ fig. 180.

Never charge a frozen or thawed battery - risk of explosion and caustic

burns. Replace a frozen battery.

–

Unclamp the battery negative terminal (-).

Unclamp the battery positive terminal (+).

C

Unscrew the screw A⇒ fig. 181 completely and remove the locking

Removing and installing the battery

plate.

–

Move the battery in the direction of the arrow and pull it out in an

upward direction.

Installation takes place in the reverse order.

Please also refer to the following notes when connecting up the battery

⇒ page 196.

Fig. 180 Engine

compartment: plenum

chamber - cover

Note

We do not recommend that you remove and install the battery yourself (even when

you are following the instructions given in this Owner's manual) since a battery can

be heavily damaged in the process under certain circumstances. Contact a

specialist garage.

Disconnecting and reconnecting the battery

On disconnecting and reconnecting the battery the following functions are initially

deactivated or are no longer able to operate fault-free.

Fig. 181 Engine

compartment: The

battery

Removing and installing the battery

–

Please also refer to the notes when working on the battery

⇒ page 193.

–

Switched off all electrical components and remove the ignition key.

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Windshield washer system

Operation

Operating measure

Electrical power window (operational

faults)

⇒ page 42

Enter radio code number

see Radio Operating Instruc-

tions

Set hours

⇒ page 13

⇒ page 15

Data in the multi-functional indicator are

deleted.

Fig. 182 Engine

compartment: Wind-

shield washer fluid reser-

voir

We recommend having the vehicle checked by a specialist garage to ensure full

functionality of all electrical systems.

B1Z-0042H

The windshield washer reservoir contains the cleaning fluid for the windscreen and

for the headlamp cleaning system*. The reservoir is located in the front left of the

engine compartment ⇒ fig. 182.

Replacing the battery

You should only replace a battery with a new battery of the same capacity, voltage

(12 V), amperage and of the same size. Specialist garages have a range of suitable

batteries available.

The reservoir has a capacity of 4 liters.

Clear water is not sufficient to intensively clean the windscreen and headlights. We

therefore recommend using clean washing water together with the screen cleaner

from Škoda genuine accessories (in winter additionally with antifreeze) which is

capable of removing stubborn dirt. Follow the instructions for use on the packaging

when using screen cleaning products.

We recommend that you only have an old battery disposed of by a specialist garage

since it does require special disposal.

For the sake of the environment

You should always add antifreeze to the cleaning water in winter even if your

vehicle is fitted with heated windscreen washer nozzles*.

Batteries contain poisonous substances such as sulphuric acid and lead. They must

be disposed of in accordance with local environmental protection regulations and

on no account as domestic waste.

It is also possible in exceptional cases to use methylated spirits when no screen

cleaner with antifreeze is available. The concentration of methylated spirits must

not be more than 15 %. Please note, however, that the antifreeze protection at this

concentration is only adequate down to -5°C.

WARNING

Read and observe the warning notes ⇒ page 185, “Working in the engine

compartment” before working in the engine compartment.

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Caution

•

On no account should you add radiator antifreeze or other additives to the

windscreen washer fluid.

If the vehicle is fitted with headlight cleaning system, you should only add

•

cleaning products which do not attack the polycarbonate coating of the headlights

to the windscreen washer fluid. Please contact your Škoda Service Partner, who will

tell you which cleaning agent you can use.

Note

Do not take the filter out of the windscreen wash container when filling it up again

with liquid otherwise dirt can get into the liquid transportation system and can lead

to faults in operation of the windscreen wash system.

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