Engine, exhaust system and fuel for Your Skoda Kodiaq SUV 2020

Engine, exhaust system and fuel › Bonnet 195  
Current trailer posi-  
tion  
Target trailer posi-  
tion  
A
B
C
Engine, exhaust system and fuel  
Bonnet  
Open the engine compartment lid  
Manoeuvring angle  
Before opening  
Tilt the knob to the  
right or left to set the  
trailer's target position.  
Make sure that the wiper arms are folded against  
the windscreen.  
Keep everyone away from the engine compart-  
ment.  
Initiate reverse.  
The setting can be corrected when reversing.  
to open  
Stop as soon as the trailer's target position is  
Pull the release lever  
underneath the dash  
panel.  
reached.  
CAUTION  
Risk of injury!  
Do not reach between the steering wheel spokes  
during the parking manoeuvre.  
Only operate the pedals and the shift / selector  
lever.  
Align the trailer straight  
Tilt the knob backwards.  
Carefully reverse and drive forwards until the de-  
sired position of the trailer combination is ach-  
ieved.  
Release the lock.  
Lift the flap so that the  
gas pressure springs  
keep it open.  
Turn off the system  
Press  
the button.  
Automatic system shutdown  
If the following situations occur during the manoeu-  
vring process, the system is switched off automati-  
cally and the brakes are applied.  
Close  
The button  
is pressed.  
Pull the flap down.  
Close the flap with a slight push from a distance of  
about 20 cm.  
The driver's door is opened.  
The steering wheel is gripped.  
The driving speed is too high.  
The trailer veered too much.  
Check that the bonnet is closed.  
NOTICE  
Do not press an open flap.  
Engine oil  
Checking the fill level and topping up  
Test conditions  
The vehicle is on a horizontal surface.  
The parked engine is warm.  
Checking the level  
Wait a few minutes for the engine oil to flow back  
into the oil sump.  
Remove the dipstick and wipe with a clean cloth.  
Insert the dipstick as far as it will go and pull it out  
again.  
196 Engine, exhaust system and fuel › Coolant  
Read the oil level and push the dipstick back in  
again.  
flashes, lights up at the same time  
Check the engine oil level.  
The oil level is OK, the warning light continues to  
flash:  
Stop the engine and seek the help of a specialist  
garage.  
Engine oil level too low  
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The oil level must be within the marked range.  
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Message regarding required engine oil top up  
NOTICE  
Risk of damage to the engine and the exhaust sys-  
tem!  
Check the engine oil level, top up with oil if re-  
quired.  
The oil level must not be outside the marked range.  
If it is not possible to top up the engine oil or if the  
oil level is above the marked range, do not continue  
driving. Stop the engine and seek the help of a spe-  
cialist garage.  
Engine oil level too high  
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Do not use any oil additives.  
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Message regarding the need to reduce the  
engine oil level  
Consumption  
Depending on driving style and operating conditions,  
the engine consumes some oil, up to 0.5 l/1000 km.  
Consumption may be higher over the next 5000 km.  
Check the engine oil level.  
The oil level is too high:  
Refilling  
Drive on, exercising appropriate caution.  
Seek the help of a specialist garage.  
Unscrew the cover of the engine oil filler opening.  
Top up the oil to the correct specification in 0.5 li-  
tre portions.  
Check the oil level.  
Engine oil level sensor impaired  
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Screw on the cover of the engine oil filler opening.  
or  
Specification  
Ask a specialist garage for the correct engine oil  
specification for your vehicle.  
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Message regarding the engine oil sensor  
If no oil of the correct specification is available, max.  
0.5 l of oil with the following specifications may be  
used until the next oil change.  
Drive on, exercising appropriate caution.  
Seek the help of a specialist garage.  
Petrol engines: VW 504 00, VW 508 00,  
ACEA C3, ACEA C5.  
Coolant  
Diesel engines: VW 507 00, VW 509 00, ACEA C3  
or API CJ-4. For vehicles without a particulate fil-  
ter, VW 505 01 can be optionally used.  
Coolant temperature display  
Changing  
Have the oil changed by a specialist garage.  
Troubleshooting  
Engine oil pressure too low  
flashes, lights up at the same time  
or  
A
Cold area  
Engine, exhaust system and fuel › Coolant 197  
Troubleshooting  
Avoid high engine speeds.  
B
Operating range  
Coolant level is too low  
C
High temperature range  
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Checking the fill level and topping up  
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Message concerning the required coolant  
check  
Test conditions  
The vehicle is on a horizontal surface.  
The engine is turned off and cooled.  
Check the coolant level.  
Checking the level  
The coolant level is OK:  
The fill level must be  
within the marked range.  
Check the fuse for radiator fan, replace if re-  
quired » page 205, Replacing a fuse.  
If the fill level is below  
The fuse is OK, the indicator light comes on again:  
the mark  
, top up  
Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist garage.  
the coolant.  
Coolant temperature too high  
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Report regarding the engine overheating  
NOTICE  
Danger of damage to the engine compartment!  
Stop driving.  
Stop the engine and allow it to cool.  
Drive on after the indicator light goes out.  
Do not top up the coolant above the marked area.  
The coolant could be forced out of the cooling sys-  
tem when heated.  
NOTICE  
Engine fault  
There must be a small quantity of coolant in the tank.  
Do not add coolant when the tank is empty.  
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Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist garage.  
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Refilling  
CAUTION  
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Stop driving!  
Stop the engine and seek the help of a specialist  
garage.  
Risk of scalding!  
The cooling system is pressurised.  
Do not open the cap of the coolant expansion tank  
while the engine is warm. Let the engine cool  
down.  
There is no coolant of the correct specification  
available  
Place a rag on the lid of the tank and carefully un-  
screw the lid.  
Top up with distilled or demineralised water.  
Have the correct coolant mixing ratio corrected by  
a specialist garage as soon as possible.  
Refill with coolant of the correct specification.  
Screw on the cap until it clicks into place.  
Another substance was used for topping up, other  
than distilled or demineralised water:  
Specification  
Use the G12evo (TL 774 L) additive for refilling.  
Have the coolant changed by a specialist garage.  
NOTICE  
It is not possible to top up with a sufficient amount  
of coolant  
Stop driving.  
Stop the engine and seek the help of a specialist  
Risk of damage to the cooling system and the en-  
gine!  
Adding coolant that does not conform to the correct  
specification can reduce the corrosion protection of  
the cooling system.  
garage.  
There is a loss of coolant  
Top up the coolant and seek the help of a specialist  
garage.  
198 Engine, exhaust system and fuel › Engine electronics  
If the filter is cleaned successfully, the indicator light  
Engine electronics  
goes out  
.
Troubleshooting  
If the indicator light  
does not go off within  
40 minutes, the filter was not cleaned.  
Petrol engine control faulty  
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Driving in emergency mode is possible - a  
noticeable reduction in engine performance may oc-  
cur.  
Continue driving, exercising appropriate caution,  
and seek the help of a specialist garage.  
Procedure for vehicles with petrol engines  
Drive at a speed of at least 80 km/h at engine  
speeds between 3000-5000 rpm.  
Release the accelerator pedal and let the vehicle  
roll with the gear engaged for a few seconds.  
Repeat this procedure several times.  
Drive on carefully, get the help of a specialist com-  
pany.  
Diesel engine control faulty  
flashes  
If the filter is cleaned successfully, the indicator light  
goes out  
.
Driving in emergency mode is possible - a noticeable  
reduction in engine performance may occur.  
If the indicator light  
does not go off within  
30 minutes, the filter was not cleaned.  
Drive on carefully, get the help of a specialist com-  
pany.  
Continue driving, exercising appropriate caution,  
and seek the help of a specialist garage.  
Diesel preheating system faulty  
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ignition is switched on  
Exhaust control system  
Troubleshooting  
Driving in emergency mode is possible - a noticeable  
reduction in engine performance may occur.  
Drive on carefully, get the help of a specialist com-  
pany.  
Emission control system faulty  
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Driving in emergency mode is possible - a no-  
ticeable reduction in engine performance may occur.  
Particle filter  
Continue driving, exercising appropriate caution,  
Troubleshooting  
and seek the help of a specialist garage.  
Clogged particle filter  
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Fuel filter  
Troubleshooting  
or  
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Water in the diesel fuel filter  
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Clean the filter.  
or  
When the indicator light is on, it must be as-  
sumed that fuel consumption will be higher, engine  
power will be reduced, and the START-STOPP func-  
tion will not be available.  
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Continue driving, exercising appropriate caution,  
and seek the help of a specialist garage.  
Filter cleaning  
Radiator blinds  
Usage  
Conditions for cleaning  
The engine is warm.  
For vehicles with manual transmission, observe  
the gear recommendation shown in the display of  
the instrument cluster.  
The radiator blinds reduce polluting emissions and  
CO2 emissions and save fuel.  
Procedure for vehicles with diesel engines  
Drive at a speed of at least 60 km/h at engine  
speeds of at least 2000 rpm.  
Engine, exhaust system and fuel › Fuel filler flap 199  
If the range with the existing AdBlue® tank fill level  
drops to 0 km, it is not possible to start the engine.  
If possible, top up AdBlue® to the maximum level.  
Requirements for refilling  
Vehicle unlocked.  
Troubleshooting  
If the display of the instrument cluster shows a mes-  
sage relating to the function restriction of the blinds,  
the maximum speed of the vehicle is limited to 160  
km/h.  
The cause may be ice or snow in the area around the  
blinds. After the ice or snow has thawed, the blinds  
are functional again.  
Independent car heating switched off.  
Ignition off.  
Park the vehicle on a horizontal surface.  
Should the impairment not be due to ice or snow,  
assistance from a specialist should be sought.  
Methods of refilling  
With the fuel nozzle at the gas station.  
With the refill bottle or from the canister.  
At a specialist garage.  
Fuel filler flap  
For refilling using refill bottles or canisters, we rec-  
ommend using refill bottles and canisters from ŠKO-  
DA original parts. The refill bottles are equipped with  
overfill protective function.  
Opening the fuel filler flap  
Press the flap and open  
it.  
Refilling  
Open the tank flap.  
Turn the tank cap in  
the direction of the ar-  
row and remove it.  
Place the tank cap on  
the tank flap.  
Refill AdBlue®.  
The AdBlue® tank is full  
when the fuel nozzle  
AdBlue  
switches off or as soon  
Regulations  
as no more AdBlue®  
Only use AdBlue® that complies with the ISO 22241-1  
standard. Do not mix any additives to the AdBlue®.  
AdBlue® is a registered trademark of VDA and is also  
known as AUS 32 (Aqueous Urea Solution) or DEF  
(Diesel Exhaust Fluid).  
flows out of the refill bottle. Do not continue refilling.  
Place the tank cap on the filler neck and turn it in  
the opposite direction to the arrow until it clicks  
into place.  
Close the tank flap and click into place.  
Before starting the engine, leave the ignition on for  
30 seconds to allow the system to detect the refill-  
Functionality  
ing.  
To reduce pollutant emissions, a diesel exhaust fluid -  
AdBlue® is automatically injected into the exhaust  
system.  
AdBlue® freezes at temperatures below -11 C. The  
system function is ensured by automatic heating.  
NOTICE  
Risk of damage to the system for injecting AdBlue®  
in to the exhaust system!  
Do not exceed the maximum refill quantity speci-  
fied in the instrument cluster.  
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The service life of AdBlue is 4 years. If the tank  
contents are not consumed within this period, have  
them replaced by a specialist garage. When top-  
ping up, do not use AdBlue® that is past its expiry  
date.  
Checking the fill level and topping up  
Checking the level  
The AdBlue® level is monitored automatically.  
The range with the existing AdBlue® tank fill level as  
well as the indication of the minimum and maximum  
AdBlue® top up quantity can be viewed in the driving  
data in the instrument cluster display under the  
Troubleshooting  
AdBlue®level too low  
or or lights up  
menu item  
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200 Engine, exhaust system and fuel › Petrol  
Top up AdBlue®.  
Do not use petrol with an octane number that low-  
er than 91!  
AdBlue®system impaired.  
Prescribed petrol 95 / min. 92 or 93 RON / ROZ  
We recommend using95 RON petrol.  
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or  
lights up  
Seek the help of a specialist garage.  
92 or. 93 RON petrol may be used as an option (low  
power loss, slightly increased fuel consumption).  
In an emergency, 91 RON petrol may be used (low  
power loss, slightly increased fuel consumption).  
Technical data  
The AdBlue®tank capacity is approximately 18 litres.  
Prescribed petrol min. 95 RON / ROZ  
Use min. 95 petrol.  
Using higher octane petrol than 95 RON may result  
in improved performance and lower fuel consump-  
tion.  
Petrol  
What you should be mindful of  
In an emergency 91. 92 or. 93 RON may be used  
(low power loss, slightly increased fuel consump-  
tion).  
DANGER  
Risk of death!  
Fuel and fuel vapours are explosive.  
Prescribed petrol 98 / (95) RON / ROZ  
We recommend using98 RON petrol.  
NOTICE  
Risk of serious damage to the engine and the ex-  
haust system!  
Never run the fuel tank completely empty!  
95 RON petrol may be used as an option (low power  
loss, slightly increased fuel consumption).  
In an emergency 91. 92 or. 93 RON may be used  
(low power loss, slightly increased fuel consump-  
tion).  
If you would like to operate your vehicle in a country  
other than that intended for vehicle operation,  
please contact a ŠKODA Partner. They will let you  
know whether a suitable fuel is offered in the associ-  
ated country.  
Additive  
NOTICE  
Risk of damage to the engine and the exhaust sys-  
tem!  
Regulations  
Do not use petrol containing metal-based addi-  
tives, e.g. manganese, iron, lead, and do not use, for  
example, any LRP petrol – lead replacement petrol.  
Do not add any additional additives to the petrol in  
accordance with EN 228.  
If petrol is not used in accordance with EN 228, we  
recommend obtaining information from a specialist  
company regarding the possible use of petrol addi-  
tives approved by ŠKODA AUTO.  
Standards  
Petrol must comply with European standard EN 228  
(in Russia, GOST 32513-2013).  
Only use unleaded petrol that contains max 10% bi-  
oethanol (E10).  
We recommend using petrol with additives,  
which is available at petrol stations at the petrol  
pumps.  
Octane number  
Use the petrol with the octane number prescribed  
for your vehicle.  
Requirements for refuelling  
Vehicle unlocked.  
Independent car heating switched off.  
Ignition off.  
Petrol with an octane number that is one higher than  
the one prescribed for your vehicle can be used  
without restriction.  
NOTICE  
Risk of damage to the engine and the exhaust sys-  
tem!  
Refilling  
If petrol is used that has an octane number that is  
lower than the one prescribed for your vehicle,  
then drive at moderate speeds with minimal engine  
stress.  
Fill up with the prescribed octane number as soon  
as possible.  
Open the tank flap.  
Engine, exhaust system and fuel › Diesel 201  
NOTICE  
Risk of serious damage to the engine and the ex-  
haust system!  
Turn the tank cap in  
the direction of the ar-  
row and remove it.  
Never run the fuel tank completely empty!  
Place the tank cap on  
the tank flap.  
If you would like to operate your vehicle in a country  
other than that intended for vehicle operation,  
please contact a ŠKODA Partner. They will let you  
know whether a suitable fuel is offered in the associ-  
ated country.  
Insert the fuel nozzle  
into the fuel filler neck  
up to the stop and re-  
fuel.  
Do not continue refuel-  
ling after the fuel noz-  
zle switches off.  
Regulations  
Remove the fuel nozzle and put it back on the pet-  
rol pump.  
Place the fuel cap on the fuel filler neck and turn it  
in the opposite direction to the arrow until it clicks  
into place.  
Standards  
The diesel fuel must comply with European standard  
EN 590 (in Russia, GOST 32511-2013 or GOST R  
55475-2013).  
Only use a diesel fuel that contains a maximum of 7  
% biodiesel (B7).  
Close the tank flap and click into place.  
We recommend using diesel with additives,  
which is available at petrol stations at the petrol  
pumps.  
Troubleshooting  
If fuel other than unleaded petrol has been refuel-  
led according to the standards applicable to your  
vehicle  
Operation in different weather conditions  
Only use a diesel fuel according to the current or the  
expected weather conditions.  
Do not start the engine or switch on the ignition.  
Seek the help of a specialist garage.  
Additive  
NOTICE  
Risk of damage to the engine and the exhaust sys-  
tem!  
Technical data  
The fuel prescribed for your vehicle is indicated on a  
sticker on the inside of the fuel filler flap.  
Do not use RME biofuel, even as a diesel fuel addi-  
tive.  
Do not add any additional additives to the diesel in  
accordance with EN 590.  
If diesel is not used in accordance with EN 590, we  
recommend obtaining information from a specialist  
company regarding the possible use of diesel addi-  
tives approved by ŠKODA AUTO.  
Unleaded petrol  
A
B
Organic share as a  
percentage  
Requirements for refuelling  
Vehicle unlocked.  
Independent car heating switched off.  
Ignition off.  
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 58 litres in ve-  
hicles with front-wheel drive, including a reserve of  
approx. 7 litres.  
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serve area.  
Refill  
Misfuel protection  
The fuel filler neck of diesel vehicles can be equipped  
with misfuelling protection.  
Diesel  
What you should be mindful of  
In some countries, the diameter of the diesel fuel  
nozzle may be the same as that of the gasoline noz-  
zle. Before driving in these countries, have the pro-  
tection device removed by a specialist garage.  
DANGER  
Risk of death!  
Fuel and fuel vapours are explosive.