Don't know if it's just me being a bit impatient, or being the 'manly' thing not to read instructions, but i do find the manual pretty hazy to follow and understand.

It is appalling, it takes ages to find the information you need, then it refers you to a different manual !  Also some detail is missing. The best manual is this blog.  

You are best using the online manuals or the ones available through the Skoda Service App as these are constantly updated.

The books provided with the car are usually out of date before the car is even built.

 

I think theres a link in this thread to the online manuals but take care to use the latest one as the repository has several versions based on model year:

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/273542-mk3-owners-workshop-manual-info/

It is almost like an 'elf 'n safety handbook - every new section refers you to check something else (probably your blood pressure!!.)

It seems to be written for semi literate four year olds.

Having said that, the info you need is usually buried somewhere in there...................

It's written in Czenglish.