Škoda Fabia 2003 Owner's Manual
ŠkodaFabia
OWNER´ S MANUAL
Introduction
You have opted for a Škoda - our sincere thanks for your confidence in us.
Your new Škoda offers you a vehicle featuring the most modern engineering and a wide range of equipment
which you will undoubtedly wish to use to the full during your daily motoring. We therefore recommend that
you read this Owner's Manual attentively to enable you to become familiar with your vehicle and all that it
offers as quickly as possible.
Please do not hesitate to contact your Škoda dealer or importer should you have any further questions
regarding your vehicle or any problems which may arise. He will be ready at any time to receive your questions, suggestions and criticisms.
Any national legal provisions which vary from the information contained in this Owner's Manual take precedence over the information contained herein.
We wish you much pleasure with your Škoda and pleasant motoring at all times.
Your Škoda Auto
Introduction2
The on-board literature
The on-board literature for your vehicle consists of this “Owner's
Manual” as well as a “Service plan”, “Tec hnical data” and a
“Travelling assistant”. There can also be a variety of other addi-
tional operating manuals and instructions on-board (e.g. an operating manual for the radio) depending on the vehicle model and
equipment.
If one of the publications listed above is missing, please contact
a Škoda dealer immediately, where one will be glad to assist you
in such matters.
One should note that the details given in the vehicle's
papers always take precedence over those in the Owner's
Manual.
The Owner's Manual
In addition to information regarding all the controls and equipment, the Owner's Manual also contains important information
regarding care and operation for your safety and also to retain the
value of your vehicle To provide you with valuable tips and aids.
You can learn how how you can operate your vehicle safely,
economically and in an environmentally conscious way.
For safety reasons, please also pay attention to the informa-
tion on accessories, modifications and replacement of parts
⇒ page 194.
The other chapters of the Owner's Manual are also important,
however, for proper treatment of your car - in addition to regular
care and maintenance - helps to retain its value and in many
cases is also one of the requirements for warranty claims.
The Service Schedule
contains:
• Vehicle data
• Service intervals
• Overview of the service work
• Service proof
• Confirmation of mobility warranty
• important information on the warranty
The confirmation of the service work carried out is a requirement
for a warranty claim.
Please always present the Service Schedule when you take your
car to a Škoda dealer.
If the Service Schedule is missing or worn, please contact your
Škoda dealer, where your car is serviced regularly. You will
receive a duplicate, in which the previously carried out service
work are confirmed.
Assistance in Europe
contains the addresses and telephone numbers of Škoda
Importers.
Technical Data
includes the most important identification data of your vehicle.
Contents
Contents 3
Layout of this Owner's
Manual
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Using the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
An overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
General view of the instrument cluster . . . . . .
Engine revolutions counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer with counter for distance driven
Service Interval Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Digital clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multi-functional indicator* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Information display* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auto Check Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unlocking and locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the key battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electronic immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child safety locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Central locking system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Synchronisation of the vehicle key code . . . .
Anti-theft alarm system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power windows* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric sliding/tilting roof* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights and Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The windscreen wiper and washing system .
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Rear-view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Seats and Stowage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12
Middle rear head restraints* . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12
Heating the front seats* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14
Net partition (Estate)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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The roof luggage rack system* . . . . . . . . . . .
16
Drinks can holder* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Note holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Ashtray at the front* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Ashtray at the rear* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27
Cigarette lighter* and power socket* . . . . . . .
37
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
37
Heating and air conditioning system . . . . .
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Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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The air conditioning system* . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Starting-off and Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Setting steering wheel position* . . . . . . . . . . .
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Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Starting engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Shifting gear (on a manual gearbox) . . . . . . .
47
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Parking aid* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise control system (CCS)* . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic gearbox* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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4-speed automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
52
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Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
58
Universal telephone connection* . . . . . . . . . .
59
Mobile phones and two-way radio systems . .
62
The CD changer* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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63
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Passive Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Driving the safe way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
67
Requirements for maximum safety . . . . . . . .
69
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
69
Why seat belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
73
The physical principle of a frontal collision . .
76
Important safety information regarding the use
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of seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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How are seat belts correctly fastened? . . . . .
79
Belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
81
Description of the airbag system . . . . . . . . . .
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
87
Side airbags* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
87
Deactivating an airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
90
Transporting children safely . . . . . . . . . . . .
95
What you should know about transporting
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children! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
96
Attaching a child seat using the “ISOFIX”
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system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Driving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intelligent Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electronic stability programme (ESP)* . . . . . .
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Antilock brake system (ABS)* . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power steering* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving and the Environment . . . . . . . . . . . .
The first 1 500 kilometres and then afterwards
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving in an economical and environmentally
conscious manner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Environmental compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Motoring abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Detachable towing device* . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . .
Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care of the exterior of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care of the interior of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspecting and Replenishing . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windscreen Wiper and Washer System . . . .
Spark plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
141
V-ribbed belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The dust and pollen filter* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Wheels and Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
144
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
145
Accessories, changes and replacement of
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parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
147
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
147
148
Breakdown assistance . . . . . . . .
149
Breakdown assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
153
First-aid box* and warning triangle* . . . . . . . .
154
Fire extinguisher* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
155
Vehicle tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
155
Spray for repairing a tyre* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
157
Tyre repair kit* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare wheel* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
159
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
159
Tow-starting and towing vehicle . . . . . . . . . . .
159
Fuses and light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
159
Electric fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
164
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
166
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Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
167
167
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
169
Identification data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Fabia Praktik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Praktik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The fold-away storage compartment . . . . . . .
187
Lashing eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
187
Fixing the loading area floor in place . . . . . .
194
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Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents 5
Layout of this Owner's Manual6
Fig. 1
Layout of this Owner's Manual
The Owner's Manual has been systematically designed, in order to make
it easy for you to find and absorb the information you require. A sample
page of the manual is illustrated in ⇒ page 6, fig. 1. The text in this case
is in Latin as the important aspect here is not the contents. This page is
an example we have taken in order to explain to you the following aspects
and designations of the text.
Chapters, table of contents and subject index
The text of the manual are divided into relatively short sections which are
combined into easy-to-read chapters. The chapter you are reading at any
particular moment is highlighted at the bottom right of the page.
The Table of contents is arranged according to the chapters and the
detailed Subject index at the end of the Owner's Manual helps you to
rapidly find the information you are looking for.
Sections
The majority of Sections apply to all models.
Since there is a wide range of different equipment and options available it
is clearly unavoidable, despite dividing the contents into sections, that
mention may be made of equipment which is not fitted to your vehicle.
Equipment which is marked * is only standard on certain vehicle model
versions or only suppliable as optional equipment for certain models, cf.
6
.
Brief information and instructions
Each section has a Heading, cf. .
This is followed by Brief information (in large italic lettering), which tells
you the subject which is dealt with in this section, cf. .
Most of the illustrations are accompanied by an Instruction (in relatively
large letters) which explains to you in a straightforward way the action you
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Layout of this Owner's Manual 7
have to take. We have identified the corresponding Actions with a dash,
4
cf. .
Notes
There are 4 different types of notes which are all presented on this
example page. Such guidelines are presented together at the end of the
section.
The most important type of comments are the Warnings, cf. . These
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Warning notes draw your attention to a serious risk of accident or
injury. While reading the text you will frequently encounter a double arrow
followed by a small warning symbol, cf. . This symbol is intended to
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draw your attention to a Warning note at the end of the section to which
you must pay careful attention.
A Caution note, cf. , draws your attention to the possibility of damage
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to your vehicle (e.g. damage to gearbox), or points out general risks of an
accident .
An Environmental note, cf. , draws your attention to environmental
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protection aspects. This where you will, for example, find tips aimed at
reducing your fuel consumption.
A normal Note cf. , draws your attention in a general way to important
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information.
Direction indications
All direction indications such as “left”, “right”, “front”, “rear” relate to the
direction of travel of the vehicle.
Layout of this Owner's Manual8
Using the system
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Using the system Safety Driving Tips General Maintenance Breakdown assist-
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Technical Data Fabia Praktik
Cockpit10
Fig. 2 Certain items of equipment shown in the illustration are only fitted to particular model versions or are optional items of equipment.
Cockpit
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An overview
This general view is designed to help you to quickly
become familiar with the instruments, gauges and
controls.
1
Electric exterior mirror adjustment* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Lever for the multi-functional switch:
− Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight
flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Speed regulating system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
Instrument cluster: Instruments and indicator lights . . . . . .
5
Lever for the multi-functional switch:
− Multi-functional indicator* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Windshield wiper/wash system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6
Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7
Control dial for heating on the driver's seat* . . . . . . . . . . . .
8
Switch for rear window heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9
Depending on equipment fitted:
− Switch for the ESP* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Switch for the TCS* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10
Switch for hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11
Indicator light for a switched-off airbag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12
Control dial for heating on the front passenger seat* . . . . .
13
Front passenger airbag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14
Switch for:
− Central locking system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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− Electric power-operated window* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15
Light switch, control dial for the instrument lighting and
control dial for the headlight beam range regulatiion . . . . .
16
Bonnet release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19
Headlight flasher, driver airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21
Depending on equipment fitted:
− Operating controls for the heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Operating controls for the air conditioning system* . . . .
22
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23
Depending on equipment fitted:
− Gearshift lever (manual gearbox) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Selector lever (automatic gearbox*) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio*
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Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Note
• Equipment which is marked * is only standard on certain vehicle model
versions or only suppliable as optional equipment for certain models.
• Vehicles with factory-fitted radio, mobile phone, navigation system, CD
player etc. are supplied with separate instructions for operating such
equipment.
• The arrangement of the controls and switches and the location of
some items on right-hand drive models may differ from that shown in
⇒ page 10, fig. 2. The symbols on the controls and switches are the same
as for left-hand drive models.
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Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
General view of the instrument cluster
Fig. 3 Instrument cluster
1
Engine revolutions counter ⇒ page 13
2
Coolant temperature gauge ⇒ page 13
3
Fuel gauge ⇒ page 14
Speedometer
− with counter for distance driven ⇒ page 14
− with trip counter for distance driven ⇒ page 14
− with Service Interval Display ⇒ page 15
5
Digital clock ⇒ page 16 and multi-functional indicator* ⇒ page 17
6
Information display* ⇒ page 21
When the lights are switched on, the instrument cluster is illuminated.
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Engine revolutions counter
The start of the red zone in the revolutions counter ⇒ page 12, fig. 3
indicates the maximum permissible engine speed for all gears for an
engine which has been run in and operating at a normal temperature. You
should shift into the next higher gear before this red zone is reached, or
move the selector lever into position D if your car is fitted with an automatic
gearbox.
One should shift to the next lower gear at the latest when the engine is no
longer running smoothly.
Avoid high engine speeds during the running-in period ⇒ page 147
Caution
The needle of the revolutions counter must on no account move into the
red zone of the scale: Risk of damage to the engine!
For the sake of the environment
Shifting up early helps you save fuel and reduce the operating noise of
your vehicle.
1
Coolant temperature gauge
The coolant temperature gauge ⇒ page 12, fig. 3 only operates when
the ignition is switched on.
Please pay attention to the following guidelines regarding temperature
ranges in order to avoid damage to the engine.
2
Cold range
If the pointer is still in the left-hand area of the scale it means that the
engine has not yet reached its operating temperature. Avoid running at
high engine speeds, at full throttle and at severe engine loads.
The operating range
The engine has reached its operating temperature as soon as the pointer
moves into the mid-range of the scale. The pointer may also move further
to the right at high engine loads and high outside temperatures. This is not
critical provided the warning symbol
flash.
If the symbol in the instrument cluster flashes it means that either the
coolant temperature is too high or the coolant level is too low. Please
refer to the guidelines ⇒ page 31, “Coolant temperature/coolant level ”.
in the instrument cluster does not
WARNING
Pay attention to the warning notes ⇒ page 172, “Working in the
engine compartment” before opening the bonnet and inspecting
the coolant level.
Caution
Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the fresh
air inlet impair the cooling efficiency of the coolant. There is then a risk of
the engine overheating at high outside temperatures and high engine
loads!
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ance
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Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights14
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Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge ⇒ page 12, fig. 3 only operates when the ignition is
switched on.
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 45 litres. The warning symbol in
the instrument cluster lights up when the pointer reaches the reserve
marking. There are now about 7 litres of fuel remaining in the tank. This
symbol is a reminder for you, that you must refuel.
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.
Caution
Never run the fuel tank completely empty! An irregular fuel supply can
result in poor ignition or misfiring. Unburnt fuel may get into the exhaust
system and damage the catalytic converter.
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Speedometer with counter for distance
driven
The distance which you have driven with your vehicle is shown in kilometers (km). On certain model versions, the readout is shown in “miles”.
Bottom counter (trip counter) for distance driven
The bottom counter indicates the distance which you have driven since
this counter was last reset - in steps of 100 metres or 1/10 of a mile. It can
be reset to zero by pressing the reset button next to the speedometer.
Top counter for distance driven
The top counter for distance driven indicates the total distance in kilometers or miles which the vehicle has been driven.
Fault display
dEF will appear as a constant text in the display field of the counter for
distance driven if there is a fault in the instrument cluster. Have this fault
rectified without delay by a Škoda dealer.
Warning against excessive speeds*
An acoustic warning signal will sound when the vehicle speed exceeds
120 kilometres per hour. The acoustic warning signal will switch off again
when the vehicle speed goes below this speed limit.
This function is only valid for some countries.
WARNING
Never seek to adjust the trip counter for distance driven while
driving for safety reasons.
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Service Interval Display
Fig. 4 Service Interval
Display QG0
Fig. 5 Resetting
service interval
displays QG1 and QG2
The Service Interval Display for vehicles with fixed service intervals
QG0
A key symbol appears in the trip counter display ⇒ fig. 4 once the due
date for a service is reached and one of the following service work:
OIL (change the engine oil)
INSP (Inspection service)
The display disappears within 3 minutes after starting the engine. The trip
counter is also displayed after pressing the reset button for the trip counter
for more than 1 second. The key symbol remains even after the ignition
has been switched off.
The Service Interval Display for vehicles with extended service
intervals (QG1 and QG2)
A key symbol ⇒ fig. 5 appears in the counter display for distance driven
about 30 days before reaching the due date for the service. The remaining
distance to be driven will be indicated for 10 seconds next to the key
symbol and then the remaining number of days to the due date for the
service inspection.
The following will be displayed in the information display*:
SERVICE DUE IN ... KM OR ... DAYS
The kilometre indicator or the days indicator reduces in steps of 100 km.
or days until the service due date is reached.
The following text appears as a flashing key symbol as soon as the due
date for the service is reached.
The following will be displayed in the information display*:
SERVICE NOW
The display disappears within 20 seconds after switching on the ignition.
The trip counter is also displayed after pressing the reset button for the trip
counter (for more than 1 second).
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Resetting Service Interval Display
We recommend having this resetting performed by a Škoda Dealer.
Škoda dealer:
• resets the memory of the display after the appropriate inspection;
• makes an entry in the Service Schedule;
• affix the sticker to the side of the dash panel on the driver's side, where
the following service interval is shown.
The service interval displays can also be reset as follows by using the
reset button for the counter for distance driven:
Models with fixed service intervals (QG0)
Switch off the ignition, press the reset button of the trip counter for
distance driven and hold it down.
Switching the ignition on causes a service interval to appear in the display.
Holding the reset button down for 10 seconds will cause the counter to be
reset (the display shows “- - -” and then the trip counter readout).
The readout OIL will appear in the display after resetting the indicator
INSP and releasing the reset button when both service intervals (INSP
and OIL) were reached together.
Repress the reset button and hold it down for 10 seconds to also reset this
interval.
Vehicles with extended service intervals (QG1 and QG2)
Switch off the ignition, press the reset button of the trip counter for
distance driven and hold it down.
Switch the ignition on and release the reset button. Now turn the reset
button to the right. All counters will be reset to 0.
Caution
We recommend that you do not reset the Service Interval Display yourself
otherwise this can result in the service interval display being incorrectly
set, which may also result in problems with operation of your vehicle.
Note
• Information is retained in the Service Interval Display also after the
battery of the vehicle is disconnected.
• It is necessary to re-code the Service Interval Display if a new instru-
ment cluster is installed during repair work. this work is carried out by a
Škoda dealer.
• Never reset the display between service intervals otherwise this may
result in incorrect readouts.
• The data displayed is the same after resetting the display with flexible
service intervals (QG1) using the reset button as that for a vehicle with
fixed service intervals (QG2).
• We therefore recommend having the Service Interval Display reset
only by a Škoda dealer who is familiar with the procedure for resetting the
display with a vehicle system tester.
• Please refer to the brochure Service Plan for extensive information
about the service intervals.
Digital clock
A reset button is installed on the left below beside the speedometer for adjusting the clock ⇒ page 12, fig. 3.
Set hours
– Turn the reset button to the left.
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Setting minutes
– Turn the reset button to the right.
WARNING
The clock should not be adjusted while driving for safety reasons
but only when the vehicle is stationary.
Multi-functional indicator*
Introduction
The multi-functional indicator appears in the display of the revolutions
counter ⇒ fig. 6 or in the information display ⇒ page 21, fig. 9 depending
on the equipment fitted to your vehicle.
The multi-functional indicator offers you a range of useful information.
The outside temperature ⇒ page 19
Range ⇒ page 19
Current fuel consumption ⇒ page 20
Average fuel consumption ⇒ page 20
Driving time ⇒ page 20
Distance driven ⇒ page 20
Average speed ⇒ page 20
Note
In certain national versions the displays appear in the Imperial system of
measures.
Memory
Fig. 6 Display in
engine revolutions
counter Multi-functional indicator
The multi-functional indicator is equipped with two automatic memories.
You can see the memory which is currently being shown in the display
from the negatively displayed number ⇒ fig. 6. The data of the single-trip
memory (memory 1) is shown if a 1 appears in the display. A 2 shown in
the display means that data relates to the total distance memory (memory
2).
Switching of the memory takes place when the button ⇒ page 18,
fig. 7.
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Single-trip memory (memory 1)
The single-trip memory collates the driving information from the moment
the ignition is switched on until it is switched off. New data will also flow
into the calculation of the current driving information if the trip is continued
within 2 hours after switching off the ignition. The memory will be is automatically erased, on the other hand, if the trip is interrupted for more than
2 hours.
Total-trip memory (memory 2)
The total distance driven memory gathers data from any number of
indvidual journeys up to a total of 100 hours driving or 10 000 kilometres
driven. The memory is deleted when either of these limits is reached and
the calculation starts from anew.
The memory will not, contrary to the system for the individual trip counter,
be deleted after a period of interruption of driving of 2 hours.
Note
All information in the memory is erased if the battery of the vehicle is
disconnected.
Using the system
Fig. 7 Multi-functional
indicator: Controls
The rocker switch and the button are located in the grip of
the window wiper lever ⇒ fig. 7.
Selecting the memory
– Repeated short-term pressing of the button allows one to
select the various memories.
Selecting the functions
– Press the rocker switch up or down. This will cause the
individual functions of the multi-functional indicator to appear
in the display one after the other.
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Setting function to zero
– Select the memory you want.
– Press button for more than 1 second.
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The following readouts will be set to zero by button :
• Average fuel consumption
• distance driven
• Average speed
• Driving time
You can only operate the multi-functional indicator when the ignition is
switched on. After the ignition is switched on, the function displayed is the
one which you last selected before switching off the ignition.
The outside temperature indicator will appear with a snowflake symbol
when the outside temperature lies between +5°C and -5°C. The symbol
warns the driver of the possible danger of ice on the road. After the rocker
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switch is actuated, the function displays the one which you last
selected before switching off the ignition.
The outside temperature
Fig. 8 Multi-functional
indicator: The outside
temperature
The outside temperature appears in the display when the ignition is
switched on.
The correct outside temperature will be indicated with a delay of 5
minutes. If the vehicle is stationary (or driven at a very low speed) the
temperature indicated may be slightly higher than the actual outside
temperature because of heat radiated by the engine.
An ice crystal symbol appears in the temperature display if the outside
temperature is between about +5°C and -5°C ⇒ fig. 8.
WARNING
Please note that black ice may also be present on the road surface
even at temperatures around +5°C - warning, drive with care!
Note
The outside temperature is not indicating when showing navigation data
(guidance to the destination). It must be called up over the menu (valid for
vehicles which have a navigation and information display).
Range
The estimated range in kilometres is shown on the display. It indicates the
distance you can still drive with your vehicle based on the present level of
fuel in the tank for the same style of driving. The readout is shown in steps
of 5 km.
The fuel consumption for the last 50 km is taken as a basis for calculating
the range. If you drive in a more economical manner from this moment on,
the range will be increased accordingly.
You first drive 50 km if the readout is reset (after disconnecting and reconnecting the battery) before a new readout for the range is displayed.
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Current consumption
The current fuel consumption level is shown in the display in litres/100 km.
This information can help you to adapt your style of driving to the fuel
consumption you wish to achieve.
The display appears in litres/hour if the vehicle is stationary or driving at a
low speed.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption since the memory was last erased is
shown in the display in litres/100 km ⇒ page 17. This information can help
you to adapt your style of driving to the fuel consumption you wish to
achieve.
If you wish to determine the average fuel consumption over a certain
period of time you must first erase the memory at the start of the new
measurement using the button ⇒ page 18, fig. 7. A zero appears in
the display for the first 300 metres you drive after erasing the memory.
The indicated value will be updated every 5 seconds while you are driving.
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Note
The amount of fuel consumed will not be indicated.
Driving time
from a particular time of day you must first erase the memory at this
moment in time by pressing the button ⇒ page 18, fig. 7.
The maximum time indicated in both switch positions is 99 hours and 59
minutes. The indicator is set back to null if this period is exceeded.
B
Distance driven
The distance driven since the memory was last erased appears in the
display ⇒ page 17. If you wish to calculate the distance driven from a
particular time of day you must first erase the memory at this moment in
time by pressing the button ⇒ page 18, fig. 7.
The maximum distance indicated in both switch positions is 9999 km. The
indicator is set back to null if this period is exceeded.
B
Average speed
The average speed since the memory was last erased is shown in the
display in km/hour ⇒ page 17. If you wish to determine the average speed
over a certain period of time you must first erase the memory at the start
of the new measurement using the button ⇒ page 18, fig. 7.
A zero appears in the display for the first 100 metres you drive after
erasing the memory.
B
The driving time which has elapsed since the memory was last erased,
appears in the display ⇒ page 17. If you wish to calculate the driving time
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Information display*
Introduction
Fig. 9 Instrument
cluster: Information
display
The information display provides you with information in a convenient way
concerning the current operating state of your vehicle. The information
system also provides you with data (depending on the equipment installed
in the vehicle) relating to the radio, multi-functional indicator and navigation system and automatic gearbox.
Certain functions and operating conditions are always being checked on
the vehicle when the ignition is switched on and also while driving.
Functional faults, if required rapair work and other services are indicated
by red symbols ⇒ page 24 and yellow symbols ⇒ page 25.
Lighting up of these symbols is combined with an acoustic warning signal.
Information and texts giving warnings are also shown in the display
⇒ page 27.
The display of text is possible in the following languages:
Czech, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese.
You can have the relevant language set by a Škoda dealer.
The following information can be shown in the display (depending on the
equipment installed on the vehicle):
Menu ⇒ page 22
Door ajar warning, luggage compartment door
and bonnet ajar warning
Radio display ⇒ page 23
Service Interval Display ⇒ page 15
Selector lever position for an automatic gearbox ⇒ page 104
⇒ page 23
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Menu
Fig. 10 Information
display: Menu
Fig. 11 Information
display: Controls
– You can select the menu through the rocker switch . The
selected information is displayed after pressing the button
for a short time or after releasing the rocker switch (after
A
about 4 seconds).
You can select the following information (depending on the equipment
installed on the vehicle):
TRIP COMPUTER ⇒ page 17
CAR STATUS ⇒ page 23
DISPLAY OFF
NAVIGATION ⇒ page 26
After selecting the menu DISPLAY OFF the display is switched off. Press
rocker switch for at least 1 second to switch the display on again.
The Information CAR STATUSflashes in the menu if there is something
which is not in proper order on the vehicle (e.g. warning of a low fuel level).
The first warning will be displayed after switching over to CAR STATUS.
You can then display other operating conditions afterwards using the
rocker switch function (such as water level low).
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– You can activate the menu by pressing the rocker switch
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⇒ fig. 11 for more than 1 second.
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Door ajar warning, luggage compartment door and
bonnet ajar warning
Fig. 12 Information
display: Door warning
The door, luggage compartment door and bonnet ajar warning lights up
when at least one of the three items door, luggage compartment or bonnet
are not closed when the ignition is turned on. The symbol indicates which
door is still open or whether the luggage compartment door or bonnet is
not closed ⇒ fig. 12.
The symbol goes out as soon as the doors, luggage compartment door
and bonnet are completely closed.
As an additional warning signal, a 3 time peep sounds if the car is driven
at a speed of more than 6km/hour and if the door or luggage compartment
door is open.
Radio display
Fig. 13 Information
display: Radio display
These displays appear in addition to the normal information in the radio
display.
Auto Check Control
Vehicle condition
The Auto Check Control carries out a check of certain functions and
vehicle components. The check is performed constantly when the ignition
is switched on, both when the vehicle is stationary, as well as when
driving.
Operational faults, urgent repairs, service work or other information
appear in the display of the instrument cluster. The displays are shown
with a red or yellow light symbol depending on the priority of the message.
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The red symbols indicate danger (priority 1) while the yellow symbols indicate a warning (priortity 2). Information for the driver may also appear in
addition to the symbols ⇒ page 27.
Investigate the displayed faults as soon as possible. If several operational
faults exist at the same time, the symbols will appear one after the other
and are each visible for about 2 seconds.
The error messages are faded out after 10 seconds or by actuating the
rocker switch ⇒ page 22, fig. 11 and are stored under the information
CAR STATUS.
There is at least one error message to be read when the term CAR
STATUS is flashing in the main menu. The display will show STATUS 1/2
(for example) if a number of error messages are present. This display indicates that the first of a total of two error messages should be displayed.
Actuate the rocker switch , to call up the individual error messages.
If a fault occurs, a warning signal will also sound in addition to the symbol
and text in the display:
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• Priority 1 - three warning signals
• Priority 2 - one warning signal
Operational check of the automatic gearbox
When the ignition is switched on, the Auto Check Control automatically
carries out an operational check. The following text will appear first in the
display if the selector lever is the position P or N:
P LOCKED
or
N LOCKED
You must depress the brake pedal first and press the Shiftlock button at
the same time in order to move the selector lever out of these positions.
The text will disappear once you select a drive position (R, D etc.), and the
Auto Check Control function is displayed.
Any faults existing will be displayed for about 15 seconds after starting the
engine in place of the text shown above. A warning signal sounds at the
same time.
Red symbols
A red symbol signals danger.
Fig. 14 Information
display: Oil pressure is
low
Proceed as follows if a red symbol is displayed:
– Stop the vehicle.
– Switch the engine off.
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– Investigate the function indicated.
– Obtain professional assistance.
Meaning of the red symbols:
Faults in the brake system ⇒ page 35
Coolant level too low/coolant tempera-
ture too high
Engine oil pressure too low ⇒ page 32
Three successive warning signals will sound if a red symbol appears.
If several operational faults of priority 1 exist, the symbols appear one after
the other and are each illiminated for about 2 seconds.
⇒ page 31
Yellow symbols
A yellow symbol signals a warning.
The meaning of the yellow symbols:
Fuel level low ⇒ page 31
Check engine oil level, engine oil sensor
faulty
Brake pad worn ⇒ page 32
Washer fluid level low ⇒ page 33
Light bulb defect ⇒ page 33
Light bulb in the brake light defect ⇒ page 33
Fig. 15 Information
display: Brake pad
worn
⇒ page 32
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One warning signal will sound if a yellow symbol appears.
If several operational faults of priority 2 ex ist, the symbols appear one after
the other and are each illiminated for about 2 seconds.
Check the relevant function as soon as possible.
Navigation system*
The controls for the navigation system, radio, CD player are located in the
centre console on both sides of the monitor screen. Navigation data is
also shown in the information display of the instrument cluster.
Information and warning texts are displayed preferentially when the navigation system is switched on.
Operation of the navigation system is described in separate operating
instructions to be found in the on-board literature.
Warning lights
An overview
The warning lights indicate certain functions if necessary faults.
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Fig. 16 Instrument cluster with warning lights
Turn signal lights (to the left) ⇒ page 28
Turn signal lights (to the right) ⇒ page 28
Main beam ⇒ page 29
Low beam ⇒ page 29
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Rear fog light ⇒ page 29
Dynamo ⇒ page 29
Fog lights* ⇒ page 30
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Power steering* ⇒ page 30
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EPC fault light (petrol engine) ⇒ page 30
Glow plug system (diesel engine) ⇒ page 30
Turn signal system for vehicles towing
a trailer*
Coolant temperature/coolant level ⇒ page 31
Electronic immobiliser* ⇒ page 31
Fuel reserve ⇒ page 31
Engine oil ⇒ page 32
Brake pad wear* ⇒ page 32
Bulbs* ⇒ page 33
Open door* ⇒ page 33
Fluid level in windshield washer sys-
tem*
Luggage compartment door* ⇒ page 33
EPC fault light ⇒ page 33
Traction control system (TCS)* ⇒ page 33
⇒ page 30
⇒ page 33
Electronic stability programme (ESP)* ⇒ page 34
Antilock brake system (ABS)* ⇒ page 34
Brake system ⇒ page 35
Airbag system ⇒ page 35
Seat belt warning light* ⇒ page 36
Note
• Arrangement of the indicator lights depends on the model and model
version. The symbols shown in the following functional description are to
be found as indicator lights in the instrument cluster.
• Operational faults are shown in the instrument cluster as red symbols
(priority 1 - danger) or yellow symbols (priority 2 - warning).
Turn signal system
Either the left or right indicator light flashes depending on the position of the turn signal lever.
The indicator light flashes at twice its normal rate if a turn signal light fails.
This does not apply when towing a trailer.
Switching off the hazard warning light system is switched on will cause all
of the turn signal lights as well as both indicator lights to flash.
Further information about the turn signal system ⇒ page 54.
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Main beam
The indicator light comes on when the main beam is selected or also
when the headlight flasher is operated.
Further information about the main beam ⇒ page 54.
Low beam
The indicator light comes on when low beam is selected ⇒ page 52.
Interlocking of the backrests of the rear seats*
The warning light is only installed on vehicles with a three-point safety
belt on the middle rear seat.
The warning light lights up for 20 seconds after the ignition is switched on
if the backrests of the rear seats are not interlocked.
The warning light will light up permanently if the backrest comes loose
while driving.
WARNING
The three-point safety belt can only fulfil its function reliably when
the backrests of the rear seats are correctly locked into position
⇒ page 67.
The rear fog light
The warning light comes on when the rear fog lights are operating
⇒ page 53.
Dynamo
The warning light comes on after the ignition has been switched on. It
should go out after the engine has started.
If the warning light does not go off after the engine is started or comes on
when driving, stop the car and switch the engine off. Check the V-
ribbed belt.
One can still drive to the next Skoda dealer if the V-ribbed belt is in good
order but the warning light is still lit up. The vehicle battery will be
discharged in this case so switch off all non-essential electrical components.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
ALTERNATOR WORKSHOP!
Caution
If the warning light comes on when driving and the warning light
(cooling system fault) also comes on in display then you must stop the
vehicle immediately and switch the engine off. The coolant pump is no
longer being driven - risk of damage to engine!
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