Skoda Yeti 2011 User Manual

SIMPLY CLEVER
ŠKODA Yeti
OWNER'S MANUAL

Introduction

You have opted for a
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. That is why, we recommend that you read this Owner's Manual attentively to enable you to become familiar with your car and all that it offers as quickly as possible.
Please do not hesitate to contact your specialist garage or importer should you have any further questions or any problems regarding your vehicle which may arise. He will be ready at any time to receive your questions, suggestions and criticisms.
National legal provisions, which deviate from the information contained in these operating instructions, take precedence over the information contained in the operating instructions.
We wish you much pleasure with your ŠKODA and pleasant motoring at all times. Your ŠKODA AUTO a.s. (hereinafter ŠKODA)
ŠKODA – our sincere thanks for your confidence in us.
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2 Introduction
On-board literature
The on-board literature for your vehicle consists of this ual” as well as a “Service schedule” and a “Help on the road”. There can also be a variety of other additional 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 spe­cialist garage immediately, where one will be glad to assist you in such matters.
One should note that the details given in the vehicle's technical docu­mentation always take precedence over those in the Owner's Manual.
Owner's Manual
This Owner's manual describes all possible equipment variants without identifying them as special equipment, model variants or market-de­pendent equipment.
Consequently, this vehicle does not need to contain all of the equip- ment components described in this Owner's manual.
The scope of equipment for your vehicle is described in the sales docu­mentation you were given when purchasing the car. For more informa­tion, contact your local ŠKODA retailer.
The illustrations can differ in minor details from your vehicle; they are only intended for general information.
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 will learn how you can op­erate your vehicle safely, economically and in an environmentally con­scious way.
For safety reasons, please also pay attention to the information on ac­cessories, modifications and replacement of parts ⇒ page 207.
Owner's Man-
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 conditions for possible warranty claims.
The Service schedule
contains:
Vehicle data;
Service intervals;
Overview of the service work;
Service proof;
Confirmation of mobility warranty (only valid in certain countries);
important information on the warranty.
The confirmations of the carried out service work are one of the condi­tions for possible warranty claims.
Please always present the Service schedule when you take your car to a specialist garage.
If the Service schedule is missing or worn, please contact the specialist garage where your car is serviced regularly. You will receive a duplicate, in which the previously carried out service work are confirmed.
Help on the road
Contains the most important telephone numbers in individual countries as well as the addresses and telephone numbers of ŠKODA importers.

Table of Contents

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Layout of this Owner's Manual
(explanations) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Instruments and warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Overview of the instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Engine revolutions counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Counter for distance driven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Service reminder indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Digital clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Shift recommendation for changing gears . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Multi-functional indicator (onboard computer) . . . . . . . 14
MAXI DOT display (information display) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Auto Check Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Locking and Unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Vehicle key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Synchonisation of the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Anti-theft alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Panoramic sliding roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Lights and Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Windshield wiper and wash system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Rear-view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Seats and Stowage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Adjusting front seats electrically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Middle rear head restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Variable loading floor in the luggage compartment . . 74
Variable loading floor with spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Roof rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Note holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Cigarette lighter, power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Storage compartment on the front passenger side . . 80 Cooling of storage compartment on front passenger
side
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Storage compartment on the dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Stowage compartment in front centre console . . . . . . 82
Stowage compartment for spectacles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Storage compartment in the front and rear doors . . . . 82
Stowage compartment below front passenger seat . . 83
Front seat armrest with storage compartment . . . . . . 83
Stowage compartment in rear centre console . . . . . . . 84
Storage compartments in the luggage compartment . 84
Flexible storage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Removable through-loading bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Clothes hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Heating and air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Air conditioning system (manual air conditioning
system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation) . . 95
Starting-off and Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Setting steering wheel position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Rear parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Front and rear parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Cruise control system (CCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
“(START-STOP)” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Automatic gearbox DSG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Automatic gearbox DSG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Multifunction steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM II . . . . . . . . . . 119
Voice control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Music playback via Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Passive Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Correct seated position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Why seat belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
The physical principle of a frontal collision . . . . . . . . . . 132
Important safety information regarding the use of
seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
How are seat belts correctly fastened? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Description of the airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Driver's knee airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
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Head airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Deactivating an airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Transporting children safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
What you should know about transporting children! . 146
Child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Attaching a child seat using the “ISOFIX” system . . . . 151
Attaching child seat using the “Top Tether” system . . 152
Driving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Intelligent technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Electronic stability programme (ESP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Brake booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Antilock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Uphill Start Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Electromechanical power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Tyre pressure monitoring system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Diesel particle filter (diesel engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Driving and the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
The first 1 500 kilometres and then afterwards . . . . . . 162
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Driving in an economical and environmentally conscious manner
Environmental compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Motoring abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Avoiding damage to your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Driving through bodies of water on roads . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Off-road driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the
vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Care of the exterior of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Care of the interior of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Inspecting and Replenishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Windshield washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Wheels and Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Accessories, changes and replacement of parts . 207
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Breakdown assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Breakdown assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Space for first-aid box and warning triangle . . . . . . . . . 208
Fire extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Vehicle tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Tyre repair kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
The vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Fuses and light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Electric fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Used abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Performances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Identification details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Fuel consumption according to the ECE standards and
EU guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Other information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Engine oil specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Engine 1.2 l/77 kW TSI - EU5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Engine 1.4 l/90 kW TSI - EU5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Engine 1.8 ltr./118 kW TSI - EU2, EU5 (1.8 ltr./112 kW TSI
- EU5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Engine 1.6 l/77 kW TDI CR - EU5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Engine 2.0 l/81 kW TDI CR - EU5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Engine 2.0 l/103 kW TDI CR - EU4, EU5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Engine 2.0 l/125 kW TDI CR - EU5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Multi-purpose vehicles (AF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
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Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
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Layout of this Owner's Manual (explanations)

The Owner's Manual has been systematically designed, in order to make it easy for you to find and absorb the information you require.
Chapters, table of contents and subject index
The text of the Owner's manual is 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 Sub- ject 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 clear-
ly unavoidable, despite dividing the contents into sections, that mention may be made of equipment which is not fitted to your vehicle.
Brief information and instructions
Each section has a Heading. This is followed by Brief information (in large italic lettering), which tells you the
subject which is dealt with in this section. Most of the illustrations are accompanied by an Instruction (in relatively large let-
ters) which explains to you in a straightforward way the action you have to take.
Work steps which have to be carried out are illustrated with a hyphen.
Direction indications
All direction indications such as of travel of the vehicle.
“left”, “right”, “front”, “rear” relate to the direction
Explanation of symbols
End of a section. £ The section is continued on the next page.
Notes
All four kinds of notes, which are used in the text, are always stated at the end of the respective section.
WARNING
The most important notes are marked with the heading WARNING. These WARNING While reading the text you will frequently encounter a double arrow followed by a small warning symbol. This symbol is intended to draw your attention to a WARNING note at the end of the section to which you must pay careful atten­tion.
notes draw your attention to a serious risk of accident or injury.
CAUTION
A Caution note draws your attention to the possibility of damage to your vehicle (e.g. damage to gearbox), or points out general risks of an accident.
For the sake of the environment
An Environmental note draws your attention to environmental protection as­pects. This is where you will, for example, find tips aimed at reducing your fuel consumption.
Note
A normal Note draws your attention in a general way to important information.
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Fig. 1 Cockpit

Using the system

Cockpit

Overview

This overview will help you to quickly familiarise yourself with the displays and the control elements.
1
Electric exterior mirror adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
2
Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
3
Lever for the multi-functional switch:
Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight flasher . . 51
Speed regulating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
4
Steering wheel:
with horn
with driver airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
with controls for radio, radio navigation system and phone . . . . . . 117
5
Instrument cluster: Instruments and indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
6
Lever for the multi-functional switch:
Multi-functional indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Windshield wiper and wash system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
7
Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
8
Control dial for heating on the driver's seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
9
Switch for hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
10
Indicator light for a switched off front seat passenger airbag . . . . . . . 145
11
Storage compartment on the dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
12
Depending on equipment fitted:
RadioRadio navigation system
13
Control dial for heating on the front passenger seat
14
Storage compartment on the front passenger side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
15
Front passenger airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
16
Switch for the front passenger front airbag (in front passenger
stowage compartment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
17
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18
Fuse box (on side of dash panel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
19
Light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
20
Release lever engine compartment lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
21
Control dial for the instrument lighting and control dial for the
headlight beam range regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49, 50
22
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
23
driver's knee airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
24
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
25
Switch for TCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
26
Front and rear parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
27
Central locking switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
28
Depending on equipment fitted:
Gearshift lever (manual gearbox) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Selector lever (automatic gearbox) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
29
Storage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
30
Offroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
31
Tyre pressure monitoring system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
32
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
33
Depending on equipment fitted:
Operating controls for the heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Operating controls for the air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Operating controls for Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Note
Cars with factory-fitted radio or navigation system are supplied with separate instructions for operating such equipment.
The arrangement of the controls and switches and the location of some items
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on right-hand drive models may differ from that shown in the controls and switches are the same as for left-hand drive models.
 fig. 1. The symbols on
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Instruments and warning lights

General information

WARNING
Pay attention primarily to the traffic situation! As the driver you are fully responsible for road safety.
Operate the controls in the instrument cluster never while driving, only when the vehicle is stationary!

Overview of the instrument cluster

1
Engine revolutions counter
2
Speedometer ⇒ page 11
1)
Valid for countries where the values are indicated in British measuring units.
 page 11
Fig. 2 Instrument cluster
3
Button for display mode:
Set hours/minutesActivating/deactivating the second speed in mph or km/hService interval - Display of the remaining number of days, kilometres or
miles to the next Inspection Service/Reset
1)
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4
Coolant temperature gauge
5
Display
with counter for distance driven ⇒ page 12with Service Interval Display ⇒ page 12with digital clock ⇒ page 13with Multi-functional display ⇒ page 14with Information display ⇒ page 18
6
Fuel gauge ⇒ page 11
7
Button for:
Reset trip counter for distance drivenResetting Service Interval DisplaySet hours/minutesActivate/deactivate display mode
page 11

Engine revolutions counter

The red zone of the rev counter scale 1 ⇒ fig. 2 indicates the range in which the engine control unit begins to limit the engine speed. The engine control unit re­stricts the engine speed to a steady limit value.
Shift into the next higher gear or select the selector lever position D of the auto­matic gearbox before reaching the red zone of the rev counter scale.
Avoid high engine speeds during the driving time and before the engine has been warmed up to operating temperature ⇒ page 162
.
For the sake of the environment
Shifting to a higher gear in good time helps to reduce the fuel consumption, mini­mises operating noise levels, protects the environment and contributes to a lon­ger life and reliability of the engine.

Speedometer

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.
Note
This function is only valid for some countries.

Coolant temperature gauge

The coolant temperature gauge 4 ⇒ fig. 2 switched on.
Please pay attention to the following guidelines regarding temperature ranges in order to avoid damage to the engine:
Cold range
If the pointer is 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 in the instrument cluster does not 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 26, Coolant temperature/Coolant quantity .
WARNING
Pay attention to the warning notes ⇒ page 190 partment 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!
operates only when the ignition is
, Working in the engine com-

Fuel gauge

The fuel gauge 6
 fig. 2 only operates when the ignition is switched on.
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The fuel tank has a capacity of about 55 litres or 60 litres 1). The warning symbol in the instrument cluster lights up when the pointer reaches the reserve marking. There are now about 10.5 litres of fuel remaining in the tank. This symbol is a re­minder for you, that you must refuel.
The following is displayed in the information display:
Please refuel!
An audible signal sounds as an additional warning signal.
CAUTION
Never run the fuel tank completely empty! An irregular supply of fuel can lead to irregular engine running. Unburnt fuel may get into the exhaust system and dam­age the catalytic converter.
Note
After filling up, it can occur that during dynamic driving (e.g. numerous curves, braking, driving downhill and climbing a steep hill) the fuel gauge indicates ap­prox. a fraction less. When stopping or during less dynamic driving, the correct fuel supply quantity is indicated. This effect is not a fault.

Counter for distance driven

The distance which you have driven with your vehicle is shown in kilometres (km). In some countries the measuring unit
Reset button
If you hold the reset button is set back to zero.
Trip counter for distance driven
The trip 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.
Counter for distance driven
The counter for distance driven indicates the total distance in kilometers or miles which the vehicle has been driven.
“mile” is used.
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 fig. 2 pressed for about 1 second, the trip counter
Fault display
If there is a fault in the instrument cluster Error will appear continuously in the display. Have the fault rectified as soon as possible by a specialist workshop.
WARNING
Never seek to adjust the trip counter for distance driven while driving for safety reasons!
Note
If vehicles which are fitted with the information display the display of the second speed is activated in mph or km/h, this driving speed is indicated instead of the counter for the total distance driven.

Service reminder indicator

Fig. 3 Service Interval Display: Note
Depending on the equipment installed in the vehicle, the text can differ on the display.
Service Interval Display
Before the next service interval a key symbol and the remaining kilometres are indicated after switching on the ignition ⇒ fig. 3. At the same time, a display ap­pears regarding the remaining days until the next service interval.
The following is displayed in the information display:
Service after ... km or... days.
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The kilometre indicator or the days indicator reduces in steps of 100 km. or days until the service due date is reached.
A flashing key symbol and the text Service appears in the display for 20 sec­onds as soon as the due date for the service is reached.
The following is displayed in the information display:
Service now!
Display regarding the distance and days until the following service interval
You can use the button 3 to display the remaining distance driven and the days until the next service interval
A key symbol and a display regarding the remaining kilometres appear for 10 second in the display. At the same time, a display appears regarding the remaining days until the next service interval.
On vehicles which are equipped with an information display, you can call up this display in the menu Settings ⇒ page 20.
The following will be displayed in the information display for 10 seconds:
Service after ... km or... days.
Resetting Service Interval Display
It is only possible to reset the Service Interval Display, if a service message or at least a pre-warning is shown on the display of the instrument cluster.
We recommend having this resetting performed by a specialist garage. The specialist garage:
resets the memory of the display after the appropriate inspection;
makes an entry in the Service Schedule;
affix the sticker with the entry of the following service interval to the side of
the dash panel on the driver's side. Reset the service interval displays by using the reset button
counter. On vehicles which are equipped with an information display, you can call up this
display in the menu Settings ⇒ page 20.
 fig. 2.
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⇒ fig. 2 on the trip
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
Never reset the display between service intervals otherwise this may result in incorrect readouts.
information is retained in the Service Interval Display also after the battery of the vehicle is disconnected.
If the instrument cluster is exchanged after a repair, the correct values must be entered in the counter for the Service Interval Display. This work is carried out by a specialist garage.
The data displayed is the same after resetting the display with flexible service intervals (QG1) is displayed as that for a vehicle with fixed service intervals (QG2). We therefore recommend having the Service Interval Display reset only by an au­thorised
ŠKODA Service Partner who is familiar with the procedure for resetting
the display with a vehicle system tester.
Please refer to the brochure Service schedule for extensive information about the service intervals.

Digital clock

The time is set with the buttons 3 Select the display which you wish to change with the button 3 and carry out the
change with the button 7. On vehicles which are fitted with the information display, it is possible to set the
time in the menu Time
page 20.
fig. 2 and
WARNING
The clock should not be adjusted while driving for safety reasons but only when the vehicle is stationary!
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Shift recommendation for changing gears

Fig. 4 Recommendation for changing gears
A
An information for the engaged gear strument cluster.
In order to minimise the fuel consumption, a recommendation for shifting into an­other gear is indicated in the display.
If the control unit recognises that it is appropriate to change the gear, an arrow is shown in the display. The arrow points up or down, depending on whether it is recommended to shift into a higher or lower gear.
At the same time, the recommended gear is indicated instead of the currently en­gaged gear A.
⇒ fig. 4 is shown in the display of the in-

Multi-functional indicator (onboard computer)

Introduction
The multi-functional indicator appears in the display ⇒ fig. 5 display ⇒ page 18 depending on the equipment fitted to your vehicle.
The multi-functional indicator offers you a range of useful information.
The outside temperature ⇒ page 15 Driving time ⇒ page 16 Current fuel consumption ⇒ page 16 Average fuel consumption ⇒ page 16 Range ⇒ page 16
or in the information
Distance driven ⇒ page 16 Average speed ⇒ page 17 Current speed ⇒ page 17 Oil temperature ⇒ page 17 Warning against excessive speeds ⇒ page 17
On vehicles which are fitted out with information display, it is possible to switch off the display of some information.
CAUTION
Pull out the ignition key while having contact with the display (for example when cleaning) in order to prevent any damage.
Note
In certain national versions the displays appear in the Imperial system of measures.
If the display of the second speed is activated in mph, the current speed is not indicated in km/h on the display.
B
Memory
Fig. 5 Multi-functional indicator
The multi-functional indicator is equipped with two automatic memories. The se­lected memory is displayed in the middle of the display field ⇒ fig. 5.
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).
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Switching over the memory with the help of the button B screen wiper lever or with the help of the button
D
 fig. 6 on the wind-
on the multifunction steering
wheel ⇒ page 15.
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. If the trip is interrupted for more than 2 hours, the memory is automatically erased.
Total-trip memory (memory 2)
The total distance driven memory gathers data from any number of individual journeys up to a total of 19 hours and 59
minutes driving or 1 999 kilometres driv­en. 99 hours and 59 minutes driving time or 9 999 km driven in vehicles with an Information display. The memory is deleted when either of these limits is reached and the calculation starts from anew.
The total-trip memory will not, contrary to the single-trip memory, be deleted af­ter a period of interruption of driving of 2 hours.
Note
All information in the memory 1 and 2 is erased if the battery of the vehicle is dis­connected.
Operating with the buttons on the windshield wiper lever and on the multifunction steering wheel
A
The rocker switch
⇒ fig. 6 and the button B are located on the windshield wiper lever. Switching over and resetting is performed with the handwheel D on the multifunction steering wheel.
Selecting the memory
– After briefly pressing the button B on the windshield wiper lever or by briefly
pressing the button D on the multifunction steering wheel, you can select the desired memory.
Selecting the functions with the help of the windshield wiper lever
– Press the top or bottom rocker switch A for longer than 0.5 seconds. In this
way, call up in sequence the individual functions of the multi-functional indica­tor.
Selecting the functions with the help of the multifunction steering wheel
– By pressing the button C, you can call up the menu of the multi-functional in-
dicator.
– Turn the handwheel D upwards or downwards. In this way, call up in se-
quence the individual functions of the multi-functional indicator.
Setting function to zero
Select the memory you want.
– Press the button B or D for more than 1 second. The following readouts of the selected memory will be set to zero with the button
B
on the windshield wiper lever or with the button D on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel:
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.
Fig. 6 Multi-functional indicator: Controls on the windshield wiper lever/controls on the mul­tifunction steering wheel
Outside temperature
The outside temperature appears in the display when the ignition is switched on.
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If the outside temperature drops below +4 °C, a snow flake symbol (warning signal for ice on the road) appears before the temperature indicator and a warning signal sounds. After pressing the rocker switch A at the windshield wiper lever ⇒ fig. 6 or the button C at the multifunction steering wheel
 fig. 6, the function shown
last is indicated.
WARNING
Do not only rely upon the information given on the outside temperature dis­play that there is no ice on the road. Please note that black ice may also be present on the road surface even at temperatures around +4
°C – warning,
drive with care!
Driving time
The driving time which has elapsed since the memory was last erased, appears in the display. If you wish to measure the driving time as of a particular time, you must set the memory to zero at this moment in time by pressing the button B on the windshield wiper lever ⇒ fig. 6 or the handwheel D on the multifunction steering wheel ⇒ fig. 6 for longer than 1
second.
The maximum distance indicated in both memories is 19 hours and 59 minutes. 99 hours and 59 minutes in vehicles with an Information display. The indicator is set back to null if this period is exceeded.
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.
The indicated value will be updated every 0.5 seconds while you are driving.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption since the memory was last erased is shown in the display in litres/100 km style of driving to the fuel consumption you wish to achieve.
 page 14. This information can help you to adapt your
If you wish to determine the average fuel consumption over a certain period of time you must set the memory to zero at the start of the measurement using the
B
button
on the windshield wiper lever
 fig. 6 or with the handwheel
multifunction steering wheel ⇒ fig. 6 . A zero appears in the display for the first 100 m you drive after erasing the memory.
The indicated value will be updated every 5 seconds while you are driving.
Note
The amount of fuel consumed will not be indicated.
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 10 km. After lighting up of the indicator light for the fuel reserve the display 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.
If the memory is set to zero (after disconnecting the battery), the fuel consump-
tion of 10 ltr./100 km is calculated for the range; afterwards the value is adapted accordingly to the style of driving.
Distance driven
The distance driven since the memory was last erased appears in the display ⇒ page 14. If you wish to measure the distance driven of a particular time, you must set the memory to zero at this moment in time by pressing the button B on the windshield wiper lever ⇒ fig. 6 or the handwheel D on the multifunction steering wheel ⇒ fig. 6.
The maximum distance indicated in both memories is 1 information display, it is 9 999 km. The indicator is set back to null if this period is exceeded.
999 km or on vehicles with
D
on the
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Average speed
The average speed since the memory was last erased is shown in the display in km/hour ⇒ page 14. If you wish to determine the average vehicle speed over a cer­tain period of time you must set the memory to zero at the start of the measure­ment using the button B on the windshield wiper lever ⇒ fig. 6 or with the hand­wheel D on the multifunction steering wheel ⇒ fig. 6 .
A zero appears in the display for the first approx. 300 m you drive after erasing the memory.
The indicated value will be updated every 5 seconds while you are driving.
Current speed
The current speed which is identical to the display of the speedometer, is indica­ted on the display 2
 fig. 2.
Oil temperature
If the oil temperature is lower than 50 °C or if a fault in the system for checking the oil temperature is present, three lines are displayed instead of the oil temper­ature.
Warning against excessive speeds
Adjust the speed limit while the vehicle is stationary
– With the A button on the multi-function steering wheel ⇒ fig. 6 or the hand-
wheel D on the multi-function steering wheel ⇒ fig. 6 , choose the menu point Warning against excessive speeds.
– Choose the B button on the multi-function steering wheel, or the handwheel
D
on the multi-function steering wheel, the activate the option for setting
the speed limit (the value flashes).
– Use the A button on the windshield wiper lever or the handwheel D on the
multi-function steering wheel to set the required speed limit., e.g. 50
B
– Use the
button on the windshield wiper lever or the handwheel D on the multi-function steering wheel to confirm the required speed limit, or wait around 5 seconds. The setting saves automatically (the value stops flashing).
This allows you to set the speed in 5 km/h intervals.
km/h.
Adjust the speed limit while the vehicle is moving
– With the A button on the multi-function windshield wiper lever or the hand-
wheel D on the multi-function steering wheel, choose the menu point Warn- ing against excessive speeds.
You can drive at the desired speed, e.g. 50 km/h.Use the B button on the multi-function steering wheel, or the handwheel
on the multi-function steering wheel to accept the current speed as the speed limit (the value flashes).
If you wish to change the speed limit that was set, it is changed in 5 km/h inter-
vals (e.g. the accepted speed of 47 km/h increases to 50 km/h or decreases to 45 km/h).
– Press the B button on the windshield wiper lever a second time or the hand-
wheel D on the multi-function steering wheel to confirm the required speed limit, or wait around 5 seconds. The setting saves automatically (the value
stops flashing).
Change or delete speed limit
– With the A button on the multi-function windshield wiper lever or the hand-
wheel D on the multi-function steering wheel, choose the menu point Warn- ing against excessive speeds.
– Press the button B on the windshield wiper lever or the handwheel D on the
multifunction steering wheel to delete the speed limit.
– Press the button B on the windshield wiper lever a second time or the hand-
wheel D on the multifunction steering wheel to activate the speed limit.
If you exceed the set speed limit, an acoustic warning signal will sound as a warn­ing. At the same time the message Warning against excessive speeds appears with the set limit value.
The set speed limit remains stored even after switching off the ignition.
WARNING
Pay attention primarily to the traffic situation! As the driver you are fully re­sponsible for road safety.
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MAXI DOT display (information display)

Introduction
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, mobile phone, multi-functional indicator, radio navigation sys­tem, the unit connected to the MDI input and the 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 repair work and other information are indicated by red symbols ⇒ page 19 and yellow symbols
Lighting up of certain symbols is combined with an acoustic warning signal. Information and texts giving warnings are also shown in the display ⇒ page 22. The following information can be shown in the display (depending on the equip-
ment installed on the vehicle):
Main menu ⇒ page 18 Door, luggage compartment door and bonnet ajar
warning Service Interval Display ⇒ page 12 Selector lever positions for the automatic gearbox DSG ⇒ page 113
CAUTION
Pull out the ignition key while having contact with the display (for example when cleaning) in order to prevent any damage.
page 20.
⇒ page 19
Main menu
Fig. 7 Information display: Controls on the windshield wiper lever/controls on the multifunc­tion steering wheel
Operating with the buttons on the windshield wiper lever
A
– You can activate the Main Menu by pressing the rocker switch
more than 1
second.
– You can select individual menu points by means of the rocker switch
the pushbutton B is briefly pressed, the information you have selected is dis­played.
Operating with the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel
– You can activate the Main menu by pressing the rocker switch C ⇒ fig. 7
more than 1 second.
C
– By briefly pressing the
button you will reach one level higher.
– You can select the individual menus by pressing the handwheel D. After brief-
ly pressing the handwheel D, the desired menu is indicated.
You can select the following information (depending on the equipment installed on the vehicle):
MFD
page 14
Audio
Navigation
Phone ⇒ page 120
Aux. Heating ⇒ page 95
Assistants ⇒ page 47
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Settings ⇒ page 20
The menu point Audio is only then displayed when the factory-fitted car radio is switched on.
The menu point Navigation is only then displayed when the factory-fitted radio navigation system is switched on.
The menu point Aux. with auxiliary heating.
The menu point Assistants is only then displayed, if the vehicle is fitted with cor­nering lights.
heating is only then displayed, if the vehicle is factory-fitted
Note
If warning messages are shown in the information display, these messages can be confirmed with the button B on the windshield wiper lever or with the button D on the multifunction steering wheel in order to call up the main menu.
If you do not activate the information display at that moment, the menu shifts to one level higher every 10 seconds.
The operation of the factory-fitted car stereo or radio navigation system is de­scribed in separate operating instructions to be found in the on-board literature.
Door, luggage compartment door and bonnet ajar warning
The door, luggage compartment and bonnet ajar warning lights up if at least one door, the luggage compartment or bonnet are not closed. The symbol indicates which door is still open or whether the luggage compartment door or bonnet is not closed.
The symbol goes out as soon as the doors, luggage compartment door and bonnet are completely closed.
A warning signal sounds if the car is driven at a speed of more than 6km/hour and if the engine or the luggage compartment door is open.

Auto Check Control

Car state
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.
Some 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.
The red symbols indicate danger (priority 1) while the yellow symbols indicate a warning (priority 2). Information for the driver may also appear in addition to the symbols
There is at least one error message when the term Vehicle status is displayed in the menu. After selecting this menu the first of the error messages is displayed. Several error messages are shown on the display under the message e.g. 1/3. This indicates that the first of a total of three error messages is displayed. Investigate the displayed faults as soon as possible.
As long as the operational faults are not rectified, the symbols are always indica-
ted again. After the first display, the symbols are indicated without information for the driver.
If a fault occurs, a warning signal will also sound in addition to the symbol and text in the display:
Priority 1 - three warning signals
Priority 2 - one warning signal
Red symbols
A red symbol signals danger.
Bring the vehicle to a stop.Switch the engine off.Investigate the function indicated.Obtain professional assistance.
Meaning of the red symbols:
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Three successive warning signals will sound if a red symbol appears.
Engine oil pressure too low ⇒ page 25
Overheated clutches of the automatic gearbox DSG
⇒ page 30
Yellow symbols
A yellow symbol signals a warning.
Check the relevant function as soon as possible. The meaning of the yellow symbols:
Check engine oil level,
engine oil sensor disturbed
Problem with en-
gine oil pressure
In certain countries, if a yellow symbol appears one warning signal will sound as well.
If several operational faults of priority 2 exist, the symbols appear one after the other and are each illuminated for about 5 seconds.
It is also important to have the vehicle inspected without delay by a specialist garage. The informa­tion about the maximum permissible engine speed is displayed together with this symbol.
⇒ page 191
Set-up
You can change certain settings by means of the information display. The current setting is shown on the information display in the respective menu at the top be­low the line.
You can select the following information (depending on the equipment installed on the vehicle):
Language
MFD Data
Convenience
Lights & Vision
Time
Winter tyres
Units
Assistants
Alternative speed displayed (Second speed)
Service Interval
Factory setting
Back
After selecting the menu point Back you will reach one level higher in the menu.
Language
Here you can set in which language the warning and information texts should be displayed.
Displays of the MFA
Here you can switch off or on certain displays of the multi-functional indicator.
Comfort
Here you can activate, deactivate or adjust the following functions:
Switch on/off the function for automatically closing the
Rain closing
Central locking Switch on/off the central locking and automatic locking
ATA confirm Switch on/off the acoustic signal indicating activation of
Window op. Here you can set the convenience mode only for the
Mirror down Switch on/off the function for mirror lowering on the
Mirror adjust. Switch on/off the function for left and right exterior
Factory setting
a)
This function is only available on vehicles with a rain sensor.
b)
This function is only available on vehicles with an electrically adjustable driver seat.
window and panoramic tilt/slide sunroof in a locked rain when it starts raininga). If the function is set and it is not raining, the windows including the panoramic tilt/slide sunroof will close automatically after approx. 12
function.
the anti-theft alarm system.
driver window or for all the windows.
front passenger side when engaging the reverse gearb).
mirror setting simultaneously.
Restore the Convenience factory setting.
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Lights and Visibility
Here you can activate, deactivate or adjust the following functions:
Coming Home Switch on/off and adjust the light duration of the Com-
ing Home function.
Leaving Home Switch on/off and adjust the light duration of the Com-
ing Home function.
Dayl. dri. light
Switch on/off the “DAY LIGHT” function.
Rear wiper Switch on/off the function for automatic rear window
wiping.
Lane ch. flash
(convenience flashing)
Travel mode
Factory setting
Switch on/off the convenience flashing function.
Switch on/off the travel model function.
Restore the factory setting for the lighting.
Time
Here you can set the time, the time format (12 or 24 hour indicator) and the time change summer/winter time.
Winter tyres
Here you can set at which speed a warning signal should sound. This function is used for e.g winter tyres with the permissible maximum speed less than the maxi­mum speed of the vehicle.
When exceeding the speed, an indication is displayed on the information display:
Winter tyres max. speed
... km/h
Measures
Here you can set the units for temperature, consumption and distance driven.
Assistants
Here you can adjust the tones of the acoustic signals of the parking aid.
Second speed
Here you can switch on the display of the second speed in mph or in km/h1).
Service
Here you can have the kilometres still to be driven and the days until the follow­ing service interval shown and the Service Interval Display reset.
Factory Setting
After selecting the menu Factory Setting the factory setting of the information display is established again.
1)
Valid for countries where the values are indicated in British measuring units.
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Warning lights

Overview
The warning lights indicate certain functions or faults.
Fig. 8 Instrument cluster with warning lights
Turn signal lights (to the left) ⇒ page 23
Turn signal lights (to the right) ⇒ page 23
Fog lights ⇒ page 23
Main beam ⇒ page 23
Low beam ⇒ page 24
Rear fog light ⇒ page 24
Speed regulating system ⇒ page 24
Failure of the light bulbs ⇒ page 24
Diesel particle filter (diesel engine) ⇒ page 24
Airbag system ⇒ page 24
Control system for exhaust ⇒ page 25
Electromechanical power steering ⇒ page 25
Engine oil ⇒ page 25
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 
 
 
 
EPC fault light (petrol engine) ⇒ page 26
Glow plug system (diesel engine) ⇒ page 26
Coolant temperature/coolant level ⇒ page 26
Traction control system (TCS) ⇒ page 27
Electronic stability programme (ESP) ⇒ page 27
Switch off traction control system (TCS) ⇒ page 27
Selector lever lock ⇒ page 27
Tyre pressure ⇒ page 28
Antilock brake system (ABS) ⇒ page 28
Boot lid ⇒ page 28
Open door ⇒ page 29
Seat belt warning light ⇒ page 28
Fluid level in windshield washer system ⇒ page 29
Brake system ⇒ page 29
Handbrake ⇒ page 29
Generator ⇒ page 29
Fuel reserve ⇒ page 30
Downhill Drive Support ⇒ page 30
WARNING
If you do not pay attention to the warning lights coming on and the corre­sponding descriptions and warning notes, this may result in severe injuries or major vehicle damage.
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. 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. It is also essential to observe all warnings
Note
The arrangement of the indicator lights depends on the 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
Fog lights
The warning light  comes on when the fog lights are operating
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 190, Working in the engine compartment.
page 51.
page 48.
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Low beam
The indicator light comes on when low beam is selected ⇒ page 45
.
Rear fog light
The warning light comes on when the rear fog lights are operating
page 49.
Cruise control
The warning light lights up, when operating the speed regulating system.
Bulb failure
The warning light comes on if a bulb is faulty:
up to 2 seconds after the ignition is switched on;
when switching on the defective light bulb.
The following text e.g will be displayed in the information display:
Check front right dipped beam!
Diesel particle filter (diesel engine)
If the warning light comes on, this means that soot has accumulated in the diesel particle filter because of the frequent short distances.
In order to clean the diesel particulate filter, the vehicle should be driven at an even speed of at least 60 km/h at engine speeds of 1 15 minutes or until the warning light goes out with the 4th or 5th gear engaged (automatic gearbox: position S) when the traffic situation permits it. This increa­ses the exhaust temperature and the soot deposited in the diesel particle filter is burnt.
Always pay attention to the valid speed limits ⇒  The warning light goes out after the successful cleaning of the diesel particle
filter. If the filter is not properly cleaned, the warning light does not go out and the
warning light  begins to flash. The following is displayed in the information dis­play: Diesel-particle filter: Owner's manual! appears. Afterwards the engine con-
800 - 2 500 rpm for at least
.
trol unit shifts the engine into the emergency mode, which only has a reduced power output. After switching the ignition off and on again the warning light comes on.
Have the vehicle inspected without delay by your specialist garage.
WARNING
If you do not pay attention to the warning light coming on and the corre­sponding descriptions and warning notes, this may result in injuries or major vehicle damage.
Always adjust your speed to suit weather, road, region and traffic condi-
tions. The route indicated by the warning light must not tempt you to disre­gard the national regulations for road traffic.
CAUTION
As long as the warning light lights up, one must take into account an increased fuel consumption and in certain circumstances a power reduction of the engine.
Note
Further information about diesel particle filter
Airbag system
Monitoring the airbag system
The warning light  comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on. There is a fault in the system if the warning light does not go out or flashes while
driving ⇒  . This also applies if the warning light does not come on when the ig­nition is switched on.
The following text will be displayed in the information display:
Error: Airbag
The functionality of the airbag system is also monitored electronically when one airbag has been switched off.
The following situation applies if the front, side and head airbags or belt ten­sioner have been switched off using the vehicle system tester:
The warning light  lights up for 4 then flashes again for 12 seconds in intervals of 2 seconds.
The following text will be displayed in the information display:
seconds after switching on the ignition and
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Airbag/belt tensioner deactivated
The following situation applies if the airbag has been switched off using the switch for the airbag in the front passenger storage compartment:
the warning light comes on for 4
seconds after the ignition has been
switched on;
switching off the airbag is indicated in the middle of the dash panel by the lighting up of the yellow indicator light in display     ⇒ page 145.
WARNING
Have the airbag system checked immediately by a specialist garage if a fault exists. Otherwise, there is a risk of the airbag not being activated in the event of an accident.
Control system for exhaust
The warning light comes on after the ignition has been switched on. If the warning light does not go out after starting the engine or it lights up when
driving, a fault exists in an exhaust relevant component. The engine management system selects an emergency programme which enables you to drive to the near­est specialist garage by adopting a gentle style of driving.
Electromechanical power steering 
The warning light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on. If the warning light after switching on the ignition or when driving lights up con-
tinuously, a fault exists in the electromechanical power steering.
If the yellow warning light lights up , this indicates a partial failure of the power steering and the steering forces can be greater.
If the red warning light lights up , this indicates a complete failure of the
power steering and the steering assist has failed (significantly higher steering forces).
Further information ⇒ page 158.
WARNING
Contact your specialist garage if the power steering is defective.
Note
If the yellow warning light goes out after starting the engine again and a short drive, it is not necessary to visit a specialist garage.
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the yellow warning light comes on after switching on the ignition. The warning light must go out after driving a short distance.
Engine oil
The warning light  lights up red (low oil pressure)
The warning light comes on for a few seconds 1) when the ignition is switched on. Stop the vehicle and switch the engine off if the warning light does not go off
after the engine has started or flashes while driving. Check the oil level and top up with oil as necessary ⇒ page 191
3 peeps sound as an additional warning signal. Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible under the con-
ditions prevailing to top up with oil. Keep the engine switched off and obtain pro­fessional assistance from a specialist garage, otherwise it could lead to severe en­gine damage.
Do not drive any further if the warning light flashes even if the oil is at the correct level. Do not run the engine not at idling speed either. Contact the nearest spe­cialist garage to obtain professional assistance.
The following text will be displayed in the information display:
Oil Pressure: Engine off! Owner's manual!
The warning light  lights up yellow (oil quantity too low)
If the warning light lights up yellow, the quantity of oil in the engine is probably too low. Check as soon as possible the oil level or top up ⇒ page 191 with engine oil.
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.
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The following text will be displayed in the information display:
Check oil level!
The warning light will go out if the bonnet is left open for more than 30 seconds. If no engine oil has been replenished, the warning light will come on again after driving about 100 km.
The warning light flashes yellow (engine oil level sensor faulty)
A fault on the engine oil level sensor is indicated additionally by an audible signal and the warning light coming on several times after the ignition has been switch­ed on.
In this case have the engine inspected without delay by a specialist garage.
The following text will be displayed in the information display:
Oil sensor: Workshop!
WARNING
If you must stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis­tance from the traffic and switch off the engine and switch on the hazard warning light system ⇒ page 50.
The red oil pressure light is not an oil level indicator! One should there- fore check the oil level at regular intervals, preferably after every refuelling stop.
Pay attention to the following instructions ⇒ page 190 the coolant fluid level and opening the bonnet.
EPC fault light
The
(Electronic Power Control) warning light comes on for a few seconds when

 (petrol engine)
the ignition is switched on. If the warning light  does not go out or lights up after starting the engine, a
fault exists in the engine control. The engine management system selects an emergency programme which enables you to drive to the nearest specialist ga­rage by adopting a gentle style of driving.
before checking
Glow plug system (diesel engine)
The warning light lights up for a cold (pre-heat position) 2 ⇒ page 99. Start the engine after the indicator light goes out.
The glow plug indicator light will come on for about 1 second if the engine is at a normal operating temperature or if the outside temperature is above +5 °C. This means that you can start the engine right away.
There is a fault in the glow plug system if the warning light does not come on or lights up continuously; contact a specialist garage as soon as possible to ob­tain assistance.
If the warning light begins to flash while driving, a fault exists in the engine control. The engine management system selects an emergency programme which enables you to drive to the nearest specialist garage by adopting a gentle style of driving.
engine when switching on the ignition
Coolant temperature/Coolant quantity
The warning light comes on for a few seconds 1) when the ignition is switched on.
The coolant temperature is too high or the coolant level too low if the warning light does not go out or flashes while driving.
3 peeps sound as an additional warning signal.
In this case stop and switch the engine off and check the coolant level; top up the coolant as necessary.
Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible under the con­ditions prevailing to top up with coolant. Keep the engine switched off and obtain professional assistance from a specialist garage, otherwise it could lead to severe engine damage.
If the coolant is within the specified range, the increased temperature may be caused by an operating problem at the coolant fan. Check the fuse of the coolant fan, replace it if necessary ⇒ page 221, Fuse assignment in engine compartment
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Do not continue driving if the warning light does not go off although the fluid is
at the correct level and also the fuse of the fan is in proper order. Contact a spe­cialist garage to obtain assistance.
Please refer to the following guidelines ⇒ page 193, Cooling system The following text will be displayed in the information display:
Check coolant! Owner's manual!
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WARNING
If you must stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis­tance from the traffic and switch off the engine and switch on the hazard warning light system ⇒ page 50.
Take care when opening the coolant expansion bottle. If the engine is hot, the cooling system is pressurized - risk of scalding! It is best to allow the en­gine to cool down before removing the cap.
Do not touch the coolant fan The coolant fan may switch on automatically even if the ignition is off.
Traction control system (TCS)
The warning light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on. The warning light comes on when driving when a control cycle is activated. The warning light lights up permanently if there is a fault in the TCS system. The fact that the TCS system operates together with the ABS means that the TCS
warning light will also come on if the ABS system is not operating properly. If the warning light comes on immediately after starting the engine, the TCS
system can be switched off for technical reasons. In this case, the TCS system can be switched on again by switching the ignition on and off. If the warning light goes out, the TCS system is fully functional again.
Further information about the TCS ⇒ page 154, Traction control system (TCS)
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Note
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the warning light comes on after switching on the ignition. The warning light must go out after driving a short distance.
Anti-spin regulation (ASR)
The TCS system is switched off by pressing the button ⇒ fig. 138 and the warning light lights up.
Electronic stability programme (ESP)
The warning light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on. When the ESP is just actively stabilizing the vehicle, the warning light flashes in
the instrument cluster. The warning light lights up permanently if there is a fault in the ESP system. The fact that the ESP system operates together with the ABS means that the ESP
warning light will also come on if the ABS system is not operating properly. If the warning light comes on immediately after starting the engine, the ESP
system can be switched off for technical reasons. In this case, the ESP system can
be switched on again by switching the ignition on and off. If the warning light goes out, the ESP system is fully functional again.
Further information on the ESP
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
The EDL is a part of the ESP. A fault in the EDL is indicated by the lighting up of the ESP warning light in the instrument cluster. Have the vehicle inspected imme­diately by your specialist garage. Further information on the EDL ⇒ page 154, Electronic Differential Lock (EDL).
 page 153, Electronic stability programme (ESP).
Note
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the warning light comes on after switching on the ignition. The warning light must go out after driving a short distance.
Selector lever lock
If the green warning light lights up, operate the brake pedal. This is necessary, in order to be able to move the selector lever out of the position P or N.
Further information about the selector lever lock ⇒ page 114.
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Tyre inflation pressure
The warning light lights up, if there is a substantial drop in inflation pressure in one of the tyres. Reduce the speed and check or correct as soon as possible the inflation pressure in the tyres ⇒ page 201.
An audible signal sounds as an additional warning signal. If the warning light flashes, there is a system fault. Visit the nearest specialist ga-
rage and have the fault rectified. Further information about the tyre pressure monitoring system ⇒ page 158.
WARNING
When the warning light lights up, immediately reduce the speed and avoid sudden steering and brake manoeuvres. Please stop the vehicle without delay at the nearest possible stop and inspect the tyres and their inflation pressures.
Under certain circumstances (e.g. sporty style of driving, wintry or unpaved roads) the warning light can be delayed or does not light up at all.
Note
If the battery has been disconnected, the warning light comes on after switch­ing on the ignition. The warning light must go out after driving a short distance.
Antilock brake system (ABS)
The warning light  shows the functionality of the ABS. The warning light comes on for a few seconds after the ignition has been switch-
ed on or when starting the engine. The warning light goes out after an automatic check sequence has been completed.
A fault in the ABS
The system is not functioning properly if the ABS warning light  does not go out within a few seconds after switching on the ignition, does not light up at all or lights up while driving. The vehicle will only be braked by the normal brake sys­tem. Visit a specialist garage immediately and adjust your style of driving appropri­ately as you will not know how great the damage is.
Further information about ABS ⇒ page 157, Antilock brake system (ABS)
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A fault in the entire brake system
If the ABS warning light comes on together with the brake system warning light (handbrake must be released), there is a fault not only in the ABS but also in another part of the brake system ⇒ 
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WARNING
If the brake system warning light comes on together with the ABS warning light stop the vehicle immediately and check the brake fluid level in the reservoir ⇒ page 195 the MIN marking, do not drive any further - risk of accident! Contact a Škoda dealer to obtain professional assistance.
Pay attention to the following instructions ⇒ page 190, Working in the en- gine compartment before checking the brake fluid level and opening the bon­net.
If the brake fluid is at the correct level, the ABS control function has failed. The rear wheels may then block very rapidly when braking. In certain circum­stances, this can result in the rear end of the car breaking away - risk of skid­ding! Drive carefully to the nearest specialist garage and have the fault recti­fied.
Seat belt warning light
The warning light  comes on after the ignition is switched on as a reminder for the driver and front passenger to fasten the seat belt. The warning light only goes out if the driver or front passenger has fastened his seat belt.
If the seat belt has not been fastened by the driver or front passenger, a perma­nent warning signal sounds at vehicle speeds greater than 20 km/h and simulta­neously the warning light  flashes.
If the seat belt is not fastened by the driver or front passenger during the next 90 seconds, the warning signal is deactivated and the warning light  lights up per­manently.
For further information on the seat belts ⇒ page 132,
, Brake fluid. If the fluid level has dropped below
Seat belts.
Boot lid
The warning light  comes on when the ignition is switched on if the luggage compartment door is open. If the boot lid opens while driving , the warning light lights up and an audible signal sounds.
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