Škoda Roomster 2011 Owner's Manual
SIMPLY CLEVER
ŠKODA Roomster
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 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 166.
“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
3Table of Contents
Layout of this Owner's Manual
(explanations) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
General view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Multi-functional indicator (onboard computer) . . . . . . . 14
MAXI DOT display (information display) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Auto Check Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Unlocking and locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Vehicle key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Locking/Unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Anti-theft alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Interior monitor and towing protection monitoring . . 36
Electrical power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Panorama roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Lights and Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Windshield wiper and wash system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Rear-view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Seats and Stowage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Heating the front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Variable loading floor in the luggage compartment . . 58
Bicycle holder in the luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . 60
Roof rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Front cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Rear cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Parking ticket holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Cigarette lighters and power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Heating and air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Air conditioning system (manual air conditioning
system)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Starting-off and Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Setting steering wheel position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Switching off the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Shifting (manual gearbox) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Cruise control system (CCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
“START-STOP” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Multifunction steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM II . . . . . . . . . . 94
Voice control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Music playback via Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Inputs AUX-IN and MDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Passive Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Correct seated position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Why seat belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
The physical principle of a frontal collision . . . . . . . . . . 105
Important safety information regarding the use of
seat belts
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
How are seat belts correctly fastened? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Belt tensioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Description of the airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Head airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Deactivating airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Transporting children safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
What you should know about transporting children! . 118
Child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Attaching a child seat using the “ISOFIX” system . . . . 123
Attaching child seat using the “Top Tether” system . . 124
Driving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Intelligent Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Electronic stability programme (ESP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Brake booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Antilock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Uphill Start Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Electrohydraulic power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
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Tyre pressure monitoring system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Diesel particle filter (diesel engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Driving and the Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
The first 1 500 kilometres and afterwards . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Driving in an economical and environmentally
conscious manner
Environmental compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Motoring abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Avoiding damage to your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Driving through bodies of water on roads . . . . . . . . . . . 138
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the
vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Care of the exterior of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Care of the interior of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Inspecting and Replenishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Windshield washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Wheels and Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Accessories, changes and replacement of parts . 166
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Breakdown assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Breakdown assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
First-aid kit and warning triangle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Fire extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Vehicle tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Tyre repair kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Towing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Fuses and light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Electric fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Praktik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Praktik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Rear interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Lashing eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Adjustable safety partition behind the front seats . . . 189
Fixing of the loading floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Adjustment of the safety partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Emergency unlocking of the loading area door . . . . . . 190
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Used abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Performances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Identification details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Fuel consumption according to the ECE standards and
EU guidelines
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Engine oil specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Engine 1.2 l/51 kW - EU5/EU2 DDK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Engine 1.2 l/63 kW TSI - EU5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Engine 1.2 l/77 kW TSI - EU5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Engine 1.4 l/63 kW - EU5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Engine 1.6 l/77 kW - EU4/EU2 DDK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Engine 1.2 l/55 kW TDI CR - EU5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Engine 1.6 l/66 kW TDI CR DPF - EU5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Engine 1.6 l/77 kW TDI CR DPF - EU5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
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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
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Cockpit
General view
This overview will help you to quickly familiarise yourself with the
displays and the control elements.
1
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
2
Electric exterior mirror adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
3
Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
4
Lever for the multi-functional switch:
– Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight flasher . . 43
– Speed regulating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
5
Steering wheel:
– with horn
– with driver airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
– with controls for radio, radio navigation system and phone . . . . . . 93
6
Instrument cluster: Instruments and indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
7
Lever for the multi-functional switch:
– Multi-functional indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
– Windshield wiper and wash system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
8
Switch for rear window heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
9
TCS switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
10
Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
11
Switch for hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
12
Indicator light for a switched off front seat passenger airbag . . . . . . . 117
13
Depending on equipment fitted:
– Operating controls for the heating
– Operating controls for the air conditioning system
– Operating controls for Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
14
Storage compartments on the front passenger side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
15
Front passenger airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
16
Switch passenger airbag deactivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17
Switch depending on equipment fitted:
– Release for luggage compartment door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
– Interior monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
18
Fuse box in the dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
19
Light switch and headlamp beam adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39, 42
20
Release lever engine compartment lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
21
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
22
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
23
Depending on equipment fitted:
– Radio
– Radio navigation system
24
Rocker switch for the heating on the driver's seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
25
Central locking switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
26
Depending on equipment fitted:
– Gearshift lever (manual gearbox) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
– Selector lever (automatic gearbox) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
27
Rocker switch for the heating on the driver's seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
28
Depending on equipment fitted:
– Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
– Storage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
29
MDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
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
70
on right-hand drive models may differ from that shown in ⇒
72
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
Display
– with counter for distance driven ⇒ page 12
– with Service Interval Display ⇒ page 12
– with digital clock ⇒ page 13
– with Multi-functional display ⇒ page 14
– with Information display ⇒ page 17
page 11
Fig. 2 Instrument cluster
3
Speedometer ⇒
4
Coolant temperature gauge ⇒ page 11
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Button for display mode:
– Set hours/minutes
– Activating/deactivating the second speed in mph or km/h
– Service interval - Display of the remaining number of days, kilometres or
miles to the next Inspection Service/Reset
6
Button for:
– Reset trip counter for distance driven
– Resetting Service Interval Display
– Set hours/minutes
– Activate/deactivate display mode
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Fuel gauge ⇒ page 11
1)
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 132.
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.
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 following guidelines ⇒ page 23, Coolant temperature/ Coolant quantity .
WARNING
Pay attention to the warning notes ⇒ page 150
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 7 ⇒
fig. 2 only operates when the ignition is switched on.
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The fuel tank has a capacity of about 55 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.
The following is displayed in the information display:
Please refuel!
An audible signal sounds as an additional warning signal.
On some vehicles, the fuel gauge is shown in the display of the instrument clus-
ter.
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.
Counter for distance driven
The counter for the distance driven is located in the bottom area of the display.
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 kilometres or miles
which the vehicle has been driven.
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.
“mile” is used.
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⇒
fig. 2 pressed for about 1 second, the trip counter
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 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.
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!
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Display regarding the distance and days until the following service interval
You can use the button 5 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 19.
The following will be displayed in the information display for 10 seconds:
Service in ... 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
trip counter.
On vehicles which are equipped with an information display, you can call up this
display in the menu Settings ⇒ page 19
page 10.
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⇒ page 10 on the
.
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 5 and 6 ⇒
Select the display which you wish to change with the button
change with the button 6.
On vehicles which are fitted with the information display, it is possible to set the
time in the menu Time ⇒
page 19.
WARNING
The clock should not be adjusted while driving for safety reasons but only
when the vehicle is stationary!
fig. 2.
5
and carry out the
Shift recommendation for changing gears
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An information for the engaged gear A ⇒ fig. 4 is shown in the display of the instrument 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.
Multi-functional indicator (onboard computer)
Introduction
The multi-functional indicator appears in the display ⇒ fig. 5
display ⇒ page 17 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 15
Current fuel consumption ⇒ page 15
Average fuel consumption ⇒ page 16
Range ⇒ page 16
Distance driven ⇒ page 16
Average speed ⇒ page 16
Current speed ⇒ page 16
Oil temperature ⇒ page 16
Warning against excessive speeds ⇒ page 16
On vehicles which are fitted out with information display, it is possible to switch
off the display of some information.
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.
or in the information
Memory
B
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
Switching over the memory takes place with the button
shield wiper lever.
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
en. 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.
2).
B
⇒ fig. 6 on the wind-
minutes driving or 1 999 kilometres driv-
Note
All information in the memory 1 and 2 is erased if the battery of the vehicle is disconnected.
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Fig. 6 Multi-functional indicator: Control
elements
A
The rocker switch
⇒ fig. 6.
Selecting the memory
– Short-term pressing of the button B on the windshield wiper lever allows to
select the desired memory.
Selecting the functions
– 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.
Setting function to zero
– Select the memory you want.
– Press button B for more than 1 second.
The following readouts of the selected memory will be set to zero by button B:
● 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.
and the button B are located on the windshield wiper lever
Outside temperature
The outside temperature appears in the display when the ignition is switched on.
If the outside temperature drops below +4 °C, a snow flake symbol (warning signal
for ice on the road) appears in front of the temperature indicator and flashes for
10 seconds, then remains displayed together with the outside temperature. At the
same time an audible signal sounds. After pressing the rocker switch A on the
windshield wiper lever ⇒
fig. 6, the function which was 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 ⇒ page 14. If you wish to calculate the driving time from a particular
time of day you must first erase the memory at this moment in time by pressing
the button B
⇒
fig. 6.
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 fuel 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.
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Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption since the memory was last erased is shown in the
display in litres/100 km ⇒
page 14. 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 erase the memory at the start of the new measurement using the
B
button
on the windshield wiper lever ⇒
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.
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 consumption 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 calculate the distance driven as of a particular time, you
must erase the memory at this moment in time by pressing the button B on the
windshield wiper lever ⇒
The maximum distance indicated in both memories is 1 999 km or on vehicles with
information display, it is 9 999 km. The indicator is set back to null if this period is
exceeded.
fig. 6.
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 speed over a certain pe-
riod of time, you must erase the memory at the start of the new measurement by
B
pressing the button
on the windshield wiper lever ⇒ 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.
Current speed
The current speed which is identical to the display of the speedometer, is indicated on the display 3 ⇒
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
This function enables you to set a speed limit and will notify you when this speed
limit is exceeded.
Adjust the speed limit while the vehicle is stationary
– With button A ⇒ fig. 6, choose the menu point Warning against excessive
speeds.
– Press the button B to active the ability to set the speed limit (value flashes).
– Use the button A to adjust the required speed limit, e.g. to 50 km/h.
– Confirm the speed limit that was set with button B, or wait approx. 5 seconds
until the setting is saved automatically (the value stops flashing).
This allows you to set the speed in 5 km/h intervals.
Adjust the speed limit while the vehicle is moving
– With switch A, choose the menu point Warning against excessive speeds.
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– You can drive at the desired speed, e.g. 50 km/h.
– Press button B 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 intervals (e.g. the accepted speed of 47 km/h increases to 50 km/h or decreases to 45
km/h).
– Confirm the speed limit that was set by pressing button B again, or wait ap-
prox. 5 seconds until the setting is saved automatically (the value stops flashing).
Change or delete speed limit
– With switch A, choose the menu point Warning against excessive speeds.
– Remove the speed limit with button B.
– Pressing the button B again activates the change mode for 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.
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 18 and yellow symbols ⇒ page 19.
Lighting up of certain symbols is combined with an acoustic warning signal.
Information and texts giving warnings are also shown in the display ⇒ page 20.
The following information can be shown in the display (depending on the equip-
ment installed on the vehicle):
Main menu ⇒ page 17
Door, luggage compartment door and bonnet ajar
⇒ page 18
warning
Service Interval Display ⇒ page 12
Selector lever position for an automatic gearbox ⇒ page 87
Main menu
– 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.
You can select the following information (depending on the equipment installed
on the vehicle):
■
MFD ⇒
page 14
■
Audio
■
Navigation
Fig. 7 Information display: Control elements
A
⇒ fig. 7 for
A
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Phone ⇒
page 94
■
Vehicle status ⇒ page 94
■
Settings ⇒ page 19
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.
Note
● If warning messages are shown in the information display ⇒ page 18, these
messages can be confirmed with the button B on the windshield wiper lever 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. The respective messages are displayed one after the other in an interval of 5 seconds. Check
as soon as possible the displayed error messages.
As long as the operational faults are not rectified, the symbols are always indicated 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
page 20.
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:
Three successive warning signals will sound if a red symbol appears.
Engine oil pressure too low ⇒ page 23
Overheated clutches of the automatic
gearbox DSG
⇒ page 87
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Yellow symbols
A yellow symbol signals a warning.
Check the relevant function as soon as possible.
The meaning of the yellow symbols:
One warning signal will sound if a yellow symbol appears.
If several operational faults of priority 2 exist, the symbols appear one after the
other and are each illuminated for about 5 seconds.
Check engine oil level,
engine oil sensor disturbed
⇒ page 23
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
● Time
● Winter tyres
● Units
● Alternative speed displayed (Second speed)
● Service Interval (Service)
● 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.
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:
Snow tyres max. speed ... km/h
Measures
Here you can set the units for temperature, consumption and distance driven.
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 restored.
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 21
Turn signal lights (to the right) ⇒ page 21
Main beam ⇒ page 21
Low beam ⇒ page 21
Rear fog light ⇒ page 21
Failure of the light bulbs ⇒ page 22
Generator ⇒ page 22
Fog lights ⇒ page 22
Electrohydraulic power steering ⇒ page 22
EPC fault light (petrol engine) ⇒ page 22
Glow plug system (diesel engine) ⇒ page 22
Coolant temperature/coolant level ⇒ page 23
Fuel reserve ⇒ page 23
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Engine oil ⇒ page 23
Open door ⇒ page 24
Fluid level in windshield washer system ⇒ page 24
Control system for exhaust ⇒ page 24
Switch off traction control system (TCS) ⇒ page 24
Tyre pressure monitoring system ⇒ page 24
Selector lever lock ⇒ page 25
Traction control system (TCS) ⇒ page 25
Electronic stability programme (ESP) ⇒ page 25
Antilock brake system (ABS) ⇒ page 25
Brake system ⇒ page 26
Handbrake ⇒ page 26
Speed regulating system ⇒ page 26
Airbag system ⇒ page 26
Diesel particle filter (diesel engine) ⇒ page 27
Seat belt warning light ⇒ page 27
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
● Arrangement of the indicator lights depends on the model and model version.
● 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.
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 ⇒
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 ⇒
Low beam
The indicator light comes on when low beam is selected ⇒ page 39
Rear fog light
The warning light comes on when the rear fog lights are operating
page 150, Working in the engine compartment.
page 43.
page 43.
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page 41.
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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!
The rear side lights and the licence plate lighting require several light bulbs. The
indicator light only lights up if all light bulbs of the licence plate lighting or the
parking light (in one rear light unit) are defective. Check regularly the function of
the light bulbs.
Alternator
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 out after the engine has started, or comes on
when driving, drive to the nearest specialist garage. The vehicle battery will be
discharged in this case so switch off all non-essential electrical components.
CAUTION
If the warning light comes on when driving and in addition the warning light
(cooling system fault) also comes on in display, you must then stop the car immediately and switch the engine off - risk of engine damage!
Fog lights
The warning light comes on when the fog lights are operating ⇒
page 41.
Electrohydraulic 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 electrohydraulic power steering. The power steering
operates with reduced steering assist or is completely without function.
Further information ⇒
page 129.
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.
● There is no power-assisted steering support when the vehicle is being towed
without the engine running or when the power-assisted steering is defect. The
vehicle is fully steerable however. There is however increased force required to
turn the steering wheel.
EPC fault light
The
(Electronic Power Control) warning light comes on for a few seconds when
the ignition is switched on.
If the warning light
fault exists in the engine control system. 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.
Glow plug system (diesel engine)
The warning light lights up for a cold
(pre-heat position)
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.
(petrol engine)
flashes after starting the engine or flashes while driving, a
2
⇒ page 78. Start the engine after the indicator light goes
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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.
Coolant temperature/ Coolant quantity
The warning light lights up until the engine reaches operating temperature1).
Avoid running at high engine speeds, at full throttle and at severe engine loads.
The warning light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
The coolant temperature is too high or the coolant level too low if the warning
light lights up or flashes while driving.
An audible signal sounds 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 ⇒ page 155, Replenishing the coolant
Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible under the con-
ditions 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 182, Fuse assignment at the battery (manual
gearbox, automatic gearbox DSG).
If the warning light does not go out although the coolant is at the correct level
and also the fuse of the fan is in proper order, do not continue driving. Contact a
specialist garage to obtain assistance.
Please refer to the following guidelines ⇒ page 153, 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 42
, Switch for hazard warning lights .
Fuel reserve
The warning light comes on, if the fuel level is less than 7 litres.
An audible signal sounds as an additional warning signal.
The following text will be displayed in the information display:
Please refuel! Range...km
Engine oil
The warning light lights up red (low oil pressure)
The warning light comes on for a few seconds 2) 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 ⇒
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!
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Not valid for vehicles with information display.
2)
The warning light on vehicles fitted with information display does not come on after switching
the ignition on, but only if a fault exists or the engine oil level is too low.
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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 ⇒
oil.
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.
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!
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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 42
● 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 refueling
stop.
● Pay attention to the following instructions ⇒ page 150, Working in the en-
gine compartment before checking the coolant fluid level and opening the
bonnet.
Open door
The warning light comes on if one or several doors are opened or if the boot lid
is opened. If one of the doors opens while driving, the warning light lights up
and an audible signal sounds.
.
The warning light comes on even when the ignition is switched off. The warning
light lights up for a maximum of 5 minutes.
In vehicles with an information display, this warning light is replaced by a vehicle
symbol ⇒ page 18
Windshield washer fluid level
The warning light comes on when the ignition is switched on if there is insufficient fluid in the windshield washer system. Top up with liquid ⇒ page 160.
The following text will be displayed in the information display:
Top up wash fluid!
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.
Anti-spin regulation (ASR)
The warning light lights up if the TCS system is switched off.
Further information about the TCS ⇒ page 126
Tyre pressure monitoring
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 ⇒
An audible signal sounds as an additional warning signal.
If the warning light flashes , there is a system fault. Visit the nearest specialist
garage and have the fault rectified.
Further information about the tyre pressure monitoring system ⇒ page 130.
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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.
Selector lever lock (automatic gearbox)
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 90
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 126, 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.
Electronic stability programme (ESP)
The warning light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
If the ESP helps to stabilise the vehicle (for example when applying and releasing
a braking force to an individual wheel), then the indicator light flashes.
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 ⇒
page 125, 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.
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 128
A fault in the entire brake system
If the ABS warning light comes on together with the brake system warning
light , 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 156
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 150, 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.
, Brake fluid. If the fluid level has dropped below
Brake system
The warning light lights up when the brake fluid level is too low or there is a
fault in the ABS.
if the warning light flashes and an audible signal sounds three times, stop and
check the brake fluid level ⇒ .
The following text will be displayed in the information display:
Brake fluid Owner's manual
If there is a fault in the ABS which also influences the function of the brake system (e.g. distribution of brake pressure), the ABS warning light comes on and at
the same time the brake system warning light starts flashing . Be aware that
not only the ABS but also another part of th brake system is defective ⇒ .
An audible signal sounds three times as an additional warning signal.
One should get used to high pedal forces, an extended free play of the brake ped-
al and long braking distances when carefully driving to the specialist garage.
For further information on the brake system ⇒ page 127,
Brakes.
WARNING
● Pay attention to the following instructions before checking the brake fluid
level and opening the bonnet ⇒ page 150
ment.
● If the brake system warning light does not go out a few seconds after
switching on the ignition or comes on when driving, stop immediately and
check the brake fluid in the reservoir ⇒ page 156, Brake fluid. If the fluid level
has dropped below the MIN marking, do not drive any further - risk of accident! Contact a Škoda dealer to obtain professional assistance.
, Working in the engine compart-
Handbrake
The warning light comes on if the handbrake is applied. An audible warning is
also given if you drive the vehicle for at least 3 seconds at a speed of more than 6
km/h.
The following text will be displayed in the information display:
Release parking brake!
Cruise control
The warning light lights up, when operating the speed regulating system.
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 comes on or
flashes while driving ⇒ . This also applies if the warning light does not come on
after 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.
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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 3 seconds after switching on the ignition and
then flashes for 12 seconds afterwards in 2 second intervals.
The following text will be displayed in the information display:
Airbag/belt tensioner deactivated!
If the passenger front airbag has been switched off using the switch (for switching off airbags) in the end face of the dash panel on the front passenger side:
● the warning light comes on for 4
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 117.
seconds after the ignition has been
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.
Note
Further information about switching off airbags ⇒ page 116
, Deactivating airbags.
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.
800 - 2 500 rpm for at least
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If the filter is not properly cleaned, the warning light does not go out and the
warning light begins to flash. In the information display Diesel-particle filter
owner's manual appears. Afterwards the engine control 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 conditions. 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 ⇒
(diesel engine).
page 131, Diesel particle filter
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.
In case of a load on the front passenger seat e.g. a bag (this is not recommended
for safety reasons) the warning light indicates that the seat belt is not fastened.
For further information on the seat belts ⇒ page 105, Why seat belts?
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Unlocking and locking
Vehicle key
Description
Fig. 9 Set of keys without remote control/Keys with remote control key
Two keys are provided with the vehicle. Depending on the equipment, your vehicle can be equipped with keys without radio remote control ⇒
radio remote control ⇒ fig. 9 - right.
WARNING
● Always withdraw the key whenever you leave the vehicle - even if it is only
for a short time. This is particularly important if children are left in the vehicle.
The children might otherwise start the engine or operate electrical equipment
(e.g. power windows) - risk of injury!
● Do not withdraw the ignition key from the ignition lock until the vehicle
has come to a stop. The steering lock might otherwise engage unintentionally
- risk of accident!
CAUTION
● Each key contains electronic components; therefore protect them against
moisture and severe shocks.
● Keep the groove of the keys absolutely clean as impurities (textile fibres, dust
etc.) have a negative effect on the proper operation of the locking cylinder and the
ignition lock.
fig. 9 - left, or with
Note
Please approach an authorised ŠKODA Service Partner if you lose a key since he
can obtain a new one for you.
Changing the battery in the remote control key
Fig. 10 Remote control key - remove cover/remove battery
Each remote control key contains a battery which is housed under the cover
⇒ fig. 10. If the battery is discharged, the red warning light A does not flash after
you press a button on the remote control key ⇒
have the batteries of the key replaced by an authorised ŠKODA Service Partner.
You should, however, proceed as follows if you wish to replace the discharged
battery yourself:
– Fold open the key.
– Press off the battery cover with your thumb or using a flat screwdriver at the
points of the arrows
– Remove the discharged battery from the key by pressing the battery down-
wards at the point of the arrow 2 ⇒
– Insert the new battery. Ensure that the “+” symbol on the battery is facing up-
wards. The correct polarity is shown on the battery cover.
– Position the battery cover on the key and press on it until it is heard to lock in
place.
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