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SIMPLY CLEVER
ŠkodaSuperb
OWNER'S MANUAL
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Introduction
You have opted for a Škoda - our sincere thanks for your confidence in us.
Your new Škoda offers you a vehicle featuring the most modern engineering and a wide range of equipment which
you will undoubtedly wish to use to the full during your daily motoring. 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.
Yo ur Škoda Auto
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On-board literature
The on-board literature for your vehicle consists of this “Owner's Manual”
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 an authorised Škoda dealer immediately, where one will be glad to assist you in such
matters.
One should note that the details given in the vehicle's papers always
take precedence over those in the Owner's Manual.
Owner's Manual
This Owner's Manual describes the current scope of equipment. Certain
items of equipment listed are only installed later on and only envisaged for
particular markets. 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 234.
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 an
authorised Škoda Service Partner.
If the Service schedule is missing or worn, please contact your authorised
Škoda Service Partner, 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.
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.
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Layout of this Owner's Manual
(explanations)
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Using the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The brief instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Basic functions and important information . . . . .
Instruments and warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview of the instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine revolutions counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Counter for distance driven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Interval Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Digital clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift recommendation for changing gears* . . . . .
Multi-functional indicator (onboard computer)*
Information display* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auto Check Control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unlocking and locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the battery in the remote control key .
Electronic immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unlocking and locking car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Synchronisation of the remote control . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-theft alarm system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric sliding/tilting roof* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Panoramic sliding roof* (Combi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights and Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage compartment light (Combi) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield wiper and wash system . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear-view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exterior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exterior mirror with entry lighting* . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic dimming exterior mirror* . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats and Stowage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting front seats electrically* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Middle rear head restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Variable loading floor in the luggage compartment*
(Combi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net partition* (Combi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The roof rack* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette lighter*, power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Climatic (semi-automatic air conditioning system)
Climatronic* (automatic air conditioning) . . . . . . .
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation)*
Starting-off and Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting steering wheel position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
KESSY system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking aid* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Park Assist* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise control system (CCS)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic gearbox DSG* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic gearbox DSG* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multifunction steering wheel* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mobile phones and two-way radio systems . . . . .
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM II* . . . . .
Voice control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Music playback via Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM IIl* . . . .
Voice control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connection to the internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Music playback via Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passive Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Correct seated position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Why seat belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The physical principle of a frontal collision . . . . . .
Important safety information regarding the use of seat
belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How are seat belts correctly fastened? . . . . . . . . . .
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Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description of the airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driver's knee airbag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side airbags* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head airbags* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deactivating an airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transporting children safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What you should know about transporting children!
Child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attaching a child seat using the “ISOFIX” system .
Attaching child seat using the “Top Tether” system
Driving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intelligent Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electronic stability programme (ESP)* . . . . . . . . . .
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Antilock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake Assist* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Uphill Start Assist* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electromechanical power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre pressure monitoring system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diesel particle filter* (diesel engine) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving and the Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The first 1 500 kilometres and then afterwards . .
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving in an economical and environmentally
conscious manner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Environmental compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Motoring abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Avoiding damage to your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving through bodies of water on roads . . . . . . .
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the
vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care of the exterior of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care of the interior of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspecting and replenishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels and Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories, changes and replacement of parts
Accessories and replacement parts . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicles of category N1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Breakdown assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Breakdown assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
First-aid box* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning triangle* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fire extinguisher* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre repair kit* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare wheel* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tow-starting and towing vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses and light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Used abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel consumption according to the ECE standards and
EU guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.4 ltr./92 kW TSI - EU5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.8 ltr./118 (112) kW TSI - EU5 / EU2 / BS4 . . . . . .
2.0 ltr./147 kW FSI - EU5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.6 ltr./191 kW FSI - EU5 / EU2 / (BS4) . . . . . . . . . .
1.9 ltr./77 kW TDI PD - EU4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.0 ltr./103 kW TDI CR DPF - EU5 / (EU4 / BS4) . .
2.0 ltr./125 kW TDI CR DPF - EU5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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WARNING
Caution
For the sake of the environment
Note
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 Subject
index at the end of the Owner's Manual helps you to rapidly find the information you
are looking for.
Sections
The majority of Sections apply to all models.
Since there is a wide range of different equipment and options available it is clearly
unavoidable, despite dividing the contents into sections, that mention may be made
of equipment which is not fitted to your vehicle.
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 letters)
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 “left”, “right”, “front”, “rear” relate to the direction of
travel of the vehicle.
Explanation of symbols
Equipment which is marked in such a way is only standard on certain vehicle model
versions or only suppliable as optional equipment for certain models.
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.
The most important notes are marked with the heading WARNING. These
WARNING notes draw your attention to a serious risk of accident or injury.
While reading the text you will frequently encounter a double arrow followed
by a small warning symbol. 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.
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.
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.
A normal Note draws your attention in a general way to important information.
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Fig. 1 Certain items of equipment shown in the illustration are only fitted to particular model versions or are optional items of equipment.
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Overview
This overview will help you to quickly familiarise yourself with the
displays and the control elements.
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Central locking switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lever for the multi-functional switch:
Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight flasher . .
Speed regulating system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering wheel:
with horn
with driver airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
with pushbuttons for radio, navigation system and mobile phone*
Instrument cluster: Instruments and indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lever for the multi-functional switch:
Multi-functional indicator* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield wiper and wash system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control dial for heating on the driver's seat* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch for hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control dial for heating on the front passenger seat* . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depending on equipment fitted:
Radio*
Navigation*
Storage compartment on the front passenger side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front passenger airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch for the front passenger airbag* (in front passenger storage
compartment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric exterior mirror adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bonnet release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control dial for the instrument lighting and control dial for the headlight
beam range regulation* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartment on the driver's side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driver's knee airbag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TCS switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre inflation pressure-control system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depending on equipment fitted:
Operating controls for Climatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating controls for Climatronic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depending on equipment fitted:
Gearshift lever (manual gearbox) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selector lever (automatic DSG)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indicator light for a switched off front seat passenger airbag* . . . . . .
Park Assist* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front and rear parking aid* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depending on equipment fitted:
Front ashtray* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartment* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cars with factory-fitted radio or navigation system are supplied with separate
instructions for operating such equipment.
The arrangement of the control elements on right-hand drive models may differ to
some extent from that shown in page 8, fig. 1. However the symbols correspond to
the individual control elements.
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The brief instruction
Basic functions and important information
Introduction
The chapter of the brief instruction is only used as a quick reference of
the most important operating elements of the vehicle. It is necessary to
observe all the information which is contained in the following chapters
of the Owner's Manual.
Unlocking and locking the vehicle
Unlocking the vehicle
Unlocking the boot lid
Locking the vehicle
Folding out/folding up of the key
Further information page 49, “Unlocking and locking car”.
Setting steering wheel position
Fig. 3 Adjustable steering wheel: Lever on the steering column / the correct distance of the
driver from the steering wheel
You can set the height and the forward/back position of the steering wheel to the
desired position.
– Pull the lever below the steering wheel down fig. 3 - left.
– Set the steering wheel to the desired position (concerning height and forward/back
position).
– Push the lever upwards as far as the stop.
Further information page 121, “Setting steering wheel position”.
Adjust the steering wheel so that the distance between the steering wheel
and your chest is at least 25 cm fig. 3 - right. Not maintaining this minimum
distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to properly protect
you - hazard!
You must not adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving!
For safety reasons the lever must always be firmly pushed up to avoid the
steering wheel altering its position unintentionally when driving - risk of
accident!
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Seat belt height adjuster
– Move the height adjuster in the desired direction up or down fig. 4.
– Then pull firmly on the belt to ensure that the seat belt height adjuster has correctly
locked in place.
Further information page 167, “Seat belt height adjuster”.
Adjust the height of the belt in such a way that the shoulder part of the belt is
positioned approximately across the middle of your shoulder - on no account
across your neck!
Adjusting the front seats
Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction
Adjusting height of seat
Adjust the angle of the seat backrest
Adjusting lumbar support*
Further information page 80, “Adjusting the front seats”.
Only adjust the driver seat when the vehicle is stationary - risk of injury!
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
Heating of the external mirror
Adjusting left and right exterior mirrors simultaneously
Adjusting the right-hand exterior mirror
Switching off operating control
Folding in both exterior mirrors*
Further information page 11, “Electric exterior mirror adjustment”.
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Fig. 7 Dash panel: Light switch
Fig. 8 Turn signal and main beam lever
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Fig. 9 Windscreen wiper lever
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Switching lights on and off
Further information page 60, “Switching lights on and off ”.
Automatic light control*, Adaptive headlights (AHL)*
Switching off all lights/daylight driving lights*
Switching on side lights
Switching on the low beam and main beam
Fog lights*
Rear fog light
Turn signal and main beam lever
Turn signal light right
Turn signal light left
Switching over between low beam and main beam lights
Switching off headlight flasher and main beam lights
Further information page 66, “The turn signal and main beam lever ”.
Windscreen wiper lever
Intermittent switch, sensitivity setting rain sensor*
Wipers off
Intermittent wipe
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Fig. 12 Bonnet release lever
Slow wipe
Fast wipe
one time wipe
Automatic wipe/wash
Rear window wiper
Intermittent wipe - every 6 seconds
Automatic wipe/wash
Further information page 73, “Windshield wiper and wash system”.
Power windows
Button for the power window in the driver's door
Button for the power window in the front passenger's door
Button for the power window at the rear right door
Button for the power window at the rear left door
Safety switch
Further information page 52, “Power windows”.
Refuelling
Fig. 11 Right rear side of the vehicle: Open fuel filler flap / fuel filler flap with cap unscrewed
– In order to open the fuel filler flap, press it on the left side in the middle fig. 11 -
left.
– Unscrew the fuel filler cap anti-clockwise and place the fuel filler cap from above
on the fuel filler flap fig. 11 - right.
Further information page 213, “Refuelling”.
Bonnet remote release
– Pull the unlocking lever below the dash panel on the driver's side fig. 12.
Further information page 213.
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Fig. 13 Radiator grille: Locking lever
Fig. 14 Dipstick
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Opening the bonnet
– Pull on the locking lever fig. 13, the bonnet is then unlocked.
– Grasp the bonnet at the bottom part of the radiator grille and lift it towards the top
so that it is held opened by the gas pressure support.
Further information page 215, “Opening and closing the bonnet.”.
Inspecting the engine oil level
Engine oil must not be refilled.
Engine oil can be refilled.
Engine oil must be refilled.
Further information page 217, “Check engine oil level”.
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Engine revolutions counter page 15
Speedometer page 16
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*
Coolant temperature gauge page 16
Display:
with counter for distance driven page 17
with Service Interval Display page 17
with digital clock page 18
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Valid for countries where the values are indicated in British measuring units.
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with Multi-functional indicator* page 19
with Information display* page 23
Fuel gauge page 16
Button for:
Reset trip counter for distance driven
Resetting Service Interval Display
Set hours / minutes
Activate / deactivate display mode
Engine revolutions counter
The red zone of the rev counter scale fig. 15 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.
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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 195.
Shifting up early helps you save fuel and reduce the operating noise of your vehicle.
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.
This function is only valid for some countries.
Coolant temperature gauge
The coolant temperature gauge page 15, fig. 15 operates only when the ignition
is switched on.
In order to avoid any damage to the engine, please pay attention to the following notes
regarding the temperature ranges:
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. Observe the guidelines
page 32, “Coolant temperature/ Coolant quantity ”.
Pay attention to the warning notes page 216, “Working in the engine
compartment” before opening the bonnet and inspecting the coolant level.
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.
Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge page 15, fig. 15 only operates when the ignition is switched on.
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 60 litres. 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 will be displayed in the information display*:
Please refuel!
An audible signal sounds as an additional warning signal.
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.
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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 “mile” is used.
Reset button
If you hold the reset button page 15 pressed for about 1 second, the trip counter
is set back to zero.
Trip counter for distance driven
The trip counter indicates the distance which you have driven since it 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.
Fau lt dis play
If there is a fault in the instrument cluster, the constant text Error appears in the display.
Have the fault rectified as soon as possible by a specialist workshop.
Never seek to adjust the trip counter for distance driven while driving for safety
reasons !
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.
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Service Interval Display
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 kilometers are
indicated after switching on the ignition fig. 16. At the same time, a display appears
regarding the remaining days until the next service interval.
The following will be 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 will be displayed in the information display*:
Service now!
Display regarding the distance and days until the following service interval
You can use the button to display the remaining distance driven and the days until
the next service interval page 15.
A key symbol and a display regarding the remaining kilometers appear for 10
second in the display. At the same time, a display appears regarding the remaining days
until the next service interval.
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On vehicles which are equipped with information display*, you can call up this information in the following menu on page 23:
SETUP
Service Interval (Service)
Info
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 page 15 on the trip
counter.
On vehicles which are equipped with information display*, you can call up this information in the following menu on page 23:
SETUP
Service Interval (Service)
Reset
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.
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 inter-
vals (QG1) using the reset button as that for a vehicle with fixed service inter vals (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 and page 15, fig. 15.
Select the display which you wish to change with the button and carry out the
change with the button .
On vehicles which are fitted out with the information display*, it is possible to set the
time in the menu Time page 25.
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*
An information for the engaged gear fig. 17 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 .
Multi-functional indicator (onboard computer)*
Introduction
The multi-functional indicator appears in the display fig. 18 or in the information
display page 23 depending on the equipment fitted to your vehicle.
The multi-functional indicator offers you a range of useful information:
Average fuel consumption page 21
Range page 22
Distance driven page 22
Average speed page 22
Current speed* page 22
oil temperature* page 22
Warning against excessive speeds* page 22
On vehicles which are fitted out with information display*, it is possible to switch off
the display of some information.
Pull out the ignition key while having contact with the display (for example when
cleaning) in order to prevent any damage.
In certain national versions the displays appear in the Impe rial 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.
Memory
The outside temperature page 21
Driving time page 21
Current fuel consumption page 21
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The multi-functional indicator is equipped with two automatic memories. The
selected memory is displayed in the middle of the display field page 19, fig. 18.
The data of the single-trip memory (memory 1) is shown if a 1 appears in the display.
A 2 shown in the display means that data relates to the total distance memory
(memory 2).
Switching over the memory with the help of the butt on fig. 19 on the windscreen
wiper lever or with the help of the button on the multifunction steering wheel*
fig. 19.
Single-trip memory (memory 1)
The single-trip memory collates the driving information from the moment the ignition
is switched on until it is switched off. New data will also flow into the calculation of the
current driving information if the trip is continued within 2 hours after switching off
the ignition. The memory will be is automatically erased, on the other hand, if the trip
is interrupted for more than 2 hours.
Total-trip memory (memory 2)
The total distance driven memory gathers data from any number of individual journeys up to a total of 19 hours and 59 minutes driving or 1.999 kilometres driven and
on vehicles which are fitted with information display* up to a total of 99 hours and 59
minutes driving or 9.999 kilometres driven. 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.
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*
Fig. 19 Multi-functional indicator: Controls on the windshield wiper lever / co ntrols on the
multifunction steering wheel
The rocker switch and the button are located on the windshield wiper lever
fig. 19. Switching over and resetting is performed with the handwheel fig. 19
on the multifunction steering wheel.
Selecting the memory
– After briefly pressing the button on the windshield wiper lever or by briefly
pressing the button 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 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 , you can call up the menu of the multi-functional indi-
cator.
– Turn the handwheel upwards or downwards. In this way, call up in sequence
the individual functions of the multi-functional indicator.
– Short-term pressing of the button allows to select the highlighted function.
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Setting function to zero
– Select the memory you want.
– Press the button or for more than 1 second.
The following readouts of the selected memory will be set to zero with the button
on the windshield wiper lever or with the button on the multifunction steering
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.
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 before the temperature indicator and a warning signal
sounds. After pressing the rocker switch page 20, fig. 19 on the windshield wiper
lever or the button page 20, fig. 19 on the multifunction steering wheel*, the
function shown last is indicated.
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!
memory to zero at this moment in time by pressing the button page 20, fig. 19
on the windshield wiper lever or the handwheel page 20, fig. 19 on the multifunction steering wheel* for longer than 1 second.
The maximum time indicated in both memories is 19 hours and 59 minutes and on
vehicles which are fitted with information display*, it is 99 hours and 59 minutes. 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 page 19. 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 set the memory to zero at the start of the measurement using the button
on the windshield wiper lever page 20, fig. 19 or with the handwheel on the
multifunction steering wheel* page 20, fig. 19. 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.
The amount of fuel consumed will not be indicated.
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
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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 19. 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 page 20,
fig. 19 on the windshield wiper lever or the handwheel on the multifunction
steering wheel* page 20, fig. 19.
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.
Average speed
The average speed since the memory was last erased is shown in the display in
km/hour page 19. 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 page 20, fig. 19 on the windshield wiper lever or with the handwheel
on the multifunction steering wheel* page 20, fig. 19.
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 page 15,
fig. 15 is indicated on the display.
oil temperature*
The oil temperature appears in the display when the ignition is switched on. 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
Warning against excessive speeds
This function enables you to set a speed limit, e.g. if you drive in town. A text in the
display is intended to draw your attention to the fact that you have exceeded the set
speed limit.
You can set the desired speed limit as follows:
Select the menu point Speed warning --- km/h (warning at --- km/h)..
Drive e.°g at a speed of 50 km/h.
Press the button page 20, fig. 19 on the windshield wiper lever or the hand-
wheel on the multifunction steering wheel* page 20, fig. 19. Speed warning
50 km/h (warning at 50 km/h) is displayed in the information display*. You can
increase or reduce this value with the button on the windshield wiper lever or by
turning the handwheel on the multifunction steering wheel*.
The value is stored by repeated pressing of the button on the windshield wiper
lever or the handwheel on the multifunction steering wheel*.
If you now exceed the set speed limit, Speed 50 km/h exceeded will be shown in the
display. This message is indicated for as long as the speed is reduced below the set
limit or switch off the message by pressing the button on the windshield wiper lever
page 20, fig. 19 or the handwheel on the multifunction steering wheel*
page 20, fig. 19.
An audible signal sounds as an additional warning signal.
The set speed limit remains stored even after switching off the ignition.
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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, navigation system and automatic gearbox.
Certain functions and operating conditions are always being checked on the vehicle
when the ignition is switched on and also while driving.
Functional faults, if required repair work and other information are indicated by red
symbols page 24 and yellow symbols page 25.
Lighting up of certain symbols is combined with an acoustic warning signal.
Information and texts giving warnings are also shown in the display page 27.
The display of text is possible in the following languages:
Czech, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian and Chinese.
You can select the desired language in the setting menu.
The following information can be shown in the display (depending on the equipment
installed on the vehicle):
Main menu page 23
Door, luggage compartment door and bonnet ajar warning
Service Interval Display page 17
Selector lever positions for the automatic gearbox DSG page 136
Pull out the ignition key while having contact with the display (for example when
cleaning) in order to prevent any damage.
page 24
Main menu
Fig. 20 Multi-functional indicator: Controls on the windshield wiper lever / co ntrols on the
multifunction steering wheel
Operating with the buttons on the windshield wiper lever
– You can activate the MAIN MENU by pressing the rocker switch fig. 20 for
more than 1 second.
– You can select individual menu points by means of the rocker switch . When the
pushbutton 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 fig. 20 for
more than 1 second.
– You can select the individual menus by pressing the handwheel . After briefly
pressing the handwheel , the desired menu is indicated.
– After briefly pressing the button you can achieve a higher level, by pressing the
button for longer than 1 second, you can call up the MAIN MENU.
You can select the following information (depending on the equipment installed on
the vehicle):
MFD (Onboard computer) page 19
Audio*
Navigation*
Phone* page 152
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Aux. Heating (auxiliary heating)* page 117
Assistants *
Vehicle status page 24
Setup page 25
The menu point Audio is only then displayed when the factory-fitted Radio* is
switched on.
The menu point Navigation is only then displayed when the factory-fitted Navigation
system* is switched on.
The menu point Aux. Heating is only then displayed, if the vehicle is fitted with auxiliary heating*.
The menu point Assistants is only then displayed, if the vehicle is fitted with cornering
lights*.
If warning messages are shown in the information display page 24 page 24,
these messages can be confirmed with the button page 23, fig. 20 on the wind-
shield wiper lever or with the button page 23, fig. 20 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 radio* or the 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 do or,
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 compar tment 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 (priortity 2). Information for the driver may also appear in addition to the
symbols page 27.
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
Red symbols
A red symbol signals danger.
Proceed as follows if a red symbol is displayed:
– Stop the vehicle.
– Switch the engine off.
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– Investigate the function indicated.
– Obtain professional assistance.
Meaning of the red symbols:
Three successive warning signals will sound if a red symbol appears.
Engine oil pressure too low page 31
Overheated clutches of the automatic gearbox DSG*
page 36
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 faulty
Brake pad worn page 35
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.
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Setup
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
Autom. blind
MFD Data
Convenience
Lights & Vision
Time
Winter tyres
Units
Assistants
Alt. speed dis.
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.
Automatic blind* (Combi)
Here you can deactivate/activate the automatic roll-up function of the luggage
compartment roll cover when opening the boot lid.
Displays of the MFA
Here you can switch off or on certain displays of the multi-functional indicator.
Comfort*
You can set the following functions (depending on the equipment installed on the
vehicle):
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On vehicles with rain sensor you can switch on or off the
function for automatic closing of the windows and the
Rain closing
sliding/tilting roof in case of rain and locked vehicle. If it is
not raining and the function is set, the windows including
the sliding/tilting roof are closed automatically after
approx. 12 hours.
Door open
Here you can switch on or off the functions for opening a
single door and automatic closing, this also applies to the
KESSY system*.
ATA con firm
Here you can set if a signal tone should sound additionally
when activating or deactivating the anti-theft alarm system
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Window op. Here you can set the convenience mode only for the driver
window or for all the windows.
Mirror down
Here you can switch on or off the function for mirror lowering on the front passenger side when engaging the
reverse gear a).
Mirror adjust. Here you can switch on or off the function for left and right
exterior mirror adjustment simultaneously.
After selecting this menu the convenience setting is reset
Facto ry se ttin g
a)
This function is only available on vehicles with an electrically adjustable driver seat.
to factory setting. The following is displayed in the information display:
Factory setting for convenience is set
Lights and Visibility
Here you can set how long the light should stay on for the function Coming/Leaving
Home. Furthermore you can here switch on or off the functions daylight driving lights,
automatic rear window wiper, convenience turn signal and travel mode.
After selecting the menu Fac tor y sett ing the factory setting is established again.
After selecting the menu point travel mode, you can activate / deactivate the mode
“tourist light”. This mode makes it possible to drive in countries with opposing traffic
system, driving on the left/right, without dazzling the oncoming vehicles. Further information page 64, “Tourist light”.
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, the following 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.
Assistant
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/h2).
Service
Here you can have the kilometers 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.
2)
Valid for countries where the values are indicated in British measuring units.
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Fig. 21 Centre console at rear: Information display
Fig. 22 Instrument cluster with warning lights
Information display in the rear centre console
Warning lights
Overview
The warning lights indicate certain functions or faults.
The time and the outside temperature is displayed on the information display in the
rear centre console when the ignition is switched on fig. 21.
The values are taken over by the instrument cluster.
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Turn signal lights (to the left) page 29
Turn signal lights (to the right) page 29
Fog lights page 29
Main beam light page 29
Tra cti on c ont rol sys tem (TC S) page 33
Electronic stability programme (ESP)* page 33
Switch off traction control system (TCS) page 33
Selector lever lock*
Starting (KESSY system)*
page 33
Low beam light page 29
Rear fog light page 29
Cruise control system* page 29
Failure of the light bulbs page 29
Adaptive headlights* page 29
Diesel particle filter* (diesel engine) page 30
Airbag system page 30
Control system for exhaust page 30
Electromechanical power steering
Steering lock (KESSY system)*
Engine oil pressure page 31
EPC fault light (petrol engine) page 32
Glow plug system (diesel engine) page 32
Coolant temperature/coolant level page 32
page 31
Tyre pressure* page 34
Antilock brake system (ABS) page 34
Bonnet page 34
Seat belt warning light page 35
Brake pad wear* page 35
Boot lid page 35
Open door page 35
Fluid level in windshield washer system page 35
Brake system page 35
Dynamo page 36
Engine oil level page 31
Fuel reserve page 36
Overheated clutches of the automatic gearbox
DSG*
page 36
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Note
Further information about the main beam page 66.
If you do not pay attention to the warning lights coming on and the corre-
sponding descriptions and warning notes, this may result in severe body 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 page 216, “Working in the engine compartment”.
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.
Switching off the hazard warning light system is switched on will cause all of the turn
signal lights as well as both indicator lights to flash.
Further information about the turn signal system page 66.
Fog lights
The warning light comes on when the fog lights are operating page 64.
Main beam
The indicator light comes on when the main beam is selected or also when the
headlight flasher is operated.
Low beam
The warning light comes on when low beam is selected page 60.
Rear fog light
The warning light comes on when the rear fog lights are operating page 65.
Cruise control system*
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!
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.
Adaptive headlights*
If the warning light flashes for 1 minute while driving or after switching on the ignition and a warning signal sounds, a fault of the adaptive headlights is confirmed.
Further information page 63.
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WARNING
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 particle filter, the vehicle should be d riven at an even speed
of at least 60 km/h at engine speeds of 1 800 - 2 500 rpm for at least 15 m inutes 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. In the information display* appears Diesel-particle
filter: Owner's manual. 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.
If you do not pay attention to the warning light coming on and the corre-
sponding 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.
As long as the warning light li ght s up, one m ust take into acco unt an in crea sed f uel
consumption and in certain circumstances a power reduction of the engine.
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 light s up for 4 seconds after switching on the ignition and then
flashes again for 12 seconds in intervals of 2 seconds.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Airbag/belt tensioner deactivated
The following situation applies if the airbag has been switched off using the
switch for the airbag* in the storage compartment:
the warning light comes on for 4 seconds after the ignition has been switched
on,
switching off airbags is indicated in the middle of the dash panel by the lighting up
of the warning light (airbag switched off) page 178.
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.
Further information about diesel particle filter page 193.
Control system for exhaust
The warning light comes on after the ignition has been switched on.
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WARNING
If the warning light does not go out after star ting 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 / Steering lock (KESSY system)*
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 continuously, a fault exists in the electromechanical power steering.
If the warning ligh t lights up, this indicates a partial failure of the power steering
and the steering assist can be less.
If the warning light lights up, this indicates a complete failure of the power
steering and thus the steering assist.
Further information page 192.
If the warning light or flashes on vehicles with the KESSY system*, the
steering lock cannot be unlocked or a fault is present in the electric steering lock.
Further information page 125.
Contact your specialist garage if the power steering is defective.
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 pressure
The warning light comes on for a few seconds 3) 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 218.
An audible signal sounds three times as an additional warning signal.
Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible under the conditions prevailing to top up with oil. Keep the engine switched off and obtain profes-
sional 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!
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.
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.
Engine oil level
Warning light lights up
If the warning light lights up, the quantity of oil in the engine is probably too low.
Check as soon as possible the oil level or top up page 218 with engine oil.
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Check oil level!
3)
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 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.
Warning light flashes
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!
EPC fault light (petrol engine)
The (Electronic Power Control) warning light comes on for a few seconds when 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.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Engine fault: Workshop!
Glow plug system (diesel engine)
The warning light lights up for a cold engine when switching on the ignition (preheat position) 2 page 121. 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 at
all 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 eng ine control.
The engine management system selects an em ergency programme which enables you
to drive to the nearest specialist garage by adopting a gentle style of driving.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Engine fault: Workshop!
Coolant temperature/ Coolant quantity
The warning light comes on for a few seconds 4) 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 for the coolant fan, replace
it if necessary page 247, “Fuse assignment in engine compartment - version 1” or
page 248, “Fuse assignment in engine compartment - version 2”.
Do not continue driving if the warning light does not go off al though 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 219, “Cooling system”.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Check coolant! Owner's manual!
4)
The warning light on vehicles fitted with information display does not come on after switching
the ignition on, but only if the coolant temperature is too high or the coolant level is too low.
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Note
Electronic stability programme (ESP)*
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 66.
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 flashes when a control cycle is activated while driving.
The warning light lights up permanently if there is a fault in the 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 188, “Traction control system (TCS)”.
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.
Switch off traction control system (TCS)
The TCS system is switched off by pressing the button page 188, fig. 171 and the
warning light lights up.
The warning light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
When the ESP helps to stabilise the vehicle, the warning light flashes in t he informa-
tion display.
The ESP system cannot be switched off, only the TCS system can be switched off by
pressing the button page 187, fig. 170, the warning light lights up.
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 187, “Electronic stability programme (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 without delay by an
authorised Škoda Service Partner. Further information on the EDL page 188, “Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)*”.
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* / Starting (KESSY system)*
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 138.
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WARNING
On vehicles with the KESSY system*, the warning light lights up if you do not
depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.
Further information page 127.
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 228.
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 199.
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.
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 switched 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 191, “Antilock brake system (ABS)”.
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 .
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 221, “Brake fluid”. If the fluid level has dropped below the
MIN marking, do not drive any further - risk of accident! Obtain professional
assistance.
Pay attention to the following instructions before checking the brake fluid
level and opening the bonnet page 216, “Working in the engine compartment”.
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.
Bonnet
The warning light comes on if the bonnet is unlocked. If the engine bonnet unlocks
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.
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On vehicles with information display* this warning light is replaced by a vehicle
symbol.
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.
Further information on the seat belts page 165, “Seat belts”.
Thickness of the brake pads*
The warning light comes on for a few seconds 5) when the ignition is switched on.
If the warning light comes on, contact a specialist garage immediately and have the
brake pads on all of the wheels inspected.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Check brake pads!
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 as a warning 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.
5)
The warning light on vehicles fitted with information display does not come on after switching
the ignition on, but only if a fault exists.
On ve hic le s wi th inf or mat io n di sp la y* t hi s wa rning light is replaced by a vehicle symbol
page 24.
Open door
The warning light comes on, if one or several doors are 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.
On ve hic le s wi th inf or mat io n di sp la y* t hi s wa rning light is replaced by a vehicle symbol
page 24.
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 226.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Top u p was h flu id!
Brake system
The warning light flashes or comes on if the brake fluid level is too low, if there is a
fault in the ABS or if the handbrake is applied.
If the warning light flashes and an audible signal sounds three times (handbrake is
not applied), 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.
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One should get used to high pedal forces, long braking distances and long free play of
the brake pedal when driving to the next specialist garage.
For further information on the brake system page 189, “Brakes”.
Handbrake applied
The warning light also 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!
Pay attention to the following instructions before checking the brake fluid
level and opening the bonnet page 216, “Working in the engine compartment”.
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 221, “Brake fluid”. If the fluid level
has dropped below the MIN marking, do not drive any further - risk of accident!
Obtain professional assistance.
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.
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!
Fuel reserve
The warning light comes on, if the fuel level is still below 9 litres.
An audible signal sounds as an additional warning signal.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Please refuel! Range...km
The Text in the information display* goes out only after refuelling and driving a short
distance.
Temperature of the clutches of the automatic gearbox DSG*
In the event that the temperature of the clutches of the automatic gearbox DSG is too
high, the symbol and the warning are shown in the information display*:
Gearbox overheated: Stop! Owner's man.!
An audible signal sounds as an additional warning signal.
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.
In the event that the clutches of the automatic gearbox have overheated, bring the
vehicle to a stop and switch off the engine. You must wait until the symbol and the
warning go out - risk of gearbox damage! You can continue the trip as soon as the
symbol and the warning go out.
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Fig. 23 Remote control key
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Two remote control keys are provided with the vehicle fig. 23.
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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
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 vehi cle has
come to a stop. The steering lock might otherwise engage unintentionally - risk
of accident!
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.
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Fig. 24 Disconnect key with radio remote control / change battery
Each remote control key contains a battery which is housed in the cover fig. 24
of the transmitter housing. If the battery is discharged, the red indicator light
fig. 23 does not light up after pressing a button on the remote control key. We
recommend that you 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
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 fig. 24.
– Remove the discharged battery from the key by pressing the battery downwards at
the point of the arrow fig. 24.
– Insert the new battery. Ensure that the “+” symbol on the battery is facing upwards.
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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For the sake of the environment
Note
Note
Fig. 25 Child safety locks on the rear
doors
Dispose of a used battery in accordance with environmental regulations.
Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the battery.
The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original battery.
If it is still not be possible to unlock or lock the vehicle with the remote control key
even after replacing the battery, this means that the system has to be synchronised
page 50.
Electronic immobiliser
The electronic immobiliser prevents the vehicle being operated by an
unauthorised person.
An electronic chip is integrated in the head of the key. The immobiliser is deactivated
with the aid of this chip when the key is inserted in the ignition lock. The electronic
immobiliser is automatically activated when you withdraw the ignition key from the
lock.
It is only possible to start the engine of your car with a Genuine Škoda key with the
matching code.
Child safety lock
The child safety lock prevents the rear door from being opened from the
inside.
The rear doors are equipped with a child safety lock. You can switch the child safety
lock on and off using the vehicle key.
Switching child safety lock on
– Use the vehicle key to turn the slit in the rear door to the left in the direction of the
arrow fig. 25.
Switching child safety lock off
– Use the vehicle key to turn the slit to the right against the direction of the arrow.
So long as the child safety lock is switched on it is not possible to open the door from
the inside with the door opening lever. In this case the door can be opened only from
the outside.
Central locking system
Description
Unlocking or locking the vehicle causes all the doors and the fuel filler flap to be
unlocked or locked at the same time by the central locking system. The boot lid is
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unlocked when opening. Afterwards you can open the boot lid by pressing the handle
on the lower edge of the boot lid page 44.
Operation of the central locking system is possible:
with a remote control key page 49,
using the buttons for the central locking system page 42,
from the outside using the vehicle key page 43, “Emergency unlocking and
locking of the driver's door”.
Indicator light in the driver's door
After locking the vehicle the indicator light flashes for 2 seconds fast, then more slowly.
If the vehicle is locked and the safe securing system page 42 is not operating, the
indicator light in the driver door flashes for about 2 seconds fast, goes out and starts to
flash slowly after about 30 seconds.
If the indicator light first of all flashes fast for about 2 seconds, afterwards lights up for
about 30 seconds without interruption and then flashes slowly, there is a fault in the
system of the central locking or in the interior monitor and in the towing protection
monitoring* page 51. Visit a specialist garage to obtain assistance.
Convenience operation of the windows
One can open and close the windows when opening and closing the vehicle
page 54.
Opening a single door*
This function makes it possible to only unlock the driver's door. The other doors and
the fuel filler flap remain locked and are only unlocked after repetitive unlocking.
You can have the function opening a single door activated by an authorised Škoda
Service Partner on request or you can activate it yourself with the aid of the Information display* page 25.
Unlocking a vehicle side door*
This selection function enables to unlock both doors on the driver's side. The other
doors and the fuel filler flap remain locked and are only unlocked after repetitive
unlocking.
You can have the function opening a single door activated by an authorised Škoda
Service Partner on request or you can activate it yourself with the aid of the Information display* page 25.
Unlocking the vehicle with the KESSY system*
This selection function enables to unlock all the doors, individual doors, both doors on
the left and right vehicle side or to unlock the driver and front passenger door at the
same time. The other doors and the fuel filler f lap remain locked and are only unlocked
after repetitive unlocking using the unlock button on the remote control page 37,
fig. 23 or the button for the central locking system page 42, fig. 27.
You can have the function opening a single door activated by an authorised Škoda
Service Partner on request or you can activate it yourself with the aid of the Information display* page 25.
Automatic locking and unlocking*
All the doors and the boot lid are locked automatically once the car reaches a speed of
about 15 km/h.
If the ignition key is withdrawn, the car is then automatically unlocked again. In addition, it is possible for the driver or front passenger to unlock the vehicle by pressing the
central locking button page 42 or by pulling the door opening lever on one of the
front doors.
You can have the function of the automatic locking activated by a specialist garage on
request or you can also activate it yourself with the aid of the Information display*
page 25.
Locking the doors prevents involuntary opening in an exceptional situation (an
accident). Locked doors prevent unwanted entry into the vehicle from outside,
for example at road crossings. Locked doors do, however, make it more difficult
for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency - danger to life!
In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked doors are
automatically unlocked in order to enable rescuers to gain access to the vehicle.
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Only the driver's door can be unlocked or locked using the key if the central locking
system fails page 43, “Emergency unlocking and locking of the driver's door”. You
can lock or unlock manually the other doors and the boot lid.
Emergency locking of the door page 43.
Emergency unlocking of the boot lid page 48.
KESSY system* - Description
The KESSY system (Keyless Entry Start Exit System) enables a comfort unlocking and
locking of the vehicle and a start-up without actively using the remote control key. It is
sufficient to carry the key with you, for example in your pocket, for unlocking and
locking the vehicle or for starting the engine.
The functions of the central locking system, the safe securing system* and the antitheft alarm system* correspond to vehicles without KESSY system. Only the control
elements are different.
Control elements of the system:
Sensor on the outside of the door handle for the front door fig. 26 - serves
for locking the vehicle,
Sensor on the inside of the door handle for the front door fig. 26 - serves for
unlocking the vehicle.
Unlocking and locking the vehicle
If a valid remote control key is located in the area fig. 26 or of the vehicle, it
is possible to unlock the relevant door of this area. This means, if the key is located in
the area , you can unlock the front left door. If the valid key is located in the area ,
it is possible to unlock the boot lid.
Unlocking the vehicle
– If you hold the door handle of the front door or cover the sensor fig. 26 with
the whole palm of your hand, the vehicle is then unlocked. If you cover the sensor
and at the same time the sensor when unlocking, the vehicle is not
unlocked.
Locking the vehicle
– Close the driver or front passenger door.
– If you touch the sensor with your fingers, the vehicle is now locked (while doing
so do not hold the door handle, otherwise the vehicle cannot be locked).
– On vehicles fitted with automatic gearbox, the selector lever must be moved into
the position P before unlocking.
Deactivating safe securing system*
– Use your fingers to cover the sensor twice within 2 seconds.
Unlocking and locking the boot lid
– If you press on the handle of the boot lid, the lid is then unlocked. If the vehicle is
fitted with the electric boot lid* system, the lid begins to open after pressing the
handle.
– If the boot lid is closed, it is locked.
Check locking
After locking the vehicle with the aid of the sensor fig. 26, it is not possible to
unlock the vehicle with the aid of the sensor for 2 seconds. Thus, it is possible to
check if the vehicle is locked by pulling on the handle.
Fig. 26 KESSY: Designation of the areas and unlocking/locking the vehicle
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attention to the procedure for locking the vehicle page 40.
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Keyless defective or Check Keyless
There is a fault in the KESSY system, contact your specialist garage.
Renew key battery! or Key Battery
Low voltage is present in the battery of the remote control key, change the battery.
If the vehicle battery or the battery in the remote control key is weak or discharged,
perhaps the vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked via KESSY. In such a case, use the
emergency unlocking or locking of the driver's door, see Owner's Manual.
Further possibilites of locking
Protection against inadvertently locking the key in the vehicle
If the key, which was used to lock the vehicle, remains in the vehicle in the area
page 40, fig. 26 after locking and closing all of the doors including the boot lid, the
protection against inadvertently locking the key in the vehicle is activated and the
vehicle unlocks itself again.
You are informed about the activation of the protection against inadvertently locking
the key in the vehicle by the turn signal lights flashing and the message Key in vehic le
which appears in the information display* or Key in vehic le which appears in the
display of the instrument cluster. Additionally, on vehicles which are fitted with the
anti-theft alarm system*, an audible signal sounds.
Messages in the instrument cluster
A few warning and information texts of the KESSY system in the information display*
or in the display of the instrument cluster:
Key not found or No Key
This message is displayed when the engine is started and the system cannot detect a
valid key in the vehicle. This can occur if the key is outside the vehicle, the battery in the
key is discharged, the key is defective or the electromagnetic field is strongly disturbed.
This message is also displayed when the ignition is switched on or the engine is
running and the system cannot detect a valid key in the vehicle.
Parking the vehicle
If the vehicle is not unlocked within 60 hours, the sensors page 40, fig. 26 and
in the handle of the front passenger's door are automatically deactivated. For reac-
tivation, one of the following conditions must be met:
Unlocking the driver's door with the aid of the sensor page 40, fig. 26,
pressing the handle of the boot lid,
unlocking the vehicle using the button on the remote control key,
emergency unlocking of the driver's door (see Owner's Manual).
If the vehicle is not unlocked within 90 hours, the sensors and in the handle of
the driver's door are also automatically deactivated page 40, fig. 26. For reactivation, one of the following conditions must be met:
unlocking the vehicle using the button on the remote control key,
emergency unlocking of the driver's door (see Owner's Manual).
Convenience operation of the windows
If you hold your finger on the sensor page 40, fig. 26 for more than 2 seconds
while locking the vehicle, the opened windows and the panoramic sliding roof are
closed. If you lift your fing er off the sensor , the closing process is interrupted. If you
touch the sensor again, the closing process of the windows and the panoramic
sliding roof continues.
If you immediately touch the sensor or pull on the handle during the closing
process of the windows and the panoramic sliding roof initiated by sensor , all of the
windows and the panoramic sliding roof are opened again.
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Fig. 27 Button for the central locking
system
Safe securing
The central locking system is equipped with a safe securing6) system. Locking the
vehicle from the outside causes the door locks to be automatically blocked. It is not
possible to open the doors with the door handle either from the inside or from the
outside. This acts as an effective deterrent for attempts to break into your vehicle.
You can deactivate the safe securing system by locking twice within 2 seconds.
If the safe securing system is not operating:
the indicator light in the driver door flashes for about 2 seconds fast, goes out and
starts to flash slowly after about 30 seconds,
is the filler flap locked.
The safe securing system is again activated the next time the vehicle is unlocked and
locked again.
If the vehicle is locked and the safe securing system is deactivated, you can open the
vehicle from the inside by pulling on the door opening lever.
If the vehicle is locked from the outside and the safe securing system is activated, there must not be any person and animals in the vehicle as it is then not
possible to open either a door or a window from the inside. The locked doors
make it more difficult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency hazard!
The anti-theft alarm system* is also activated with the deactivated safe securing
system when locking the vehicle. The interior monitor* is however not activated.
6)
Only valid for some countries.
Button for the central locking system
If the vehicle was not locked from the outside, you can also unlock and lock it with the
rocker switch on the door opening lever of the driver or front passenger door even
without the ignition switched on.
Locking all doors and the boot lid
– Press on the bottom part of the button fig. 27. The symbol in the button
comes on.
Unlocking all doors and the boot lid
– Press on the top part of the button fig. 27. The symbol goes out in the button.
The following applies if you have locked your vehicle using the central locking system:
It is not possible to open the doors or the boot lid from the outside (safety feature,
e.g. when stopping at traffic lights etc.).
You can unlock the doors individually from the inside and open them by pulling the
door opening lever.
If at least one door has been opened, the vehicle cannot be locked.
In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked doors are
automatically unlocked from the inside in order to enable rescuers to gain access to
the vehicle.
By pressing and holding down the top and bottom part of the rocker switch in the
driver's door, you can conveniently close or open the windows.
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The central locking system also operates if the ignition is switched off. All the
Note
Fig. 28 Handle on the driver's door:
covered locking cylinder
Fig. 29 Rear door: Emergency locking of
the door
doors and the boot lid are locked. Children should never be left unattended in
the vehicle since it is difficult to provide assistance from the outside when the
doors are locked. Locked doors make it difficult for rescuers to get into the
vehicle in an emergency - hazard!
The door opening lever and the buttons for the central locking system do not operate
if the safe securing system is activated.
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Emergency locking of the doors
Emergency unlocking and locking of the driver's door
If the remote control key or the central locking system does not operate,
the driver's door can be unlocked or locked manually.
– Pull on the handle.
– Guide the vehicle key into the recess on the bottom side of the cover and lift it up
to the top.
– Put the vehicle key into the locking cylinder and unlock or lock the vehicle.
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An emergency locking mechanism is located on the face side of the doors which have
no locking cylinder, it is only visible after opening the door. Lock the doors using the
vehicle key.
Locking
– Remove the panel fig. 29.
– Guide the key into the slot and turn it to the outside.
– Re-insert the panel.
After closing the door, you can no longer open it from outside. If the child safety lock
is not switched on, it is possible to open the door from the inside by pulling on the door
opening lever. If the child safety lock is switched on, it is necesary to also open the door
from outside besides pulling on the door opening lever.
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Twindoor - small boot lid
Fig. 30 Handle of boot lid / opened small boot lid
After unlocking the vehicle with the remote control key or the key page 43 you can
open the small boot lid fig. 30.
Open small boot lid
– Press on the handle at the bottom side of the boot lid fig. 30 - left, the boot lid
lifts up automatically fig. 30.
Close small boot lid
– Pull the boot lid down and close it with a slight swing . The bonnet locks auto-
matically.
You can also open the small boot lid by pressing the button on the remote control
key page 49 for approx. 1 second.
A handle which makes the closing easier is located on the inner paneling of the boot
lid.
Ensure that the lock is properly engaged after closing the boot lid. Other-
wise, the boot lid might open suddenly when driving even if the boot lid lock is
closed - risk of accident!
Never drive with the boot lid fully opened or slightly ajar otherwise exhaust
gases may get into the interior of the vehicle - risk of poisoning!
After closing the boot lid, it is automatically locked within 2 seconds and the
anti-theft alarm system* is activated. This applies only if the vehicle was locked
before closing the boot lid.
The function of the hand grip on the bottom edge of the boot lid is deactivated
when starting off or as of a speed of more than 5 km/hour. The function of the hand
grip is activated again after stopping the vehicle and after opening the driver or front
passenger door or after pressing the button on the remote control key page 49.
Repeated opening and closing of the boot li d can lead to a temporary failure of the
function due to the overheating protection of the motors of the Twindoor system.
Twindoor - large boot lid
Fig. 31 Handle of boot lid / opened large boot lid
After unlocking the vehicle with the remote control key or the key page 43, “Emer-
gency unlocking and locking of the driver's door” you can open the large boot lid
fig. 31.
Open large boot lid
– Press the handle fig. 31 on the bottom edge of the boot lid.
– You must wait until the brake light in the rear window flashes twice.
– Press on the handle and at the same time raise the boot lid.
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Fig. 33 Operation of the lid - button on
the centre console
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Close large boot lid
– Pull the boot lid down and close it with a slight swing . T he bonnet locks auto-
matically.
A handle which makes the closing easier is located on the inner paneling of the boot
lid.
Ensure that the lock is properly engaged after closing the boot lid. Other-
wise, the boot lid might open suddenly when driving even if the boot lid lock is
closed - risk of accident!
Never drive with the boot lid fully opened or slightly ajar otherwise exhaust
gases may get into the interior of the vehicle - risk of poisoning!
After closing the la rge boot lid, it is possible to open the small boot lid after approx.
2 seconds.
After closing the boot lid, it is automatically locked within 2 seconds and the
anti-theft alarm system* is activated. This applies only if the vehicle was locked
before closing the boot lid.
The function of the hand grip on the bottom edge of the boot lid is deactivated
when starting off or as of a speed of more than 5 km/hour. The function of the hand
grip is activated again after stopping the vehicle and after opening the driver or front
passenger door or after pressing the button on the remote control key page 49.
Repeated opening and closi ng of the boot lid can lead to a temporary failure of the
function due to the overheating protection of the motors of the Twindoor system.
Electric boot lid* (Combi) - Description
Fig. 32 Operation of the lid
There are several possibities for operating the electric boot lid:
By pressing the boot lid remote release button on the remote control key for
approx. 1 second,
using the handle fig. 32 above the licence plate,
using the button on the bottom edge of the boot lid (only accessible when the
lid is opened),
using the button on the centre console fig. 33.
Always stand clear of the closing range of the lid when closing the lid - risk of
accident!
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Fig. 34 Designation of the areas
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In a critical situation, the movement of the lid can be stopped by applying an
abrupt and quick force against the lid.
Before opening or closing the lid, check if there are any objects in the opening or
closing range which could obstruct the movement (e.g. a load on the roof luggage rack
or on the trailer etc.). - Risk of damaging the lid!
Make sure that there is at least 10 cm of clearance above the opened boot lid (e.g.
distance from the garage ceiling). Otherwise, it may happen that the clearance above
the opened lid is no longer sufficient after relieving the vehicle of a load (e.g. after
unloading) - risk of damaging the lid.
Do not try to manually close the lid during the electric closing process. Damage can
occur to the system of the electric boot lid.
If you manually close the lid, make sure that you press the lock located at the centre
edge of the lid while pressing down the lid above the Škoda logo.
Description of the operation
When operating the lid, the system distinguishes 3 areas fig. 34 where the function
of the individual operating elements changes. The end positions of the lid - fully closed
in the secured lock and fully opened - differ as well.
Explanation of the symbol
If the electrical opening of the lid was triggered using the button on the remote
control key or the button on the centre console, an intermittent audible signal sounds
while the lid is moving.
The electric boot lid is fitted with a force limiter. If the lid hits an obstacle when
closing, it stops and an audible signal sounds. If you rapidly enter the vehicle during the
opening or closing process of the boot lid, the whole vehicle may jerk and as a result
the movement of the lid can be interrupted - the force limiter is activated.
Manually opening and closing the boot lid is only possible in exceptional cases, in
a slow manner and without sudden movements - if possible close to the centre of the
lid - ; by manipulating the lid on the sides, damage to the electric lid may occur.
In certain circumstances, if the lid is loaded (e.g by a thick layer of snow), the
opening process of the lid can be interrupted. In order to ensure the elec trical function
of the lid, relieve the lid.
Feasible action
Non-feasible action
Movement in the opposite direction to the previous movement
Operation of the boot lid using the remote control key and the button on the
centre console
Action Closed lid
Opening
Stop
Closing
Area
Opened lid
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When the ignition is switched on, the operation of the boot lid does not function using
the remote control key.
If the vehicle was locked from the outside, the operation of the boot lid does not function using the button on the centre console page 45, fig. 33.
If a trailer is coupled to the vehicle, the operation of the boot lid does not function
using the remote control key or the button on the centre console.
Operation of the boot lid using the handle
Action Closed lid
Opening
Stop
Closing
The operation of the boot lid, using the handle is only possible when the vehicle is
unlocked page 45, fig. 32.
Operation of the boot lid using the inner button
Action Closed lid
Opening
Stop
Closing
Operating the boot lid with the inner button is only possible when the boot lid is
opened page 45, fig. 32.
Area
Area
Opened lid
Opened lid
Audible signals
Audible signals are active during the electrical operation of the lid. They serve as a
safety function and provide information about the success of a performed action.
Signals Status
Interrupted tone Open (using the button on the remote
control key or the button on the centre
console page 45, fig. 33)
1 continuous tone Force limiter
3 rising tones Confirmation of the storage of the lid
position
3 identical tones fault
The expansion of the area page 46, f ig. 34 changes proportionally, depending on
the setting of the top position of the lid page 47. When setting the top position of
the lid in the area , the area is not active, the expansion of the area changes
proportionally to the set top position of the lid.
Setting the top position of the lid
If the space for opening the lid is restricted (e.g. height of garage) or for more convenient operation (e.g. according to a person's height), it is possible to set the boot lid in
the top position.
Setting the top position of the lid
– Stop the lid in the desired position (electrically or manually).
– Press the inner button page 45, fig. 32 and hold it pressed for approx. 3
seconds. Storing the position in the memory of the control unit is confirmed with
an audible signal.
Deleting the set position of the lid
– Carefully lift up the lid manually to the maximum opening position.
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Fig. 35 Emergency unlocking of the
boot lid
Fig. 36 Emergency unlocking of the boot
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– Hold the inner button pressed for approx. 3 seconds. An audible signal sounds
and the height which was originally set is deleted from the memory of the control
unit, while the basic position of the top lid position is again set.
The lid always opens at the height which was last stored in the memory of the
control unit.
The top position which is reached when the lid opens automatically, is always
lower than the maximum top position which can be reached when the lid is opened
manually.
Operational malfunctions
If the battery is disconnected and reconnected while the boot lid is open, it is necessary to activate the system of the electric boot lid. Activating means the initialisation of
the control unit by manually closing the lid. Thus, the end position of the lid is stored
under fully closed in secured lock.
Possible malfunctions of the electric boot lid:
Examples of operational malfunctions
Description of the malfunction Possible solutions
The lid cannot be lifted out of the lock. Emergency unlocking of the lid
The lid does not react to an opening signal
The lid remains in the top position
Contact your specialist garage if there is a malfunction of the electric boot lid.
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Remove the possible obstacle (e.g.
snow), open the lid again page 46
Press the handle on the lower edge of the
boot lid and pull the lid upwards
Manually close the lid (slowly and without sudden movements)
Emergency unlocking of the boot lid
If there is a fault in the central locking, you can open the boot lid as follows:
– Fold the seat backrest forwards page 85.
– Guide the key into the slot in the trim panel as far as the stop fig. 35.
– You can unlock the lid by moving it in the direction of the arrow.
– Open the boot lid from the outside.
Emergency unlocking of the boot lid (Combi)
If there is a fault in the central locking, you can open the boot lid as follows:
– Fold the backrest of the rear seat forwards page 85.
– Guide a screwdriver into the opening fig. 36 up to the stop.
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– You can unlock the lid by moving it in the direction of the arrow.
– Open the boot lid from the outside.
In an emergency, you can unlock the boot lid with the vehicle key, however only in a
critical situation - risk of damaging the key.
Remote control
Description
You can use the remote control key:
to unlock and lock the car,
unlock or open the boot lid,
Opening and closing window.
The transmitter with the battery is housed in the handle of the remote control key. The
receiver is located in the interior of the car. The operating range of the remote control
key is approx. 30 m. But this range of the remote control can be reduced if the batteries
are weak.
The key has a fold-open key bit which can be used for unlocking and locking the car
manually and also for starting the engine.
If a lost key is replaced or if the receiver unit has been repaired or a new unit installed,
it is then necessary for an authorised Škoda Service Partner to initialise the system.
Only after this is it possible to again use the remote control key.
The remote control is automatically deactivated when the ignition is switched on.
The operation of the remote control may temporarily be affected by interference
from transmitters close to the car and which operate in the same frequency range (e.g.
mobile phone, TV transmitter).
The batter y must be replaced, ideally by an authorised Škoda Service Partner, if the
central locking or anti-theft alarm system does react to the remote control at less than
3 metres away.
If the driver door is opened, the vehicle cannot be locked using the remote
control.
Unlocking and locking car
Unlocking the vehicle
– Press button for about 1 second.
Locking the vehicle
– Press button for about 1 second.
Deactivating safe securing system
– Press button twice in 2 seconds. Further information page 42.
Small boot lid release
– Press the button fig. 37 for about 0.5 seconds. Further information
page 44.
Automatic raising of the small boot lid
– Press the button fig. 37 for about 1 seconds. Further information page 44.
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Automatic opening of the boot lid (Combi)
– Press the button page 49, fig. 37 for about 1 seconds. Further information
page 46.
Folding out of the key
– Press button .
Folding up of the key
– Press button and collapse the key bit in the housing.
The turn signal lights flash twice as confirmation that the vehicle has been unlocked.
The vehicle will lock again automatically if you unlock the vehicle using button but
do not open a door or the boot lid within the next 30 seconds. This function is intended
to prevent the car being unlocked unintentionally.
In addition, when the car is unlocked, the electrically adjustable seats and exterior
mirrors* move into the position assigned to this key. The stored setting of driver seat
and exterior mirrors is retrieved.
When the vehicle is unlocked or locked, the interior lights and the lights of the entry
area are automatically switched on or off via the door contact.
Display of the locking
The turn signal lights flash once to confirm that the vehicle has been correctly locked.
If the doors or the boot lid remain open after the vehicle has been locked, the turn
signal lights do not flash until they have been closed.
Operate the radio remote control only when the doors and boot lid are closed and
you have visual contact with the vehicle.
Once in the car, you must not press the lock button of the radio remote control
before inserting the key into the ignition lock in order to avoid the car being inadvertently locked and the alarm system* being switched on. Should this happen, press the
unlock button of the radio remote control.
The automatic raising of the small boot lid can be impaired at temperatures below
+4°C.
Synchronisation of the remote control
If the vehicle cannot be unlocked by actuating the remote control system then it is
possible that the code in the key and the control unit in the vehicle are no longer
synchronised. This can occur when the buttons on the radio-operated key are actuated
a number of times outside of the operative range of the equipment or the battery on
the remote control was replaced.
This means it is necessary to synchronise the code as follows:
Press any button on the remote control.
Pressing of the button means that the door will unlock with the key within 1 minute
page 43, “Emergency unlocking and locking of the driver's door”.
Anti-theft alarm system*
If the vehicle is locked from the outside and the safe securing system is activated, there must not be any person in the vehicle as it is then not possible to
open either a door or a window from the inside. The locked doors make it more
difficult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency - hazard!
Description
The anti-theft alarm system increases the level of protection against people seeking to
break into the vehicle. The system triggers audible and visual warning signals if an
attempt is made to break into the vehicle.
How is the alarm system activated?
The anti-theft alarm system is activated when the vehicle is locked with the key in the
driver's door or by using the radio remote control page 43, “Emergency unlocking
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and locking of the driver's door”. The door contact monitoring is activated approx. 15
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Fig. 38 Button for inter ior monitor and
towing protection monitoring
seconds after the locking. The interior and the towing protection monitoring are activated approx. 30 seconds after the locking. If a door is opened during activation, the
monitoring is only activated 5 seconds after closing.
How is the alarm system deactivated?
The alarm system is deactivated by pressing the unlock button on the radio remote
control. The anti-theft alarm system is reactivated if the vehicle is not opened within 30
seconds after transmitting the radio signal.
The alarm system is also deactivated if you unlock the vehicle door using the key within
45 seconds after locking the vehicle.
Once you unlock the vehicle by inserting the key into the driver door within 45
seconds, you then have to insert the key into the ignition lock and switch the ignition
on within 15 seconds after unlocking the door in order to deactivate the alarm system.
The alarm will be triggered if you do not switch on the ignition within 15 seconds.
When is the alarm triggered?
The following security areas of the locked vehicle are monitored:
Bonnet,
Boot lid,
Doors,
Ignition lock,
Socket of the factory-fitted towing device,
Angle of the vehicle* page 51,
Vehicle interior* page 51,
A drop in voltage of the on-board power supply,
Socket of the factory-fitted towing device*.
An alarm is immediately triggered if either of the two battery terminals is disc onnected
while the anti-theft alarm system is activated.
How is the alarm switched off?
You switch the alarm off if you unlock the vehicle with the radio remote control or if you
switch the ignition on.
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The working life of the alarm siren is 6 years. More detailed information is available
by a specialist garage.
Before leaving the car, check that all the doors, windows and the electric
sliding/tilting roof* are properly closed in order to ensure that the anti-theft alarm
system is fully operational.
Coding of the radio remote control and the receiver unit precludes the use of the
radio remote control from other vehicles.
Interior monitor and towing protection monitoring*
The interior monitor detects movements inside the car and then triggers the alarm.
Switch off the interior monitor and towing protection monitoring
– Switch off the ignition.
– Open the driver door.
–Press the button at the centre column on the driver side fig. 38, the symbol
which lights up in the button changes from red to orange.
– Lock the vehicle within 30 seconds.
The interior monitor and the towing protection monitoring are switched on again
automatically the next time the car is locked.
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Fig. 39 Buttons on the driver's door
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You can switch the interior monitor and the towing protection monitoring off if
there is a possibility that movements from (e.g. children or animals) inside the vehicle
interior or if the vehicle must be transported (e.g. by train or ship) or towed, might
trigger the alarm.
The opened storage compartment for spectacles* reduces the effectiveness of the
interior monitor. In order to ensure the function of the interior monitor to be fully
operational, always close the storage compartment for spectacles before locking the
vehicle.
Power windows
Buttons on the driver's door
The power windows operate only when ignition is switched on.
Opening a window
– A window is opened by pressing lightly on the respective button in the door. The
process stops when one releases the button.
– Additionally you can open the window automatically (fully opened) by pressing the
button up to the stop. Renewed pressing of the button causes the window to stop
immediately.
Closing a window
– A window is closed through pulling lightly on the respective button in the door. The
closing process stops when one releases the button.
– Additionally you can close the window automatically (fully closed) by pulling the
button up to the stop. Renewed pulling of the button causes the window to stop
immediately.
The switches for the individual windows are located in the armrest for the driver
fig. 39, front passenger and in the rear doors page 53, fig. 40.
Buttons for the power windows in the armrest for the driver
Button for the power window in the driver's door
Button for the power window in the front passenger's door
Button for the power window at the rear right door
Button for the power window at the rear left door
Safety switch
Safety pushbutton
You can deactivate the buttons for power windows at rear doors by pressing the safety
pushbutton fig. 39. The buttons for power windows at rear doors are activated
again by pressing the safety pushbutton again.
If the buttons for the rear doors are deactivated, the indicator light in the safety
switch lights up.
If you lock the vehicle from the outside, do not leave any person in the
vehicle since it is no longer possible to open the windows from the inside in an
emergency.
The system is fitted with a force limiter page 53. If there is an obstacle, the
closing process is stopped and the window goes down by several centimeters.
You should then take particular care when closing the windows! You may
otherwise suffer severe injuries as a result of getting an arm, for example,
jammed in the window!
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Fig. 40 Arrangement of the switch in a
rear do or
the rear doors (safety pushbutton) page 52, fig. 39 when children are
being transported on the rear seats.
After switching the ignition off, it is still possible to open or close the windows for a
further 10 minutes. The automatic window closing will not operate during this time.
The power windows are switched off completely once you open the driver or front
passenger door.
When driving always use the existing heating, air conditioning and ventilation
system for ventilating the interior of the vehicle. If the windows are opened, dust as
well as other dirt can get into the vehicle and in addition the wind noise is more at
certain speeds.
Button in the front passenger door and in the rear doors
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– Additionally you can open the window automatically (fully opened) by pressing the
button up to the stop. Renewed pressing of the button causes the window to stop
immediately.
Closing a window
– A window is closed through pulling lightly on the respective button in the door. The
closing process stops when one releases the button.
– Additionally you can close the window automatically (fully closed) by pulling the
button up to the stop. Renewed pulling of the button causes the window to stop
immediately.
The system is fitted with a force limiter page 53. If there is an obstacle, the
closing process is stopped and the window goes down by several centimeters.
You should then take particular care when closing the windows! You may
otherwise suffer severe injuries as a result of getting an arm, for example,
jammed in the window!
After switching the ignition off, it is still possible to open or close the windows for a
further 10 minutes. The automatic closing and opening functions will not operate
during this time. The power windows are switched off completely once you open the
driver or front passenger door.
Force limiter of the power windows
The electrically operated power windows are fitted with a force limiter. It reduces the
A button for the relevant window is provided in these doors.
Opening a window
– A window is opened by pressing lightly on the respective button in the door. The
process stops when one releases the button.
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If there is an obstacle, the closing process is stopped and the window goes down by
several centimeters.
If the obstacle prevents the window from being closed during the next 10 seconds, the
closing process is interrupted once again and the window goes down by several
centimeters.
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You must try to close the window once again within 10 seconds after the window has
gone down twice, even if the obstacle was not yet removed, the closing process is
stopped. During this time it is not possible to automatically close the window. The
force limiter is still switched on.
The force limiter is only switched off, if you attempt to close the window within the next
10 seconds - the window closes now with full strength!
If you wait longer than 10 seconds, the force limiter is switched on again.
You should take particular care when closing the windows! You may otherwise
suffer severe injuries as a result of getting an arm, for example, jammed in the
window!
The system is fitted with a force limiter page 53. If there is an obstacle, the
closing process is stopped and the window goes down by several centimeters.
You should then take particular care when closing the windows! You may
otherwise suffer severe injuries as a result of getting an arm, for example,
jammed in the window!
The convenience opening of the windows with the aid of the key in the driver's lock is
only possible within 45 seconds after deactivating or activating the alarm system.
Operational faults
Window convenience operation
You can open and close the electrically powered windows as follows when unlocking
and locking the vehicle (only close the sliding/tilting roof or the panoramic sliding
roof):
Opening a window
by holding the pressed unlock button on the remote control,
by holding the pressed top part of the button for the central locking system in the
driver door,
Closing a window
by holding the pressed lock button on the remote control,
by holding the pressed bottom part of the button for the central locking system in
the driver door,
by holding the key in the driver's lock in the lock position page 43,
on the KESSY* system, by covering the sensor page 40, fig. 26.
You can interrupt the opening or closing operation of the windows immediately by
releasing the key or the lock button.
Electrically operated power windows do not operate
If the battery has been disconnected and then reconnected while the window was
opened, the electrically operated power windows do not operate. The system mus t be
activated. Proceed as follows in order to re-establish the function:
Switch on the ignition.
you can close the window by pulling the respective switch on the top edge
release the switch
you must pull the respective switch again in upward direction for approx. 3
seconds.
Operation in winter
Ice accumulating on the surface of the windows during the winter may result in a
greater resistance when closing the windows and the window may stop and go down
several centimetres.
It is necessary to put the force limiter out of operation in order to close the window
page 53, “Force limiter of the power windows”.
The system is fitted with a force limiter page 53. If there is an obstacle, the
closing process is stopped and the window goes down by several centimeters.
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Fig. 41 Control dial for the power
sliding/tilting roof
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You should then take particular care when closing the windows! You may
otherwise suffer severe injuries as a result of getting an arm, for example,
jammed in the window!
Electric sliding/tilting roof*
Description
The sliding/tilting roof is operated by means of the control dial fig. 41 and only functions when the ignition is switched on. The control dial has several positions.
After switching the ignition off, it is still possible to open, close and tilt the sliding/tilting
roof for approx. 10 minutes. It is no longer possible to operate the sliding/tilting roof
after opening one of the front doors, however.
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is possible that the
sliding/tilting roof does not close fully. Here you have to set the control dial to the
switch position and press it forward for about 10 seconds.
Comfort position
– Turn the switch to position fig. 41.
Opening fully
– Turn the switch to position and hold it in this position (spring-tensioned posi-
tion).
Tilting roof
– Turn the switch to position .
When the sliding/tilting roof is in the comfort position, the intensity of the wind noise
is much less.
The sun screen is also opened automatically when the roof slides open.
It may be necessary during winter to remove any ice and snow in the area of the
sliding/tilting roof before opening it in order to prevent damaging the opening
mechanism.
Closing
Sliding closed/closing the sliding/tilting roof
– Turn the switch to position fig. 41.
Safety closing
The sliding/tilting roof is fitted with a force limiter. If an obstacle (e.g. ice) prevents
closing, the sliding/tilting roof stops and opens completely. You can close the
sliding/tilting roof completely without force limiter by pressing the switch to the
position fig. 41 at the front for as long as it takes for the sliding/tilting roof to close
completely .
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Convenience operation
You can also close an open sliding/tilting roof from the outside.
– Keep the lock button on the radio remote control pressed or hold the key in the
locking cylinder of the driver's door in the lock position, or when using the KESSY*
system keep your finger on the sensor page 40, fig. 26 until the sliding/tilting
roof is closed .
The closing operation stops when one releases the key or the lock button.
Close the sliding/tilting roof carefully - risk of injury! The force limiter does not
operate with the convenience closing.
Electric sliding/tilting roof with solar cells*
If there is sufficient bright sunlight, the solar cells on the sliding/tilting roof deliver
power for the fresh air blower. Further information page 114.
The operation of the sliding/tilting roof with solar cells is the same as of a normal
sliding/tilting roof.
Emergency operation
Fig. 42 Detail of the headliner: Point for positioning screwdriver / emergency operation
You can close and/or open the sliding/tilting roof by hand if the system is defect.
– Position the flat blade of a screwdriver carefully against the rear edge of the cover
of the electrical drive fig. 42 - left.
–Pull the cover down.
– Insert an Allen key, Group 4, up to the stop into the opening and close and/or open
the sliding/tilting roof fig. 42 - right.
– Press on the cover again by first of all inserting the plastic lugs and then pushing the
cover up.
– Have the malfunction rectified by a specialist garage.
On vehicles fitted with a storage compartment for spectacles*, this compartment must
be opened before removing the cover for the emergency operation page 103.
It is necessary after each emergency operation to move the sliding/tilting roof into the
basic position. Here you have to turn the control dial forward to the switch position
page 55, fig. 41 and press for about 10 seconds.
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Fig. 43 Control dial for the panoramic
sliding roof
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Panoramic sliding roof* (Combi)
Introduction
The panoramic sliding roof with sun screen can only be operated with the control dial
when the ignition is switched on fig. 43. The control dial has several positions.
After switching off the ignition, it is still possible to open, close and tilt the panoramic
sliding roof or the sun screen for approx. 10 minutes. However, it is no longer possible
to operate the panoramic sliding roof and the sun screen the moment you open one
of the front doors.
Opening and tilting the panoramic sliding roof
Comfort position
– Turn the switch to position page 57, fig. 43.
Open partially
– Turn the switch to a position in area .
– In order to close, press down the switch on the recess and then push it forwards.
When the panoramic sliding roof is in the comfort position, the intensity of the wind
noise is reduced.
It may be necessary during winter to remove any ice and snow in the area of the panoramic sliding roof before opening it, in order to prevent damaging the opening
mechanism.
Closing the panoramic sliding roof
Closing
– Turn the switch to position page 57, fig. 43.
Force limiter
The panoramic sliding roof is fitted with a force limiter. The panoramic sliding roof
stops and moves back several centimetres when it cannot be closed because there is
something in the way (e.g. ice). You can close the panoramic sliding roof fully without
force limiter by pressing down the switch on the recess and then pushing it forwards
until the panoramic sliding roof is fully closed .
Carefully close the panoramic sliding roof - risk of injury!
Open fully
– Turn the switch to position and hold it in this position (spring-tensioned posi-
tion).
Tilting and closing
– In order to tilt, press the switch on the recess in the direction of the roof.
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Fig. 44 Buttons for sun screen
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Opening and closing the sun screen
You can open or close the sun screen separately with the aid of the buttons fig. 44.
Opening
– Briefly press the button fig. 44 in order to fully open.
– Press the button and hold it pressed in order to open in the desired position.
The opening process stops when one releases the button.
Closing
– Briefly press the button fig. 44 in order to fully close.
– Press the button and hold it pressed in order to close in the desired position.
The closing process stops when one releases the button.
Convenience operation
The panoramic sliding roof and the sun screen can also be operated from the outside
using the remote control key or when using the KESSY* system with the aid of the
sensor page 40, fig. 26.
Closing the panoramic sliding roof
– Hold down the lock button on the remote control key, or when using the KESSY*
system keep your finger on the sensor page 40, fig. 26, until the panoramic
sliding roof is closed. The panoramic sliding roof and the sun screen are closed
together.
After releasing the button, or lifting your finger off the sensor when using the
KESSY* system, the closing process is immediately interrupted.
Tilting the panoramic sliding roof
– Hold down the unlock button on the remote control key until the panoramic sliding
roof is tilted. When tilting the panoramic sliding roof, the sun screen opens at the
same time.
The force limiter also operates for convenience closing.
The panoramic sliding roof can only be tilted but not opened when the conven-
ience operating feature is being used.
Emergency operation
Fig. 45 Detail of the headliner: Points for positioning screwdriver / emergency operation
You can close and/or open the panoramic sliding roof by hand if the system is defective.
– Position the flat blade of a screwdriver carefully against the rear edge of the cover
of the electrical drive fig. 45.
–Pull the cover down.
– Insert an Allen key, Group 4, up to the stop into the opening and close or open
the panoramic sliding roof.
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– Press on the cover again by first of all inserting the plastic lugs and then pushing the
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– Have the malfunction rectified by a specialist garage.
After each emergency operation, it is necessary to initialise the roof page 59, “Initialising the panoramic sliding roof”.
Initialising the panoramic sliding roof
After disconnecting and reconnecting the battery, the panoramic sliding roof and the
sun screen must be initialised.
After initialising the panoramic sliding roof, press down the switch on the recess and
push it forwards for approx. 10 seconds.
Press the switch page 58, fig. 44 for approx. 10 seconds in order to initialise the
sun screen.
If the panoramic sliding roof or the sun screen is not fully closed while disconnecting
and reconnecting the battery, first of all the panoramic sliding roof or the sun screen
must be closed page 57, “Closing the panoramic sliding roof” page 58, “Opening
and closing the sun screen”. Only then the initialisation can be performed.
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Lights
Switching lights on and off
Switching on side lights
– Turn the light switch into position .
Switching on the low beam and main beam
– Switch on the ignition.
– Turn the light switch into position .
– Push the main beam lever forward in the spring-tensioned position in order to
switch on the main beam page 66, fig. 52.
Switching off the main beam
– If you push the lever towards the steering wheel in direction of arrow (spring-
tensioned position) page 66, fig. 52, the main beam is switched off.
Switching off lights (except daylight driving lights)
– Turn the light switch into position°0.
When the parking lights are switched on, the symbol next to the light switch is illuminated.
Low beam comes on only if the ignition is switched on. After switching off the ignition,
the low beam is switched off automatically and only the side lights come on.
On models fitted with right-hand steering the position of certain switches differs
from that shown in fig. 46. The symbols which mark the switch positions are identical, however.
Never drive with side lights on - risk of accident! The side lights are not bright
enough to light up the road sufficiently in front of you or to be seen by other
oncoming traffic. In this case, always switch on the low beam when it is dark or
if visibility is poor.
An audible warning will sound if you withdraw the ignition key and open the
driver's door when the vehicle lights are still on.
The acoustic warning signal is switched off over the door contact when the driver's
door is closed (ignition off). The vehicle can be parked with the side lights on.
If the car is parked for a lengthy period, we recommend switching off all lights, or
leaving only the parking lights switched on.
The switching on of the described lights should only be undertaken in accordance
with the legal requirements.
If a fault occurs in the light switch, the low beam comes on automatically
In the event of cool or humid weather conditions, the headlights can be misted up
from inside.
The temperature difference between interior and external area of the headlight
lenses is decisive.
When the driving lights are switched on, the light outlet surfaces are free from
mist after a short period. The headlight lenses can possibly mist up at the border
areas.
It also concerns reverse light and turn signal lights.
This mist has no influence on the life of the lighting system.
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Fig. 47 Dash panel: Light switch
Daylight driving lights
Switching on daylight driving lights
– Switch on the ignition without turning the light switch out of the position 0.
Deactivating the function daylight driving lights
– Pull the turn signal light lever towards the steering wheel up to 3 seconds after
switching on the ignition and at the same time, slide it to the bottom and hold it in
this position for at least 3 seconds.
Activating the function daylight driving lights
– Pull the turn signal light lever towards the steering wheel up to 3 seconds after
switching on the ignition and at the same time, slide it to the top and hold it in this
position for at least 3 seconds.
In some countries, the national legal provisions require that the rear parking lights
come on together with the bulbs for daylight driving lights when activating the function
daylight driving lights.
On vehicles which are fitted with bulbs for daylight driving lights in the fog lights, the
parking lights do not come on when activating the function daylight driving lights.
When the daylight driving lights are switched on, the lighting of the instrument cluster
is switched on as well.
On vehicles fitted with an information display*, you can also activate or deactivate in
the menu the function daylight driving lights:
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Automatic driving lamp control*
Switching on automatic driving lamp control*
– Turn the light switch fig. 47 into position .
Switching off automatic driving lamp control*
– Turn the light switch to the position 0, or .
If the light switch is in the position , the symbol illuminates when the ignition is
switched on next to the light switch. If the low beam is activated with the light
sensor, the symbol illuminates additionally next to the light switch.
If the light comes on automatically, the side lights and low beam as well as licence plate
light light up at the same time.
If the automatic light control is switched on, the light is regulated with the light sensor
in the rear mirror holder. If the light intensity drops below the set value, e.g when
driving during the day into a tunnel, the low beam and the side lights as well as the
licence plate light come on automatically. If the light intensity increases again, the
lights switch off automatically.
Motorway lights
If the automatic light control has been switched on and the vehicle speed is over 140
km/h for at least 10 seconds, the side lights and low beam are switched on automatically.
If the vehicle speed is below 65 km/h for at least 2 minutes, the lights are switched off.
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Rain lights
If you move the windshield wiper lever in the position slow wipe for more than 5
seconds, the side lights and low beam are automatically switched on. The light is
switched off when the windshield wiper lever is no longer than 4 minutes in the position for slow or intermittent wipe.
If you switch on the windscreen wipe in the operation rain sensor* for longer than 10
seconds or in the operation permanent wipe (position 2 or 3) page 73 switching on
for longer than 15 seconds, the side lights and low beam are switched on automatically. The light switches off if the windscreen wipe is in operation rain sensor* for more
than 4 minutes or is not switched on in the operation permanent wipe.
The automatic light control only operates as a support. The driver is not
released from his responsibility to inspect the light and if necessary to switch on
the light depending on the light conditions. The light sensor cannot detect for
example rain or snow. For these conditions we recommend to switch on the low
beam !
Do not affix any stickers in front of the light sensor, so that you do not impair its
function or put it out of operation.
The same principles as for using the automatic light control also apply to the light
which is switched on manually page 60.
Coming Home Function
The function makes it possible to switch on the lights in the darkness for a short time
after leaving the vehicle.
Switching on Coming Home Function
– The light switch is in the position automatic driving lamp control and the low
beam illuminates.
– Switch off the ignition.
– After opening the driver's door, the function Coming Home is switched on.
– Close all the doors and the boot lid and lock the vehicle. After a short time, switch
all lights off.
Depending on equipment fitted the function Coming Home switches on the following
lights:
Parking lights,
Low beam,
Entry lighting in the exterior mirrors,
Licence plate light.
Coming Home Function
The lights go out 10 seconds after closing all the doors and the boot lid.
If a door or the boot lid remains open, the lights go out 60 seconds after switching off
the ignition.
On vehicles fitted with automatic driving lamp control you can also switch the light
switch in the position . The function Coming Home is controlled with the light
sensor in the mount of the interior rear mirror. If the light intensity is higher than the
set value of the light sensor, the Coming Home Function is not switched on after
switching off the ignition.
If the Coming Home Function is switched on constantly, the battery will be heavily
discharged particularly in short-haul traffic.
The switching on of the described lights should only be undertaken in accordance
with the legal requirements.
You can change the illumination period for the Coming Home Function by means
of the information display*.
Leaving Home Function
This function makes it possible to switch on the lights when approaching the vehicle.
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Switching on Leaving Home Function
– After leaving the vehicle, the light switch is in the position automatic driving lamp
control .
– Unlock the vehicle with the radio remote control - the lights come on.
Depending on equipment fitted the function Leaving Home switches on the following
lights:
Parking lights,
Low beam,
Entry lighting in the exterior mirrors,
Licence plate light.
Leaving Home Function
The function Leaving Home is controlled with the light sensor in the mount of the interior rear mirror. If the light intensity is higher than the set value of the light sensor, the
Leaving Home Function is not switched on after unlocking the vehicle with the radio
remote control.
After unlocking the vehicle with the radio remote control, the lights come on for 10
seconds. The Leaving Home Function is also switched off after the ignition is switched
on and after locking the vehicle.
If no door is opened within 30 seconds, the lights go out and the vehicle is locked automatically.
If the Leaving Home Function is switched on constantly, the battery will be heavily
discharged particularly in short-haul traffic.
The switching on of the described lights should only be undertaken in accordance
with the legal requirements.
You can change the illumination period for the Leaving Home Function by means
of the information display*.
Adaptive headlights (AHL)*
Switch on Adaptive headlights (AHL)*
– Turn the light switch page 61, fig. 47 into position .
The AHL system* is activated if:
the light sensor recognizes the low light intensity,
no reverse gear is engaged,
the operation “tourist light” is not switched on.
The light sensor switches on the full outer illumination at low light intensity.
System AHL* makes it possible to change the length and width of illumination of the
headlight. The length and width of illumination changes automatically in relation to the
vehicle speed and the use of the windscreen wiper.
System AHL* operates in the following modes.
Mode out of town
The mode “out of town” is a basic mode. The dispersion of the cone of light in front of
the vehicle is similar to the low beam. The mode is active if none of the following
modes are active.
Mode rain
In the mode “rain” the dispersion of the cone of light in front of the vehicle is wider and
the width of illumination is shorter, so that during bad weather (rain) the dazzling of
the oncoming drivers can be reduced. The mode is activated at speeds of 15 - 70 km/h
and if the windscreen wipers continuously operate for a period of time longer than 2
minutes. The mode is deactivated when dropping below or exceeding the set speed
limit or if the windscreen wipers have been switched off for a period of time longer
than 8 minutes.
Mode city
In the mode “city”, the dispersion of the cone of light in front of the vehicle is wider and
the width of illumination is shorter. It has as an aim to illuminate the adjacent footpaths, crossings, pedestrian crossings etc. The mode is active at speeds of 15 - 50 km/h.
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In the mode “motorway” the dispersion of the cone of light is so widespread, that it illuminates also the left (and right) 7) lane of the motorway, so that the driver can react in
time to an obstacle or any other danger. The mode is activated stepwise as of a speed
of 90 km/h. It gains its greatest effectiveness at speeds above 120 km/h.
Tourist light
This mode makes it possible to drive in countries with opposing traffic system, driving
on the left/right, without dazzling the oncoming vehicles. When the mode “tourist
light” is active, the above mentioned modes a nd the side to side swivel of the headlight
is deactivated.
The mode “tourist light” is activated / deactivated via the information display* in the
menu:
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Cornering lights
The cornering lights are used to illuminate the curves by means of the cone of light
swiveling together with the front headlight with Xenon lights*. This function is active
when the speed of the car increases to more than 10km/h.
The swiveling function of the headlights can be switched off / on via the menu point
Assistants in the main menu of the information display* page 23.
If the cornering lights are defective, the headlights are automatically lowered to
the emergency position, which prevents a possible dazzling of oncoming traffic.
Thus the illuminated length of the road is shortened. Drive carefully and have
the car inspected immediately by a specialist garage.
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It is valid for vehicles which are designed for driving on the left.
The AHL system* complements the functions of the fog lights with the function
“CORNER” page 64 and the function of the dynamic headlamp beam adjustment*.
The System AHL* is solely delivered with Bi-Xenon gas discharge bulbs for low
beam and main beam lights.
Fog lights
Switching on the fog lights
– First of all turn the light switch into position or fig. 48.
– Pull the light switch into position .
The warning light lights up in the instrument cluster when the fog lights are switched
on page 27.
Fog lights with turning light “CORNER”* function
The fog lights with the function “CORNER” are designed for a better illumination of the surrounding area near the vehicle when corning,
parking etc.
The fog lights with the function “CORNER” are adjusted according to the steering angle
or after switching on the turn signal light 8) in the following circumstances:
the vehicle is stationary and the engine is running or it moves with a speed of
maximum 40 km/h,
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the daylight driving lights are not switched on,
the low beam is switched on or the light switch is in the position and the
intensity of the ambient light causes the low beam to be switched on,
the fog lights are not switched on,
no reverse gear is engaged.
If you engage the reverse gear during the active function “CORNER”, both fog lights
illuminate.
Rear fog light
Switching on the rear fog light
– First of all turn the light switch into position or page 64, fig. 48.
– Pull the switch into position .
The warning light lights up in the instrument cluster when the rear fog light is
switched on page 27.
Only the rear fog light of the trailer lights up automatically when you are towing a trailer
using a factory-fitted towing device from Škoda original accessories which is
fitted with the rear fog light.
The rear fog light is located in the rear light array on the driver's side.
The rear fog light should only be switched on if visibility is particularly poor (conform
with any varying legal provisions) to avoid dazzling vehicles behind your vehicle.
Instrument lighting
You can adjust the brightness of the instrument lighting.
Instrument lighting
– Switch on the light.
– Turn the control dial fig. 49 to the desired intensity of the instrument lighting.
For the information display* page 23 the intensity of the lighting is automatically
set. It is only possible to adjust the instrument lighting with the control dial if the light
intensity drops below the set value of the light sensor.
Headlamp range adjustment*
Once the low beam is switched on you can then adapt the range of the
headlights to the load of the vehicle.
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If both switch on versions are conflicting, for example if the steering wheel is turned to the left
and the right turn signal light is switched on, the turn signal light has the higher priority.
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Fig. 51 Dash pa nel: Switch for hazard
warning lights
Fig. 52 Turn signal and main beam lever
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– Turn the control dial page 65, fig. 50 until you have adjusted the low beam so
that oncoming traffic is not dazzled.
Settings
The positions correspond approximately to the following vehicle loads:
Front seats occupied, luggage compartment empty.
All seats occupied, luggage compartment empty.
All seats occupied, luggage compartment laden.
Driver seat occupied, luggage compartment laden.
Set the headlight beam adjustment in such a way as to avoid dazzling oncoming traffic.
The Bi-Xenon bulbs* adapt automatically to the load and driving state of the vehicle
(e.g. speed, accelerating, braking) when the ignition is switched on and when driving.
Vehicles which are not equipped with Bi-Xenon bulbs* do not have a manual headlight
range adjustment control.
Switch for hazard warning lights
light in the switch also flash at the same time. You can also switch on the hazard
warning light system if the ignition is switched off.
The hazard warning light system is switched on automatically if an airbag is deployed
in the event of an accident.
Please comply with any legal requirements when using the hazard warning light
system.
Switch on the hazard warning light system if, for example:
you encounter traffic congestion,
your vehicle breaks down or an emergency situation occurs.
The turn signal and main beam lever
The parking lights and headlight flasher are also switched on and off
using the turn signal and main beam lever.
The turn signal and main beam lever perform the following functions:
– Press switch fig. 51 to switch the hazard warning light system on or off.
All the turn signal lights on the vehicle flash at the same time when the hazard warning
light system is switched on. The indicator light for the turn signals and the indicator
Right and left turn signal light
– Push the lever upwards fig. 52 or downwards .
– If you only wish to flash three times (the so-called convenience turn signal), push
the lever briefly up to the upper or lower pressure point and release it. This function
can be activated/deactivated in the information display* page 25.
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down to the pressure point and hold it in this position.
Main beam
– Switch on the low beam.
– Push the lever forwards in direction of arrow (spring-tensioned position).
– If you push the lever towards the steering wheel in direction of arrow (spring-
tensioned position) the main beam is switched off.
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If you have switched on the right or left turn signal light and you switch off the igni-
tion, the parking light is not automatically switched on.
Use only in accordance with the legal requirements the described lighting and
signal systems.
Interior lighting
Headlight flasher
– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel (spring-tensioned position) in direction
of arrow - the main beam and warning light in the instrument cluster come
on.
Front interior lighting and lighting of storage compartment on front
passenger side
Parking light
– Switch off the ignition.
– Push the lever up or down - the right-hand or left-hand parking light is switched
on.
Information concerning the function of the lights.
The turn signal system only operates when the ignition is switched on. The corre-
sponding warning light or in the instrument cluster also flashes.
The turn signal is automatically cancelled after negotiating a curve.
The indicator light flashes at twice its normal rate if a bulb of the turn signal light
fails.
The side light and rear light on the appropriate side of the vehicle are switched on
when the parking light is selected. The parking light only operates if the ignition is
switched off.
Fig. 53 Detail of the headliner: front interior lighti ng
Switching the interior light on
– Press the switch at the point of the symbol fig. 53.
Switching the interior light off
– Press the switch at the point of the symbol O.
Door contact setting
Use main beam or the headlight flasher only if this does not risk dazzling other road
users.
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– Position the switch into middle position. On vehicles without interior monitor*, the
middle position is marked with a symbol fig. 53.
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Fig. 55 Detail of the headliner: Interior
lighting and rear reading lights
Lighting of storage compartment on the front passenger side
– When opening the flap of the storage compartment on the front passenger side the
lighting in the storage compartment comes on.
– The light switches on automatically when the parking light is switched on and goes
out when the flap is closed.
The interior light comes on as soon as you unlock the car or open a door or when the
ignition key has been removed. The light goes out again about 30 seconds after all the
doors have been closed. The interior lighting is switched off when you lock the car or
switch the ignition on. This only applies when the switch for the corresponding interior
lights is standing n the door contact setting.
The interior lighting goes off after about 10 minutes when a door has been left open in
order to avoid discharging the battery of the vehicle.
If the switch is in the position (permanent lights), the interior lighting goes off at the
latest after 10 minutes in order to avoid discharging the battery of the vehicle.
Two diffuse lights* are integrated in the interior lighting, which illuminates the shift
lever and the middle of the dash panel. They are switched on automatically when
switching on the parking light.
Furthermore, after switching on the ignition when the parking lights are switched on,
the door handle lighting* comes on.
Together with the front interior light, the rear interior light is simultaniously switched
on or off.
We recommend having these bulbs replaced by a specialist garage.
Front reading lights
Fig. 54 Detail of the headliner: Front reading lights / front reading lights with integrated interior monitor
Front reading lights
– You switch on or off the reading light on the right or left by pressing the switch
fig. 54.
Interior lighting and rear reading lights
Interior lighting
– The rear interior lighting is operated together with the front interior lighting
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Fig. 56 Detail of the headliner: Rear
reading lights
Fig. 57 Front door: Warning light
Reading lights
– You switch on or off the reading light on the right or left by pressing the switch
page 68, fig. 55.
Rear reading lights* (Combi)
Valid for vehicles which are fitted with a panoramic sliding roof.
Switching the interior light on
– Press the cover glass in the area of the symbol fig. 56.
Switching the interior light off
– Press the cover glass in the area of the symbol O.
Door contact setting
– Position the cover glass into middle position .
Front door warning light*
The warning light* is located in the door trim panel below fig. 57.
The warning light goes on every time the door is opened.
There is a reflector installed on some vehicles instead of the warning light.
Entry lighting*
The lighting is positioned on the bottom edge of the exterior mirror.
The light beam is directed towards the entry area of the front door.
The light comes on after the doors have been locked or on opening the boot lid. The
light goes out after switching on the ignition or up to 30 seconds after closing all the
doors or the boot lid.
If a door or the boot lid remains open, the light goes out within 2 minutes if the ignition
is switched off.
If the entry light comes on, do not touch its cover - risk of burns!
Luggage compartment light
The lighting comes on automatically when the boot lid is opened. If the lid remains
open for more than about 10 minutes, the luggage compartment lighting switches off
automatically.
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Luggage compartment light (Combi)
Removeable lamp
Fig. 58 Removeable lamp
A removeable lamp is fitted on the left side of the luggage compartment. This lamp has
two functions:
Lighting of the luggage compartment - it illuminates part fig. 58 (the lamp is
in the holder),
Portable lamp - it illuminates part (the lamp has been removed from the
holder).
If the lamp is in the holder, it is automatically switched on after opening the boot lid. If
the boot lid remains open for more than 10 minutes, the light switches off automatically.
The lamp is supplied by three rechargeable batteries type AAA with a capacity of 600
mAh. The rechargeable batteries are constantly charged when the engine is running. It
takes approx. 3 hours to fully charge the rechargeable batteries.
The lamp is fitted with magnets. Therefore it is possible to attach the lamp, for example
on the vehicle body, after removing it.
Taking out the lamp
Taking out the lamp
– Grasp the lamp at the points of the arrows fig. 58 and swivel it in the direc-
tion of arrow .
Placing the lamp again in its holder
– First of all place the lamp, which is switched off, in the holder on the side facing the
boot lid and then press on the lamp from the other side until it is heard to lock in
place.
Operation of the lamp
If you press the button once, the lamp lights up with 100% light intensity.
If you press the button again, the lamp lights up with 50% light intensity.
If you press the button once again, the lamp goes out.
The removeable lamp is not watertight and therefore must be protected against moisture.
If the lamp is not correctly inser ted in the holder, it does not light up when opening
the boot lid and the rechargeable batteries are not charged.
If the lamp is not switched off, however it is correctly inserted in the holder, the
bulbs in the front part fig. 58 of the lamp are automatically switched off.
The removed lamp can remain lit for a maximum of 24 hours with 100% light inten-
sity and for a maximum of 48 hours with 50% light intensity.
Replacing the rechargeable batteries of the lamp
You should proceed as follows if you wish to replace the faulty rechargeable batteries
yourself.
– Take out the lamp.
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– Lever off the cover of the rechargeable batteries with a narrow and pointed object
at the point of the lock-off clips page 70, fig. 58.
– Remove the faulty rechargeable batteries from the lamp.
– Insert the new rechargeable batteries.
– Insert the cover of the rechargeable batteries and press on it until it is heard to lock
in place.
Pay particular attention when using the narrow and pointed object to change
the rechargeable batteries - risk of injury.
We recommend having the faulty rechargeable batteries replaced by a specialist
garage. If the lamp is not correctly opened, it can be damaged.
Dispose of the faulty rechargeable batteries in accordance with environmental regulations.
Pay attention to the correct polarity when replacing the rechargeable batteries.
The replacement rechargeable batteries must have the same specification as the
original rechargeable batteries. If other types of rechargeable batteries are used, the
power output can be reduced and it can lead to a malfunction of the lamp.
Visibility
Windscreen and rear window heater
Fig. 59 Switch for windscreen heater / switch for rear window heater
Windscreen heater*
– You can switch the windscreen heater on or off by pressing the switch fig. 59
- left, the indicator light in the switch comes on or goes out.
Rear window heater
– You can switch the rear window heater on or off by pressing the switch
fig. 59 - right, the indicator light in the switch comes on or goes out.
The windscreen and rear window heater only operates when the engine is running.
The windscreen and rear window heater switches off automatically after 10 minutes.
As soon as the window is de-iced or free from mist, the heating should be switched off.
The reduced current consumption will have a favourable effect on fuel economy
page 199, “Saving electricity”.
If the on-board voltage drops, the windscreen or rear window heater is switched
off automatically, in order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control.
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The position and the shape of the switch for rear window heater can differ
depending on the equipment installed in the vehicle.
Sun visors
You can pull the sun visor for the driver or front passenger out of the fixture and swivel
it toward the door in the direction of the arrow fig. 60.
The vanity mirrors in the sun visors are provided with covers. When you slide open the
cover in the direction of the arrow , the vanity mirror lighting in the headliner
switches on automatically. It switches off again when you slide the cover closed or
when you raise the sun visor.
The sun visors must not be swivelled to the side windows into the deployment
area of the head airbags if any objects, such as ball-point pens etc. are attached
to them. This might result in injuries to the occupants if the head airbag is
deployed.
Sun screen*
The sun screen is located in the lower part of the luggage compartment cover.
Pulling out
– Pull the sun screen at the handle fig. 61 and hang it in t he magn etic bra ckets
.
Fold ing
– Take the sun screen out of the magnetic brackets and hold it at the handle
so that it can roll up slowly and without damage into the housing on the luggage
compartment cover.
Do not place any objects which can react sensitively to influences of magnetic fields
(watches, electronics etc.) in the immediate area of the magneti c brackets. They can be
damaged by the magnetic field.
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Sun screen in the rear doors*
Pulling out
– Pull the sun screen at the handle fig. 62 and hang it in the bracket on the top
edge of the door.
Fold ing
– Take the sun screen out at the handle and hold it in such a way that it can roll
up slowly and without damage.
Windshield wiper and wash system
Windshield wiper
You can operate the windscreen wipers and automatic wipe/wash
using the windscreen wiper lever.
The windscreen wiper lever fig. 63 has the following positions:
Finger-operated wiping
– If you wish to wipe the windscreen only briefly, push the lever into the sprung
position . If you hold the lever in the lower position for more than 1 second, the
wiper wipes faster.
Intermittent wiping
– Position the lever up into position .
– Set with the switch the desired break between the individual wiper strokes.
Slow wipe
– Position the lever up into position .
Fast wipe
– Position the lever up into position .
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Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen
– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel into sprung position , the wash system
sprays immediately, the windscreen wiper starts wiping a little later. The wash
system and the windscreen wiper operate simultaneously at a speed of more than
120 km/h.
– Release the lever. The windscreen wash system stops and the wiper continues for
another 3 - 4 wiper strokes (depending on the period of spraying of the windscreen). At a speed of more than 2 km/h, the wiper wipes once again* 5 seconds
after the last wiper stroke in order to wipe the last drops from the windscreen. This
function can be activated/deactivated by a specialist garage.
Rain sensor*
– Move the lever into position .
– You can set the sensitivity of the sensor individually with switch .
Wiping the rear window pane* (Combi)
– Push the lever away from the steering wheel into position page 73, fig. 63,
the widescreen wiper will operate every 6 seconds.
Automatic wipe/wash for the rear window pane* (Combi)
– Press the lever from the steering wheel forward into the sprung position , the
wash system sprays immediately, the windscreen wiper starts wiping a little later.
As long as you hold the lever in this position, the wiper operates as well as the wash
system.
– Letting go of the lever will cause the windscreen wash system to stop and the wiper
to continue for another 2 - 3 wiper strokes (depending on the period of spraying of
the windscreen). The lever will stay in position after releasing it.
Switching windscreen wipers off
– Move the lever back into its home position .
After the windscreen wiper switches off each time or the ignition switches off for the
third time, the position of the windscreen wiper changes, this counteracts an early
fatigue of the wiper rubbers.
The windscreen wipers and the wash system only operate if the ignition is switched on
and the bonnet is closed.
The rear window wiper operates only if the boot lid is closed.
If the intermittent wipe is switched on, the intervals are also controlled depending on
speed.
The rain sensor* automatically regulates the break between the individual wiper
strokes depending on the intensity of the rain.
The rear window will be wiped again if the front window wipers are on when reverse
gear is selected.
The windscreen washer nozzles are heated* when the ignition is switched on.
Top up with wash liquid page 226.
Winter position
If the windscreen wipers are in rest position, they cannot be folded out from the windscreen. For this reason we recommend adjusting the windscreen wipers in winter so
that they can be folded out from the windscreen easily. You can set this rest position as
follows.
Switch on the windscreen wipers.
Switch off the ignition. The windscreen wipers remain in the position in which they
were when switching off the ignition.
You can also use the service position as a winter position.
Properly maintained windscreen wiper blades are essential for clear visi-
bility and safe driving page 76.
Do not use the windscreen washer system at low temperatures, without
heating the windscreen beforehand. Otherwise the window cleaner could
freeze on the windscreen and restrict the view to the front.
The rain sensor only operates as a support. The driver is not released from
the responsibility to set the function of the windscreen wipers manually
depending on the visibility conditions.
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In frosty weather, please first of all check whether the windscreen wiper blades are not
frozen to the windscreen before switching them on. Switching on windscreen wipers
when the blades are frozen to the windscreen may result in damage both to the blades
and the motor of the windscreen wipers!
If the slower page 73, fig. 63 or the faster wi per setting is switched on and
the vehicle speed decreases to below 4 km/h, the lower wiper step is switched on
automatically. At a speed increase of more than 8 km/h the previous wiper setting is
established again.
If there is an obstacle on the windscreen, the wiper will try to push away the
obstacle. If the obstacle continues to block the wiper, the wiper stops automatically
after 5 attempts to eliminate the obstacle, in order to avoid a damage to the wiper.
Remove the obstacle and and switch on the wiper again.
The content of the windscreen washer fluid reservoir is 3 litres. On vehicles which
are equipped with a headlight cleaning system*, the content of the reservoir is 5.5
litres.
Automatic rear window wiper* (Combi)
If the windshield wiper lever is in the position page 73, fig. 63 or , the rear
window wiper carries out a wiping process every 30 seconds or 10 seconds at a speed
above 5 km/h.
When the rain sensor* is active (the lever is in the position ) the function is only
active if the front window wipers continue to operate (no break between each wiping
process).
Activation/deactivation
The function of the automatic rear window wiper is activated/deactivated in the information display* in the menu:
Setup
Lights & Vision (Lights & Vision)
Rear wiper
The function of the automatic rear window wiper is only valid for Combi vehicles which
are equipped with the information display*. The function is activated in the factory.
Position of the rear window wiper (Combi)
Each second time the ignition is switched off, the wiper blade is tilted. Thus, the life of
the wiper blade is prolonged. As standard this function is activated and it can be deactivated as follows:
Deactivating
– Switch on the ignition.
– Push the operating level into the position page 73, fig. 63 five times in
succession within 5 seconds.
– Switch off the ignition. After switching on the ignition again, the position of the rear
window wiper is deactivated.
The activation of the position of the rear window wiper is carried out in the same way
as the deactivation.
Headlight cleaning system*
The headlights are being cleaned after the windscreen has been sprayed for the first
time and fifth time, the low beam or main beam are switched on and the windscreen
wiper lever was held in the position page 73, fig. 63 for about 1 second.
The headlight washer nozzles are moved forward out of the bumper by the water pressure for cleaning the headlights.
You should remove stubborn dirt (such as insect residues) from the headlight lenses at
regular intervals, for example when refuelling. Please refer to the following guidelines.
You should remove any snow from the fixtures of the washer nozzles and clear ice in
winter with a de-icing spray in order to ensure proper operation of the cleaning
system.
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Replacing wiper blades for the windscreen wipers
One cannot fold out the wiper arms in the rest position from the windscreen. Before
replacing the wiper arms you must put them into the service position.
Service position for changing wiper blades
– Close the bonnet.
– Switch the ignition on and then again off.
– Then press the windscreen wiper lever in the position page 73, fig. 63 within
10 seconds - the wiper arms move into the service position.
Taking off the wiper blade
– Fold windscreen wiper arm away from the windscreen.
– Press the locking button , in order to unlock the wiper blade and pull off in the
direction of arrow fig. 64.
Attaching a wiper blade
– Push the wiper blade until it locks up to the stop.
– Check whether the wiper blade is correctly attached.
– Fold the windscreen wiper arm back onto the windscreen.
The wiper arms move back into the rest position - after switching on the ignition and
after changing the position of the window wiper lever or when driving at a speed
greater than 6°km/h.
Wiper blades in proper condition are essential to obtain good visibility. Wiper blades
should not be allowed to become dirtied by dust, insect remains and preserving wax.
Juddering or smearing of the wiper blades could then be due to wax residues left on
the windscreen by vehicle washing in automatic vehicle wash systems. It is therefore
important to degrease the lips of the wiper blades after every pass through an auto-
matic vehicle wash system.
If the windscreen wipers are handled carelessly, there is a risk of damage to
the windscreen.
You should clean the wiper blades regularly with a windscreen cleaner in
order to avoid any smears. Clean a wiper blade with a sponge or cloth if it is very
dirty, for example from insect residues.
Replace the wiper blades once or twice a year for safety reasons. These can
be bought from an authorised Škoda Service Partner.
Replacing the wiper blade for rear window (Combi)
Taking off the wiper blade
– Fold windscreen wiper arm out from the windscreen and position the wiper blade
at right angles to the wiper arm fig. 65.
– Hold the window wiper arm at the top end with one hand.
– With the other hand unlock the locking button and remove the wiper blade in
the direction of arrow .
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Attaching a wiper blade
– Position the wiper blade onto the wiper arm and lock the locking button .
– Check whether the wiper blade is correctly attached.
– Fold the windscreen wiper arm back onto the windscreen.
The same remarks apply here as for page 76.
Rear-view mirror
Manual dimming interior rear-view mirror
Basic setting
– Pull the lever on the bottom edge of the mirror forward.
Dimming mirror
– Pull the lever on the bottom edge of the mirror back.
Automatic dimming interior rear-view mirror*
Switching off the automatic dimming
– Press again the button - the warning light goes out .
If the automatic dimming is switched on, the mirror dims automatically depending on
the light striking the mirror from the rear. The mirror has no lever on the bottom edge
of the mirror. When the interior lights are switched on or the reverse gear is engaged,
the mirror always moves back into the basic position.
Automatic mirror dimming operates only properly if the sun screen* for the rear
window in the housing on the luggage compartment cover is not in use or the light
striking the interior rear-view mirror is not affected by other objects.
Do not affix any stickers in front of the light sensor, so that you do not impair the
automatic dimming function or put it out of operation.
If you switch off the automatic dimming interior rear-view mirror, also the exterior
mirror dimming is switched off.
Exterior mirror
You can adjust the exterior mirrors electrically*.
Switching on the automatic dimming
– Press the button fig. 66 - the warning light lights up.
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The exterior mirror heater only operates when the engine is running and up to an
outside temperature of +20 °C.
It is only possible to fold in both exterior mirrors when the ignition is switched on and
at a speed of up to 15 km/h.
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Heating of the external mirror
– Turn the rotary knob to position page 77, fig. 67.
Adjusting left and right exterior mirrors simultaneously
– Turn the rotary knob to position . The movement of the mirror surface is identical
to the movement of the rotary knob.
The adjustment of both mirrors simultaneously or each individual mirror is possible in
the information display table on page 26 in the menu point Mirror adjust.
Convex (curved outward) or spherical (differently curved) exterior mirrors
increase the vision field. They do, however, make objects appear smaller in the
mirror. These mirrors are only of limited use, therefore, for estimating distances
to the following vehicles.
Use whenever possible the interior rear mirror, for estimating the distances
to the following vehicles.
Adjusting the right-hand exterior mirror
– Turn the rotary knob to position . The movement of the mirror surface is identical
to the movement of the rotary knob.
Switching off operating control
– Turn the rotary knob to position .
Folding in both exterior mirrors*
– Turn the rotary knob to position .
Folding exterior mirrors* using the key with radio remote control
– If all the windows are closed, press the unlock button page 49, fig. 37 on the
radio remote control for approx. 2 seconds.
Tilting surface of front passenger exterior mirror*
When the rotary knob is in position page 77, fig. 67 and the reverse gear is
engaged, the surface of the mirror tilts down slightly. This provides an aid in seeing the
kerb of the pavement when parking the car.
The mirror returns into its initial position, after the rotary knob is moved out of the
position and put into another position or if the speed is more than 15 km/h.
Memory for exterior mirrors*
On vehicles fitted with a memory for the driver seat, the relevant setting of the exterior
mirror is also stored automatically when the seat position is stored.
Do not touch the surfaces of the exterior mirrors if the exterior mirror heater is
switched on.
You can set the exterior mirrors by hand, if the power setting function fails at any
time by pressing on the edge of the mirror surface.
Contact your specialist garage if a fault exists with the power setting of the exterior
mirrors.
Exterior mirror with entry lighting*
The lighting is positioned on the bottom edge of the exterior mirror.
The light beam is aimed at the entry area of the front doors after the car is unlocked.
The light comes on after the doors have been locked or on opening the front door. The
lighting goes out about 30 seconds after the doors are closed or if the ignition is
switched on.
If the doors remain open, the lighting goes out automatically after about 10 minutes
provided the ignition is not switched on.
Automatic dimming exterior mirror*
The exterior mirrors are dimmed together with the interior mirror. If the automatic
dimming is switched on, the mirror dims automatically depending on the light
striking the mirror from the rear.
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always moves back into the basic position (not dimmed).
Automatic mirror dimming operates only properly if the sun screen* for the rear
window is not in use or the light striking the rear of the interior rear-view mirror is not
affected by other objects.
Do not affix any stickers in front of the light sensor, so that you do not impair the
automatic dimming function or put it out of operation.
If you switch off the automatic dimming interior rear-view mirror, also the exterior
mirror dimming is switched off.
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Front seats
Basic information
The front seats have a wide range of different settings and can thus be matched to the
physical characteristics of the driver and front passenger. Correct adjustment of the
seats is particularly important for:
safely and quickly reaching the controls,
a relaxed, fatigue-free body position,
achieving the maximum protection offered by the seat belts and the airbag
system.
Never transport more occupants than the maximum seating in the vehicle.
Each occupant must correctly fasten the seat belt belonging to the seat.
Children must be fastened page 180, “Transporting children safely” with a
suitable restraint system.
The front seats and the head restraints must always be adjusted to match
the body size of the seat occupant as well as the seat belts must always be
correctly fastened in order to provide an optimal protection for you and your
occupants.
Always keep your feet in the footwell when the vehicle is being driven -
never place your feet on the instrument panel, out of the window or on the
surfaces of the seats. This is particularly important for the front seat passenger.
You will be exposed to increased risk of injury if it becomes necessary to apply
the brake or in the event of an accident. If an airbag is deployed, you may suffer
fatal injuries when adopting an incorrect seated position!
It is impor tant for the driver and front passenger to maintain a distance of at
least 25 cm from the steering wheel or dash panel. Not maintaining this
minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to properly
protect you - hazard! The front seats and the head restraints must always also
be correctly adjusted to match the body size of the occupant.
Ensure that there are no objects in the footwell as any objects may get
behind the pedals during a driving or braking manoeuvre. You would then no
longer be able to operate the clutch, to brake or accelerate.
Do not transport any objects on the front passenger seat except those
provided for this purpose (e.g. child safety seat) - risk of accident!
Adjusting the front seats
Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction
– Pull the lever fig. 68 up and push the seat into the desired position.
– Release the lever and push the seat further until the lock is heard to engage.
Adjusting height of seat
– Lift the seat if required by pulling or pumping lever upwards.
– Lower the seat if required by pushing or pumping lever downwards.
Adjust the angle of the seat backrest
– Relieve any pressure on the seat backrest (do not lean on it) and turn the hand-
wheel fig. 68 to adjust the desired angle of the backrest.
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Adjusting lumbar support*
– Turn the lever until you have set the most comfortable curvature of the seat
upholstery in the area of your spine.
The driver's se at should be adjuste d in such a way t hat the pedals can be fully pressed
to the floor with slightly bent legs.
The seat backrest on the driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the upper
point of the steering wheel can be easily reached with slightly bent arms.
Only adjust the driver seat when the vehicle is stationary - risk of injur y!
Take care when adjusting the seat! Adjusting the seat without care can lead
to bruises or injuries.
The seat backrests must not be angled too far back when driving otherwise
this will affect proper operation of the seat belts and of the airbag system - risk
of injury!
Adjusting front seats electrically*
Adjusting seats
Fig. 69 Side view: Controls for adjusting the seat / seat setting switch
Adopt the correct seated position before setting page 80.
Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction
– Press the switch fig. 69 forwards or backwards fig. 69.
Set the height of the seat cushion
– Press the switch fig. 69 upwards or downwards.
Adjust the angle of the seat cushion
– Press the switch fig. 69 at the front fig. 69 or at the back .
Adjusting the seat backrest
– Press the switch fig. 69 in the direction of the desired setting.
Adjusting lumbar support*
– Press the switch fig. 69 at the front in order to enlarge the curvature of the
lumbar support.
– Press the switch rear in order to reduce the curvature of the lumbar support.
– Press the switch top in order to adjust the curvature of the lumbar support
higher.
– Press the switch bottom in order to adjust the curvature of the lumbar support
lower.
Switch is operated in order to move the seat up/down and forward/back, while
switch is operated in order to move the backrest forward or back.
Only adjust the driver seat when the vehicle is stationary - risk of injury!
Caution when adjusting the seat! You may suffer injuries or bruises as a
result of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention.
In view of the fact that the seats can also be adjusted when the ignition is
switched off (even when ignition key withdrawn), you should never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
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Fig. 70 Driver seat: Memory buttons
and SET button
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The seat backrests must not be angled too far back when driving otherwise
this will affect proper operation of the seat belts and of the airbag system - risk
of injury!
If the movement of the seat is inadvertently interrupted during an adjustment, once
again press the switch in the appropriate direction and continue with the adjustment
of the seat to the end.
Storing setting
Storing seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward
– Switch on the ignition.
– Adjust the seat page 81.
– Adjust both exterior mirrors page 77.
– Press button SET fig. 70.
– Press one of the memory buttons within 10 seconds after pressing the button
SET - an acknowledgement signal confirms that the seat setting is stored.
Storing exterior mirror setting for reversing*
– Switch on the ignition.
– Turn the exterior mirror control to position page 77.
– Engage the reverse gear.
– Move the right exterior mirror into the desired position page 77.
– Take the vehicle out of gear. The set position of the exterior mirror is stored.
Memory buttons
Memory for the seat offers the possibility to store the individual driver seat and
external mirror position. An individual position can be allocated to each of the three
memory buttons fig. 70, that is three in total. After pressing the corresponding
memory button , the seat and the exterior mirror are automatically moved into the
positions which have been allocated to this button page 83.
Emergency Off
You can interrupt the setting operation at any time, if you operate any button of the
driver seat.
For safety reasons, it is not possible to store this position if the inclination angle of
the seat backrest is more than 102° in relation to the seat cushion.
When storing settings with the memory buttons, we recommend that you begin
with the front button and assign a memory button to each additional driver.
Each new setting stored with the same button erases the previous setting.
Each time you store the seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward you
also have to re-store the individual setting of the exterior mirror on the passenger side
for reversing.
Assigning the remote control key to the memory buttons
Assigning the remote control key to the memory buttons
After storing the settings of the seat and exterior mirrors, you have 10 seconds in order
to assign the radio remote control to the appropriate memory button.
– Withdraw the ignition key.
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– Press the unlock button page 49, after the successful assignment an audible
signal will sound. The setting is stored with the memory button which you have
selected.
Assigning the remote control key to the memory buttons on the KESSY*
system
On vehicles which are equipped with the KESSY* system, the following procedure for
assigning the remote control key to the memory buttons exists for electrically adjustable front seats and mirrors*.
– Switch the ignition off within 10 seconds after storing the setting.
– Open the driver door.
– Press the unlock button on the remote control key within 10 seconds.
If you wish to be able to retrieve the settings which are stored in the memory by also
using the radio remote control, you have to assign the radio remote control to a
memory button in each case.
If you wish, you can obtain an additional remote control key from an authorised Škoda
Service partner and then assign the remote control key to another memory button.
If the radio remote control had previously been assigned to another memory
button, this setting is then erased by the new assignment.
If you assign the radio remote control to a memory button which has already been
assigned to a radio remote control, the old assignment is also replaced by a new
assignment in this case.
The assignment of the radio remote control to a memory button is retained,
however, after reassigning the seats and exterior mirrors.
After the successful assignment, the turn signal lights flash and an audible signal
will sound as a confirmation. The setting is stored with the memory button which you
have selected.
Retrieving settings of the seat and mirrors
You can retrieve the stored settings either with the memory buttons or
with the remote control*.
Retrieving settings with memory buttons
– In order to retrieve the stored setting, you have two possibilities:
– One-touch automatic memory: briefly press the desired memory button
page 82, fig. 70. The seat and exterior mirror are moved automatically into the
stored positions (this applies only if the ignition is switched on and the speed is less
than 5 km/h).
– Memory keying: Press and hold the desired memory button pressed long
enough until the seat and the exterior mirror are moved into the stored positions.
Retrieving settings with remote control
– If the driver door is closed and the ignition is switched off, briefly press the unlock
button of the radio remote control page 49 and then open the driver door.
– The seat and exterior mirrors now move automatically into the stored positions.
Retrieving setting of exterior mirror for reversing*
– Turn the rotary knob for the exterior mirror setting into the position page 77
before engaging the reverse gear.
The mirror returns into its initial position, after the rotary knob is moved out of the
position and put into another position or if the speed is more than 15 km/h.
Emergency Off
You can interrupt the setting operation at any time, if you operate any button of the
driver seat.
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Head restraints
Fig. 71 Head restraint: Adjusting / pulling out
Best protection is achieved if the top edge of the head restraint is at the same level as
the upper part of your head.
Adjusting the height of a head restraint
– Grasp the side of the head restraint with both hands and push it in upward direc-
tion as desired page 84, fig. 71 - left.
– Move the head restraint downwards if required by pressing and holding the safety
button with one hand page 84, fig. 71 - right and by pressing with the other hand
the head restraint downwards.
Removing and installing a head restraint
– Pull the head restraint up out of the seat backrest as far as the stop (on the rear
head restraints fold forward the seat backrest).
– Press the locking button in the direction of arrow page 84, fig. 71 - right and pull
the head restraint out.
– To re-insert the head restraint, push it down into the seat backrest far enough until
you hear the locking button engage.
The position of the front and rear outer head restraints is adjustable in height. The
middle rear head restraint is adjustable in two positions.
The head restrain ts must be adjusted to match the size of the seat occupant. Correctly
adjusted head restraints together with the seat belts offer effective protection for the
occupants page 162, “Correct seated position”.
The head restraints must be correctly adjusted in order to offer effective
protection for the occupants in the event of an accident.
Do not dri ve under any circu mstanc e with rem oved he ad restrai nts - ris k of
injury.
If the rear seats are occupied, the rear head restraint must not be in the
lower position.
Middle rear head restraint
IIn certain countries national legal provisions also require the equipment of the rear
seat with fixing eyes for child seat using the “Top Tether” system page 186,
“Attaching child seat using the “Top Tether” system”. For vehicles, which are equipped
with such fixing eyes, a deviating sequence for removing the middle head restraint
must be observed.
Removing and installing the rear middle head restraint
– Pull the head restraint out of the seat backrest as far as the stop.
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– Press the locking button in the direction of arrow fig. 72, press simultane-
ously the locking button into the opening using a flat screwdriver with a width
of maximum 5 mm and pull out the head restraint.
– To re-insert the head restraint, push it down into the seat backrest far enough until
you hear the locking button engage.
The he ad restrai nts must be correc tly adjusted in order to offer effective
protection for the occupants in the event of an accident.
Do not drive under any c ircumstance with removed head restraints - risk of
injury.
If the rear seats are occupied, the rear head restraint must not be in the
lower position.
Rear seats
Folding the seat backrest forwards
Folding the seat backrests forward
– Before folding the seat backrests forwards, you must adapt the position of the front
seats in such a way that they are not damaged by the folded seat backrests.
– Unlock the seat backrest by pressing the unlocking handle fig. 73 and fold it
completely forwards.
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Put the seat backrests into the original position
– Install the head restraint in the slightly lifted seat backrest.
– Place the rear lateral seat belt fig. 73 behind the edge of the side trim panel.
– Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the securing knob
clicks into place - check by pulling on the seat backrest.
– Make sure that the red pin fig. 73 is covered.
The belts and the belt locks must be in their original position after folding
back the seat backrests - they must be ready to use.
The seat backrests must be securely interlocked in position so that no
objects in the luggage compartment can slide into the passenger compartment
if there is sudden braking - risk of injury.
Pay attention that the seat backrests are correctly interlocked. It is only then
that the three-point seat belt for the middle seat can reliably fulfil its function.
Before folding the seat backrest back into the secure position, place the rear
lateral seat belt behind the edge of the side trim panel. Take suitable mea sures
to prevent that the seat belt is jammed between the seat backrest and the side
trim panel and is thus damaged.
Fig. 73 Unlock the seat backrest / lock the seat backrest
The luggage compartment can be increased in size by folding the seat backrests
forward or also by folding the seat cushions forward on vehicles of the type Combi.
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If the front seats are too far back, we recommend that you have the rear head restraints removed
before the seat backrests are folded forward, in order to achieve a loading space as horizontal as
possible. Store the removed head restraints in such a way that they cannot be damaged or
soiled. Please refer to the guidelines page 87.
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Fig. 75 Rear seats: Armrest
Folding the rear seats forwards (Combi)
To enlarge the luggage compartment, the rear seats can be folded forwards page 85,
if necessary fold the seat cushions forwards.
Folding the seat cushion forwards
– Pull up the seat cushion in direction of arrow fig. 74 and fold forwards in
direction of arrow .
In order to achieve a loading space as horizontal as possible, the rear head restraints
can be removed before folding the seat backrests forwards. Store the removed head
restraints in such a way that they cannot be damaged or soiled.
Rear seat armrest
– You can fold down the armrest to enhance occupant comfort fig. 75.
Seat heaters*
Fig. 76 Dash panel: Regulator for front seat heating / rear centre console: Regulator for
heating the rear seats
You can electrically heat the seat backrests and the surfaces of the front seats and the
two outer rear seats.
– You can switch on and regulate the seat heating of the driver or front passenger
seat by pressing the surface of the regulator at the point at which the symbol is
located fig. 76 - left.
– You can switch on and adjust the heaters of the left or right rear seats by pressing
the regulator fig. 76 - right.
– With one press, you can switch the heating to highest intensity - 3rd stage, which is
indicated by the lighting up of the three warning lights in the switch.
– With repeated pressing of the switch, the intensity of the heating is down-regulated
up to the switch-off. The intensity of the heating is indicated by the number of illuminated warning lights in the switch.
– If you switch the heating to the highest intensity - 3rd stage, it is automatically
switched over to the 2nd stage after 10 minutes (two warning lights light up in the
switch).
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If, as an occupant, you have a subdued pain and/or temperature sensitivity, e.g.
through medication, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes), we
recommend not to use the seat heating. This can lead to burns on the back, the
posterior and the legs which are difficult to heal. If the seat heating is used, we
recommend to make regular breaks in your journey when driving long
distances, so that in specific cases as mentioned above the body can recuperate
from the stress of the journey. Please consult your doctor, who can evaluate
your specific condition.
You should not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply pressure at specific points in
order to avoid damaging the heating elements of the seat heaters.
Do not use the seat heating if the seats are not occupied by persons or if objects
are fastened or stored on them, for example a child seat, a bag etc. A fault of the heating
elements in the seat heating can occur.
Do not clean the seats moist page 209.
The seat heating should only be switched on when the engine is running. This has
a significant effect of saving on the battery capacity.
If the on-board voltage drops, the seat heating is switched off automatically, in
order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control.
Peda ls
Concerning a secure depressing of the pedal, you should use only footmats from the
Škoda genuine accessories.
Operation of the pedals must not be hindered!
Do not place any footmats or other additional floor coverings in the area of
the pedals in order to ensure that all the pedals can be fully depressed and are
able to return unobstructed to their initial position - risk of accident!
There must be no objects on the floor which co uld roll under the pedals. You
woul d then n o longe r be abl e to app ly the brakes, operate the clutch or accelerator - risk of accident!
luggage compartment
Loading the luggage compartment
Please observe the following in the interest of having good handling characteristics of
your vehicle:
– Distribute the items of luggage as evenly as possible.
– Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
– Attach the items of luggage to the lashing eyes or the fixing net* page 88.
In the event of an accident, there is such a high kinetic energy which is produced by
small and light objects that they can cause severe injuries. The magni tude of the kinetic
energy depends on the speed at which the vehicle is travelling and on the weight of the
object. The speed at which the vehicle is travelling is in this case the more significant
factor.
Example: In the event of a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, an unsecured object
with a weight of 4.5 kg produces an energy, which corresponds to 20 times its own
weight. This means that it results in a weight of approx. 90 kg. You can imagine the injuries that can occur, if this “bullet” is flying through the interior compartment and hits
an occupant.
Greater pedal distances may be needed when there is a fault in the brake
system.
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Stow the objects in the luggage compartment and attach them to the
lashing eyes.
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Fig. 77 Luggage compartment: Lashing
eyes
Loose objects in the passenger c ompartment can be thrown forward during
a sudden manoeuvre or in case of an accident and can injure the occupants or
other oncoming traffic. This risk is still increased, if the objects which are flying
around are hit by a deployed airbag. In this case, the objects which are thrown
back can injure the occupants - hazard.
Please note that the handling properties of your vehicle may be affected
when transporting heavy objects as a result of the displacement of the centre of
gravity. The speed and style of driving must be adjusted accordingly.
The items carried in the luggage compartment should be stowed in such a
way that no objects are able to slip forward if there are any sudden driving or
braking manoeuvres undertaken - risk of injury!
Never drive with the boot lid fully opened or slightly ajar otherwise exhaust
gases may get into the interior of the vehicle - risk of poisoning!
On no account exceed the permissible axle loads and the permissible gross
weight of the vehicle - risk of accident!
Never transport occupants in the luggage compartment!
Make sure that transported objects with sharp edges do not damage the following:
heating elements in the rear window,
elements of the aerial integrated in the rear window (Superb),
elements of the aerial integrated in the rear side windows (Combi).
Lashing eyes
Eyes are located on the sides of the luggage compartment for lashing the goods to be
loaded.
You can also attach a floor fixing net* to these eyes for holding small objects.
The load to be transported must be fixed in place in such a way that it cannot
move during the journey and when braking.
If the items of luggage or objects are attached to the lashing eyes with
unsuitable or damaged lashing straps, injuries can occur in the event of braking
manoeuvres or accidents. In order to prevent the items of luggage being thrown
forward, always use suitable lashing straps which are firmly attached to the
lashing eyes.
Tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load page 228, fig. 189.
Vehicles of category N1
On vehicles of the category N1, which are not fitted with a protective grille, a lashing
set which complies with the standard EN 12195 (1 - 4) must be used for fastening the
load.
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Fig. 79 Fixing nets (Combi)
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The hooks page 89, fig. 79, located on both sides of the luggage compartment,
are only designed for fixing the fixing net.
Folding hooks
Fig. 80 Luggage compartment: folding hook / luggage compartment: folding hook (Combi)
Folding hooks for attaching small items of luggage, such as bags etc., are provided on
both sides of the luggage compartment fig. 80.
An item of luggage weighing up to 7.5 kg can be attached to the hook.
Fixing examples for fixing net as horizontal pocket on the left fig. 78 and fig. 79,
floor fixing net on the right fig. 78 and vertical pocket on the right fig. 78 and
fig. 79.
The fixing nets* are stored in the right side storage compartment of the luggage
compartment.
The permissible load of the side nets is 3.5 kg. Heavy objects are not secured
sufficiently - risk of injury and net damage!
Do not place any objects with sharp edges in the nets - risk of net damage.
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Fig. 83 Removing the luggage compartment cover
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Fig. 81 Luggage compartment: Fixing of the floor covering / luggage comp artment: Fixing of
the floor covering (Combi)
A loop fig. 81 left is located on the floor covering of the luggage compartment and
a hook fig. 81 right is located on the underside of the floor covering. When handling
the spare wheel*, you can raise the floor covering and fix it on a hook at the luggage
compartment cover.
No objects with sharp edges should be stowed in the luggage net, because
they can damage the luggage net.
Luggage compartment cover
You can use the luggage compartment cover behind the head
restraints for storing light and soft items.
Luggage net*
The luggage net is designed for the tranportation of lighter objects.
In the storage net you must only stow objects (up to a total weight of 1.5 kg).
Heavy objects are not secured sufficiently - risk of injury!
The luggage compartment cover can be removed as required if one must transport
bulky goods.
– Unhook the support straps fig. 83.
– Place the cover in the horizontal position.
– Pull the cover out of the holder horizontally to the rear.
– Install again by pushing the luggage compartment cover forwards into the holder
and hanging the support straps on the boot lid.
You can stow the removed luggage compartment cover behind the rear seat backrest.
No objects should be placed on the luggage compartment cover, the vehicle
occupants could be endangered if there is sudden braking or the vehicle
collides with something.
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Please ensure that the heating elements of the rear window heater are not damaged
as a result of objects placed in this area.
Opening the tailgate also lifts up the luggage compartment cover.
Foldable luggage compartment cover (Combi)
Fig. 84 Luggage compartment: foldable luggage compartment cover / removing foldable
luggage compartment cover
Pulling out
– Pull the foldable luggage compartment cover as far as the stop into the secured
position fig. 84.
Fold ing
– Press the cover in the handle area in direction of arrow fig. 84, the cover rolls
up automatically into position . The cover is fully rolled up by pressing once
again.
No objects should be placed on the luggage compartment cover.
Automatic foldable luggage compartment cover* (Combi)
The automatic rolling up of the foldable luggage compartment cover
enables an easier entry into the luggage compartment.
– Open the boot lid. The foldable luggage compartment cover rolls up automatically
in the position page 91, fig. 84.
– The cover rolls up fully by pressing the cover in the handle area in direction of
arrow .
When the boot lid is opened quickly, the automatic rolling up of the foldable luggage
compartment cover is blocked for a delay time of approx. 2 seconds.
The function of the automatic rolling up of the foldable luggage compartment cover
can be activated/deactivated in the information display* in the menu:
SETUP
Autom. blind
No objects should be placed on the luggage compartment cover.
Removing
– The fully folded luggage compartment cover can be removed to transport bulky
goods by pressing on the side of the cross rod in direction of arrow fig. 84
and taking it out by moving it in direction of arrow .
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Fig. 86 Luggage compartment: Dividing
the luggage compartment with variable
loading floor
Removing the variable loading floor in the luggage compartment*
Fig. 85 Luggage compartment: Remove variable load ing floor / remove carrier rails
The variable loading floor makes handling of bulky items of luggage easier. You can
remove the variable loading floor if necessary.
– Unlock the variable loading floor by turning the safety eyes fig. 85 to the left
by approx. 90°.
– Fold together the loading floor and take it out by moving in direction of arrow.
– Unlock the carrier rails fig. 85 by turning the arbor-mounted fixing eyes
to the right by approx. 90°.
Pay attention when installing the variable loading floor that the carrier rails and
the variable loading floor are correctly attached. If this is not the case, there is a
risk of injury for the occupants.
The maximum load of the variable loading floor is 75 kg.
Divide the luggage compartment with variable loading floor*
The luggage compartment can be divided with the variable loading floor.
– Lift up the part with the holder and secure it by sliding it into the grooves
fig. 86.
Variable loading floor in the luggage compartment*
(Combi)
Introduction
The variable loading floor makes handling of bulky items of luggage easier.
The maximum load of the variable loading floor is 75 kg.
The space below the variable loading floor can be used for stowing objects, for
example the fixing set, the removed foldable luggage compartment cover, the bicycle
holder etc.
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Partially pulling out the variable loading floor*
Fig. 87 Luggage compartment: partially pulling out the variable loading floor
The variable loading floor can be partially pulled out over the rear bumper. The variable loading floor which is pulled out in such a way is solely us ed as a seat, for example
for changing shoes. When pulling out the variable loading floor, the front edge (close
to the rear seats) is lifted at the same time. Thus, small objects can no longer fall into
the space between the luggage compartment floor and the variable loading floor.
– Grasp t he rear p art of the variab le floo r at the handle , raise i t sligh tly in d irectio n of
arrow fig. 87 and pull it over the bumper in direction of arrow until it
engages in the opening fig. 87.
– Grasp the part of the floor at the handle, raise it slightly in direction of arrow and
push it forwards up to the stop in order to push in the variable loading floor.
Ensure that the raised front edge of the variable loading floor is not damaged.
Dividing the luggage compartment with variable loading floor*
The luggage compartment can be divided with the variable loading floor.
– Grasp the rear part of the floor at the handle, raise it in direction of arrow
page 93, fig. 87 and insert the rear edge in one of the openings fig. 88.
The variable loading floor is secured in the openings against movement.
The variable loading floor can be pulled out some more before dividing the luggage
compartment with the variable loading floor page 93. This enlarges the space
between the rear seats and the separation.
Ensure that the raised front edge of the variable loading floor is not damaged.
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Removing and installing the variable loading floor* (Combi)
Fig. 89 Luggage compartment: Fold up variable loading floor
Fig. 90 Luggage compartment: remove variable loading floor
You can remove and reinstall the variable loading floor, if necessary.
Removing the variable loading floor
– Grasp the rear part of the floor at the handle, raise it slightly in direction of arrow
fig. 89 and pull it over the bumper in direction of arrow until it engages
in the opening fig. 90.
– You can fold together the loading floor by moving it in direction of arrow
fig. 89.
– Press the safety buttons fig. 90 and remove the floor.
– Push the floor forwards until it engages in the openings page 94, fig. 90 in the
carrier rails.
– Carefully press on the points of the openings on the floo r un til i t is h eard to l ock
in place, if necessary press the safety buttons .
Pay attention when installing the variable loading floor that it is correctly
attached. If this is not the case, there is a risk of injury for the occupants.
Fixing set* (Combi)
Fig. 91 Telescopic pole and tensioning strap
The fixing set can be used for dividing the luggage compartment or for securing the
objects which are being transported.
Telescopic pole
– Insert the holder for the telescopic pole on the left and right into the openings of
the carrier rails.
– Press the top part of the holder in direction of arrow fig. 91 and push it at the
same time in the desired position, arrow .
– Ensure that the holder is correctly interlocked.
Installing the variable loading floor
– Fold together the floor and place it on the carrier rail.
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Tensioning strap
– Insert the holder of the tensioning strap into the opening of the left or right carrier
rail.
– Press the holder in direction of arrow fig. 91 and push it at the same time in
the desired position, arrow .
– Ensure that the holder is correctly interlocked.
– Place the object which should be fastened behind the tensioning strap.
– Press the button on the top side of the holder and tighten the strap.
The objects in the luggage compartment must be firmly secured with the fixing
set so that they cannot move freely and uncontrollably in order to prevent
damage to objects or injuries to the occupants.
Do not use the fixing set for securing objects which might damage the fixing set.
The tensioning strap can also be fully reeled up by pressing the button
fig. 91.
Moveable lashing eyes* (Combi)
Fig. 92 Moveable lashing eyes
Four moveable lashing eyes, which can be used for example for attaching the fixing
net, are located in the luggage compartment.
– Press the button page 95, fig. 92 and push the lashing eye in the desired
position, arrow .
– Fold up the clamp page 95, fig. 92 and fix, for example, the fixing net.
Net partition* (Combi)
Use the net partition behind the rear seats
Pulling out
– Pull the net partition at the bracket fig. 93 out of the housing in direction
of the holders .
– Insert the cross rod into one of the mounts and push the cross rod forwards.
– In the same way, fix the cross rod to the other side of the vehicle, mount .
Fold ing
– Pull the cross rod back slightly, first on the one side then on the other side and take
the cross rod out of the mounts fig. 93.
– Hold the cross rod in such a way that the net partition can roll up into the housing
slowly and without damage.
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If you wish to use the entire luggage compartment, you can remove the foldable
luggage compartment cover page 91, fig. 84.
First check for yourself that the cross road is inserted into the mounts in the
front position!
Using the net partition behind the front seats
Pulling out
– Fold the rear seats forwards (see Owner's Manual).
– Pull the net partiton at the bracket fig. 94 out of the housing .
– Insert the cross rod into the mount first on the one side and push the cross rod
forwards.
– In the same way, fix the cross rod to the other side of the vehicle, mount .
Fold ing
– Pull the cross rod back slightly, first on the one side then on the other side and take
the cross rod out of the mounts fig. 94.
– Hold the cross rod in such a way that the net partition can roll up into the housing
slowly and without damage.
– Fold the rear seats back into their original position.
The belt locks and the belts must be in their original position after folding
back the seat cushions and the seat backrests - they must be ready to use.
The seat backrests must be securely interlocked in position so that no
objects in the luggage compartment can slide forwards if there is sudden
braking - risk of injury!
First check for yourself that the cross road is inserted into the mounts in
the front position!
Pay attention that the rear seat backrest is correctly interlocked. It is only
then that the three-point seat belt for the middle seat can reliably fulfil its
function.
Removing and installing net partition housing
Removing
– Fold the rear seats forwards (see Owner's Manual).
– Open the right rear door.
– Push the net partition housing fig. 95 i n the direct ion of arro w and take it
out of the mount of the rear seats in the direction of arrow .
Installing
– Position the net partition housing into the mounts of the rear seat backrests.
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– Fold the rear seats back into their original position.
Pay attention that the rear seat backrest is correctly interlocked. It is only then
that the three-point seat belt for the middle seat can reliably fulfil its function.
The roof rack*
Description
Pay attention to the following points if you wish to transport luggage or other items on
the roof of your vehicle:
A special roof luggage rack system was developed for the vehicle, that is why you
should only use a roof luggage rack which has been released for use by Škoda Auto.
The base carrier is the basis for a complete roof luggage rack system. Separate
additional holders are required for safety reasons for transporting luggage, bikes, surfboards, skis and boats.
The basic version of the roof luggage rack system and further components are
obtainable as accessories from the authorised Škoda Service Partners.
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The increased aerodynamic drag results in a higher fuel consumption. One should
therefore take off the roof bar system after use.
Attachment points
Perform the assembly and the disassembly according to the attached instructions.
If you have any questions, please contact a specialist garage.
The illustration does not apply to vehicles which are factory-fitted with a roof rail.
Roof load
If you use other roof rack systems or if the roof bars are not properly fitted, then any
damage which may result to your car is not covered by the warranty agreements. It is
therefore essential to pay attention to the fitting instructions supplied with the roof
luggage rack system.
On models fitted with a power sliding/tilting roof or a panoramic sliding roof,
ensure that the opened sliding/tilting roof or the panoramic sliding roof does not strike
any items of luggage transported on the roof.
Distribute weight evenly over the roof luggage rack system. The maximum permissible
roof load (including roof rack system) of 100 kg and the maximum permissible total
weight of the vehicle should not be exceeded.
You cannot make full use of the permissible roof load if you use a roof luggage rack
system with a lower load carrying capacity. The load transported on the roof luggage
rack system must not exceed the weight limit which is stated in the fitting instructions.
Ensure that the opened boot lid does not collide with the roof load.
The items which you transport on the roof bar system must be reliably
attached - risk of accident!
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You must on no account exceed the permissible roof load, the permissible
axle loads and the permissible gross weight of your vehicle - risk of accident!
Please note that the handling properties of your vehicle change when you
transport heavy or bulky items on the roof bar system as a result of the
displacement of the centre of gravity and the increased wind attack area - risk
of accident! You must absolutely adapt your style of driving and the speed of
the vehicle to the specific circumstances.
Cup holder
Cup holder in front centre console
You can place two cups or beverage cans into the recesses fig. 97.
On vehicles which are fitted with a cover for cup holders*, you can cover the cup
holder by pulling at the handle .
Do not open the beverages in the cup holder while driving. They may spill when
braking and while doing so damage the vehicle.
Cup holder in the armrest of the rear seats*
Fig. 98 Armrest of rear seats: Cup holder / insert cup holder
You can place two cups into the cup holder.
– If you press on the face end of the armrest in the direction of arrow fig. 98, the
cup holder comes out.
– In order to slide the cup holder in again, press the middle part of the cup holder
fig. 98 and slide it into the armrest.
Do not place any hot beverages into the cup holder while the car is moving.
The hot beverages may spill - risk of scalding!
Do not use any cups or beakers which are made of brittle material (e.g. glass,
porcelain). You might be injured by them in the event of an accident.
Do not place any hot beverages into the cup holder while the car is moving.
The hot beverages may spill - risk of scalding!
Do not use any cups or beakers which are made of brittle material (e.g. glass,
porcelain). You might be injured by them in the event of an accident.
Do not open the beverages in the cup holder while driving. They may spill when
braking and while doing so damage the vehicle.
Before raising the armrest, first of all slide in the cup holder.
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Note holder
The note holder is designed e.g. for attaching a car park ticket in parking areas.
The attached note has to always be remove d before starting off in order not to restrict
the driver's vision.
Ashtray
Front ashtray*
Insert ashtray insert
– Insert the ashtray vertically downwards.
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!
Rear ashtray*
Removing ashtray insert
– Open the ashtray page 105, fig. 113.
– Grasp the insert at the points marked with the arrows fig. 101 and take it out.
Insert ashtray insert
– Insert the ashtray insert into the mount and press it in.
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!
Removing ashtray insert
– Open the ashtray page 102, fig. 106.
– Grasp the ashtray insert at the point fig. 100 and take it out in direction of
arrow.
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