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SIMPLY CLEVER
ŠKODA Yeti
OWNER'S MANUAL
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Introduction
You have opted for a
Your new ŠKODA offers you a vehicle featuring the most modern engineering and a wide range of equipment
which you will undoubtedly wish to use to the full during your daily motoring. That is why, we recommend
that you read this Owner's Manual attentively to enable you to become familiar with your car and all that it
offers as quickly as possible.
Please do not hesitate to contact your specialist garage or importer should you have any further questions or
any problems regarding your vehicle which may arise. He will be ready at any time to receive your questions,
suggestions and criticisms.
National legal provisions, which deviate from the information contained in these operating instructions, take
precedence over the information contained in the operating instructions.
We wish you much pleasure with your ŠKODA and pleasant motoring at all times.
Your ŠKODA AUTO a.s. (hereinafter ŠKODA)
ŠKODA – our sincere thanks for your confidence in us.
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2 Introduction
On-board literature
The on-board literature for your vehicle consists of this
ual” as well as a “Service schedule” and a “Help on the road”. There can
also be a variety of other additional operating manuals and instructions
on-board (e.g. an operating manual for the radio) depending on the vehicle model and equipment.
If one of the publications listed above is missing, please contact a specialist garage immediately, where one will be glad to assist you in such
matters.
One should note that the details given in the vehicle's technical documentation always take precedence over those in the Owner's Manual.
Owner's Manual
This Owner's manual describes all possible equipment variants without
identifying them as special equipment, model variants or market-dependent equipment.
Consequently, this vehicle does not need to contain all of the equip-
ment components described in this Owner's manual.
The scope of equipment for your vehicle is described in the sales documentation you were given when purchasing the car. For more information, contact your local ŠKODA retailer.
The illustrations can differ in minor details from your vehicle; they are
only intended for general information.
In addition to information regarding all the controls and equipment, the
Owner's Manual also contains important information regarding care and
operation for your safety and also to retain the value of your vehicle. To
provide you with valuable tips and aids. You will learn how you can operate your vehicle safely, economically and in an environmentally conscious way.
For safety reasons, please also pay attention to the information on accessories, modifications and replacement of parts ⇒ page 207.
“Owner's Man-
The other chapters of the Owner's Manual are also important, however,
for proper treatment of your car - in addition to regular care and maintenance - helps to retain its value and in many cases is also one of the
conditions for possible warranty claims.
The Service schedule
contains:
● Vehicle data;
● Service intervals;
● Overview of the service work;
● Service proof;
● Confirmation of mobility warranty (only valid in certain countries);
● important information on the warranty.
The confirmations of the carried out service work are one of the conditions for possible warranty claims.
Please always present the Service schedule when you take your car to a
specialist garage.
If the Service schedule is missing or worn, please contact the specialist
garage where your car is serviced regularly. You will receive a duplicate,
in which the previously carried out service work are confirmed.
Help on the road
Contains the most important telephone numbers in individual countries
as well as the addresses and telephone numbers of ŠKODA importers.
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Table of Contents
3Table of Contents
Layout of this Owner's Manual
(explanations) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Instruments and warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Overview of the instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Engine revolutions counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Counter for distance driven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Service reminder indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Digital clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Shift recommendation for changing gears . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Multi-functional indicator (onboard computer) . . . . . . . 14
MAXI DOT display (information display) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Auto Check Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Locking and Unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Vehicle key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Synchonisation of the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Anti-theft alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Panoramic sliding roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Lights and Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Windshield wiper and wash system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Rear-view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Seats and Stowage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Adjusting front seats electrically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Middle rear head restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Variable loading floor in the luggage compartment . . 74
Variable loading floor with spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Roof rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Note holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Cigarette lighter, power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Storage compartment on the front passenger side . . 80
Cooling of storage compartment on front passenger
side
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Storage compartment on the dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Stowage compartment in front centre console . . . . . . 82
Stowage compartment for spectacles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Storage compartment in the front and rear doors . . . . 82
Stowage compartment below front passenger seat . . 83
Front seat armrest with storage compartment . . . . . . 83
Stowage compartment in rear centre console . . . . . . . 84
Storage compartments in the luggage compartment . 84
Flexible storage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Removable through-loading bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Clothes hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Heating and air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Air conditioning system (manual air conditioning
system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation) . . 95
Starting-off and Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Setting steering wheel position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Rear parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Front and rear parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Cruise control system (CCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
“(START-STOP)” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Automatic gearbox DSG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Automatic gearbox DSG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Multifunction steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM II . . . . . . . . . . 119
Voice control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Music playback via Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Passive Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Correct seated position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Why seat belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
The physical principle of a frontal collision . . . . . . . . . . 132
Important safety information regarding the use of
seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
How are seat belts correctly fastened? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Description of the airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Driver's knee airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
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Head airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Deactivating an airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Transporting children safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
What you should know about transporting children! . 146
Child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Attaching a child seat using the “ISOFIX” system . . . . 151
Attaching child seat using the “Top Tether” system . . 152
Driving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Intelligent technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Electronic stability programme (ESP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Brake booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Antilock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Uphill Start Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Electromechanical power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Tyre pressure monitoring system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Diesel particle filter (diesel engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Driving and the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
The first 1 500 kilometres and then afterwards . . . . . . 162
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Driving in an economical and environmentally
conscious manner
Environmental compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Motoring abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Avoiding damage to your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Driving through bodies of water on roads . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Off-road driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the
vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Care of the exterior of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Care of the interior of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Inspecting and Replenishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Windshield washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Wheels and Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Accessories, changes and replacement of parts . 207
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Breakdown assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Breakdown assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Space for first-aid box and warning triangle . . . . . . . . . 208
Fire extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Vehicle tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Tyre repair kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
The vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Fuses and light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Electric fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Used abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Performances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Identification details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Fuel consumption according to the ECE standards and
EU guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Other information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Engine oil specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Engine 1.2 l/77 kW TSI - EU5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Engine 1.4 l/90 kW TSI - EU5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Engine 1.8 ltr./118 kW TSI - EU2, EU5 (1.8 ltr./112 kW TSI
- EU5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Engine 1.6 l/77 kW TDI CR - EU5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Engine 2.0 l/81 kW TDI CR - EU5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Engine 2.0 l/103 kW TDI CR - EU4, EU5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Engine 2.0 l/125 kW TDI CR - EU5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Multi-purpose vehicles (AF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
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Layout of this Owner's Manual (explanations)
The Owner's Manual has been systematically designed, in order to make it easy
for you to find and absorb the information you require.
Chapters, table of contents and subject index
The text of the Owner's manual is divided into relatively short sections which are
combined into easy-to-read chapters. The chapter you are reading at any particular moment is highlighted at the bottom right of the page.
The Table of contents is arranged according to the chapters and the detailed Sub-
ject index at the end of the Owner's Manual helps you to rapidly find the information you are looking for.
Sections
The majority of Sections apply to all models.
Since there is a wide range of different equipment and options available it is clear-
ly unavoidable, despite dividing the contents into sections, that mention may be
made of equipment which is not fitted to your vehicle.
Brief information and instructions
Each section has a Heading.
This is followed by Brief information (in large italic lettering), which tells you the
subject which is dealt with in this section.
Most of the illustrations are accompanied by an Instruction (in relatively large let-
ters) which explains to you in a straightforward way the action you have to take.
Work steps which have to be carried out are illustrated with a hyphen.
Direction indications
All direction indications such as
of travel of the vehicle.
“left”, “right”, “front”, “rear” relate to the direction
Explanation of symbols
End of a section.
£ The section is continued on the next page.
Notes
All four kinds of notes, which are used in the text, are always stated at the end of
the respective section.
WARNING
The most important notes are marked with the heading WARNING. These
WARNING
While reading the text you will frequently encounter a double arrow followed
by a small warning symbol. This symbol is intended to draw your attention to a
WARNING note at the end of the section to which you must pay careful attention.
notes draw your attention to a serious risk of accident or injury.
CAUTION
A Caution note draws your attention to the possibility of damage to your vehicle
(e.g. damage to gearbox), or points out general risks of an accident.
For the sake of the environment
An Environmental note draws your attention to environmental protection aspects. This is where you will, for example, find tips aimed at reducing your fuel
consumption.
Note
A normal Note draws your attention in a general way to important information.
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Fig. 1 Cockpit
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Using the system
Cockpit
Overview
This overview will help you to quickly familiarise yourself with the
displays and the control elements.
1
Electric exterior mirror adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
2
Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
3
Lever for the multi-functional switch:
– Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight flasher . . 51
– Speed regulating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
4
Steering wheel:
– with horn
– with driver airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
– with controls for radio, radio navigation system and phone . . . . . . 117
5
Instrument cluster: Instruments and indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
6
Lever for the multi-functional switch:
– Multi-functional indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
– Windshield wiper and wash system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
7
Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
8
Control dial for heating on the driver's seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
9
Switch for hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
10
Indicator light for a switched off front seat passenger airbag . . . . . . . 145
11
Storage compartment on the dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
12
Depending on equipment fitted:
– Radio
– Radio navigation system
13
Control dial for heating on the front passenger seat
14
Storage compartment on the front passenger side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
15
Front passenger airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
16
Switch for the front passenger front airbag (in front passenger
stowage compartment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
17
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18
Fuse box (on side of dash panel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
19
Light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
20
Release lever engine compartment lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
21
Control dial for the instrument lighting and control dial for the
headlight beam range regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49, 50
22
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
23
driver's knee airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
24
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
25
Switch for TCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
26
Front and rear parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
27
Central locking switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
28
Depending on equipment fitted:
– Gearshift lever (manual gearbox) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
– Selector lever (automatic gearbox) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
29
Storage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
30
Offroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
31
Tyre pressure monitoring system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
32
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
33
Depending on equipment fitted:
– Operating controls for the heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
– Operating controls for the air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
– Operating controls for Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Note
● Cars with factory-fitted radio or navigation system are supplied with separate
instructions for operating such equipment.
● The arrangement of the controls and switches and the location of some items
69
on right-hand drive models may differ from that shown in ⇒
the controls and switches are the same as for left-hand drive models.
fig. 1. The symbols on
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Instruments and warning lights
General information
WARNING
● Pay attention primarily to the traffic situation! As the driver you are fully
responsible for road safety.
● Operate the controls in the instrument cluster never while driving, only
when the vehicle is stationary!
Overview of the instrument cluster
1
Engine revolutions counter ⇒
2
Speedometer ⇒ page 11
1)
Valid for countries where the values are indicated in British measuring units.
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Fig. 2 Instrument cluster
3
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
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Coolant temperature gauge ⇒
5
Display
– with counter for distance driven ⇒ page 12
– with Service Interval Display ⇒ page 12
– with digital clock ⇒ page 13
– with Multi-functional display ⇒ page 14
– with Information display ⇒ page 18
6
Fuel gauge ⇒ page 11
7
Button for:
– Reset trip counter for distance driven
– Resetting Service Interval Display
– Set hours/minutes
– Activate/deactivate display mode
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Engine revolutions counter
The red zone of the rev counter scale 1 ⇒ fig. 2 indicates the range in which the
engine control unit begins to limit the engine speed. The engine control unit restricts the engine speed to a steady limit value.
Shift into the next higher gear or select the selector lever position D of the automatic gearbox before reaching the red zone of the rev counter scale.
Avoid high engine speeds during the driving time and before the engine has been
warmed up to operating temperature ⇒ page 162
.
For the sake of the environment
Shifting to a higher gear in good time helps to reduce the fuel consumption, minimises operating noise levels, protects the environment and contributes to a longer life and reliability of the engine.
Speedometer
Warning against excessive speeds
An acoustic warning signal will sound when the vehicle speed exceeds 120 kilometres per hour. The acoustic warning signal will switch off again when the vehicle speed goes below this speed limit.
Note
This function is only valid for some countries.
Coolant temperature gauge
The coolant temperature gauge 4 ⇒ fig. 2
switched on.
Please pay attention to the following guidelines regarding temperature ranges in
order to avoid damage to the engine:
Cold range
If the pointer is in the left-hand area of the scale it means that the engine has not
yet reached its operating temperature. Avoid running at high engine speeds, at
full throttle and at severe engine loads.
The operating range
The engine has reached its operating temperature as soon as the pointer moves
into the mid-range of the scale. The pointer may also move further to the right at
high engine loads and high outside temperatures. This is not critical provided the
warning symbol in the instrument cluster does not flash.
If the symbol in the instrument cluster flashes it means that either the coolant
temperature is too high or the coolant level is too low. Please refer to the guidelines ⇒ page 26, Coolant temperature/Coolant quantity .
WARNING
Pay attention to the warning notes ⇒ page 190
partment before opening the bonnet and inspecting the coolant level.
CAUTION
Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the fresh air inlet
impair the cooling efficiency of the coolant. There is then a risk of the engine
overheating at high outside temperatures and high engine loads!
operates only when the ignition is
, Working in the engine com-
Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge 6 ⇒
fig. 2 only operates when the ignition is switched on.
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The fuel tank has a capacity of about 55 litres or 60 litres 1). The warning symbol
in the instrument cluster lights up when the pointer reaches the reserve marking.
There are now about 10.5 litres of fuel remaining in the tank. This symbol is a reminder for you, that you must refuel.
The following is displayed in the information display:
Please refuel!
An audible signal sounds as an additional warning signal.
CAUTION
Never run the fuel tank completely empty! An irregular supply of fuel can lead to
irregular engine running. Unburnt fuel may get into the exhaust system and damage the catalytic converter.
Note
After filling up, it can occur that during dynamic driving (e.g. numerous curves,
braking, driving downhill and climbing a steep hill) the fuel gauge indicates approx. a fraction less. When stopping or during less dynamic driving, the correct fuel
supply quantity is indicated. This effect is not a fault.
Counter for distance driven
The distance which you have driven with your vehicle is shown in kilometres (km).
In some countries the measuring unit
Reset button
If you hold the reset button
is set back to zero.
Trip counter for distance driven
The trip counter indicates the distance which you have driven since this counter
was last reset - in steps of 100 metres or 1/10 of a mile.
Counter for distance driven
The counter for distance driven indicates the total distance in kilometers or miles
which the vehicle has been driven.
“mile” is used.
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⇒
fig. 2 pressed for about 1 second, the trip counter
Fault display
If there is a fault in the instrument cluster Error will appear continuously in the
display. Have the fault rectified as soon as possible by a specialist workshop.
WARNING
Never seek to adjust the trip counter for distance driven while driving for
safety reasons!
Note
If vehicles which are fitted with the information display the display of the second
speed is activated in mph or km/h, this driving speed is indicated instead of the
counter for the total distance driven.
Service reminder indicator
Fig. 3 Service Interval Display: Note
Depending on the equipment installed in the vehicle, the text can differ on the
display.
Service Interval Display
Before the next service interval a key symbol and the remaining kilometres are
indicated after switching on the ignition ⇒ fig. 3. At the same time, a display appears regarding the remaining days until the next service interval.
The following is displayed in the information display:
Service after ... km or... days.
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The kilometre indicator or the days indicator reduces in steps of 100 km. or days
until the service due date is reached.
A flashing key symbol and the text Service appears in the display for 20 seconds as soon as the due date for the service is reached.
The following is displayed in the information display:
Service now!
Display regarding the distance and days until the following service interval
You can use the button 3 to display the remaining distance driven and the days
until the next service interval ⇒
A key symbol and a display regarding the remaining kilometres appear for 10
second in the display. At the same time, a display appears regarding the remaining
days until the next service interval.
On vehicles which are equipped with an information display, you can call up this
display in the menu Settings ⇒ page 20.
The following will be displayed in the information display for 10 seconds:
Service after ... km or... days.
Resetting Service Interval Display
It is only possible to reset the Service Interval Display, if a service message or at
least a pre-warning is shown on the display of the instrument cluster.
We recommend having this resetting performed by a specialist garage.
The specialist garage:
● resets the memory of the display after the appropriate inspection;
● makes an entry in the Service Schedule;
● affix the sticker with the entry of the following service interval to the side of
the dash panel on the driver's side.
Reset the service interval displays by using the reset button
counter.
On vehicles which are equipped with an information display, you can call up this
display in the menu Settings ⇒ page 20.
fig. 2.
7
⇒ fig. 2 on the trip
CAUTION
We recommend that you do not reset the Service Interval Display yourself otherwise this can result in the service interval display being incorrectly set, which may
also result in problems with operation of your vehicle.
Note
● Never reset the display between service intervals otherwise this may result in
incorrect readouts.
● information is retained in the Service Interval Display also after the battery of
the vehicle is disconnected.
● If the instrument cluster is exchanged after a repair, the correct values must
be entered in the counter for the Service Interval Display. This work is carried out
by a specialist garage.
● The data displayed is the same after resetting the display with flexible service
intervals (QG1) is displayed as that for a vehicle with fixed service intervals (QG2).
We therefore recommend having the Service Interval Display reset only by an authorised
ŠKODA Service Partner who is familiar with the procedure for resetting
the display with a vehicle system tester.
● Please refer to the brochure Service schedule for extensive information about
the service intervals.
Digital clock
The time is set with the buttons 3 ⇒
Select the display which you wish to change with the button 3 and carry out the
change with the button 7.
On vehicles which are fitted with the information display, it is possible to set the
time in the menu Time ⇒
page 20.
fig. 2 and
WARNING
The clock should not be adjusted while driving for safety reasons but only
when the vehicle is stationary!
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Shift recommendation for changing gears
Fig. 4 Recommendation for changing
gears
A
An information for the engaged gear
strument cluster.
In order to minimise the fuel consumption, a recommendation for shifting into another gear is indicated in the display.
If the control unit recognises that it is appropriate to change the gear, an arrow
is shown in the display. The arrow points up or down, depending on whether it is
recommended to shift into a higher or lower gear.
At the same time, the recommended gear is indicated instead of the currently engaged gear A.
⇒ fig. 4 is shown in the display of the in-
Multi-functional indicator (onboard computer)
Introduction
The multi-functional indicator appears in the display ⇒ fig. 5
display ⇒ page 18 depending on the equipment fitted to your vehicle.
The multi-functional indicator offers you a range of useful information.
The outside temperature ⇒ page 15
Driving time ⇒ page 16
Current fuel consumption ⇒ page 16
Average fuel consumption ⇒ page 16
Range ⇒ page 16
or in the information
Distance driven ⇒ page 16
Average speed ⇒ page 17
Current speed ⇒ page 17
Oil temperature ⇒ page 17
Warning against excessive speeds ⇒ page 17
On vehicles which are fitted out with information display, it is possible to switch
off the display of some information.
CAUTION
Pull out the ignition key while having contact with the display (for example when
cleaning) in order to prevent any damage.
Note
● In certain national versions the displays appear in the Imperial system of
measures.
● If the display of the second speed is activated in mph, the current speed is not
indicated in km/h on the display.
B
Memory
Fig. 5 Multi-functional indicator
The multi-functional indicator is equipped with two automatic memories. The selected memory is displayed in the middle of the display field ⇒ fig. 5.
The data of the single-trip memory (memory 1) is shown if a 1 appears in the display. A 2 shown in the display means that data relates to the total distance memory (memory
2).
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Switching over the memory with the help of the button B ⇒
screen wiper lever or with the help of the button
D
fig. 6 on the wind-
on the multifunction steering
wheel ⇒ page 15.
Single-trip memory (memory 1)
The single-trip memory collates the driving information from the moment the ignition is switched on until it is switched off. New data will also flow into the calculation of the current driving information if the trip is continued within 2 hours after
switching off the ignition. If the trip is interrupted for more than 2 hours, the
memory is automatically erased.
Total-trip memory (memory 2)
The total distance driven memory gathers data from any number of individual
journeys up to a total of 19 hours and 59
minutes driving or 1 999 kilometres driven. 99 hours and 59 minutes driving time or 9 999 km driven in vehicles with an
Information display. The memory is deleted when either of these limits is reached
and the calculation starts from anew.
The total-trip memory will not, contrary to the single-trip memory, be deleted after a period of interruption of driving of 2 hours.
Note
All information in the memory 1 and 2 is erased if the battery of the vehicle is disconnected.
Operating with the buttons on the windshield wiper lever and on the multifunction steering wheel
A
The rocker switch
⇒ fig. 6 and the button B are located on the windshield
wiper lever. Switching over and resetting is performed with the handwheel D on
the multifunction steering wheel.
Selecting the memory
– After briefly pressing the button B on the windshield wiper lever or by briefly
pressing the button D on the multifunction steering wheel, you can select the
desired memory.
Selecting the functions with the help of the windshield wiper lever
– Press the top or bottom rocker switch A for longer than 0.5 seconds. In this
way, call up in sequence the individual functions of the multi-functional indicator.
Selecting the functions with the help of the multifunction steering wheel
– By pressing the button C, you can call up the menu of the multi-functional in-
dicator.
– Turn the handwheel D upwards or downwards. In this way, call up in se-
quence the individual functions of the multi-functional indicator.
Setting function to zero
– Select the memory you want.
– Press the button B or D for more than 1 second.
The following readouts of the selected memory will be set to zero with the button
B
on the windshield wiper lever or with the button D on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel:
● average fuel consumption,
● distance driven,
● average speed,
● Driving time.
You can only operate the multi-functional indicator when the ignition is switched
on. After the ignition is switched on, the function displayed is the one which you
last selected before switching off the ignition.
Fig. 6 Multi-functional indicator: Controls on the windshield wiper lever/controls on the multifunction steering wheel
Outside temperature
The outside temperature appears in the display when the ignition is switched on.
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If the outside temperature drops below +4 °C, a snow flake symbol (warning signal
for ice on the road) appears before the temperature indicator and a warning signal
sounds. After pressing the rocker switch A at the windshield wiper lever ⇒ fig. 6
or the button C at the multifunction steering wheel ⇒
fig. 6, the function shown
last is indicated.
WARNING
Do not only rely upon the information given on the outside temperature display that there is no ice on the road. Please note that black ice may also be
present on the road surface even at temperatures around +4
°C – warning,
drive with care!
Driving time
The driving time which has elapsed since the memory was last erased, appears in
the display. If you wish to measure the driving time as of a particular time, you
must set the memory to zero at this moment in time by pressing the button B on
the windshield wiper lever ⇒ fig. 6 or the handwheel D on the multifunction
steering wheel ⇒ fig. 6 for longer than 1
second.
The maximum distance indicated in both memories is 19 hours and 59 minutes.
99 hours and 59 minutes in vehicles with an Information display. The indicator is
set back to null if this period is exceeded.
Current consumption
The current fuel consumption level is shown in the display in litres/100 km. This
information can help you to adapt your style of driving to the fuel consumption
you wish to achieve.
The display appears in litres/hour if the vehicle is stationary or driving at a low
speed.
The indicated value will be updated every 0.5 seconds while you are driving.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption since the memory was last erased is shown in the
display in litres/100 km ⇒
style of driving to the fuel consumption you wish to achieve.
page 14. This information can help you to adapt your
If you wish to determine the average fuel consumption over a certain period of
time you must set the memory to zero at the start of the measurement using the
B
button
on the windshield wiper lever ⇒
fig. 6 or with the handwheel
multifunction steering wheel ⇒ fig. 6 . A zero appears in the display for the first
100 m you drive after erasing the memory.
The indicated value will be updated every 5 seconds while you are driving.
Note
The amount of fuel consumed will not be indicated.
Range
The estimated range in kilometres is shown on the display. It indicates the distance you can still drive with your vehicle based on the present level of fuel in the
tank for the same style of driving.
The readout is shown in steps of 10 km. After lighting up of the indicator light for
the fuel reserve the display is shown in steps of 5 km.
The fuel consumption for the last 50 km is taken as a basis for calculating the
range. If you drive in a more economical manner from this moment on, the range
will be increased accordingly.
If the memory is set to zero (after disconnecting the battery), the fuel consump-
tion of 10 ltr./100 km is calculated for the range; afterwards the value is adapted
accordingly to the style of driving.
Distance driven
The distance driven since the memory was last erased appears in the display
⇒ page 14. If you wish to measure the distance driven of a particular time, you
must set the memory to zero at this moment in time by pressing the button B on
the windshield wiper lever ⇒ fig. 6 or the handwheel D on the multifunction
steering wheel ⇒ fig. 6.
The maximum distance indicated in both memories is 1
information display, it is 9 999 km. The indicator is set back to null if this period is
exceeded.
999 km or on vehicles with
D
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Average speed
The average speed since the memory was last erased is shown in the display in
km/hour ⇒ page 14. If you wish to determine the average vehicle speed over a certain period of time you must set the memory to zero at the start of the measurement using the button B on the windshield wiper lever ⇒ fig. 6 or with the handwheel D on the multifunction steering wheel ⇒ fig. 6 .
A zero appears in the display for the first approx. 300 m you drive after erasing
the memory.
The indicated value will be updated every 5 seconds while you are driving.
Current speed
The current speed which is identical to the display of the speedometer, is indicated on the display 2 ⇒
fig. 2.
Oil temperature
If the oil temperature is lower than 50 °C or if a fault in the system for checking
the oil temperature is present, three lines are displayed instead of the oil temperature.
Warning against excessive speeds
Adjust the speed limit while the vehicle is stationary
– With the A button on the multi-function steering wheel ⇒ fig. 6 or the hand-
wheel D on the multi-function steering wheel ⇒ fig. 6 , choose the menu
point Warning against excessive speeds.
– Choose the B button on the multi-function steering wheel, or the handwheel
D
on the multi-function steering wheel, the activate the option for setting
the speed limit (the value flashes).
– Use the A button on the windshield wiper lever or the handwheel D on the
multi-function steering wheel to set the required speed limit., e.g. 50
B
– Use the
button on the windshield wiper lever or the handwheel D on the
multi-function steering wheel to confirm the required speed limit, or wait
around 5 seconds. The setting saves automatically (the value stops flashing).
This allows you to set the speed in 5 km/h intervals.
km/h.
Adjust the speed limit while the vehicle is moving
– With the A button on the multi-function windshield wiper lever or the hand-
wheel D on the multi-function steering wheel, choose the menu point Warn-
ing against excessive speeds.
– You can drive at the desired speed, e.g. 50 km/h.
– Use the B button on the multi-function steering wheel, or the handwheel
on the multi-function steering wheel to accept the current speed as the speed
limit (the value flashes).
If you wish to change the speed limit that was set, it is changed in 5 km/h inter-
vals (e.g. the accepted speed of 47 km/h increases to 50 km/h or decreases to 45
km/h).
– Press the B button on the windshield wiper lever a second time or the hand-
wheel D on the multi-function steering wheel to confirm the required speed
limit, or wait around 5 seconds. The setting saves automatically (the value
stops flashing).
Change or delete speed limit
– With the A button on the multi-function windshield wiper lever or the hand-
wheel D on the multi-function steering wheel, choose the menu point Warn-
ing against excessive speeds.
– Press the button B on the windshield wiper lever or the handwheel D on the
multifunction steering wheel to delete the speed limit.
– Press the button B on the windshield wiper lever a second time or the hand-
wheel D on the multifunction steering wheel to activate the speed limit.
If you exceed the set speed limit, an acoustic warning signal will sound as a warning. At the same time the message Warning against excessive speeds appears
with the set limit value.
The set speed limit remains stored even after switching off the ignition.
WARNING
Pay attention primarily to the traffic situation! As the driver you are fully responsible for road safety.
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MAXI DOT display (information display)
Introduction
The information display provides you with information in a convenient way concerning the current operating state of your vehicle. The information system also
provides you with data (depending on the equipment installed in the vehicle) relating to the radio, mobile phone, multi-functional indicator, radio navigation system, the unit connected to the MDI input and the automatic gearbox.
Certain functions and operating conditions are always being checked on the vehicle when the ignition is switched on and also while driving.
Functional faults, if required repair work and other information are indicated by
red symbols ⇒ page 19 and yellow symbols ⇒
Lighting up of certain symbols is combined with an acoustic warning signal.
Information and texts giving warnings are also shown in the display ⇒ page 22.
The following information can be shown in the display (depending on the equip-
ment installed on the vehicle):
Main menu ⇒ page 18
Door, luggage compartment door and bonnet ajar
warning
Service Interval Display ⇒ page 12
Selector lever positions for the automatic gearbox DSG ⇒ page 113
CAUTION
Pull out the ignition key while having contact with the display (for example when
cleaning) in order to prevent any damage.
page 20.
⇒ page 19
Main menu
Fig. 7 Information display: Controls on the windshield wiper lever/controls on the multifunction steering wheel
Operating with the buttons on the windshield wiper lever
A
– You can activate the Main Menu by pressing the rocker switch
more than 1
second.
– You can select individual menu points by means of the rocker switch
the pushbutton B is briefly pressed, the information you have selected is displayed.
Operating with the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel
– You can activate the Main menu by pressing the rocker switch C ⇒ fig. 7
more than 1 second.
C
– By briefly pressing the
button you will reach one level higher.
– You can select the individual menus by pressing the handwheel D. After brief-
ly pressing the handwheel D, the desired menu is indicated.
You can select the following information (depending on the equipment installed
on the vehicle):
■
MFD ⇒
page 14
■
Audio
■
Navigation
■
Phone ⇒ page 120
■
Aux. Heating ⇒ page 95
■
Assistants ⇒ page 47
⇒ fig. 7 for
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Vehicle status ⇒ page 19
■
Settings ⇒ page 20
The menu point Audio is only then displayed when the factory-fitted car radio is
switched on.
The menu point Navigation is only then displayed when the factory-fitted radio
navigation system is switched on.
The menu point Aux.
with auxiliary heating.
The menu point Assistants is only then displayed, if the vehicle is fitted with cornering lights.
heating is only then displayed, if the vehicle is factory-fitted
Note
● If warning messages are shown in the information display, these messages
can be confirmed with the button B on the windshield wiper lever or with the
button D on the multifunction steering wheel in order to call up the main menu.
● If you do not activate the information display at that moment, the menu shifts
to one level higher every 10 seconds.
● The operation of the factory-fitted car stereo or radio navigation system is described in separate operating instructions to be found in the on-board literature.
Door, luggage compartment door and bonnet ajar warning
The door, luggage compartment and bonnet ajar warning lights up if at least one
door, the luggage compartment or bonnet are not closed. The symbol indicates
which door is still open or whether the luggage compartment door or bonnet is
not closed.
The symbol goes out as soon as the doors, luggage compartment door and bonnet
are completely closed.
A warning signal sounds if the car is driven at a speed of more than 6km/hour and
if the engine or the luggage compartment door is open.
Auto Check Control
Car state
The Auto Check Control carries out a check of certain functions and vehicle components. The check is performed constantly when the ignition is switched on,
both when the vehicle is stationary, as well as when driving.
Some operational faults, urgent repairs, service work or other information appear
in the display of the instrument cluster. The displays are shown with a red or yellow light symbol depending on the priority of the message.
The red symbols indicate danger (priority 1) while the yellow symbols indicate a
warning (priority 2). Information for the driver may also appear in addition to the
symbols ⇒
There is at least one error message when the term Vehicle status is displayed in
the menu. After selecting this menu the first of the error messages is displayed.
Several error messages are shown on the display under the message e.g. 1/3. This
indicates that the first of a total of three error messages is displayed. Investigate
the displayed faults as soon as possible.
As long as the operational faults are not rectified, the symbols are always indica-
ted again. After the first display, the symbols are indicated without information for
the driver.
If a fault occurs, a warning signal will also sound in addition to the symbol and
text in the display:
● Priority 1 - three warning signals
● Priority 2 - one warning signal
Red symbols
A red symbol signals danger.
– Bring the vehicle to a stop.
– Switch the engine off.
– Investigate the function indicated.
– Obtain professional assistance.
Meaning of the red symbols:
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Three successive warning signals will sound if a red symbol appears.
Engine oil pressure too low ⇒ page 25
Overheated clutches of the automatic
gearbox DSG
⇒ page 30
Yellow symbols
A yellow symbol signals a warning.
Check the relevant function as soon as possible.
The meaning of the yellow symbols:
Check engine oil level,
engine oil sensor disturbed
Problem with en-
gine oil pressure
In certain countries, if a yellow symbol appears one warning signal will sound as
well.
If several operational faults of priority 2 exist, the symbols appear one after the
other and are each illuminated for about 5 seconds.
It is also important to have the vehicle inspected
without delay by a specialist garage. The information about the maximum permissible engine speed
is displayed together with this symbol.
⇒ page 191
Set-up
You can change certain settings by means of the information display. The current
setting is shown on the information display in the respective menu at the top below the line.
You can select the following information (depending on the equipment installed
on the vehicle):
■
Language
■
MFD Data
■
Convenience
■
Lights & Vision
■
Time
■
Winter tyres
■
Units
■
Assistants
■
Alternative speed displayed (Second speed)
■
Service Interval
■
Factory setting
■
Back
After selecting the menu point Back you will reach one level higher in the menu.
Language
Here you can set in which language the warning and information texts should be
displayed.
Displays of the MFA
Here you can switch off or on certain displays of the multi-functional indicator.
Comfort
Here you can activate, deactivate or adjust the following functions:
Switch on/off the function for automatically closing the
Rain closing
Central locking Switch on/off the central locking and automatic locking
ATA confirm Switch on/off the acoustic signal indicating activation of
Window op. Here you can set the convenience mode only for the
Mirror down Switch on/off the function for mirror lowering on the
Mirror adjust. Switch on/off the function for left and right exterior
Factory setting
a)
This function is only available on vehicles with a rain sensor.
b)
This function is only available on vehicles with an electrically adjustable driver seat.
window and panoramic tilt/slide sunroof in a locked rain
when it starts raininga). If the function is set and it is not
raining, the windows including the panoramic tilt/slide
sunroof will close automatically after approx. 12
function.
the anti-theft alarm system.
driver window or for all the windows.
front passenger side when engaging the reverse gearb).
mirror setting simultaneously.
Restore the Convenience factory setting.
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Lights and Visibility
Here you can activate, deactivate or adjust the following functions:
Coming Home Switch on/off and adjust the light duration of the Com-
ing Home function.
Leaving Home Switch on/off and adjust the light duration of the Com-
ing Home function.
Dayl. dri. light
Switch on/off the “DAY LIGHT” function.
Rear wiper Switch on/off the function for automatic rear window
wiping.
Lane ch. flash
(convenience flashing)
Travel mode
Factory setting
Switch on/off the convenience flashing function.
Switch on/off the travel model function.
Restore the factory setting for the lighting.
Time
Here you can set the time, the time format (12 or 24 hour indicator) and the time
change summer/winter time.
Winter tyres
Here you can set at which speed a warning signal should sound. This function is
used for e.g winter tyres with the permissible maximum speed less than the maximum speed of the vehicle.
When exceeding the speed, an indication is displayed on the information display:
Winter tyres max. speed
... km/h
Measures
Here you can set the units for temperature, consumption and distance driven.
Assistants
Here you can adjust the tones of the acoustic signals of the parking aid.
Second speed
Here you can switch on the display of the second speed in mph or in km/h1).
Service
Here you can have the kilometres still to be driven and the days until the following service interval shown and the Service Interval Display reset.
Factory Setting
After selecting the menu Factory Setting the factory setting of the information
display is established again.
1)
Valid for countries where the values are indicated in British measuring units.
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Warning lights
Overview
The warning lights indicate certain functions or faults.
Fig. 8 Instrument cluster with warning lights
Turn signal lights (to the left) ⇒ page 23
Turn signal lights (to the right) ⇒ page 23
Fog lights ⇒ page 23
Main beam ⇒ page 23
Low beam ⇒ page 24
Rear fog light ⇒ page 24
Speed regulating system ⇒ page 24
Failure of the light bulbs ⇒ page 24
Diesel particle filter (diesel engine) ⇒ page 24
Airbag system ⇒ page 24
Control system for exhaust ⇒ page 25
Electromechanical power steering ⇒ page 25
Engine oil ⇒ page 25
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EPC fault light (petrol engine) ⇒ page 26
Glow plug system (diesel engine) ⇒ page 26
Coolant temperature/coolant level ⇒ page 26
Traction control system (TCS) ⇒ page 27
Electronic stability programme (ESP) ⇒ page 27
Switch off traction control system (TCS) ⇒ page 27
Selector lever lock ⇒ page 27
Tyre pressure ⇒ page 28
Antilock brake system (ABS) ⇒ page 28
Boot lid ⇒ page 28
Open door ⇒ page 29
Seat belt warning light ⇒ page 28
Fluid level in windshield washer system ⇒ page 29
Brake system ⇒ page 29
Handbrake ⇒ page 29
Generator ⇒ page 29
Fuel reserve ⇒ page 30
Downhill Drive Support ⇒ page 30
WARNING
● If you do not pay attention to the warning lights coming on and the corresponding descriptions and warning notes, this may result in severe injuries or
major vehicle damage.
● The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. There is a risk of
injuries, scalding, accidents and fire when working in the engine compartment, e.g. inspecting and replenishing oil and other fluids. It is also essential
to observe all warnings ⇒
Note
● The arrangement of the indicator lights depends on the model version. The
symbols shown in the following functional description are to be found as indicator
lights in the instrument cluster.
● Operational faults are shown in the instrument cluster as red symbols (priority
1 - danger) or yellow symbols (priority 2 - warning).
Turn signal system
Either the left or right indicator light flashes depending on the position of the
turn signal lever.
The indicator light flashes at twice its normal rate if a turn signal light fails. This
does not apply when towing a trailer.
Switching off the hazard warning light system is switched on will cause all of the
turn signal lights as well as both indicator lights to flash.
Further information about the turn signal system ⇒
Fog lights
The warning light comes on when the fog lights are operating ⇒
Main beam
The indicator light comes on when the main beam is selected or also when the
headlight flasher is operated.
Further information about the main beam
page 190, Working in the engine compartment.
page 51.
page 48.
page 51.
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Low beam
The indicator light comes on when low beam is selected ⇒ page 45
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Rear fog light
The warning light comes on when the rear fog lights are operating ⇒
page 49.
Cruise control
The warning light lights up, when operating the speed regulating system.
Bulb failure
The warning light comes on if a bulb is faulty:
● up to 2 seconds after the ignition is switched on;
● when switching on the defective light bulb.
The following text e.g will be displayed in the information display:
Check front right dipped beam!
Diesel particle filter (diesel engine)
If the warning light comes on, this means that soot has accumulated in the
diesel particle filter because of the frequent short distances.
In order to clean the diesel particulate filter, the vehicle should be driven at an
even speed of at least 60 km/h at engine speeds of 1
15 minutes or until the warning light goes out with the 4th or 5th gear engaged
(automatic gearbox: position S) when the traffic situation permits it. This increases the exhaust temperature and the soot deposited in the diesel particle filter is
burnt.
Always pay attention to the valid speed limits ⇒
The warning light goes out after the successful cleaning of the diesel particle
filter.
If the filter is not properly cleaned, the warning light does not go out and the
warning light begins to flash. The following is displayed in the information display: Diesel-particle filter: Owner's manual! appears. Afterwards the engine con-
800 - 2 500 rpm for at least
.
trol unit shifts the engine into the emergency mode, which only has a reduced
power output. After switching the ignition off and on again the warning light
comes on.
Have the vehicle inspected without delay by your specialist garage.
WARNING
● If you do not pay attention to the warning light coming on and the corresponding descriptions and warning notes, this may result in injuries or major
vehicle damage.
● Always adjust your speed to suit weather, road, region and traffic condi-
tions. The route indicated by the warning light must not tempt you to disregard the national regulations for road traffic.
CAUTION
As long as the warning light lights up, one must take into account an increased
fuel consumption and in certain circumstances a power reduction of the engine.
Note
Further information about diesel particle filter ⇒
Airbag system
Monitoring the airbag system
The warning light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
There is a fault in the system if the warning light does not go out or flashes while
driving ⇒ . This also applies if the warning light does not come on when the ignition is switched on.
The following text will be displayed in the information display:
Error: Airbag
The functionality of the airbag system is also monitored electronically when one
airbag has been switched off.
The following situation applies if the front, side and head airbags or belt tensioner have been switched off using the vehicle system tester:
● The warning light lights up for 4
then flashes again for 12 seconds in intervals of 2 seconds.
The following text will be displayed in the information display:
seconds after switching on the ignition and
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Airbag/belt tensioner deactivated
The following situation applies if the airbag has been switched off using the
switch for the airbag in the front passenger storage compartment:
● the warning light comes on for 4
seconds after the ignition has been
switched on;
● switching off the airbag is indicated in the middle of the dash panel by the
lighting up of the yellow indicator light in display ⇒ page 145.
WARNING
Have the airbag system checked immediately by a specialist garage if a fault
exists. Otherwise, there is a risk of the airbag not being activated in the event
of an accident.
Control system for exhaust
The warning light comes on after the ignition has been switched on.
If the warning light does not go out after starting the engine or it lights up when
driving, a fault exists in an exhaust relevant component. The engine management
system selects an emergency programme which enables you to drive to the nearest specialist garage by adopting a gentle style of driving.
Electromechanical power steering
The warning light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
If the warning light after switching on the ignition or when driving lights up con-
tinuously, a fault exists in the electromechanical power steering.
● If the yellow warning light lights up , this indicates a partial failure of the
power steering and the steering forces can be greater.
If the red warning light lights up , this indicates a complete failure of the
●
power steering and the steering assist has failed (significantly higher steering
forces).
Further information ⇒ page 158.
WARNING
Contact your specialist garage if the power steering is defective.
Note
● If the yellow warning light goes out after starting the engine again and a
short drive, it is not necessary to visit a specialist garage.
● If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the yellow warning
light comes on after switching on the ignition. The warning light must go out
after driving a short distance.
Engine oil
The warning light lights up red (low oil pressure)
The warning light comes on for a few seconds 1) when the ignition is switched on.
Stop the vehicle and switch the engine off if the warning light does not go off
after the engine has started or flashes while driving. Check the oil level and top up
with oil as necessary ⇒ page 191
3 peeps sound as an additional warning signal.
Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible under the con-
ditions prevailing to top up with oil. Keep the engine switched off and obtain professional assistance from a specialist garage, otherwise it could lead to severe engine damage.
Do not drive any further if the warning light flashes even if the oil is at the correct
level. Do not run the engine not at idling speed either. Contact the nearest specialist garage to obtain professional assistance.
The following text will be displayed in the information display:
Oil Pressure: Engine off! Owner's manual!
The warning light lights up yellow (oil quantity too low)
If the warning light lights up yellow, the quantity of oil in the engine is probably
too low. Check as soon as possible the oil level or top up ⇒ page 191 with engine
oil.
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.
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The 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 following text will be displayed in the information display:
Check oil level!
The warning light will go out if the bonnet is left open for more than 30 seconds.
If no engine oil has been replenished, the warning light will come on again after
driving about 100 km.
The warning light flashes yellow (engine oil level sensor faulty)
A fault on the engine oil level sensor is indicated additionally by an audible signal
and the warning light coming on several times after the ignition has been switched on.
In this case have the engine inspected without delay by a specialist garage.
The following text will be displayed in the information display:
Oil sensor: Workshop!
WARNING
● If you must stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe distance from the traffic and switch off the engine and switch on the hazard
warning light system ⇒ page 50.
● The red oil pressure light is not an oil level indicator! One should there-
fore check the oil level at regular intervals, preferably after every refuelling
stop.
● Pay attention to the following instructions ⇒ page 190
the coolant fluid level and opening the bonnet.
EPC fault light
The
(Electronic Power Control) warning light comes on for a few seconds when
(petrol engine)
the ignition is switched on.
If the warning light does not go out or lights up after starting the engine, a
fault exists in the engine control. The engine management system selects an
emergency programme which enables you to drive to the nearest specialist garage by adopting a gentle style of driving.
before checking
Glow plug system (diesel engine)
The warning light lights up for a cold
(pre-heat position) 2 ⇒ page 99. Start the engine after the indicator light goes
out.
The glow plug indicator light will come on for about 1 second if the engine is at a
normal operating temperature or if the outside temperature is above +5 °C. This
means that you can start the engine right away.
There is a fault in the glow plug system if the warning light does not come on
or lights up continuously; contact a specialist garage as soon as possible to obtain assistance.
If the warning light begins to flash while driving, a fault exists in the engine
control. The engine management system selects an emergency programme which
enables you to drive to the nearest specialist garage by adopting a gentle style of
driving.
engine when switching on the ignition
Coolant temperature/Coolant quantity
The warning light comes on for a few seconds 1) when the ignition is switched
on.
The coolant temperature is too high or the coolant level too low if the warning
light does not go out or flashes while driving.
3 peeps sound as an additional warning signal.
In this case stop and switch the engine off and check the coolant level; top up
the coolant as necessary.
Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible under the conditions prevailing to top up with coolant. Keep the engine switched off and obtain
professional assistance from a specialist garage, otherwise it could lead to severe
engine damage.
If the coolant is within the specified range, the increased temperature may be
caused by an operating problem at the coolant fan. Check the fuse of the coolant
fan, replace it if necessary ⇒ page 221, Fuse assignment in engine compartment
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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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Do not continue driving if the warning light does not go off although the fluid is
at the correct level and also the fuse of the fan is in proper order. Contact a specialist garage to obtain assistance.
Please refer to the following guidelines ⇒ page 193, Cooling system
The following text will be displayed in the information display:
Check coolant! Owner's manual!
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WARNING
● If you must stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe distance from the traffic and switch off the engine and switch on the hazard
warning light system ⇒ page 50.
● Take care when opening the coolant expansion bottle. If the engine is hot,
the cooling system is pressurized - risk of scalding! It is best to allow the engine to cool down before removing the cap.
● Do not touch the coolant fan The coolant fan may switch on automatically
even if the ignition is off.
Traction control system (TCS)
The warning light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
The warning light comes on when driving when a control cycle is activated.
The warning light lights up permanently if there is a fault in the TCS system.
The fact that the TCS system operates together with the ABS means that the TCS
warning light will also come on if the ABS system is not operating properly.
If the warning light comes on immediately after starting the engine, the TCS
system can be switched off for technical reasons. In this case, the TCS system can
be switched on again by switching the ignition on and off. If the warning light
goes out, the TCS system is fully functional again.
Further information about the TCS ⇒ page 154, Traction control system (TCS)
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Note
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the warning light comes
on after switching on the ignition. The warning light must go out after driving a
short distance.
Anti-spin regulation (ASR)
The TCS system is switched off by pressing the button ⇒ fig. 138 and the warning
light lights up.
Electronic stability programme (ESP)
The warning light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
When the ESP is just actively stabilizing the vehicle, the warning light flashes in
the instrument cluster.
The warning light lights up permanently if there is a fault in the ESP system.
The fact that the ESP system operates together with the ABS means that the ESP
warning light will also come on if the ABS system is not operating properly.
If the warning light comes on immediately after starting the engine, the ESP
system can be switched off for technical reasons. In this case, the ESP system can
be switched on again by switching the ignition on and off. If the warning light
goes out, the ESP system is fully functional again.
Further information on the ESP ⇒
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
The EDL is a part of the ESP. A fault in the EDL is indicated by the lighting up of
the ESP warning light in the instrument cluster. Have the vehicle inspected immediately by your specialist garage. Further information on the EDL ⇒ page 154,
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL).
page 153, Electronic stability programme (ESP).
Note
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the warning light comes
on after switching on the ignition. The warning light must go out after driving a
short distance.
Selector lever lock
If the green warning light lights up, operate the brake pedal. This is necessary,
in order to be able to move the selector lever out of the position P or N.
Further information about the selector lever lock ⇒ page 114.
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Tyre inflation pressure
The warning light lights up, if there is a substantial drop in inflation pressure in
one of the tyres. Reduce the speed and check or correct as soon as possible the
inflation pressure in the tyres ⇒ page 201.
An audible signal sounds as an additional warning signal.
If the warning light flashes, there is a system fault. Visit the nearest specialist ga-
rage and have the fault rectified.
Further information about the tyre pressure monitoring system ⇒ page 158.
WARNING
● When the warning light lights up, immediately reduce the speed and
avoid sudden steering and brake manoeuvres. Please stop the vehicle without
delay at the nearest possible stop and inspect the tyres and their inflation
pressures.
● Under certain circumstances (e.g. sporty style of driving, wintry or unpaved
roads) the warning light can be delayed or does not light up at all.
Note
If the battery has been disconnected, the warning light comes on after switching on the ignition. The warning light must go out after driving a short distance.
Antilock brake system (ABS)
The warning light shows the functionality of the ABS.
The warning light comes on for a few seconds after the ignition has been switch-
ed on or when starting the engine. The warning light goes out after an automatic
check sequence has been completed.
A fault in the ABS
The system is not functioning properly if the ABS warning light does not go out
within a few seconds after switching on the ignition, does not light up at all or
lights up while driving. The vehicle will only be braked by the normal brake system. Visit a specialist garage immediately and adjust your style of driving appropriately as you will not know how great the damage is.
Further information about ABS ⇒ page 157, Antilock brake system (ABS)
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A fault in the entire brake system
If the ABS warning light comes on together with the brake system warning
light (handbrake must be released), there is a fault not only in the ABS but also
in another part of the brake system ⇒
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WARNING
● If the brake system warning light comes on together with the ABS
warning light stop the vehicle immediately and check the brake fluid level
in the reservoir ⇒ page 195
the MIN marking, do not drive any further - risk of accident! Contact a Škoda
dealer to obtain professional assistance.
● Pay attention to the following instructions ⇒ page 190, Working in the en-
gine compartment before checking the brake fluid level and opening the bonnet.
● If the brake fluid is at the correct level, the ABS control function has failed.
The rear wheels may then block very rapidly when braking. In certain circumstances, this can result in the rear end of the car breaking away - risk of skidding! Drive carefully to the nearest specialist garage and have the fault rectified.
Seat belt warning light
The warning light comes on after the ignition is switched on as a reminder for
the driver and front passenger to fasten the seat belt. The warning light only goes
out if the driver or front passenger has fastened his seat belt.
If the seat belt has not been fastened by the driver or front passenger, a permanent warning signal sounds at vehicle speeds greater than 20 km/h and simultaneously the warning light flashes.
If the seat belt is not fastened by the driver or front passenger during the next 90
seconds, the warning signal is deactivated and the warning light lights up permanently.
For further information on the seat belts ⇒ page 132,
, Brake fluid. If the fluid level has dropped below
Seat belts.
Boot lid
The warning light comes on when the ignition is switched on if the luggage
compartment door is open. If the boot lid opens while driving , the warning light
lights up and an audible signal sounds.
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An audible signal sounds as an additional warning signal.
The warning light comes on even when the ignition is switched off. The warning
light lights up for a maximum of 5 minutes.
In vehicles with an information display, this warning light is replaced by a vehicle
symbol ⇒ page 19
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.
In vehicles with an information display, this warning light is replaced by a vehicle
symbol⇒
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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 199
The following text will be displayed in the information display:
Top up wash fluid!
Brake system
The warning light lights up when the brake fluid level is too low or there is a
fault in the ABS.
if the warning light flashes and an audible signal sounds three times, stop and
check the brake fluid level ⇒ .
The following text will be displayed in the information display:
Brake fluid: Owner's manual
If there is a fault in the ABS which also influences the function of the brake system (e.g. distribution of brake pressure), the ABS warning light comes on and at
the same time the brake system warning light starts flashing . Be aware that
not only the ABS but also another part of th brake system is defective ⇒ .
.
An audible signal sounds three times as an additional warning signal.
One should get used to high pedal forces, 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 155, Brakes
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WARNING
● Pay attention to the following instructions ⇒
gine compartment before checking the brake fluid level and opening the bonnet.
● 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 195. If the fluid level has dropped below the MIN marking, do not drive any further - risk of accident! Contact
a Škoda dealer to obtain professional assistance.
page 190, Working in the en-
Handbrake
The warning light comes on if the handbrake is applied. An audible warning is
also given if you drive the vehicle for at least 3 seconds at a speed of more than 6
km/h.
The following text will be displayed in the information display:
Release parking brake!
Alternator
The warning light comes on after the ignition has been switched on. It should
go out after the engine has started.
If the warning light does not go out after the engine has started, or comes on
when driving, drive to the nearest specialist garage. The vehicle battery will be
discharged in this case so switch off all non-essential electrical components.
CAUTION
If the warning light comes on when driving and in addition the warning light
(cooling system fault) also comes on in display, you must then stop the car immediately and switch the engine off - risk of engine damage!
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Fuel reserve
The warning light comes on, if the fuel level is still below 10.5
An audible signal sounds as an additional warning signal.
The following text will be displayed in the information display:
Please refuel! Range...km
litres.
Note
The Text in the information display goes out only after refuelling and driving a
short distance.
Downhill Drive Support
The warning light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
The warning light comes on when the speed of the car is less than 30 km/h and
after pressing the Offroad button ⇒ page 160
The warning light flashes when the Downhill Drive Support actively intervenes.
If your vehicle exceeds the speed of 30 km/h, the Downhill Drive Support is deac-
tivated. The warning light goes out. If the speed is subsequently reduced below
30 km/h, the Downhill Drive Support is activated. The warning light comes on.
The Downhill Drive Support is activated again when the engine is switched off
and the car is restarted within 30 seconds.
The Downhill Drive Support is deactivated after switching off the ignition.
In the event of a fault, the warning light does not come on when the speed of the
car is less than 30 km/h and after pressing the Offroad button.
Further information about the Offroad system ⇒ page 160, Off-road.
Temperature of the clutches of the automatic gearbox DSG
.
WARNING
If you must stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe distance
from the traffic and switch off the engine and switch on the hazard warning
light system.
CAUTION
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.
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.
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Vehicle key
Description
Fig. 9 Set of keys without remote control/Keys with remote control key
Two keys are provided with the vehicle. Depending on the equipment, your vehicle can be equipped with keys without radio remote control ⇒
radio remote control ⇒ fig. 9 - right.
WARNING
● Always withdraw the key whenever you leave the vehicle - even if it is only
for a short time. This is particularly important if children are left in the vehicle.
The children might otherwise start the engine or operate electrical equipment
(e.g. power windows) - risk of injury!
● Do not withdraw the ignition key from the ignition lock until the vehicle
has come to a stop. The steering lock might otherwise engage unintentionally
- risk of accident!
CAUTION
● Each key contains electronic components; therefore protect them against
moisture and severe shocks.
● Keep the groove of the keys absolutely clean as impurities (textile fibres, dust
etc.) have a negative effect on the proper operation of the locking cylinder and the
ignition lock.
fig. 9 - left, or with
Note
Please approach an authorised ŠKODA Service Partner if you lose a key since he
can obtain a new one for you.
Changing the battery in the remote control key
Fig. 10 Remote control key - remove cover/remove battery
Each remote control key contains a battery which is housed under the cover
⇒ fig. 10. If the battery is discharged, the red warning light A does not flash after
you press a button on the remote control key ⇒
have the batteries of the key replaced by an authorised ŠKODA Service Partner.
You should, however, proceed as follows if you wish to replace the discharged
battery yourself:
– Fold open the key.
– Press off the battery cover with your thumb or using a flat screwdriver at the
points of the arrows
– Remove the discharged battery from the key by pressing the battery down-
wards at the point of the arrow
– Insert the new battery. Ensure that the “+” symbol on the battery is facing up-
wards. The correct polarity is shown on the battery cover.
– Position the battery cover on the key and press on it until it is heard to lock in
place.
1
from ⇒
fig. 10.
2
⇒
fig. 9. We recommend that you
fig. 10.
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For the sake of the environment
Dispose of a used battery in accordance with environmental regulations.
Note
● Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the battery.
● The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original bat-
tery.
● 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 38.
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.
Note
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.
Fig. 11 Child safety locks on the rear
doors
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 ⇒
Switching child safety lock off
– Use the vehicle key to turn the slit to the right against the direction of the ar-
row.
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.
fig. 11.
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Central locking system
Description
When using the central locking and unlocking system, all the doors and the fuel
filler flap are locked or unlocked at the same time (if it was not set differently in
the menu point Settings - Convenience of the information display). The boot lid is
unlocked when opening. It can be opened by pressing the hand grip above the licence plate ⇒ page 36.
Operation of the central locking system is possible:
● from the outside using the vehicle key ⇒
● using the button for the central locking system ⇒ page 35,
● with a remote control key ⇒ page 37,
Indicator light in the driver's door
After locking the vehicle, the warning light flashes for around 2 seconds in quick
succession, afterwards it begins to flash evenly at longer intervals.
If the vehicle is locked and the safe securing system ⇒ page 34 is not operating,
the indicator light in the driver door flashes for about 2 seconds fast, goes out and
starts to flash evenly at longer intervals after about 30 seconds.
If the indicator light first of all flashes fast for about 2 seconds, afterwards lights
up for about 30 seconds and then flashes slowly, there is a fault in the system of
the central locking or the interior monitor ⇒ page 39. Visit a specialist garage to
obtain assistance.
Convenience operation of windows
One can open and close the electrically powered windows when unlocking and
locking the vehicle ⇒ page 41.
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.
This function can be activated/deactivated by a specialist garage.
On vehicles with an information display, this function can be switched on in the
menu Settings Convenience - Door open.
page 34,
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 20.
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 to unlock the car by pressing the central locking button or by pulling the door opening lever.
This function can be activated/deactivated by a specialist garage.
On vehicles with an information display, this function can be switched on in the
menu Settings Convenience - Door open.
WARNING
Locking the doors prevents that doors open on their own in an exceptional situation (accident). Locked doors also prevent unauthorised 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!
Note
● 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.
● Only the front door which is fitted with a locking cylinder can be unlocked and
locked using the key if the central locking system fails. You can lock or unlock
manually the other doors and the boot lid.
– Emergency locking of the door ⇒
– Emergency unlocking of the boot lid ⇒ page 36.
page 35.
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Safe securing
The central locking system is equipped with a safe securing system. Locking the
vehicle from the outside causes the door locks to be automatically blocked. The
warning light flashes for around 2 seconds in quick succession, afterwards it begins to flash evenly at longer intervals. 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
If the safe securing system is not operating, the warning light in the driver door
flashes for about 2 seconds fast, goes out and starts to flash evenly at longer intervals after about 30°seconds.
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. The door is unlocked and opened at the same time.
seconds.
WARNING
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!
Note
● 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.
● When activating the Safelock function after you lock the vehicle, the message
CHECK DEADLOCK will appear to inform you about this. In vehicles equipped with
an information display, the message Check deadlock! appears Owner's manual!
(CHECK DEADLOCK appears.
Unlocking the vehicle using the key
Fig. 12 Turning the key for unlocking
and locking the vehicle
– Turn the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the direction of trav-
el (unlock position)
– Pull on the door handle and open the door.
● All the doors (only the driver's door on vehicles with anti-theft alarm system)
and the fuel filler flap are unlocked.
● The boot lid is then unlocked.
● The switched on interior lights come on over the door contact.
● The safe securing system is deactivated.
● The windows open while the key is held in the unlock position.
● The indicator light in the driver door stops flashing if the car is not fitted with
an anti-theft alarm system ⇒
A
⇒ fig. 12.
page 38.
Note
If the vehicle is equipped with an anti-theft alarm system, you must insert the key
into the ignition lock and switch the ignition on within 15 seconds after unlocking
the door in order to deactivate the anti-theft alarm system. The alarm will be trig-
gered
if you do not switch on the ignition within 15 seconds.
Locking the vehicle with the key
– Turn the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the opposite direc-
tion of travel (lock position) B ⇒
● The doors, the boot lid and the fuel filler flap are locked.
● The switched on interior lights will switch off over the door contact.
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● The windows and the electric sliding/tilting roof close while the key is held in
the lock position.
● The safe securing system is activated immediately.
● The indicator light in the driver door begins flashing.
Note
If the driver's door has been opened, the vehicle cannot be locked.
Button for the central locking system
Fig. 13 Centre console: Central locking
system
If the vehicle was not locked from the outside, you can also unlock and lock it with
the rocker switch without the ignition switched on.
Locking all doors and the boot lid
– Press button 1 ⇒
Unlocking all doors and the boot lid
– Press button
The following applies if you have locked your vehicle using the button
● 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.
fig. 13. The symbol in the button comes on.
2
⇒
fig. 13. The symbol goes out in the button.
1
:
● As long as one door is opened1), the vehicle cannot be locked in order to avoid
inadvertently locking the key in the vehicle.
● 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 the button 1 or 2, you can conveniently close or open
the windows ⇒ page 41.
WARNING
The central locking system also operates if the ignition is switched off. All the
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!
Note
The door opening lever and the buttons for the central locking system do not operate when the safe securing system is activated ⇒ page 34.
Emergency locking of the doors
Fig. 14 Rear door: Emergency locking of
the door
An emergency locking mechanism is located on the rear side of the doors which
have no locking cylinder; it is only visible after opening the door.
Locking
A
– Remove the panel
⇒ fig. 14.
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– Insert the key into the slot B and turn it into the horizontal position in the
direction of the arrow (mirror-inverted on the right doors).
– Re-insert the panel.
After closing the door, you can no longer open it from outside. The door can be
unlocked from the inside by pulling on the door handle again, and then opened
from the outside.
Boot lid
Fig. 15 Handle of boot lid
Open the boot lid by pressing the hand grip above the licence plate after unlocking the vehicle using the key or the radio remote control.
Opening the boot lid
– Press on the handle ⇒
Closing the boot lid
– Pull the boot lid down and close it with a slight swing ⇒
A handle which makes the closing easier is located on the inner paneling of the
boot lid.
fig. 15 and at the same time raise the boot lid.
.
WARNING
● Ensure that the lock is properly engaged after closing the boot lid. Otherwise, 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 ex-
haust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle - risk of poisoning!
● Do not press on the rear window when closing the boot lid, it could crack risk of injury!
Note
● After closing the boot lid, it is automatically locked within 1
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 above the licence plate is deactivated when
starting off or as of a speed of more than 5 km/hour for vehicles with central locking. The function of the hand grip is activated again when the vehicle has stopped
and a door is opened.
second and the
Emergency unlocking of the boot lid
Fig. 16 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 backrest of the rear seat forwards ⇒ page 66
– Insert a screwdriver or similar tool into the opening in the trim in the direction
1
of arrow
⇒ fig. 16 to the stop.
– Unlock the lid in direction of arrow 2.
– Open the boot lid/luggage compartment door.
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Remote control
Description
You can use the remote control key:
● to unlock and lock the car,
● unlocking boot lid,
● electrically open and close the windows.
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. 10 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
the system. Only after this is it possible to again use the remote control key.
Note
● 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 battery must be replaced if the central locking or anti-theft alarm system
does react to the remote control at less than 3
● If the driver door is opened, the vehicle cannot be locked using the remote
control.
ŠKODA Service Partner to initialise
metres away ⇒ page 31.
Unlocking and locking car
Fig. 17 Remote control key
1
– Press the button
Locking the vehicle
– Press button 3 for about 1 second.
Deactivating safe securing system
– Press button 3 twice in 2 seconds. Further information ⇒
Boot lid remote release
– Press button
Folding out of the key
– Press button
Folding up of the key
– Press button 4 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 1 but do not open a door or the boot lid within the next 30 seconds. The
safelock and/or anti-theft alarm system will reactivate. 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.
⇒ fig. 17 for about 1 second.
2
for about 1 second. Further information ⇒
4
.
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Display of the locking
The turn signal lights flash once to confirm that the vehicle has been correctly
locked.
If the vehicle is locked by pressing the button 3 and some doors or the boot lid
are not closed, the turn signal lights flash only after closing.
WARNING
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!
Note
● 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 con-
trol 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.
Synchonisation 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.
Anti-theft alarm system
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 automatically when the vehicle is locked
with the key on the driver's door or by using the radio remote control. It is activated 30 seconds after locking the door.
How is the alarm system deactivated?
The anti-theft alarm system is deactivated if the vehicle is unlocked by only using
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.
Once you unlock the vehicle by inserting the key into the driver door you then
have to insert the key into the ignition lock and switch the ignition on within 15
seconds after opening the door in order to deactivate the anti-theft 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,
● Vehicle inclination ⇒ page 39,
● Vehicle interior⇒ page 39,
● 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 disconnected 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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Note
● 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
Fig. 18 Button for interior monitor and
towing protection monitoring
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. 18, the sym-
bol 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.
Note
● 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.
● You can also switch off the interior monitor and the towing protection monitoring, by deactivating the safe securing system ⇒
● 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.
page 34.
Power windows
Buttons on the driver's door
Fig. 19 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.
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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 buttons for the individual windows are located in the armrest of the driver's
door ⇒
fig. 19, front passenger seat and in the rear doors ⇒ page 40.
Buttons for the power windows in the armrest for the driver
A
Button for the power window in the driver's door
B
Button for the power window in the front passenger's door
C
Button for the power window at the rear right door
D
Button for the power window at the rear left door
S
Safety switch
Safety pushbutton
You can deactivate the buttons for power windows at rear doors by pressing the
safety pushbutton S ⇒ fig. 19. The buttons for power windows at rear doors are
activated again by pressing the safety pushbutton S again.
If the buttons for the rear doors are deactivated, the indicator light in the safety switch S lights up.
WARNING
● 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 41
the closing process is stopped and the window goes down by several centimetres. 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!
● It is recommended to deactivate the electrically operated power windows
in the rear doors (safety pushbutton)
S
fig. 19 when children are being
⇒
transported on the rear seats.
. If there is an obstacle,
CAUTION
● Keep the window glass clean to ensure correct function of the electric windows.
● In the event of a freezing up of the windscreen, first of all eliminate the ice
⇒
page 182 and then operate the power windows otherwise the power window
mechanism could be damaged.
Note
● 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.
● 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
Fig. 20 Position of button in front passenger door
A button for the relevant window is provided in these doors.
Opening a window
– Lightly press the appropriate button down and hold it until the window has
moved into the desired position.
– Additionally you can open the window automatically (fully opened) by pressing
the button down up to the stop. Renewed pressing of the button causes the
window to stop immediately.
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Closing a window
– Lightly press the appropriate button up and hold it until the window has
moved into the desired position.
– Additionally you can close the window automatically (fully closed) by pressing
the button up up to the stop. Renewed pressing of the button causes the window to stop immediately.
WARNING
The system is fitted with a force limiter ⇒ page 41
closing process is stopped and the window goes down by several centimetres.
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!
. If there is an obstacle, the
Note
● 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 risk of bruises or injuries when closing the windows.
If there is an obstacle, the closing process is stopped and the window goes down
by several centimetres.
If an obstacle prevents the window from being closed during the next 10 seconds,
the closing process is interrupted once again and the window goes down several
centimetres.
If you try to close the window once again within 10 seconds after the window has
gone down twice, although the obstacle was not yet removed, the closing process
is stopped only. During this time it is not possible to automatically close the window. The force limiter is still switched on.
The force limiter is switched off only, if you attempt within the next 10 seconds to
close the window again - now the window will close with full force.
If you wait longer than 10 seconds, the force limiter is switched on again.
WARNING
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!
Window convenience operation
You can open and close the electrically powered windows as follows when unlocking and locking the vehicle (only close the panoramic sliding roof):
Opening a window
– Hold the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the unlock position
or press the unlock button of the radio remote control until all the windows
are opened.
Closing a window
– Hold the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the lock position or
press the lock button of the radio remote control until all the windows are
closed.
You can interrupt the opening or closing operation of the windows immediately by
releasing the key or the lock button.
WARNING
The system is fitted with a force limiter ⇒ page 41
closing process is stopped and the window goes down by several centimetres.
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!
. If there is an obstacle, the
Note
On vehicles fitted with anti-theft alarm system the convenience window opening
is possible by means of the key in the locking cylinder only 45 seconds after deactivating the warning system or after activating the anti-theft alarm system.
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Operational faults
Automatically operated power windows do not operate
If the battery of the car has been disconnected and then reconnected, the automatically operated power windows do not operate. The system must be activated.
Proceed as follows in order to re-establish the function:
● switch on the ignition,
● slightly pull on the upper edge of the relevant button and hold it until the win-
dow is closed,
● 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 move
back several centimetres
It is necessary to put the force limiter out of operation in order to close the window ⇒ page 41, Force limiter of the power windows
.
WARNING
The system is fitted with a force limiter ⇒ page 41
closing process is stopped and the window goes down by several centimetres.
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!
. If there is an obstacle, the
CAUTION
● Keep the window glass clean to ensure correct function of the electric windows.
● In the event of a freezing up of the windscreen, first of all eliminate the ice
⇒
page 182 and then operate the power windows otherwise the power window
mechanism could be damaged.
Panoramic sliding roof
Introduction
The panoramic sliding roof with sun screen can only be operated with the control
dial when the ignition is switched on ⇒ fig. 21. 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
Fig. 21 Control dial for the panoramic
sliding roof
Comfort position
C
– Turn the switch to position
Open partially
– Turn the switch to a position in area D.
Open fully
– Turn the switch to position B and hold it in this position (spring-tensioned
position).
Tilting and closing
– In order to tilt, press the switch on the recess in the direction of the roof.
– In order to close, press down the switch on the recess and then push it for-
wards.
⇒ fig. 21.
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When the panoramic sliding roof is in the comfort position, the intensity of the
wind noise is reduced.
CAUTION
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 A ⇒ fig. 21.
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 ⇒ .
WARNING
Carefully close the panoramic sliding roof - risk of injury!
Opening and closing the sun screen
Opening
E
⇒
– Briefly press the button
E
– Press the button
and hold it pressed in order to open in the desired posi-
fig. 22 in order to fully open.
tion. The opening process stops when one releases the button.
Closing
– Briefly press the button F ⇒
F
– Press the button
and hold it pressed in order to close in the desired posi-
fig. 22 in order to fully close.
tion. The closing process stops when one releases the button.
Convenience operation
You can also operate the panoramic sliding roof and the sun screen from the outside using the remote control key.
Closing the panoramic sliding roof
– Hold down the lock button on the remote control key until the panoramic slid-
ing roof is closed. The panoramic sliding roof and the sun screen are closed together.
The closing process stops when one releases the button.
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.
Note
● The force limiter also operates for convenience closing.
● The panoramic sliding roof can only be tilted but not opened when the con-
venience operating feature is being used.
Fig. 22 Buttons for sun screen
You can open or close the sun screen separately with the aid of the buttons
⇒ fig. 22.
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Emergency operation
Fig. 23 Detail of the headliner/key-operated positioning point
You can close and/or open the panoramic sliding roof by hand if the system is defective. The manual control for the panoramic sliding roof is located underneath
the cover of the electric drive, or underneath the glasses storage box, ⇒ fig. 23 left, depending on the equipment fitted to your vehicle.
– Open the glasses storage box ⇒ page 82
.
– Carefully insert a screwdriver, approximately 5 mm wide, into the slot in the
1
positions shown by the arrows
⇒
fig. 23.
– Carefully fold the cover and glasses storage box downwards by gently press-
ing down and turning the screwdriver.
2
– Insert an Allen key, Group 4, up to the stop into the opening
and close or
open the panoramic sliding roof.
– Refit the cover/glasses storage box by first inserting the plastic plugs before
pushing the entire part upwards.
– Have the fault rectified by a specialist workshop.
Note
After each emergency operation, it is necessary to initialise the roof ⇒ page 44.
After initialising the panoramic sliding roof, press down the switch on the recess
and push it forwards for approx. 10 seconds.
Press the switch F ⇒
fig. 22 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 disconnect-
ing and reconnecting the battery, first of all the panoramic sliding roof or the sun
screen must be closed ⇒ page 43 ⇒ page 43. Only then the initialisation can be
performed.
Initialising the panoramic sliding roof
After disconnecting and reconnecting the battery, the panoramic sliding roof and
the sun screen must be initialised.
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Lights
Switching lights on and off
Fig. 24 Dash panel: Light switch
Switching on side lights
– Turn the light switch ⇒ fig. 24 into position .
Switching on the low beam and main beam
– Turn the light switch into position .
– Push the main beam lever slightly forward in the spring-tensioned position in
order to switch on the main beam ⇒ fig. 30.
Switching off lights (except daylight driving lights)
– Turn the light switch into position.
The dipped beam continues to shine while the ignition is switched on and the
light switch is in the position or . After switching off the ignition, the low
beam is switched off automatically and only the side lights come on. The parking
light also goes out after the ignition key is removed.
On models fitted with right-hand steering the position of certain switches differs
from that shown in ⇒
identical, however.
fig. 24. The symbols which mark the switch positions are
WARNING
Never drive with only the 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.
Note
● If the light switch is in the position , the ignition key is removed and the
driver's door is open, an acoustic warning signal will sound. 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 light switch is in the position and the ignition key is removed, the
lights will go out.
● 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.
“DAY LIGHT”
Switching on daylight driving lights
– Switch on the ignition without turning the light switch out of the position 0 or
.
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Deactivating the function daylight driving lights
– Pull the turn signal light lever towards the steering wheel within 3 seconds af-
ter switching on the ignition and at the same time, slide it down 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 within 3 seconds af-
ter switching on the ignition and at the same time, slide it upward and hold it
in this position for at least 3 seconds.
On vehicles fitted with an information display, you can also activate or deactivate
in the menu the function daylight driving lights:
■
Settings
■
Lights & Vision
On vehicles with separate lights for daylight driving lights in the fog lights, the
parking lights and the licence plate light do not come on when activating the
function daylight driving lights (neither front nor rear).
In some countries, the national legal provisions require that the rear parking lights
also come on together with bulbs for daylight driving lights 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.
Automatic driving lamp control
Fig. 25 Dash panel: Light switch
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 switch-
ed off.
Rain lights
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 54
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 around 4 minutes or is not switched on in the operation
permanent wipe.
WARNING
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 !
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Switching on automatic driving lamp control
– Turn the light switch ⇒ fig. 25 into position .
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Note
● 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 45.
Cornering lights
The cornering lights are used to illuminate the curves by means of the cone of
light swivelling 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 swivelling function of the headlights can be switched off/on via the menu
point Assistants in the main menu of the information display ⇒ page 18
.
WARNING
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.
Parking light
Parking light
– Switch off the ignition.
– Pull the turn signal light lever ⇒
light on the right and left side of the vehicle will be switched on respectively.
The parking light only operates if the ignition is switched off.
If you have switched on the right or left turn signal light and you switch off the
ignition, the parking light is not automatically switched on.
Parking light on both sides
– Turn the light switch into the position and lock the vehicle.
fig. 30 upwards or downwards - the parking
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.
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.
Note
● 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 Leaving Home Function by
means of the Information display.
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Leaving Home Function
This function makes it possible to switch on the lights when approaching the vehicle.
Switching on Leaving Home Function
– 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 fol-
lowing 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.
Note
● 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.
Tourist light
Xenon headlight
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
The mode “tourist light” is activated/deactivated via the Information display in the
menu:
■
■
■
Halogen headlight
When using Halogen headlights, it is necessary to stick a sticker over a certain
part of the headlights in order to prevent the dazzling of oncoming traffic.
You can purchase headlight stickers from the range of the ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Fog lights
Switch on the front fog lamp
– First of all turn the light switch into position or ⇒
– Pull the light switch into position
” is active, the side to side swivel of the headlights is deactivated.
Settings
Lights & Vision
Travel mode
■
Off
■
Switched on
Fig. 26 Dash panel: Light switch
1
.
fig. 26.
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The warning light lights up in the instrument cluster when the fog lights are
switched on ⇒
page 22.
Fog lights with the function “CORNER”
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
angle or after switching on the turn signal light 1) in the following circumstances:
● the vehicle is stationary and the engine is running or it moves with a speed of
maximum 40 km/h;
● the daylight driving lights are not switched on;
● the low beam is switched on or the light switch is in the position
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.
“CORNER” are adjusted according to the steering
and the
Note
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 ⇒
– Pull the light switch into position
The warning light
switched on ⇒ page 22.
Only the rear fog light of the trailer lights up if the vehicle has a factory-fitted
towing device or a towing device from ŠKODA original accessories and when you
are towing a trailer which is fitted with the rear fog light.
fig. 26.
2
.
lights up in the instrument cluster when the rear fog light is
The rear fog light is located in the rear light array on the driver's side.
CAUTION
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.
Fig. 27 Dash panel: Instrument lighting
Instrument lighting
– Switch on the light.
– Turn the control dial ⇒
ing.
The illumination intensity of the Information display ⇒ page 18 is set automatically. 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.
fig. 27 to the desired intensity of the instrument light-
1)
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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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.
Fig. 28 Dash panel: Lights and Visibility
– Turn the control dial ⇒
oncoming traffic is not dazzled.
Settings
The positions correspond approximately to the following vehicle loads:
-
Front seats occupied, luggage compartment empty.
1
All seats occupied, luggage compartment empty.
2
All seats occupied, luggage compartment laden.
3
Driver seat occupied, luggage compartment laden.
fig. 28 until you have adjusted the low beam so that
CAUTION
Headlamp range adjustment should always be adjusted in a way that:
● it does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming traffic,
● and the range is sufficient for safe driving.
Note
Headlights fitted with Xenon bulbs adapt automatically to the load and driving
state of the vehicle (e.g. accelerating, braking) when the ignition is switched on
and when driving. Vehicles which are equipped with Xenon bulbs do not have a
manual headlight range adjustment control.
Switch for hazard warning lights
Fig. 29 Dash panel: Switch for hazard
warning lights
– Press switch ⇒ fig. 29 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 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.
Note
Switch on the hazard warning light system if, for example:
● you encounter traffic congestion,
● your vehicle breaks down or an emergency situation occurs.
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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.
Fig. 30 Turn signal and main beam lever
The turn signal and main beam lever perform the following functions:
Right and left turn signal light
A
– Push the lever upwards
– 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 18.
– Turn signal for changing lanes - in order to only flash briefly, move the lever up
or 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 C (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.
Headlight flasher
– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel (spring-tensioned position) in direc-
tion of arrow D - the main beam and warning light in the instrument clus-
ter come on.
Parking light
For a description of the operation, see ⇒ page 47, Parking light
or downwards ⇒
fig. 30
B
.
D
.
Information concerning the function of the lights.
● The turn signal system only operates when the ignition is switched on. The
corresponding 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.
CAUTION
Use main beam or the headlight flasher only if this does not risk dazzling other
road users.
Note
Use only in accordance with the legal requirements the described lighting and signal systems.
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Interior lighting
Vehicle interior lighting front and rear
Fig. 31 Front vehicle interior lighting
Fig. 32 Reading lights
Switching on the interior lighting
– Press the switch at the point of the symbol ⇒ fig. 31.
Switching off the interior lighting
– Press the switch at the point of the symbol O.
Operating the lights with the door contact switch
– Position the switch into middle position. On vehicles without interior monitor,
the middle position is marked with a symbol ⇒ fig. 31 - left.
Reading lights
– Press switch ⇒ fig. 32 to switch the reading lights on/off.
If operating lights with the door contact switch is enabled, the light will come on
when:
● the vehicle is unlocked,
● one of the doors is opened,
● or the ignition key is removed.
If operating lights with the door contact switch is enabled, the light will go off
when:
● the vehicle is locked,
● the ignition is switched on,
● about 30 seconds after all the doors have been closed.
If a door remains open, or if switch is in position the inter lighting goes out after 10 minutes to prevent the battery from discharging.
Note
We recommend having these bulbs replaced by a specialist garage.
Lighting of the storage compartment on 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.
Rear vehicle interior lighting
Fig. 33 Rear vehicle interior lighting
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Switching on the interior lighting
– Press the cover glass in the area of the symbol ⇒ fig. 33.
Switching off the interior lighting
– Press the cover glass in the area of the symbol O.
Operating the lights with the door contact switch
– Position the cover glass into middle position .
Front door warning light
Fig. 34 Front door: Warning light
The warning light is located in the door trim panel below ⇒
fig. 34.
The warning light goes on every time the door is opened. The light goes out about
10 minutes after opening the door in order to avoid discharging the battery of the
vehicle.
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 and 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.
WARNING
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.
Visibility
Windscreen and rear window heater
Fig. 35 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. 35 - 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. 35 - 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
nutes.
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For the sake of the environment
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 166
, Saving electricity.
Note
● If the on-board voltage drops, the front and rear window heater switches off
automatically, in order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control.
● The position and the shape of the switch can differ depending on equipment
installed in the vehicle.
Sun visors
Fig. 36 Sun visor: Swivelling out/double sun visor
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
The vanity mirrors in the sun visors are provided with covers. Push the cover in direction of arrow
On vehicles which are equipped with double sun visor, you can also unfold the
auxiliary visor in direction of arrow 3 after swivelling the sun visor.
2
.
1
⇒
fig. 36.
WARNING
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.
Windshield wiper and wash system
Windshield wiper
You can operate the windscreen wipers and automatic wipe/wash
using the windscreen wiper lever.
Fig. 37 Windscreen wiper lever
The windscreen wiper lever ⇒
Finger-operated wiping
– If you wish to wipe the windscreen only briefly, push the lever into the sprung
Intermittent wiping
– Position the lever up into position 1.
– Set with the switch A the desired break between the individual wiper
Slow wipe
– Position the lever up into position 2.
Fast wipe
– Position the lever up into position 3.
4
position
the wiper wipes faster.
strokes.
. If you hold the lever in the lower position for more than 1 second,
fig. 37 has the following positions:
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Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen
– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel into sprung position 5, 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 contin-
ues 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 1.
– You can set the sensitivity of the sensor individually with switch A.
Wiping the rear window pane
– Push the lever away from the steering wheel into position 6- the windshield
wiper will operate every 6 seconds.
Automatic wipe/wash for the rear window pane
– Press the lever from the steering wheel forward into the sprung position 7,
the wash system sprays immediately, the windscreen wiper starts wiping a lit-
tle 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
6
.
Switching windscreen wipers off
– Move the lever back into its home position 0.
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. After starting the vehicle, the front window
wipers automatically move into the lower rest position.
The windscreen wipers and the wash system only operate if the ignition is switched on and the bonnet is closed1).
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 re-
verse gear is selected.
Top up with wash liquid ⇒ page 199
.
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 yourself 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 ⇒ page 57 as a winter position.
WARNING
● Properly maintained windscreen wiper blades are essential for clear visibility and safe driving ⇒
● 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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CAUTION
● In cold temperatures and in winter, check before the trip or before switching
on the ignition that the wiper blades are not frozen. 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 you switch off the ignition while the windscreen wipers are on, the wipers
will sweep in the same mode the next time the ignition is switched on. At low
temperatures, the wipers may freeze to the window between switching off the ignition and the next time you switch the ignition on again.
● Carefully detach frozen wiper blades from the front or rear window.
● Remove snow and ice from the window wipers before driving.
Note
● If the slower 2 ⇒ fig. 37 or the faster 3 wiper 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 windscreen washer nozzles for the windscreen are heated when the engine is running and the outside temperature is less than +10
°C.
● The content of the windscreen wiper reservoir is 3 litres. On vehicles which are
equipped with a headlight cleaning system, the content of the reservoir is 5.5 litres. On vehicles fitted with auxiliary heating, the content of the windscreen wiper
reservoir is 4.5 litres.
Automatic rear window wiper
If the windshield wiper is in position 2 or 3, the rear view window is wiped every 30 seconds if the vehicle's speed exceeds 5
When the rain sensor is active (the lever is in the position
active if the front window wipers continue to operate (no break between each
wiping process).
km/h.
1
) the function is only
Activation/deactivation
The function of the automatic rear window wiper is activated/deactivated in the
information display in the menu:
■
Settings
■
Lights & Vision
■
Rear wiper
Note
The function of the automatic rear window wiper is only valid for vehicles which
are equipped with the information display. The function is activated in the factory.
Alternative park position of the rear window wiper
Each time after switching off the engine for the second time, the wiper blade of
the rear window wiper is tilted. Thus, the life of the wiper blade is prolonged.
Activation/deactivation
– Switch on the ignition.
– Push the operating level into the position 6 ⇒ fig. 37 five times in succession
within 5 seconds.
– Switch off the ignition. After switching on the ignition again, the alternative
park position of the rear window wiper is activated/deactivated.
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 5 ⇒ fig. 37 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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CAUTION
Never remove the nozzles from the headlamp cleaning system by hand - risk of
damage!
Replacing wiper blades for the windscreen wipers
Fig. 38 Wiper blade for the windscreen
wiper
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 4 ⇒ fig. 37 within
10 seconds – the wiper arms move into the service position.
Removing the wiper blade
– Fold windscreen wiper arm away from the windscreen.
– Press the locking button 1 ⇒ fig. 38, in order to unlock the wiper blade and
pull off in the direction of the arrow 2.
Attaching the 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.
Windscreen 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 winscreen wiper blades after every pass through an automatic vehicle wash system.
WARNING
● 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 windscreen wiper blades once or twice a year for safety reasons. These can be bought from an authorised
ŠKODA Service Partner.
Replacing the wiper blade on the rear window wiper
Fig. 39 Wiper blade for the rear window
Removing the wiper blade
– Fold windscreen wiper arm out from the windscreen and position the wiper
blade at right angles to the wiper arm ⇒
– Hold the window wiper arm at the top end with one hand.
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– With the other hand unlock the locking button 1 and remove the wiper blade
in the direction of arrow 2.
Attaching the 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 same remarks apply here as for ⇒ page 57.
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 mirror
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. After the reverse gear is engaged, the mirror always
moves back into the normal position.
Do not attach external navigation devices on the windshield or in the vicinity of
the automatic dimming interior mirror ⇒ .
WARNING
The display lighting of the external navigation device may cause malfunction
of the automatic dimming interior mirror – risk of accident.
Note
● Automatic mirror dimming operates only properly if 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.
Exterior mirror
You can adjust the exterior mirrors electrically.
Fig. 40 Automatic dimming interior mirror
Switching on the automatic dimming
B
– Press the button
Switching off the automatic dimming
– Press again the button B - the warning light goes out A.
⇒ fig. 40, the warning light A lights up.
Fig. 41 Inner part of door: Rotary knob
Adjust the rear mirror before commencing to drive so that there is a clear view to
the rear.
Heating of the external mirror
– Turn the rotary knob to position ⇒
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The exterior mirror heater only operates when the engine is running and up to an
outside temperature of +20
Adjusting left and right exterior mirrors simultaneously
– Turn the rotary knob to position . The movement of the mirror surface is iden-
tical to the movement of the rotary knob.
The adjustment of both mirrors simultaneously or each individual mirror is possi-
ble in the Information display ⇒ table on page 20 in the menu point Mirror adjust.
(Mirror adjust.).
Adjusting the right-hand exterior mirror
– Turn the rotary knob to position . The movement of the mirror surface is iden-
tical 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 .
Fold in the exterior mirrors using the remote control key
– If all the windows are closed, press the unlock button
control ⇒ fig. 17 for approx. 2 seconds.
Tilting surface of front passenger exterior mirror
On vehicles fitted with a memory for the driver seat, the surface of the mirror tilts
down slightly when the rear gear is engaged and the rotary knob is in the position ⇒ fig. 41. 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
⇒ page 63.
°C.
3
on the radio remote
WARNING
● Convex (curved outward) or a spherical 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.
Note
● If the exterior mirrors are folded in using the remote control of the vehicle key,
these are folded back into the driving position after opening the door or switching
on the ignition.
● If the exterior mirrors are folded in using the rotary knob ⇒
ly be folded back into the driving position using the rotary knob.
● If the exterior mirrors were folded in using the remote control of the vehicle
key and if the rotary knob was in the fold-in position before switching on the ignition, the mirrors remain in the fold-in position the next time the ignition is switched on. Folding back into the driving position is performed by actuating the rotary
knob in a different position from the fold-in position.
● 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.
fig. 41, they can on-
Automatic dimming exterior mirror on the driver's side
The exterior mirror on the driver's side is 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.
When the interior lights are switched on or the reverse gear is engaged, the mirror
always moves back into the basic position (not dimmed).
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Note
● Automatic mirror dimming operates only properly if 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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61Seats and Stowage
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.
WARNING
● 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 ⇒
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 car 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 important 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.
page 146, Transporting children safely with a
WARNING (Continued)
● 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 objects
(e.g. child safety seat) provided for this purpose - risk of accident!
Adjusting the front seats
Fig. 42 Controls at seat
Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction
– Pull the lever 1 ⇒
Release the lever
–
gage.
Adjusting height of seat
– Lift the seat if required by pulling or pumping lever 2 upwards.
Lower the seat if required by pushing or pumping lever 2 downwards.
–
Adjust the angle of the seat backrest
– Relieve any pressure on the seat backrest (do not lean on it) and turn the
handwheel 3 to adjust the angle of the backrest.
Adjusting lumbar support
– Turn the lever 4 until you have set the most comfortable curvature of the
seat upholstery in the area of your spine.
fig. 42 up and push the seat into the desired position.
1
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The driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that 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.
WARNING
● Only adjust the driver seat when the vehicle is stationary - risk of injury!
● 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!
Folding seat backrest of the front passenger seat
Fig. 43 Folding seat backrest of the
front passenger seat
If required, you can fold the seat backrest of the front passenger seat forward into
a horizontal position.
Folding the seat backrest forwards
– Pull the lever in the direction of arrow ⇒ fig. 43
ward until the until the lock is heard to engage.
Put the seat backrest into the original position
– Pull the lever in the direction of arrow and pull the seat backrest forward up
until the until the lock is heard to engage.
and fold the seat backrest for-
WARNING
● If you want to carry objects on the folded seat backrest, you will need to
disable the front passenger airbag ⇒
front airbag.
● Adjust the seat backrest only when the car is stationary.
● When moving the seat backrest, keep limbs away from between the seat
cushion and seat backrest - risk of injury!
● When moving the seat backrest always make sure the seat backrest has
been properly secured - check that it is by pulling on the seat backrest.
● If the front passenger seat backrest is folded, passengers may only be conveyed on the outer seat behind the driver.
● Never carry goods on the folded seat backrest which:
– impair driver visibility,
– make it impossible for the driver to control the vehicle, e.g. if they are
placed under the pedals, or could protrude into the driver's zone,
– could lead to injury to passengers due to a change of direction or brak-
ing manouvre when accelerating sharply.
page 145, Switch for the front passenger
Folding table on the seat backrest of the front seats
Fig. 44 Folding table on the seat backrest of the front seats
– Fold the table into the horizontal position by pulling in the direction of arrow
⇒ fig. 44.
– Pushing against the direction of the arrow folds the table back into the verti-
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WARNING
● The folding table must not be in the horizontal position while driving. This
could lead to injuries in the event of an accident.
● Do not place any hot beverages into the folding table. If the vehicle moves,
they may spill - risk of scalding!
● Do not use any cups or beakers which are made of brittle material (e.g.
glass, porcelain). This could lead to injuries in the event of an accident.
CAUTION
● Do not leave any open beverages in the holder. They may spill when braking
and while doing so damage the vehicle.
● The folding table on the seat backrest of the front passenger seats is designed to hold smaller objects up to a maximum total weight of 10 kg.
Adjusting front seats electrically
Adjusting seats
Fig. 45 Side view: Controls for adjusting the seat/seat setting switch
Adopt the correct seated position before setting ⇒ page 61.
Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction
B
⇒
– Press the switch
1
.
Set the height of the seat cushion
– Press the switch B upwards or downwards.
fig. 45 forwards or backwards in the direction of arrow
Adjust the angle of the seat cushion
– Press the switch B at the front in the direction of arrow 2 or at the back in
the direction of arrow 3.
Adjusting the seat backrest
– Press the switch C in the direction of the desired setting.
Adjusting lumbar support
– Press the switch A at the front in order to enlarge the curvature of the lum-
bar support.
– Press the switch A rear in order to reduce the curvature of the lumbar sup-
port.
– Press the switch A top in order to adjust the curvature of the lumbar support
higher.
– Press the switch A bottom in order to adjust the curvature of the lumbar sup-
port lower.
Switch B is operated in order to move the seat up/down and forward/back, while
switch C is operated in order to move the backrest forward or back.
WARNING
● 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 re-
sult 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 car.
● 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!
Note
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.
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Storing setting
Fig. 46 Driver seat: Memory buttons
and SET button
Storing seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward
– Switch on the ignition.
– Adjust the seat ⇒
– Adjust both exterior mirrors ⇒ page 58.
– Press button SET
– Press one of the memory buttons B within 10 seconds after pressing the but-
ton 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 ⇒
– Engage reverse gear.
– Move the right exterior mirror into the desired position ⇒ page 58.
– 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
sponding memory button B, the seat and the exterior mirror are automatically
moved into the positions which have been allocated to this button ⇒
page 63.
A
⇒ fig. 46.
page 58.
B
⇒ fig. 46, that is three in total. After pressing the corre-
page 64.
Emergency Off
You can interrupt the setting operation at any time, if you operate any button of
the driver seat.
Note
● 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
After storing the settings of the seat and exterior mirrors, you have 10 seconds in
order to assign the remote control to the appropriate memory button.
– Withdraw the ignition key.
– Press the unlock button ⇒
page 37, after the successful assignment an audible
signal will sound. The setting is stored with the memory button which you
have selected.
If you wish to be able to retrieve the settings which are stored in the memory by
also using the remote control, you have to assign the 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.
Note
● If the remote control had previously been assigned to another memory button,
this setting is then erased by the new assignment.
● If you assign the remote control to a memory button which has already been
assigned to a remote control, the old assignment is also replaced by a new assignment in this case.
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● 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:
– By briefly pressing:Briefly press the desired memory button B ⇒
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).
– By pressing for a long period of time: press and hold the desired memory but-
B
pressed long enough until the seat and the exterior mirrors are moved
ton
into the stored positions.
Retrieving settings with remote control
– If the driver door is closed and the ignition is switched off, briefly press the un-
lock button of the remote control ⇒ page 37 and then open the driver door.
– The seat and exterior mirrors now move automatically into the stored posi-
tions.
Retrieving setting of exterior mirror for reversing
– Turn the rotary knob for the exterior mirror setting into the position
⇒ page 58
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.
before engaging the reverse gear.
fig. 46. The
Head restraints
Fig. 47 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 di-
rection as desired ⇒ fig. 47 - left.
– Move the head restraint downwards if required by pressing and holding the
safety button with one hand ⇒ fig. 47 - right and by pressing with the other
hand the head restraint downwards.
Removing and installing a head restraint
– Pull the head restraint out of the seat backrest as far as the stop.
– Press the locking button in the direction of arrow ⇒
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 restraints must be adjusted to match the size of the seat occupant. Correctly adjusted head restraints together with the seat belts offer effective protec-
tion for the occupants ⇒ page 129, Correct seated position.
fig. 47 - right and pull the
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WARNING
● The head restraints must be correctly adjusted in order to offer effective
protection for the occupants in the event of an accident.
● Do not drive under any circumstance with removed head restraints - risk of
injury!
● If the rear seats are occupied, the rear head restraint must not be in the
lower position.
Middle rear head restraint
Fig. 48 Rear seats: middle head restraint
IIn certain countries national legal provisions also require the equipment of the
rear seat with fixing eyes for child seat using the
⇒ page 152, 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.
– Press the locking button in the direction of arrow ⇒ fig. 48 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.
“Top Tether” system
WARNING
● The head restraints must be correctly adjusted in order to offer effective
protection for the occupants in the event of an accident.
● Do not drive under any circumstance 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
Adjusting seats in forward/back direction
Fig. 49 Releasing at the front/rear
To enlarge the luggage compartment, the outer rear seats can be pushed forwards, folded fully forwards or the seats can be removed.
Moving seats in forward/back direction
A
⇒
– Pull the lever
in direction of arrow 2 and move the seat into the desired position 3.
fig. 49 up in the direction of arrow
Note
Please refer to the following guidelines ⇒
the occupants on the rear seats.
page 130, Correct seated position for
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Adjusting the seat backrest
Fig. 50 Adjusting the seat backrest
Adjust the angle of the seat backrest
– Pull the lever ⇒
fig. 50 and adjust the desired angle of the seat backrest.
Folding rear seats forwards
Fig. 51 Fold seat forward/secure folded forward seats
Folding rear seats fully forwards and secure
– Pult the belt tongue into the opening of the wheel housing on the respective
side of the vehicle - safety position.
– Remove the head restraint from the rear middle seat ⇒ page 66
– Move the rear exterior seats as far as possible to the rear ⇒ page 66.
– Pull on the levers ⇒ fig. 50 and fold the seat backrests of the rear exterior
seats onto the seat cushion as far as the stop.
.
– Fold the middle rear seat backrest forwards in the same way, then pull once
more on the lever ⇒ fig. 50 and press the seat backrest downwards until it is
heard to lock into a lower position.
– Pull the lever ⇒ fig. 51 up and then fold the seat fully forwards.
B
– Secure the folded forward seat with the aid of the fixing belt
of the head restraint for the front seat ⇒ fig. 51.
to a guide rod
WARNING
● Immediately secure the folded forward seat with the aid of the fixing belt
to a guide rod of the head restraint for the front seat - there is a risk of injury
as soon as the vehicle starts off.
● If the seat is not in the rear end position, damage can occur to the locking
bolts if the seat is unlocked.
CAUTION
Make sure that the storage compartment, the ashtray and the cup holder in the
rear part of the centre console are closed (otherwise these could get damaged)
before folding forward the rear middle seat.
Note
Please refer to the following guidelines ⇒
the driver.
page 129, Correct seated position for
Removing seats
Fig. 52 Unlocking the folded forward seat/carrying handles on the seat cushion
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Unlocking and removing seats
– Unlock the folded forward seat by pressing the seat locks in direction of arrow
1
⇒ fig. 52.
– Remove the seat by way of the carrying handles on the seat cushion
A
⇒ fig. 52 and B.
Note
The outer seats are not mutually interchangeable. In the rear area the left seat is
marked with the letter L and the right seat with the letter R.
Note
Please refer to the following guidelines ⇒
the occupants on the rear seats.
page 130, Correct seated position for
Adjusting seats in crosswise direction
Fig. 53 Locking the seat
Moving seats in crosswise direction
– Remove the middle seat ⇒ page 68
– Fold the outer seat forwards ⇒ page 67 and lock it ⇒ fig. 52.
– Move the folded forward and unlocked seat on the guide towards the middle
of the vehicle up to the stop.
– Lock the seat at the end of the guide ⇒ fig. 53.
.
Move seats into the initial position
Fig. 54 Folding the seat backrest back
into position
Locking seats and folding back into position
– If the seat is removed, first of all position it on the guide and lock the seat
⇒ fig. 53. Check for yourself that the seat is correctly locked by pulling it up.
– Fold the seat into the horizontal position until it is heard to lock. Check for
yourself that the seat can no longer be lifted by pulling it up.
– Push the lever ⇒ fig. 54 and fold the backrest back into position. Check for
yourself that the seat backrest is engaged.
– Take the belt tongue out of the safety holder.
– Close the guide loop of the seat belt on the side of the outer seats until it is
heard to lock.
WARNING
● 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!
● When folding the seat backrest always make sure that it has safely locked
into position, this is confirmed by the position and a visible marking on the
cover of the lever.
Note
The seat belts of the outer seats must always be guided through the guide loops
next to the head restraints. Otherwise the seat belts can slip behind the seat.
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Folding table on the middle seat backrest
Fig. 55 Rear seats: Armrest
– The middle seat backrest can be folded ⇒
forwards and used as armrest or table with cup holder ⇒ fig. 55.
– You can place two cups or beverage cans into the recesses.
page 67, Folding rear seats forwards
WARNING
● Do not place any hot beverages into the cup holder. If the vehicle moves,
they may spill - risk of scalding!
● Do not use any cups or beakers which are made of brittle material (e.g.
glass, porcelain). This could lead to injuries in the event of an accident.
CAUTION
Do not open the beverages in the cup holder while driving. There is a risk of spilling e.g. when braking and therefore the electrical components or the seat upholstery can be damaged.
Note
If the middle rear seat backrest should be folded forward for lengthy periods, then
make sure that the belt locks are not located below it - this can result in permanent damage to the upholstery.
Seat heating of the front seats
Fig. 56 Dash panel: Regulator for front
seat heating
You can electrically heat the seat cushions and the seat backrests of the front
seats.
Front seats
– You can switch on and regulate the seat heating of the driver or front passen-
ger seat by pressing the surface of the regulator at the point at which the
symbol is located ⇒
– 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.
fig. 56.
WARNING
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.
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CAUTION
● 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 184
.
Note
● 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.
Pedals
Concerning a secure depressing of the pedal, you should use only footmats from
the
ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Operation of the pedals must not be hindered!
WARNING
● Greater pedal distances may be needed when there is a fault in the brake
system.
● 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 could roll under the pedals.
You would then no longer be able to apply 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 ⇒
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 magnitude 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.
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WARNING
● Store the objects in the luggage compartment and attach them to the
lashing eyes.
● Loose objects in the passenger compartment 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 stored 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 ex-
haust 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!
CAUTION
Please ensure that the heating elements of the rear window heater are not damaged as a result of objects sliding in this area.
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Note
Tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load ⇒ page 201.
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 fasten-
ing the load.
Fastening elements
Fig. 57 Luggage compartment: Lashing eyes and fastening elements/attachment points and
fastening strip
Fixing eyes and fastening elements ⇒ fig. 57 or fixing eyes and a fastening strip
are fitted on both sides of the luggage compartment ⇒
You can also attach the fixing nets for stowing small items of luggage, in the luggage compartment on the fixing eyes and fastening elements or on the fixing
eyes and the fastening strip with integrated hook ⇒ fig. 57.
The fixing nets and the installation instruction are located in the luggage compartment.
fig. 57 - right.
WARNING
● 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.
Folding hooks
Fig. 58 Luggage compartment: folding
hooks
Folding hooks for attaching small items of luggage, such as bags etc., are provided
on both sides of the luggage compartment ⇒ fig. 58.
An item of luggage weighing up to 7.5 kg can be attached to the hook.
WARNING
Please refer to the following guidelines ⇒ page 70.
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Fastening strip with moveable hook
Fig. 59 Luggage compartment: Fastening strip with moveable hook/remove hook
A fastening strip is located on both sides of the luggage compartment with two
moveable hooks each, in order to attach small items of luggage, such as bags etc.
⇒ fig. 59. An item of luggage weighing up to 7.5 kg can be attached to each hook.
Move the hook into another position
1
– Fold up the hook in direction of arrow
is reached.
– Move the hook in direction of arrow 2 ⇒ fig. 59 into the desired position and
fold down the hook as far as the stop in direction of arrow 3.
Remove the hook from the fastening strip
– Fold the hook in direction of arrow 4 until it slackens.
Install the hook on the fastening strip
– Position the hook on the fastening strip in the vertical position in direction of
arrow 5 and lightly press it on.
– Fold the hook down in opposite direction of the arrow 4 until it locks fully.
⇒ fig. 59 until an angle of approx. 45°
WARNING
Please refer to the following guidelines ⇒ page 70.
Fixing nets - Net programme
Fig. 60 Fixing net: double horizontal pocket, floor fixing net/double vertical pocket
Fixing examples of the fixing net as double horizontal pocket, floor fixing net
⇒ fig. 60 - left, and double vertical pocket ⇒
The fixing nets and the installation instruction are located in the luggage compartment.
fig. 60 - right.
WARNING
● The strength of the net makes it possible to load the pocket with objects
of up to 1.5 kg in weight. Heavy objects are not secured sufficiently - risk of
injury and net damage!
● The load to be transported must be fixed in place in such a way that it cannot move during the journey and when braking.
CAUTION
Do not place any objects with sharp edges in the nets - risk of net damage.
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The luggage compartment cover
You can use the luggage compartment cover behind the head restraints for storing light and soft items.
Fig. 61 Removing the luggage compartment cover
The luggage compartment cover can be removed as required if one must transport bulky goods.
Removing the luggage compartment cover
– Fold the seat backrests a little forward in order to facilitate the removal of the
luggage compartment cover.
1
– Unhook the support straps
– Place the cover in the horizontal position.
– Pull the luggage compartment cover out of the holders 2 to the rear or press
on the bottom side of the luggage compartment cover in the front area.
– Fold the slackened front part of the luggage compartment cover over the head
restraints of the rear seats.
– Slightly tilt the luggage compartment cover and remove it to the rear.
– Install again by pushing the luggage compartment cover forwards into the
holder 2 and hanging the support straps 1 on the boot lid.
You can stow the removed luggage compartment cover behind the rear seat backrest.
⇒ fig. 61.
WARNING
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.
CAUTION
Please ensure that the heating wire of the rear window heater is not damaged as
a result of objects placed in this area.
Note
Opening the tailgate also lifts up the luggage compartment cover.
Static separation net
Fig. 62 Use of the static separation net behind the rear seats/behind the front seats
Install the static separation net behind the front seats or the rear seats.
Install the static separation net behind the rear seats
– Remove the luggage compartment cover ⇒
– Take the separation net out of the bag.
– Unfold both parts of the cross rod until they are heard to engage.
– Insert the cross rod into the mount
the cross rod forward. In the same way, fix the cross rod to the other side of
the vehicle, mount B.
– Hang the carabines C at the ends of the strap into the fixing eyes behind the
rear or front seats.
page 73.
B
⇒ fig. 62 first on the one side and push
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– Pull the strap through the tensioning clasp, first of all on the one side and
then on the other side.
Remove the static separation net behind the rear seats
– Slacken the bands on both sides and take off the carabines C ⇒ fig. 62.
– Push the cross rod first of all on the one side and then on the other side to-
wards the rear.
– Take the cross rod out of the mounts B.
Pack static separation net
– Press the red button of the joint A - so that it releases.
– Put the separation net folded together in the bag and close it.
– Attach the bag with the aid of the plastic carabines to the eyes on the left and
right luggage compartment trim panel.
Installing and removing the static separation net behind the rear seats with variable loading floor ⇒ page 74 is carried out analogously as behind the rear seats
without variable loading floor. Use the lower fixing eyes on the carrier rails in order to attach the carabines.
The opening D ⇒
three-point seat belt ⇒ page 135.
fig. 62 in the separation net is designed to feed through the
Variable loading floor in the luggage compartment
Remove variable loading floor
The variable loading floor makes it easier to handle bulky goods and creates an
even luggage compartment floor when the rear seat backrests are folded forward.
The maximum permissible surface load of the variable loading floor is 75
Removing the variable loading floor
– You can fold together the loading floor by moving it in direction of arrow
⇒ fig. 63.
– Raise the variable loading floor in direction of arrow 2 ⇒ fig. 63.
– Pull on both sides of the locking levers in direction of arrow 3 ⇒ fig. 63.
– Pull the variable loading floor up and out in direction of arrow 4.
– The installation of the variable loading floor is carried out in the reverse order.
Secure the variable loading floor in the raised position
– Fold up the hooks on the fastening strip in direction of arrow 1 ⇒ fig. 59.
– Fold up the variable loading floor behind the seat backrests of the rear seats.
– Fold down the hooks in direction of arrow 3 as far as the stop ⇒ fig. 59.
– Support the variable loading floor on the hooks folded downwards.
WARNING
Pay attention when installing the variable loading floor that the carrier rails
and the variable loading floor are correctly fixed, otherwise the occupants are
at risk.
Note
If the variable loading floor is installed, no flexible storage compartment can be installed.
kg.
1
Fig. 63 Luggage compartment: Fold up variable loading floor/remove
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Remove carrier rails
Fig. 64 Luggage compartment: Slacken check points/remove carrier rails
Remove carrier rails
B
⇒
– Slacken the check points
or a flat screwdriver.
– Grasp the carrier rail
tion of the arrow.
– Grasp the carrier rail A at the position 2, slacken it by pulling in the direction
of the arrow and take it out.
– The carrier rail on the other side of the luggage compartment can be removed
in the same way.
Install carrier rails
– Position the carrier rails on the sides of the luggage compartment.
– Press both check points on each carrier rail up to the stop.
– Check the attachment of the carrier rails by pulling it.
fig. 64 on the carrier rails using the vehicle key
A
at the position 1 and slacken it by pulling in the direc-
WARNING
Pay attention when installing that the carrier rails and the variable loading
floor are correctly fixed, otherwise the occupants are at risk.
Variable loading floor with spare wheel
Use variable loading floor
Fig. 65 Luggage compartment: Fold the side parts of the loading floor/example for using the
variable loading floor
The variable loading floor makes it easier to handle bulky goods and creates an
even luggage compartment floor when the rear seat backrests are folded forward.
The maximum permissible surface load of the variable loading floor is 75
You can fold down the side parts of the variable loading floor in direction of arrow
in order to enlarge the space foreseen for stowing items of luggage ⇒ fig. 65.
Note
● If the variable loading floor with spare wheel is installed, no flexible storage
compartment can be installed.
● The variable loading floor with spare wheel can be secured in the raised position in the same way as the variable loading floor without spare wheel ⇒
Secure the variable loading floor in the raised position.
kg.
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Removable storage box
Fig. 66 Luggage compartment: Storage
box
A
The storage box
can remove it.
There is a space for the vehicle tool kit under the storage box ⇒
is housed under the variable loading floor. If necessary, you
page 208.
WARNING
The removable storage box must be located under the variable loading floor
for the safe use of the variable loading floor.
Roof rack
Roof rail
CAUTION
● Only use roof racks approved by
● 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 vehicles with a panorama roof, make sure that the tilted panorama roof
does not strike any items which are transported.
● Ensure that the opened boot lid does not collide with the roof load.
ŠKODA.
For the sake of the environment
The increased aerodynamic drag results in a higher fuel consumption.
Roof load
Distribute the 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.
WARNING
● The items which you transport on the roof bar system must be reliably attached - risk of accident!
● 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.
Fig. 67 Roof rail
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Cup holder
Cup holder in front centre console
Fig. 68 Front centre console: Cup holder
You can place two cups or beverage cans into the recesses ⇒
WARNING
● Do not place any hot beverages into the cup holder. If the vehicle moves,
they may spill - risk of scalding!
● Do not use any cups or beakers which are made of brittle material (e.g.
glass, porcelain). This could lead to injuries in the event of an accident.
CAUTION
Do not open the beverages in the cup holder while driving. There is a risk of spilling e.g. when braking and therefore the electrical components or the seat upholstery can be damaged.
fig. 68.
Cup holder in rear centre console
Fig. 69 Centre console at rear: Cup
holder
A
⇒
– Press on the panel in the area
– Pull the cup holder out as far as the stop.
– Adjust the cup holder by moving the locking plate
fig. 69 - the cup holder comes out.
B
.
WARNING
● Do not place any hot beverages into the cup holder. If the vehicle moves,
they may spill - risk of scalding!
● Do not use any cups or beakers which are made of brittle material (e.g.
glass, porcelain). This could lead to injuries in the event of an accident.
CAUTION
● The cup holder in the rear part of the centre console must be closed (otherwise it could get damaged) before folding forward the rear middle seat.
● Do not open the beverages in the cup holder while driving. They may spill
when braking and while doing so damage the vehicle.
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Note holder
Fig. 70 Windscreen: Note holder
The parking ticket holder is designed e.g. for attaching a car park ticket in parking
areas.
The attached note has to always be removed before starting off in order not to
restrict the driver's vision.
Ashtray
Front ashtray
Fig. 71 Centre console: Front ashtray
Removing ashtray
– Remove the ashtray ⇒ fig. 71 upwards. When removing do not hold the ashtray
at the cover - risk of breakage.
Replacing ashtray
– Insert the ashtray vertically.
WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!
Rear ashtray - low centre console
Fig. 72 Low centre console: Rear ashtray
Opening ashtray
– Grasp the ashtray cover at the lower edge A and fold it open in the direction
of arrow ⇒ fig. 72.
Removing ashtray
– Grasp the ashtray at the handle B and pull it out in an upward direction.
Replacing ashtray
– Insert the ashtray into the console and press it in.
WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!
CAUTION
The ashtray in the rear part of the centre console must be closed (otherwise it
could get damaged) before folding forward the rear middle seat.
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Rear ashtray - high centre console
Fig. 73 High centre console: Rear ashtray
Opening ashtray
A
⇒
– Press on the top part of the cover of the ashtray in area
Removing ashtray insert
– Press the cover of the ashtray down slightly as far as the stop.
B
– Grasp the ashtray insert at the cover
Insert ashtray insert
– Insert the ashtray insert into the mount and press it in.
and pull it out.
fig. 73.
WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!
CAUTION
The ashtray in the rear part of the centre console must be closed (otherwise it
could get damaged) before folding forward the rear middle seat.
Cigarette lighter, power sockets
Cigarette lighter
You can also use the socket on the cigarette lighter for other electrical appliances.
Fig. 74 Centre console: Cigarette lighter
Using the cigarette lighter
– Press in the button of the cigarette lighter ⇒ fig. 74.
– Wait until the button jumps forward.
– Remove the cigarette lighter immediately and use it.
– Insert the cigarette lighter again into the socket.
Using the socket
– Remove the cigarette lighter or the cover of the power socket.
– Connect the plug of the electrical appliance to the socket.
The 12 volt power socket can also be used to supply power to additional electrical
accessories with a power uptake up to 120 watts.
WARNING
● Take care when using the cigarette lighter! Not paying proper attention or
incorrect use the cigarette lighter in an uncontrolled manner may result in
burns.
● The cigarette lighter and the power socket also operates when the ignition
is switched off or the ignition key withdrawn. You should therefore never
leave children unattended in the vehicle.
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CAUTION
Always use matching plugs to avoid damaging the power socket.
Note
● Connecting electrical components when the engine is not running will drain
the battery of the vehicle - risk of battery draining!
● Further information ⇒ page 207, Accessories, changes and replacement of
parts
.
Power socket in the luggage compartment
Fig. 75 Luggage compartment: Power
socket
– Open the cover of the power socket ⇒
– Connect the plug of the electrical appliance to the socket.
You can only use the power socket for the connection of approved electrical accessories with a power uptake up to 120 watts. The vehicle battery will be discharged in the process if the engine is stationary.
The same remarks apply here as for ⇒ page 79, Cigarette lighter, power sockets.
Further information ⇒ page 207, Accessories, changes and replacement of parts.
fig. 75.
Storage compartment on the front passenger side ⇒ page 80
Storage compartment on the dash panel ⇒ page 81
Stowage compartment in front centre console ⇒ page 82
Stowage compartment for spectacles ⇒ page 82
Storage compartment in the front and rear doors ⇒ page 82
Stowage compartment below front passenger seat ⇒ page 83
Front seat armrest with stowage compartment ⇒ page 83
Stowage compartment in rear centre console ⇒ page 84
Storage compartments in the luggage compartment ⇒ page 84
Flexible storage compartment ⇒ page 84
Clothes hooks ⇒ page 85
Through-loading bag ⇒ page 85
WARNING
● Please do not place anything on top of the dash panel. Such objects might
slide or fall down when driving (when accelerating or cornering) and may distract you from concentrating on the traffic situation - risk of accident!
● Ensure that when driving no objects from the centre console of from other
storage possibilities may get into the footwell of the driver. You would then
no longer be able to apply the brakes, operate the clutch or accelerator - risk
of accident!
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
Storage compartments
Overview
You will find the following storage facilities in your vehicle:
Fig. 76 Dash panel: Storage compartment on the front passenger side
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Opening and closing the storage compartment on the front passenger side
– Press the button ⇒ fig. 76 - the lid folds down.
– Raise the lid and press it until the catch is heard to engage.
In the storage compartment are pin holders.
WARNING
The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety reasons.
Cooling of storage compartment on front passenger side
Fig. 77 Storage compartment: Using
cooling system
– You can switch on the cooling system by pulling the lever in direction of arrow
⇒ fig. 77.
– Switch off the cooling system by inserting the lever.
Opening the air supply when the air conditioning system is switched on allows
cooled air to flow into the storage compartment.
Opening the air inlet when the air conditioning system is on causes fresh or interior air to flow into the storage compartment.
We recommend that you switch off the cooling if it is operating in the heating
mode or if you are not using the cooling system for the storage compartment.
Storage compartment on the dash panel
Fig. 78 Dash panel: Storage compartment
– Press on the button ⇒
wards.
Certain model versions are equipped without lid for the storage compartment.
WARNING
● The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must also
not be used for such purposes - risk of fire!
● The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.
● Do not put any highly inflammable objects or objects which are sensitive to
heat (e.g. lighters, sprays, spectacles, carbonated drinks) in the storage compartment.
fig. 78 in direction of arrow, the cover then folds up-
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Stowage compartment in front centre console
Fig. 79 Front centre console: Storage
compartment
The storage compartment without cover in the centre console is foreseen for
storage of small objects.
WARNING
The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must also
not be used for such purposes - risk of fire!
Stowage compartment for spectacles
Fig. 80 Detail of the headliner: Stowage
compartment for spectacles
A
– Press the button
⇒ fig. 80, the storage compartment folds down.
CAUTION
● The compartment must only be opened when removing or inserting the spectacles and otherwise must be kept closed.
● Do not put any heat-sensitive objects in the stowage compartment - they may
be damaged.
● On vehicles which are fitted with an anti-theft alarm system, the opened storage compartment reduces the effectiveness of the sensors for the interior monitor.
Storage compartment in the front and rear doors
Fig. 81 Storage compartment in the
front doors
B
A bottle holder is located in the area
the front and rear doors.
WARNING
Use the area A ⇒ fig. 81 of the storage compartment only for storing objects
which do not project so that the effectiveness of the side airbag is not impaired.
⇒ fig. 81 of the storage compartment for
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Stowage compartment below front passenger seat
Fig. 82 Front passenger seat: Storage
compartment
– Tilt the lock to open the flap and pull out the flap ⇒ fig. 82.
– Tilt the lock to close the flap and press flap close.
CAUTION
The storage compartment is designed for storing small objects of up to 1.5 kg. in
weight.
Front seat armrest with storage compartment
Closing stowage compartment
– Open the lid up to the stop, then you can fold it downwards.
Setting height
– First of all fold the lid to the bottom and lift it in the direction of arrow into one
of the 4 fixed positions.
Adjusting in forward/back direction
– Push the lid into the desired position.
Opening air inlet
– Pull the lock A in upward direction.
Closing air inlet
– Push the lock A as far as the stop downwards.
On vehicles fitted with air conditioning, the storage compartment is equipped
with a lockable inlet for thermally treated (warmed-up) air.
At open air supply, air flows into the storage with a temperature which is as high
as the one out of the air outlet nozzles, depending on temperature setting.
The air inlet in the storage compartment is connected to position through ad-
justment of the control dial for air distribution. This position causes the maximum
amount of air to flow into the storage compartment (depending on the rotary regulator position for the fan).
You can use the storage compartment, for example, to temper drinks cans, etc.
If you do not use the air inlet in the storage compartment, the end cover should
always be kept closed.
Note
Push the lid of the armrest up to stop to the rear before operating the handbrake.
Fig. 83 Armrest: Storage compartment/cooling of storage compartment
The armrest is adjustable for height and length.
Opening stowage compartment
1
– Open the lid of the armrest in the direction of arrow
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Stowage compartment in rear centre console
Fig. 84 Centre console at rear: Storage
compartment
The storage compartment is equipped with a removable insert.
– Open the storage compartment by pulling on the upper edge of the storage
compartment
A
in the direction of arrow ⇒ fig. 84.
WARNING
The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must also
not be used for such purposes - risk of fire!
CAUTION
The storage compartment in the rear part of the centre console must be closed
(otherwise it could get damaged) before folding forward the rear middle seat.
Storage compartments in the luggage compartment
Storage compartments are located on both sides of the luggage compartment.
A
The removable storage compartment
stowing small objects weighing up to 1.5 kg.
The storage compartment B ⇒
small objects weighing up to 0.5 kg.
⇒ fig. 85 on the left side is suitable for
fig. 85 on the right side is suitable for stowing
Flexible storage compartment
Fig. 86 Flexible storage compartment
A flexible storage compartment is located on the right side of the luggage compartment.
Removing
– Take hold of the flexible storage compartment at both upper corners.
– Press the upper corners to the inside and release the storage compartment by
pulling upwards.
– Remove by pulling towards you.
Install
– Insert both ends of the flexible storage compartment into the openings of the
right side trim panel of the luggage compartment and push it downwards until
it locks.
Fig. 85 Luggage compartment: Storage compartments
CAUTION
The storage compartment is designed for storing small objects with a maximum
total weight of 8 kg.
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Removable through-loading bag
The removable through-loading bag is solely used for transporting
skis.
Fig. 87 Securing the removable
through-loading bag
Loading
– Open a rear side door of the vehicle.
– Fold the backrest of the middle seat forwards ⇒
– Place the empty removable through-loading bag in the gap between the front
and rear seats in such a way that the end of the bag with the zip lies in the
luggage compartment.
– Open the boot lid/luggage compartment door.
– Push the skis into the removable through-loading bag from the luggage com-
partment ⇒
– Close the removable through-loading bag with the zip.
Securing
– Pull the securing belt with both lock tongues out of the pocket of the remova-
ble through-loading bag.
– Insert the lock tongues A ⇒ fig. 87 in the belt locks of the rear middle seat
belt C, first of all on the one side and then on the other side.
– Place the securing belt in the middle of the skis between the heel and the tip
of the bindings and pull the securing belt tight at the free end of the belt B.
.
page 66.
WARNING
● After placing the skis into the removable through-loading bag, you must
secure it with the securing belt A.
● The securing belt must hold the skis tight.
● Ensure that the securing belt for skis grasps the middle between the tip
and the heel element of the binding (see also imprint on the removable
through-loading bag).
Note
● The removable through-loading bag is foreseen for two pairs of skis. The total
weight of the skis which are transported must not exceed 10 kg.
● You must put the skis and the sticks in the removable through-loading bag
with the tips facing the rear.
● If there are several pairs of skis in the removable through-loading bag, ensure
that the bindings are positioned at the same height.
● The removable through-loading bag must never be folded together or stowed
when moist.
Clothes hooks
The clothes hooks are located on the middle pillar and on the handle of the headliner above each of the rear doors.
WARNING
● Ensure that any clothes hanging from the hooks do not impair your vision
to the rear.
● Use the hooks for hanging only light items of clothing and ensure that
there are no heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets.
● The maximum permissible load of the hooks is 2 kg.
● Do not use clothes hangers for hanging up items of clothing otherwise this
will interfere with the protection offered by the head airbag.
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Heating and air conditioning system
Introduction
Description and information
The heating effect is dependent upon the coolant temperature, thus full heat output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
If the cooling system is switched on, the temperature and air humidity drops in
the vehicle. The well-being of the occupants of the car is enhanced as a result of
this particularly at high outside temperatures and a high air humidity. The system
prevents the windows misting up during the cold season of the year.
It is possible to briefly activate recirculated air mode in order to enhance the cooling effect - air-conditioning system ⇒
The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of ice, snow or leaves in order
to ensure that the heating and cooling systems operate properly.
After switching on the cooling Condensation from the evaporator of the air conditioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle. This is quite normal
and not an indication of a leak!
WARNING
● For your own safety and that of other road users, ensure that all the windows are free of ice, snow and misting. Please familiarize yourself about how
to correctly operate the heating and ventilation systems, how to demist and
defrost the windows, as well as with the cooling mode.
● You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time,
“stale” air may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, divert your at-
as
tention and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident
increases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows begin
misting up.
Note
● The used air streams out through the air removal openings in the luggage
compartment.
● We recommend that you do not smoke in the vehicle when the recirculating air
mode is operating since the smoke which is drawn at the evaporator from the interior of the vehicle forms deposits in the evaporator of the air conditioning sys-
page 89, Climatronic ⇒ page 92.
tem. This produces a permanent odour when the air conditioning system is operating which can only be eliminated through considerable effort and expense (replacement of compressor).
● Please refer to the information regarding the recirculated air mode for heating
⇒
page 89 and/or for air-conditioning system ⇒ page 89 or Climatronic
⇒ page 92.
● To ensure that the heating and air conditioning systems work properly, do not
block up the air outlet vents with any objects.
Using the air conditioning system economically
The compressor on the air conditioning system uses power from the engine when
in cooling mode which will effect the fuel consumption.
It recommended to open the windows or the doors of a vehicle for which the interior has been strongly heated through the effect of direct sunlight in order to allow the heated air to escape.
The cooling system should not be switched on while travelling when the window
is open.
The desired interior temperature can also be achieved without switching in the
cooling system just by switching to fresh air mode.
For the sake of the environment
When you economize on fuel, you also reduce pollutant emissions.
Operational problems
If the cooling system does not operate at outside temperatures higher than +5 °C,
there is a problem in the system. The reasons for this may be:
● The fuse on the air conditioning system has blown. Check the fuse, replace it if
necessary ⇒ page 220.
● The cooling system has switched off automatically for a short time because
the coolant temperature of the engine is too hot ⇒ page 11.
If you are not able to rectify the operational problem yourself, or if the cooling capacity decreases, switch the cooling system off. Contact a specialist garage.
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Air outlet vents
Fig. 88 Air vents at the front
Fig. 89 Air vents at the rear
Open the air outlet vents 3 and 4
– Turn the horizontal wheel (to the right) ⇒ fig. 88.
Open the air outlet vents 6
– Turn the vertical wheel (between the end positions) ⇒ fig. 89.
Close air outlet vents 3 and 4
– Turn the horizontal wheel into the end position (to the left).
Close air outlet vents 6
– Turn the vertical wheel into the end position.
Change air flow of air outlet vents 3 and 4
– In order to change the strength of the air flow, swivel the horizontal lamellas
with the aid of the moveable adjuster.
– In order to change the lateral direction of the air flow, turn the vertical lamel-
las with the aid of the moveable adjuster.
Change air flow of air outlet vents 6
– In order to change the strength of the air flow, swivel the horizontal lamellas
with the aid of the vertical wheel upwards or downwards.
– In order to change the lateral direction of the air flow, turn the vertical lamel-
las with the aid of the horizontal wheel to the left or to the right.
The air outlet vents 3, 4 ⇒
vidually.
The air outlet vents 6 are only fitted on vehicles with higher centre console.
Warmed, unwarmed or cooled air will flow out of the air outlet vents according to
the setting of the regulator of the heating or the air conditioning system and the
atmospheric conditions.
fig. 88 and 6 ⇒ fig. 89 can be closed and opened indi-
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Heating
Using the system
The heating system delivers air into the interior of the vehicle and
warms it as required.
Fig. 90 Heating: Control elements
Setting temperature
A
⇒
– Turn the control dial
ture.
– Turn the control dial
Controlling blower
– Turn the blower switch B into one of the positions, 1 to 4, in order to switch
the blower on.
Set heating
fig. 90 to the right in order to increase the tempera-
A
to the left in order to increase the temperature.
– Turn the blower switch B into position 0 in order to switch the blower off.
– If you wish to shut off the fresh air supply, use the button 1 - recirculated air
mode ⇒ in Recirculated air mode on page 89.
Control for air distribution
– You can adjust the direction of the inlet air flow ⇒
tion regulator
Rear window heater
– Press button 2. Further information ⇒ page 53, Windscreen and rear window
heater.
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating)
– Press the button 3 in order to directly switch on/off the auxiliary heating
(auxiliary heating and ventilation). Further information ⇒
heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation).
All controls apart from the control dial
position.
The blower should always be on to prevent the windows from misting up.
C
.
B
can be set to any desired intermediate
page 87 using air distribu-
page 95, Auxiliary
Note
If the air distribution is positioned towards the windows, the total amount of air is
used to defrost the windows and thus no air will be fed to the footwell. This can
lead to restriction of the heating comfort.
Recommended basic settings of heating controls for:
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89Heating and air conditioning system
Set-up
Defrosting the windscreen and side
windows
Free windscreen and side windows
from mist
The fastest heating
Comfortable heating Desired temperature 2 or 3
Fresh air mode - ventilation
To the right up to the
stop
Desired temperature 2 or 3
To the right up to the
stop
To the left up to the
stop
Setting of the control dial
A B C
3
3
Desired position
Note
● Controls A, B, C and the button 1 ⇒ fig. 90.
● Air outlet vents 4 ⇒
● We recommend that you leave the air outlet vents 3 ⇒ fig. 88 in the opened
position.
fig. 88.
Recirculated air mode
In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle and then fed back into the interior.
Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air outside the vehicle from getting into
the vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or when standing in a traffic jam.
Switching recirculated air mode on
– Press the button - the warning light lights up in the button ⇒ fig. 90.
Switching recirculated air mode off
– Press again the button - the warning light in the button goes out.
The recirculated air mode is switched off automatically if the air distribution control C is in position ⇒
again from this setting by repeatedly pressing pushbutton
fig. 90. You can also switch recirculated air mode on
.
1
Button
Do not switch on
Do not switch on
Briefly switched on Opening
Do not switch on Opening
Do not switch on Opening
Air outlet vents 4
Open and align with the side win-
dow
Open and align with the side win-
dow
WARNING
You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time, as
” air may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, divert your atten-
“stale
tion and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident in-
creases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows begin misting up.
Air conditioning system (manual air conditioning system)
Description
The air conditioning system is a combined cooling and heating system. It makes it possible to optimally control the air temperature at
any season of the year.
Description of the air conditioning system
It is important for your safety and for your driving comfort that the air conditioning
system is operating properly.
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The cooling only operates if button AC ⇒
1
is pressed, and the following
fig. 91
conditions are met:
● engine running,
● outside temperature above approx. +2 °C and
● blower switch switched on (positions 1 to 4).
Air at a temperature of about 5 °C may flow out of the vents under certain circumstances when the cooling system is operating. Lengthy and uneven distribution of
the air flow out of the vents and large differences in temperature, for example
when getting out of the vehicle, can result in chills in sensitive persons.
Note
● We recommend that you have the air conditioning system cleaned by a specialist garage once every year.
Using the system
Fig. 91 The air conditioning system: Control elements
Setting temperature
A
⇒
– Turn the control dial
ture.
– Turn the control dial
Controlling blower
– Turn the blower switch B into one of the positions, 1 to 4, in order to switch
the blower on.
fig. 91 to the right in order to increase the tempera-
A
to the left in order to increase the temperature.
– Turn the blower switch B into position 0 in order to switch the blower off.
– If you wish to shut off the fresh air supply, use the button 4 - recirculated
air mode ⇒
page 91.
Control for air distribution
– You can adjust the direction of the inlet air flow ⇒ page 87 using air distribu-
C
tion regulator
.
switching cooling on and off
– Press the button AC 1 ⇒
– When you again press the switch
fig. 91. The warning light lights up in the button.
AC
, the cooling system is switched off. The
warning light in the button goes out.
Rear window heater
– Press button 2. Further information ⇒
page 53, Windscreen and rear win-
dow heater.
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating)
– Press the button
(auxiliary heating and ventilation. Further information ⇒ page 95
3 in order to directly switch on/off the auxiliary heating
, Auxiliary
heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation).
Note
● The whole heat output will be needed to defrost the windshield and side windows. No warm air will be fed to the footwell. This can lead to restriction of the
heating comfort.
● The warning light AC lights after activation, even if not all of the conditions for
the function of the cooling system have been met. As a result, the readiness for
cooling is signalled when all conditions are satisfied ⇒
air conditioning system.
page 89, Description of the
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Setting air conditioning system
Recommended basic settings of the control elements of the air conditioning system for the respective operating modes:
91Heating and air conditioning system
Set-up
Defrost windscreen and side
windows - free from mist
The fastest heating
Comfortable heating
The fastest cooling
Optimal cooling
Fresh air mode - ventilation
a)
In countries with high humidity, we recommend you do not use this setting. This can result in heavy cooling of the window glass and the following fogging from outside.
b)
The warning light in the 1 button lights after activation, even if not all of the conditions for the function of the cooling system have been met. As a result, the readiness for cooling is signalled when all conditions
are satisfied ⇒ page 89
a)
, Description of the air conditioning system.
Desired tempera-
To the right up to
Desired tempera-
To the left up to
Desired tempera-
To the left up to
Note
● Controls A, B, C and the 1 button and 4 ⇒
● Air outlet vents 4 ⇒ fig. 88.
● We recommend that you leave the air outlet vents 3 ⇒ fig. 88 in the opened
position.
Recirculated air mode
Setting of the control dial Button
A B C 1 4
ture
the stop
ture
the stop
ture
the stop
briefly 4, then
Desired position
fig. 91.
3 or 4
3
2 or 3
or 3
2
1, 2 or 3
Is activated auto-
Switched off Briefly switched on Opening
Switched off Do not switch on Opening
Switched off Do not switch on Opening
Switching recirculated air mode on
– Press the button 4 ⇒ fig. 91 the warning light lights up in the button.
Switching recirculated air mode off
– Press again the button - the warning light in the button goes out.
The recirculated air mode is switched off automatically if the air distribution control C is in position ⇒
again from this setting by repeatedly pressing pushbutton
b)
matically
Activated Briefly switched on Opening
Activated Do not switch on Open and align to the roof
fig. 91. You can also switch recirculated air mode on
Do not switch on
Air outlet vents 4
Open and align with the side
window
.
In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle and then fed back into the interior.
Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air outside the vehicle from getting into
the vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or when standing in a traffic jam.
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WARNING
You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time, as
” air may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, divert your atten-
“stale
tion and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident increases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows begin misting up.
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning)
Description
The Climatronic system is an automatic heating, fresh air and cooling system which provides optimal comfort for the occupants of the
car.
The Climatronic maintains fully automatically a convenience temperature. This is
achieved by automatically varying the temperature of the out-flowing air, the
blower stages and the air distribution. The system also takes into account sunlight which eliminates the need to alter the settings manually. The automatic
mode
page 93 ensures maximum well-being of the occupants at all times of
⇒
the year.
Description of Climatronic system
The cooling operates only if the following conditions are met:
● engine running,
● outside temperature above approx. +2 °C,
AC
switched on.
●
The AC compressor is switched off at a high coolant temperature in order to ensure cooling of the engine at high loads.
Recommended setting for all periods of the year:
● Set the desired temperature, we recommend 22 °C.
● Press the button
● Move the air outlet vents 3 and 4 ⇒
slightly upwards.
AUTO
⇒ fig. 92.
fig. 88 so that the air flow is directed
Note
● We recommend that you have Climatronic cleaned by a specialist garage once
every year.
● On vehicles equipped with a factory-fitted radio or radio navigation system,
the information of the Climatronic is also shown on the display. This function can
be switched off, see operating instructions of the radio or the radio navigation
system.
Overview of the control elements
The controls enable a separate setting of the temperature for the
left and right side.
Fig. 92 Climatronic: Control elements
The buttons
1
Defrost windscreen intensively
2
Air flow to the windows
3
Air flow to head
4
Air flow in the footwell
5
Recirculated air mode with air quality sensor
6
Rear window heater
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Buttons/control dial
7
Setting of the temperature for the left side, operation of the seat heating of
the left front seat
8
Automatic mode
9
Switching off Climatronic
10
Setting the blower speed
11
Depending upon vehicle equipment: Button for direct switching on/off of auxiliary heating ⇒
AUTO
OFF
page 95, or switching on/off of windscreen heater
⇒ page 53
12
Switching on/off of the temperature setting in dual mode
13
Switching cooling on and off
14
Setting of the temperature for the right side, operation of the seat heating of
AC
DUAL
the right front seat
Note
Below the top row of buttons is located the interior temperature sensor. Do not
glue or cover over the sensor, otherwise it could have an unfavourable effect on
the Climatronic.
Automatic mode
The automatic mode is used in order to maintain a constant temperature and to demist the windows in the interior of the car.
Switching automatic mode on
– Set a temperature between +18 ℃ and +26 ℃.
– Move the air outlet vents 3 and 4 ⇒
slightly upwards.
AUTO
– Press the button
. In the right or left top corner a warning light lights up,
depending on which unit was last selected.
If the warning light in the top right corner of the button
tronic operates in
“HIGH” mode. The “HIGH” mode is the standard setting of the
Climatronic.
fig. 88, so that the air flow is directed
AUTO
lights up, the Clima-
When pressing again the button
AUTO
, the Climatronic changes into the “LOW”
mode and the warning light in the top left corner lights up. The Climatronic uses
only in this mode the lower blower speed. However taking into account the noise
level, this is more comfortable, yet be aware that the effectiveness of the air conditioning system is reduced particularly if the vehicle is fully occupied.
By pressing again the button
AUTO
, you change into the “HIGH” mode.
The automatic mode is switched off by pressing the button for the air distribution
or increasing or decreasing the blower speed. The temperature is nevertheless
regulated.
switching cooling on and off
switching cooling on and off
– Press the button AC ⇒
– When you again press the switch
fig. 92. The warning light lights up in the button.
AC
, the cooling system is switched off. The
warning light in the button goes out. Only the function of the ventilation remains active when no lower temperature than the outside temperature can be
reached.
Setting temperature
You can separate the interior temperature for the left and right side separately.
– You can set the temperature for both sides after switching on the ignition
with the control dial 7 ⇒ fig. 92.
– If you wish to set the temperature for the right side, turn the control dial 14.
The warning light in the button
temperatures for the left and right side can be set.
If the warning light in the button
cannot be set with the control dial 7. You can reinitiate this function by pressing
the button
DUAL
. The warning light in the button which indicates the possibility to
set differing temperatures for the left and right side, goes out.
You can set the interior temperature between +18 °C and +26 ℃. The interior tem-
perature is regulated automatically within this range. If you chose a temperature
lower than +18 °C, a blue symbol lights up at the start of the numerical scale. If you
chose a temperature higher than +26 °C, a red symbol lights up at the end of the
DUAL
lights up, this indicates that differing
DUAL
lights up, the temperature for both sides
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numerical scale. In both limit positions the Climatronic operates at maximum cooling or heating capacity, respectively. The temperature is not controlled in this
case.
Lengthy and uneven distribution of the air flow out of the vents (in particular at
the leg area) and large differences in temperature, for example when getting out
of the vehicle, can result in chills in sensitive persons.
Recirculated air mode
In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle and then fed back into the interior. When the automatic air distribution control is switched on, an air quality sensor measures the
concentration of pollutants in the drawn in air.
Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air outside the vehicle from getting into
the vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or when standing in a traffic jam. If a considerable increase in concentration of pollutants is recognized by
the air quality sensor, when the automatic air distribution control is switched on,
the air distribution control will temporarily be switched off. If the concentration of
pollutants decreases to the normal level, the air distribution control is automatically switched off so that fresh air can be guided into the vehicle interior.
Switching recirculated air mode on
– Press the button repeatedly until the warning light on the left side of the
button lights up.
Switch on automatic air distribution control
– Press the button repeatedly until the warning light on the right side of the
button lights up.
Switch off automatic air distribution control temporarily
– If the air quality sensor does not switch on the air distribution control auto-
matically when there is a nauseating smell, you can switch it on yourself by
pressing the button . The warning light lights up in the button on the left
side.
Switching recirculated air mode off
– Press the button
lights in the button go out.
AUTO
or press the button repetitively, until the warning
WARNING
You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time, as
” air may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, divert your atten-
“stale
tion and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident increases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows begin mist-
ing up.
Note
● If the windscreen mists up, press the button
screen has been demisted, press the button
● The automatic air distribution control operates only if the outside temperature
is higher than approx. 2 °C.
AUTO
.
fig. 92. After the wind-
1 ⇒
Controlling blower
There are a total of seven blower stages available.
The Climatronic system controls the blower stages automatically in line with the
interior temperature. You can also, however, adapt the blower stages manually to
suit your particular needs.
– Press again the button on the left side (reduce blower speed) or on the
right side (increase blower speed).
If you switch off the blower, the Climatronic is switched off.
The set blower speed is displayed above the button when the respective num-
ber of warning lights come on.
WARNING
● “Stale air
tion levels and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident increases.
● Do not switch the Climatronic system off for longer than necessary.
● Switch the Climatronic system on as soon as the windows mist up.
” may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, reduce atten-
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Defrosting windscreen
Defrosting windscreen - switching on
– Press the button ⇒ fig. 92.
– Press the button ⇒
Defrosting windscreen - switching off
– Once again press the button
– Once again press the button .
The temperature control is controlled automatically. More air flows out of the air
outlet vents 1 and 2.
fig. 92.
or the button
AUTO
.
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation)
Description and important information
The auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation) heats or
supplies the interior of the vehicle with fresh air independent of the
engine.
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating)
The auxiliary heater (parking heater) functions in connection with the air-conditioning system or Climatronic.
It can be used when stationary, when engine is switched off for preheating of the
vehicle as well as while driving (e.g. during the heating phase of the engine).
The engine is also preheated when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is
switched off, if the auxiliary heating is switched on.
The auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating) warms up the coolant during the combustion of fuel from the vehicle tank. The coolant warms up the air, which (if the
blower speed is not set to zero) flows into the occupant compartment.
Auxiliary ventilation
The auxiliary ventilation enables fresh air to flow into the vehicle interior by
switching off the engine, whereby the interior temperature is effectively decreased (e.g. with the vehicle parked in the sun).
WARNING
● The auxiliary heating must never be operated in closed rooms - risk of poisoning!
● The auxiliary heating must not be running during refuelling - risk of fire.
● The exhaust pipe of the auxiliary heating is located on the underside of
the vehicle. Therefore do not place the vehicle, if you wish to operate the auxiliary heating, in such a way that the exhaust gases of the auxiliary heating
can come easily into contact with inflammable materials (e.g. dry grass) or
easily inflammable substances (e.g. fuel run out).
Note
If the auxiliary heating runs, the fuel consumption comes from the vehicle tank.
The auxiliary heating automatically controls the filling level in the fuel tank. If only
a low quantity of fuel is present in the fuel tank, the function of the auxiliary heating is blocked.
● The exhaust pipe of the auxiliary heating, which is located on the underside of
the vehicle, must not be clogged and the exhaust flow must not be blocked.
● If the auxiliary heating and ventilation is running, the vehicle battery discharges. If the auxiliary heating and ventilation has been operated several times over a
longer period, the vehicle must be driven a few kilometres in order to recharge the
vehicle battery.
● The auxiliary heating only switches the blower on, if it has achieved a coolant
temperature of approx. 50
● At low outside temperatures, this can result in a formation of water vapour in
the area of the engine compartment. This is quite normal and is not an operating
problem.
● After switching off the auxiliary heating, the coolant pump runs for a short period.
● The auxiliary heating and ventilation does not switch on or comes on, if the
vehicle battery indicates a low loading state.
● The auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating) does not switch on, if the following
was shown in the information display or before switching off the ignition: Please
refuel!
°C.
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● The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of ice, snow or leaves in
order to ensure that the auxiliary heating operates properly.
● So that warm air can flow into the vehicle interior after switching on the auxiliary heating, you must maintain the comfort temperature normally selected by you,
leave the fan switched on and leave the air outlet vents in an open position. It is
recommended to put the air flow in the position or .
Direct switching on/off
Fig. 93 Button for direct switching on/
off of the auxiliary heating (auxiliary
heating and ventilation) on the operating part of the air conditioning system
The auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation) can be switched on or off
directly with the
button on the air conditioning system, Climatronic- or heating
⇒ fig. 93.
If the auxiliary heating and ventilation is not switched off earlier, it switches off
automatically after the expiration of the set operating period, in the menu Run-
ning time.
Using the system
So that the auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation)
functions according to your expectations, it is necessary to carry
out the basic setting before its programming.
Basic setting
– On the information display, select in the Main menu the menu point Aux. heat-
ing.
– In the menu Aux.
day's date.
heating select the menu point Day of the wk. and set to-
– By selecting the menu point Back, you will reach one level higher in the menu
Aux. Heating.
– In the menu Aux. heating select the menu point Running time and set the de-
sired operating time in steps of 5 minutes. The running time can be 10 to 60
minutes.
– By selecting the menu point Back, you will reach in the menu Aux. heating.
– In the menu Aux. heating select the menu point Mode.
– In the menu Mode select the desired mode Heating or Ventilation.
Programming
For the programming of the auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation) in
the menu Aux. heating there are three pre-set times:
● Starting time 1
● Starting time 2
● Starting time 3
In each pre-set time, the day and the time (hour and minute) can be set for
switching on the auxiliary heating and/or ventilation.
An empty position can be found between Sunday and Monday when selecting the
day. If this empty position is selected, the activation is performed without taking
into account the day.
If you leave the pre-set menu by selecting the menu Back or do not make changes
on the display for longer than 10 seconds, the set values are stored, but the preset time is not active.
Both other pre-set times can be programmed and stored in the same way.
Only one programmed pre-set time can be active.
The last programmed pre-set time remains active.
After the auxiliary heating activates at the set time, it is necessary to pre-set a
time again.
Changing the active pre-set time is carried out after selecting the menu point Ac-
tivate in the menu Aux.
The prerequisite for the correct switching on of the auxiliary heating (auxiliary
heating and ventilation) according to the programmed pre-set time is the correct
setting of the current time and the weekday ⇒ page 96.
heating by selecting a pre-set time.
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If the system is running, a warning light in the button for direct switching on/off
of the auxiliary heating lights up.
The running system deactivates after expiration of the operating period or is deactivated earlier by pressing the button for direct switching on/off of the auxiliary
heating ⇒
page 96.
A random pre-set time can be deactivated by selecting the menu point Deactivate
in the menu Activate.
After selecting the menu Factory setting in the menu Aux. heating, it is possible
to return to the factory setting.
Radio remote control
The auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation) can be
switched on or off with the remote control.
Fig. 94 Auxiliary heating: Radio remote control/bottom of the radio remote control with the
battery cover
ON
OFF
.
.
m. For switching
– For switching on, press the button
– For switching off, press the button
The transmitter and the battery are housed in the housing of the remote control.
The receiver is located in the interior of the car.
If the battery is properly charged, the effective range is up to 600
on or off the auxiliary heating, hold the remote control vertically with the antenna
A
⇒ fig. 94 towards the top. You must not cover over the antenna with the fingers or the palm of the hand. Obstacles between the radio remote control and the
vehicle, bad weather conditions and a weaker battery can clearly reduce the
range.
The auxiliary heating can only be switched on or off with the radio remote control,
if the distance between the radio remote control and the vehicle is at least 2 m.
Warning light in the radio remote control
The warning light in the radio remote control ⇒ fig. 94 indicates after a keystroke
if the remote control signal was received by the auxiliary heating and if the battery is adequately charged.
Display warning light Importance
Lights up green for 2 seconds. The auxiliary heating was switched on.
Lights up red for 2 seconds. The auxiliary heating was switched off.
Slowly flashes green for 2 seconds. The ignition signal was not received.
The auxiliary heating is blocked, e. g
Quickly flashes green for 2 seconds.
because the tank is nearly empty or
there is a fault in the auxiliary heating.
Flashes red for 2 seconds. The switch off signal was not received.
Lights up orange for 2 seconds, then
green or red.
Lights up orange for 2 seconds, then
flashes green or red.
The battery is weak, however the
switching on or off signal was received.
The battery is weak, however the
switching on or off signal was not re-
ceived.
Flashes orange for 5 seconds. The battery is discharged, however the
switching on or off signal was not re-
ceived.
CAUTION
There are electronic components in the radio remote control, protect the remote
control against water, severe shocks and direct sun rays.
Changing the battery of the radio remote control
If the warning light of the radio remote control indicates a weak or discharged
battery, ⇒ fig. 94, it must be replaced. The battery is located under a cover on the
back of the radio remote control.
– Insert a flat, blunt object, such as a coin, into the gap of the battery cover, turn
it against the direction of the arrow up to the mark, and unlock the cover
⇒ fig. 94 - right.
– Change the battery, replace the battery cover and lock it by moving it in the
direction of the arrow.
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For the sake of the environment
Dispose of a used battery in accordance with environmental regulations.
Note
● Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the battery.
● The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original bat-
tery.
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