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Lights and VisibilityLightsSwitching lights on and off

Fig. 34 Dash panel: Light switch / Switch for daylight driving lightsSwitching on side lights– Turn the light switch fig. 34 into position
.
Switching on the low beam and main beam– Turn the light switch into position
.
– Press the main beam lever forward in order to switch on the main beam page 50, fig. 38 .
Switching off lights (except daylight driving lights)– Turn the light switch into position O.
During the engine start, the low beam lights are switched off automatically.
On vehicles fitted with right-hand steering* the position of the switches differs to
some extent from the position shown on fig. 34 . The symbols which mark the switch
positions are identical, however.
WARNING
Never drive with side lights on - risk of accident! The side lights are not bright
enough to light up the road sufficiently in front of you or to be seen by other
oncoming traffic. In this case, always switch on the low beam when it is dark or
if visibility is poor.
Note

An audible warning will sound if you wi thdraw the ignition key and open the
driver's door when the vehicle lights are still on.

The acoustic warning signal is switched off over the door contact when the driver's
door is closed (ignition off). The vehicle can be parked with the side lights on.

If the car is parked for a lengthy period, we recommend switching off all lights, or
leaving only the parking lights switched on.

The switching on of the described lights should only be undertaken in accordance
with the legal requirements.

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 lens es can possibly mist up at the border
areas.
 It also concerns reverse light and turn signal lights.
 This mist has no influence on th e life of the lighting system.
DAY LIGHT*In some countries, the national legal provisions require that the vehicles are equipped
with the function daylight driving lights.
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Switching on daylight driving lights*– Remove the cover of the fuse box on the left side of the dash panel page 191.
– Turn the light switch into position O page 46, fig. 34.
– Switch on the switch for daylight driving lights page 46, fig. 34 .Switching off daylight driving lights*– Switch off the switch for the daylight driving lights page 46, fig. 34 .
– Turn the light switch to the position side lights
 or low beam
  page 46,
fig. 34 .
When the daylight driving lights are switch ed on, also the low beam shines together
with the side lights (valid for vehicles without fog lights).
On vehicles which are fitted with bulbs for daylight driving lights
6) in the fog lights*,
the side lights and the low beam
7) do not come on when activating the function
daylight driving lights.
Halogen projector headlights with cornering light function*For a better cornering illumination, the ha logen projector headlights with cornering
light function are set in the optimal positi on in line with the vehicle speed and the
steering angle.
If the warning light
 comes on while driving or after the ignition is switched on, a
fault is confirmed.
WARNING
If there is a fault in the halogen projec tor headlights with cornering light func-
tion, the warning light
 lights up in the instrument cluster. The halogen
projector headlights with cornering light function 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 immediatel y by a specialist garage.
Tourist light*Halogen projector headlights with cornering light functionThis mode makes it possible to drive in countries with opposing traffic system, driving
on the left/right, without dazzling the oncoming vehicles. When the mode “tourist
light” is active, the side to side swivel of the headlights is deactivated.Activating tourist lightBefore activating the tourist light, the following conditions must be met:
Ignition switched off, light switched off (light switch in the position O), control dial for
the headlamp beam adjustment in the position 0, no gear engaged or selector lever in
the position N (automatic gearbox), tourist light deactivated.
– Switch on the ignition.
Up to 10 seconds after the ignition is switched on:
– Turn the light switch to the position
  page 46.
– Engage the reverse gear (manual gearbox) or move the selector lever into the posi- tion R (automatic gearbox).
– Turn the control dial for headlamp beam adjustment from the position 0 to the
position 3  page 49.
Deactivating tourist lightBefore deactivating the tourist light, the following conditions must be met:
Ignition switched off, light switched off (light switch in the position O), control dial for
the headlamp beam adjustment in the position 3, no gear engaged or selector lever in
the position N (automatic gearbox), tourist light activated.
– Switch on the ignition.
Up to 10 seconds after the ignition is switched on:
– Turn the light switch to the position
  page 46.
– Engage the reverse gear (manual gearbox) or move the selector lever into the posi- tion R (automatic gearbox).
– Turn the control dial for headlamp beam adjustment from the position 3 to the
position 0  page 49.
6)Valid for vehicles Scout.7)Only valid for some countries.
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The adaptation of the halogen projector he adlights must be performed as follows
 page 146.Fog lights*

Switching on the fog lights

– First of all turn the light switch into position
 or   fig. 35 .
– Pull the light switch out to the first detent .
The warning light
 l i g h t s u p i n t h e i n s t r u m e n t c l u s t e r when the fog lights are switched
on page 25.
Fog lights with the function “CORNER”*
The fog lights with the function “CORNER” are designed for a better illu-
mination of the surrounding area near the vehicle when corning,
parking etc.The fog lights with the function “CORNER” ar e adjusted according to the steering angle
or after switching on the turn signal light
8) in the following circumstances:

the vehicle is stationary and the engine is running or it moves with a speed of
maximum 40 km/h;

the daylight driving lights are not switched on;

Low beam switched on.
A fault in the system of the fog lights with the function “CORNER” is confirmed by the
warning light
 lighting up.
Note
If the fog lights are switched on, the function of the lights “CORNER” is not active.Rear fog light

Switching on the rear fog light– First of all turn the light switch into position
 or   fig. 35 .
– Pull the switch into position . The fog lights* light up at the same time.
If the vehicle is not fitted with fog lights*, th e rear fog light is switched on by turning the
light switch to the position
 and is pulled out directly to the position . This switch
does not have two position s, but only one position.
The warning light
 lights up in the instrument cluster when the rear fog light is
switched on page 25.
Only the rear fog light of the trailer lights up if the vehicle is fitted with a towing device
from Škoda original accessories and when you are towing a trailer which is fitted with
the rear fog light.
Caution
The rear fog light should only be switched on if visibility is partic ularly poor (conform
with any varying legal provisions) to avoid dazzling vehicles behind your vehicle.
8)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.
Fig. 35 Dash panel: Light switchA1
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A2
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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 lo ad of the vehicle.– Turn the control dial fig. 36 until you have adjusted the low beam so that
oncoming traffic is not dazzled.
Settings
The positions correspond approximately to the following vehicle loads:
Front seats occupied, luggage compartment empty.
All seats occupied, luggage compartment empty.
All seats occupied, luggage compartment laden.
Driver seat occupied, lu ggage compartment laden.
Caution
Set the headlight beam adjustment in su ch a way as to avoid dazzling oncoming
traffic.
Switch for hazard warning lights

– Press switch
  fig. 37 to switch the hazard warning light system on or off.
All the turn signal lights on the vehicle flas h 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.
Fig. 36 Dash panel: Lights and Visibility
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Fig. 37 Dash panel: Switch for hazard
warning lights
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The turn signal
  and main beam lever

The parking lights and headlight flas her are also switched on and off
using the turn signal and main beam lever.The turn signal and main beam le ver perform the following functions:Right
 and left
 turn signal light
– Push the lever upwards or downwards fig. 38 .
– 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.
– 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.
– Pull the lever back into the initial positi on in order to switch the main beam off
again.Headlight flasher

– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel (spring-tensioned position) - the main beam and warning light
 in the instrument cluster come on.
Parking light

– Switch off the ignition.
– Push the lever up or down - the right-hand or left-hand parking light is switched
on.
Information concerning the function of the lights.
The turn signal system only operates when the ignition is switched on. The corre-
sponding warning light
 or  in the instrument cluster also flashes.

The turn signal is automatically cancelled after negotiating a curve.

The side light and rear light on the appropriate side of the vehicle are switched on
when the parking light is selected. The parking light function only operates if the igni-
tion is switched off.

An acoustic warning signal will sound when the driver's door is opened if the lever
is not in the middle position after removing the ignition key from the ignition lock. The
acoustic warning signal will stop just as soon as the driver's door is closed.Caution
Use main beam or the headlight flasher only if this does not risk dazzling other road
users.
Note

If you have switched on the right or left turn signal light and you switch off the igni-
tion, the parking light is no t automatically switched on.

Use only in accordance with the legal requirements the described lighting and
signal systems.
Fig. 38 Turn signal and main beam lever
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We recommend having the bulb replaced by a specialist garage.Luggage compartment lightThe lighting comes on automatically when th e boot lid is opened. If the lid remains
open for more than about 10 minutes, the luggage compartment lighting switches off
automatically.VisibilityRear window heater– You can switch the rear window heater on or off by pressing the switch
 fig. 41 - the indicator light in the switch comes on or goes out.
The rear window heater only operates when the engine is running.
The rear wind ow heater switches off automatically after 7 minutes.
If the on-board voltage drops, the rear window heater is switched off automatically, the
warning light flashes in the button.
For the sake of the environment
As soon as the window is de-iced or free fr om mist, the heating should be switched off.
The reduced current consumption will have a favourable effect on fuel economy
 page 145, “Saving electricity”.Sun visorsYou can pull the sun visor for the driver or front passenger out of the fixture and swivel
it toward the door in the direction of the arrow fig. 42 .
The vanity mirrors* for the driver and front passenger, which are integrated in the sun
visors, are provided with covers. Push the cover in direction of arrow .
WARNING
The sun visors must not be swivelled to the side windows into the deployment
area of the head airbags if any objects, su ch as ball-point pens etc. are attached
to them. This might result in injuries to the occupants if the head airbag is
deployed.
Fig. 41 Switch for rear window heater

Fig. 42 Sun visor: swivelling outA1
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Windshield wiper and wash systemWindshield wiper
You can operate the windscreen wipers and automatic wipe/wash
using the windscreen wiper lever.The windscreen wiper lever fig. 43 has the following positions:Finger-operated wiping– If you wish to wipe the windscreen only briefly, push the lever into the sprung
position .Intermittent wiping– Position the lever up into position .
– Set with the switch the desired brea k between the individual wiper strokesSlow wipe– Position the lever up into position .Fast wipe– Position the lever up into position .
Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel into the spring-tensioned position ,
the wash system and the windscreen wipers will operate.
– Release the lever. The windscreen wash system stops and the wiper continues for another 1 - 3 wiper strokes (depending on the period of spraying of the wind-
screen).Wiping the rear window pane– Push the lever away from the st eering wheel into position fig. 43 , the wide-
screen wiper will operate every 6 seconds.Automatic wipe/wash for the rear window pane– Push the lever away from the steering wheel into the spring-tensioned position , the windscreen wiper and wash system will operate.
– Letting go of the lever will cause the windscreen wash system to stop and the wiper to continue for another 1 - 3 wiper strokes (depending on the period of spraying of
the windscreen). The lever will stay in position after releasing it .Switching windscreen wipers off– Move the lever back into its home position .
The windscreen wipers and the windscreen washer system only operate if the ignition
is switched on.
The rear window will be wiped again if the window wipers are on when reverse gear is
selected.
The windscreen washer nozzles are heated* when the ignition is switched on.
Top up with wash liquid page 172.
WARNING

Properly maintained windscreen wiper blades are essential for clear visi-
bility and safe driving page 54.
Fig. 43 Windscreen wiper lever
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A1
AA
A2A3
A5
A6
A7
A6
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
Do not use the windscreen washer sy stem at low temperatures, without
heating the windscreen beforehand. Otherwise the window cleaner could
freeze on the windscreen and re strict the view to the front.

In the event of a freezing up of the wi ndscreen, first of all eliminate the ice
 page 153 and then operate the windscr een wiper otherwise the windscreen
wiper blades could be damaged.Caution
In frosty weather, please firs t of all check whether the windscreen wiper blades are not
frozen to the windscreen before switching them on. Switching on windscreen wipers
when the blades are frozen to the windscreen may result in damage both to the blades
and the motor of the windscreen wipers!
Note
The content of the windscreen wiper reserv oir is 3.5 litres. On vehicles which are
equipped with a headlight cleaning system*, the content of the reservoir is 5.4 litres.Headlight cleaning system*The headlights are being cleaned after the windscreen washer system has been oper-
ated for the fifth time, the low beam or main beam are switched on as well as the wind-
screen wiper lever is held in the position page 53, fig. 43 for about 1 second.
You should remove stubborn dirt (such as in sect residues) from the headlight lenses at
regular intervals, for example when refuelling . Please refer to the following guidelines
 page 154, “The headlight lenses”.
You should remove any snow from the fixtur es of the washer nozzles and clear ice in
winter with a de-icing spray in order to ensure proper operation of the cleaning
system.
Replacing wiper blades for the windscreen wipersTaking off the wiper blade– Fold windscreen wiper arm away from the windscreen.
– Press the locking button, in order to un lock the wiper blade and pull off in the
direction of arrow.Attaching a wiper blade– Push the wiper blade until it locks up to the stop.
– Check whether the wiper blade is correctly attached.
– Fold the windscreen wiper ar m back onto the windscreen.
Wiper blades in proper condition are essentia l 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 co uld then be due to wax residues left on
the windscreen by vehicle washing in automa tic vehicle wash systems. It is therefore
important to degrease the lips of the wiper blades after every pass through an auto-
matic vehicle wash system .
WARNING

If the windscreen wipers are handled ca relessly, there is a risk of damage to
the windscreen.
WARNING (continued)
A5
Fig. 44 Wiper blade for the windscreen
wiper
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
You should clean the wiper blades regularly with a windscreen cleaner in
order to avoid any smears. Clean a wiper blad e with a sponge or cloth if it is very
dirty, for example from insect residues.

Replace the wiper blades once or twice a year for safety reasons. The wiper
blades are available from specialist garages.
Replacing the wiper blade on the rear window wiperTaking off the wiper blade– Fold windscreen wiper arm out from the windscreen and position the wiper blade at right angles to the wiper arm fig. 45 .
– Hold the window wiper arm at the top end with one hand.
– With the other hand unlock the locking button in the direction of arrow and remove the wiper blade.Attaching a wiper blade– Position the wiper blade onto the wiper arm and lock the locking button .
– Check whether the wiper bl ade is correctly attached.
The same remarks apply here as for page 54.
Rear mirrorYou can adjust the exterior mirrors electrically*.Adjust the rear mirror before commencing to drive so that there is a clear view to the
rear.Dimming the interior mirror– Pull the lever on the bottom edge of the mirror toward rear (the lever on the inte-
rior mirror must point forwards in it home position).Heating of the external mirror*– Turn the rotary knob to position
  fig. 46 .
Adjusting the left-hand exterior mirror*– Turn the rotary knob to position
. The movement of the mirror surface is identical
to the movement of the rotary knob.
Adjusting the right-hand exterior mirror*– Turn the rotary knob to position
. The movement of the mirror surface is identical
to the movement of the rotary knob.
The vehicle can also be equipp ed with a second rear mirror*, which is attached above
the inner main rear mirror. The second rear mirror* enables an extensive look into the
area of the rear seats, e.g. to check on the seated passengers. You can adjust it in the
horizontal as well as vertical direction re gardless of the inner main rear mirror.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 45 Wiper blade for rear windowAA
AA
Fig. 46 Inner part of door: Rotary knob
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The exterior mirror heater only op erates when the engine is running.
WARNING

Convex (curved outward) or spherical (differently curved) exterior mirrors
increase the vision field. They do, howe ver, 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

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 ex ists with the power setting of the exterior
mirrors.
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