tow SKODA FABIA 2010 2.G / 5J Owner's Manual

Contents3
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
ContentsLayout of this Owner's Manual
(explanations)
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Using the system
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Cockpit
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General view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Quick Reference Guide
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Basic functions and important information . . . . .
Instruments and warning lights
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Overview of the instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine revolutions counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant temperature gauge* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel gauge* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Counter for distance driven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Interval Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Digital clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift recommendation for changing gears* . . . . .
Multi-functional indicator (onboard computer)*
MAXI DOT display (information display)* . . . . . . .
Auto Check Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unlocking and locking
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Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Locking / Unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Central locking system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-theft alarm system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior monitor* and Towing protection monitoring*
Electrical power windows* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric sliding/tilting roof* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights and Visibility
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Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield wiper and wash system . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats and Storage
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Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating the front seats* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Variable loading floor in the luggage compartment*
(Combi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net partition* (Combi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bicycle holder in the luggage compartment* . . . .
The roof rack* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear cup holder* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking ticket holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ashtray* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette lighter* and power sockets* . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating and air conditioning system
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Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recirculated air mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Climatic (semi-automatic air conditioning system)*
Climatronic* (automatic air conditioning) . . . . . . .
Starting-off and Driving
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Setting steering wheel position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switching off the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Shifting (manual gearbox) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking aid* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise control system (CCS)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
“START-STOP”* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic gearbox
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Automatic gearbox* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Communication
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multifunction steering wheel* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM II* . . . . .
Voice control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Music playback via Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inputs AUX-IN* and MDI* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety
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Passive Safety
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Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Correct seated position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts
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Why seat belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The physical principle of a frontal collision . . . . . .
Important safety information regarding the use of seat
belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How are seat belts correctly fastened? . . . . . . . . . .
Belt tensioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Airbag system
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Description of the airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side airbags* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head airbags* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deactivating airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents 4
Transporting children safely
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What you should know about transporting children!
Child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attaching a child seat using the “ISOFIX” system*
Attaching child seat using the “Top Tether” system
Driving Tips
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Intelligent Technology
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Electronic stability programme (ESP)* . . . . . . . . . .
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Antilock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake Assist* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Uphill Start Assist* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrohydraulic power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre pressure monitoring system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diesel particle filter* (diesel engine) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving and the Environment
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The first 1 500 kilometres and then afterwards . .
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving in an economical and environmentally
conscious manner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Environmental compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Motoring abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Avoiding damage to your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving through bodies of water on roads . . . . . . .
Towing a trailer
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Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Maintenance
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Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the
vehicle
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General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care of the exterior of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care of the interior of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel
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Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspecting and replenishing
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Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels and Tyres
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Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories, changes and replacement of partsAccessories and replacement parts . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicles of category N1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Breakdown assistance
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Breakdown assistance
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First-aid box* and Warning triangle* . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fire extinguisher* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre repair kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare wheel* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tow-starting and towing vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses and light bulbs
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Electric fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical Data
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Technical Data
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General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Used abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel consumption according to the ECE standards and
EU guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2 ltr./44 kW - EU 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2 ltr./51 kW - EU 5/EU 2 DDK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2 ltr./63 kW TSI - EU 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2 ltr./77 kW TSI - EU 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.4 ltr./63 kW - EU 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1,6 l/77 kW - EU 4, EU 2 DDK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.4 ltr./132 kW TSI - EU 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2 ltr./55 kW TDI CR DPF - EU5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.6 ltr./55 kW TDI CR - EU°5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.6 ltr./66 kW TDI CR - EU°5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.6 ltr./77 kW TDI CR - EU°5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index
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Instruments and warning lights
22Warning against excessive speeds*This function enables you to set a speed limit, e.g. if you drive in town. A text in the display is intended to draw your attention
to the fact that you have exceeded the set
speed limit.Warning against excessive speeds– Select the menu point
Speed warning --- km/h.
.
– Drive e.°g at a speed of 50 km/h.– Press button
fig. 20
. Speed warning 50 km/h
is displayed in the informa-
tion display*. You can increase or reduce
this value with the aid of the button .
– After repeated pressing of the button , the value is stored.After pressing again, the value is erased and
--- is shown in the information display*.
You can set the desired speed in steps of 5 km/h by pressing the button , even when the vehicle is stationary. Confirm the
set speed by pressing the button .
If you now exceed the set speed limit,
Speed 50 km/h exceeded
will be shown on the
display. This text is shown until you lower the speed below the set limit or you switch off the displayed text with the button
fig. 20
.
An audible signal sounds as an additional warning signal.The set speed limit remains stored even after switching off the ignition.
MAXI DOT display (information display)*IntroductionThe information display provides you with information in a convenient way concerning the
current operating state of your vehicle
. The information system also
provides you with data (depending on the equipment installed in the vehicle) relating to the radio, mobile phone,
multi-functional indicator, navigation system, the unit
connected to the MDI input and the automatic gearbox. Certain functions and operatin
g conditions are always being checked on the vehicle
when the ignition is switched on and also while driving. Functional faults, if required repair work
and other information are indicated by red
symbols
page 24 and yellow symbols
page 24.
Lighting up of certain symbols is comb
ined with an acoustic warning signal.
Information and text
s giving warnings
are also shown in the display
page 26.
The display of text is possible in the following languages:
Czech, English, German, French, Italian,
Spanish, Portuguese, Russian and Chinese.
You can select the desired language in the setting menu.The following information can be shown in
the display (depending on the equipment
installed on the vehicle):
Fig. 20 Multi-functional indicator: Control elements
AB
AA
AB
AAAB
AB
Main menu
 page 23
Door, luggage compartment door and bonnet ajar warn- ing
 page 23
Service Interval Display
page 17
Selector lever position for an automatic gearbox
page 99
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Instruments and warning lights
28Rear fog light

The warning light
 comes on when the rear fog lights are operating
page 50.
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 disp
layed in the information display*:
Check front right dipped beam!
The rear side lights and the licence plate li
ghting require several light bulbs. The indi-
cator light
 only lights up if all light bulbs of
the licence plate lighting or the parking
light (in one rear light unit) are defective. Check regularly the function of the light bulbs.Alternator

The warning light
 comes on after the ignition has
been switched on. It should go
out after the engine has started. If the warning light does not go out after
the engine has started, or comes on when
driving, drive to the nearest specialist garage. The vehicle battery will be discharged in this case so switch off all non-
essential electrical components.
Caution
If the warning light
 comes on when driving and in addition the warning light

(cooling system fault) also comes on in di
splay, you must then stop the car immedi-
ately and switch the engine off - risk of engine damage!Fog lights*

The warning light
 comes on when the fog lights are operating
page 50.
Electrohydraulic power steering

The warning light
 comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
If the warning light after switching on the ignition or when driving lights up continu- ously, a fault exists in the electrohydraulic power steering. The power steering operates with reduced steering assist or is completely without function. Further information
page 141.
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 di
sconnected and reconnected, the yellow warning light

comes on after switching on the ignition. Th
e warning light must go out after driving a
short distance.
There is no power-assisted steering su
pport when the vehicle is being towed
without the engine running or when the power-assisted steering is defect. The vehicle is fully steerable however. There is however increased force required to turn the steering wheel.EPC fault light

(petrol engine)
The
 (Electronic Power Control) warning light comes on for a few seconds when the
ignition is switched on. If the warning light
 flashes after starting the engine
or flashes while driving, a fault
exists in the engine control system. The en
gine management system selects an emer-
gency programme which enables you to drive to the nearest specialist garage by adopting a gentle style of driving. The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Engine fault: Workshop!
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Unlocking and locking
40 Locking– Remove the panel
page 39, fig. 28
.
– Insert the key into the opening under the panel and press the stopping lever as
far as the stop toward the inside.
– Re-insert the panel. After closing the door, you can no
longer open it from outsid
e. If the child safety lock
is not switched on, it is possible to open
the door from the inside by pulling twice on
the door opening lever. If the child safety lock
is activated (only on the rear doors), first
of all it is necessary to pull once on the in
ner door handle and then open the door from
the outside.Boot lid*Fig. 29 Unlock the boot lid / handle of the boot lidOpening the boot lid–
On vehicles with central locking
unlock the boot lid by pressing the button on the
driver door
fig. 29
.
On vehicles with central locking
unlock the boot lid by pressing the hand grip above
the licence plate.Closing the boot lid– Pull the boot lid down and cl
ose it with a slight swing

.
A handle which makes the closing easier is located on the inner paneling of the boot lid.
WARNING

Ensure that the lock is properly enga
ged after closing the boot lid. Other-
wise, the boot lid might open suddenly when
driving even if the boot lid lock is
closed - risk of accident!
Never drive with the boot lid fully open
ed or slightly ajar otherwise exhaust
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 seconds and the
anti-theft alarm system* is activated.
This applies only if
the vehicle was locked
before closing the boot lid.
The function of the hand grip above the li
cence plate is deactivated when starting
off or as of a speed of more than 6 km/hour
for vehicles with central locking. The func-
tion of the hand grip is activated again
when the vehicle has stopped and a door is
opened.Emergency unlocking of the boot lidIf there is a fault in the central locking, you can open the boot lid as follows:
AA
AB
Fig. 30 Emergency unlocking of the boot lid
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data

A drop in voltage of the on-board power supply.
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 vehi
cle with the radio remote control or if you
switch the ignition on.
Note

The working life of the alarm siren is 5 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 th
e receiver unit precludes the use of the
radio remote control from other vehicles.Interior monitor* and Towi
ng protection monitoring*
The interior monitor and the towing protection monitoring detect movements inside the vehicle interior and then trigger the alarm.The interior monitor and the towing protec
tion monitoring are operated with the
button

. 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 vehi
cle must be transported (e.g. by train or ship) or towed,
might trigger the alarm.Switch off the interior monitor and towing protection monitoring– Switch off the ignition. – Open the driver door.– Press the button

on the driver door
fig. 32
.
– Lock the vehicle within 30 seconds. The in
terior monitor and the towing protection
monitoring are switched off.
The interior monitor and the towing protec
tion monitoring are switched on again
automatically the next ti
me the car is locked.
Note

You can also switch off the interior moni
tor and the towing protection monitoring,
by deactivating the sa
fe securing system
page 38.

When the ignition key is removed or a door is opened, the symbol in the button
lights up red.
Lighting up of the symbol in the button
does not confirm that the interior monitor
and the towing protection mo
nitoring are switched on.
Fig. 32 Interior monitor pushbutton
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
– Turn the light switch into position O
page 48, fig. 36
- left.
– Switch on the switch for daylight driving lights
page 48, fig. 36
- right.
Activating daylight driving lights*
on vehicles with the “START-STOP”
system– Pull the turn signal light lever towards the
steering wheel, at the same time slide it
to the top and hold it in this position.
– Switch on the ignition - the right turn signal light flashes 4x.– Switch off the ignition - an audible signal
sounds, which confirms
the activation of
the daylight driving lights.
– Release the turn signal light lever.Deactivating daylight driving lights*– Switch off the switch for daylight driving lights
page 48, fig. 36
- right.
– Turn the light switch to the position side lights
 or low beam
 page 48,
fig. 36
- left.
Deactivating daylight driving ligh
ts* on vehicles with the “START-
STOP” system– Pull the turn signal light lever towards the
steering wheel, at the same time slide it
to the bottom and hold it in this position.
– Switch on the ignition - the left turn signal light flashes 4x.– Switch off the ignition - an audible signal
sounds, which confir
ms the deactivation
of the daylight driving lights.
– Release the turn signal light lever. On vehicles with separate ligh
ts* for daylight driving lights in the fog lights or in the
front bumper, the parking lights and the lice
nce plate light do not come on when acti-
vating the function daylight drivin
g lights (neither front nor rear).
If the vehicle is not equipped with separate lights* for daylight driving lights, the combination of the low beam, the parking ligh
ts (front and rear) including the licence
plate light is used as daylight driving lights.
In some countries, the national
legal provisions require that the rear parking lights also
come on together with the separate lights* for daylight driving lights when activating the function daylight driving lights.Halogen projector headlights with cornering light function*For a better cornering illumination, the halogen projector headlights with cornering light function are set in the optimal position 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 po
ssible 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.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 condit
ions 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:
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Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
If the vehicle is not fitted with fog lights*, the 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 26.
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 particularly poor (conform
with any varying legal provisions) to avoi
d dazzling vehicles be
hind your vehicle.
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. 38
until you have adjusted the low beam so that
oncoming traffic is not dazzled.
Settings The positions correspond
approximately to the
following vehicle loads:
Front seats occupied, luggage compartment empty. All seats occupied, luggage compartment empty.
All seats occupied, luggage compartment laden. Driver seat occupied, luggage compartment laden.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. 39
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.
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Fig. 38 Dash panel:
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A2A3
Fig. 39 Dash panel: Switch for hazard warning lights
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52The 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 upwa
rds or downwards
fig. 40
.
– 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. 40 Turn signal and main beam lever
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54The rear interior lighting is op
erated by pressi
ng the button
page 53, fig. 43
.
The button has two positions for the interior li
ghting at the rear. In the first position, the
interior lighting is switched on permanently, in the second position (after pressing) it is switched via the door contacts.
Note
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. 44
- 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 149, “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. 45
.
The vanity mirrors* in the sun visors are provided with covers. Push the cover in direc- tion 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. 44 Switch for rear window heater

Fig. 4 Sun visor: swivelling outA1
A2
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