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Table of Contents
Abbreviations
Using the system
Cockpit 7
Overview 6
Instruments and Indicator Lights 8
Instrument cluster 8
Multifunction display (onboard computer) 12
MAXI DOT (information display) 15
Warning lights 17
Unlocking and locking 25
Vehicle key 25
Locking/unlocking the vehicle without central
locking 26
Central locking system 27
Remote control 29
Anti-theft alarm system 31
Interior monitor and towing protection 31
Emergency locking of the doors 32
Boot lid 32
Electrical power windows 34
Electric sliding/tilting roof 36
Lights and visibility 38
Lights 38
Interior light 43
Visibility 44
Windscreen wipers and washers 44
Rear window 47
Seats and Stowage 49
Front seats 49
Head restraints 51
Rear seats 52Boot 53
Variable loading floor in the luggage
compartment (Combi) 57
Net partition (Combi) 58
Bicycle carrier in the luggage compartment 60
Roof rack system 62
Cup holders 63
Ashtray 64
Cigarette lighter, 12-volt power socket 64
Storage compartments 65
Clothes hooks 69
Parking ticket holder 69
Heating and air conditioning system 70
Heating and air conditioning system 70
Air outlet vents 71
Heating 71
Air conditioning system (manual air conditioning
system) 73
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning
system) 76
Starting-off and Driving 79
Starting and stopping the engine 79
Brakes and brake assist systems 81
Shifting (manual gearbox) 85
pedals 85
Parking aid 85
Cruise control system (CCS) 86
START/STOP 88
Automatic gearbox 90
Automatic gearbox 90
Communication 95
Mobile phones and two-way radio systems 95
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM II 95
Voice control 99
Multimedia 101 Safety
Passive Safety 103
General information 103
Correct seated position 104
Seat belts 107
Seat belts 107
Airbag system 111
Description of the airbag system 111
Front airbags 112
Side airbags 113
Head airbags 114
Deactivating airbags 115
Transporting children safely 117
Child seat 117
Driving Tips
Driving and the Environment 121
The first 1 500 km 121
Catalytic converter 121
Economical and environmentally friendly
driving 122
Environmental compatibility 124
Driving abroad 125
Avoiding damage to your vehicle 125
Driving through water on the street 126
Towing a trailer 127
Towing a trailer 127
General Maintenance
Taking care of and cleaning the vehicle 129
Taking care of your vehicle 129
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Using the system
Cockpit
Overview
Electrical power windows 34
Electric exterior mirror adjustment 48
Air outlet vents 71
Lever for the multifunction switch:
› Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight flasher 42
› Speed regulating system 86
Steering wheel:
› With horn
› With driver’s front airbag 112
› With pushbuttons for radio, navigation system and mobile
phone 95
Instrument cluster: Instruments and warning lights 8
Lever for the multifunction switch:
› Multifunction display 12
› Windscreen wiper and wash system 45
Switch for rear window heater 44
TCS switch 84
Air outlet vents 71
Switch for hazard warning lights 42
Warning light for the deactivated front seat passenger airbag 115
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Operating controls for the heating 71
› Operating controls for the air conditioning system 73
› Operating controls for Climatronic 76
Storage compartments on the front passenger side 66
Front passenger airbag 112
Key-operated switch for the front seat passenger airbag 115
Switch depending on equipment fitted:
› Boot lid remote release 33
› Interior monitor 311
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17 Fuse box in the dashboard 169
Light switch and headlamp beam adjustment 38, 41
Bonnet release lever 140
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel 80
Ignition lock 81
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Radio
› Navigation system
Rocker switch for front left seat heating 50
Central locking system 29
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Gearshift lever (manual gearbox) 85
› Selector lever (automatic gearbox) 91
Rocker switch for front right seat heating 50
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Ashtrays 64
› Storage compartment 67
MDI 102
Note
The arrangement of the controls and switches and the location of some items on
right-hand drive models may differ from that shown in »
Fig. 1. The symbols on
the controls and switches are the same as for left-hand drive models. Ð 18
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›
Set hours/minutes
› Activate/deactivate display mode
Fuel gauge »
page 9 ÐEngine revolutions counter
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 8.
The red scale of the rev counter 1
» Fig. 2 on page 8 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.
You should shift into the next higher gear before the red scale of the revolution
counter is reached, or move the selector lever into position D if your car is fitted
with an automatic gearbox.
To maintain the optimum motor speed, observe the gearshift indica-
tor » page 11. For the sake of the environment
Shifting to a higher gear in good time helps to lower fuel consumption, minimises
operating noise levels, protects the environment and contributes to a longer life
and reliability of the engine. ÐSpeedometer
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 8.
Warning against excessive speeds
An audible warning signal will sound when the vehicle speed exceeds 120
km/h.
The audible warning signal is switched off when the vehicle speed falls below
this speed limit. Note
This function is only valid for some countries. Ð7
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ä Coolant temperature gauge
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 8.
The coolant temperature gauge 4
» Fig. 2 on page 8 operates only when the ig-
nition is switched on.
The following guidelines regarding the temperature ranges must be observed to
avoid any damage to the engine.
Cold range
If the pointer is still in the left area of the scale it means that the engine has not
yet reached its operating temperature. Avoid high speeds, full throttle and high
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, for a normal style of driving. The pointer may also
move further to the right at high engine loads and high outside temperatures. CAUTION
Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the fresh air in-
let impair the cooling efficiency of the coolant. There is then a risk of the engine
overheating at high outside temperatures and high engine loads »
page 19. Ð Fuel gauge
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 8.
The fuel gauge 7
» Fig. 2 on page 8 only operates when the ignition is switched
on.
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 45 litres. The indicator light in the instru-
ment cluster lights up when the pointer reaches the reserve mark-
ing » page 22 . CAUTION
Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty! An irregular supply of fuel can
lead to irregular engine running. Unburnt fuel may get into the exhaust system
and damage the catalytic converter. £
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The following will be displayed in the information display for 10
seconds:
Service in ... km or ... days.
Resetting Service Interval Display
It is only possible to reset the Service Interval Display, if a service message or at
least a pre-warning is shown in the instrument cluster display.
We recommend that this reset is completed by a ŠKODA specialist garage.
The ŠKODA specialist garage:
› Resets the memory of the display after the appropriate inspection
› Adds an entry to the Service Schedule
› Affixes the sticker with the entry of the following service interval to the side of
the dashboard on the driver's side
Reset the service interval display by using the reset button 6
»
Fig. 2 on page 8.
On vehicles which are equipped with the information display, you can reset the
Service Interval Display in the menu Settings » page 15.CAUTION
We recommend that you do not reset the Service Interval Display yourself as this
can result in the incorrect setting of the Service Interval Display, which can also
cause possible problems with the operation of your vehicle. Note
■ Never reset the display between service intervals, as this will result in the incor-
rect display. ■ Information is retained in the Service Interval Display even after the vehicle bat-
tery 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 ŠKODA specialist garage. ■ After resetting the display with flexible service intervals, the displayed data is
the same as that for a vehicle with fixed service intervals. We therefore recom-
mend that the Service Interval Display is only reset by a
ŠKODA Service Partner,
who will reset the display with a vehicle system tester. ■ For more information on the service intervals » Service Plan. Ð Digital clock
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 8.
The clock is set with the buttons 5
and 6
» Fig. 2 on page 8.
Select the display that you wish to change with the button 5
and carry out the
change with the button 6
.
On vehicles that are fitted with the information display, it is also possible to set
the clock in the menu Time » page 15. Ð Recommended gear
Fig. 4
Recommended gear
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 8.
The currently engaged gear A
is shown in the instrument cluster display
» Fig. 4.
In order to minimise the fuel consumption, a recommendation for shifting into an-
other gear is indicated in the display.
If the control unit recognises that it is beneficial to change gear, an arrow B
is
shown in the display. The arrow points up or down, depending on whether you
should shift into a higher or lower gear.
At the same time, the recommended gear is indicated instead of the currently en-
gaged gear A
.
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Note
All information in the memory 1 and 2 is erased if the battery of the vehicle is dis-
connected. ÐOperation
Fig. 6
Multifunction display: Control el-
ements
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 12.
The rocker switch A
» Fig. 6
and the button B
are located on the windscreen
wiper lever.
Select memory
› Press the button B
» Fig. 6.
Selecting functions
› Briefly press the rocker switch A
» Fig. 6
up or down. This opens the individual
functions of the multifunction display one after the other.
Reseting
› Select the desired memory.
› Press the button B
» Fig. 6 for longer.
The following readouts of the selected memory will be set to zero by button B
:
› Average fuel consumption
› Distance driven
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Average speed
› Driving time Ð Multifunction display details
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 12.
Outside temperature
The current outside temperature is shown in the display.
If the outside temperature drops below +4
°C, a snow flake symbol (warning sig-
nal for ice on the road) appears before the temperature indicator and an audible
signal will sound. After pressing the rocker switch A
» Fig. 6 on page 13, the
function which was shown last is indicated.
Driving time
The driving time which has elapsed since the memory was last erased, appears in
the display. If you want to measure the driving time from a particular moment in
time on, at this moment, reset the memory by setting the button B
» Fig. 6 on
page 13 to zero.
The maximum time indicated in both memories is 19 hours and 59
minutes and on
vehicles which are fitted with an information display, it is 99 hours and 59 mi-
nutes. The indicator is set back to zero if this period is exceeded.
Current fuel consumption
The current fuel consumption level is shown in the display in litres/100 km1)
. You
can use this information to adapt your driving style to the desired fuel consump-
tion.
The display appears in litres/hour if the vehicle is stationary or driving at a low
speed 2)
.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption since the memory was last erased is shown in the
display in litres/100 km 1)
» page 12. £
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On some models in certain countries, the display appears in kilometres/litre.
2) On some models in certain countries, the display appears in --,- kilometres/litres if the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
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Traction control system (TCS)
The warning light flashes to show that the ASR is currently operating.
If the warning light comes on immediately after starting the engine, the ASR
can be switched off for technical reasons. Switch the ignition off and on again. If
the warning light does not light up after you switch the engine back on, the ASR
is fully functional again.
If the warning light lights up, there is a fault in the ASR.
The following is displayed in the information display: Error: traction control (ASR)
Seek help from a ŠKODA
specialist garage.
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.
Further information » page 84, Traction control system (TCS). Note
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the warning light comes on after switching on the ignition. The warning light should go out after
driving a short distance. ÐAntilock brake system (ABS)
If the warning light lights up, there is a fault in the ABS.
The following is displayed in the information display: Error: ABS
The vehicle will only be braked by the normal brake system without the ABS.
Seek help from a
ŠKODA specialist garage. WARNING
■ If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system » page 42.
■ If the warning light » page 18 is displayed simultaneously with the ABS
warning light , do not continue your journey! Seek help from a
ŠKODA
specialist garage. ■ A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehicle's
braking distance - risk of accident! Ð The rear fog light
The warning light comes on when the rear fog lights are operating » page 41.Ð Bulb failure
The warning light comes on if a bulb is faulty:
› within 2 seconds of the ignition being switched on;
› when switching on the defective light bulb.
The following is displayed in the information display: Check front-right dipped beam! Note
The rear side lights and the licence plate lighting have several light bulbs. The in-
dicator light only lights up if all light bulbs of the licence plate lighting or the
parking light (in one rear light) are defective. For this reason, regular check that
these light bulbs are working correctly. Ð Exhaust inspection system
If the warning light lights up, there is a fault in the exhaust inspection system.
The engine control unit allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek help from a
ŠKODA specialist garage. Ð
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Glow plug system
(diesel engine)
The warning light comes on after the ignition has been switched on. The en-
gine can be started immediately after the pre-glow warning light goes out.
There is a fault in the glow plug system if the warning light does not come on
at all or lights up continuously .
If the warning light begins to flash while driving, a fault exists in the engine
control. The engine control unit allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek help from a
ŠKODA specialist garage. ÐEPC
fault light (petrol engine)
If the warning light
comes on or begins to flash while driving, a fault exists in
the engine control unit. The engine control unit allows the vehicle to run in emer-
gency mode.
Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage. ÐDiesel particulate filter
(diesel engine)
The diesel particulate filter separates the soot particles from the exhaust. The
soot particles collect in the diesel particulate filter where they are burnt on a reg-
ular basis.
If the warning light lights up, soot has accumulated in the diesel particulate
filter.
To clean the diesel particle filter, the vehicle should be driven at an even speed of
at least 60 km/h » at engine speeds of 1 800 - 2 500 rpm for at least 15 mi-
nutes or until the warning light goes out with the 4th or 5th
gear engaged (auto-
matic gearbox: position S) when the traffic situation permits it.
The warning light only goes out after the diesel particulate filter has been
successfully cleaned.
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 particulate filter: Owner's manual The engine control unit allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode. After
switching the ignition off and on again the indicator light, the indicator light
also lights up.
Seek help from a
ŠKODA specialist garage. WARNING
■ The diesel particle filter achieves very high temperatures. Therefore do not
park in areas where the hot filter can come into direct contact with dry grass
or other combustible materials - risk of fire!
■ Always adjust your speed to suit weather, road, region and traffic condi-
tions. The recommendations 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 in-
creased fuel consumption and in certain circumstances a power reduction of the
engine. Note
■ To assist the combustion process of the soot particles, we recommend that reg-
ularly driving over short distances should be avoided. ■ Using diesel fuel with an increased sulphur content can considerably reduce the
life of the diesel particle filter. A
ŠKODA specialist garage will be able to tell you
which countries use only diesel fuel with high sulphur content. Ð Fuel reserve
The indicator light will come on if the fuel level is less than 7 litres.
An audible signal sounds as a warning signal.
The following is displayed in the information display: Please refuel! Range ...
km Note
The text in the information display goes out only after refuelling and driving a
short distance. Ð
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Airbag system
If the warning light lights up, there is a fault in the airbag system.
The following is displayed in the information display: Error: Airbag
The functionality of the airbag system is also monitored electronically when one
airbag has been switched off.
If a front, side or head airbag or belt tensioner has been switched off using the
vehicle system tester:
› The warning light
lights up for 4 seconds after switching on the ignition and
then flashes again for 12 seconds afterwards in 2 second intervals.
The following is displayed in the information display: Airbag/belt tensioner deactivated!
If the airbag was switched off using the key-operated switch on the side of the
dash panel on the passenger side:
› The warning light
comes on for 4 seconds after the ignition has been switch-
ed on.
› switching off the airbag is indicated in the middle of the dash panel by the light-
ing up of the yellow indicator light in display
» page 115. WARNING
If there is a fault, have the airbag system checked immediately by a ŠKODA
specialist garage. Otherwise, there is a risk of the airbag not being activated in
the event of an accident. ÐTyre control display
The warning light lights up, if there is a substantial drop in inflation pressure in
one of the tyres. Check and adjust the pressure in all tyres.
If the warning light lights up, there is a fault in the system.
Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage.
Further information »
page 155, Tyre control display . Note
If the battery has been disconnected, the warning light illuminates after the ig-
nition is switched on. The warning light should go out after driving a short dis-
tance. Ð Windscreen washer fluid level
If the windscreen washer fluid level is too low, the warning light comes on. Top
up with liquid » page 145.
The following is displayed in the information display: Top up wash fluid! Ð Switching off traction control system (TCS)
The ASR is switched off by pressing the button » page 84 and the warning light
illuminates.
The following is displayed in the information display: Traction control (ASR) deactivated. Ð Turn signal system
Either the left or right warning light flashes depending on the position of the
turn signal lever.
If a turn signal light fails, the warning light flashes at twice its normal rate.
Switching off the hazard warning light system is switched on will cause all of the
turn signal lights as well as both warning lights to flash.
Further information » page 42, Turn signal and main beam lever .Ð Low beam
The warning light comes on when low beam is selected » page 38.Ð
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Note
■ Lock the opened rear doors and front passenger door by closing them and
pressing the securing knob. ■ It is not possible to lock the opened driver's door using the securing knob. This
prevents against inadvertently locking the key in the vehicle. ÐCentral locking system
Introductory information
When using central locking or unlocking, all doors are locked or unlocked simulta-
neously. The boot lid is unlocked when opening. It can be opened by pressing the
handle above the licence plate » page 33, Opening/closing .
Warning 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 27 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.
If the indicator light first flashes fast for about 2 seconds, then lights up for about
30 seconds continuously and then flashes slowly, there is a fault in the central
locking system or in the interior monitor and in the towing protection » page 31.
Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage.
Convenience operation of windows
The windows can be opened and closed when unlocking and locking the vehi-
cle » page 35. ÐIndividual settings
Opening a single door
This selection function makes it possible to only unlock the driver's door. The oth-
er doors remain locked and are only unlocked when the command is repeated.
Automatic locking and unlocking
All the doors and the boot lid are locked automatically once the car reaches a
speed of about 15 km/h. If the ignition key is withdrawn, the car is then automatically unlocked again. In
addition, it is possible for the driver or front passenger to unlock the car by press-
ing the central locking button » page 29.
The doors can be unlocked and opened from the inside by a single pull on the
opening lever of the respective door. WARNING
Locked doors prevent unwanted entry into the vehicle from outside, for exam-
ple at road crossings. Locked doors do, however, make it more difficult for res-
cuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency - danger to life! Note
■ Upon request you can have custom settings activated by a
ŠKODA Service Part-
ner. ■ 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 vehi-
cle. ■ Only the driver's door can be unlocked or locked using the key if the central
locking system fails » page 28. The other doors and the boot lid can be manually
locked or unlocked. ■ Emergency locking of the door »
page 32.
■ Emergency unlocking of the boot lid » page 33. Ð Safe securing system
The central locking system is equipped with a safe securing system. The door
locks are blocked automatically if the vehicle is locked from the outside. The
warning light flashes for around 2 seconds in quick succession, afterwards it be-
gins 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 effec-
tive deterrent for attempts to break into your vehicle.
The safe securing system can be deactivated within 2
seconds by double locking
the vehicle.
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 in-
tervals after about 30 seconds. £
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The safe securing system is activated again the next time the vehicle is unlocked
and locked.
If the vehicle is locked and the safe securing system is deactivated, the door can
be opened from the inside by a single pull on opening lever of the respective
door.
WARNING
If the vehicle is locked from the outside and the safe securing system is acti-
vated, there must not be any person in the vehicle as it is then no longer pos-
sible 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 activated when the vehicle is locked even if the
safe securing system is deactivated. The interior monitor is however not activa-
ted. ■ After locking the vehicle, you will be informed that the safe securing system is
activated by means of the message CHECK DEADLOCK on the instrument cluster
display. On vehicles that are equipped with an information display, the following
message will appear Check deadlock! Owner's manual! appears.ÐUnlocking 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 travel
(unlocking position) A
» Fig. 12.
› Pull the door handle and open the door. ›
All the doors (only the driver's door on vehicles with anti-theft alarm system)
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 warning light in the driver door stops flashing if the car is not fitted with an
anti-theft alarm system » page 31. 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 is trig-
gered if the ignition is not switched on within 15 seconds. Ð Locking the vehicle with the key
› Turn the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the opposite direction
of travel (lock position) B
» Fig. 12 on page 28.
› All the doors and the boot lid are locked.
› The switched on interior lights will switch off over the door contact.
› The windows and the electric sliding/tilting roof close while the key
is held in
the lock position.
› The safe securing system is immediately activated.
› The warning light in the driver door begins flashing. Note
If the driver's door has been opened, the vehicle cannot be locked. Ð
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