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Instruments and Indicator Lights
Instrument cluster
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Overview
26
Engine revolutions counter
27
Speedometer
27
Coolant temperature gauge display
27
Fuel gauge
27
Counter for distance driven
28
Digital clock
28
Display of the second speed
28
Recommended gear
28
Fault display
The Error message will appear in the display if there is a fault in the instru-
ment cluster. Ensure that the fault is rectified as soon as possible by a special-
ist workshop.
WARNING■ Concentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully
responsible for road safety.■
Never operate the controls in the instrument cluster while driving, only
when the vehicle is stationary!
OverviewFig. 19
Instrument cluster
Read and observe
on page 26 first.
Revolutions counter with warning lights » page 27
Display:
› With counter for distance driven
» page 28
› With service interval display
» page 32
› With digital clock
» page 28
› with multifunction display (MFA)
» page 29
› With the MAXI DOT display
» page 33
Speedometer with warning lights » page 27
Coolant temperature gauge 1)
» page 27
Button for display mode:
› Setting the hours/minutes
» page 28
› Enable/disable the display of the second speed 2)
» page 28
› Service interval 2)
- Display of the number of days, kilometres or miles re-
maining until the next Service 3)
» page 32
123451)
Applies for vehicles using the MAXI DOT display.
2)
Applies for vehicles with a segment display.
3)
Applies for models in which where the values are indicated in British measuring units.
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CAUTIONNever drive until the fuel tank is completely empty! The irregular supply of fuel
can cause misfiring. This can result in considerable damage to parts of the en-
gine and the exhaust system.
Counter for distance driven
Read and observe
on page 26 first.
The distance which you have driven with your vehicle is shown in km. In some
countries the measuring unit “mile” is used.
Daily trip counter (trip)
The trip counter indicates the distance you have driven since it was last reset -
in steps of 100 metres or 1/10 of a mile.
Reset trip meter
The meter can be reset by pressing and holding button
6
» Fig. 19 on page 26 .
Odometer
The odometer indicates the total distance in kilometres or miles which the ve-
hicle has been driven.
Note
If the second speed display is enabled on vehicles with a segment display, this
speed will be shown instead of the odometer.
Digital clock
Read and observe
on page 26 first.
The clock is set with buttons
5
and
6
» Fig. 19 on page 26 .
Select the display that you wish to change with the button
5
and carry out
the change with the button
6
.
In vehicles equipped with the MAXI DOT display, it is also possible to set the
clock in the Time menu » page 34.
Display of the second speed
Read and observe
on page 26 first.
The display can show the current speed in mph 1)
.
This feature is provided for driving in countries with different units for speed.
MAXI DOT display
The display of the second speed can be set in the Settings menu
item » page 34 , Settings .
Segment display
›
Press the
5
» Fig. 19 on page 26 key repeatedly, until the odometer display
flashes » page 28 .
›
Press the
6
key while the display is flashing.
The second speed is displayed instead of the odometer.
Display of the second speed can be disabled in the same way.
Recommended gear
Fig. 20
Recommended gear
Read and observe on page 26 first.
The gear currently engaged is shown in the instrument cluster display
A
» Fig. 20 .
In order to minimise the fuel consumption, a recommendation for shifting into
another gear is indicated in the display.
1)
On models on which the speedometer indicates mph, the second speed is displayed in km/h.
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The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.Gearbox overheated. Stop. Log book!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and wait until the
icon goes out –
there is a risk of gearbox damage. You can continue your journey as soon as
the icon disappears.WARNINGIf you have to stop for technical reasons, park the vehicle at a safe distance
from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning light
system » page 59 .
Note
■
Warning messages shown in the MAXI DOT display must be confirmed with
button B » Fig. 24 on page 33 to call up the main menu.■
As long as the operational faults are not rectified, the symbols are always in-
dicated again. After they are displayed for the first time, the symbols continue
to be indicated without any extra messages for the driver.
Warning lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Handbrake
35
Brake system
36
Seat belt warning light
36
Generator
36
OPen door
36
Engine oil
36
Coolant
37
Power steering
38
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
38
Traction Control System (ASR)
38
Antilock brake system (ABS)
38
The rear fog light
39
Bulb failure
39
Exhaust inspection system
39
Glow plug system (diesel engine)
39 EPC fault light (petrol engine)39 Diesel particulate filter (diesel engine)39
Fuel reserve
40
Airbag system
40
Tyre pressure
41
Windscreen washer fluid level
41
Traction control (TCS) switched off
41
Turn signal system
41
Low beam
41
Fog lights
41
Cruise control system
41
Selector lever lock
42
Main beam
42
The warning lights show certain functions/faults and may be accompanied by
audible signals.
WARNING■ If illuminated warning lights and the corresponding descriptions and
warning notes are not observed, 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 compart-
ment, e.g. inspecting and replenishing oil and other fluids. It is essential to
observe safety notes » page 138, Engine compartment .
Handbrake
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
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 message is shown in the MAXI DOT display. Release parking brake!
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Brake systemRead and observe
on page 35 first.
The
indicator light comes on if the brake fluid level in the braking system is
too low or there is a fault in the ABS.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Brake fluid: Log book!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the brake flu-
id » page 145 .
Further information » page 102, Brakes .
WARNING■
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
distance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard
warning light system » page 59.■
The following guidelines should be observed when opening the bonnet
and checking the brake fluid level » page 138, Engine compartment .
■
If the warning light
is displayed simultaneously with warning light
» page 38 ,
Antilock brake system (ABS) ,
do not continue your
journey! Seek help from a specialist garage.
■
A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehi-
cle's braking distance – there is a risk of accident.
Seat belt warning light
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
The indicator light comes on after the ignition is switched on as a reminder
for the driver and front passenger to fasten their seat belt. The indicator light
only goes out once the driver and front passenger have fastened their seat
belt.
A steady warning signal sounds at vehicle speeds greater than 20 km/h and
the flashes if the driver and front passenger have not fastened their seat
belts.
The warning signal is switched off and the indicator light is permanently lit if
the driver and front passenger have not fastened their seat belts within the
next 90 seconds.
Further information » page 10.
Generator
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
If the warning light lights up
when the engine is running, the vehicle battery
is not being charged.
Seek help from a specialist garage. The electrical system requires checking.
WARNINGIf you have to stop for technical reasons, park the vehicle at a safe distance
from the traffic, switch off the engine and switch on the hazard warning
lights system » page 59.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the warning light (coolant system fault) lights
up in addition to the warning light while you are driving. Stop the engine -
there is a risk of engine damage.
OPen door
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
The warning light
comes on if one or several doors are opened or if the boot
lid is opened.
The warning light comes on even when the ignition is switched off. The warn-
ing light lights up for a maximum of 5 minutes.
WARNINGIf you have to stop for technical reasons, park the vehicle at a safe distance
from the traffic, switch off the engine and switch on the hazard warning
lights system » page 59.
Engine oil
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
The warning light lights up red (low oil pressure)
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Oil pressure: Engine off! Log book!
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Power steeringRead and observe
on page 35 first.
The warning light
comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched
on.
If the warning light after switching on the ignition or when driving lights up
continuously, a fault exists in the electrohydraulic power steering. The power
steering operates with reduced steering assist or does not function at all.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Note
■ If the yellow warning light goes out after the engine is restarted and a
short drive, it is not necessary to visit a specialist garage.■
If the vehicle battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the yellow
warning light
comes on after switching on the ignition. The warning light
should go out after driving a short distance.
■
There is no power-assisted steering support 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 re-
quired to turn the steering wheel.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
The warning light flashes to show that the ESC is currently operating.
If the warning light comes on immediately after you start the engine, the
ESC might be switched off due to technical reasons. Switch the ignition off and
on again. The ESC is fully functional again if the warning light does not light
up after you switch the engine back on.
There is a fault in the ESC system if the warning light lights up.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display. Error: Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Seek help from a specialist garage.
The ESC system cannot be turned off, the
» page 115 button only switches
the TCS off, the warning light in the instrument cluster lights up.
As the ESC operates in conjunction with the ABS, the ESP indicator light will
also come on if the ABS system fails.
Further information » page 114, Stabilisation control (ESC) .
Note
The warning light comes on after the ignition is switched on if the vehicle's
battery has been disconnected and reconnected. The warning light should go
out after the vehicle has driven a short distance.
Traction Control System (ASR)
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
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.
The TCS is fully functional again if the warning light does not light up after
you switch the engine back on.
If the warning light lights up, there is a fault in the ASR.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display. Error: Traction control (ASR)
Seek help from a 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 proper-
ly.
Further information » page 115, Traction Control System (ASR) .
Note
The warning light comes on after the ignition is switched on if the vehicle's
battery has been disconnected and reconnected. The warning light should go
out after the vehicle has driven a short distance.
Antilock brake system (ABS)
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
If the warning light
lights up, there is a fault in the ABS.
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Selector lever lockRead and observe
on page 35 first.
If the warning light
lights up, operate the brake pedal. This is necessary to
be able to move the selector lever from position P or N » page 106 .
Main beam
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
The warning light
comes on when the main beam or headlight flasher are
selected » page 57 .
Unlocking and locking
Unlocking and locking
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Vehicle key
42
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
43
Child safety lock
44
Opening/closing the door
44
Locking/unlocking the vehicle without central locking
45
Emergency locking of the doors
45
Vehicle key
Fig. 25
Key: without/with remote control
Two keys are provided with the vehicle. Depending on the equipment, your ve-
hicle can be equipped with keys without radio remote control » Fig. 25 -
or
with radio remote control » Fig. 25 -
.
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WARNING■Never leave the key in the vehicle when you exit the vehicle. Unauthor-
ized persons, such as children, for example, could lock the car, turn on the
ignition or start the engine - there is the danger of injury and accidents oc-
curring!■
When leaving the vehicle, never leave people who are not completely in-
dependent, such as children, unattended in the vehicle. The children might,
for example, release the handbrake or take the vehicle out of gear. The
vehicle could then start to move – risk of accident! These individuals would
possibly not be able to leave the vehicle on their own or to help them-
selves. At very high or very low temperatures can be fatal!
CAUTION
■ Each key contains electronic components; therefore it must be protected
against moisture and severe shocks.■
Keep the groove of the keys absolutely clean. Impurities (textile fibres, dust,
etc.) have a negative effect on the functionality of the locking cylinder and ig-
nition lock.
■
Operation of the remote control may temporarily be affected by interference
from transmitters close to the car operating in the same frequency range (e.g.
mobile phone, TV transmitter).
■
The battery must be replaced if the central locking only reacts to the remote
control at less than 3 metres away » page 43.
Note
■
When leaving the vehicle, always check if this is locked.■Please contact a specialist garage if you lose a key as they can obtain a new
one for you.Replacing the battery in the remote control keyFig. 26
Remote control key: Remove cover/remove battery
Each remote control key contains a battery located under the cover
A
» Fig. 26 . The battery needs replacing if red indicator light » Fig. 25 on
page 42 -
does not go on when you press a button on the remote control
key. We recommend having key battery replaced by a specialist garage. How-
ever, if you would like to replace the discharged battery yourself proceed as
follows.
›
Flip out the key.
›
Press off the battery cover with your thumb or using a flat screwdriver in the
region of arrows
1
» Fig. 26 .
›
Remove the discharged battery from the key by pressing the battery down-
wards in the region of arrow
2
.
›
Insert the new battery. Ensure that the “+” symbol on the battery is facing upwards. The correct polarity is shown on the battery cover.
›
Place the battery cover on the key and press it down until it clicks into place.
CAUTION
■ Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the battery.■The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original
battery.
For the sake of the environment
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Note■The system has to be synchronised, if the vehicle cannot be unlocked or
locked with the remote control key after replacing the battery » page 49.■
Replacing the battery in the key a glued decorative cover requires the cover
to be destroyed. A replacement cover can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
Child safety lock
Fig. 27
Switching child safety lock on: for vehicles without or with central
locking system
The child safety lock prevents the corresponding rear door from being opened
from the inside. The door can only be opened from the outside.
You can switch the child safety lock on and off using the vehicle key.
Switching on
›
On vehicles without central locking, turn the slot of the lock in the left-hand
door anti-clockwise » Fig. 27 -
and clockwise in the right-hand door.
›
On vehicles with central locking, turn the slot of the lock in the left-hand
door clockwise » Fig. 27 -
and anti-clockwise on the right-hand door.
Switching off
›
On vehicles without central locking, turn the slot of the lock on the left-hand
door clockwise and anti-clockwise on the right-hand door.
›
On vehicles with central locking, turn the slot of the lock on the left-hand
door anti-clockwise and clockwise on the right-hand door.
Opening/closing the doorFig. 28
Door handle/door opening lever
Opening from the outside
›
Unlock the vehicle and pull the door handle
A
» Fig. 28 on the door you wish
to open.
Opening from the inside
›
Pull on door handle
B
of the door and push the door away from you.
Closing from the inside
›
Grab the pull handle
C
and close the door.
WARNING■ Make sure that the door has closed correctly as it can open suddenly
while the vehicle is being driven – there is a risk of death.■
Only open and close the door when there is no one in the opening/closing
sweep – there is a risk of injury.
■
An opened door can close spontaneously if there is a strong wind or the
vehicle is on a slope – there is a risk of injury.
■
Never drive with the doors open - it can be fatal!
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Locking/unlocking the vehicle without central lockingFig. 29
Securing knob in the front door/rear door
The locking knob » Fig. 29 will move upwards or downwards when you lock or
unlock the door.
Unlocking from the outside
›
Unlock the front door with the key » page 47.
Unlocking from the inside
›
Pull on the door opening lever.
Locking from the outside
›
Lock the front door with the key » page 47.
Locking from the inside
›
Push the locking knob » Fig. 29 down.
WARNINGLocked doors prevent unwanted entry into the vehicle from outside, for ex-
ample at road crossings. Locked doors do, however, make it more difficult
for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency – risk of death!
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.
Emergency locking of the doorsFig. 30
Rear door: Emergency locking of
the door
An emergency locking mechanism is located on the end face of the doors
which have no locking cylinder, it is only visible after the door is opened.
Locking
›
Remove the cover
A
» Fig. 30 .
›
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).
›
Replace the cover.
After closing the door, it no longer be opened from the outside. The door can
be unlocked from the inside by pulling on the door handle again, and then
opened from the outside.
Central locking system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Individual settings
46
Safe securing
46
Unlocking the vehicle using the key
47
Locking the vehicle with the key
47
Vehicle locking/unlocking from the inside
47
When using central locking or unlocking, all doors are locked or unlocked si-
multaneously. The boot lid is unlocked when opening. It can be opened by
pressing the handle above the licence plate » page 50, Opening/closing .
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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 46 is not operat-
ing, 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 protec-
tion » page 50 . Seek help from a specialist garage.
Convenience operation of windows
The windows can be opened and closed when unlocking and locking the vehi-
cle » page 53 .
CAUTION
If the safe securing system is activated » page 46, the door opening lever and
the central locking buttons do not operate.
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.■
Upon failure of the central locking system the key can only be used for lock-
ing and unlocking the driver's door. The other doors and the boot lid can be
manually locked or unlocked. ■ Emergency locking of the door » page 45.
■ Emergency unlocking of the boot lid » page 51.
Individual settings
Read and observe
on page 46 first.
Opening a single door
This selection function makes it possible to only unlock the driver's door. The other doors remain locked and are only unlocked when the command is repea-
ted.
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
pressing the central locking button
» page 47 .
The doors can be unlocked and opened from the inside by a single pull on the
opening lever of the respective door.
Note
Individual settings can be applied in a specialist workshop.
Safe securing
Read and observe
on page 46 first.
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. It is
then not possible to open the doors with the door handle, either from the in-
side or from the outside.
You will be informed that the safe securing system is activated after the vehi-
cle is locked by the CHECK DEADLOCK message on the instrument cluster dis-
play. On vehicles equipped with the MAXI DOT display, the display shows
Check deadlock. Log book!
Switching off
Opening can take place in one of the following ways.
›
By locking twice within 2 seconds.
›
By disabling the interior monitoring » page 50, Interior monitor and towing
protection .
If the vehicle is locked and the safe securing system is switched off, the door can be opened separately from the inside by a single pull on the opening lever.
Switching on
The safelock switches on automatically the next time the vehicle is locked and
unlocked.
Switch-on display
The warning light flashes for around 2 seconds in quick succession, afterwards
it begins to flash evenly at longer intervals.
Switch-off display
The indicator light in the driver door flashes for about 2 seconds fast, goes out
and starts to flash regularly at longer intervals after about 30 seconds.
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