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Interior monitor and towing protectionFig. 34
Button for interior monitor and
towing protection
The interior monitor detects movements inside the car and then triggers the
alarm.
Switching off
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Open the driver door.
›
Press the
» Fig. 34 button in the driver's door.
›
Lock the vehicle within 30 seconds.
The interior monitor and the towing protection are switched on again auto-
matically the next time the car is locked.
Note
■ Deactivate the interior monitor and the towing protection if there is a possi-
bility of the alarm being triggered by movements (e.g. by children or animals)
within the vehicle interior or if the vehicle has to be transported (e.g. by train
or ship) or towed.■
The opened glasses storage compartment reduces the effectiveness of the
interior monitor. To ensure the full functionality of the interior monitor, the
glasses storage compartment must always be closed before locking the vehi-
cle.
Tailgate
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening/closing
50
Automatic locking of the boot lid
51
Emergency unlocking
51WARNING■ Ensure that the lock is properly engaged after closing the boot lid. Other-
wise, the lid might open suddenly while the vehicle is moving, even if the
lid was locked – risk of accident!■
Never drive with the tailgate fully opened or slightly ajar otherwise ex-
haust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poisoning.
■
Do not press on the rear window when closing the tailgate, as otherwise
this could crack – there is a risk of injury.
Note
■ After closing the boot lid, it is automatically locked within 1 second 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 handle above the licence plate is deactivated when start-
ing off or at a speed of 5 km/hour or more for vehicles with central locking. The
function of the handle is activated again when the vehicle has stopped and a
door is opened.
Opening/closing
Fig. 35
Unlock the boot lid/boot lid handle
Read and observe
on page 50 first.
After unlocking the vehicle, you can open the lid by pushing the handle located
above the licence plate.
Opening the boot lid for vehicles without central locking
›
Press the
button » Fig. 35 in the driver's door -
and open the boot lid in
the direction of arrow » Fig. 35 -
.
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CAUTION■Keep the windows clean to ensure the correct functionality of the electric
windows.■
Should the windows freeze, first remove the ice » page 131, Windows and
exterior mirrors and only then operate the power windows. Otherwise, the
window seal and the power window mechanism could be damaged.
■
In the winter, ice on the window may cause greater resistance as the win-
dow is closed. The window will stop and open again by several centimetres.
■
Always make sure that the windows are closed when you leave the locked
vehicle.
For the sake of the environment
At high speeds, you should keep the windows closed to prevent unnecessarily high fuel consumption.
Note
■ After switching the ignition off, it is still possible to open or close the win-
dows for approx. 10 minutes. After the driver's or front passenger's door has
been opened, the windows can only be operated by using A
» Fig. 37 on
page 52 .
■
When driving always use the existing heating, air conditioning and ventila-
tion system for ventilating the interior of the vehicle. If the windows are
opened, dust as well as other dirt can get into the vehicle and in addition the
wind noise is more at certain speeds.
Opening/closing the windows
Fig. 37
Buttons on the driver's door/in the rear doors
Read and observe and on page 51 first.
Power window buttons » Fig. 37 .
Button for electrical power window of the driver's door
Button for electrical power window of the front passenger door
Button for electrical power window of the rear right door
Button for electrical power window of the rear left door
Safety pushbutton
The electrical power windows can only be operated when the ignition is
switched on.
Opening
›
A window is opened by pressing lightly on the relevant button. The opening
process stops when one releases the button.
The window will also open fully automatically if you briefly press the button as
far as the stop. Renewed pressing of the button causes the window to stop
immediately.
Closing
›
The window is closed by pulling lightly on the relevant button. The closing
process stops when one releases the button.
The window will also close fully automatically if you briefly pull the button as
far as the stop. Renewed pulling of the button causes the window to stop im-
mediately.
Safety pushbutton
The buttons for power windows in the rear doors can be deactivated by press-
ing the safety switch
S
» Fig. 37 . The buttons for the electrical power win-
dows in rear doors are activated again by pressing the safety pushbutton
S
again.
If the buttons for the rear doors are deactivated, the warning light in the
safety switch
S
lights up.
Note
The window lift mechanism is equipped with protection against overheating.
Repeated opening and closing of the window can cause this mechanism to
overheat. If this happens, it will not be possible to operate the window for a
short time. You will be able to operate the window again as soon as the over-
heating protection has cooled down.ABCDS52Using the system
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Power window force limiterRead and observe
and on page 51 first.
The electrical power windows are fitted with a force limiter. It reduces the risk
of bruises or injuries when closing the windows.
If there is an obstacle, the closing process is stopped and the window goes
down by several centimetres.
If the obstacle prevents the window from being closed during the next 10 sec-
onds, the closing process is interrupted once again and the window goes down
by several centimetres.
If you attempt to close the window again within 10 seconds of the window be-
ing moved down for the second time, even though the obstacle was not yet
been removed, the closing process is only stopped. During this time it is not
possible to automatically close the window. The force limiter is still switched
on.
The force limiter is only switched off if you attempt to close the window again
within the next 10 seconds - the window will now close with full force!
If you wait longer than 10 seconds, the force limiter is switched on again.
Window convenience operation
Read and observe
and on page 51 first.
The comfort controls of the windows provide the ability to open or close all the
windows at once.
Opening can take place in one of the following ways.
Opening
›
Press the symbol button on the remote control key and hold.
›
Hold the key in the driver's lock in the unlock position.
›
Hold button
A
» Fig. 37 on page 52 in the opening position.
Closing
›
Press the symbol button on the remote control key and hold.
›
Hold the key in the driver's lock in the lock position.
›
Hold Button
A
» Fig. 37 on page 52 in the closing position.
The movement of the window is immediately stopped by releasing the key or
the respective button.
Operational faults
Read and observe
and on page 51 first.
Electrical power windows do not operate
If the battery has been disconnected and then reconnected while the window was opened, the electrical power windows will not operate. The system must
be activated. Proceed as follows to re-establish the function.
› Switch on the ignition.
› Pull the top edge of the button in the driver's door and close the window.
› Release the button.
› Pull the relevant button upwards again for another approximately 3 seconds
and hold.
Operation in winter
In the winter, ice on the window may cause greater resistance as the window
is closed. The window will stop and open again by several centimetres.
It is necessary to deactivate the force limiter to close the window » page 53.
Electric sliding/tilting roof
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
54
Comfort operation
54
Emergency operation
55
The sliding/tilting roof is operated with the rotary switch » Fig. 38 on
page 54 and only works when the ignition is switched on. The control dial
has several positions.
The sliding/tilting roof can still be opened, closed and tilted for approx. 10 mi-
nutes after switching the ignition off. However, as soon as one of the front
doors is opened it is no longer possible to operate the sliding/tilting roof.
WARNINGClose the sliding/tilting roof carefully – risk of injury. 53Unlocking and locking
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Emergency operationFig. 39
Point for positioning screwdriver/opening for positioning the key
Read and observe
and on page 53 first.
The sliding/tilting roof can be closed or opened manually if the system is faul-
ty. The emergency operation of the sliding roof is located underneath the
glasses storage box
1
» page 82 , Glasses storage box .
›
Open the glasses storage box.
›
Carefully insert an approximately 5 mm wide screwdriver into the slot in the
positions shown by the arrows
1
» Fig. 39 .
›
Carefully fold the glasses storage box downwards by gently pressing down
and turning the screwdriver.
›
Insert an Allen key, SW 4, up to the stop into the opening
2
and close or
open the sliding/tilting roof.
›
Reinstall the glasses storage box by first inserting the plastic plugs and then
pushing the entire part upwards.
Note
It is necessary after each emergency operation (using the Allen key) to move
the sliding/tilting roof into the basic position. This is why the rotary switch
must be set to position A
» Fig. 38 on page 54 and pressed forwards for
about 10 seconds.
Lights and visibility
Lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Parking and low beam lights
56
Headlight beam adjustment
56
Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)
56
Turn signal and main beam lights
57
Halogen projector headlights with cornering light function
57
Fog lights
58
Foglights with the CORNER function
58
Rear fog light
58
Tourist lights
58
Hazard warning light system
59
Parking lights
59
The lights work only with the ignition on, unless otherwise stated.
The layout of the controls on right-hand drive vehicles partially differs from
that shown in » Fig. 40 on page 56 . The symbols which mark the positions of
the controls are identical.
WARNING■ Never drive with only the side lights on! The side lights are not bright
enough to light up the road sufficiently in front of you or to be seen by oth-
er oncoming traffic. Therefore always switch on the low beam when it is
dark or if visibility is poor.■
The activation of the lights should only be undertaken in accordance with
national legal requirements.
■
The driver is always responsible for the correct settings and use of the
lights.
Note
The headlights may mist up temporarily. When the driving lights are switched
on, the light outlet areas are free from condensation after a short time, al-
though the headlight lenses may still be misted up around the edge. This mist
has no influence on the life of the lighting system.55Lights and visibility
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Parking and low beam lightsFig. 40
Dash panel: Light switch
Read and observe on page 55 first.
Light switch positions » Fig. 40 .
Switch on the parking light or parking lights on both sides » page 59
Switch on low beam
Switching off lights (except daytime running lights)
Switch on the front fog lamp » page 58
Switching on the rear fog light » page 58
Note
■
An audible warning signal will sound if the light switch is in the or posi-
tion, the ignition key is removed and the driver's door is opened. The audible
warning signal is switched off by means of the door contact when the driver's
door is closed (ignition off), however, the side lights remain on to illuminate
the parked vehicle if necessary.■
Always turn the light switch to the 0 position if you are leaving the vehicle
and don't want to use the parking light.
Headlight beam adjustment
Fig. 41
Dash panel: Lights and visibility
Read and observe on page 55 first.
Turning the rotary switch » Fig. 41 from position
to
gradually adjusts the
headlight beam thereby shortening the beam of light.
The positions of the rotary switch correspond approximately to the following
car load.
Front seats occupied, boot empty.
All seats occupied, boot empty.
All seats occupied, boot loaded.
Driver seat occupied, boot loaded.
WARNINGAlways adjust the headlight beam to satisfy the following conditions.■The vehicle does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming vehi-
cles.■
The beam range is sufficient for safe driving.
Note
We recommend you adjust the headlight beam when the low beam is switched
on.
Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)
Read and observe
on page 55 first.
Switching on the daytime running lights
›
Turn the light switch to position 0 » Fig. 40 on page 56 .
Activating/deactivating the daytime running lights function
›
Activate and deactivate the daytime running lights by fitting/removing the
fuse with the appropriate ampere rating for daytime running
lights » page 168 , Fuses in the dash panel .
Deactivating on vehicles with the START-STOP system
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
At the same time, pull the turn signal light stalk » Fig. 42 on page 57 to-
wards the steering wheel, push it downwards, and hold it in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition - wait until the left-turn signal light flashes 4x.
›
Switch off the ignition - an audible signal sounds which confirms the deacti-
vation of the daylight driving lights.
›
Release the turn signal stalk.
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Activating on vehicles with the START-STOP system›Switch off the ignition.›
At the same time, pull the turn signal light stalk » Fig. 42 on page 57 to-
wards the steering wheel, push it upwards, and hold it in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition - wait until the right-turn signal light flashes 4x.
›
Switch off the ignition - an audible signal sounds which confirms the activa-
tion of the daylight driving lights.
›
Release the turn signal stalk.
On vehicles with separate lights for daylight driving lights in the fog lights or in
the front bumper, the parking lights and the licence plate light do not come on
when activating the function daylight driving 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 lights (front and rear) including
the licence plate light is used as daylight driving lights.
Note
In vehicles with separate lights for daylight driving lights (in the bumper below
the main headlights) these lights also serve as side lights.
Turn signal and main beam lights
Fig. 42
Stalk: turn signal and main beam
operation
Read and observe on page 55 first.
The parking light is controlled with the control stalk » page 59.
Control stalk positions » Fig. 42 .
Switch on right turn signal
Switch on left turn signal
Switch on high beam (spring-loaded position)
Switch off main beam and headlamp flasher (spring-loaded position)
ABCDWhen the left or right turn signal is on, the
or warning light flashes in the
instrument cluster.
When the high beam or headlight flasher is on, the
warning light lights up in
the instrument cluster.
Turn signal for changing lanes - to flash only briefly, move the stalk up or
down to the pressure point only and hold it in this position.
Convenience turn signal
If you wish to flash three times only, briefly push the stalk to the upper or low-
er pressure point and release again.WARNINGOnly turn on the main beam or the headlight flasher if other road users will
not be dazzled.
Note
■ The main beam can only be switched on when the low beam lights are on.■The headlight flasher can be operated even if the ignition is switched off.■
The turn signal system only operates when the ignition is switched on.
■
The turn signal is automatically cancelled after negotiating a curve.
■
The warning light flashes at twice its normal rate if a bulb for the turn signal
light fails.
Halogen projector headlights with cornering light function
Read and observe
on page 55 first.
For a better cornering illumination, the halogen projector headlights with cor-
nering light function are set in the optimal position in line with the vehicle
speed and the steering angle.
WARNINGIf the halogen projector headlights with cornering light function are faulty,
the headlights are automatically lowered to the emergency position, which
prevents a possible dazzling of oncoming traffic. Thus the illuminated
length of the road is shortened. Drive carefully and visit a specialist garage
as soon as possible.57Lights and visibility
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Fog lightsFig. 43
Dash panel: Light switch
Read and observe on page 55 first.
Switching on/off
›
First turn the light switch » Fig. 43 to position
or
.
›
Pull the light switch to position
1
.
The rear fog light is switched off in the reverse sequence.
The warning light lights up in the instrument cluster when the fog lights are
switched on » page 35.
Foglights with the CORNER function
Read and observe
on page 55 first.
The CORNER function lights the front fog lamp on the relevant side of the ve-
hicle to illuminate the area around the vehicle when turning, parking, etc.
The CORNER function is switched on automatically if the following conditions
are met.
› The turn signal is switched on or the front wheels are turned sharply to the
right or left 1)
.
› The engine is running.
› The vehicle is stopped or is travelling at a speed of no more than 40 km/h.
› The low beam is switched on.
› The daytime running lights are not switched on.
› The fog lights are not switched on.
› Reverse gear is not engaged.
Rear fog light
Read and observe
on page 55 first.
Switching on/off
›
First turn the light switch » Fig. 43 on page 58 to position
or
.
›
Pull the light switch to position
2
.
The rear fog light is switched off in the reverse sequence.
If the vehicle is not fitted with fog lights » page 58, the rear fog light is switch-
ed on by turning the light switch to the position
or
and is pulled out di-
rectly to the position
2
. This switch can only be pulled into one position.
The warning light lights up in the instrument cluster when the rear fog light
is switched on » page 35.
Only the rear fog light on the trailer lights up if the vehicle has a factory-fitted
towing device or a towing device from ŠKODA original accessories and it is
driven with a trailer.
Tourist lights
Read and observe
on page 55 first.
Halogen projector headlights with cornering light function
This mode makes it possible to drive in countries with opposing traffic system
(driving on the left/right) without dazzling the oncoming vehicles. When the
mode “tourist light” is active, the side to side swivel of the headlights is deacti-
vated.
Activating tourist light
Before activating the tourist light, the following conditions must be met.
Ignition switched off, light switched off (light switch in position 0), control dial
for headlamp beam adjustment in the position, no gear engaged or selector
lever in the N position (automatic gearbox), tourist light deactivated.
›
Switch on the ignition.
Within 10 seconds of the ignition being switched on:
›
Turn the light switch to the position
» page 56 , Parking and low beam
lights .
1)
If both switch on versions are conflicting, for example if the steering wheel is turned to the left and the
right turn signal light is switched on, the turn signal light has the higher priority.
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›Engage reverse gear (manual gearbox) or move the selector lever to the
R
position (automatic gearbox),›
Turn the headlamp beam adjustment dial from
to
» page 56 .
Deactivating tourist light
Before deactivating the tourist light, the following conditions must be met.
Ignition switched off, light switched off (light switch in position 0), control dial
for headlamp beam adjustment in the
position, no gear engaged or selector
lever in the N position (automatic gearbox), tourist light activated.
›
Switch on the ignition.
Within 10 seconds of the ignition being switched on:
›
Turn the light switch to the position
» page 56 , Parking and low beam
lights .
›
Engage reverse gear (manual gearbox) or move the selector lever to the R
position (automatic gearbox),
›
Turn the headlamp beam adjustment dial from to
» page 56 .
Further information » page 113, Headlights .
Note
When the “tourist light” mode is active, the warning light flashes for 10 sec-
onds each time the ignition is switched on.
Hazard warning light system
Fig. 44
Dash panel: Hazard warning light
system button
Read and observe on page 55 first.
›
Press the
» Fig. 44 button.
All the turn signal lights on the vehicle flash at the same time when the hazard
warning light system is switched on. The warning light for the turn signals and
the warning light in the button also flash at the same time. The hazard warn- ing light system can also be operated if the ignition is switched off.
The hazard warning light system will switch on automatically if one of the air-
bags is deployed.
CAUTION
Switch on the hazard warning light system if, for example, the following oc-
curs.■
You encounter a traffic jam.
■
The vehicle has broken down.
Parking lights
Read and observe
on page 55 first.
Switching on the parking light
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Pull the turn signal stalk » Fig. 42 on page 57 upwards or downwards - the
side light on the right or left side of the vehicle is switched on.
Switching on the side lights on both sides
›
Turn the light switch » Fig. 40 on page 56 to the
position and lock the ve-
hicle.
Note
■ The parking light can only be activated if the ignition is switched off.■If the right or left turn signal light has been switched on and the ignition is
switched off, the parking light is not automatically switched on.
Interior lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Interior lighting - version 1
60
Interior lighting - version 2
60
Rear interior light
60
Illuminated storage compartment on the passenger side
60
Luggage compartment light
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Interior lighting - version 1Fig. 45
Interior lighting – version 1
Positions of sliding switch
A
» Fig. 45 .
Switch on
Switch off (middle position)
Control by the door contact switch
The reading lights can be turned on or off by pressing switch
B
» Fig. 45 .
If control of the lights by the door contact switch is enabled (switch
A
» Fig. 45 is in the
position),
the light will come on when one of the fol-
lowing occurs.
› The vehicle is unlocked.
› One of the doors is opened.
› The ignition key is removed.
If control of the lights by the door contact switch is enabled (switch
A
» Fig. 45
in the position),
the light will go off when one of the following occurs.
› The vehicle is locked.
› The ignition is switched on.
› About 30 seconds after all the doors have been closed.
If a door remains open, or if switch
A
» Fig. 45 is in the
position, the interior
light goes out after 10 minutes to prevent the vehicle battery from discharging.
Interior lighting - version 2Fig. 46
Interior lighting – version 2
Slide switch positions » Fig. 46 .
Switch on
Switch off
Control by the door contact switch (middle position)
The same principles apply for interior lighting version 2 as for » page 60, Interi-
or lighting - version 1 .
Rear interior light
Fig. 47
Interior lights at the rear
Press the switch » Fig. 47 to turn the light on or off.
Illuminated storage compartment on the passenger side
›
When opening the flap of the storage compartment on the front passenger
side the lighting in the storage compartment comes on.
›
The light switches on automatically when the parking light is switched on
and goes out when the flap is closed.
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The windscreen wipers and the windscreen washer system only operate when
the ignition is switched on.
The rear window is wiped once automatically if the windscreen wipers are on
when reverse gear is selected.
Top up with windscreen wiper fluid » page 140.WARNING■
Properly maintained windscreen wiper blades are essential for clear visi-
bility and safe driving » page 63.■
Do not use the windscreen washer system at low temperatures, without
heating the windscreen beforehand. Otherwise the window cleaner could
freeze on the windscreen and restrict the view to the front.
■
Replace the windscreen wiper blades once or twice a year for safety rea-
sons. These can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
CAUTION
■ In cold temperatures and during the winter, check before the journey or be-
fore switching on the ignition that the wiper blades are not frozen to the
windscreen. If the windscreen wipers are switched on when the blades are fro-
zen to the windscreen, this may damage both the blades and windscreen wip-
er motor!■
If the ignition is switched off while the windscreen wipers are switched on,
the windscreen wipers will continue wiping in the same mode after the igni-
tion is turned back on. The windscreen wipers could freeze up in cold tempera-
tures between the time the ignition was turned off and when it was turned
back on again.
■
Carefully detach frozen wiper blades from the front or rear window.
■
Remove snow and ice from the windscreen wipers before driving.
■
If the windscreen wipers are handled carelessly, there is a risk of damage to
the windscreen.
Note
■ The windscreen washer nozzles for the windscreen are heated when the en-
gine is running and the outside temperature is less than approx. +10 °C.■
The content of the windscreen washer fluid reservoir is 3.5 litres. On vehicles
fitted with the headlight cleaning system, the volume is around 5.4 litres.
■
The wiper blades should be cleaned on a regular basis with a windscreen
cleaner to avoid any smears. The wiper blades should be cleaned with a
sponge or cloth if they are heavily soiled by insect residues, for example.
Windscreen wiper and washerFig. 50
Operating stalk: Windscreen
wipers and washer settings
Read and observe and on page 62 first.
Control stalk positions » Fig. 50 .
Wipers off
Interval windscreen wiping
Slow windscreen wiping
Rapid windscreen wiping
Single windscreen wipe (spring-loaded position)
Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen (spring-loaded position)
Wiping the rear window (the wiper wipes at regular intervals after a few seconds)
Automatic wipe/wash for the rear window (spring-loaded position)
Switch for setting the desired interval between the individual windscreen
wipes (
1
Interval windscreen wiping)
Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen
The wash system operates immediately, the windscreen wipers wipe some- what later.
Releasing the lever will stop the windscreen washer while the wipers continue
for another 1 to 3 wiper strokes (depending on the period the windscreen has
been sprayed).
Automatic wipe/wash for the rear window
The wash system operates immediately, the wiper wipes somewhat later.
Releasing the lever will stop the washer while the wipers continue for another
1 to 3 wiper strokes (depending on the period the window has been sprayed).
The lever will stay in position after releasing it
6
.
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