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The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.Error: ABS
The vehicle will only be braked by the normal brake system without the ABS.
Seek help from a specialist garage.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.■
If the warning light
» page 36 is displayed simultaneously with the ABS
warning light
,
do not continue your journey! Seek help from a special-
ist 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.
The rear fog light
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
The warning light comes on when the rear fog lights are operat-
ing » page 58 .
Bulb failure
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
The warning light comes on if a bulb is faulty:
› within a few seconds of the ignition being switched on;
› when a light with a defective bulb is switched on.
The following message may be shown in the MAXI DOT display, for example. INFORMATION Check front right low beam!
Note
The rear side lights and the licence plate lighting have several light bulbs. The
indicator 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. Exhaust inspection system
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
If the warning light
lights up, there is a fault in the exhaust inspection sys-
tem. The engine control unit allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Glow plug system (diesel engine)
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
The warning light comes on after the ignition has been switched on. The
engine 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 specialist garage.
EPC fault light (petrol engine)
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
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
emergency mode.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Diesel particulate filter (diesel engine)
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
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
regular basis.
The warning light comes on if soot has accumulated in the filter.
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In order to clean the filter, and where traffic conditions permit » , 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 minutes or until the warning light goes out with
the 4th or 5th gear engaged (automatic gearbox: position S).
The
warning light only goes out once 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 message is shown in the MAXI DOT display. Diesel particulate filter: Log book!
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 specialist garage.WARNING■ The diesel particulate filter reaches very high temperatures - there is a
fire hazard and serious injury could be caused. Therefore, never stop the
vehicle at places where the underside of your vehicle can come into contact
with flammable materials such as dry grass, undergrowth, leaves, spilled
fuel or such like.■
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
■ We recommend avoiding regularly driving short distances to assist the com-
bustion process of the soot particles in the filter.■
Using diesel fuel with an increased sulphur content can considerably reduce
the service life of the filter. A ŠKODA Service Partner will be able to tell you
which countries use diesel fuel with a high sulphur content.
■
If the engine is turned off during the filter cleaning process or shortly after-
wards, the cooling fan may turn on automatically for a few minutes.
Fuel reserve
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
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 message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Please refuel. Range: ... km
Note
The text in the MAXI DOT display only goes out after the vehicle has been re-
fuelled and driven a short distance.
Airbag system
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
If the warning light lights up, there is a fault in the airbag system.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display. Error: Airbag
The operational capability of the airbag system is monitored electronically,
even if one of the airbags is switched off.
If a front, side or head airbag or belt tensioner has been switched off using
the vehicle system tester:
› The
warning light comes on for around 4 seconds after the ignition is
switched on and then flashes for approximately another 12 seconds at 2 sec-
ond intervals.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display. Airbag/belt tensioner deactivated.
If the front passenger's front airbag was switched off using the key-operat-
ed switch on the side of the dash panel on the passenger side:
› The
warning light comes on for around 4 seconds after the ignition has
been switched on.
› switching off the airbag is indicated in the middle of the dash panel by the
lighting up of the yellow indicator light in display
» page 18 .
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WARNINGWhen a fault of the airbag system occurs, there is a risk of the system not
being triggered in the event of an accident. Therefore, this is to be checked
immediately by a specialized company.
Tyre pressure
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
The warning light lights up, if there is a substantial drop in inflation pres-
sure in one of the tyres. Check and adjust the pressure in all tyres.
If the indicator light flashes, there is a fault in the tyre pressure monitoring
system. Stop the car, turn the ignition off and on again.
If the warning light flashes again after re-starting the engine, then the help
of a professional service provider is to be sought.
Further information » page 154, Tyre pressure monitor .
WARNINGIf 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 lights system » page 59.
Note
If the battery has been disconnected, the warning light illuminates after the
ignition is switched on. The warning light should go out after driving a short
distance.
Windscreen washer fluid level
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
If the windscreen washer fluid level is too low, the warning light comes on.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display. Top up wash fluid!
Top up with liquid » page 140.
Traction control (TCS) switched off
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
The ASR is switched off by pressing the button » page 115 and the warning
light
illuminates.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Traction control (ASR) deactivated.
Turn signal system
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
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 57, Turn signal and main beam lights .
Low beam
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
The warning light comes on when low beam is selected
» page 56.
Fog lights
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
The warning light comes on when the fog lights are operating
» page 58.
Cruise control system
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
The warning light comes on when the cruise control is operat-
ing » page 117 .
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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
Dispose of the used battery in accordance with national legal provisions. 43Unlocking and locking
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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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WARNINGIf the car is locked from the outside and the safelock system is switched on,
no-one must be in the car, as it is then not possible to open either a door or
a window from the inside. The locked doors make it more difficult for rescu-
ers to get into the vehicle in an emergency – risk to life!
Note
This function is only enabled in certain countries.
Unlocking the vehicle using the key
Fig. 31
Turning the key for unlocking
and locking the vehicle
Read and observe on page 46 first.
›
Turn the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the direction of
travel (unlocking position)
A
» Fig. 31 .
›
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 49.
Locking the vehicle with the key
Read and observe
on page 46 first.
›
Turn the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door opposite to the direc-
tion of travel (locking position)
B
» Fig. 31 on page 47 .
›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.
Vehicle locking/unlocking from the inside
Fig. 32
Centre console: Central locking
button
Read and observe on page 46 first.
If the vehicle was not locked from the outside, you can also unlock and lock it
with the rocker switch » Fig. 32 even if the ignition is not switched on.
Locking all doors and the boot lid
›
Press
on the button » Fig. 32. The symbol
in the button comes on.
Unlocking all doors and the boot lid
›
Press
on the button » Fig. 32. The symbol
in the button is no longer
illuminated.
The following applies if your vehicle has been locked using the central locking button.
› It is not possible to open the doors or the boot lid from the outside (safety
feature, e.g. when stopping at traffic lights etc.).
› The doors can be unlocked and opened from the inside by a single pull on the
opening lever of the respective door.
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›If at least one door has been opened, the vehicle cannot be locked.
› 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.WARNING■ Doors locked from the inside make it difficult for rescuers to get into the
vehicle in an emergency – danger to life!■
If the safelock system is switched on » page 46, the door opening lever
and the central locking buttons do not operate.
Remote control
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Unlocking/locking
48
Synchronization
49
You can use the remote control key to:
› unlock and lock the vehicle,
› unlocking boot lid;
› open and close the windows
» page 53, Window convenience operation .
The transmitter with the battery is housed in the handle of the remote control
key. The receiver is located in the interior of the vehicle. The operating range of the remote control key is approx. 30 m. But this range of the remote control
can be reduced if the batteries are weak.
The key has a fold-open key bit which can be used for unlocking and locking
the car manually and also for starting the engine.
The system must be initialised by a specialist garage if a lost key is replaced or
if the receiver unit has been repaired or replaced. Only then can the remote
control key be used again.
Note
■ The remote control is automatically deactivated when the ignition is switch-
ed on.■
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 or anti-theft alarm system
does react to the remote control at less than 3 metres away » page 43.■
If the driver door is open, the vehicle cannot be locked using the remote con-
trol key.
Unlocking/locking
Fig. 33
Remote control key
Unlocking the vehicle
›
Press button
1
» Fig. 33 .
Locking the vehicle
›
Press button
3
» Fig. 33 .
Deactivating the safe securing system
›
Press button
3
» Fig. 33 twice within 2 seconds. Further informa-
tion » page 45 .
Unlocking the boot lid
›
Press button
2
» Fig. 33 . Further information » page 50.
Folding out the key bit
›
Press button
4
» Fig. 33 .
Folding in the key bit
›
Press the button
4
» Fig. 33 and fold in the key bit.
Unlocking
The turn signal lights flash twice as confirmation that the vehicle has been un-
locked. If the vehicle is unlocked using button
1
» Fig. 33 and none of the
doors or the tailgate are opened within the next 30 seconds, the vehicle is au-
tomatically locked again and the safe securing system or anti-theft alarm sys-
tem is reactivated. This function is intended to prevent the car being unlocked
unintentionally.
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In addition, when the car is unlocked, the electrically adjustable seats and ex-
terior mirrors move into the position assigned to this key. The stored setting of
driver seat and exterior mirrors is retrieved.
Locking
The turn signal lights flash once to confirm that the vehicle has been correctly
locked.
If the doors or the boot lid remain open after the vehicle has been locked, the
turn signal lights do not flash until they have been closed.
Note
■ Only operate the remote control when the doors and boot lid are closed and
the vehicle is in your line of sight.■
A ŠKODA partner can also activate/deactivate the acoustic signals on vehi-
cles with an anti-theft alarm system.
Synchronization
If the vehicle does not unlock when the remote control is pressed, the key may
not be synchronised. This can occur when the buttons on the remote control
key are pressed several times outside the operating range of the equipment or
if the battery in the remote control key has been replaced.
Synchronise the key as follows.
›
Press any button on the remote control key.
›
Unlock the door with the key within 1 minute of pressing the button.
Anti-theft alarm system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
49
Interior monitor and towing protection
50
The anti-theft alarm system increases the level of protection against people
seeking to break into the vehicle. The system triggers audible and visual warn-
ing signals if an attempt is made to break into the vehicle.
Note■ The working life of the alarm siren is 5 years.■Before leaving the car, it must be checked that all of the windows, doors and
the electric sliding/tilting roof are properly closed to ensure the full functional-
ity of the anti-theft alarm system.■
Coding of the radio remote control and the receiver unit precludes the use of
the radio remote control from other vehicles.
Operation
How is the alarm system activated?
The anti-theft alarm system is activated when the vehicle is locked with the
radio remote control or the key in the driver's door . It is activated 30 seconds
after locking the door.
How is the alarm system deactivated?
The alarm system is deactivated by pressing the button on the remote con-
trol. The anti-theft alarm system is reactivated if the vehicle is not opened
within 30 seconds after transmitting the radio signal.
Triggering the alarm
The alarm is triggered when the following unauthorized actions are carried out
on the locked vehicle.
› Opening the bonnet.
› Opening the boot lid.
› Opening the doors.
› Manipulation of the ignition lock.
› Towing the vehicle
» page 50;
› Movement in the vehicle
» page 50.
› Sudden and significant voltage drop of the electrical system.
› Uncoupling the trailer
» page 125.
If the driver's door of a vehicle with a remote control is unlocked and opened
by the lock cylinder, then the alarm is triggered.
Switching off the alarm
The alarm is turned off by pressing the button on the radio remote control
key or switching on the ignition.
CAUTION
Before leaving the vehicle, it must be checked that all of the windows, doors
and the sliding/tilting roof are locked in order to ensure the full functionality of
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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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