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Low beam
⇒ page 23
Rear fog light
⇒ page 23
Speed regulating system
⇒ page 23
Failure of the light bulbs
⇒ page 23
Diesel particle filter (diesel engine)
⇒ page 23
Airbag system
⇒ page 24
Control system for exhaust
⇒ page 24
Electromechanical power steering
⇒ page 24
Engine oil pressure
⇒ page 25
EPC fault light (petrol engine)
⇒ page 25
Glow plug system (diesel engine)
⇒ page 25
Coolant temperature/coolant level
⇒ page 25
Traction control system (TCS)
⇒ page 26
Electronic stability programme (ESP)
⇒ page 26
Switch off traction control system (TCS)
⇒ page 26
Selector lever lock
⇒ page 27
Tyre pressure
⇒ page 27
Antilock brake system (ABS)
⇒ page 27
Bonnet
⇒ page 27
Seat belt warning light
⇒ page 28
Boot lid
⇒ page 28
Open door
⇒ page 28
Fluid level in windshield washer system
⇒ page 28
Brake system
⇒ page 28
Handbrake
⇒ page 29
Generator
⇒ page 29
Engine oil level
⇒ page 29
Fuel reserve
⇒ page 29 WARNING
● If you do not pay attention to the warning lights coming on and the corre-
sponding descriptions and warning notes, this may result in severe body inju-
ries 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 also essential
to observe all warnings ⇒
page 181, Working in the engine compartment. Note
● The arrangement of the indicator lights depends on the model version. The
symbols shown in the following functional description are to be found as indicator
lights in the instrument cluster.
● Operational faults are shown in the instrument cluster as red symbols (priority
1 - danger) or yellow symbols (priority 2 - warning). 22
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Seat belt warning light
The warning light
comes on after the ignition is switched on as a reminder for
the driver to fasten the seat belt. The warning light only goes out if the driver has
fastened his seat belt.
If the seat belt has not been fastened by the driver, a permanent warning signal
sounds at vehicle speeds greater than 20 km/h and simultaneously the warning
light flashes.
If the seat belt is not fastened by the driver during the next 90 seconds, the warn-
ing signal is deactivated and the warning light lights up permanently.
For further information on the seat belts ⇒ page 135, Seat belts.
Boot lid The warning light
comes on when the ignition is switched on if the luggage
compartment door is open. If the boot lid opens while driving , the warning light
lights up and an audible signal sounds.
An audible signal sounds as an additional warning signal.
The warning light comes on even when the ignition is switched off. The warning
light lights up for a maximum of 5 minutes.
In vehicles with an information display, this warning light is replaced by a vehicle
symbol ⇒
page 18
Open door The warning light
comes on, if one or several doors are opened. If one of the
doors opens while driving, the warning light lights up and an audible signal
sounds.
The warning light comes on even when the ignition is switched off. The warning
light lights up for a maximum of 5 minutes.
In vehicles with an information display, this warning light is replaced by a vehicle
symbol ⇒ page 18 Windshield washer fluid level
The warning light
comes on when the ignition is switched on if there is insuffi-
cient fluid in the windshield washer system. Top up with liquid ⇒ page 190
.
The following text will be displayed in the information display: Top up wash fluid! (Top up washer fluid)
Brake system The warning light
lights up when the brake fluid level is too low or there is a
fault in the ABS.
if the warning light flashes and an audible signal sounds three times, stop and
check the brake fluid level ⇒ .
The following text will be displayed in the information display: Brake fluid: Owner's manual Car documentation!
If there is a fault in the ABS which also influences the function of the brake sys-
tem (e.g. distribution of brake pressure), the ABS warning light comes on and at
the same time the brake system warning light starts flashing . Be aware that
not only the ABS but also another part of th brake system is defective ⇒ .
An audible signal sounds three times as an additional warning signal.
One should get used to high pedal forces, long braking distances and long free
play of the brake pedal when driving to the next specialist garage.
For further information on the brake system ⇒ page 157,
Brakes. WARNING
● Pay attention to the following instructions ⇒
page 181, Working in the en-
gine compartment before checking the brake fluid level and opening the bon-
net.
● If the brake system warning light does not go out a few seconds after
switching on the ignition or comes on when driving, stop immediately and
check the brake fluid in the reservoir ⇒
page 186. If the fluid level has drop-
ped below the MIN marking, do not drive any further - risk of accident! Contact
a Škoda dealer to obtain professional assistance. 28
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Central locking system
Description When using the central locking and unlocking system,
all the doors and the fuel
filler flap are locked or unlocked at the same time (if it was not set differently in
the menu point Settings - Convenience of the information display). The boot lid is
unlocked when opening. It can be opened by pressing the hand grip above the li-
cence plate ⇒ page 35.
Operation of the central locking system is possible:
● from the outside using the vehicle key ⇒ page 33,
● using the buttons for the central locking system ⇒ page 34,
● with a remote control key ⇒
page 36,
Indicator 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 32 is not operating,
the indicator 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 of all flashes fast for about 2 seconds, afterwards lights
up for about 30 seconds and then flashes slowly, there is a fault in the system of
the central locking or the interior monitor ⇒ page 38. Visit a specialist garage to
obtain assistance.
Convenience operation of windows
One can open and close the electrically powered windows when unlocking and
locking the vehicle ⇒ page 40.
Opening a single door
This function makes it possible to only unlock the driver's door. The other doors
and the fuel filler flap remain locked and are only unlocked after repetitive unlock-
ing.
This function can be activated/deactivated by a specialist garage.
On vehicles with an information display, this function can be switched on in the
menu Settings Convenience - Door open. 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 to unlock the car by pressing the central lock-
ing button or by pulling the door opening lever.
This function can be activated/deactivated by a specialist garage.
On vehicles with an information display, this function can be switched on in the
menu Settings Convenience - Door open. WARNING
Locking the doors prevents involuntary opening in an exceptional situation
(an accident). Locked doors prevent unwanted entry into the vehicle from out-
side, for example at road crossings. Locked doors do, however, make it more
difficult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency - danger to life! 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 vehi-
cle.
● Only the front door which is fitted with a locking cylinder can be unlocked and
locked using the key if the central locking system fails. You can lock or unlock
manually the other doors and the boot lid.
–Emergency locking of the door ⇒
page 34.
– Emergency unlocking of the boot lid ⇒ page 35.
Safe securing The central locking system is equipped with a
safe securing system. Locking the
vehicle from the outside causes the door locks to be automatically blocked. 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.
You can deactivate the safe securing system by locking twice within 2
seconds.£32
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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.
The safe securing system is again activated the next time the vehicle is unlocked
and locked again.
The doors can be opened from the inside if the vehicle is locked and the safe se-
curing system is deactivated:
● The door is unlocked by actuating the door-opening lever.
● The door opens upon actuating the door-opening lever again. WARNING
If the vehicle is locked from the outside and the safe securing system is acti-
vated, there must not be any person and animals in the vehicle 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 rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergen-
cy - hazard! Note
● The anti-theft alarm system is also activated with the deactivated safe secur-
ing system when locking the vehicle. The interior monitor is however not activa-
ted.
● When activating the Safelock function after you lock the vehicle, the message
CHECK DEADLOCK will appear to inform you about this. In vehicles equipped with
an information display, the message Check deadlock! appears Owner's manual!
(CHECK DEADLOCK appears.
Unlocking 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 trav-
el (unlock position) A ⇒ fig. 12
.
– Pull on the door handle and open the door.
● All the doors (only the driver's door on vehicles with anti-theft alarm system)
and the fuel filler flap 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 provided the key is held in the unlock position.
● The indicator light in the driver door stops flashing if the car is not fitted with
an anti-theft alarm system ⇒
page 37. 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 will be trig-
gered
if you do not switch on the ignition within 15 seconds.
Locking the vehicle with the key –
Turn the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the opposite direc-
tion of travel (lock position) B
⇒
fig. 12.
● The doors, the boot lid and the fuel filler flap are locked.
● The switched on interior lights will switch off over the door contact.
● The windows and the electric sliding/tilting roof close provided the key is held
in the lock position.
● The safe securing system is activated immediately.
● The indicator light in the driver door begins flashing. Note
If the driver's door has been opened, the vehicle cannot be locked. 33
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Button for the central locking system
Fig. 13 Centre console: Central locking
system
If the vehicle was not locked from the outside, you can also unlock and lock it with
the rocker switch without the ignition switched on.
Locking all doors and the boot lid
– Press button 1
⇒ fig. 13 . The symbol in the button comes on.
Unlocking all doors and the boot lid
– Press button 2
⇒
fig. 13 . The symbol goes out in the button.
The following applies if you have locked your vehicle using the button 1 :
● It is not possible to open the doors or the boot lid from the outside (safety fea-
ture, e.g. when stopping at traffic lights etc.).
● You can unlock the doors individually from the inside and open them by pulling
the door opening lever.
● As long as one door is opened 1)
, the vehicle cannot be locked in order to avoid
inadvertently locking the key in the vehicle.
● In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked doors
are automatically unlocked from the inside in order to enable rescuers to gain ac-
cess to the vehicle.
By pressing and holding the button 1 or
2 , you can conveniently close or open
the windows ⇒ page 40. WARNING
The central locking system also operates if the ignition is switched off. All the
doors and the boot lid are locked. Children should never be left unattended in
the vehicle since it is difficult to provide assistance from the outside when the
doors are locked. Locked doors make it difficult for rescuers to get into the ve-
hicle in an emergency - hazard! Note
The door opening lever and the buttons for the central locking system do not op-
erate if the safe securing system is activated ⇒ page 32.
Emergency locking of the doors Fig. 14 Rear door: Emergency locking of
the door
An emergency locking mechanism is located on the rear side of the doors which
have no locking cylinder; it is only visible after opening the door.
Locking
– Remove the panel A
⇒ fig. 14 .
– Insert the key into the opening under the panel and press the stopping lever
B as far as the stop toward the inside.
– Re-insert the panel.
After closing the door, you can no longer open it from outside. The door can be
unlocked from the inside by pulling on the door handle again, and then opened
from the outside. 1)
Is not valid for the boot lid. 34
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Boot lid
Fig. 15 Handle of boot lid
Open the boot lid by pressing the hand grip above the licence plate after unlock-
ing the vehicle using the key or the radio remote control.
Opening the boot lid
– Press on the handle ⇒ fig. 15 and at the same time raise the boot lid.
Closing the boot lid
– Pull the boot lid down and close it with a slight swing ⇒ .
A handle which makes the closing easier is located on the inner panelling of the
boot lid. WARNING
● Ensure that the lock is properly engaged after closing the boot lid. Other-
wise, the boot lid might open suddenly when driving even if the boot lid lock is
closed - risk of accident!
● Never drive with the boot lid fully 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 boot lid, it could crack -
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 hand grip above the licence plate is deactivated when
starting off or as of a speed of more than 5 km/hour for vehicles with central lock-
ing. The function of the hand grip is activated again when the vehicle has stopped
and a door is opened.
Emergency unlocking of the boot lid (Octavia) Fig. 16 Emergency unlocking of the boot
lid
If there is a fault in the central locking, you can open the boot lid as follows:
– Fold the backrest of the rear seat forwards ⇒ page 64.
– Take out the warning triangle A
⇒
fig. 16.
– Press the operating lever in the direction of arrow in order to unlock the boot
lid. The operating lever is located under the panel B .
– Open the boot lid/luggage compartment door. 35
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Emergency unlocking of the boot lid (Estate car)
Fig. 17 Emergency unlocking of the boot
lid
If there is a fault in the central locking, you can open the boot lid as follows:
– Fold the backrest of the rear seat forwards ⇒ page 64.
– Open up the cover of the lock upwards ⇒ fig. 17.
– Move the operating lever A with the aid of a narrow object e.g. screwdriver up
to the stop in the direction of arrow; the boot lid is then unlocked.
– Open the boot lid/luggage compartment door.
Remote control Description You can use the remote control key:
●
to unlock and lock the car,
● unlocking boot lid,
● electrically open and close the windows.
The transmitter with the battery is housed in the handle of the remote control
key. The receiver is located in the interior of the car. The operating range of the
remote control key is approx. 10 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. If a lost key is replaced or if the receiver unit has been repaired or a new unit in-
stalled, it is then necessary for an authorised
ŠKODA Service Partner to initialise
the system. Only after this is it possible to again use the remote control key. Note
● The remote control is automatically deactivated when the ignition is switched
on.
● The operation of the remote control may temporarily be affected by interfer-
ence from transmitters close to the car and which operate 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 30.
● If the driver door is opened, the vehicle cannot be locked using the remote
control.
Unlocking and locking car Fig. 18 Remote control key
Unlocking the vehicle
– Press the button 1
⇒ fig. 18 for about 1 second.
Locking the vehicle
– Press button 3 for about 1 second.
Deactivating safe securing system
– Press button 3 twice in 2 seconds. Further information
⇒
page 32.
Boot lid remote release
– Press button 2 for about 1 second. Further information
⇒
page 35. £36
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Folding out of the key
–
Press button 4 .
Folding up of the key
– Press button 4 and collapse the key bit in the housing.
The turn signal lights flash twice as confirmation that the vehicle has been un-
locked. The vehicle will lock again automatically if you unlock the vehicle using
button 1 but do not open a door or the boot lid within the next 30 seconds. The
safelock and/or anti-theft alarm system will reactivate. This function is intended
to prevent the car being unlocked unintentionally.
In addition, when the car is unlocked, the electrically adjustable seats and exterior
mirrors move into the position assigned to this key. The stored setting of driver
seat and exterior mirrors is retrieved.
Display of the locking
The turn signal lights flash once to confirm that the vehicle has been correctly
locked.
If the vehicle is locked by pressing the button 3 and some doors or the boot lid
are not closed, the turn signal lights flash only after closing. 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 not possible 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
● Operate the radio remote control only when the doors and boot lid are closed
and you have visual contact with the vehicle.
● Once in the car, you must not press the lock button of the radio remote con-
trol before inserting the key into the ignition lock in order to avoid the car being
inadvertently locked and the alarm system being switched on. Should this happen,
press the unlock button of the radio remote control. Synchronisation of the remote control If the vehicle cannot be unlocked by actuating the remote control system then it
is possible that the code in the key and the control unit in the vehicle are no lon-
ger synchronised. This can occur when the buttons on the radio-operated key are
actuated a number of times outside of the operative range of the equipment or
the battery on the remote control was replaced.
This means it is necessary to synchronise the code as follows:
● press any button on the remote control;
● pressing of the button means that the door will unlock with the key within 1
minute.
Anti-theft alarm system
Description The anti-theft alarm system increases the level of protection against people seek-
ing to break into the vehicle. The system triggers audible and visual warning sig-
nals if an attempt is made to break into the vehicle.
How is the alarm system activated?
The anti-theft alarm system is activated automatically when the vehicle is locked
with the key on the driver's door or by using the radio remote control. It is activa-
ted 30 seconds after locking the door.
How is the alarm system deactivated?
The anti-theft alarm system is deactivated if the vehicle is unlocked by only using
the radio remote control. The anti-theft alarm system is reactivated if the vehicle
is not opened within 30 seconds after transmitting the radio signal.
Once you unlock the vehicle by inserting the key into the driver door you then
have to insert the key into the ignition lock and switch the ignition on within 15
seconds after opening the door in order to deactivate the anti-theft alarm system.
The alarm will be triggered if you do not switch on the ignition within 15 seconds.
When is the alarm triggered?
The following security areas of the locked vehicle are monitored:
● Bonnet,
● Boot lid, £ 37
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Rain lights
If you switch on the windscreen wipe in the operation rain sensor for longer than
10 seconds or in the operation permanent wipe (position
2 or 3) ⇒ page 53
switching on for longer than 15 seconds, the side lights and low beam are switch-
ed on automatically. The light switches off if the windscreen wipe is in operation
rain sensor for more than around 4 minutes or is not switched on in the operation
permanent wipe. WARNING
The automatic light control only operates as a support. The driver is not re-
leased from his responsibility to inspect the light and if necessary to switch on
the light depending on the light conditions. The light sensor cannot detect for
example rain or snow. For these conditions we recommend to switch on the
low beam ! Note
● Do not affix any stickers in front of the light sensor, so that you do not impair
its function or put it out of operation.
● The same principles as for using the automatic light control also apply to the
light which is switched on manually ⇒
page 44.
Cornering lights The cornering lights are used to illuminate the curves by means of the cone of
light swivelling together with the front headlight with Xenon lights. This function
is active when the speed of the car increases to more than 10
km/h.
The swivelling function of the headlights can be switched off/on via the menu
point Assistants in the main menu of the information display ⇒ page 18.WARNING
If the cornering lights are defective, 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 have the car inspected immediately by a specialist garage. Parking light Parking light
– Switch off the ignition.
– Pull the turn signal light lever ⇒
fig. 30 upwards or downwards - the parking
light on the right and left side of the vehicle will be switched on respectively.
The parking light only operates if the ignition is switched off.
If you have switched on the right or left turn signal light and you switch off the
ignition, the parking light is not automatically switched on.
Parking light on both sides
– Turn the light switch into the position and lock the vehicle.
Coming Home Function The function makes it possible to switch on the lights in the darkness for a short
time after leaving the vehicle.
Switching on Coming Home Function
– The light switch is in the position automatic driving lamp control and the
low beam illuminates.
– Switch off the ignition.
– After opening the driver's door, the function Coming Home is switched on.
– Close all the doors and the boot lid and lock the vehicle. After a short time,
switch all lights off.
Depending on equipment fitted the function Coming Home switches on the fol-
lowing lights:
● Parking lights,
● Low beam,
● Entry lighting in the exterior mirrors,
● Licence plate light.
Coming Home Function
The lights go out 10 seconds after closing all the doors and the boot lid.
If a door or the boot lid remains open, the lights go out 60 seconds after switching
off the ignition. £46
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The light comes on after the doors have been locked or on opening the boot lid.
The light goes out after switching on the ignition or up to 30 seconds after closing
all the doors and the boot lid.
If a door or the boot lid remains open, the light goes out within 2 minutes if the
ignition is switched off. WARNING
If the entry light comes on, do not touch its cover - risk of burns!
Luggage compartment light The lighting comes on automatically when the boot lid is opened. If the lid remains
open for more than about 10 minutes, the luggage compartment lighting switches
off automatically.
Visibility Rear window heater Fig. 34 Switch for rear window heater
– You can switch the rear window heater on or off by pressing the switch ⇒
fig. 34 - the indicator light in the switch comes on or goes out.
The rear window heater only operates when the engine is running.
The rear window heater switches off automatically after 10 minutes. For the sake of the environment
As soon as the window is de-iced or free from mist, the heating should be switch-
ed off. The reduced current consumption will have a favourable effect on fuel
economy ⇒ page 165, Saving electricity. Note
● If the on-board voltage drops, the rear window heater switches off automati-
cally, in order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control
⇒
page 190, Automatic consumer shut-off.
● The position and the shape of the switch can differ depending on equipment
installed in the vehicle.
Sun visors Fig. 35 Sun visor: Swivelling out/double sun visor
You can pull the sun visor for the driver or front passenger out of the fixture and
swivel it toward the door in the direction of the arrow
1
⇒
fig. 35.
The vanity mirrors in the sun visors are provided with covers. Push the cover in di-
rection of arrow 2 .
On vehicles which are equipped with double sun visor, you can also unfold the
auxiliary visor in direction of arrow 3 after swivelling the sun visor.
WARNING
The sun visors must not be swivelled to the side windows into the deploy-
ment area of the head airbags if any objects, such as ball-point pens etc. are
attached to them. This might result in injuries to the occupants if the head air-
bag is deployed. 52
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