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The multi-functional indicator offers
 you a range of useful information.
Note
In certain national versions the displays
 appear in the Imperial system of  
measures.MemoryThe multi-functional indicator is eq 
uipped with two automatic memories. 
The data of the single-trip memory (memory 1) is shown if a  
1 appears in the  
display. A  
2 shown in the display means that da
ta relates to the total distance  
memory (memory 2). Switching of the memory takes place when the button    
⇒fig. 21
. 
Single-trip memory (memory 1) The single-trip memory collates the driving information from the moment the igni- tion is switched on until it  
is switched off. New data will
 also flow into the calcula- 
tion of the current driving information if the trip is continued  
within 2 hours
 after  
switching off the ignition. The memory will  
be is automatically erased, on the other  
hand, if the trip is interrupted for  
more than 2 hours
. 
Total-trip memory (memory 2) The total distance driven memory gathers  
data from any number of individual jour- 
neys up to a total of 99 hours and 59 minutes driving or 9.999 kilometres driven.  The memory is deleted when either of these limits is reached and the calculation  starts from anew. The total-trip memory will not, contrary to 
 the single-trip memory, be deleted after  
a period of interruption of driving of 2 hours.
Note
All information in the memory is erased if the battery of the vehicle is disconnected.Using the systemThe rocker switch   and the button   are located in the grip of the  window wiper lever  
⇒
fig. 21
. 
Selecting the memory – Repeated short-term pressing of th 
e button   allows to select the  
desired memory.
The outside temperature
⇒ page 21
Current fuel consumption
⇒page 21
Average fuel consumption
⇒page 22
Range
⇒page 22
Distance driven
⇒page 22
Average speed
⇒page 22
Driving time
⇒page 22
Time
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Fig. 21  Multi-functional  indicator: Control elements
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Selecting the functions – Press the rocker switch   up or down. This will cause the individual  
functions of the multi-f 
unctional indicator to 
appear in the display  
one after the other. 
Setting function to zero – Select the memory you want. – Press button   for more than 1 second.The following readouts of the selected me 
mory will be set to zero by button  :
•
average fuel consumption,
•
distance driven,
•
average speed,
•
Driving time. 
You can only operate the multi-functional  
indicator when the ignition is switched  
on. After the ignition is switched on, the fu 
nction displayed is the one which you last  
selected before switching off the ignition. If the outside temperature drops below  
+4 °C, the outside temperature indicator  
with a snow flake symbol appears. The symbol warns the driver of the possible danger of ice on the road. After the rock 
er switch   is pressed, the function  
displays the one which you last selected before switching off the ignition.
Outside temperatureThe outside temperature appears in the disp 
lay when the ignition is switched on. 
The correct outside temperature will be indi 
cated with a delay of
 5 minutes. If the  
vehicle is stationary (or driven at a very low speed) the temperature indicated may  be slightly higher than the actual outsid 
e temperature because of
 heat radiated by  
the engine. If the outside temperature drops below +4°C 
, a snow flake symbol (warning signal  
for ice on the road) appears be 
hind the temperature indicator 
⇒fig. 22
 and a  
warning signal sounds.
WARNING
Do not only rely upon the information given on the outside temperature display that there is no ice on the road.  
Please note that bl
ack ice may also be  
present on the road surface even at  
temperatures around +4°C - warning,  
drive with care!Current consumptionThe current fuel consumption level is shown in the display in litres/100 km. This  information can help you to adapt your styl 
e of driving to the fuel consumption you  
wish to achieve.
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Fig. 22  Multi-functional  indicator: the outside temperature
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The display appears in litres/hour if the vehicle is stationary or driving at a low  speed.Average fuel consumptionThe average fuel consumption since the memory was last erased is shown in the  display in litres/100 km  
⇒page 20. This information can help you to adapt your  
style of driving to the fuel co 
nsumption you wish to achieve. 
If you wish to determine the average fuel  
consumption over a cert
ain period of time  
you must first erase the memory at the start of the new measurement using the  button   
⇒page 20, fig. 21
. A zero appears in the display for the first 300 m you  
drive after erasing the memory. The indicated value will be updated every 5 seconds while you are driving.
Note
The amount of fuel consumed will not be indicated.RangeThe estimated range in kilometres is shown on the display. It indicates the distance  you can still drive with your vehicle based on the present level of fuel in the tank for  the same style of driving. The readout is shown in steps of 10 km. The fuel consumption for the last 50 km is  
taken as a basis for calculating the range.  
If you drive in a more economical manner from this moment on, the range will be increased accordingly. You first drive 50 km if the readout is reset (after disconnecting the battery) before  a new readout for the range is displayed.Distance drivenThe distance driven since the memory was last erased appears in the display  ⇒ page 20. If you wish to calculate the distance driven from a particular time of day  
you must first erase the memory at this mo 
ment in time by pressing the button    
⇒ page 20, fig. 21
. 
The maximum distance indicated in both sw 
itch positions is 9 999 km. The indicator  
is set back to null if th 
is period is exceeded.
Average speedThe average speed since the memory was last erased is shown in the display in  km/hour  
⇒page 20. If you wish to determine 
the average speed over a certain  
period of time you must first erase the memory at the start of the new measure- ment using the button   
⇒page 20, fig. 21
. 
A zero appears in the display for the first 300 m you drive after erasing the memory.The indicated value will be updated every 5 seconds while you are driving.Driving timeThe driving time which has elapsed since the memory was last erased, appears in  the display  
⇒page 20. If you wish to calculate th
e driving time from a particular  
time of day you must first erase the memory at this moment in time by pressing the  button   
⇒page 20, fig. 21
. 
The maximum distance indi 
cated in both memories is 99 hours and 59 minutes.  
The indicator is set back to null 
 if this period is exceeded.
Warning against excessive speeds*An acoustic warning signal will sound 
when the vehicle speed exceeds 120 kilome- 
tres per hour. The acoustic warning signal 
 will switch off again when the vehicle  
speed goes below this speed limit. This function is only vali 
d for some export countries.
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Information display*IntroductionThe information display provides you with information in a convenient way  concerning the  
current operating state of your vehicle
. The information system  
also provides you with data (depending on the equipment installed in the vehicle)  relating to the radio and multi-functional indicator. Certain functions and oper 
ating conditions are always being checked on the  
vehicle when the ignition is switched on and also while driving. Functional faults, if required 
 repair work and other information are indicated by red  
symbols and yellow symbols. 
Lighting up of these symbols is combined with an acoustic warning signal. Information and texts giving warnings 
 are also shown in the display 
⇒page 27. 
The display of text is possible in the following languages:
Czech, English, German, French,  
Italian, Spanish, Portuguese. 
The desired language can be  
set by a specialist garage. 
The following information can be shown in 
 the display (depending on the equip- 
ment installed on the vehicle):Menu
Fig. 23  Instrument cluster:  large information displayFig. 24  Instrument cluster: small information display
Menu
⇒ page 23
Door and boot lid warning
⇒page 24
Displays of the multi-functional indicator
⇒page 16
Warning symbols or warning lights
⇒page 27
Displays of the Service Interval Display
⇒page 18
Displays of the radio
Fig. 25  Information display:  Menu
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– You can activate the menu by pressing the rocker switch    
⇒
fig. 26
  
for more than 1 second. 
– You can select individual menu poin 
ts by means of the rocker switch  
. The selected information is displayed after pressing the button   
for a short time or after releasing the rocker switch   (after about 4 seconds).
You can select the following information (d 
epending on the equipment installed on  
the vehicle): After selecting the menu point  
DISPLAY OFF
 the display is switched off. Press the  
rocker switch   for more than 1 seco 
nd to switch the display on again. 
The Information  
CAR STATUS
flashes in the menu if there is something which is not  
in proper order on the vehicle (e.g. warning  
of a low fuel level). The first warning will  
be displayed after switching over to  
CAR STATUS
. You can then display other oper- 
ating conditions afterwards using the switch-over function (such as water level low).
Door and boot lid warningThe door and boot lid warning lights up if  
at least one door or the boot lid is not  
closed. The symbol displays the respective  
opened
 door and boot lid 
⇒fig. 27
. 
The symbol goes out as soon as the doors and the boot lid are completely closed.As an additional warning signal, a 3 time pe 
ep sounds if the car is driven at a speed  
of more than 6km/hour and if the door is open.Radio displayThese displays  
indicate
 the common information from the display of the radio.
TRIP COMPUTER (AUTO COMPUTER)
⇒page 19
CAR STATUS
⇒page 25
DISPLAY OFF
Fig. 26  Information display:  Control elements
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Fig. 27  Information display: Door warningFig. 28  Information display: Radio display
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Auto Check ControlCar stateThe Auto Check Control carries out a check of certain functions and vehicle compo- nents. The check is performed constantly  
when the ignition is switched on, both  
when the vehicle is stationary, as well as when driving. Operational faults, urgent repairs, service  
work or other information appear in the  
display of the instrument cluster. The disp 
lays are shown with a red or yellow light  
symbol depending on the priority of the message. The red symbols indicate  
danger
 (priority 1) while the yellow symbols indicate a  
warning 
 (priortity 2). Information for the driver
 may also appear in addition to the  
symbols  
⇒page 27. 
Investigate the displayed faults as soon as  
possible. If several operational faults exist  
at the same time, the symbols will appear 
 one after the other and are each visible  
for about 2 seconds. The error messages are faded out after 10 seconds or by actuating the rocker switch    ⇒page 24, fig. 26
 and are stored under the information 
CAR STATUS
. 
There is at least one error message to be read when the term  
CAR STATUS
 is  
flashing in the menu. The display will show  
STATUS 1/2
 (for example) if a number  
of error messages are present. This display  
indicates that the first of a total of two  
error messages should be displayed. Actuate the rocker switch  , to call up the individual error messages.If a fault occurs, a warning signal will also sound in addition to the symbol and text  in the display:•
Priority 1 - three warning signals
•
Priority 2 - one warning signal
Red symbols A red symbol signals danger.Proceed as follows if a red symbol is displayed: – Stop the vehicle.– Switch the engine off. – Check the functions indicated. – Obtain professional assistance.Meaning of the red symbols: Three 
 successive warning signals will sound if a red symbol appears. The symbol  
continues flashing until  
the fault is rectified.
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Faults in the brake surface
⇒page 34
Coolant level too low/coolant temperature  too high
⇒ page 30
Engine oil pressure too low
⇒page 31
Fig. 29  Information display:  Oil pressure is low
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If several operational faults of priority 1 exist, the symbols appear one after the  other and are each illuminated for about 2 seconds.Yellow symbols A yellow symbol signals a warning.The meaning of the yellow symbols: One 
 warning signal will sound if a yellow symbol appears. 
If several operational faults of priority 2 exist, the symbols appear one after the  other and are each illuminated for about 2 seconds. Check the relevant function as soon as possible.
Fuel level low
⇒ page 31
Check engine oil level, engine oil sensor faulty
⇒page 31
Brake pad worn
⇒page 31
Washer fluid level low
⇒page 31
faulty bulb
⇒page 29
Fig. 30  Information display:  Fuel level low
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Warning lightsOverview The warning lights indicate certain functions or faults.
Fig. 31  Instrument cluster with warning lights
Turn signal lights (to the left)
⇒ page 28
Turn signal lights (to the right)
⇒page 28
Turn signal system fo
r vehicles towing a  
trailer*
⇒ page 28
Main beam light
⇒page 29
Low beam light
⇒page 29
Fog lights*
⇒page 29
Rear fog light
⇒page 29
Electronic immobiliser
⇒page 29
Bulbs*
⇒page 29
Control system for exhaust
⇒page 29
EPC fault light* (petrol engine)
⇒page 29
Glow plug system (diesel engine)
⇒page 30
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WARNING
•
If you do not pay attention to the wa
rning lights coming on and the corre- 
sponding descriptions and warning notes, this may result in severe body  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  
compartment, e.g. inspecting and replenis 
hing oil and other fluids. It is also  
essential to obse 
rve all warnings 
⇒page 160.
Note
•
Arrangement of the indicator lights depends on the model and model version.  
The symbols shown in the following function 
al description are to be found as indi- 
cator lights in the instrument cluster.•
Operational faults are shown in the inst 
rument cluster as red symbols (priority  
1 - danger) or yellow symbols (priority 2 - warning).Turn signal system 
Either the left 
 or right 
 indicator light flashes depending on the position of the 
turn signal lever. The indicator light flashes at twice its normal rate if a turn signal light fails. This does  not apply when towing a trailer. Switching off the hazard warning light system is switched on will cause all of the  turn signal lights as well as both indicator lights to flash. Further information about the turn signal system  
⇒page 52.
Turn signal system for vehicles towing a trailer 
*
The warning light 
 flashes together with the other turn signal lights only if the  
vehicle is towing a trailer. The indicator light does not flash if a turn si 
gnal light on the trailer or on the vehicle  
is not operating.
Airbag system*
⇒ page 30
Coolant temperature/coolant level
⇒page 30
Brake pad wear*
⇒page 31
Fuel reserve
⇒page 31
Engine oil
⇒page 31
Open door*
⇒page 32
Fluid level in windshield washer system*
⇒page 31
Antilock brake system (ABS)*
⇒page 32
Traction control system (TCS)*
⇒page 33
Electronic stability programme (ESP)*
⇒page 33
Dynamo
⇒page 34
Brake system
⇒page 34
Seat belt warning light*
⇒page 34
WARNING (continued)
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Main beam 
The indicator light 
 comes on when the main beam is selected or also when the  
headlight flasher is operated. Further information about the main beam  
⇒page 52.
Low beam 
The warning light 
 comes on when low beam is selected 
⇒page 49.
Fog lights 
*
The warning light 
 comes on when the fog lights are operating.
Rear fog light 
The warning light 
 comes on when the rear fog lights are operating 
⇒page 50.
Electronic immobiliser
Data is compared between the ignition ke
y and the control unit when switching on  
the ignition. The indicator light 
 will light up for a few seconds when ignition key 
authorisation is confirmed. The warning light will start flashing conti 
nuously if a non-authorised ignition key  
(for example the wrong ignition key) has  
been used. The engine cannot be started  
⇒ page 36. It is only possible to start the engine of 
 the vehicle with a Genuine Škoda key with  
the matching code. The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
IMMOBIL. ACTIVATED
Bulbs 
The warning light 
 comes on if a bulb is faulty:
•
Brakes applied (brake light);
•
Switching on the lights (front low beam or rear parking lights).
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.Control system for exhaust 
The warning light 
 comes on after the ignition has been switched on.
If the warning light does not go 
 out after starting the engine 
or it lights up or flashes  
when driving, a fault exists in an exhaus 
t relevant component. The engine manage- 
ment system selects an emergency programme which enables you to drive to the nearest specialist garage by adopting a gentle style of driving. The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
EMISSIONS WORKSHOP!
EPC fault light 
 (petrol engine)
The 
 (Electronic Power Control) warning light comes on for a few seconds when  
the ignition is switched on. If the warning light 
 does not go out or lights up  
after starting the engine, a fault  
exists in the engine control. The engine management system selects an emergency programme which enables you to drive to the nearest specialist garage by adopting  a gentle style of driving. The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
ENGINE WORKSHOP!
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