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Low beam 
The indicator light  comes on when low beam is selected ⇒page 46.
Fog lights 
The warning light  comes on when the fog lights are operating ⇒page 47.
Rear fog light 
The warning light  comes on when the rear fog lights are operating ⇒page 47.
EPC fault light  (petrol engine)
The  (Electronic Power Control) warning li ght comes on for a few seconds when
the ignition is switched on.
There is a system fault in the engine control system if the warning light
 does not
go out or comes on or flashes while driving. 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! (ENGINE FAULT - WORKSHOP!)
Diesel particle filter*  (diesel engine)
If the warning light  comes on, this means that soot has accumulated in the diesel
particle filter because of the frequent short distances.
In order to clean the diesel particle filter, 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 15 minutes or
until the warning light goes out with th e 4th or 5th gear engaged (automatic
gearbox: position S) when the traffic situation permits it. This increases the exhaust
temperature and the soot deposited in the diesel particle filter is burnt. Always pay attention to the valid speed limits
⇒.
The warning light
 goes out after the successful cl eaning of the diesel particle
filter.
If these conditions are not met, the warning light
 does not go out and the
warning light  begins to flash. ENGINE WORKSHOP! is shown in the informa-
tion display*. Afterwards the engine control unit shifts the engine into the emer-
gency mode, which only has a reduced power output. After switching the ignition
off and on again the warning light
 comes on.
Have the vehicle inspected without delay by your specialist garage.
WARNING
•If you do not pay attention to the wa rning light coming on and the corre-
sponding descriptions and warning notes, this may result in injuries or
major vehicle damage.
•Always adjust your speed to suit weather, road, region and traffic condi-
tions. The route indicated by the warning light must not tempt you to disre-
gard the national regulations for road traffic.
Caution
As long as the warning light  lights up, one must take into account an increased
fuel consumption and in certain circumst ances a power reduction of the engine.
Note
•The servicing of the diesel particle filter and the replenishing of the additive are
performed by a specialist garage in the framework of the regular inspection, see
Service shedule.
•Further information about diesel particle filter ⇒page 160, “Diesel particle
filter* (diesel engine)”.
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Glow plug system  (diesel engine)
The indicator light  lights up for a cold engine when switching on the ignition
(pre-heat position) 2 ⇒ page 100. Start the engine just as soon as the indicator light
goes out.
The glow plug indicator light will come on for about 1 second if the engine is at a
normal operating temperature or if the outside temperature is above +5°C. This
means that you can start the engine right away.
There is a fault in the glow plug system if the indicator light
 does not come on
at all or lights up continuously. Contact a specialist garage as soon as possible to
obtain assistance.
There is a system fault in the engine control system if the warning light
 has
started to flash while driving. The engi ne management system selects an emer-
gency 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! (ENG INE FAULT - WORKSHOP!)
Coolant temperature, Coolant quantity 
The warning light  comes on for a few seconds 1) when the ignition is switched on.
The coolant temperature is too high or the coolant level too low if the warning light
 does not go out after the engine is started or flashes while driving.
3 peeps sound as an additional warning signal.
In this case stop and switch the engine off and check the coolant level; top up the
coolant as necessary. Please also re fer to the additional instructions ⇒page 190,
“Replenishing the coolant”.
Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible under the
conditions prevailing to top up with coolant. Keep the engine switched off and obtain professional assistance from a specialist garage, otherwise it could lead to
severe engine damage.
If the coolant is within the specified range, the increased temperature may be
caused by an operating problem at the coolant fan. Check the fuse for the coolant
fan, replace it if necessary
⇒page 220, “Replacing fuses”.
Do not continue driving if the warning light does not go off although the fluid is at
the correct level and also the fuse of the fan is in proper order. Contact a specialist
garage to obtain assistance.
Please also refer to the additional instructions ⇒page 190, “Replenishing the
coolant”.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
STOP CHECK COOLANT SERVICE MANUAL (STOP! CHECK COOLANT!
OWNER'S MANUAL)
WARNING
•If you must stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
distance from the traffic and switch off the engine and switch on the hazard
warning light system ⇒page 48.
•Take care when opening the coolant expa nsion bottle. If the engine is hot,
the cooling system is pressurized - risk of scalding! It is best to allow the
engine to cool down before removing the cap.
•Do not touch the coolant fan! The coolant fan may switch on automati-
cally even if the ignition is off.
Thickness of the brake pads 
If the warning light  comes on, contact a specialist garage immediately and have
the brake pads on all of the wheels inspected.
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*: CHECK BRAKE PADS
1)The warning light  on vehicles fitted with information display does not come on after
switching the ignition on, but only if the coolant temperature is too high or the coolant level
is too low.
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Bonnet 
The warning light  comes on when the ignition is switched on if the bonnet is
unlocked.
Fuel reserve 
The warning light  comes on, if the fuel level is still below 8 litres.
A peep sounds as an addi tional warning signal.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*: PLEASE REFUEL
Engine oil 
The warning light  lights up red (low oil pressure)
The warning light comes on for a few seconds 2) when the ignition is switched on.
Stop the vehicle and switch the engine off if the warning light does not go off
after the engine has started or flashes while driving. Check the oil level and top up
with oil as necessary ⇒page 188.
3 peeps sound as an additional warning signal.
Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible under the
conditions prevailing to top up with oil. Keep the engine switched off and obtain
professional assistance from a specialist garage, otherwise it could lead to severe
engine damage.
Do not drive any further if the warning light remains on even if the oil is at the
correct level. Do not run the engine not at idling speed either. Contact the nearest
specialist garage to obtain professional assistance. The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
STOP! OIL PRESS. STOP MOTOR! SERVICE MANUAL (STOP! OIL PRESSURE
STOP ENGINE! OWNER'S MANUAL)
The warning light
 lights up yellow* (oil quantity too low)
If the warning light lights up yellow, there is not the correct quantity of oil in the
engine. Check as soon as possible the oil level or top up ⇒ page 188 with engine
oil.
A peep sounds as an ad ditional warning signal.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*: CHECK OIL LEVEL
The warning light will go out if the bonnet is left open for more than 30 seconds. If
no engine oil has been replenished, the warning light will come on again after
driving about 100 km.
The warning light
 flashes yellow* (engine oil level sensor faulty)
A fault on the engine oil level sensor is in dicated additionally by an audible signal
and the warning light coming on several ti mes after the ignition has been switched
on.
In this case have the engine inspecte d without delay by a specialist garage.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*: OIL SENSOR WORKSHOP! (OIL SENSOR WORKSHOP)
WARNING
•If you must stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
distance from the traffic and switch off the engine and switch on the hazard
warning light system ⇒ page 48.
•The red oil pressure light  is not an oil level indicator! One should
therefore check the oil level at regular intervals, preferably after every refu-
eling stop.
2)The warning light  on vehicles fitted with information display does not come on after
switching the ignition on, but only if a fault exists or the engine oil level is too low.
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Open door 
The warning light  comes on if one or several doors are opened or if the boot lid
is opened.
The warning light on vehicles fitted wi th information display comes on when
switching the ignition off. The warning li ght goes out about 15 seconds after locking
the vehicle.
The warning light on vehicles fitted wi th information display goes out after
switching the ignition off.
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 the fluid ⇒page 197.
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*: TOP UP WASH FLUID
Light bulbs 
The warning light  comes on if a light bulb is damaged:
•brakes applied (brake light)
•in lighting (low beam and/or rear light)
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
LIGHTS FAILURE
or BRAKE LIGHTS FAILURE
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 star ting 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! (EMISSIONS WORKSHOP)!
Electronic stability programme (ESP)*
The warning light  comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
Components of the ESP system also include the Traction Control System (TCS),
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL), the Antilock Brake System ABS and the braking
assistant
The warning light comes on when drivin g when a control cycle is activated.
The warning light will come on and remains on if the ESP is switched off or if there
is a fault in the system.
The fact that the ESP system operates together with the ABS means that the ESP
warning light will also come on if the ABS system is not operating properly.
Further information on the ESP ⇒page 155, “Electronic stability programme
(ESP)*”.
Traction control system (TCS) *
The warning light  comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
The warning light comes on when drivin g when a control cycle is activated.
The warning light will come on and remains on if the TCS is switched off or if there
is a fault in the system.
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The fact that the TCS system operates together with the ABS means that the TCS
warning light will also come on if the
ABS system is not operating properly.
Further information about the TCS ⇒page 156, “Traction control system (TCS)*”.
Antilock brake system (ABS) 
The warning light  shows the functionality of the ABS and the Electronic Differ-
ential Lock (EDL).
The warning light comes on for a few seconds after the ignition has been switched
on or when starting the engine. The warning light goes out after an automatic check
sequence has been completed.
A fault in the ABS
The system is not functioning properly if the warning light
 does not go out within
a few seconds after switching on the ignition , does not light up at all or lights up
while driving. The vehicle will only be br aked by the normal brake system. Visit a
specialist garage as quickly as possible and adjust your style of driving in the mean-
time since you will not know how great the damage is.
Three additional warning tones will sound if there is a major fault in the ABS.
Further information about ABS ⇒page 159, “Antilock brake system (ABS)”.
A fault in the entire brake system
If the ABS warning light
 comes on together with the brake system warning light  (handbrake must be released), there is a fault not only in the ABS but also in
another part of the brake system ⇒.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*: STOP BRAKE FAULT SERVICE MANUAL (STOP! BRAKE FAULT OWNER'S
MANUAL)
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
The EDL is a part of the ABS. A fault in the EDL is indicated by the ABS warning light
 in the instrument cluster. Have the ve hicle inspected without delay by a Škoda
Service Partner. Further information on the EDL ⇒page 157, “Electronic Differen-
tial Lock (EDL)”.
WARNING
•If the brake system warning light  comes on together with the ABS
warning light  stop the vehicle immediately and check the brake fluid
level in the reservoir ⇒page 191, “Brake fluid”. If the brake fluid level has
dropped below the MIN marking, do not drive any further - risk of accident!
Contact a Škoda dealer to obta in professional assistance.
•Pay attention to the following instructions ⇒ page 185, “Working in the
engine compartment” before checking the brake fluid level and opening the
bonnet.
•If the brake fluid is at the correct level, the ABS control function has
failed. The rear wheels may then block very rapidly when braking. In certain
circumstances, this can result in the rear end of the car breaking away - risk
of skidding! Drive carefully to the nearest specialist garage and have the
fault rectified.
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 32.
It is only possible to start the engine of your car with a Genuine Škoda key with the
matching code.
Brake system 
The warning light  flashes or comes on if the brake fluid level is too low, if there
is a fault in the ABS or if the handbrake is applied.
If the warning light
 flashes (handbrake is not applied), stop and check the brake
fluid level ⇒ .
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The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
STOP BRAKE FLUID SERVICE MANUAL
If there is a fault in the ABS which also influences the function of the normal brake
system (e.g. distribution of brake pressure), the ABS warning light
 comes on
together with the brake system warning light . Be aware that not only the ABS but
also another part of th brake system is defective ⇒.
3 peeps sound 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.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*: STOP BRAKE FAULT SERVICE MANUAL (STOP! BRAKE FAULT OWNER'S
MANUAL)
For further information on the brake system ⇒page 158, “Brakes”.
Handbrake applied
The warning light
 also comes on if the handbrake is applied. An audible warning
is also given if you drive the vehicle for at least 3 seconds at a speed of more than 5
km/h.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
HANDBRAKE ON
WARNING
•Pay attention to the following instructions ⇒page 185, “Working in the
engine compartment” before checking the brake fluid level and opening the
bonnet.
•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 191, “Brake fluid”. If the fluid
level has dropped below the MIN marking, do not drive any further - risk of
accident! Contact a Škoda dealer to obtain professional assistance.
Alternator 
The warning light  comes on after the ignition has been switched on. It should go
out after the engine has started.
If the warning light
 does not come on after the ignition is switched on, drive to
the nearest specialist garage.
If the warning light does not go out after the engine has started, or comes on when
driving, drive to the nearest specialist garage. The vehicle battery will be discharged
in this case so switch off all non-essential electrical components.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
ALTERNATOR WORKSHOP! (ALTERNATOR WORKSHOP!)
Caution
If the warning light  comes on when driving and in addition the warning light 
(cooling system fault) also comes on in display, you must then stop the car imme-
diately and switch the engine off - risk of engine damage!
Seat belt warning light 
The warning light  comes on for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on as
a reminder to fasten the seat belt.
If you do not fasten the seat belt, a long warning signal sounds for 6 seconds.
For further information on the seat belts ⇒page 130.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*: FASTEN SEATBELT
For further information on the seat belts ⇒page 130, “Seat belts”.
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Unlocking and locking
Key
– Press the unlock button ⇒fig. 18 in order to open and close the
folding key.
Your car is supplied with two master keys ⇒fig. 17 as well as a service key
and a key ring . The master keys fit in all vehicle locks. The service key can be
used only to open the doors and to start the engine. The service key is intended, for
example, to be handed over with your car when it goes for a service, or when you
arrive at the hotel. Key ring
The key ring only has the key number on it
which is essential for producing other
keys. This number can be us ed to order replacement keys from the Škoda Service
Par tners.
The key ring with the number should be separately and securely kept in safe
keeping since keys can only be replaced if th ey are lost or damaged by giving this
number. You should also therefore give this key ring to the purchaser when selling
the vehicle.
WARNING
•Always withdraw the key whenever you leave the ve hicle - even if it is
only for a short time. This is particularly important if children are left in the
vehicle. The children migh t otherwise start the engine or operate electrical
equipment (e.g. power windows) - risk of injury!
•Do not withdraw the ignition key from the ignition lock until the vehicle
has come to a stop. The steering lock might otherwise engage unintention-
ally - risk of accident!
Caution
•Each key contains electronic components ; therefore protect them against mois-
ture and severe shocks.
•Keep the groove of the keys absolutely clean as impurities (textile fibres, dust
etc.) have a negative effect on proper op eration of the keys and the ignition lock.
Note
Please approach a Škoda Service Partner if you lose a key since he can obtain a new
one for you.
Fig. 17 Set of keys
Fig. 18 Folding key
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Changing the key battery
Each master key contains a battery wh ich is housed in the cover of the
transmitter housing ⇒fig. 19 . We recommend that you have the
batteries of the key replaced by a Škoda Service Partner. You should,
however, proceed as follows if you wi sh to replace the battery yourself:
– Fold open the key.
– Use a screwdriver to carefully lever off the front part of the key ⇒fig. 19 from the transmitter housing .
– Take off the cover of the transmitter housing ⇒ fig. 20 in direction of
arrow. – Take the used battery out of the housing cover.
– Insert the new battery. Ensure that the “+” symbol on the battery is
facing downwards. The correct polarity is also shown on the cover of
the transmitter housing.
– Insert cover with battery in place at the rear of the transmitter housing
and press both parts together.
– Insert the transmitter housing into the front part of the key so that the two parts lock into each other.
For the sake of the environment
Dispose of an old battery in accord ance with environmental regulations.
Note
•The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original
battery.
•If it is still not be possib le to unlock or lock the ve hicle with the remote control
even after replacing the battery this means that the system has to be synchronised
⇒ page 39.
Electronic immobiliser 
The electronic immobiliser prevents the vehicle being operated by an
unauthorised person.
An electronic chip is integrated in the he ad of the key. The immobiliser is deacti-
vated with the aid of this chip when the key is inser ted in the ignition lock. The elec-
tronic immobiliser is automatically activa ted when you withdraw the ignition key
from the lock.
Fig. 19 Disconnect key
with radio remote
control
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042HFig. 20 Cover of the
transmitter housing
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Note
It is only possible to start the engine of your car with a Genuine Škoda key with the
matching code ⇒page 29.
Child safety lock
The child safety lock prevents the rear door from being opened from
the inside.
The rear doors are equipped with a child safety lock. You can switch the
child safety lock on and off using the vehicle key.
Switching child safety lock on
– Use the vehicle key to turn the slit in the rear door to the left in the
direction of the arrow ⇒fig. 21 .
Switching child safety lock off
– Use the vehicle key to turn the slit to the right against the direction of
the arrow.
So long as the child safety lock is switched on it is not possible to open the door
from the inside with the door opening leve r. In this case the door can be opened
only from the outside.
Central locking system
Description
Unlocking or locking the vehicle causes all doors to be unlocked or locked at the
same time by the central locking system. Th e boot lid is unlocked when opening. It
can be opened by pressing the hand grip above the licence plate.
Operation of the central locking system is possible:
•from the outside using the vehicle key ⇒page 34
•using the buttons for the central locking system ⇒page 35
•by using the radio remote control ⇒page 37
Convenience operation of windows
One can open and close the electrically powered windows when unlocking and
locking the vehicle ⇒page 42, “Window convenience operation”. The electric
sliding/tilting roof* can only be closed by the central locking system.
Opening a single door*
This function allows one to just unlock the driver's door. The other doors remain
locked and are only unlocked when the command is repeated. The single door
opening function can be first activated by recoding the control unit of the central
locking system. This work is undertaken by a Škoda Service Partner can give you
more information.
Automatic locking*
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 locking
button
 or by pulling the door opening lever.
Fig. 21 Child safety locks
on the rear doors
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– Turn the key in the lock of the driver 's door to the left into the opening
position ⇒page 34, fig. 22 .
– Pull on the door handle and open the door.
•All doors are unlocked (the securi ng knobs must move upwards).
•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 are opened provided the key is held in the opening position.
•The indicator light in the driver's door stops flashing if the vehicle is not fitted
with an anti-theft alarm system* ⇒page 39.
Note
If the vehicle is equipped wi th an anti-theft alarm system*, you must 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. The alarm will be triggered if you do not switch on the ignition within 15
seconds.
Closing the vehicle with the key
– Turn the key in the lock of the driver door to the right into the closing position ⇒page 34, fig. 22 .
•All doors and the boot lid are locked (the securing knobs must move down-
wards).
•The switched on interior lights go out over the door contact.
•The windows and the electric sliding/tilting roof* are closed provided the key is
held in the locking position.
•The safe securing system is activated immediately.
•The indicator light in the driver door begins flashing.
Note
The opened driver door cannot be locked. It must be locked separately after closing
it.
Buttons for central locking
All the doors ar unlocked or locked using the buttons and . The
buttons also operate if the ignition is switched off, but not if the vehicle
was locked from outside.
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Fig. 23 Inner part of
driver door: Buttons for
central locking
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042H
Fig. 24 Inner part of
driver door: Switches for
opening fuel filler flap
and boot lid
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