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High temperature range - The pointer is in the range C. The coolant tempera-
ture is too high. The warning light illuminates in the instrument clus-
ter » page 39 .
Fuel gauge
Fig. 20
Fuel gauge
The display » Fig. 20 only works if the ignition is switched on.
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 66 litres.
If the fuel level reaches the reserve level
A
» Fig. 20 , the warning light
illu-
minates in the instrument cluster » page 38.
WARNINGFor the vehicle systems to function correctly, and thus for safe driving,
there must be sufficient fuel in the tank. Never drain the fuel tank com-
pletely – risk of accident!
CAUTION
Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty! The irregular supply of fuel
can cause misfiring, which can result in damage to parts of the engine and the
exhaust system.
Note
■ After filling up, it can occur that during dynamic driving (e.g. numerous
curves, braking, driving downhill and climbing a steep hill) the fuel gauge indi-
cates a fraction less.■
The arrow
next to the symbol
within the fuel gauge displays the installa-
tion location of the fuel filler on the right side of the vehicle.
Display in the rear centre consoleFig. 21
Display in rear centre console
The following information is shown in the display depending on the equipment
installed on the vehicle.
▶ Time
▶ Exterior temperature information
▶ Information on the Climatronic set temperature for occupants in the rear
seats
Warning lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Parking brake
34
Brake system
35
Front seat belt warning light
35
Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
35
Power steering / steering lock (KESSY system)
35
Stabilisation control (ESC) / Traction control (TCS)
36
Traction control (TCS) disabled
36
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
36
Rear fog light
36
Emission control system
36
Preheating unit (diesel)
36
EPC warning light (petrol)
37
Safety systems
37
Tyre pressure
37
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Brake linings38 Fuel reserve38
Lane Departure Warning (Lane Assist)
38
Turn signal system
38
Trailer turn signal lights
38
Fog lights
38
Speed regulating system / speed limiter
38
Brake pedal (automatic gearbox)
38
Auto Hold function
39
Main beam
39
Automatic gearbox
39
Rear seat belt warning light
39
Generator
39
Coolant
39
Engine oil pressure
40
Engine oil level
40
AdBlue ®
40
Lamp failure
41
Diesel particle filter (diesel)
41
Windscreen washer fluid level
41
Headlight assistant
41
START-STOPsystem
41
Display - a low temperature
42
Water in the fuel filter (diesel)
42
Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
42
Distance warning (Front Assist)
42
front Assist
42
Economy mode
42
Adaptive Chassis Control (DCC)
42
Service
42
The warning lights in the instrument cluster indicate certain functions or
faults.
Some warning lights can be accompanied by acoustic signals and messages in
the display of the instrument cluster.
After switching on the ignition, some warning lights light up briefly as a func-
tion test. If the tested systems are OK, the corresponding warning lights go
out a few seconds after switching on the ignition or after starting the engine.
The warning lights are located at the following positions in the instrument
cluster » Fig. 18 on page 32 .
▶ Engine revolutions counter 1
▶Display
2
▶Speedometer
3
▶Bar with warning lights
5
Warning lights in the display
Depending on the importance the warning light
(danger) or
(warning) illu-
minate along with some of the warning lights in the list with the warning
lights.
Depending on vehicle equipment, some warning lights can be displayed in col-
our on the display. For example. the coolant warning lamp may be represented
as follows.
▶ - Segment display / monochromatic (“black and white”) MAXI DOT display
▶ - Coloured MAXI DOT display
WARNING■
Ignoring illuminated warning lights and related messages or instructions
in the display of the instrument cluster may lead to serious personal injury
or damage to the vehicle.■
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
distance from the traffic, switch off the engine and switch on the hazard
warning lights » page 70. Place the warning triangle at the prescribed dis-
tance.
■
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. While working in
the engine compartment, be sure to observe the following warnings
» page 268 .
Parking brake
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
illuminates - the parking brake is switched on.
Parking brake error
Illumi-
nates
Error: electronic parking brakePARKING BRAKE FAILURE
▶ Seek help from a specialist garage.
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Parking on a slope that is too steep Illumi-
nates
Parking brake: Gradient too steep. Log book!GRADIENT TOO STEEP
▶ Find a parking space on a flat surface or on a slope that is not so steep.
Brake system
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
illuminates – the brake fluid level in the brake system is too low.
▶ Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the brake fluid
» page 273 .
WARNING■
If warning light illuminates simultaneously with warning light
» page 36 , Anti-lock braking system (ABS) , stop driving! Seek help
from a specialist garage.■
A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehi-
cle's braking distance – risk of accident!
Front seat belt warning light
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
lights up - the driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt.
At a speed of more than approximately 30 km/h, the warning light flashes
and an audible warning sounds at the same time.
If the seat belt is not fastened by the driver or front passenger during the next
approx. 2 minutes, the warning signal is deactivated and the warning light
illuminates permanently.
Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
illuminates - the ACC delay is not sufficient.
▶ Apply the brake.
For more information about the ACC system » page 233.
Power steering / steering lock (KESSY system)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
Fault in the power steering
lights up – this indicates a complete failure of the power steering and the
steering assist is no longer working (significantly higher steering forces).
lights up – this indicates a partial failure of the power steering and the
steering forces can be greater.
▶ Seek help from a specialist garage.
Steering lock defect (KESSY system)
An audible signal sounds as a warning.
flashes
Steering column lock faulty. Stop!STOP VEHICLE STEERING FAULTY
▶ Park the vehicle, and
stop driving . After switching off the ignition, it is no
longer possible to lock the steering, to activate the electrical components
(e.g. Infotainment ), to switch on the ignition again and to start the engine.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
flashes
Steering lock: Workshop!STEERING WORKSHOP
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
Steering column lock not unlocked (System KESSY)
flashes
Move the steering wheel!MOVE STEERING WHEEL
▶ Move the steering wheel slightly back and forth, thereby facilitating unlock-
ing the steering lock.
▶ If the steering does also not unlock then, the help of a specialist garage is
required.
Disconnecting the vehicle battery
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the indicator
light comes on after switching on the ignition.
The warning light should go out after driving a short distance.
If, after the motor is restarted and a short drive, the indicator light does not go
out, there is a system error.
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▶You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
Stabilisation control (ESC) / Traction control (TCS)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
flashes – the ESC or TCS is currently active.
lights up – there is an ESC or TCS fault.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
If the warning light comes on after starting the engine, the TCS may be
switched off for technical reasons. ▶ Switch the ignition off and on again.
If the warning light does not illuminate after you switch the engine back on,
the TCS is fully functional again.
Disconnecting the vehicle battery
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the indicator
light comes on after switching on the ignition.
The warning light should go out after driving a short distance.
If, after a short drive, the indicator light does not go out, there is a system er- ror.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
For more information on the ESC system » page 213 or TCS system
» page 214 .
Traction control (TCS) disabled
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
illuminates – the TCS system is disabled.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
lights up – there is an ABS fault.
The vehicle will only be braked by the normal brake system without the ABS.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.WARNING■ If warning light illuminates simultaneously with warning light
» page 35 , Brake system , stop driving! Seek help from a specialist ga-
rage.■
A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehi-
cle's braking distance – risk of accident!
Rear fog light
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
lights up – the rear fog light is switched on.
Emission control system
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
lights up – there is a fault in the emission control system. The system
makes it possible to drive on in emergency mode - there may be a noticeable
reduction in engine performance.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
Preheating unit (diesel)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
flashes – there is a fault in the engine management system. The system
makes possible operation emergency mode - there may be a noticeable reduc-
tion in engine performance.
There is a fault in the glow plug system if the warning light does not come
on or illuminates continuously.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
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EPC warning light (petrol)Read and observe
on page 34 first.
lights up – there is a fault in the engine management system. The system
makes it possible to drive on in emergency mode - there may be a noticeable
reduction in engine performance.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
Safety systems
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
System fault
lights up - there is a fault in the airbag system.
Error: AirbagAIRBAG ERROR
▶
Seek help from a specialist garage.
The front passenger airbag has been disabled with the key switch
illuminates for around 4 seconds after the ignition has been switched on.
One of the airbags or a belt tensioner has been disabled by the diagnostic
tool
illuminates for around 4 seconds after the ignition is switched on and then
flashes for approximately 12 seconds.
Airbag/ belt tensioner deactivated.AIRBAG/ BELT TENSIONER OFF
ProActive passenger protection
illuminates and the following message is shown in the information cluster
display.
Proactive passenger protection unavailable.PROACTIVE PASSENGER PROTECTION UNAVAILABLE
or
Proactive passenger protection: function restricted.LIMITED PROACTIVE PASSENGER PROTECT
The seat belt for the driver and front passenger needs to be replaced.
▶ Seek help from a specialist garage.WARNINGWhen a fault in the airbag system occurs, there is a risk of the system not
being triggered in the event of an accident. Therefore, this must be
checked immediately by a specialized garage.
Tyre pressure
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
Change of tyre pressure values
lights up - there was a pressure change in one of the tyres.
An audible signal sounds as a warning. ▶ Immediately reduce speed and avoid sudden steering and braking manoeu-
vres.
▶ Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and check the tyres and their inflation
pressures » page 277 .
▶ Correct the tyre pressure if necessary or replace the affected wheel
» page 282 or use the repair kit » page 285.
▶ Save the tyre pressure values in the system » page 249.
System fault
flashes for approximately 1 minute and remains lit – there may be a fault in
the tyre pressure monitoring system.
▶ Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and start the engine again.
If the warning light flashes after starting the engine again, there is a system
error.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
Disconnecting the vehicle battery
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the indicator
light comes on after switching on the ignition.
The warning light should go out after driving a short distance.
If, after a short drive, the indicator light does not go out, there is a system er-
ror.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
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Other incidents
The illumination of the warning light can have the following reasons.
▶ The vehicle is loaded on one side. Distribute the load evenly.
▶ The wheels of one axle are loaded more heavily (e.g. when towing a trailer or
when driving uphill or downhill).
▶ Snow chains are mounted.
▶ A wheel has been changed.
CAUTION
Under certain circumstances (e.g. sporty style of driving, wintry or unpaved
roads) the warning light can be delayed or does not light up at all.
Brake linings
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
illuminates - the brake pads are worn.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
Fuel reserve
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
illuminates – the fuel level in the fuel tank is at the reserve level (approxi-
mately 6 litres).
An audible signal sounds as a warning. ▶ Please refuel » page 265.
Note
The text in the display goes out after refuelling and driving a short distance.
Lane Departure Warning (Lane Assist)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The warning lights
indicates the state of the Lane Assist system.
More information about the Lane Assist System » page 243.
Turn signal system
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
flashes – the left turn signal is turned on.
flashes – the right turn signal is turned on.
If there is a fault in the turn signal system, the warning light flashes at twice
its normal rate (does not apply when towing).
When the hazard warning light system is switched on, this will cause all of the turn signal lights as well as both warning lights to flash.
Trailer turn signal lights
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
flashes – the trailer turn signal lights are switched on.
If a trailer is hitched and the warning light is not flashing, one of the trailer
turn signal lights has failed.
▶ Check the trailer bulbs.
Fog lights
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
illuminates – the fog lights are switched on.
Speed regulating system / speed limiter
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
illuminates - the vehicle speed is limited by the speed regulating system
and/or the adaptive cruise control or by the speed limiter.
flashes – the speed set with the speed limiter has been exceeded.
Brake pedal (automatic gearbox)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
lights up – apply the brake.
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Auto Hold functionRead and observe
on page 34 first.
illuminates - the Auto Hold function is activated.
For more information about the Auto-Hold Function » page 204.
Main beam
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
lights up – the main beam or the headlight flasher is switched on.
Automatic gearbox
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
Gearbox overheated
The warning light is only shown in the MAXI DOTdisplay.
Illumi-
nates
Gearbox overheated. You can drive on.GEARBOX OVERHEATED
Transmission overheated. You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution.
Illumi-
nates
Gearbox overheated. Stop! Log book!STOP VEHICLE GEARBOX OVERHEAT
▶
Do not drive the vehicle! Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine.
You can continue your journey as soon as the warning light disappears.
▶ If the warning light does not go off,
stop driving! Seek help from a special-
ist garage.
Transmission problem
The warning light is only shown in the MAXI DOTdisplay.
Illumi-
nates
Gearbox faulty. Stop the vehicle safely!GEARBOX FAULTY WORKSHOP Illumi-
nates
Gearbox in emergency mode. No reverse gear.GEARBOX ERROR REV_ GEAR NOT AVAIL Illumi-
nates
Error: gearbox. Speed is limited.GEARBOX ERROR▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
Rear seat belt warning light
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
lights up – a rear seat belt is not fastened.
lights up – a rear seat belt is fastened.
When the seat belt is fastened/unfastened, the particular light lights up briefly
and indicates the current belt status!
Generator
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
lights up – the battery is not being charged whilst the engine is running.
CAUTION
If in addition to the light
the light lights up while driving, stop driving -
There is a risk of engine damage! Switch off the engine and seek assistance
from a specialist garage.
Coolant
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
Coolant level too low
Illumi-
nates
ENGINE COOLANT PLEASE CHECK Log book!ENGINE COOLANT PLEASE CHECK
▶ Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and let it cool.
▶ Check the coolant level » page 272.
If the coolant level is within the specified range and the warning light lights
up again, then there may be a malfunction of the cooling fan.
▶ Switch off the ignition.
▶ Check the fuse for the radiator fan, replace if necessary.
If the coolant level and fan fuse are both OK but the warning light lights up
again,
stop driving!
▶ Seek help from a specialist garage.
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Coolant temperature too high Illumi-
nates
Engine overheat. Stop! Log book!ENGINE OVERHEAT STOP
▶ Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and let it cool.
▶ Continue your journey only after the warning light
has disappeared.
Engine oil pressure
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
flashes – the engine oil pressure is too low.
▶ Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the engine oil level.
▶ Even if the oil level is correct,
do not drive any further if the warning light
is flashing! Also do not leave the engine running at an idling speed.
▶ Seek help from a specialist garage.
CAUTION
If, under the given conditions, it is not possible to top up with engine oil,
stop driving - there is a risk of engine damage! Switch off the engine and seek
assistance from a specialist garage.
Engine oil level
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
Engine oil level too low
Illumi-
nates
Oil level: add oil!ADD OIL
▶ Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the engine oil level, top up
if necessary.
The warning light will go out if the bonnet is left open for more than 30 sec-
onds. If the engine oil is not replenished, the warning light will come on again
after driving about 100 km.
Engine oil level too high
Illumi-
nates
Reduce oil level!OIL LEVEL TOO HIGH
▶ Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the engine oil level.
▶ In the event of an oil level which is too high, you can drive on, exercising ap-
propriate caution. Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
Fault on the engine oil level sensor Illumi-
nates
Oil sensor: Workshop!OIL SENSOR WORKSHOP
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
CAUTION
If, under the given conditions, it is not possible to top up with engine oil,
stop driving - there is a risk of engine damage! Switch off the engine and seek
assistance from a specialist garage.
AdBlue ®
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
AdBlue ®
level too low
Information on the amount of AdBlue ®
to be added is also shown. The values
"min" and "max" stand for the minimum and maximum AdBlue ®
replenishment
amounts.
Illuminates
Refill AdBlue (DEF)! Range: ...REFILL ADBLUE (DEF)... RANGE_ ...
The range in the display indicates the distance that can be driven with the re-
maining AdBlue ®
left in the tank.
▶ Add AdBlue ®
» page 267 .
Illumi-
nates
Refill AdBlue (DEF)! No start in …REFILL ADBLUE (DEF)_NO START IN …
The value in the display indicates the distance that can still be travelled, after
which no engine restart is possible unless AdBlue ®
is added.
▶ Add AdBlue ®
» page 267 .
Illumi-
nates
Refill AdBlue (DEF)! Engine start not possible.REFILL ADBLUE (DEF)... NO RESTART
It is no longer possible to start the engine.
▶ Add AdBlue ®
» page 267 .
AdBlue ®
fault
Illumi-
nates
Error: AdBlue (DEF). No engine start in …ADBLUE (DEF) ERROR NO START IN …
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There is a fault in the AdBlue®
system.
The value in the display indicates the distance to travel, after which no engine
restart is possible.
▶ Seek help from a specialist garage. Illumi-
nates
Error: AdBlue (DEF). No engine start possible.ADBLUE (DEF) ERROR RESTART DISABLED
There is an error in the AdBlue ®
system, engine start is not possible.
▶ Seek help from a specialist garage.
Lamp failure
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
illuminates – one of the lamps is faulty.
A message will appear in the display about the affected lamp.
Diesel particle filter (diesel)
Read and observe
on page 34 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.
illuminates – the filter is clogged with soot.
To clean the filter, and where traffic conditions permit »
, drive as follows for
at least 15 minutes or until the indicator light goes out.
4. or 5. gear engaged (automatic gearbox: position D / S).
Vehicle speed at least 70 km/h.
Engine speed between 1800 - 2500 rpm.
If the filter is properly cleaned, the warning light extinguishes.
If the filter is not properly cleaned, the warning light does not go out and
the warning light begins to flash.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
WARNING■ Always adjust the speed and driving style to the actual weather, road, ter-
rain and traffic conditions.■
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 the like.
CAUTION
■ As long as the warning light illuminates, one must take into account an
increased fuel consumption and a power reduction of the engine.■
Using diesel fuel with increased sulphur content can significantly reduce the
service life of the diesel particle filter. A ŠKODA partner will be able to tell you
which countries use diesel fuel with a high sulphur content.
Note
We encourage you to avoid constant short journeys. This will improve the com-
bustion process of the soot particles in the diesel particulate filter.
Windscreen washer fluid level
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
illuminates – the windscreen washer fluid level is too low.
▶ Top up the windscreen washer fluid » page 270.
Headlight assistant
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
illuminates – the headlight assistant is activated
» page 71, Headlight As-
sist (Light Assist / Dynamic Light Assist) .
START-STOPsystem
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The warning lights
indicates the state of the START STOP system
» page 201 .
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Display - a low temperatureRead and observe
on page 34 first.
illuminates – the outside temperature is below +4 °C.
WARNINGEven at temperatures around +4 °C, black ice may still be on the road sur-
face! Do not only rely upon the information given on the outside tempera-
ture display that there is no ice on the road.
Water in the fuel filter (diesel)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The fuel filter with water separator, filters out dirt and water from the fuel.
If too much water is present in the separator, the following information ap-
pears on the instrument cluster display.
The warning light is only shown in the MAXI DOTdisplay.
Illumi-
nates
Water in fuel filter. Log book!WATER IN FUEL FILTER
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The warning lights
indicate the condition of the ACC system
» page 233 .
Distance warning (Front Assist)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The warning light is only shown in the MAXI DOTdisplay.
illuminates – the safe distance to the vehicle in front is below the mini-
mum.
Information on the Front Assist system » page 237.
front Assist
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
Illuminates
▶ Front Assist has recognised the risk of a collision or automatically triggered
an emergency braking manoeuvre » page 237.
▶ An automatic deactivation of Front Assist took place when activating ESC
Sport » page 213 and when deactivating the ASR » page 214.
▶ Front Assist is currently not available » page 240.
with the lettering
illuminates- Front Assist is deactivated » page 239.
Economy mode
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
illuminates - the vehicle is in economy mode due to the intervention of the
active cylinder management or due to the neutral position of the automatic
gearbox.
Adaptive Chassis Control (DCC)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The warning light is only shown in the MAXI DOTdisplay.
illuminates – there is a DCC fault.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
Service
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
illuminates – information regarding a service appointment that is due
» page 49 , Service interval display .
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