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„Display off
After selecting the menu Display off the display is switched off. Press
rocker switch for at least 1 second to switch the display on again.
The menu Audio is only displayed when the Radio* is switched on.
The menu Navigation is only displayed when the Navigation* is switched
on.
Aux. Heating (auxiliary heating) is only then displayed, if the vehicle is
fitted with auxiliary heating*.
Note
If you do not activate the information display at that moment, the menu
shifts to one level higher every 10 seconds.
Door, luggage compartment door and bonnet ajar
warning
The door, luggage compartment door and bonnet ajar warning lights up
when at least one of the three items door, luggage compartment or bonnet
are not closed when the ignition is turned on. The symbol indicates which
door is still open or whether the luggage compartment door or bonnet is
not closed ⇒ fig. 13 .
The symbol goes out as soon as the doors, luggage compartment door
and bonnet are completely closed.
As an additional warning signal, a 3 time peep sounds if the car is driven
at a speed of more than 6km/hour and if the door, engine or luggage
compartment door is open.
Audio
These displays appear in addition to the normal information in the radio
display.
AA
Fig. 13 Information
display: Door warning
Fig. 14 Information
display: Radio display
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Operation of the radio system is described in separate operating instruc-
tions to be found in the on-board literature.
Navigation system*
The controls for the navigation system, radio, CD player are located in the
centre console on both sides of the monitor screen. Navigation data is
also shown in the information display of the instrument cluster.
Information and warning texts are displayed preferentially when the navi-
gation system is switched on.
Operation of the navigation system is described in separate operating
instructions to be found in the on-board literature.
Auto Check Control
Vehicle condition
The Auto Check Control carries out a check of certain functions and
vehicle components. 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 displays 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 indi-
cate a warning (priortity 2). Information for the driver may also appear in
addition to the symbols ⇒page 30.
There is at least one error message to be read when the term Vehicle
status is flashing in the main menu. After selecting this menu the first of
the error messages is displayed. If there are several error messages, they
Fig. 15 Information
display: Display of
operational fault
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are shown on the display under the message e.g.
01/03 ⇒ fig. 15 . This
display indicates that the first of a total of three error messages should be
displayed. The respective symbols light up one after the other in an
interval of 5 seconds. Investigate the displayed faults as soon as possible.
As long as the operational faults are not rectified, the symbols are always
indicated again. After the first display, the symbols are indicated without
information for the driver.
If there is no error message, after selecting the menu Vehicle status the
message Status OK is shown on the display.
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.
– Investigate the function indicated.
– Obtain professional assistance.
Meaning of the red symbols:
Coolant level too low/coolant tempera-
ture too high⇒ page 35
Engine oil pressure too low⇒page 37
Fig. 16 Information
display: Oil pressure is
low
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Three successive warning signals will sound if a red symbol appears.
If several operational faults of priority 1 exist, the symbols appear one
after the other and are each illiminated for about 5 seconds.
Yellow symbols
A yellow symbol signals a warning.
Check the relevant function as soon as possible.
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 illiminated for about 5 seconds.
Settings
Fig. 17 Information
display: Fuel level low
Fuel level low⇒ page 36
Check engine oil level,
engine oil sensor faulty⇒page 38
Brake pad worn⇒page 36
Washer fluid level low⇒page 36
Fig. 18 Setting the
clock
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You can change certain settings by means of the information display. The
current setting is shown on the information display in the respective menu
at the top below the line
⇒page 28, fig. 18 .
You can select the following information (depending on the equipment
installed on the vehicle):
•Time
•Winter tyres
•Language
•Units
•Lights & Vision
•Aux. Heating (auxiliary heating)
•Back
After selecting the menu Back you will reach one level higher in the menu.
Setting clock
Here you can set the time, the time format (12 or 24 hour indicator) and
the time change summer/winter time.
Setting for winter tyre speed
Here you can set at which speed a warning signal should sound. These
functions are used for e.g on winter tyres with the permissible maximum
speed less than the maximum speed of the vehicle ⇒page 266.
When exceeding the speed, the following is displayed on the information
display*: Speed warning
Language setting
Here you can set in which language the warning and information texts
should be displayed. After selecting the language, e.g. English, the
following is displayed on the information display: Language: english set Setting units
Here you can set the units for temperature, consumption and distance
driven.
Setting lights
Here you can switch on or off the function convenience turn signal
⇒
page 68. Furthermore you can set how long the light should stay on for
the function Coming/Leaving Home ⇒page 66.
After selecting the menu Factory setting the factory setting is established
again.
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Warning lights
An overview
The warning lights indicate certain functions or faults.
Fig. 19 Instrument cluster with warning lights
Turn signal lights (to the left)⇒ page 32
Turn signal lights (to the right)⇒page 32
Main beam⇒page 32
Low beam⇒page 32
Rear fog light⇒page 32
Electronic immobiliser⇒page 32
Diesel particle filter (diesel engine)⇒page 33
Bulbs⇒page 33
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WARNING
•If you do not pay attention to the warning lights coming on and
the corresponding 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 replenishing oil and
other fluids. It is also essential to observe all warnings ⇒page 248.
Note
•Arrangement of the indicator lights depends on the model and 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).
Electromechanical power steering⇒ page 33
Control system for exhaust⇒page 34
EPC fault light (petrol engine)⇒page 34
Glow plug system (diesel engine)⇒page 34
Airbag system⇒page 35
Coolant temperature/coolant level⇒page 35
Brake pad wear*⇒page 36
Fluid level in windshield washer sys-
tem*⇒page 36
Fuel reserve⇒page 36
Engine oil pressure⇒page 37
Bonnet⇒page 37
Open door*⇒page 37
Engine oil level*⇒page 38
Tyre pressure*⇒page 38
Selector lever lock*⇒page 38
Antilock brake system (ABS)⇒page 38
Traction control system (TCS)⇒page 39
Electronic stability programme (ESP)*⇒page 40
Dynamo⇒page 40
Brake system⇒page 40
Seat belt warning light*⇒page 41
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Turn signal system 
Either the left  or right  indicator light flashes depending on the posi-
tion 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 on 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 68.
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 68.
Low beam 
The indicator light  comes on when low beam is selected ⇒page 63.
The rear fog light 
The warning light  comes on when the rear fog lights are operating
⇒ page 65.
Electronic immobiliser 
Data is compared between the ignition key 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 continuously if a non-authorised igni-
tion key (for example the wrong ignition key) has been used. The engine
cannot be started ⇒page 45.
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*: Immobilizer active
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