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Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
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Note
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the warning light  comes on after switching on the ignition. The warning light must go out
after driving a short distance.
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), and the Antilock Brake System
(ABS).
The warning light comes on when driving when a control cycle is acti-
vated.
The warning lig ht will come on an d 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.
If the warning light
 comes on immediately after starting the engine, the
ESP system can be switched off for technical reasons. In this case, the
ESP system can be switched on again by switching the ignition on and off.
If the warning light goes out, the ESP system is fully functional again.
Further information on the ESP ⇒page 213, “Electronic stability
programme (ESP)*”.
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)*
The EDL is a part of the ESP. A fault in the EDL is indicated by the ESP
warning light in the instrument cluster. Have the vehicle inspected without delay by a Škoda dealer. Further information on the EDL
⇒page 214,
“Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)*”.
Note
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the warning light  comes on after switching on the ignition. The warning light must go out
after driving a short distance.
Dynamo 
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 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.
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 immediately and switch the engine off - risk of engine
damage!
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.
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If the warning light
 flashes (handbrake is not applied),
stop and check
the brake fluid level ⇒.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
STOP Brake fluid Owner's 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.
For further information on the brake system ⇒page 216, “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 6 km/h.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Handbrake on!
WARNING
•Pay attention to the following instructions ⇒page 248, “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 256, “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.
Seat belt warning light* 
The warning light  comes on after the ignition is switched on as a
reminder to fasten the seat belt. The warning light only goes out if the
driver has fastened his seat belt.
If you do not fasten the seat belt, a long warning signal sounds for 6
seconds.
If you do not fasten the seat belt, a warning signal sounds continuously at
a speed of more than 10 km/h.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Please fasten seatbelt!
For further information on the seat belts ⇒page 183, “Seat belts”.
WARNING (continued)
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Lights and Visibility
66
Coming/Leaving Home Function*
This function makes it possible to switch on the lights for a short
time after leaving the vehicle or when approaching the vehicle.
Switching on Coming Home Function
– Switch off the ignition once the low beam is switched on.
– Leave the light switch in the position for low beam
.
– Close all the doors and the boot lid.
Switching on Leaving Home Function
– Unlock the vehicle with the radio remote control - the lights come on.
Depending on equipment fitted the function Coming/Leaving Home
switches on the following lights:
•Parking lights,
•Low beam,
•Entry lighting in the exterior mirrors,
•Licence plate light.
Coming Home Function
The function Coming Home is only switched on, if the low beam was
switched on when the ignition is on.
The lights go out 80 seconds after closing all the doors and the boot lid.
If a door or the boot lid remains open, the lights go out 80 seconds after
switching off the ignition.
The light switch remains in the position for low beam also after switching
off the Coming Home Function, all lights are automatically switched off. On vehicles fitted with automatic driving lamp control you can also switch
the light switch in the position

⇒ page 63, fig. 41 . The function Coming
Home is controlled with the light sensor in the mount of the interior rear
mirror. If the light intensity is higher than the set value of the light sensor,
the Coming Home Function is not switched on after switching off the igni-
tion.
Leaving Home Function
The function Leaving Home is controlled with the light sensor in the mount
of the interior rear mirror. If the light intensity is higher than the set value
of the light sensor, the Leaving Home Function is not switched on after
unlocking the vehicle with the radio remote control.
After unlocking the vehicle with the radio remote control, the lights come
on for 80 seconds. The Leaving Home Function is also switched off after
the ignition is switched on and after locking the vehicle.
If no door is opened within 30 seconds, the lights go out and the vehicle
is locked automatically.
Note
•If the Coming/Leaving Home Function is switched on constantly, the
battery will be heavily discharged particularly in short-haul traffic.
•The switching on of the described lights should only be undertaken in
accordance with the legal requirements.
•For vehicles fitted with fog lights you can change the illumination
period of the Coming/Leaving Home Function by means of the information
display* ⇒page 28.
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Instrument lighting* 
You can adjust the brightness of the instrument lighting.
Instrument lighting
– Switch on the light.
– Turn the control dial ⇒fig. 44 to the desired intensity of the
instrument lighting
5).
Headlight range adjustment 
Once the low beam is switched on you can then adapt the
range of the headlights to the load of the vehicle.
– Turn the control dial ⇒fig. 45 until you have adjusted the low
beam so that oncoming traffic is not dazzled.
Settings
The positions correspond approximately to the following vehicle loads:
Front seats occupied, luggage compartment empty.
All seats occupied, luggage compartment empty.
All seats occupied, luggage compartment laden.
Driver seat occupied, luggage compartment laden.
Caution
Set the headlight beam adjustment in such a way as to avoid dazzling
oncoming traffic.5)On the information display* ⇒page 23 the intensity of the lighting is automatically
set. The setting using the control dial ⇒fig. 44 is only possible when driving in the
dark.
Fig. 44 Dash panel:
Instrument lighting
Fig. 45 Dash panel:
Lights and Visibility
A-
A1
A2
A3
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Heating and air conditioning system 129
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The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of ice, snow or leaves
in order to ensure that the heating and cooling systems operate properly.
The AC compressor is switched off at a high coolant temperature in order
to provide cooling at a high load of the engine.
After switching on the cooling
Condensation from the evaporator of the
air conditioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle. This
is quite normal and not an indication of a leak!
Recommended setting for all periods of the year:
•Set the temperature to 22 °C (72 °F).
•Press the button ⇒page 130, fig. 122 .
•Move the air outlet vents 3 and 4 so that the air flow is directed slightly
upwards ⇒page 133, fig. 123 .
Switching over between degrees Celsius and degrees Fahrenheit
Press and hold the buttons and ⇒page 130, fig. 122 . The
information in the desired temperature measuring unit appears in the
display.
WARNING
•For your own safety and that of other road users, ensure that all
the windows are free of ice, snow and misting. Please familiarize
yourself about how to correctly operate the heating and ventilation
systems, how to demist and defrost the windows, as well as with
the cooling mode.
•You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer
period of time. “Stale air” may result in fatigue in the driver and
passengers, reduce attention levels and also cause the windows to
mist up. The risk of having an accident increases. Switch recircu-
lated air mode off as soon as the windows begin misting up.
Note
•If the cooling system has not been switched on for a lengthy period,
odours may be produced at the evaporator because of deposits. Switch
the cooling system on at least once a month for approximately 5 minutes
at the highest blower stage - also during the cold season of the year - in
order to remove such odours. Also open a window for a short time.
•We recommend that you do not smoke in the vehicle when the recir-
culating air mode is operating since the smoke which is drawn at the evap-
orator from the interior of the vehicle forms deposits in the evaporator of
the air conditioning system. This produces a permanent odour when the
air conditioning system is operating which can only be eliminated through
considerable effort and expense (replacement of compressor).
•The used air streams out through the air removal openings in the
luggage compartment.
•The Information of the Climatronic is displayed on the display of the
radio*. You can also switch off this function - see operating instructions for
radio
•Using the cooling economically ⇒page 127.
•Operational problems ⇒page 128.
AUTO
ECONAUTO
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Heating and air conditioning system
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Overview of the controls
The controls enable a separate setting of the temperature
for the left and right side.
Fig. 122 Climatronic: Controls
The displays
The selected interior temperature for the left side, here: +21 °C
The buttons Air flow to head

Recirculated air mode 
Air flow to the windows 
Air flow in the footwell 
The displaysThe selected interior temperature for the right side, here: +23 °C
Buttons / control dial Setting of the temperature for the left side.
Rear window heater
⇒page 72
Defrosting the windscreen

Control dial for:
− Setting of blower speed and
− Switching off the Climatronic
Button for direct switching on/off of auxiliary heating* ⇒page 134
Setting of the temperature for the right side.
Button for switching off cooling system
Automatic mode
Note
The interior temperature sensor is located in the centre of the control dial
for blower speed . Do not glue or cover over the sensor, otherwise it
could have an unfavourable effect on the Climatronic.
Automatic mode
The automatic mode is used in order to maintain a
constant temperature and to demist the windows in the
interior of the car.
Switching automatic mode on
– Set a temperature between +16 °C (60 °F) and +29,5 °C (85 °F).
– Move the air outlet vents 2 and 3 ⇒ page 133, fig. 123 so that
the air flow is directed slightly upwards.
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A7
A8
A9
A10
A11
A12
A13ECON
A14
A10
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– Press the button - the warning light lights up in the
button.
The automatic mode is switched off by pressing the button for the air distri-
bution or increasing or decreasing the blower speed. The temperature is
nevertheless regulated.
ECON mode
The cooling system is switched off in the ECON mode -
heating and ventilation are regulated automatically.
Switching ECON mode on
– Press the button - the warning light lights up in the button.
– Set a temperature between +16 °C (60 °F) and +29,5 °C (85 °F).
Recirculated air mode in ECON mode
– First of all press the button - the warning light lights up in the button.
– Then press the button - the warning light lights up in the button.
ECON mode operates only within the control temperature range from +16
°C (60 °F) up to +29.5 °C (85 °F).
The ECON mode is switched off when pressing button or . Please note that, in the ECON mode, the interior temperature cannot be
lower than the outside temperature. The interior is not cooled and the air
is not dehumidified.
If you select the temperature below +16 °C (60°F),
LO appears on the
display. If you select a temperature higher than +29.5 °C (85 °F), HI
appears on the display. In the position LO the supplied air is not warmed
up. In the HI position, the system operates continuously with maximum
heating capacity.
Please refer to the information regarding recirculated air mode
⇒ page 132.
Defrosting windscreen
Defrosting windscreen - switching on
– Press the button ⇒page 130, fig. 122 .
Defrosting windscreen - switching off
– Once again press the button or the button .
The temperature control is controlled automatically. More air flows out of
the air outlet vents 1 and 2.
AUTO
ECON

ECON


AUTO
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Recirculated air mode
In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of
the vehicle and then fed back into the interior.
Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air outside the vehicle
from getting into the vehicle, for example when driving through a
tunnel or when standing in a traffic jam.
Switching recircul ated air mode on
– Press the button - the warning light lights up in the button.
Switching recirculat ed air mode off
– Press again the button or the button - the warning light in the button goes out.
WARNING
You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period
of time. “Stale air” may result in fatigue in the driver and passen-
gers, reduce attention levels and also cause the windows to mist
up. The risk of having an accident increases. Switch recirculated
air mode off as soon as the windows begin misting up.
Note
If the windscreen mists up, press the button ⇒page 130, fig. 122 .
After the windscreen has been demisted, press the button .
Setting temperature
You can separate the interior temperature for the left and right
side separately.
– You can set the temperature for both sides after switching on the ignition with the control dial .
– If you wish to set the temperature for the right side, turn the control dial .
If the temperature for the right side was set via the control dial , it can
no longer be set via the control dial - temperature for both sides. This
is only possible if you press the button for about 2 seconds.
You can set the interior temperature between +16 °C (60 °F) and +29.5
°C (85 °F). The interior temperature is regulated automatically within this
range. If you select the temperature below +16 °C (60 °F), “LO” appears
in the display. If you select the temperature higher than +29.5 °C (85 °F),
“HI” appears in the display. In both limit positions the Climatronic operates
at maximum cooling or heating capacity, respectively. The temperature is
not controlled in this case.
Lengthy and uneven distribution of the air flow out of the vents (in partic-
ular at the leg area) and large differences in temperature, for example
when getting out of the vehicle, can result in chills in sensitive persons.
Controlling blower
There are a total of seven blower stages available.
The Climatronic system controls the blower stages automatically
in line with the interior temperature. You can also, however,
adapt the blower stages manually to suit your particular needs.

AUTO
A9AUTO
A7
A11
A11A7AUTO
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