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Warning lights
Overview
The warning lights indicate certain functions or faults.
Fig. 19 Instrument cluster with warning lights
Turn signal lights (to the left)⇒ page 25
Turn signal lights (to the right)⇒page 25
Main beam⇒page 26
Low beam⇒page 26
Rear fog light⇒page 26
Electronic immobiliser⇒page 26
Diesel particle filter (diesel engine)⇒page 26
Bulbs⇒page 27
Electromechanical power steering⇒page 27
Control system for exhaust⇒page 27
EPC fault light (petrol engine)⇒page 27
Glow plug system (diesel engine)⇒page 27
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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 56.
Low beam 
The indicator light  comes on when low beam is selected ⇒page 51.
Rear fog light 
The warning light  comes on when the rear fog lights are operating ⇒ page 53.
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 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*:
Immobilizer active
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 at least 15
minutes or until the warning light goes ou t with the 4th or 5th gear engaged (auto-
matic gearbox: position S) when the traffi c 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 the filter is not properly cleaned, the warning light
 does not go out and the
warning light  begins to flash. Engine fault Workshop! is shown in the informa-
tion display*. Afterwards the engine cont rol unit shifts the engine into the emer-
gency mode, which only has a reduced powe r 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 warn ing 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
Further information about diesel particle filter ⇒page 188, “Diesel particle filter*
(diesel engine)”.
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Light bulbs 
The warning light  comes on if a light bulb is damaged:
•brakes applied (brake light),
•when switching on lighting (low beam and/or rear light).
The following text e.g will be displayed in the information display*: Dipped beam front left defective! (Dipped beam front left defective!)
A peep sounds as an addi tional warning signal.
Electromechanical power steering 
The warning light  comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
If the warning light after switching on the ig nition or when driving lights up contin-
uously, a fault exists in the el ectromechanical power steering.
•If the yellow warning light lights up, this indicates a partial failure of the power
steering and the steering forces can be greater.
•If the red warning light lights up, this indicates a complete failure of the power
steering and the steering assist has failed (significantly higher steering forces).
If the red warning light lights up, three peeps sound as an additional warning signal.
Further information ⇒page 186, “Electromechanical power steering”.
WARNING
Contact your specialist garage if the power steering is defective.
Note
•If the yellow warning light  goes out after starting the engine again and a short
drive, it is not necessary to visit a specialist garage.
•If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the yellow warning light  comes on after switching on the ignition. The warning light must go out after
driving a short distance.
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 progra mme 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)!
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 fault Workshop! (Engine fault workshop!)
Glow plug system  (diesel engine)
The indicator light  lights up for a cold engine when switching on the ignition
(pre-heat position) 2 ⇒ page 117. 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.
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Lights and Visibility
Lights
Switching lights on and off 
Switching on side lights
– Turn the light switch into position
.
Switching on the low beam and main beam
– Turn the light switch into position
.
– Press the main beam lever forward in order to switch on the main beam ⇒page 56, fig. 45 .
Switching off all lights
– Turn the light switch into position.
Low beam comes on only if the ignition is switched on. After switching off the igni-
tion, the low beam is switched off automati cally and only the side lights come on.
For vehicles which are equipped with the function Coming/Leaving-Home*
⇒ page 53, the side lights also go out. On models fitted with
right-hand steering the position of certain switches differs
from that shown in ⇒fig. 39 . The symbols which mark the switch positions are
identical, however.
In certain countries, the low beam is on a reduced brightness as well as the side
lights, when the ignition is switched on.
WARNING
Never drive with side lights on - risk of accident! The side lights are not
bright enough to light up the road suffic iently in front of you or to be seen by
other oncoming traffic. In this case, always switch on the low beam when it
is dark or if visibility is poor.
Note
•An audible warning will sound if you wi thdraw the ignition key and open the
driver's door when the vehicle lights are still on.
•The acoustic warning signal is switched off over the door contact when the
driver's door is closed (ignition off). The vehicle can be parked with the side lights
on.
•If you park the car for a lengthy period, we recommend switching off all lights,
or leaving only the side lights switched on.
•The switching on of the described lights should only be undertaken in accord-
ance with the legal requirements.
•If a fault occurs in the light switch , the low beam comes on automatically
•In the event of cool or humid weather co nditions, the headlights can be misted
up from inside.
−The temperature difference between interior and external area of the head-
light lenses is decisive.
− When the driving lights are switched on , the light outlet surfaces are free
from mist after a short period. The headlight lenses can possibly mist up at the
border areas.
Fig. 39 Dash panel: Light
switch
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− It also concerns reverse light and turn signal lights.
− This mist has no influence on th e life of the lighting system.
Automatic driving lamp control*
Switching on automatic driving lamp control*
– Turn the light switch ⇒page 51, fig. 39 into position
.
Switching off automatic driving lamp control*
– Turn the light switch into position.
If the light comes on when the driving lamp control is switched on, the side lights
and low beam as well as licence plate light light up at the same time.
You can also switch on the side lights, fog lights and rear fog light with the light
switch .
If the automatic driving lamp control* is switched on, the light is controlled by a
light sensor in the mount of the interior re ar mirror. If the light intensity drops below
the set value, e.g when driving during th e day into a tunnel, the low beam and the
side lights as well as the licence plate light come on automatically. If the light inten-
sity increases again, the ligh ts switch off automatically. Motorway lights
If the automatic driving lamp control* has been switched on and the vehicle speed
is over 140 km/h for at least 10 seconds, th
e side lights and low beam are switched
on automatically.
If the vehicle speed is below 65 km/h for at least 2 minutes, the lights are switched
off.
Rain lights
If you move the windshield wiper lever in the position slow wipe for more than 5
seconds, the side lights and low beam ar e automatically switched on. The light is
switched off when the windshield wiper le ver is no longer than 4 minutes in the
position for slow or intermittent wipe.
WARNING
The automatic driving lamp control only operates as a support. The driver is
not released from his responsibility to inspect the light and if necessary to
switch on the light depending on th e light conditions. The light sensor
cannot detect for example rain or snow. Always switch on the low beam

under these conditions as well as when driving in the dark!
Note
•Do not affix any stickers in front of the light sensor, so that you do not impair its
function or put it out of operation.
•The same principles as for using the au tomatic driving lamp control also apply
to the light which is switched on manually ⇒page 51.
Fi g. 4 0 D ash pan el: Lig ht
switch
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Fog lights* 
Switching on the fog lights
– First of all turn the light switch into position
 or  ⇒ fig. 41 .
– Pull the light switch into position .
When the fog lights are operating, the symbol  next to the light switch is illumi-
nated more intensely.
Fog lights with integrated turning light*
The turning light is intended for a better illumination of the vehicle
close range when turning, parking etc.
The turning light is controlled in line with the steering angle or by switching on the
turn signal light in the following circumstances:
•Vehicle speed max. 40 km/h,
•low beam switched on,
•no reverse gear engaged,
•no hazard warning light system switched on.
Note
If the fog lights are switched on, the function of the turning light is not active.
Rear fog light 
Switching on the rear fog light
– First of all turn the light switch into position
 or  ⇒ fig. 41 .
– Pull the switch into position .
The rear fog light warning light  ⇒ page 24 lights up in the instrument cluster
when the fog light is switched off.
Only the rear fog light of the trailer ligh ts up automatically when you are towing a
trailer using a factory-fitted towing device which is fitted with the rear fog light.
The rear fog light is located in the rear light array on the driver's side.
Caution
The rear fog light should only be switched on if visibility is particularly poor
(conform with any varying legal provisions) to avoid dazzling vehicles behind your
vehicle.
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.
Fig. 41 Dash panel: Light
switch
A1
A2
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Switching on Leaving Home Function
– Unlock the vehicle with the radio remote control - the lights come on.
Depending on equipment fitted the functi on 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 switch ed on, if the low beam was switched on
when the ignition is on.
The lights go out 30 seconds after cl osing all the doors and the boot lid.
If a door or the boot lid remains open, th e lights go out 30 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 la mp control you can also switch the light
switch in the position
 ⇒ page 51, fig. 39 . 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 ignition.
Leaving Home Function
The function Leaving Home is controlled wi th 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 Func tion is not switched on after unlocking the vehicle
with the radio remote control.
After unlocking the vehicle with the radio re mote control, the lights come on for 30
seconds. The Leaving Home Function is al so switched off after the ignition is
switched on and after locking the vehicle. If no door is opened within 30 seconds, th
e 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 accord-
ance with the legal requirements.
•You can change the illumination period for the Coming/Leaving Home Function
by means of the information display* ⇒page 22.
Instrument lighting* 
You can adjust the brightness of the instrument lighting.
Instrument lighting
– Switch on the light.
– Turn the control dial ⇒fig. 42 to the desired intensity of the instru-
ment lighting
5).
5)For the information display* ⇒page 18 the intensity of the lighting is automatically set. The
setting using the control dial ⇒fig. 42 is only possible when driving in the dark.
Fig. 42 Dash panel:
Instrument lighting
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Headlamp 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. 43 until you have adjusted the low beam
so that oncoming traffic is not dazzled.
Settings
The positions correspond approximat ely to the following vehicle loads:
Front seats occupied, luggage compartment empty.
All seats occupied, lugg age compartment empty.
All seats occupied, lugg age compartment laden.
Driver seat occupied, luggage compartment laden.
Caution
Set the headlight beam adjustment in such a way as to avoid dazzling oncoming
traffic.
Note
Headlights fitted with Xenon bulbs* adap t automatically to the load and driving
state of the vehicle (e.g. accelerating, braking) when the ignition is switched on and
when driving. Vehicles which are not eq uipped with Xenon bulbs* do not have a
headlight beam adjustment control.
Switch for hazard warning lights 
–Press switch  ⇒ fig. 44 to switch the hazard warning light system on
or off.
All the turn signal lights on the vehicle flash at the same time when the hazard
warning light system is switched on. The indicator light for the turn signals and the
indicator light in the switch also flash at the same time. You can also switch on the
hazard warning light system if the ignition is switched off.
The hazard warning light system is switched on automatically if an airbag is
deployed in the event of an accident.
Please comply with any legal requirements when using the hazard warning light
system.
Fig. 43 Dash panel:
Lights and Visibility
A-
A1
A2
A3
Fig. 44 Dash panel:
Switch for hazard
warning lights
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