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WARNING
Do not only rely upon the information given on the outside temperature
display that there is no ice on the road. Please note that black ice may also be
present on the road surface even at te mperatures around +4 °C - warning,
drive with care!
Driving time
The driving time which has elapsed since the memory was last erased, appears in
the display. If you wish to measure the driving time as of a particular time, you must
set the memory to zero at this moment in time by pressing the button on the
windshield wiper lever ⇒page 22, fig. 22 or the handwheel on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel* ⇒page 23, fig. 23 for longer than 1 second.
The maximum distance indicated in both memories is 99 hours and 59 minutes.
The indicator is set back to nu ll if this period is exceeded.
Current consumption
The current fuel consumption level is shown in the display in litres/100 km. This
information can help you to adapt your style of driving to the fuel consumption you
wish to achieve.
The display appears in litres/hour if the vehicle is stationary or driving at a low
speed.
The indicated value will be updated every 0,5 seconds while you are driving.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption since the memory was last erased is shown in the
display in litres/100 km ⇒page 21. This information can help you to adapt your
style of driving to the fuel co nsumption you wish to achieve.
If you wish to determine the average fuel consumption over a certain period of time
you must set the memory to zero at the start of the measurement using the button on the windshield wiper lever
⇒page 22, fig. 22 or with the handwheel on
the multifunction steering wheel* ⇒page 23, fig. 23 . A zero appears in the display
for the first 100 m you drive after erasing the memory.
The indicated value will be updated every 5 seconds while you are driving.
Note
The amount of fuel consum ed will not be indicated.
Range
The estimated range in kilometres is shown on the display. It indicates the distance
you can still drive with your vehicle based on the present level of fuel in the tank for
the same style of driving.
The readout is shown in steps of 10 km. After lighting up of the indicator light for the
fuel reserve the display is shown in steps of 5 km.
The fuel consumption for the last 50 km is taken as a basis for calculating the range.
If you drive in a more economical manner from this moment on, the range will be
increased accordingly.
If the memory is set to zero (after disc onnecting the battery), the fuel consumption
of 10 l/100 km is calculated for the range; afterwards the value is adapted accord-
ingly to the style of driving.
Distance driven
The distance driven since the memory was last erased appears in the display
⇒ page 21. If you wish to measure the dist ance driven of a particular time, you
must set the memory to zero at this mome nt in time by pressing the button on
the windshield wiper lever ⇒page 22, fig. 22 or the handwheel on the multi-
function steering wheel* ⇒page 23, fig. 23 .
The maximum distance indicated in both switch positions is 9999 km. The indicator
is set back to null if this period is exceeded.
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Average speed
The average speed since the memory was last erased is shown in the display in
km/hour ⇒page 21. If you wish to determine the average vehicle speed over a
certain period of time you must set the me mory to zero at the start of the measure-
ment using the button on the windshield wiper lever ⇒page 22, fig. 22 or with
the handwheel on the mult ifunction steering wheel* ⇒page 23, fig. 23 .
A zero appears in the display for the first 100 m you drive after erasing the memory.
The indicated value will be updated every 5 seconds while you are driving.
Current speed*
The current speed which is identical to the display of the speedometer, is indicated
on the display ⇒page 17, fig. 18 .
Warning against excessive speeds*
Warning against excessive speeds
This function enables you to set a speed limit, e.g. if you drive in town. A text in the
display is intended to draw yo ur attention to the fact that you have exceeded the set
speed limit.
•Select the menu point Speed warning --- km/h (warning at --- km/h).
•Drive e.g at a speed of 50 km/h.
•Press the button on the windshield wiper lever ⇒fig. 26 or the handwheel
on the multifunction steering wheel* ⇒page 23, fig. 23 . Speed warning
50 km/h (warning at 50 km/h) is displayed in the information display* ⇒fig. 25 .
The desired speed can also be set in steps of 5 km/h by pressing the button on
the windshield wiper lever ⇒fig. 26 or by turning the handwheel on the multi-
function steering wheel* ⇒page 23, fig. 23 . The set speed is confirmed by pressing
the button on the windshield wiper lever ⇒fig. 26 or the handwheel on the
multifunction st eering wheel* ⇒page 23, fig. 23.
If you now exceed th e set speed limit, Speed 50 km/h exceeded will be shown on
the display. This message is indicated for as long as the speed is reduced below the
set limit or switch off the message by pr essing the button on the windshield
wiper lever ⇒fig. 26 or the handwheel on the multifunction steering wheel*
⇒ page 23, fig. 23 .
An audible signal sounds as an additional warning signal.
The set speed limit remains stored even after switching off the ignition.
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Fig. 25 Warning against
excessive speeds
Fig. 26 Multi-functional
indicator: Control elements
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Information display*
Introduction
The information display provides you with information in a convenient way
concerning the current operating state of your vehicle . The information system
also provides you with data (depending on the equipment installed in the vehicle)
relating to the radio, mobile phone, mult i-functional indicator, navigation system,
the unit connected to the MDI input and the automatic gearbox.
Certain functions and operating conditio ns are always being checked on the
vehicle when the ignition is switched on and also while driving.
Functional faults, if required repair work and other information are indicated by red
symbols ⇒page 29 and yellow symbols ⇒page 29.
Lighting up of certain symbols is comb ined with an acoustic warning signal.
Information and text s giving warnings are also shown in the display ⇒page 32.
The display of text is possible in the following languages: Czech, English, German, French, Italia n, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian and
Chinese.
You can select the desired language in the setting menu.
The following information can be shown in the display (depending on the equip-
ment installed on the vehicle):
Main menu
Fig. 27 Instrument cluster:
Information display
Main menu⇒ page 26
Door, luggage compartment door and bonnet ajar
warning⇒page 27
Service Interval Display⇒page 20
Selector lever position for an automatic gearbox⇒page 134
Fig. 28 Information display:
Controls on the windshield
wiper lever
Fig. 29 Information display:
Controls on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel
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Operating with the buttons on the windshield wiper lever
– You can activate the MAIN MENU by pressing the rocker switch
⇒ page 26, fig. 28 for more than 1 second.
– You can select the menu through the rocker switch . When the pushbutton is briefly pressed, the information you have selected is
displayed.
Operating with the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel
– You can activate the MAIN MENU by pressing the rocker switch
⇒ page 26, fig. 29 for more than 1 second.
– You can select the individual menus by pressing the handwheel . After briefly pressing the handwheel , the desired menu is indi-
cated.
– After briefly pressing the button you can achieve a higher level, by
pressing the button for longer than 1 second, you can call up the
MAIN MENU .
You can select the following information (depending on the equipment installed on
the vehicle):
„MFD (Onboard computer) ⇒ page 21
„Driving time
„Current consumption
„Average fuel consumption
„Range
„Distance driven
„Average speed
„Current speed
„Warning against excessive speeds
„Audio ⇒ page 28
„Navigation ⇒ page 28
„Phone ⇒ page 143
„Aux. Heating (auxiliary heating) ⇒ page 119
„Vehicle status ⇒ page 28
„Setup ⇒ page 30
The menu Audio is only displayed when th e Radio* is switched on.
The menu Navigation is only displayed when the Navigation* is switched on.
The menu Aux. Heating is only then displayed, if the vehicle is fitted with auxiliary
heating*.
Note
•If warning messages are shown on the information display ⇒page 27
⇒ page 28, these messages ca n be confirmed with the button on the wind-
shield wiper lever or with the button on the multifunction steering wheel in
order to call up the main menu.
•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
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AB
AC
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AC
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Fig. 30 Information display:
Door warning
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WARNING
•If you do not pay attention to the warning lights coming on and the corre-
sponding 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 replenis hing oil and other fluids. It is also
essential to observe all warnings ⇒page 225, “Working in the engine
compartment”.
Note
•The arrangement of the indicator light is dependent on the 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).
Turn signal system 
Either the left  or right  indicator light flashes depending on the position 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 off the hazard warning light system is switched on will cause all of the
turn signal lights as well as both indicator lights to flash.
 Electromechanica l power steering⇒page 35
Engine oil pressure⇒page 36
EPC fault light (petrol engine)⇒page 36
Glow plug system (diesel engine)⇒page 36
Coolant temperature/coolant level⇒page 37
Tra c t i o n c o n t r o l s y s t e m ( TC S )⇒page 37
Electronic stability programme (ESP)*⇒page 38
Selector lever lock*⇒page 38
Tyre pressure*⇒page 38
Antilock brake system (ABS)⇒page 38
Bonnet⇒page 39
Seat belt warning light⇒page 39
Brake pad wear*⇒page 39
Boot lid⇒page 40
Open door⇒page 40
Fluid level in windshield washer system*⇒page 40
Brake system⇒page 40
Dynamo⇒page 41
Engine oil level⇒page 41
Fuel reserve⇒page 41
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•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
Further information about diesel particle filter ⇒page 200.
Airbag system 
Monitoring the airbag system
The warning light
 comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
There is a fault in the system if the warning light does not go out or flashes while
driving ⇒. This also applies if the warning light does not come on when the igni-
tion is switched on.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Airbag fault!
The functionality of the airbag system is also monitored electronically, when one
airbag has been switched off
Front, side and head airbags or belt tensioner which have been switched off
using the vehicle system tester:
•The warning light  lights up for 4 seconds after switching on the ignition and
then flashes again for 12 seconds afterwards in 2 second intervals.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Airbag/belt tensioner deactivated! Front passenger airbags switched off
using the switch for front passenger
airbags* in stowage compartmen t on the front passenger side:
•The warning light  comes on for 4 seconds after the ignition has been
switched on.
•Switching off airbags is indicated in the middle of the dash panel by the lighting
up of the indicator light   (airbag switched off) ⇒ page 182.
WARNING
Have the airbag system checked immediat ely by a specialist garage if a fault
exists. Otherwise, there is a risk of th e airbag not being activated in the event
of an accident.
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 when
driving, a fault exists in an exhaust rele vant component. 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.
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 ignition or when driving lights up contin-
uously, a fault exists in the electromechanical power steering.
•If the yellow warning light lights up , this indicates a partial failure of the
power steering and the steeri ng 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 (significant ly higher steering
forces).
Further information ⇒page 198.
WARNING (continued)
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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 an d reconnected, the yellow warning light  comes on after switching on the ignition. The warning light must go out after
driving a short distance.
Engine oil pressure 
The warning light  comes on for a few seconds 4) when the ignition is switched
on.
Stop the vehicle and sw itch 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 228, “Replenishing engine oil”.
An audible signal sounds three times 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 flashes 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*:
Oil Pressure Engine off! 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.
•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.
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 warning light  lights up for a cold engine when switching on the ignition
(pre-heat position) 2 ⇒ page 125. Start the engine after the indicator light goes out.
The glow plug indicato r 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 warning light
 does not come on
at all or lights up continuously . Contact a specialist garage as soon as possible to
obtain assistance.
If the warning light
 begins to flash while driving, a fault exists in the engine
control. The engine management system selects an emergency programme which 4)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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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 (ABS).
The warning light comes on when driving 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.
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 193, “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 ve hicle inspected without delay by a Škoda
Service Partner. Further information on the EDL ⇒page 194, “Electronic Differen-
tial Lock (EDS)*”.
Note
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the warning light  comes
on after switching on the ignition. The warn ing light must go out after driving a short
distance.
Selector lever lock* 
If the green warning light  lights up, operate the brake pedal. This is necessary, in
order to be able to move the selector lever out of the position P or N. Further information about the selector lever lock
⇒page 134.
Tyre inflation pressure*
The warning light  lights up, if there is a substantial drop in inflation pressure in
one of the tyres. Reduce the speed and check or correct as soon as possible the
inflation pressure in the tyres ⇒page 237.
If the warning light flashes, there is a system fault. Visit the nearest specialist garage
and have the fault rectified.
Further information about tyre pressure-control system ⇒page 199.
WARNING
•When the warning light  lights up, immediately reduce the speed and
avoid sudden steering and brake manoeuvres. Please stop the vehicle
without delay at the nearest possible stop and inspect the tyres and their
inflation pressures.
•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.
Note
If the battery has been disc onnected, the warning light  comes on after switching
on the ignition. The warning light must go out after driving a short distance.
Antilock brake system (ABS) 
The warning light  shows the functionality of the ABS.
The warning light comes on for a few seconds after the ignition has been switched
on or when starting the engine. The warnin g light goes out after an automatic check
sequence has been completed.
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