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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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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
AA
AA
AB
AC
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AC
AC
ABAD
Fig. 30 Information display:
Door warning
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Set-up
You can change certain settings by means of the information display. The current
setting is shown on the information displa y in the respective menu at the top below
the line ⇒fig. 35 .
You can select the following information (d epending on the equipment installed on
the vehicle):
•MFD Data (MFA DATA)
•Convenience
•Lights & Vision (Lights & Vision)
•Time
•Winter tyres
•Language
•Units
•Assistant (Assistant)
•Alternative speed displayed (Second speed)
•Automatic light (Automat. Lights)
•Service Interval (Service)
•Factory Setting
•Back After selecting the menu point
Back you will reach one level higher in the menu.
Displays of the MFA
Here you can switch off or on certain di splays of the multi-functional indicator.
Comfort*
You can set the following functions (depen ding on the equipment installed on the
vehicle):
Fig. 35 Setting the clock
Rain closing
On vehicles with rain sensor you can switch on or off the
function for automatic closing of the windows and the
sliding/tilting roof in case of rain and locked vehicle. If it
is not raining and the function is set, the windows
including the sliding/tilting roof are closed automatically
after approx. 12 hours.
Door openHere you can switch on or of f the functions for opening
a single door and automatic closing.
ATA confirmHere you can set if a signal tone should sound addition-
ally when activating or deactivating the anti-theft alarm
system .
Window op.Here you can set the convenience mode only for the
driver window or for all the windows.
Mirror downHere you can switch on or off the function for mirror
adjustment on the front passe nger side when engaging
the reverse gear
a).
a)This function is only available on vehicles with an electrically adjustable driver seat.
Mirror adjust.Here you can switch on or off the function for left and
right exterior mirror adjustment simultaneously.
Fa c t o r y s e t t i n g

After selecting this menu the convenience setting is
reset to factory setting. The following is displayed in the
information display:
Factory setting for convenience is set
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Lights and Visibility
Here you can set how long the light should
stay on for the function Coming/Leaving
Home and the intensity of the footwell li ghting. Furthermore you can here switch
on or off the function daylight drivin g lights and convenience turn signal.
After selecting the menu point Fac to r y s e tt ing the factory setting is established
again.
Time
Here you can set the time, the time format (12 or 24 hour indicator) and the time
change summer/winter time.
Winter tyres
Here you can set at which speed a warning signal should sound. This function is
used for e.g winter tyres with the permissible maximum speed less than the
maximum speed of the vehicle.
When exceeding the speed, the following is displayed on the information display*:
Snow tyres max. speed ... km/h (Winter tyres maximum ... km/h)
Language
Here you can set in which language the warning and information texts should be
displayed.
Measures
Here you can set the units for temperat ure, consumption and distance driven.
Assistant
Here you can adjust the tones of the acoustic signals of the parking aid*.
Second speed
Here you can switch on the display of the second speed in mph or in km/h
3).
Service
Here you can have the kilomete rs still to be driven and the days until the following
service interval shown and the Service Interval Display reset. Factory Setting
After selecting the menu point
Factory Setting the factory setting of the informa-
tion display is established again.
3)Valid for countries where the values are indicated in British measuring units.
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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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A fault in the ABS
The system is not functioning pr
operly if the ABS warning light
 does not go out
within a few seconds after switching on the ignition, does not light up at all or lights
up while driving. The vehicle will only be braked by the normal brake system. Visit
a specialist garage as quickly as possible and adjust your style of driving in the
meantime since you will not kn ow how great the damage is.
Further information about ABS ⇒page 197, “Antilock brake system (ABS)”.
A fault in the entire brake system
If the ABS warning light
 comes on together with the brake system warning light  (handbrake must be released), there is a fault not only in the ABS but also in
another part of the brake system ⇒.
WARNING
•If the brake system warning light  comes on together with the ABS
warning light  stop the vehicle immediatel y and check the brake fluid
level in the reservoir ⇒page 231, “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.
•Pay attention to the following instructions ⇒page 225, “Working in the
engine compartment” before checking the brake fluid level and opening the
bonnet.
•If the brake fluid is at the correct level, the ABS control function has
failed. The rear wheels may then block ve ry rapidly when braking. In certain
circumstances, this can result in the rear end of the car breaking away - risk
of skidding! Drive carefully to the ne arest specialist garage and have the
fault rectified.
Bonnet 
The warning light  comes on if the bonnet is unl ocked. If the engine bonnet
unlocks while driving , the warning light lights up and an audible signal sounds.
The warning light comes on even when the ignition is switched off. The warning
light lights up for a maximum of 5 minutes. On vehicles with informatio
n display* this warning light is replaced by a vehicle
symbol ⇒page 27.
Seat belt warning light 
The warning light  comes on after the ignition is switched on as a reminder for the
driver and front passenger to fasten the seat belt. The warning light only goes out if
the driver or front passenger has fastened his seat belt.
If the seat belt has not been fastened by the driver or front passenger, a permanent
warning signal sounds at vehicle speeds greater than 20 km/h and simultaneously
the warning light
 flashes.
If the seat belt is not fastened by the dr iver or front passenger during the next 90
seconds, the warning signal is deactivated and the warning light
 lights up perma-
nently.
Further information on the seat belts ⇒page 168, “Seat belts”.
Thickness of the brake pads* 
The warning light  comes on for a few seconds 6) when the ignition is switched
on.
If the warning light
 comes on, contact a specialist garage immediately and have
the brake pads on all of the wheels inspected.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*: Check brake pads!
6)The warning light  on vehicles fitted with information display does not come on after
switching the ignition on, but only if a fault exists.
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Boot lid 
The warning light  comes on when the ignition is switched on if the luggage
compartment door is open. If th e boot lid opens while driving , the warning light
lights up and an audible signal sounds.
An audible signal sounds as an additional warning signal.
The warning light comes on even when the ignition is switched off. The warning
light lights up for a maximum of 5 minutes.
On vehicles with information display* this warning light is replaced by a vehicle
symbol ⇒page 27.
Open door 
The warning light  comes on if one or several doors are opened or if the boot lid
is opened. If one of the doors opens wh ile driving, the warning light lights  up
and an audible signal sounds.
The warning light comes on even when the ignition is switched off. The warning
light lights up for a maximum of 5 minutes.
On vehicles with information display* this warning light is replaced by a vehicle
symbol ⇒page 27.
Windshield washer fluid level*
The warning light  comes on when the ignition is switched on if there is insuffi-
cient fluid in the windshield washer system. Top up with liquid ⇒page 235.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*: Add wash fluid!
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.
If the warning light
 flashes and an audible signal sounds three times (handbrake
is not applied), stop and check the brake fluid level ⇒.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*: Brake fluid Owner's manual
If there is a fault in the ABS which also in fluences the function of the brake system
(e.g. distribution of brake pressure), the ABS warning light
 comes on and at the
same time the brake system warning light starts flashing . Be aware that not only
the ABS but also another part of th brake system is defective ⇒.
An audible signal sounds three times 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 196, “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*:
Release parking brake!
WARNING
•Pay attention to the following instructions ⇒page 225, “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 231. If the fluid level has
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