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The display appears in litres/hour if the vehicle is stationary or driving at a low speed.Average fuel consumptionThe average fuel consumption since the memory was last erased is shown in the display in litres/100 km
⇒page 20. 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 cert
ain period of time
you must first erase the memory at the start of the new measurement using the button
⇒page 20, fig. 21
. A zero appears in the display for the first 300 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 consumed will not be indicated.RangeThe 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. 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. You first drive 50 km if the readout is reset (after disconnecting the battery) before a new readout for the range is displayed.Distance drivenThe distance driven since the memory was last erased appears in the display ⇒ page 20. If you wish to calculate the distance driven from a particular time of day
you must first erase the memory at this mo
ment in time by pressing the button
⇒ page 20, fig. 21
.
The maximum distance indicated in both sw
itch positions is 9 999 km. The indicator
is set back to null if th
is period is exceeded.
Average speedThe average speed since the memory was last erased is shown in the display in km/hour
⇒page 20. If you wish to determine
the average speed over a certain
period of time you must first erase the memory at the start of the new measure- ment using the button
⇒page 20, fig. 21
.
A zero appears in the display for the first 300 m you drive after erasing the memory.The indicated value will be updated every 5 seconds while you are driving.Driving timeThe driving time which has elapsed since the memory was last erased, appears in the display
⇒page 20. If you wish to calculate th
e driving time from a particular
time of day you must first erase the memory at this moment in time by pressing the button
⇒page 20, fig. 21
.
The maximum distance indi
cated in both memories is 99 hours and 59 minutes.
The indicator is set back to null
if this period is exceeded.
Warning against excessive speeds*An acoustic warning signal will sound
when the vehicle speed exceeds 120 kilome-
tres per hour. The acoustic warning signal
will switch off again when the vehicle
speed goes below this speed limit. This function is only vali
d for some export countries.
AB
AB
AB
AB
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Information display*IntroductionThe 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 and multi-functional indicator. Certain functions and oper
ating conditions 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 and yellow symbols.
Lighting up of these symbols is combined with an acoustic warning signal. Information and texts giving warnings
are also shown in the display
⇒page 27.
The display of text is possible in the following languages:
Czech, English, German, French,
Italian, Spanish, Portuguese.
The desired language can be
set by a specialist garage.
The following information can be shown in
the display (depending on the equip-
ment installed on the vehicle):Menu
Fig. 23 Instrument cluster: large information displayFig. 24 Instrument cluster: small information display
Menu
⇒ page 23
Door and boot lid warning
⇒page 24
Displays of the multi-functional indicator
⇒page 16
Warning symbols or warning lights
⇒page 27
Displays of the Service Interval Display
⇒page 18
Displays of the radio
Fig. 25 Information display: Menu
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– You can activate the menu by pressing the rocker switch
⇒
fig. 26

for more than 1 second.
– You can select individual menu poin
ts by means of the rocker switch
. The selected information is displayed after pressing the button
for a short time or after releasing the rocker switch (after about 4 seconds).
You can select the following information (d
epending on the equipment installed on
the vehicle): After selecting the menu point
DISPLAY OFF
the display is switched off. Press the
rocker switch for more than 1 seco
nd to switch the display on again.
The Information
CAR STATUS
flashes in the menu if there is something which is not
in proper order on the vehicle (e.g. warning
of a low fuel level). The first warning will
be displayed after switching over to
CAR STATUS
. You can then display other oper-
ating conditions afterwards using the switch-over function (such as water level low).
Door and boot lid warningThe door and boot lid warning lights up if
at least one door or the boot lid is not
closed. The symbol displays the respective
opened
door and boot lid
⇒fig. 27
.
The symbol goes out as soon as the doors and the boot lid are completely closed.As an additional warning signal, a 3 time pe
ep sounds if the car is driven at a speed
of more than 6km/hour and if the door is open.Radio displayThese displays
indicate
the common information from the display of the radio.
TRIP COMPUTER (AUTO COMPUTER)
⇒page 19
CAR STATUS
⇒page 25
DISPLAY OFF
Fig. 26 Information display: Control elements
AA
AA
AB
AA
AA
Fig. 27 Information display: Door warningFig. 28 Information display: Radio display
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Auto Check ControlCar stateThe Auto Check Control carries out a check of certain functions and vehicle compo- nents. 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 disp
lays 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 indicate a
warning
(priortity 2). Information for the driver
may also appear in addition to the
symbols
⇒page 27.
Investigate the displayed faults as soon as
possible. If several operational faults exist
at the same time, the symbols will appear
one after the other and are each visible
for about 2 seconds. The error messages are faded out after 10 seconds or by actuating the rocker switch ⇒page 24, fig. 26
and are stored under the information
CAR STATUS
.
There is at least one error message to be read when the term
CAR STATUS
is
flashing in the menu. The display will show
STATUS 1/2
(for example) if a number
of error messages are present. This display
indicates that the first of a total of two
error messages should be displayed. Actuate the rocker switch , to call up the individual error messages.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. – Check the functions indicated. – Obtain professional assistance.Meaning of the red symbols: Three
successive warning signals will sound if a red symbol appears. The symbol
continues flashing until
the fault is rectified.
AA
AA

Faults in the brake surface
⇒page 34

Coolant level too low/coolant temperature too high
⇒ page 30

Engine oil pressure too low
⇒page 31
Fig. 29 Information display: Oil pressure is low
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If several operational faults of priority 1 exist, the symbols appear one after the other and are each illuminated for about 2 seconds.Yellow symbols A yellow symbol signals a warning.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 illuminated for about 2 seconds. Check the relevant function as soon as possible.
Fuel level low
⇒ page 31

Check engine oil level, engine oil sensor faulty
⇒page 31

Brake pad worn
⇒page 31

Washer fluid level low
⇒page 31

faulty bulb
⇒page 29
Fig. 30 Information display: Fuel level low
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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 52.
Low beam

The warning light
 comes on when low beam is selected
⇒page 49.
Fog lights
*
The warning light
 comes on when the fog lights are operating.
Rear fog light

The warning light
 comes on when the rear fog lights are operating
⇒page 50.
Electronic immobiliser

Data is compared between the ignition ke
y 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*:
IMMOBIL. ACTIVATED
Bulbs

The warning light
 comes on if a bulb is faulty:
•
Brakes applied (brake light);
•
Switching on the lights (front low beam or rear parking lights).
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.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 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*:
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 WORKSHOP!
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Glow plug system

(diesel engine)
The warning light lights up for a
cold
engine when switching on the ignition (pre-
heat position)
2 ⇒page 94. 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
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
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 WORKSHOP!
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 warn
ing light does not go out or comes on or
flashes while driving
⇒
. This also applies if the warning light does not come on
when the ignition 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 airbag or side pass
enger airbag deactivated us
ing the diagnostic equip-
ment:
•
The warning light
 lights up for 3 seconds after switching on the ignition and
then flashes again for 12 seconds. Front passenger airbags switched off
using the switch for front passenger
airbags* in storage compartment on the front passenger side:•
The warning light
 comes on for 3 seconds after the ignition has been
switched on.•
The deactivation of the airb
ag is indicated by the ligh
ting up of the indicator
light

 in the interior lighting
⇒page 121.
WARNING
Have the airbag system ch
ecked immediately 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.
Note
Further information about switching off airbags
⇒page 120.
Coolant temperature/ Coolant quantity

The warning light
 comes on for a few seconds
2) w h e n t h e i g n i t i o n i s s w i tc h e d o n .
The coolant temperature is too high or the coolant level too low if the warning light  does not go out or flashes while driving.3 peeps sound as an additional warning signal.In this case stop and switch the engine off
and check the coolant level; top up the
coolant as necessary. Do not continue your journey
if for some reason it
is not possible under the
conditions prevailing to
top up with coolant.
Keep the engine switched off
and
2)The warning light
 on vehicles fitted with information display does not come on after
switching the ignition on, but only if the coola
nt temperature is too high or the coolant level
is too low.
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obtain professional assistance from a specialist garage, otherwise it could lead to severe engine damage. If the coolant is within the specified
range, the increased temperature may be
caused by an operating problem at the coolant fan. Check the fuse for the coolant fan, replace it if necessary
⇒page 193, “Fuse assignment in engine compartment -
version 1” or
⇒page 194, “Fuse assignment in en
gine compartment - version 2”.
Do not continue driving
if the warning light does not go
off although the fluid is at
the correct level and also the fuse of the fa
n is in proper order. Contact a specialist
garage to obtain assistance. Please also refer to the additional instructions
⇒page 165, “Cooling system”.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
STOP CHECK COOLANT SERVICE 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
⇒page 52.
•
Take care when opening the coolant expa
nsion bottle. If the engine is hot,
the cooling system is pressurized - risk of scalding! It is best to allow the engine to cool down before removing the cap.•
Do not touch the coolant fan The coolant fan may switch on automati-
cally even if the ignition is off.Thickness of the brake pads*

The warning light
 comes on for a few seconds 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.
A peep sounds as an addi
tional warning signal.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
CHECK BRAKE PADS
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 172.
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
TOP UP WASH FLUID
Fuel reserve

The warning light
 comes on, if the fuel level is still below 7 litres.
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
PLEASE REFUELNote
The Text in the information display* goes out only after refuelling and driving a short distance.Engine oil

The warning light

lights up red (low oil pressure)
The warning light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on
3).
Stop the vehicle and sw
itch the engine off
if the warning light does not go off
within a few seconds after switching on the ignition or flashes while driving. Check the oil level and top up with oil as necessary
⇒page 163.
3 peeps sound as an additional warning signal.3)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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