Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
33
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Warning lightsOverview The warning lights indicate certain functions or faults.
Fig. 35 Instrument cluster with warning lights
Turn signal lights (to the left)
⇒page 34
Turn signal lights (to the right)
⇒page 34
Fog lights
⇒page 35
Main beam light
⇒page 35
Low beam
⇒page 35
Rear fog light
⇒page 35
Speed regulating system*
⇒page 35
Failure of the light bulbs
⇒page 35
Adaptive headlights*
⇒page 35
Diesel particle filter* (diesel engine)
⇒page 35
Airbag system
⇒page 36
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
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.
Further information about
the turn signal system
⇒page 67.
Fog lights
The warning light
comes on when the fog lights are operating
⇒page 64.
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 67.
Low beam
The warning light
comes on when low beam is selected
⇒page 60.
Rear fog light
The warning light
comes on when the rear fog lights are operating
⇒page 65.
Cruise control system*
The warning light
lights up, when operating the speed regulating system.
Failure of the light bulbs
The warning light
comes on if a light bulb is damaged:
•
up to 2 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
•
when switching on the defective light bulb.
The following text e.g will be displayed in the information display*:
Check front right dipped beam!
The rear side lights and the licence plate
lighting require several light bulbs. The
indicator light
only lights up if all light bulbs
of the licence plate lighting or the
parking light (in one rear light unit) are defe
ctive. Check regularly the function of the
light bulbs.Adaptive headlights*
If the warning light
flashes for 1 minute while driving or after switching on the
ignition and a warning signal sounds, a fault of the adaptive headlights is confirmed. Further information
⇒page 63.
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 out 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 cleaning 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. In the in
formation display* appears
Diesel-
particle Owner's manual
. Afterwards the engine control unit shifts the engine into
the emergency mode, which only has a re
duced power output. After switching the
ignition off and on again the warning light
comes on.
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Lights and Visibility
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Mode city In the mode “city”, the dispersion of the cone
of light in front of the vehicle is wider
and the width of illumination is shorter. It
has as an aim to il
luminate the adjacent
footpaths, crossings, pedestrian crossings etc. The mode is active at speeds of 15 - 50 km/h. Mode motorway In the mode “motorway” the disp
ersion of the cone of light is so widespread, that it
illuminates also the left (and right)
7) lane of the motorway, so that the driver can
react in time to an obstacle or any other
danger. The mode is activated stepwise as
of a speed of 90 km/h. It gains its greate
st effectiveness at speeds above 120 km/h.
Tourist light This mode makes it possible to drive in
countries with opposi
ng traffic system,
driving on the left/right, without dazzling the oncoming vehicles. When the mode “tourist light” is active, the above mentioned modes and the side to side swivel of the headlight is deactivated. The mode “tourist light” is activated / deac
tivated via the informat
ion display* in the
menu: „
SETUP (Settings)
„
Tra v e l m o d e „
Off
„
On
Cornering lights The cornering lights are used to illuminate the curves by means of the cone of light swiveling together with the front headlight with Xenon lights*. This function is active when the speed of the car increases to more than 10km/h. The swiveling function of the headlights ca
n be switched off / on via the menu point
Assistant
in the main menu of the Information display*
⇒page 27.
Note
•
The AHL system* complements the functions of the fog lights with the function
“Corner”
⇒page 64 and the function of the
dynamic headlight beam range*.
•
The System AHL* is solely delivered with Bi-Xenon gas discharge bulbs for low
beam and main beam lights.Fog lights
Switching on the fog lights – First of all turn the light switch into position
or
⇒
fig. 57
.
– Pull the light switch into position .The rear fog light warning light
⇒page 33 lights up in the instrument cluster
when the fog light is switched off.Fog lights with the function “Corner”* The fog lights with the function “C
orner” improve the illumination of
areas close to the vehicle when turning, parking etc.The fog lights with the function “Corner” are regulated according to the steering angle or after switching on the turn signal light
8) in the following circumstances:
7)It is valid for vehicles which are designed for driving on the left.
Fig. 57 Dash panel: Light switch
A1
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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. 59
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, lu
ggage 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 su
ch a way as to avoid dazzling oncoming
traffic.
Note
The Bi-Xenon bulbs* adapt automatically to
the load and driving state of the vehicle
(e.g. speed, accelerating, br
aking) when the ignition is switched on and when
driving. Vehicles which are not equipped
with Bi-Xenon bulbs* do not have a
manual headlight range adjustment control.Switch for hazard warning lights
–Press switch
⇒
fig. 60
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 switch
ed 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.
Note
Switch on the hazard warning
light system if, for example:
•
you encounter traffic congestion,
•
your vehicle breaks down or an emergency situation occurs.
Fig. 59 Dash panel: Lights and Visibility
A-A1A2A3
Fig. 60 Dash panel: Switch for hazard warning lights
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
The turn signal
and main beam lever
The parking lights and headlight flas
her are also switched on and off
using the turn signal and main beam lever.The turn signal and main beam lever perform the following functions: Right
and left
turn signal light
– Push the lever upwards or downwards
⇒
fig. 61
.
– If you only wish to flash three ti
mes (the so-called convenience turn
signal), push the lever briefly up to the upper or lower pressure point and release it. This function can be activated/deactivated in the infor-mation display*
⇒
page 30.
– Turn signal for changing lanes - in or
der to only flash briefly, move the
lever up or down to the pressure po
int and hold it in this position.
Main beam
– Switch on the low beam. – Push the lever forwards.– Pull the lever back into the initial position in order to switch the main
beam off again.
Headlight flasher
– Pull the lever towards the steering
wheel (spring-tensioned position)
- the main beam and warning light
in the instrument cluster come
on.
Parking light
– Switch off the ignition. – Push the lever up or down - the right-hand or left-hand parking light
is switched on.
Information concerning the function of the lights.•
The
turn signal system
only operates when the ignition is switched on. The
corresponding indicator light
or in the instrument cluster also flashes.
•
The turn signal is automatically cancelled after negotiating a curve.
•
The indicator light flashes at twice its normal
rate if a bulb of the turn signal light
fails.•
The side light and rear light on the appropriate side of the vehicle are switched
on when the
parking light
is selected. The parking light only operates if the ignition
is switched off.
Caution
Use main beam or the headlight flasher only if this does not risk dazzling other road users.
Note
•
If you have switched on the right or left
turn signal light and you switch off the
ignition, the parking light is not automatically switched on.•
Use only in accordance with the legal requirements the described lighting and
signal systems.
Fig. 61 Turn signal and main beam lever
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Fuses and light bulbs
262
WARNING
•
Bulbs H7 and H3 are pressurised and
may burst when changing the bulb
- risk of injury!•
It is recommended to wear gloves an
d eye protection when changing a
light bulb.•
Gas discharge bulbs* (xenon bulbs) op
erate with a high voltage, profes-
sional knowledge is requ
ired - danger to life!
Caution
Do not take hold of the glass bulb with naked fingers (even the smallest amount of dirt reduces the working life of the light bu
lb). Use a clean cloth, serviette or some-
thing similar.
Note
This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is assumed that no major complications will arise. Othe
r light bulbs should be changed by your
specialist garage.Front headlight
Front headlight
Halogen headlight
Xenon headlight
Low beam
H7
D1S
Main beam light
H3
D1S, H3
Parking lights
W5W
Turn signals
PY 24W
Fog lights
H8
Rear light unit
Bulb
Reversing light
W16W
Turn signals
PY21W
Light bulb for the brake lights and tail lights
W16W
Parking lights
W5W
Fog lights
P21W
Others
Bulb
Licence plate light
C5W
front interior lighting
W5W
3. Brake light
LED
Rear interior lighting
W5W
Storage compartment light - front pas- senger side
C3W
Footwell light
W5W
Luggage compartment light
W5W
Door warning light
W5W
Lighting for vanity mirror
C5W
Entry light
W5W
Fig. 233 Front headlight: Installing the light bulbs
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Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Positions of the light bulbs in the front headlight
⇒page 262, fig. 233
.
- parking lights and main beam lights - low beam lights - Turn signal light (at the front)Parking lights and main beam lightsRemoving the light bulb for the parking light – Switch the ignition and all lights off. – Open the bonnet. – Remove the protective cap
⇒
page 262, fig. 233
.
– Remove the socket
⇒
fig. 234
.
– Take the faulty bulb out of the fixture and insert a new one. Removing the light bulb for the main beam light – Switch the ignition and all lights off. – Open the bonnet.– Remove the protective cap
⇒
page 262, fig. 233
.
– Press the sprung wire clamps
⇒
fig. 234
together and hang them
to the side.
– Remove the socket
⇒
fig. 234
.
– Take the faulty bulb out of the fixture and insert a new one.Installation takes place in the reverse order.
Note
We recommend that you have the headlight setting checked by a Skoda Service Partner after replacing the light bulb.Low beam light– Switch the ignition and all lights off. – Open the bonnet. – Remove the protective cap
⇒
page 262, fig. 233
.
– Turn the connector with the light bulb up to the stop towards the left
and remove
⇒
fig. 235
.
AAABAC
Fig. 234 Removing the bulbs for the parking and main beam light
AA
AA
AA
AB
AC
Fig. 235 Removing the light bulb for the low beam light
AB
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Change bulbs in the outer part of the rear light unit – To change a bulb, turn its fixture to the left up to the top and take it out. – Change the bulb, insert again the fixture with the bulb into the housing
and turn it to the right up to the stop.
Change bulbs in the inner part of the rear light unit – To change a bulb of the reversing light
⇒
fig. 241
, pull the defective
bulb out of the fixture and insert a new one.
– To change the bulb of the rear fog light
⇒
fig. 241
, turn the defec-
tive bulb to the left up to the stop and take it out.
– Press a new light bulb into the socket and turn the light bulb to the
right as far as the stop.
Fitting position of the bulbs in the outer rear light unit
⇒page 265, fig. 240
.
1 - Turn signal light2 - Parking lights / Brake light3 - Parking lights Fitting position of the bulbs in the inner rear light unit
⇒fig. 241
.
1 - Reversing lights 2 - Rear fog lightLicence plate light– Unscrew the glass cover of the light
⇒
fig. 242
.
– Take the faulty bulb out of the holder and insert a new one. – Replace the the glass cover of the light and press it down to the stop -
ensure that the glass cover is correctly installed.
– Screw the glass cover tight.
Fig. 241 Inner part of the rear light unit: Lamps
A1A2
Fig. 242 Rear bumper: Licence plate light
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