
Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
20Digital clockThe time is set with the buttons and
⇒page 16, fig. 15
.
Select the display which you wish to chan
ge with the button and carry out the
change with the button . On vehicles which are fitted out with the info
rmation display*, it is possible to set the
time in the menu
Time
⇒page 27.
WARNING
The clock should not be adjusted while dr
iving for safety reasons but only when
the vehicle is stationary!Multi-functional indicator (onboard computer)IntroductionThe multi-functional indicator appears in the display
⇒fig. 18
or in the information
display
⇒page 24 depending on the equipm
ent fitted to your vehicle.
The multi-functional indicator offers
you a range of us
eful information.
On vehicles which are fitted ou
t with information display*, it is possible to switch off
the display of some information.
Caution
Pull out the ignition key while having co
ntact with the display (for example when
cleaning) in order to prevent any damage.
Note
•
In certain national versions the displays appear in the Imperial system of measures.
•
If the display of the second speed is acti
vated in mph, the current speed* is not
indicated in km/h on the display.MemoryThe multi-functional indicator is equi
pped with two automatic memories. The
selected memory is displayed in
the middle of the display field
⇒fig. 18
.
The data of the single-trip memory (memory 1) is shown if a
1 appears in the display.
A 2 shown in the display means that data
relates to the total distance memory
(memory 2). Switching over the memory with the help of the button
⇒page 21, fig. 19
on the
windscreen wiper lever or with the help of the button on the multifunction steering wheel*
⇒page 21.
The outside temperature
⇒page 22
Driving time
⇒page 22
Current fuel consumption
⇒page 22
Average fuel consumption
⇒page 22
Range
⇒page 22
Distance driven
⇒page 23
Average speed
⇒page 23
Current speed*
⇒page 23
Oil temperature
⇒page 23
Warning against excessive speeds*
⇒page 23
A3
A7
A3
A7
Fig. 18 Multi-functional indicator
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Yellow symbols A yellow symbol signals a warning.Check the relevant function as soon as possible. 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 5 seconds.
Set-upYou can change certain settings by means
of the information display. The current
setting is shown on the information display in the respective menu at the top below the line
⇒fig. 28
.
You can select the following information (d
epending on the equipment installed on
the vehicle):•
Language
•
MFD Data (MFA DATA)
•
Convenience
•
Lights & Vision (Lights & Vision)
•
Time
•
Winter tyres
•
Units
•
Assistant (Assistant)
•
Alternative speed displayed (Second speed)
•
Tra v e l m o d e
•
Service Interval (Service)
•
Factory Setting
•
Back
After selecting the menu point
Back
you will reach one level higher in the menu.
Check engine oil level, engine oil sensor faulty
⇒ page 205
Brake pad worn
⇒page 36
Fig. 27 Information display: Brake pad worn
Fig. 28 Setting the clock
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28Language Here you can set in which language the warning and information texts should be displayed. 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):
Lights and Visibility Here you can set how long the light should
stay on for the func
tion Coming/Leaving
Home. Furthermore you can here switch on or
off the function daylight driving lights
and convenience turn signal. After selecting the menu point
Factory setting
the factory setting of the lighting 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)
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
2).
Tra v e l m o d e Here you can activate / deactivate the mode “tourist light”. This mode makes it possible to drive in countries with opposing traffi
c system, driving on the left/right, without
dazzling the oncoming vehicles. The headligh
t swivel function is deactivated when
switching on this mode. Further information
⇒page 56.
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 ra
in 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 open
Here you can switch on or off the functions for opening a single door and automatic closing.
ATA c o n fi r m
Here you can set if a signal to
ne should sound additionally
when activating or deactivating the anti-theft alarm sys- tem.
Window op.
Here you can set the convenience mode only for the driver window or for all the windows.
Mirror down
Here you can switch on or off the function for mirror low-ering on the front passenger side when engaging the reverse gear
a).
Mirror adjust.
Here you can switch on or off the function for left and right exterior mirror adjustment simultaneously.
Fa cto r y se tt ing
After selecting this menu the convenience setting is reset to factory setting. The following is displayed in the infor- mation display: Factory setting for convenience is set
a)This function is only available on vehicles wi
th an electrically adjustable driver seat.
2)Valid for countries where the values ar
e indicated in British measuring units.
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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 inju- ries or major vehicle damage.•
The engine compartment of your car is
a hazardous area. There is a risk of
injuries, scalding, accidents and fire wh
en working in the engine compartment,
e.g. inspecting and replenishing oil and
other fluids. It is also essential to
observe all warnings
⇒page 204, “Working in the engine compartment”.
Note
•
The arrangement of the indicator lights depends 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 symbol
s (priority 2 - warning).
Failure of the light bulbs
⇒page 31
Diesel particle filter* (diesel engine)
⇒page 31
Airbag system
⇒page 32
Control system for exhaust
⇒page 32
Electromechanical power steering
⇒page 32
Engine oil level
⇒page 33
Engine oil pressure
⇒page 33
EPC fault light (petrol engine)
⇒page 33
Glow plug system (diesel engine)
⇒page 34
Coolant temperature/coolant level
⇒page 34
Traction control system (TCS)
⇒page 34
Electronic stability programme (ESP)*
⇒page 35
Selector lever lock*
⇒page 35
Tyre pressure*
⇒page 35
Antilock brake system (ABS)
⇒page 36
Boot lid
⇒page 37
Open door
⇒page 37
Seat belt warning light
⇒page 36
Brake pad wear*
⇒page 36
Fluid level in windshield washer system*
⇒page 37
Brake system
⇒page 37
Dynamo
⇒page 37
Fuel reserve
⇒page 38
Downhill Drive Support*
⇒page 38
Overheated clutches of the automatic gearbox DSG*
⇒ page 38
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
The warning light lights up permanently if there is a fault in the TCS system. The fact that the TCS system operates together with the ABS means that the TCS 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 TCS system
can be switched off for technical reasons. In this case, the TCS system can be switched on again by switching the ignition on and off. If the warning light goes out, the TCS system is fully functional again. Further information about the TCS
⇒page 165, “Traction control system (TCS)”.
Note
If the battery has been disconnected
and reconnected, the warning light
comes on
after switching on the ignition. The warning light must go out after driving a short distance.Electronic stability programme (ESP)*
The warning light
comes on for a few seconds when
the ignition is switched on.
When the ESP helps to stabilise the vehicle (for example when applying and releasing a braking force to an individual wheel), then the warning light
flashes quickly in the
information display. The ESP system cannot be switched off, the
TCS system can only be switched off by
pressing the button
⇒page 163, fig. 154
, then the warning light flashes slowly
.
The warning light lights up permanently
if there is a fault in the ESP 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 163, “Electronic stability programme (ESP)*”.
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)* The EDL is a part of the ESP. A fault in the
EDL is indicated by th
e ESP warning light in
the instrument cluster. Have the vehicle inspected immediately by your specialist garage. Further information on the EDL
⇒page 164, “Electronic Differential Lock
(EDL)*”.
Note
If the battery has been disconnected
and reconnected, the warning light
comes on
after switching on the ignition. The warning 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 123.
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 215.
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 169.
WARNING
•
When the warning light
lights up, immediately reduce the speed and
avoid sudden steering and brake manoeuvr
es. Please stop the vehicle without
delay at the nearest possible stop and in
spect the tyres and their inflation pres-
sures.•
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.
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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 warning light goes out after an automatic check sequence has been completed. A fault in the ABS The system is not functioning properly 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 br
aked by the normal brake system. Visit a
specialist garage as quickly as possible and
adjust your style of driving appropriately as
you will not know how great the damage is. Further information about ABS
⇒page 167, “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 fa
ult 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 immediately and check the brake fluid level in
the reservoir
⇒page 209, “Brake fluid”. If the fluid level has dropped below the
MIN marking, do not drive any further - risk of accident! Obtain professional assistance.•
Pay attention to the following instruct
ions before checking the brake fluid
level and opening the bonnet
⇒page 204, “Working in the engine compart-
ment”.
•
If the brake fluid is at the correct leve
l, the ABS control function has failed.
The rear wheels may then block very rapi
dly when braking. In certain circum-
stances, this can result in the rear end of the car breaking away - risk of skid-ding! Drive carefully to the nearest sp
ecialist garage and have the fault
rectified.Seat belt warning light
The warning light
comes on after the ignition is sw
itched 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 gr
eater 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 141, “Seat belts”.
Thickness of the brake pads*
The warning light
comes on for a few seconds
5) 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!
5)The warning light
on vehicles fitted with information display does not come on after switching
the ignition on, but only if a fault exists.WARNING (continued)
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Unlocking and lockingKeyFig. 30 Set of keys without remote control / set of keys with remote control keyTwo keys are provided with the vehicle. Depending on the equipment, your vehicle can be equipped with keys without radio remote control or with radio remote control keys* ⇒ fig. 30
.WARNING
•
Always withdraw the key whenever you le
ave the vehicle - even if it is only
for a short time. This is particularly important if children are left in the vehicle. The children might otherwise start the en
gine or operate electrical equipment
(e.g. power windows) - risk of injury!•
Do not withdraw the ignition key from the ignition lock until the vehicle has
come to a stop. The steerin
g lock might otherwise enga
ge unintentionally - risk
of accident!
Caution
•
Each key contains electronic components; therefore protect them against moisture
and severe shocks.•
Keep the groove of the keys absolutely clean as impurities (textile fibres, dust etc.)
have a negative effect on the proper operation of the locking cylinder and the ignition lock.
Note
Please approach a specialist garage if you lose a key since he can obtain a new one for you.Changing the battery of the radio remote controlFig. 31 Remote control key - remove cover / remove batteryEach remote control key contains a batt
ery which is housed under the cover
⇒ fig. 31
. If the battery is discharged, the red in
dicator light does not light up after
pressing a button on the remote control
⇒fig. 30
. Change the battery as follows:
– Fold open the key. – Carefully press off the cover at the points of the arrows .– Remove the discharged battery from the key by pressing the battery downwards at
the point of the arrow
⇒fig. 31
.
– Insert the new battery. Ensure that the “+”
symbol on the battery is facing upwards.
The correct polarity is shown on the battery cover.
– Position the battery cover on the key and press on it until it is heard to lock in place.
For the sake of the environment
Dispose of an old battery in accord
ance with environmental regulations.
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Note
•
Pay attention to the correct pola
rity when changing the battery.
•
The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original battery.
•
If it is still not be possible to unlock or
lock the vehicle with the remote control even
after replacing the battery this means that the system has to be synchronised ⇒ page 46.Electronic immobiliserThe electronic immobiliser prevents
the vehicle being operated by an
unauthorised person.An electronic chip is integrated in the head of the key. The immobiliser is deactivated with the aid of this chip when the key is in
serted in the ignition lock. The electronic
immobiliser is automatically activated when
you withdraw the ignition key from the
lock.
Note
It is only possible to start the engine of
your car with a Genuine Škoda key with the
matching code.Child safety lockThe child safety lock prevents the re
ar door from being opened from the
inside.
The rear doors are equipped with a child safe
ty lock. You can switch the child safety
lock on and off using the vehicle key.Switching child safety lock on– Use the vehicle key to turn the slit in the rear door to the left in the direction of the
arrow
⇒fig. 32
.
Switching child safety lock off– Use the vehicle key to turn the slit to the right against the direction of the arrow. So long as the child safety lock
is switched on it is not po
ssible to open the door from
the inside with the door opening lever. In this case the door can be opened only from the outside.Central locking systemDescriptionUnlocking or locking causes
all the doors and the fuel filler flap* to be unlocked or
locked at the same time by the central locking
system (as long as it is not set differently
in the menu
Setup (settings)
- Convenience
information display*). The boot lid is
unlocked when opening. It can be opened by pressing the hand grip above the licence plate
⇒page 44.
Operation of the central locking system is possible:•
from the outside using the vehicle key
⇒page 42,
•
using the button for the central locking system
⇒page 43,
•
by using the remote control
⇒page 45.
Indicator light in the driver's door on vehicles without anti-theft alarm system After the car is locked, the indica
tor light flashes after 2 seconds.
After the car is locked with the deactivate
d safe securing system, the indicator light
flashes only after 30 seconds.
Fig. 32 Child safety locks on the rear doors
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