Quick Reference Guide
12Further information
page 57, “Rear mirror”.
Switching lights on and offFurther information
page 48, “Switching
lights on and off
”.
Turn signal and main beam lever Turn signal light right Turn signal light left Switching over between low beam and main beam lights Headlight flasherFurther information
page 52, “The turn signal
and main beam lever
”.
Windscreen wiper lever Intermittent switch Wipers off Intermittent wipe
Heating of the external mirror
Adjusting the left-hand exterior mirror
Adjusting the right-hand exterior mirror
Switching off operating control
Switching off all lights
Switching on side lights
Switching on the low beam and main beam
Fog lights*
Rear fog light
Fig. 7 Dash panel: Light switch
Fig. 8 Turn signal and main beam lever
AAABACAD
Fig. 9 Windscreen wiper lever
AA A0 A1
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Instruments and warning lights
26Warning lightsOverview The warning lights indicate certain functions or faults.
Fig. 22 Instrument cluster with warning lights
Turn signal lights (to the left)
page 27
Turn signal lights (to the right)
page 27
Main beam light
page 27
Low beam light
page 27
Rear fog light
page 28
Failure of the light bulbs
page 28
Dynamo
page 28
Fog lights*
page 28
Electrohydraulic power steering
page 28
EPC fault light (petrol engine)
page 28
Glow plug system (diesel engine)
page 29
Coolant temperature/coolant level
page 29
Fuel reserve
page 29
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Instruments and warning lights
28Rear fog light
The warning light
comes on when the rear fog lights are operating
page 50.
Bulb failure
The warning light
comes on if a bulb is faulty:
up to 2 seconds after the ignition is switched on;
when switching on the defective light bulb.
The following text e.g will be disp
layed in the information display*:
Check front right dipped beam!
The rear side lights and the licence plate li
ghting require several light bulbs. The indi-
cator light
only lights up if all light bulbs of
the licence plate lighting or the parking
light (in one rear light unit) are defective. Check regularly the function of the light bulbs.Alternator
The warning light
comes on after the ignition has
been switched on. It should go
out after the engine has started. If the warning light does not go out after
the engine has started, or comes on when
driving, drive to the nearest specialist garage. The vehicle battery will be discharged in this case so switch off all non-
essential electrical components.
Caution
If the warning light
comes on when driving and in addition the warning light
(cooling system fault) also comes on in di
splay, you must then stop the car immedi-
ately and switch the engine off - risk of engine damage!Fog lights*
The warning light
comes on when the fog lights are operating
page 50.
Electrohydraulic 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 continu- ously, a fault exists in the electrohydraulic power steering. The power steering operates with reduced steering assist or is completely without function. Further information
page 141.
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 di
sconnected and reconnected, the yellow warning light
comes on after switching on the ignition. Th
e warning light must go out after driving a
short distance.
There is no power-assisted steering su
pport when the vehicle is being towed
without the engine running or when the power-assisted steering is defect. The vehicle is fully steerable however. There is however increased force required to turn the steering wheel.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
flashes after starting the engine
or flashes while driving, a fault
exists in the engine control system. The en
gine management system selects an emer-
gency 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!
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
– Turn the light switch into position O
page 48, fig. 36
- left.
– Switch on the switch for daylight driving lights
page 48, fig. 36
- right.
Activating daylight driving lights*
on vehicles with the “START-STOP”
system– Pull the turn signal light lever towards the
steering wheel, at the same time slide it
to the top and hold it in this position.
– Switch on the ignition - the right turn signal light flashes 4x.– Switch off the ignition - an audible signal
sounds, which confirms
the activation of
the daylight driving lights.
– Release the turn signal light lever.Deactivating daylight driving lights*– Switch off the switch for daylight driving lights
page 48, fig. 36
- right.
– Turn the light switch to the position side lights
or low beam
page 48,
fig. 36
- left.
Deactivating daylight driving ligh
ts* on vehicles with the “START-
STOP” system– Pull the turn signal light lever towards the
steering wheel, at the same time slide it
to the bottom and hold it in this position.
– Switch on the ignition - the left turn signal light flashes 4x.– Switch off the ignition - an audible signal
sounds, which confir
ms the deactivation
of the daylight driving lights.
– Release the turn signal light lever. On vehicles with separate ligh
ts* for daylight driving lights in the fog lights or in the
front bumper, the parking lights and the lice
nce plate light do not come on when acti-
vating the function daylight drivin
g lights (neither front nor rear).
If the vehicle is not equipped with separate lights* for daylight driving lights, the combination of the low beam, the parking ligh
ts (front and rear) including the licence
plate light is used as daylight driving lights.
In some countries, the national
legal provisions require that the rear parking lights also
come on together with the separate lights* for daylight driving lights when activating the function daylight driving lights.Halogen projector headlights with cornering light function*For a better cornering illumination, the halogen projector headlights with cornering light function are set in the optimal position in line with the vehicle speed and the steering angle. If the warning light
comes on while driving or after the ignition is switched on, a
fault is confirmed.
WARNING
If there is a fault in the halogen projec
tor headlights with
cornering light func-
tion, the warning light
lights up in the instrument cluster. The halogen
projector headlights with cornering light function are automatically lowered to the emergency position, which prevents a po
ssible dazzling of oncoming traffic.
Thus the illuminated length of the road is shortened. Drive carefully and have the car inspected immediately by a specialist garage.Tourist light*Halogen projector headlights with cornering light functionThis mode makes it possible to drive in countries with opposing traffic system, driving on the left/right, without dazzling the oncoming vehicles. When the mode “tourist light” is active, the side to side swivel of the headlights is deactivated.Activating tourist lightBefore activating the tourist light,
the following condit
ions must be met:
Ignition switched off, light switched off (light switch in the position O), control dial for the headlamp beam adjustment in the position
0, no gear engaged or selector lever in
the position
N (automatic gearbox), tourist light deactivated.
– Switch on the ignition.Up to 10 seconds after the ignition is switched on:
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50– Turn the light switch to the position
page 48.
– Engage the reverse gear (manual gearbox) or move the selector lever into the posi-
tion
R (automatic gearbox).
– Turn the control dial for headlamp
beam adjustment fr
om the position
0 to the
position
3 page 51.
Deactivating tourist lightBefore deactivating the tourist light, the following conditions must be met: Ignition switched off, light switched off (light switch in the position O), control dial for the headlamp beam adjustment in the position
3, no gear engaged or selector lever in
the position
N (automatic gearbox),
tourist light activated.
– Switch on the ignition.Up to 10 seconds after the ignition is switched on:– Turn the light switch to the position
page 48.
– Engage the reverse gear (manual gearbox) or move the selector lever into the posi-
tion
R (automatic gearbox).
– Turn the control dial for headlamp
beam adjustment fr
om the position
3 to the
position
0 page 51.
The adaptation of the halogen projector he
adlights must be performed as follows
page 150.Fog lights*
Switching on the fog lights– First of all turn the light switch into position
or fig. 37
.
– Pull the light switch out to the
first
detent .
The warning light
lights up in the instrument cluste
r when the fog lights are switched
on page 26.
Fog lights with the function “CORNER”* The fog lights with the function “CORNER” are designed for a better illu- mination of the surrounding area
near the vehicle when corning,
parking etc.The fog lights with the function “CORNER” ar
e adjusted according to the steering angle
or after switching on the turn signal light
6) in the following circumstances:
the vehicle is stationary and the engine
is running or it moves with a speed of
maximum 40 km/h;
the daylight driving lights are not switched on;
Low beam switched on.
A fault in the system of the fog lights with
the function “CORNER” is confirmed by the
warning light
lighting up.
Note
If the fog lights are switched on, the functi
on of the lights “CORNER” is not active.
Rear fog light
Switching on the rear fog light– First of all turn the light switch into position
or fig. 37
.
– Pull the switch into position . The fog lights* light up at the same time.
Fig. 37 Dash panel: Light switch
6)If both switch on versions are conflicting, for
example if the steering wheel is turned to the left
and the right turn signal light is switched on,
the turn signal light has the higher priority.
A1
A2
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Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
If the vehicle is not fitted with fog lights*, the rear fog light is switched on by turning the light switch to the position
and is pulled out directly to the position . This switch
does not have two position
s, but only one position.
The warning light
lights up in the instrument cluster when the rear fog light is
switched on
page 26.
Only the rear fog light of the trailer lights up if the vehicle is fitted with a
towing device
from Škoda original accessories
and when you are towing a trailer which is fitted
with the rear fog light.
Caution
The rear fog light should only be switched on
if visibility is particularly poor (conform
with any varying legal provisions) to avoi
d dazzling vehicles be
hind your vehicle.
Headlamp range adjustment
Once the low beam is switched on
you can then adapt the range of the
headlights to the lo
ad of the vehicle.
– Turn the control dial
fig. 38
until you have adjusted the low beam so that
oncoming traffic is not dazzled.
Settings The positions correspond
approximately to the
following vehicle loads:
Front seats occupied, luggage 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.Switch for hazard warning lights
– Press switch
fig. 39
to switch the hazard warning light system on or off.
All the turn signal lights on the vehicle flas
h 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 switched 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.
A2
Fig. 38 Dash panel:
Lights and Visibility
A-A1
A2A3
Fig. 39 Dash panel: Switch for hazard warning lights
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196
Fuse assignment in the dash panelFig. 162 Schematic representation of the fuse
box for vehicles with left-hand steering / right-
hand steeringCertain electrical components are only standard on certain vehicle model versions or only suppliable as optional
equipment for certain models.
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
1
Not assigned
2
START - STOP
5
3
Instrument cluster, headlamp beam adjustment
7,5
4
ABS control unit
5
5
Petrol engine: Cruise control system
5
6
Reversing light (manual gearbox)
10
7
Ignition
15
Engine control unit, automatic gearbox
7,5
8
Brake pedal switch, coolant fan
5
9
Operating controls for the heating, control unit for air condi- tioning system, parking aid, control unit for cornering lights, coolant fan
5
10
Air conditioning
a)
7,5
11
Mirror adjustment
5
12
Control unit for trailer detection
5
13
Control unit for automatic gearbox
5
14
Motor for halogen projector headlights with cornering light function
10
15
Navigation PDA
5
16
Electrohydraulic power steering
5
17
START - STOP - radio
10
Daylight driving lights
7,5
18
Mirror heater
5
19
S-contact
5
20
Engine control unit
5
Engine control unit
7,5
Fuel pump relay
15
Fuel pump control unit
15
21
Reversing light, fog lights with the function “CORNER”
10
22
Operating controls for the heating, control unit for air condi- tioning system, parking aid, mobi
le phone, instrument cluster,
steering angle sender
, ESP, vehicle voltage control unit, multi-
function stee
ring wheel
7,5
23
Interior lighting, storage compartment and luggage compart- ment, side lights
15
24
Central control unit of the vehicle
5
25
Seat heaters
20
26
Rear window wiper
10
27
Not assigned
28
Petrol engine: AKF valve, petrol engine: Control flap
10
29
Injection, water pump
10
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
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197
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Replacing fuses at the battery (manual gearbox, automatic gearbox DSG)Fig. 163 The battery: Fuse cover
30
Fuel pump
15
Ignition
20
Cruise control system, operation of PTC relay
5
31
Lambda probe
10
32
High pressure pump, pressure valve
15
33
Engine control unit
30/15
34
Engine control unit
15
Vacuum pump
20
35
Power supply of ignition lock
5
36
Main beam light
15
37
Rear fog light
7,5
38
Fog lights
10
39
Blower
30
40
Heatable windscreen washing no
zzles, windscreen cleaning
system
15
41
Not assigned
42
Rear window heater
25
43
Horn
20
44
Front window wiper
20
45
Central control unit fo
r convenience system
25/10
46
Anti-theft alarm system
15
47
Cigarette lighter, power socket in the luggage compartment
b)
15
48
ABS, START-STOP - DC/DC converter ESP
15
49
Turn signal lights, brake lights
15
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
50
START-STOP - DC/DC converter infotainment
30
Radio
10
51
Electrical power window (front and rear) - left side
25
52
Electrical power window (front and rear) - right side
25
53
Parking light - left side
5
Electric sliding/tilting roof
25
54
START-STOP - instrument cluster
5
Anti-theft alarm system
15
55
Control unit for automatic gearbox DSG
30
56
Headlight cleaning system
25
Parking light - right side
5
57
Left low beam, headlight range adjustment
15
58
Low beam on the right
15
a)Only valid for some countries.b)If the engine is switched off already one electr
ical component which is
connected can discharge
the battery.No.
Power consumer
Amperes
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