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Driving Tips
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Intelligent Technology
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Electronic stability programme (ESP)* . . . . . . . . . .
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Antilock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake Assist* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electromechanical power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre inflation pressure-control system* . . . . . . . .
Driving and the Environment
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The first 1 500 kilometres and then afterwards .
Catalytic converter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving in an economical and environmentally 
conscious manner  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Environmental compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Motoring abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Avoiding damage to your vehicle  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving through bodies of water on roads  . . . . . .
Towing a trailer
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Towing a trailer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Maintenance
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Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the 
vehicle
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General  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care of the exterior of vehicle  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care of the interior of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel
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Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspecting and replenishing
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Engine compartment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake fluid  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels and Tyres
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Wheels  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories, changing and replacing parts
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Accessories and replacement parts . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicles of category N1  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Breakdown assistance
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Breakdown assistance
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First-aid box* and Warning triangle* (Octavia) . .
First-aid box* and warning triangle* (Estate car)
Fire extinguisher*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare wheel*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre repair kit*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a wheel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump-starting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tow-starting and towing vehicle  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses and light bulbs
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Electric fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical Data
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Technical Data
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General information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Used abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weight  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel consumption based on ECE regulations and EC 
guidelines  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimensions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.4 ltr./59 kW - EU5  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6 ltr./75 kW - EU4, EU2  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
2.0 l/81 kW TDI CR EU4  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Index
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Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights27
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Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
The warning light comes on even when the ignition is switched off. The warning 
light lights up for a 
maximum of 5 minutes.
Seat belt warning light 
The warning light 
 comes on after the ignition is  switched on as a reminder to 
fasten the seat belt. The warning light only goes out if the driver has fastened his 
seat belt.
If the seat belt has not been fastened by the driver, 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 driver during the next 90 seconds, the warning 
signal is deactivated and the warning light 
 lights up permanently.
Further information on the seat belts  page 85, “Seat belts”.
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.
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.
The warning light comes on even when the ignition is switched off. The warning 
light lights up for a  maximum of 5 minutes.
Open door 
The warning light 
 comes on if one or several door s are opened or if the boot lid 
is opened. If one of the doors opens 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.
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 audi ble signal sounds three times (handbrake 
is not applied),  stop and check the brake fluid level  .
If there is a fault in the ABS which also influences 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 the brake system is defective  .
An audible signal sounds three time s 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 107, “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.
WARNING
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Pay attention to the following instruct ions before checking the brake fluid 
level and opening the bonnet  page 131, “Working in the engine compart-
ment”.
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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 135. If the fluid level has dropped below 
the MIN marking, do not drive any further  - risk of accident! Obtain professional 
assistance.
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 no n-essential electrical components.
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Seats and Stowage53
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Technical Data
WARNING
If you or the passenger have a subdued pa in and/or temperature sensitivity, e.g. 
through medication, paralysis or because  of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes), we 
recommend not to use the seat heating at al l. This can lead to burns on the back, 
the posterior and the legs which are difficult to heal. If the seat heating is used, 
we recommend to make regular breaks  in your journey when driving long 
distances, so that in specific cases as  mentioned above the body can recuperate 
from the stress of the journey. Please  consult your doctor, who can evaluate 
your specific condition.
Caution
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You should not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply pressure at specific points 
in order to avoid damaging the heating elements of the seat heaters.
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Do not use the seat heating if the seats are not occupied by persons or if objects 
are fastened or stored on them, for example a child seat, a bag etc. A fault of the 
heating elements in the seat heating can occur.
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Do not clean the seats moist  page 125.Note
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The seat heating should only be switched on when the engine is running. This 
has a significant effect of saving on the battery capacity.
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If the on-board voltage drops, the seat heating is switched off automatically, in 
order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control.
PedalsConcerning a secure depressing of the peda l, you should use only footmats from the 
Škoda genuine accessories.
Operation of the pedals  must not be hindered!
WARNING
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Greater pedal distances may be needed when there is a fault in the brake 
system.
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Do not place any footmats or other additional floor coverings in the area of 
the pedals in order to ensure that all  the pedals can be fully depressed and are 
able to return unobstructed to their  initial position - risk of accident!
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There must be no objects on the floor  which could roll under the pedals. You 
would then no longer be able to apply the brakes, operate the clutch or acceler-
ator - risk of accident!
luggage compartmentLoading the luggage compartmentPlease observe the following in the interest of having good handling characteristics 
of your vehicle:
– Distribute the items of luggage as evenly as possible.
– Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
– Attach the items of luggage to the lashing eyes or the fixing net*  page 54.
In the event of an accident, there is such a high kinetic energy which is produced by 
small and light objects that they can cause severe injuries. The magnitude of the 
kinetic energy depends on the speed at which the vehicle is travelling and on the 
weight of the object. The speed at which the vehicle is travelling is in this case the 
more significant factor.
Example: In the event of a frontal collis ion at a speed of 50 km/h, an unsecured 
object with a weight of 4.5 kg produces an energy, which corresponds to 20 times 
its own weight. This means that it results in a weight of approx. 90 kg. You can 
imagine the injuries that can occur, if this  “bullet” is flying through the interior 
compartment and hits an occupant.
WARNING
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Stow the objects in the luggage compartment and attach them to the lashing 
eyes.
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Loose objects in the passenger compar tment can be thrown forward during 
a sudden manoeuvre or in case of an ac cident and can injure the occupants or 
other oncoming traffic. This risk is still  increased, if the objects which are flying 
around are hit by a deployed  airbag. In this case, the objects which are thrown 
back can injure th e occupants - hazard.
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Please note that the handling properti es of your vehicle may be affected 
when transporting heavy objects as a result  of the displacement of the centre of 
gravity. The speed and style of driv ing must be adjusted accordingly.WARNING (continued)
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WARNING
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Take care when using the cigarette lighter! Not paying proper attention or 
incorrect use the cigarette lighter in an uncontrolled manner may result in burns.
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The cigarette lighter and the power socket also operates when the ignition 
is switched off or the ignition key withdrawn. You should therefore never leave 
children unattended in the vehicle.Caution
Always use matching plugs to avoid damaging the power socket.
Note
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Connecting electrical components when  the engine is not running will drain 
the battery of the vehicle - risk of battery draining!
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Further information  page 146, “Accessories, changing and replacing parts”.
Power socket in the luggage compartment (Combi)– Open the cover of the power socket  fig. 70.
– Connect the plug of the electrical appliance to the socket.
You can only use the power socket for the connection of approved electrical acces-
sories with a power uptake up to 120 watts. The vehicle battery will be discharged 
in the process if the engine is stationary.
The same remarks apply here as for  page 60, “Cigarette lighter*, power sockets”.
Further information  page 146, “Accessories, changing and replacing parts”.
Storage compartmentsOverviewYou will find the following storage facilities in your vehicle:
WARNING
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Please do not place anything on top of the dash panel. Such objects might 
slide or fall down when driving (when accelerating or cornering) and may 
distract you from concentrating on the  traffic situation - risk of accident!
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Ensure that when driving no objects from the centre console of from other 
storage possibilities may get into the footwell of the driver. You would then no 
longer be able to apply th e brakes, operate the clutch or accelerator - risk of 
accident!
Fig. 70  Luggage compartment: Power 
socket
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
 page 62
Storage compartment on the driver's side
page 62
Storage compartment on the dash panel
page 62
Storage compartment in front centre console*
 page 63
Storage compartment in the front doors
page 63
Front seat armrest with storage compartment*
page 63
Rear armrest with storage compartment*
page 64
Storage compartment in rear centre console*
page 64
Seat backrest with opening for skis*
page 64
Clothes hooks*
page 65
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ShiftingShift into reverse only when the vehicle is stationary. Depress the clutch pedal and 
hold it fully depressed. Wait a moment be fore engaging reverse gear in order to 
avoid any shift noises.
The reversing lights will come on once reverse gear is engaged, provided the igni-
tion is on.
WARNING
Never engage the reverse gear when driving - risk of accident!
Note
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One should not lay the hand on the shift lever while driving the vehicle. The 
pressure of the hand will be transferred to  the gearshift forks in the gearbox. This 
can, over a period of time, lead to early wear of the gearshift forks.
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Depress the clutch pedal fully when changing gears, in order to avoid unneces-
sary wear and damage.
HandbrakeApplying the handbrake– Pull the handbrake lever up fully.Releasing the handbrake– Pull the handbrake lever up slightly and  at the same time press in the locking 
button  fig. 86.
– Hold the button pressed and push the handbrake lever down fully  .
The handbrake warning light 
 lights up when the handbrake is applied, provided 
the ignition is on.
A warning signal sounds if you have inadvertently driven off with the handbrake 
applied.
The handbrake warning is activated if you drive at a speed of more than 6 km/h for 
more than 3 seconds.
WARNING
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Please note that the hand brake must be fully released. A handbrake which 
is only partially released can result in  the rear brakes overheating which will 
have a negative effect on the operation of  the brake system - risk of accident! In 
addition this can result in premat ure wear of the rear brake pads.
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Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. Children might, for example, 
release the handbrake or take the vehicl e out of gear. The vehicle might then 
move off - risk of accident!
Fig. 85  The shift pattern: 5-speed 
manual gearbox
Fig. 86  Centre console: Handbrake
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How are seat belts correctly fastened?Fastening three-point seat belts
Fasten your seat belt before starting!Fig. 92  Routing of webbing over the shoulders and the lap belt– Correctly adjust the front seat and the he ad restraint before fastening your seat 
belt  page 50.
– Slowly pull the belt webbing at the tongue of the lock over your chest and pelvis   .
– Insert the tongue of the lock into the seat belt buckle belonging to the seat until  it is heard to lock in place.
– Pull on the seat belt to check that it has also reliably engaged in the lock.
Each three-point seat belt is  equipped with an inertia reel. This inertia reel offers 
you complete freedom of movement if the belt is unreeled slowly. If the brakes are 
applied suddenly, the inertia reel will block. It also blocks the seat belts when the 
car accelerates, when driving uphill and when cornering.
Expectant mothers must also wear seat belts  .
WARNING
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The shoulder part of the seat belt must  never run across your neck but must 
run approximately over the middle of th e shoulder and fit snugly against the 
chest. The lap part of the belt must run  across the hip and must never be routed 
across the stomach. It must always fit snugly  page 87, fig. 92  - left. Adjust the 
belt webbing as required.
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The lap part of the belt should be positi oned as low as possible at the pelvis 
of an expectant mother in order to avoid exerting any pressure on the lower 
abdomen  page 87, fig. 92  - right.
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Always ensure that the webbing of the  seat belts is properly routed. Seat 
belts which are not correctly adjusted c an themselves cause injuries even in 
minor accidents.
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A seat belt which is hanging too loose can  result in injuries as your body is 
moved forward by the kinetic energy pr oduced in an accident and is then 
suddenly held firm by the belt.
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Only insert the lock tongue into the lock which is the correct one for your 
seat. This will affect the protection which  th e b el t of f ers  a n d i n c rea s e th e  ri sk  of  
an injury.
Seat belt height adjusterThe seat belt height adjuster makes it po ssible for you to adapt the routing of the 
three-point seat belt in the area of  the shoulder to match your body size.
– Move the height adjuster in the desired direction up or down  fig. 93 .
– Then pull firmly on the belt to ensure that the seat belt height adjuster has  correctly locked in place.
WARNING
Adjust the height of the belt in such a wa y that the shoulder part of the belt is 
positioned approximately ac ross the middle of your shoulder - on no account 
across your neck.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 93  Front seat: Seat belt height 
adjuster
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Changes to vehicle (e.g. on engine, on  the brakes, on chassis or another combi-
nation of tyres and wheels) can influence the function of the ESP  page 146, 
“Accessories, changing and replacing parts”.
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)*
The electronic differential lock prevents an individual wheel from 
slipping.Models fitted with ESP are equipped with electronic differential lock (EDL).
General
The EDL makes it much easier, and sometimes at all possible, to start off, accelerate 
and climb a steep hill when the conditions of the road surface are unfavourable.
Operating principle
The EDL is activated automatically, that is  without any action on the part of the 
driver. It monitors the speeds of the driven wheels with the aid of the ABS sensors. 
Should only  one drive wheel begin spinning on a slippery surface there will be an 
appreciable difference in the speed of the driven wheels. The EDL function brakes 
the slipping wheel and the differential transmits a greater driving force to the other 
driven wheel. This control process is also accompanied by noises.
Overheating of the brakes
The EDL switches off automatically if unusually severe stresses exist in order to 
avoid excessive heat genera tion in the disc brake on the wheel which is being 
braked. The vehicle can continue to be driven and has the same characteristics as a 
vehicle not fitted with EDL.
The EDL switches on again automatically  as soon as the brake has cooled down.
WARNING
•
Carefully depress the accelerator when accelerating on uniformly slippery 
road surfaces, such as ice and snow. The driven wheels might still spin despite 
the EDL and affect the stability of the vehicle - risk of an accident!
•
You should always adapt your style of dr iving to the condition of road surface 
and to the traffic situation even when your vehicle is fitted with EDL. The 
increased safety offered must not temp t you to take greater risks than other-
wise - risk of an accident!
Note
•
If the ABS or ESP warning light comes on, this may also indicate a fault in the 
EDL. Please have the vehicle inspected as soon as possible by a specialist garage.
•
Changes to vehicle (e.g. on engine, on  the brakes, on chassis or another combi-
nation of tyres and wheels) can in fluence the function of the EDL  page 146, 
“Accessories, changing and replacing parts”.
Traction control system (TCS)
The traction control system prevents the driven wheels from spin-
ning when accelerating.General
The TCS makes it much easier, and sometimes  at all possible, to start off, accelerate 
and climb a steep hill when the conditions  of the road surface are unfavourable.
Operating principle
The TCS switches on automatically when the engine is started and then conducts a 
self-test. The system monitors the speeds of the driven wheels with the aid of the 
ABS sensors. If the wheels are spinning, th e force transmitted to the road surface is 
automatically adapted by reducing the engi ne speed. The system operates at all 
speeds.
The TCS operates in combination with the ABS  page 108, “Antilock brake system 
(ABS)”. The TCS will not function if a fault exists in the ABS system.
The TCS warning light lights up in the instrument cluster when there is a fault on 
the TCS 
   page 25.
During an intervention of th e system, the TCS warning light 
 flashes in the instru-
ment cluster  page 25.
Fig. 112  TCS switch
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Switching off
You can switch the TCS off and on again as you wish by pressing the button 
page 106, fig. 112 . The TCS warning light lights up in the instrument cluster when 
the TCS is switched off 
   page 25.
The TCS should normally always  be switched on. It may be good practice in certain 
exceptional cases, such as when you wish to have wheel slip, to switch off the 
system.
Examples:
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when driving with snow chains
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when driving in deep snow  or on a loose surface
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when it is necessary to rock a vehicle when it has become stuck.
then you should switch on the TCS again.
WARNING
You should always adjust your style of  driving to the conditions of the road 
surface and the traffic situation. The in creased safety offered must not tempt 
you to take greater risks than ot herwise - risk of an accident!
Note
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All four wheels must be fitted with the  same tyres in order to achieve problem-
free operation of the TCS. Differing rolling circumferences of the tyres can lead to 
an undesirable reduction in the engine output.
•
Changes to vehicle (e.g. on  engine, on the brakes, on chassis or another combi-
nation of tyres and wheels) can influence the function of the TCS  page 146, 
“Accessories, changing and replacing parts”.
Active driver-steerin g recommendation (DSR)*Vehicles with ESP are equipped with active driver-steering recommendation (DSR).
This function indicates to the driver in critical situations a steering recommendation 
in order to stabilise the vehicle. The active driver-steering recommendation is acti-
vated, for example, on the right and left vehicle side when braking sharply on 
different road surfaces.
WARNING
Even with this function the vehicle cannot steer itself! The driver is furthermore 
responsible for the steering of the vehicle!BrakesWhat has a negative effect on braking efficiency?Wear-and-tear
Wear-and-tear to the brake pads is greatly dependent on the operating conditions 
of the vehicle and your style of driving. Particularly if you drive a great deal in towns 
and over short distances or if you adopt a sp orty style of driving, it may be necessary 
to have the thickness of the brake pads inspected at a specialist garage between 
the service inspections.
Wet roads or road salt
There may be a certain delay before the brakes take full effect under certain condi-
tions such as when driving through water,  during heavy rain showers or after the 
vehicle has been washed in an automatic vehicle wash, since the brake discs and 
brake pads may be moist or even have a coating of ice on them in winter. You should 
dry the brakes as soon as  possible by applying and releasing the brakes several 
times.
There also may be a certain delay before the  full braking efficiency is available when 
driving on roads which have been treated wi th road salt if you have not used the 
brakes for some considerable time beforehand. The layer of salt on the brake discs 
and brake pads must first be rubbed off when you apply the brakes.
Corrosion
Corrosion on the brake discs and dirt on the bake pads occur if the vehicle has been 
parked for a long period and if you do not make much use of the braking system.
We recommend cleaning the brake discs by firmly applying the brakes at a fairly high 
speed if you do not make much use of the braking system or if surface corrosion is 
present  .
Faults in the brake surface
If you notice that the braking distance  has suddenly become longer and that the 
brake pedal can be depressed further, it is  possible that a brake circuit of the dual-
circuit brake system has failed. Drive, in such  cases, to the nearest specialist garage 
without delay in order to have the problem rectified. Drive at a reduced speed while 
on your way to the dealer and adapt your style of driving to the higher brake pedal 
pressure required.
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