
WARNING
■ The park assist does not take away the responsibility from the driver when
parking.
■ External sound sources can have a detrimental effect on the park assist sys-
tem and parking aid. Under unfavourable conditions, objects or people may
not be recognised. CAUTION
■ If other vehicles are parked behind or on the kerb, the park assist guides your
vehicle beyond the kerb or onto it. Ensure that the wheels or the wheel rims of
your vehicle are not damaged and if necessary intervene in time.
■ Under certain circumstances, surfaces or structures of certain objects, such as
wire mesh fences, powder snow etc., cannot be recognised by the system.
■ The evaluation of the parking space and the parking procedure depends on the
circumference of the wheels. The system only works correctly if the vehicle is fit-
ted with the wheel size approved by the manufacturer. If wheels other than
those approved by the manufacturer are mounted, the resulting position of the
vehicle in the parking space can differ slightly. This can be avoided by readjusting
the system at a ŠKODA
specialist garage. Under certain circumstances, the sys-
tem may not function correctly, for example, if the vehicle is fitted with snow
chains or a temporary spare wheel. Note
■ The traction control system (TCS) must always be switched on when parking.
■ Only the front parking aid operates if you are towing a trailer (applies only to ve-
hicles with a factory-fitted towing device). This is why it is not possible to reverse
into a parking space with the help of the park assist system when towing a trailer.
■ If the sensors find a suitable parking space, they store its parameters until an-
other suitable parking space has been found or until a distance of 10
m had been
driven after finding the parking space. This is why it is possible to switch on the
park assist after driving past the parking space and the information on whether
this parking space is suitable for parking appears in the information display. Ð Park assist display on the information display
Fig. 121
Switch on display of the park assist in the information display/infor-
mation display: Finding a suitable parking space
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 113.
Switching on
›
Press the button
» Fig. 121.
› Drive past the parking space at up to maximum 30 km/h and a distance of
0.5
– 1.5 m » Fig. 121.
The search area for the parking space on the driver's side is automatically indica-
ted on the information display.
Activate the turn signal on the driver's side if you wish to park on this side of the
road. In the information display the search area for the parking space is indicated
on the driver's side.
If the button is pressed at a speed greater than 30 km/h and less than 50 km/h,
the message indicating that the speed for detecting the space has been excee-
ded will be shown on the display of the instrument cluster. If the speed drops be-
low 30 km/h, the condition of the park assist system is automatically displayed in
the display of the instrument cluster. When exceeding a speed of 50 km/h, it is
necessary to activate the display again by pressing the button » Fig. 121.Ð
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Parking with the help of the park assist system and
completing the parking procedure
Fig. 122
Information display: Parking space detected including the informa-
tion to continue driving and to engage reverse gear
Fig. 123
Information display: Information to engage the forward gear
or
the reverse gear
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 113.
The time limit for the parking procedure with the help of the park assist system is
180 seconds.
› If the park assist system has recognised a suitable parking space, it is shown in
the information display » Fig. 122 - .
› Continue driving forwards until the display
» Fig. 122 -
appears.
› Stop the vehicle for at least 1 second.
› Engage reverse gear or move the selector lever into the position
R.
ä ›
As soon as the following message is shown in the information display:
Steering
intervent. active. Check area around veh.! , let go of the steering wheel and the
steering is taken over by the system.
› Observe the direct vicinity of the vehicle and reverse carefully.
› In the event that the parking procedure cannot be carried out in one go, the
parking process is completed in further stages. When the arrow in the informa-
tion display is flashing towards the front » Fig. 123 - , engage the 1st
gear or
move the selector lever to position D.
› Wait until the steering wheel automatically turns into the required position and
then carefully drive forwards.
› When the arrow in the information display is flashing towards the
rear » Fig. 123 , engage the reverse gear or move the selector lever to the po-
sition R.
› Wait until the steering wheel automatically turns into the required position and
then carefully reverse. You can repeat these steps several times.
› Terminate the parking procedure based on the distance information provided
by the park assist system.
As soon as the parking procedure is completed, an audible signal sounds and the
following message appears in the information display: Steering interv. finished.
Please take over steering!
Switch off park assist
The park assist switches off during one of the following occurrences:
› Speed of 30 km/h exceeded;
› Speed of 7 km/h exceeded during the parking procedure;
› Time limit of 180
seconds for the parking procedure exceeded;
› Button for the park assist system pressed;
› Parking aid activated;
› TCS system switched off;
› Automatic steering procedure interrupted by the driver (stopping the steering
wheel);
› Reverse gear disengaged or selector lever removed from the position
R when
reversing into the parking space. Ð
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Starting-off and Driving

Switching off the cruise control system temporarily
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 116.
The cruise control system is
temporarily switched off by pressing the switchA
» Fig. 124 on page 117
into the spring-tensioned position CANCEL or by de-
pressing the brake or clutch pedal.
The set speed remains stored in the memory.
Briefly press the rocker button B
into the position RES
to resume the stored
speed after the clutch or brake pedal is released. ÐSwitching off the cruise control system completely
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 116.
›
Turn the switch A
» Fig. 124 on page 117
into the OFF position. ÐSTART/STOP
Fig. 125
Button for the START-STOP sys-
tem
The START-STOP system helps you to save fuel while at the same time reducing
harmful exhaust emissions and CO 2 emissions.
The function is automatically activated each time the ignition is switched on.
In the start-stop mode, the engine automatically switches to the vehicle's idle
phase, e.g. when stopped at traffic lights.
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ä Information regarding the current state of the START-STOP system is indicated in
the display of the instrument cluster.
Automatic engine shut down (stop phase)
› Stop the vehicle (where necessary, apply the handbrake).
› Take the vehicle out of gear.
› Release the clutch pedal.
Automatic renewed engine restart (start phase).
› Depress the clutch pedal.
Switching the
START-STOP system on and off
The START/STOP system can be switched on/off by pressing the button » Fig. 125.
When start-stop mode is deactivated, the indicator light in the button lights up.
If the vehicle is in the stop phase when manually switching off the system, the
engine starts immediately.
The START-STOP
system is very complex. Some of the procedures are hard to
check without servicing. The general conditions for the proper functioning of the
START-STOP system are listed in the following overview.
Conditions for the automatic engine shut down (stop phase):
› The gearshift lever is in Neutral.
› The clutch pedal is not depressed.
› The driver has fastened the seat belt.
› The driver's door is closed.
› The bonnet is closed.
› The vehicle is at a standstill.
› The factory-fitted towing device is not electrically connected to a trailer.
› The engine is at operating temperature.
› The charge state of the vehicle battery is sufficient.
› The stationary vehicle is not on a steep slope or a steep downhill section.
› The engine speed is less than 1 200 rpm.
› The temperature inside the vehicle battery is not too low or too high.
› There is sufficient pressure in the braking system.
› The difference between the outdoor- and the set temperature in the interior is
not too great.
› The vehicle speed since the last time the engine was switched off was greater
than 3 km/h.
› No cleaning of the diesel particle filter takes place
» page 24.
› The front wheels are not turned excessively (the steering angle is less than 3/4
of a steering wheel revolution).
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Automatic gearbox
Automatic gearbox
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Introductory information 121
Starting-off and driving 122
Selector lever positions 122
Manual shifting of gears (Tiptronic) 123
Selector lever lock 124
Kickdown function 124
Dynamic shift programme 124
Emergency programme 125
Selector lever-emergency unlocking 125
WARNING
■ Do not depress the accelerator if changing the position of the selector lever
when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is running - risk of accident!
■ Never move the selector lever into position R or P when driving - risk of an
accident!
■ When the engine is running and the vehicle is stationary, it is necessary to
hold the car with the brake pedal in all the positions of the selector lever (ex-
cept P and N) since the power transmission is never completely interrupted,
also not when the engine is idling - the vehicle creeps.
■ The selector lever must be placed into position P and the handbrake firmly
applied before the bonnet can be opened and work on the running engine can
be completed - risk of accident! The safety guidelines must always be ob-
served » page 176, Engine compartment . WARNING (Continued)
■ If stopping on a hill (downhill gradient), never try to maintain the vehicle sta-
tionary with the gear engaged by means of the
“accelerator pedal”, i.e. by let-
ting the clutch slip. This can lead to overheating of the clutch. If there is a risk
of overheating of the clutch due to overload, the clutch is opened automati-
cally and the vehicle rolls backward - risk of accident!
■ If you have to stop on a slope, depress and hold the brake pedal to prevent
the vehicle from rolling back.
■ On a smooth or slippery road surface using the kickdown function can cause
the driven wheels to spin - risk of skidding! CAUTION
■ The double clutch on the automatic gearbox DSG is equipped with an overload
protection. If the uphill function is used when the vehicle is stationary or driving
slowly uphill, the thermal stress on the clutches is increased. ■ If the clutch system overheats, the symbol is shown in the information dis-
play along with the message Gearbox overheated. Stop! Owner's man.! appears.
An audible signal sounds as a warning signal. Stop the vehicle, switch off the en-
gine, and wait until the symbol disappears - risk of gearbox damage! You can
continue your journey as soon as the symbol disappears. Ð Introductory information
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 121.
Shifting up and down through the gears is performed automatically. The gearbox
can also be switched to
Tiptronic mode. This mode makes it possible for you to
also shift gears manually » page 123.
The engine can only be started when the selector lever is in position P or N . If
the selector lever is not in the P or N positions when locking the steering, switch-
ing the ignition on or off or when leaving the engine on, the following message
will appear in the Information display Move selector lever to position P/N! or, in
the instrument cluster display: P/N
.
At temperatures below -10 °C the engine can only be started in the selector lever
position P 1)
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Applies to DSG.
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When parking on a level road surface, it suffices to engage selector lever position
P. When parking on a slope, the handbrake should be applied firmly before the
park position is selected. This ensures that there is no excessive pressure on the
lock mechanism and that it is subsequently easier to move the selector lever out
of position P.
If the selector lever position N is accidentally selected while driving, it is first nec-
essary to release pressure on the accelerator pedal and wait for the idling speed
of the engine to be reached before the selector lever can be engaged in the drive
position. ÐStarting-off and driving
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 121.
Starting off
›
Firmly depress and hold the brake pedal.
› Press the Shiftlock button (button in the selector lever handle), move the selec-
tor lever into the desired position » page 122 and then release the Shiftlock
button.
› Wait a moment until the gearbox has shifted (a slight engagement nudge can
be felt) 1)
.
› Release the brake pedal and accelerate.
Stop
› The selector lever position
N does not have to be selected when stopping for a
short time, such as at a cross roads. It is sufficient to hold the vehicle stationary
using the foot brake. The engine can, however, be allowed just to idle.
Parking
› Depress the brake pedal.
› Firmly apply the handbrake.
› Press and Shiftlock button in the selector lever, move the selector lever to
P
and then release the Shiftlock button. Ð
ä Selector lever positions
Fig. 126
Selector lever/information display: Selector lever positions
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 121.
The current selector lever position is indicated in the information display of the
instrument cluster
1
» Fig. 126.
P
- Parklock
The driven wheels are locked mechanically in this position.
The Parklock must only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary.
If you wish to move the selector lever into/out of this position, the Shiftlock but-
ton in the selector lever handle and the brake pedal must be actuated at the
same time.
If the battery is used, the selector lever cannot be moved out of the position P. R
- Reverse gear
Reverse gear must only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary and the en-
gine is idling.
The brake pedal must be depressed and at the same time the Shiftlock must be
pressed, if you wish to obtain the selector lever positions R, P or N.
When the ignition is switched on and the selector lever is in position R, the re-
verse lights will come on. £
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N
- Neutral
The transmission is in Neutral in this position.
The brake pedal must be depressed to move the selector lever out of the position
N (if the lever is in this position for longer than 2
seconds) into the position D or R
when the vehicle is travelling at less than 5 km/h or the vehicle is stationary and
the ignition is switched on. D
- Position for driving forward (normal programme)
When the selector lever is in this position, the forward gears are automatically
shifted up and down in line with the engine load, vehicle speed and dynamic shift
programme.
The brake pedal must be depressed to move the selector lever into position D
from Nwhen the vehicle is travelling at less than 5
km/h or is stationary.
Under certain circumstances (e.g. when driving in mountainous regions or when
towing a trailer) it may be beneficial to select the manual shift pro-
gramme » page 123 for a short time in order to adapt the gearbox ratios manual-
ly to the driving situations. S
- Position for driving forward (sports programme)
Shifting up later into a higher gear makes it possible to fully exploit the power po-
tential of the engine. The gearbox also then shifts down at higher engine speeds
as in the position D .
The Shiftlock on the selector lever grip must be pressed when moving the selec-
tor lever out of the position D into the position S. ÐManual shifting of gears (Tiptronic)
Fig. 127
Selector lever and multifunction steering wheel First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 121.
Tiptronic mode makes it possible to manually shift gears with the selector lever or
multifunction steering wheel.
Switching to manual shifting
›
Push the selector lever to the right out of position
D. The selector lever posi-
tion you have engaged is indicated in the information display of the instrument
cluster together with the engaged gear 1
» Fig. 126 on page 122
on the right.
Shifting up gears
› Press the selector lever forwards +
» Fig. 127.
› Pull the right rocker switch
+ towards the multifunction steering wheel.
Shifting down gears › Press the selector lever backwards -
» Fig. 127.
› Pull the left rocker switch
- towards the multifunction steering wheel.
Temporarily switching to manual shifting
› If the selector lever is in position
D or S, pull the left rocker switch - or the
right rocker switch + towards the multifunction steering wheel.
› Manual shifting switches off if the rocker switches
- or
+ are not actuated for
some time. You can also switch off the temporary switch-over to manual shift-
ing by pressing the right rocker switch + for more than 1 second.
It is possible to switch to manual shifting when the car is stationary and when
driving.
When accelerating, the gearbox automatically shifts up into the higher gear just
before the maximum permissible engine speed is reached.
If a lower gear is selected, the gearbox does not shift down until there is no risk
of the engine overrevving.
If you operate the kickdown function, the gearbox shifts into a lower gear in line
with the vehicle speed and engine speed. Note
The kickdown function is also available when manually shifting gears. Ð
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Operating the phone on the multifunction steering wheel
Fig. 129
Multifunction steering wheel: Control buttons for the telephone The driver can set the basic functions of the telephone by simply operating the
buttons located on the steering wheel so that he can concentrate on the traffic
situation without being distracted as little as possible by operating the tele-
phone
» Fig. 129 .
This applies only if your vehicle has been equipped with the universal telephone
preinstallation (
“hands-free system ”) at the factory.
The buttons operate the functions for the operating mode of the current tele-
phone.
If the side lights are switched on, the buttons on the multifunction steering
wheel are illuminated.
Button Action Operation1
Press briefly
Switch on/off the voice control (Button PTT - Push to talk)
Cancellation of the played message 1
Turn upwards
Increase volume1
Turn downwards
Decrease volume2
Press briefly
Accept call, end call, entry in the main menu of the telephone, list of the dialed numbers, call the dialed contact2 Press button for a long pe-
riod of time Reject call, private call
a)
Reject call, list of the last calls, access to the main menu of the phone, list of dialled numbers b)3
Press briefly
Reach one level higher in the menu (according to the current position in the menu)3 Press button for a long pe-
riod of time Leave the phone menu4
Press briefly
Confirm menu selection4 Press button for a long pe-
riod of time To the next initial letter in the telephone book4
Turn upwards
The last chosen menu selection, name4
Turn downwards
The next menu selection, name4
Quickly turn upwards
To the previous initial letter in the telephone book4
Quickly turn downwards
To the next initial letter in the telephone booka)
Applies to GSM II.
b) Applies to GSM III. Ð
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Communication

Symbols in the information display
Symbol Importance Valid for
Charge status of the phone battery a)
. GSM II, GSM III
Signal strength a)
. GSM II, GSM III
a phone is connected to the hands-free system. GSM II, GSM III when connected via the HFP profile
The hands-free system is visible to other devices. GSM II, GSM III when connected via the HFP profile
a phone is connected to the hands-free system. GSM III when connected via the rSAP profile
The hands-free system is visible to other devices. GSM III when connected via the rSAP profile
A multimedia unit is connected to the hands-free system. GSM II, GSM III
A UMTS network is available. GSM III
Internet connection via the hands-free system. GSM III when connected via the rSAP profilea)
This function is only supported by some mobile phones. ÐPhone Phonebook
A phone phonebook is part of the hands-free system. This phone phonebook can
be used depending on the type of mobile phone.
After the first connection of the telephone, the system begins to load the phone
book from the phone and the SIM card into the memory of the control unit.
Each time the telephone has established a new connection with the hands-free
system, an update of the relevant phone book is performed. The updating can
take a few minutes. During this time the phone book, which was stored after the
last update was completed, is available. Newly stored telephone numbers are on-
ly shown after the updating has ended.
The update is interrupted if a telephone event (e.g. incoming or outgoing call,
voice control dialogue) occurs during the updating procedure. After the telephone
event has ended, the updating starts anew.
GSM II
The internal phonebook provides 2
500 free memory locations. Each contact can
contain up to 4 numbers.
On vehicles fitted with the Columbus navigation system, a maximum of 1 200 tel-
ephone contacts are shown on the display of this appliance.
If the number of contacts loaded exceeds 2 500, the phone book is not complete. GSM III
The internal phonebook provides 2
000 free memory locations. Each contact can
contain up to 5 numbers.
On vehicles fitted with the Columbus navigation system, a maximum of 1 000 tel-
ephone contacts are shown on the display of this appliance.
If the telephone book of the mobile phone contains more than 2 000 contacts,
the system announces during the download Phone book not fully loaded.Ð Universal telephone preinstallation GSM II
Introductory information
The universal telephone preinstallation GSM
II (“hands-free system”) includes a
convenience mode for the mobile phone via voice control, the multifunction
steering wheel, the adapter, radio or the navigation system.
The universal telephone preinstallation GSM II comprises the following functions.
› Phone Phonebook » page 128.
› Convenience operation of the telephone via the multifunction steering
wheel » page 127 .
› Managing telephone calls via the adapter
» page 130.
› Operation of the telephone via the information display
» page 131.£
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