Table of Contents
Abbreviations
Using the system
Cockpit 7
Overview 6
Instruments and Indicator Lights 8
Instrument Cluster 8
Multifunction display (onboard computer) 12
MAXI DOT (information display) 15
Indicator lights 18
Unlocking and locking 27
Vehicle key 27
Child safety lock 28
Central locking system 28
Remote control 30
KESSY system 32
Anti-theft alarm system 33
Emergency unlocking and locking 35
Boot lid 35
Electric boot lid 38
Electric power windows 40
Electric sliding/tilting roof 43
Panoramic sliding roof (Combi) 45
Lights and visibility 48
Lights 48
Interior light 54
Boot light (Combi) 57
Visibility 58
Windscreen wipers and washers 59
Rear window 63Seats and Stowage 66
Front seats 66
Seat heaters 69
Ventilated front seats 69
Head restraints 70
Rear seats 71
Boot 72
Variable loading floor in the boot 76
Extendable variable loading floor with
integrated aluminium strips and fastening
elements (Combi) 77
Net partition (Combi) 79
Roof rack system 81
Cup holder 82
Ashtray 83
Cigarette lighter, 12-volt power socket 84
Storage compartments 85
Clothes hooks 91
Parking ticket holder 91
The air conditioning system 93
Air conditioning system 93
Air outlet vents 94
Air conditioning system (manual air conditioning
system) 94
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning
system) 97
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and
ventilation) 100
Starting-off and Driving 103
Starting and stopping the engine 103
KESSY system 105
Brakes and brake assist systems 108
Shifting (manual gearbox) 112
Pedals 112
Parking aid 112
Park assist 113
Cruise control system (CCS) 116START/STOP 118
Fatigue detection system (break
recommendation) 119
Automatic gearbox 121
Automatic gearbox 121
Communication 126
Mobile phones and two-way radio systems 126
Operating the phone on the multifunction
steering wheel 127
Symbols in the information display 128
Phone Phonebook 128
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM II 128
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM IIl 131
Voice control 135
Multimedia 137
Safety
Passive Safety 140
General information 140
Correct seated position 141
Seat belts 144
Seat belts 144
Airbag system 148
Description of the airbag system 148
Front airbags 149
Driver’s knee airbag 150
Side airbags 151
Head airbags 152
Deactivating airbags 152
Transporting children safely 154
Child seat 154
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Abbreviations
Abbreviation Definition rpm Engine revolutions per minute
ABS Anti-lock brake system AF Multi-purpose vehicles
AHL Adaptive headlights AG Automatic gearbox
TCS Traction control
CO 2 in g/km discharged quantity of carbon dioxide in grams per driven kilo-
meter
DPF Diesel particle filter
DSG Automatic double clutch gearbox
DSR Active driver-steering recommendation EDL Electronic differential lock
EPC EPC fault light ESC Electronic Stability Control FSI Stratified petrol direct injection
kW Kilowatt, measuring unit for the engine output MG Manual gearbox
MFD Multifunction display N1 Panel van intended exclusively or mainly for the transporta- tion of goods
Nm Newton meter, measuring unit for the engine torque
TDI CR Diesel engine with turbocharging and common rail injection system
TDI PD Diesel engine with injection system and unit injector injection system
TSI Petrol engine with turbocharging and direct injection Ð 5
Abbreviations
Using the system
Cockpit
Overview
Electric windows 40
Central locking system 30
Air outlet vents 94
Lever for the multifunction switch:
› Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight flasher 54
› Speed regulating system 116
Steering wheel:
› With horn
› With driver’s front airbag 149
› with pushbuttons for radio, navigation system and mobile
phone 127, 137
Instrument cluster: Instruments and indicator lights 8
Lever for the multifunction switch:
› Multifunction display 12
› Windscreen wiper and wash system 59
Air outlet vents 94
Regulator for front left seat heating 69
Switch for hazard warning lights 53
Regulator for front right seat heating 69
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Radio
› Navigation system
Storage compartment on the front passenger side 85
Front passenger airbag 149
Key switch for switching off the front passenger airbag (in front
passenger storage compartment) 153
Electric exterior mirror adjustment 64
Light switch 49
Bonnet release lever 1771
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18 Regulator for the instrument lighting and regulator for the head-
light beam range adjustment 53, 53
Storage compartment on the driver's side 86
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel 104
Driver’s knee airbag 150
Ignition lock 105
TCS switch 111
Tyre pressure monitoring system 25
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Operating controls for the air conditioning system 94
› Operating controls for Climatronic 97
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Gearshift lever (manual gearbox) 112
› Selector lever (automatic gearbox) 121
Warning light for the deactivated front seat passenger airbag 153
Park Assist 113
Front and rear parking aid 112
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Ashtrays 83
› Storage compartment 86
Note
The arrangement of the controls and switches and the location of some items on
right-hand drive models may differ from that shown in »
Fig. 1. The symbols on
the controls and switches are the same as for left-hand drive models. Ð 19
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22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
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Cockpit
Instruments and Indicator Lights
Instrument Cluster
ä
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Overview of the Instrument cluster 8
Engine revolutions counter 9
9
Coolant temperature gauge 9
Fuel gauge 9
Counter for distance driven 10
Service Interval Display 10
Digital clock 11
Recommended gear 11
Display in rear centre console 12
WARNING
■ Concentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully re-
sponsible for the operation of your vehicle.
■ Never operate the controls in the instrument cluster while driving, only
when the vehicle is stationary! Ð Overview of the Instrument cluster
Fig. 2
Instrument cluster
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 8.
Engine revolutions counter
» page 9
Speedometer » page 9
Button for display mode:
› Setting the hours/minutes
› Activating/deactivating the second speed in mph or km/h
› Service intervals - Display of the number of days and kilometres remaining
until the next Inspection Service
Coolant temperature gauge » page 9
Display:
› With counter for distance driven
» page 10
› With service interval display
» page 10
› With digital clock
» page 11
› With multifunction display
» page 12
› With information display » page 15
Fuel gauge » page 9
Button for:
› Reset trip counter for the distance driven
› Resetting Service Interval Display
› Set hours/minutes
› Activate/deactivate display mode Ð
ä 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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CAUTION
We recommend that you do not reset the Service Interval Display yourself as this
can result in the incorrect setting of the Service Interval Display, which can also
cause possible problems with the operation of your vehicle. Note
■ Never reset the display between service intervals, as this will result in the incor-
rect display. ■ Information is retained in the Service Interval Display even after the vehicle bat-
tery is disconnected.
■ If the instrument cluster is exchanged after a repair, the correct values must be
entered in the counter for the Service Interval Display. This work is carried out by
a ŠKODA specialist garage. ■ After resetting the display with flexible service intervals, the displayed data is
the same as that for a vehicle with fixed service intervals. We therefore recom-
mend that the Service Interval Display is only reset by a
ŠKODA Service Partner,
who will reset the display with a vehicle system tester. ■ For more information on the service intervals » Service Plan. ÐDigital clock
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 8.
The clock is set with the buttons 3
and 7
» Fig. 2 on page 8.
Select the display that you wish to change with the button 3
and carry out the
change with the button 7
.
On vehicles that are fitted with the information display, it is also possible to set
the clock in the menu Time » page 16. Ð
ä Recommended gear
Fig. 3
Recommended gear
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 8.
The currently engaged gear A
is shown in the instrument cluster display
» Fig. 3.
In order to minimise the fuel consumption, a recommendation for shifting into an-
other gear is indicated in the display.
If the control unit recognises that it is beneficial to change gear, an arrow B
is
shown in the display. The arrow points up or down, depending on whether you
should shift into a higher or lower gear.
At the same time, the recommended gear is indicated instead of the currently en-
gaged gear A
.
CAUTION
The driver is always responsible for selecting the correct gear in different driving
situations, such as overtaking. Ð
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Instruments and Indicator Lights
Automatic blind (Combi)
This is where the automatic roll-up function of the boot roll cover can be deacti-
vated/activated when opening the boot lid.
MFD displays
Activate or deactivate certain displays of the multifunction display here.
Comfort
This is where the following functions can be activated, deactivated or adjusted:
Rain closing Switch on/off the function for automatically closing the
window and panoramic tilt/slide sunroof in a locked ve-
hicle when it starts raining
a)
. If the function is set and it
is not raining, the windows including the panoramic tilt/
slide sunroof will close automatically after approx.
12 hours.
ATA confirm Switch on/off the audible signal indicating activation of
the anti-theft alarm system.
Central locking Switch on/off the central locking and automatic locking
function, also applies to the KESSY system.
Window op. Only convenience mode for the driver window or for all
of the windows can be adjusted here.
Mirror down Switch on/off the function for mirror lowering on the
front passenger side when engaging the reverse gear b)
.
Mirror adjust. Switch on/off the function for left and right exterior
mirror setting simultaneously.
Factory setting Restore the Convenience factory setting.a)
This function is only available on vehicles with a rain sensor.
b) This function is only available on vehicles with an electrically adjustable driver seat.
Lights and Visibility
This is where the following functions can be activated, deactivated or adjusted:
Coming Home Switch on/off and adjust the light duration of the
COMING HOME
function.
Leaving Home Switch on/off and adjust the light duration of the
LEAVING HOME function.
Footwell light Switch on/off and adjust the footwell light intensity. Dayl. dri. light
Switch on/off the “DAY LIGHT” function.
Rear wiper
(Heckwischer) Switch on/off the function for automatic rear window
wiping.
Lane ch. flash Switch on/off the convenience flashing function.
Travel mode Switch on/off the travel model function.
Factory setting Restore the factory setting for the lighting. Time
The time, time format (12 or 24 hour indicator) and the changeover between sum-
mer/winter time can be set here.
Winter tyres
Here, you can set the speed at which an audible signal should sound. This func-
tion is, for example, used for winter tyres where the maximum permissible speed
is lower than the maximum speed of the vehicle.
When exceeding the speed, the following is shown on the information display:
Winter tyres:
max. speed ... km/h
Units of measurement
The units for the temperature, consumption and distance driven can be set here.
Assistants
The tones of the audible signals for the parking aid can be adjusted here.
Second speed
The display of the second speed in mph or in km/h can be switched on here.
Service
Here you can have the remaining kilometres and days until the next service inter-
val displayed, and reset the Service Interval Display.
Factory Setting
After selecting the menu Factory setting the factory setting of the information
display is restored. Ð
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Instruments and Indicator Lights
Handbrake
» page 20
Brake system
» page 20
Fastening the seat belt
» page 20
Generator
» page 20
Open door
» page 20
Engine oil pressure
» page 21
Coolant temperature/coolant level
» page 21
Bonnet
» page 21
Boot lid
» page 21
Power steering
Steering lock (KESSY system)
» page 21
Engine oil level
» page 22
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Traction control system (TCS) » page 22
» page 23
Antilock brake system (ABS)
» page 23
Rear fog light
» page 23
Lamp failure
Adaptive headlights » page 23
,
» page 23
Control system for exhaust
» page 23
Glow plug system (diesel engine)
» page 24
EPC fault light (petrol engine)
» page 24
Diesel particle filter (diesel engine)
» page 24
Fuel reserve
» page 24
Airbag system
» page 25
Tyre control display
» page 25
Windscreen washer fluid level
» page 25
Thickness of brake pads
» page 25
Turn signal (left/right).
» page 25
Low beam
» page 25
Fog lights
» page 26
Speed regulating system
» page 26
Selector lever lock
Starting (KESSY system)
» page 26
Main beam
» page 26 WARNING
■ If illuminated indicator lights and the corresponding descriptions and warn-
ing notes are not observed, this may result in severe injuries or major vehicle
damage.
■ The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. There is a risk of
injuries, scalding, accidents and fire when working in the engine compart-
ment, e.g. inspecting and replenishing oil and other fluids. It is essential to ob-
serve safety notes »
page 176, Engine compartment .Ð
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Instruments and Indicator Lights
Handbrake
The indicator light 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.
The following is displayed in the information display:
Release parking brake! ÐBrake system
The indicator light illuminates if the brake fluid level is too low or there is a
fault in the ABS.
The following is displayed in the information display:
Brake fluid: Owner's manual!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the brake flu-
id » page 181 » .
WARNING
■ If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system » page 53.
■ The following guidelines should be observed when opening the bonnet and
checking the brake fluid level » page 176, Engine compartment .
■ If the indicator light is displayed simultaneously with indicator light
» page 23 , Antilock brake system (ABS) , do not continue your jour-
ney! Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage. ■ A fault to the braking system or the ABS system can increase the vehicle's
braking distance - risk of accident! ÐSeat belt indicator light
The indicator light comes on after the ignition is switched on as a reminder for
the driver and front passenger to fasten the seat belt. The indicator 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 perma-
nent warning signal sounds at vehicle speeds greater than 20 km/h and simulta-
neously the indicator light flashes.
If the seat belt is not fastened by the driver or front passenger during the next
90
seconds, the warning signal is deactivated and the indicator light lights up
permanently. Ð Dynamo
If the indicator light lights up when the engine is running, the vehicle battery is
not being charged.
Seek help from a ŠKODA
specialist garage. The electrical system requires check-
ing. WARNING
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system » page 53, Switches for the hazard warning light system . CAUTION
If the indicator light (cooling system fault) comes on in addition to the indicator
light when driving, stop the vehicle immediately and switch the engine off -
risk of engine damage! Ð Open door
The indicator light
comes on, if one or several doors are opened. WARNING
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system » page 53. Ð
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