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 26
Vehicle key 26
Child safety lock 27
Central locking system 27
Remote control 30
Anti-theft alarm system 31
Boot lid 33
Electric power windows 34
Panoramic sliding roof 36
Lights and visibility 39
Lights 39
Interior light 46
Visibility 47
Windscreen wipers and washers 48
Rear window 52
Seats and Stowage 55
Front seats 55
Head restraints 59
Rear seats 60
Boot 62
Variable loading floor in the boot 66Variable loading floor with spare wheel 68
Roof rack system 68
Cup holder 69
Ashtray 70
Cigarette lighter, 12-volt power socket 71
Storage compartments 72
Through-loading bag 78
Clothes hooks 78
Parking ticket holder 79
Heating and air conditioning system 80
Heating and air conditioning system 80
Air outlet vents 81
Heating 82
Air conditioning system (manual air conditioning
system) 83
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning
system) 86
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and
ventilation) 88
Starting-off and Driving 92
Starting and stopping the engine 92
Brakes and brake assist systems 94
OFF ROAD mode 98
Shifting (manual gearbox) 100
Pedals 100
Parking aid 100
Park assist 101
Cruise control system (CCS) 104
START/STOP 106
Fatigue detection system (break
recommendation) 107
Automatic gearbox 109
Automatic gearbox 109
Communication 114
Mobile phones and two-way radio systems 114
Operating the phone on the multifunction
steering wheel 115Symbols in the information display 116
Phone Phonebook 116
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM II 116
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM IIl 119
Voice control 123
Multimedia 125
Safety
Passive Safety 128
General information 128
Correct seated position 129
Seat belts 132
Seat belts 132
Airbag system 137
Description of the airbag system 137
Front airbags 138
Driver’s knee airbag 139
Side airbags 140
Head airbags 141
Deactivating airbags 141
Transporting children safely 143
Child seat 143
Driving Tips
Driving and the Environment 146
The first 1 500 km 146
Catalytic converter 146
Economical and environmentally friendly
driving 147
Environmental compatibility 149
Driving abroad 150
Avoiding damage to your vehicle 150
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Abbreviations
Abbreviation Definition rpm Engine revolutions per minute
ABS Anti-lock brake system AF Multi-purpose vehicles
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 kW Kilowatt, measuring unit for the engine outputMG 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
TSI Petrol engine with turbocharging and direct injection Ð 5
Abbreviations
Using the system
Cockpit
Overview
Electric exterior mirror adjustment 53
Air outlet vents 81
Lever for the multifunction switch:
› Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight flasher 45
› Speed regulating system 104
Steering wheel:
› With horn
› With driver’s front airbag 138
› With pushbuttons for radio, navigation system and mobile
phone 114
Instrument cluster: Instruments and indicator lights 8
Lever for the multifunction switch:
› Multifunction display 12
› Windscreen wiper and wash system 48
Air outlet vents 81
Regulator for front left seat heating 58
Switch for hazard warning lights 44
Warning light for the deactivated front seat passenger airbag 142
Storage compartment on the dash panel 73
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Radio
› Navigation system
Regulator for front right seat heating 58
Storage compartment on the front passenger side 72
Front passenger airbag 138
Key switch for switching off the front passenger airbag (in front
passenger storage compartment) 142
Electric windows 34
Fuse box (on side of dash panel) 202
Light switch 401
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4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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12
13
14
15
16
17
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19 Bonnet release lever 171
Regulator for the instrument lighting and regulator for the head-
light beam range adjustment 43, 44
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel 93
Driver’s knee airbag 139
Ignition lock 94
TCS switch 94
Front and rear parking aid 100
Central locking system 29
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Gearshift lever (manual gearbox) 100
› Selector lever (automatic gearbox) 110
Storage compartment 73
Offroad 98
Tyre pressure monitoring system 186
Park Assist 101
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Operating controls for the heating 82
› Operating controls for the air conditioning system 83
› Operating controls for Climatronic 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 20
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27
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Cockpit
CAUTION
The driver is always responsible for selecting the correct gear in different driving
situations, such as overtaking. ÐMultifunction display (onboard computer)
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Memory 12
Operation 13
Multifunction display details 13
Warning against excessive speeds 14
The multifunction display can only be operated when the ignition is switched on.
After the ignition is switched on, the function displayed is the one which you last
selected before switching off the ignition.
The multi-functional indicator appears in the display » Fig. 5
on page 12 or in the
information display » page 15 depending on the equipment fitted to your vehi-
cle.
On vehicles with an information display, there is an option to fade out some of
the information. WARNING
■ Concentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully re-
sponsible for the operation of your vehicle.
■ Do not only rely upon the information given on the outside temperature dis-
play that there is no ice on the road. Even at temperatures around +4 °C, black
ice may still be on the road surface – warning, drive with care! CAUTION
Pull out the ignition key if coming in contact with the display (e.g. when cleaning)
to prevent any possible damage. Note
■ In certain national versions the displays appear in the Imperial system of meas-
ures. ■ If the display of the second speed is activated in mph, the current speed is not
indicated in km/h on the display.
■ The amount of fuel consumed will not be indicated. Ð Memory
Fig. 5
Multifunction display
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 12.
The multifunction display is equipped with two automatic memories. The selected
memory is shown in the Display » Fig. 5.
The data of the single-trip memory (memory 1) is shown if a 1 appears in the dis-
play. A 2 shown in the display means that data relates to the total distance mem-
ory (memory
2).
Switching over the memory with the help of the button B
» Fig. 6 on page 13
on the windscreen wiper lever or with the help of the adjustment wheel D
» Fig. 6 on page 13 on the multifunction steering wheel.
Single-trip memory (memory 1)
The single-trip memory collates the driving information from the moment the ig-
nition is switched on until it is switched off. New data will also flow into the cal-
culation of the current driving information if the trip is continued within 2 hours
after switching off the ignition. If the trip is interrupted for more than 2 hours,
the memory is automatically erased. £
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Total-trip memory (memory 2)
The total-trip memory gathers data from any number of individual journeys up to
a total of 19
hours and 59 minutes driving or 1 999 kilometres driven, and on vehi-
cles which are fitted with an information display up to a total of 99 hours and
59 minutes driving or 9 999 kilometres driven. The memory is deleted when ei-
ther of these limits is reached and the calculation starts all over again.
Unlike the single-trip memory, the total-trip memory is not deleted after a period
of interruption of driving of 2 hours. Note
All information in the memory 1 and 2 is erased if the battery of the vehicle is dis-
connected. ÐOperation
Fig. 6
Multifunction display: Control elements on the windscreen wiper lev-
er/control elements on the multifunction steering wheel
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 12.
The rocker switch A
» Fig. 6
and the button B
are located on the windscreen
wiper lever. Switching over and resetting is performed with the adjustment wheel D
on the multifunction steering wheel.
Select memory
› Press the button B
» Fig. 6 or D
.
ä Selecting functions using the windscreen wiper lever
› Briefly press the rocker switch A
» Fig. 6
up or down. This opens the individual
functions of the multifunction display one after the other.
Selecting functions using the multifunction steering wheel
› Press the button C
» Fig. 6 to open the menu of the multifunction display.
› Turn the adjustment wheel D
upwards or downwards. This opens the individu-
al functions of the multifunction display one after the other.
Reseting
› Select the desired memory.
› Press and hold the button B
» Fig. 6 or D
for a short while.
The following readouts of the selected memory will be set to zero with the but-
ton B
or D
:
› Average fuel consumption
› Distance driven
› Average speed
› Driving time Ð Multifunction display details
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 12.
Outside temperature
The current outside temperature is shown in the display.
If the outside temperature drops below +4
°C, a snow flake symbol (warning sig-
nal for ice on the road) appears before the temperature indicator and an audible
signal will sound. After pressing the rocker switch A
» Fig. 6 on page 13 or the
button C
, the function shown last is indicated.
Driving time
The driving time which has elapsed since the memory was last erased, appears in
the display. If you wish to measure the driving time from a particular time, you
need to set the memory to zero at this point in time by pressing the button B
» Fig. 6 on page 13 or the adjustment wheel D
for more than 1 second.
The maximum time indicated in both memories is 19 hours and 59
minutes and on
vehicles which are fitted with an information display, it is 99 hours and 59 mi-
nutes. The indicator is set back to zero if this period is exceeded. £
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Instruments and Indicator Lights
Adjusting the speed limit while the vehicle is moving
›
With the button A
» Fig. 6
on page 13 or the adjustment wheel D
, select the
menu item Warning against excessive speeds .
› Drive at the desired speed, e.g. 50 km/h.
› Press the button B
or the adjustment wheel D
to accept the current speed as
the speed limit (the value flashes).
If you wish to change the set speed limit, it is changed in 5
km/h intervals (e.g. the
accepted speed of 47 km/h increases to 50 km/h or decreases to 45 km/h).
› Press again the button B
or the adjustment wheel D
to confirm the speed
limit, or wait approx. 5 seconds and the setting is saved automatically (the value
stops flashing).
Change or delete speed limit
› With the button A
» Fig. 6
on page
13 or the adjustment wheel D
, select the
menu item Warning against excessive speeds .
› Pressing the button B
or the adjustment wheel D
deletes the speed limit.
› Pressing the button B
or the adjustment wheel D
again activates change
mode for the speed limit.
If the set speed limit is exceeded, an audible signal will sound as a warning. At
the same time the message Warning against excessive speeds appears on the
display with the set limit value.
The set speed limit value remains stored even after switching off the ignition. ÐMAXI DOT (information display)
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Main menu 15
Settings 16
Door, boot lid and bonnet warning 17
Auto Check Control 17
The information display provides you with information on the current operating
state of your vehicle . The information system also provides you with data (de-
pending on the equipment installed in the vehicle) relating to the radio, mobile
phone, multi-functional indicator, navigation system, the unit connected to the
MDI input and the automatic gearbox » page 109. WARNING
Concentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully re-
sponsible for the operation of your vehicle. CAUTION
Pull out the ignition key if coming in contact with the display (e.g. when cleaning)
to prevent any possible damage. Ð Main menu
Fig. 7
Information display: Control elements on the windscreen wiper lever/
control elements on the multifunction steering wheel
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 15.
Operating with the buttons on the windscreen wiper lever
›
Activate the Main menu
by pressing the rocker switch A
» Fig. 7 for longer.
› Individual menu items can be selected by means of the rocker switch A
. When
the pushbutton B
is briefly pressed, the information you have selected is dis-
played.
Operating with the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel
› Activate the Main menu
by pressing and holding the button C
» Fig. 7
for a
short while.
› By briefly pressing the C
button you will reach one level higher.
› The individual menus can be selected by pressing the adjustment wheel D
.
The selected menu is displayed after briefly pressing the adjustment wheel D
.
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Instruments and Indicator Lights
The following information can be selected (depending on the equipment installed
on the vehicle):
■ MFD » page 12
■ Audio » Operating instructions for the radio
■ Navigation » Operating instructions for the navigation system
■ Phone »
page 114
■ Aux. Heating » page 88
■ Assistants » page 41 » page 107
■ Vehicle status » page 17
■ Settings » page 16
The menu items Audio and Navigation are only displayed when the factory-fitted
radio or navigation system is switched on.
The menu item Aux. heating is only displayed if a factory-fitted auxiliary heating
is installed.
The menu item Assistants is only displayed if the vehicle is fitted with cornering
lights or with fatigue detection. Note
■ If warning messages are shown in the information display, these messages
must be confirmed with the button B
on the windscreen wiper lever or with the
adjustment wheel D
on the multifunction steering wheel to call up the main
menu.
■ If the information display is not activated at that moment, the menu always
shifts to one of the higher levels after approx. 10
seconds.
■ The operation of the factory-fitted radio or navigation system is described in
separate operating instructions to be found in the on-board literature. ÐSettings
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 15.
You 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 be-
low the line.
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on the vehicle):
■ Language
■ MFD Data
■ Convenience
■ Lights & Vision
■ Time
■ Winter tyres
■ Units
■ Assistants
■ Alternative speed displayed
■ Service
■ Factory setting
■ Back
Select the menu item Back to return to one level higher in the menu.
Language
You can set the language for the warning and information texts here.
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.
Central locking Switch on/off the central locking and automatic locking
function.
ATA confirm Switch on/off the audible signal indicating activation of
the anti-theft alarm 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)
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Warning symbols
Engine oil pressure too low
» page 21
Clutches of the automatic gearbox DSG are
too hot » page 18
Check engine oil level,
engine oil sensor faulty
» page 172
Problem with engine oil pressure
» page 18Clutches of the automatic gearbox are too hot
A symbol in the information display indicates that the temperature of the
clutches of the automatic gearbox is too high.
The following is displayed in the information display: Gearbox overheated. Stop! Owner's man.!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and wait until the symbol disappears -
risk of gearbox damage! You can continue your journey as soon as the symbol dis-
appears.
Problem with the engine oil pressure
If the symbol is shown in the information display, you must have your vehicle
checked immediately by a
ŠKODA specialist garage. The information about the
maximum permissible engine speed is displayed together with this symbol. 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 44. Note
■ If warning messages are shown in the information display, these messages
must be confirmed with the button B
or with the adjustment wheel D
» Fig. 7
on page 15 to open the main menu. ■ As long as the operational faults are not rectified, the symbols are always indi-
cated again. After they are displayed for the first time, the symbols continue to be
indicated without any extra messages for the driver. Ð Indicator lights
Overview
The indicator lights show certain functions/faults and may be accompanied by au-
dible signals.
When switching on the ignition, some indicator lights illuminate briefly as a func-
tion test. These indicator lights will disappear several seconds after the vehicle is
started.
Handbrake
» page 19
Brake system
» page 19
Seat belt warning light
» page 20
Generator
» page 20
Open door
» page 20
Coolant temperature/coolant level
» page 20
Boot lid
» page 21
Electromechanical power steering
» page 21
Engine oil
» page 21
Traction control (TCS)
» page 22
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
» page 22
Traction control (TCS) switched off
» page 22£18
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