If the indicator light begins to flash while driving, a fault exists in the engine
control. The system allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
Engine performance check (petrol engine)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 14.
If the indicator light lights up, there is a fault in the engine control. The system
allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
Diesel particulate filter (diesel engine)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 14.
The diesel particulate filter separates the soot particles from the exhaust. The
soot particles collect in the diesel particulate filter where they are burnt on a reg-
ular basis.
If the indicator light
lights up , soot has accumulated in the filter.
To clean the filter, and where traffic conditions permit »
, drive as follows for at
least 15 minutes or until the indicator light
goes out.
4 or 5 Gear engaged (automatic transmission: position S).
Vehicle speed at least 70 km/h.
Engine speed between 1800-2500 rpm.
If the filter is properly cleaned, the warning icon
goes out .
If the filter is not properly cleaned, the warning light
does not go out and the
warning light
begins to flash.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display. Diesel particle filter: Owner's manual!
The system allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode. After switching the ig- nition off and on again the indicator light, the indicator light
also lights up .
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
WARNING■ The diesel particle filter achieves very high temperatures. Therefore do not
park in areas where the hot filter can come into direct contact with dry grass
or other combustible materials – there is the risk of fire!■
Always adjust your speed to suit weather, road, region and traffic condi-
tions. The recommendations indicated by the indicator light must not tempt
you to disregard the national regulations for road traffic.
CAUTION
■ As long as the indicator light lights up, one must take into account an in-
creased fuel consumption and in certain circumstances a power reduction of the
engine.■
Using diesel fuel with an increased sulphur content can considerably reduce the
life of the diesel particle filter. A ŠKODA partner will be able to tell you which
countries use diesel fuel with a high sulphur content.
Note
■ To assist the combustion process of the soot particles in the filter, we recom-
mend that regularly driving short distances be avoided.■
If the engine is turned off during the filter cleaning process or shortly after-
wards, the cooling fan may turn on automatically for a few minutes.
Fuel reserve
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 14.
The indicator light will come on if the fuel level is less than 10.5 litres.
An audible signal sounds as a warning signal. The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Please refuel. Range: ... km
Note
The text in the display goes out only after refuelling and driving a short distance.
20Using the system
Button/di-al
» Fig. 7
ActionOperation
DTurn upwards or down- wardsSelect dataTurn upwards or down-wardsSet data valuesPress brieflyShow dataPress brieflyConfirm data
Ice warning
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 23.
Prompt in the MAXI DOT display
If the outside temperature while driving drops to below +4°C, the following icon
appears on the display in front of the temperature display
. An audible signal is
emitted.
If the outside temperature is already below +4°C when turning the ignition on,
the
icon appears immediately. An audible signal is emitted.
Prompt in the segment display
If the outside temperature while driving drops to below +4°C, the temperature
display will show up with the following icon before this occurs
. An audible sig-
nal is emitted.
If the outside temperature is already below +4°C when turning the ignition on, the temperature display and the
icon appear immediately. An audible signal is
emitted.
After pressing Button
A
» Fig. 7 on page 23, the most recently displayed data is
shown.
WARNINGEven at temperatures around +4 °C, black ice may still be on the road surface!
Do not only rely upon the information given on the outside temperature dis-
play that there is no ice on the road.
Gear recommendation
Fig. 8
Information on the selected
gear / Gear recommendation
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 23.
Information on the selected gear
The currently engaged gear
A
is shown in the display » Fig. 8.
Recommended gear
In order to minimise the fuel consumption, a recommendation for shifting into an-
other gear is indicated in the display.
If the system recognises that it is beneficial to change gear, an arrow
B
1) is dis-
played. The arrow points up or down, depending on whether you should shift into
a higher or lower gear.
The gear recommendation is intended only for vehicles with a manual transmis-
sion or for vehicles with an automatic transmission in manual shift mode (Tiptron-
ic).
For vehicles with manual transmission, the
C
display indicates the recommended
gear.
1)
On vehicles with a segment display, the
B
arrow is displayed behind the
C
specification.
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WARNINGThe driver is always responsible for selecting the correct gear in different driv-
ing situations, such as overtaking.
For the sake of the environment
Correct shifting up has the following advantages.■It helps to reduce fuel consumption.■
It reduces the operating noise.
■
It protects the environment.
■
It benefits the durability and reliability of the engine.
Door, boot or engine compartment warning
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 23.
Vehicles with a MAXI DOT display
If at least one door, the boot or bonnet is open, the display indicates the relevant
open door, boot or bonnet vehicle icon.
Vehicles with a segment display
If at least one door or the tailgate is open, the
warning light in the instrument
cluster lights up » page 16.
If at least one door or the tailgate is open, the
warning light in the instrument
cluster lights up » page 17.
An acoustic signal will also sound if you drive the vehicle above 6 km/h when a
door is open.
Compass point display
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 23.
For vehicles with a factory fitted navigation system, an abbreviation for each
point of the compass (depending on the current direction of travel) is shown on
the top left-hand corner of the 1)
display.
The compass point display only operates when the ignition is switched on.
Multifunction display (MFD)
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Memory
26
Information overview
26
Warning at excessive speeds
28
The driving data is displayed on the multifunction display. The multifunction display only operates if the ignition is switched on. After the ig-nition is switched on, the function that was last selected before switching off the
ignition is displayed.
For vehicles with a MAXI DOT display, the menu item MFD must be selected and
confirmed in the main menu » page 28, MAXI DOT display .
On vehicles with a MAXI DOT display, there is an option to fade out some of the information » page 29, Settings .
WARNING■
Concentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully re-
sponsible for the operation of your vehicle.■
Even at temperatures around +4 °C, black ice may still be on the road sur-
face! Do not only rely upon the information given on the outside temperature
display that there is no ice on the road.
1)
Applies to vehicles using the MAXI DOT display.
25Information system
CAUTIONPull 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.
Memory
Fig. 9
Multi-function display - Display example of the memory
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 25.
The multifunction display is equipped with two automatic memories, 1 and 2. The
selected memory is shown in the Display » Fig. 9.
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 calculation 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.
Total-trip memory (memory 2)
The total trip memory collates the data from any number of individual trips up to
a total of 19 hours and 59 minutes or a 1999 km distance or, for vehicles with a
MAXI DOT display, 99 hours and 59 minutes, or a 9999 km distance.
The memory is deleted when either 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.
Select memory›
Select the corresponding element of the multifunction display » page 23, Using
the information system .
Confirm the element again to switch between the individual memories.
Reseting
›
Select the corresponding element of the multifunction display » page 23, Using
the information system .
›
Select the desired memory.
›
Press and hold button
B
or adjustment wheel
D
» Fig. 7 on page 23.
The following values of the selected memory are set to zero. › Average fuel consumption.
› Distance driven.
› Average speed.
› Driving time
Note
Disconnecting the vehicle battery will delete all memory data.
Information overview
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 25.
The amount of information displayed may differ depending on the equipment.
Outside temperature
The current outside temperature is displayed.
For vehicles with a MAXI DOT display this information is always shown.
26Using the system
Driving time
The time travelled since the memory was last erased is displayed.
If you want to measure the time travelled from a particular moment in time on, at
this moment, reset the memory by setting the button to zero » page 26, Memory .
The maximum time indicated in both memories is 19 hours and 59 minutes and on vehicles which are fitted with a MAXI DOT display, it is 99 hours and 59 minutes.
The indicator is set back to zero if this period is exceeded.
Current fuel consumption
The current fuel consumption level is displayed in litres/100 km 1)
. You can use this
information to adapt your driving style to the desired fuel consumption.
The display appears in litres/hour if the vehicle is stationary or driving at a low
speed 2)
.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption since the memory was last erased is displayed in
litres/100 km 1)
.
If you wish to determine the average fuel consumption over a certain period of
time, you must set the memory at the start of the new measurement to zero » page 26 , Memory . After erasing the memory, no value is displayed until you
have driven approx. 300 m.
The display is updated regularly while you are driving.
Range
The range indicates the distance you can still drive with your vehicle based on the level of fuel in the tank and the same style of driving as before.
The display is shown in steps of 10 km. After lighting up of the indicator light
the display is shown in steps of 5 km.
The fuel consumption over the last 50 km is used to calculate the information.The range will increase if you drive in a more economical manner.
If the memory is set to zero (after disconnecting the battery), a fuel consumptionof 10 l./100 km is calculated for the range; afterwards the value is updated ac-
cording to the style of driving.
Distance travelled
The distance travelled since the memory was last erased is displayed.If you want to measure the distance travelled from a particular moment in time
on, at this moment, reset the memory by setting the button to zero » page 26,
Memory .
The maximum distance indicated in both memories is 1 999 km or 9 999 km on
vehicles with a MAXI DOT display. The indicator is set back to zero if this period is exceeded.
Average speed
The average speed since the memory was last erased is displayed in km/hour .
To determine the average speed over a certain period of time, set the memory tozero at the start of the measurement » page 26, Memory .
After erasing the memory, no data will appear for the first 300 m driven.
The display is updated regularly while you are driving.
Current driving speed
The current speed displayed is identical to the display on the speedometer2
» Fig. 2 on page 10 .
Oil temperature
If the engine oil temperature is in the range 80-110 °C, the engine operating tem-
perature is reached.
If the oil temperature is lower than 80 °C or above 110 °C, avoid high engine revs,
full throttle and high engine loads.
If the oil temperature is lower than 50 °C or if a fault in the system for checking
the oil temperature is present,
.
symbols are displayed instead of the oil tem-
perature.
Warning against excessive speeds
Set the speed limit, for example, for the maximum permissible speed in
town » page 28 , Warning at excessive speeds .
1)
On some models in certain countries, the display appears in kilometres/litre.
2)
On some models in certain countries, – -.- km/ltr. is displayed when the vehicle is stationary.
27Information system
When driving always use the existing heating, air conditioning and ventilation
system for ventilating the interior of the vehicle. If the windows are opened, dust
as well as other dirt can get into the vehicle and in addition the wind noise is
more at certain speeds.WARNING■ Ensure that no persons are still left in the vehicle when locking the vehicle.
In an emergency, the windows will no longer be able to be opened from the
inside.■
The system is fitted with a force limiter » page 43. If there is an obstacle,
the closing process is stopped and the window goes down by several centi-
metres. However, the windows should be closed carefully – risk of injury.
■
It is recommended to deactivate the electrically operated power windows in
the rear doors (safety pushbutton)
S
» Fig. 21 on page 42 when children are
being transported on the rear seats.
CAUTION
■ Keep the windows clean to ensure the correct functionality of the electric win-
dows.■
In the event that the windows are frozen, first of all eliminate the
ice » page 191 , Windows and exterior mirrors and only then operate the electrical
power windows. Otherwise, the window sealing and the electrical power window mechanism could be damaged.
■
In the winter, ice accumulating on the surface of the window may cause there
to be more resistance when closing the window. The window will stop and move back several centimetres.
■
It is necessary to deactivate the force limiter to close the window » page 43.
■
Make sure that the windows are closed whenever you leave the locked vehicle.
For the sake of the environment
At high speeds, you should keep the windows closed to prevent unnecessarily
high fuel consumption.
Note
The window lift system is equipped with protection against overheating. Repea-
ted opening and closing of the window can cause this mechanism to overheat. If
this happens, it will not be possible to operate the window for a short time. You
will be able to operate the window again as soon as the overheating protection
has cooled down.
Opening/closing the window from the driver seatFig. 21
Buttons on the driver's door
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 41.
Buttons for the electrical power windows » Fig. 21 .
Button for power window of the driver's door
Button for power window of the front passenger door
Button for power window of the rear right door
Button for power window at the rear left door
Safety pushbutton
Opening
›
Lightly press the appropriate button down and hold it until the window has moved into the desired position. Releasing the button causes the window to
stop immediately.
The window can be completely opened automatically by briefly pressing the but- ton as far as the stop. Renewed pressing of the button causes the window to stop immediately.
Closing
›
Pull gently on the top edge of the corresponding button and hold until the win-
dow has moved into the desired position. Releasing the button causes the win-
dow to stop immediately.
The window can also be fully closed automatically by pulling the button up to the
stop. Renewed pulling of the button causes the window to stop immediately.
Safety pushbutton
The buttons for power windows in the rear doors can be deactivated by pressing
the safety pushbutton
S
» Fig. 21 . The buttons for the electrical power windows
in the rear doors are activated again by pressing the safety pushbutton
S
again.
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Visibility
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Windscreen and rear window heater
55
Sun visors
55
Windscreen and rear window heater
Fig. 34
Buttons for the rear and front window heating system: manual air
conditioning / Climatronic
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 55.
Explanation of graphic.Switch the rear window heater on/off
Switching the windscreen heater on/off
When heating is switched on, a lamp within the button lights up
The windscreen and rear window heater only operates when the engine is run-
ning.
The windscreen and rear window heater automatically switches off after approxi-
mately 10 minutes.
For the sake of the environmentThe heating should be switched off as soon as the window is de-iced or free from
mist. The reduced current consumption will have a favourable effect on fuel econ-
omy » page 133 , Saving electrical energy .
Note
■
If the on-board voltage drops, the windscreen and rear window heater switches
off automatically, to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine con-
trol » page 210 , Automatic load deactivation .■
If the light is flashing inside the button, the heater is off due to low battery.
■
The position and shape of the switch may vary according to the equipment fit-
ted.
Sun visors
Fig. 35
Sun visor/double sun visor
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 55.
The sun visor for the driver or front passenger can be pulled out of the fixture and
swivelled towards the door in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 35 .
The vanity mirrors in the sun visors are provided with covers. Push the cover in
the direction of the arrow
2
.
The purpose of the strap
A
is to store small, light objects, such as a notepad, etc.
On vehicles that are equipped with a double sun visor, the auxiliary visor can be
unfolded in the direction of the arrow
3
after swivelling the sun visor towards
the door.
55Lights and visibility
Using the variable loading floor with a spare wheelFig. 90
Fold up the side panels of the variable loading floor / space under
the variable loading floor
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 88.
The sides of the variable loading floor can be folded in the direction of ar-row » Fig. 90 -
.
The room under the variable loading floor » Fig. 90
can be used to stow ob-
jects.
Note
If the variable loading floor with spare wheel is installed, no flexible storage com-
partment can be installed.
Roof rack system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Roof load
90WARNING■ The transported items on the roof rack must be securely attached – risk of
accident!■
Always secure the load with appropriate and undamaged lashing straps or
tensioning straps.
■
Distribute the load evenly over the roof rack system.
■
When transporting heavy objects or objects which take up a large area on
the roof rack system, the handling of the car may change as a result of the displacement of the centre of gravity. The style of driving and speed musttherefore be adapted to the current circumstances.
■
Avoid abrupt and sudden driving/braking manoeuvres.
■
Adjust the speed and driving style to the visibility, weather, road and traffic
conditions.
■
The permissible roof load, permissible axle loads and permissible total vehi-
cle weight must not be exceeded under any circumstances – risk of accident!
CAUTION
■ Only roof racks from the ŠKODA Original Accessories range should be used.■When dealing with roof rack systems, the installation instructions supplied with
the roof luggage rack system must be observed.■
On vehicles with a panoramic sunroof, make sure that the tilted panorama roof
does not strike any items which are transported.
■
Ensure that the boot lid does not hit the roof load when opened.
For the sake of the environment
The increased aerodynamic drag results in a higher fuel consumption.
Roof load
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 90.
The maximum permissible roof load (including roof rack system) of 100 kg and the
maximum permissible total weight of the vehicle should not be exceeded.
The full permissible roof load cannot be used if a roof rack system with a lower
load carrying capacity is used. In this case, the roof rack system must only be loa-
ded up to the maximum weight limit specified in the fitting instructions.
90Using the system