Information system
Driver information system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Using the information system
42
Display a low temperature
43
Gear recommendation
43
Door, boot or engine compartment warning
44
The information system provides the driver with alerts and messages about in-
dividual vehicle systems.
This information and advice is shown in the instrument cluster display or indi-
cated by the illumination of the corresponding indicator light in the instrument
cluster.
The information system provides the following information and instructions
(depending on vehicle equipment).
› Data relating to the multi-function display (MFD)
» page 44.
› Data relating to the Maxi DOT display
» page 47.
› Service interval display
» page 49.
› Auto Check Control
» page 33.
› Selector lever positions for an automatic gearbox
» page 138.
WARNINGConcentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver, you are fully re-
sponsible for the operation of your vehicle.Using the information systemFig. 28
Buttons / dial: on the operating lever / on the multifunction
steering wheel
Read and observe
on page 42 first.
Some functions of the information system can be operated using the buttons
on the multifunction steering wheel » Fig. 28.
Description of the operation
Button / adjust- ment
wheel
ActionOperation
ABriefly press at the top or downSelect data / set data valuesPress at the top for a lon- ger periodor downDisplay main menu of the
Display MAXI DOT » page 47BPress brieflyView information / confirm specifica-
tionCPress brieflyTo go up one level in the menu of theRestore MAXI DOT display » page 47Press and hold buttonDisplay main menu of the
Display MAXI DOT » page 4742Using the system
Further information » page 146, Parking aid .
Alt. speed dis.
Here, the display of the second speed in mph 1)
can be activated.
Further information » page 33, Display of the second speed .
Service
The days and kilometres remaining until the next service can be displayed
here.
Further information » page 49, Service interval display .
Factory setting
The display functions can be restored to their factory settings here.
Service interval display
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Prompt in the MAXI DOT display
49
Prompt in the segment display
49
Resetting the service interval display
50
The service interval display shows the time and mileage to the next service
event.
The service due date is automatically displayed on the display and this infor-
mation can be displayed manually if necessary.
The kilometre indicator or the days indicator reduces in steps of 100 km or,
where applicable, days until the service due date is reached.
The information regarding the service intervals can be found in the service
schedule.
Note
Information is retained in the Service Interval Display even after the vehicle
battery is disconnected.Prompt in the MAXI DOT display
Oil change service
If an oil change service is due, the following message appears: Oil change in …
km or … days.
As soon as the service interval date has been reached, the message Oil
change now! appears once the ignition has been switched on!
Inspection
If an inspection is due, the following message appears: Inspection in ... km
or ... days.
As soon as the service interval date has been reached, the message Inspec-
tion now! appears once the ignition has been switched on!
Displaying the distance and days until the next service interval
You can view the remaining distance and days until the next service appoint-
ment at any time when the ignition is switched on by going to the Service
menu item » page 47, Settings or from the Vehicle status in the main menu of
the Maxi DOTdisplay. » page 47, Main menu .
The following message is displayed for 10 seconds. Oil change ... km / ... days
Inspection ... km / ... days
Prompt in the segment display
Fig. 31
Segment display: Example of a
message
1)
For models with the speedometer in mph, the second speed is displayed in km/h.
49Information system
Explanation of image » Fig. 31
Service due
Differentiating between types of service
Days remaining until the next service interval
Kilometres remaining until the next service interval 1)
Differentiating between types of service
The service type is determined by the number in position A
» Fig. 31 .
Oil change service
Inspection
Service due
If a service becomes due, then the following information is displayed for about
10 seconds » Fig. 31.
› The number
1 or 2 is displayed in position
A
.
› The symbol
and the number of days remaining until the next service inter-
val are displayed in position
B
.
› The symbol
and the number of kilometres remaining until the next service
interval are displayed in position
C
.
As soon as the due date for the service has been reached, the flashing icon
and the message OIL CHNG or INSPEC_ appear in the display for about 20 sec-
onds after the ignition has been switched on.
Display the days and distance until the next service interval
You can press button
3
» Fig. 23 on page 30 repeatedly to display the remain-
ing distance and time to until the next service whenever the ignition is switch-
ed on.
Information on the oil change service is displayed at first, followed by informa-
tion on the inspection when button
3
is pressed again.
› The number
1 or 2 is displayed in position
A
.
› The symbol
and the number of days remaining until the next service inter-
val are displayed in position
B
.
› The symbol
and the number of kilometres remaining until the next service
interval are displayed in position
C
.
ABCResetting the service interval display
We recommend that the display reset is completed by a specialist garage.
We recommend that you do not reset the service interval display yourself. In-
correctly setting the service interval display could cause problems to the vehi-
cle.
Variable service interval
For vehicles with variable service intervals, after resetting the oil change serv-
ice display, the values of a new service interval are displayed, which are based
on the previous operating conditions of the vehicle.
These values are then continuously matched according to the actual operating
conditions of the vehicle.1)
The kilometres remaining until the next service interval are displayed instead of the odometer.
50Using the system
CAUTION■If the ignition is switched off while the windscreen wipers are switched on,
the windscreen wipers will continue wiping in the same mode after the igni-
tion is turned back on. The windscreen wipers could freeze up in cold tempera-
tures between the time the ignition was turned off and when it was turned
back on again.■
In cold temperatures and during the winter, check before the journey or be-
fore switching on the ignition that the wiper blades are not frozen to the
windscreen. If the windscreen wipers are switched on when the blades are fro-
zen to the windscreen, this may damage both the blades and windscreen wip-
er motor!
■
Carefully peel frozen wiper blades off the pane.
■
Remove snow and ice from the windscreen wipers before driving.
■
If the windscreen wipers are handled carelessly, there is a risk of damage to
the windscreen.
■
Do not switch on the ignition if the front wiper arms are retracted. The wiper
arms could damage the paint of the bonnet.
■
If there is an obstacle on the windscreen, the wiper will try to push away the
obstacle. The wiper stops automatically after 5 attempts to eliminate the ob-
stacle, in order to avoid a damage to the wiper. Remove the the obstacle and
switch the wiper on again.
Note
■ Each time the ignition switches off for the third time, the position of the
windscreen wipers changes. This counteracts an early fatigue of the wiper rub-
bers.■
The rear window wiper only operates if the boot lid is closed.
■
To avoid streaking, the wiper blades must be kept clean » page 174.
■
The windscreen washer nozzles for the windscreen are heated when the en-
gine is running and the outside temperature is less than approx. +10 °C.
Windscreen wipers and washersFig. 56
Operation of the windscreen
wipers and washer
Read and observe and on page 72 first.
Lever positions
0Wipers off1Periodic windscreen wiping/automatic wiping in rain (depending on
equipment)2Slow windscreen wiping3Rapid windscreen wiping4 Flick windscreen wiping, service position of the wiper
arms » page 212 , (spring-loaded position)5Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen (spring-tensioned position)6Wiping the rear window pane (the windscreen wiper wipes at regu-
lar intervals after a few seconds)7Automatic wipe/wash for the rear window (spring-tensioned posi-
tion)ASwitch for setting: the desired pause between the individual wiper
strokes / the speed of the wiping in rain (operating lever in the po-
sition 1
)
Intermittent windscreen wiping
The wiping intervals are also speed-dependent.
Automatic windscreen wiping in rain
The wiping intervals are regulated depending on the rain intensity.
73Lights and visibility
Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen
The wash system operates immediately, the windscreen wipers wipe some- what later. The wash system and the windscreen wiper operate simultaneous-
ly at a speed of more than 120 km/h.
Letting go of the lever will cause the windscreen wash system to stop and the
wiper to continue for another 3-4 wiper strokes (depending on the period of
spraying of the windscreen).
At a speed of more than 2 km/h, the wiper wipes once again 5 seconds after
the last wiper stroke in order to wipe the last drops from the windscreen. This
function can be activated/deactivated by a specialist garage.
Automatic wipe/wash for the rear window
The wash system operates immediately, the windscreen wiper wipes some-
what later.
Letting go of the operating lever will cause the windscreen wash system to
stop and the wiper to continue for another 2-3 wiper strokes (depending on
the spraying duration). The operating lever remains in position 6
» Fig. 56 .
Automatic rear window wiping
If the lever is in position
2
or
3
» Fig. 56 , the rear window is wiped every
30 or 10 seconds if the vehicle's speed exceeds 5 km/h.
If automatic windscreen wiping in rain is activated (the operating lever is in the position
1
) the function is only active if the windscreen wipers operate in
continuous mode (no break between each wiping process).
Automatic rear window wiping can be activated/deactivated via the MAXI DOT
display in the menu item Rear wiper » page 47 .
Winter setting of the windscreen wiper
If the windscreen wipers are in rest position, they cannot be folded out from
the windscreen. For this reason we recommend adjusting the windscreen wip-
ers in winter so that they can be folded out from the windscreen easily.
› Switch on the windscreen wipers.
› Switch off the ignition.
The windscreen wipers remain in the position in which they were when
switching off the ignition.
The service position can also be used as a winter position » page 213.
Note■
If the operating lever is in the position 2 or 3 and the speed of the vehicle
drops below 4 km / h, the wiping speed is switched to a lower wiping level.
The original setting is restored step by step when the speed of the vehicle ex-
ceeds 8 km/h.■
The rear window is wiped once automatically if the windscreen wipers are on
when reverse gear is selected.
Headlight cleaning system
Read and observe
and on page 72 first.
After the ignition is switched on, the headlights are always cleaned at the first
and after every tenth spray of the windscreen (setting
5
» Fig. 56 on page 73 ),
when the low beam or main beam is switched on.
You should remove stubborn dirt (such as insect residues) from the headlight
lenses at regular intervals, for example when refuelling. The following guide-
lines must be observed » page 172, Headlight glasses .
To ensure the proper operation of the cleaning system during the winter, any snow should be removed from the washer nozzle fixtures and ice should be
cleared with a de-icing spray.
CAUTION
Never remove the nozzles from the headlight cleaning system by hand – risk of
damage!
Rear mirror
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Interior mirror
75
Exterior mirrors
76
74Using the system
Universal telephone preinstallation (hands free)
Introduction
This chapter applies only to vehicles with universal phone installation kit GSM II or GSM III.
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operating the phone on the multifunction steering wheel
114
Symbols in the MAXI DOT display
115
Phone Phonebook
116WARNING■ Concentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully
responsible for the operation of your vehicle. Only use the hands-free sys-
tem to the extent that you are in full control of your vehicle in any traffic
situation.■
The national regulations for using a mobile phone in a vehicle must be
observed.
CAUTION
■ In areas with no signal and sometimes in tunnels, garages or subways tele-
phone conversations can be interrupted and telephone connections cannot be
established - even in an emergency!■
We recommend that the installation of mobile phones and two-way radio
systems in a vehicle be carried out by a specialist garage.
Note■ Not all mobile phones that enable Bluetooth ®
communication are compatible
with the universal telephone preinstallation GSM II or GSM III. Ask a ŠKODA
partner or visit the ŠKODA website www.infotainment.skoda-auto.com to find
out whether your phone is compatible with universal telephone installation kit
GSM II or GSM III.■
The range of the telephone connection to the device using the Bluetooth ®
profile is limited to the vehicle interior. The range is dependent on local fac-
tors, e.g. obstacles between the devices and mutual interferences with other
devices. If your telephone is in a jacket pocket, for example, this can lead to
difficulties when establishing a connection with the device or transferring da-
ta.
■
The functionality of the telephone is dependent on the telephone service op-
erator and the telephone being used. Further information is available from the
telephone service operator or can be found in the telephone manual.
■
In some countries the connection via the Bluetooth ®
function, may be limi-
ted. Further information can be obtained from local authorities.
Operating the phone on the multifunction steering wheel
Fig. 118
Multifunction steering wheel: Control buttons for the telephone
Read and observe and on page 114 first.
There are buttons in the steering wheel for easy operation of the basic func- tions of the phone » Fig. 118 so that the driver is distracted from the traffic as
little as possible when using the phone.
This applies only if your vehicle has been equipped with the universal tele-
phone preinstallation 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.
114Using the system
Wi-Fi
Introduction
This chapter applies only to vehicles with the GSM III universal telephone in-
stallation kit.
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Switching Wi-Fi network on/off
122
Connecting an external device to the WLAN network
122
Use WLAN network in MAXI DOT display
123
WLAN (also Wi-Fi) is a wireless network for connecting to the Internet.
Using a mobile phone connected with the universal telephone preparation
GSM III via the rSAP profile, it is possible to establish a Wi-Fi network in the ve-
hicle and to enable passengers with compatible devices to connect to this net-
work.
Switching Wi-Fi network on/off
Switching on
›
Connect the mobile phone with the universal telephone preparation GSM III
via the rSAP profile » page 119.
›
Select the Wi-Fi menu item in the Phone menu.
The display shows the message Swith on Wi-Fi??
›
Select the Yes menu item.
If no access point 1)
is assigned automatically, then this must be entered man-
ually as per the instructions from the mobile network operator, e.g. “Internet”.
If the Wi-Fi network is switched on, the display will show the following mes-
sage, for example: WLAN SK_WLAN 1234 switched on.
The display then shows a password for the Wi-Fi network connection. The
password can subsequently be found in the Phone - Wi-Fi - Password - Show
menu.
If no data connection via WLAN is available, the display will show the message
Data connection not available. . This can be caused by a weak GSM signal, for
example. Try to establish the connection again at a location with stronger sig-
nal reception.
Switching off›
Select the Wi-Fi - Off menu item in the Phone menu.
The display shows the message Switch off Wi-Fi?
›
Select the OK menu item.
The display shows the message Wi-Fi switch off.
Connecting an external device to the WLAN network
Connecting using the Wi-Fi network search
›
Switch on the Wi-Fi network » page 122, Switching Wi-Fi network on/off .
›
On the device to be connected, search for available WLAN networks (Wi-Fi) -
see operating instructions for the device to be connected.
›
Select the appropriate Wi-Fi network connection in the menu of the net-
works found (e.g. Wi-Fi SK_WLAN 1234 ).
If menu item WPA2 is set in the Phone - Wi-Fi - Settings - Encryption menu,
then the password displayed when the Wi-Fi is switched on must be entered
in the device to be connected. The password can be found in the Phone - Wi-Fi
- Password - Show menu.
If menu item Open is set in the Phone - Wi-Fi - Settings - Encryption menu,
the connection is made automatically.
Connecting using WPS (service for easy connection)
›
Switch on the Wi-Fi network » page 122, Switching Wi-Fi network on/off .
›
Open the Phone - Wi-Fi - WPS config. menu in the instrument cluster.
›
In the device to be connected, select the connection using WPS function -
see operating instructions for the device to be connected.
If the Pushbutton menu item is selected in the instrument cluster, the Wi-Fi
connection is made automatically.
If the WPS PIN menu item is selected in the instrument cluster, then a PIN
must be entered in the device to be connected and the instrument cluster.
1)
The name of the access point is defined by the mobile operator.
122Using the system
The brake pads wear more quickly if a lot of journeys are completed in towns
and over short distances or if a very sporty style of driving is adopted.
If operated under severe conditions , the thickness of the brake pads must be
checked by a specialist garage between service appointments as well.
Wet roads or road salt
The performance of the brakes can be delayed as the brake discs and brake
pads may be moist or have a coating of ice or layer of salt on them in winter.
The brakes are cleaned and dried by applying the brakes several times »
.
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. The brakes are cleaned and dried by applying the brakes several
times »
.
Long or steep slopes
Before travelling a long distance with a steep gradient, reduce speed and shift
into the next lowest gear. As a result, the braking effect of the engine will be
used, reducing the load on the brakes. Any additional braking should be com-
pleted intermittently, not continuously.
Emergency brake display
If the brakes are applied in full and the control unit for the braking system con-
siders the situation to be dangerous for the following traffic, the brake light
flashes automatically.
After the speed was reduced below around 10 km/h or the vehicle was stop-
ped, the brake light stops flashing and the hazard warning light system
switches on. The hazard warning light system is switched off automatically af- ter accelerating or driving off again.
Faults in the brake surface
If it is found that the braking distance has suddenly become longer and that
the brake pedal can be depressed further, the brake system may be faulty.
Visit a specialist garage immediately and adjust your style of driving appropri-
ately, as you will not know the exact extent of the damage.
Low brake fluid level
An insufficient level of brake fluid may result in problems in the brake system.
The level of the brake fluid is monitored electronically » page 35,
Brake sys-
tem .
Brake booster
The brake booster increases the pressure generated with the brake pedal. The
brake booster only operates when the engine is running.WARNINGOnly apply the brakes for the purpose of drying and cleaning the brake
discs if the traffic conditions permit this. Do not place any other road users
in jeopardy.
Handbrake
Fig. 128
Handbrake
Read and observe and on page 135 first.
The hand brake is used when stopping and parking for securing the vehicle
against unwanted movement.
Apply
›
Pull the handbrake lever firmly upwards.
Release
›
Pull the handbrake lever up slightly and at the same time push in the lock
button » Fig. 128 .
›
Move the lever right down while pressing the lock button.
The handbrake indicator light
lights up when the handbrake is applied, pro-
vided the ignition is on.
A warning signal sounds if the vehicle is inadvertently driven off with the
handbrake applied.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display. Release parking brake!
136Driving