Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)Read and observe
on page 63 first.
The daytime running lights (the only function) provides the lighting of the front
vehicle range.
The daytime running lights are switched on automatically if the following
conditions are met.
The light switch is in the position
or
» Fig. 45 on page 64 .
The ignition is switched on.
The parking aid is activated.
Deactivating the function
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Pull the turning signal and main beam lever ( » Fig. 46 on page 65 ) towards
the steering wheel, push down and hold in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Hold the lever in this position for at least 3 seconds after switching on the
ignition.
Activating the function
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Pull the turning signal and main beam lever towards the steering wheel,
push it up and hold it in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Hold the lever in this position for at least 3 seconds after switching on the
ignition.
On vehicles with MAXI DOT display, the function can be enabled or disabled in
the menu item Dayl. dri. light » page 47 , Settings .
WARNINGWhen the daytime running light is switched on, the side lights (neither at
the front or rear) and the number plate lights are not lit. Therefore always
switch on the low beam when the visibility is poor.Turn signal and main beamFig. 46
Operating lever: Turn signal and
main beam operation
Read and observe on page 63 first.
Lever positions » Fig. 46
Switch on right turn signal
Switch on left turn signal
Switch on high beam (spring-loaded position)
Switching off main beam / switching on headlamp flasher (spring-loaded
position)
Main beam
The main beam can only be switched on when the low beam lights are on.
The warning light lights up in the instrument cluster when the high beam is
switched on.
Headlight flasher
The headlight flasher system can also be operated if the ignition is switched
off.
The warning light lights up in the instrument cluster when the headlight
flasher is switched on.
Flashing
When the left flashing light is switched on, the warning light flashes in the
instrument cluster.
When the right flashing light is switched on, the warning light flashes in the
instrument cluster.
The turn signal light switches itself off automatically when driving around a
curve or after making a turn.
ABCD65Lights and visibility
The mode is active when the wipers operate continuously for longer than 2 mi-
nutes at a speed of 20 - 70 km / h. The mode is deactivated when the wind-
screen wipers are switched off for longer than 8 minutes.
Dynamic cornering lights
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adjusted to the steering angle so
that the road in the curve is illuminated. This function is active at speeds
greater than 10 km.h and in all AFS modes.
Tourist lights (Travel mode)
This mode makes it possible to drive in countries with opposing traffic system
(driving on the left/right) without dazzling the oncoming vehicles.
When this mode is active, the above-mentioned modes and the side swivel of
the headlights is deactivated.
This mode can be enabled or disabled via the MAXI DOT display in the Travel
mode » page 47 , Settings menu option.WARNINGIf the AFS system is defective, the headlights are automatically lowered to
the emergency position, which prevents a possible dazzling of oncoming
traffic. This reduces the cone of light in front of the vehicle. Drive carefully
and visit a specialist garage as soon as possible.
Note
When the “tourist light” mode is active, the warning light flashes for 10 sec-
onds each time the ignition is switched on.
Fog lights
Fig. 48
Light switch: Turn on front and
rear fog light
Read and observe on page 63 first.
Switching on/off
›
Turn the light switch to position
or
» Fig. 48 .
›
Pull the light switch to position
1
.
The rear fog light is switched off in the reverse order.
The indicator light
lights up in the instrument cluster when the fog lights
are switched on » page 34.
Fog lights with the CORNER function
Read and observe
on page 63 first.
The CORNER function improves illumination of the vehicle surroundings when
turning, parking and the like, by switching on the fog lights on the respective
side of the vehicle.
The CORNER function is switched on automatically if the following conditions
are met.
The turn signal is switched on or the front wheels are turned sharply to
the right or left 1)
.
The engine is running.
The vehicle is stopped or moves at a speed of no more than 40 km/h.
The low beam is switched on or the light switch is in the position and
the low beam is switched on.
The daytime running lights are not switched on.
The fog lights are not switched on.
Note
The two fog lights are switched on when you shift into the reverse gear.
Rear fog light
Read and observe
on page 63 first.
Switching on/off
›
Turn the light switch to position or
» Fig. 48 on page 67 .
›
Pull the light switch to position
2
.
1)
If both switch-on conditions are conflicting, for example, if the front wheels are turned to the left and
the right turn signal light is switched on, the turn signal light has the higher priority.
67Lights and visibility
If one of the airbags is deployed, the hazard warning light system will switch
on automatically.
If the turn signal light is switched on when the hazard warning light and the
ignition are both switched on, then only the turn signal light on the corre-
sponding vehicle side will flash.WARNINGSwitch on the hazard warning light system if, for example, the following oc-
curs.■
You encounter a traffic congestion.
■
The vehicle has broken down.
Parking lights
Read and observe
on page 63 first.
The parking light is provided for a temporary lighting of the parked vehicle.
Parking light switching on
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Place the control lever into position
A
or
B
as far as it can go
» Fig. 46 on
page 65 - the parking light on the right/left-hand side of the vehicle is
switched on.
If the right or left turn signal light has been switched on and the ignition is
switched off, the parking light is not automatically switched on.
Switching on the side light on both sides
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Turn the light switch
A
to position
» Fig. 45 on page 64 and lock the ve-
hicle.
After pulling out the ignition key and opening the driver's door, an audible
warning sounds. After a few seconds or after closing the driver's door, the au-
dible alarm is turned off, but the parking lights will remain switched on.
CAUTION
Turning on the parking light means the battery is heavily loaded, especially
over short distances.Instrument lightingFig. 50
Controls for the instrument
lighting
Read and observe on page 63 first.
The brightness of the instrument lights can be set only if the parking, low
beam or high beam is switched on.
Turning the knob » Fig. 50
Adjust brightness of the instrument lighting.
Note
On vehicles with MAXI DOT display » page 47 the brightness of the instrument
lighting is set automatically. A manual brightness adjustment can therefore
only have a limited effect.
Driving abroad
Read and observe
on page 63 first.
The low beam is set asymmetrically. It illuminates the side of the road on
which the vehicle is being driven to a greater extent.
When driving in countries with opposing traffic system (traffic on the left/
right), asymmetric headlight adjustment can dazzle oncoming traffic. In order
to avoid this, the headlights must be adjusted at a specialist garage.
You can adjust the headlights with Xenon lights in the menu of the MAXI DOT
display under the menu point Travel mode » page 47 , Settings .
Note
You can find out more information on adjusting the headlights at a specialist
garage.69Lights and visibility
Avoid full throttle and high speeds
Fuel consumption will be halved if only three-quarters of the possible top
speed of your vehicle is used.
Reducing idling
When the engine is switched off, such as when waiting in a traffic jam, the fuel economy is already greater after 30 - 40 s than the fuel quantity which is re-
quired for engine re-start.
Avoid short distances
When driving a short distance of less than about 4 km, the engine cannot
reach its operating temperature. As long as the engine has not reached oper-
ating temperature, the fuel consumption is significantly higher than with the
engine hot.
Pay attention to the correct tyre inflation pressure being maintained
Further information » page 191.
Avoid unnecessary ballast
Per 100 kg of weight, consumption increases by about 1 l/100 km. At a speed of
100 - 120 km/h, a vehicle fitted with a roof rack cross member without a load
will use about 10 % more fuel than normal due to the increased aerodynamic
drag.
Saving electricity
Electrical consumers (e.g. seat heating, air conditioning and the like) only turn
on for as long as necessary.
Driving through water and driving off of made-up roads
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Driving through water
141
Driving off paved roads
142WARNINGImmediately after driving through water, mud, slush and the like, braking
effectiveness will be temporarily impaired » page 135, Information on brak-
ing . For this reason, sudden and violent braking manoeuvres are to be
avoided - there is a risk of accident!Driving through waterFig. 132
Maximum permissible water lev-
el when driving through water
Read and observe on page 141 first.
The following must be observed to avoid damage to the vehicle when driving through bodies of water (e.g. flooded roads).
›
Therefore determine the depth of the water before driving through bodies of
water.
The water level must not reach above the web of the lower beam » Fig. 132.
›
Do not drive any faster than at a walking speed.
At a higher speed, a water wave can form in front of the vehicle which can
cause water to penetrate into the air induction system of the engine or into
other parts of the vehicle.
›
Never stop in the water, do not reverse and do not switch the engine off.
CAUTION
■ Should water penetrate into the intake system of the engine, there is a
threat of serious damage being incurred by the engine parts!■
When driving through water, some vehicle parts such as chassis, electrics or
transmission can be severely damaged.
■
Oncoming vehicles can generate water waves which can exceed the permis-
sible water level for your vehicle.
■
Potholes, mud or rocks can be hidden under the water, making it difficult or
impossible to drive through the body of water.
■
Do not drive through salt water, as the salt can cause corrosion. An vehicle
coming into contact with salt water is to be thoroughly rinsed with fresh wa-
ter.
141Starting-off and Driving
No.Consumer21Lambda probe22Clutch pedal switch, brake pedal switch
23
Coolant pump
Solenoid valve for charge pressure control, change-over valve for
cooler
High-pressure fuel pump24Active charcoal filter, exhaust gas recirculation valve, radiator fan25ABS control unit26Vehicle voltage control unit, left headlight, left tail light27Glow plug system28Windscreen heater29Power to the internal fuse carrier30Terminal X a)a)
In order not to drain the battery unnecessarily when starting the engine, the electrical components of
this terminal are automatically switched off.
Replacing bulbs
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Bulb arrangement in the headlights
218
Change bulb for low beam and high beam
218
Remove the protective grille for fog lights
218
Remove the protective grille for fog lights - sensor plug for parking
assistance
219
Replacing the bulb for the fog lights
219
Replacing the bulb for the licence plate light
220
Rear Light
220
Replacing bulbs in rear light
221
Some manual skills are required to change a bulb. For this reason, we recom-
mend having bulbs replaced by a specialist garage or seeking other expert help
in the event of any uncertainties.
› Switch off the ignition and all of the lights before replacing a bulb.
› Faulty bulbs must only be replaced with the same type of bulbs. The designa-
tion is located on the light socket or the glass bulb.
› A stowage compartment for replacement bulbs is located in a box under the
floor covering in the luggage compartment.WARNING■ Always read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment » page 180.■
Accidents can be caused if the road in front of the vehicle is not suffi-
ciently illuminated and the vehicle cannot or can only be seen with difficul-
ty by other road users.
■
Bulbs H7 and H4 are pressurised and may burst when changed - there is a
risk of injury. We therefore recommended wearing gloves and safety
glasses when changing a bulb.
■
Gas discharge bulbs (xenon bulbs) operate with a high voltage, professio-
nal knowledge is required – risk of death!
■
Switch off the respective vehicle light when changing the bulb.
CAUTION
Do not take hold of the glass bulb with naked fingers (even the smallest
amount of dirt reduces the working life of the light bulb). Use a clean cloth,
napkin, or similar.
Note
■ This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is pos-
sible to replace the bulbs on your own without any complications arising. Other
bulbs must be replaced by a specialist garage.■
We recommend that a box of replacement bulbs always be carried in the ve-
hicle. Replacement bulbs can be purchased from ŠKODAOriginal Accessories.
■
We recommend having the headlight settings checked by a specialist garage
after replacing a bulb in the main beam, low beam or fog lights.
■
In case of failure of a xenon gas discharge lamp or an LED diode, visit a spe-
cialist garage.
217Fuses and light bulbs
Bulb arrangement in the headlightsFig. 197
Principle sketch: Headlights
Read and observe and on page 217 first.
The vehicle is equipped with headlights with halogen lamps or with a xenon
discharge lamp and a halogen bulb.
Bulb arrangement » Fig. 197
Low beam with halogen bulb or xenon gas discharge lamp
Main beam
Change bulb for low beam and high beam
Fig. 198
Headlight with halogen bulb: Bulbs for low and main beam
Read and observe
and on page 217 first.
›
Turn the respective protective cap » Fig. 197 on page 218 counter-clockwise
and remove.
When removing the cap, make sure that this does not fall into the engine com-
partment.
AB› Disconnect the relevant connector with the light bulb in the direction of ar-
row 1 » Fig. 198 .›
Remove the connector to the bulb in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Remove the connector.
›
Insert the connector with the new bulb so that the fixing lug
A
adjusts the
bulb into the recess on the reflector.
›
Insert the respective protective cap » Fig. 197 on page 218 and rotate it clock-
wise until it stops.
Note
We recommend you have the bulb replacement performed by a specialist ga-
rage.
Remove the protective grille for fog lights
Fig. 199
Guard: Version 1/version 2
Read and observe
and on page 217 first.
›
Undo the protective grille in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 199 using the
clamp for removing the wheel trims » page 198, Vehicle tool kit .
›
Remove the protective grille.
218Do-it-yourself
Ball rodinstalling161
removing162
Bar with sliding hook98
Battery In the remote control key
210
Belts12
Belt tensioners15
Bonnet Closing
181
Opening181
Boot Class N1 vehicles
102
See Boot lid57
Boot lid automatic locking
58
Closing57
Opening57
Warning light36
Brake information messages
35
warning light35
Brake booster136
brake fluid specification
187
Brake fluid186
Checking186
information messages35
Brake pedal (automatic gearbox) warning light
41
brakes Driving in
140
Brakes Brake booster
136
Brake fluid186
Braking and stabilisation systems142
Handbrake136
Brakes and parking135
Braking Information on braking
135
Break recommendationSee Fatigue detection157
C
Camera Lens care
173
Camera lens care
173
Car care Jack
173
Car computer See multifunction display
44
Care and maintenance166
Car park ticket holder86
Carrier Roof rack
103
Cavity protection173
CD changer128
Central locking51
Problems55
Central locking button54
Change bulb for high beam
218
bulb for low beam218
engine oil183
light bulb in tail light220
Change engine oil
183
Changing Wheels
200
Changing a wheel Follow-up tasks
201
Preparation200
Removing and refitting a wheel201
Charging a vehicle battery189
Check Fit ball head properly
161
CheckingBattery electrolyte level188
Brake fluid186
Coolant185
Engine oil184
Oil level184
Windscreen washer fluid182
Checks Statutory checks
166
Children and safety23
Child safety Side airbag
25
Child safety lock55
Child safety seat Use of child safety seats
25
Child seat Classification
25
ISOFIX26
on the front passenger seat24
TOP TETHER27
Use of ISOFIX child seats26
Chrome parts see vehicle care
172
Cigarette lighter89
cleaning chrome parts
172
Cleaning Alcantara
175
and maintaining belts176
artificial leather175
headlight glasses172
materials175
natural leather175
plastic parts171
seats covers of the electrically heated seats176
wheels173
Cleaning safety belt
176
Cleaning seat covers
176
232Index