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Selector lever lockFig. 170
Shift lock button
Read and observe and on page 135 first.
The selector lever is locked in mode P and N to prevent that the forward driv-
ing is selected accidentally, thereby setting the vehicle in motion.
The selector lever is locked only when the vehicle is stationary and at speeds
up to 5 km/h.
The selector lever lock is indicated by the illumination of the warning  light.
The selector lever is not locked when quickly moving across the position N
(e.g. from R to D/S ). This, for example, helps to rock out a vehicle that is stuck,
e.g. in a bank of snow. The selector lever lock will engage if the lever is in posi-
tion N for more than approx. 2 seconds without the brake pedal being de-
pressed.
Releasing selector lever from mode P or N (selector lever lock)
›
Press the brake pedal and the lock button at the same time in the direction
of
1
» Fig. 170 .
Just depress the brake pedal, if you would like to change from the mode N to
D/S .
Defective selector lever lock
If the selector lever lock is defective or its power supply is interrupted (e.g. dis-
charged vehicle battery, faulty fuse), the selector lever can no longer be moved
out of position P in the normal manner and the vehicle can no longer be driven.
The selector lever must be unlocked specially » page 237.
Note
If you want to move the selector lever from mode P to mode D/S or vice versa,
move the selector lever quickly. This prevents that you accidentally select
mode R or N.Manual gear shifting (Tiptronic)Fig. 171
Selector lever/multi function steering wheel
Read and observe
and on page 135 first.
Tiptronic mode makes it possible to manually shift gears with the selector lev-
er or multifunction steering wheel. This mode can be selected both while stop-
ping and while driving.
The currently selected gear is indicated in the display » Fig. 169 on page 136 .
The gear shift indicator should be observed when changing gear » page 42.
Switching to manual shifting
›
Push the gear selector from position D/S towards the right, or left in a right-
hand drive vehicle.
When switching to the manual shifting while driving, the current gear is main-
tained.
Shifting up gears
›
Push the selector lever forwards
+
» Fig. 171 .
›
Pull the paddle +
» Fig. 171 briefly towards the steering wheel.
Shifting down gears
›
Push the selector lever backwards
-
» Fig. 171 .
›
Pull the paddle -
» Fig. 171 briefly towards the steering wheel.
Temporarily switching to manual shifting in position D/S
›
Pull one of the -/+ paddles
» Fig. 171 briefly towards the steering wheel .
Manual gear shifting is deactivated if more than 1 minute passes after either of
the -
/+ paddles was pulled. The temporary switch to manual gear shifting can
also be deactivated by pulling the + paddle towards the steering wheel for
more than 1 second. 
137Starting-off and Driving

Set distance to the vehicle ahead.
Vehicle detected (control deactivated).
ACC status indications » Fig. 203
Regulation is inactive (in the colour display the digits of speed limits is
shown in grey).
Regulation active - no vehicle detected (in the colour display the digits of
the speed limits are highlighted).
Regulation deactivated - no speed stored.
Regulation active - vehicle detected (in the colour display the digits of the
speed limits are highlighted).
Note to reduce speed
If the delay of the ACC is insufficient in relation to the vehicle in front, in the instrument cluster, the warning light  lights up and the display shows the
following message.Apply the brake!
Regulation according to the vehicle in the adjacent lane
During regulation your vehicle may be regulated according to the vehicle in the adjacent lane.
This could occur at speeds above about 80 km / h when your vehicle is moving
faster than the vehicle in the adjacent lane on the driver's side. The display
shows the detected vehicle is in the adjacent lane.
Note
Some ACC notifications in the display of the instrument cluster may be hidden
by notifications for other functions. An ACC notification automatically appears
for a brief moment when there is a change in status of the ACC.
Automatic stop-start
Read and observe
on page 163 first.
Vehicles with an automatic transmission can decelerate to a standstill and
start moving again using the ACC.
Decelerate to a standstill
If a vehicle ahead decelerates to a standstill, the ACC will also decelerate your
vehicle to a standstill.
34Starting to drive again after a holding period
As soon as the vehicle ahead starts moving again after a holding period, your
vehicle will also move and the speed will continue to be regulated.
If the preceding vehicle starts moving again after a long break, then to contin-
ue the regulation press the accelerator pedal or lever to position 
ad-
just » page 165 , Operation Overview .
Operation Overview
Fig. 204
Operating lever
Read and observe
on page 163 first.
Overview of ACC functions operated with the lever » Fig. 2041Activate ACC (regulation deactivated)2Start control (resume) / increase speed by 1 km/h at a time
(sprung position)3Interrupt control (sprung position)4Deactivate ACC5 Increase speed by 10 km/h at a time6 Decrease speed by 10 km/h at a timeA  Set proximity levelBStart control (adopt current speed) / Reduce speed by 1 km/h at
a time
Note
If the lever is set » Fig. 204 from the position  directly into the sprung posi-
tion,  the current speed is stored and the control process is started.165Assist systems

Start controlRead and observe
on page 163 first.
Basic requirements for start of control The ACC is activated.
The TCS is activated » page 143, Braking and stabilisation systems .
On vehicles with a manual transmission , the second gear or higher must
be engaged.
On vehicles with an automatic transmission , the selector lever must be in
the D/S position or in the Tiptronic position.
On vehicles with a manual transmission , the current speed must be higher
than approx. 25 km/h.
The control be started with the key  or by adjusting the lever

» Fig. 204 on page 165 into the sprung position.
Button 
›
Press the button  .
The ACC will adopt the current speed and execute control.
Lever position 
›
Set the lever into the sprung position  Set.
The ACC will adopt the current speed and execute control. Should the speed be stored already, the ACC adopts this speed and executes control.
The warning light  illuminates in the instrument cluster when the regulation
is switched on.
Note
■ If control is started at a speed of less than 30 km/h on vehicles with an auto-
matic transmission, the speed of 30 km/h is stored. The speed increases auto-
matically to 30 km/h or is regulated with respect to the speed of the vehicle
ahead.■
When TCS is disabled, it will be activated automatically upon starting control.
■
If the TCS is deactivated during control, control is stopped automatically.
Stop/resume control
Read and observe
on page 163 first.
Stop control
›
Set the lever into the sprung position 
» Fig. 204 on page 165 Set.
Or
›
Apply the brake.
Control stops, the speed remains stored.
Resume control
›
Start control » page 166.
WARNINGControl may only be resumed if the stored speed is not too high for the cur-
rent traffic conditions.
Note
Regulation is also stopped when the clutch is held down for longer than 30 s.
Set/change the desired speed
Read and observe
on page 163 first.
The desired speed can be set or changed using the control lever » Fig. 204 on
page 165 .
The set speed is stored upon releasing the lever or the button on the button
on the lever.
Setting/changing the speed by 10 km/h at a time ( 
) - requirements
The ACC is activated.
Increasing the speed by 1 km/h at a time ( 
) - requirements
The ACC is activated.
The vehicle is controlled.
Decreasing the speed by 1 km/h at a time ( 
) - requirements
The ACC is activated.
The vehicle is controlled. 
166Driving

Changing the speed by adopting the current speed () - requirements
The ACC is activated.
The vehicle is moving at a speed other than that which is stored.
Note
■
If during control the speed is increased by pressing the accelerator, control is
temporarily stopped. Upon releasing the accelerator, control is automatically
resumed.■
If during control the speed is reduced by applying the brake, control is stop-
ped. Control needs to be restarted in order to resume » page 166.
■
If the vehicle is controlled by a lower speed than the stored speed, then 
the current speed is stored the first time the key is pressed. Press the key
again 
and the speed is reduced in increments of 1 km/h.
Set the clearance level
Read and observe
on page 163 first.
The proximity to the vehicle ahead can be set with the lever » Fig. 204 on
page 165 or in the Infotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR -
Vehicle settings .
Setting by means of the lever
›
Set the switch  to the spring-loaded position  or to -
» Fig. 204 on
page 165 .
The display of the instrument cluster shows line
2
» Fig. 202 on page 164 ,
which indicates the proximity.
›
Using the switch  set line
2
on the lever to the desired distance level.
Note
■
If the proximity is changed in infotainment, the change will only come into
effect after a subsequent activation of the ACC.■
The proximity is dependent on the speed. The higher the speed, the greater
the proximity to the vehicle ahead.
■
On wet roads, a longer time interval to the vehicle ahead should always be
selected than on dry roads.
Special driving conditionsFig. 205
Special conditions: Cornering / narrow vehicles or vehicles trav-
elling side by side
Fig. 206
Special conditions: Lane changes of other vehicles / stationary
vehicles
Read and observe
on page 163 first.
The following and similar situations require special attention of the driver.
When cornering
When driving around long bends the ACC may respond to a vehicle in the adja-
cent lane » Fig. 205 -
 . Your own vehicle is regulated with respect to this ve-
hicle and will no longer respond to the vehicle ahead.
In such cases, control should be disabled by accelerating, applying the brake or
pressing the button on the operating lever 
» Fig. 204 on page 165 .
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Narrow vehicles or vehicles travelling side by side
Narrow vehicles or vehicles travelling side by side are not detected by the ra-
dar sensor until they are within the sensor's range » Fig. 205 - 
.
If necessary, slow down the car by applying the brake.
Other vehicles changing lanes
Vehicles that change onto the lane with a small proximity » Fig. 206 - 
do not
have to be detected by the radar sensor in time. The result may be a delayed
ACC response.
If necessary, slow down the car by applying the brake.
Stationary vehicles
The ACC does not detect stationary objects! When a vehicle detected by the
ACC turns or sheers off and there is a stationary vehicle in front of this vehicle,
» Fig. 206 -
 the ACC does not respond to the stationary vehicle.
In such cases, take over the steering and stop the vehicle by applying the foot
brake.
When overtaking
When your vehicle is being controlled (the speed is lower than that which is
stored) and the indicator is activated, the ACC interprets this situation as
meaning that the driver intends to overtake. The ACC automatically acceler-
ates the vehicle, thereby reducing the proximity to a vehicle ahead.
If the vehicle changes to the fast lane and no vehicle is detected ahead, the
ACC accelerates until the set speed is reached and then keeps it constant.
Acceleration can be cancelled at any time by touch on the brake pedal or
pressing the button  on the lever
» Fig. 204 on page 165 .
Vehicles with special load or special body parts
Other vehicles with a load or with body parts protruding from the sides, back
or top of the vehicle contour may not be detected by the ACC.
Control should therefore be disabled whenever you are driving behind or over-
taking such a vehicle.
Towing a trailer
When towing, or in when another accessory is connected to the trailer socket
the ACC control is set with a lower rate. The manner of driving should there-
fore be adapted to this limitation.Information messages
Read and observe
on page 163 first.
The warning symbols are shown in the instrument cluster display.
ACC: no sensor view!

The sensor cover or the sensor is covered or dirty.
Stop the car, switch off the engine and clean the sensor cover or remove the
obstacle » Fig. 174 on page 143 .
If this message appears in winter, the cause can be snow covering the sensor.
The ACC is functional again after the snow melts away from the sensor.
If the message appears again after starting the engine, the position of the lev- er should be 
» Fig. 204 on page 165 adjusted.
ACC not available.


The ACC is not available for an unknown reason.
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and then start it again. If the ACC is still
not available, push the lever into position  . Seek help from a specialist ga-
rage.
Error: ACC

There is an ACC system error.
Push the lever into position  / press. Seek help from a specialist garage.
Speed limit
Increase the speed accordingly and start control
» page 166.
Front Assist

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
169
Distance warning (dangerous distance)
169
Warning and automatic braking
169
Disable/enable
170
Information messages
171
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168Driving

Assistant for “blind spot monitoring”
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
177
Driving conditions and warnings
178
Activation / deactivation
178
Information messages
179
The assistant for“blind spot monitoring” (following known as system) draws
attention to vehicles travelling in the same direction in the next lane in the so
called blind spots.
The “blind spot” is an area that is not easily visible in a rear-view mirror or even
directly from the vehicle.
WARNING■ Please take note of the general points relating to the use of assistance
systems » page 142, in section Introduction .WARNINGThe system has physical and system-related limitations. Therefore, in the
following situations the system can be delayed in drawing attention (or not
at all) to a vehicle in the next land. The responsibility for the lane change
rests with the driver.■
When a vehicle is approaching at a very high speed.
■
When passing through a very sharp curve or a roundabout.
Operation
Fig. 214
Installation of radar sensors
Read and observe on page 177 first.
Using radar sensors and when the speed is above 15 km / h the system moni- tors the area next to and behind the vehicle. At the same time, the distance
and the difference in speed between your vehicle and the other vehicles in the
monitored area can be measured.
If a vehicle is detected in the “blind spot” area, the system indicates this vehi-
cle by the indicator light  in the exterior mirror.
Radar sensors
The radar sensors (following known as sensors) are located under the rear
bumper » Fig. 214 and are not visible from the outside.
When driving the sensors monitor an area to the left and right to the extent of
a normal lane width.
System constraint
The system is unable to recognize the specific lane width by means of sensors. Therefore, a warning example may be issued in the following cases.
▶ When driving on a road with narrow lanes or on the lane edge, the system
can respond to a vehicle that is not drive directly in the adjacent lane.
▶ When making a turn, the system can respond to a vehicle in a more remote
lane.
▶ The system may also respond to objects on the roadside such as crash barri-
ers, noise barriers or similar objects.
WARNING■ If there is an impact, or the rear of the vehicle is damage the sensor may
be damaged or misaligned. This can lead to impaired function of the sensor
- risk of accidents! Have the vehicle checked by a specialist garage.■
The area in front and around the sensor should not be obscured by any
objects. This could lead to impairment of the system function. ■ Remove snow, ice and such obstacles from the area in front of and
around the sensor.
CAUTION
■ In adverse weather conditions (heavy rain, water vapour, very low or high
temperatures, etc.), the system function may be limited - “failure to recognise
a vehicle”.■
Accessories fitted to the rear of the vehicle, such as bicycle carriers, can im-
pair the system function.
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FunctionFig. 217
Camera viewing range for traffic
sign recognition
Fig. 218
Instrument cluster display: Display examples
Read and observe
on page 180 first.
Description of indications and displayed traffic signs
Display » Fig. 218Display of detected traffic signs in the menu item Driving data → Road signAdditional display (monochromatic display)Additional display (colour display)
The system can display the following (vertical) traffic signs where identified.
▶ Speed limit.
▶ Overtaking prohibited.
Additional signs, such as 'when wet' or signs which only apply for a limited
time can also be displayed.
The system works on the basis of the data captured by the camera and is only
able to show traffic signs which are in the camera's “viewing range” » Fig. 217.
Data from the camera is supplemented by information from the Infotainment
Navigation. This is the reason why traffic signs with maximum speeds can also
be shown on sections of roads which do not have any traffic signs.
Warning when exceeding the speed limit
The warning when exceeding the permissible speed can be activated and set
in the Infotainment (based on the recognized road sign) » Owner´s Manual In-
fotainment , chapter CAR - vehicle settings .
Mode when towing a trailer
For vehicles with a factory-fitted towing device, it is possible in the Infotain-
ment to enable or disable the relevant traffic signs for trailer operation and the
top speed for the towing a trailer » Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chap-
ter CAR - vehicle settings .
The system may not be available or may only be available to a limited extent
in the following situations.
▶ Poor visibility conditions, e.g. fog, heavy rain, thick snowfall.
▶ The camera is blinded by the sun.
▶ The camera is blinded by the oncoming traffic.
▶ The camera “viewing range” is obstructed by an obstacle.
▶ Travelling at high speed.
▶ The traffic signs are fully or partially obscured (e.g. by trees, snow, dirt or
other vehicles).
▶ The traffic signs are not standard (round with a red border).
▶ The traffic signs are damaged or bent.
▶ The traffic signs are attached to flashing neon signs.
▶ The traffic signs were changed (the navigation data are out of date).
Additional display
Read and observe
on page 180 first.
If the menu item
Road sign
is currently not shown » Fig. 218 on page 181 -
 , the
road sign with the speed limit will appear in the upper display area of the in-
strument cluster » Fig. 218 on page 181 -
 ,
 .
If several traffic signs are detected simultaneously, the next traffic sign will al- so in some cases be displayed in the colour display - . All detected traffic
signs can be displayed in the menu item
Road sign
-  .
The additional display can be enabled or disabled in the Infotainment » Owner
´s Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR - vehicle settings .
181Assist systems

ŠKODA Service Partners are liable for any defects of ŠKODA Genuine Accesso-
ries for a period of 2 years after installation or delivery in accordance with the
materials defect liability, unless agreed otherwise in the purchase agreement
or any other agreements. You should keep the approved warranty certificate
and the invoices for these accessories for this period of time, so that the com-
mencement of the term can be verified.
ŠKODA Service Partners also stock a range of suitable car care products and all
parts that are subject to natural wear-and-tear, such as tyres, batteries, bulbs
and wiper blades.
Note
The accessories authorized by the company ŠKODA AUTO a.s. will be offered
by the ŠKODA Partners in all countries where the company ŠKODA AUTO a.s.
has a sales and after-sales service network. This will usually be in the form of a
printed catalogue of ŠKODA Genuine Accessories, in the form of separate prin-
ted brochures or in the form of ŠKODA Genuine Accessories on the ŠKODA
Partner websites.
Spoiler
Read and observe
on page 190 first.
If your new vehicle is fitted with a spoiler on the front bumper in combination
with the spoiler on the luggage compartment lid, the following instructions
must be adhered to. ▶ For safety reasons, the vehicle must only be fitted with a spoiler on the front
bumper in combination with the associated spoiler on the luggage compart-
ment lid.
▶ This kind of spoiler cannot be left on the front bumper either on its own, in
combination with another spoiler not on the luggage compartment lid or in
combination with an unsuitable spoiler on the luggage compartment lid.
▶ We recommend that you consult the ŠKODA Service Partner for any repairs
to or replacement, addition or removal of spoilers.
WARNING■ If work on your vehicle's spoilers is not carried out properly, this can lead
to operational faults - risk of accident and serious injuries.■
If a front spoiler, full wheel trim, etc. is mounted retrospectively, it must
be ensured that the air supply to the front wheel brakes is not reduced.
The front brakes may overheat which can have a negative impact on the
functioning of the braking system – risk of accident!
Component protection
Read and observe
on page 190 first.
Some electronic vehicle components (such as the instrument cluster) are fac-
tory-equipped with component protection.
Component protection has been developed as a protection mechanism for the
following situations. ▶ Impairment of factory- or garage-fitted electronic components after installa-
tion in another vehicle (for example, after a theft).
▶ Impairment of electronic components used outside the vehicle.
▶ The possibility of a legitimate installation or change of electronic compo-
nents for repairs at a specialist garage.
The activated component protection can be realized by functional limitations
of the specific electronic component. Seek help from a specialist garage.
Airbags
Read and observe
on page 190 first.
WARNING■Modifications, repairs and technical alterations that have been carried out
unprofessionally can cause damage and operational faults, and can also se-
riously impair the effectiveness of the airbag system – risk of accident and
fatal injury!■
A change to the vehicle's wheel suspension, including the use of non-ap-
proved wheels and tire combinations, can alter the functioning of the air-
bag system - risk of accident and fatal injury!
WARNINGInformation on the use of the airbag system■Never install any airbag parts into the vehicle that have been removed
from old cars or have been recycled.■
Never install damaged airbag parts in the vehicle. The airbags may then
not be deployed properly or even at all in the event of an accident. 
192General Maintenance