Fog lightsRead and observe
on page 33 first.
illuminates – the fog lights are switched on.
Cruise control system
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
illuminates – the vehicle speed is regulated by the cruise control.
Brake pedal (automatic gearbox)
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
illuminates – apply the brake.
OFF ROADmode
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
illuminates – the conditions for the engagement of OFF ROADmode are met.
flashes – the hill descent assistant is engaged at the moment.
For more information about OFF ROAD mode » page 129, OFF ROAD-mode .
Main beam
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
illuminates – the main beam or the headlight flasher is switched on.
Information system
Driver information system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Display a low temperature
39
Door, boot or engine compartment warning
40
Overspeed warning at 120 km/h
40
Gear recommendation
40
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the information system vie the display
of the instrument cluster provides the following information.
▶ Data relating to the multi-function display (MFD) » page 41.
▶ Data relating to the Maxi DOT display » page 43.
▶ Service interval display » page 48.
▶ Auto Check Control » page 31.
▶ Selector lever positions for an automatic gearbox » page 122.
WARNINGConcentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver, you are fully re-
sponsible for the operation of your vehicle.
Display a low temperature
Read and observe
on page 39 first.
If the outside temperature drops below +4 °C while driving, the warning light
(low temperature warning) illuminates and an audible signal sounds.
If the outside temperature is below +4 °C when the ignition is switched on, the
following warning light appears in the display .
WARNINGEven at temperatures of around +4 °C, black ice may still be on the road
surface! You should therefore not only rely on the outside temperature dis- play for accurate information as to whether there is ice on the road.39Information system
Door, boot or engine compartment warningRead and observe
on page 39 first.
Vehicles with a MAXI DOT display
If at least one door, the boot or bonnet is open, the display indicates the rele-
vant open door, boot or bonnet vehicle icon.
Vehicles with a segment display
If at least one door or the boot lid is open, the
warning light in the instru-
ment cluster lights up » page 33.
If the boot lid is open, the
warning light in the instrument cluster lights up
» page 34 .
An acoustic signal will also sound if you drive the vehicle above 6 km/h when a
door is open.
Overspeed warning at 120 km/h
Read and observe
on page 39 first.
This function only applies to certain countries.
An audible warning signal will sound when the vehicle speed exceeds 120
km/h. The audible warning signal is switched off when the vehicle speed falls
below 120 km/h.
Gear recommendationFig. 27
Information on the selected gear / Gear recommendation
Read and observe
on page 39 first.
A suitable gear is engaged, if necessary, a recommendation to shift to high or
lower gear is displayed.
A suitably engaged gear helps to reduce the fuel consumption and assist the
service life and reliability of the engine.
For vehicles with automatic transmission the recommended gear will be
shown provided the mode for manual switching (Tiptronic) is selected.
Recommended gear
MAXI DOT display
Optimal gear engaged
Recommended gear
Segment display Optimal gear engaged
Recommended gear
Gear recommendation - MAXI DOT display
Besides showing the engaged gear, the arrow icon and the recommended
gear are displayed.
For instance, if
appears in this display, this means it is recommended that
you shift from 3rd into 4th gear.
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Gear recommendation - segment display
The recommended 1)
gear and the arrow icon is displayed.
▶ - Recommends that you change up to a higher gear
▶ - Recommends that you change down to a lower gear
If the display shows for example
in vehicles with a manual gearbox, this
means it is better to switch from a lower gear to the fourth gear.
If for example
is shown in the display in vehicles with an automatic gearbox
which is in manual switching mode (Tiptronic), it is better to switch from the
fourth gear to a higher gear.WARNINGThe driver is always responsible for selecting the correct gear in different
driving situations, such as overtaking.
Multifunction display (MFD)
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
41
Information overview
42
Warning when exceeding the set speed
42
Memory
43
The driving data is displayed on the multifunction display.
The multifunction display only operates if the ignition is switched on. After the ignition 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 43, MAXI DOT display .
On vehicles with a MAXI DOT display, there is an option to fade out some of
the information » page 47, Menu item
Settings
.
WARNINGConcentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver, you are fully re-
sponsible for the operation of your vehicle.
Note
If the display of the second speed is activated in mph, the current speed is not
indicated in km/h on the display.
Operation
Fig. 28
Buttons/dial: on the operating lever/the multifunction steering
wheel
Read and observe
on page 41 first.
The selection as well as the settings of the data values can be operated with
the buttons on the operating lever as well as on the multi-function steering
wheel » Fig. 28 .
Description of the operation
Button / dialActionOperationABriefly press at the top or downSelect data / set data valuesBPress brieflyView information / confirm specifica- tion 1)
With vehicles that have an automatic gearbox and in the manual switching mode (Tiptronic) the
current-
ly engaged gear is shown.
41Information system
Assistants
Adjustment of the sound in the parking aid.
Further information » page 131, Parking assistance (ParkPilot) .
Alt. speed dis.
Turn on / off the display of the second speedometer in mph 1)
.
Further information » page 31, Display of the second speedometer .
Service
Display of the distance and the days until the next service appointment.
Further information » page 48, Service interval display .
Factory setting
Reset to factory settings of the display functions.
Compass point display
Read and observe
on page 44 first.
Applies to vehicles with factory-installed navigation system.
In the display when the ignition is on an abbreviation for the corresponding di-
rection (in relation to the current direction of travel) are displayed.
Service interval display
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Prompt in the MAXI DOT display
48
Prompt in the segment display
48
Resetting the service interval display
49
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 information regarding the service intervals can be found in the service
schedule.
Prompt in the MAXI DOT display
Oil change service
If an oil change service is due, the following message appears Oil service in … kmor … days.
As soon as the service interval date has been reached, the message
Oil servicenow!
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
Inspectionnow!
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 , Menu item
Settings
or from the
Vehicle status
in the main menu of
the Maxi DOTdisplay. » page 44, Main menu .
The following message is displayed for 10 seconds.
Oil service … km / … daysInspection … km / … days
Prompt in the segment display
Fig. 32
Segment display: Example of a
message
1)
For models with the speedometer in mph, the second speedometer is displayed in km/h.
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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 system 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.
If this mode is activated, there is no automatic cone of light adaptation in front
of the vehicle. When switching on the ignition the warning light
flashes for
10 seconds.
This mode can be enabled / disabled via the MAXI DOT display in the Travelmode
» page 47 , Menu item
Settings
menu option.
WARNINGIf there is a system malfunction 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.
Front and rear fog light
Fig. 50
Light switch – switch on front
and rear fog light
Read and observe on page 64 first.
Turn fog lights on/off
›
Turn the light switch to position
or
» Fig. 50 .
›
Pull the light switch to position
1
; the indicator lamp
in the light switch
illuminates.
It is switched off in reverse order.
Turn rear fog lamp on/off›
Turn the light switch to position
or
» Fig. 50 .
›
Pull the light switch to position
2
; the indicator lamp
in the light switch
illuminates.
It is switched off in reverse order.
If the vehicle is not fitted with fog lights, the rear fog light is switched on by pulling out the light switch directly to the only possible setting.
Note
While driving with an accessory connected to the trailer socket (e.g. trailer,
bike carrier) only the equipment is illuminated by the fog light. The towing de-
vice must be installed at the factory or from the ŠKODA original accessories.
Fog lights with the CORNER function
Read and observe
on page 64 first.
The function CORNER provides better illumination of the nearby environmentwhen turning, manoeuvring or anything similar.
The function automatically switches on the fog lights on each side of the ve- hicle, if the following conditions are met.
The turn signal is switched on or the front wheels are turned sharply 1)
.
The vehicle speed is below 40 km/h.
The low beam is switched on.
The fog lights are not switched on.
Note
The two fog lights are switched on when you shift into the reverse gear.
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
Read and observe
on page 64 first.
The function COMING HOME ensures that the vehicle's environment is illumi-
nated after switching off the ignition and opening the driver's door.
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
Driving abroadRead and observe
on page 64 first.
When driving in countries with opposing traffic system (traffic on the
left/right), your headlights may dazzle oncoming traffic. In order to avoid this,
the headlights must be adjusted at a specialist garage.
You can adjust the settings of the Xenon headlights in the menu of the MAXI
DOT display under the menu point
Travel mode
» page 47 , Menu item
Settings
.
Interior lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front interior light
69
Rear interior light
69
Front door warning light
70
Instrument lighting
70
The inner lighting also works if the ignition is switched off.
With the ignition off, the light turns off automatically after about 10 minutes.
Front interior light
Fig. 52
Operation of the front light: Version 1/version 2
Positions of the rocker switch A » Fig. 52
Switching on
Automatic operation (centre position)
Switching off
There is no icon available for the centre position (automatic operation) in Ver-
sion 2.
Switch for turning the reading lights B
on / off » Fig. 52
Reading lamp left
Reading lamp right
Automatic operation of the lamp – position
The system is turned on when any of the following is present.
▶ The vehicle is unlocked.
▶ One of the doors or the luggage compartment lid is being opened.
▶ The ignition key is removed.
The system is turned off when any of the following is present.
▶ The vehicle is locked.
▶ The ignition is switched on.
▶ About 30 seconds after all the doors have been closed.
Rear interior light
Fig. 53
Interior lights at the rear
Rear light: movement of the lens
A
» Fig. 53
Switching on
Automatic operation (centre position) 1)
Switching off
1)
In this position, apply the same rules to the rear interior light as for the front interior light » page 69,
Front interior light .
69Lights and visibility
CAUTION■In cold temperatures and during the winter, check before switching on the
ignition that the wiper blades are not frozen to the windscreen. If the wind-
screen wipers are switched on when the blades are frozen to the windscreen,
this may damage both the blades and windscreen wiper 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 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 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 washers
Fig. 58
Operating the wiper and washer: front/rear
Read and observe and on page 71 first.
Lever positions
Wipers off
Depending on specification:
▶ Intermittent windscreen wiping
▶ Automatic windscreen wiping in rain
Slow windscreen wiping
Rapid windscreen wiping
Flick windscreen wiping, service position of the wiper arms (spring-loa-
ded position)
Spraying and wiping the windscreen (sprung position)
Wiping the rear window pane (the windscreen wiper wipes at regular
intervals after a few seconds)
Spraying and wiping the rear window (sprung position)
Depending on specification:
▶ To set the wiper interval for the windscreen
▶ Sensitivity setting of the automatic wiping with rain
By setting the switch in the direction of the arrow wipers sweep more of-
ten.
Spraying and wiping the windscreen
After releasing the operating lever, the wipers will make from 3 to 4 wiper
strokes.
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.
Spraying and wiping the rear window
After releasing the operating lever, the wipers will make from 2 to 3 wiper
strokes.
The operating lever remains in position
6
.
Automatic rear window wiping
If the lever is in position
2
or
3
» Fig. 58 , 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).
01234567A72Using the system
WARNINGWhen transporting cargo, the following instructions must be adhered to.■The transported items on the roof rack must always 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 must
therefore be adapted to the current circumstances.
■
Avoid abrupt and sudden driving/braking manoeuvres.
■
The permissible roof load, permissible axle loads and permissible total ve-
hicle weight must not be exceeded under any circumstances – risk of acci-
dent!
CAUTION
■ On vehicles with a panoramic sunroof, make sure that the panorama roof
does not strike any items which are transported when it is tilted.■
Ensure that the boot lid does not hit the roof load when opened.
Note
We recommend that you use a roof rack from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Roof load
Read and observe
and on page 104 first.
Do not exceed the permissible roof load of 100 kg – this includes the carrier
system.
The full permissible roof load cannot be used if a roof rack system with a lower
load carrying capacity is used. The maximum capacity of the carrier system
should never be exceeded.
Heating and ventilation
Heating, manual air conditioning system, Climatronic
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Heating and manual air conditioning
105
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning)
106
Climatronic - automatic operation
107
Air distribution control
107
Air outlet vents
108
The heating and air conditioning ventilate and heat the vehicle interior. The air
conditioning system also cools and dehumidifies the vehicle interior.
The heating effect is dependent upon the coolant temperature, thus full heat
output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
The cooling system only operates if the following conditions are met: The cooling system is switched on.
The engine is running.
The outside temperature is above approx. +2 °C.
The blower is switched on.
If the cooling system is switched on, the temperature and air humidity drops in the vehicle. The cooling system prevents the windows from misting up during
the cold season of the year.
It is possible to briefly activate recirculated air mode to enhance the cooling
effect » page 107 .
Health protection
To reduce health risks (e.g. common colds), the following instructions for the
use of the cooling system are to be observed. ▶ The difference between the indoor temperature and the outdoor air temper-
ature should not be greater than about 5 ° C.
▶ The cooling system is to be turned off about 10 minutes before the end of
the journey.
▶ Once a year, have the manual air conditioner or the Climatronic disinfected by
a specialist company.
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