Engine oil level too low Illumi-
nates
Check oil level!
▶ Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the engine oil level, top up
if necessary.
The warning light will go out if the bonnet is left open for more than 30 sec-
onds. If no engine oil has been replenished, the warning light will come on
again after driving about 100 km.
Fault on the engine oil level sensor
flashesOil sensor: workshop!
The warning light
flashes several times after switching on the ignition and
there is audible signal.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
CAUTION
Stop driving if for some reason it is not possible to top up the engine oil un-
der the current conditions. Switch off the engine and seek assistance from a
specialist garage.
Traction Control System (ASR)
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
flashes - the TCS is now being activated.
illuminates - there is a TCS fault.
Error: traction control (ASR)
Seek help from a specialist garage.
If the warning light comes on after starting the engine, the TCS may be
switched off for technical reasons.
›
Switch the ignition off and on again.
If the warning light does not illuminates after you switch the engine back
on, the ASR is fully functional again.
For more information about the TCS system » page 128, Traction control (TCS) .
Disconnecting the vehicle battery
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the indicator
light
comes on after switching on the ignition.
The warning light should go out after driving a short distance.
If, after a short drive, the indicator light does not go out, there is a system er-
ror.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
flashes - the ESC is now being activated.
illuminates - there is an ESC fault.
Error: stabilization control (ESC)
Seek help from a specialist garage.
If the warning light comes on after starting the engine, the ESC system may
be switched off for technical reasons.
›
Switch the ignition off and on again.
The ESC is fully functional again if the warning light does not light up after
you switch the engine back on.
For more information about the ESC system » page 127, Stability Control (ESC) .
Disconnecting the vehicle battery
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the indicator
light comes on after switching on the ignition.
The warning light should go out after driving a short distance.
If, after a short drive, the indicator light does not go out, there is a system er-
ror.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Traction control (TCS) is deactivated
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
illuminates – the TCS system is disabled.
35Instruments and Indicator Lights
Engine performance check (petrol engine)Read and observe
on page 33 first.
illuminates – there is a fault in the engine management system. The system
allows operation emergency mode - there may be a noticeable reduction in en-
gine performance.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Diesel particulate filter (diesel engine)
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
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
regular basis.
Illuminates – the filter is clogged with soot.
To clean the filter, and where traffic conditions permit »
, drive as follows for
at least 15 minutes or until the indicator light goes out.
4th or 5th gear engaged (automatic gearbox: position S).
Vehicle speed at least 70 km/h.
Engine speed between 1800-2500 rpm.
If the filter is properly cleaned, the warning light extinguishes.
If the filter is not properly cleaned, the warning light does not go out and
the warning light begins to flash.
Diesel Particulate Filter: Owner´s manual!
The system allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode. After switching the
ignition off and on again the indicator light, the warning light also illumi-
nates.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
WARNING■ Always adjust the speed and driving style to the actual weather, road, ter-
rain and traffic conditions.■
The diesel particulate filter reaches very high temperatures - there is a
fire hazard and serious injury could be caused. Therefore, never stop the
vehicle at places where the underside of your vehicle can come into contact
with flammable materials such as dry grass, undergrowth, leaves, spilled
fuel or such like.
CAUTION
■ As long as the warning light illuminates, one must take into account an
increased fuel consumption and 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
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
illuminates – the fuel level in the fuel tank is at the reserve level (approxi-
mately 9 litres).
An audible signal sounds as a warning.
Please refuel. Range: ... km
Note
The text in the display goes out only after refuelling and driving a short dis-
tance.
Airbag system
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
System fault
illuminates - there is a fault in the airbag system.
37Instruments and Indicator Lights
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.
40Using the system
Opening from the inside›Pull on door opening lever B of the door and push the door away from you.
Closing from the inside›
Grasp pull handle
C
and close the door.
WARNING■ Make sure that the door has closed correctly as it can open suddenly
while driving – risk of death!■
Only open and close the door when there is no one in the opening/closing
range – risk of injury!
■
An opened door can close automatically if there is a strong wind or the
vehicle is on an incline – risk of injury!
■
Never drive with the doors open - it can be fatal!
Child safety lock
Fig. 39
Rear door: switching the child safety lock on/off
Read and observe
and on page 52 first.
The child safety lock prevents the rear door from being opened from the in-
side. The door can only be opened from the outside.
Switching the child safety system on/off » Fig. 39
Switching on
Switching off
You can switch the child safety lock on and off using the vehicle key.
Malfunctions
Read and observe
and on page 52 first.
Central locking fault
If the warning light in the driver's door initially flashes quickly for around 2 sec-
onds, and then lights up for 30 seconds without interruption before flashing
again slowly, you will need to seek the assistance of a specialist garage.
If the central locking system has failed, only the driver's door can be
locked/unlocked using the key. The other doors and the boot lid can be man-
ually locked or unlocked.
▶ Driver's door locking / unlocking » page 194.
▶ Door lock » page 194 .
▶ Unlocking the boot lid » page 194.
Failure of the KESSY system
If the following message is displayed in the instrument cluster display, then seek help from a specialist garage.
Keyless faulty.CHECK KEYLESS
Key battery flat
If the voltage of the key battery is too low, the following message appears in
the instrument cluster display.
Renew key battery!KEY BATTERY
Replace the battery » page 193.
Anti-theft alarm system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Interior monitor and towing protection
57
The anti-theft alarm system (hereinafter referred to as alarm system) increa-
ses protection against theft and break-in attempts into the vehicle.
The anti-theft alarm system is activated automatically approximately 30 sec-
onds after the vehicle is locked. This is automatically disabled after release.
56Using the system
WARNINGAlways adjust the headlight beam to meet the following conditions.■The vehicle does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming vehi-
cles.■
The beam range is sufficient for safe driving.
Note
■ The light switch is in position or and the ignition is turned off, the low
beam is switched off automatically 1)
and the status light is lit. The side light is
switched off when the ignition key is removed, for vehicles with the KESSY
system after switching off the ignition and opening the driver's door.■
If there is a fault in the light switch, the low beam comes on automatically.
Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)
Read and observe
on page 64 first.
The daytime running light (hereinafter referred to as "function") lights the
front and rear vehicle area (only valid for some countries).
The daytime running lights are switched on automatically if the following
conditions are met.
The light switch is in the position
or
.
The ignition is switched on.
The function is activated.
Function for vehicles with MAXI DOT display disable / enable
The function menu item
Dayt. r. light
can be deactivated / activated » page 47,
Menu item
Settings
.
Disable function for vehicles with segment display
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Pull the indicator / main beam lever towards the steering wheel, push down
and hold in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Hold the lever in this position for min. 3 seconds after switching on the igni-
tion.
The deactivation of the function is confirmed by an audible signal.
Enable function for vehicles with segment display›Switch off the ignition.›
Pull the indicator / main beam lever towards the steering wheel, push up and
hold in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Hold the lever in this position for min. 3 seconds after switching on the igni-
tion.
The activation of the function is confirmed by an audible signal.
WARNINGAlways switch on the low beam when visibility is poor.
Turn signal and main beam
Fig. 48
Operating lever: Turn signal and
main beam operation
Read and observe on page 64 first.
Lever positions » Fig. 48
When the right turn signal light is switched on, the warning light flashes in
the instrument cluster
When the left turn signal light is switched on, the warning light flashes in
the instrument cluster
Switch on main beam (spring setting) – the warning light illuminates in the
instrument cluster
Switching off main beam / switching on headlamp flasher (spring-loaded position)
The main beam can only be switched on when the low beam lights are on.
ABCD1)
Does not apply to the position
, as long as the conditions are met for the COMING HOME function
» page 67 .
65Lights and visibility
The function LEAVING HOME ensures that the vehicle's environment is illumi-
nated after unlocking the vehicle with the radio remote control unit.
The function switches the light on only if there is poorer visibility and the light
switch is in the position
.
Enabling / disabling and setting function
The functions and settings of the illumination time can be activated / deactiva-
ted via the MAXI DOT display in the menu items Coming Home
or
Leaving Home
» page 47 .
CAUTION
■
Poorer visibility is evaluated by a motor mounted below the windscreen in
the holder of the interior mirror sensor. Do not attach any stickers or similar
objects in front of the light sensor on the windscreen in order to avoid impair-
ing the function or its reliability.■
If this option is always enabled, then the battery is heavily loaded.
Hazard warning light system
Fig. 51
Button for hazard warning light
system
Read and observe on page 64 first.
The hazard warning lights make other road users aware of your vehicle.
The function switches on all indicators.
Switching on/off
›
Press the button
» Fig. 51 .
When you turn it on the warning light
flashes in the button and at the same
time the warning lights
in the instrument cluster.
The hazard warning light system can also be operated if the ignition is switch-
ed off.
If one of the airbags is deployed, the hazard warning light system will switch
on automatically.
When the hazard warning system is on and the indicator light is switched on
(e.g. when turning), the hazard warning lights are switched off temporarily and
only the turn signal flashes on the relevant side of the vehicle.
Parking lights
Read and observe
on page 64 first.
The side light is provided for lighting of the parked vehicle.
The function switches on the side lights.
Switching on the side light on one side
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Press the control lever to position
A
or
B
as far as the stop
» Fig. 48 on
page 65 .
The parking lights on the right or left side of the vehicle are turned on.
Switching on the side light on both sides
›
With the ignition switched on turn the light switch to position .
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Lock the vehicle.
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 audible alarm is
turned off, but the parking lights will remain switched on.
CAUTION
■ Turning on the parking light means the battery is heavily loaded.■The parking light cannot be turned off automatic due to the low battery
charge level.■
If the two-sided parking lights are switched on when the ignition is off, then
there is no automatic switching off of the parking light.
68Using the system
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