Safety
Passive Safety
General information
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Before setting off
8
Driving safety
8
In this section of the instructions you will find important information, tips and
notes on the subject of passive safety.
We have combined everything here which you should be familiar with, for ex-
ample, regarding seat belts, airbags, safety of children and anything similar.
You can find further information on safety concerning you and those travelling
with you in the following chapters of this owner's manual.
The complete on-board literature should therefore always be in the vehicle. This applies in particular, if you rent out or sell the vehicle.
Before setting off
For your own safety and the safety of the people travelling with you, please
pay attention to the following points before setting off.
▶ Ensure that the lighting and the turn signal system are functioning properly.
▶ Ensure that the function of the wipers and the condition of the wiper blades
are free of any defects.
▶ Ensure that all of the windows offer good visibility to the outside.
▶ Adjust the rear-view mirror so that vision to the rear is guaranteed.
▶ Ensure that the mirrors are not covered.
▶ Check the tyre inflation pressure.
▶ Check the engine oil, brake fluid and coolant level.
▶ Secure all items of luggage.
▶ Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of the
vehicle.
▶ Close all doors as well as the bonnet and boot lid.
▶ Ensure that no objects can obstruct the pedals.
▶
Protect children in suitable child seats with correctly fastened seat belts
» page 21 , Transporting children safely .
▶ Adopt the correct seated position » page 8, Correct and safe seated posi-
tion . Tell your passengers to assume the correct seated position.
Driving safety
The driver is fully responsible for himself and passengers, especially children. If
your driving safety is effected, you place yourself and the oncoming traffic at
risk.
The following guidelines must therefore be observed. ▶ Do not become distracted from concentrating on the traffic situation, (e.g. by
your passengers or mobile phone calls).
▶ Never drive when your driving ability is impaired, (e.g. due to medication, al-
cohol or drugs).
▶ Keep to the traffic regulations and the permissible speed limit.
▶ Always adjust the driving speed to the road, traffic and weather conditions.
▶ Take regular breaks on long journeys (at least every two hours).
The following list contains instructions for the Passenger which, if not ob-
served, may cause serious injuries or death. ▶ Do not lean against the dash panel.
▶ Do not put your feet on the dash panel.
The following list contains instructions for all Passengers which, if not ob-
served, may cause serious injuries or death. ▶ Do not sit only on the front part of the seat.
▶ Do not sit facing to the side.
▶ Do not lean out of the window.
▶ Do not put your limbs out of the window.
▶ Do not put your feet on the seat cushion.
Correct and safe seated position
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Correct seat position of the driver
9
Adjusting the steering wheel position
9
Correct seated position for the front passenger
10
Correct seated position for the passengers in the rear seats
10
8Safety
Using the system
Cockpit
OverviewDoor opening lever
55
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
74
Parking ticket holder
84
Air outlet vents
108
Operating lever:
▶ Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight
flasher
65
▶ Speed regulating system
138
Steering wheel:
▶ With horn
▶ With driver’s front airbag
16
▶with push-buttons for radio, navigation system and mobile
phone
Instrument cluster: Instruments and indicator lights
28
Operating lever:
▶ Windscreen wiper and wash system
71
▶Multifunction display
41
▶Information system
39
Air outlet vents
108
Warning light for the deactivated front seat passenger airbag
20
Switch for hazard warning lights
68
Storage compartment on the dash panel
84
Interior rear-view mirror
73
Depending on specification:
▶ Radio
▶ Infotainment
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
91
Front passenger airbag
16
Air outlet vents
108
Power window in the front passenger door
60
Door opening lever
55
Electric windows
591234567891011121314151617181920Fuse box (on side of dash panel)197
Light switch
64
Bonnet release lever
166
Regulator for the instrument lighting and regulator for the head-
light beam range adjustment
70, 64
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel
9
Ignition lock
114
Pedals
121
Bar with keys depending on the equipment fitted:
▶ START STOP
117
▶
Traction control TCS
128
▶
Electronic Stability Control ESC
127
▶
Parking aid
131
▶
OFF ROAD-mode
129
▶
Tyre pressure control indicator
140
▶
Park Assist
135
Handbrake lever
120
Central locking system
54
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Gearshift lever (manual gearbox)
121
▶Selector lever (automatic gearbox)
122
Storage compartment
85
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Operating controls for the heating
105
▶Operating controls for the air conditioning system
105
▶Operating controls for Climatronic
106
Key switch for switching off the front passenger airbag (in front
passenger storage compartment)
20
Note
The arrangement of the controls right-hand drive models may differ from the
layout shown in » Fig. 21. The symbols on the controls and switches are the
same as for left-hand drive models.212223242526272829303132333427Cockpit
AdBlue (DEF) refill! Range: ...ADBLUE RANGE …
The range in the display indicates the distance that can be driven with the re-
maining AdBlue ®
left in the tank.
Refill AdBlue ®
» page 164 .
AdBlue (DEF) refill! No engine start in …ADBLUE NO START IN …
The range in the display indicates the distance to travel, after which no engine
restart is possible, as long as no AdBlue ®
is added.
Refill AdBlue ®
» page 164 .
AdBlue (DEF) refill! No engine start possible.ADBLUE NO RESTART
It is no longer possible to start the engine.
Refill AdBlue ®
» page 164 .
WARNINGIf you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
distance from the traffic, switch off the engine and switch on the hazard
warning light system » page 68. Place the warning triangle at the prescri-
bed distance.
Note
■ If the MAXI DOT display shows warning messages, these messages must be
confirmed in order to access the main menu » page 41, Operation .■
As long as the operational faults are not rectified, the warning lights are al-
ways indicated again. After they are displayed for the first time, the warning
lights continue to be indicated without any extra messages for the driver.
Warning lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Handbrake
33
Brake system
33
Seat belt warning light
33 Alternator33 Door open33
Coolant
33
Boot lid
34
Power steering/steering lock (KESSY system)
34
34
Traction Control System (ASR)
35
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
35
Traction control (TCS) is deactivated
35
Antilock brake system (ABS)
36
Rear fog light
36
Lamp failure
36
Xenon headlights (AFS)
36
Exhaust inspection system
36
Glow plug system (diesel engine)
36
Engine performance check (petrol engine)
37
Diesel particulate filter (diesel engine)
37
Fuel reserve
37
Airbag system
37
Tyre pressure
38
Windscreen washer fluid level
38
Turn signal system
38
Fog lights
39
Cruise control system
39
Brake pedal (automatic gearbox)
39
OFF ROADmode
39
Main beam
39
The warning lights indicate certain functions or faults.
Some warning lights can be accompanied by acoustic signals and messages in
the display of the instrument cluster.
After switching on the ignition, some warning lights light up briefly as a func-
tion test.
If the tested systems are OK, the corresponding warning lights go out a few
seconds after switching on the ignition or after starting the engine.
32Using the system
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
Error: airbag
Seek help from a specialist garage.
The front passenger airbag has been disabled with the key switch
Illuminates for around 4 seconds after the ignition has been switched on.
under the letters
in the middle of the dash panel illumi-
nates after switching on the ignition » page 20.
One of the airbags or a belt tensioner has been disabled by the diagnostic
tool
illuminates for approximately 4 seconds after the ignition is switched on
and then flashes for approximately 12 seconds.
Airbag / belt tensioner deactivated.WARNINGWhen a fault in the airbag system occurs, there is a risk of the system not
being triggered in the event of an accident. Therefore, this must be
checked immediately by a specialized company.
Tyre pressure
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
Change of tyre pressure values
illuminates – there was a pressure change in one of the tyres.
An audible signal sounds as a warning.
›
Immediately reduce speed and avoid sudden steering and braking manoeu-
vres.
›
Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and check the tyres and their inflation
pressures » page 176 .
›
Correct the tyre pressure if necessary or replace the affected wheel
» page 182 or use the repair kit » page 186.
›
Save the tyre pressure values in the system » page 141.
System fault
flashes for approximately 1 minute and remains lit – there may be a fault in
the tyre pressure monitoring system.
›
Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and start the engine again.
If the warning light flashes again after the engine has started, there is a
system error.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
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.
Other incidents
The following reasons can explain the warning light being illuminated.
▶ The vehicle is loaded on one side. Distribute loads as evenly as possible.
▶ The wheels of one axle are loaded more heavily (e.g. when towing a trailer or
when driving uphill or downhill).
▶ Snow chains are mounted.
▶ A wheel has been changed.
CAUTION
Under certain circumstances (e.g. sporty style of driving, wintry or unpaved
roads) the warning light can be delayed or does not light up at all.
Windscreen washer fluid level
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
illuminates – the windscreen washer fluid level is too low.
Top up wash fluid!›
Fill up the windscreen washer fluid.
Turn signal system
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
flashes – the left turn signal is turned on.
flashes – the right turn signal is turned on.
If there is a fault in the turn signal system, the warning light flashes at twice
its normal rate. This does not apply when towing a trailer.
When the hazard warning light system is switched on, this will cause all of the
turn signal lights as well as both warning lights to flash.
38Using the system
Button /dialActionOperationCTurn upwards or down- wardsSelect data / set data valuesPress brieflyView information / confirm specifica- tion
Information overview
Read and observe
on page 41 first.
Information overview of the multi-function display (depending on vehicle
equipment)
Outside temperature
The current outside temperature is displayed.
For vehicles with a MAXI DOT display this information is always shown.
Driving time
The time travelled since the memory was last erased is displayed.
The maximum time indicated is 19 hours and 59 minutes ( ) and 99 hours and
59 minutes ( ). The indicator is automatically set back to zero if this period is
exceeded.
Current fuel consumption
You can use this information to adapt your driving style to the desired fuel
consumption.
When the vehicle is stationary or slowly moving the fuel consumption is dis-
played in l/h (on models for some countries the following appears --,- km/l).
Average fuel consumption
The indication is calculated continuously since the last deletion of the memory.
After erasing the memory, no data will appear for the first 300 m driven.
The indicated information is updated continuously while you are driving.
Range
The detail provides information about the distance in km, that can be travelled
with the current tank and with the same driving style.
If you drive more efficiently this value can increase.
AdBlue ®
range
The detail provides information about the distance in km, that can be travelled
with the AdBlue ®
capacity and with the same driving style.
The display appears as soon as the AdBlue ®
range drops below 2400 km.
Distance travelled
The distance travelled since the memory was last erased is displayed.
The maximum distance indicated is 1 999 km (
) and 9 999 km (
). The indica-
tor is automatically set back to zero if this period is exceeded.
Average speed
The indication is calculated continuously since the last deletion of the memory.
After erasing the memory, no data will appear for the first 300 m driven.
Current driving speed
The display is identical to the display on the speedometer.
Oil temperature
If the engine oil temperature is in the range 80-110 °C, the engine operating temperature is reached.
If the oil temperature is lower than 80 °C or above 110 °C, avoid high engine
revs, full throttle and high engine loads.
If the oil temperature is lower than 50 °C or if a there is fault in the system for
checking the oil temperature,
.
symbols are displayed instead of the oil
temperature.
Warning against excessive speeds
Set the speed limit, for example, for the maximum permissible speed in town
» page 42 , Warning when exceeding the set speed .
Warning when exceeding the set speed
Read and observe
on page 41 first.
The system allows you to set a speed limit and when this is reached, an acous-
tic warning signal sounds.
The menu item
Speed warning
(MAXI DOT display) or (Segment display) ap-
pears in the display at the same time as the set threshold.
Adjust the speed limit while the vehicle is stationary
›
Select the menu item
Speed warning
at ( ) or
(
) and confirm.
›
Set the desired speed limit.
42Using the system
No route guidance is carried out
A compass/vehicle symbol is shown to display the current vehicle position in
relation to the compass after selection.
Menu item
Audio
Read and observe on page 44 first.
Select menu item
Audio›
Select and confirm
Audio
in the main menu.
The information displayed in MAXI DOT display
■ Radio
■ is the currently played station (name/frequency)
■ The selected frequency range (e.g. FM) optionally with the number of the
station button (e.g. FM3), if the station is stored in the memory list
■ List of available station (if more than 5 stations can be received)
■ TP traffic announcements.
■ Media
■ For information on the track
Menu item
Phone
Read and observe on page 44 first.
Select menu item
Phone›
Select and confirm
Phone
in the main menu.
›
Turn the dial
G
» Fig. 31 on page 45 .
The system displays a call list.
If the call list includes no entries, the following message appears
No entries avail-able.
The following symbols are displayed next to each entry in the call list. Incoming call
Outgoing call
Missed call
Outgoing call
■
Hang up
- End a call
Incoming call ■Answer
– Accept incoming call
■
Reject
– Reject incoming call
Ongoing call
■
Hang up
- End a call
■
Hold
/
Switch on
- Hold call/restore call
■
Private
/
Hands-free
- Switch call to the phone/switch call to the device
■
Mic. off
/
Mic. on
- Switch off the microphone / switch on the microphone
Incoming call during an ongoing call
■
Answer
– Accept incoming call and hold the ongoing call
■
Reject
- Rejects incoming call
■
Replace
– Replace the ongoing call with the incoming call
Ongoing and held call ■
Hang up
– End an ongoing call
■
Switch
– Switch from ongoing call to held call
■
Conference
– Connect ongoing and held call to the conference call
■
Mic. off
/
Mic. on
- Switch off the microphone / switch on the microphone
Conference call
■
Hang up
- End conference call
■
Hold
- Hold conference call
■
Mic. off
/
Mic. on
- Switch off the microphone / switch on the microphone
Symbols in the display Charge status of the telephone battery 1)
Signal strength 1)
A telephone is connected to the unit
Missed calls (if there are several missed calls, the number of calls is shown
next to the symbol)
Menu item
Assistants
Read and observe on page 44 first.
Select menu item
Assistants›
Select and confirm
Assistants
in the main menu.
1)
This function is only supported by some mobile phones.
46Using the system
In the Assistants menu item, the fatigue detection can be enabled/disabled
» page 139 .
Menu item
Settings
Read and observe on page 44 first.
You can change certain settings by means of the display. The current menu
item is shown in the top of the display under a line.
The following information can be selected (depending on the equipment in- stalled in the vehicle).
Language
Setting the language for the texts shown on the display.
MFD data
Switching on/off certain information of the multifunction display.
Convenience
Turn on / off or adjust the following functions.
ATA confirmSwitch on/off the audible signal indicating activation
of the anti-theft alarm system. Further information
» page 56 , Anti-theft alarm system .Central lockingSwitch on/off the central locking and automatic lock-
ing function. Further information » page 55, Individ-
ual settings .Window op.Only convenience mode for the driver window or for
all of the windows can be adjusted here. Further in-
formation » page 61, Window convenience opera-
tion .Mirror downActivate/deactivate the function for mirror lowering
on the front passenger side when in the reverse
gear a)
. Further information » page 74, Fold in pas-
senger's mirror .Mirror adjust.Activation / deactivation of the synchronous exterior
mirror function settings. Further information
» page 74 , Synchronous adjustment of the mirror .Factory settingRestore the Convenience factory setting.a)
This function is only available on vehicles with an electrically adjustable driver seat.
Lights & Vision
Turn on / off or adjust the following functions.
Coming HomeActivate/deactivate and adjust the light duration of
the COMING HOME function. Further information
» page 67 , COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME .Leaving HomeSwitch on/off and adjust the light duration of the
LEAVING HOME function. Further information
» page 67 , COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME .Dayt. r. lightActivate/deactivate the daylight driving light. Further
information » page 65, Daylight running lights (DAY
LIGHT) .Rear wiperActivate/deactivate the function of the automatic
rear window wiping. Further information » page 72,
Automatic rear window wiping .Lane ch. flashActivate/deactivate the lane ch. flash function. Fur-
ther information » page 66, “Convenience turn sig-
nal” .Travel modeActivate/deactivate the travel mode feature. Further
information » page 67, Tourist lights (Travel mode) .Factory settingRestore the factory setting for the lighting.Coasting
Enable / disable the idle position (coasting) for vehicles with automatic trans-
mission » page 124 , Driving in Neutral (Coasting) .
Time
Setting the time, the time format (24 or 12 hour) and the change of summer /
winter time.
Winter tyres
Setting of the speed and the switching on and off of the acoustic signals when
exceeding this speed. This function is, for example, used for winter tyres
where the maximum permissible speed is lower than the maximum speed of
the vehicle » page 176, Tyres and wheel rims .
As soon as the parking procedure is completed, an audible signal sounds and
the following message appears in the information display.
Winter tyres: max. speed ... km/h.Units
Setting of the units for temperature, consumption and distance travelled.
47Information system