2016 SKODA KODIAQ ignition

CAUTIONWhen stopping on a slope, never try to hold the vehicle using the clutch and
the accelerator pedal – There is risk of damage to the clutch.
Manual gear changing
Fig. 258
The shift pattern
Read and observe on page 209 first.
The gearshift pattern for the individual gear positions is shown on the gear
lever » Fig. 258 .
The gear shift indicator should be observed when changing gear » page 44.
Always depress the clutch pedal all the way down. This prevents uneven wear
on the clutch.
Engage reverse gear
›
Stop the vehicle.
›
The clutch pedal is fully depressed.
›
Switch the gear lever to N.
›
Push the shift lever downwards fully to the left and then forward into
R » Fig. 258 .
The reversing lights will come on once reverse gear is engaged, provided the
ignition is on.
WARNINGNever engage reverse gear when driving – risk of accident!
CAUTION
If not in the process of changing gear, do not leave your hand on the gear shift
lever while driving. The pressure from the hand can cause the gear shift mech-
anism to wear excessively.Pedals
Read and observe
on page 209 first.
The operation of the pedals must not be hindered under any circumstances!
In the driver's footwell, only a footmat (supplied by the factory or from the
ŠKODA Original Accessories) which is secured on the respective attachment
points should be used.
WARNINGNo objects should be located in the driver's footwell, otherwise the pedal
operation could be disabled - risk of accident!
Automatic transmission
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Select selector lever position
210
Selector lever lock
210
Manual shifting of gears (Tiptronic)
211
Start and drive
211
The automatic transmission performs an automatic gear change irrespective of
the engine load, the operation of the accelerator, the vehicle speed and the
selected driving mode.
The modes of the automatic transmission can be adjusted by the driver by
means of the selector lever.
WARNING■ Do not use the throttle if the forwards mode has been set using the se-
lector lever prior to starting up - risk of accident!■
Never move the selector lever to mode R or P when driving – risk of acci-
dent! 
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WARNING (Continued)■If the vehicle stalls, with engine running, in the D, S , R or Tiptronic mode,
then the vehicle must be prevented from rolling away by means of the
brake pedal, parking brake or using the Auto Hold function. Even when the
engine is idling, the power transmission is never completely interrupted –
the vehicle creeps.■
When leaving the vehicle, the selector lever must always be set to P .
Otherwise, the vehicle could start to move - risk of accident.
CAUTION
■ If you want to move the selector lever from position N to position D / S whilst
driving, the engine must be running at idling speed.■
When stopping on a slope, never try to hold the vehicle using the accelerator
pedal – this may lead to gear damage.
Select selector lever position
Fig. 259
Selector lever settings / display
Read and observe and on page 209 first.
Move the selector lever to change to the following positions » Fig. 259. In
some positions you have to push the locking button » page 210, Selector lever
lock .
When the ignition is switched on, the gearbox mode and the currently selected
gear are indicated in the display » Fig. 259.
Park - the position can be set only when the vehicle is at a standstill.
The drive wheels are mechanically locked.
Reverse gear - the position can be set only when the vehicle is at a stand-
still and the engine is at idling speed.
Neutral (idle position) - the power transmission to the drive wheels is in-
terrupted.
PRNForward mode / sports programme - the gear change takes place in the
position S at higher engine speeds than in mode D
(Sprung position) - choice between positions D and S
If the Sport driving mode is selected with the engine running » page 251, Se-
lect the driving mode (Driving Mode Selection) , the transmission is automati-
cally set in the S mode.
E – Economical driving mode
If the driving mode Eco or Individual (engine - Eco) » page 251 is selected and
the selection lever is in the setting D/S, the transmission is automatically set
to mode E. This mode cannot be selected with the selector lever.
The forwards mode is switched up or down automatically in mode E at lower
engine speeds than in mode D.
Selector lever lock
Fig. 260
Shift lock button
Read and observe
and on page 209 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.
Disengage selector lever from P mode or N
›
Press the brake pedal and the lock button at the same time in the direction
of
1
» Fig. 260
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Brake Assist (HBA)217Hill Start Assist (HHC)217
Multicollision brake (MCB)
218
Trailer stabilisation system (TSA)
218
The brake and stabilization systems are automatically activated each time the
ignition is switched on, unless otherwise indicated.
The error display is in Chapter » page 33, Warning lights .
WARNINGThe general information relating to the use of assistance systems must be
observed » page 215, in section Introduction .
Stability Control (ESC)
Read and observe
on page 216 first.
ESC improves vehicle stability in critical driving situations (e.g. if the vehicle
starts to skid) by the braking the individual wheels to maintain the direction.
During an ECS intervention, the warning light  flashes in the instrument clus-
ter.
ESC Sport
Fig. 265
ESC Sport / ASR system button
Read and observe on page 216 first.
ESC Sport allows for a sportier driving style. With ESC Sport activated, no ESC
intervention takes place when the vehicle slightly oversteers and understeers,
and ASR is so limited that the drive wheels can be spun.
Activation›Press and hold down the  » Fig. 265 button.›
or: On Infotainment, press the button 
→ the function surface 
→
ESCsystem:
→
ESC Sport
Tap.
With activation the warning light 
lights up in the instrument cluster and an
appropriate message is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Deactivation
›
Press the 
» Fig. 265 button.
›
or: On Infotainment, press the button 
→ the function surface 
→
ESCsystem:
→
Activated
Tap.
With deactivation the warning light
extinguishes
in the instrument cluster
and an appropriate message is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Anti-blocking system (ABS)
Read and observe
on page 216 first.
ABS prevents the wheels locking when braking. Thus helping the driver to
maintain control of the vehicle.
The intervention of the ABS is noticeable from the pulsating movements of
the brake pedal which is accompanied by noises.
When the ABS system is active, do not brake periodically or reduce the pres-
sure on the brake pedal.
Engine drag torque control (MSR)
Read and observe
on page 216 first.
The MSR prevents the blocking tendency of the drive wheels when shiftingdown or with an abrupt deceleration (e.g. on icy or otherwise slippery road sur-
faces).
If the drive wheels lock, the engine speed is automatically increased. This re-
duces the braking effect of the engine, and the wheels can rotate freely again.
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After switching the ignition on and off, the systems remains activated / deacti-
vated depending on the setting prior to switching off the ignition.
The brake function can also be deactivated once with the function surface 
» Fig. 270 on page 222 .
Rear traffic alert and wizard for “Blind spot”Monitoring
Introduction
Fig. 273
Installation location of the radar
sensors
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Rear Traffic Alert- Operation
225
Wizard for “Blind Spot”Monitoring - Operation
225
Wizard for “Blind Spot”Monitoring - driving situations and warnings
225
Activation / deactivation
226
Malfunctions
226
The Rear Traffic Alert and Wizard for “blind spot” monitoring works based on
the information from the radar sensors in the rear bumper » Fig. 273. The radar
sensors are not visible from the outside.
Rear Traffic Alert
The Rear Traffic Alert (hereinafter referred to as system) warns when leaving a
parking space from a transverse parking space about any approaching vehi-
cles.
If necessary, the system tries to avoid a collision with automatic braking, or at
least to mitigate the consequences.
Wizard for “blind spot”monitoring
The wizard for“blind spot monitoring” (hereafter referred to 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.WARNINGThe general information relating to the use of assistance systems must be
observed » page 215, in section Introduction .WARNING■
In the case of a collision or damage to the rear of the vehicle, the function
of the systems may be affected - risk of accident! Have the vehicle checked
by a specialist garage.■
Do not cover the sensor area - the function of the systems could be limi-
ted. ■ Remove snow, ice and such obstacles from the sensor environment im-
mediately.
WARNINGThe wizard for “blind spot”monitoring is limited by physical and system-re-
lated limits. Therefore, in the following situations the system can be de-
layed in drawing attention (or not at all) to a vehicle in the next land.■
When a vehicle is approaching at a very high speed.
■
When passing through a very sharp curve or a roundabout.
CAUTION
■ If a trailer or other accessory is to be connected to the trailer socket, then
the two systems are not available.■
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 additionally installed on the vehicle rear, such as bicycle carriers,
can impair the system function.
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Rear Traffic Alert- OperationFig. 274
Infotainment screen: Warning indicator / driving situation
Read and observe
and on page 224 first.
With the ignition switched on, the area next to and behind the vehicle is moni-
tored by the radar sensors of the system. If an approaching vehicle is detected
from the rear of the vehicle » Fig. 274, the system warns of this fact.
Warning - vehicles with parking aid
You will hear a continuous tone and one of the following warning levels ap-
pears on the Infotainment screen » Fig. 274.
An oncoming vehicle is detected. Do not continue driving backwards and
check around the vehicle.
A vehicle in the collision region is detected. Do not continue driving back-
wards .
Warning - vehicles without parking sensors
An acoustic signal is sounded and information for the driver to observe the
traffic behind is shown in the instrument cluster.
Automatic emergency braking
If the driver does not react to the warning and the system detects an impend-
ing collision, then this can trigger an automatic braking at a speed up to 10
km/h. A corresponding message is shown in the information cluster display.
ABWizard for “Blind Spot”Monitoring - Operation
Read and observe
and on page 224 first.
At a speed over 15 km/h, the area alongside and behind the vehicle is moni-
tored by the system. 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.
When driving, the sensors monitor an area to the left and right to the extent of
a normal lane width.
If a vehicle is detected in the “blind spot” area, the system indicates this vehi-
cle by the indicator light  in the exterior mirror.
System constraint
The system is unable to recognise the specific lane width by means of sensors.
Therefore this can e.g. in the following cases respond to a vehicle in a further
lane.
▶ When driving on a road with narrow lanes or on the lane edge.
▶ Driving around a bend.
The system may also respond to objects on the roadside such as crash barriers,
noise barriers or similar objects.
Wizard for “Blind Spot”Monitoring - driving situations and
warnings
Fig. 275
Driving situation / indicator light in the left outside mirror indi-
cates the driving situation 
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Fig. 276
Driving situation / indicator light in the right outside mirror indi-
cates the driving situation
Read and observe
and on page 224 first.
In the following situations, the indicator light in the outside mirror indicates avehicle in the “blind spot”.
▶ You vehicle
B
is being overtaken by vehicle
A
» Fig. 275 .
▶ Your vehicle
C
overtakes the vehicle
D
at a greater speed of max. 10
km » Fig. 276 . If the speed during the overtaking is even higher, then there is
no warning by the warning light.
The warning display is always in the exterior mirror on the side of the vehicle where a vehicle is detected in the “blind spot”.
The greater the speed difference between the two vehicles, the earlier the
warning (by means of the warning light) regarding the vehicle that is overtak-
ing you takes place.
Two warning levels

light up - a vehicle has been detected in the “blind spot”.

flash - a vehicle has been detected in the “blind spot” and the turn signal is
switched on .
An advanced warning for vehicles with Lane Assist

flash also if the steering wheel is turned in the direction of the vehicle in
the “blind spot” . Therefore the Lane Assist » page 254 must be enabled and
the boundary line between the vehicles detected.
If in this case your vehicle indicates crossing the boundary line, with a short vi-
bration of the steering wheel.
NoteThe brightness of the indicator light  is dependent on the setting of the ve-
hicle lighting. With the low or high beam on the brightness of the light will be
lower.
Activation / deactivation
Read and observe
and on page 224 first.
The activation or deactivation of the system can be carried out in one of the
following ways. ▶ In the instrument cluster display » page 49, Menu item
Assist systems
.
▶ In the Infotainment in the menu 
→

→
Driver assistance
(Applies to the
wizard for “Blind Spot” Monitoring).
▶ In the Infotainment in the menu 

→

→
Parking and manoeuvring
(Applies to
Rear Traffic Alerts).
After switching off and switching on the ignition, depending on the setting pri-
or to switching off the ignition, the systems remains activated / deactivated.
Note
When activating the wizard for “blind spot” monitoring, the  warning lights
illuminate briefly in the two exterior mirrors.
Malfunctions
Read and observe
and on page 224 first.
If the systems are not available for some unknown reason, an appropriate
message appears in the display of the instrument cluster.
Sensor covered / dirty
If the sensor is dirty or covered, a message indicating that there is no sensor
view appears. Clean or remove the obstructing object from the sensor environ-
ment » Fig. 273 on page 224 .
Systems unavailable
If the systems are currently unavailable, a message regarding the unavailability
appears. Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and then start it again. If the
systems are still not available, seek the assistance of a specialist garage.
System fault
In the case of a system fault, an error message appears. Seek help from a spe-
cialist garage.
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Rear View Camera
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operating principle
227
Activation/deactivation
228
Function surfaces
228
Orientation lines and lane
228
Mode - traverse parking
229
Mode - parallel parking
229
Mode - driving up to a trailer / distance monitoring
230
Mode - monitor the area behind the vehicle
230
The rear view camera (following as system) helps the driver when parking and
manoeuvring by displaying the area behind the vehicle on Infotainment screen
(hereinafter only known as screen).
There are four modes available for different situations during the park and ma-
noeuvring action. The mode change is carried out using the function surfaces
on the screen » page 228.
WARNING■
The general information relating to the use of assistance systems must
be observed » page 215, in section Introduction .■
The system detects obstacles. The display of the auxiliary boxes and lines
is independent of the actual vehicle environment. The driver must judge for
themselves whether the vehicle can park safely in the selected parking
space.
■
The camera may not be soiled or obscured, otherwise the system function
will be significantly affected - there is a risk of accident. For information on
cleaning » page 271 .
CAUTION■
The camera image is distorted by contrast with eyesight. For this reason, the
screen display is only of limited use for estimating distances to following vehi-
cles.■
Some items, such as thin posts, chain link fences, grilles or uneven road sur-
faces may not be properly displayed in terms of screen resolution.
■
In a crash or damage the vehicle's rear camera can possibly deviate from the
correct position. If this is the case, have the sensor checked by a specialist ga-
rage.
Note
The camera is equipped with a cleaning system » page 75. The spraying is car-
ried out automatically when the rear window is sprayed.
Operating principle
Fig. 277
Installation location of the camera / scanned area behind the ve-
hicle
Read and observe
and on page 227 first.
The camera for capturing the area behind the vehicle is in the grip of the bootlid » Fig. 277 .
Area behind the vehicle » Fig. 277
Detection range of the camera
Area outside the detection range of the camera
The system can assist the driver when parking and manoeuvring under the fol- lowing basic conditions.
The ignition is switched on.
The system is activated. 
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The luggage compartment lid is completely closed.
The vehicle is travelling at less than 15 km/h.
The area behind the vehicle is clearly visible.
The selected parking / manoeuvring area is clear and even.
Activation/deactivation
Fig. 278
Button for activation / deactiva-
tion
Read and observe and on page 227 first.
Activation
The system is activated by selecting reverse gear or pressing the symbol 
button » Fig. 278 .
When activating, an alarm sounds and the symbol  illuminates in the button.
The display mode for the traverse parking is displayed.
Deactivation
The system is deactivated by pressing the  button, switching off the ignition
or when the speed exceeds 15 km/h (the  symbol in the button then goes
out).
Function surfaces
Fig. 279
Function surfaces
Read and observe and on page 227 first.
It is possible to adjust the parking and manoeuvring mode by means of the
function surfaces.
Function surfaces » Fig. 279
Turns off the display of the area behind the vehicle
Mode - traverse parking
Mode - parallel parking
Mode - driving up to a trailer / distance monitoring
Mode - monitor the area behind the vehicle (wide view)
Screen settings - brightness, contrast, colour
Parking aid (thumbnail display)


 Switch thumbnail display on/off
Touching the vehicle silhouette toggles to full screen display on the
screen.
Orientation lines and lane
Fig. 280
Orientation and lane lines
Read and observe and on page 227 first.
In the modes for transverse and parallel parking guidance, orientation lines for the assessment of distance and lane lines are displayed on the screen.
Screen display » Fig. 280
The distance is about 40 cm (safety distance limit).
The distance is about 100 cm.
The distance is about 200 cm.
The lane lines terminate approximately 300 cm behind the vehicle.
The distance may vary slightly depending on the load of the vehicle and the
road inclination. 
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