2016 SKODA KODIAQ ESP

Force limiterRead and observe
and on page 62 first.
The electrical power windows are fitted with a force limiter.
If there is an obstacle, the closing process is stopped and the window goes
down by several centimetres.
If the obstacle prevents the window from being closed during the next 10 sec-
onds, the closing process is interrupted once again and the window goes down
by several centimetres.
If you attempt to close the window again within 10 seconds of the window be-
ing moved down for the second time, even though the obstacle was not yet
been removed, the closing process is only stopped. During this time it is not
possible to automatically close the window. The force limiter is still switched
on.
The force limiter is only not operational if you attempt to close the window
again within the next 10 seconds – the window will now close with full force!
If you wait longer than 10 seconds, the force limiter is switched on again.
Window convenience operation
Read and observe
and on page 62 first.
The convenience operation for the window offers the option to open/close all
the windows at once (or only the window in the driver's door). The function of
convenience operation can be individually adjusted in the Infotainment menu 
→

→
Opening and closing
.
Opening
›
Press and hold the  button on the key.
›
or:
Switch off the ignition, open the driver's door and hold the key
A
until it
stops in the open position » Fig. 47 on page 62 .
Closing
›
Press and hold the  button on the key.
›
or:
Switch off the ignition, open the driver's door and hold the key
A
until it
stops in the closed position » Fig. 47 on page 62 .
›
In the KESSY system, hold your finger on the sensor on the outside of the
door handle of the front door » Fig. 36 on page 53 .
The convenience operation will only function correctly if all the windows auto-
matically open/close properly.
Convenience opening or closing the window using the key in the driver's door
locking cylinder is only possible within 45 seconds of locking the vehicle.
The movement of the window is stopped immediately when the respective
button is released.
Note
The settings for the window convenience operation are stored (depending on
the Infotainment type) in the active user account personalisation » page 50.
Malfunctions
Read and observe
and on page 62 first.
Repeatedly opening and closing the window can cause the window mecha-
nism to overheat and become temporarily blocked. You will be able to operate
the window again as soon as the operating mechanisms has cooled down.
After disconnecting the vehicle battery, automatic opening / closing of the
window can be deactivated. In this case, the system must be activated as fol-
lows.
Activate window operation
›
Switch-on the ignition.
›
Pull the top edge of the button and close the window.
›
Release the button.
›
Pull up the respective button and hold for 1 second.
Panoramic tilt / slide sunroof
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
64
Force limiter
64
Activate operation of the sliding/tilting roof
64
Electrically operated sunblind
65
Activating operation of the sunshade
65

63Unlocking and opening

The sliding/tilting roof opens/closes again after around 10 seconds.›
Release the lever.
Electrically operated sunblind
Fig. 51
Button for operating the sun-
shade
Read and observe and on page 64 first.
Operation of the sunshade » Fig. 51
Open - by pressing (press again - sunshade stops moving)
Close - by pressing (press again - sunshade stops moving)
The sunshade can also be operated by pressing and holding the appropriate
button (starts movement of the sunshade) and releasing it when the sunshade
reaches the desired position.
Activating operation of the sunshade
Read and observe
and on page 64 first.
If the operation of sunshade is deactivated (e.g. after disconnecting and con-
necting the battery), then the operation will have to be activated.
›
Switch on the ignition, press and hold the 
» Fig. 51 on page 65 button.
The sunshade opens and closes again after around 10 seconds.
›
Release the button.
Lights and visibility
Light
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operating the lights
66
Daytime running lights(DAY LIGHT)
66
Turn signal and main beam
67
Automatic driving light control
67
LED headlights
68
Light Assist
68
Fog lights/rear fog light
69
Fog lights with CORNER function
69
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
69
Hazard warning light system
70
Parking light
70
Entry space lighting
70
Driving abroad
70
Unless otherwise stated, the lights only work when the ignition is switched on.
WARNINGThe automatic driving lamp control  only operates as a support and
does not release the driver from his responsibility to check the lights and, if
necessary, to switch on the light depending on the prevailing light condi-
tions.
Note
The headlights may mist up temporarily. When the light is switched on, the
light-emitting surface demists after a short period of time.65Lights and visibility

Operating the lightsFig. 52
Light switch
Read and observe on page 65 first.
To switch on/off the lights, turn the
A
» Fig. 52 switch to one of the following
positions (equipment-dependent).
Switching off lights (except daytime running lights)Switching lights on/off automatically » page 67
Switching on the parking lights or parking lights on both sides » page 70
Switching on the low beam
Headlight range control of the Halogen headlights
›
The headlight range can be adjusted in Infotainment in the menu 
→

→
light
→
Headlight range control
(If required
Light Assist
- depending on the Info-
tainment type).
Depending on the load of the vehicle, the headlight beam of the Halogen
headlights can be set to the following basic settings.
Front seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot loaded
Driver seat occupied, boot loaded
Depending on the load of the vehicle, the positions .
.
 can also be set.
The Xenon headlights feature no manual headlight range control. After
switching on the ignition, adjust these automatically to the load and driving
condition of the vehicle.
WARNINGAlways adjust the headlight range control to comply with the following
conditions and prevent accidents.■
The vehicle does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming vehi-
cles.
■
The beam range is sufficient for safe driving.
Note
■ If, with a dipped beam, the ignition is turned off, then the dipped beam will
automatically switch off 1)
and the parking lights illuminate. The parking lights
are switched off when the ignition key is removed (for vehicles with the KESSY
system, after opening the driver's door).■
If there is a fault in the light switch, the low beam comes on automatically.
Daytime running lights(DAY LIGHT)
Read and observe
on page 65 first.
The daytime running lights illuminate the area in front of and to the rear of thevehicle (only applicable for some countries).
The lights are switched on automatically if the following conditions are met. The light switch is in the position 
or 
.
The ignition is switched on.
WARNINGAlways switch on the low beam when visibility is poor.
Note
The light can operate automatically under certain circumstances, even if the
light switch is in position .1)
Does not apply to the position , as long as the conditions are met for the COMING HOME function
» page 69 .
66Operation

Turn signal and main beamFig. 53
Operating lever: Turn signal and
main beam operation
Read and observe on page 65 first.
Operating lever positions . » Fig. 53
Switch on the right turn signal
Switch on the left turn signal
Switch on main beam (spring-tensioned position) Switch off main beam / headlight flasher on (spring-tensioned position)
The main beam can only be switched on when the low beam lights are on.
The headlight flasher can be operated even if the ignition is switched off.
The turn signal switches off automatically depending on the steering angle af-
ter turning.
Use the control stalk to switch on/off the headlight assistant» page 68.
Comfort flashing
When the control talk is pressed slightly up or down, the respective turn signal
indicates three times.
If during comfort signalling the operating lever is pressed in the opposite di-
rection, the indicating will stop.
Comfort flashing can be activated / deactivated in the Infotainment menu 
→

→
Light
.
WARNINGOnly turn on the main beam or the headlight flasher if other road users will
not be dazzled. NoteThe setting (activation/deactivation) of the convenience turn signal is stored
(depending on the Infotainment type) in the active user account personalisa-
tion » page 50 .
Automatic driving light control
Fig. 54
Light switch: AUTO position
Read and observe on page 65 first.
The light switch is in position 
» Fig. 54 then depending on the equipment
the automatic switch on / off the lights corresponding to the light or weather
conditions (rain) takes place.
If the light switch is in position 
, the lettering 
illuminates next to the
light switch. If the light is switched on automatically, the symbol 
also illumi-
nates next to the light switch.
Automatic driving light control in the rain (referred to as function in the
following)
The dipped beam is switched on automatically if the following conditions are
met.
The function is activated.
The light switch is in the position 
.
The windscreen wipers are on for more than 30 s.
The light turns off automatically about 4 minutes after turning off the wipers.
Setting, activation/deactivation
The following functions can be activated/deactivated in the Infotainment
menu 

→ 
→
Light
.
▶ Sensitivity adjustment of the sensor for determining the lighting conditions
for automatic driving light control
▶ Automatic driving light control during rain 
67Lights and visibility

Fog lights/rear fog lightFig. 56
Light switch – switch on front
and rear fog lights
Read and observe on page 65 first.
Switching on the fog lights/rear fog lights is possible under the following
conditions.
The lights switch is in position ,
 or

» Fig. 56 .
›
To switch on the fog lights , turn the light switch to position
1
; the warning
light  illuminates in the instrument cluster.
›
To
switch on the rear fog lights , pull the light switch to position
2
; the
warning light  illuminates in the instrument cluster.
If the vehicle is not equipped with fog lights, the rear fog lights can be switch-
ed on by pulling the light switch to the only possible setting.
Switch off the fog lights/rear fog lights in reverse order.
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 CORNER function
Read and observe
on page 65 first.
The CORNER function automatically switches on the fog lights on the respec-tive side of the vehicle (e.g. when cornering), if the following conditions are ful-
filled.
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.
When reverse gear is engaged, the two fog lights and static cornering light of
the headlights are turned on.
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
Read and observe
on page 65 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.
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 .
The two functions can be activated/deactivated and set in the Infotainment
menu 

→

→
Light
.
CAUTION
■
Poorer visibility is evaluated by a sensor mounted below the windscreen in
the holder of the rear-view mirror. Do not cover the sensor - the system can be
affected.■
If this option is always enabled, then the battery is heavily loaded.
Note
The setting of the two functions is stored (depending on the Infotainment
type) in the active user account personalisation » page 50.1)
If the two switch-on variants are conflicting (e.g. 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.
69Lights and visibility

Hazard warning light systemFig. 57
Button for hazard warning light
system
Read and observe on page 65 first.
›
To switch on/off , press the
 button
» Fig. 57 .
When switching on, all the turn signal lights as well as the warning light  in
the button flash simultaneously with the control 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.
The automatic activation of hazard warning lights can take place during a
heavy braking. After starting or accelerating the hazard warning system is au-
tomatically switched off.
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 light
Read and observe
on page 65 first.
The side light is provided for lighting of the parked vehicle.
Switching on the side light  on one side
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Press the control lever all the way into position
or
until it stops
» Fig. 53
on page 67 .
The parking lights on the respective side of the vehicle are turned on.
Switching on the side light on both sides ›Switch on the ignition and turn the light switch to position  » page 66 , the
parking lights are turned on.›
Switch off the ignition and lock the car.
After removing the ignition key and opening the driver's door, an audible warn-
ing sounds. After a few seconds, or after closing the driver's door, the acoustic
warning signal stops.
CAUTION
■ Turning on the parking light means the battery is heavily loaded.■The parking lights may switch off automatically due to a low battery charge.
If the two-sided parking lights are switched on when the ignition is off, the
parking lights will not switch on automatically.
Entry space lighting
Read and observe
on page 65 first.
The lighting is positioned on the lower edge of the exterior mirror and illumi-nates the entry area of the front door.
The lighting switches on after unlocking or opening the vehicle door (depend-
ing on the lighting conditions).
The lighting switches off after around 30 seconds after closing the front door
or switching on the ignition.
Driving abroad
Read and observe
on page 65 first.
When driving in countries with opposing traffic system (traffic on the
left/right), your headlights may dazzle oncoming traffic. Therefore, it is neces-
sary to have the headlights adapted by a specialist garage.
The headlights with LED lamps can by adjusted by enabling the travel mode in
the Infotainment in the menu 

→

→
Light
. In this mode, no automatic
beam adjustment is made ahead of the vehicle.
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WARNINGAutomatic wiping during rain is only a support. The driver is not released
from the responsibility to set the function of the windscreen wipers man-
ually depending on the visibility conditions.
Note
■ If the wiping is carried out without interruption, the wiping speed varies de-
pending on the vehicle speed.■
The setting (activation/deactivation) of the automatic windscreen wiping in
the rain is stored (depending on the Infotainment type) in the active user ac-
count personalisation » page 50.
Rear wipers and washers / reversing camera cleaning system
Fig. 66
Operating the windscreen wipers
and washing system
Read and observe and on page 74 first.
The lever can be moved to the following positions » Fig. 66
Spraying and wiping the windscreen (sprung position) - after releasing the
control stalk, the wipers perform another 2 to 3 wiper strokes
Spraying the rear view camera (sprung position)
Windscreen wiping
Wipers and washers off
Automatic rear wiper
If the windscreen wiping is performed without interruption, then the automat-
ic regular intermittent wiping of the rear window takes place.
This function can be activated / deactivated in the Infotainment menu 

→
 →
Mirrors and wipers
.
Note■
The rear window is wiped automatically if the windscreen wipers are on
when reverse gear is selected.■
The setting (activation/deactivation) of the automatic rear window wiping in
the rain is stored (depending on the Infotainment type) in the active user ac-
count personalisation » page 50.
Headlight cleaning system
Read and observe
and on page 74 first.
Headlights are cleaned under the following conditions. The ignition is switched on.
The low beam is switched on.
The outside temperature is about -12° C to +39° C.
To clean the headlights, the headlamp is also sprayed after every ten squirts.
The adjustment of the spray interval can be be adjusted by a specialist garage
(maximum after every twentieth spraying of the windscreen).
To ensure the correct functioning of the system, even in winter, this needs to
be regularly cleared of snow and ice (e.g. using the de-icing spray).
Rear view mirror
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Interior mirror dimming
76
Exterior mirrors
76WARNINGExterior mirrors increase the field of view, however, make objects appear
smaller and further away. Therefore, use the rear-view mirror to determine
the distances to the following vehicles. 75Lights and visibility

WARNING■The mirrors with automatic dimming contain electrolyte fluid which may
leak if the mirror glass is broken - this can irritate skin, eyes and the respi-
ratory system.■
If your eyes or skin come into contact with the electrolyte fluid, immedi-
ately wash the affected area for a few minutes with plenty of water. Seek
medical assistance if required.
Interior mirror dimming
Fig. 67
Interior mirror: manual dimming/auto-darkening
Read and observe
on page 75 first.
Mirrors with manual dimming » Fig. 67
Basic position of the mirror (not dimmed)
Mirror blackout
Mirror with automatic dimming
The mirror dimming » Fig. 67 is automatically controlled after the engine start.
When the interior lights are switched on or the reverse gear is engaged, the
mirror moves back into the basic position (not dimmed).
12WARNING■ Attach external devices (e.g. navigation system) not in the vicinity of the
mirror with automatic dimming . The illuminated display of an external de-
vice can affect the function of the rear-view mirror - it could cause an acci-
dent.■
The automatic dimming mirror only functions smoothly if the light falling
on the sensors is not compromised (e.g. by the sunshade at the back). The
sensors are located on the front and back of the mirror.
Exterior mirrors
Fig. 68
Exterior mirror operation
Read and observe on page 75 first.
The exterior mirrors can (depending on vehicle equipment) have a manual or electric fold-in function, automatic dimming and memory function.
The rotary knob can be moved into the following positions (depending on ve- hicle equipment)
Adjusting the left-hand mirror area
Switch off mirror control
Adjusting the right-hand mirror area
Mirror heating (only works when the engine is running)
Folding in the mirrors electrically (to fold back, move the rotary knob to an-
other position) »
Setting the mirror area
›
Move the rotary knob in the direction of arrows » Fig. 68.
If the mirror setting fails at any time, the mirrors can be adjusted manually by
pressing on the edge of the mirror area. 
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