2016 SKODA KODIAQ warning

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

CAUTIONPoorer 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 af-
fected.
Note
The setting (activate/deactivate) of the automatic driving light control during
rain is stored (depending on the Infotainment type) in the active user account
personalisation » page 50.
LED headlights
Read and observe
on page 65 first.
The LED headlights (hereinafter referred to as just system) use the journey da-ta to automatically ensure the best possible light cone in front of the vehicle.
The system will automatically operate in the following modes: urban, extra-ur-
ban, highway and mist. The static corning light provides for the illumination of
the road in the curve.
The system works as long as the light switch is in position 
.
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. Seek help from
a specialist garage.
Light Assist
Fig. 55
Installation location versions of the sensor / system on/off
Read and observe on page 65 first.
The system automatically switches the high beam on/off in accordance with
the existing traffic (other vehicles) and environmental conditions (e.g. driving
through a lit village).
The high beam on/off is controlled by a sensor or a camera » Fig. 55.
Activating / Deactivating the system takes place in the Infotainment menu 
→

→
Light
→
Light Assist
.
Conditions for the system function The system is activated.
The light switch is in the position .
The vehicle speed is over 60 km/h or for some countries more than 40
km/h.
The windscreen is clean in the sensor area.
Switching on and off
›
To turn on the system, push the control stalk into the sprung position
A
» Fig. 55 , the warning light
 illuminates in the display of the instrument
cluster.
›
To turn off the automatically switched on main beam, push the lever into the
sprung position
B
, the » Fig. 55 warning light
 expires.
›
To
manually switch on the main beam, push the lever into the sprung posi-
tion
A
» Fig. 55 , the warning light
 goes out.
The headlight switches off automatically when the speed falls below 30 km/h.
If there is a fault, the error message will appear in the instrument cluster dis-
play. Seek help from a specialist garage.
WARNINGThe system is used only for support, thus the driver is not released from his
obligation to manually adjust the main or low beam according to the given
ambient conditions (e.g. in unfavourable lighting and weather conditions,
as when passing poorly lit road users, if necessary, when the visual range
of the sensor is limited by an obstacle).
CAUTION
Do not cover the sensor - the system can be affected.68Operation

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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Option 3 - switching on/off (by pressing relevant switch) » Fig. 60
 Reading lamp left
 Reading lamp right
The rear lighting (variants 1 and 3) is controlled together with the automatic
operation of the lighting from the front seats. ▶ When the front interior lighting is switched on, the rear interior lighting also
turns on automatically.
▶ When the front interior lighting is switched off, the rear interior lighting can
be turned on/off as required.
Ambient lighting
Fig. 61
Setting the ambient lighting
The ambient lighting illuminates the side door trim panels in colour, sand the
footwell in white.
The switching on of the lighting takes place automatically after opening the
door, switching off occurs automatically after the locking of the vehicle or 30
seconds after the closing of the door with the ignition switched off.
The ambient lighting can be adjusted in the Infotainment menu 

→

→
Interior lighting
.
Description of the function surfaces » Fig. 61
Enable / disable the background lighting
Activating of the brightness setting for all areas at the same time
Activating the brightness controls for the door area
Activating of the brightness setting for the footwell area only in white
Choice of colour options / brightness adjustment
Function surfaces for selecting lighting colour / brightness adjustment
To display
B
,
C
, and
D
, tap the function surface .
DABCDEFNoteThe adjustment of the ambient lighting is stored (depending on the Infotain-
ment type) in the active user account personalisation » page 50.
Viisibility
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Windscreen and rear window heater
72
Front sun visor
73
Sunshade in the rear doors
73WARNINGNo objects should be attached to the sun visors, which could limit the view
or endanger the vehicle occupants during sudden braking or should the ve-
hicle collide.
Windscreen and rear window heater
Fig. 62
Buttons for the front and rear window heater: Climatronic / man-
ual air conditioning
Read and observe
on page 72 first.
The heating for quick defrosting and ventilation of the front /and rear window.
The heating only works when the engine is running. 
72Operation

WARNINGDo not use the windscreen washer system at low temperatures, without
heating the windscreen beforehand. The window washer fluid could other-
wise freeze on the windscreen and restrict the view to the front.
CAUTION
■ If the windscreen wipers are in rest position, they cannot be folded out from
the windscreen. The wipers must be set to the service position to raise them
off the windscreen » page 304.■
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 release the frozen-on windscreen wiper blades from the wind-
screen and remove snow and ice.
■
Handle the windscreen wipers with care - there is the risk of damaging the
windscreen with the windscreen wiper arms.
■
Do not switch on the ignition when the front windscreen wiper arms are fol-
ded down - there is the danger of damaging the bonnet by the windscreen
wiper arms.
■
If there is an obstacle on the windscreen, the wipers will try to push away
the obstacle five times. Thereafter, the wipers will stop to prevent them be-
coming damaged. Turn on the wipers again only after the obstacle has been
removed.
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
blades.■
The windscreen washer nozzles for the windscreen are heated when the en-
gine is running and the outside temperature is less than +10 °C.
Front wipers and washersFig. 65
Operating the windscreen wipers
and washing system at the front
Read and observe and on page 74 first.
The lever can be moved to the following positions » Fig. 65
Fast disk wiping Slow disk wiping
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Intermittent wipe of the windscreen
▶ Automatic windscreen wiping in the rain
Wipers and washers off
Single windscreen wipe (sprung position)
 Setting of windscreen wiper interval for the position
 - by setting the
switch in the direction of the arrow, the windscreen wipers will wipe more
often
Spraying and wiping the windscreen (sprung position)
 Spraying and wiping the window
After releasing the operating lever, the wipers will make from 2 to 3 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.
Automatic windscreen wiping during rain can be activated/ deactivated in
the Infotainment menu 

→

→
Mirrors and wipers
. 

A74Operation

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. 
76Operation