2016 SKODA KODIAQ ESP

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! 
209Starting-off and Driving

DriveGreen functionFig. 262
Display in Infotainment screen
The DriveGreen function (hereinafter referred to as DriveGreen) evaluates the
driving efficiency based on the information respecting the driving style.
DriveGreen can be displayed on Infotainment screen in the menu 

→

→
DriveGreen
.
A
driving liquid display
With the driving is fluid, the display is located in the middle (near the green
dot). When accelerating, the display moves down, and upwards when braking.
B
“Green leaf”
The greener the leaf, the more economic the driving style. With less economi-
cal driving, the leaf is presented without any green colouring or it can be com-
pletely hidden.
C
bar graph
The higher the green bars, the more economical the driving style. Each bar
shows the driving efficiency in 5-second steps, the current bar is on the left.
D
scoring (0 - 100)
The higher the indicated value, the more economical the driving style. When
you tap the function surface
D
, a detailed assessment showing the driving ef-
ficiency during the last 30 minutes is displayed.
If the trip lasts less than 30 minutes from the start, then the overview will add the assessment from the previous journey (the bars are shown in dark green).
E
the average fuel consumption from the start
When you tap the
E
function surface, a detailed overview of the average fuel
consumption during the last 30 minutes is shown.
If the trip lasts less than 30 minutes from the start, then the overview will add the overview of the average fuel consumption from the previous journey (the
bars are shown in dark green).F
symbols
The display may show the following four symbols, which give information on
the current driving style.
Economical driving style
The current speed has a negative effect on fuel consumption.
The journey does not take place in a free-flowing manner, avoid unneces-
sary acceleration and braking
Recommended gear
Tips for economical driving
Tap on the
B
leave to display tips for economical driving.
Note
When resetting the single-trip memory “from start”; the average consumptionE, the driving assessment D, and the diagram C are also reset.
Avoiding damage to your vehicle
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Driving Tips
213
Driving through water
214
Driving Tips
Only drive on such roads and in such terrain that match the vehicle parameters
» page 313 , Technical data as well as your driving skills.
The driver is always responsible for deciding whether the vehicle can handle
travelling in the given terrain.
When travelling off paved roads, we recommend activating OFF ROAD mode
» page 218 . 
213Starting-off and Driving

Assist systems
General information
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Radar sensor
215WARNING■ The assistance systems only serve to support the driver and do not re-
lieve the driver of the responsibility for driving the vehicle.■
The increased safety provision, as well as the increased occupant protec-
tion provided by the assistance systems must not tempt you to take risks -
risk of accident!
■
Adjust the speed and driving style to the current visibility, weather, road
and traffic conditions.
■
The assistance systems have physical and system-related limitations. For
this reason, the driver may experience some undesired or delayed system
responses in certain situations. You should therefore always be alert and
ready to intervene!
■
Only enable, disable or set the assistance systems when you have the car
fully under control, in every traffic situation - risk of accident!
Radar sensor
Fig. 264
Installation location of the radar
sensor
Read and observe on page 215 first.
The radar sensor (hereinafter referred to only sensor) uses electromagnetic
waves to capture the traffic situation ahead of the vehicle. The radar is located
under a cover » Fig. 264.
The sensor is part of the ACC » page 243 and Front Assist » page 248systems.
The sensor function may be impaired in the event of one of the following sit-
uations arising. ▶ The sensor cover is soiled (e.g. with mud, snow and the like).
▶ The area in front of and around the sensor cover is obscured (e.g. by labels,
auxiliary headlights and the like(.
▶ When visibility is poor (e.g. fog, heavy rain, thick snowfall).
▶ In exceptional cases, the sensor may be covered in the area beneath the cov-
er, e.g. due to snow.
If the sensor cover or the sensor is dirty or covered, a message to that effect
from the ACC system » page 248, Malfunctions or Front Assist » page 251, Mal-
functions system appears in the instrument cluster display.WARNING■
If you suspect that the sensor is damaged, deactivate the ACC system and
Front Assist system » page 245, » page 250 . Have the sensor checked by a
specialist garage.■
A collision or damage in the front or lower area of the vehicle could affect
the sensor function - there is risk of accident! Have the sensor checked by
a specialist garage.
■
Do not cover the area in front of and around the sensor cover. This can
lead to impaired function of the sensor - risk of accident!
CAUTION
Remove snow with a brush and ice with a solvent-free de-icer from the sensor
cover.
Braking and stabilisation systems
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Stability Control (ESC)
216
ESC Sport
216
Anti-blocking system (ABS)
216
Engine drag torque control (MSR)
216
Traction control (ASR)
217
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL and XDS)
217
Active steering assist (DSR)
217

215Assist systems

Traction control (ASR)Read and observe
on page 216 first.
The ASR prevents spinning of the drive wheels. TCS reduces the drive powertransmitted to the wheels in the case of slipping wheels. Thus, for example,
driving on road surfaces with low grip is made easier.
During a TCS intervention, the indicator light 
flashes in the instrument clus-
ter.
Deactivation
›
Press the 
» Fig. 265 on page 216 button.
›
or: On Infotainment, press the button 
→ the function surface

→
ESCsystem:
→
ASR off
Tap.
With deactivation the warning light lights up in the instrument cluster

and
an appropriate message is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Activation
›
Press the 
» Fig. 265 on page 216 button.
›
or: On Infotainment, press the button 
→ the function surface

→
ESCsystem:
→
Activated
Tap.
With activation the warning light
 is
extinguished and an appropriate mes-
sage is displayed in the instrument cluster.
The TCS should normally always be enabled. The system should be deactivated
only in the following situations, for example. ▶ When driving with snow chains.
▶ When driving in deep snow or on a very loose surface.
▶ When it is necessary to “rock” a car free when it has become stuck.
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL and XDS)
Read and observe
on page 216 first.
EDL prevents the turning of the respective wheel of the driven axle. EDL
brakes the spinning wheel, if necessary, and transmits the driving force to the
other driving wheel. Driving becomes easier on road surfaces with different
traction under each wheel of the driven axle.
EDL switches off automatically to avoid excessive heat generation on the
brake of the wheel being braked. Once the brakes have cooled down, there is
an automatic re-activation of EDL.
XDS is an extension to the electronic differential lock (EDL). XDS does not re-
spond to the relieved inner curve wheel of the driven axle in the case of fast
cornering.
By applying braking force to the relieved wheel, spinning is prevented by the
XDS. This has a positive effect on the driving stability and steerability of the
vehicle.
Active steering assist (DSR)
Read and observe
on page 216 first.
In critical situations, the DSR provides the driver with a steering recommenda-tion in order to stabilise the vehicle. DSR is activated, for example, on the right
and left vehicle side when braking sharply on different road surfaces.
Brake Assist (HBA)
Read and observe
on page 216 first.
The HBA increases the braking effect and helps to reduce the braking dis-
tance.
The HBA is activated by very quick operation of the brake pedal. In order to
achieve the shortest possible braking distance, the brake pedal must be ap-
plied firmly until the vehicle has come to a standstill.
The HBA function is automatically deactivated when the brake pedal is re-
leased.
Hill Start Assist (HHC)
Read and observe
on page 216 first.
When driving on slopes, HHC allows you to move your foot from the brake ped-al to the accelerator pedal without the vehicle rolling downhill on its own.
The vehicle is braked by the system for about 2 seconds after releasing the
brake pedal.
The HHC is active on gradients upwards of 5 % if the driver door is closed. HHC
is only ever active on slopes when in forward or reverse start off.
217Assist systems

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 
225Assist systems

The distance between the side lines corresponds approximately to the vehicle
width including mirrors.
Lane
The lane lines D
» Fig. 280 change depending on the steering angle and indi-
cate the roadway on which the vehicle would take with the current steering
wheel position.
CAUTION
The objects shown on the screen can be closer or even further away than they
appear. This is especially the case in the following situations.■
Protruding objects, such as the rear of a truck and the like.
■
When driving from a horizontal surface into a slope or a depression.
■
When driving from a slope or a depression onto a horizontal surface.
Mode - traverse parking
Fig. 281
Screen display
Read and observe
and on page 227 first.
This mode supports the driver when reverse parking in a parking space that is
transverse to the road.
Parking manoeuvre
›
Select a suitable parking space.
›
Press the button 
» Fig. 278 on page 228 .
›
At the selected parking space
1
» Fig. 281 slowly drive past and stop the ve-
hicle.
›
Engage reverse gear.
›
Adjust the steering wheel so that the lane lines lead into the parking space
2
.
› Carefully move backward and steer so that the yellow lines are still leading
into the parking space.›
At the latest when the red line of the back of the parking space (for example,
curb)
3
is touched, stop the vehicle.
Mode - parallel parking
Fig. 282
Screen display
Read and observe
and on page 227 first.
This mode supports the driver when reverse parking in a parking space that is
parallel to the road.
Parking manoeuvre
›
When driving past a parking space push the button » Fig. 278
on page 228 .
›
Tap the function surface
C
» Fig. 279 on page 228 .
The screen shows auxiliary boxes for both road sides.
›
Switch on the indicator for the side on which you want to park.
The auxiliary boxes for the opposite side will be hidden.
›
Stop the vehicle stop so that there are no obstructions in the gap between
the auxiliary boxes
1
» Fig. 282 and the rear box does not extend over the
side of the parking space
2
(e.g. kerb).
›
Turn the steering wheel in the direction recommended
3
until the colour of
the trapezoidal frame
4
is green. Hold the steering wheel in this position.
›
Once the arrow
5
appears on the screen, reverse (when reversing in the
parking space the arrow will get shorter).
The screen shows the yellow lane lines
6
and the green line
7
.
If the steering angle is corrected while reversing then the red line
8
appears
(required roadway alignment). 
229Assist systems

WARNING■The general information relating to the use of assistance systems must
be observed » page 215, General information .■
The system detects obstacles. The auxiliary boxes and lines are displayed
by the system, regardless of the area around the vehicle. 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 an 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.■
Objects that are located directly beside the corners of the vehicle may be
outside the field of view of the cameras and may therefore not be displayed on
the screen.
■
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 vehicle damaged in the area of one of the cameras, the respective cam-
era can possibly deviate from the correct position. If this is the case, have the
sensor checked by a specialist garage.
CAUTION
The objects shown on the screen can be closer or even further away than they
appear. This is especially the case in the following situations.■
Protruding objects, such as the rear of a truck and the like.
■
When driving from a horizontal surface into a slope or a depression.
■
When driving from a slope or a depression onto a horizontal surface.
Operating principleFig. 284
Installation locations of cameras for area detection
Read and observe
and on page 231 first.
The cameras for detecting the area around the vehicle are below the front
ŠKODA logos, in both exterior mirrors and in the handle of the boot lid
» Fig. 284 .
The system can assist the driver when parking and manoeuvring under the
following conditions. The ignition is switched on.
The system is activated.
The driver's door and the luggage compartment lid are fully closed.
The vehicle is travelling at less than 15 km/h.
The areas covered by the cameras are clearly visible on the screen.
The selected parking / manoeuvring area is clear and even.
231Assist systems

Activation / deactivationFig. 285
Button for activation / deactiva-
tion
Read and observe and on page 231 first.
Activation
The system is activated by pressing the button 
» Fig. 285 or by engaging the
reverse gear.
When activating, an alarm sounds and the symbol  illuminates in the button.
When activated by pressing the button, the overall view » Fig. 286 on
page 232 -
 is displayed on the screen.
When activated by engaging the reverse gear, the view of the rear camera to- gether with the thumbnail display of the overall view » Fig. 286 on page 232 -
 is displayed.
Deactivation
The system is deactivated by pressing  the button, by switching off the igni-
tion, by setting the selector lever to P mode, or by moving forward with a
speed over 15 km / h (the symbol  goes out in the button).
Views and function surfacesFig. 286
Overall view / view of the rear camera with thumbnail display
Read and observe
and on page 231 first.
The system displays the single view of a camera image or the overall view of all the camera images at once.
The selection of the respective camera image is performed by touching the
screen in the area next to, in front of or behind the vehicle silhouette
» Fig. 286 . The selected area is highlighted on the screen by a yellow framing
» Fig. 286 -
 ,
Function surfaces » Fig. 286
3D views
 Top view
 View obliquely from above
 View from the side
 Change to overall view
Swiping in the arrow directions on the screen, the viewing angle can be
changed to the 3D views of the area around the vehicle.
To exit area view on the display
Display modes
Screen settings - brightness, contrast, colour
Thumbnail display of the overall view (toggle to overall view by touching
the vehicle silhouette on the screen)


 Switch thumbnail display on/off
CAUTION
The overall view is for orientation only
» Fig. 286. Further views of the individ-
ual cameras are for a better overview of the area around the vehicle.12345232Driving