
AbbreviationsAbbreviationDefinitionrpmEngine revolutions per minuteABSAnti-lock brake systemACCAdaptive cruise controlAGMVehicle battery typeAPNName of the access point for the data connectionTCSTraction controlCO2Carbon dioxideCOCDeclaration of conformityDPFDiesel particle filterDSGAutomatic double clutch gearboxDSRActive driver-steering recommendationEDLElectronic differential lockECEEconomic Commission for EuropeEPCEPC fault lightESCElectronic Stability ControlETRim depthEUEuropean UnionHBAHydraulic brake assistHHCUphill start assistKESSYKeyless unlocking, starting and lockingkWKilowatt, measuring unit for outputLEDLighting element typeM1A passenger car constructed primarily for the transport of
peopleM1GPassenger car with enhanced off-road capabilityMCBMulti-collision brakeMGManual gearboxMSREngine drag torque controlN1Panel van intended exclusively or mainly for the transporta-
tion of goodsAbbreviationDefinitionNmNewton meter, measuring unit for the engine torquePINpersonal identification numberQiStandard for wireless charging by electrical inductionTDI CRDiesel engine with turbo-charging and common rail injection
systemTSATrailer stabilisationTSIPetrol engine with turbo charging and direct injectionVINVehicle identification numberWWatt, unit of powerWLANWireless data networkXDSFunctional extension of the electronic differential lock11Abbreviations

Operation
Cockpit
OverviewElectrical power windows
61
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
76
Door opening lever
55
Air outlet vents
113
Ticket holder
88
Operating lever (depending on equipment):
▶ Indicator light and high-beam headlight
67
▶Speed regulating system
239
▶Speed limiter
241
▶High-beam headlight assist
68
Steering wheel with horn / with driver's front airbag
19
Buttons for operating the information system
43
Instrument cluster
32
Operating lever:
▶ Windscreen wipers and washers
73
▶Information symbols
43
Infotainment
121
Interior rear-view mirror
76
Tray (up / down) on the passenger side
93
Front passenger airbag
19
External Infotainment module (in the front passenger storage
compartment)
123
Key switch for the front passenger airbag deactivation (on the
control panel side)
22
Power window in the front passenger door
62
Storage compartment
89
Light switch
66
Bonnet release lever
279
Storage compartment
88
Operating lever for adaptive cruise control
245
Steering wheel locking lever
131234567891011121314151617181920212223Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Ignition lock203
▶Starter button
203
Bars with buttons and warning lights (depending on the equip-
ment fitted): ▶ START-STOP
204
▶
Park Assist
233
▶
Parking aid
220
▶
Area View (Area View)
230
▶
Hazard lights
70
▶
Central locking system
54
▶
/
Warning light for the front seat passenger airbag
22
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Gearshift lever (manual gearbox)
209
▶Selector lever (automatic gearbox)
210
Bars with buttons (depending on the equipment fitted):
▶ Selection of travel mode
251
▶
Auto Hold
207
▶
Electric parking brake
206
▶
Stabilisation control ESC / Traction control TCS
216, 217
▶
OFF ROAD mode
218
Storage compartment
89
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Phonebox
89
▶12-volt power outlet
97
▶Cigarette lighter
99
▶Ashtrays
98
▶USB and AUX inputs
90
Controls for heating / air conditioning
110
Note
The layout of the controls on right-hand drive vehicles differs partially from
that shown in » Fig. 19.24252627282931Cockpit

Instruments and warning lights
Instrument cluster
Introduction
Fig. 20
Instrument cluster
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Engine revolutions counter
32
Coolant temperature gauge
32
Fuel gauge
33
Display in the rear centre console
33
Rev counter » page 32
▶ with warning lights » page 33
Display » page 43
Speedometer
▶ with warning lights » page 33
Coolant temperature gauge » page 32
Bar with warning lights » page 33
Operation key:
▶ Set the time » page 44
▶ Reset counter for distance travelled (trip) » page 43
▶ Displaying the distance and days until the next service interval
» page 49
Fuel gauge » page 33
1234567The brightness of the instrument illumination is set automatically depending
on the ambient lighting throughout. If the visibility is poor and the lights are
not on, the brightness of the instrument lighting reduces to alert the driver to
switch on the lights in due time.
The brightness of the instrument lighting can be adjusted in the Infotainment
menu
→
→
Light
.
Engine revolutions counter
The tachometer
1
» Fig. 20 on page 32 shows the actual engine speed per
minute.
The beginning of the tachometer red scale range indicates the maximum per-
mitted speed for an engine that has been driven-in and has reached operating
temperature.
You should shift into the next highest gear before the red scale of the revolu-
tion counter is reached, or select mode D / S on the automatic gearbox.
The gear recommendation is important to note in order to maintain the opti-
mum engine speed » page 44.
CAUTION
The pointer of the engine revolutions counter must reach the red area for only
a short time - there is a risk of engine damage!
Coolant temperature gauge
Fig. 21
Coolant temperature gauge
The display » Fig. 21 only works if the ignition is switched on.
Cold range - The pointer is in the range
A
, the engine has not yet reached its
operating temperature. Avoid high speeds and high engine loads.
Operating range - The pointer is in the range
B
.
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Fuel reserve38 Lane Departure Warning (Lane Assist)38
Turn signal system
38
Trailer turn signal lights
38
Fog lights
38
Speed regulating system / speed limiter
38
Brake pedal (automatic gearbox)
38
Auto Hold function
39
Main beam
39
Automatic gearbox
39
Rear seat belt warning light
39
Generator
39
Coolant
39
Engine oil pressure
40
Engine oil level
40
AdBlue ®
(diesel engine)
40
Lamp failure
41
Diesel particle filter (diesel)
41
Windscreen washer fluid level
41
High-beam assistant
41
START-STOPsystem
41
Display of a low temperature
42
Water in the fuel filter (diesel engine)
42
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
42
Front Assist
42
Front assist
42
Economy mode
42
OFF ROAD mode
42
Adaptive Chassis Control (DCC)
42
Service
43
The warning lights in the instrument cluster 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.
The warning lights are located at the following positions in the instrument
cluster » Fig. 20 on page 32 .
▶ Engine revolutions counter 1
▶Display
2
▶Speedometer
3
▶Bar with warning lights
5
Warning lights in the display
Depending on the importance the warning light
(danger) or
(warning) illu-
minate along with some of the warning lights in the list with the warning
lights.
Depending on vehicle equipment some warning lights can be displayed in col-
our on the display. For example. the coolant warning lamp may be represented
as follows.
▶ - Segment display / monochromatic (“black and white”) MAXI DOT display
▶ - Coloured MAXI DOT display
WARNING■
Ignoring illuminated warning lights and related messages or instructions
in the display of the instrument cluster may lead to serious personal injury
or damage to the vehicle.■
If 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 lights » page 70. Place the warning triangle at the prescribed dis-
tance.
■
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. While working in
the engine compartment, be sure to observe the following warnings
» page 278 .
Parking brake
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
illuminates - the parking brake is switched on.
Parking brake error
Illumi-
nates
Error: electronic parking brakePARKING BRAKE FAILURE
▶ Seek help from a specialist garage.
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Other incidents
The illumination of the warning light can have the following reasons.
▶ The vehicle is loaded on one side. Distribute the load evenly.
▶ 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.
Brake linings
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
illuminates - the brake pads are worn.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
Fuel reserve
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
illuminates – the fuel level in the fuel tank is at the reserve level (approxi-
mately 6 litres).
An audible signal sounds as a warning. ▶ Please refuel » page 275.
Note
The text in the display goes out after refuelling and driving a short distance.
Lane Departure Warning (Lane Assist)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The warning lights
indicates the state of the Lane Assist system.
More information about the Lane Assist System » page 254.
Turn signal system
Read and observe
on page 34 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 (does not apply when towing).
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.
Trailer turn signal lights
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
flashes – the trailer turn signal lights are switched on.
If a trailer is hitched and the warning light is not flashing, one of the trailer
turn signal lights has failed.
▶ Check the trailer bulbs.
Fog lights
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
illuminates – the fog lights are switched on.
Speed regulating system / speed limiter
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
illuminates - the vehicle speed is limited by the speed regulating system or
the adaptive cruise control or by the speed limiter.
flashes – the speed set with the speed limiter has been exceeded.
Brake pedal (automatic gearbox)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
lights up – apply the brake.
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Auto Hold functionRead and observe
on page 34 first.
illuminates - the Auto Hold function is activated.
For more information about the Auto-Hold Function » page 207.
Main beam
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
lights up – the main beam or the headlight flasher is switched on.
Automatic gearbox
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
Gearbox overheated
The warning light is only shown in the MAXI DOTdisplay.
Illumi-
nates
Gearbox overheated. You can drive on.GEARBOX OVERHEATED
Transmission overheated. You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution.
Illumi-
nates
Gearbox overheated. Stop! Log book!STOP VEHICLE GEARBOX OVERHEAT
▶
Do not drive the vehicle! Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine.
You can continue your journey as soon as the warning light disappears.
▶ If the warning light do not go out,
stop driving! Seek help from a specialist
garage.
Transmission problem
The warning light is only shown in the MAXI DOTdisplay.
Illumi-
nates
Gearbox faulty. Stop the vehicle safely!GEARBOX FAULTY WORKSHOP Illumi-
nates
Gearbox in emergency mode. No reverse gear.GEARBOX ERROR REV_ GEAR NOT AVAIL Illumi-
nates
Error: gearbox. Speed is limited.GEARBOX ERROR▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
Rear seat belt warning light
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
lights up – a rear seat belt is not fastened.
lights up – a rear seat belt is fastened.
When the seat belt is fastened/unfastened, the particular light lights up briefly
and indicates the current belt status!
Generator
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
lights up – the battery is not being charged whilst the engine is running.
CAUTION
If in addition to the light
the light lights up while driving, stop driving -
risk of engine damage! Switch off the engine and seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage.
Coolant
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
Coolant level too low
Illumi-
nates
ENGINE COOLANT PLEASE CHECK Log book!ENGINE COOLANT PLEASE CHECK
▶ Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and let it cool.
▶ Check the coolant level » page 282.
If the coolant level is within the specified range and the warning light lights
up again, then there may be a malfunction of the cooling fan.
▶ Switch off the ignition.
▶ Check the fuse for the radiator fan, replace if necessary.
If the coolant level and fan fuse are both OK but the warning light lights up
again,
stop driving!
▶ Seek help from a specialist garage.
39Instruments and warning lights

There is a fault in the AdBlue®
system.
The value in the display indicates the distance to travel, after which no engine
restart is possible.
▶ Seek help from a specialist garage. Illumi-
nates
Error: AdBlue (DEF). Engine start no longer possible.ADD ADBLUE (DEF) RESTART DISABLED
There is an error in the AdBlue ®
system, engine start is not possible.
▶ Seek help from a specialist garage.
Lamp failure
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
illuminates – one of the lamps is faulty.
A message will appear in the display about the affected lamp.
Diesel particle filter (diesel)
Read and observe
on page 34 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 D / 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.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
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 the 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
We encourage you to avoid constant short journeys. This will improve the com-
bustion process of the soot particles in the diesel particulate filter.
Windscreen washer fluid level
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
illuminates – the windscreen washer fluid level is too low.
▶ Top up the windscreen washer fluid » page 280.
High-beam assistant
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
illuminates – the high beam assistant is activated
» page 68, Light Assist .
START-STOPsystem
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The warning lights
indicate the status of the START STOP system
» page 204 .
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Display of a low temperatureRead and observe
on page 34 first.
illuminates – the outside temperature is below +4 °C.
WARNINGEven at temperatures around +4 °C, black ice may still be on the road sur-
face! Do not only rely upon the information given on the outside tempera-
ture display that there is no ice on the road.
Water in the fuel filter (diesel engine)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The fuel filter with water separator, filters out dirt and water from the fuel.
If too much water is present in the separator, the following information ap-
pears on the instrument cluster display.
The warning light is only shown in the MAXI DOTdisplay.
Illumi-
nates
Water in fuel filter. Log book!WATER IN FUEL FILTER
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The warning lights
indicate the condition of the ACC system
» page 243 .
Front Assist
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The warning light is only shown in the MAXI DOTdisplay.
illuminates – the safe distance to the vehicle in front is below the mini-
mum.
Information on the Front Assist system » page 248.
Front assist
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
Illuminates
▶ Front Assist has recognised the risk of a collision or automatically triggered
an emergency braking manoeuvre » page 248.
▶ An automatic deactivation of Front Assist took place with ESC Sport activa-
ted » page 216 and with ASR activated » page 217.
▶ Front Assist is currently not available » page 251.
with the lettering
illuminates- Front Assist is deactivated. » page 250
Economy mode
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
illuminates - the vehicle is in economy mode due to the intervention of the
active cylinder management or due to the neutral position of the automatic
gearbox.
OFF ROAD mode
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
illuminates - the OFF ROAD mode is enabled.
illuminates - the hill descent assistant is activated.
flashes (stronger) – the hill descent assistant is engaged at the moment.
Adaptive Chassis Control (DCC)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The warning light is only shown in the MAXI DOTdisplay.
illuminates – there is a DCC fault.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
42Operation