Using the system -> Instruments and Indicator Lights for Your Skoda Fabia 4 Door Seecond Generation (2007-2013)

Overview  
Instruments and Indicator Lights  
Instrument cluster  
Introduction  
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:  
Overview  
Engine revolutions counter  
Speedometer  
Coolant temperature gauge display  
Fuel gauge  
Counter for distance driven  
Digital clock  
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Display of the second speed  
Recommended gear  
Fig. 19 Instrument cluster  
Read and observe on page 26 first.  
Fault display  
The Error message will appear in the display if there is a fault in the instru-  
ment cluster. Ensure that the fault is rectified as soon as possible by a special-  
ist workshop.  
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Revolutions counter with warning lights » page 27  
Display:  
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With counter for distance driven » page 28  
With service interval display » page 32  
With digital clock » page 28  
with multifunction display (MFA) » page 29  
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WARNING  
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Concentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully  
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responsible for road safety.  
With the MAXI DOT display » page 33  
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Never operate the controls in the instrument cluster while driving, only  
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Speedometer with warning lights » page 27  
Coolant temperature gauge1) » page 27  
Button for display mode:  
when the vehicle is stationary!  
Setting the hours/minutes » page 28  
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Enable/disable the display of the second speed2) » page 28  
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Service interval2) - Display of the number of days, kilometres or miles re-  
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maining until the next Service3) » page 32  
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Applies for vehicles using the MAXI DOT display.  
Applies for vehicles with a segment display.  
Applies for models in which where the values are indicated in British measuring units.  
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3)  
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Using the system  
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Button for:  
Coolant temperature gauge display  
Reset trip meter » page 28  
Set hours/minutes  
Enable/disable the mode selected by means of button  
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Read and observe on page 26 first.  
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The coolant temperature gauge 4 » Fig. 19 on page 26 operates only when  
the ignition is switched on.  
Fuel gauge1) » page 27  
In vehicles with a segment display, the coolant temperature is indicated only  
by one of the warning lights » page 37, Coolant coming on or going off.  
Engine revolutions counter  
Read and observe on page 26 first.  
Cold range  
The red scale of the rev counter  
which the engine control unit begins to limit the engine speed. The engine  
control unit restricts the engine speed to a steady limit.  
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» Fig. 19 on page 26 indicates the range in  
The pointer in the left of the scale indicates that the engine has not yet  
reached its operating temperature. Avoid high speeds, full throttle and high  
engine loads. This prevents possible damage to the engine.  
You should shift into the next higher gear before the red scale of the revolu-  
tion counter is reached, or move the selector lever into position D if your car is  
fitted with an automatic gearbox.  
The operating range  
The engine has reached its operating temperature as soon as the pointer  
moves into the middle of the scale. At very high ambient temperatures or un-  
der heavy engine loads, the pointer may move even further to the right.  
To maintain the optimum motor speed, observe the gearshift indica-  
tor » page 28.  
High temperature range  
The coolant temperature is too high if the pointer reaches the red area of the  
scale. Further information » page 37.  
For the sake of the environment  
Shifting up in good time has the following benefits.  
It helps to reduce fuel consumption.  
It reduces engine noise.  
It protects the environment.  
It benefits the service life and reliability of the engine.  
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CAUTION  
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Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the air inlet  
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impair the cooling efficiency of the coolant.  
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Never cover the radiator - there is a risk of the engine overheating.  
Speedometer  
Fuel gauge  
Read and observe on page 26 first.  
Read and observe on page 26 first.  
Warning against speeding  
The fuel gauge 7 » Fig. 19 on page 26 only works when the ignition is switch-  
ed on.  
An audible warning signal will sound when the vehicle speed exceeds 120 km/  
h2). The audible warning is switched off once the vehicle speed falls below  
120 km/h.  
The fuel remaining is displayed in the segment display on vehicles with the  
segment display.  
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 45 litres. The warning light lights up  
when the fuel level reaches the reserve range » page 40.  
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Applies for vehicles using the MAXI DOT display.  
This function is only enabled in certain countries.  
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Instruments and Indicator Lights  
CAUTION  
Display of the second speed  
Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty! The irregular supply of fuel  
can cause misfiring. This can result in considerable damage to parts of the en-  
gine and the exhaust system.  
Read and observe on page 26 first.  
The display can show the current speed in mph1).  
This feature is provided for driving in countries with different units for speed.  
Counter for distance driven  
MAXI DOT display  
Read and observe on page 26 first.  
The display of the second speed can be set in the Settings menu  
item » page 34, Settings.  
The distance which you have driven with your vehicle is shown in km. In some  
countries the measuring unit “mile” is used.  
Segment display  
Press the 5 » Fig. 19 on page 26key repeatedly, until the odometer display  
flashes » page 28.  
Press the 6 key while the display is flashing.  
Daily trip counter (trip)  
The trip counter indicates the distance you have driven since it was last reset -  
in steps of 100 metres or 1/10 of a mile.  
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The second speed is displayed instead of the odometer.  
Reset trip meter  
The meter can be reset by pressing and holding button 6 » Fig. 19 on page 26.  
Display of the second speed can be disabled in the same way.  
Odometer  
Recommended gear  
The odometer indicates the total distance in kilometres or miles which the ve-  
hicle has been driven.  
Fig. 20  
Recommended gear  
Note  
If the second speed display is enabled on vehicles with a segment display, this  
speed will be shown instead of the odometer.  
Digital clock  
Read and observe on page 26 first.  
The clock is set with buttons 5 and 6 » Fig. 19 on page 26.  
Read and observe on page 26 first.  
Select the display that you wish to change with the button 5 and carry out  
the change with the button 6 .  
The gear currently engaged is shown in the instrument cluster display  
A » Fig. 20.  
In vehicles equipped with the MAXI DOT display, it is also possible to set the  
clock in the Time menu » page 34.  
In order to minimise the fuel consumption, a recommendation for shifting into  
another gear is indicated in the display.  
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On models on which the speedometer indicates mph, the second speed is displayed in km/h.  
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Using the system  
If the control unit recognises that it is beneficial to change gear, an arrow B is  
shown in the display. The arrow points up or down, depending on whether you  
should shift into a higher or lower gear.  
Memory  
Fig. 21  
Multifunction display  
At the same time, the recommended gear is shown at A instead of the gear  
selected on vehicles with a manual gearbox.  
CAUTION  
The driver is always responsible for selecting the correct gear in different driv-  
ing situations, such as overtaking.  
Multifunction display (MFD)  
Read and observe on page 29 first.  
Introduction  
The multifunction display is equipped with two automatic memories. The se-  
lected memory is shown in the Display » Fig. 21.  
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:  
Memory  
Operation  
Multifunction display details  
Warning against speeding  
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The data of the single-trip memory (memory 1) is shown if a 1 appears in the  
display. A 2 shown in the display means that data relates to the total distance  
memory (memory 2).  
Switch memories using button B » Fig. 22 on page 30 on the windscreen  
The multifunction display can only be operated when the ignition is switched  
on. After the ignition is switched on, the function displayed is the one which  
you last selected before switching off the ignition.  
wiper stalk.  
Single-trip memory (memory 1)  
The single-trip memory collates the driving information from the moment the  
ignition is switched on until it is switched off. New data will also flow into the  
calculation of the current driving information if the trip is continued within 2  
hours after switching off the ignition. If the trip is interrupted for more than  
2 hours, the memory is automatically erased.  
The multifunction display shown in the segment display » Fig. 21 on page 29  
or in the MAXI DOT display depending on your vehicle model » page 33.  
On vehicles with a MAXI DOT display » page 33, there is an option not to dis-  
play some of the information.  
Total-trip memory (memory 2)  
WARNING  
The total trip memory collates the data from any number of individual trips up  
to a total of 19 hours and 59 minutes or 1999 km or, for vehicles with a MAXI  
DOT display, 99 hours and 59 minutes, or 9999 km. The memory is deleted  
when either of these limits is reached and the calculation starts all over again.  
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Concentrate fully on your driving at all times. As the driver you are fully  
responsible for the operation of your vehicle.  
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Even at temperatures of around +4 °C, there may still be black ice on the  
road surface. You should therefore not rely solely on the outside tempera-  
ture display for accurate information as to whether there is ice on the road.  
Unlike the single-trip memory, the total-trip memory is not deleted after a pe-  
riod of interruption of driving of 2 hours.  
Note  
Note  
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In certain national versions the displays appear in the Imperial system of  
measures.  
If the display of the second speed is activated in mph, the current speed is  
All information in the memory 1 and 2 is erased if the battery of the vehicle is  
disconnected.  
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not indicated in km/h on the display.  
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Instruments and Indicator Lights  
Operation  
Multifunction display details  
Read and observe on page 29 first.  
Fig. 22  
Multifunction display: Control el-  
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Outside temperature  
The current outside temperature is displayed1).  
The temperature is shown with the snowflake symbol if the outdoor tem-  
perature is below +4 °C.  
This display flashes for a few seconds, then shows the most recently displayed  
function2)  
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If the temperature drops below +4 °C while the car is driving at a speed faster  
than 10 km / h, a beep is also heard.  
Read and observe on page 29 first.  
Driving time  
The Toggle button for selecting menu items A » Fig. 22 and button B are  
The driving time elapsed since the memory was last erased appears in the dis-  
play. Reset the memory to zero by pressing the button » page 30, Operation to  
measure the driving time from a particular moment.  
found on the wiper stalk.  
Select menu items  
Briefly press the top or bottom of rocker switch A » Fig. 22. This opens the  
individual menu items in the multifunction display one after the other.  
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The maximum time indicated in both memories is 19 hours and 59 minutes and  
on vehicles which are fitted with a MAXI DOT display, it is 99 hours and 59 mi-  
nutes. The indicator is reset to zero when this value is exceeded.  
Select memory  
Press button B » Fig. 22.  
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Current fuel consumption  
The current fuel consumption level is displayed in litres/100 km3). You can use  
this information to adapt your driving style to the desired fuel consumption.  
Reset memory  
Select the desired memory.  
Press and hold button B » Fig. 22.  
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The display appears in litres/hour if the vehicle is stationary or driving at a low  
speed4).  
The following values from the memory selected will be set to zero by button  
B .  
Average fuel consumption  
Average fuel consumption.  
Distance driven.  
Average speed.  
Driving time  
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The average fuel consumption since the memory was last erased is displayed  
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in litres/100 km3).  
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Set the memory to zero at the start of a new measurement if you wish to de-  
termine the average fuel consumption over a certain period » page 30, Opera-  
tion. No value will appear in the display after it has been erased until you have  
driven approximately 300 m.  
1)  
This information is always shown on vehicles with a MAXI DOT display.  
This is not the case on the MAXI DOT display.  
On some models in certain countries, the display appears in kilometres/litre.  
On some models in certain countries, the display appears in --,- kilometres/litres if the vehicle is station-  
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Using the system  
The display is updated regularly while you are driving.  
Warning against speeding  
The warning that the speed limit is being exceeded can be enabled/disabled in  
the display » page 31.  
Range  
The estimated range is displayed in kilometres. It indicates the distance you  
can still drive with your vehicle based on the level of fuel in the tank and the  
same style of driving.  
Warning against speeding  
Read and observe on page 29 first.  
The display is shown in steps of 10 km. The value is displayed in steps of 5 km  
after the warning light has come on.  
Adjust the speed limit while the vehicle is stationary  
The fuel consumption over the preceding 50 km is used to calculate the infor-  
mation. The range will increase if you drive in a more economical manner.  
Press button A » Fig. 22 on page 30 to select the Warning at (MAXI DOT  
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display) or (segment display) menu item.  
Press button B to activate the ability to set the speed limit2) (value flashes).  
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If the memory is set to zero (after the battery has been disconnected), a fuel  
consumption of 10 l/100 km is used initially, then the value is adapted accord-  
ing to the style of driving.  
Use the button A to set the required speed limit, e.g. 50 km/h.  
Confirm the speed limit that was set with button B , or wait approx. 5 sec-  
onds until the setting is saved automatically (the value stops flashing).  
This allows you to set the speed in 5 km/h intervals.  
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Distance travelled  
The distance travelled since the memory was last erased is displayed. Reset  
the memory to zero if you want to measure the distance travelled from a par-  
ticular moment » page 30, Operation.  
Adjusting the speed limit while the vehicle is moving  
Press button A » Fig. 22 on page 30 to select the Warning at (MAXI DOT  
display) or (segment display) menu item.  
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The maximum distance indicated in both memories is 1999 km or 9999 km on  
vehicles with a MAXI DOT display. The indicator is reset to zero when this val-  
ue is exceeded.  
Drive at the desired speed, e.g. 50 km/h.  
Press button B to accept the current speed as the speed limit (the value  
flashes).  
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Average speed  
If you wish to adjust the set speed limit, you can do so in 5 km/h intervals (e.g.  
the accepted speed of 47 km/h increases to 50 km/h or decreases to 45 km/h).  
The average speed since the memory was last erased is displayed in km/hour .  
Set the memory to zero at the start of measurement to determine the average  
speed over a certain period » page 30, Operation.  
Confirm the speed limit that was set by pressing button B again, or wait ap-  
prox. 5 seconds until the setting is saved automatically (the value stops  
flashing).  
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No value will appear in the display until you have driven approximately 300 m  
after this information has been deleted.  
Change or delete speed limit  
The display is updated regularly while you are driving.  
Press button A » Fig. 22 on page 30 to select the Warning at (MAXI DOT  
display) or (segment display) menu item.  
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Current speed  
The current speed, identical to the display on the speedometer 3 » Fig. 19 on  
page 26, is displayed.  
Pressing button B disables the speed limit.  
Pressing the button B activates the ability to change the speed limit.  
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Oil temperature1)  
If the set speed limit is exceeded, an audible signal will sound as a warning.  
The Warning at (MAXI DOT display) or (segment display) menu item appears  
in the display with the limit set.  
The current engine oil temperature is displayed. If the oil temperature is lower  
than 50 °C or if a fault in the system for checking the oil temperature is  
present, only - -.- is displayed instead of the oil temperature.  
1)  
Applies for vehicles equipped with the MAXI DOT display.  
An initial value of 30 km/h is displayed automatically if no value has been specified.  
2)  
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Instruments and Indicator Lights  
The speed limit set mode is stored even after the ignition is switched off and  
on.  
Prompt in the segment display  
Fig. 23  
Example of a message  
Service Interval Display  
Introduction  
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:  
Prompt in the segment display  
Display in the MAXI DOT display  
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A message concerning the kilometres and days remaining until the next  
service is due is shown for about 10 seconds after the ignition is switched on  
Oil change service  
until the end of the service interval is reached.  
If an oil change service is due, the icon and the number 1 is displayed at the  
position identified with the arrow for approximately 10 seconds » Fig. 23.  
The kilometre indicator or the days indicator reduces in steps of 100 km or  
days until the service due date is reached.  
The icon is shown together with the days and kilometres remaining to the  
next service.  
Resetting the oil change service indicator in a specialist dealer's  
For vehicles with variable service intervals, after resetting the screen displays,  
the values of a new service interval is displayed, which are based on the previ-  
ous operating conditions of the vehicle.  
As soon as the service due date is reached, the flashing icon and the mes-  
sage OIL CHNG appears in the display for about 20 seconds after the ignition is  
switched on.  
These values are then further continuously matched according to the actual  
Inspection  
operating conditions of the vehicle.  
If an inspection is due, the icon and the number 2 are displayed at the posi-  
tion identified with the arrow for approximately 10 seconds » Fig. 23.  
Note  
The icon is shown together with the days and kilometres remaining to the  
next service.  
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Information is retained in the Service Interval Display even after the vehicle  
battery is disconnected.  
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As soon as the due date for the service is reached, the flashing icon and the  
INSPEC _ message appear in the display for about 20 seconds after the igni-  
tion has been switched on.  
If the instrument cluster is exchanged after a repair, the correct values must  
be entered in the counter for the Service Interval Display. This work will be  
done by a specialist garage.  
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For more information on the service intervals, see the » Serviceplan, chap-  
Display the days and distance until the next service  
You can press button 5 » Fig. 19 on page 26 repeatedly to display the remain-  
ing distance and time to until the next service whenever the ignition is switch-  
ed on.  
ter service schedules.  
The icon appears together with the icon and the distance and time to the  
next service appear in the display for about 10 seconds.  
The distance and the days remaining until the next oil change service are dis-  
played first; the distance and the days remaining until the next inspection are  
displayed after the button 5 is pressed again.  
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Using the system  
Note  
WARNING  
The kilometres remaining until the next service are displayed instead of the  
odometer.  
Concentrate fully on your driving at all times. As the driver you are fully re-  
sponsible for the operation of your vehicle.  
Display in the MAXI DOT display  
Main menu  
Oil change service  
If an oil change service is due, the message Oil change in ... km or .... days.  
Fig. 24  
Operating stalk: MAXI DOT dis-  
play controls  
As soon as the service date has arrived, the message Oil change now! appears  
after the ignition is switched on.  
Inspection  
If an inspection is due, the message Inspection in ... km or ... days.  
As soon as the service interval date has arrived, the message Inspection now!  
appears after the ignition is switched on.  
Displaying the distance and days until the next service interval  
You can display the remaining distance and days until the next service in the  
Settings menu whenever the ignition is switched on » page 34.  
Read and observe on page 33 first.  
Press and hold rocker switch A » Fig. 24 to activate the MAIN MENU.  
Individual menu items can be selected by pressing rocker switch A . When  
the pushbutton B is briefly pressed, the information you have selected is  
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The following message is displayed for 10 seconds.  
Oil change ... km / ... days  
displayed.  
Inspection ... km / ... days  
Overview of the menu items in the main menu.  
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MFD (Multifunction display) » page 29  
Audio » Operating instructions for the radio  
Navigation » Operating instructions for the navigation system  
Phone » page 92;  
Vehicle status » page 34  
Settings » page 34  
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MAXI DOT display  
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Introduction  
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This chapter contains information on the following subjects:  
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Main menu  
Settings  
Door, boot lid and bonnet warning  
Auto Check Control  
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The Audio and Navigation menu items are only displayed when the factory-fit-  
ted radio or navigation system is switched on.  
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Note  
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Warning messages shown in the information display must be confirmed by  
The MAXI DOT display provides you with information about the current operat-  
ing state of your vehicle. The information system also provides you with data  
(depending on the vehicle equipment) relating to the radio, mobile phone, mul-  
ti-functional display, navigation system, the device connected to the MDI input  
and the automatic gearbox » page 105.  
pressing button B briefly » Fig. 24 to call up the main menu.  
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The menu always shifts to one of the higher levels after 10 seconds if the  
display is not currently active.  
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Using the factory-fitted radio or navigation system » Radio operating in-  
structions or» Navigation system operating instructions.  
Lighting up of certain symbols is combined with an acoustic warning signal.  
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Instruments and Indicator Lights  
Settings  
Door, boot lid and bonnet warning  
Read and observe on page 33 first.  
Read and observe on page 33 first.  
You can change certain settings yourself through the MAXI DOT display. The  
current menu item is shown in the top of the display under a line.  
If at least one door is open, or the boot or bonnet is open, the MAXI DOT dis-  
play shows the vehicle with the corresponding door or boot/bonnet open.  
You can select the following menu options:  
An audible signal also sounds if the vehicle is travelling at more than 6 km/h.  
Language  
Auto Check Control  
You can set the language for the warning and information texts here.  
Read and observe on page 33 first.  
MFD data  
Activate or deactivate certain displays of the multifunction display here.  
Vehicle condition  
Certain functions and conditions of individual vehicle systems are checked  
continuously when the ignition is switched on and also while driving.  
Time  
The time, time format (12 or 24 hour indicator) and the changeover between  
summer/winter time can be set here.  
Some error messages and other information are displayed in the MAXI DOT  
display. The messages are displayed simultaneously with the icons in the MAXI  
DOT display or with the warning lights in the instrument cluster » page 35.  
Winter tyres  
Here, you can set the speed at which an audible signal should sound. This  
function is, for example, used for winter tyres where the maximum permissible  
speed is lower than the maximum speed of the vehicle.  
The Vehicle status menu item is shown in the main menu of the MAXI DOT  
display whenever at least one fault message is present. The first of the fault  
messages is displayed after this menu item is selected. Several error messages  
are shown on the display under the message e.g. 1/3. This indicates that the  
first of a total of three error messages is being displayed.  
The following is shown on the information display if this speed is exceeded:  
Winter tyres max. speed ... km/h.  
Units of measurement  
The units for the temperature, consumption and distance driven can be set  
here.  
As long as the operational faults are not rectified, the symbols are always indi-  
cated again. After they are displayed for the first time, the symbols continue to  
be indicated without any extra messages for the driver.  
Alt. speed dis.  
Warning symbols  
Display of the second speed in mph1) can be activated here.  
Engine oil pressure too low  
» page 36  
» page 34  
» page 36  
Service  
The days and kilometres remaining until the next service can be displayed  
here.  
Clutches of the automatic DSG gearbox  
are too hot  
Check engine oil level,  
Factory setting  
The display can be restored to its factory settings here.  
Clutches of the automatic DSG gearbox are too hot  
engine oil sensor defective  
If the symbol appears in the MAXI DOT display, this indicates that the tem-  
perature of the automatic DSG gearbox clutches is too high.  
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On models on which the speedometer indicates mph, the second speed is displayed in km/h.  
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Using the system  
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.  
Gearbox overheated. Stop. Log book!  
 EPC fault light (petrol engine)  
Diesel particulate filter (diesel engine)  
Fuel reserve  
Airbag system  
Tyre pressure  
Windscreen washer fluid level  
Traction control (TCS) switched off  
  Turn signal system  
Low beam  
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Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and wait until the icon goes out –  
there is a risk of gearbox damage. You can continue your journey as soon as  
the icon disappears.  
WARNING  
If you have to stop for technical reasons, park the vehicle at a safe distance  
from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning light  
system » page 59.  
Fog lights  
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Cruise control system  
Selector lever lock  
Main beam  
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Note  
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Warning messages shown in the MAXI DOT display must be confirmed with  
button B » Fig. 24 on page 33 to call up the main menu.  
As long as the operational faults are not rectified, the symbols are always in-  
dicated again. After they are displayed for the first time, the symbols continue  
to be indicated without any extra messages for the driver.  
The warning lights show certain functions/faults and may be accompanied by  
audible signals.  
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WARNING  
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If illuminated warning lights and the corresponding descriptions and  
Warning lights  
warning notes are not observed, this may result in severe injuries or major  
vehicle damage.  
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. There is a risk of  
Introduction  
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injuries, scalding, accidents and fire when working in the engine compart-  
ment, e.g. inspecting and replenishing oil and other fluids. It is essential to  
observe safety notes » page 138, Engine compartment.  
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:  
Handbrake  
Brake system  
Seat belt warning light  
Generator  
OPen door  
Engine oil  
Coolant  
Power steering  
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)  
Traction Control System (ASR)  
Antilock brake system (ABS)  
The rear fog light  
Bulb failure  
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Handbrake  
Read and observe on page 35 first.  
The warning light comes on if the handbrake is applied. An audible warning  
is also given if you drive the vehicle for at least 3 seconds at a speed of more  
than 6 km/h.  
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.  
Release parking brake!  
Exhaust inspection system  
Glow plug system (diesel engine)  
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Instruments and Indicator Lights  
Further information » page 10.  
Brake system  
Read and observe on page 35 first.  
Generator  
The indicator light comes on if the brake fluid level in the braking system is  
Read and observe on page 35 first.  
too low or there is a fault in the ABS.  
If the warning light lights up when the engine is running, the vehicle battery  
is not being charged.  
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.  
Brake fluid: Log book!  
Seek help from a specialist garage. The electrical system requires checking.  
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the brake flu-  
id » page 145.  
WARNING  
If you have to stop for technical reasons, park the vehicle at a safe distance  
from the traffic, switch off the engine and switch on the hazard warning  
lights system » page 59.  
Further information » page 102, Brakes.  
WARNING  
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If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe  
CAUTION  
distance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard  
warning light system » page 59.  
Do not continue driving if the warning light (coolant system fault) lights  
up in addition to the warning light while you are driving. Stop the engine -  
there is a risk of engine damage.  
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The following guidelines should be observed when opening the bonnet  
and checking the brake fluid level » page 138, Engine compartment.  
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If the warning light is displayed simultaneously with warning light  
OPen door  
» page 38, Antilock brake system (ABS), do not continue your  
journey! Seek help from a specialist garage.  
A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehi-  
Read and observe on page 35 first.  
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cle's braking distance – there is a risk of accident.  
The warning light comes on if one or several doors are opened or if the boot  
lid is opened.  
Seat belt warning light  
The warning light comes on even when the ignition is switched off. The warn-  
ing light lights up for a maximum of 5 minutes.  
Read and observe on page 35 first.  
WARNING  
The indicator light comes on after the ignition is switched on as a reminder  
for the driver and front passenger to fasten their seat belt. The indicator light  
only goes out once the driver and front passenger have fastened their seat  
belt.  
If you have to stop for technical reasons, park the vehicle at a safe distance  
from the traffic, switch off the engine and switch on the hazard warning  
lights system » page 59.  
A steady warning signal sounds at vehicle speeds greater than 20 km/h and  
the flashes if the driver and front passenger have not fastened their seat  
belts.  
Engine oil  
Read and observe on page 35 first.  
The warning signal is switched off and the indicator light is permanently lit if  
the driver and front passenger have not fastened their seat belts within the  
next 90 seconds.  
The warning light lights up red (low oil pressure)  
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.  
Oil pressure: Engine off! Log book!  
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Using the system  
The warning light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switch-  
Coolant  
ed on1).  
Read and observe on page 35 first.  
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the engine oil lev-  
el » page 142.  
The indicator light lights up until the engine reaches operating tempera-  
ture2). Avoid high speeds, full throttle and high engine loads.  
Even if the oil level is correct, do not drive any further if the warning light is  
flashing. Also do not leave the engine running at an idling speed.  
If the warning light lights up or flashes, either the coolant temperature is  
too high or the coolant level is too low.  
Seek help from a specialist garage.  
An audible signal sounds as a warning tone.  
The warning light lights up yellow (oil quantity too low)  
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.  
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.  
Check oil level!  
ENGINE COOLANT PLEASE CHECK Log book!  
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the engine oil lev-  
el » page 142.  
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, check the level of the cool-  
ant » page 144, and refill the coolant if necessary » page 144.  
An audible signal sounds as a warning signal.  
If the coolant is within the specified range, the increased temperature may be  
caused by an operating problem at the radiator fan. Check the fuse for the ra-  
diator fan, replace if necessary » page 170, Fuses in the engine compartment.  
The warning light will go out if the bonnet is left open for more than 30 sec-  
onds. If no engine oil has been replenished, the warning light will come on  
again after driving about 100 km.  
Do not continue driving if the warning light   does not go off even though  
the coolant level is correct and the fuse for the fan is in working order!  
The warning light flashes yellow (engine oil level sensor faulty)  
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.  
Seek help from a specialist garage.  
Oil sensor workshop!  
WARNING  
If the engine oil level sensor is faulty, the warning light flashes several  
times and an audible signal sounds when the ignition is turned on.  
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If you have to stop for technical reasons, park the vehicle at a safe dis-  
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warn-  
ing light system » page 59.  
Carefully open the coolant expansion bottle. If the engine is hot, the cool-  
ing system is pressurized - risk of scalding! It is therefore best to allow the  
engine to cool down before removing the cap.  
Seek help from a specialist garage.  
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WARNING  
If you have to stop for technical reasons, park the vehicle at a safe distance  
from the traffic, switch off the engine and switch on the hazard warning  
lights system » page 59.  
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Do not touch the radiator fan. The radiator fan may switch itself on auto-  
matically even if the ignition is off.  
CAUTION  
CAUTION  
The red oil pressure light is not an oil level indicator! One should therefore  
check the oil level at regular intervals, preferably after every refuelling stop.  
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Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the air inlet  
impair the cooling efficiency of the coolant.  
Never cover the radiator - there is a risk of the engine overheating.  
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1)  
The warning light does not light up in vehicles fitted with the MAXI DOT display when the ignition is  
switched on, but only if there is a fault or the engine oil level is too low.  
Not on vehicles with the MAXI DOT display.  
2)  
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Instruments and Indicator Lights  
As the ESC operates in conjunction with the ABS, the ESP indicator light will  
also come on if the ABS system fails.  
Power steering  
Read and observe on page 35 first.  
Further information » page 114, Stabilisation control (ESC).  
The warning light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched  
on.  
Note  
The warning light comes on after the ignition is switched on if the vehicle's  
battery has been disconnected and reconnected. The warning light should go  
out after the vehicle has driven a short distance.  
If the warning light after switching on the ignition or when driving lights up  
continuously, a fault exists in the electrohydraulic power steering. The power  
steering operates with reduced steering assist or does not function at all.  
Traction Control System (ASR)  
Seek help from a specialist garage.  
Read and observe on page 35 first.  
Note  
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If the yellow warning light goes out after the engine is restarted and a  
The warning light flashesto show that the ASR is currently operating.  
short drive, it is not necessary to visit a specialist garage.  
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If the warning light comes on immediately after starting the engine, the ASR  
can be switched off for technical reasons. Switch the ignition off and on again.  
The TCS is fully functional again if the warning light does not light up after  
you switch the engine back on.  
If the vehicle battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the yellow  
warning light comes on after switching on the ignition. The warning light  
should go out after driving a short distance.  
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There is no power-assisted steering support when the vehicle is being towed  
without the engine running or when the power-assisted steering is defect.  
The vehicle is fully steerable however. There is however increased force re-  
quired to turn the steering wheel.  
If the warning light lights up, there is a fault in the ASR.  
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.  
Error: Traction control (ASR)  
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)  
Seek help from a specialist garage.  
Read and observe on page 35 first.  
The fact that the TCS system operates together with the ABS means that the  
TCS warning light will also come on if the ABS system is not operating proper-  
ly.  
The warning light flashesto show that the ESC is currently operating.  
If the warning light comes on immediately after you start the engine, the  
ESC might be switched off due to technical reasons. Switch the ignition off and  
on again. The ESC is fully functional again if the warning light does not light  
up after you switch the engine back on.  
Further information » page 115, Traction Control System (ASR).  
Note  
The warning light comes on after the ignition is switched on if the vehicle's  
battery has been disconnected and reconnected. The warning light should go  
out after the vehicle has driven a short distance.  
There is a fault in the ESC system if the warning light lights up.  
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.  
Error: Electronic Stability Control (ESC)  
Antilock brake system (ABS)  
Seek help from a specialist garage.  
Read and observe on page 35 first.  
If the warning light lights up, there is a fault in the ABS.  
The ESC system cannot be turned off, the » page 115 button only switches  
the TCS off, the warning light in the instrument cluster lights up.  
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The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.  
Error: ABS  
Exhaust inspection system  
Read and observe on page 35 first.  
The vehicle will only be braked by the normal brake system without the ABS.  
Seek help from a specialist garage.  
If the warning light lights up, there is a fault in the exhaust inspection sys-  
tem. The engine control unit allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.  
WARNING  
Seek help from a specialist garage.  
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If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe  
distance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard  
warning light system » page 59.  
If the warning light » page 36 is displayed simultaneously with the ABS  
Glow plug system (diesel engine)  
Read and observe on page 35 first.  
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warning light , do not continue your journey! Seek help from a special-  
ist garage.  
The warning light comes on after the ignition has been switched on. The  
engine can be started immediately after the pre-glow warning light goes out.  
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A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehi-  
cle's braking distance – there is a risk of accident.  
There is a fault in the glow plug system if the warning light does not come  
on at all or lights up continuously.  
If the warning light begins to flash while driving, a fault exists in the engine  
control. The engine control unit allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.  
The rear fog light  
Read and observe on page 35 first.  
Seek help from a specialist garage.  
The warning light comes on when the rear fog lights are operat-  
ing » page 58.  
 EPC fault light (petrol engine)  
Read and observe on page 35 first.  
Bulb failure  
If the warning light  comes on or begins to flash while driving, a fault exists  
in the engine control unit. The engine control unit allows the vehicle to run in  
emergency mode.  
Read and observe on page 35 first.  
The warning light comes on if a bulb is faulty:  
within a few seconds of the ignition being switched on;  
when a light with a defective bulb is switched on.  
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Seek help from a specialist garage.  
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The following message may be shown in the MAXI DOT display, for example.  
Diesel particulate filter (diesel engine)  
Read and observe on page 35 first.  
INFORMATION Check front right low beam!  
Note  
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.  
The rear side lights and the licence plate lighting have several light bulbs. The  
indicator light only lights up if all light bulbs of the licence plate lighting or  
the parking light (in one rear light) are defective. For this reason, regular check  
that these light bulbs are working correctly.  
The warning light comes on if soot has accumulated in the filter.  
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Instruments and Indicator Lights  
In order to clean the filter, and where traffic conditions permit » , the vehicle  
should be driven at an even speed of at least 60 km/h at engine speeds of 1  
800 - 2 500 rpm for at least 15 minutes or until the warning light goes out with  
the 4th or 5th gear engaged (automatic gearbox: position S).  
Fuel reserve  
Read and observe on page 35 first.  
The indicator light will come on if the fuel level is less than 7 litres.  
An audible signal sounds as a warning signal.  
The warning light only goes out once the diesel particulate filter has been  
successfully cleaned.  
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.  
If the filter is not properly cleaned, the warning light does not go out and  
the warning light begins to flash.  
Please refuel. Range: ... km  
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.  
Note  
Diesel particulate filter: Log book!  
The text in the MAXI DOT display only goes out after the vehicle has been re-  
fuelled and driven a short distance.  
The engine control unit allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode. After  
switching the ignition off and on again the indicator light, the indicator light   
also lights up.  
Airbag system  
Seek help from a specialist garage.  
Read and observe on page 35 first.  
WARNING  
If the warning light lights up, there is a fault in the airbag system.  
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The diesel particulate filter reaches very high temperatures - there is a  
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.  
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 such like.  
Error: Airbag  
The operational capability of the airbag system is monitored electronically,  
even if one of the airbags is switched off.  
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Always adjust your speed to suit weather, road, region and traffic condi-  
If a front, side or head airbag or belt tensioner has been switched off using  
the vehicle system tester:  
tions. The recommendations indicated by the warning light must not tempt  
you to disregard the national regulations for road traffic.  
The warning light comes on for around 4 seconds after the ignition is  
switched on and then flashes for approximately another 12 seconds at 2 sec-  
ond intervals.  
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CAUTION  
As long as the warning light lights up, one must take into account an in-  
creased fuel consumption and in certain circumstances a power reduction of  
the engine.  
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.  
Airbag/belt tensioner deactivated.  
Note  
If the front passenger's front airbag was switched off using the key-operat-  
ed switch on the side of the dash panel on the passenger side:  
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We recommend avoiding regularly driving short distances to assist the com-  
bustion process of the soot particles in the filter.  
Using diesel fuel with an increased sulphur content can considerably reduce  
the service life of the filter. A ŠKODA Service Partner will be able to tell you  
which countries use diesel fuel with a high sulphur content.  
The warning light comes on for around 4 seconds after the ignition has  
been switched on.  
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switching off the airbag is indicated in the middle of the dash panel by the  
lighting up of the yellow indicator light in display      
» page 18.  
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If the engine is turned off during the filter cleaning process or shortly after-  
wards, the cooling fan may turn on automatically for a few minutes.  
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WARNING  
Traction control (TCS) switched off  
Read and observe on page 35 first.  
When a fault of the airbag system occurs, there is a risk of the system not  
being triggered in the event of an accident. Therefore, this is to be checked  
immediately by a specialized company.  
The ASR is switched off by pressing the button » page 115 and the warning  
light illuminates.  
Tyre pressure  
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.  
Read and observe on page 35 first.  
Traction control (ASR) deactivated.  
The warning light lights up, if there is a substantial drop in inflation pres-  
sure in one of the tyres. Check and adjust the pressure in all tyres.  
  Turn signal system  
Read and observe on page 35 first.  
If the indicator light flashes, there is a fault in the tyre pressure monitoring  
system. Stop the car, turn the ignition off and on again.  
Either the left or right warning light flashes depending on the position of  
the turn signal lever.  
If the warning light flashes again after re-starting the engine, then the help  
of a professional service provider is to be sought.  
If a turn signal light fails, the warning light flashes at twice its normal rate.  
Further information » page 154, Tyre pressure monitor.  
Switching off the hazard warning light system is switched on will cause all of  
the turn signal lights as well as both warning lights to flash.  
WARNING  
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe  
distance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard  
warning lights system » page 59.  
Further information » page 57, Turn signal and main beam lights.  
Low beam  
Read and observe on page 35 first.  
The warning light comes on when low beam is selected » page 56.  
Note  
If the battery has been disconnected, the warning light illuminates after the  
ignition is switched on. The warning light should go out after driving a short  
distance.  
Fog lights  
Read and observe on page 35 first.  
The warning light comes on when the fog lights are operating » page 58.  
Windscreen washer fluid level  
Read and observe on page 35 first.  
If the windscreen washer fluid level is too low, the warning light comes on.  
Cruise control system  
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.  
Read and observe on page 35 first.  
Top up wash fluid!  
The warning light comes on when the cruise control is operat-  
ing » page 117.  
Top up with liquid » page 140.  
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