Get Lighting, windscreen wipers and washer Guide for Skoda Kodiaq SUV Second Generation (2024-2026)

Lighting, windscreen wipers and washers › Exterior lighting 49

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Lighting, windscreen wipers and

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Switch on the light.

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Exterior lighting

Functionality

Operation

Switching oﬀ the

lights except the

daytime running

lights

Unless otherwise stated, the light works when the

ignition is switched on.

Daylight running lights

Switching the low

beam on/oﬀ auto-

matically

Switching on the

parking lights

Switching on the low

beam

The daytime running lights illuminate the area in

front of the vehicle.

In vehicles for certain markets, this also provides

lighting for the rear area of the vehicle.

Operating conditions

✓

The lights switch is in position

,

or

.

Switching the low beam on/oﬀ automatically

The low beam is automatically switched on or oﬀ de-

pending on the lighting conditions.

As the basic position of the light switch, use posi-

tion

.

High beam and headlight ﬂasher

The high beam works when the low beam is on.

Operating conditions

✓

The light switch is in the

The automatic headlight circuit is indicated by the il-

lumination of the symbol in the light switch.

position.

Switch on high beam

A

B

Switch oﬀ main

beam / switch on

headlight ﬂasher

Switching low beam on automatically in rain

Operating conditions

✓

The light switch is in the

position.

When the main beam or

headlight ﬂasher is

✓ The function is activated.

switched on, the indica-

✓ The windscreen wipers are switched on for lon-

tor lamp lights up in the instrument cluster

.

ger than 30 seconds.

CAUTION

Risk of an accident!

Do not dazzle other road users with the high beam.

The automatic headlight circuit is indicated by the il-

lumination of the symbol

in the light switch.

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Full LED Headlights

Turn signal

When the light switch is in position

, the head-

lights provide the best possible beam of light in front

of the vehicle. The Dynamic cornering light function

ensures the best possible illumination of the curve

area.

Switching on the

turn signal light on

the right - the warn-

ing light ﬂashes in

the instrument clus-

ter

Switching on the

turn signal light on

the left - the warn-

ing light ﬂashes in

the instrument clus-

A

B

CORNER function

The CORNER function is intended for turning or ma-

noeuvring (e.g. when parking).

The function illuminates the vicinity of the vehicle

front in the direction of travel.

Operating conditions

✓ The turn signal is switched on or the front wheels

are steered sharply.

ter

Turn signal - convenience signalling

Convenience signalling enables three ﬂashes of the

turn signal lights without having to move the lever

up or down.

✓ The low beam is switched on.

✓ The fog lights are not switched on.

✓ The driving speed is lower than 40 km/h.

When no light is switched on

Tap the control lever up or down.

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The symbol

in the light switch may also light up in

The corresponding turn signal lights ﬂash three

times.

the instrument cluster, indicating that it is necessary

to switch on the light.

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Tap the lever in the opposite direction ahead of

time to stop signalling.

Turn the light switch to position

Switch oﬀ the ignition.

Lock the vehicle.

.

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Fog light

When the parking light is switched on, an acoustic

warning signal sounds after the ignition is switched

oﬀ and the driver's door is opened. After a few sec-

onds or after the driver's door is closed, the warning

signal will stop.

Positions for pulling out

the light switch

Fog lights - when

switched on, the in-

dicator light in the

instrument cluster il-

luminates

1

The light may switch oﬀ automatically if the 12-volt

vehicle battery is too low. If the parking lights on

both sides are switched on with the ignition oﬀ, the

lights will not be switched oﬀ automatically and the

12 volt vehicle battery may be discharged.

Rear fog light - when

switched on, the in-

dicator light in the

2

instrument cluster illuminates

Settings

Turn the light switch to position

Pull the light switch to the appropriate position.

,

or

.

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Activating/deactivating the automatic headlights

system in rain

The function is activated or deactivated in the fol-

lowing menu in the Infotainment system:

The rear fog light does not illuminate when an ac-

cessory is connected to the trailer socket.

Hazard warning light system

Press the button to switch on or oﬀ in the mid-

dle part of the control panel.

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Or:

The hazard warning lights can be switched on auto-

matically during hard braking. The hazard warning

lights are then switched oﬀ again automatically

when starting oﬀ or accelerating.

Activating/deactivating convenience signalling

The function is activated or deactivated in the fol-

lowing menu in the Infotainment system:

When the hazard warning system is on and the

turn signal is switched on, the hazard warning lights

will be switched oﬀ temporarily and only the turn

signal will ﬂash on the relevant side of the vehicle.

Or:

One-sided parking light

Headlight range control of the Halogen headlights

The one-sided parking light allows one side of the

parked vehicle to be illuminated through activation

of the corresponding sidelights.

In Infotainment, select the following menu:

›

Or:

Switch on the side-

lights on the right

Switch on the side-

lights on the left

A

B

Adjust the headlight range using the slider. The

headlight range must correspond to the vehicle's

load.

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Switch oﬀ the ignition.

Move the lever to the

appropriate position.

›

Front seats occupied, boot empty

All seats occupied, boot empty

All seats occupied, boot loaded

Driver's seat occupied, boot loaded

Lock the vehicle.

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When the parking light is

switched on, an acoustic

warning signal sounds and the driver's door is

In the event of another vehicle loading condition, the

positions ,

,

can be used.

opened. After a few seconds or after the driver's

door is closed, the warning signal will stop.

For the Full LED headlights, the headlight range

control is adjusted automatically.

Double-sided parking light

WARNING

The two-sided parking light allows the parked vehi-

cle to be illuminated through activation of the side-

lights.

Risk of an accident!

An incorrectly adjusted headlight range can cause in-

suﬃcient vehicle lighting or can dazzle other road

users.

Turn on the ignition.

›

Adjust the headlight range correctly.

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Adjust headlights for driving in right / left-hand

traﬃc

Applies to full LED headlights.

COMING HOME, LEAVING HOME

exterior lighting

Functionality

In Infotainment, select the following menu:

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The COMING HOME function turns on the light after

turning oﬀ the ignition and opening the driver's door.

The light switches oﬀ automatically after the set

lighting time has elapsed.

Or:

Activate the travel mode function.

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The LEAVING HOME function switches on the light

when unlocking the vehicle with the wireless remote

control.

Troubleshooting

Turn signal light defective

ﬂashes faster - turn signal light on the right de-

fective

Operating conditions

✓ Visibility has worsened.

Check the turn signal light on the right.

›

✓

The light switch is in the

position.

ﬂashes faster - turn signal light on the left de-

fective

Settings

Check the turn signal light on the left.

›

This function is set in the following menu in the Info-

tainment system:

does not ﬂash when the trailer is hitched -

trailer turn signal light defective

Check the trailer lighting.

›

Or:

Light bulb or LED bulb is defective

or

Information appears in the display regarding

the defective lights.

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Light Assist high-beam assist system

Functionality

Replace the defective bulb.

›

In case of a defective LED bulb, contact a specialist

garage for help.

The high beam assist system automatically switches

the high beam on and oﬀ.

The headlights are misted up on the inside

Inside the headlights, moisture may occur. This is not

a defect.

WARNING

Risk of accident!

If necessary, manually switch the high beam on or

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Malfunction of the automatic headlight circuit

oﬀ.

Clean the windscreen in the area of the rain/light

sensor.

›

Operating conditions

Beam of light in front of the vehicle has shortened

Headlight defective.

✓ The system is activated.

✓

The light switch is in the

position.

Seek the help of a specialist garage.

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✓ The driving speed is higher than 30 km/h or 60

Driving lights defective

If a message regarding the failed driving lights is dis-

played, the light will work in emergency mode.

km/h (depending on the vehicle equipment).

✓ The low beam is switched on.

Drive on, exercising appropriate caution.

Seek the help of a specialist garage.

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Do not touch the glass of the light bulb with your

bare ﬁngers.

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Operation

Switching on

NOTICE

Push the lever in the

direction of the arrow.

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Danger of headlight damage due to the ingress of

water and dirt!

Always ﬁt the protective cap on the headlight cor-

It lights up in the instru-

▶

ment cluster

from

rectly after changing a bulb.

the isolation box.

Conditions for changing a bulb

Switching oﬀ

✓ Ignition oﬀ

✓ Light switched oﬀ

Manually switch the high beam on or oﬀ.

›

Function restriction

Low beam

The system may dazzle other road users if their

headlights/lights are not detected for the following

reasons, for example:

Remove the protective

cap from the headlight.

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The headlights/lights of oncoming vehicles are

covered by crash barriers, for example.

▶

The headlamps/lights of the oncoming or preced-

ing vehicle are dirty or not functioning.

▶

Settings

Activation/deactivation

The function is activated or deactivated in the fol-

lowing menu in the Infotainment system:

Turn and remove the

socket with the bulb.

Or:

Replace light bulbs

Remove the bulb from

the socket.

Insert a new bulb into

the socket so that the

ﬁxing lug A snaps into

the recess on the bulb.

Insert the socket with

the light bulb into the

headlight and turn it

clockwise to secure.

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What you should be mindful of

DIY replacement of the following bulbs is possible.

Have the remaining light sources replaced by a spe-

cialist garage.

The new bulb must conform to the speciﬁcation of

the original light bulb. The name of the bulb is

marked on the bulb socket.

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After changing a bulb in the low beam light, the main

beam or fog light, have the headlights adjusted by a

specialist garage.

Fit the protective cap on the headlight again.

›

CAUTION

Halogen lamps are pressurised and can burst during

replacement!

Wear gloves and safety goggles.

▶

NOTICE

Contamination of the halogen lamp reduces the life

of the lamp!

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Insert the protective cap on the headlight

Main beam and side lights

Reinstall the protective cap.

›

Remove protective cap from headlight

Remove the protective

cap.

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Front turn signal

Remove the protective

cap from the headlight.

›

Changing the bulb for the main beam

Turn and remove the

socket with the bulb.

›

Remove the base with

the bulb.

›

Remove the bulb from

the socket.

Insert a new bulb into

the socket so that the

ﬁxing lug A snaps into

the recess on the bulb.

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Change the bulb in the

socket.

Insert the socket with

the light bulb into the

headlight and turn it

clockwise to secure.

›

Change the light bulb for the parking light

Insert the socket with

the light bulb into the

light so that the ﬁxing

lugs A ﬁt into the re-

cesses on the head-

light.

›

Remove the base with

›

the bulb.

Fit the protective cap

on the headlight again.

Change the bulb in the

socket.

Push the base with the

bulb into the headlight

as far as it will go.

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Fog lights

Removing the cover cap from the wheel housing

Adjust the front wheels so that the cover cap is ac-

cessible.

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Insert the bracket from

the tool kit into the re-

cess in the cover cap.

Remove the cover by

pulling on the bracket.

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Rear turn signal

Loosen and remove the light

Loosen and remove the

grid in the area A .

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Removing the defective light bulb

Remove the rubber

›

protective cap from

the headlight.

Unscrew the screw.

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Turn the bulb and re-

move it.

Remove the light.

Release the connector

and remove it from the

bulb.

Slightly pull out the

lock A at the plug.

›

Press the safety button

and remove the plug.

Inserting a new bulb and cover cap in the wheel

arch

Replacing the light bulb

Insert the plug into the new bulb until it clicks into

›

place.

Turn and remove the

socket with the bulb.

›

Insert the new bulb into the headlight so that the

guide lugs on the bulb are aligned with the corre-

sponding openings in the headlight.

›

Turn the bulb clockwise to secure.

Replace the rubber protective cap on the headlight.

Insert the cover in the wheel arch and lock into

place.

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Change the bulb in the

socket.

Switching on automatically

The lighting switches on when one of the following

events occurs.

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Insert the socket with

the new bulb into the

light so that the guide

lugs on the socket are

aligned with the corre-

sponding openings in

the light.

The vehicle is unlocked

One of the doors is opened

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Automatic switch oﬀ

The lighting switches oﬀ when one of the following

events occurs:

Turn the socket clock-

wise to secure.

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The vehicle is locked

The ignition is switched on

About 30 seconds after all the doors have been

closed

▶

Insert and ﬁx the light

›

Insert the connector into the light until it clicks into

place.

Push in the slightly pulled out locking device on the

plug.

If a door remains open and the ignition is switch-

ed oﬀ, the lights will turn oﬀ automatically after 10

minutes.

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Automatic switching on/oﬀ of the footwell light-

ing

The lighting only works when the dipped or parking

lights are on.

The lighting is also switched on automatically after

opening the door (e.g. when getting in or out).

Turn on the lighting for the make-up mirror in the

sun visors on the windscreen

Slide oﬀ the cover of the make-up mirror.

›

› ^{Insert the lamp with the holes}A onto the pins B

in the body.

Settings

NOTICE

The brightness level of the footwell lighting is set in

the Infotainment in the following menu when the

low beam or parking light is switched on:

Risk of damage to the electrical system due to water

ingress!

Make sure that the seal is used correctly when in-

▶

stalling the lamp C .

NOTICE

Or:

Risk of damage to the electrical system!

Make sure that the lines between the lamp and the

body are not pinched when the lamp is inserted.

▶

Screw the light into place.

Reinstall the grid.

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Interior ambient light

Usage

The ambient lighting ensures a comfortable atmos-

phere in the vehicle interior.

Interior lighting

Operation

The lighting only works when the dipped or parking

lights are on.

Operation of the lighting

Lighting in front and rear

The lighting is also switched on automatically after

opening the door.

Rear lighting

Reading lamp left

Reading lamp right

Settings

Automatically switch on and switch oﬀ

When the front light is set to , the rear light

is automatically switched on or oﬀ.

The background lighting brightness settings are set

in the Infotainment system, in the following menu:

Or:

56 Lighting, windscreen wipers and washers › Windscreen wipers and washers

Wipe and wash the rear window

Windscreen wipers and washers

Operating conditions

✓ Engine compartment ﬂap closed

✓ Boot lid closed

✓ Ignition on

Operation

Spring-loaded position:

Washing and wiping the windscreen

Cleaning the rear view camera

▶

WARNING

Risk of an accident!

▶

At low temperatures, windscreen washer ﬂuid can

freeze on the windscreen and restrict visibility.

Wiping

Switching oﬀ

Only use the windscreen washer when the wind-

screen is warm.

▶

Automatic rear window wiping

If the windscreen wiping is performed without inter-

ruption, then the automatic regular intermittent wip-

ing of the rear window takes place.

Wipe and wash the windscreen

When the windscreen wipers are switched on, the

rear window is automatically wiped when the re-

verse gear is engaged.

Settings

Activating/deactivating automatic wiping

The functions for automatic rear window wiping and

automatic wiping in the rain can be activated and de-

activated in the following menu in the Infotainment

system:

Fast wiping

Slow wiping

Depending upon vehicle equipment:

Intermittent wiping

Automatic wiping controlled by the rain sensor

▶

Or:

▶

Switching oﬀ

Tip-wiping (spring-loaded position)

Reﬁlling windscreen washer ﬂuid

A

Setting the wiping speed for the position

Washing and wiping (spring-loaded position)

WARNING

Risk of an accident!

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the wind-

screen washer nozzles of the windscreen can be

heated automatically.

Use windscreen washer ﬂuid that is suitable for the

▶

weather conditions.

NOTICE

Clean headlights

Risk of damage to the windscreen washer system!

When the headlights are switched on, they are

cleaned the ﬁrst time and after every tenth wash of

the windscreen. Setting the spray interval can be

carried out by a specialist garage.

When reﬁlling the washer ﬂuid, do not remove the

strainer from the neck of the container.

▶

NOTICE

Risk of damage to the headlights!

Only use washer ﬂuid that does not attack polycar-

▶

bonates.

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Within 10 seconds,

NOTICE

›

press the control lever

down and hold for

about 2 seconds.

Risk of damage to engine compartment compo-

nents!

Close the container after reﬁlling the windscreen

washer ﬂuid.

▶

The windscreen washer tank is located in the engine

compartment » page 12.

The container can hold a volume of 3 litres and 5 li-

tres for vehicles with a headlight cleaning system.

For some countries where vehicles have the head-

lamp cleaning system, the volume is 7 litres.

Replace the windscreen wiper blade

CAUTION

Risk of accident!

Open the engine compartment lid » page 197.

Gently open the top of the sealing cap.

Top up the windscreen washer ﬂuid.

›

Change the windscreen wiper blades once or twice

a year.

▶

›

Close the sealing cap of the tank.

›

Fold the windscreen wiper arm away from the

windscreen.

›

Press the catch and re-

move the wiper blade.

Insert the new wiper

blade until it clicks into

place.

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Troubleshooting

Windscreen washer ﬂuid level too low

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or

Fold the windscreen

wiper arm back onto

the windscreen.

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Turn on the ignition

and push the control

lever down.

›

Top up the windscreen washer ﬂuid.

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Frozen windscreen wipers

Carefully remove frozen windscreen wipers from

the windscreen before switching on the ignition

and free them from snow and ice.

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Folding down windscreen wiper arms and

replacing windscreen wiper blades

For folding down the windscreen wiper from the

screen you must ﬁrst adjust the wiper arms to the

folded position.

NOTICE

Risk of damage to the windscreen wipers and the

engine compartment lid!

Close the bonnet before lowering the wiper arms

from the window.

▶

Do not turn on the ignition when the windscreen

wiper arms are folded away.

▶

Set the windscreen wiper arms into the folding po-

sition

Switch the ignition on and oﬀ again.

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Lighting, windscreen wipers and washer for Your Skoda Kodiaq SUV Second Generation (2024-2026)

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