Get Starting and driving Guide for Skoda Kodiaq SUV Second Generation (2024-2026)

168 Starting and driving › Start

Requirements

Starting and driving

The service and the coupled functions are available

depending on the following conditions:

Start

Notes on starting

✓ The vehicle type, vehicle equipment and Infotain-

ment type are supported.

✓ The set protection level for personal data that en-

ables the required data to be sent.

✓ The ŠKODA Connect services are active.

✓ The ŠKODA Connect services are available.

DANGER

Danger of poisoning by exhaust gases!

Do not run the engine in an enclosed space.

▶

Operating conditions

✓ The vehicle key is located in the vehicle interior.

NOTICE

Risk of key loss, possibly of key damage!

The system can detect the key even if it has been

forgotten on the vehicle roof.

Always keep the key with you.

▶

Switching the ignition on and oﬀ

Press the starter button.

›

Starting the vehicle with manual transmission

Secure the vehicle with the parking brake.

Move the shift lever to the neutral position.

Keep the clutch pedal depressed.

Press the starter button.

›

Starting the vehicle with automatic transmission

Secure the vehicle with the parking brake.

Keep the brake pedal depressed.

›

Move the selector lever to position or

Press the starter button.

.

›

In vehicles with diesel engines, the warning light

lights up after the ignition is switched

system on. The engine starts after

- glow plug

.

CAUTION

Danger of unexpected vehicle movement!

At temperatures below -10°C, start the vehicle

▶

with the selector lever in the position.

Stopping the engine

Secure the vehicle with the parking brake.

Press the starter button.

›

WARNING

Steering lock hazard!

During a journey with the engine stopped, the igni-

tion must always be switched on.

▶

NOTICE

Risk of engine overheating!

Do not switch the engine oﬀ immediately at the

end of your journey after the engine has been run-

ning at high loads. Leave it to run at an idling speed

for about 1 minute.

▶

Starting and driving › Starting issues 169

Functionality

Starting issues

Troubleshooting

If the system determine that the engine is not nee-

ded when the vehicle stops, it turns oﬀ the engine

and starts it again when moving oﬀ.

NOTICE

Danger of engine damage!

Vehicle with manual transmission

Do not start the vehicle by towing.

▶

A system-related engine switch-oﬀ occurs when

stopping, when switching the gear lever into the

neutral position, and when releasing the clutch pedal.

The engine does not start

Switch oﬀ the ignition.

Wait 30 seconds and repeat the starting proce-

dure.

›

A system-related engine start occurs when the

clutch pedal is pressed down.

If the engine does not start, use the jump start ca-

›

Vehicle with automatic transmission

A system-related engine switch-oﬀ occurs when the

brake pedal is actuated and the engine is stopped.

bles with the 12 volt vehicle battery of another ve-

hicle » page 206 or seek the help of a specialist ga-

rage.

A system-related engine start occurs when the ac-

celerator pedal is pressed down. When the Auto

Hold function is deactivated, a system-related en-

gine start occurs after releasing the brake pedal.

The engine does not start, the display shows a

message regarding the immobilizer

Use the other vehicle key.

If the engine does not start, seek the help of a spe-

cialist garage.

›

Status display in the instrument cluster display

- Engine is switched oﬀ via the START-STOPP

system

Starting is not possible with the starter button, the

system did not detect the key

illuminates

- Engine is not switched oﬀ via the START-

STOPP system due to operating conditions

that are not met

Press the starter but-

ton with the key.

›

Display of detailed information in the infotainment

screen

If the engine does not

start, seek the help of a

specialist garage.

›

Vehicle status

Or:

Vehicle status

Operating conditions

Some conditions are systemic and can neither be in-

ﬂuenced nor recognised. Therefore, the system may

react diﬀerently in situations which seem identical

from the driver's perspective.

The key might not be detected if the battery in

the key is nearly discharged or the signal is faulty.

The engine cannot be turned oﬀ with the starter

button

The driver must fulﬁl the following conditions.

Hold the starter button or press twice.

›

✓ The driver's door is closed.

✓ The driver has fastened the seat belt.

✓ The driving speed was higher than 4 km/h after

The radiator fan keeps running even after the en-

gine has stopped

The radiator fan can continue to run for approxi-

mately 10 minutes after the engine is stopped. This

is not a defect.

the last stop.

The engine makes noises after the cold start

The increased running noise is due to the brieﬂy in-

creased engine speed. This is not a defect.

Settings

Automatic activation

Upon start-up of the engine.

▶

By selecting the driving mode Eco » page 172, Op-

eration.

▶

START STOP

Usage

Deactivate/activate system

Press the button.

›

The START-STOPP system reduces polluting emis-

sions and the CO₂emissions and saves fuel.

170 Starting and driving › Manual gearbox

When the system is deactivated, the symbol illumi-

In mode, the gear is changed at higher speeds

than in mode.

nates in the button

.

Choose between and (spring-loaded posi-

tion)

If a system-related engine switch-oﬀ occurs and the

system is deactivated, the engine will start.

Moving the selector lever out of the or position

lights up - the selector lever is locked

Troubleshooting

The engine does not switch oﬀ when stopping, or

it starts before starting up

The system has detected that the engine is running.

Press the brake pedal,

›

and at the same time,

press the button in the

selector lever.

Manual gearbox

Operation

NOTICE

Danger of engine damage!

Shift into higher gear before reaching the red area

of the rev counter scale.

▶

WARNING

Risk of the stationary vehicle rolling away automati-

cally!

▶ When the selector lever is in the

sition or in manual shift mode, secure the vehicle

with the brake.

NOTICE

Danger of gearbox damage!

Depress the clutch pedal all the way down.

If not in the process of changing gear, do not leave

your hand on the gearshift lever.

position, po-

▶

Operation

Starting up

Engaging reverse gear

Stop the vehicle.

Depress the clutch pedal completely.

Move the shift lever to the neutral position.

Push the gearshift lever down.

Set this completely to the left.

Wait brieﬂy.

›

Keep the brake pedal depressed.

Start the engine.

Press the button in the selector lever and set it to

the desired position.

›

Release the brake pedal and press the accelerator

pedal lightly.

›

Engage reverse gear.

›

Speeding up while driving (kick-down)

Fully depress the accelerator.

›

Automatic gearbox

Lever positions

Parked vehicle

Stopping temporarily (e.g. at a junction)

Leave the selector lever in the

cure the vehicle with the brake pedal.

position and se-

›

The drive wheels are

locked.

Stopping

Keep the brake pedal depressed.

Secure the vehicle with the parking brake.

Press the button in the selector lever and set it to

the position.

›

Only set the posi-

tion when the vehi-

cle is stationary.

Reverse gear

Only set the posi-

tion when the vehi-

cle is stationary.

›

Turn oﬀ the engine.

›

Driving in neutral

If the system detects that no gear is engaged while

driving, it automatically switches to neutral position.

Neutral

will be displayed in the instrument cluster.

There is no transmission of engine power to the

wheels.

Forward drive / sports program

Requirements for driving in neutral position

mode is chosen.

✓ Neither the accelerator nor the brake pedal is

✓

The gear is changed automatically.

pressed.

Starting and driving › Automatic gearbox 171

Troubleshooting

✓ The vehicle speed is 20-130 km/h.

✓ There is no device connected to the trailer sock-

The selector lever cannot be moved out of posi-

tion in the normal way

et.

Acceleration on start-up (launch control)

This function allows maximum acceleration during

start-up.

Manually unlock the selector lever » page 171.

›

Gearbox overheated

illuminates together with

Select mode or manual shift mode.

Disable the TCS » page 179.

Keep the brake pedal depressed.

Fully depress the accelerator.

›

or

›

illuminates together with

Message regarding the gearbox overheating

›

Release the brake pedal.

›

You may continue driving, exercising appropriate

caution.

›

The vehicle drives with maximum acceleration.

Manually switching gear with the selector lever

illuminates together with

To turn on, put the selector lever in the

posi-

›

tion to the right (to the left for right-hand drive ve-

hicles).

or

illuminates together with

Message regarding the gearbox overheating

To turn oﬀ, put the selector lever back in the

position.

›

Stop driving! Stop the vehicle and stop the engine.

After the indicator light goes out, your journey can

continue.

If the warning light does not go out, stop driving!

Seek the help of a specialist garage.

›

Changing up a gear

+

-

›

Changing down a

gear

›

Gearbox impaired

illuminates together with

or

Manually changing gear with the shift paddles on

the steering wheel

illuminates together with

Message regarding the gearbox in emergency

mode

Changing down a

gear

-

You may continue driving, exercising appropriate

›

caution.

Changing up a gear

+

Immediately seek the help of a specialist garage.

›

To switch on the shift

›

illuminates together with

+

paddle, press - or

.

To turn oﬀ the shift

or

+

paddle, hold

.

illuminates together with

Message regarding a gearbox fault

If none of the shift pad-

dles are pressed for a

Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist garage.

certain time, manual shift mode turns oﬀ automati-

cally.

›

Starting up a vehicle that is stuck

If the engine threatens to over-rev

Adjust the selector lever between

and . The

›

The gearbox automatically changes to the next

higher gear.

▶

vehicle will then start to rock and be easier to free.

The transmission prevents changing to the next

lower gear.

▶

Manual release of automatic gearbox

Secure the vehicle with the parking brake.

Open the stowage compartment in the front cen-

tre console.

›

172 Starting and driving › Vehicle driving mode

Insert a ﬂat-head

›

Snow mode

screwdriver or push a

similar tool into the

gap in the area of ar-

row A .

Snow mode is suitable for driving on slippery or

snowy roads. In this mode, the automatic gearbox

cannot be set to mode

.

Carefully loosen and

lift the quadrant cover.

›

Oﬀroad mode

Oﬀroad mode is suitable for driving on non-paved

roads. But even with Oﬀroad mode switched on,

your vehicle is never a true SUV.

Pull on the plastic part

›

The following brake and stabilisation systems

change in Oﬀroad mode.

in the direction of the

arrow and at the same

time press the button

on the selector lever.

Put the selector lever

in position.

ESC.

ASR.

EDL.

ABS.

▶

›

When switched on Oﬀroad mode lights up

,

and in the instrument cluster.

Operation

Vehicle driving mode

Usage

Select driving mode

Press the

button or

.

›

The driving mode oﬀers the possibility of adapting

In the Infotainment, a driving mode menu appears.

the driving behaviour to the desired driving style.

Overview

Information about the selected driving mode is dis-

played in the status bar in the Infotainment screen as

well as in the digital instrument cluster.

Eco mode

Eco mode is suitable for a relaxed style of driving and

helps to save fuel.

A

Information on the system settings of the cur-

rently selected mode/system settings for the se-

lected Individual mode

Comfort mode

B

Driving mode menu

Comfort mode is suitable for driving on roads with

poorer surface or for long motorway journeys.

› ^{Tap the relevant function surface}B .

Or:

Normal mode

Press the

button or

again.

›

The Normal mode is suitable for a conventional driv-

ing.

After switching on the ignition, Normal mode is

automatically selected.

Sport mode

Switch on Oﬀroad mode

The Sport mode is suitable for a sporty driving.

Press the button.

›

The Oﬀroad information appears in the Infotain-

ment.

Individual mode

The Individual mode allows the individual conﬁgura-

tion of certain vehicle systems.

Starting and driving › Economical driving style 173

DriveGreen

Oﬀroad information

The Oﬀroad information serves to determine the

current driving situation.

The Oﬀroad information display is shown in the Info-

tainment in the menu item:

Oﬀroad

Or:

Oﬀroad

A swipe of the ﬁnger vertically across the screen al-

lows three of the following displays to be shown.

A

Display of steady driving

When driving steadily, the display is located near

the green dot.

Steering angle

Coolant temperature

Oil temperature

Compass (Infotainment Amundsen, Columbus)

Altimeter (Infotainment Amundsen, Columbus)

▶

B

C

D

Leaf

The greener the leaf, the more economic the

driving style. Tapping the screen near the leaf

displays tips for reducing fuel consumption and

energy consumption.

Driving eﬃciency chart

Troubleshooting

Each bar indicates driving eﬃciency in 5 second

increments. The current bar is on the left. The

higher the green bars, the more economical the

driving style.

Adaptive DCC suspension faulty

illuminates together with

or

Point value (0-100)

illuminates together with

The higher the indicated value, the more eco-

nomical the driving style. Tapping the screen

near the value D displays a rating for the last 30

minutes of driving.

Drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek

›

the help of a specialist garage.

E

F

Average fuel consumption

Economical driving style

Tapping the screen near the value E displays the

average fuel consumption during the last 30 mi-

nutes of driving.

Tips for economical driving and evaluation of

driving economy

Information about the current driving

Tips for economical driving

▶

Economical driving style

Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.

▶

The speed has a negative eﬀect on fuel con-

sumption

Follow the gear recommendation in the display of

the instrument cluster.

▶

The ride is not steady

Avoid full acceleration and too high speeds.

Avoid engine idling during longer periods of sta-

tionary time.

▶

Recommended gear

In Infotainment it is possible to display up to

three consumers that are currently making up the

largest share of fuel consumption.

Convenience consumers

Or:

Do not warm up the engine while the vehicle is sta-

tionary. If possible, start your journey as soon as

the engine starts.

▶

Observe the prescribed tyre pressure » page 215.

Remove unnecessary ballast.

Remove the roof rack when it is not needed.

Switch on electric consumers only for as long as

necessary.

▶

Convenience consumers

Consumption-friendly driving

In the following situations, a small reduction in fuel

consumption occurs.

cluster.

lights up in the instrument

Do not leave the windows open while driving.

▶

Active cylinder management has temporarily disa-

bled some cylinders in the engine (applies to cer-

tain engine types).

▶

Display of evaluation in the infotainment screen

DriveGreen

Or:

174 Starting and driving › Towing a trailer

A vehicle with automatic transmission rolls in neu-

tral position.

Adjust the headlight range of the headlights ac-

cording to the load status of the vehicle. The front

of the vehicle may lift up when a trailer is being

towed and the headlights may dazzle other road

users.

▶

Towing a trailer

A speed of 100 km/h should not be exceeded.

▶

What you should be mindful of

Reduce the speed by releasing the accelerator

pedal as soon as a pendulum movement of the

trailer is noticeable. Never attempt to stop the

trailer from swaying by accelerating.

If the traﬃc area behind the trailer can not be

viewed, install additional exterior mirrors.

Apply the brakes in good time. If the trailer is ﬁtted

with a trailer brake, apply the brakes gently at ﬁrst,

then brake ﬁrmly. This will avoid brake jolts result-

ing from the trailer wheels locking.

WARNING

When driving with a trailer, special care is required!

NOTICE

▶

With frequent towing, the vehicle is excessively loa-

ded so this must also be checked between service

intervals.

Recommendations for using a trailer

Adjust the tyre pressure on the vehicle for full load.

▶

Do not exceed the maximum permissible total

weight of the vehicle and the combination weight

speciﬁed in the technical vehicle documentation

(e.g. in the vehicle registration documentation, in

the COC document) and on the type plate.

For trailer operation, consider the current load con-

dition of the vehicle as well as the distribution of

the load in the trailer. The coupled trailer increases

the rear axle load and can therefore reduce the

payload.

▶

Select a lower gear before descending to also use

the braking force of the engine.

▶

Distribution of the load over the vehicle and trailer

combination

Secure heavy objects against slipping, as close to

the trailer axle as possible.

Transport small and light objects in the luggage

compartment.

▶

Permitted trailer loads

The details in the technical vehicle documentation take precedence over the information in this Owner's Man-

ual.

WARNING

Risk of an accident!

Do not exceed the permissible trailer load.

▶

Engine type

Gearbox

Permissible trailer load,

braked (kg) ^a)

Permissible trailer load, un-

braked (kg)

Five-seat

version

Seven-seat

version

Five-seat

version

Seven-seat

version

1.4 l/92 kW TSI

1.4 l/110 kW TSI

Manual gear-

box

1600

750

Manual gear-

box 4x4

2000

750

DSG ^b)

1800

2000

1800

2000

1800

750

DSG ^b)4x4

Manual gear-

box

1.5 l/110 kW TSI

DSG ^b)

1800

2200

1950

1800

2000

-

750

-

DSG ^b)4x4

Manual gear-

box 4x4

2.0 l/132 kW TSI

2.0 l/140 kW TSI

2.0 l/110 kW TDI CR

DSG ^b)

DSG ^b)4x4

2000

2300

2000

1800

750

2.0 l/130 kW TDI CR

Starting and driving › Towing eye and towing procedure 175

Engine type

Gearbox

Permissible trailer load,

braked (kg) ^a)

Permissible trailer load, un-

braked (kg)

Five-seat

version

Seven-seat

version

Five-seat

version

Seven-seat

version

DSG ^b)4x4

2.0 l/147 kW TDI CR

2.0 l/176 kW TDI CR

2300

2000

750

a)

With gradients up to 12%.

b)

Automatic dual-clutch transmission.

Towing the vehicle

Towing eye and towing procedure

Towing lug

WARNING

Risk of accident!

Removing the grille

The tow rope must not be twisted.

▶

Insert the clamp for

taking oﬀ the full

wheel trims in the re-

cess in the grille, and

remove the grille.

When towing, drive at a speed of max. 50 km/h.

▶

›

Removing the rear cap

Installing the towing eye

After the towing process

Press on the cap and

remove it.

WARNING

Risk of accident!

Use a braided synthetic ﬁbre rope for towing. Do

not use a twisted tow rope.

▶

NOTICE

Always keep the tow rope taut during towing.

Do not exceed a towing distance of 50 km.

▶

NOTICE

Danger of gearbox damage!

If the gearbox no longer contains any oil, the vehi-

cle must only be towed with the front axle raised

clear of the ground or transported on a special

breakdown vehicle.

Vehicles with automatic transmission must not be

towed without the ignition switched on or with the

rear axle raised.

▶

Screw in the towing

eye.

Insert the wheel

wrench or similar ob-

ject through the tow-

ing eye.

›

▶

Where should the tow rope or the tow bar be se-

cured?

At the front towing eye

At the rear towing eye

On the ball bar of the factory-installed towing

hitch

Tighten the towing

eye.

›

▶

Unscrew the towing eye.

›

For vehicles with factory-ﬁtted towing device, at

the back there is no mount for a screw-in towing

eye.

Insert the cover or grille.

›

Information for the driver of the towing vehicle

Drive slowly and smoothly.

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176 Starting and driving › Brakes

Only accelerate once the rope is taut.

recommend checking the brake ﬂuid level regularly

directly at the reservoir.

›

Information for the driver of the towed vehicle

Move the shift lever to the neutral position or the

selector lever to the position.

If it is not possible to start the engine, switch on

WARNING

Danger of brake failure!

If the ﬂuid level falls signiﬁcantly within a short time

›

or drops below the mark

have become leaky.

, the brake system may

the ignition!

WARNING

Risk of accident!

When the ignition is switched oﬀ, the brake booster

and the power steering do not work. In addition,

there is a risk that the steering lock will engage.

If it is not possible to start the engine, switch on

the ignition!

Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist garage.

▶

Speciﬁcation

The brake ﬂuid must comply with standard

VW 501 14. This standard complies with the re-

quirements of the FMVSS 116 DOT4 standard.

▶

Changing

Have the brake ﬂuid replaced by a specialist garage.

Brakes

WARNING

Danger of brake failure!

If the brake ﬂuid change date is exceeded, heavy

braking may cause vapour bubbles to form in the

brake system.

What you should be mindful of

WARNING

Problems and faults with the brake system can ex-

tend the braking distance of the vehicle!

Troubleshooting

DANGER

Danger of a functional restriction of the brake boos-

ter!

Brake ﬂuid level is too low

illuminates

When braking in a vehicle with manual transmis-

sion, when the vehicle is in gear and at low revs,

depress the clutch pedal.

▶

Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist ga-

›

rage.

DANGER

Danger of the brakes overheating!

Do not depress the brake pedal unless braking is

required.

If the original front spoiler is damaged, ensure the

air supply to the front brakes is guaranteed.

Brake system and anti-lock braking system faulty

illuminates together with

▶

Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist ga-

›

rage.

▶

Worn brake pads

illuminates

Drive to a specialist garage, exercising ap-

propriate caution.

›

Inspecting the brake ﬂuid level

Test conditions

✓ The vehicle is on a horizontal surface

Reduced braking eﬀect

Damp, frozen, salt-aﬀected or corroded brakes can

impair the braking eﬀect.

✓ The engine is oﬀ

Checking

Clean the brakes by braking several times if traﬃc

conditions allow it.

›

The ﬁll level must be

within the marked range.

When the engine is stopped, the brake booster

does not work

If the level is below the

›

mark

tinue.

, do not con-

Depress the brake pedal more forcefully.

›

Do not reﬁll liquid.

Seek the help of a spe-

cialist garage.

›

Electric parking brake

Operation

If the brake ﬂuid level is

too low, this will be indi-

cated in the instrument cluster by the illumination of

WARNING

Danger of key locking!

is displayed in the status bar. Nevertheless, we

The recessed grip for the ﬁngers in front of the

▶

button

must remain empty.

Starting and driving › Auto Hold automatic holding function 177

Manual switch on

Emergency braking in case of faulty brake

system

Pull the button

hold it.

and

›

Switching on

The following symbols

light up.

Pull the button

hold it.

and

›

▶

in the button.

in the instrument

cluster.

The vehicle starts to

brake sharply and an

acoustic signal is soun-

ded.

Automatic shut-oﬀ

The parking brake switches oﬀ automatically when

starting up.

Switching oﬀ

If automatic switch-oﬀ is to be prevented, e.g. when

starting oﬀ on a slope, keep the button

Release the button

.

›

pulled.

Or:

Conditions for automatic shutting down

✓ Driver's door is closed, in some cases, the driver's

Depress the accelerator pedal.

›

seat belt is also fastened

Manual shut-down

Auto Hold automatic holding function

Usage

With the ignition

›

switched on, press the

brake pedal and at the

same time push the

button.

Auto Hold automatically secures the vehicle from

rolling away when stopped.

Functionality

WARNING

Risk of an accident!

Auto Hold is not able to stop the vehicle under all cir-

cumstances, such as on slippery ground, or on gradi-

ents.

Troubleshooting

Parking brake error

Secure and release the vehicle

With Stop, the vehicle is automatically secured us-

illuminates

ing Auto Hold.

lights up in the instrument cluster.

The brake pedal can be released.

Message regarding a parking brake error

With Start, the vehicle is automatically released us-

ing Auto Hold.

Seek the help of a specialist garage.

›

Parking on a steep slope

Automatic protection from the parking brake

Under certain circumstances, the vehicle can be se-

ﬂashes

cured using the parking brake.

strument cluster.

lights up in the in-

Notiﬁcation regarding parking position on a steep

slope

Go to another parking spot where there is less of a

slope.

›

Operating conditions

Noise when using the parking brake

Noise when using the parking brake is normal. This is

not a defect.

✓ The driver's door is closed.

✓ The engine is running or has been switched oﬀ by

the START-STOPP system.

✓ Auto Hold is activated.

The 12 volt vehicle battery is discharged, the park-

ing brake cannot be switched oﬀ

✓ On vehicles with an automatic gearbox, the selec-

Connect the 12 volt vehicle battery to a power

source, such as the 12 volt vehicle battery of an-

other vehicle.

tor lever is not in mode.

›

Starting and driving for Your Skoda Kodiaq SUV Second Generation (2024-2026)

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