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54 Lights and Visibility

Lights and Visibility

Lights

WARNING

Never drive with only the side lights on - risk of accident! The side lights are

not bright enough to light up the road sufficiently in front of you or to be seen

by other oncoming traffic. In this case, always switch on the low beam when it

is dark or if visibility is poor.

Switching lights on and off 

Note

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If the light switch is in the position , the ignition key is removed and the

driver's door is open, an acoustic warning signal will sound. The acoustic warning

signal is switched off over the door contact when the driver's door is closed (igni-

tion off). The vehicle can be parked with the side lights on.

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If the light switch is in the position  and the ignition key is removed, the

lights will go out.

If the car is parked for a lengthy period, we recommend switching off all lights,

or leaving only the parking lights switched on.

The switching on of the described lights should only be undertaken in accord-

ance with the legal requirements.

Fig. 34 Dash panel: Light switch

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Switching on side lights

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–

Turn the light switch ⇒ꢀfig. 34 into position .

Switching on the low beam and main beam

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If a fault occurs in the light switch, the low beam comes on automatically

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Turn the light switch into position .

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In the event of cool or humid weather conditions, the headlights can be misted

up from inside.

Push the main beam lever slightly forward in the spring-tensioned position in

–

The temperature difference between interior and external area of the head-

order to switch on the main beam ⇒ꢀfig. 40.

light lenses is decisive.

Switching off lights (except daylight driving lights)

Turn the light switch into position.

–

When the driving lights are switched on, the light outlet surfaces are free

–

from mist after a short period. The headlight lenses can possibly mist up at the

border areas.

–

When the parking lights are switched on, the symbol  next to the light switch is

illuminated.

It also concerns reverse light and turn signal lights.

This mist has no influence on the life of the lighting system.

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The dipped beam continues to shine while the ignition is switched on and the

light switch is in the position  or . After switching off the ignition, the low

beam is switched off automatically and only the side lights come on. The parking

light also goes out after the ignition key is removed.

“DAY LIGHT”

Switching on daylight driving lights

On models fitted with right-hand steering the position of certain switches differs

from that shown in ⇒ꢀfig. 34. The symbols which mark the switch positions are

identical, however.

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Switch on the ignition without turning the light switch out of the position 0 or

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Deactivating the function daylight driving lights

Switching off automatic driving lamp control

– Turn the light switch to the position 0,  or .

–

Pull the turn signal light lever towards the steering wheel within 3 seconds af-

ter switching on the ignition and at the same time, slide it to the bottom and

hold it in this position for at least 3 seconds.

If the light switch is in the position , the symbol illuminates when the ignition

is switched on  next to the light switch. If the low beam is activated with the

light sensor, the symbol  illuminates additionally next to the light switch.

Activating the function daylight driving lights

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Pull the turn signal light lever towards the steering wheel within 3 seconds af-

ter switching on the ignition and at the same time, slide it towards the top and

hold it in this position for at least 3 seconds.

If the light comes on automatically, the side lights and low beam as well as licence

plate light light up at the same time.

If the automatic light control is switched on, the light is regulated with the light

sensor in the rear mirror holder. If the light intensity drops below the set value, e.g

when driving during the day into a tunnel, the low beam and the side lights as

well as the licence plate light come on automatically. If the light intensity increa-

ses again, the lights switch off automatically.

On vehicles fitted with an information display, you can also activate or deactivate

in the menu the function daylight driving lights:

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Settings

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Motorway lights

On vehicles with separate lights for daylight driving lights in the fog lights, the

parking lights and the licence plate light do not come on when activating the

function daylight driving lights (neither front nor rear).

If the automatic light control has been switched on and the vehicle speed is over

140 km/h for at least 10 seconds, the side lights and low beam are switched on

automatically.

In some countries, the national legal provisions require that the rear parking lights

also come on together with the separate lights for daylight driving lights when ac-

tivating the function daylight driving lights.

If the vehicle speed is below 65 km/h for at least 2 minutes, the lights are switch-

ed off.

When the daylight driving lights are switched on, the lighting of the instrument

cluster is switched on as well.

Rain lights

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If you move the windshield wiper lever in the position slow wipe for more than 5

seconds, the side lights and low beam are automatically switched on. The light is

switched off when the windshield wiper lever is no longer than 4 minutes in the

position for slow or intermittent wipe.

Automatic driving lamp control

If you switch on the windscreen wipe in the operation rain sensor for longer than

10 seconds or in the operation permanent wipe (position 2 or 3) ⇒ꢀpage 66

switching on for longer than 15 seconds, the side lights and low beam are switch-

ed on automatically. The light switches off if the windscreen wipe is in operation

rain sensor for more than around 4 minutes or is not switched on in the operation

permanent wipe.

WARNING

The automatic light control only operates as a support. The driver is not re-

leased from his responsibility to inspect the light and if necessary to switch on

the light depending on the light conditions. The light sensor cannot detect for

example rain or snow. For these conditions we recommend to switch on the

low beam !

Fig. 35 Dash panel: Light switch

Switching on automatic driving lamp control

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Turn the light switch ⇒ꢀfig. 35 into position .

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Note

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Entry lighting in the exterior mirrors,

Licence plate light.

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Do not affix any stickers in front of the light sensor, so that you do not impair

its function or put it out of operation.

The same principles as for using the automatic light control also apply to the

Coming Home Function

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The lights go out 10 seconds after closing all the doors and the boot lid.

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light which is switched on manually ⇒ꢀpage 54.

If a door or the boot lid remains open, the lights go out 60 seconds after switching

off the ignition.

Parking light

On vehicles fitted with automatic driving lamp control you can also switch the

light switch in the position . The function Coming Home is controlled with the

light sensor in the mount of the interior rear mirror. If the light intensity is higher

than the set value of the light sensor, the Coming Home Function is not switched

on after switching off the ignition.

Parking light 

–

Switch off the ignition.

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Pull the turn signal light lever ⇒ꢀfig. 40 upwards or downwards - the parking

light on the right and left side of the vehicle will be switched on respectively.

Note

The parking light only operates if the ignition is switched off.

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If the Coming Home Function is switched on constantly, the battery will be

heavily discharged particularly in short-haul traffic.

The switching on of the described lights should only be undertaken in accord-

ance with the legal requirements.

You can change the illumination period for the Leaving Home Function by

If you have switched on the right or left turn signal light and you switch off the

ignition, the parking light is not automatically switched on.

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Parking light on both sides

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–

Turn the light switch into the position  and lock the vehicle.

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means of the Information display.

Coming Home Function

Leaving Home Function

The function makes it possible to switch on the lights in the darkness for a short

time after leaving the vehicle.

This function makes it possible to switch on the lights when approaching the ve-

hicle.

Switching on Coming Home Function

Switching on Leaving Home Function

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The light switch is in the position automatic driving lamp control  and the

–

After leaving the vehicle, the light switch is in the position automatic driving

low beam illuminates.

lamp control .

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Switch off the ignition.

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Unlock the vehicle with the radio remote control - the lights come on.

After opening the driver's door, the function Coming Home is switched on.

Depending on equipment fitted the function Leaving Home switches on the fol-

lowing lights:

Close all the doors and the boot lid and lock the vehicle. After a short time,

switch all lights off.

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Parking lights,

Low beam,

Entry lighting in the exterior mirrors,

Licence plate light.

Depending on equipment fitted the function Coming Home switches on the fol-

lowing lights:

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Parking lights,

Low beam,

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Leaving Home Function

Mode out of town

The function Leaving Home is controlled with the light sensor in the mount of the

interior rear mirror. If the light intensity is higher than the set value of the light

sensor, the Leaving Home Function is not switched on after unlocking the vehicle

with the radio remote control.

The mode “out of town” is a basic mode. The dispersion of the cone of light in

front of the vehicle is similar to the low beam. The mode is active if none of the

following modes are active.

Mode rain

After unlocking the vehicle with the radio remote control, the lights come on for

10 seconds. The Leaving Home Function is also switched off after the ignition is

switched on and after locking the vehicle.

In the mode “rain” the dispersion of the cone of light in front of the vehicle is wid-

er and the width of illumination is shorter, so that during bad weather (rain) the

dazzling of the oncoming drivers can be reduced. The mode is activated at speeds

of 15 - 70 km/h and if the windscreen wipers continuously operate for a period of

time longer than 2 minutes. The mode is deactivated when dropping below or ex-

ceeding the set speed limit or if the windscreen wipers have been switched off for

a period of time longer than 8 minutes.

If no door is opened within 30 seconds, the lights go out and the vehicle is locked

automatically.

Note

●

If the Leaving Home Function is switched on constantly, the battery will be

heavily discharged particularly in short-haul traffic.

The switching on of the described lights should only be undertaken in accord-

ance with the legal requirements.

You can change the illumination period for the Leaving Home Function by

Mode city

In the mode “city”, the dispersion of the cone of light in front of the vehicle is wid-

er and the width of illumination is shorter. It has as an aim to illuminate the adja-

cent footpaths, crossings, pedestrian crossings etc. The mode is active at speeds

of 15 - 50 km/h.

●



means of the Information display.

Mode motorway

In the mode “motorway” the dispersion of the cone of light is so widespread, that

it illuminates also the left (and right) lane of the motorway, so that the driver

Adaptive headlights (AHL)

1)

can react in time to an obstacle or any other danger. The mode is activated step-

wise as of a speed of 90 km/h. It gains its greatest effectiveness at speeds above

120 km/h.

Switch on the adaptive headlights

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Turn the light switch ⇒ꢀfig. 35 into position .

The AHL system is activated if:

Tourist light

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the light sensor recognizes the low light intensity,

no reverse gear is engaged,

the operation “tourist light” is not switched on.

This mode makes it possible to drive in countries with opposing traffic system,

driving on the left/right, without dazzling the oncoming vehicles. When the mode

“tourist light” is active, the above mentioned modes and the side to side swivel of

the headlight is deactivated.

The light sensor switches on the full outer illumination at low light intensity.

The mode “tourist light” is activated/deactivated via the Information display in the

menu:

System AHL makes it possible to change the length and width of illumination of

the headlight. The length and width of illumination changes automatically in rela-

tion to the vehicle speed and the use of the windscreen wiper.

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Settings

■

Travel mode

System AHL operates in the following modes.

■

Off

■

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Switched on

1)

It is valid for vehicles which are designed for driving on the left.

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Cornering lights

The warning light  lights up in the instrument cluster when the fog lights are

switched on ⇒ꢀpage 22.

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The cornering lights are used to illuminate the curves by means of the cone of

light swiveling together with the front headlight with Xenon lights. This function

is active when the speed of the car increases to more than 10km/h.

Fog lights with the function “CORNER”

The fog lights with the function “CORNER” are designed for a bet-

ter illumination of the surrounding area near the vehicle when

corning, parking etc.

WARNING

If the cornering lights are defective, the headlights are automatically lowered

to the emergency position, which prevents a possible dazzling of oncoming

traffic. Thus the illuminated length of the road is shortened. Drive carefully

and have the car inspected immediately by a specialist garage.

The fog lights with the function “CORNER” are adjusted according to the steering

1)

angle or after switching on the turn signal light in the following circumstances:

Note

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the vehicle is stationary and the engine is running or it moves with a speed of

●

The AHL system complements the functions of the fog lights with the function

“CORNER” ⇒ꢀpage 58 and the function of the dynamic headlamp beam adjust-

maximum 40 km/h,

●

the daylight driving lights are not switched on,

the low beam is switched on or the light switch is in the position  and the

ment.

●

The System AHL is solely delivered with Bi-Xenon gas discharge bulbs for low

beam and main beam lights.

intensity of the ambient light causes the low beam to be switched on,



●

the fog lights are not switched on,

no reverse gear is engaged.

Fog lights 

Note

If you engage the reverse gear during the active function “CORNER”, both fog

lights illuminate.

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Rear fog light 

Switching on the rear fog light

–

First of all turn the light switch into position  or  ⇒ꢀfig. 36.

2

–

Pull the switch into position

.

Fig. 36 Dash panel: Light switch

The warning light  lights up in the instrument cluster when the rear fog light is

switched on ⇒ꢀpage 22.

Only the rear fog light of the trailer lights up if the vehicle has a factory-fitted

towing device or a towing device from ŠKODA original accessories and when you

are towing a trailer which is fitted with the rear fog light.

Switch on the front fog lamp

–

First of all turn the light switch into position  or  ⇒ꢀfig. 36.

1

–

Pull the light switch into position

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If both switch on versions are conflicting, for example if the steering wheel is turned to the left and

the right turn signal light is switched on, the turn signal light has the higher priority.

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Headlamp range adjustment 

CAUTION

The rear fog light should only be switched on if visibility is particularly poor (con-

form with any varying legal provisions) to avoid dazzling vehicles behind your ve-

hicle.

Once the low beam is switched on you can then adapt the range of

the headlights to the load of the vehicle.

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Instrument lighting 

You can adjust the brightness of the instrument lighting.

Fig. 38 Dash panel: Lights and Visibility

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Turn the control dial ⇒ꢀfig. 38 until you have adjusted the low beam so that

oncoming traffic is not dazzled.

Fig. 37 Dash panel: Instrument lighting

Settings

The positions correspond approximately to the following vehicle loads:

Instrument lighting

-

1

Front seats occupied, luggage compartment empty.

All seats occupied, luggage compartment empty.

All seats occupied, luggage compartment laden.

Driver seat occupied, luggage compartment laden.

–

Switch on the light.

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Turn the control dial ⇒ꢀfig. 37 to the desired intensity of the instrument light-

2

3

ing.

The illumination intensity of the Information display ⇒ꢀpage 17 is set automatically.

It is only possible to adjust the instrument lighting with the control dial if the light

intensity drops below the set value of the light sensor.

CAUTION



Headlamp range adjustment should always be adjusted in a way that:

●

it does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming traffic,

and the range is sufficient for safe driving.

Note

The Bi-Xenon bulbs adapt automatically to the load and driving state of the vehi-

cle (e.g. speed, accelerating, braking) when the ignition is switched on and when

driving. Vehicles which are not equipped with Bi-Xenon bulbs do not have a man-

ual headlight range adjustment control.

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Switch for hazard warning lights 

The turn signal   and main beam lever 

The parking lights and headlight flasher are also switched on and

off using the turn signal and main beam lever.

Fig. 39 Dash panel: Switch for hazard

warning lights

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Press switch  ⇒ꢀfig. 39 to switch the hazard warning light system on or off.

Fig. 40 Turn signal and main beam lever

All the turn signal lights on the vehicle flash at the same time when the hazard

warning light system is switched on. The indicator light for the turn signals and

the indicator light in the switch also flash at the same time. You can also switch

on the hazard warning light system if the ignition is switched off.

The turn signal and main beam lever perform the following functions:

Right  and left  turn signal light

A

B

–

Push the lever upwards

or downwards ⇒ꢀfig. 40

.

The hazard warning light system is switched on automatically if an airbag is de-

ployed in the event of an accident.

–

If you only wish to flash three times (the so-called convenience turn signal),

push the lever briefly up to the upper or lower pressure point and release it.

This function can be activated/deactivated in the Information display

⇒ꢀpage 19.

Please comply with any legal requirements when using the hazard warning light

system.

Note

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Turn signal for changing lanes - in order to only flash briefly, move the lever up

or down to the pressure point and hold it in this position.

Switch on the hazard warning light system if, for example:

●

you encounter traffic congestion,

Main beam 



your vehicle breaks down or an emergency situation occurs.

–

Switch on the low beam.

Push the lever forwards in direction of arrow

C

(spring-tensioned position).

D

If you push the lever towards the steering wheel in direction of arrow

(spring-tensioned position) the main beam is switched off.

Headlight flasher 

Pull the lever towards the steering wheel (spring-tensioned position) in direc-

–

D

tion of arrow

ter come on.

- the main beam and warning light  in the instrument clus-

Parking light 

For a description of the operation, see ⇒ꢀpage 56, Parking light.

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Information concerning the function of the lights.

The turn signal system only operates when the ignition is switched on. The

corresponding warning light  or  in the instrument cluster also flashes.

Operating the lights with the door contact switch

●

–

Position the switch into middle position. On vehicles without interior monitor,

the middle position is marked with a symbol  ⇒ꢀfig. 41 - left.

If operating lights with the door contact switch is enabled, the light will come on

when:

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The turn signal is automatically cancelled after negotiating a curve.

●

The indicator light flashes at twice its normal rate if a bulb of the turn signal

light fails.

●

the vehicle is unlocked,

one of the doors is opened,

or the ignition key is removed.

●

The side light and rear light on the appropriate side of the vehicle are switched

on when the parking light is selected. The parking light only operates if the igni-

tion is switched off.

If operating lights with the door contact switch is enabled, the light will go off

when:

CAUTION

Use main beam or the headlight flasher only if this does not risk dazzling other

road users.

●

the vehicle is locked,

the ignition is switched on,

about 30 seconds after all the doors have been closed.

Note

Use only in accordance with the legal requirements the described lighting and sig-

nal systems.

If a door remains open, or if switch is in position  the inter lighting goes out af-

ter 10 minutes to prevent the battery from discharging.



Note

Interior lighting

●

Two diffuse lights are integrated in the interior lighting, which illuminates the

shift lever and the middle of the dash panel. They are switched on automatically

when switching on the parking light.

Vehicle interior lighting

●

Furthermore, after switching on the ignition when the parking lights are

switched on, the door handle lighting comes on.

We recommend having these bulbs replaced by a specialist garage.

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Front reading lights

Fig. 41 Front vehicle interior lighting

Switching on the interior lighting

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Press the switch at the point of the symbol  ⇒ꢀfig. 41.

Switching off the interior lighting

Press the switch at the point of the symbol O.

Fig. 42 Reading lights

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Front reading lights

Vehicle interior lighting rear (Combi)

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Press switch  ⇒ꢀfig. 42 to switch the reading lights on/off.

Valid for vehicles which are fitted with a panoramic sliding roof.

Lighting of the storage compartment on front passenger side

–

When opening the flap of the storage compartment on the front passenger

side the lighting in the storage compartment comes on.

The light switches on automatically when the parking light is switched on and

goes out when the flap is closed.

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Vehicle interior lighting and rear reading lights

Fig. 44 Rear vehicle interior lighting

Switching on the interior lighting

–

Press the cover glass in the area of the symbol  ⇒ꢀfig. 44.

Switching off the interior lighting

Press the cover glass in the area of the symbol O.

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Operating the lights with the door contact switch

Position the cover glass into middle position .

Fig. 43 Interior lighting and rear reading

lights

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Front door warning light

Interior lighting

–

The rear interior lighting is operated together with the front interior lighting

⇒ꢀpage 61.

Reading lights

Press switch  ⇒ꢀfig. 43 to switch the reading lights on/off.

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Fig. 45 Front door: Warning light

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The warning light is located in the door trim panel below ⇒ꢀfig. 45.

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The warning light goes on every time the door is opened. The light goes out about

10 minutes after opening the door in order to avoid discharging the battery of the

vehicle.

Luggage compartment light (Combi)

Removeable lamp

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There is a reflector installed on some vehicles instead of the warning light.

Entry lighting

The lighting is positioned on the bottom edge of the exterior mirror.

The light beam is directed towards the entry area of the front door.

The light comes on after the doors have been locked or on opening the boot lid.

The light goes out after switching on the ignition or up to 30 seconds after closing

all the doors or the boot lid.

If a door or the boot lid remains open, the light goes out within 2 minutes if the

ignition is switched off.

Fig. 46 Removeable lamp

A removeable lamp is fitted on the left side of the luggage compartment. This

lamp has two functions:

WARNING

If the entry light comes on, do not touch its cover - risk of burns!



B

●

Lighting of the luggage compartment - it illuminates part

lamp is in the holder),

Portable lamp - it illuminates part

holder).

⇒ꢀfig. 46 (the

C

●

(the lamp has been removed from the

Luggage compartment light

The lighting comes on automatically when the boot lid is opened. If the lid remains

open for more than about 10 minutes, the luggage compartment lighting switches

off automatically.

If the lamp is in the holder, it is automatically switched on after opening the boot

lid. If the boot lid remains open for more than 10 minutes, the light switches off

automatically.

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The lamp is supplied by three rechargeable batteries type AAA with a capacity of

600 mAh. The rechargeable batteries are constantly charged when the engine is

running. It takes approx. 3 hours to fully charge the rechargeable batteries.

The lamp is fitted with magnets. Therefore it is possible to attach the lamp, for

example on the vehicle body, after removing it.

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Taking out the lamp

D

–

Grasp the lamp at the points of the arrows

⇒ꢀfig. 46 and swivel it in the di-

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Placing the lamp again in its holder

CAUTION

–

First of all place the lamp, which is switched off, in the holder on the side fac-

ing the boot lid and then press on the lamp from the other side until it is heard

to lock in place.

We recommend having the faulty rechargeable batteries replaced by a specialist

garage. If the lamp is not correctly opened, it can be damaged.

For the sake of the environment

Dispose of the faulty rechargeable batteries in accordance with environmental

regulations.

Operation of the lamp

A

●

If you press the button

once, the lamp lights up with 100 % light intensity.

again, the lamp lights up with 50 % light intensity.

once again, the lamp goes out.

Note

●

Pay attention to the correct polarity when replacing the rechargeable batter-

CAUTION

ies.

The removeable lamp is not watertight and therefore must be protected against

moisture.

●

The replacement rechargeable batteries must have the same specification as

the original rechargeable batteries. If other types of rechargeable batteries are

used, the power output can be reduced and it can lead to a malfunction of the

lamp.



Note

●

If the lamp is not correctly inserted in the holder, it does not light up when

opening the boot lid and the rechargeable batteries are not charged.

●

If the lamp is not switched off, however it is correctly inserted in the holder,

C

Visibility

the bulbs in the front part

⇒ꢀfig. 46 of the lamp are automatically switched off.

●

The removed light can operate for a max. of 24 hours at an intensity of 100 %

Windscreen and rear window heater

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and a max.of 48 hours at an intensity of 50 %.

Replacing the rechargeable batteries of the lamp

You should proceed as follows if you wish to replace the faulty rechargeable bat-

teries yourself:

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Take out the lamp.

Lever off the cover of the rechargeable batteries with a narrow and pointed

F

object at the point of the lock-off clips

⇒ꢀfig. 46.

–

Remove the faulty rechargeable batteries from the lamp.

Fig. 47 Switch for windscreen heater/switch for rear window heater

Insert the new rechargeable batteries.

Windscreen heater

Insert the cover of the rechargeable batteries and press on it until it is heard

to lock in place.



–

You can switch the windscreen heater on or off by pressing the switch

⇒ꢀfig. 47 - left, the indicator light in the switch comes on or goes out.

WARNING

Rear window heater



–

You can switch the rear window heater on or off by pressing the switch

⇒ꢀfig. 47 - right, the indicator light in the switch comes on or goes out.

Pay particular attention when using the narrow and pointed object to change

the rechargeable batteries - risk of injury.

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The windscreen and rear window heater only operates when the engine is run-

ning.

WARNING

The sun visors must not be swivelled to the side windows into the deploy-

ment area of the head airbags if any objects, such as ball-point pens etc. are

attached to them. This might result in injuries to the occupants if the head air-

bag is deployed.

The windscreen and rear window heater switches off automatically after 10 mi-

nutes.

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For the sake of the environment

As soon as the window is de-iced or free from mist, the heating should be switch-

ed off. The reduced current consumption will have a favourable effect on fuel

economy ⇒ꢀpage 184, Saving electricity.

Sun screen

Note

●

If the on-board voltage drops, the front and rear window heater switches off

automatically, in order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control

⇒ꢀpage 208, Automatic consumer shut-off.

●

The position and the shape of the switch for rear window heater can differ de-



pending on the equipment installed in the vehicle.

Sun visors

Fig. 49 Unroll the sun screen

The sun screen is located in the lower part of the luggage compartment cover.

Pulling out

A

–

Pull the sun screen at the handle

⇒ꢀfig. 49 and hang it in the magnetic

B

brackets

.

Folding

Take the sun screen out of the magnetic brackets

B

–

and hold it at the handle

so that it can roll up slowly and without damage into the housing on the

A

luggage compartment cover.

Fig. 48 Sun visor: Swivelling out - left/double sun visor: Swivelling back - right

Note

You can pull the sun visor for the driver or front passenger out of the fixture and

1

Do not place any objects which can react sensitively to influences of magnetic

fields (watches, electronics etc.) in the immediate area of the magnetic brackets.

They can be damaged by the magnetic field.

swivel it toward the door in the direction of the arrow

⇒ꢀfig. 48.

The vanity mirrors in the sun visors are provided with covers. When you slide open

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2

the cover in the direction of the arrow , the vanity mirror lighting in the headlin-

er switches on automatically. It switches off again when you slide the cover closed

or when you raise the sun visor.

On vehicles which are equipped with double sun visor, you can also unfold the

3

auxiliary visor in direction of arrow

after swivelling the sun visor.

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The windscreen wiper lever ⇒ꢀfig. 51 has the following positions:

Sun screen in the rear doors

Finger-operated wiping

–

If you wish to wipe the windscreen only briefly, push the lever into the sprung

4

position . If you hold the lever in the lower position for more than 1 second,

the wiper wipes faster.

Intermittent wiping

1

–

Position the lever up into position

.

A

–

Set with the switch

strokes.

the desired break between the individual wiper

Fig. 50 Rear door: Sun screen

Slow wipe

Position the lever up into position

2

3

–

.

Pulling out

A

–

Pull the sun screen at the handle

top edge of the door.

⇒ꢀfig. 50 and hang it in the bracket on the

Fast wipe

–

Position the lever up into position

Folding

Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen

A

–

Take the sun screen out at the handle

roll up slowly and without damage.

and hold it in such a way that it can

5

–

Pull the lever towards the steering wheel into sprung position , the wash

system sprays immediately, the windscreen wiper starts wiping a little later.

The wash system and the windscreen wiper operate simultaneously at a

speed of more than 120 km/h.

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Windshield wiper and wash system

Release the lever. The windscreen wash system stops and the wiper contin-

ues for another 3 - 4 wiper strokes (depending on the period of spraying of the

windscreen). At a speed of more than 2 km/h, the wiper wipes once again 5

seconds after the last wiper stroke in order to wipe the last drops from the

windscreen. This function can be activated/deactivated by a specialist garage.

Windshield wiper

You can operate the windscreen wipers and automatic wipe/wash

using the windscreen wiper lever.

Rain sensor

1

–

Move the lever into position

.

A

–

You can set the sensitivity of the sensor individually with switch

.

Wiping the rear window pane (Combi)

6

–

Push the lever away from the steering wheel into position

wiper will operate every 6 seconds.

- the widescreen

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Fig. 51 Windscreen wiper lever

Lights and Visibility 67

Automatic wipe/wash for the rear window pane (Combi)

WARNING

7

–

Press the lever from the steering wheel forward into the sprung position

,

●

Properly maintained windscreen wiper blades are essential for clear visibil-

ity and safe driving ⇒ꢀpage 68.

Do not use the windscreen washer system at low temperatures, without

the wash system sprays immediately, the windscreen wiper starts wiping a lit-

tle later. As long as you hold the lever in this position, the wiper operates as

well as the wash system.

●

heating the windscreen beforehand. Otherwise the window cleaner could

freeze on the windscreen and restrict the view to the front.

–

Letting go of the lever will cause the windscreen wash system to stop and the

wiper to continue for another 2 - 3 wiper strokes (depending on the period of

6

●

The rain sensor only operates as a support. The driver is not released from

spraying of the windscreen). The lever will stay in position

after releasing it.

the responsibility to set the function of the windscreen wipers manually de-

pending on the visibility conditions.

Switching windscreen wipers off

Move the lever back into its home position

0

–

.

CAUTION

After the windscreen wiper switches off each time or the ignition switches off for

the third time, the position of the windscreen wiper changes, this counteracts an

early fatigue of the wiper rubbers.

●

In cold temperatures and in winter, check before the trip or before switching

on the ignition that the wiper blades are not frozen. Switching on windscreen

wipers when the blades are frozen to the windscreen may result in damage both

to the blades and the motor of the windscreen wipers!

The windscreen wipers and the wash system only operate if the ignition is switch-

ed on and the bonnet is closed.

●

If you switch off the ignition while the windscreen wipers are on, the wipers

will sweep in the same mode the next time the ignition is switched on. At low

temperatures, the wipers may freeze to the window between switching off the ig-

nition and the next time you switch the ignition on again.

The rear window wiper operates only if the boot lid is closed.

If the intermittent wipe is switched on, the intervals are also controlled depending

on speed.

●

Carefully detach frozen wiper blades from the front or rear window.

Remove snow and ice from the window wipers before driving.

The rain sensor automatically regulates the break between the individual wiper

strokes depending on the intensity of the rain.

Note

If the slower

The rear window will be wiped again if the front window wipers are on when re-

verse gear is selected.

2

3

●

⇒ꢀfig. 51 or the faster

wiper setting is switched on and the

vehicle speed decreases to below 4 km/h, the lower wiper step is switched on au-

tomatically. At a speed increase of more than 8 km/h the previous wiper setting is

established again.

Top up with wash liquid ⇒ꢀpage 208.

Winter position

●

If there is an obstacle on the windscreen, the wiper will try to push away the

If the windscreen wipers are in rest position, they cannot be folded out from the

windscreen. For this reason we recommend adjusting the windscreen wipers in

winter so that they can be folded out from the windscreen easily.

obstacle. If the obstacle continues to block the wiper, the wiper stops automati-

cally after 5 attempts to eliminate the obstacle, in order to avoid a damage to the

wiper. Remove the obstacle and and switch on the wiper again.

You can set this rest position as follows:

●

The windscreen washer nozzles for the windscreen are heated when the en-

gine is running and the outside temperature is less than +10 °C.

The content of the windscreen wiper reservoir is 3 litres. On vehicles which are

●

Switch on the windscreen wipers.

Switch off the ignition. The windscreen wipers remain in the position in which

●

they were when switching off the ignition.

equipped with a headlight cleaning system, the content of the reservoir is 5.5 li-

tres. On vehicles fitted with auxiliary heating, the content of the windscreen wiper

reservoir is 4.5 litres.

You can also use the service position ⇒ꢀpage 68 as a winter position.

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The headlight washer nozzles are moved forward out of the bumper by the water

pressure for cleaning the headlights.

Automatic rear window wiper (Combi)

2

3

If the windshield wiper is in positions

⇒ꢀfig. 51 or

the rear view window is

You should remove stubborn dirt (such as insect residues) from the headlight len-

ses at regular intervals, for example when refuelling. Please refer to the following

guidelines ⇒ꢀpage 191, The headlight lenses.

wiped every 30/10 seconds if the vehicle's speed exceeds 5 km/h.

1

When the rain sensor is active (the lever is in the position ) the function is only

active if the front window wipers continue to operate (no break between each

wiping process).

You should remove any snow from the fixtures of the washer nozzles and clear ice

in winter with a de-icing spray in order to ensure proper operation of the cleaning

system.

Activation/deactivation

CAUTION

The function of the automatic rear window wiper is activated/deactivated in the

information display in the menu:

Never remove the nozzles from the headlamp cleaning system by hand - risk of

damage!

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■

Settings

■

Lights & Vision

■

Rear wiper

Replacing wiper blades for the windscreen wipers

Note

The function of the automatic rear window wiper is only valid for Combi vehicles

which are equipped with an Iinformation display. The function is activated in the

factory.

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Alternative park position of the rear window wiper (Combi)

Each time after switching off the engine for the second time, the wiper blade of

the rear window wiper is tilted. Thus, the life of the wiper blade is prolonged.

Fig. 52 Wiper blade for the windscreen

wiper

Activation/deactivation

One cannot fold out the wiper arms in the rest position from the windscreen. Be-

fore replacing the wiper arms you must put them into the service position.

–

Switch on the ignition.

6

–

Push the operating level into the position

within 5 seconds.

⇒ꢀfig. 51 five times in succession

Service position for changing wiper blades

–

Close the bonnet.

–

Switch off the ignition. After switching on the ignition again, the alternative

park position of the rear window wiper is activated/deactivated.



Switch the ignition on and then again off.

Then press the windscreen wiper lever in the position

seconds - the wiper arms move into the service position.

4

⇒ꢀfig. 51 within 10

Headlight cleaning system

Removing the wiper blade

The headlights are being cleaned after the windscreen has been sprayed for the

first time and fifth time, the low beam or main beam are switched on and the

5

–

Fold windscreen wiper arm away from the windscreen.

1

windscreen wiper lever was held in the position

⇒ꢀfig. 51 for about 1 second.

Press the locking button

⇒ꢀfig. 52, in order to unlock the wiper blade and

2

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pull off in the direction of arrow

.

Lights and Visibility 69

Attaching the wiper blade

Removing the wiper blade

–

Push the wiper blade until it locks up to the stop.

Check whether the wiper blade is correctly attached.

Fold the windscreen wiper arm back onto the windscreen.

–

Fold windscreen wiper arm out from the windscreen and position the wiper

blade at right angles to the wiper arm ⇒ꢀfig. 53.

Hold the window wiper arm at the top end with one hand.

–

1

With the other hand unlock the locking button

and remove the wiper blade

The wiper arms move back into the rest position - after switching on the ignition

and after changing the position of the window wiper lever or when driving at a

speed greater than 6°km/h.

2

in the direction of arrow

.

Attaching the wiper blade

–

Push the wiper blade until it locks up to the stop.

Windscreen wiper blades in proper condition are essential to obtain good visibility.

Wiper blades should not be allowed to become dirtied by dust, insect remains and

preserving wax.

Check whether the wiper blade is correctly attached.

Fold the windscreen wiper arm back onto the windscreen.

Juddering or smearing of the wiper blades could then be due to wax residues left

on the windscreen by vehicle washing in automatic vehicle wash systems. It is

therefore important to degrease the lips of the winscreen wiper blades after ev-

ery pass through an automatic vehicle wash system.



The same remarks apply here as for ⇒ꢀpage 68.

Rear-view mirror

WARNING

●

If the windscreen wipers are handled carelessly, there is a risk of damage

to the windscreen.

You should clean the wiper blades regularly with a windscreen cleaner in

Manual dimming interior rear-view mirror

Basic setting

●

order to avoid any smears. Clean a wiper blade with a sponge or cloth if it is

very dirty, for example from insect residues.

–

Pull the lever on the bottom edge of the mirror forward.

Dimming mirror

– Pull the lever on the bottom edge of the mirror back.

●

Replace the windscreen wiper blades once or twice a year for safety rea-



sons. These can be bought from an authorised ŠKODA Service Partner.

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Automatic dimming interior mirror

Replacing the wiper blade for rear window (Combi)

Fig. 54 Automatic dimming interior mir-

ror

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Fig. 53 Wiper blade for the rear window

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70 Lights and Visibility

Switching on the automatic dimming

Exterior mirror

B

A

–

Press the button

⇒ꢀfig. 54, the warning light

lights up.

You can adjust the exterior mirrors electrically.

Switching off the automatic dimming

B

A

–

Press again the button

- the warning light goes out

.

If the automatic dimming is switched on, the mirror dims automatically depending

on the light striking the mirror from the rear. The mirror has no lever on the bot-

tom edge of the mirror. After the reverse gear is engaged, the mirror always

moves back into the normal position.

Do not attach external navigation devices on the windscreen or in the vicinity of

the automatic dimming interior mirror ⇒ꢀ

.

Fig. 55 Inner part of door: Rotary knob

WARNING

The display lighting of the external navigation device may cause malfunction

of the automatic dimming interior mirror – risk of accident.

Adjust the rear mirror before commencing to drive so that there is a clear view to

the rear.

The exterior mirror heater only operates when the engine is running and up to an

outside temperature of +20 °C.

Note

●

Automatic mirror dimming operates only properly if the sun screen for the rear

window in the housing on the luggage compartment cover is not in use or the

light striking the interior rear-view mirror is not affected by other objects.

It is only possible to fold in both exterior mirrors when the ignition is switched on

and at a speed of up to 15 km/h.

●

Do not affix any stickers in front of the light sensor, so that you do not impair

the automatic dimming function or put it out of operation.

If you switch off the automatic dimming interior rear-view mirror, also the ex-

terior mirror dimming is switched off.

Heating of the external mirror

–

Turn the rotary knob to position  ⇒ꢀfig. 55.

●



Adjusting left and right exterior mirrors simultaneously

–

Turn the rotary knob to position . The movement of the mirror surface is iden-

tical to the movement of the rotary knob.

The adjustment of both mirrors simultaneously or each individual mirror is possi-

ble in the Information display ⇒ꢀtable on page 20 in the menu point Mirror adjust.

(Mirror adjust.).

Adjusting the right-hand exterior mirror

–

Turn the rotary knob to position . The movement of the mirror surface is iden-

tical to the movement of the rotary knob.

Switching off operating control

Turn the rotary knob to position .

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–

Lights and Visibility 71

Folding in both exterior mirrors

Turn the rotary knob to position .

Exterior mirror with entry lighting

–

The lighting is positioned on the bottom edge of the exterior mirror.

Fold in the exterior mirrors using the remote control key

The light beam is aimed at the entry area of the front doors after the car is un-

locked.

3

–

If all the windows are closed, press the unlock button

remote control for approx. 2 seconds.

⇒ꢀfig. 25 on the radio

The light comes on after the doors have been locked or on opening the front door.

The lighting goes out about 30 seconds after the doors are closed or if the igni-

tion is switched on.

Tilting surface of front passenger exterior mirror

When the rotary knob is in position  ⇒ꢀfig. 55 and the reverse gear is engaged, the

surface of the mirror tilts down slightly. This provides an aid in seeing the kerb of

the pavement when parking the car.

If the doors remain open, the lighting goes out automatically after about 10 mi-

nutes provided the ignition is not switched on.



The mirror returns into its initial position, after the rotary knob is moved out of the

position  and put into another position or if the speed is more than 15 km/h.

Automatic dimming exterior mirror

Memory for exterior mirrors

The exterior mirrors are dimmed together with the interior mirror. If the automatic

dimming is switched on, the mirror dims automatically depending on the light

striking the mirror from the rear.

On vehicles fitted with a memory for the driver seat, the relevant setting of the

exterior mirror is also stored automatically when the seat position is stored

⇒ꢀpage 74.

When the interior lights are switched on or the reverse gear is engaged, the mirror

always moves back into the basic position (not dimmed).

WARNING

●

Convex (curved outward) or a spherical exterior mirrors increase the vision

Note

field. They do, however, make objects appear smaller in the mirror. These mir-

rors are only of limited use, therefore, for estimating distances to the follow-

ing vehicles.

●

Automatic mirror dimming operates only properly if the sun screen for the rear

window is not in use or the light striking the rear of the interior rear-view mirror is

not affected by other objects.

●

Use whenever possible the interior rear mirror, for estimating the distan-

●

Do not affix any stickers in front of the light sensor, so that you do not impair

the automatic dimming function or put it out of operation.

If you switch off the automatic dimming interior rear-view mirror, also the ex-

terior mirror dimming is switched off.

ces to the following vehicles.

●

Note



●

Do not touch the surfaces of the exterior mirrors if the exterior mirror heater is

switched on.

You can set the exterior mirrors by hand, if the power setting function fails at

any time, by pressing on the edge of the mirror surface.

Contact your specialist garage if a fault exists with the power setting of the

●

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exterior mirrors.

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