Skoda Octavia (2019 year). Manual - part 2

Transporting children safely

Child seat



Introduction

To reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accident, children must be trans-

ported in child seats!

The information in this Owner´s Manual as well as the instructions of the child

seat manufacturer must be observed when installing and using the child seat.
For safety reasons, we recommend that you always transport child seats on

the rear seats. Children should be transported on the front passenger seat only

in exceptional circumstances.
Child seats complying with the ECE-R 44 Economic Commission for Europe

standard must be used.
Child seats that comply with the ECE-R 44 standard are identified with a test

mark that cannot be removed: large E within a circle with the test number be-

low.

WARNING

■

One should never carry children - or indeed babies - on one's lap.

■

When leaving the vehicle, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle.

Children might not be capable of leaving the vehicle or helping themselves

independently in the event of an emergency. Can be fatal at very high or

very low temperatures!

■

The child must be secured in the vehicle during the entire journey! Other-

wise, the child would be thrown through the vehicle in the event of an acci-

dent, causing fatal injuries to both the child and other occupants.

■

Children are exposed to an increased risk of injury in the event of an acci-

dent if they lean forward or adopt an incorrect seated position when the

vehicle is moving. This particularly applies to children who are transported

on the front passenger seat as they can suffer severe, or even fatal injuries

if the airbag system is deployed!

■

Pay particular attention to the information provided by the manufacturer

of the child safety seat regarding the correct routing of the belt. Seat belts

which are not correctly adjusted can themselves cause injuries even in mi-

nor accidents.

WARNING (Continued)

■

Safety belts must be checked to ensure that they are running properly.

One should also ensure that the belt is not damaged by sharp-edged fit-

tings.

■

When installing the child seat on the back seat, the corresponding front

seat must be adjusted so that there is no contact between the front seat

and the child seat or the child being transported in a child seat.

■

When installing a child seat in which the child faces forward, adjust the

head restraints so that they are as high as possible.

■

If the head restraints still prevent the child seat from being installed, even

in the highest position, you will need to remove them 

» page 89

. After re-

moving the child seat, refit the head restraints.

Note

We recommend that you use child seats from ŠKODA Original Accessories.

These child seats were developed and also tested for use in ŠKODA vehicles.

They meet the ECE-R 44 standard.

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Transporting children safely

Use of a child seat on the front passenger seat (variant 1)

Does not apply to Taiwan

Fig. 24  Warning labels



Read and observe   on page 29 first.

Never use a rear-facing child restraint system on a seat which is protected

by an active airbag positioned in front of it. This could cause serious injury

to the child, even death.
This is indicated also on stickers that are located at the following positions.

▶

On the passenger sun visor

» Fig. 24

 - .

▶

On the B-pillar on the front passenger side 

» Fig. 24

 – .

The following instructions must be followed when using a child seat on the

front passenger seat.

▶

The front passenger airbag must be deactivated if using a rear-facing child

seat 

» 

.

▶

If possible, adjust the front passenger seat backrest so that it is as vertical, so

as to ensure secure contact between the passenger seat backrest and the

back of the child seat.

▶

If possible, move the front passenger seat backwards so that there is no con-

tact between the front passenger seat and the child seat behind it.

▶

Set the height-adjustable front passenger seat as high up as possible.

▶

Set the front passenger seat belt as high up as possible.

▶

With child safety seats in groups 2 and 3, make sure that the loop-around fit-

tings attached to the child seat headrest is positioned in front of or at the

same height as the loop-around fittings on the B pillar on the passenger side.

Adjust the height of the front passenger seat belt so that the belt does not

“jam” in the return pulley. In the event of an accident, there is the risk of in-

jury to the neck of the child carried due to the seat belt!

WARNING

■

Never use a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat if the pas-

senger airbag is activated. This child safety seat is positioned in the deploy-

ment area of the front passenger airbag. The airbag may cause the child se-

vere, or even fatal injuries, in the event of it being deployed.

■

As soon as the child seat, in which the child is transported with their back

in the direction of travel, is no longer used in the front passenger seat, the

front passenger airbag should be switched on again.

Use of a child seat on the front passenger seat (variant 2)

Applies to Taiwan

Fig. 25 

Warning labels



Read and observe   on page 29 first.

No babies, infants or children are to be carried on the front passenger seat.
A label to this effect can also be found on the front passenger's sun visor

» Fig. 25

.

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Safety

Child safety and the side airbag

Fig. 26 

Incorrect seated position of a

child who is not properly se-

cured – risk from the side air-

bag/Child properly protected by

safety seat



Read and observe   on page 29 first.

The child must not be positioned in the deployment area of the side airbag

» Fig. 26

 - .

There must be sufficient room between the child and the area into which the

side airbag will deploy to allow the airbag to provide as much protection as

possible 

» Fig. 26

 - .

Classification of child seats



Read and observe   on page 29 first.

Classification of child seats according to the ECE-R 44 standard.

Group

Weight of the child

0

up to 10 kg

0+

up to 13 kg

1

9 - 18 kg

2

15 - 25 kg

3

22-36 kg

Use of child safety seats which are secured using a seat belt

Never use a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat if the passenger airbag is activated. This child safety seat is positioned in the deployment area of

the front passenger airbag. The airbag may cause the child severe, or even fatal injuries, in the event of it being deployed.



Read and observe   on page 29 first.

Overview of the usability of child seats secured with a seat belt on seats in accordance with the ECE-R 16 standard.

Group

Front passenger

seat

Rear seats

Outside

Rear seat

Centre

0

up to 10

kg

U

U

U

0+

up to 13

kg

U

U

U

1

9 - 18

kg

U

U

U

Group

Front passenger

seat

Rear seats

Outside

Rear seat

Centre

2

15 -

25 kg

U

U

U

3

22 - 18

kg

U

U

U

Child seat category “Universal” - a child seat designed for fastening on

the seat with the seat belt.

U

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Transporting children safely

Fastening systems

attachment points of the  system

Fig. 27 

Labels of the system 



 is a system for securing child seats quickly and safely.

Two locking eyes are located between the seat backrest and the seat cushion

of the outer rear seats and front passenger seat for fixing the system child

seat in place.

First, remove the caps 

A

 in order to access the locking eyes

» Fig. 27

. After

removing the child seat, replace he caps.

WARNING

■

Always refer to the instructions of the manufacturer of the child seat

when installing and removing a child seat with the  system.

■

Never attach other child seats, belts or objects to the attachment points

intended for the installation of a child seat with the  system – risk of

death!

Note

■

A child seat fitted with the  system can only be mounted in a vehicle fit-

ted with a  system if the child seat has been approved for this type of ve-

hicle. Further information is available from a ŠKODA Partner.

■

Child seats with the  system can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Ac-

cessories.

Use of child safety seats with the system

Never use a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat if the passenger airbag is activated. This child safety seat is positioned in the deployment area of

the front passenger airbag. The airbag may cause the child severe, or even fatal injuries, in the event of it being deployed.

Overview of the usability of child seats fastened with the  system on each of the seats in accordance with the ECE-R 16 standard.

Group

Size class of

the child seat

a)

Front passenger seat

b)

Rear seats outside

Rear seat middle

0

up to 10 kg

E

X

IL-SU

X

0+

up to 13 kg

E

X

IL-SU

X

D
C

1

9 - 18 kg

D

X

IL-SU

IUF

X

C
B

B1

A



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Safety

Group

Size class of

the child seat

a)

Front passenger seat

b)

Rear seats outside

Rear seat middle

2

15 - 25 kg

-

X

IL-SU

X

3

22 - 18 kg

-

X

IL-SU

X

a)

The size category is shown on the label attached to the child seat.

b)

If the front passenger seat is fitted with  system attachment points, it is suitable for the installation of an  child seat with “Semi-Universal” approval.

IL-SU

The seat is suitable for installation of a  child seat with the “Semi-Universal” approval. The “Semi-Universal” category means that the child seat with

the  system is approved for your vehicle. Observe the list of vehicles that comes with the child seat.

IUF

The seat is suitable for the installation of a child seat with “Universal” approval and attachment with the  system attachment belt.

X

The seat is not fitted with  system attachment points.

Attachment points of the   system

Fig. 28 

Attachment points of the 


-system



  is a fastening system, which restricts the movement of the upper part

of the child seat.
The locking eyes 

A

 for attaching the belt of a child seat with the  

system are located on the rear side of the rear seat backrests 

» Fig. 28

.

Some country-specific models can also be fitted with an attachment point

B

» Fig. 28

.

WARNING

■

Always refer to the instructions from the manufacturer of the child seat

when installing and removing a child seat with the   system.

■

Only use child seats with the   system on the seats equipped with

attachment points with the logo  .

■

Only ever attach one belt from the child seat to a locking eye.

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Transporting children safely

Fig. 29  Cockpit example for LHD

34

Operation

Operation

Cockpit

Overview

Electric power windows

67

Electric exterior mirror adjustment

83

Door opening lever

63

Air outlet vents

118

Ticket holder

91

Operating lever (depending on equipment):

▶

Indicator light and high-beam headlight

73

▶

Speed regulating system

231

▶

Speed limiter

232

▶

Headlight assist

75

Steering wheel with horn/with driver's front airbag

25

Buttons for operating the information system

49

Instrument cluster

36

Operating lever:

▶

Windscreen wipers and washers

80

▶

Information system

49

Infotainment

122

Button for hazard warning light system

76

Warning light for the front seat passenger airbag

28

Interior rear-view mirror

82

Storage compartment on the front passenger side

95

Front passenger airbag

25

External Infotainment module (in the passenger storage com-

partment)

124

Key switch for switching off the front passenger airbag (in front

passenger storage compartment)

28

Power window in the front passenger door

68

Storage compartment

92

Light switch

72

Bonnet release lever

272

1

2
3
4
5
6

7
8
9

10

11

12
13
14
15
16
17

18

19

20

21

22

Storage compartment

91

Operating lever for adaptive cruise control

236

Steering wheel locking lever

21

Depending on equipment fitted:

▶

Ignition lock

200

▶

Starter button

200

Handbrake lever

203

Depending on equipment fitted:

▶

Gearshift lever (manual gearbox)

204

▶

Selector lever (automatic gearbox)

205

Depending on equipment fitted:

▶

12-Volt power socket

99

▶

Cigarette lighter

100

Bar with keys depending on the equipment fitted:

▶



 Central locking system

61

▶



 START STOP

201

▶



 Traction control TCS

211

▶



 Electronic Stability Control ESC

211

▶



/selection of drive mode

241

▶



 Park Assist

224

▶



 Parking aid

215

▶



 Tyre pressure monitoring system

249

Storage compartment/phone box

92, 92

USB input 

93

Controls for heating/air conditioning

115

Note

The layout of the controls on right-hand drive vehicles differs partially from

that shown in 

» Fig. 29

.

23
24
25
26

27
28

29

30

31

32
33

35

Cockpit

Instruments and warning lights

Instrument cluster



Introduction

Fig. 30  Instrument cluster

Engine revolutions counter 

» page 36

▶

with warning lights 

» page 39

Display 

» page 49

Speedometer

▶

with warning lights 

» page 39

Depending on equipment fitted

▶

Coolant temperature gauge 

» page 36

▶

Natural gas display (applies to G-TEC-vehicles)

Bar with warning lights 

» page 39

Operation button

▶

setting the time 

» page 50

▶

Reset counter for distance travelled (trip) 

» page 49

▶

Displaying the distance and days until the next service interval

» page 57

Petrol / Diesel fuel gauge 

» page 37

1

2
3

4

5
6

7

The brightness of the instrument illumination is set automatically depending

on the ambient lighting throughout. If the visibility is poor and the lights are

not on, the brightness of the instrument lighting reduces to alert the driver to

switch on the lights in due time.
The brightness of the instrument lighting can be adjusted in Infotainment in

the menu 



/  →  → → Light.

Engine revolutions counter

The tachometer 

1

 

» Fig. 30

 on page 36 shows the actual engine speed per

minute.
The beginning of the tachometer red scale range indicates the maximum per-

mitted speed for an engine that has been driven-in and has reached operating

temperature.
You should shift into the next highest gear before the red scale of the revolu-

tion counter is reached, or select mode D/S on the automatic gearbox.
The gear recommendation is important to note in order to maintain the opti-

mum engine speed 

» page 50

.

CAUTION

The pointer of the engine revolutions counter must reach the red area for only

a short time - there is a risk of engine damage!

Coolant temperature gauge

Fig. 31  Coolant temperature gauge: Version 1/version 2

The display only works if the ignition is switched on.



36

Operation

Cold area, The engine has not yet reached its operating temperature.

Avoid high speeds and high engine loads.
The operating range
High temperature range, the warning light  illuminates in the instrument

cluster 

» page 46

.

Fuel gauge - Petrol/ Diesel

Fig. 32  Fuel gauge: Version 1/version 2

The display only works if the ignition is switched on.
The capacity of the fuel tank for petrol/diesel is approximately 50 litres for ve-

hicles with front-wheel drive, and approximately 55 litres for vehicles with

four-wheel drive.
If the fuel level reaches the reserve level 

A

 

» Fig. 32

, the warning light 



 illu-

minates in the instrument cluster 

» page 44

.

WARNING

For the vehicle systems to function correctly, and thus for safe driving,

there must be sufficient fuel in the tank. Never drain the fuel tank com-

pletely – risk of accident!

CAUTION

Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty! The irregular supply of fuel

can cause misfiring, which can result in damage to parts of the engine and the

exhaust system.

A

B
C

Note

The arrow  next to the symbol  within the fuel gauge displays the installa-

tion location of the fuel filler on the right side of the vehicle.

Fuel gauge - natural gas / petrol

Fig. 33 

Gas gauge

Fig. 34 

Petrol fuel gauge

The display only works if the ignition is switched on.
The capacity of the natural gas fuel tank is approximately 17.5 kg.
The capacity of the petrolfuel tank is approximately 8.5 l.
If the fuel level reaches the reserve area in the natural gas tank, the icon  and

a request for natural gas refuelling is shown in the display.
If the fuel level in the fuel tank reaches the reserve area for petrol, 

A

 

» Fig. 34

the warning light 



 comes on 

» page 44

.

Note

The arrow  next to the symbol  and  within the fuel gauge displays the

installation location of the fuel filler on the right side of the vehicle.

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Instruments and warning lights

Digital instrument cluster



Introduction

Fig. 35  Digital instrument cluster

Bar with warning lights 

» page 39

Coolant temperature gauge 

» page 36

Display 

» page 38

Petrol / Diesel fuel gauge 

» page 37

The brightness of the instrument illumination is set automatically depending

on the ambient lighting throughout.
The brightness of the instrument lighting can be adjusted in Infotainment in

the menu 



/  →  → → Light.

1

2
3
4

Display in the digital instrument cluster

Fig. 36  Display variants / example of the classic display

Display variants (from the left)

▶

Classic display

▶

Advanced display

▶

Modern display

▶

Basic display

▶

Sporty display

Central display area
Additional information

A

B
C

38

Operation

Operation of the digital instrument cluster

Fig. 37 

Buttons/dial on the multifunc-

tion steering wheel

Rotate - Movement in the selected menu / setting values / Manually

change map scale (applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen)

Press - confirm selected menu item

Turn and press - switch on automatic change of the map scale (applies to

Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen)

Press - Change the display version 

» Fig. 36

 on page 38

Hold - Display the menu for the pre-selection options with additional in-

formation
Press - display main menu / return to a previous level in the menu

» page 54

Pre-selection options for additional information

Fig. 38 

Set the pre-selection

options in the Infotain-

ment system

Select the pre-selection option

›

Press and hold the button  on the multi-function steering wheel.

›

Select and confirm one of the following pre-selection options.

A





▶

Auto - additional information is displayed depending on the selected driving

mode

▶

Classic - Information about the engaged gear and the current speed

▶

View 1 - adjustable pre-selection option

▶

View 2 - adjustable pre-selection option

▶

View 3 - adjustable pre-selection option

Set the pre-selection option

The pre-selection options View 1. View 2 and View 3 can be set in infotainment in

the menu 



/  in the  → Dig. Instrumentenpan..

▶

In the areas 

A

 

» Fig. 38

, the desired additional information can be selected

by moving your finger vertically across the display.

▶

The desired function area for the pre-selection option in the area 

B

 to save

the selection.

Warning lights



Introduction



Handbrake

» page 40



Brake system

» page 41



Front seat belt warning light

» page 41



Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

» page 41



 



Power steering

Steering lock (KESSY system)

» page 41



Stabilisation control (ESC)

Traction control (TCS)

» page 42



Traction control (ASR) deactivated

» page 42



Antilock brake system (ABS)

» page 42



Rear fog light

» page 42



Exhaust control system

» page 42



Glow plug system (diesel engine)

» page 43



EPC fault light (petrol engine)

» page 43



Safety systems

» page 43



Tyre pressure

» page 43



Brake pads

» page 44



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Instruments and warning lights



Fuel reserve- petrol/diesel

» page 44



 



Lane Assist

» page 44



 



Turning signal system

» page 44



Trailer turn signal lights

» page 44



Fog lights

» page 45



Speed regulating system

Speed limiter

» page 45



Brake pedal (automatic gearbox)

» page 45



Natural gas operation

» page 45



High beam

» page 45



Automatic gearbox

» page 45



 

Rear seat belt warning light

» page 45



Alternator

» page 45



Coolant

» page 46



Engine oil pressure

» page 46



Engine oil level

» page 46



AdBlue

®

 level too low (diesel engine)

» page 47



AdBlue

®

 error (diesel engine)

» page 47



Bulb failure

» page 47



Display when the light is switched off

» page 47



Particle filter

» page 47



Windscreen washer fluid level

» page 47



Headlight assist

» page 47



 

START-STOP system

» page 48



Display of a low temperature

» page 48



Water in fuel filter (diesel engine)

» page 48



   Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

» page 48



Distance warning (Front Assist)

» page 48



Front Assist

» page 48



Emergency call

» page 48



Economy mode

» page 48



Offroad mode

» page 48



Adaptive chassis (DCC)

» page 49



Service

» page 49



Natural gas container test

» page 49

The warning lights in the instrument cluster indicate certain functions or faults.
Some warning lights can be accompanied by acoustic signals and messages in

the display of the instrument cluster.
After switching on the ignition, some warning lights light up briefly as a func-

tion test. If the tested systems are OK, the corresponding warning lights go

out a few seconds after switching on the ignition or after starting the engine.

Warning lights in the display

Depending on the significance, the warning light 



 (danger) or 



 (warning)

will light up along with some other warning lights in the display.
Depending on vehicle equipment fitted, some indicator lights can be shown in

the display. For example. the coolant warning light can be shown as follows.

▶



 - monochrome (“black and white”) display

▶



 - coloured display

WARNING

■

Ignoring illuminated warning lights and related messages or instructions

in the display of the instrument cluster may lead to serious personal injury

or damage to the vehicle.

■

If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe

distance from the traffic, switch off the engine and switch on the hazard

warning lights 

» page 76

. Place the warning triangle at the prescribed dis-

tance.

■

The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. While working

in the engine compartment, be sure to observe the following warnings

» page 271

.



 Handbrake



Read and observe   on page 40 first.



 illuminates - the hand brake is applied.

An acoustic signal will sound if you drive the vehicle above 5 km/h while the

handbrake is still on.



40

Operation

▶

Release the handbrake.



 Brake system



Read and observe   on page 40 first.



 lights up – the brake fluid level in the brake system is too low.

▶

Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the brake fluid

» page 275

.

WARNING

■

If the warning light 



 lights up at the same time as the warning light 



» page 42

, 



 Anti-lock braking system (ABS), 



 do not continue your

journey. Seek help from a specialist garage.

■

A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehi-

cle's braking distance – risk of accident!



 Front seat belt warning light



Read and observe   on page 40 first.



 illuminates - the driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt.

At a speed of more than 30 km/h, the warning light 



 flashes and an audible

warning sounds at the same time.
If the seat belt is not fastened by the driver or front passenger during the next

approx. 2 minutes, the warning signal is deactivated and the warning light 



illuminates permanently.



 Adaptive cruise control (ACC)



Read and observe   on page 40 first.



 illuminates – the ACC delay is not sufficient.

▶

Apply the brake.

For more information about the ACC system 

» page 234

.



 



 Power steering/steering lock (KESSY system)



Read and observe   on page 40 first.

Fault in the power steering



 lights up – this indicates a complete failure of the power steering and the

steering assist is no longer working (significantly higher steering forces).



 illuminates - this indicates a partial failure of the power steering and the

steering forces may be greater.

▶

Switch off the ignition, start the engine again and travel a short distance.

▶

If the warning light 



 does not go off, stop the vehicle, 



 do not continue

your journey. Seek help from a specialist garage.

▶

If the warning light 



 does not go off, you can drive on, exercising appropri-

ate caution. Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.

Steering lock defect (KESSY system)



 flashes

Message: Steering lock faulty. Stop!

▶

Park the vehicle, 



 do not continue your journey. After switching off the ig-

nition, it is no longer possible to lock the steering, to activate the electrical

components (e.g. Infotainment ), to switch on the ignition again and to start

the engine. Seek help from a specialist garage.



 flashes

Message: Steering lock: workshop!

▶

You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-

cialist garage immediately.

Steering column lock not unlocked (System KESSY)



 flashes

Message: Steering lock: workshop!

▶

Move the steering wheel slightly back and forth, thereby facilitating unlock-

ing the steering lock.

▶

If the steering does also not unlock then, the help of a specialist garage is re-

quired.

Disconnecting the vehicle battery

If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the warning

light 



 comes on after switching on the ignition.

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The warning light should go out after driving a short distance.
If, after the motor is restarted and a short drive, the indicator light does not go

out, there is a system error.

▶

You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-

cialist garage immediately.



 Stability Control (ESC)/Traction control (TCS)



Read and observe   on page 40 first.

If your vehicle is equipped with the ESC system, the TCS is part of the ESC

system.



 flashes – the ESC or TCS is currently being activated.



 illuminates – there is an ESC or TCS fault.

▶

You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-

cialist garage immediately.

If the warning light 



 comes on after starting the engine, the ESC or TCS may

be switched off for technical reasons.

▶

Switch the ignition off and on again.

If the warning light 



 does not illuminate after you switch the engine back on,

the ESC or TCS is fully functional again.

Disconnecting the vehicle battery

If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the indicator

light 



 comes on after switching on the ignition.

The warning light should go out after driving a short distance.
If, after a short drive, the indicator light does not go out, there is a system er-

ror.

▶

You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-

cialist garage immediately.

For more information on the ESC system 

» page 211

 or TCS system

» page 211

.



 Traction control (TCS) deactivated



Read and observe   on page 40 first.



 illuminates – the TCS system is disabled.

Note

On vehicles without the ESC system, the warning light 



 does not illuminate

upon deactivation of the TCS system, a message is just displayed on the dis-

play of the instrument cluster.



 Anti-lock braking system (ABS)



Read and observe   on page 40 first.



 lights up – there is an ABS fault.

The vehicle will only be braked by the normal brake system without the ABS.

▶

You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-

cialist garage immediately.

WARNING

■

If the warning light 



 lights up at the same time as the warning light 



» page 41

, 



 Brake system, 



 do not continue your journey. Seek help

from a specialist garage.

■

A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehi-

cle's braking distance – risk of accident!



 Rear fog light



Read and observe   on page 40 first.



 illuminates - the rear fog light is switched on.



 Emission control system



Read and observe   on page 40 first.



 illuminates – there is a fault in the emission control system. The system

makes it possible to drive on in emergency mode – there may be a noticeable

reduction in engine performance.

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▶

You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-

cialist garage immediately.



 Preheating unit (diesel)



Read and observe   on page 40 first.



 flashes – there is a fault in the engine management system. The system

makes it possible to drive on in emergency mode - there may be a noticeable

reduction in engine performance.
There is a fault in the preheating unit if the warning light 



 does not come on

or illuminates continuously once the ignition has been switched on.

▶

You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-

cialist garage immediately.



 Engine electronics warning light (petrol)



Read and observe   on page 40 first.



 lights up – there is a fault in the engine management system. The system

makes it possible to drive on in emergency mode – there may be a noticeable

reduction in engine performance.

▶

You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-

cialist garage immediately.



 Safety systems



Read and observe   on page 40 first.

System fault



 illuminates

Message: Error: airbag

▶

Seek help from a specialist garage.

The front passenger airbag has been disabled with the key switch



 illuminates for 4 seconds after the ignition has been switched on.

One of the airbags or a belt tensioner has been disabled by the diagnostic

tool



 lights up for around 4 seconds after the ignition is switched on and then

flashes for approximately 12 seconds
Message: Airbag/belt tensioner deactivated.

ProActive passenger protection



 illuminates and the following message is shown in the information cluster

display

Message:

Proactive passenger protection not available.

or

ProActive passenger protection: funct. restricted.

The seat belt for the driver and front passenger needs to be replaced.

▶

Seek help from a specialist garage.

WARNING

When a fault in the airbag system occurs, there is a risk of the system not

being triggered in the event of an accident. Therefore, this must be

checked immediately by a specialized garage.



 Tyre pressure



Read and observe   on page 40 first.

Change of tyre pressure values



 illuminates - there was a pressure change in one of the tyres.

▶

Immediately reduce speed and avoid sudden steering and braking manoeu-

vres.

▶

Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and check the tyres and their inflation

pressures 

» page 279

.

▶

Correct the tyre pressure if necessary or replace the affected wheel

» page 284

 or use the repair kit 

» page 287

.

▶

Save the tyre pressure values in the system 

» page 249

.

System fault



 flashes for approximately 1 minute and remains lit – there may be a fault in

the tyre pressure monitoring system.

▶

Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and start the engine again.



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Instruments and warning lights

If the warning light 



 flashes after starting the engine again, there is a system

error.

▶

You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-

cialist garage immediately.

Disconnecting the vehicle battery

If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the indicator

light 



 comes on after switching on the ignition.

The warning light should go out after driving a short distance.
If, after a short drive, the indicator light does not go out, there is a system er-

ror.

▶

You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-

cialist garage immediately.

Other incidents

The warning light 



 might be lit for one of the following reasons.

▶

The vehicle is loaded on one side. Distribute the load evenly.

▶

The wheels of one axle are loaded more heavily (e.g. when towing a trailer or

when driving uphill or downhill).

▶

Snow chains are mounted.

▶

A wheel has been changed.

CAUTION

Under certain circumstances (e.g. sporty style of driving, wintry or unpaved

roads) the warning light 



 in the instrument cluster can be delayed or does

not light up at all.



 Brake linings



Read and observe   on page 40 first.



 illuminates - the brake pads are worn.

▶

It is possible to continue driving with due caution. Seek assistance from a

specialist garage immediately.



 Low fuel - petrol/diesel



Read and observe   on page 40 first.



 illuminates – the fuel level in the fuel tank is at the reserve level (approxi-

mately 6 litres).

▶

Fill up with fuel 

» page 265

.

Note

The text in the display goes out after refuelling and driving a short distance.



 



 Lane Departure Warning (Lane Assist)



Read and observe   on page 40 first.

The warning lights 



 



 indicate the status of the Lane Assist system.

More information about the Lane Assist System 

» page 244

.



 



 Turn signal system



Read and observe   on page 40 first.



 flashes - the left turn signal is switched on.



 flashes – the right turn signal is turned on.

If there is a fault in the turn signal system, the warning light flashes at twice its

normal rate (does not apply when towing).
When the hazard warning light system is switched on, this will cause all of the

turn signal lights as well as both warning lights to flash.



 Trailer turn signal lights



Read and observe   on page 40 first.



 flashes - the trailer turn signals are switched on.

If a trailer is hitched and the warning light 



 is not flashing, one of the trailer

turn signal lights has failed.

▶

Check the trailer bulbs.

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