Skoda Karoq (2019 year). Manual - part 2

›

Carefully insert the key into the slot in the key switch as far as the stop.

›

Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch carefully into the position .

›

Pull the key out of the slot in the key switch 

» 

.

›

Close the passenger door.

›

Check that the warning light 



 

 illuminates after the ignition is switched

on.

Switching on

›

Switch off the ignition.

›

Open the passenger door.

›

On the radio key, fold the key bit out fully 

» 

.

›

Carefully insert the key into the slot in the key switch as far as the stop.

›

Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch carefully into the position .

›

Pull the key out of the slot in the key switch 

» 

.

›

Close the passenger door.

›

Check that the warning light 



 

 illuminates after the ignition is switched

on.

WARNING

■

The driver is responsible for whether the airbag is switched on or switch-

ed off.

■

Only switch off the airbag when the ignition is switched off! Otherwise a

fault can occur in the system for deactivating the airbag.

■

If the warning lights 



   

 flash, the front passenger airbag will not

be deployed in the event of an accident! Have the airbag system checked

by a specialist garage immediately.

CAUTION

An insufficiently folded out key bit can damage the key switch!

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, and also not 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.

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Transporting children safely

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 lowest position, you will need to remove them 

» page 91

. After re-

moving the child seat, refit the head restraints.

■

When using a separate child seat cushion, set the headrest so that the

child's head is flush to the height of the headrest upper edge, but does not

protrude above this 

» Fig. 15

 on page 20 

C

.

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.

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

Does not apply to Taiwan

Fig. 25  Warning stickers



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. 25

 - .

▶

On the B-pillar on the front passenger side 

» Fig. 25

 – .

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 1, 2 and 3, make sure that the loop-around

fittings 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.

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Safety

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

Applies to Taiwan

Fig. 26 

Warning stickers



Read and observe   on page 29 first.

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

» Fig. 26

.

Child safety and the side airbag

Fig. 27 

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. 27

 - .

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. 27

 - .

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 with a safety 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.

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31

Transporting children safely

Group

Passenger seat with activated

front airbag

Passenger seat with deactivated

front airbag

Rear seats

Outside

Rear seat

Centre

a)

0

up to 10 kg

X

U

b)

U

U

0+

up to 13 kg

X

U

b)

U

U

1

9 - 18 kg

UF

U

U

U

2

15 - 25 kg

UF

U

U

U

3

22 - 18 kg

UF

U

U

U

a)

It is forbidden to install a child seat with a support base on the middle rear seat.

b)

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

U

The seat is suitable for the use of approved child seats in this weight group category “Universal”.

UF

The seat is suitable for the use of approved forward-facing child seats in the “Universal” weight group category.

X

The seat is not suitable for children in this weight group.

Fastening systems

attachment points of the  system

Fig. 28 

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. 28

. 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.

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Safety

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

with activated front air bag

b)

Front passenger seat

with front airbag switched

off

b)

Rear seats

Outside

c)

Rear seat

Centre

0

up to 10 kg

E

X

X

IL

X

0+

up to 13 kg

E

X

X

IL

X

D
C

1

9 - 18 kg

D

X

X

IL

IUF

X

C
B

B1

A

2

15 - 25 kg

-

X

X

IL

X

3

22 - 18 kg

-

X

X

IL

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.

c)

The seat is suitable for the  fixing system.

IL

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 use of forward-facing child seats approved in this weight group.

X

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

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Transporting children safely

Using child seats with the system

Front passenger seat

with activated front air bag

Front passenger seat

with front airbag switched off

Rear seats outside

Rear seat middle

X

X

i-U

X

The seat is suitable for forward and backward facing  child seats of

the category “Universal”.
The seat is not suitable for the child seat of the category “Universal”.

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

Fig. 29  System attachment points   : Version 1/version 2

i-U

X



  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. 29

.

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

B

» Fig. 29

.

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.

Recommended child seats

Group

Manufacturer

Type

Attachment

Order number

Approval number (E1 ...)

0+

up to 13 kg

Britax Römer

Baby Safe Plus

Isofix base frame

1ST019907

04 301146

1

9 - 18 kg

Britax Römer

Duo Plus TT



 and  

DDA000006

04 301133

2-3

15 - 18 kg

Britax Römer

Kidfix XP

a)



000019906K

04 301198

Britax Römer

Kidfix II XP



000019906L

04 301323

a)

For optimum protection, especially in the case of a side collision, it is recommended to use this child seat together with back part.

34

Safety

35

Transporting children safely

Fig. 30  Cockpit example for LHD

36

Operation

Operation

Cockpit

Overview

Electric power windows

67

Electric exterior mirror adjustment

82

Door opening lever

62

Air outlet vents

120

Ticket holder

93

Operating lever (depending on equipment):

▶

Indicator light and high-beam headlight

73

▶

Speed regulating system

231

▶

Speed limiter

232

▶

Headlight assist

74

Steering wheel with horn/with driver's front airbag

25

Buttons for operating the information system

50

Instrument cluster

38

Operating lever:

▶

Windscreen wipers and washers

79

▶

Information system

50

Infotainment

124

Interior rear-view mirror

81

Storage compartment on the dash panel

96

Front passenger airbag

25

External Infotainment module (in the passenger storage com-

partment)

126

Key switch for front passenger airbag deactivation (on the dash-

board side)

28

Power window in the front passenger door

68

Storage compartment

94

Light switch

72

Button for the boot lid

65

Bonnet release lever

268

Storage compartment

93

1

2
3
4
5
6

7
8
9

10

11

12
13
14
15

16

17
18
19

20

21

22

Operating lever for adaptive cruise control

237

Steering wheel locking lever

21

Depending on equipment fitted:

▶

Ignition lock

203

▶

Starter button

203

Bar with buttons and warning lights (depending on the equip-

ment fitted):

▶



 START STOP

204

▶



 Park Assist

227

▶



 Parking aid

219

▶



 Hazard lights

76

▶



 Central locking system

61

▶



 

 / 



 

 Warning lights for the front seat passenger air-

bag

28

Depending on equipment fitted:

▶

Gearshift lever (manual gearbox)

209

▶

Selector lever (automatic gearbox)

210

Bars with buttons (depending on the equipment fitted):

▶



 Selection of travel mode

242

▶



 Auto Hold

207

▶



 Electric parking brake

206

▶



 Stabilisation control ESC / Traction control TCS

215, 216

▶



 Offroad mode

217

Storage compartment

94

Depending on equipment fitted:

▶

Phonebox

94

▶

12 volt power socket

102

▶

Cigarette lighter

105

▶

Ashtrays

104

▶

USB input 

95

Controls for heating/air conditioning

116

Storage compartment on the front passenger side

98

Note

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

that shown in 

» Fig. 30

.

23
24
25

26

27

28

29

30

31

37

Cockpit

Instruments and warning lights

Instrument cluster



Introduction

Fig. 31  Instrument cluster

Engine revolutions counter 

» page 38

▶

with warning lights 

» page 41

Display 

» page 50

Speedometer

▶

with warning lights 

» page 41

Coolant temperature gauge 

» page 38

Bar with warning lights 

» page 41

Operation button

▶

Set the time 

» page 51

▶

Reset counter for distance travelled (trip) 

» page 50

▶

Displaying the distance and days until the next service interval

» page 57

Fuel gauge 

» page 39

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.

1

2
3

4
5
6

7

The brightness of the instrument lighting can be adjusted in Infotainment in

the menu 



/  →  → → Light.

Engine revolutions counter

The tachometer 

1

 

» Fig. 31

 on page 38 shows the actual engine speed per mi-

nute.
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 51

.

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. 32  Coolant temperature gauge: Version 1/version 2

The display only works if the ignition is switched on.

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 47

.

A

B
C

38

Operation

Fuel gauge

Fig. 33  Fuel gauge: Version 1/version 2

The display only works if the ignition is switched on.
The capacity of the fuel tank is approximately 50 litres for vehicles with front-

wheel drive, and approximately 55 litres for vehicles with four-wheel drive.
If the fuel level reaches the reserve level 

A

 , the 

» Fig. 33

 indicator light in the

instrument cluster 



 illuminates 

» page 45

.

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.

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.

Digital instrument cluster



Introduction

Fig. 34  Digital instrument panel

Bar with warning lights 

» page 41

Coolant temperature gauge 

» page 38

Display 

» page 40

Fuel gauge 

» page 39

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

39

Instruments and warning lights

Display in the digital instrument cluster

Fig. 35  Display versions / example of the classic display

Display versions (from the left)

▶

Classic display

▶

Advanced display

▶

Modern display

▶

Basic display

▶

Sporty display

Central display area
Additional information

A

B
C

Operating the instrument cluster

Fig. 36 

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. 35

 on page 40

Hold - Display the prefix options menu with additional information
Press - display main menu / return to a previous level in the menu

» page 55

pre-selection options for additional information

Fig. 37 

Set the pre-selection

option in Infotainment

Select the pre-selection option

›

Hold the button on the  multi-function steering wheel.

›

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

▶

Auto - additional information is displayed depending on the driving mode se-

lected

▶

Classic - Information on the engaged gear and the current speed



A





40

Operation

▶

View 1 - adjustable pre-selection option

▶

View 2 - adjustable pre-selection option

▶

View 3 - adjustable pre-selection option

Set the preselection option

The area code options View 1. View 2 and View 3 can be found in infotainment in

the menu 



/  in the  → Dig. Instrument cluster menu item.

▶

The desired additional information can be selected by moving your finger

vertically across the display in the 

A

 

» Fig. 37

 areas.

▶

Hold the desired function surface for the preselection option in area 

B

 to

save the selection.

Warning lights



Introduction



Parking brake

» page 42



Brake system

» page 42



Front seat belt warning light

» page 42



Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

» page 42



 



Power steering

Steering lock (KESSY system)

» page 43



Stabilisation control (ESC)

Traction control (TCS)

» page 43



Traction control (ASR) deactivated

» page 43



Antilock brake system (ABS)

» page 44



Rear fog light

» page 44



Exhaust control system

» page 44



Glow plug system (diesel engine)

» page 44



EPC fault light (petrol engine)

» page 44



Safety systems

» page 44



Tyre pressure

» page 45



Brake pads

» page 45



Fuel reserve

» page 45



 



Lane Assist

» page 245



 



Turning signal system

» page 45



Trailer turn signal lights

» page 46



Fog lights

» page 46



Speed regulating system

Speed limiter

» page 46



Brake pedal (automatic gearbox)

» page 46



Auto Hold function

» page 46



Main beam

» page 46



Automatic gearbox

» page 46



 

Rear seat belt warning light

» page 46



Alternator

» page 47



Coolant

» page 47



Engine oil pressure

» page 47



Engine oil level

» page 47



AdBlue

®

 level too low (diesel engine)

» page 48



AdBlue

®

 error (diesel engine)

» page 48



Bulb failure

» page 48



Display when the light is switched off

» page 48



Particle filter

» page 48



Windscreen washer fluid level

» page 48



Headlight assist

» page 48



 

START STOP system

» page 204



Display of a low temperature

» page 49



Water in fuel filter (diesel engine)

» page 49



   Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

» page 235



Distance warning (Front Assist)

» page 49



Front Assist

» page 49



Emergency call

» page 49



Economy mode

» page 49



 

Offroad mode

» page 49



Adaptive chassis (DCC)

» page 49



Service

» page 50

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Instruments and warning lights

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) il-

luminates 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

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

 Parking brake



Read and observe   on page 42 first.



 illuminates - the parking brake is switched on.

Parking brake error



 illuminates

Message: Fault: electronic parking brake

▶

Seek help from a specialist garage.

Parking on a slope that is too steep



 illuminates

Message: Parking brake: gradient too steep. Log book!

▶

Find a parking space on a flat surface or on a slope that is not so steep.



 Braking system



Read and observe   on page 42 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

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WARNING

■

If warning light 



 illuminates simultaneously with warning light 



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, 



 Anti-lock braking system (ABS), 



 stop driving! 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 42 first.



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

At a speed of more than approximately 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 42 first.



 illuminates – the ACC delay is not sufficient.

▶

Apply the brake.

For more information about the ACC system 

» page 235

.

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Operation



 



 Power steering/steering lock (KESSY system)



Read and observe   on page 42 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, and 



 stop driving. After switching off the ignition, 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!

▶

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

specialist 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 indicator

light 



 comes on after switching on the ignition.

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.

▶

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

specialist garage immediately.



 Stability Control (ESC)/Traction control (TCS)



Read and observe   on page 42 first.



 flashes – the ESC or TCS is currently being activated.



 illuminates – there is an ESC or TCS fault.

▶

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

specialist garage immediately.

If the warning light 



 comes on after starting the engine, the 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 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.

▶

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

specialist garage immediately.

For more information on the ESC system 

» page 215

 or TCS system

» page 216

.



 Traction control (TCS) deactivated



Read and observe   on page 42 first.



 illuminates – the TCS system is disabled.

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Instruments and warning lights



 Anti-lock braking system (ABS)



Read and observe   on page 42 first.



 lights up – there is an ABS fault.

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

▶

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

specialist garage immediately.

WARNING

■

If warning light 



 illuminates simultaneously with warning light 



» page 42

, 



 Braking system, 



 stop driving! 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 42 first.



 illuminates - the rear fog light is switched on.



 Emission control system



Read and observe   on page 42 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.

▶

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

specialist garage immediately.



Preheating unit (diesel)



Read and observe   on page 42 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 glow plug system if the warning light 



 does not come

on or illuminates continuously.

▶

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

specialist garage immediately.



 EPC warning light (petrol engine)



Read and observe   on page 42 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.

▶

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

specialist garage immediately.



 Safety systems



Read and observe   on page 42 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 unavailable.

or

ProActive passenger protection: funct. restricted.

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Operation