Operation Manual
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
Engine performance check (petrol engine)
Read and observe on page 35 first.
If the warning light
illuminates, there is a fault in the engine control. The
system allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
Diesel particulate filter (diesel engine)
Read and observe on page 35 first.
The diesel particulate filter separates the soot particles from the exhaust. The
soot particles collect in the diesel particulate filter where they are burnt on a
regular basis.
If the warning light
illuminates, rust has accumulated in the filter.
To clean the filter, and where traffic conditions permit » , drive as follows for
at least 15 minutes or until the warning light
goes out.
4th or 5th is selected (automatic transmission: position S).
Vehicle speed at least 70 km/h.
Engine speed between 1,800 - 2,500 rpm.
If the filter is properly cleaned, the warning light
goes out.
If the filter is not properly cleaned, the warning light does
not go out and
the warning light
begins to flash.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Diesel particulate filter: Owner's manual!
The system allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode. After switching the
ignition off and on again the warning light,
also illuminates.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
WARNING
■
The diesel particulate filter reaches very high temperatures - there is a
fire hazard and serious injury could be caused. Therefore, never stop the
vehicle at places where the underside of your vehicle can come into contact
with flammable materials such as dry grass, undergrowth, leaves, spilled
fuel or such like.
■
Always adjust your speed to suit weather, road, region and traffic condi-
tions. The recommendations indicated by the warning light must not tempt
you to disregard the national regulations for road traffic.
CAUTION
■
As long as the warning light illuminates, one must take into account an
increased fuel consumption and in certain circumstances a power reduction of
the engine.
■
Using diesel fuel with increased sulphur content can significantly reduce the
service life of the diesel particle filter. A ŠKODA Partner will be able to tell you
which countries use diesel fuel with increased sulphur content.
Note
■
We recommend avoiding regularly driving short distances to assist the com-
bustion process of the soot particles in the filter.
■
If the engine is turned off during the filter cleaning process or shortly after-
wards, the cooling fan may turn on automatically for a few minutes.
Fuel reserve
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
The warning light
illuminates, if the fuel level is less than approx. 10.5 litres.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Please refuel. Range: ... km
CAUTION
Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty! The irregular supply of fuel
can cause misfiring. This can result in considerable damage to parts of the en-
gine and the exhaust system.
Note
The text in the display goes out only after refuelling and driving a short dis-
tance.
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Instruments and Indicator Lights