Instruments And Warning Lights; Instrument Cluster - Skoda KODIAQ Owner's Manual

Instruments and warning lights

Instrument cluster


Introduction
Fig. 39 Instrument cluster
Engine revolutions counter » page 42
1
▶ with warning lights » page 43
Display » page 53
2
Speedometer
3
with warning lights » page 43
▶
Coolant temperature display
4
Bar with warning lights » page 43
5
Operation key:
6
Set the time » page 54
▶
Reset counter for distance travelled (trip)
▶
▶ Displaying the distance and days until the next service interval
» page 59
Fuel gauge » page 43
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.
42
Operation
» page 42
» page 53
The brightness of the instrument lighting can be adjusted in Infotainment in
the menu /  →  → Light.
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Engine revolutions counter
The tachometer » Fig. 39 on page 42 shows the actual engine speed per
1
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 54.
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
The display » Fig. 40 only works if the ignition is switched on.
Cold range - The pointer is in the range
operating temperature. Avoid high speeds and high engine loads.
Operating range - The pointer is in the range
High temperature range - The pointer is in the range
ature is too high. The warning light  illuminates in the instrument clus-
ter» page 50.
Fig. 40
Coolant temperature gauge
, the engine has not yet reached its
A
.
B
. The coolant temper-
C