2004 SKODA OCTAVIA TOUR brake

68CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENTTempomat
(cruise control system)*With the aid of this system it is possible to
constantly maintain any desired speed from
30 km/h without the driver having to hold
his foot on the accelerator pedal.Warning
Do not use the cruise control system
in dense traffic or on a slippery road
surface (ice, snow, rain, grit, etc.).
If the cruise control system is switch-
ed on, do not shift into neutral with-
out depressing the clutch pedal oth-
erwise the engine may overrev.
In order to prevent unintentional use
of the cruise control system, always
switch off the system after use.
Note
On models fitted with an automatic gear-
box, the cruise control system is only ac-
tive in selector lever positions D, 3 and 2. It
is not possible to use the cruise control
system in selector lever positions P, N , R
and 1 . The system is operated with the sliding
switch
A and the pushbutton B on the
multifunction switch.
Switching onMove switch A to ON .
Storing a speed
Switch on the cruise control system. As soon
as you have reached the desired speed,
briefly press pushbutton B in position SET.
After pressing pushbutton B in position
SET , the car will maintain the speed stored
(above 30 km/h [20 mph]) without you hav-
ing to depress the accelerator.
The stored speed can also be increased in
the usual way by depressing the accelerator.
When the accelerator is released, the speed
is again reduced to the speed previously
stored.This is not the case, however, if the stored
speed is exceeded by more than 10 km/h
for a period of more than 5 minutes. In such
a case, it is necessary to again store the
speed.
The speed can be reduced in the usual
way - by depressing the brake pedal or the
clutch pedal (switches off system tempo-
rarily - refer to page 69).
Warning
You must only resume the stored
speed if it is not too high for the traf-
fic conditions which exist at that
moment.

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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
Changing stored speedDecelerating
The stored position can be reduced by
pressing the pushbutton B in position SET.
The speed of the vehicle is reduced continu-
ously if the pushbutton B is pressed and held
in position SET. Release the pushbutton
once the desired speed is reached. The
speed is then stored.
If the pushbutton is released at a speed
below 30 km/h, the speed is not stored and
the memory is erased. In this case, the
speed of the vehicle must be re-stored with
pushbutton B in position SET after accel-
erating the car to more than 30km/h.
Accelerating
The stored speed can be increased by
pushing the switch B in the position RES
without operating the accelerator.The speed of the car is increased continu-
ously if the switch is pressed and held. Re-
lease the switch as soon as the desired speed
is reached. This speed is then stored.
Switching off system temporarilyModels with manual gearbox
The system is switched off temporarily by
depressing the brake pedal or clutch pedal.
The system is also switched off by sliding
switch A to the right - into position OFF.
The speed which is stored at this moment
is retained.
Resuming the stored speed is achieved by
releasing the brake pedal or clutch pedal
and after pressing the switch B into posi-
tion RES
Warning
You must only resume the stored
speed if it is not too high for the traf-
fic conditions which exist at that
moment.
Models with automatic gearbox
The system is switched off temporarily by
depressing the brake pedal.
The system is also switched off by sliding
switch A to the right - into position OFF.
The speed stored at this moment is re-
tained.
Resuming the stored speed is achieved by
releasing the brake pedal or clutch pedal
and pressing the switch B into position RES
Warning
You must only resume the stored
speed if it is not too high for the traf-
fic conditions which exist at that
moment.Switching off system completelyModels with automatic gearbox
To switched off the system completely ,
move the switch A fully to the right to OFF.

96SAFETYWarning

The front seats and the head re-
straints must always be adjusted to
match the body size of the seat oc-
cupant. The seat belts must always
be correctly fastened in order to pro-
vide an optimal protection for you
and your occupants.

The front passenger must main-
tain a distance of at least 25 cm from
the dash panel so that the airbag of-
fers the greatest possible safety
when an airbag is deployed.

Always keep your feet in the foot-
well when the car is being driven -
never put your feet on the instrument
panel, out of the window or on the
surfaces of the seats! If it is neces-
sary to apply the brake, or in the
event of an accident, you will be ex-
posed to an increased risk of injury!

When driving, the backrests must
not be angled too far back, otherwise
this will affect proper operation of the
seat belts and of the airbag system -
risk of injury!
Correct seated position for the oc-
cupants on the rear seatsOccupants on the rear seats must sit up-
right, keep the feet in the footwell and
must have their seat belts correctly fas-
tened.
To reduce the risk of injury in the event of a
sudden braking manoeuvre or an accident,
the occupants on the rear seats must ob-
serve the following.

Adjust the head restraint so that the top
edge of the head restraint is at the same
level as the upper part of your head - see
illustration on page 95.

Fasten the seat belt correctly - see page
100.

If you are transporting children in the ve-
hicle, please use a suitable child restraint
system - see pages 111 - 116. Warning


The head restraints must always
be adjusted to match the body size,
in order to offer an optimal protec-
tion for you and your occupants.

Always keep your feet in the foot-
well when the car is being driven -
never put your feet out of the window
or on the surfaces of the seats. If it
is necessary to apply the brake, or in
the event of an accident, you will be
exposed to an increased risk of in-
jury. If an airbag is deployed, you may
suffer fatal injuries when adopting an
incorrect seated position!

If the occupants on the rear seats
are not sitting upright, the risk of in-
jury is increased due to incorrect
routing of the seat belt.

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SAFETY
General notes
The webbing of the seat belt must not
be jammed or twisted and must not
chafe against sharp edges.

On no account should two persons ( also
not children ) use the same seat belt.

The maximum protection offered by the
seat belts is only achieved if you are cor-
rectly seated - see page 19.

The webbing of the seat belt must not
run across fixed or fragile objects (specta-
cles, fountain-pens etc.) because this could
cause physical injuries.

Bulky, loose-fitting clothing (e.g. a win-
ter coat worn over a jacket) adversely af-
fects the correct seated position and proper
operation of the belts.

It is prohibited to use clamps or similar
objects to fix or set the position of a seat
belt to match the body’s proportions.

The lock tongue must only be inserted
into the seat belt buckle of the appropriate
seat - otherwise the seat belt cannot pro-
vide the necessary protection and the risk
of injury increases.

The webbing of the seat belt should be
kept clean. Proper operation of the inertia
reel can be affected by dirt (see also the
section headed „Care of car“).

The slot for inserting the lock tongue
must not be blocked by paper or such like
otherwise the lock tongue may not properly
lock in place.

Seat belts which have suffered damage
or have been subjected to excessive stress
during an accident and have therefore stre-
tched, have to be replaced - this is best do-
ne by a Škoda Dealer. In addition, the an-
chorage points of the seat belts should be
inspected.

The operation of seat belts fitted to cars
in certain export countries may differ from
the inertia-reel and lap belts described on
the pages which follow.
Three-point inertia-reel seat beltsInertia-reel seat belts provide full freedom
of movement for the occupants if they are
unreeled slowly.
The belts block, however, during a sudden
brake application.
The inertia reel also blocks the seat belts
when the car is accelerated, when driving
downhill and when cornering.
The backrests of the front seats must
not be tilted too far back otherwise the
seat belts may not provide maximum
protection.

117
DRIVING TIPS
The first 1500 kilometres (1000 miles) - and afterRunning inDuring the first few operating hours the in-
ternal friction of the engine is higher than
later on when all the moving parts have
bedded down. How well this running-in
process is done depends to a considerable
extent on the way the vehicle is driven dur-
ing the first 1500 km (1000 miles).
Up to 1000 km (600 miles)
the following general rules apply:

Do not use full throttle

Do not drive faster than 3/4 of top speed

Avoid high engine speeds

Avoid towing a trailer, if possible
Warning

New tyres should also be „run in“
because they do not have maximum
adhesion at the start. This should be
taken into account by driving care-
fully during the first 500 km (300 mi-
les).

New brake pads have to „bed
down“ and do not therefore have
their ideal friction force during the
first 200 km (120 miles) or so. The
slightly reduced braking power can
be compensated for by applying
greater pressure on the brake pedal.
This also applies subsequently after
replacing the brake pads.
From 1000 - 1500 km (600 - 1000 miles)
It is possible to gradually increase up to the
maximum speed of the gear engaged or to
the maximum permissible engine speed,
respectively.
During and after the running-in pe-
riod:
Do not overrev the engine when cold -
either in Neutral when driving. All the
speeds and revs stated only apply when the
engine is properly warm .
Do not drive at unnecessarily high
engine speeds - changing up early
helps to save fuel, reduces noise and pro- tects the environment - see also page 118.

Do not let the engine labour - change down
when engine no longer runs smoothly.After the running-in periodOn cars fitted with a rev counter the maxi-
mum permissible engine speed is marked
by the start of the red range on the scale of
the rev counter. The needle of the rev coun-
ter must not move into this range.

118DRIVING TIPS
Driving economically while protecting the environmentVarious factors determine fuel consump-
tion, the impact on the environment and
wear-and-tear of the engine, brakes and
tyres.
Your personal style of driving
determines to a great extent the economi-
cal aspect and the development of exhaust
and noise:
Do not warm up engine when the vehicle is stationary.
At idling speed it takes a very long time until
the engine becomes operationally warm.
However, in the warm-up phase, wear and
the discharge of pollutants is particularly
high. For this reason, drive off immediately
the engine has started and avoid high en-
gine speeds.
The cold engine consumes approx. 15 - 20
litres/100 km of fuel immediately after start-
ing. Fuel consumption drops to 10 litres/100
km after just 1 kilometre. The engine
reaches its operating temperature (outside
temperature and engine dependent) only
after about 4 to 10 kilometres and the fuel
consumption then stabilizes. You should
therefore avoid driving short distances
whenever possible.
Avoid full throttle acceleration.
Accelerating with feeling not only consid-
erably improves fuel economy but also re-
duces the impact on the environment and
wear-and-tear.
Do not drive at unnecessarily highengine revs - change up as soon as
possible and only change down when the engine no longer runs smoothly.
Fuel consumption, for example, is more
than twice as high in 2nd gear than it is in
top gear. At the same time, the lower en-
gine speed means a reduction in engine
noise.
Try not to drive at maximum speed.
Fuel consumption, exhaust pollution and
noise increase disproportionately at high
speeds. If you make use of approximately
only 3-quarters of top speed, your fuel con-
sumption will be reduced by about half.
Experience has shown that the loss in time
is only marginal.
Drive as smoothly as possible andlook well ahead.
Unnecessary acceleration and braking has
to be paid for with higher fuel consumption
and a greater impact on the environment.
Switch off the engine when stand-
ing in traffic (traffic lights, railway
crosses etc.).
Individual operating conditions
naturally also affect fuel consumption.
The following factors, for instance, are not
favourable to good fuel consumption:

High traffic density, particularly in large
towns with numerous traffic lights.

Frequent stop/start driving, always re-
starting and warming up the engine.

Driving in heavy, slow moving traffic in
low gear so that the engine speed is rela-
tively high in relation to the speed driven.
Obviously, fuel consumption is also affected
by factors over which the driver has no con-
trol. It is, for example, normal for fuel con-
sumption to increase in the winter or in
severe conditions such as poor roads, tow-
ing a trailer etc.

120DRIVING TIPS

Do not switch off the ignition when driv-
ing.

Do not overfill engine with oil - see page
140.

Do not tow start vehicle for more than
50 m - see page 179.
Warning
Due to the high temperatures which
can occur in catalytic converters in
very unfavourable conditions, the
vehicle should not be parked in such
a way that the catalytic converter can
come into contact with inflammable
materials.
Note
Even if the emission control system is op-
erating perfectly properly, there may be a
sulphurous exhaust smell in certain engine
operating conditions. This depends on the
sulphur content in the fuel being used.
Quite often this can be remedied by select-
ing another brand of fuel or filling up with
unleaded premium petrol.
Trouble-free operation of the
emission
control system is decisive for environmen-
tally friendly operation of the vehicle.
That is why it is important to note the fol-
lowing points:

Vehicles fitted with a catalytic converter
must only be driven on unleaded petrol -
see page 128.

Never drive until the fuel tank is comple-
tely empty on vehicles fitted with a catalytic
converter. The irregular fuel supply can
cause misfiring. This allows unburnt fuel in-
to the exhaust system which can cause
overheating and damage to the catalytic
converter.

If misfiring, a loss of power and rough
engine running occur when driving, this
may be caused by a fault in the ignition
system. In this case, uncombusted fuel can
get into the exhaust system and thus pass
to the atmosphere. In addition, the catalytic
converter may be damaged as a result of
overheating. Reduce your speed immedi-
ately and have the fault rectified at the near-
est Škoda Dealer. General notes


The wear of the brake pads depends to
a great extent on the driving conditions and
your style of driving. Consequently, it may
also be necessary to have the thickness of
the brake pads inspected at a Škoda Dealer
between the intervals stated in the Service
Schedule, particularly if your car is driven
frequently in towns or over short distances,
or in a very sporty manner.

Change down in good time when driv-
ing downhill, in order to make use of the
engine braking effect. This relieves the
strain on the brake system. When the bra-
kes are applied, do not keep them on con-
tinuously, apply and release the brakes al-
ternately.

Under certain operating conditions, for
example after driving through water, after
heavy rain or after washing the vehicle, the
braking effect may be retarded by wet, or
in winter iced-up brake discs and pads - the
brakes must be dried out first by applying
the footbrake.
Brakes

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DRIVING TIPS
The full braking effect may also be delayed
when the car has been driven for some time
on heavily salted roads without using the
brakes, because the layer of salt on the
discs and pads has to be removed first.Warning
If a front spoiler, full-size wheel trims
etc., are retrofitted, it is necessary to
ensure that the flow of air to the front
brakes is not restricted - otherwise
the brakes may overheat.
Brake booster
The braking force boosts the pressure,
which you generate with the brake pedal.
The necessary pressure is only generated
when the engine is running. Warning
The brake booster only operates
when the engine is running.
Never switch off the engine before
the vehicle is stationary.
In the case that the brake booster is
not operating - e.g. because the vehi-
cle has to be towed or because there
is damage to the brake booster - the
brake pedal has to be depressed with
a significantly greater force, in order
to balance out the missing brake
boosting effect.Because if you do not stop as nor-
mal, this can cause an accident and
severe injuries.
Brake Assist*
The Brake Assist boosts the brake servo
effect during a brake application in a haz-
ardous situation and is able in this way to
assist the rapid build-up of brake pressure.
In emergency situations the majority of car
drivers do apply the brakes in time, but not
with the brake pedal force which is neces-
sary for achieving maximum deceleration.
Valuable braking distance is lost as a result!The Brake Assist is activated as soon as the
brake pedal is depressed very rapidly. A hig-
her brake servo assistance than is usual in
normal brake applications, is then available.
Consequently, it is possible to build up
within a very short time the brake pressure
which is required for achieving maximum
deceleration with only a correspondingly
slight counterforce on the brake pedal.Depress the brake pedal further for achiev-
ing the shortest possible braking distance. Do
not reduce the foot pressure on the pedal!The Brake Assist is able in this way to help
you in critical situations by building up the
brake pressure more rapidly and shorten-
ing the stopping distance. The advantages
offered by the ABS are fully exploited by the
Brake Assist. As soon as the brake pedal is
released, the Brake Assist function is swit-
ched off then automatically and the usual
service brake function is again available.
Warning

The Brake Assist is also not in a
position to overcome the physical
limits which apply to the braking dis-
tance.

This is something you should re-
member particularly when driving on
smooth or wet road surfaces.

Adapt your style of driving always
to the road condition and the traffic
situation. The increased safety which
the Brake Assist offers you must not
lead you to take any safety risk!