2005 SKODA OCTAVIA turn signal

Lights and Visibility
68
Note
Headlights fitted with Xenon bulbs* adapt automatically to the load and
driving state of the vehicle (e.g. accelerating, braking) when the ignition is
switched on and when driving.
Switch for hazard warning lights 
– Press switch  ⇒ fig. 46 to switch the hazard warning light
system on or off.
All the turn signal lights on the vehicle flash at the same time when the
hazard warning light system is switched on. The indicator light for the turn
signals and the indicator light in the switch also flash at the same time.
You can also switch on the hazard warning light system if the ignition is
switched off. The hazard warning light system is switched on automatically if an airbag
is deployed in the event of an accident.
Please comply with any legal requirements when using the hazard
warning light system.
Note
Switch on the hazard warning light system if, for example:
•you encounter traffic congestion,
•your vehicle breaks down or an emergency situation occurs.
Turn signal   and main beam lever 
The parking lights and headlight flasher are also switched
on and off using the turn signal and main beam lever.
Fig. 46 Dash panel:
Switch for hazard
warning lights
Fig. 47 Turn signal
and main beam lever
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Lights and Visibility69
Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assistanceTechnical Data
The turn signal and main beam lever perform the following func-
tions:
Right
 and left  turn signal light
– Push the lever upwards or downwards ⇒page 68, fig. 47 .
– If you only wish to flash three times* (the so-called conven- ience turn signal), push the lever briefly up to the upper or
lower pressure point and release it.
– Turn signal for changing lanes, in order to only flash briefly - move the lever up or down to the pressure point and hold it in
this position.
Main beam

– Switch on the low beam.
– Push the lever forwards.
– Pull the lever back into the initial position in order to switch the main beam off again.
Headlight flasher

– Pull on the lever of the steering wheel (sprung position) - the main beam and warning light in the instrument cluster come
on.
Parking light

– Switch off the ignition.
– Push the lever up or down - the right-hand or left-hand parking light is switched on.
Information concerning the function of the lights.
•The turn signal system only operates when the ignition is switched
on. The corresponding indicator light  or  in the instrument cluster also
flashes.
•The turn signal is automatically cancelled after negotiating a curve.
•The indicator light flashes at twice its normal rate if a bulb of the turn
signal light fails.
•The side light and rear light on the appropriate side of the vehicle are
switched on when the parking light is selected. The parking light function
only operates if the ignition is switched off.
•An acoustic warning signal will sound when the driver's door is opened
if the lever is not in the middle position after removing the ignition key. The
acoustic warning signal will stop just as soon as the driver's door is closed.
Caution
Use main beam or the headlight flasher only if this does not risk dazzling
other road users.
Note
•Use only in accordance with the legal requirements the described
lighting and signal systems.
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Seats and Stowage85
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Storing setting
Storing seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward
– Switch on the ignition.
– Adjust the seat ⇒page 84.
– Adjust both exterior mirrors ⇒page 80.
– Press button SET ⇒page 85, fig. 62 .
– Press one of the memory buttons within 10 seconds after pressing the button SET - an acknowledgement signal
confirms that the seat setting is stored..
Storing exterior mirror setting for reversing*
– Switch on the ignition.
– Turn the exterior mirror control to position
 ⇒ page 80. – Engage reverse gear.
– Move the right exterior mirror into the desired position
⇒page 80.
– Switch back into its original position. The set position of the exterior mirror is stored in the current memory.
Memory buttons
Memory for the seat offers the possibility to store the individual driver seat
and external mirror position. An individual position can be allocated to
each of the three memory buttons ⇒page 85, fig. 62 , that is three in
total. After pressing the corresponding memory button , the seat and
the exterior mirror are automatically moved into the positions which have
been allocated to this button ⇒page 86.
Emergency Off
You can interrupt the setting operation at any time, if you operate any
button of the driver seat.
Note
•When storing settings with the memory buttons, we recommend that
you begin with the front button and assign a memory button to each addi-
tional driver.
•Each new setting stored with the same button erases the previous
setting.
•Each time you store the seat and exterior mirror settings for driving
forward you also have to re-store the individual setting of the exterior
mirror on the passenger side for reversing.
Fig. 62 Driver seat:
Memory buttons and
SET button
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Starting-off and Driving
144
Rear parking aid*
The parking aid provides a warning of obstacles behind
the vehicle.
The audible parking aid determines the distance between the rear bumper
and an obstacle located behind the vehicle with the aid of ultrasound
sensors. The sensors are integrated in the rear bumper.
Range of sensors
The clearance warning begins at a distance of about 160 cm from the
obstacle (area ⇒ fig. 132). The interval between the warning signals
becomes shorter as the clearance is reduced.
A continuous tone sounds from a clearance of just 30 cm (Bereich ) -
danger area. You should not reverse any further after this signal
sounds!
For particular model versions, the distance to the obstruction is also
displayed on the display of the radio. You can also switch off this function
- see operating instructions for radio Activating
The parking aid is activated automatically when
reverse gear is engaged
and the ignition is turned on. This is confirmed by a brief acknowledge-
ment signal.
Deactivating
The parking aid is deactivated by removing the reverse gear.
WARNING
•The parking aid is not a substitute for the driver paying proper
attention and it is always the driver's responsibility to take care
when parking the vehicle or carrying out similar manoeuvres.
•You should therefore satisfy yourself, before reversing, that
there is no small obstacle, such as a rock, thin post, trailer drawbar
etc., behind your vehicle. Such an obstacle might not be within the
range detected by the sensors.
Note
•The parking aid does not operate if you are towing a trailer (applies to
models which feature a factory-fitted towing device*).
•If a warning signal sounds for about 3 seconds after switching the igni-
tion on and engaging reverse gear, and there is no obstacle close to your
car, this indicates a system fault. Have the fault rectified by a specialist
workshop.
•The sensors must be kept clean and free of ice to enable the parking
aid to operate properly.
•If the parking aid is activated and the selector lever of the automatic
gearbox is in the position , warning signal indicates interruption (vehicle
can no longer move).
Fig. 132 Parking aid:
Detection range of rear
sensors
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Starting-off and Driving145
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Front and rear parking aid*
The parking aid provides a warning of obstacles in front
and behind the vehicle.
The audible parking aid determines the distance between the front or rear
bumper and an obstacle with the aid of ultrasound sensors. The sensors
are integrated in the front and rear bumper. The signal tones for the front
parking aid sound higher than for the rear parking aid.
Range of sensors
The distance warning begins at a distance of about 120 cm from the
obstacle in front of the vehicle (area ⇒fig. 134 ) and about 160 cm from
the obstacle behind the vehicle (area ⇒page 144, fig. 132 ). The
interval between the warning signals becomes shorter as the clearance is
reduced.
A continuous tone sounds from a clearance of just 30 cm (Bereich ) -
danger area. You should not reverse any further after this signal
sounds!
Your vehicle can be equipped with a radio which shows on its display the
distance of the vehicle to the obstacle. You can also switch off this func-
tion - see operating instructions for radio
Activating
The parking aid is activated when the reverse gear is engaged and the
ignition is turned on or by pressing the button ⇒fig. 133 - the symbol

lights up in the button. The activation is confirmed by a brief acknowledge-
ment signal.
Deactivating
The parking aid is deactivated after pressing the button
 ⇒ fig. 133 or at
a speed of more than 15 km/h - the symbol  in the button is no longer
illuminated.
WARNING
•The parking aid is not a substitute for the driver paying proper
attention and it is always the driver's responsibility to take care
when reversing the vehicle or carrying out similar manoeuvres.
Fig. 133 Activating the
parking aid
Fig. 134 Parking aid:
Detection range of the
front sensors
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Passive Safety
178
For this reason you will be provided with information on why this equip-
ment is very important, how it protects you and the occupants, what
should be observed when using the equipment and how you and the
people travelling with you can make full use of the existing safety equip-
ment. This Owner's Manual contains important warning notes, which you
and those travelling with you should pay attention to in order to reduce a
risk of injury.
Safety concerns everybody!
Before setting off
The driver is always fully responsible for his occupants
and for the operating safety of the vehicle.
For your own safety and the safety of the people travelling with you,
please pay attention to the following points before setting off:
•Ensure that the lighting and the turn signal system are functioning
properly.
•Inspect the tyre inflation pressure.
•Ensure that all the windows offer a good visibility to the outside.
•Safely attach the items of luggage ⇒page 92, “Loading the luggage
compartment”.
•Ensure that no objects can obstruct the pedal.
•Adjust the mirror, the front seat and the head restraint to match your
body size.
•Point out to your occupants that the head restraints must be adjusted
to match their body size.
•Protect the children in suitable child seats with correctly fastened seat
belts ⇒page 202, “Transporting children safely”.
•Adopt the correct seated position ⇒page 179, “Correct seated posi-
tion”. Also inform your occupants to adopt the correct seated position.
•Fasten the seat belt correctly. Also inform your occupants to properly
fasten the seat belts ⇒page 186, “How are seat belts correctly
fastened?”.
What influences the driving safety?
The driving safety is primarily determined by the style of
driving and the personal behaviour of all the occupants.
The driver is fully responsible for himself and his occupants. If your driving
safety is effected, you place yourself and the oncoming traffic at risk.
Please refer to the following guidelines.
•Do not get distracted from concentrating on the traffic situation, e.g. by
your occupants or mobile phone calls.
•Never drive when your driving ability is impaired, e.g. through medica-
tion, alcohol, drugs.
•Keep to the traffic regulations and the permissible speed limit.
•Adjust the driving speed at all times to the road condition as well as to
the traffic and weather conditions.
•Take regular breaks on long journeys - at the latest every two hours.
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Breakdown assistance283
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– Attach the other end to a solid metal part which is
connected firmly to the engine block, or to the engine block
itself.
Starting engine
– Start the engine of the vehicle providing current and run the engine at idling speed.
– Now start the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
– Interrupt the attempt at starting an engine after 10 seconds if it does not start right away and wait for about 30 seconds
before repeating the attempt.
– Disconnect the cables on the engine in exactly the reverse
order they were connected up.
WARNING
•The non-insulated parts of the terminal clamps must never
make contact with each other. Furthermore, the cable connected to
the positive terminal of the battery must not come into contact with
electrically conducting parts of the vehicle - risk of a short circuit!
•Do not affix the jump starting cables to the negative terminal of
the discharged battery. There is the risk of detonating gas seeping
out the battery being ignited by the strong spark which results from
the engine being started.
•Run the jump-start cables so that they cannot be caught by any
rotating parts in the engine compartment.
•Do not bend over the batteries - risk of caustic burns!
•The vent screws of the battery cells must be tightened firmly.
•Keep any sources of ignition (naked flame, smouldering ciga-
rettes etc.) away from the battery - risk of an explosion!
Tow-starting and towing vehicle
General
Please pay attention to the following instructions if you are going
to use a tow rope:
Driver of the towing vehicle
– Do not drive off until the tow rope is taught.
– Release the clutch particularly gently when starting off or depress the accelerator particularly gently if your vehicle is
fitted with an automatic gearbox.
Driver of the towed vehicle
– Switch the ignition on so that the steering wheel is not blocked and you can also operate the turn signal lights, the headlight
flasher, the windscreen wipers and windscreen washer
system.
– Take the vehicle out of gear or move the selector lever into position N if your vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox.
A4WARNING (continued)
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Fuses and light bulbs
290
Caution
•When unlocking and locking the fuse cover, it must be pressed on the
sides to the box, otherwise damage can occur to the locking mechanism.
•Carefully position the fuse cover in the engine compartment. If the
cover was not correctly positioned, water can get into the fuses and this
results in a damage to the vehicle!
Fuse assignment in engine compartment - version 1
Certain electrical components are only standard on certain vehicle model
versions or only suppliable as optional equipment for certain models.
Fig. 219 Schematic
representation of fuse
box in engine compart-
ment - version 1
No.Power consumerAmperes
F1Pump for ABS30
F2Valves for ABS30
F3Control unit for convenience functions20
F4Measuring circuit5
F5Horn15
F6Valve for fuel dosing15
F7Not assigned
F8Not assigned
F9Activated charcoal filter, exhaust gas recirculation
valve10
F10Leakage diagnosis pump10
F11Lambda probe upstream of catalytic converter,
engine control unit10
F12Lambda probe downstream of catalytic converter10
F13Control unit for automatic gearbox15
F14Not assigned
F15Coolant pump10
F16Windshield wiper lever and turn signal light lever5
F17Instrument cluster5
F18Audio amplifier (sound system)30
F19Radio15
F20Phone5
F21Not assigned
F22Not assigned
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