2005 SKODA OCTAVIA turn signal

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Cockpit
An overview
This general view is designed to help you to quickly
become familiar with the instruments, gauges and
controls.
Electric power-operated window* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric exterior mirror adjustment* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lever for the multi-functional switch:
−Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight
flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Speed regulating system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering wheel:
− with horn
− with driver airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− with pushbuttons for radio and mobile phone* . . . . . . . .
Instrument cluster: Instruments and indicator lights . . . . . .
Lever for the multi-functional switch:
− Multi-functional indicator* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Windshield wiper and wash system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control dial for heating on the driver's seat* . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch for hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartment on the dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio*
Control dial for heating on the front passenger seat* . . . . .
Storage compartment on the front passenger side . . . . . . . Switch for the front passenger airbag* (in front passenger
stowage compartment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front passenger airbag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse carrier (on side of dash panel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control dial for the instrument lighting and control dial for the
headlight beam range regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bonnet release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartment on the driver's side . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depending on equipment fitted:
−
Operating controls for the heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Operating controls for Climatic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Operating controls for Climatronic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depending on equipment fitted:
− Switch for the ESP* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Switch for TCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front and rear parking aid* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depending on equipment fitted:
− Gearshift lever (manual gearbox) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Selector lever (6-speed automatic gearbox)* . . . . . . . . .
− Selector lever (automatic DSG)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre inflation pressure-control system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depending on equipment fitted:
− Rear ashtray - high centre console* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A156
A280
A3122
A4
68
146
A5
192
163
A613
A7
18
75
A888
A9122
A1068
A1111 0
A12
A1388
A14108
A15200
A16192
A17288
A1863
A1967, 67
A20247
A21109
A22138
A23139
A24
11 9
123
128
A25
213
215
A26145
A27
142
150
157
A28220
A29
106
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„Display off
After selecting the menu Display off the display is switched off. Press
rocker switch for at least 1 second to switch the display on again.
The menu Audio is only displayed when the Radio* is switched on.
The menu Navigation is only displayed when the Navigation* is switched
on.
Aux. Heating (auxiliary heating) is only then displayed, if the vehicle is
fitted with auxiliary heating*.
Note
If you do not activate the information display at that moment, the menu
shifts to one level higher every 10 seconds.
Door, luggage compartment door and bonnet ajar
warning
The door, luggage compartment door and bonnet ajar warning lights up
when at least one of the three items door, luggage compartment or bonnet
are not closed when the ignition is turned on. The symbol indicates which
door is still open or whether the luggage compartment door or bonnet is
not closed ⇒ fig. 13 .
The symbol goes out as soon as the doors, luggage compartment door
and bonnet are completely closed.
As an additional warning signal, a 3 time peep sounds if the car is driven
at a speed of more than 6km/hour and if the door, engine or luggage
compartment door is open.
Audio
These displays appear in addition to the normal information in the radio
display.
AA
Fig. 13 Information
display: Door warning
Fig. 14 Information
display: Radio display
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You can change certain settings by means of the information display. The
current setting is shown on the information display in the respective menu
at the top below the line
⇒page 28, fig. 18 .
You can select the following information (depending on the equipment
installed on the vehicle):
•Time
•Winter tyres
•Language
•Units
•Lights & Vision
•Aux. Heating (auxiliary heating)
•Back
After selecting the menu Back you will reach one level higher in the menu.
Setting clock
Here you can set the time, the time format (12 or 24 hour indicator) and
the time change summer/winter time.
Setting for winter tyre speed
Here you can set at which speed a warning signal should sound. These
functions are used for e.g on winter tyres with the permissible maximum
speed less than the maximum speed of the vehicle ⇒page 266.
When exceeding the speed, the following is displayed on the information
display*: Speed warning
Language setting
Here you can set in which language the warning and information texts
should be displayed. After selecting the language, e.g. English, the
following is displayed on the information display: Language: english set Setting units
Here you can set the units for temperature, consumption and distance
driven.
Setting lights
Here you can switch on or off the function convenience turn signal
⇒
page 68. Furthermore you can set how long the light should stay on for
the function Coming/Leaving Home ⇒page 66.
After selecting the menu Factory setting the factory setting is established
again.
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Warning lights
An overview
The warning lights indicate certain functions or faults.
Fig. 19 Instrument cluster with warning lights
Turn signal lights (to the left)⇒ page 32
Turn signal lights (to the right)⇒page 32
Main beam⇒page 32
Low beam⇒page 32
Rear fog light⇒page 32
Electronic immobiliser⇒page 32
Diesel particle filter (diesel engine)⇒page 33
Bulbs⇒page 33
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Turn signal system 
Either the left  or right  indicator light flashes depending on the posi-
tion of the turn signal lever.
The indicator light flashes at twice its normal rate if a turn signal light fails.
This does not apply when towing a trailer.
Switching on the hazard warning light system is switched on will cause all
of the turn signal lights as well as both indicator lights to flash.
Further information about the turn signal system ⇒page 68.
Main beam 
The indicator light  comes on when the main beam is selected or also
when the headlight flasher is operated.
Further information about the main beam ⇒page 68.
Low beam 
The indicator light  comes on when low beam is selected ⇒page 63.
The rear fog light 
The warning light  comes on when the rear fog lights are operating
⇒ page 65.
Electronic immobiliser 
Data is compared between the ignition key and the control unit when
switching on the ignition. The indicator light  will light up for a few
seconds when ignition key authorisation is confirmed.
The warning light will start flashing continuously if a non-authorised igni-
tion key (for example the wrong ignition key) has been used. The engine
cannot be started ⇒page 45.
It is only possible to start the engine of the vehicle with a Genuine Škoda
key with the matching code.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*: Immobilizer active
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Folding out of the key
– Press button .
Folding up of the key
– Press button and collapse the key bit in the housing.
The turn signal lights flash twice as confirmation that the vehicle has been
unlocked. The vehicle will lock again automatically if you unlock the
vehicle using button but do not open a door or the boot lid within the
next 30 seconds. This function is intended to prevent the car being
unlocked unintentionally.
In addition, when the car is unlocked, the power seats and exterior
mirrors* move into the position assigned to this key. The stored setting of
driver seat and exterior mirrors is retrieved.
The turn signal lights flash once to confirm that the vehicle has been
correctly locked. If the turn signal lights do not flash, check the doors,
bonnet and boot lid again to ensure that they are closed. If the doors, the
bonnet or the boot lid remain open when the anti-theft alarm system is
activated, the turn signal lights do not flash until after they have been
closed.
When the vehicle is unlocked or locked, the interior lights in the door
contact are automatically switched on or off.
WARNING
If the vehicle is locked from the outside and the safe securing
system is activated, there must not be any person in the vehicle as
it is then not possible to open either a door or a window from the
inside. The locked doors make it more difficult for rescuers to get
into the vehicle in an emergency - hazard!
Note
•Operate the radio remote control only when the doors and boot lid are
closed and you have visual contact with the vehicle.
•Once in the car, you must not press the lock button  of the radio
remote control before inserting the key into the ignition lock in order to
avoid the car being inadvertently locked and, in addition, the anti-theft
alarm system* being switched on. Should this happen, press the unlock
button
 of the radio remote control.
Synchonisation of the remote control
If the vehicle cannot be unlocked by actuating the remote control system
then it is possible that the code in the key and the control unit in the vehicle
are no longer synchronised. This can occur when the buttons on the radio-
operated key are actuated a number of times outside of the operative
range of the equipment or the battery on the remote control was replaced.
This means it is necessary to synchronise the code as follows:
•Press any button on the remote control.
•Pressing of the button means that the door will unlock with the key
within 1 minute.
A4
A4
A1
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Lights and Visibility
Lights
Switching lights on and off 
Switching on side lights
– Turn the light switch into position 0.
Switching on the low beam and main beam
– Turn the light switch into position
.
– Press the main beam lever forward in order to switch on the main beam ⇒ page 68, fig. 47 . Switching off all lights
– Turn the light switch into position.
Low beam comes on only if the ignition is switched on. After switching off
the ignition, the low beam is switched off automatically and only the side
lights come on.
On models fitted with
right-hand steering the position of certain switches
differs from that shown in ⇒fig. 41 . The symbols which mark the switch
positions are identical, however.
In certain countries, the low beam is on a reduced brightness as well as
the side lights, when the ignition is switched on.
WARNING
Never drive with side lights on - risk of accident! The side lights are
not bright enough to light up the road sufficiently in front of you or
to be seen by other oncoming traffic. In this case, always switch on
the low beam when it is dark or if visibilty is poor.
Note
•An audible warning will sound if you withdraw the ignition key and open
the driver's door when the vehicle lights are still on.
•The acoustic warning signal is switched off over the door contact when
the driver's door is closed (ignition off). The vehicle can be parked with the
side lights on.
•If you park the car for a lengthy period, we recommend switching off
all lights, or leaving only the side lights switched on.
Fig. 41 Dash panel:
Light switch
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•The switching on of the described lights should only be undertaken in
accordance with the legal requirements.
•If a fault occurs in the light switch, the low beam comes on automati-
cally
•In the event of cool or humid weather conditons, the headlights can be
misted up from inside.
−The temperature difference between interior and external area of
the headlight lenses is decisive.
− When the driving lights are switched on, the light outlet surfaces are
free from mist after a short period. The headlight lenses can possibly
mist up at the border areas.
− It also concerns reverse light and turn signal lights.
− This mist has no influence on the life of the lighting system.
Automatic driving lamp control*
Switching on automatic driving lamp control*
– Turn the light switch ⇒page 63, fig. 41 into position
.
Switching off automatic driving lamp control*
– Turn the light switch into position 0.
If the light comes on when the driving lamp control is switched on, the side
lights and low beam as well as licence plate light light up at the same time.
You can also switch on the side lights, fog lights and rear fog light with the
light switch .
If the automatic driving lamp control* is switched on, the light is controlled
by a light sensor in the mount of the interior rear mirror. If the light intensity
drops below the set value, e.g when driving during the day into a tunnel,
the low beam and the side lights as well as the licence plate light come on
automatically. If the light intensity increases again, the lights switch off
automatically.
Motorway lights
If the automatic driving lamp control* has been switched on and the
vehicle speed is over 140 km/h for at least 10 seconds, the side lights and
low beam are switched on automatically.
If the vehicle speed is below 65 km/h for at least 2 minutes, the lights are
switched off.
Rain lights
If you move the windshield wiper lever in the position slow wipe for more
than 5 seconds, the side lights and low beam are automatically switched
on. The light is switched off when the windshield wiper lever is no longer
than 4 minutes in the position for slow or intermittent wipe.
Fig. 42 Dash panel:
Light switch
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