2006 SKODA OCTAVIA power steering

N
- Neutral
The transmission is in Neutral in this position.
The brake pedal must be depressed to move the selector lever out of the position
N (if the lever is in this position for longer than 2
seconds) into the position D or R
when the vehicle is travelling at less than 5 km/h or the vehicle is stationary and
the ignition is switched on. D
- Position for driving forward (normal programme)
When the selector lever is in this position, the forward gears are automatically
shifted up and down in line with the engine load, vehicle speed and dynamic shift
programme.
The brake pedal must be depressed to move the selector lever into position D
from Nwhen the vehicle is travelling at less than 5

km/h or is stationary.
Under certain circumstances (e.g. when driving in mountainous regions or when
towing a trailer) it may be beneficial to select the manual shift pro-
gramme » page 104 for a short time in order to adapt the gearbox ratios manual-
ly to the driving situations. S
- Position for driving forward (sports programme)
Shifting up later into a higher gear makes it possible to fully exploit the power po-
tential of the engine. The gearbox also then shifts down at higher engine speeds
as in the position D .
The Shiftlock on the selector lever grip must be pressed when moving the selec-
tor lever out of the position D into the position S. ÐManual shifting of gears (Tiptronic)
Fig. 103
Selector lever and multifunction steering wheel First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 102.
Tiptronic mode makes it possible to manually shift gears with the selector lever or
multifunction steering wheel.
Switching to manual shifting
›
Push the selector lever to the right out of position
D. The selector lever posi-
tion you have engaged is indicated in the information display of the instrument
cluster together with the engaged gear 1

» Fig. 102 on page
103 on the right.
Shifting up gears
› Press the selector lever forwards +
» Fig. 103.
› Pull the right rocker switch
+ towards the multifunction steering wheel.
Shifting down gears › Press the selector lever backwards -
» Fig. 103.
› Pull the left rocker switch
- towards the multifunction steering wheel.
Temporarily switching to manual shifting
› If the selector lever is in position
D or S, pull the left rocker switch - or the
right rocker switch + towards the multifunction steering wheel.
› Manual shifting switches off if the rocker switches
- or
+ are not actuated for
some time. You can also switch off the temporary switch-over to manual shift-
ing by pressing the right rocker switch + for more than 1 second.
It is possible to switch to manual shifting when the car is stationary and when
driving.
When accelerating, the gearbox automatically shifts up into the higher gear just
before the maximum permissible engine speed is reached.
If a lower gear is selected, the gearbox does not shift down until there is no risk
of the engine overrevving.
If you operate the kickdown function, the gearbox shifts into a lower gear in line
with the vehicle speed and engine speed. Note
The kickdown function is also available when manually shifting gears. Ð
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104 Using the system

Driver of the tow vehicle
›
Release the clutch particularly gently when starting off or depress the accelera-
tor particularly gently if the vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox.
› On vehicles with a manual transmission, only push down on the accelerator
pedal once the rope is taught.
The maximum towing speed is 50 km/h.
Driver of the towed vehicle
› Switch on the ignition so that the steering wheel is not blocked and so that the
turn signal lights, horn, windscreen wipers and windscreen washer system can
be switched on.
› Take the vehicle out of gear or move the selector lever into position
N if the
vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox.
Please note that the brake servo unit and power steering only operate if the en-
gine is running. If the engine is not running, significantly more physical force is re-
quired to depress the brake pedal and steer the vehicle.
If using a tow rope, ensure that it is always kept taught. CAUTION
■ Do not tow start the engine - danger of damaging the engine! On vehicles with
a catalytic converter, unburnt fuel may get into the catalytic converter where it
may ignite. This in turn may damage or destroy the catalytic converter. The bat-
tery from another vehicle can be used as a jump-start aid » page 185, Jump-start-
ing .
■ If the gearbox of your vehicle no longer contains any oil because of a defect,
your vehicle must only be towed in with the driven wheels raised clear of the
ground, or on a special vehicle transporter or trailer.
■ The vehicle must be transported on a special vehicle or trailer if it is not possible
to tow in the vehicle in the way described or if the towing distance is greater than
50 km. ■ To protect both vehicles when tow-starting or towing, the tow rope should be
elastic. Thus one should only use plastic fibre rope or a rope made out of a simi-
larly elastic material.
■ One should be constantly vigilant not to allow impermissibly high towing forces
or jerky loadings. There is always a risk of excessive stresses and damage result-
ing at the points to which you attach the tow rope or tow bar when you attempt
to tow a vehicle which is not standing on a paved road.
■ Attach the tow rope or the tow bar to the towing eyes or to the detachable ball
head of the towing device » page 187
or » page 188. Note
■ We recommend using a tow rope from
ŠKODA Original Accessories available
from a ŠKODA Service Partner. ■ Towing another vehicle requires a certain amount of practice. Both drivers
should be familiar with the particular points about towing a vehicle. Unskilled
drivers should not attempt to tow in another vehicle or to be towed in. ■ When towing, respect the national legal provisions, especially those which re-
late to the identification of the towing vehicle and the vehicle being towed. ■ The tow rope must not be twisted as it may in certain circumstances result in
the front towing eye being unscrewed out of your vehicle. Ð Front towing eye
Fig. 155
Front bumper: protective grille/installing the towing eye
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 186.
Remove the cap carefully as follows.
›
Insert your fingers into opening A

» Fig. 155 .
› By pulling in the direction of arrow 1
, first of all undo the cover in the upper
area on the side facing the fog light.
› Afterwards, undo the cover in the direction of arrow 2
on the other side too,
remove.
› Manually insert the towing eye in the direction of arrow 3
until the stop, tight-
en. For tightening purposes, we recommend, for example, using the wheel
wrench, towing eye from another vehicle or a similar object that can be pushed
through the eye. £
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187
Do-it-yourself

Fuses in the dash panel
Fig. 158
Fuse box cover in the dash panel/schematic diagram of the fuse
box
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 189.
The fuses are located on the left side of the dash panel behind a cover.
›
Remove the cover for the fuse box using a screwdriver
» Fig. 158.
› Replace the cover once the fuse has been changed.
Fuse assignment in the dash panel No. Power consumer
1 Diagnostic socket, engine control unit, fuel pump
2 Control unit for ABS, ESC
3 Airbag
4 Heating, Air conditioning system, Reversing lights 5 Control unit for headlamp beam adjustment
6 Instrument cluster, control unit for automatic gearbox, control unit for
electromechanical power steering, parking aid
7-11 Not assigned 12 Central locking control unit
13 Diagnostic socket, Light switch
14 Control unit for automatic gearbox, Selector lever lock 15 Vehicle voltage control unit - interior lights
16 Climatronic ä
No. Power consumer
17 Not assigned
18 Rear window wiper 19 Control unit for trailer detection
20 Not assigned 21 Cornering lights for the left and right side
22 Air blower for Climatronic
23 Front power window
24 Cigarette lighter 25 Rear window heater, auxiliary heating and ventilation
26 Power socket in the boot 27 Fuel pump, Injection valves (diesel engine)
28 Radio 29 Engine control unit, Crankcase ventilation heater
30 Control unit for automatic gearbox, Haldex 31 Vacuum pump
32 Rear power window
33 Electric sliding/tilting roof
34 Control unit for convenience functions 35 Alarm
36 Headlight cleaning system 37 Heated front seats
38 Heated rear seats 39 Instrument cluster, windscreen wiper lever, and turn signal lever
40 Air blower for heating and air conditioning
41-42 Not assigned
43-45 Towing device 46 Seat heaters47 Auxiliary heating and ventilation
48 Phone 49 Light switch Ð
190 Do-it-yourself

Index
A
ABS 96
Warning light 22
Accessories 177
Active steering support 95
Adjusting Exterior mirror 52
Adjusting seats 122
Adjustment Seat 55
Aerial 149
see Radio reception 151
Airbag 129
Deployment 129
Front airbag 130
Head airbag 132
Side airbag 131
Airbag system 129
Air conditioning system Air outlet vents 80
Climatronic 85
Manual air conditioning system 82
Alarm 31
Anti-theft alarm system 31
Antilock brake system 96
Armrest Front 74
rear 60, 75
Ashtray 68
Assistance systems ESC 95
Assist systems ABS 22, 96
Cruise control systems (CCS) 99
EDS and XDS 97
ESC 22Parking aid 98
START/STOP 100
TCS 21, 96
Auto Check Control 17
Automatic driving lamp control 40
Automatic gearbox 102
Dynamic shift programme 105
Emergency programme 106
Information for driving 102
Kickdown 105
Manual shifting of gears on the multifunction steering wheel 104
Parking 103
Selector lever-emergency unlocking 106
Selector lever lock 105
Selector lever positions 103
Starting off 103
Stopping 103
Tiptronic 104
Automatic load deactivation 169
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventila- tion) 87
Avoiding damage to your vehicle 143
B
Before setting off 121
Belt tensioners 128
Bonnet Closing 160
Opening 160
Warning light 20
Boot Class
N1 vehicles 61
Cover 63
Emergency unlocking 34
Fastening elements 61
Fixing nets 62
Fixing of the floor covering 63
foldable boot cover (Combi) 64
Light 47see Boot lid 33
Unlocking the boot lid 34
Variable loading floor 64
Boot lid 33
Automatic locking 33
Warning light 21
Brake booster 95
Brake fluid Checking 164
Brakes Brake assist systems 93
Handbrake 95
Running in 139
Warning light 19
Braking Brake fluid 164
Braking assistant 95
Breakdown kit 182
Bulbs Replacing 191
Button in the driver's door Electric power windows 34
C
Car computer see Multifunction display 12
Car jack 179
Carrier 66
Catalytic converter 139
CD changer 119
Central locking button 29
Central locking system 27
lock 29
unlock 28
Changes 177
Changing Engine oil 162
Wheel 179
Charging a vehicle battery 168
208 Index

Manual dimming interior mirror 51
Vanity 47
Mobile phone 107, 109, 112
Connecting to the hands-free system 110, 113
Multifunction display Functions 12
Memory 12
Operation 13
Multimedia 118
AUX-IN 119
MDI 119
N
Net partition 65
O
Oil refer to Engine oil 161
Onboard computer see Multifunction display 12
Operation in winter De-icing windows 151
Diesel fuel 158
Vehicle battery 167
Outside temperature 13
Overview Engine compartment 160
Warning lights 18
P
Paint see Paint damage 150
Paint damage 150
Parking Parking aid 98
Parking ticket holder 77
Passive Safety 121
Periodic wiping 49Petrol
refer to Fuel 156
Polishing the paintwork refer to Taking care of your vehicle 150
Power steering 92
Power windows Button in the driver's door 35
Button in the front passenger door 36
Button in the rear doors 36
Operational faults 37
Preservation refer to Taking care of your vehicle 150
R
Radiator fan 164
Radio reception Aerial 151
Functional fault 151
Raise vehicle 181
Rear mirror Automatic dimming interior mirror 52
Exterior mirror 52
Manual dimming interior mirror 51
Recirculated air mode Climatronic 86
Manual air conditioning system 84
Recommended gear 11
Refuelling 155
Fuel 155
Regulation Headlight beam 44
Remote control 30
Synchronisation process 31
Remote control key Replacing the battery 26
Removable through-loading bag 76
Removing the seats 59
Replacement of parts 177Replacing
Bulbs 191
Fuses 189
Vehicle battery 168
Windscreen wiper blade 51
Replenishing Coolant 163
Engine oil 161
Windscreen washer fluid 165
Roof luggage rack Attachment points 67
Roof rack system Roof load 67
Running in Brake pads 139
Engine 139
The first 1
500 km 139
Tyres 139
S
Safe securing system 28
Safety 121
Child safety 135
Child safety seats 135
Head restraints 58
ISOFIX 137
TOP TETHER 137
Save electrical energy 140
Seat Adjusting 55
Seat belt Warning light 19
Seat belt height adjuster 128
Seat belts Belt tensioners 128
Cleaning 154
fastening and unfastening 127
Height adjustment 128
211
Index