2007 SKODA OCTAVIA TOUR Owner's Manual

48CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
InstrumentsThe positioning of the instruments depends
on the particular model and engine versi-
on.
1 - Rev counter .................................. 48
2 - Coolant temperature gauge .. ....... 48
3 - Fuel gauge .................................... 49
4 - Speedometer, trip counter, Service interval display ................ 49
5 - Digital clock .................................. 50
Multi-function display* .................. 50
6 - Information display* ...................... 53
1 - Rev counterThe needle of the rev counter must not mo-
ve into the red zone of the scale on any
account.
Changing up in good time helps to
save fuel and keeps the noise down.
Change down to the next lower gear be-
fore the engine no longer runs smoothly.
Avoid high engine revs during the running-
in period - see page 117.
2 - Coolant temperature
gaugeThe gauge starts to work when ignition is
switched on, but it takes some time before
the needle reaches its final position.
Cold range
The needle is in the bottom range of the scale.
Avoid high revs and high engine loads.
Normal range
When the car is driven normally, the needle
should settle in the middle range of the scale.
The needle may also move further to the
right if the engine is driven at high loads
and at high ambient temperatures, but the
warning lamp for the coolant temperature
must not flash.
If the warning lamp flashes, refer to the in-
formation on page 58.

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3 - Fuel gaugeThe gauge starts to work when the ignition
is switched on.
The fuel tank holds about 55 litres.
If the warning lamp comes on, there are still
about 7 litres of fuel in the fuel tank.4 - SpeedometerDuring the running-in period, refer to the
instructions on page 117.
The speedometer range depends on the
engine power output.
Odometer
The upper counter registers the total di-
stance driven, and the bottom counter the
short trips (trip counter).
The figure after the point in the lower coun-
ter indicates 100 m or 1/10 mile.
The trip counter can be zeroed by pressing
the knob (below the speedometer).
For your own safety, do not attempt to
zero the counter when driving.Service interval display
If the due date of an inspection is reached,
the following text appears in the trip coun-
ter display* or in the information display*
(see page 53)
1):
„Service km 1500“ or
„Service in 1500 km“.
The km figure is reduced in steps of 100 km
prior to the service inspection.
1)On certain models the service message „serv-
ice OIL“ or „service INSP“ appears in the serv-
ice interval display.
If the due date for inspection is reached,
the flashing readout „service“ or „service
now“ appears in the display.
The service message disappears about 20
seconds after starting the engine. You can
also switch to the trip counter display by
pressing the reset knob (for more than 0.5
seconds).
It is recommended to have repair and
service work carried out only in a Škoda
Dealership.
The Škoda Dealership which carried out the
service resets the service interval display
after completion of the work.
It is also possible to reset the service inter-
val display with the reset knob of the trip
counter as follows:

Switch off the ignition and press the re-
set knob of the trip counter below the
speedometer and hold.

Switch on the ignition and release the
reset knob. The message „service“ or
„service now“ appears in the display.
1)

Turn the knob for setting the clock to the
right until the message is reset.

50CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENTNote

Do not reset the readout between ser-
vice intervals, otherwise an incorrect rea-
dout will be displayed.

The information is retained even if the
vehicle battery is disconnected.

If the instrument cluster is replaced du-
ring repairs, it is necessary to reset the
service interval display. This should be
done by a Škoda Dealership.
It is not recommended to reset the serv-
ice interval display yourself otherwise
this may result in incorrect settings and
thus in possible faults in the vehicle.
After resetting the service interval dis-
play on models fitted with LongLife Serv-
ice*, the service messages are displayed
in the same way as on models not fitted
with LongLife Service.
For this reason we recommend having
the service interval display reset in a
Škoda Dealership. The service interval
display is correctly reset by the Škoda
Dealership using a diagnostic tester.
Fault display
If there is a fault in the instrument cluster,
„dEF“ appears continuously in the display
panel of the trip counter. The fault should
be rectified as soon as possible by a Škoda
Dealer.
5 - Digital clockA knob is provided at the bottom right of
the rev counter for setting the time.

The hours can be set by turning the knob
to the left.

The minutes can be set by turning the
knob to the right.
Warning

Always withdraw the key from the
ignition lock when leaving the car -
even if only for a short time.

For safety reasons, do not attempt
to set the time when driving. When
setting the time, the button should
only be turned and not pressed oth-
erwise the clock may be damaged.
5 - Multi-function display*The information appears in the rev coun-
ter display or in the information display -
see page 53 - depending on the vehicle
equipment.
The multifunctional display shows in
addition to the time a range of further
information:

Outside temperature

Range

Current fuel consumption level

Average fuel consumption

Counter for the distance driven

Average speed

Driving time

Time of day

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The function selector switch and the Re-
set button are located in the handle of the
windscreen wiper stalk.
The functions are displayed one after the
other by repeatedly pressing the top or
bottom side of the function selector switch
with the ignition on. When the ignition is switched on
, the dis-
play switches to the function which had
been selected before switching off the igni-
tion.
If the battery is disconnected for any rea-
son, both memories are erased. Example of readout on models fitted
with large information display*

52CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENTThe memoriesThe system is equipped with two memories
which operate automatically:
A single trip memory 1
collates the following trip data from the
moment the ignition is switched on until it
is switched off: Travelling time, distance
travelled and quantity of fuel consumed.
This information is used to calculate the
average driving speed and the average fuel
consumption.
If the trip is continued within 2 hours after
switching off the ignition, the additional in-
formation is also included in the calculati-
on. The memory is automatically erased if
the trip is interrupted for more than 2 hours.
A total trip memory 2
collates the trip data of any desired number
of individual trips up to a total of 100 hours
travelling time, 10000 km distance and
1000 litres of fuel consumed. These trip
data are used for calculating the average
fuel consumption and speeds achieved
during all the individual trips.If one of the figures stated is exceeded, the
memory is erased and the calculation starts
from the beginning again. Contrary to the
single journey memory, this memory is not
erased after a break in the journey of more
than 2 hours.
Retrieving information
To retrieve the information, select the me-
mories by pressing the
„Reset“ button:
- Single trip memory - 1
- Total trip memory - 2
The following data can be displayed:

Driving time

Distance driven

Average speed

Average fuel consumption
Erasing the memories
The memories can be reset to zero by pres-
sing the „Reset“ button for at least 1 se-
cond.
DisplayingAfter switching on the ignition , the last
readout selected is displayed.
Ambient temperatureThe correct ambient temperature is display-
ed only after 5 minutes. If the car is not mov-
ing or travelling only at a very low speed, the
temperature indicated may be slightly higher
than the actual ambient temperature because
of the heat radiated by the engine.Warning
If the ambient temperature display is
used as an ice warner, do not forget
that black ice may also be present on
the road surface even at tempera-
tures above 0°C. A snow flake sym-
bol is displayed in addition (depend-
ing on vehicle equipment).RangeThis readout indicates the distance which
the vehicle can still travel with the actual
level of fuel in the fuel tank. The figure is
based on the calculation of the average fuel
consumption for the last 50 km. If the dis-
play is reset (after disconnecting and re-
connecting the battery), the vehicle should
be driven 50 km in order to display the re-
levant figure.

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Momentary consumption
l/100 km
The readout indicates the actual consump-
tion in ltr./100 km.
The fuel consumption is calculated in two-
second intervals. If the vehicle is not moving,
the fuel consumption is displayed in l/h.
Average fuel
consumption
∅ l/100 km
What is indicated is the average consump-
tion not the actual consumption at the time
of reading the display.
The average fuel consumption is indicated
after switching on the ignition or erasing the
memory being used, after a distance of
about 300 metres. Up to this point dashes
are displayed instead of a figure.
Single trip memory 1 - what is displayed
is the average fuel consumption of the par-
ticular individual trip.
Total trip memory 2 - what is displayed is
the average fuel consumption which has
been achieved during all individual trips -
see also „Total trip memory“.
Note
The quantity of fuel consumed is not indi-
cated. Distance
km
The remarks made under „Driving time“
also apply in the same way to „Distance
driven“. The maximum distance displayed
is 9999 km.
Average speed
∅
km/h
The remarks made under „Average fuel
consumption“ also apply here in the same
way.
Time no symbol
The time is also displayed even if the igniti-
on is switched off. The clock is set with the
rotary knob - see „Digital clock“, page 50.
Driving time
1 - the driving time which has elapsed since
ignition was switched on or since memory
was deleted - refer to single trip memory,
page 52.
2 - the total driving time of all individual trips
- refer to total trip memory, page 52.
The maximum time displayed in both switch
positions is 99 hours and 59 minutes. If this
figure is exceeded, the display starts again
at zero.
6 - Information display*When the ignition is switched on and the
vehicle is driven, certain functions and the
vehicle status are constantly checked.
Operational faults or repairs which must be
dealt with immediately, or further informa-
tion, is signalled by means of a red and
yellow illuminated symbol in the dash pa-
nel insert in line with the priority. If the sym-
bol lights up, an audible signal also sounds.
In addition, the information and warning
texts appear in the display - see page 56.
Texts or instructions for driver , depend-
ing on the version, can be displayed in one
of the language versions:
English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portugue-
se, German, Czech.
The appropriate language version can be
selected in a Škoda Dealership.

54CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENTThe following information (depending on
the vehicle equipment) appears in the lar-
ge or small display:
- Information and warning texts
- Information of MFD - see page 50
- Warning symbols or warning lamps - seepage 56
- Selector lever position of automatic ge- arbox - see page 39
- Information of service interval display - see page 49
- Information of navigation system Example of readout in small display* Example of readout in large display*

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Navigation system*
Navigation systemOn models fitted with the navigation sy-
stem, it is possible to switch between the
following settings by pressing the switch in
the handle of the windscreen wiper lever
(for more than 2 seconds):

Navigation information

Information of MFD
If the navigation system is operating, prio-
rity is given to displaying the information
and warning texts in the information display. Operation of the navigation system is de-
scribed in separate operating instructions
to be found in the on-board literature.
Operating menu of display *Select the menu in the large information
display by pressing the top part of the
rocker switch on the windshield wiper le-
ver in direction of arrow (for more than 1
second) - see illustration.
You can scroll through the individual dis-
plays with the rocker switch. When you re-
lease the switch, the selected information
is displayed.