2008 SKODA OCTAVIA Owner's Manual

The brief instruction
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– Pulling on the handle ⇒page 15, fig. 15 will unlock the bonnet fully.
– Take the bonnet support out of its holder and set it in the opening designed for it ⇒fig. 16 .
Further information ⇒page 224, “Opening and closing the bonnet.”.
Inspecting the engine oil level
Engine oil must not be refilled.
Engine oil can be refilled. Engine oil
must be refilled.
Further information ⇒page 227, “Check engine oil level”.
Fig. 16 Securing the bonnet
with the bonnet support
Fig. 17 Dipstick
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Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
General view of the instrument cluster
Engine revolutions counter ⇒page 18
Speedometer ⇒page 18
Coolant temperature gauge ⇒page 18
Display
− with counter for distance driven ⇒page 19
− with Service Interval Display ⇒page 20
− with digital clock ⇒page 21
− with Multi-functional indicator* ⇒page 21
− with Information display* ⇒page 26
Button for the selection of the mode (t urn button) / the setting (press button):
− Set hours / minutes
− Activating / deactivating the second speed in mph or km/h* −
Service interval - Display of the rema ining number of days or miles to the
next Inspection Se rvice / Reset* 1)
−Reset trip counter for distance driven
− Resetting Service Interval Display
− Activate / deactivate display mode
Fuel gauge ⇒page 18
Fig. 18 Instrument cluster
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1)Valid for countries where the values are indicated in British measuring units.
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Engine revolutions counter
The red zone of the rev counter scale ⇒page 17, fig. 18 indicates the range in
which the engine control unit begins to li mit the engine speed. The engine control
unit restricts the engine speed to the steady limit value.
Shift into the next higher gear or select the selector lever position D of the auto-
matic gearbox before reaching the red zone of the rev counter scale.
Avoid high engine speeds during the driving time and before the engine has been
warmed up to operating temperature ⇒page 201.
For the sake of the environment
Shifting up early helps you save fuel and reduce the operating noise of your
vehicle.
Speedometer
Warning against excessive speeds*
An acoustic warning signal will sound when the vehicle speed exceeds 120 kilome-
tres per hour. The acoustic warning signal will switch off again when the vehicle
speed goes below this speed limit.
Note
This function is only valid for some countries.
Coolant temperature gauge
The coolant temperature gauge ⇒page 17, fig. 18 operates only when the igni-
tion is switched on.
In order to avoid any damage to the engine , please pay attention to the following
notes regarding the temperature ranges: Cold range
If the pointer is in the left-hand area of the scale it means that the engine has not
yet reached its operating temperature. Avoi
d running at high engine speeds, at full
throttle and at severe engine loads.
The operating range
The engine has reached its operating temperature as soon as the pointer moves
into the mid-range of the scale. The pointe r may also move further to the right at
high engine loads and high outside temper atures. This is not critical provided the
warning symbol
 in the instrument cluster does not flash.
If the symbol
 in the instrument cluster flashes it means that either the coolant
temperature is too high or the coolant level is too low. Observe the guidelines
⇒ page 37, “Coolant temperature/ Coolant quantity ”.
WARNING
Pay attention to the warning notes ⇒page 225, “Working in the engine
compartment” before opening the bonnet and inspecting the coolant level.
Caution
Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the fresh air inlet
impair the cooling efficiency of the coolant. There is then a risk of the engine over-
heating at high outside temperatures and high engine loads!
Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge ⇒page 17, fig. 18 only operates when the ignition is switched
on.
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 55°litres or 60 litres
2). The warning symbol 
in the instrument cluster li ghts up when the pointer reaches the reserve marking.
There are now about 9 litres of fuel remaining in the tank. This symbol is a reminder
for you, that you must refuel .
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The following will be displayed in the information display*:
Please refuel! (Please refuel!)
An audible signal sounds as an additional warning signal.
Caution
Never run the fuel tank completely empty! The irregular supply of the fuel system
can lead to irregular running of the engi ne. Unburnt fuel may get into the exhaust
system and damage the catalytic converter.
Note
After filling up, it can occur that during dynamic driving (e.g. numerous curves,
braking, accelerating and climbing a stee p hill) the fuel gauge indicates approx. a
fraction less. When stopping or during less dynamic driving, the correct fuel supply
quantity is indicated. Th is effect is not a fault.
Counter for distance driven
The distance which you have driven with your vehicle is shown in kilometres (km).
In some countries the measur ing unit “mile” is used. Reset button
If you hold the reset button
⇒page 17, fig. 18 pressed for about 1 second, the
trip counter is set back to zero.
Trip counter for distance driven
The trip counter indicates the di stance which you have driven ⇒fig. 19 since this
counter was last reset - in steps of 100 metres or 1/10 of a mile.
Counter for distance driven
The counter for distance driven ⇒fig. 19 indicates the total distance in kilometers
or miles which the vehicle has driven.
Fau lt dis pla y
If there is a fault in the instrument cluster, a constant text will appear in the display
Error . Have the fault rectified as soon as possible by a specialist workshop.
WARNING
Never seek to adjust the trip counter for distance driven while driving for
safety reasons!
Note
If vehicles which are fitted with the info rmation display* the display of the second
speed is activated in mph or km/h, this driving speed is indicated instead of the
counter for the total distance driven.
Fig. 19 Display: Counter for
distance driven
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Service Interval Display
Depending on the equipment installed in the vehicle, the text can differ on the
display.
Service Interval Display
Before the next service interval a key symbol
 and the remaining kilometers are
indicated after switching on the ignition ⇒fig. 20 . At the same time, a display
appears regarding the remaining days until the next service interval.
The following will be displayed in the information display*:
Service in ... km or... days
The kilometre indicator or the days indica tor reduces in steps of 100 km. or days
until the service due date is reached.
A flashing key symbol
 and the text Service appears in the display for 20 seconds
as soon as the due date for the service is reached.
The following will be displayed in the information display*:
Service now!
Resetting Service Interval Display
It is only possible to reset the Service Interval Display, if a service message or at least
a pre-warning is shown on the display of the instrument cluster.
We recommend having this resetting performed by a specialist garage. The specialist garage:
•resets the memory of the display after the appropriate inspection,
•makes an entry in the Service schedule,
•affix the sticker with the entry of the following service interval to the side of the
dash panel on the driver's side.
Reset the service interval displays by using the button ⇒page 17, fig. 18 .
On vehicles which are equipped with in formation display*, you can call up this
information in the following menu on ⇒page 26:
„SETTINGS (SETTINGS)
„Service Interval (Service)
„Reset
Caution
We recommend that you do not reset the Service Interval Display yourself other-
wise this can result in the service interval display being incorrectly set, which may
also result in problems with operation of your vehicle.
Note
•Never reset the display between service intervals otherwise this may result in
incorrect readouts.
•information is retained in the Service Interval Display also after the battery of
the vehicle is disconnected.
•If the instrument cluster is exchanged afte r a repair, the correct values must be
entered in the counter for the Service Interva l Display. This work is carried out by a
specialist garage.
•The data displayed is the same after resetting the display with flexible service
intervals (QG1) using the reset button as th at for a vehicle with fixed service inter-
vals (QG2). We therefore recommend having the Service Interval Display reset only
by a Škoda Service Partner who is familiar with the procedure for resetting the
display with a vehicle system tester.
•Please refer to the brochure Service schedule for extensive information about
the service intervals.
Fig. 20 Service Interval
Display: Note
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Digital clock
You can set the time with the rotary knob ⇒page 17, fig. 18 .
Select the information which you wish to change by turning the button and
carry out the change of the selected information by pressing the button.
On vehicles which are fitted out with the information display*, it is possible to set
the time in the menu Time ⇒ page 30.
WARNING
The clock should not be adjusted while driving for safety reasons but only
when the vehicle is stationary!
Multi-functional indicator (onboard computer)*
Introduction
The multi-functional indica tor appears in the display ⇒fig. 21 or in the information
display ⇒page 26 depending on the equipment fitted to your vehicle.
The multi-functional indicator offers you a range of useful information. On vehicles which are fitted out with inform
ation display*, it is possible to switch
off the display of some information.
Note
•In certain national versions the displays appear in the Imperial system of meas-
ures.
•If the display of the second speed is acti vated in mph, the current speed* is not
indicated in km/h on the display.
Memory
The multi-functional indicator is equi pped with two automatic memories. The
selected memory is displayed in the middle of the display field ⇒ fig. 21.
The data of the single-trip memo ry (memory 1) is shown if a 1 appears in the
display. A 2 shown in the display means that da ta relates to the total distance
memory (memory 2).
Switching over the memory with the help of the button ⇒page 22, fig. 22 on the
windscreen wiper lever or with the help of the button on the multifunction
steering wheel* ⇒page 23.The outside temperature⇒page 23
Driving time⇒page 24
Current fuel consumption⇒page 24
Average fuel consumption⇒page 24
Range⇒page 24
Distance driven⇒page 24
Average speed⇒page 25
Current speed*⇒page 25
Warning against excessive speeds*⇒page 25
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Single-trip memory (memory 1)
The single-trip memory collates the driving information from the moment the igni-
tion is switched on until it is switched off. New data will also flow into the calcula-
tion of the current driving information if the trip is continued within 2 hours after
switching off the ignition. The memory will be is automatically erased, on the other
hand, if the trip is interrupted for more than 2 hours.
Total-trip memory (memory 2)
The total distance driven memory gathers data from any number of individual jour-
neys up to a total of 99 hours and 59 minutes driving or 9.999 kilometres driven.
The memory is deleted when either of these limits is reached and the calculation
starts from anew.
The total-trip memory will not, contrary to the single-trip memory, be deleted after
a period of interruption of driving of 2 hours.
Note
All information in the memory 1 and 2 is erased if the battery of the vehicle is
disconnected.
Operating with the buttons on the windshield wiper lever
The rocker switch and the button are located in the grip of the
window wiper lever ⇒fig. 22 .
Selecting the memory
– Short-term pressing of the button allows to select the desired
memory.
Selecting the functions
– Press the top or bottom rocker switch for longer than 0.5 seconds. In this way, call up in sequence the individual functions of the multi-
functional indicator.
Setting function to zero
– Select the memory you want.
– Press button for more than 1 second.
The following readouts of the selected memory will be set to zero by button :
•average fuel consumption,
•distance driven,
•average speed,
•Driving time.
You can only operate the multi-functional indicator when the ignition is switched
on. After the ignition is switched on, the fu nction displayed is the one which you last
selected before switching off the ignition.
On vehicles fitted with the multifunction steering wheel*, the buttons and
have been replaced with the rotary cont rol on the multifunction steering wheel
⇒ page 23, fig. 23.
Fig. 22 Multi-functional
indicator: Control elements
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Operating with the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel*
Switching over and resetting is performed with the handwheel
⇒fig. 23 .
Selecting the memory
– Short-term pressing of the button allows to select the desired
memory.
Selecting the functions
– By pressing the button , you can call up the menu of the multi-func- tional indicator.
– Turn the handwheel upwards or downwards. In this way, call up in sequence the individual functions of the multi-functional indicator.
– Short-term pressing of the button allows to select the highlighted
function.
Setting function to zero
– Select the memory you want.
– Press the button for more than 1 second.
The following readouts of the selected memo ry will be set to zero with the button
:
•average fuel consumption,
•distance driven,
•average speed,
•Driving time.
You can only operate the multi-functional indicator when the ignition is switched
on. After the ignition is switched on, the fu nction displayed is the one which you last
selected before switching off the ignition.
Outside temperature
The outside temperature appears in the disp lay when the ignition is switched on.
If the outside temperature drops below +4 °C, a snow flake symbol (warning signal
for ice on the road) appears before the temperature indicator ⇒fig. 24 and a
warning signal sounds. After pressing the rocker switch at the windshield wiper
lever ⇒page 22, fig. 22 or the button at the multifunction steering wheel
⇒ fig. 23 , the function shown last is indicated.
Fig. 23 Multi-functional
indicator: Operating with the
buttons on the multifunction
steering wheel
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Fig. 24 The outside tempera-
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