2008 SKODA OCTAVIA key

Seat belts
170
•No two persons (also not children) should ever use a single seat belt
together.
•The maximum protection which seat belts can offer is only achieved if
you are correctly seated ⇒page 164, “Correct seated position”.
•The belt webbing must no t run across solid or fragile objects (e.g. spec-
tacles, ball-point pens, keys etc.) as this may be a cause of injuries.
•Bulky, loose clothing (e.g. a winter coat over a jacket) does not allow you
to be correctly seated and impairs proper operation of the seat belts.
•It is prohibited to use clamps or other objects to adjust seat belts (e.g. for
shortening the belts for smaller persons).
•The lock tongue should only be insert ed into the lock which is the correct
one for your seat. Wrong use of the safety belt will reduce its capacity to
protect and the risk of injury increases.
•The backrests of the front seats must not be tilted too far to the rear
otherwise the seatbelts can lose their effectiveness.
•The belt webbing must always be ke pt clean. Soiled belt webbing may
impair proper operation of the inertia reel ⇒page 217, “Seat belts”.
•The slot of the belt tongue must not be blocked by paper or similar
objects otherwise the belt tongue will not lock in place properly.
•Inspect the seat belts regu larly to ensure they are in good condition. If
you find seat belts which have damage to the seat belt webbing, seat belt
connections, to the inertia reels or to the lock, the relevant safety belt must
be replaced by a specialist garage.
•The seat belts must not be removed or changed in any way. Do not make
an attempt to repair the seat belts yourself.
•Damaged seat belts which have been subjected to stress in an accident
and were therefore stretched, must be replaced - this is best done by a
specialist garage. The anchorage points of the belts must also be inspected.
The anchorage points for the be lts should also be checked.
•In certain countries it is possible to use seat belts which differ in terms of
their operation from the seat belts wh ich are described on the pages which
follow.
How are seat belts correctly fastened?
Fastening three-point seat belts
Fasten your seat belt before starting!
– Correctly adjust the front seat and the head restraint before fastening your seat belt ⇒page 80.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 173 Routing of webbing
over the shoulders and the
lap belt
Fig. 174 Routing of belt
webbing for an expectant
mother
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Airbag system
182
Deactivation of airbags is envisaged only for particular instances, such as if:
•you must in exceptional cases use a child seat on the front passenger seat
where the child has its back to the directio n of travel of the vehicle (in some coun-
tries this must be in the direction of trav el due to other legal regulations applying)
⇒ page 184, “Important safety information regarding the use of child safety seats”
•you are not able to maintain the distance of at least 25 cm between middle of
steering wheel and chest, despite the driver seat being correctly adjusted,
•special attachments are required in the area of the steering wheel because of a
physical disability,
•you have installed other seats (e.g. orthopaedic seats without side airbags).
Monitoring the airbag system
The functionality of the airbag system is also monitored electronically, when one
airbag has been switched off
If the airbag was switched off using diagnostic equipment:
•The warning light for the airbag system lights up for 4 seconds after switching
on the ignition and then flashes for 12 seconds afterwards in 2 second intervals.
Front passenger airbags sw itched off using the switch for front passenger
airbags* in stowage compartmen t on the front passenger side:
•The airbag warning light comes on in the instrument cluster for about 4 seconds
each time the igniti on is switched on.
•Switching off airbags is indicated in the middle of the dash panel by the lighting
up of the indicator light   ⇒ fig. 186 .
Note
Your Škoda Service Partner will be able to advise you whether national legislation in
your country allows airbags in your vehicle to be deactivated, and which ones.
Switch for the front passenger airbag*
The front passenger airbag is deactivated with the switch.
Deactivating an airbag
– Switch off the ignition.
– Turn the slot of the airbag switch using the key in the position ( OFF)
⇒ fig. 185 .
– Check whether the airbag indicator light
  in the middle of
the dash panel lights up ⇒fig. 186 when the ignition is turned on.
Fig. 185 Storage compart-
ment: Switch for the front
passenger airbag
Fig. 186 Indicator light for
the front passenger airbag
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Airbag system183
Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assistanceTechnical Data
Switching on an airbag
– Switch off the ignition.
– Turn the slot of the airbag switch using the key in the position ( ON)
⇒ page 182, fig. 185 .
– Check whether the airbag indicator light
  in the middle of
the dash panel lights up ⇒page 182, fig. 186 when the ignition is
turned on.
The airbags should only be switched off under exceptional circumstances
⇒ page 181.
Indicator light
  (airbag switched off)
The airbag indicator light is located in the middle of the dash panel ⇒page 182,
fig. 186 .
If the front passenger airbag is switched off, the airbag warning light comes on
about 4 seconds after the ig nition is switched on.
There is a system fault present in the airbag switch off ⇒ if the indicator light
flashes. Please have the car inspected i mmediately by a specialist garage.
WARNING
•The driver is responsible for whether the airbag is switched on or
switched off.
•Only switch off the airbag when the ig nition is switched off! Otherwise a
fault can occur in the system for the airbag deactivation.
•If the warning light   (airbag switched off) flashes:
− Front passenger airbag is not deploy ed in the event of an accident!
− It is also important to have the system inspected without delay by a
specialist garage.
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Fuel
222
Refuelling
The filler flap is automatically unlocked or locked* with the central
locking.
Opening the fuel filler cap
– Press onto the left side of the fuel filler flap ⇒fig. 206 .
– The fuel filler cap on the fuel filler tube must be unlocked to the left using the vehicle key (only valid for vehicles which do not have auto-
matic unlocking of the fuel filler flap). – Unscrew the fuel filler cap anti-clo
ckwise and place the fuel filler cap
from above on the fuel filler flap ⇒fig. 207.
Closing fuel filler cap
– Screw on the cap by turning it to the right until it is heard to lock.
– The fuel filler cap on the fuel filler tube must be locked to the right using the vehicle key (only valid for vehicles which do not have auto-
matic locking of the fuel filler flap).
– Press the fuel tank flap closed.
The correct grade of fuel for your vehicle as well as the tyre size and inflation pres-
sures are stated on a sticker affixed to the inside of the fuel filler flap. Further infor-
mation on fuel ⇒page 219.
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 55°litres or 60 litres
20).
WARNING
Pay attention to any legal requirements if you do carry a spare canister in the
vehicle. We do not recommend carrying any fuel canisters in your vehicle for
safety reasons. The canister can be damaged in the event of an accident and
fuel may leak out.
Caution
•Before refuelling it is necessary to switch off the auxiliary heating system (auxil-
iary heating and ventilation) *.
•Remove any fuel which has spilled onto the paintwork of your vehicle immedi-
ately - risk of paint damage!
•Vehicles fitted with cataly tic converter should never be allowed to let the fuel
tank to run completely empty. An irregular supply of fuel to the engine can result in
misfiring and unburnt fuel may get into the exhaust system, which may result in
overheating and damage to the catalytic converter.
Fig. 206 Right rear side of
the vehicle: Fuel filler flap
Fig. 207 Filler flap with cap
unscrewed
20)Valid for Octavia Combi 4x4 and Octavia Scout.
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Inspecting and replenishing225
Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assistanceTechnical Data
– Grip with the hand under the radiator grille and lift up the bonnet.
– Take the bonnet support out of its holder and set it in the opening designed for it ⇒page 224, fig. 210 .
Closing the bonnet
– Lift the bonnet slightly and unhook the bonnet support. Press the bonnet support into the hold er designed to hold it.
– Allow the bonnet to drop from a height of about 20 cm into the lock - bonnet do not press down on it !
WARNING
•Never open the bonnet if you see that steam or coolant is flowing out of
the engine compartment - risk of scaldi ng! Wait long enough until the steam
or coolant has stopped escaping.
•For safety reasons, the bonnet must always be properly closed when
driving. One should therefore check that the lock has in fact engaged prop-
erly after closing the bonnet.
•Stop your vehicle immediately while driv ing if you notice that the lock is
not properly engaged and close the bonnet properly - risk of an accident!
Caution
Never open the bonnet using the hand le - danger of causing damage.
Working in the engine compartment
Particular care is required when carrying out any work in the engine
compartment!
There is a risk of injuries, scalding, accidents and fire when working in the
engine compartment, e.g. inspecting and replenishing oil and other fluids. For
this reason, it is essential to comply with the warning instructions stated below and with the general applicable
rules of safety. The engine compart-
ment of your car is a hazardous area ⇒ .
WARNING
•Never open the bonnet if you see that steam or coolant is flowing out of
the engine compartment - risk of scaldi ng! Wait long enough until the steam
or coolant has stopped escaping.
•Switch off the engine and pull out the ignition key.
•Apply the handbrake firmly.
•If your vehicle is fitted with a ma nual gearbox, move the gearshift lever
into Neutral, or if it is fitted with automatic gearbox, move the selector lever
into position P.
•Allow the engine to cool down.
•Keep children clear of the engine compartment.
•Never spill oil and other fluids over the hot engine. Such fluids (e.g. the
antifreeze contained in the coolant) may ignite!
•Avoid short circuits in the electrical system - particularly on the battery.
•Never place your hand into the radiator fan as long as the engine is still
warm. The fan might suddenly start running!
•Never open the cap of the coolant expa nsion bottle as long as the engine
is still warm. The cooling system is pressurized!
•Cover over the cap of the coolant expansion reservoir with a large cloth
when opening it as protection for your face, hands and arms from hot steam
or hot coolant.
•Do not let objects, such as e.g cleaning cloth or tools lie in the engine
compartment.
•If you wish to work under the vehicle, you must secure the vehicle from
rolling away and support it with suitable supporting blocks: the car jack is
not sufficient for this - risk of injury!
•In cases where it be necessary to carry out inspection work when the
engine is running there is an additional risk from rotating parts (e.g. the V-
ribbed belt, alternator, radiator fan) and from the high-voltage ignition
system. Please observe in addition the following:
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Breakdown assistance249
Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assistanceTechnical Data
Note
•If you find, when changing the wheel, that the wheel bolts are corroded and
difficult to turn, the bolts mu st be replaced before checking the tightening torque.
•Drive cautiously and only at a moderate speed to a workshop where the tight-
ening torque can be checked.
Full wheel trim*
Pulling off
– Hook the clamp found in the vehicle tool kit into the reinforced edge of the full wheel trim.
– Push the wheel key through the clamp, support the wheel key at the tyre and pull off the wheel trim.
Installing
– First press the full wheel trim onto the wheel at the valve opening provided. Then press the full wheel trim into the wheel in such a way
that its entire circumference locks correctly in place.
Caution
•Use the pressure of your hand, do not knock on the full wheel trim! Heavy
knocks mainly on the points where the full wheel trim has not been inserted into
the wheel, can result in damage to the guide and centering elements of the full
wheel trim.
•First check for yourself that the th eft-deterrent wheel bolt is located
⇒ page 251 in the hole in the area of the valve before fitting the full wheel trim onto
a steel wheel which is attached with a theft-deterrent wheel bolt.
Wheel bolts with caps*
Pulling off
– Push the plastic clip sufficiently fa r onto the cap until the inner catches
of the clip are positioned at the collar of the cap and detach the cap.
Installing
– Push the caps fully onto the wheel bolts.
The caps are located in the we ll of the luggage compartment.
Fig. 225 Removing the cap.
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Index
298
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252, 253
K
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
L
Lashing eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Leather care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Light
automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Changing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Light bulbs Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Lights converting/masking over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Range adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Lights and Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Liquid in reservoir for windscreen washer system Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Lock Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
lock Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Locking and unlocking from inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Low beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Lugagge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48, 85
Folding double hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Folding hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Lashing eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Luggage compartment door Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Luggage rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
M
Main beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59, 65 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Manual shifting of gears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Memory for the on-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Mobile phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143, 160 Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144, 152
Motoring abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Multifunction steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Multi-functional indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
N
Navigation system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Note holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
O
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Oil dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Onboard computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Open door
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Opening a single door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Opening for skis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Operation in winter Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Biodiesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
De-icing windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Outside temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Overview of the engine compartment . . . . . . . . . 226
P
Paint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Paint damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Parking aid rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
parking aid Front and rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Parking light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Parking the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Passive Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Petrol engines Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Polishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Power window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
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