2008 SKODA OCTAVIA Cigarette

Contents3
Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assistanceTechnical Data
Contents
Layout of this Owner's Manual
(explanations)
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Using the system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cockpit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The brief instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Basic functions and important information . . . . .
Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights. . .
General view of the instrument cluster . . . . . . . . .
Engine revolutions counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Counter for distance driven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Interval Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Digital clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multi-functional indicato r (onboard computer)*
Information display* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Navigation system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auto Check Control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unlocking and locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key with light* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the battery of the radio remote control
Electronic immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Synchonisation of the remote control . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-theft alarm system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power windows* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric sliding/tilting roof* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights and Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield wiper and wash system . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear-view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats and Stowage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting front seats electrically* . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Middle rear head restraint* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net partition (Estate)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The roof rack* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ashtray* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette lighter*, power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
Cooling of storage compartment on front
passenger side* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartment on the driver's side . . . . . .
Storage compartment on the dash panel* . . . . . .
Stowage compartment in front centre console* .
Storage net on the front centre console* . . . . . . . Stowage compartment for spectacles* . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartment in the front doors . . . . . . .
Stowage compartment below front passenger
seat* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front seat armrest with storage compartment* .
Rear seat armrest with storage compartment* . .
Stowage compartment in rear centre console* .
Seat backrest with opening for skis* . . . . . . . . . . . .
Through-loading bag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side compartment* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stowage compartment behind the rear seats
(estate car) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clothes hooks* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating and air conditioning system. . . . . . . . .
Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Climatic* (semi-automatic air conditioning
system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Climatronic* (automatic air conditioning) . . . . . .
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and
ventilation)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting-off and Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting steering wheel position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switching off the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting (manual gearbox) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear parking aid* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front and rear parking aid* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise control system (CCS)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic gearbox* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Seats and Stowage97
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Rear ashtray - high centre console*
Opening ashtray
– Press on the top part of the cover of the ashtray in area ⇒fig. 113 .
Removing ashtray insert
– Press the cover of the ashtray down slightly as far as the stop.
– Grasp the ashtray insert at the cover and pull it out.
Insert ashtray insert
– Insert the ashtray insert into the mount and press it in.
There is a drinks can holder attached to the inner side of the ashtray cover.
WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!
Cigarette lighter*, power sockets
Cigarette lighter
You can also use the socket on the cigarette lighter for other elec-
trical appliances.
Using the cigarette lighter
– Press in the button of the cigarette lighter ⇒fig. 114 .
– Wait until the button jumps forward.
– Remove the cigarette lighter immediately and use it.
– Insert the cigarette lighter again into the socket.
Using the socket
– Remove the cigarette lighter or the cover of the power socket.
– Connect the plug of the electrical appliance to the socket.
The 12 volt power socket can also be used to supply power to electrical accessories
with a power uptake up to 180 watts.
Fig. 113 High centre console:
Rear ashtray
AA
AB
Fig. 114 Centre console:
Cigarette lighter
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WARNING
•Take care when using the cigarette lighter! Not paying proper attention
or incorrect use the cigarette lighter in an uncontrolled manner may result in
burns.
•The cigarette lighter and the power so cket also operates when the igni-
tion is switched off or the ignition key withdrawn. You should therefore
never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Caution
Always use matching plugs to av oid damaging the power socket.
Note
•Connecting electrical components when the engine is not running will
drain the battery of the vehicle - risk of battery draining!
•Further information ⇒page 243, “Accessories, changes and replacement of
parts”.
Power socket in the luggage compartment (estate car)
– Open the cover of the power socket ⇒fig. 115 . – Connect the plug of the electr
ical appliance to the socket.
You can only use the power socket for the connection of approved electrical acces-
sories with a power uptake up to 180 watts. The vehicle battery will be discharged
in the process if the engine is stationary.
The same remarks apply here as for ⇒page 97.
Further information ⇒page 243, “Accessories, changes and replacement of
parts”.
Storage compartments
Overview
You will find the following stor age facilities in your vehicle:
Fig. 115 Luggage compart-
ment: Power socket
Storage compartment on the front passenger side⇒page 99
Storage compartment on the driver's side⇒page 100
Storage compartment on the dash panel⇒page 100
Stowage compartment in front centre console*⇒page 101
Stowage compartment for spectacles*⇒page 101
Storage compartment in the front doors⇒page 102
Stowage compartment below front passenger seat*⇒page 102
Front seat armrest with stowage compartment*⇒page 102
Stowage compartment in rear centre console*⇒page 104
Seat backrest with opening for skis*⇒page 104
Through-loading bag*⇒page 105
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Breakdown assistance253
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Start engine
It is important to connect the jump -start cables in the correct order.
Connecting positive terminals
– Attach one end to the positive terminal ⇒fig. 230 of the
discharged battery .
– Attach the other end to the positive terminal of the battery supplying the power .
Connecting negative term inal and engine block
– Attach one end to the negative terminal of the battery supplying
the power .
– Attach the other end to a solid metal part which is connected firmly to the engine block, or to the engine block itself.
Starting engine
– Start the engine of the vehicle providing current and run the engine at idling speed.
– Now start the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery. – Interrupt the attempt at starting an engine after 10 seconds if it does
not start right away and wait for about 30 seconds before repeating
the attempt.
– Disconnect the cables on the engine in exactly the reverse order they
were connected up.
WARNING
•The non-insulated parts of the terminal clamps must never make contact
with each other. Furthermore, the cable connected to the positive terminal
of the battery must not come into contact with electrically conducting parts
of the vehicle - risk of a short circuit!
•Do not affix the jump starting cables to the negative terminal of the
discharged battery. There is the risk of detonating gas seeping out the
battery being ignited by the strong spark which results from the engine
being started.
•Run the jump-start cables so that th ey cannot be caught by any rotating
parts in the engine compartment.
•Do not bend over the batteries - risk of caustic burns!
•The vent screws of the battery cells must be tightened firmly.
•Keep any sources of ignition (naked flame, smouldering cigarettes etc.)
away from the battery - risk of an explosion!
Tow-starting and towing vehicle
General
Please pay attention to the following in structions if you are going to use a
tow rope:
Driver of the towing vehicle
– Do not drive off until the tow rope is taught.
Fig. 230 Jump-starting using
the battery from another
vehicle: A - flat vehicle
battery, B - battery providing
current
A1
AA
A2
AB
A3
AB
A4
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Fuses and light bulbs261
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Fuse assignment in the dash panel
Certain electrical components are only standard on certain vehicle model versions
or only suppliable as optional equipment for certain models.
No.Power consumerAmperes
1Diagnostic socket, Engine control unit, Electrical fuel
pump10
2Control unit for ABS, ESP5
3Airbag5
4Heating, Air conditioning system, Reversing lights5
5Control unit for headlamp beam adjustment5
6Instrument cluster, Control unit for automatic gearbox,
Control unit for electromec hanical power steering,
Parking aid; Haldex clutch5
7Not assigned
8Not assigned
9Not assigned
10Not assigned
11Not assigned
Fig. 239 Schematic repre-
sentation of the fuse carrier
in the dash panel
12Central locking control unit10
13Diagnostic socket, Light switch, Brake light10
14Control unit for automatic gearbox, Selector lever lock5
15Central control unit - interior lights5
16Climatronic10
17Not assigned
18Not assigned
19Control unit for trailer detection5
20Left side cornering lights10
21Right side cornering lights10
22Air blower for Climatronic40
23Front power window30
24Cigarette lighter25
25Rear window heater
Rear window heater, Auxiliar y heating (auxiliary heating
and ventilation)25
30
26Power socket in the luggage compartment20
27Fuel pump relay, Injection valves (diesel engine)15
28Not assigned
29Engine control unit, Cran kcase ventilation heater10
30Control unit for automatic gearbox20
31Vacuum pump20
32Rear power window30
33Electric sliding/tilting roof25
34Control unit for convenience functions20
35Anti-theft alarm system5
No.Power consumerAmperes
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Index
296
Changing the engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Changing wheels around . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Check engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Side airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Child safety seat on the front passenger seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Classification into groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
ISOFIX system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Use of child safety seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Children and safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Chrome parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Cigarette lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Climatronic Defrosting windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Recirculated air mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning) . . . . . . 115
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Clothes hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Cockpit General view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Convenience operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Converting/masking over headlights . . . . . . . . . . 206 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
replenishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Coolant level Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Coolant quantity Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Coolant temperatur e/coolant level
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Cornering lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Correct seated position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Counter for distance driven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Cruise control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Cup holder front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
D
Daylight driving lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Deactivatingan airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Deactivating an airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Defrosting rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
De-icing the windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Detachable towing device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Diesel engines Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Diesel particle filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Digital clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Direction indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Distance driven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Door Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Driver-steering recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Driving economically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
E
EDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Electric power-operated window Operational faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Electric sliding/tilting roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Electrically adjustable exterior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Electronic Differential Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Electronic immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Electronic stability programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Electronic stability programme (ESP) Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Engine starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Engine compartment Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Engine electronics Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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