2008 SKODA OCTAVIA econ

Introduction
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On-board literature
The on-board literature for your vehicle consists of this “ Owner's
Manual ” as well as a “ Service schedule ” and a “Help on the road ”. There
can also be a variety of other additional operating manuals and instruc-
tions on-board (e.g. an operating manual for the radio) depending on the
vehicle model and equipment.
If one of the publications listed above is missing, please contact a Škoda
Service Partner immediately, where one wi ll be glad to assist you in such
matters.
One should note that the details give n in the vehicle's papers always
take precedence over those in the Owner's Manual.
Owner's Manual
This Owner's Manual describes the current scope of equipment.
Certain items of equipment listed ar e only installed later on and only
envisaged for particular markets. The illustrations can differ in minor
details from your vehicle; they are only intended for general information.
In addition to information regarding all the controls and equipment, the
Owner's Manual also contains import ant information regarding care and
operation for your safety and also to retain the value of your vehicle. To
provide you with valuable tips and aids. You can learn how how you can
operate your vehicle safely, economically and in an environmentally
conscious way.
For safety reasons, please also pay attention to the information on
accessories, modifications and replacement of parts ⇒ page 243.
The other chapters of the Owner's Manual are also important, however,
for proper treatment of your car - in addition to regular care and mainte-
nance - helps to retain its value and in many cases is also one of the
conditions for possible warranty claims. The Service schedule
contains:
•Vehicle data,
•Service intervals,
•Overview of the service work,
•Service proof,
•Confirmation of mo
bility warranty,
•important information on the warranty.
The confirmations of the carried out service work are one of the condi-
tions for possible warranty claims.
Please always present th e Service schedule when you take your car to a
Škoda Service Partner.
If the Service schedule is missing or worn, please contact your Škoda
Service Partner, where your car is serviced regularly. You will receive a
duplicate, in which the previously carried out service work are confirmed.
Help on the road
contains the addresses and telephone numbers of Škoda Importers.
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Contents
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Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multifunction steering wheel* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM II* . . . . .
Phone voice phonebook* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM III* . . . .
Phone voice phonebook* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mobile phones and two-way radio systems . . . . .
Input AUX-IN* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MDI input* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD changer* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passive Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Correct seated position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Why seat belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The physical principle of a frontal collision . . . . . .
Important safety information regarding the use of seat
belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How are seat belts correctly fastened? . . . . . . . . . .
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description of the airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side airbags* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head airbags* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deactivating an airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transporting children safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What you should know about transporting children!
Child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attaching a child seat using the “ISOFIX” system .
Attaching child seat using the “Top Tether” system
Driving Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intelligent Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electronic stability programme (ESP)* . . . . . . . . . .
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Antilock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake Assist* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Uphill-Start off-Assist* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electromechanical power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre inflation pressure-control system* . . . . . . . . .
Diesel particle filter* (diesel engine) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving and the Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The first 1 500 kilometres and then afterwards . .
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving in an economical and environmentally
conscious manner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Environmental compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Motoring abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Avoiding damage to your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing a trailer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the
vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care of the exterior of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care of the interior of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Biofuel Ethanol E85* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspecting and replenishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels and Tyres. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories, changes and replacement of partsAccessories and replacement parts . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Breakdown assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Breakdown assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
First-aid box* and Warning triangle* (Octavia) . . .
First-aid box* and warning triangle* (Estate car) .
Fire extinguisher* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre repair kit* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare wheel* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tow-starting and towing vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses and light bulbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Used abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel consumption according to the regulations
(99/100/EU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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The brief instruction
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Turn signal and main beam lever
Turn signal light right
Turn signal light left
Switching over between low beam and main beam lights
Headlight flasher
Further information ⇒page 65, “The turn signal   and main beam lever ”.
Windscreen wiper lever
Intermittent switch, sensitivity setting rain sensor*
Wipers off
Intermittent wipe
Slow wipe
Fast wipe
one time wipe
Automatic wipe/wash
Rear window wiper* Intermittent wipe - every 6 seconds
Automatic wipe/wash
Further information ⇒page 69, “Windshield wiper”.
Power windows*
Button for the power window in the driver's door
Button for the power window in the front passenger's door
Button for the power window at the rear right door
Button for the power window at the rear left door
Fig. 9 Turn signal and main
beam lever
AA
AB
AC
AD
Fig. 10 Windscreen wiper
lever
AA
A0
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A7
Fig. 11 Buttons on the
driver's door
AA
AB
AC
AD
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Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assistanceTechnical Data
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
A1
A2
A3
A4
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1)Valid for countries where the values are indicated in British measuring units.
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Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assistanceTechnical Data
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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Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assistanceTechnical Data
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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Fig. 21 Multi-functional
indicator
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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
AAAB
AB
AA
AB
AB
AAAB
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