2008 SKODA OCTAVIA turn signal

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Cockpit
Overview
This general view is designed to help you to quickly become familiar
with the instruments, gauges and controls.
Electric power-operated window* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric exterior mirror adjustment* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lever for the multi-functional switch:
−Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight flasher
− Speed regulating system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering wheel:
− with horn
− with driver airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− with pushbuttons for radio, na vigation system and mobile
phone* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument cluster: Instrum ents and indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . .
Lever for the multi-functional switch:
− Multi-functional indicator* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Windshield wiper and wash system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control dial for heating on the driver's seat* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch for hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartment on the dash panel* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depending on equipment fitted:
− Radio*
− Navigation*
Control dial for heating on the front passenger seat* . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartment on the front passenger side . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch for the front passenger airbag* (in front passenger stowage
compartment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front passenger airbag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse box (on side of dash panel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control dial for the instrument lighting and control dial for the head-
light beam range regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bonnet release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartment on the driver's side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depending on equipment fitted:
−
Operating controls for the heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Operating controls for Climatic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Operating controls for Climatronic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depending on equipment fitted:
− Switch for the ESP* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Switch for TCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front and rear parking aid* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depending on equipment fitted:
− Gearshift lever (manual gearbox) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Selector lever (automatic gearbox*) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre inflation pressure-control system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depending on equipment fitted:
− Front ashtray - high centre console* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Storage compartment* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indicator light for a switched off front seat passenger airbag* . .
Note
•Equipment which is marked * is only standard on certain vehicle model
versions or only suppliable as op tional equipment for certain models.
A153
A273
A3108
A4
65
131
A5
175
141
A617
A7
21
69
A884
A9108
A1064
A11100
A12
A1384
A1499
A15182
A16175
A17257
A1859
A1963, 64
A20224
A21100
A2211
A23125
A24
109
111
115
A25
193
195
A26130
A27
127
136
A28199
A29
95
101
A30182
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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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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
AD
AD
AC
AD
AD
AD
AD
Fig. 24 The outside tempera-
ture
AAAC
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Average speed
The average speed since the memory was last erased is shown in the display in
km/hour ⇒page 21. If you wish to determine the average vehicle speed over a
certain period of time you must set the me mory to zero at the start of the measure-
ment using the button on the windshield wiper lever ⇒page 22, fig. 22 or with
the handwheel on the mult ifunction steering wheel* ⇒page 23, fig. 23 .
A zero appears in the display for the first 100 m you drive after erasing the memory.
The indicated value will be updated every 5 seconds while you are driving.
Current speed*
The current speed which is identical to the display of the speedometer, is indicated
on the display ⇒page 17, fig. 18 .
Warning against excessive speeds*
Warning against excessive speeds
This function enables you to set a speed limit, e.g. if you drive in town. A text in the
display is intended to draw yo ur attention to the fact that you have exceeded the set
speed limit.
•Select the menu point Speed warning --- km/h (warning at --- km/h).
•Drive e.g at a speed of 50 km/h.
•Press the button on the windshield wiper lever ⇒fig. 26 or the handwheel
on the multifunction steering wheel* ⇒page 23, fig. 23 . Speed warning
50 km/h (warning at 50 km/h) is displayed in the information display* ⇒fig. 25 .
The desired speed can also be set in steps of 5 km/h by pressing the button on
the windshield wiper lever ⇒fig. 26 or by turning the handwheel on the multi-
function steering wheel* ⇒page 23, fig. 23 . The set speed is confirmed by pressing
the button on the windshield wiper lever ⇒fig. 26 or the handwheel on the
multifunction st eering wheel* ⇒page 23, fig. 23.
If you now exceed th e set speed limit, Speed 50 km/h exceeded will be shown on
the display. This message is indicated for as long as the speed is reduced below the
set limit or switch off the message by pr essing the button on the windshield
wiper lever ⇒fig. 26 or the handwheel on the multifunction steering wheel*
⇒ page 23, fig. 23 .
An audible signal sounds as an additional warning signal.
The set speed limit remains stored even after switching off the ignition.
ABAD
A2
Fig. 25 Warning against
excessive speeds
Fig. 26 Multi-functional
indicator: Control elements
ABAD
AAAD
ABAD
ABAD
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The door, luggage compartment door and bonnet ajar warning lights up when at
least one of the three items door, luggage compartment or bonnet are not closed
when the ignition is turned on. The symbol indicates which door is still open or
whether the luggage compartment door or bonnet is not closed ⇒ page 27, fig. 30 .
The symbol goes out as soon as the doors, luggage compartment door and bonnet
are completely closed.
A warning signal sounds if the car is driven at a speed of more than 6km/hour and
if the engine or the luggage compartment door is open.
Audio
These displays indicate the normal information from the display of the radio*.
Operation of the radio* is described in separate operating instructions to be found
in the on-board literature.
Navigation system*
The controls for the navigation system, radi o, CD player are located in the centre
console on both sides of th e monitor screen. Navigation data is also shown in the
information display of the instrument cluster. Information and warning texts are displayed preferentially when the navigation
system is switched on.
Operation of the navigation system is described in separate operating instructions
to be found in the on-board literature.
Auto Check Control*
Car state
The Auto Check Control carries out a chec
k of certain functions and vehicle compo-
nents. The check is performe d constantly when the ignition is switched on, both
when the vehicle is stationary, as well as when driving.
Some operational faults, urgent repairs, service work or other information appear
in the display of the instrument cluster. The displays are shown with a red or yellow
light symbol depending on the priority of the message.
The red symbols indicate danger (priority 1) while the yellow symbols indicate a
warning (priortity 2). Information for the driver may also appear in addition to the
symbols ⇒page 32.
Shown in the menu Vehicle status, if there is at least one error message. After
selecting this menu the first of the error messages is displayed. Several error
messages are shown on the display under the message e.g. 1/3 ⇒ fig. 32 . This indi-
cates that the first of a total of three error messages is displayed. The respective
Fig. 31 Information display:
Radio display
Fig. 32 Information display:
Display of operational fault
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Lights and Visibility
Here you can set how long the light should
stay on for the function Coming/Leaving
Home and the intensity of the footwell li ghting. Furthermore you can here switch
on or off the function daylight drivin g lights and convenience turn signal.
After selecting the menu point Fac to r y s e tt ing the factory setting is established
again.
Time
Here you can set the time, the time format (12 or 24 hour indicator) and the time
change summer/winter time.
Winter tyres
Here you can set at which speed a warning signal should sound. This function is
used for e.g winter tyres with the permissible maximum speed less than the
maximum speed of the vehicle.
When exceeding the speed, the following is displayed on the information display*:
Snow tyres max. speed ... km/h (Winter tyres maximum ... km/h)
Language
Here you can set in which language the warning and information texts should be
displayed.
Measures
Here you can set the units for temperat ure, consumption and distance driven.
Assistant
Here you can adjust the tones of the acoustic signals of the parking aid*.
Second speed
Here you can switch on the display of the second speed in mph or in km/h
3).
Service
Here you can have the kilomete rs still to be driven and the days until the following
service interval shown and the Service Interval Display reset. Factory Setting
After selecting the menu point
Factory Setting the factory setting of the informa-
tion display is established again.
3)Valid for countries where the values are indicated in British measuring units.
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Warning lights
Overview
The warning lights indicate certain functions or faults.
Fig. 36 Instrument cluster with warning lights
Turn signal lights (to the left)⇒ page 33
Turn signal lights (to the right)⇒page 33
Fog lights⇒page 34
Main beam light⇒page 34
Low beam⇒page 34
Rear fog light⇒page 34
Speed regulating system*⇒page 34
Failure of the light bulbs⇒page 34
Diesel particle filter* (diesel engine)⇒page 34
Airbag system⇒page 35
Control system for exhaust⇒page 35
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WARNING
•If you do not pay attention to the warning lights coming on and the corre-
sponding descriptions and warning notes, this may result in severe body
injuries or major vehicle damage.
•The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. There is a risk
of injuries, scalding, accidents and fire when working in the engine
compartment, e.g. inspecting and replenis hing oil and other fluids. It is also
essential to observe all warnings ⇒page 225, “Working in the engine
compartment”.
Note
•The arrangement of the indicator light is dependent on the model version. The
symbols shown in the following functional description are to be found as indicator
lights in the instrument cluster.
•Operational faults are shown in the instrument cluster as red symbols (priority
1 - danger) or yellow symbols (priority 2 - warning).
Turn signal system 
Either the left  or right  indicator light flashes depending on the position of the
turn signal lever.
The indicator light flashes at twice its normal rate if a turn signal light fails. This does
not apply when towing a trailer.
Switching off the hazard warning light system is switched on will cause all of the
turn signal lights as well as both indicator lights to flash.
 Electromechanica l power steering⇒page 35
Engine oil pressure⇒page 36
EPC fault light (petrol engine)⇒page 36
Glow plug system (diesel engine)⇒page 36
Coolant temperature/coolant level⇒page 37
Tra c t i o n c o n t r o l s y s t e m ( TC S )⇒page 37
Electronic stability programme (ESP)*⇒page 38
Selector lever lock*⇒page 38
Tyre pressure*⇒page 38
Antilock brake system (ABS)⇒page 38
Bonnet⇒page 39
Seat belt warning light⇒page 39
Brake pad wear*⇒page 39
Boot lid⇒page 40
Open door⇒page 40
Fluid level in windshield washer system*⇒page 40
Brake system⇒page 40
Dynamo⇒page 41
Engine oil level⇒page 41
Fuel reserve⇒page 41
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