2009 SKODA OCTAVIA steering

Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
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WARNING
Do not only rely upon the information given on the outside temperature display that there is no ice on the road.
Please note that black ice may also be
present on the road surface even at
temperatures around +4°C - warning,
drive with care!Driving timeThe driving time which has elapsed since the memory was last erased, appears in the display. If you wish to
measure the driving time as of a particular time, you must
set the memory to zero at this moment in
time by pressing the button on the
windshield wiper lever
⇒page 22, fig. 22
or the handwheel on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel*
⇒page 23, fig. 23
for longer than 1 second.
The maximum distance indicated in both memories is 99 hours and 59 minutes. The indicator is set back to nu
ll if this period is exceeded.
Current consumptionThe current fuel consumption level is shown in the display in litres/100 km. This information can help you to
adapt your style of driving to the fuel consumption you
wish to achieve. The display appears in litres/hour if the vehicle is stationary or driving at a low speed. The indicated value will be updated every 0.5 seconds while you are driving.Average fuel consumptionThe average fuel consumption since the memory was last erased is shown in the display in litres/100 km
⇒page 21. This information can help you to adapt your
style of driving to the fuel co
nsumption you wish to achieve.
If you wish to determine the average fuel
consumption over a cert
ain period of time
you must set the memory to zero at the start of the measurement using the button
on the windshield wiper lever
⇒page 22, fig. 22
or with the handwheel on
the multifunction 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.
Note
The amount of fuel consum
ed will not be indicated.
RangeThe estimated range in kilometres is shown on the display. It indicates the distance you can still drive with your vehicle based on the present level of fuel in the tank for the same style of driving. The readout is shown in steps of 10 km. After lighting up of the indicator light for the fuel reserve the display is shown in steps of 5 km. The fuel consumption for the last 50 km is
taken as a basis for calculating the range.
If you drive in a more economical manner
from this moment on, the range will be
increased accordingly. If the memory is set to zero (after disc
onnecting the battery), the fuel consumption
of 10 ltr./100 km is calculated for the rang
e; afterwards the value is adapted accord-
ingly to the style of driving.Distance drivenThe distance driven since the memory was last erased appears in the display ⇒ page 21. If you wish to measure the dist
ance driven of a particular time, you
must set the memory to zero at this mome
nt in time by pressing the button on
the windshield wiper lever
⇒page 22, fig. 22
or the handwheel on the multi-
function steering wheel*
⇒page 23, fig. 23
.
The maximum distance indicated in both sw
itch positions is 9 999 km. The indicator
is set back to null if th
is period is exceeded.
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Average speedThe 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 stee
ring 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 stee
ring 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 steering 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.
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Fig. 26 Multi-functional indicator: Control elements
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Information display*IntroductionThe information display provides you with information in a convenient way concerning the
current operating state of your vehicle
. The information system
also provides you with data (depending on
the equipment installed in the vehicle)
relating to the radio, mobile phone, mult
i-functional indicator, navigation system,
the unit connected to the MDI input and the automatic gearbox. Certain functions and operating conditio
ns are always being checked on the
vehicle when the ignition is switched on and also while driving. Functional faults, if required repair work
and other information are indicated by red
symbols
⇒page 28 and yellow symbols
⇒page 29.
Lighting up of certain symbols is comb
ined with an acoustic warning signal.
Information and text
s giving warnings
are also shown in the display
⇒page 31.
The display of text is possible in the following languages:
Czech, English, German, French, Italia
n, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian and
Chinese.
You can select the desired language in the setting menu.The following information can be shown in
the display (depending on the equip-
ment installed on the vehicle):
Main menu
Fig. 27 Instrument cluster: Information display
Main menu
⇒ page 26
Door, luggage compartment door and bonnet ajar warning
⇒ page 27
Service Interval Display
⇒page 20
Selector lever position for an automatic gearbox
⇒page 132
Fig. 28 Information display: Controls on the windshield wiper leverFig. 29 Information display: Controls on the multifunc-tion steering wheel
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Operating with the buttons on the windshield wiper lever – You can activate the
MAIN MENU
by pressing the rocker switch
⇒
page 26, fig. 28
for more than 1 second.
– You can select the menu through the rocker switch . When the
pushbutton is briefly pressed, the information you have selected is displayed.
Operating with the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel – You can activate the
MAIN MENU
by pressing the rocker switch
⇒
page 26, fig. 29
for more than 1 second.
– You can select the individual menus by pressing the handwheel .
After briefly pressing the handwh
eel , the desired menu is indi-
cated.
– After briefly pressing the button
you can achieve a higher level, by
pressing the button for longer than 1 second, you can call up the MAIN MENU
.
You can select the following information (d
epending on the equipment installed on
the vehicle):„
MFD (Onboard computer)
⇒page 21
„
Audio
*
„
Navigation
*
„
Phone
* ⇒page 142
„
Aux. Heating (auxiliary heating)
* ⇒page 119
„
Assistant
* ⇒page 60
„
Vehicle status
⇒page 28
„
Setup
⇒page 29
The menu point
Audio
is only then displayed when the factory-fitted Radio* is
switched on.
The menu point
Navigation
is only then displayed when the factory-fitted Naviga-
tion system* is switched on. The menu point
Aux. Heating
is only then displayed, if the vehicle is fitted with the
factory-fitted auxiliary heating*. The menu point
Assistant
is only then displayed, if the vehicle is fitted with
cornering lights*.
Note
•
If warning messages are shown on the information display
⇒page 27
⇒ page 28, these messages ca
n be confirmed with the button on the wind-
shield wiper lever or with the button
on the multifunction steering wheel in
order to call up the main menu.•
If you do not activate the information
display at that moment, the menu shifts
to one level higher every 10 seconds.•
The operation of the factory-fitted radio*
or the navigation system* is described
in separate operating instructions to be found in the on-board literature.Door, luggage compartment door and bonnet ajar warningThe door, luggage compartment and bonnet aj
ar warning lights up if at least one
door, the luggage compartment or bonnet are not closed. The symbol indicates
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Fig. 30 Information display: Door warning
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
Turn signal lights (to the left)
⇒page 33

Turn signal lights (to the right)
⇒page 33

Fog lights*
⇒page 33

Main beam light
⇒page 33

Low beam light
⇒page 33

Rear fog light
⇒page 33

Speed regulating system*
⇒page 33

Failure of the light bulbs
⇒page 33

Diesel particle filter* (diesel engine)
⇒page 34

Airbag system
⇒page 34

Control system for exhaust
⇒page 35


Electromechanical power steering
⇒page 35

Engine oil pressure
⇒page 35

EPC fault light (petrol engine)
⇒page 36

Glow plug system (diesel engine)
⇒page 36

Coolant temperature/coolant level
⇒page 36

Traction control system (TCS)
⇒page 37

Electronic stability programme (ESP)*
⇒page 37

Selector lever lock*
⇒page 37

Tyre pressure*
⇒page 38

Antilock brake system (ABS)
⇒page 38

Bonnet
⇒page 38

Seat belt warning light
⇒page 39

Brake pad wear*
⇒page 39

Boot lid
⇒page 39

Open door
⇒page 39

Fluid level in windshield washer system*
⇒page 39

Brake system
⇒page 39

Dynamo
⇒page 40

Engine oil level
⇒page 40

Fuel reserve
⇒page 41
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
WARNING
Have the airbag system checked immediat
ely by a specialist garage if a fault
exists. Otherwise, there is a risk of th
e airbag not being activated in the event
of an accident.Control system for exhaust

The warning light
 comes on after the ignition has been switched on.
If the warning light does not go out after starting the engine or it lights up when driving, a fault exists in
an exhaust relevant componen
t. The engine management
system selects an emergency programme which enables you to drive to the nearest specialist garage by adopting a gentle style of driving.Electromechanical power steering
 
The warning light
 comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
If the warning light after switching on the ig
nition or when driving lights up contin-
uously, a fault exists in the el
ectromechanical power steering.
•
If the
yellow
warning light lights up
, this indicates a partial failure of the
power steering and the steering forces can be greater.•
If the
red
warning light lights up
, this indicates a complete failure of the
power steering and the steering assist has failed (significantly higher steering forces). Further information
⇒page 198.
WARNING
Contact your specialist garage if
the power steering is defective.
Note
•
If the yellow warning light
 goes out after starting the engine again and a short
drive, it is not necessary to visit a specialist garage.•
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the yellow warning light
 comes on after switching on the ignition. The warning light must go out after driving a short distance.Engine oil pressure

The warning light

comes on for a few seconds
4) when the ignition is switched
on. Stop the vehicle and sw
itch the engine off
if the warning light does not go off
after the engine has started or flashes while driving. Check the oil level and top up with oil as necessary
⇒page 228, “Replenishing engine oil”.
An audible signal sounds three times as an additional warning signal.Do not continue your journey
if for some reason it is not possible under the
conditions prevailing
to top up with oil.
Keep the engine switched off
and obtain
professional assistance from a specialist garage, otherwise it could lead to severe engine damage. Do not drive any further
if the warning light flashes even if the oil is at the correct
level. Do not run the engine not at idling
speed either. Contact the nearest specialist
garage to obtain professional assistance. The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Oil Pressure Engine off! Owner's manual
WARNING
•
If you must stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
distance from the traffic and switch off the engine and switch on the hazard warning light system.4)The warning light
 on vehicles fitted with information display does not come on after
switching the ignition on, but only if a fault exists or the engine oil level is too low.
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Further information about the selector lever lock
⇒page 132.
Tyre inflation pressure*

The warning light
 lights up, if there is a substantial drop in inflation pressure in
one of the tyres. Reduce the speed and check or correct as soon as possible the inflation pressure in the tyres
⇒page 238.
If the warning light flashes, there is a system fault. Visit the nearest specialist garage and have the fault rectified. Further information about tyre pressure-control system
⇒page 199.
WARNING
•
When the warning light
 lights up, immediately reduce the speed and
avoid sudden steering and brake mano
euvres. Please stop the vehicle
without delay at the nearest possible stop and inspect the tyres and their inflation pressures.•
Under certain circumstances (e.g. sporty style of driving, wintry or
unpaved roads) the warning light
 can be delayed or does not light up at
all.
Note
If the battery has been disconnected, the warning light
 comes on after switching
on the ignition. The warning light must
go out after driving a short distance.
Antilock brake system (ABS)

The warning light
 shows the functionality of the ABS.
The warning light comes on for a few second
s after the ignition has been switched
on or when starting the engine. The warning light goes out after an automatic check sequence has been completed.
A fault in the ABS The system is not functioning properly if the ABS warning light
 does not go out
within a few seconds after switching on the ig
nition, does not light up at all or lights
up while driving. The vehicle
will only be braked by th
e normal brake system. Visit
a specialist garage as quickly as possible and adjust your style of driving appropri-ately as you will not know how great the damage is. Further information about ABS
⇒page 197, “Antilock brake system (ABS)”.
A fault in the entire brake system If the ABS warning light
 comes on together with the brake system warning light
 (handbrake must be released), there is a fault not only in the ABS but also in another part of the brake system
⇒
.
WARNING
•
If the brake system warning light
 comes on together with the ABS
warning light
 stop the vehicle immediately and check the brake fluid
level in the reservoir
⇒page 231, “Brake fluid”. If the fluid level has dropped
below the MIN marking, do not drive any further - risk of accident! Obtain professional assistance.•
Pay attention to the following instru
ctions before checking the brake
fluid level and opening the bonnet
⇒page 225, “Working in the engine
compartment”.•
If the brake fluid is at the correct level, the ABS control function has
failed. The rear wheels may
then block very rapidly when braking. In certain
circumstances, this can result in the rear end of the car breaking away - risk of skidding! Drive carefully to the ne
arest specialist garage and have the
fault rectified.Bonnet

The warning light
 comes on if the bonnet is unlocked. If the bonnet unlocks
while driving, the warning light lights up
 and as a warning an audible signal
sounds.
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Unlocking and locking
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Unlocking and lockingKeyTwo keys are provided with the vehicle. Depending on the equipment, your vehicle can be equipped with keys wi
thout radio remote control
⇒fig. 36
or with radio
remote control*
⇒fig. 37
.
WARNING
•
Always withdraw the key
whenever you leave the vehicle - even if it is
only for a short time. This is particularly important if children are left in the
vehicle. The children might otherwise st
art the engine or
operate electrical
equipment (e.g. power windows) - risk of injury!•
Do not withdraw the ignition key from the ignition lock until the vehicle
has come to a stop. The steering lock
might otherwise engage unintention-
ally - risk of accident!
Caution
•
Each key contains electronic components; therefore protect them against mois-
ture and severe shocks.•
Keep the groove of the keys absolutely cl
ean as impurities (t
extile fibres, dust
etc.) have a negative effect on proper op
eration of the keys and the ignition lock.
Note
Please approach an authorised Škoda Service Partner if you lose a key since he can obtain a new one for you.Changing the battery of the radio remote control
Fig. 36 Set of keys without remote controlFig. 37 Remote control key
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 38 Disconnect key with radio remote control
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