Contents 4Communication
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Multifunction steering wheel* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mobile phones and two-way radio systems . . . . .
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM II* . . . . .
Phone voice phonebook* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM III* . . . .
Phone voice phonebook* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inputs AUX-IN* and MDI* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD changer* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety
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Passive Safety
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Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Correct seated position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts
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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
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Description of the airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side airbags* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head airbags* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deactivating an airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transporting children safely
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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
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Intelligent Technology
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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
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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
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Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Maintenance
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Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the
vehicle
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General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care of the exterior of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care of the interior of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel
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Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Biofuel Ethanol E85* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspecting and replenishing
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Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels and Tyres
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Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories, changes and replacement of partsAccessories and replacement parts . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicles of the group N1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Breakdown assistance
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Breakdown assistance
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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
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Electric fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical Data
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Technical Data
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General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Used abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel consumption according to the regulations
(99/100/EU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.4 ltr./59 kW - EU4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.4 ltr./90 kW TSI - EU5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.6 ltr./75 kW - EU4, EU2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
139
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Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Digital clockYou 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 29.
WARNING
The clock should not be adjusted while driving for safety reasons but only when the vehicle is stationary!Multi-functional indicator (onboard computer)*IntroductionThe 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.MemoryThe 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 25A5
A5
Fig. 21 Multi-functional indicatorABAD
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Heating and air conditioning system
108
Heating and air conditioning systemAir outlet ventsThe information provided is valid for all vehicles.Fig. 137 Air vents at the front Fig. 138 Air vents at the rearOpen air outlet vents – Turn the vertical thumbwheel (not when in the end position).
Close air outlet vents – Turn the vertical thumbwheel into the end position. Redirecting air flow – Swivel upward or downward the grille of the vents in order to change
the direction of the air flow using
the vertically arranged thumbwheel.
– Turn the horizontal thumbwheel on the vent to the right or left in order
to change the air flow to the appropriate side.
The air outlet vents
3, 4 ⇒fig. 137
and
6 ⇒fig. 138
can be closed and opened indi-
vidually. The air outlet vents
6 are only fitted on vehicles with higher centre console.
Warmed, unwarmed or cooled air will flow ou
t of the air outlet vents according to
the setting of the regulator of the heatin
g or the air conditioning system* and the
atmospheric conditions.
Note
The air outlet vents
2 ensure in the ventilation and cooling mode for a comfortable
(no-draught) ventilation of the interior of
the vehicle, also if the air outlet vents
4
are closed.
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Communication
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Mobile phones and two-way radio systemsThe installation of a mobile phone and two-way radio system in a vehicle should only be carried out by an authorised Škoda Service Partner. Škoda Auto permits the operation of mobile phones and two-way radio systems with a professionally installed external aerial and a maximum transmission power of up to 10 watts. It is essential that you inform a specialist garage about the possibilites to assemble and operate mobile phones and two-way radio sets which have a power output of more than 10 W. They will inform you which technical possibilities exist for retrofit- ting mobile telephones and radio transmitters. Operation of mobile phones or two-way radio systems may interfere with func- tioning of the electronic systems of your vehicle. The reasons for this may be:•
no external aerial,
•
external aerial incorrectly installed,
•
transmission power gr
eater than 10 watts.
You should also be aware of
the fact that only an
external
aerial makes it possible
to achieve the optimal range of such equipment.
WARNING
•
If a mobile phone or a two-way radio system is operated in the vehicle
without using a special external aerial
or an external aerial which has been
incorrectly installed, this can increase the strength of the electromagnetic field in the interior of the vehicle.•
Please concentrate fully at all times on your driving!
•
You must not install two-way radio systems, mobile phones or mounts
on the covers of the airbags or within the immediate deployment range of airbags. This might result in injuries to the occupants in the event of an acci- dent.
Note
Please also refer to the operating instru
ctions of the mobile phones and two-way
radio systems.Universal telephone preinstallation GSM II*IntroductionThis enables you to make full use of the
advantages of a norm
al carphone (“hands-
free system - Hands Free” using a micropho
ne integrated in the vehicle, optimal
transmission of signals using an external aerial
14) etc.). The equipment includes
also the voice control. The telephone is connected by means of the Bluetooth
®
technology
⇒page 143, “Bluetooth®”. On vehicl
es fitted with a telephone
mount*, it is also possible to establis
h the connection via the interface of the
adapter
15) ⇒page 145, “Operating telephone calls with the aid of the adapter*.”.
A phone phonebook is part of the mobile
phone preinstallation with voice control.
In the phone phonebook there are 1500 free
memory locations available. This
phone phonebook is independent of the appliance used for the mobile phone. Furthermore the volume can be changed indi
vidually during the call at any time
with the button for setting the radio* or
on vehicles fitted with multifunction
steering wheel* with function buttons on the steering wheel. If the system answers with the voice response “
Telephone is not ready
”, please
check the operating state of
the telephone as follows:
•
Is the telephone switched on?
•
Is the PIN code entered?
Dialogue The period, in which the telephone system is ready to receive voice commands and carry out the voice commands, is called DIALOGUE. The system gives audible feed-back and guides you if necessary through
the relevant functions. You can start or
14)Valid for telephone used with adapter* in the telephone mount.15)Not valid for adapter “Bluetooth only”
⇒page 145.
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Universal telephone preinstallation GSM III*IntroductionThis enables you to make full use of the ad
vantages of a normal carphone (“hands-
free system” using a microphone integrated in the vehicle, optimal transmission of signals using an external aerial etc.). The
equipment includes also the voice control.
The telephone is connected using the
rSAP
profile -
Remote SIM access profile
(telecommunication
of the SIM data)
by means of Bluetooth
® technology, if your
telephone supports this profile. The equi
pment includes the following functions:
•
Display of the SMS text in the information display.
•
Free talking in the vehicle interior.
•
MUTE signal to the radio.
•
Voice control (with the set-up possibility for “short and long dialogue”,
depending on the user's knowledge of the operating structure).•
Convenience mode with the multifunction steering wheel and the display in the
information display.•
Handsfree-system.
The voice control of the telephone is acti
vated by pressing the button PTT on the
multifunction steering wheel
⇒page 154, fig. 164
.
A phone phonebook is part of the univers
al telephone preinstallation GSM III with
voice control. In the phone phonebook ther
e are 1000 free memory locations avail-
able. This phone phonebook is independen
t of the appliance us
ed for the mobile
phone. The volume can be changed at any time with the set button of the radio* or with the function keys on the mult
ifunction stee
ring wheel*.
Dialogue The period, in which the telephone system
is ready to receive voice commands and
carry out the voice commands, is called DIALOGUE. The system gives audible feed- back and guides you if nece
ssary through the relevant functions. You can start or
end the dialogue at any time
by pressing the PTT button.
The dialogue is always automatically ended after carrying out an operation, e.g. after erasing the name from the phonebook. The dialogue of the incoming call is i
mmediately interrupted
and you can accept
the call by pressing the button
.
If a voice command is not detected, the system answers with “
Sorry?
” and a new
entry can be performed. After the 2nd error the system repeats the aid. After the 3rd error the answer “
Cancel
” is given and the dialogue is ended.
Optimum understanding of the voice commands depends on the following factors:•
Speak with a normal tone of voice wi
thout intonation and excessive voice
pauses.•
Avoid insufficient articulation.
•
Close the doors, windows and sliding roof,
in order to reduce or stop disturbing
exterior noise.•
It is recommended to speak
louder at higher speeds, so
that the tone of your
voice is louder than the increased surrounding noise.•
During the dialogue avoid additional nois
e in the vehicle, e.g. simultaneously
talking occupants.•
Do not speak, if the system makes an announcement.
•
The microphone for voice control is in
serted in the moulded headliner and
directed to the driver and front passen
ger. Therefore the driver and the front
passenger can operate the equipment.
WARNING
Pay attention primarily to the traffic situation! As the driver you are fully responsible for road safety. Use the telephone system only to such an extent, so that you are in full control of your vehicle at any time.
Note
•
Should you have any questions, please contact an authorised Škoda Service
Par tner.
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Operate the telephone via the information display*If you select the menu point
Te l e p h o n e
on the information display with the aid of
the handwheel , you can chan
ge to the following menus:
„
Phone book
„
Dial number
„
Call register
„
Voice mailbox
„
Messages
„
Bluetooth
„
Settings
„
Back
Phone book In the menu point
Phone book
is the list of the loaded contacts from the telephone
memory and the SIM card of the mobile phone. In the phone phonebook there are 1000 free memory locations available. Dial number In the menu point
Dial number
, you can write any telephone number. Select in
sequence the desired digits with the aid of the handwheel and confirm it by pressing the handwheel. Yo
u can select the numbers
0 - 9
, the symbols
*, #
and the
functions
Delete, Call, Cancel
.
Call register In the menu point
Call register
, you can select the following menu points:
„
Missed calls
„
Received calls
„
Last calls
„
Delete lists
Voice mailbox In the menu point
Voice mailbox
there is a list of messages from the missed calls.
Messages In the menu point
Messages
there is a list of received text messages.
Bluetooth In the menu
Bluetooth
you can select the following menu points:
„
User
- the overview of the stored users
„
New user
- Search for users who are in the reception range
„
Visibility
- Switching on the visi
bility of the telephone unit for other devices
„
Extras „
Headset
„
Modem
„
Phone name
- the possibility to change the name of the telephone unit (pre-
set SKODA-rSAP) Settings In the menu
Settings
you can select the following menu points:
„
Phone book „
Update
„
Select memory „
SIM & phone (SIM & Mobile phone)
„
SIM card
„
Mobile phone
Fig. 165 Information display: Menu telephone
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Airbag system
177
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Important safety information regarding the front airbag system Correct use of the airbag system considerably reduces the risk of injury!
WARNING
•
Never transport children on the front seat of a vehicle without using a
proper restraint system. If airbags are
deployed in the event of an accident,
the child might suffer severe or even fatal injuries!•
For the driver and front passenger it is important to maintain a distance
of at least 25 cm from the steering wheel or dash panel
⇒fig. 179
. Not main-
taining this minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to properly protect you - hazard!
The front seats and the head restraints
must always also be correctly adjusted to match the body size of the occu-pant.•
It is essential to always switch off
⇒page 181, “Deactivating an airbag”
the front passenger airbag when attach
ing a child safety seat on the front
passenger seat where the child is seated
with its back facing in direction of
travel (in some countries also when the ch
ild is facing the direction of travel).
If this is not done, there is a risk of
the child suffering severe or even fatal
injuries if the front passenger airbag
is deployed. In certain countries
national legal provisions also requir
e that the side or head passenger
airbags be deactivated. When transporting a child on the front passenger
seat, please comply with the appropriate national regulations regarding the use of child safety seats.•
There must not by any further persons, animals or objects positioned
between the front seated occupants and the deployment area of the airbag.•
The steering wheel and the surface of
the airbag module in the dash
panel on the passenger side must not be stuck onto, covered or modified in any other way. These parts should only be cleaned with a dry cloth or a cloth moistened with water. No objects such as cup holders, mobile phone mounts, etc. may be attached to the covers of the airbag modules or be located within the immediate area.•
No modifications of any kind may be made to parts of the airbag system.
Any work on the airbag system includ
ing installing and removing system
components because of other repair
work (e.g. removing the steering
wheel) must only be carried
out by a specialist garage.
•
Never carry out changes on the front bumper or on the body.
•
Never place any objects on the surface of the front passenger airbag in
the dash panel.
Fig. 179 Safe distance to steering wheel
WARNING (continued)
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Intelligent Technology
194
•
when driving with snow chains
•
when driving in deep snow or on a loose surface
•
when it is necessary to rock a vehicle when it has become stuck.
then you should switch on the ESP again.
WARNING
It is also not possible for the ESP to overcome the physical limits of the vehicle. Even if a vehicle fitted with ESP you should still always adapt your style of driving to the condition of the
road surface and the traffic situation.
This particularly applies when driving on slippery and wet roads. The increased safety offered must not tempt you to take greater risks than other- wise - risk of an accident!
Note
•
All four wheels must be fitted with the same tyres in order to achieve problem-
free operation of the ESP. Differing rolling
circumferences of the tyres can lead to an
undesirable reduction in the engine output.•
Changes to vehicle (e.g. on engine, on the brakes, on chassis or other assign-
ment of tyres and wheels) can influence the function of the ESP
⇒page 244,
“Accessories, changes and replacement of parts”.Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)* The electronic differential lock pr
events an individual wheel from
slipping.Models fitted with ESP are equipped with electronic differential lock (EDL). General The EDL makes it much easier, and sometimes at all possible, to start off, accelerate and climb a steep hill when the conditio
ns of the road surface are unfavourable.
Operating principle The EDL is activated automatically, that is
without any action on the part of the
driver. It monitors the speeds of the driven wheels with the aid of the ABS sensors. Should only
one
drive wheel begin spinning on a slippery surface there will be an
appreciable difference in the speed of the driven wheels. The EDL function brakes the slipping wheel and the differential transmits a greater driving force to the other driven wheel. This control proces
s is also accompanied by noises.
Overheating of the brakes The EDL switches off
automatically if unusually severe
stresses exist in order to
avoid excessive heat generation in the
disc brake on the wheel which is being
braked. The vehicle can continue to be driv
en and has the same characteristics as a
vehicle not fitted with EDL. The EDL switches on again
automatically as soon as the brake has cooled down.
WARNING
•
Carefully depress the accelerator when accelerating on uniformly slip-
pery road surfaces, such as ice and sn
ow. The driven wheels might still spin
despite the EDL and affect the stability
of the vehicle - risk of an accident!
•
You should always adapt your style of driving to the condition of road
surface and to the traffic situation even
when your vehicle is fitted with EDL.
The increased safety offered must not tempt you to take greater risks than otherwise - risk of an accident!
Note
•
If the ABS or ESP warning light comes on,
this may also indicate a fault in the
EDL. Please have the vehicle inspected as soon as possible by a specialist garage.•
Changes to vehicle (e.g. on engine, on
the brakes, on chassis or other assign-
ment of tyres and wheels) can in
fluence the function of the EDL
⇒page 244,
“Accessories, changes and
replacement of parts”.
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