2009 SKODA OCTAVIA radiator

The brief instruction
15
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Safety switch Further information
⇒page 52, “Power windows*”.
Refuelling– In order to open the fuel filler flap, press it on the left side in the middle
⇒
fig. 12
.
– The fuel filler cap on the fuel fille
r tube must be unlocked to the left
using the vehicle key (only valid for
vehicles which do not have auto-
matic unlocking of the fuel filler flap).
– Unscrew the fuel filler cap anti-clo
ckwise and place the fuel filler cap
from above on the fuel filler flap
⇒
fig. 13
.
Further information
⇒page 222, “Refuelling”.
Bonnet remote release– Pull the unlocking lever below the
dash panel on the driver's side
⇒
fig. 14
.
Opening the bonnet
AS
Fig. 12 Right rear side of the vehicle: Open fuel filler flapFig. 13 Fuel filler flap with cap unscrewed
Fig. 14 Bonnet release leverFig. 15 Radiator grille: Lever of the locking button
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Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
You should not switch on any major electrical components during the heating period otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.•
You should start the engine immediately after the glow plug warning light

has gone out.•
The glow plug warning light will come on for about one second if the engine is
at a normal operating temperature or if th
e outside temperature is above +5°C. This
means that you can start the engine
right away
.
•
Interrupt the attempt at starting after 10 seconds if the engine does not start
right awayand wait for about 30 seconds before repeating the attempt.•
It is possible that the fuse on the diesel
preglow system is defect if the engine
still does not start. Check the fuse and replace it if necessary
⇒page 258.
•
Contact the nearest specialist garage to obtain professional assistance.
Starting the engine after the fuel tank has run dry It may take longer than normal to start the
engine after refuelling if the fuel tank has
run completely dry - up to one minute. This is because the fuel system must first of all be filled while the attempting to start the engine.Switching off the engine– The engine can be switched off by turning the ignition key from posi-
tion into
⇒
page 123, fig. 146
.
WARNING
•
Never switch off the engine before the
vehicle is stationary - risk of acci-
dent!•
The brake booster only operates when the engine is running. Greater
physical effort for braking is required
when engine is switched off. Because
if you do not stop as normal, this can cause an accident and severe injuries.
Caution
you should not switch the engine off right
away at the end of yo
ur journey
after the
engine has been operated for a lengthy peri
od at high loads but should be allowed
it to run at idling speed for about 2 minutes
. This prevents any accumulation of heat
when the engine is switched off.
Note
•
The radiator fan may conti
nue running for a further 10
minutes or
so after the
engine and the ignition have
been switched off. The coolant fan may, however, also
switch on again after some time if the
coolant temperature rises because of an
accumulation of heat in the engine or
if the engine is warm and the engine
compartment is additionally
heated by strong sunlight.
•
This is why particular care is required when carrying out any work in the engine
compartment
⇒page 225, “Working in the engine compartment”.
Shifting (manual gearbox)Shift into reverse only when the vehicle is
stationary. Depress the clutch pedal and
hold it fully depressed. Wait a moment be
fore engaging reverse gear in order to
avoid any shift noises.
A1
Fig. 147 The shift pattern: 5- speed or 6-speed manual gearbox
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Inspecting and replenishingEngine compartmentBonnet remote releaseBonnet remote release – Pull the unlocking lever below the
dash panel on the driver's side
⇒
fig. 207
.
The bonnet jumps out of its lock as a result of the spring force. A locking lever appears at the same time in the radiator grille.
Opening and closing the bonnet.Opening the bonnet – Unlock the bonnet
⇒
fig. 207
.
– Ensure that the arms of the windsc
reen wipers are correctly in place
against the windscreen
before opening
the bonnet otherwise
damage could occur to the paintwork.
Fig. 207 Bonnet release lever
Fig. 208 Radiator grille: Lever of the locking buttonFig. 209 Securing the bonnet with the bonnet support
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Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
– Pulling on the locking lever
⇒
page 224, fig. 208
will unlock the
bonnet fully.
– Grip with the hand under
the radiator grille and lift up the bonnet.
– Take the bonnet support out of its holder and set it in the opening
designed for it
⇒
page 224, fig. 209
.
Closing the bonnet – Lift the bonnet slightly and unhook the bonnet support. Press the
bonnet support into the hold
er designed to hold it.
– Allow the bonnet to drop from a height of about 20 cm into the lock -
bonnet
do not press down on it
!
WARNING
•
Never open the bonnet if you see that steam or coolant is flowing out of
the engine compartment - risk of scaldi
ng! Wait long enough until the steam
or coolant has stopped escaping.•
For safety reasons, the bonnet must always be properly closed when
driving. One should therefore check that
the lock has in fact engaged prop-
erly after closing the bonnet.•
Stop your vehicle immediately while driv
ing if you notice that the lock is
not properly engaged and close the bonne
t properly - risk of an accident!
Caution
Never open the bonnet using the locking lever - danger of causing damage.Working in the engine compartment Particular care is required when carrying out any work in the engine compartment!There is a risk of injuries, scalding,
accidents and fire when working in the
engine compartment, e.g. inspecting and replenishing oil and other fluids. For
this reason, it is essential to comply with the warning instructions stated below and with the general applicable
rules of safety. The engine compart-
ment of your car is a hazardous area
⇒
.
WARNING
•
Never open the bonnet if you see that steam or coolant is flowing out of
the engine compartment - risk of scaldi
ng! Wait long enough until the steam
or coolant has stopped escaping.•
Switch off the engine and pull out the ignition key.
•
Apply the handbrake firmly.
•
If your vehicle is fitted with a ma
nual gearbox, move the gearshift lever
into Neutral, or if it is fitted with
automatic gearbox, move the selector lever
into position P.•
Allow the engine to cool down.
•
Keep children clear of the engine compartment.
•
Never spill oil and other fluids over the hot engine. Such fluids (e.g. the
antifreeze contained in the coolant) may ignite!•
Avoid short circuits in the electrical system - particularly on the battery.
•
Never place your hand into the radiator fan as long as the engine is still
warm. The fan might suddenly start running!•
Never open the cap of the coolant expa
nsion bottle as long
as the engine
is still warm. The cooling system is pressurized!•
Cover over the cap of the coolant expansion reservoir with a large cloth
when opening it as protection for your
face, hands and arms from hot steam
or hot coolant.•
Do not let objects, such as e.g cleani
ng cloth or tools lie in the engine
compartment.•
If you wish to work under the vehicle, you must secure the vehicle from
rolling away and support it with suitab
le supporting blocks
; the lifting jack*
is not sufficient for this - risk of injury!•
In cases where it be necessary to carry out inspection work when the
engine is running there is an additional risk from rotating parts (e.g. the V-
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ribbed belt, alternator, radiator fan) and from the high-voltage ignition system. Please observe in addition the following:
− Never touch the electrical cabl
es of the ignition system.
− Absolutely avoid any jewellery, loose items of clothing or long hair from getting into the rotating parts of the engine - Hazard! Therefore remove any jewellery beforehand, tie up your hair and wear tight fitting clothing.
•
Please also comply with the warnin
g instructions st
ated below when
carrying out any essential work on the fuel system or on the electrical system:
− Always separate the car batter
y from the electrical system.
− Do not smoke. − Never carry out any work close to naked flames. − Always keep a working fire
extinguisher at hand.
Caution
When replenishing fluids in the engine, always ensure that the fluids are on no account mixed up. This may result in ma
jor operating problems and also vehicle
damage!
Overview of the engine compartment The main inspection pointsFig. 210 Petrol engine 1.8 ltr./118 kW TSI
Coolant expansion bottle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Windshield washer fluid reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine oil filler opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine oil dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brake fluid reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery (below a cover) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note
The location of the inspection points in
the engine compartment of petrol and
diesel engines is practically identical.
WARNING (continued)
A1
229
A2
236
A3
228
A4
227
A5
231
A6
232
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Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Radiator fan The radiator fan may switch on suddenly.The radiator fan is driven by an electr
ic motor and controlled according to the
coolant temperature. The radiator fan may continue running fo
r up to 10 minutes after the engine has
been switched off - even if
the ignition is also off. It
may also switch on suddenly
after a certain time, if•
the coolant temperature has risen beca
use of an accumulation of heat or
•
the warm engine compartment is heated
up additionally by
strong sunlight.
WARNING
You must therefore be aware when work
ing in the engine compartment that
the fan may switch on suddenly - risk of injury!Brake fluidInspecting the brake fluid level
The brake fluid reservoir is located on the left of the engine compartment. The brake fluid reservoir on right-hand steering models is positioned on the other side of the engine compartment. – Switch the engine off. – Open the bonnet
⇒
page 224.
– Inspect the brake fluid level in the reservoir
⇒
fig. 213
. The level must
be between the “MIN” and “MAX” markings.
A slight drop in the fluid level results when driving due to normal wear-and-tear and automatic adjustment of the br
ake pads, and is perfectly normal.
There may be an indication of a leak in the brake system, however, if the fluid level drops significantly within a short time or if it drops below the “MIN” marking. If the brake fluid level is too low, this is indicated by the warning light
⇒page 40, “Brake
system
” lighting up in the instru
ment cluster. In this case
stop immediately and
do not drive any further! Obtain professional assistance.
WARNING
•
Read and observe the warning notes
⇒page 225, “Working in the engine
compartment” before working in the engine compartment.•
If the fluid level has dropped below
the MIN marking, do not drive any
further - risk of accident! Obtain professional assistance.Replacing brake fluidBrake fluid absorbs moisture. This causes the fluid to absorb moisture from the surrounding air over a period of time. Excessive water in the brake fluid may be the cause of corrosion in the brake system. Th
e water content also lowers the boiling
point of the brake fluid.
This is why brake fluid must be replaced every two
years. One may only use new genuine brake fluid
from Škoda Auto. The specification for
the brake fluid is “FMVSS 116 DOT 4”.
Fig. 213 Engine compart- ment: Brake fluid reservoir
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Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
It is also possible in exceptional cases to use methylated spirits when no screen cleaner with antifreeze is available. The concentration of methylated spirits must not be more than 15 %. Please note, howeve
r, that the antifreeze protection at this
concentration is only adequate down to -5°C.
WARNING
Read and observe the warning notes
⇒page 225, “Working in the engine
compartment” before working in the engine compartment.
Caution
•
On no account should you add radiator
antifreeze or other additives to the
windscreen washer fluid.•
If the vehicle is fitted with headligh
t cleaning system, you should only add
cleaning products which do
not attack the poly
carbonate coating of the headlights
to the windscreen washer fluid. Please co
ntact your Škoda Service Partner, who will
tell you which cleaning agent you can use.
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Index299
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data Power window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Power windows
Button in front passenger door and in rear doors
53
Buttons on the driver's door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
RRadiator fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Rear armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83, 104
Rear fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Rear window
heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Rear window heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Rear-view mirror
Exterior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Interior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Recharge battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Synchronisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Replacing fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Replacing the wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Roof aerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Running in the car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201SSafe securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163Safety information
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Safety wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Saving electrical energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Seat belt height adjuster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Seat belt warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168, 172
Belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
fastening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
taking off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Seat heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Selector lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Selector lever lock
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Selector lever positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Selector lever-emergency unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Service Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Service Interval Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Setting temperature
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Side airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Side lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Stability system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
after fuel tank has run empty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Diesel engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Petrol engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Steering
active driver-steering recommendation . . . . 195
Steering force assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Storage compartment
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Storage facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Sun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Sun screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Switching lights on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Switching off the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
TTaking care of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
TCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142, 152
Temperature
outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
the first 1 500 kilometres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
The roof luggage rack system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Thickness of brake pads
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Tilting roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Tiptronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Top Tether . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
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