2009 SKODA OCTAVIA TOUR park assist

Starting-off and Driving
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HandbrakeApplying the handbrake – Pull the handbrake lever up fully. Releasing the handbrake – Pull the handbrake lever up slightly and
at the same time
press in the
locking button
⇒
fig. 107
.
– Hold the button pressed and push the handbrake lever down fully
⇒
.
The handbrake warning light
 lights up when the handbrake is applied, provided
the ignition is on. A warning signal sounds and the following text appears in the display* if you have inadvertently driven off with the handbrake applied:
HANDBRAKE ON
The handbrake warning is activated if you drive at a speed of more than 6 km/h for more than 3 seconds.
WARNING
•
Please note that the handbrake must be fully released. A handbrake
which is only partially released can re
sult in the rear brakes overheating
which will have a negative effect on th
e operation of the brake system - risk
of accident! In addition this can result in premature wear of the rear brake pads.•
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. The children might, for
example, release the handbrake or take
the vehicle out of gear. The vehicle
might then move off - risk of accident!
Caution
Each time the vehicle is parked, first of
all apply the handbrake and then addition-
ally engage the 1st gear.Rear parking aid*The parking aid provides a warning of obstacles behind the vehicle.The audible parking aid determines the distance between the rear bumper and an obstacle located behind the vehicle with th
e aid of ultrasound sensors. The sensors
are integrated in the rear bumper.
Fig. 107 Centre console: Handbrake
Fig. 108 Parking aid: Detec-tion range of rear sensors
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Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle
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General MaintenanceTaking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicleGeneralProper care retains the value of your vehicle.Regular and proper care retains
the value
of your vehicle. It may also be one of the
requirements for the acceptance of warran
ty claims relating to corrosion damage
and paint defects on the bodywork. We recommend using a preservative from
Škoda genuine accessories offered by
your Škoda dealer. Please follow the instructions for use on the package.
WARNING
•
Care products may be harmful to your health if not used according to the
instructions.•
Always store care products in a safe place, out of the reach of children -
risk of poisoning!
For the sake of the environment
•
Always select environmentally-friendly pr
oducts when purcha
sing vehicle care
products.•
Do not dispose of the packages with re
sidues of care products in domestic
waste.
Care of the exterior of vehicleWashing the vehicle Frequent washing protects your vehicle.The best protection for your vehicle agai
nst harmful environmen
tal influences is
frequent
washing and wax treatment. How of
ten you should wash your vehicle
depends on a wide range of factors, such as:•
Frequency of use,
•
The parking situation (garage, below trees etc.),
•
Season of the year,
•
Weather conditions,
•
Environmental influences.
The longer insect residues, bird droppings,
tree sap, road and industrial dust, tar,
soot particles, road salt and other aggressive deposits remain adhering to the paint- work of your vehicle, the more detrimental their destructive effect can be. High temperatures, such as those caused by in
tensive sun's rays, accentuate this caustic
effect. It may therefore be necessary, in certain circumstances, to wash the car
once a
week
. It may also be sufficient, however, to wash the car
once a month
followed
by appropriate wax treatment. It is essential to also thoroughly wash the
underside of your vehicle
at the end of
the winter road salting and gritting period.
WARNING
When washing your vehicle in the wint
er: Water and ice in the brake system
can affect the braking efficiency - risk of accident!
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Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle
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Removing stains – Remove fresh stains which are
water-based
(e.g. coffee, tea, juices,
blood etc.) with an absorbent cloth or household paper or use the cleaner from the care set for a
stain which has already dried in.
– Remove fresh stains on a
fat base
(e.g. butter, mayonnaise, chocolate
etc.) with an absorbent cloth or household cleaning paper or with the cleaner from the care set if the stain has not yet penetrated into the surface.
– Use a grease dissolver for
grease stains which have dried in
.
–Eliminate
special stains
(e.g. ball-point pens, felt pen, nail varnish,
dispersion paint, shoe cream etc.) with a special stain remover suit-able for leather.
Leather care – Treat the leather every six months with the leather care product avail-
able from specialist garages.
– Apply only a small amount of the care product.– Dry the leather off with a soft clothWe recommend that you consult a speciali
st garage if you have any questions
regarding cleaning and care of the
leather interior in your vehicle.
Caution
•
You must on no account treat the leather with solvents (e.g. gasoline, turpen-
tine), floor wax, shoe cream or such like.•
Avoid leaving your vehicle for lengthy pe
riods in bright sunlight in order to
avoid bleaching the leather. If
you leave your vehicle parked in the open for lengthy
periods, protect the leather from the direct
rays of the sun by covering it over.
•
Sharp-edged objects on items of clothing
such as zip fasteners, rivets, sharp-
edged belts may leave permanent scratche
s or signs of rubbing on the surface.
Note
•
Use a care cream with light blocker and impregnation effect regularly and each
time after cleaning the leather. The cream no
urishes the leather, allows it to breathe
and keeps it supple and also provides moisture. It also creates surface protection.•
Clean the leather every 2 to 3 months, remove fresh soiling each time this
occurs.•
Remove fresh stains such as those from
ball-point pens, ink, lipstick, shoe
cream etc., as quickly as possible.•
Care also for the leather dye. Refreshen
areas which have lost their colour with
a special coloured leather cream as required.•
The leather is a natural material with specific properties. During the use of the
vehicle, minor optical change
s can occur on the leather parts of the covers (e. g
wrinkles or creases as a result of the stress of the covers).Seat belts– Keep the seat belts clean! – Wash seat belts which have become
soiled using a mild soapy solu-
tion.
– Inspect the seat belts regularly to
ensure they are in good condition.
Belt webbing which has become severely so
iled may prevent the inertia reel from
reeling up the belt properly.
WARNING
•
The seat belts must not be removed for cleaning.
•
Never clean the seat belts chemically
as dry cleaning may destroy the
fabric. The seat belts must also not be allowed to come into contact with corrosive liquids (such as acids etc.).•
Seat belts which have damage to
the webbing, the connections, the
inertia reel or the lock should be
replaced by a specialist garage.
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Inspecting and replenishing
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WARNING
•
The battery acid is strongly corros
ive and must, therefore, be handled
with the greatest of care. Always we
ar protective gloves, eye and skin
protection when handling batteries. Corrosive fumes in the air irritate the air passages and lead to conjunctivitis
and inflammation of the air passages
in the lungs. Battery acid corrodes
dental enamel and creates deep wounds
after contact with the skin which take a long time to heal. Repeated contact with diluted acids causes skin diseases (inflammations, ulcers, slin cracks). Acids coming into contact with water are diluted accompanied by significant development of heat.•
Do not tilt the battery otherwise battery electrolyte may flow out of the
battery vent openings. Prot
ect the eyes with safety glasses or a shield! There
is the danger of suffering blindness! If
any battery electrol
yte gets into your
eye, rinse out your eye immediately
with clear water for several minutes.
Contact a doctor without delay.•
Splashes of acid on your skin or clothes should be neutralised as soon as
possible using soap suds and then rinsed with plenty of water. Contact a doctor immediately if you swallow battery electrolyte.•
Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
•
Hydrogen is released when you char
ge a battery and a highly explosive
gas mixture is produced. An explosion
can be caused through sparkling over
during unclamping or loosening of the cable plug while the ignition is on.•
Bridging of the poles will create a short circuit (e.g. through metal
objects, cables). Possible consequences of a short circuit: Melting of lead struts, explosion and burning of the battery, jets of acid spurting out.•
It is prohibited to work with a naked flame and light, to smoke or to carry
out any activities which produce sparks. Avoid creating sparks when working with cables and electrical device
s. Strong sparking represents a risk
of injury.•
Before carrying out any work on the electrical system, switch off the
engine, the ignition as well as all electrical components and disconnect the negative cable (-) on the battery. If you wish to replace a bulb it is sufficient to switch off the appropriate light.
•
Never charge a frozen or thawed battery - risk of explosion and caustic
burns! Replace a frozen battery.•
Never use a battery which is damaged
- risk of explosion! Immediately
replace a damaged battery.
Caution
•
You must only disconnect the battery if the ignition is switched off, otherwise
the electrical system (electronic components) of the vehicle may be damaged. When disconnecting the battery from the el
ectrical system of the vehicle, first
disconnect the negative terminal (-) of th
e battery. Then disconnect the positive
terminal (+).•
When reconnecting the battery, first conne
ct the positive terminal (+) and only
then the negative terminal (-) of the batt
ery. You must on no account connect the
cables wrongly - risk of a cable fire.•
Ensure that battery acid does not come
into contact with the vehicle body
otherwise damage could
occur to the paintwork.
•
Do not place the battery in direct dayl
ight in order to protect the battery
housing from the effects of ultra-violet light.
For the sake of the environment
A removed battery is a special type of waste which is harmful to the environment - contact your specialist garage regarding disposing of the battery.
Note
Please also refer to the guidelines
⇒page 171, “Disconnecting and reconnecting
the battery”, also after connecting the battery.
WARNING (continued)
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Breakdown assistance
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repair can be undertaken on
the vehicle immediately.
Please read the attached
instructions carefully before the repair. The spray for repairing a tyre is located in
the right front well of the plastic part
behind the spare wheel.Spare wheel*The spare wheel lies in a well under the floor covering of the luggage compartment and is fixed in place using special screws
⇒fig. 165
.
Before removing the spare wheel, you must take out the box with the vehicle tool kit box
⇒page 182, fig. 163
.
One should check the inflation pressure in the spare wheel (at best when generally checking the tyre air pressures - see sign on the fuel filler flap
⇒page 173) to
ensure that the spare wheel is always ready to use. Temporary spare wheel A warning label displayed on the rim of the temporary spare wheel indicates that your vehicle is equipped with a temporary spare wheel. Please observe the following notes when driving with a temporary spare wheel:
•
The warning label must not be covered after installing the wheel.
•
Do not drive faster than 80 km/h with th
is spare wheel and pay particular atten-
tion while driving. Avoid accelerating at full throttle, sharp braking and fast cornering.•
The inflation pressure for this spare wheel is identical to the inflation pressure
of the standard tyres.•
Use this spare wheel only to reach the nearest specialist garage as it is not
intended for continuous use.Changing a wheelPreliminary workThe following steps should be carried out before actually changing the wheel. – If it is necessary to change a wheel, park the vehicle as far away as
possible from the traffic flow. The place you choose should be
level
.
–Have
all the occupants get out.
While changing a wheel, the occu-
pants of the vehicle should not stan
d on the road (e.g. behind a crash
barrier).
– Apply the
handbrake
firmly.
– Shift up into the
1st gear
.
– If a trailer is coupled, uncouple it. – Take the
vehicle tool kit
⇒
page 182 and the
spare wheel*

⇒
page 183 out of the luggage compartment.WARNING
•
If you find yourself in flowing traffic switch on the hazard warning lights
system and place the warning triangle
on the side of the road at the
Fig. 165 Luggage compart- ment: Spare wheel
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Breakdown assistance
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Start engineIt is important to connect the jump
-start cables in the correct order.
Connecting positive terminals – Attach one end to the positive terminal
⇒
fig. 172
of the
discharged battery .
– Attach the other end to the positive terminal of the battery
supplying the power .
Connecting negative term
inal and engine block
– Attach one end to the negative
terminal of the battery supplying
the power .
– Attach the other end to a solid metal part which is connected
firmly to the engine block, or
to the engine block itself.
Starting engine – Start the engine of the vehicle providing current and run the engine at
idling speed.
– Now start the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
– Interrupt the attempt at starting an engine after 10 seconds if it does
not start right away and wait for about 30 seconds before repeating the attempt.
– Disconnect the cables on the engine in exactly the
reverse order
they
were connected up.
WARNING
•
The non-insulated parts of the terminal clamps must never make contact
with each other. Furthermore, the cable connected to the positive terminal of the battery must not come into contact with electrically conducting parts of the vehicle - risk of a short circuit!•
Do not affix the jump starting cables to the negative terminal of the
discharged battery. There is the risk
of detonating gas seeping out the
battery being ignited by the strong
spark which results from the engine
being started.•
Run the jump-start cables so that th
ey cannot be caught
by any rotating
parts in the engine compartment.•
Do not bend over the batteries - risk of caustic burns!
•
The vent screws of the battery cells must be tightened firmly.
•
Keep any sources of ignition (naked
flame, smouldering cigarettes etc.)
away from the battery - risk of an explosion!Tow-starting and towing vehicleGeneralPlease pay attention to the following in
structions if you are going to use a
tow rope: Driver of the towing vehicle – Do not drive off until the tow rope is taught.
Fig. 172 Jump-starting using the battery from another vehicle: A - flat vehicle battery, B - battery providing current
A1AAA2AB
A3
AB
A4
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Fuses and light bulbs
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Electrically adjustable
seats are protected by
automatic circuit breakers
, which
switch on again automatically after a fe
w seconds after the overload has been
eliminated.BulbsChanging bulbsThe relevant lamp must always be switch
ed off before a light bulb is replaced.
12
Power supply of the self-diagnosis
7,5
13
Brake lights
10
14
Interior lighting, central lockin
g system, interior lighting
(without central locking system)
10
15
Instrument cluster,
steering angle sender, rear mirror
5
16
Air conditioning system
10
17
Heated windscreen washer nozzles daylight driving lights
530
18
Right main beam
10
19
Left main beam
10
20
Right low beam, headlight range adjustment
15
21
Low beam on the left
15
22
Right parking light
5
23
Left parking light
5
24
Front window wiper, motor for wash pump
20
25
Air blower, air conditioning system, Climatronic
25
26
Rear window heater
25
27
Rear window wiper
15
28
Fuel pump
15
29
Control unit: Petrol engine control unit: Diesel engine
1510
30
Electric sliding/tilting roof
20
31
Not assigned
32
Petrol engine - injection valvesdiesel engine - injection pump, control unit
1030
33
Headlight cleaning system
20
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
34
Petrol engine: Control unitdiesel engine: Control unit
1010
35
Trailer socket, power socket in the luggage compart- ment
30
36
Fog lights
15
37
Petrol engine: Control unit diesel engine: Control unit
205
38
Lighting of the luggage compartment, central locking system, opening of the fuel filler flap, interior lighting
15
39
Hazard warning light system
15
40
Horn
20
41
Cigarette lighter
15
42
Radio, mobile phone
15
43
Petrol engine: Control unit diesel engine: Control unit
1010
44
Seat heaters
15
a)For power consumers, e.g. the radio, which can be
operated with the ignition switched off as
long as the ignition key is not withdrawn.No.
Power consumer
Amperes
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Defect light bulbs should only be replaced with light bulbs of the same type. The designation is located on the light socket or the glass bulb. Changing certain bulbs is not something wh
ich you can do yourself, but requires to
be done by a specialist. Other parts of
the vehicle must be removed in order to
change the light bulbs. This applies, in
particular, to bulbs which can only be
reached from the engine compartment. We therefore recommend that you have any bulbs changed by a specialist garage or, in exceptional cases, by callin
g on other professional assistance.
Please note that the engine compartment is a hazardous area
⇒page 160.
We recommend that you always have a small box of replacement bulbs in your vehicle. You can obtain replacement bulbs from Škoda original accessories or from a specialist garage
8).
A stowage place for the bulbs is located in the box in the spare wheel*.Fitted with a xenon headlightChange of bulbs on vehicles with Xenon li
ghts (low beam lights, parking lights and
main beam lights) should be undertaken by a specialist garage. Bulb - Overview
WARNING
•
Light bulbs H4 and H1 are pressurise
d and may burst when changing the
bulb - risk of injury!•
It is recommended to wear gloves an
d safety glasses when changing a
bulb.•
Gas discharge bulbs* (xenon bulbs) op
erate with a high voltage, profes-
sional knowledge is requ
ired - danger to life!
8)The small box with replacement bulbs is part of
the basic equipping of the vehicle in some
countries.Front headlight
Halogen headlight
Xenon headlight
Low beam light
H4
D2S
Main beam light
H4
H1
Parking lights
W5W
Turn signals
PY21W
Fog lights
H3
Rear light unit
Bulb (Octavia)
Bulb (Combi)
Reversing light
P21W
P21W
Tu r n s i g n a l s
PY21W
PY21W
Brake lights
P21W
P21/5W
Parking lights
P21/4W
P21/5W
Fog lights
P21/4W
P21W
Others
Bulb (Octavia)
Bulb (Combi)
Side turn signal lights
WY5W
WY5W
Licence plate light
W5W
W5W
3. Brake light
W2, 3W
LED
Interior lighting
C10W
C10W
Reading light
W5W
W5W
Luggage compartment light
C5W
C10W
Storage compartment light - front passenger side
C3W
C3W
Interior mirror light
W2, 3W
W2, 3W
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