2009 SKODA OCTAVIA TOUR brakes

Contents
4Driving Tips
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Intelligent Technology
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Electronic stability programme (ESP)* . . . . . . . . . . Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brake booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Antilock brake system (ABS)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brake Assist* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To w i n g a t r a i l e r
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Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Detachable towing device* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Maintenance
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Taking care of your ve
hicle 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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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*, Warning triangle* and bulb set* . . Fire extinguisher* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vehicle tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Spray for repairing a tyre* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.4 ltr./55 kW - EU4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.6 ltr./75 kW - EU4/EU2 DDK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.8 ltr./110 kW - EU4/EU3D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.9 ltr./66 kW TDI - EU3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.9 ltr./74 kW TDI PD - EU4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Octavia - Vehicles of the group N1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Octavia Combi - Vehicles of the group N1 . . . . . . .Index
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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
Main beam

The indicator light
 comes on when the main beam is selected or also when the
headlight flasher is operated. Further information about the main beam
⇒page 52.
Low beam

The warning light
 comes on when low beam is selected
⇒page 49.
Fog lights
*
The warning light
 comes on when the fog lights are operating.
Rear fog light

The warning light
 comes on when the rear fog lights are operating
⇒page 50.
Electronic immobiliser

Data is compared between the ignition ke
y and the control unit when switching on
the ignition. The indicator light

will light up for a few seconds when ignition key
authorisation is confirmed. The warning light will start flashing conti
nuously if a non-authorised ignition key
(for example the wrong ignition key) has
been used. The engine cannot be started
⇒ page 36. It is only possible to start the engine of
the vehicle with a Genuine Škoda key with
the matching code. The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
IMMOBIL. ACTIVATED
Bulbs

The warning light
 comes on if a bulb is faulty:
•
Brakes applied (brake light);
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Switching on the lights (front low beam or rear parking lights).
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.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 or flashes
when driving, a fault exists in an exhaus
t relevant component. The engine manage-
ment system selects an emergency programme which enables you to drive to the nearest specialist garage by adopting a gentle style of driving. The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
EMISSIONS WORKSHOP!
EPC fault light

(petrol engine)
The
 (Electronic Power Control) warning light comes on for a few seconds when
the ignition is switched on. If the warning light
 does not go out or lights up
after starting the engine, a fault
exists in the engine control. 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. The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
ENGINE WORKSHOP!
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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 remains on 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*:
STOP! OIL PRESS. STOP MOTOR! SERVICE MANUAL
The warning light

lights up yellow* (oil quantity too low)
If the warning light lights up yellow, there is not the correct quantity of oil in the engine. Check as soon as possible the oil level or top up
⇒page 163 with engine
oil. A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
CHECK OIL LEVEL
When opening the bonnet, the warning light
goes out. If no engine oil has been
replenished, the warning light will come on again after driving about 100 km. The warning light

flashes yellow* (engine oil level sensor faulty)
A fault on the engine oil level sensor is in
dicated additionally by
an audible signal
and the warning light coming on several times after the ignition has been switched on. In this case have the engine inspecte
d without delay by a specialist garage.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
OIL SENSOR WORKSHOP!
WARNING
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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
⇒page 52.
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The red oil pressure light
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is not an oil level indicator! One should
therefore check the oil level at regular
intervals, preferably after every refu-
eling stop.Open door*

The warning light
 comes on, if one or several doors are opened.
The warning light on vehicles fitted with information display comes on when switching the ignition off. If a door or the boot lid is opened. The warning light on vehicles fitted with information display goes out after switching the ignition off.Antilock brake system (ABS) *

The warning light
 shows the functionality of the ABS and the Electronic Differ-
ential Lock (EDL)*. The warning light comes on for a few seconds after the ignition has been switched on or when starting the engine. The warnin
g 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 to take account of the fault in the meantime since
you will not know the extent of the fault
and in how far the effect of the antilock brakes is affected. Further information about ABS
⇒page 135, “Antilock brake system (ABS)*”.
WARNING (continued)
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Alternator

The warning light
 comes on after the ignition has been switched on. It should go
out after the engine has started. If the warning light does not go out after the engine has started, or comes on when driving, drive to the nearest specialist garage. The vehicle battery will be discharged in this case so switch off all non-essential electrical components. A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.
Caution
If the warning light
 comes on when driving and in addition the warning light

(cooling system fault) also comes on in display, you must then stop the car imme- diately and switch the engine
off - risk of engine damage!
Brake system

The warning light
 comes on for several seconds after the ignition is switched on.
If the warning light
 stays on when the ignition is switched on or comes on while
driving, there is a fault in the brake system. Visit the nearest specialist garage imme-diately and have the brake system inspected. The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
STOP BRAKE FLUID SERVICE MANUAL
3 peeps sound as an additional warning signal.One should get used to high pedal forces, long braking distances and long free play of the brake pedal when driving to the next specialist garage. For further information on the brake system
⇒page 133, “Brakes”.
Handbrake applied The warning light
 also comes on if the handbrake is applied. An audible warning
is also given if you drive the vehicle for at least 3 seconds at a speed of more than 5 km/h.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
HANDBRAKE ON
WARNING
•
Pay attention to the following instru
ctions before checking the brake
fluid level and opening the bonnet
⇒page 160, “Working in the engine
compartment”.•
If the brake system warning light
 does not go out a few seconds after
switching on the ignition or comes on when driving, stop immediately and check the brake fluid in the reservoir
⇒page 167, “Brake fluid”. If the fluid
level has dropped below the MIN marking,
do not drive any further - risk of
accident! Obtain prof
essional assistance.
Seat belt warning light*

The warning light
 comes on after the ignition is
switched on as a reminder to
fasten the seat belt. In the event that the driver is not restrained, a warning signal sounds for 6 seconds.The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
FASTEN SEAT BELT
Further information on the seat belts
⇒page 108, “Seat belts”.
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Seats and Storage
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Seat heating of the front seats*You can electrically heat the seat cu
shions and the seat backrests of the
front seats when the ignition is switched on. Front seats – Heating on the driver's and front pasenger's seat can be switched on
and regulated by turning the control dial
⇒
fig. 68
.
– The system is switched off by turning the control dial to the home
position “0”.
WARNING
If, as an occupant, you have a subdued pain and/or temperature sensitivity, e.g. through medication, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes), we recommend no
t to use the seat heating.
This can lead to burns
on the back, the posterior an
d the legs which are difficult to heal. If the seat
heating is used, we recommend to make regular breaks in your journey when driving long distances, so that in specific cases as mentioned above the body can recuperate from the stress of the journey. Please consult your doctor, who can evaluate your specific condition.
Caution
•
You should not kneel on the seats or othe
rwise apply pressure at specific points
in order to avoid damaging the heating elements of the seat heaters.•
Do not clean the seats moist
⇒page 152.
Note
•
The seat heating should only be switched
on when the engine is running. This
has a significant effect of sa
ving on the battery capacity.
•
If the on-board voltage drops, the seat heating is switched off automatically, in
order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control.PedalsConcerning a secure depressing of the pe
dal, you should use only footmats from
the Škoda genuine accessories. Operation of the pedals must not be hindered!
WARNING
•
Greater pedal distances may be needed when there is a fault in the brake
system.•
Do not place any footmats or other additional floor coverings in the area
of the pedals in order to ensure that
all the pedals can be
fully depressed and
are able to return unobstructed to their initial position - risk of accident!•
There must be no objects on the floor which could roll under the pedals.
You would then no longer be able to
apply the brakes, oper
ate the clutch or
accelerator - risk of accident!
Fig. 68 Dash panel: Control dial for heating the front seats
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Starting-off and Driving
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
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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Seat belts
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
– Slowly pull the belt webbing at the to
ngue of the lock over your chest
and pelvis
⇒
.
– Insert the tongue of the lock into th
e seat belt buckle belonging to the
seat until it is heard to lock in place.
– Pull on the belt to check that it has also reliably engaged in the lock.Each three-point seat belt is equipped with an inertia reel. This inertia reel offers you complete freedom of movement if the
belt is unreeled slowly. If the brakes are
applied suddenly, the inertia reel will block. It also blocks the belts when the car accelerates, when driving uphill and when cornering. Expectant mothers must also wear the seat belt
⇒
.
WARNING
•
The shoulder part of the seat belt must never run across your neck but
must run approximately over the middl
e of the shoulder and fit snugly
against the chest. The lap part of the
belt must run across the hip and must
never be routed across the stomach. It must always fit snugly
⇒page 110,
fig. 116
. Adjust the belt webbing as required.
•
The lap part of the belt should be positioned as low as possible at the
pelvis of an expectant mother in order to avoid exerting any pressure on the lower abdomen.•
Always ensure that the webbing of the
seat belts is properly routed. Seat
belts which are not correctly adjusted ca
n themselves cause injuries even in
minor accidents.•
A seat belt which is hanging too loose can result in injuries as your body
is moved forward by the kinetic energy produced in an accident and is then suddenly held firm by the belt.•
Only insert the lock tongue into the lo
ck which is the correct one for your
seat. This will affect the protection whic
h the belt offers and increase the risk
of an injury.
Seat belt height adjusterThe seat belt height adjuster makes it possible for you to adapt the routing of the three-point seat belt in
the area of the shoulder to match
your body size. – In order to adjust the height, press
on the upper seat belt deflection
and push it into the desired direction up or down so that the shoulder part of the belt is positioned appr
oximately across the middle of your
shoulder
⇒
page 110, fig. 116
.
– Then pull firmly on the belt to ensure
that the seat belt height adjuster
has correctly locked in place.
WARNING
Adjust the height of the belt in such a way that the shoulder part of the belt is positioned approximately across the middle of your shoulder - on no account across your neck.
Note
It is also possible to adapt the routing
of the belt webbing at the front seats by
adjusting the height of the seat.
Fig. 118 Front seat: Seat belt height adjuster
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Intelligent Technology
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•
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 another combi-
nation of tyres and wheels) can influence the function of the ESP
⇒page 179,
“Accessories, changes and replacement of parts”.Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)* The electronic differential lock pr
events an individual wheel from
slipping.Vehicles fitted with ABS*
can be equipped with electron
ic 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 warning light comes on, this ma
y 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 another combi-
nation of tyres and wheels) can in
fluence the function of the EDL
⇒page 179,
“Accessories, changes and
replacement of parts”.
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