2009 SKODA OCTAVIA TOUR phone

Introduction
2 On-board literature The on-board literature for your vehicle consists of this “
Owner's
Manual
” as well as the “
Quick Reference Guide
”, “Service Schedule
”
and “
Help on the road
”. There can also be a variety of other additional
operating manuals and instructions on-board (e.g. an operating manual for the radio) depending on the vehicle model and equipment. If one of the publications listed above is missing, please contact a specialist garage immediately, where on
e will be glad to assist you in such
matters. One should note that the details give
n in the vehicle's papers always
take precedence over those in the Owner's Manual. Owner's Manual This Owner's Manual describes the
current scope of equipment
.
Certain items of equipment listed ar
e only installed later on and only
envisaged for particular markets. The
illustrations
can differ in minor
details from your vehicle; they are
only intended for general information.
In addition to information regarding all the controls and equipment, the Owner's Manual also contains import
ant information regarding care and
operation for your safety and also to
retain the value of your vehicle. To
provide you with valuable tips and aids. You will learn how you can operate your vehicle
safely
, economically
and in an
environmentally

conscious way. For safety reasons, please also pay attention to the information on accessories, modifications and replacement of parts
⇒
page 179.
The other chapters of the Owner's Manual are also important, however, for proper treatment of your car - in
addition to regular care and mainte-
nance - helps to retain its value and in many cases is also one of the conditions for possible warranty claims.
The Service schedule contains:•
Vehicle data;
•
Service intervals;
•
Overview of the service work;
•
Service proof;
•
Confirmation of mo
bility warranty;
•
important information on the warranty.
The confirmations of the carried out service work are one of the condi- tions for possible warranty claims. Please always present th
e Service schedule when
you take your car to a
specialist garage. If the Service schedule is missing or
worn, please contact the specialist
garage where your car is serviced regu
larly. You will receive a duplicate, in
which the previously carried ou
t service work are confirmed.
Help on the road contains the addresses and telephone numbers of Škoda Importers.
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Contents
3
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
ContentsLayout of this Owner's Manual (explanations)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the system
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cockpit
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The brief instruction
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Basic functions and important information . . . . . Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
. . .
General view of the instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . Engine revolutions counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Counter for distance driven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Service Interval Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Digital clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Multi-functional indicator
(onboard computer)*
Information display* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auto Check Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unlocking and locking
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing the battery of the radio remote controlElectronic immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Central locking system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remote control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Synchonisation of the remote control . . . . . . . . . . Anti-theft alarm system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power windows* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electric sliding/tilting roof* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lights and Visibility
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Windshield wiper and wash system . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear-view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seats and Storage
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting front seats electrically* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Net partition (Combi)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The roof rack* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ashtray* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cigarette lighter*, power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heating and air conditioning system
. . . . . . . . .
Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air conditioning system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Climatronic* (automatic air conditioning) . . . . . . Starting-off and Driving
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting steering wheel position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switching off the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear parking aid* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cruise control system (CCS)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Communication
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mobile phone, handsfree-system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mobile phones and two-way radio systems . . . . . Safety
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passive Safety
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Correct seated position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seat belts
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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? . . . . . . . . . Belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Airbag system
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description of the airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Side airbags* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deactivating an airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transporting children safely
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What you should know about transporting children! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attaching a child seat using the “ISOFIX” system
6 7 9 9 10 10 16 16 1616171718181919232527 35 35 3636373738414243
44 46 49 49 53555658 60 60 6164656768737577777879 83 83 838589 93 93 9494969697
97 98 101 101 102 103 103 103 104 108 108 109 109 110113 115 115 116 119 120 123 123 126129
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Cockpit
9
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
CockpitOverviewThis overview will help you to quickly familiarise yourself with the displays and the control elements.
Electric exterior mirror adjustment* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lever for the multi-functional switch: − Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight flasher − Cruise control system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Instrument cluster: Instrum
ents and indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . .
Lever for the multi-functional switch: − Multi-functional indicator* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . − Windshield wiper and wash system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switch for rear window heater Depending on equipment fitted: − Switch for the ESP* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . − Switch for the TCS* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switch for hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control dial for heating on the driver and front passenger seat* Open fuel filler cap from the inside* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front passenger airbag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Storage compartment in the front door Central locking switch and power windows* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bonnet release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Light switch, headlamp beam adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Storage compartment below steering wheelSteering wheel: − with horn − with driver airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lever for adjusting the steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gearshift lever (manual gearbox) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Depending on equipment fitted: − Operating controls for the heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . − Operating controls for the air conditioning system* . . . . . . . . − Operating controls for Climatronic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Storage compartment in the midd
le part of the dash panel
Radio* Storage compartment on the front passenger side . . . . . . . . . . . . Note
•
Equipment which is marked * is only standard on certain vehicle model
versions or only suppliable as op
tional equipment for certain models.
•
Vehicles with factory-fitted radio, mobi
le phone etc, are supplied with separate
instructions for operating such equipment.•
The arrangement of the controls and swit
ches and the location of some items
on right-hand drive models may differ from that shown in
⇒page 8, fig. 1
. The
symbols on the controls and switches are the same as for left-hand drive models.
A1
58
A2
83
A3
52 98
A4
16
A5
1956
A6A7
131133
A8
52
A9
67
A10
156
A11
116
A12A13
40, 44
A14
159
A15
49, 51
A16A17
116
A18
93
A19
94
A20
77
A21
96
A22
97
A23
838589
A24A25A26
80
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Unlocking and locking
41
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Boot lidOpen the boot lid by pressing the ha
nd grip above the licence plate after
unlocking the vehicle using the key or the radio remote control. On vehi-cles with central locking*, the boot
lid is automatically unlocked and
locked with the other locks. Opening the boot lid – Press on the handle
⇒
fig. 39
and at the same time raise the boot lid.
Closing the boot lid – Pull the boot lid down and close it with a slight swing
⇒
.
A handle which makes the clos
ing easier is located on
the inner paneling of the
boot lid.
WARNING
•
Ensure that the lock is properly enga
ged after closing the boot lid. Other-
wise, the boot lid might open suddenly wh
en driving even if the boot lid lock
is closed - risk of accident!•
Never drive with the boot lid fully opened or slightly ajar otherwise
exhaust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle - risk of poisoning!
•
Do not press on the rear window when
closing the boot li
d, it could crack
- risk of injury!Remote control*DescriptionThe vehicle can be unlocked and locked using the radio remote control. The transmitter with the battery is housed
in the handle of the master key. The
receiver is located in the interior of th
e car. The operating range of the remote
control is approx. 10 m. But this range of
the remote control can be reduced if the
batteries are weak. The master key has a fold-open key bit whic
h can be used for unlocking and locking
the car manually and also for starting the engine. If a lost key is replaced or if the receiv
er unit has been repaired or a new unit
installed, it is then necessary for a specia
list garage to adapt the system. Only after
this is it possible to again use the remote control.
Note
•
The remote control is automatically deac
tivated when the ignition is switched
on.•
The operation of the remote control may temporarily be affected by interfer-
ence from transmitters close to the car and which operate in the same frequency range (e.g. mobile phone, TV transmitter).•
The battery must be replaced, ideally by a specialist garage, if the central locking
or anti-theft alarm system does react to
the remote control at less than 3 metres
away.
Fig. 39 Handle of boot lid
WARNING (continued)
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Communication
101
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
CommunicationMobile phone, handsfree-system*Universal preparation for the phoneOnly one telephone mount is factory-
fitted. An adapter for the phone can
be purchased from the Škoda original accessories. The mount is attached to the centre console. Insert mobile phone – Insert the mobile phone into the adapter (as specified in manufac-
turer's instructions).
Inserting adapter with mobile phone into mount – First insert the adapter with the mobile phone into the mount in
the direction of arrow until the adapter is touching the stop.
– Press the adapter slightly in the direction of arrow until it locks into
position.
Initialisation – Withdraw the ignition key. – Insert the adapter without the mobile phone into the mount . – Plug the adapter cable into the mobile phone socket. The socket is
located on the mobile phone mount below.
– Switch on the ignition.– Wait approximately 20 seconds, swit
ch off the ignition and pull the
ignition key out of the ignition lock.
– Insert the mobile phone into the adapter (as specified in manufac-
turer's instructions) and switch on the ignition.
Removing the mobile phone with the adapter – Press the button and remove the mobile telephone.An initialisation must be carried out:•
after the first connection of the adapter;
•
after reconnecting the battery;
•
after pulling out the adapter cable from
the power socket for the mobile phone.
This enables you to make full use of the advantages of a normal carphone (“hands- free system” using a microphone integrated in the vehicle, optimal transmission of signals using an external aerial etc.).
The battery of the mobile phone is also
constantly charged. Should you have any questions, pl
ease contact a specialist garage.
Please also refer to the additional instructions
⇒page 102.
Fig. 110 Universal prepara- tion for the phone
AA
AB
A1
A2
AB
AA
AC
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Communication
102
Mobile phones and two-way radio systemsThe installation of a mobile phone and two-way radio system in a vehicle should be carried out by a specialist garage. 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 therefore
not operate a mobile phone or two-way radio system
inside the vehicle
without the use of an external aerial, or with an external aerial
which has been incorrectly installed. 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 two-way radio sy
stem is operated inside the vehicle
without using an external aerial, or with an external aerial which has been incorrectly installed, the result can
be excessive electromagnetic fields
which may cause harm to your health.•
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.
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Passive Safety
104
•
Ensure that the lighting and the turn signal system are functioning properly.
•
Inspect the tyre inflation pressure.
•
Ensure that all the windows offer a good visibility to the outside.
•
Safely attach the items of luggage
⇒page 68, “Loading the luggage compart-
ment”.•
Ensure that no objects can obstruct the pedal.
•
Adjust the mirror, the front seat and the head restraint to match your body size.
•
Point out to your occupants that the head restraints must be adjusted to match
their body size.•
Protect the children in suitable child se
ats with correctly fastened seat belts
⇒ page 123, “Transporting children safely”.•
Adopt the correct seated position
⇒page 104, “Correct seated position”. Also
inform your occupants to adop
t the correct seated position.
•
Fasten the seat belt correctly. Also inform your occupants to properly fasten the
seat belts
⇒page 110, “How are seat belts correctly fastened?”.
What influences the driving safety? The driving safety is primarily dete
rmined by the style of driving and
the personal behaviour of all the occupants.The driver is fully responsible for himself and his occupants. If your driving safety is effected, you place yourself and the oncomi
ng traffic at risk. Please refer to the
following guidelines.•
Do not get distracted from concentrating on the traffic situation, e.g. by your
occupants or mobile phone calls.•
Never drive when your driving ability is impaired, e.g. through medication,
alcohol, drugs.•
Keep to the traffic regulations and the permissible speed limit.
•
Adjust the driving speed at all times to the road condition as well as to the traffic
and weather conditions.•
Take regular breaks on long journe
ys - at the latest every two hours.
Correct seated positionCorrect seated position for the driver Correct seated position for the dr
iver is important for safe and
relaxed driving.For your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accident, we recommend the following setting:•
Adjust the steering wheel so that the distance between the steering wheel and
your chest is at least 25 cm
⇒fig. 111
.
•
Position the driver seat in the forward/back direction so that you are able to fully
press the pedals with your legs at a slight angle.
Fig. 111 The correct distance of the driver from the steering wheelFig. 112 The correct head restraint adjustment for the driver
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Airbag system
118
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. 125
. 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
the front passenger airbag and/or side
airbag when attaching a child safety seat on the front passenger seat where the child is seated with its back facing in direction of travel (in some coun- tries also when the child is facing the direction of travel)
⇒page 120, “Deac-
tivating an airbag”. 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 require that the side passenger airbags be deactivated. When transporting a child on the front
passenger seat, please comply with
the appropriate nati
onal 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 including 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
module in the dash panel.
Fig. 125 Safe distance to steering wheel
WARNING (continued)
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