2010 SKODA OCTAVIA bonnet

Cockpit9
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
CockpitOverviewThis overview will help you to quic kly familiarise yourself with the
displays and the control elements.
Electric power-operated window* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric exterior mirror adjustment* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lever for the multi-functional switch:
 Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight flasher . .
 Speed regulating system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering wheel:
 with horn
 with driver airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 with pushbuttons for radio, navi gation system and mobile phone*
Instrument cluster: Instruments and indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lever for the multi-functional switch:
 Multi-functional indicator* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 Windshield wiper and wash system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control dial for heating on the driver's seat* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch for hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartment on the dash panel* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depending on equipment fitted:
 Radio*
 Navigation*
Control dial for heating on the front passenger seat* . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartment on the front passenger side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch for the front passenger ai rbag* (in front passenger storage
compartment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front passenger airbag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuse box (on side of dash panel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control dial for the instrument lighting and control dial for the headlight
beam range regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bonnet release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartment on the driver's side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depending on equipment fitted:

Operating controls for the heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 Operating controls for Climatic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 Operating controls for Climatronic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TCS switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front and rear parking aid* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depending on equipment fitted:
 Gearshift lever (manual gearbox) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 Selector lever (automatic gearbox*) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre inflation pressure-control system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depending on equipment fitted:
 Front ashtray - high centre console* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 Storage compartment* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indicator light for a switched off front seat passenger airbag* . . . . . .
Note

Cars with factory-fitted radio or naviga tion system are supplied with separate
instructions for operating such equipment.

The arrangement of the control elements on right-hand drive models may differ to
some extent from that shown in page 8, fig. 1 . However the symbols correspond to
the individual control elements.
A1
46
A2
65
A3
94
A4
57113
A5
151122
A6
15
A7
1961
A8
73
A9
94
A10
56
A11
87
A12A13
73
A14
86
A15
157
A16
151
A17
226
A18
51
A19
55, 56
A20
196
A21
87
A22
10
A23
107
A24
9597100
A25
169
A26
112
A27
110118
A28
172
A29
8388
A30
157
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Slow wipe
Fast wipe
one time wipe
Automatic wipe/wash
Rear window wiper* Intermittent wipe - every 6 seconds
Automatic wipe/wash
Further information page 61, “Windshield wiper”.
Power windows* Button for the power window in the driver's door
Button for the power window in the front passenger's door
Button for the power window at the rear right door
Button for the power window at the rear left door
Safety switch
Further information page 46, “Power windows*”.
RefuellingFig. 11 Right rear side of the ve hicle: Open fuel filler flap / fuel filler flap with cap unscrewed– In order to open the fuel filler flap, press it on the left side in the middle fig. 11 -
left.
– The fuel filler cap on the fuel filler tube must be unlocked to the left using the
vehicle key (only valid for vehicles which do not have automatic unlocking of the
fuel filler flap).
– Unscrew the fuel filler ca p anti-clockwise and place the fuel filler cap from above
on the fuel filler flap fig. 11 - right.
Further information page 195, “Refuelling”.Bonnet remote release– Pull the unlocking lever below the dash panel on the driver's side fig. 12 .
A2A3A4A5A6A7
Fig. 10 Buttons on the driver's door
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Fig. 12 Bonnet release lever
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Opening the bonnetFig. 13 Radiator grille: Locking lever / se curing the bonnet with the bonnet support– Pulling on the locking lever in direction of arrow fig. 13 will unlock the
bonnet.
– Take the bonnet support out of its holder and set it in the opening designed for it.
Further information page 196, “Opening and closing the bonnet.”.Inspecting the engine oil level Engine oil must not be refilled.
Engine oil can be refilled.
Engine oil must be refilled. Further information
page 198, “Check engine oil level”.
A1
A2
Fig. 14 Dipstick
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Main menuFig. 20 Information display: Controls on the windshield wiper lever / controls on the multi-
function steering wheelOperating with the buttons on the windshield wiper lever– You can activate the MAIN MENU by pressing the rocker switch fig. 20 for
more than 1 second.
– You can select individual menu points by means of the rocker switch . When the pushbutton is briefly pressed, the info rmation you have selected is displayed.Operating with the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel– You can activate the MAIN MENU by pressing the rocker switch fig. 20 for
more than 1 second.
– You can select the individual menus by pressing the handwheel . After briefly
pressing the handwheel , th e desired menu is indicated.
– After briefly pressing the button you can achieve a higher level, by pressing the button for longer than 1 second, you can call up the MAIN MENU. You can select the following information (d
epending on the equipment installed on
the vehicle):

MFD (Onboard computer) page 19

Audio *

Navigation *

Phone*  page 125

Aux. Heating (auxiliary heating) *  page 104

Assistants *  page 53

Vehicle status  page 24

Setup  page 25
The menu point Audio is only then displayed when the factory-fitted Radio* is
switched on.
The menu point Navigation is only then displayed when the factory-fitted Navigation
system* is switched on.
The menu point Aux. Heating is only then displayed, if the vehicle is factory-fitted with
the auxiliary heating*.
The menu point Assistants is only then displayed, if the vehicle is fitted with cornering
lights*.Note

If warning messages are shown in the information display, these messages can be
confirmed with the button on the windshie ld wiper lever or with the button on
the multifunction steering wheel in order to call up the main menu.

If you do not activate the information display at that moment, the menu shifts to
one level higher every 10 seconds.

The operation of the factory-fitted radio* or the navigation system* is described in
separate operating instructions to be found in the on-board literature.
Main menu
page 23
Door, luggage compartment door and bonnet ajar warn-
ing
page 24
Service Interval Display
page 17
Selector lever position for an automatic gearbox
page 116AAAA
AB
ACAD
AD
AC
AC
AB
AD
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Door, luggage compartment door and bonnet ajar warningThe door, luggage compartment and bonnet ajar warning lights up if at least one door,
the luggage compartment or bonnet are not closed. The symbol indicates which door
is still open or whether the luggage compartment door or bonnet is not closed.
The symbol goes out as soon as the doors, luggage compartment door and bonnet are
completely closed.
A warning signal sounds if the car is driven at a speed of more than 6km/hour and if
the engine or the luggage compartment door is open.Auto Check Control*Car stateThe Auto Check Control carries out a chec k of certain functions and vehicle compo-
nents. The check is performed constantly when the ignition is switched on, both when
the vehicle is stationary, as well as when driving.
Some operational faults, urgent repairs, service work or other information appear in
the display of the instrument cluster. The di splays are shown with a red or yellow light
symbol depending on the priority of the message.
The red symbols indicate danger (priority 1) while the yellow symbols indicate a
warning (priortity 2). Information for the driver may also appear in addition to the
symbols page 27.
Shown in the menu Vehicle status, if there is at least one error message. After selecting
this menu the first of the error messages is displayed. Several error messages are
shown on the display under the message e.g. 1/3. This indicates that the first of a total
of three error messages is displayed. Investigate the displayed faults as soon as
possible.
As long as the operational faults are not rectified, the symbols are always indicated
again. After the first display, the symbol s are indicated without information for the
driver.
If a fault occurs, a warning signal will also sound in addition to the symbol and text in
the display:

Priority 1 - three warning signals

Priority 2 - one warning signal
Red symbols
A red symbol signals danger.– Stop the vehicle.
– Switch the engine off.
– Investigate the function indicated.
– Obtain professional assistance.
Meaning of the red symbols:
Three successive warning signals will sound if a red symbol appears.Yellow symbolsCheck the relevant function as soon as possible.
The meaning of the yellow symbols:
Engine oil pressure too low
page 30

Overheated clutches of the automatic gearbox
DSG*
page 36
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WARNING

If you do not pay attention to the warning lights coming on and the corre-
sponding descriptions and warning notes, this may result in severe body inju-
ries or major vehicle damage.

The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. There is a risk of
injuries, scalding, accidents and fire wh en working in the engine compartment,
e.g. inspecting and replenishing oil and other fluids. It is also essential to
observe all warnings page 197, “Working in the engine compartment”.Note

The arrangement of the indicator lights depends on the model version. The
symbols shown in the following functional description are to be found as indicator
lights in the instrument cluster.

Operational faults are shown in the instrument cluster as red symbols (priority 1 -
danger) or yellow symbol s (priority 2 - warning).
Turn signal system

Either the left
 or right
 indicator light flashes depending on the position of the turn
signal lever.
The indicator light flashes at twice its normal rate if a turn signal light fails.
Switching off the hazard warning light system is switched on will cause all of the turn
signal lights as well as both indicator lights to flash.
Further information about the turn signal system page 57.

Glow plug system (diesel engine) page 31

Coolant temperature/coolant level page 31

Traction control system (TCS) page 32

Electronic stability programme (ESP)* page 32

Switch off traction control system (TCS) page 32

Selector lever lock* page 33

Tyre pres su re* page 33

Antilock brake system (ABS) page 33

Bonnet page 33

Seat belt warning light page 34

Brake pad wear* page 34

Boot lid page 34

Open door page 34

Fluid level in windshield washer system* page 34

Brake system page 34

Dynamo page 35

Engine oil level page 35

Fuel reserve page 35
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Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Selector lever lock*

If the green warning light
 lights up, operate the brake pedal. This is necessary, in
order to be able to move the selector lever out of the position P or N.
Further information about the selector lever lock page 116.
Tyre inflation pressure*

The warning light
 lights up, if there is a substantia l drop in inflation pressure in one
of the tyres. Reduce the speed and check or correct as soon as possible the inflation
pressure in the tyres page 208.
If the warning light flashes, there is a system fault. Visit the nearest specialist garage and
have the fault rectified.
Further information about the tyre pressure monitoring system page 172.
WARNING

When the warning light
 lights up, immediately reduce the speed and
avoid sudden steering and brake manoeuvr es. Please stop the vehicle without
delay at the nearest possible stop and in spect the tyres and their inflation pres-
sures.

Under certain circumstances (e.g. sporty style of driving, wintry or unpaved
roads) the warning light
 can be delayed or does not light up at all.
Note
If the battery has been disconnected, the warning light
 comes on after switching on
the ignition. The warning light must go out after driving a short distance.
Antilock brake system (ABS)

The warning light
 shows the functionality of the ABS.
The warning light comes on for a few seconds after the ignition has been switched on
or when starting the engine. The warning 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 igni tion, does not light up at all or lights up
while driving. The vehicle will only be br aked by the normal brake system. Visit a
specialist garage immediately and adjust your style of driving appropriately as you will
not know how great the damage is.
Further information about ABS page 171, “Antilock brake system (ABS)”.
A fault in the entire brake system
If the ABS warning light
 comes on together with the brake system warning light

(handbrake must be released), there is a fault not only in the ABS but also in another
part of the brake system .
WARNING

If the brake system warning light
 comes on together with the ABS
warning light
 stop the vehicle immediately an d check the brake fluid level in
the reservoir page 202, “Brake fluid”. If the fluid level has dropped below the
MIN marking, do not drive any further - risk of accident! Obtain professional
assistance.

Pay attention to the following instructions before checking the brake fluid
level and opening the bonnet page 197, “Working in the engine compart-
ment”.

If the brake fluid is at the correct leve l, the ABS control function has failed.
The rear wheels may then block very rapi dly when braking. In certain circum-
stances, this can result in the rear end of the car breaking away - risk of skid-
ding! Drive carefully to the nearest specialist garage and have the fault
rectified.
Bonnet

The warning light
 comes on if the bonnet is unlocked. If the bonnet unlocks while
driving, the warning light lights up
 and as a warning an audible signal sounds.
The warning light comes on even when the ig nition is switched off. The warning light
lights up for a maximum of 5 minutes.
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Technical Data
For further information on the brake system
page 170, “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 6 km/h.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Release parking brake!
WARNING

Pay attention to the following instruct ions before checking the brake fluid
level and opening the bonnet page 197, “Working in the engine compart-
ment”.

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 202. If the fluid level has dropped
below the MIN marking, do not drive any further - risk of accident! Obtain
professional assistance.
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.
Caution
If the warning light
 comes on when driving and in addition the warning light

(cooling system fault) also comes on in di splay, you must then stop the car immedi-
ately and switch the engine off - risk of engine damage!
Engine oil level

Warning light
 lights up
If the warning light  lights up, the quantity of oil in the engine is probably too low.
Check as soon as possible the oil level or top up page 199, “Replenishing engine oil”
with engine oil.
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Check oil level!
The warning light will go out if the bonnet is left open for more than 30 seconds. If no
engine oil has been replenished, the warning light will come on again after driving
about 100 km.
Warning light
 flashes
A fault on the engine oil level sensor is indicated 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!
Fuel reserve

The warning light
 comes on, if the fuel level is still below 9 litres.
An audible signal sounds as an additional warning signal.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*: Please refuel! Range...km
Note
The Text in the information display* goes ou t only after refuelling and driving a short
distance.
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