2010 SKODA OCTAVIA TOUR fuel reserve

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Avoid high engine speeds du ring the driving time and before the engine has reached
operating temperature page 118.
For the sake of the environment
Shifting up early helps you sa ve fuel and reduce the operating noise of your vehicle.SpeedometerThe speedometer shows the current speed of the car.Engine coolant temperature DisplayThe coolant temperature gauge page 15, fig. 15 operates only when the ignition
is switched on.
In order to avoid any damage to the engine, please pay attention to the following notes
regarding the temperature ranges:
Cold range
If the pointer is in the left-hand area of the scale it means that the engine has not yet
reached its operating temperatur e. Avoid running at high engine speeds, at full throttle
and at severe engine loads.
The operating range
The engine has reached its operating temper ature as soon as the pointer moves into
the mid-range of the scale. The pointer may also move further to the right at high
engine loads and high outside temperatures. This is not critical provided the warning
symbol
 in the instrument cluster does not flash.
If the symbol  in the instrument cluster flashes it means that either the coolant
temperature is too high or the coolant level is too low. Observe the guidelines
 page 25, “Coolant temperature/coolant level ”.
WARNING
Pay attention to the warning notes page 140, “Working in the engine
compartment” before opening the bonnet and inspecting the coolant level.
Caution
Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the fresh air inlet
impair the cooling effi ciency of the coolant. There is then a risk of the engine over-
heating at high outside temper atures and high engine loads!Fuel gaugeThe fuel gauge page 15, fig. 15 only works when the ignition is switched on.
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 55 litres. The warning symbol
 in the instrument
cluster lights up when the pointer reaches the reserve marking. There are now about 9
litres of fuel remaining in the tank. This symbol is a reminder for you, that you must
refuel .
An acoustic signal sounds as an additional reminder.
Caution
Never run the fuel tank completely empty! The irregular supply of the fuel system can
lead to irregular running of the engine. Un burnt fuel may get into the exhaust system
and damage the catalytic converter.Counter for distance drivenThe distance which you have driven with yo ur vehicle is shown in kilometres (km). In
some countries the measuring unit “mile” is used.
Reset button
Hold the reset button page 15, fig. 15 pressed for approx. 1 second. The trip
counter is reset to zero.
Trip counter for distance driven
The trip counter shows the distance driven since the time the trip counter was last
erased. The trip is shown in steps of 100 metres or 1/10 of a mile.
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You can only operate the multi-functional in dicator when the ignition is switched on.
After the ignition is switched on, the function displayed is the one which you last
selected before switching off the ignition.Outside temperatureThe outside temperature appears in the disp lay when the ignition is switched on.
If the outside temperature drops below +4 °C, a snow flake symbol (warning signal for
ice on the road) appears before the temperature indicator and a warning signal
sounds. After pressing the rocker on the windshield wiper lever page 19, fig. 19 ,
the function which was shown last is indicated.
WARNING
Do not only rely upon the information given on the outside temperature display
that there is no ice on the road. Please note that black ice may also be present
on the road surface even at temperatures around +4 °C - warning, drive with
care!Driving timeThe driving time which has elapsed since the memory was last erased, appears in the
display. If you wish to measure the driving ti me as of a particular time, you must set the
memory to zero at this moment in time by pressing the button page 19, fig. 19
on the windshield wiper lever for longer than 1 second.
The maximum distance indicated in both memories is 19 hours and 59 minutes. The
indicator is set back to null if this period is exceeded.Current consumptionThe current fuel consumption level is shown in the display in litres/100 km. This infor-
mation can help you to adapt your style of driving to the fuel consumption you wish to
achieve.
The display appears in litres/hour if the vehicle is stationary or driving at a low speed.
The indicated value will be updated every 0.5 seconds while you are driving.
Average fuel consumptionThe average fuel consumption since the memory was last erased is shown in the
display in litres/100 km  page 18. This information can help you to adapt your style
of driving to the fuel cons umption you wish to achieve.
If you wish to determine the average fuel consumption over a certain period of time,
you must set the memory at the start of th e new measurement to zero using the button
on the windshield wiper lever. A zero appears in the display for the first 100 m you
drive after erasing the memory.
The indicated value will be updated every 5 seconds while you are driving.
Note
The amount of fuel consumed will not be indicated.RangeThe estimated range in kilometres is shown on the display. It indicates the distance you
can still drive with your vehicle based on th e current level of fuel in the tank for the
same style of driving.
The readout is shown in steps of 10 km. After lighting up of the indicator light for the
fuel reserve the display is shown in steps of 5 km.
The fuel consumption for the last 50 km is taken as a basis for calculating the range. If
you drive in a more economical manner, the range will be increased accordingly.
If the memory is set to zero (after disco nnecting the battery), the fuel consumption of
10 ltr./100 km is calculated for the range; afterwards the value is adapted accordingly
to the style of driving.Distance drivenThe distance driven since the memory was last erased appears in the display
 page 18. If you wish to calculate the distance driven as of a particular time, you must
erase the memory at this moment in time by pressing the button on the windshield
wiper lever page 19, fig. 19.
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
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 140, “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 44.
Fog lights*

The warning light
 comes on when the fog lights are operating page 43.
Main beam

The indicator light
 comes on when the main beam is selected or also when the
headlight flasher is operated.

Coolant temperature/coolant level page 25

Traction control system (TCS) page 26

Electronic stability programme (ESP)* page 26

Switch off the Traction control system (TCS); page 26

Tyre pres su re* page 27

Antilock brake system (ABS) page 27

Bonnet page 27

Seat belt warning light page 28

Brake pad wear* page 28

Boot lid page 28

Open door page 28

Brake system page 28

Dynamo page 28

Engine oil level page 29

Fuel reserve page 29
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
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 142, “Replenishing engine oil”
with engine oil.
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.
The warning light will go out if the bonnet is le ft 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 inspected without delay by a specialist garage.
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.
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Index191
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Front armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Diesel fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Saving energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Fuel reserve Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Full wheel trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
GGauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
General view Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Glow plug system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25HHandbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Hazard warning light system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Head airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Head restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Headlight flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Headlights Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Heated windscreen washer nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Defrosting windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Recirculated air mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
IIgnition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Interior light Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Interior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Interior monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Intermittent wiping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
ISOFIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
ISOFIX system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108JJacking points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165, 166KKey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30LLashing eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Leather care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Lifting jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159, 164
Lighting of the interior of the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Lights
Changing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
converting/masking over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Range adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Lights and Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Lock Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
lock Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Locking and unlocking from inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Low beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Lugagge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 57 Folding hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Lashing eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Luggage rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
MMain beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42, 44 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Manual shifting of gears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Memory for the on-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Mobile phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Motoring abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
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