2011 SKODA OCTAVIA TOUR battery

Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights27
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
The warning light comes on even when the ignition is switched off. The warning
light lights up for a
maximum of 5 minutes.
Seat belt warning light

The warning light
 comes on after the ignition is switched on as a reminder to
fasten the seat belt. The warning light only goes out if the driver has fastened his
seat belt.
If the seat belt has not been fastened by the driver, a permanent warning signal
sounds at vehicle speeds greater than 20 km/h and simultaneously the warning
light flashes
.
If the seat belt is not fastened by the driver during the next 90 seconds, the warning
signal is deactivated and the warning light
 lights up permanently.
Further information on the seat belts page 85, “Seat belts”.
Thickness of the brake pads*

The warning light
 comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
If the warning light  comes on, contact a specialist garage immediately and have
the brake pads on all of the wheels inspected.
Boot lid

The warning light
 comes on when the ignition is switched on if the luggage
compartment door is open. If th e boot lid opens while driving
, the warning light
lights up and an audible signal sounds.
The warning light comes on even when the ignition is switched off. The warning
light lights up for a maximum of 5 minutes.
Open door

The warning light
 comes on if one or several door s are opened or if the boot lid
is opened. If one of the doors opens while driving, the warning light lights
 up and
an audible signal sounds.
The warning light comes on even when the ignition is switched off. The warning
light lights up for a maximum of 5 minutes.
Brake system

The warning light
 flashes or comes on if the brake fluid level is too low, if there
is a fault in the ABS or if the handbrake is applied.
If the warning light  flashes and an audi ble signal sounds three times (handbrake
is not applied), stop and check the brake fluid level .
If there is a fault in the ABS which also influences the function of the brake system
(e.g. distribution of brake pressure), the ABS warning light
 comes on and at the
same time the brake system warning light starts flashing
. Be aware that not only
the ABS but also another part of the brake system is defective .
An audible signal sounds three time s 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 107, “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.
WARNING
•
Pay attention to the following instruct ions before checking the brake fluid
level and opening the bonnet page 131, “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 135. 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 no n-essential electrical components.
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Unlocking and lockingKeyFig. 21 Set of keys without remote control/set of keys with remote control keyTwo keys are provided with the vehicle. Depending on the equipment, your vehicle
can be equipped with keys without radio remote control fig. 21 - left, or with radio
remote control* fig. 21 - right.
WARNING
•
Always withdraw the key whenever you leave the vehicle - even if it is only
for a short time. This is particularly import ant if children are left in the vehicle.
The children might otherwise start the en gine or operate electrical equipment
(e.g. power windows) - risk of injury!
•
Do not withdraw the ignition key from the ignition lock until the vehicle has
come to a stop. The steering lock might otherwise engage unintentionally - risk
of accident!Caution
•
Each key contains electronic components; therefore protect them against mois-
ture and severe shocks.
•
Keep the groove of the keys absolutely clean as impurities (textile fibres, dust
etc.) have a negative effect on the proper operation of the locking cylinder and the
ignition lock.
Note
Please approach an authoris ed Škoda Service Partner if you lose a key since he can
obtain a new one for you.Changing the battery in the remote control keyFig. 22 Remote control key - remove cover/remove batteryEach remote control key contains a battery which is housed under the cover
 fig. 22 . If the battery is discharged, the red indicator light does not light up
after pressing a button on the remote control fig. 21 . Change the battery as
follows:
– Fold open the key.
– Carefully press off the battery cove r at the points of the arrows fig. 22 .
– Remove the discharged battery from the key by pressing the battery down- wards at the point of the arrow fig. 22 .
– Insert the new battery. Ensure that th e “+” symbol on the battery is facing
upwards. The correct polarity is shown on the battery cover.
– Position the battery cover on the key and pr ess on it until it is heard to lock in
place.
For the sake of the environment
Dispose of a used battery in accord ance with environmental regulations.
B
A
1
2
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30Note
•
Pay attention to the correct pola rity when changing the battery.
•
The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original
battery.
•
If it is still not be possible to unlock or lock the vehicle with the remote control
even after replacing the batte ry this means that the system has to be synchronised
 page 35.
Electronic immobiliserThe electronic immobiliser prevents the vehicle being operated by an
unauthorised person.An electronic chip is integrated in the head of the key. The immobiliser is deacti-
vated with the aid of this chip when the key is inserted in the ignition lock. The elec-
tronic immobiliser is automatically activa ted when you withdraw the ignition key
from the lock.
Note
It is only possible to start the engine of your car with a Genuine Škoda key with the
matching code.Child safety lockThe child safety lock prevents the rear door from being opened from
the inside.
The rear doors are equipped with a child safety lock. You can switch the child safety
lock on and off using the vehicle key.Switching child safety lock on– Use the vehicle key to turn the slit in the rear door to the left in the direction of
the arrow fig. 23 .Switching child safety lock off– Use the vehicle key to turn the slit to the right against the direction of the arrow.
So long as the child safety lock is switched on it is not possible to open the door
from the inside with the door opening leve r. In this case the door can be opened
only from the outside.Central locking systemDescriptionUnlocking or locking the vehicle causes all doors to be unlocked or locked at the
same time by the central locking system. The boot lid is unlocked when opening. It
can be opened by pressing the hand grip above the licence plate page 33.
Operation of the central lo cking system is possible:•
from the outside using the vehicle key page 32,
•
using the button for the central locking system page 32,
•
by using the remote control page 35.
Indicator light in the driver's door on vehicles without anti-theft alarm system
After the car is locked, the indica tor light flashes after 2 seconds.
After the car is locked with the deactivated safe securing system, the indicator light
flashes only after 30 seconds.
Indicator light in the driver's door on vehicles with anti-theft alarm system
After locking the vehicle the indicator light flashes for 2 seconds fast, then more
slowly.
If the vehicle is locked and the safe securing system page 31 is not operating, the
indicator light in the driver door flashes for about 2 seconds fast, goes out and starts
to flash slowly after about 30 seconds.
Fig. 23 Child safety locks on the rear
doors
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34WARNING
•
Ensure that the lock is properly engaged after closing the boot lid. Other-
wise, the boot lid might open suddenly when 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 lid, it could crack -
risk of injury!Note
•
After closing the boot lid, it is auto matically locked within 2 second and the
anti-theft alarm system* is activated. This applies only if the vehicle was locked
before closing the boot lid.
•
The function of the hand grip above the licence plate is deactivated when
starting off or as of a speed of more than 5 km/hour for vehicles with central locking.
The function of the hand grip is activated again when the vehicle has stopped and
a door is opened.
Emergency unlocking of the boot lid (Octavia)If there is a fault in the central locking, you can open the boot lid as follows:
– Fold the seat backrest forwards page 51.
– Take out the warning triangle* fig. 28 .
– Press the operating lever in the direction of arrow in order to unlock the boot lid.
The operating lever is located under the panel .
– Open the boot lid from the outside.
Emergency unlocking of the boot lid (Combi)If there is a fault in the central locking, you can open the boot lid as follows:
– Fold the seat backrest forwards page 51.
– Open up the cover of the lock upwards fig. 29 .
– Move the operating lever with the aid of a narrow object e.g. screwdriver up to the stop in the direction of arrow; the boot lid is then unlocked.
– Open the boot lid from the outside.Remote control*DescriptionYou can use the remote control:•
to unlock and lock the car,
•
unlocking boot lid,
•
electrically open and close the windows.
The transmitter with the battery is housed in the handle of the remote control key.
The receiver is located in the interior of the 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 key has a fold-open key bit which can be used for unlocking and locking the car
manually and also for starting the engine.
Fig. 28 Emergency unlocking of the boot
lid
A
B
Fig. 29 Emergency unlocking of the boot
lid
A
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
If a lost key is replaced or if the receiver unit has been repaired or a new unit
installed, it is then necessary for an auth
orised Škoda Service Partner to initialise
the system. Only after this is it poss ible to again use the remote control.
Note
•
The remote control is automatically deactivated 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 an authorised Škoda Service Partner, if
the central locking or anti-theft alarm syst em does react to the remote control at
less than 3 metres away.
•
If the driver door is opened, the vehicle cannot be locked using the remote
control.
Unlocking and locking the vehicleUnlocking the vehicle

– Press the button fig. 30 for about 1 second.Locking the vehicle

– Press button for about 1 second.Deactivating safe securing system– Press button twice in 2 seconds. Further information page 31.
Boot lid remote release

– Press button for about 2 second. Further information page 33.Folding out of the key–Press button .Folding up of the key– Press button and collapse the key bit in the housing.
The turn signal lights flash twice as confirmation that the vehicle has been
unlocked. The vehicle will lock again automatically if you unlock the vehicle using
button but do not open a door or the b oot lid within the next 30 seconds. This
function is intended to prevent th e car being unlocked unintentionally.
Display of the locking
The turn signal lights flash once to co nfirm that the vehicle has been correctly
locked.
If the vehicle is locked by pressing the button and some doors or the boot lid are
not closed, the turn signal li ghts flash only after closing.
WARNING
If the vehicle is locked from the outsid e and the safe securing system is acti-
vated, there must not be any person in th e vehicle as it is then not possible to
open either a door or a window from the inside. The locked doors make it more
difficult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency - hazard!
Note
•
Operate the radio remote control only when the doors and boot lid are closed
and you have visual contact with the vehicle.
•
Once in the car, you must not press the lock button
 of the radio remote control
before inserting the key into the ignition lock in order to avoid the car being inad-
vertently locked and the alarm system* being switched on. Should this happen,
press the unlock button
 of the radio remote control.
Synchronisation of the remote controlIf the vehicle cannot be unlocked by actuating the remote control system then it is
possible that the code in the key and the control unit in the vehicle are no longer
Fig. 30 Remote control key
1
33
244
1
3
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synchronised. This can occur when the butt ons on the radio-operated key are actu-
ated a number of times outside of the operative range of the equipment or the
battery on the remote control was replaced.
This means it is necessary to synchronise the code as follows:•
Press any button on the remote control.
•
pressing of the button means that the door will unlock with the key within 1
minute.
Anti-theft alarm system*DescriptionThe anti-theft alarm system increases the level of protection against people
seeking to break into the vehicle. The system triggers audible and visual warning
signals if an attempt is made to break into the vehicle.
How is the alarm system activated?
The anti-theft alarm system is activated automatically when the vehicle is locked
with the key on the closed dr iver's door or by using the radio remote control. It is
activated 30 seconds after locking the door.
How is the alarm system deactivated?
The anti-theft alarm system is deactivated if the vehicle is unlocked by only using
the radio remote control. The vehicle is automatically locked again if the vehicle is
not opened within 30 seconds after re activating the anti-theft alarm system.
Once you unlock the vehicle by inserting th e key into the driver door you then have
to insert the key into the ignition lock and switch the ignition on within 15 seconds
after opening the door in order to deactivate the anti-theft alarm system. The alarm
will be triggered if you do not switch on the ignition within 15 seconds.
When is the alarm triggered?
The following security areas of the locked vehicle are monitored:•
Bonnet,
•
Boot lid,
•
Doors,
•
Ignition lock,
•
vehicle's angle of inclination page 36, “Interior monitor* and Towing protec-
tion monitoring*”,
•
Vehicle interior page 36, “Interior monitor* and Towing protection moni-
toring*”,
•
A drop in voltage of the on-board power supply.
An alarm is immediately triggered if either of the two battery terminals is discon-
nected while the anti-theft alarm system is activated.
How is the alarm switched off?
You switch the alarm off if you unlock the vehicle with the radio remote control or
if you switch the ignition on.Note
•
The working life of the alarm siren is 6 ye ars. More detailed information is avail-
able by a specialist garage.
•
Before leaving the vehicle, check that all the doors and windows are closed in
order to ensure that the anti-theft alarm system is fully operational.
•
Coding of the radio remote control and th e receiver unit precludes the use of the
radio remote control from other vehicles.
Interior monitor* and Towi ng protection monitoring*Switch off the interior monitor and towing protection monitoring– Switch off the ignition.
– Open the driver door.
– Press the button

at the centre column on the driver side  fig. 31, the
symbol

which lights up in the button changes from red to orange.
– Lock the vehicle within 30 seconds.
Fig. 31 Button for interior monitor and
towing protection monitoring
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Safety
Driving Tips
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Window convenience operation*You can open and close the window with power windows as follows when
unlocking and locking the vehicle.Opening a window– Hold the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the unlock position or
press the unlock button of the radio remote control until all the windows are
opened.Closing a window– Hold the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the lock position or press the lock button of the radio remo te control until all the windows are
closed.
You can interrupt the opening or closing operation of the windows immediately by
releasing the key or the lock button.
WARNING
The system is fitted with a force limiter  page 38. If there is an obstacle, the
closing process is stopped and the window goes down by several centimetres.
You should then take particular care when closing the windows! You may other-
wise suffer severe injuries as a result of getting an arm, for example, jammed in
the window!
Note
On vehicles fitted with anti-theft alarm system the convenience window opening is
possible by means of the key in the locking cylinder only 45 seconds after deacti-
vating the warning system or after ac tivating the anti-theft alarm system.Operational faultsElectrically operated power windows do not operate
If the battery of the car has been disconnected and then reconnected, the electri-
cally operated power windows do not oper ate. The system must be activated.
Proceed as follows in order to re-establish the function:•
Switch on the ignition.
•
Press the relevant switch top and hold it pressed as long as necessary until the
window is closed.
•
Release the switch.
•
Press once again the relevant switch top and hold it pressed for approx. 3
seconds.
Operation in winter
Ice accumulating on the surface of the wi ndows during the winter may result in a
greater resistance when closing the windows and the window may stop and go
down several centimetres
It is necessary to put the force limiter out of operation in order to close the window
 page 38, “Force limiter of the power windows”.
WARNING
The system is fitted with a force limiter page 38. If there is an obstacle, the
closing process is stopped and the window goes down by several centimetres.
You should then take particular care when closing the windows! You may other-
wise suffer severe injuries as a result of getting an arm, for example, jammed in
the window!
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•
the ignition is switched on.
•
auto switch-off - about 30 seconds after all the doors have been closed.
If the doors remain open, the switch in position
, the interior lighting switches
off automatically after around 10 minutes to stop the battery from running down.
Note
We recommend having these bulbs replaced by a specialist garage.Vehicle interior lighting version 2Switching on the interior lighting– Turn the switch to position
  fig. 40 .
Switching off the interior lighting– Turn the switch to position O.Operation of the lamp using the door switch– Turn the switch to position
.
The same principles apply for interior lighting version 2 as for  page 43, “Lighting
of the interior of the vehicle - Version 1”.
Luggage compartment lightThe lighting comes on automatically when the boot lid is opened. If the lid remains
open for more than about 10 minutes, th e luggage compartment lighting switches
off automatically.VisibilityRear window heater– You can switch the rear window heater on or off by pressing the switch
 fig. 41 - the indicator light in the switch comes on or goes out.
The rear window heater only operates when the engine is running.
The rear window heater switches off automatically after 10 minutes.
For the sake of the environment
As soon as the window is de-iced or free from mist, the heating should be switched
off. The reduced current consumption will ha ve a favourable effect on fuel economy
 page 115, “Saving electricity”.
Note
•
The position and the shape of the switch can differ depending on equipment
installed in the vehicle.
•
If the on-board voltage drop s, the rear window heater is switched off automat-
ically, in order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control.
A
Fig. 40 Interior lighting without reading
lights
Fig. 41 Switch for rear window heater

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