2012 SKODA OCTAVIA ignition

Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage.
Glow plug system  (diesel engine)
The warning light  comes on after the ignition has been switched on. Once the
light has gone out, the engine can be started immediately.
There is a fault in the glow plug system if the warning light  does not come on
at all or lights up continuously .
If the warning light  begins to flash while driving, a fault exists in the engine
control. The engine control unit allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage.

EPC  fault light (petrol engine)
If the warning light 
lights up, there is a fault in the engine control. The engine
control unit allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage.

Diesel particulate filter (diesel engine)
The diesel particulate filter separates the soot particles from the exhaust. The soot particles collect in the diesel particulate filter where they are burnt on a reg-
ular basis.
If the warning light 
lights up, soot has accumulated in the diesel particulate
filter.
In order to clean the diesel particulate filter, and where traffic conditions per-
mit »
, the vehicle should be driven at an even speed of at least 60 km/h at en-
gine speeds of 1 800 - 2 500 rpm for at least 15 minutes or until the warning light
goes out with the 4th or 5th gear engaged (automatic gearbox: position S).
The warning light 
goes out after the diesel particulate filter has been success-
fully cleaned.
If the filter is not properly cleaned, the warning light 
does not go out and the
warning light 
begins to flash.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display: Diesel particulate filter: owner's manual!
orDIESEL PM FILTER OWNER MANUAL
Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage.WARNING■ The diesel particle filter achieves very high temperatures. Therefore do not
park in areas where the hot filter can come into direct contact with dry grass
or other combustible materials – there is the risk of fire!■
Always adjust your speed to suit weather, road, region and traffic condi-
tions. The recommendations indicated by the warning light must not tempt
you to disregard the national regulations for road traffic.
CAUTION
As long as the warning light  lights up, one must take into account an in-
creased fuel consumption and in certain circumstances a power reduction of the
engine.
Note
■ To assist the combustion process of the soot particles, we recommend that reg-
ularly driving over short distances should be avoided.■
Using diesel fuel with an increased sulphur content can considerably reduce the
life of the diesel particle filter. A ŠKODA specialist garage will be able to tell you
which countries use only diesel fuel with high sulphur content.

Fuel reserve 
When the warning light  is lit, this means there is a fuel reserve of under around
7 litres left.
An audible signal sounds as a warning signal.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display:
Please refuel. Range: ... km
or PLEASE REFUEL 
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NoteThe text in the information display goes out after refuelling and driving a short
distance.
Safety systems
If the warning light  lights up, there is a fault in the airbag or pedestrian protec-
tion system.
Airbag system
The following message is shown in the information cluster display:
Error: airbag
or AIRBAG ERROR
The functionality of the airbag system is monitored electronically even if one of
the airbags is switched off.
The following applies if one of the airbags or the belt tensioner was switched
off with the diagnostic equipment:
The warning light 
lights up for approx. 4 seconds after switching on the igni-
tion and then flashes again for approx. 12 seconds.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display: Airbag/belt tensioner deactivated.
or AIRBAG/BELT TENSIONER OFF
The following applies if the front passenger airbag has been switched off using the key switch in the storage compartment:
› The indicator light

comes on for around 4 seconds after the ignition has been
switched on;
› The warning light

in the display 



in the middle of the dash
panel lights up after switching on the ignition » page 151.
Passenger protection system The following message is shown in the information cluster display:
Error: pedestrian protection
or
PASSENGER PROTECTION SYSTEM ERROR
Further information » page 153.WARNINGIf there is a fault in the safety system, have it checked immediately by a
ŠKODA specialist garage. Otherwise, there is a risk of the systems not being
activated in the event of an accident.

Tyre pressure 
The warning light 
lights up, if there is a substantial drop in inflation pressure in
one of the tyres. Check and adjust the pressure in all tyres » page 181.
An audible signal sounds as a warning signal.
If the warning light 
lights up, there is a fault in the system.
Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage. Further information » page 185, Tyre control display .
Note
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the warning light
 comes on after switching on the ignition. If the warning light does not go out
after moving a short distance, this means there is an error in the system. Seek
help from a ŠKODA specialist garage.
Windscreen washer fluid level 
If the windscreen washer fluid level is too low, the warning light 
comes on. Top
up with washer fluid.
Top up with liquid » page 176.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display: Top up washer fluid!
or
WASHER FLUID PLEASE TOP UP
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19Instruments and warning lights

Information system
Introductory information
The information system provides the driver with alerts and messages about indi-
vidual vehicle systems. These alerts and messages appear in the display of the in- strument cluster
2
» Fig. 2 on page 9.
The following is displayed in the information system:
› The outside temperature
» page 21;
› Recommended gear
» page 21;
› Door, boot lid and bonnet warning
» page 21;
› Eco tips
» page 21 ;
› Service Interval Display
» page 11;
› Auto Check Control
» page 12
› some warning lights
» page 12;
› Driving data
» page 22;
› Warning against excessive speeds
» page 24
› Data on the information display
» page 25;
› Traffic sign recognition
» page 25;
› Fatigue detection system
» page 27;
› Selector lever positions for an automatic gearbox
» page 130;
› Information and alerts in the Assist systems
» page 112.

Outside temperature
The current outside temperature is indicated in the display of the instrument cluster.
If the outside temperature drops below +4 °C while driving, a snow flake symbol
(warning signal for ice on the road) appears before the temperature indicator and
an audible signal will sound.
If the outside temperature is less than +4 °C when the ignition is turned on, a
snow flake symbol appears in the display and an acoustic signal sounds. After
pressing the rocker switch
A
or the adjustment wheel
D
» Fig. 3 on page 22,
the function shown last is indicated.
WARNINGEven at temperatures around +4 °C, black ice may still be on the road surface!
Do not only rely upon the information given on the outside temperature dis-
play that there is no ice on the road.

Recommended gear
In order to minimise the fuel consumption, a recommendation for shifting into an- other gear is indicated in the display.
Information about the currently-selected gear is shown in the upper part of the
display. When the system determines that a change in gear is required, the arrow
symbol 
and the recommended gear appears next to the current gear indication.
For instance, if 


appears in this display, this means it is recommended that
you shift from 3rd into 4th gear.
WARNINGThe driver is always responsible for selecting the correct gear in different driv-
ing situations, such as overtaking.

Door, boot lid and bonnet warning
If at least one door is open, or the boot or bonnet is open, the instrument cluster
display indicates the relevant open door or boot/bonnet.
An acoustic signal will also sound if you drive the vehicle above 6 km/h.

Eco tips
To minimise fuel consumption, fuel economy tips can appear in the display.
Eco tips are indicated next to the letters ECO-TIP.
For instance, if the air-condition is on and a window is open, the following mes- sage appears ECO TIP Air conditioning switched on: close windows.
Eco tips display must be activated in the Infotainment » operating instructions for
Infotainment , chapter Vehicle settings .
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21Information system

Driving data (Multifunction display)
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Select data from the multifunction display
22
Memory
22
Multifunction display details
23
Warning against excessive speeds
24
The multifunction display only operates if the ignition is switched on. After the ig- nition is switched on, the function displayed is the one which you last selected
before switching off the ignition.
Individual menu items can be shown or hidden » Bedienungsanleitung Infotain-
ment, chapter Setting vehicle systems (CAR button) .
WARNINGConcentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully re-
sponsible for the operation of your vehicle.
Note
In certain countries the displays appear in the Imperial system of measures.
Select data from the multifunction displayFig. 3
Buttons (adjustment wheel) on the operating lever/multifunction
steering wheel
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 22.
Selecting using the operating lever
›
Briefly press the rocker switch
A
» Fig. 3 up or down.
Selecting using the multifunction steering wheel
›
Turn the adjustment wheel
D
» Fig. 3 upwards or downwards.

Memory
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 22.
The multifunction display is equipped with three automatic memories.
Select memory
›
Press the button
B
or adjustment wheel
D
» Fig. 3 on page 22.
Resetting
›
Select the desired memory.
›
Press longer on the button
B
or adjustment wheel
D
» Fig. 3 on page 22.
The following values of the selected memory are set to zero:
› Average fuel consumption
› Distance driven

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›Average speed
› Driving time
Since start
The memory collates the driving information from the moment the ignition is
switched on until it is switched off. New data will also flow into the calculation of
the current driving information if the trip is continued within 2 hours after
switching off the ignition. If the trip is interrupted for more than 2 hours, the
memory is automatically erased.
Long-term
The memory gathers driving information from any number of individual journeys
up to a total of 99 hours and 59 minutes driving or 9 999 kilometres driven. The
memory is deleted when either of these limits is reached and the calculation
starts all over again.
Since refuel
The memory gathers driving information since the last refuelling. The memory is erased automatically the next time you fill up.
Note
Disconnecting the vehicle battery will delete all memory data.
Multifunction display details
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 22.
Range
The range indicates the distance you can still drive with your vehicle based on the
level of fuel in the tank and the same style of driving as before.
The display is shown in steps of 10 km. After lighting up of the indicator light 
the display is shown in steps of 5 km.
The fuel consumption over the last 50 km is used to calculate the range. Therange can increase if you drive in a more fuel-efficient manner.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption 1)
is calculated since the last time the memory was
erased » page 22 .
If you wish to determine the average fuel consumption over a certain period of
time, you must set the memory at the start of the new measurement to zero » Fig. 3 on page 22. After erasing the memory, no fuel consumption data will
appear for the first 100 m driven.
The fuel consumption data is updated regularly while you are driving.
Current fuel consumption
You can use this information to adapt your driving style to the desired fuel con-
sumption 1)
.
The display appears in litres/hour if the vehicle is stationary or driving at a low
speed 2)
.
Oil temperature
If the engine oil temperature is in the range 80-110 °C, the engine operating tem-
perature is reached.
If the temperature lies below 80 °C or above 110 °C, avoid high engine revs, full
throttle and high engine loads.
If the oil temperature is lower than 50 °C or if a fault in the system for checking
the oil temperature is present, 
are displayed instead of the oil temperature.
Warning against excessive speeds
Setting the speed limit, e.g. for the intra-urban top speed » page 24.
Traffic sign recognition
In the display, up to three detected traffic signs can be displayed, which provide
information about the following:
› Maximum speed (including additional sign);
› Overtaking prohibited.
Further information » page 25, Traffic sign recognition .
Current driving speed
The current speed is identical to the display on the speedometer 3
» Fig. 2 on
page 9. 
1)
To set the units for the fuel consumption display
» Bedienungsanleitung Infotainment, chapter Unit
setup .
2)
On some models in certain countries, the display appears in --,- kilometres/litres if the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
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Change or delete speed limit›With the button A » Fig. 4 or, if applicable, the adjustment wheel D, select the
menu item Warning against excessive speeds .›
Pressing the button
B
or the adjustment wheel
D
deletes the speed limit.
›
Pressing the button
B
or the adjustment wheel
D
again activates change
mode for the speed limit.
If the pre-set speed is exceeded, an acoustic signal appears as a warning tone
and a warning message appears in the instrument cluster display, e.g.:
Speed 50 exceeded.
or SPEED TOO HIGH
The set speed limit value remains stored even after switching off the ignition. Af-
ter a gap between driving exceeding 2 hours, the pre-set speed limit is deleted.

Information display
Fig. 5
Buttons (adjustment wheel) on the operating lever/multifunction
steering wheel
The information display provides you with information on the current operating
state of your vehicle . The information display also provides you with data (de-
pending on the equipment installed in the vehicle) relating to the Infotainment,
multi-functional indicator, etc.
Operating with the buttons on the operating lever
Activate the Main menu by pressing the rocker switch
A
» Fig. 5 for longer.
Individual menu items can be selected by means of the rocker switch A. When
the pushbutton B is briefly pressed, the information you have selected is dis-
played.
Operating the button/adjustment wheel on the multifunction steering wheel
Activate the Main menu by pressing the rocker switch C
» Fig. 5 for longer.
The individual menus can be selected by pressing the adjustment wheel
D
. The
selected menu is displayed after briefly pressing the adjustment wheel
D
.
By briefly pressing the
C
button you will reach one level higher.
Main menu points
The following information can be selected (depending on the equipment installed on the vehicle):
■ Driving data » page 22
■ Assist systems » page 126
■ Navigation » operating instructions for Infotainment , chapter Navigation sys-
tem (NAV button)
■ Audio » operating instructions for Infotainment , chapter Media (MEDIA button)
■ Telephone » operating instructions for Infotainment , chapter Telephone
(PHONE button)
■ Vehicle » operating instructions for Infotainment , chapter Setting vehicle sys-
tems (CAR button)
The menu items Audio and Navigation are only displayed when the factory-fitted
Infotainment radio or navigation system is switched on.
Note
If warning messages are shown in the information display, these messages must
be confirmed with the button B on the operating lever or with the adjustment
wheel D
on the multifunction steering wheel » Fig. 5 to call up the main menu.

Traffic sign recognition

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operating principle
26
Information for the driver
27

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Traffic sign recognition may not be available or may only be available to a limited
extent in the following situation:
› in poor visibility conditions, e.g. fog, heavy rain, thick snowfall;
› when dazzled by the sun;
› when dazzled by oncoming traffic;
› when the camera viewing range is obstructed by an obstacle;
› at high speeds;
› when the traffic signs are fully or partially obscured (e.g. by trees, snow, dirt or
other vehicles);
› when the traffic signs are not standard (round with a red border);
› when the traffic signs are damaged or bent;
› when the traffic signs are fixed to signs with flashing lights;
› when the traffic signs were changed and the navigation data are out of date.
Information for the driver
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 25.
The information for the driver appears in the instrument cluster display.
No traffic signs detected.
No maximum speeds were recognised (e.g. on German motorways where there is
no speed limit).
Error: traffic sign recognition
A system error is present. Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage.
Traffic sign recognition: clean windscreen!
The windscreen is dirty, iced over or misted up in the camera viewing range. Clean
the windscreen or remove the obstacles.
Traffic sign recognition: restricted.
Infotainment Navigation is not currently providing any data. Check whether the
maps are up-to-date or the whether the vehicle is currently in a location for which
no navigation data are available.
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Fatigue detection (break recommendation)
The fatigue detection system advises the driver on the basis of information about
the steering behaviour, to take a break from driving. The system recommends a
break at speeds of 65-200 km/h.
After the ignition has been switched on, the system evaluates the steering be-
haviour for 15 minutes. This baseline analysis is constantly compared with the
current steering behaviour. If the system detects deviations from normal steering
behaviour due to possible fatigue of the driver, it recommends to take a break
from driving.
The symbol  appears in the instrument cluster display, with the following mes-
sage:
Driver alert. Take a break.
or DRIVER ALERT TAKE A BREAK
An audible signal is also emitted.
The system deletes the stored baseline analysis if one of the following condi-
tions is met:
› the vehicle is stopped and the ignition is turned off,
› the vehicle is stopped, the seat belt is taken off and the driver's door is opened;
› the vehicle is stopped for more than 15 minutes.
If none of these conditions is met, the system will recommend another break
from driving.
The system can be activated/deactivated in the Infotainment » operating instruc-
tions for Infotainment , chapter Setting vehicle systems (CAR button) .WARNING■
For the driving ability is always the driver's responsibility. Never drive if you
feel tired.■
The system may not detect all cases where a break is needed.
■
Therefore, take regular, sufficient breaks during long trips.
■
There will be no warning during the so-called micro-sleep.
Note
■ In some situations, the system may evaluate the driving incorrectly and thus
mistakenly recommend a break (e.g. sporty driving, in adverse weather conditions,
or in bad road conditions).■
The fatigue detection system is designed primarily for motorway driving.

27Information system

Unlocking and locking
Vehicle key
Introductory information
Fig. 8
Key: without/with remote control
Two keys are provided with the vehicle. Depending on the equipment, your vehi- cle can be equipped with keys without radio remote control » Fig. 8 – 
or with
radio remote control » Fig. 8 – 
.
WARNING■
Always withdraw the key whenever you leave the vehicle – even if it is only
for a short time. This is particularly important if children are left in the vehicle.
The children might otherwise start the engine or operate electrical equipment
(e.g. electrical 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 it must be protected
against moisture and severe shocks.■
Keep the groove of the keys absolutely clean. Impurities (textile fibres, dust,
etc.) have a negative effect on the functionality of the locking cylinder and igni-
tion lock.
NotePlease contact a ŠKODA Partner if you lose a key as they can obtain a new one for you.
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
Fig. 9
Remote control key: Remove cover/remove battery
Each remote control key contains a battery that is located under the cover
A
» Fig. 9 . If the battery is discharged, the red indicator light
B
does not flash
after you press a button on the remote control key » Fig. 14 on page 32.
We recommend that you ask a ŠKODA Partner to replace the key battery. Howev- er, if you would like to replace the discharged battery yourself proceed as follows.
›
Flip out the key.
›
Press off the battery cover with your thumb or using a flat screwdriver in theregion of arrows
1
» Fig. 9 .
›
Remove the discharged battery from the key by pressing the battery down-
wards in the region of arrow
2
.
›
Insert the new battery.
Ensure that the “+” symbol on the battery is facing upwards. The correct polarity
is shown on the battery cover.
›
Place the battery cover on the key and press it down until it clicks into place.
CAUTION
The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original battery. 28Using the system