2012 SKODA OCTAVIA fuel consumption

›Reset trip counter for the distance driven
› Charge level indicator
Fuel gauge » page 10
Fault display
If there is a fault in the instrument cluster, the following message will appear in the display:
Error: Instrument cluster. Workshop!
or INSTRUMENTCLUSTER_WORKSHOP
Ensure the fault is rectified as soon as possible by ŠKODA a specialist garage.

Engine revolutions counter
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 9.
The red scale of the rev counter
1
» Fig. 2 on page 9 indicates the range in which
the system begins to limit the engine speed. The system automatically restricts
the engine speed to a steady limit.
You should shift into the next higher gear before the red scale of the revolution counter is reached, or select mode D on the automatic gearbox.
Follow the recommended gear to prevent engine speeds that are too high or too low » page 21 .
For the sake of the environment
Shifting to a higher gear in good time helps to lower fuel consumption, minimises
operating noise levels, protects the environment and contributes to a longer lifeand reliability of the engine.
Speedometer
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 9.
7Warning against excessive speeds
An audible warning signal will sound when the vehicle speed exceeds 120 km/h 1)
.
The audible warning signal is switched off when the vehicle speed falls below
this speed limit.
Coolant temperature gauge display
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 9.
The coolant temperature gauge
4
» Fig. 2 on page 9 operates only when the ig-
nition is switched on.
The following guidelines regarding the temperature ranges must be observed to avoid any damage to the engine:
Cold range
If the pointer is still in the left area of the scale it means that the engine has not
yet reached its operating temperature. Avoid high speeds, full throttle and high
engine loads.
The operating range
The engine has reached its operating temperature as soon as the pointer moves
into the mid-range of the scale, for a normal style of driving. The pointer may also
move further to the right at high engine loads and high outside temperatures.
CAUTION
Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the fresh air in-
let impair the cooling efficiency of the coolant. There is then a risk of the engine
overheating at high outside temperatures and high engine loads » page 15.
Fuel gauge display
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 9.
The fuel gauge
7
» Fig. 2 on page 9 only operates when the ignition is switched
on. 

1)
This function only applies to certain countries.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
23Information system

CAUTION■Keep the windows clean to ensure the correct functionality of the electric win-
dows.■
In the event that the windows are frozen, first of all eliminate the
ice » page 162 , De-icing windows and exterior mirrors and only then operate the
electrical power windows. Otherwise, the electrical power window mechanism
could be damaged.
■
When leaving the locked vehicle make sure that the windows are closed at all
times.
For the sake of the environment
At high speeds, you should keep the windows closed to prevent unnecessarily
high fuel consumption.
Note
The window lift system is equipped with protection against overheating. Repea-
ted opening and closing of the window can cause this mechanism to overheat. If
this happens, it will not be possible to operate the window for a short time. You
will be able to operate the window again as soon as the overheating protection
has cooled down.
Opening/closing the window from the driver seat
Fig. 22
Buttons on the driver's door
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 38.
Opening›A window is opened by pressing lightly on the respective button. The opening
process stops when one releases the button.
The window can be completely opened automatically by briefly pressing the but- ton as far as the stop. Renewed pressing of the button causes the window tostop immediately.
Closing›
The window is closed through pulling lightly on the respective upper edge of the button. The closing process stops when one releases the button.
The window can be fully closed automatically by briefly pulling the button as far as the stop. Renewed pulling of the button causes the window to stop immedi-
ately.
Buttons for the electrical power windows » Fig. 22 .
Button for electrical power window of the driver's door
Button for electrical power window of the front passenger door
Button for electrical power window of the rear right door
Button for electrical power window of the rear left doorSafety pushbutton
Safety pushbutton
The buttons for electrical power windows in the rear doors can be deactivated by pressing the safety pushbutton
S
» Fig. 22 . The buttons for the electrical power
windows in rear doors are activated again by pressing the safety pushbutton
S
again.
If the buttons for the rear doors are deactivated, the warning light 
in the safe-
ty switch
S
lights up.
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For the sake of the environmentThe heating should be switched off as soon as the window is de-iced or free from
mist. The reduced current consumption will have a favourable effect on fuel econ-
omy » page 102 , Convenience consumers .
Note
If the on-board voltage drops, the windscreen and rear window heater switches
off automatically, to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine con-
trol » page 180 , Automatic load deactivation .
Sun visors
Fig. 36
Sun visor: left/right
The sun visor for the driver or front passenger can be pulled out of the fixture and
swivelled towards the door in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 36 .
The sun visors each have a vanity mirror
B
with a cover. Push the cover in the
direction of the arrow
2
.
The purpose of the note holder
B
is to store small, light objects, such as a note-
pad, etc.
WARNINGThe sun visors must not be swivelled towards the side windows in the deploy-
ment area of the head airbags if any objects, such as ball-point pens, etc. are attached to them. These objects might result in injuries to the occupants if
the head airbag is deployed.
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Sun screenFig. 37
Sun screen
The sun screen is located in a housing on the luggage compartment cover.
Pulling out
›
Grab the handle
B
» Fig. 37 .
›
Remove the sun screen and hang it from the brackets
A
.
Folding
›
Grab the handle
B
» Fig. 37 .
›
Remove the sun screen from the brackets
A
and slowly roll it up again into the
housing on the luggage compartment cover.
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Windscreen wipers and washers
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Windscreen wipers and washers
54
Headlight cleaning system
55
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
56
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
56
The windscreen wipers and the wash system only operate if the ignition is
switched on and the bonnet is closed.
If the intermittent wipe is switched on, the intervals are also controlled depend-
ing on speed.
When automatic wiping in rain is active, the wiper intervals are regulated based
on the intensity of the rain. 
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WARNINGNo objects should be placed on the luggage compartment cover, the vehicle
occupants could be endangered if there is sudden braking or the vehicle col-
lides with something.
CAUTION
■ Please ensure that the heating elements for the rear window heater are not
damaged as a result of objects placed in this area.■
When closing the boot lid, jamming and damage to the luggage compartment
cover or the side trim panel can occur if handled in an unprofessional way. The following guidelines must be observed. ■ The mounts of the cover
3
» Fig. 57 must be interlocked in the holders of the
side trim panel
2
.
■ The items which are transported must not exceed the height of the luggage
compartment cover. ■ The cover must not be jammed in the seal of the boot lid when it is in the
opened position.
■ There must be no object in the gap between the opened cover and the rear
backrest.
Note
Opening the boot lid also lifts up the boot cover.
Roof rack system
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Attachment points
69
Roof load
69WARNING■ The items which you transport on the roof bar system must be reliably at-
tached – risk of accident!■
Always secure the load with appropriate and undamaged lashing straps or
tensioning straps.
■
Distribute the load evenly over the roof rack system.
■
When transporting heavy objects or objects which take up a large area on
the roof rack system, the handling of the car may change as a result of the displacement of the centre of gravity. The style of driving and speed musttherefore be adapted to the current circumstances.
■
Avoid abrupt and sudden driving/braking manoeuvres.
■
Adjust the speed and driving style to the visibility, weather, road and traffic
conditions.
■
The permissible roof load, permissible axle loads and gross permissible
weight of your vehicle must not be exceeded under any circumstances – risk
of accident!
CAUTION
■ Only use roof rack systems approved by ŠKODA.■If other roof rack systems are used or if the roof bars are not fitted correctly,
any resulting damage to the vehicle is not covered by the warranty. Therefore ob-
serve the supplied fitting instructions for the roof rack system are observed.■
On models fitted with a sliding/tilting roof, ensure that the sliding/tilting roof
does not strike any items of luggage transported on the roof.
■
Ensure that the luggage compartment lid does not hit the roof load when
opened.
■
The height of the vehicle changes after mounting a roof luggage rack system
and the load that is secured to it. Compare the vehicle height with available clear-
ances, such as underpasses and garage doors.
■
Always remove the roof luggage rack system before entering an automated car
wash.
■
Ensure the roof aerial is not impaired by the secured load.
For the sake of the environment
The increased aerodynamic drag results in a higher fuel consumption.
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