2013 SKODA OCTAVIA light

Table of Contents
Materials defect liability and ŠKODA warranty for
new cars5
Mobility warranty and ŠKODA extended
warranty
6
Abbreviations
Using the system
Cockpit
9
Overview
8
Instruments and warning lights
11
Instrument cluster
11
Warning lights
15
Warning icons in the display
21
Information system
26
Driver information system
26
Driving data (Multifunction display)
29
MAXI DOT display
31
Service interval display
33
Unlocking and opening
35
Unlocking and locking
35
KESSY
41
Anti-theft alarm system
42
Luggage compartment lid
43
Electric luggage compartment lid (Octavia
Estate)
44
Electrical power windows
47
Panoramic sliding/tilting roof (Octavia)
50
Panoramic sliding/tilting roof (Octavia Estate)
51
Lights and visibility
54
Lights
54
Interior lights
61Visibility64Windscreen wipers and washers65
Rear mirror
68
Seats and useful equipment
71
Adjusting the seats
71
Seat features
76
Practical equipment
79
Luggage compartment
91
Variable loading floor in the luggage
compartment (Estate)
99
Net partition (Octavia Estate)
101
Roof rack system
103
Heating and air-conditioning
106
Heating, ventilation, cooling
106
Heating
108
Air conditioning system (manual air conditioning
system)
110
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning system)
112
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation)
115
Driving
Starting-off and Driving
118
Steering
118
Starting and stopping the engine using the key
119
Starting and stopping the engine - KESSY
121
Brakes
124
Manual shifting of gears and pedals
126
Automatic transmission
126
Running in
130
Economical driving and environmental
sustainability
131
Avoiding damage to your vehicle
135
Driving abroad
136Assist systems137Brake assist systems137
Parking aid
140
Park assist
142
Cruise Control System
146
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
148
Area monitoring system (Front Assist)
154
START-STOP
158
Driving mode
161
ProActive passenger protection
163
Lane Assist
164
Traffic sign recognition
166
Fatigue detection (break recommendation)
168
Towing a trailer
169
Towing device
169
Trailer
172
Safety
Passive Safety
176
General information
176
Correct seated position
177
Seat belts
180
Using seat belts
180
Inertia reel and belt pretensioners
183
Airbag system
185
Description of the airbag system
185
Airbag overview
186
Deactivating airbags
190
Transporting children safely
193
Child seat
193
Fastening elements
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General Maintenance
Vehicle care198
Service intervals
198
Service work, adjustments and technical alterations
200
Washing your car
203
Taking care of your vehicle exterior
205
Taking care of the interior
208
Inspecting and replenishing
212
Fuel
212
Engine compartment
215
Engine oil
219
Coolant
221
Brake fluid
223
Vehicle battery
224
Wheels
228
Tyres and wheel rims
228
Winter operation
234
Do-it-yourself
Emergency equipment, and self-help
235
Emergency equipment
235
Changing a wheel
237
Tyre repair
240
Jump-starting
243
Towing the vehicle
244
Remote control
246
Emergency unlocking/locking
248
Replacing windscreen wiper blades
249
Fuses and light bulbs
251
Fuses
251
Bulbs
255Technical data
Technical data263
Vehicle data
263
Index
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AbbreviationsAbbreviationDefinitionrpmEngine revolutions per minuteABSAnti-lock brake systemACCAdaptive cruise controlAHLAdaptive headlightsTCSTraction controlCO2 in g/kmdischarged quantity of carbon dioxide in grams per driven kilo-
metreDPFDiesel particle filterDSGAutomatic double clutch gearboxDSRActive driver-steering recommendationEDLElectronic differential lockECEEconomic Commission for EuropeEPCEPC fault lightESCElectronic Stability ControlEUEuropean UnionHBAHydraulic brake assistHHCUphill start assistkWKilowatt, measuring unit for the engine outputMGManual gearboxN1Panel van intended exclusively or mainly for the transporta-
tion of goodsNmNewton meter, measuring unit for the engine torqueTDI CRDiesel engine with turbocharging and common rail injection systemTSATrailer stabilisationTSIPetrol engine with turbocharging and direct injection
7Abbreviations

Using the system
Cockpit
OverviewElectrical power windows
47
Door opening lever
40
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
69
Air outlet vent
107
Parking ticket holder
80
Operating lever:
› Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight flasher
56
›
Speed regulating system
146
›Activating the menu item wizard
32
Steering wheel:
› With horn
› With driver’s front airbag
187
›
with buttons for the operation of the information system
26
›With buttons for the Infotainment Control
» Infotainment Man-
ual , chapter Device Operation
Instrument cluster
11
Operating lever:
› Windscreen wiper and wash system
65
›Multifunction display
29
›
Information system
32
Air outlets in the central part of the dash panel
107
Infotainment
» owner's manual for the Infotainment radio or navi-
gation
Warning light for the deactivated front seat passenger airbag
191
Button for hazard warning light system
61
Interior rear-view mirror
69
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
87
Front passenger airbag
18712345678910111213141516CD/DVD drive and memory card slot (in the passenger-side storage compartment) » owner's manual for the Infotainment radio and/or
navigation
Air outlet vent107
Key switch for switching off the front passenger airbag (in front passenger storage compartment)
191
Door opening lever
40
Power window in the front passenger door
48
Light switch
55
Storage compartment on the driver's side
80
Fuse box (behind the storage compartment on the driver's side)
252
Bonnet release lever
217
Operating lever for adaptive cruise control
151
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel
118
Ignition lock
120
Pedals
126
Storage compartment / Phone box » Infotainment Manual , chap-
ter Phone box
Handbrake lever
125
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Gearshift lever (manual gearbox)
126
›
Selector lever (automatic gearbox)
127
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Operating controls for the heating
108
›
Operating controls for the air conditioning system
110
›Operating controls for Climatronic
112
Depending on equipment fitted:
› 12-Volt power socket
84
›
Cigarette lighter
83
Bar with keys depending on the equipment fitted:
› 
Central locking system
39
› 
START STOP
158
› 
Traction control TCS
138
› 
Electronic Stability Control ESC
137
› 
Selection of driving mode
161
› 
Park Assist
142
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Instruments and warning lights
Instrument cluster
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Overview
11
Revolutions counter
12
Display
12
Speedometer
12
Coolant temperature gauge
13
Fuel gauge
13
Counter for distance driven
14

14
Viewing the charge level vehicle battery
14
Auto-check control
14
Component protection
If the message SAFE CP appears in the instrument cluster display, the component
protection for the instrument cluster is active. Further information » page 202,
Component protection .
Fault display
If there is a fault in the instrument cluster, the following message will appear in
the display.
Error: instrument cluster. Workshop!COMBIINSTRUM_ WORKSHOP
Seek help from a specialist garage.
WARNING■ Concentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully re-
sponsible for road safety.■
Never operate the button
6
in the instrument cluster » Fig. 2 on page 11
while driving, only when the vehicle is stationary!

Overview
Fig. 2
Instrument cluster
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 11.
Revolutions counter with warning lights » page 12
Display » page 12
› With counter for distance driven
» page 14
› With service interval display
» page 33
› With digital clock
» page 14
› With information system
» page 26
› With control symbols
» page 21
Speedometer 1)
with warning lights » page 12
Coolant temperature gauge » page 13 
12341)
During the journey, the speed can be displayed in a different unit (mph or km/h) in addition to the
tachometer display.
11Instruments and warning lights

Bar with warning lights » page 15
Button for:
› Set hours/minutes
» page 14
› Displaying the distance and days until the next service interval
» page 33
› Resetting Service Interval Display
» page 33
› Reset daily trip counter
» page 14
› Charge level indicator
» page 14
Fuel gauge » page 13
Revolutions counter
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 11.
The red scale of the revolution counter
1
» Fig. 2 on page 11 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 highest 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 27 .

Display
Fig. 3
Display types
567First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 11.
The instrument cluster can have one of the following types of display » Fig. 3.
Segment display
MAXI DOT display.
Note
Depending on vehicle equipment, the MAXI DOT display can be either monochro- matic “(black and white)” or color.
Speedometer
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 11.
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
120 km/h.


1)
This function only applies to certain countries.
12Using the system

Coolant temperature gaugeFig. 4
Coolant temperature gauge
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 11.
The coolant temperature gauge » Fig. 4 only operates when the ignition is
switched on.
Cold range
If the pointer is still in the left area of the scale, this indicates that the engine has
not yet reached its operating temperature. Avoid high speeds, full throttle and
high engine loads. This prevents possible damage to the engine.
The operating range
The engine has reached its operating temperature as soon as the pointer moves into the mid-range of the scale. At very high ambient temperatures or heavy en-
gine loads, the pointer may move even further to the right.
High temperature range
If the pointer reaches the red area of the scale, the coolant temperature is too high. Further information » page 22.
CAUTION
Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the air inlet im-
pair the cooling efficiency of the coolant.
Fuel gaugeFig. 5
Fuel gauge
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 11.
The fuel gauge » Fig. 5 only operates if the ignition is switched on.
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 50 litres. If the amount of fuel reaches the reserve area (the pointer reaches the red scale range), the indicator symbol illumi-
nates 
to » page 25 .
CAUTION
Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty! The irregular supply of fuel
can cause misfiring. This can result in considerable damage to parts of the engine
and the exhaust system.
Note
■ After filling up, it can occur that during dynamic driving (e.g. numerous curves,
braking, driving downhill and climbing a steep hill) the fuel gauge indicates ap-
prox. a fraction less. When stopping or during less dynamic driving, the fuel gauge displays the correct fuel level again. This is not a fault.■
The arrow  next to the icon  within the fuel gauge displays the installation
location of the fuel filler on the right side of the vehicle.

13Instruments and warning lights

Counter for distance drivenFig. 6
Segment display / MAXI DOT dis-
play
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 11.
Daily trip counter (trip)
The daily trip counter
A
» Fig. 6 shows the distance driven since the time the
counter was last reset - in steps of 100 m.
Reset daily trip counter
›
Briefly press the button
6
» Fig. 2 on page 11.
Odometer
The odometer
B
» Fig. 6 displays the total distance the vehicle has travelled.

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 11.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Press and hold the button
6
» Fig. 2 on page 11 until the Time is shown in the
display.
›
Release the button
6
, and the system switches to the time setting function.
›
Press the button
6
again and set the hours.
›
Wait around 4 seconds - the system switches to the minutes setting.
›
Press the button
6
again and set the minutes.
The time can also be set in the Infotainment » operating instructions for Infotain-
ment , chapter Device settings .

Viewing the charge level vehicle battery
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 11.
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Press and hold the button
6
» Fig. 2 on page 11 until the Battery status or BAT-
TERY SOC is shown in the display.
›
Release the button
6
- the current charge level of the vehicle battery is dis-
played in %.

Auto-check control
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 11.
Certain functions and conditions of individual vehicle systems are checked contin-
uously when the ignition is switched on.
Error messages and/or other information are displayed in the instrument clusterdisplay.
Some messages are displayed simultaneously with the warning lights » page 15
or warning icons in the display » page 21.
While the operational faults remain unrectified, the messages are always indica-
ted again. After they are displayed for the first time, the symbols 
or 
continue
to be indicated without any extra messages for the driver.
SymbolMeaningWarningDangerWARNINGIf you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and switch on the hazard warning
lights » page 61 . The warning triangle must be set up at the prescribed dis-
tance - observe the national legal provisions when doing so.

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