2014 SKODA OCTAVIA display

If the natural gas supply in the container reaches the reserve area, the icon ap-
pears in the display  together with the following message.
Please refuel with CNG. Range: ... km
An audible signal sounds as a warning signal.
Fuel reserve display - Petrol / Diesel
Fig. 26
Gasoline / diesel reserve display
Read and observe on page 30 first.
The display » Fig. 26 provides information of the petrol / diesel supply in the
container.
The display only works if the ignition is switched on.
The contents of the fuel tank for petrol / diesel is approximately 50 litres.
If the amount of fuel reaches the reserve area (the pointer reaches the red
scale range), the indicator symbol 
» page 43 illuminates too.
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 en-
gine 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 indi-
cates approx. 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.
Counter for distance drivenFig. 27
Display: MAXI DOT display / Seg-
ment Display
Read and observe on page 30 first.
Display » Fig. 27
Counter for distance travelled (trip)
Odometer
Counter for distance travelled (trip)
The daily trip counter shows the distance driven since the time the counter
was last reset - in steps of 100 m.
Reset counter for distance travelled (trip)
›
Briefly press the button
6
» Fig. 22 on page 31 .
Odometer
The odometer indicates the total distance which the vehicle has been driven.
Read and observe on page 30 first.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Press and hold the button
6
» Fig. 22 on page 31 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.
›
Wait around 4 seconds - the system switches to the minutes setting.
The time can also be set in the Infotainment » operating instructions for Info-
tainment , chapter Device settings .
AB33Instruments and warning lights

Viewing the charge level vehicle batteryRead and observe
on page 30 first.
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Press and hold the button
6
» Fig. 22 on page 31 until the Battery status or
BATTERY SOC is shown in the display.
›
Release button
6
- the current charge level 1)
of the vehicle battery is dis-
played in %.
›
Wait about 4 seconds or press the
6
key, the system returns to the home
setting.
Warning lights
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

 Automatic Transmission
35
 Handbrake
35
 Brake system
35
 Seat belt warning light
36
 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
36

 Central warning light
36

 Power steering/steering lock (KESSY system)
36
 Traction Control System (ASR)
37
 Traction control system (TCS) deactivated
37
 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
37
 Antilock brake system (ABS)
37
 Rear fog light
38
 Exhaust inspection system
38
 Glow plug system (diesel engine)
38
 Engine performance check (petrol engine)
38
 Security systems
38
 Tyre pressure
39
 Brake linings
39

 Lane following system (Lane Assist)
39

 Turn signal system
39
Trailer turn signal lights40 Fog lights40

Cruise control system
40
 Brake pedal (automatic transmission)
40
 Natural gas operation
40
 Main beam
40
The warning lights indicate certain functions or faults.
Some warning lights can be accompanied by acoustic signals and messages in
the display of the instrument cluster.
After switching on the ignition, some warning lights light up briefly as a func-
tion test.
If the tested systems are OK, the corresponding warning lights go out a few
seconds after switching on the ignition or after starting the engine.
The condition of some features and systems is shown by the warning icons on
the display » page 40.
The warning lights are at the following locations in the instrument clus-
ter » Fig. 22 on page 31 .
› Revolutions counter
1
›Speedometer
3
›Bar with warning lights
5WARNING■
Ignoring illuminated warning lights and related messages or instructions
in the display of the instrument cluster may lead to serious personal injury
or damage to the vehicle.■
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
distance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard
warning light system » page 77. The warning triangle must be set up at
the prescribed distance - observe the national legal provisions when doing
so.
■
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. While working in
the engine compartment, be sure to observe the following warn-
ings » page 192 , Engine compartment .
1)
Applies to vehicles with START-STOP system.
34Using the system

  Automatic TransmissionRead and observe on page 34 first.
The warning lights 

indicate a fault or the state of the automatic gearbox.

Warning lightMessageMeaning and Action
Error: gearbox. Reverse gear not available.
GEARBOX ERROR REV_ GEAR NOT AVAILFault in the automatic gearbox, the reverse cannot be appealed.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
Error: gearbox.
GEARBOX ERRORFault in the automatic gearbox.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
Gearbox overheated.
GEARBOX OVERHEATEDThe temperature of the automatic transmission clutches is too high.
 do not continue to drive!
Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine.
Switch on the ignition and wait until the 
warning light disappears – risk of gearbox
damage!
You can continue your journey as soon as the warning light disappears.
If the warning light does not go out, do not continue driving. Seek help from a specialist
garage.

Gearbox overheated. Stop! Owner's manual!
STOP VEHICLE GEARBOX OVERHEAT
Gearbox faulty. Workshop!
GEARBOX FAULTY WORKSHOPFault in the automatic gearbox.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately. Handbrake
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The warning light 
illuminates if the handbrake is applied.
An acoustic signal will sound if you drive the vehicle above 5 km/h while the
handbrake is still on.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display. Release the handbrake!
RELEASE HANDBRAKE
 Brake system
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
If the warning light 
lights up , the brake fluid level in the brake system is too
low.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display.
Brake fluid: Owner's manual!
BRAKE FLUID PLEASE CHECK›
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the brake flu-
id » page 199 » .
If the warning light, 
together with the warning light, 
lights up , there is a
problem with the ABS.
WARNING■ A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehi-
cle's braking distance – risk of accident!■
If warning light 
illuminates simultaneously with warning light
 » page 37 , 
Antilock brake system (ABS) 
, do not continue your jour-
ney! Seek help from a specialist garage.
35Instruments and warning lights

 Seat belt warning lightRead and observe
on page 34 first.
The warning light 
illuminates as a reminder for the driver and front passen-
ger to fasten seat belts.
The indicator light 
goes off after the respective seat belt is fastened.
If the driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt and the vehicle
speed is more than 30 km/h, the warning light 
flashes and you will hear an
acoustic signal.
If the seat belt is not fastened by the driver or front passenger during the next
approx. 2 seconds, the warning signal is deactivated and the warning light 
lights up permanently .
 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
If the warning light 
lights up , the delay of the ACC is not sufficient.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display. Apply the brake!
Further information » page 149, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .
  Central warning light
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
When the warning light  or

lights up , the additional information in the dis-
play of the instrument cluster » page 40, Warning icons in the display
or » page 47 , Auto-check control must be observed.
  Power steering/steering lock (KESSY system)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
Power steering
If the indicator light 
illuminates , this indicates a complete failure of the
power steering and the steering assist has failed (significantly higher steering
forces). Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
If the indicator light  illuminates , this indicates a partial failure of the power
steering and the steering forces can be greater. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
Steering lock (KESSY system)
As long as the warning light 
is flashing , the steering lock cannot be re-
leased.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display. Move the steering wheel!
MOVE STEERING WHEEL
› Move the steering wheel slightly back and forth, thereby facilitating unlock-
ing the steering lock.
If the steering does also not unlock then, the help of a specialist garage is re-
quired.
If the warning light 
flashes and a beep sounds, the electric steering lock is
faulty.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display. Steering lock: Workshop!
STEERING WORKSHOP
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
If the warning light 
flashes and a beep sounds, the electric steering lock is
faulty.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display. Steering lock faulty. Stop!
STOP VEHICLE STEERING FAULTY
Park the vehicle, 
stop driving . After switching off the ignition, it is then no
longer possible to lock the steering, to activate the electrical components (e.g.
radio, navigation system), to switch on the ignition again and to start the en-
gine. Seek help from a specialist garage.
Note
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the warning
light  comes on after switching on the ignition. The warning light should go
out after driving a short distance. If warning light 
does not go out once the
engine has been restarted and the vehicle has been driven for a short period
of time, this indicates a system error. Seek assistance from a specialist garage
immediately.36Using the system

 Traction Control System (ASR)Read and observe
on page 34 first.
If your vehicle is equipped with the ESC system, the TCS is part of the ESC sys-
tem » page 138 .
The warning light flashes
to show that the ASR is currently operating.
If the warning light 
illuminates , there is a fault in the ASR.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display. Error: Traction control
ASR ERROR
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
If the warning light  comes on after starting the engine, the TCS may be
switched off for technical reasons.
›
Switch the ignition off and on again.
If the warning light  does not illuminates after you switch the engine back
on, the ASR is fully functional again.
Further information » page 138, Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
and » page 139 , Traction Control System (TCS) .
Note
If the vehicle battery has been disconnected and then reconnected, the indica-
tor light  comes on after switching on the ignition. If the indicator light does
not go out after moving a short distance, this means that there is an error in
the system. Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
 Traction control system (TCS) deactivated
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
If the warning light 
is illuminated , the TCS is deactivated.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display. Traction control (ASR) deactivated.
ASR OFF
Further information » page 139, Traction Control System (TCS) .
NoteOn vehicles without the ESC system, the warning light  does not illuminate
upon deactivation of the ASR system, but a message is only displayed on the
display of the instrument cluster.
 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The warning light 
flashes to show that the ESC is currently operating.
If the warning light 
illuminates , there is a fault in the ESC.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display. Error: Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
ESC ERROR
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
If the warning light  comes on after starting the engine, the ESC system may
be switched off for technical reasons.
›
Switch the ignition off and on again.
If the indicator light  does not illuminate after you switch the engine back
on, the ESR is fully functional again.
Further information » page 138, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .
Note
If the vehicle battery has been disconnected and then reconnected, the indica-
tor light  comes on after switching on the ignition. If the indicator light does
not go out after moving a short distance, this means that there is an error in
the system. Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
 Antilock brake system (ABS)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
If warning light 
illuminates , this indicates a fault in the ABS.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display. Error: ABS
ABS ERROR
The vehicle will only be braked by the normal brake system without the ABS. 
37Instruments and warning lights

Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
In the event of an ABS fault, the other braking and stabilization systems are
turned off » page 138 , Braking and stabilisation systems .WARNING■
A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehi-
cle's braking distance – risk of accident!■
If warning light 
illuminates simultaneously with warning light
 » page 35 , 
Brake system 
, do not continue your journey! Seek help
from a specialist garage.
 Rear fog light
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The warning light 
illuminates when the rear fog light is switched on.
 Exhaust inspection system
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
If the warning light 
illuminates , there is a fault in the exhaust inspection
system. The system allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
 Glow plug system (diesel engine)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
If the warning light 
does not come on or lights up continuously once the
ignition has been switched on, this indicates a fault in the glow plug system
If the warning light  begins to
flash while driving, a fault exists in the engine
control. The system allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
 Engine performance check (petrol engine)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
If the indicator light 
illuminates , there is a fault in the engine control. The
system allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
 Security systems
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
Fault with airbag system
When the warning light 
lights up and the following message appears in the
instrument cluster display, there is a fault with the airbag system.
Error: Airbag
AIRBAG ERROR
The functionality of the airbag system is monitored automatically even if one
of the airbags is switched off.
The front passenger airbag has been disabled with the key switch
› The indicator light

illuminates 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 21.
One of the airbags or a belt tensioner has been disabled by the diagnostic tool
› The warning

illuminates 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.
AIRBAG/ BELT TENSIONER OFF
ProActive passenger protection
When the warning light 
lights up and the following message appears in the
instrument cluster display, there is a fault with the airbag system. Seek assis-
tance from a specialist garage immediately.
Proactive passenger protection not available.
PROACTIVE PASSENGER PROTECT NOT AVAIL
or Proactive passenger protection: funct. restricted.
LIMITED PROACTIVE PASSENGER PROTECT 
38Using the system

WARNINGWhen a fault in the airbag system occurs, there is a risk of the system not
being triggered in the event of an accident. Therefore, this must be
checked immediately by a specialized garage.
 Tyre pressure
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The warning light  lights up
If the warning light  illuminates while driving, this means that one of the
tyres has undergone a pressure change.
An audible signal sounds as a warning signal.
›
Immediately reduce speed and avoid sudden steering and braking manoeu-
vres.
›
Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and check the tyres and their inflation
pressure » page 204 .
›
Correct the tyre pressure if necessary or replace the affected
wheel » page 214 or use the repair kit » page 218.
›
Store the tyre pressure values in the system » page 167.
The indicator light  flashes for about 1 min. and then remains lit
If the warning light  flashes for approximately 1 minute and then remains lit,
there may be a fault in the tyre pressure monitoring system.
›
Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and start the engine again.
If the warning light  flashes after starting the engine again, there is a system
error.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
The illumination of the warning light  can have the following reasons.
› The vehicle is loaded on one side. Distribute loads as evenly as possible.
› The wheels of one axle are loaded more heavily (e.g. when towing a trailer or
when driving uphill or downhill).
› Snow chains are mounted.
› A wheel has been changed.
Store the tyre pressure values in the system » page 167.
CAUTIONUnder certain circumstances (e.g. sporty style of driving, wintry or unpaved
roads) the warning light  in the instrument cluster can be delayed or does
not light up at all.
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 sys-
tem. Seek help from a specialist garage.
 Brake linings
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
If the indicator light 
is illuminated , the brake pads are worn.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display. Check brake wear!
BRAKE PADS PLEASE CHECK
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
  Lane following system (Lane Assist)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The warning lights 

indicates the state of the Lane Assist system.
Further information » page 162, Lane Assist .
  Turn signal system
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
Either the left 
or the right 
warning light flashes depending on the position
of the turn signal lever.
If there is a fault in the turn signal system, the warning light flashes at twice
its normal rate. This does not apply when towing a trailer.
Switching off the hazard warning light system is switched on will cause all of
the turn signal lights as well as both warning lights to flash.
39Instruments and warning lights

 Trailer turn signal lightsRead and observe
on page 34 first.
If the warning light 
flashes , the trailer turn signal lights are turned on.
If a trailer is hitched and the warning light 
is not flashing , one of the trailer
turn signal lights has failed.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display, for exam-
ple.
Trailer: check left turn signal!
TRAILER TURN SIG_ CHECK LEFT
The trailer must be unhitched properly » page 169, Hitch and trailer .
 Fog lights
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The warning light 
illuminates when the fog lights are operating.
 Cruise control system
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The indicator light 
is illuminated when the cruise control system and auto-
matic distance control are switched on.
 Brake pedal (automatic transmission)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
If the warning light 
illuminates , operate the brake pedal.
 Natural gas operation
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
If the warning light 
is lit, the vehicle is powered by natural gas.
 Main beam
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The warning light 
illuminates when the main beam or the headlight flasher
is operated.
Warning icons in the display
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

 Rear seat belt warning
41
 Alternator
41
 Coolant
41
 Engine oil pressure
42
 Engine oil level
42
 Lamp failure
43
 Diesel particulate filter (diesel engine)
43
 Windscreen washer fluid level
43
 Fuel reserve
43
 Headlight assist
44

 START-STOP-system
44
 Display of a low temperature
44

Water in the fuel filter (diesel engine)
44


 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
44
 Distance warning (Front Assistant)
44
 Advance warning/emergency brake (Front Assistant)
45
The warning icons indicate the status of certain functions or faults.
The warning icons are indicated in the display of the instrument clus-
ter » page 31 .
Depending on the meaning, the symbol  or
 in the bar lists up simultane-
ously with the corresponding control symbol, with indicator lights
5
» Fig. 22
on page 31 .
SymbolMeaningDangerWarning 40Using the system