2014 SKODA OCTAVIA instrument cluster

Table of Contents
On-board literature4
Notes
5
Structure and more information about the
Owner's manual
6
Abbreviations
Safety
Passive Safety
8
General information
8
Correct and safe seated position
9
Seat belts
12
Using seat belts
12
Inertia reel and belt pretensioners
15
Airbag system
16
Description of the airbag system
16
Airbag overview
17
Deactivating airbags
21
Transporting children safely
22
Child seat
22
Fastening elements
25
Using the system
Cockpit
29
Overview
28
Instruments and warning lights
30
Instrument cluster
30
Warning lights
34
Warning icons in the display
40
Information system
45
Driver information system
45
Driving data (Multifunction display)
47MAXI DOT display50Service interval display53
Unlocking and opening
54
Unlocking and locking
54
Anti-theft alarm system
59
Luggage compartment lid
60
Electric boot lid
61
Power windows
64
Mechanical windows
66
Panorama sliding-/tilting roof - Version 1
67
Panorama sliding-/tilting roof - Version 2
68
Lights and visibility
71
Lights
71
Interior lights
78
Visibility
80
Windscreen wipers and washers
81
Rear mirror
83
Seats and head restraints
86
Seats and head restraints
86
Seat features
90
Transporting and practical equipment
94
Useful equipment
94
Luggage compartment
103
Variable loading floor in the luggage
compartment (Estate)
110
Net partition
112
Roof rack
113
Heating and air conditioning
116
Heating, ventilation, cooling
116
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and
ventilation)
121
Communication
124
SmartGate
124Driving
Starting-off and Driving126
Starting and stopping the engine using the key
126
Starting or stopping the engine by pressing
button
128
Brakes and parking
130
Manual shifting of gears and pedals
132
Automatic gearbox
133
Retraction and economical driving
136
Driving through water and driving off of
made-up roads
137
Assist systems
138
Braking and stabilisation systems
138
Parking aid
140
Optical Parking Assistant (rear view camera)
143
Park assist
144
Cruise Control System
148
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
149
Front Assistant
155
START-STOP
158
Selection of travel mode (Driving Mode
Selection)
160
ProActive passenger protection
161
Lane Assist
162
Traffic sign recognition
164
Fatigue detection (break recommendation)
166
Tyre pressure monitoring
167
Hitch and trailer
169
Hitch
169
Trailer
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Airbag system
Description of the airbag system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
System description
16
Airbag deployment
16WARNING■ An airbag can only offer you optimal protection in combination with a
fastened seat belt .■
The airbag is not a substitute for the seat belt, but instead forms part of
the complete passive vehicle safety concept.
■
To ensure passengers are protected with the greatest possible effect
when the airbag is deployed, the front seats must be correctly adjusted to
match the body size » page 9, Correct and safe seated position .
■
If you do not fasten the seat belts when driving, lean too far forward or
adopt an incorrect seated position, you are exposing yourself to increased
risk of injury in the event of an accident.
WARNINGInformation on the use of the airbag system■If there is a fault, the airbag system must be checked by a specialist ga-
rage immediately. Otherwise, there is a risk of the airbag not being activa-
ted in the event of an accident.■
No modifications of any kind must be made to parts of the airbag system.
■
Any work on the airbag system including the installation and removal of
system components due to other repair work (e.g. removal of the steering
wheel) must only be carried out by a specialist garage.
■
Never make any changes to the front bumper or bodywork.
■
It is prohibited to manipulate individual parts of the airbag system as this
might result in the airbag being deployed.
■
The protective function of the airbag system is sufficient for only one ac-
cident. The airbag system must then be replaced if the airbag has been de-
ployed.
System description
Read and observe
on page 16 first.
The functional status of the airbag system is indicated by the indicator light 
in the instrument cluster » page 38.
When the airbags are deployed they fill with gas and inflate.
A grey white or red, non-harmful gas is released when the airbag is inflated.
This is perfectly normal and is not an indication of a fire in the vehicle.
The airbag system consists – depending on the vehicle equipment – of the
following modules.
› Electronic control unit.
› Front airbag for the driver and the front passenger
» page 17.
› Driver’s knee airbag
» page 18.
› Side airbags
» page 19.
› Head airbags
» page 20.
› Airbag warning light in the instrument cluster
» page 38.
› Key switch for the front passenger airbag
» page 21.
› Warning light for the front passenger airbag/activation in dash panel cen-
tre » page 21 .
Note
■
The airbag system needs no maintenance during its working life.■If you sell your vehicle, provide the complete vehicle documentation to the
new owner. Please note that the information relating to the possibility of de-
activating the front passenger airbag must be included!■
When disposing of vehicle or parts of the airbag system, it is important to
comply with the national legal requirements.
Airbag deployment
Read and observe
on page 16 first.
The airbags inflate in fractions of a second and at a high speed in order to beable to offer that additional protection in the event of an accident.
The airbag system is only functional when the ignition is switched on.
In certain accident situations, the several airbags may be deployed simultane-
ously. 
16Safety

Using the system
Cockpit
OverviewElectrical power windows
64
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
85
Door opening lever
56
Air outlet vent
116
Parking ticket holder
95
Operating lever:
› Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight
flasher
73
› Speed regulating system
148
›Activating the Assist systems menu item
51
Steering wheel:
› With horn
› With driver’s front airbag
17
›With buttons for the operation of the information system
45
›With buttons for the Infotainment Control
» Infotainment
Manual , chapter Device Operation
Instrument cluster
30
Operating lever: › Windscreen wiper and wash system
81
›Multifunction display
47
›Information system
51
Infotainment
» owner's manual for the Infotainment radio or
navigation
Air outlets in the central part of the dash panel
116
Button for hazard warning light system
77
Warning light for the deactivated front seat passenger airbag
21
Interior rear-view mirror
84
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
100
Front passenger airbag
17
CD/DVD drive and memory card slot (in the passenger-side stor-
age compartment) » owner's manual for the Infotainment radio
and/or navigation
1234567891011121314151617Key switch for switching off the front passenger airbag (in front
passenger storage compartment)21
Air outlet vent
116
Door opening lever
56
Power window in the front passenger door
65
Light switch
71
Bonnet release lever
194
Storage compartment on the driver's side
95
Fuse box (behind the storage compartment on the driver's
side)
228
Operating lever for adaptive cruise control
152
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel
10
Ignition lock
127
Pedals
132
Handbrake lever
131
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Gearshift lever (manual gearbox)
132
›Selector lever (automatic gearbox)
133
Depending on equipment fitted:
› 12-Volt power socket
98
›Cigarette lighter
97
Bar with keys depending on the equipment fitted:
› 
Central locking system
58
› 
START STOP
158
› 
Traction control TCS
139
›
Electronic Stability Control ESC
138
› 
/
 Selection of travel mode
160
›
Park Assist
144
› 
Parking aid
140
› 
Tyre control display
167
Shelf/phonebox
96

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Depending on equipment fitted:› USB/AUX input
» Infotainment Manual , chapter USB/AUX In-
puts
› MEDIA IN input
» Infotainment Manual , chapter MEDIA IN in-
put
Depending on equipment fitted: › Operating controls for the heating118
›Operating controls for the air conditioning system
119
›Operating controls for Climatronic
119
Note
The position of some of the controls on right-hand drive models may differ
from that shown in » Fig. 21. The symbols on the controls and switches are the
same as for left-hand drive models.3435Instruments and warning lights
Instrument cluster
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Overview
31
Revolutions counter
31
Display
31
Speedometer
32
Coolant temperature gauge
32
Fuel reserve display - Natural gas
32
Fuel reserve display - Petrol / Diesel
33
Counter for distance driven
33

33
Viewing the charge level vehicle battery
34
The instrument cluster gives the driver basic information such as the current
speed, engine speed, the state of some vehicle systems and the like.
Fault display
If there is a fault in the instrument cluster, the following message will appear
in the display.
Error: instrument cluster. Workshop!
COMBINED INSTRUM_WORKSHOP
Seek help from a specialist garage.
WARNINGConcentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully re-
sponsible for road safety.
Note
If the message SAFE CP appears in the instrument cluster display, the compo-
nent protection for the instrument cluster is active. Further informa-
tion » page 179 , Component protection .30Using the system

OverviewFig. 22
Instrument cluster
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
Engine revolutions counter » page 31
› with warning lights
» page 34
Display » page 31
Speedometer » page 32
› with warning lights
» page 34
Coolant temperature gauge » page 32 ,/gas gauge 1)
» page 32
Bar with warning lights » page 34
Button for:
› Setting the time
» page 33
› Reset counter for distance travelled (trip)
» page 33
› Display charge level for the vehicle battery
» page 34
› Displaying the distance and days until the next service inter-
val » page 53
Petrol/diesel reserve display » page 33
1234567Revolutions counter
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
The tachometer
1
» Fig. 22 on page 31 shows the actual engine speed per mi-
nute.
The beginning of the red scale range of the tachometer indicates the maxi-
mum permitted engine speed of a driven-in and operating warm engine.
You should shift into the next highest gear before the red scale of the revolu- tion counter is reached, or select mode D on the automatic gearbox.
The gear recommendation is important to note in order to maintain the opti-
mum engine speed » page 46.
CAUTION
The pointer of the tachometer must reach the red area for only a short time -
there is a risk of engine damage!
Display
Fig. 23
Display types
Read and observe on page 30 first.
Display types » Fig. 23
MAXI DOT display.
Segment display
The following information will be displayed.
› Distance travelled
» page 33
› Time
» page 33
› Warning icons
» page 40 
1)
Applies to G-TEC vehicles
31Instruments 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