2015 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
8
Seat belts
11
Using seat belts
11
Inertia reel and belt pretensioners
13
Airbag system
14
Description of the airbag system
14
Airbag overview
15
Deactivating airbags
19
Transporting children safely
20
Child seat
20
Fastening elements
23
Using the system
Cockpit
27
Overview
26
Instruments and warning lights
28
Instrument cluster
28
Warning lights
31
Information system
40
Driver information system
40
Driving data (Multifunction display)
41
MAXI DOT display
44Service interval display49SmartGate50
Unlocking and opening
53
Unlocking and locking
53
Anti-theft alarm system
58
Luggage compartment lid
59
Electric boot lid
60
Window operations
61
Panorama sliding/tilting roof
64
Lights and visibility
67
Lights
67
Interior lights
74
Visibility
76
Windscreen wipers and washers
77
Rear mirror
79
Seats and head restraints
81
Seats and head restraints
81
Seat features
85
Transporting and practical equipment
89
Useful equipment
89
Multimedia holder
99
Luggage compartment and transport of
cargo
100
Variable loading floor in the luggage
compartment (Estate)
107
Net partition
109
Roof rack
110
Heating and ventilation
112
Heating, manual air conditioning system,
Climatronic
112
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and
ventilation)
117Driving
Starting-off and Driving120
Starting and stopping the engine using the
key
120
Starting and stopping the engine at the push
of the button
122
START-STOPsystem
124
Brakes and parking
126
Manual shifting of gears and pedals
128
Automatic gearbox
129
Running-in and economical driving
132
Avoiding damage to your vehicle
134
Assist systems
135
General information
135
Braking and stabilisation systems
135
OFF ROAD-mode
138
Parking aid (ParkPilot)
140
Rear View Camera
143
Park Assist
144
Cruise Control System
148
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
150
Front Assist
155
Selection of the driving mode (Driving Mode
Selection)
157
Proactive passenger protection (Crew Protect
Assist)
160
Lane Departure Warning (Lane Assist)
160
Traffic sign recognition
162
Fatigue detection
164
Tyre pressure monitoring
165
Hitch and trailer
167
Hitch
167
Trailer
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If there is a collision the seat belts are tightened by the belt tensioner so that
unwanted body motion is prevented.
The three-point seat belts are automatically tensioned in the event of a frontal
collision of a certain severity.
The front seat belts are automatically tensioned in the event of a side collision
of a certain severity.
Belt tensioners are not activated in the event of minor frontal, side or rear-
end collisions, in the case of a roll-over and also not in accidents in which no
major forces are produced.WARNING■ Any work on the belt tensioner system, including removal and installation
of system components because of other repair work, must only be carried
out by a specialist garage.■
If the belt tensioners have been deployed, it is then necessary to replace
the entire system.
Note
■ The belt tensioners can also be deployed if the seat belts are not fastened.■Smoke is generated when the belt tensioners are deployed. This is not an in-
dication of a fire in the vehicle.Airbag system
Description of the airbag system
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
System description
15
Airbag deployment
15
The airbag system supplements the fastened seat belts and provides addition-
al occupant protection in severe frontal and side collisions.
The functional status of the airbag system is indicated by the indicator light 
in the instrument cluster » page 35.
WARNING■
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 8, 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, have the airbag system checked immediately by a spe-
cialist garage. Otherwise, there is a risk of the airbag not being activated 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 the bodywork.
■
Do not manipulate individual parts of the airbag system, as this might re-
sult in the airbag being deployed.
■
The airbag system must then be replaced if the airbag has been deployed.
14Safety

System descriptionRead and observe
on page 14 first.
The inflation of the airbag is carried out in a fraction of a second.
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.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the airbag system consists of the
following parts. ▶ Front airbag for the driver and the front passenger » page 15.
▶ Driver’s knee airbag » page 17.
▶ Side airbags » page 17.
▶ Head airbags » page 18.
▶ Airbag warning light in the instrument cluster » page 35.
▶ Key switch for the front passenger airbag » page 19.
▶ Warning light for the front passenger airbag in the middle of the dash panel
» page 19 .
Airbag deployment
Read and observe
on page 14 first.
The airbag system is only functional when the ignition is switched on.
Triggering conditions
It is not possible to generally determine which deployment conditions apply to
the airbag system in every situation. An important role is played by factors
such as the type of object that the vehicle hits (hard/soft), the impact angle, vehicle speed, etc.
A decisive factor for the deployment of the airbags is the deceleration which
occurs. If the vehicle deceleration which occurs and is measured during the
collision remains below the prescribed reference values specified in the control
unit, the airbags are not deployed although the vehicle may well suffer severe
damage to the bodywork as a consequence of the accident.
The following airbags will be deployed in the event of a severe frontal
collision.
▶ Driver’s front airbag.
▶ Front passenger airbag.
▶ Driver’s knee airbag.
The following airbags will be deployed in the event of a severe side collision.
▶ Front side airbag on the side of the accident.
▶ Rear side airbag on the side of the accident.
▶ Head airbags on the side of the accident.
When an airbag is deployed, the following occurs.
▶ The interior light comes on (if the automatic operation of the interior light is
switched on - switch 
).
▶ The hazard warning lights are switched on.
▶ All the doors are unlocked.
▶ The fuel supply to the engine is interrupted.
When there is no air bag deployment?
With minor frontal and side collisions, rear collision, overturning of the vehicle
or vehicle roll-over there is no airbag deployment.
Airbag overview
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front airbags
15
Driver’s knee airbag
17
Side airbags
17
Head airbags
18
Front airbags
Fig. 8
Locations of the airbags / gas filled airbags 
15Airbag system

Using the system
Cockpit
OverviewElectrical power windows
62
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
80
Door opening lever
57
Air outlet vents
116
Parking ticket holder
90
Operating lever (depending on equipment):
▶ Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight
flasher
69
▶ Speed regulating system
148
▶Headlight assist
71
Steering wheel:
▶ With horn
▶ With driver’s front airbag
15
▶With buttons for operating the information system
40
Instrument cluster
28
Operating lever:
▶ Windscreen wiper and wash system
77
▶Information system
45
Infotainment » Owner's Manual for Infotainment
Air outlet vents
116
Button for hazard warning light system
73
Warning light for the front seat passenger airbag
19
Interior rear-view mirror
79
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
95
Front passenger airbag
15
External Infotainment module (in the front passenger storage
compartment) » Owner's Manual Infotainment
Key switch for switching off the front passenger airbag (in front
passenger storage compartment)
19
Air outlet vents
116
Door opening lever
57
Power window in the front passenger door
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Bonnet release lever
195
Storage compartment on the driver's side
90
Fuse box (behind the storage compartment on the driver's
side)
227
Operating lever for adaptive cruise control
152
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel
9
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Ignition lock
121
▶Starter button
122
Pedals
128
Handbrake lever
127
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Gearshift lever (manual gearbox)
128
▶Selector lever (automatic gearbox)
129
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ 12-Volt power socket
93
▶Cigarette lighter
92
Bar with keys depending on the equipment fitted:
▶  Central locking system
55
▶
 START STOP
124
▶
 Traction control TCS
136
▶
 Electronic Stability Control ESC
136
▶
/
 Selection of travel mode
157
▶
 Park Assist
144
▶
 Parking aid
140
▶
 Tyre pressure monitoring system
165
Shelf/phone box
91
USB/AUX input
» Infotainment Owner's Manual , chap-
ter USB/AUX Inputs
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Operating controls for the heating
113
▶Operating controls for the air conditioning system
113
▶Operating controls for Climatronic
114
Note
The layout of the controls on right-hand drive vehicles differs partially from
that shown in » Fig. 21. The symbols on the controls and switches are the same
as for left-hand drive models.222324252627282930313233343527Cockpit

Instruments and warning lights
Instrument cluster
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Overview
28
Revolutions counter
29
Display
29
Coolant temperature gauge
29
Fuel reserve display - Natural gas
30
Fuel reserve display - Petrol / Diesel
30
Counter for distance driven
30
Setting the clock
31
The instrument cluster gives the driver basic information such as the current
speed, engine speed, the state of some vehicle systems and the like.
If there is a fault in the instrument cluster, the following message will appear
in the display.
Error: instrument cluster. Workshop!COMBI-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 information
» page 180 , Component protection .■
With the ignition switched on the instruments are also illuminated. The
brightness of the instrument illumination is set automatically depending on
the ambient lighting throughout.
OverviewFig. 22
Instrument cluster
Read and observe
on page 28 first.
Engine revolutions counter » page 29
▶ with warning lights » page 31
Display » page 29
Speedometer
▶ with warning lights » page 31
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Coolant temperature gauge » page 29
▶ Gas gauge 1)
» page 30
Bar with warning lights » page 31
Button for: ▶ Setting the time » page 31
▶ Resetting the counter for distance travelled (trip) » page 30
▶ Displaying the distance and days until the next service interval
» page 49
Gasoline / diesel reserve display » page 30
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Applies to G-TEC vehicles
28Using the system

Reset counter for distance travelled (trip)›Press button A » Fig. 28 on page 31 .
Setting the clock
Fig. 28
Button in the instrument cluster
Read and observe on page 28 first.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Press and hold the button
A
» Fig. 28 until the
Time
is shown in the display.
›
Release the button
A
and the system switches to the hour setting function.
›
Press the button
A
again and set the hours.
›
Wait around 4 seconds - the system switches to the minutes setting.
›
Press the button
A
again and set the minutes.
›
Wait around 4 seconds - the system switches to the initial setting.
The time can also be set in the Infotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment ,
chapter Device settings .
Warning lights

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
 Handbrake
32
 Brake system
32
 Seat belt warning light
32
 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
32

 Power steering/steering lock (KESSY system)
33
 Traction control (TCS)
33
 Traction control system (TCS) off
33
 Stability Control (ESC)
34
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)34 Rear fog light34

Exhaust inspection system
34
 Glow plug system (diesel engine)
34
 Engine performance check (petrol engine)
35
 Safety systems
35

Tyre pressure
35
 Brake linings
36
 Fuel reserve
36
 
Lane following system (Lane Assist)
36
  Turn signal system
36
 Trailer turn signal lights
36
 Fog lights
36
 Cruise control system
36
 Brake pedal (automatic transmission)
37
 Natural gas operation
37
 Main beam
37
 Automatic transmission
37

 Rear seat belt warning light
37
 Generator
37
 Coolant
37
 Engine oil pressure too low
38
 Engine oil level
38
 Lamp failure
38
 Diesel particulate filter (diesel engine)
38
 Windscreen washer fluid level
39
 High beam assistant
39

 START-STOP system
39
 Display of a low temperature
39

Water in the fuel filter (diesel engine)
39


 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
40
 Distance warning (Front Assist)
40
 Advance warning/emergency brake (Front Assist)
40
 OFF ROADmode
40
 Service
40
The warning lights in the instrument cluster indicate certain functions or
faults. 
31Instruments and warning lights

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.
Warning lights in the display
Depending on the importance the warning light 
(danger) or 
(warning) illu-
minate along with some of the warning lights in the list with the warning
lights.
Depending on vehicle equipment, some warning lights may be displayed in col-
our on the display. For example, the coolant warning light may be displayed as
follows.
▶  - Segment display/monochromatic (“black and white”) MAXI DOT display
▶  - Coloured MAXI DOT displayWARNING■
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 73. Place the warning triangle at the prescri-
bed distance.
■
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. The following
warning instructions must be followed at all times when working in the en-
gine compartment » page 194, Engine compartment .
 Handbrake
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates – the hand brake is applied.
An acoustic signal will sound if you drive the vehicle above 5 km/h while the
handbrake is still on.
Release the handbrake!RELEASE HANDBRAKE Brake system
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates – the brake fluid level in the braking system is too low.
Brake fluid: owner's manual!BRAKE FLUID PLEASE CHECK›
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the brake fluid
» page 200 .
WARNING■
If warning light  illuminates simultaneously with warning light
 » page 34 ,  Anti-lock braking system (ABS) , do not continue your
journey! Seek help from a specialist garage.■
A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehi-
cle's braking distance – risk of accident!
 Seat belt warning light
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates - the driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt.
At a speed of more than approximately 30 km/h the warning light  flashes
and an audible warning sounds at a time.
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 32 first.
 illuminates - the ACC delay is not sufficient.
Apply the brake!›
Apply the brake.
For more information about the ACC system » page 150.
32Using the system

NoteOn vehicles without the ESC system, the warning light  does not illuminate
upon deactivation of the TCS system, but a message is only displayed on the
display of the instrument cluster.
 Stability Control (ESC)
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 flashes - the ESC is now being activated.
ESC fault
 Illumi-
nates
Error: stabilization control (ESC)ESC ERROR
Seek help from a specialist garage.
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 ESC is fully functional again.
Disconnecting the vehicle battery
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the indicator
light  comes on after switching on the ignition.
The warning light should go out after driving a short distance.
If, after a short drive, the indicator light does not go out, there is a system er-
ror.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
For more information about the ESC system » page 136.
 Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates – there is an ABS fault.
Error: ABSABS ERROR
The vehicle will only be braked by the normal brake system without the ABS.
Seek help from a specialist garage.WARNING■
If warning light  illuminates simultaneously with warning light
 » page 32 ,  Brake system , do not continue your journey! Seek help
from a specialist garage.■
A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehi-
cle's braking distance – risk of accident!
 Rear fog light
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates – the rear fog light is switched on.
 Exhaust inspection system
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates – there is a fault in the emission control system. The system
makes possible operation emergency mode - there may be a noticeable reduc-
tion in engine performance.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
 Glow plug system (diesel engine)
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 flashes – there is a fault in the engine management system. The system
makes possible operation emergency mode - there may be a noticeable reduc-
tion in engine performance.
There is a fault in the glow plug system if the warning light  does not come
on or illuminates continuously.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
34Using the system