Skoda OCTAVIA Supplement

SIMPLY CLEVER

ŠkodaOctavia
SUPPLEMENT TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL

Technical Changes 11/2009

Introduction 1

Introduction

This supplement replaces the Owner's manual OCTAVIA Edition 05.09 (referred to in
the following simply as the Owner's manual).

The information given in this supplement takes preference over the information
contained in the Owner's manual.

Special accessories are marked with a *.

We wish you a good journey at all times

Škoda Auto a.s.

Multi-functional indicator (onboard
computer)*

The multi-functional indicator (depending on the equipment) provides the following
information:

• oil temperature

Note

If the oil temperature is lower than 50°C or if a fault in the system for checking the oil
temperature is present, three lines are displayed instead of the oil temperature.

Set-up

You can select the following information (depending on the equipment installed on
the vehicle):

• Language

Electronic stability programme (ESP)* 

Fig. 1 ESP button

When the ESP system helps to stabilise the ve hicle, the warning light  flashes quickly.

The ESP system cannot be switched off, the TCS system can only be switched off by
pressing the button ⇒ fig. 1, then the indicator light flashes slowly.

The warning light lights up permanently if there is a fault in the ESP system.
If the warning light  comes on immediately after starting the engine, the ESP system

can be switched off for technical reasons. In this case, the ESP system can be switched
on again by switching the ignition on and off. If the warning light goes out, the ESP
system is fully functional again.

Changing the battery of the radio remote control

Seat belt warning light 

The warning light  only indicates if the driver's seat belt is not fastened.

Fig. 2 Remot e control key - remove cover

Daylight driving lights*2

A

A

A1A

A2A

A

Automatic rear window wiper* (Combi)

Fig. 3 Remote control key

Each remote control key contains a battery which is housed under the cover

⇒ page 1, fig. 2. If the battery is discharged, the red indicator light does not light up

after pressing a button on the remote control ⇒ fig. 3. Change the battery as follows:

– Fold open the key.

– Carefully press off the cover at the points of the arrows ⇒ page 1, fig. 2.

– Remove the discharged battery from the key by pressing the battery downwards at

the point of the arrow ⇒ page 1, fig. 2.

– Insert the new battery. Ensure that the “+” symbol on the battery is facing upwards.

The correct polarity is shown on the battery cover.

– Position the battery cover on the key and press on it until it is heard to lock in

place.

2

A

Daylight driving lights*

In some countries, the national legal provisions require that the parking lights com e on
together with the bulbs for daylight d riving lights when activating the function daylight
driving lights.

B

If the windshield wiper lever is in the position ⇒ fig. 4 or , the rear window wiper
carries out a wiping process every 30 seconds or 10 seconds at a speed above 5 km/h.

When the rain sensor* is active (the lever is in the position ) the function is only
active if the front window wipers continue to operate (no break between each wiping
process).

Activation/deactivation

The function of the automatic rear window wiper is activated/deactivated in the infor­mation display* in the menu:

 Setup

 Lights & Vision

 Rear wiper

Fig. 4 Windscreen wiper lever

3

1

Note

The function of the automatic rear window wiper is only valid for Combi vehicles which
are equipped with the information display*. The function is activated in the factory.

Removeable through-loading bag* 3

A

ABABA

ABABAAA

A

Removeable through-loading bag*

The removeable through-loading bag is solely used for transporting
skis.

Fig. 5 Securing the through-loading bag

– Fold the seat backrest a little forward.

– Guide the securing strap through the opening in the seat backrest around the

upper part of the seat backrest.

– Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the locking button

clicks into place - check by pulling on the seat backrest.

– Insert the securing strap into the lock until it is heard to lock in place.

On vehicles fitted with a net partition, guide the securing strap around the net parti­tion housing when the net partition is rolled up. After fixing the net partition in place,
it is not longer possible to unroll the net partition.

C

WARNING

• After placing skis into the through-loading bag, you must secure the bag

The through-loading bag is foreseen for four pairs of skis. The total weight of the skis
which are transported must not exceed 17 kg.

Securing

– Tighten the strap on the free end around the skis in front of the bindings

⇒ fig. 5.

A

with the securing strap .

• The strap must hold the skis tight.

• Make sure that the strap holds the skis in front of the binding (see also

imprint on the removeable through-loading bag).

A

Operate radio und navigation on the multifunction steering wheel

Button Action Radio, traffic information CD The CD changer / MP3 Navigation

1

a)

Only valid for the navigation system Columbus.

press briefly

Switch off/on tone / activation and deactivation of the voice control

a)

Driving in an economical and environmentally conscious manner4

AAABA

Driving in an economical and environmentally
conscious manner

Fig. 6 Shift recommendation for
changing gears

Shift recommendation for changing gears*

On certain vehicles, the currently engaged gear ⇒ fig. 6 is shown in the display of
the instrument cluster.

In order to minimise the fuel consumption, a recommendation for shifting into
another gear is indicated in the display.

If the control unit recognises that it is appropriate to change the gear, an arrow is
shown in the display. The arrow points up or down, depending on whether it is recom­mended to shift into a higher or lower gear.

At the same time, the recommended gear is indicated instead of the cur rently engaged

A

gear .

Environmental compatibility

Trade-in and recycling of old cars

Škoda Auto meets the requirements of the brand and its products regarding environ­ment and ressource protection. All new Škoda vehicles can be utilized up to 95% and
always 1) be returned. In a lot of countries sufficient trade-in networks have been
created, where you can trade-in your vehicle. After you trade-in your vehicle, you will

1)

Subject to fulfilment of the national legal requirements.

receive a confirmation stating the recycling in accordance with environmental regula­tions.

Note

Detailed information about the trade-in and recycling of old cars is available from a
Škoda Service Partner.

Driving through bodies of water on roads

Fig. 7 Crossing bodies of water

In order to avoid damage to the vehicle when driving through bodies of water (e.g.
flooded roads), observe the following:

• Determine the depth of the water when driving through bodies of water. The water

can reach at the maximum the web on the lower sill of the vehicle ⇒ fig. 7.

• Drive no more than at walking speed. At a higher speed, a water wave can form in

front of the vehicle which can cause water to penetrate into the air induction system of
the engine or into other parts of the vehicle.

• Never let the vehicle stand in the water, never drive backwards and do not switch

off the engine.

WARNING

• Driving through water, mud, sludge etc. can reduce the braking power and

extend the braking distance - risk of accident!