Škoda Octavia 2005 Owner's Manual
ŠkodaOctavia
OWNER´ S MANUAL
SIMPLY CLEVER
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You have opted for a Škoda - our sincere thanks for your confidence in us.
Your new Škoda offers you a vehicle featuring the most modern engineering and a wide range of equipment
which you will undoubtedly wish to use to the full during your daily motoring. That is why, we recommend
that you read this Owner's Manual attentively to enable you to become familiar with your car and all that it
offers as quickly as possible.
Please do not hesitate to contact your specialist garage or importer should you have any further questions
or any problems regarding your vehicle which may arise. He will be ready at any time to receive your questions, suggestions and criticisms.
Any national legal provisions which vary from the information contained in this Owner's Manual take precedence over the information contained herein.
We wish you much pleasure with your Škoda and pleasant motoring at all times.
Your Škoda Auto
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On-board literature
The on-board literature for your vehicle consists of this “Owner's
Manual” as well as the brochures “Brief instruction”, “Service
schedule”, “Tech nic al d ata” and “Help on the road”. There can
also be a variety of other additional operating manuals and
instructions on-board (e.g. an operating manual for the radio)
depending on the vehicle model and equipment.
If one of the publications listed above is missing, please contact
a Škoda dealer immediately, where one will be glad to assist you
in such matters.
One should note that the details given in the vehicle's
papers always take precedence over those in the Owner's
Manual.
Owner's Manual
This Owner's Manual describes the current scope of equip-
ment. Certain items of equipment listed are only installed later on
and only envisaged for particular markets. The illustrations can
differ in minor details from your vehicle; they are only intended for
general information.
In addition to information regarding all the controls and equipment, the Owner's Manual also contains important information
regarding care and operation for your safety and also to retain the
value of your vehicle. To provide you with valuable tips and aids.
You can learn how you can operate your vehicle safely,
economically and in an environmentally conscious way.
For safety reasons, please also pay attention to the information on accessories, modifications and replacement of parts
⇒ page 270.
The other chapters of the Owner's Manual are also important,
however, for proper treatment of your car - in addition to regular
care and maintenance - helps to retain its value and in many
cases is also one of the conditions for possible warranty claims.
The Brief instruction
includes an overview of the most important controls of your
vehicle.
The Service schedule
contains:
• Vehicle data,
• Service intervals,
• Overview of the service work,
• Service proof,
• Confirmation of mobility warranty,
• important information on the warranty.
The confirmations of the carried out service work are one of the
conditions for possible warranty claims.
Please always present the Service schedule when you take your
car to a Škoda dealer.
If the Service schedule is missing or worn, please contact your
Škoda dealer, where your car is serviced regularly. You will
receive a duplicate, in which the previously carried out service
work are confirmed.
Help on the road
contains the addresses and telephone numbers of Škoda
Importers.
Technical Data
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includes the most important identification data of your vehicle.
Introduction 3
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Contents 5
Layout of this Owner's Manual
(explanations)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
An overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
General view of the instrument cluster . . . . . .
Engine revolutions counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Counter for distance driven . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Interval Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Digital clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multi-functional indicator (onboard computer)*
Information display* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Navigation system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auto Check Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unlocking and locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key with light* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the battery of the radio remote
control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electronic immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child safety locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Synchonisation of the remote control . . . . . . .
Anti-theft alarm system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8
Power windows* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric sliding/tilting roof* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights and Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11
Interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11
Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield wiper and wash system . . . . . . . .
13
Rear-view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13
14
Seats and Stowage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14
Adjusting front seats electrically* . . . . . . . . . .
15
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15
Heating the front seats* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16
Rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17
Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18
Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23
Net partition (Estate)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25
Roof rack* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26
Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26
Note holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28
Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30
Cigarette lighter*, power sockets . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
42
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Heating and air conditioning system . . . . .
43
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Climatic* (semi-automatic air conditioning
44
system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
45
Climatronic* (automatic air conditioning) . . . .
45
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and
46
ventilation)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
52
53
Starting-off and Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
54
Setting steering wheel position . . . . . . . . . . .
56
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
59
Starting engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switching the engine off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
63
Shifting (manual gearbox) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
63
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
70
Rear parking aid* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
72
Front and rear parking aid* . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
75
Cruise control system (CCS)* . . . . . . . . . . . .
79
Automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
82
6-speed automatic gearbox* . . . . . . . . . . . . .
82
84
Automatic gearbox DSG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
87
Automatic gearbox DSG* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
88
Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
89
Multifunction steering wheel* . . . . . . . . . . . . .
91
Universal telephone preinstallation with voice
92
control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
99
Phone Phonebook* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
102
Bluetooth™* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
103
Mobile phones and two-way radio systems . .
104
The CD changer* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
105
106
108
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
119
Passive Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
119
Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Correct seated position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
123
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
128
Why seat belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
134
The physical principle of a frontal collision . .
138
138
139
140
141
142
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144
145
146
149
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Important safety information regarding the use
of seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How are seat belts correctly fastened? . . . . .
Belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description of the airbag system . . . . . . . . . .
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side airbags* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head airbags* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deactivating an airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transporting children safely . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What you should know about transporting
children! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attaching child seat using the “ISOFIX” system
Driving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intelligent Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electronic stability programme (ESP)* . . . . . .
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Antilock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake Assist* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Uphill-Start off-Assist* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electromechanical power steering . . . . . . . . .
Tyre inflation pressure-control system* . . . . .
Driving and the Environment . . . . . . . . . . . .
The first 1 500 kilometres and then afterwards
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving in an economical and environmentally
conscious manner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Environmental compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Motoring abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Avoiding damage to your vehicle . . . . . . . . . .
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
185
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
186
Detachable ball head* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
188
190
General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . .
190
192
Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the
195
vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
197
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
199
Care of the exterior of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . .
202
Care of the interior of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
202
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
206
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
210
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspecting and Replenishing . . . . . . . . . . . .
213
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
213
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
213
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
216
The battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
217
Windscreen Wiper and Washer System . . . .
218
Wheels and Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
218
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
219
Accessories, changes and replacement of
219
parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
220
Accessories and replacement parts . . . . . . .
221
Technical changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
221
222
Breakdown assistance . . . . . . . .
223
227
Breakdown assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
228
First-aid box* and warning triangle* (Octavia)
228
First-aid box* and warning triangle* (Estate
car) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fire extinguisher* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
229
Vehicle tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
229
Tyre repair kit* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
231
Spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
233
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tow-starting and towing vehicle . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses and light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
233
Electric fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
233
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
233
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Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
242
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
242
Identification data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
245
247
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Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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270
270
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Layout of this Owner's Manual (explanations)8
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Layout of this Owner's Manual (explanations)
The Owner's Manual has been systematically designed, in order to make
it easy for you to find and absorb the information you require.
Chapters, table of contents and subject index
The text of the manual are divided into relatively short sections which are
combined into easy-to-read chapters. The chapter you are reading at any
particular moment is highlighted at the bottom right of the page.
The Table of contents is arranged according to the chapters and the
detailed Subject index at the end of the Owner's Manual helps you to
rapidly find the information you are looking for.
Sections
The majority of Sections apply to all models.
Since there is a wide range of different equipment and options available it
is clearly unavoidable, despite dividing the contents into sections, that
mention may be made of equipment which is not fitted to your vehicle.
Equipment which is marked * is only standard on certain vehicle model
versions or only suppliable as optional equipment for certain models.
Brief information and instructions
Each section has a Heading.
This is followed by Brief information (in large italic lettering), which tells
you the subject which is dealt with in this section.
Most of the illustrations are accompanied by an Instruction (in relatively
large letters) which explains to you in a straightforward way the action you
have to take. Work steps which have to be carried out are illustrated with
a hyphen.
Notes
All four kinds of notes, which are used in the text, are always stated at the
end of the respective section.
WARNING
The most important notes are marked with the heading Warning.
These Warning notes draw your attention to a serious risk of accident or injury. While reading the text you will frequently encounter
a double arrow followed by a small warning symbol. This symbol is
intended to draw your attention to a Warning note at the end of the
section to which you must pay careful attention.
Caution
A Caution note draws your attention to the possibility of damage to your
vehicle (e.g. damage to gearbox), or points out general risks of an accident .
For the sake of the environment
An Environmental note draws your attention to environmental protection
aspects. This is where you will, for example, find tips aimed at reducing
your fuel consumption.
Note
A normal Note draws your attention in a general way to important information.
Direction indications
All direction indications such as “left”, “right”, “front”, “rear” relate to the
direction of travel of the vehicle.
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Fig. 1 Certain items of equipment shown in the illustration are only fitted to particular model versions or are optional items of equipment.
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An overview
This general view is designed to help you to quickly
become familiar with the instruments, gauges and
controls.
1
Electric power-operated window* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
Electric exterior mirror adjustment* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
Lever for the multi-functional switch:
− Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight
flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Speed regulating system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5
Steering wheel:
− with horn
− with driver airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− with pushbuttons for radio and mobile phone* . . . . . . . .
6
Instrument cluster: Instruments and indicator lights . . . . . .
7
Lever for the multi-functional switch:
− Multi-functional indicator* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Windshield wiper and wash system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8
Control dial for heating on the driver's seat* . . . . . . . . . . . .
9
Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10
Switch for hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11
Storage compartment on the dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12
Radio*
13
Control dial for heating on the front passenger seat* . . . . .
14
Storage compartment on the front passenger side . . . . . . .
56
80
122
68
146
192
163
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75
88
122
68
110
88
108
15
Switch for the front passenger airbag* (in front passenger
stowage compartment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16
Front passenger airbag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17
Fuse carrier (on side of dash panel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18
Light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19
Control dial for the instrument lighting and control dial for the
headlight beam range regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20
Bonnet release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21
Storage compartment on the driver's side . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24
Depending on equipment fitted:
− Operating controls for the heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Operating controls for Climatic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Operating controls for Climatronic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25
Depending on equipment fitted:
− Switch for the ESP* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Switch for TCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26
Front and rear parking aid* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27
Depending on equipment fitted:
− Gearshift lever (manual gearbox) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Selector lever (6-speed automatic gearbox)* . . . . . . . . .
− Selector lever (automatic DSG)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28
Tyre inflation pressure-control system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29
Depending on equipment fitted:
− Rear ashtray - high centre console* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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138
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119
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128
213
215
145
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150
157
220
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− Storage compartment* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30
Indicator light for a switched off front seat passenger
airbag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Note
• Equipment which is marked * is only standard on certain vehicle model
versions or only suppliable as optional equipment for certain models.
• Vehicles with factory-fitted radio, mobile phone, navigation system,
CD player etc. are supplied with separate instructions for operating such
equipment.
• The arrangement of the controls and switches and the location of
some items on right-hand drive models may differ from that shown in
⇒ page 10, fig. 1. The symbols on the controls and switches are the same
as for left-hand drive models.
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General view of the instrument cluster
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Engine revolutions counter ⇒ page 14
2
Coolant temperature gauge ⇒ page 14
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Fuel gauge ⇒ page 14
Speedometer
Display:
− with counter for distance driven ⇒ page 15
− with Service Interval Display ⇒ page 16
− with digital clock ⇒ page 17
− with Multi-functional indicator* ⇒ page 18
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When the lights are switched on, the instrument cluster is illuminated.
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Fig. 2 Instrument cluster
− with Information display* ⇒ page 23
Clock-set button / reset button
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Engine revolutions counter
The start of the red zone in the revolutions counter ⇒ page 13, fig. 2
indicates the maximum permissible engine speed for all gears for an
engine which has been run in and operating at a normal temperature. You
should shift into the next higher gear before this red zone is reached, or
move the selector lever into position D if your car is fitted with an automatic
gearbox.
One should shift to the next lower gear at the latest when the engine is no
longer running smoothly.
Avoid high engine speeds during the running-in period ⇒ page 221.
Caution
The needle of the revolutions counter must on no account move into the
red zone of the scale - risk of engine damage!
For the sake of the environment
Shifting up early helps you save fuel and reduce the operating noise of
your vehicle.
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Coolant temperature gauge
The coolant temperature gauge ⇒ page 13, fig. 2 operates only when
the ignition is switched on.
In order to avoid any damage to the engine, please pay attention to the
following notes regarding the temperature ranges:
Cold range
If the pointer is still in the left-hand area of the scale it means that the
engine has not yet reached its operating temperature. Avoid running at
high engine speeds, at full throttle and at severe engine loads.
The operating range
The engine has reached its operating temperature as soon as the pointer
moves into the mid-range of the scale. The pointer may also move further
to the right at high engine loads and high outside temperatures. This is not
critical provided the warning symbol in the instrument cluster does not
flash.
If the symbol in the instrument cluster flashes it means that either the
coolant temperature is too high or the coolant level is too low. Please
refer to the guidelines ⇒ page 35, “Coolant temperature/coolant level ”.
WARNING
Pay attention to the warning notes ⇒ page 248, “Working in the
engine compartment” before opening the bonnet and inspecting
the coolant level.
Caution
Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the fresh
air inlet impair the cooling efficiency of the coolant. There is then a risk of
the engine overheating at high outside temperatures and high engine
loads!
Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge ⇒ page 13, fig. 2 only operates when the ignition is
switched on.
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The fuel tank has a capacity of about 55 litres (on vehicles with four-wheel
drive approx. 60 litres). The warning symbol in the instrument cluster
lights up when the pointer reaches the reserve marking. There are now
about 8 litres of fuel remaining in the tank. This symbol is a reminder for
you, that you must refuel.
The following will be displayed in the information display*:
Please refuel! (Please refuel!)
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.
Caution
Never run the fuel tank completely empty! An irregular fuel supply can
result in poor ignition or misfiring. Unburnt fuel may get into the exhaust
system and damage the catalytic converter.
Speedometer
Warning against excessive speeds*
An acoustic warning signal will sound when the vehicle speed exceeds
120 kilometres per hour. The acoustic warning signal will switch off again
when the vehicle speed goes below this speed limit.
Note
This function is only valid for some countries.
Counter for distance driven
Fig. 3 Display: Trip
counter for distance
driven
The distance which you have driven with your vehicle is shown in kilometers (km). On certain model versions, the readout is shown in “miles”.
The kilometer counter for distance driven is shown on the display when
the ignition is switched off. The trip counter for distance driven is shown
on the display after switching on the ignition. You can then switch over to
the counter display with the reset button.
Reset button
By briefly pressing the reset button ⇒ page 13, fig. 2 you can switch
over from the trip counter to the kilometer counter. In order to recognize
which counter for the distance driven is shown on the display at that
moment, trip ⇒ fig. 3 appears after the trip counter.
If you hold the reset button pressed for about 1 second, the trip counter
is set back to zero.
If you hold the reset button pressed for longer than 2 seconds when
the ignition is switched on, a display regarding the kilometers still to be
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driven and the days until the following service interval (for this the trip
counter is not set back) appears ⇒ page 16.
Counter for distance driven (trip)
The counter for distance driven indicates the total distance in kilometers
or miles which the vehicle has been driven.
Trip counter for distance driven
The trip counter indicates the distance which you have driven since this
counter was last reset - in steps of 100 metres or 1/10 of a mile.
Fault display
dEF will appear as a constant text in the display if there is a fault in the
instrument cluster. Have the fault rectified as soon as possible by a
specialist workshop.
WARNING
Never seek to adjust the trip counter for distance driven while
driving for safety reasons!
Note
On vehicles without multi-functional indicator or information display, both
counts of the counters are shown simultaneously on the display.
Service Interval Display
Fig. 4 Service Interval
Display: Note
Depending on the equipment installed in the vehicle, the text can differ
slightly on the display.
Service Interval Display
A key symbol
15 days before reaching the due date for the service ⇒ fig. 4. The
remaining distance to be driven will be indicated for 10 seconds next to
the key symbol and then the remaining number of days to the due date for
the service inspection.
The following will be displayed in the information display*:
Service in ... km or... days
The kilometre indicator or the days indicator reduces in steps of 100 km
or days until the service due date is reached.
The following text appears as a flashing key symbol
due date for the service is reached.
appears in the counter display for distance driven about
as soon as the
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The following will be displayed in the information display*:
Service now!
The display disappears within 20 seconds after switching on the ignition.
The trip counter is also displayed after pressing the reset button for the trip
counter (for more than 1 second).
Display regarding the distance and days until the following service
interval
You can have the distance still to be driven and the days until the following
service interval displayed at any time as follows:
• Switch on the ignition and press the reset button ⇒ page 13, fig. 2
for more than 2 seconds.
A key symbol is displayed on the display of the counter for the
distance driven. The remaining distance to be driven will be indicated for
10 seconds next to the key symbol and then the remaining number of days
to the due date for the service inspection.
Resetting Service Interval Display
We recommend having this resetting performed by a specialist garage.
Specialist garage:
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• resets the memory of the display after the appropriate inspection
• makes an entry in the Service schedule
• affix the sticker with the entry of the following service interval to the
side of the dash panel on the driver's side.
The service interval displays can also be reset as follows by using the
reset button ⇒ page 13, fig. 2 on the trip counter:
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• Switch off the ignition, press the reset button of the trip counter for
distance driven and hold it down.
• Switch the ignition on and release the reset button. Now turn the reset
button to the right. The service interval displays are reset.
Caution
We recommend that you do not reset the Service Interval Display yourself
otherwise this can result in the service interval display being incorrectly
set, which may also result in problems with operation of your vehicle.
Note
• Never reset the display between service intervals otherwise this may
result in incorrect readouts.
• Information is retained in the Service Interval Display also after the
battery of the vehicle is disconnected.
• It is necessary to re-code the Service Interval Display if a new instru-
ment cluster is installed during repair work. This work is carried out by a
specialist garage.
• The data displayed is the same after resetting the display with flexible
service intervals (QG1) using the reset button as that for a vehicle with
fixed service intervals (QG2). We therefore recommend having the
Service Interval Display reset only by a Škoda dealer who is familiar with
the procedure for resetting the display with a vehicle system tester.
• Please refer to the brochure Service schedule for extensive informa-
tion about the service intervals.
Digital clock
A clock-set button is installed on the bottom left beside the
speedometer for adjusting the clock ⇒ page 13, fig. 2.
Set hours
– Turn the reset button to the left.
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Setting minutes
– Turn the reset button to the right.
WARNING
The clock should not be adjusted while driving for safety reasons
but only when the vehicle is stationary!
Multi-functional indicator (onboard
computer)*
Introduction
The multi-functional indicator appears in the display ⇒ fig. 5 or in the information display ⇒ page 23, fig. 10 depending on the equipment fitted to
your vehicle.
The multi-functional indicator offers you a range of useful information.
The outside temperature ⇒ page 20
Current fuel consumption ⇒ page 20
Average fuel consumption ⇒ page 20
Range ⇒ page 21
Distance driven ⇒ page 21
Average speed ⇒ page 21
Driving time ⇒ page 21
Warning against excessive speeds* ⇒ page 22
Note
In certain national versions the displays appear in the Imperial system of
measures.
Memory
Fig. 5 Multi-functional
indicator
The multi-functional indicator is equipped with two automatic memories.
The selected memory is di splayed in the middle of the display field ⇒ fig. 5.
The data of the single-trip memory (memory 1) is shown if a 1 appears in
the display. A 2 shown in the display means that data relates to the total
distance memory (memory 2).
Switching of the memory takes place with the button ⇒ page 19, fig. 6.
Single-trip memory (memory 1)
The single-trip memory collates the driving information from the moment
the ignition is switched on until it is switched off. New data will also flow
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into the calculation of the current driving information if the trip is continued
within 2 hours after switching off the ignition. The memory will be automatically erased, on the other hand, if the trip is interrupted for more than
2 hours.
Total-trip memory (memory 2)
The total distance driven memory gathers data from any number of individual journeys up to a total of 99 hours and 59 minutes driving or 9.999
kilometres driven. The memory is deleted when either of these limits is
reached and the calculation starts from anew.
The total-trip memory will not, contrary to the single-trip memory, be
deleted after a period of interruption of driving of 2 hours.
Note
All information in the memory is erased if the battery of the vehicle is
disconnected.
Using the system
Fig. 6 Multi-functional
indicator: Controls
The rocker switch and the button are located in the grip of
the window wiper lever ⇒ fig. 6.
Selecting the memory
– Repeated short-term pressing of the button allows one to
select the individual memories.
Selecting the functions
– Press the rocker switch up or down. This will cause the
individual functions of the multi-functional indicator to appear
in the display one after the other.
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B
Setting function to zero
– Select the memory you want.
– Press button for more than 1 second.
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The following readouts of the selected memory will be set to zero by
B
button :
• average fuel consumption,
• distance driven,
• average speed,
• Driving time.
You can only operate the multi-functional indicator when the ignition is
switched on. After the ignition is switched on, the function displayed is the
one which you last selected before switching off the ignition.
If the outside temperature drops below +4 °C, the outside temperature
indicator with a snow flake symbol appears. The symbol warns the driver
of the possible danger of ice on the road. After the rocker switch is
pressed, the function displays the one which you last selected before
switching off the ignition.
The outside temperature
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The outside temperature appears in the display when the ignition is
switched on.
The correct outside temperature will be indicated with a delay of 5
minutes. If the vehicle is stationary (or driven at a very low speed) the
temperature indicated may be slightly higher than the actual outside
temperature because of heat radiated by the engine.
If the outside temperature drops below +4 °C, a snow flake symbol
(warning signal for ice on the road) appears before the temperature indicator ⇒ fig. 7 and a warning signal sounds.
WARNING
Do not only rely upon the information given on the outside temperature display that there is no ice on the road. Please note that black
ice may also be present on the road surface even at temperatures
around +4 °C - warning, drive with care!
Current consumption
The current fuel consumption level is shown in the display in litres/100 km.
This information can help you to adapt your style of driving to the fuel
consumption you wish to achieve.
The display appears in litres/hour if the vehicle is stationary or driving at a
low speed.
Fig. 7 Multi-functional
indicator: the outside
temperature
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption since the memory was last erased is
shown in the display in litres/100 km ⇒ page 18. This information can help
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you to adapt your style of driving to the fuel consumption you wish to
achieve.
If you wish to determine the average fuel consumption over a certain
period of time you must first erase the memory at the start of the new
measurement using the button ⇒ page 19, fig. 6. A zero appears in the
display for the first 100 m you drive after erasing the memory.
The indicated value will be updated every 5 seconds while you are driving.
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Note
The amount of fuel consumed will not be indicated.
Range
The estimated range in kilometres is shown on the display. It indicates the
distance you can still drive with your vehicle based on the present level of
fuel in the tank for the same style of driving. The readout is shown in steps
of 10 km.
The fuel consumption for the last 50 km is taken as a basis for calculating
the range. If you drive in a more economical manner from this moment on,
the range will be increased accordingly.
You first drive 50 km if the readout is reset (after disconnecting the
battery) before a new readout for the range is displayed.
Distance driven
particular time of day you must first erase the memory at this moment in
time by pressing the button ⇒ page 19, fig. 6.
The maximum distance indicated in both switch positions is 9999 km. The
indicator is set back to null if this period is exceeded.
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Average speed
The average speed since the memory was last erased is shown in the
display in km/hour ⇒ page 18. If you wish to determine the average speed
over a certain period of time you must first erase the memory at the start
of the new measurement using the button ⇒ page 19, fig. 6.
A zero appears in the display for the first 100 m you drive after erasing the
memory.
The indicated value will be updated every 5 seconds while you are
driving.
Driving time
The driving time which has elapsed since the memory was last erased,
appears in the display ⇒ page 18. If you wish to calculate the driving time
from a particular time of day you must first erase the memory at this
moment in time by pressing the button ⇒ page 19, fig. 6.
The maximum distance indicated in both memories is 99 hours and 59
minutes. The indicator is set back to null if this period is exceeded.
B
The distance driven since the memory was last erased appears in the
display ⇒ page 18. If you wish to calculate the distance driven from a
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Warning against excessive speeds*
Fig. 8 Speed setting
Fig. 9 Multi-functional
indicator: Controls
Warning against excessive speeds
This function enables you to set a speed limit, e.g. if you drive in town. A
text in the display is intended to draw your attention to the fact that you
have exceeded the set speed limit.
You can set the desired speed limit as follows:
1)
• Select the menu Speed warning --- km/h (warning at --- km/h).
• You can drive at the desired speed, e.g. 50 km/h
• Press the button ⇒ fig. 9 - Speed warn ing 50 km/h (warning at 50
km/h) is shown on the display.
If you now exceed the set speed limit, Speed 50 km/h exceeded (speed
50 km/h exceeded) will be shown on the display. This display will be
shown until you have reduced the speed to the set speed limit.
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.
The set speed limit remains stored in the memory, also when the ignition
is switched off and on; it can only be erased by pressing the button for
more than 1 second.
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1)
Valid for vehicles with information display.
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Information display*
Introduction
Fig. 10 Instrument
cluster: Information
display
The information display provides you with information in a convenient way
concerning the current operating state of your vehicle. The information
system also provides you with data (depending on the equipment installed
in the vehicle) relating to the radio, mobile phone, multi-functional indicator, navigation system and automatic gearbox.
Certain functions and operating conditions are always being checked on
the vehicle when the ignition is switched on and also while driving.
Functional faults, if required repair work and other information are indicated by red symbols ⇒ page 27 and yellow symbols ⇒ page 28.
Lighting up of these symbols is combined with an acoustic warning signal.
Information and texts giving warnings are also shown in the display
⇒ page 30.
The display of text is possible in the following languages:
Czech, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese.
You can select the desired language in the setting menu ⇒ page 28.
The following information can be shown in the display (depending on the
equipment installed on the vehicle):
Main menu ⇒ page 24
Door, luggage compartment door and bonnet ajar
warning
Service Interval Display ⇒ page 16
Selector lever positions of the 6-speed automatic
gearbox
Selector lever positions of the automatic DSG ⇒ page 157
⇒ page 25
⇒ page 150
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Main menu
Fig. 11 Information
display: Menu
Fig. 12 Information
display: Controls
– You can activate the MAIN MENU by pressing the rocker
switch ⇒ fig. 12 for more than 1 second.
– You can select the menu through the rocker switch . When
the pushbutton is briefly pressed, the information you have
B
selected is displayed.
You can select the following information (depending on the equipment
installed on the vehicle):
MF Display ⇒ page 18
The outside temperature
Current consumption
Average fuel consumption
Range
Distance driven
Average speed
Driving time
Warning against excessive speeds
Audio ⇒ page 25
Navigation ⇒ page 26
Telephone ⇒ page 167
Vehicle status ⇒ page 26
Setup ⇒ page 28
Time
Winter tyres
Language
Units
Lights & Vision
Aux. Heating (auxiliary heating)
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Display off
After selecting the menu Display off the display is switched off. Press
rocker switch for at least 1 second to switch the display on again.
The menu Audio is only displayed when the Radio* is switched on.
The menu Navigation is only displayed when the Navigation* is switched
on.
Aux. Heating (auxiliary heating) is only then displayed, if the vehicle is
fitted with auxiliary heating*.
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If you do not activate the information display at that moment, the menu
shifts to one level higher every 10 seconds.
Door, luggage compartment door and bonnet ajar
warning
The door, luggage compartment door and bonnet ajar warning lights up
when at least one of the three items door, luggage compartment or bonnet
are not closed when the ignition is turned on. The symbol indicates which
door is still open or whether the luggage compartment door or bonnet is
not closed ⇒ fig. 13.
The symbol goes out as soon as the doors, luggage compartment door
and bonnet are completely closed.
As an additional warning signal, a 3 time peep sounds if the car is driven
at a speed of more than 6km/hour and if the door, engine or luggage
compartment door is open.
Audio
Fig. 14 Information
display: Radio display
These displays appear in addition to the normal information in the radio
Fig. 13 Information
display: Door warning
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Operation of the radio system is described in separate operating instructions to be found in the on-board literature.
Navigation system*
The controls for the navigation system, radio, CD player are located in the
centre console on both sides of the monitor screen. Navigation data is
also shown in the information display of the instrument cluster.
Information and warning texts are displayed preferentially when the navigation system is switched on.
Operation of the navigation system is described in separate operating
instructions to be found in the on-board literature.
Auto Check Control
Vehicle condition
Fig. 15 Information
display: Display of
operational fault
The Auto Check Control carries out a check of certain functions and
vehicle components. The check is performed constantly when the ignition
is switched on, both when the vehicle is stationary, as well as when
driving.
Operational faults, urgent repairs, service work or other information
appear in the display of the instrument cluster. The displays are shown
with a red or yellow light symbol depending on the priority of the message.
The red symbols indicate danger (priority 1) while the yellow symbols indicate a warning (priortity 2). Information for the driver may also appear in
addition to the symbols ⇒ page 30.
There is at least one error message to be read when the term Vehicle
status is flashing in the main menu. After selecting this menu the first of
the error messages is displayed. If there are several error messages, they
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are shown on the display under the message e.g. 01/03 ⇒ fig. 15. This
display indicates that the first of a total of three error messages should be
displayed. The respective symbols light up one after the other in an
interval of 5 seconds. Investigate the displayed faults as soon as possible.
As long as the operational faults are not rectified, the symbols are always
indicated again. After the first display, the symbols are indicated without
information for the driver.
If there is no error message, after selecting the menu Vehicle status the
message Status OK is shown on the display.
If a fault occurs, a warning signal will also sound in addition to the symbol
and text in the display:
• Priority 1 - three warning signals
• Priority 2 - one warning signal
Red symbols
A red symbol signals danger.
Fig. 16 Information
display: Oil pressure is
low
Proceed as follows if a red symbol is displayed:
– Stop the vehicle.
– Switch the engine off.
– Investigate the function indicated.
– Obtain professional assistance.
Meaning of the red symbols:
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Three successive warning signals will sound if a red symbol appears.
If several operational faults of priority 1 exist, the symbols appear one
after the other and are each illiminated for about 5 seconds.
Yellow symbols
A yellow symbol signals a warning.
Fig. 17 Information
display: Fuel level low
Check the relevant function as soon as possible.
The meaning of the yellow symbols:
Fuel level low ⇒ page 36
Check engine oil level,
engine oil sensor faulty
Brake pad worn ⇒ page 36
Washer fluid level low ⇒ page 36
One warning signal will sound if a yellow symbol appears.
If several operational faults of priority 2 exist, the symbols appear one
after the other and are each illiminated for about 5 seconds.
⇒ page 38
Settings
Fig. 18 Setting the
clock
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You can change certain settings by means of the information display. The
current setting is shown on the information display in the respective menu
at the top below the line ⇒ page 28, fig. 18.
You can select the following information (depending on the equipment
installed on the vehicle):
• Time
• Winter tyres
• Language
• Units
• Lights & Vision
• Aux. Heating (auxiliary heating)
• Back
After selecting the menu Back you will reach one level higher in the menu.
Setting clock
Here you can set the time, the time format (12 or 24 hour indicator) and
the time change summer/winter time.
Setting for winter tyre speed
Here you can set at which speed a warning signal should sound. These
functions are used for e.g on winter tyres with the permissible maximum
speed less than the maximum speed of the vehicle ⇒ page 266.
When exceeding the speed, the following is displayed on the information
display*:
Speed warning
Language setting
Here you can set in which language the warning and information texts
should be displayed. After selecting the language, e.g. English, the
following is displayed on the information display:
Language: english set
Setting units
Here you can set the units for temperature, consumption and distance
driven.
Setting lights
Here you can switch on or off the function convenience turn signal
⇒ page 68. Furthermore you can set how long the light should stay on for
the function Coming/Leaving Home ⇒ page 66.
After selecting the menu Factory setting the factory setting is established
again.
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