SKODA OCTAVIA TOUR 2009 1.G / (1U) Owner's Guide

Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
30Glow plug system

(diesel engine)
The warning light
 lights up for a cold engine when switching on the ignition
(pre-heat position) 2 ⇒ page 95. Start the engine just as soon as the indicator light
goes out.
The glow plug indicator light will come on for about 1 second if the engine is at a
normal operating temperature or if the outside temperature is above +5°C. This
means that you can start the engine right away.
There is a fault in the glow plug system if the warning light
 does not come on
at all or lights up continuously . Contact a specialist garage as soon as possible to
obtain assistance.
If the warning light
 begins to flash while driving, a fault exists in the engine
control. The engine management system selects an emergency programme which
enables you to drive to the nearest specialist garage by adopting a gentle style of
driving.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
ENGINE WORKSHOP!
Airbag system

Monitoring the airbag system
The warning light
 comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
There is a fault in the system if the warn ing light does not go out or comes on or
flashes while driving ⇒. This also applies if the warning light does not come on
when the ignition is switched on.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
AIRBAG FAULT
The functionality of the airbag system is also monitored electronically, when one
airbag has been switched off
Front airbag or side pass enger airbag deactivated us ing the diagnostic equip-
ment:
•
The warning light
 lights up for 3 seconds after switching on the ignition and
then flashes again for 12 seconds.
Front passenger airbags switched off using the switch for front passenger
airbags* in storage compartment on the front passenger side:
•
The warning light
 comes on for 3 seconds after the ignition has been
switched on.
•
The deactivation of the airb ag is indicated by the lighting up of the indicator
light 
 in the interior lighting ⇒page 123.
WARNING
Have the airbag system ch ecked immediately by a specialist garage if a fault
exists. Otherwise, there is a risk of th e airbag not being activated in the event
of an accident.
Note
Further information about switching off airbags ⇒page 122.Coolant temperature/ Coolant quantity

The warning light  comes on for a few seconds
2) when the ignition is switched
on.
The coolant temperature is too high or the coolant level too low if the warning light
 does not go out or flashes while driving.
3 peeps sound as an additional warning signal.
In this case stop and switch the engine off and check the coolant level; top up the
coolant as necessary.
Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible under the
conditions prevailing to top up with coolant. Keep the engine switched off and 2)The warning light  on vehicles fitted with information display does not come on after
switching the ignition on, but only if the coola nt temperature is too high or the coolant level
is too low.
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General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
obtain professional assistance from a specialist garage, otherwise it could lead to
severe engine damage.
If the coolant is within the specified
range, the increased temperature may be
caused by an operating problem at the coolant fan. Check the fuse for the coolant
fan, replace it if necessary ⇒page 195, “Fuse assignment in engine compartment -
version 1” or ⇒ page 196, “Fuse assignment in en gine compartment - version 2”.
Do not continue driving if the warning light does not go off although the fluid is at
the correct level and also the fuse of the fa n is in proper order. Contact a specialist
garage to obtain assistance.
Please also refer to the additional instructions ⇒page 167, “Cooling system”.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*: STOP CHECK COOLANT SERVICE MANUAL
WARNING
•
If you must stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
distance from the traffic and switch off the engine and switch on the hazard
warning light system ⇒page 51.
•
Take care when opening the coolant expansion bottle. If the engine is
hot, the cooling system is pressurized - risk of scalding! It is best to allow the
engine to cool down before removing the cap.
•
Do not touch the coolant fan The coolant fan may switch on automati-
cally even if the ignition is off.
Thickness of the brake pads*

The warning light
 comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
If the warning light  comes on, contact a specialist garage immediately and have
the brake pads on all of the wheels inspected.
A peep sounds as an addi tional warning signal.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*: CHECK BRAKE PADS
Windshield washer fluid level*

The warning light
 comes on when the ignition is switched on if there is insuffi-
cient fluid in the windshield washer system. Top up with liquid ⇒page 174.
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*: TOP UP WASH FLUID
Fuel reserve

The warning light
 comes on, if the fuel level is still below 7 litres.
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*: PLEASE REFUEL
Note
The Text in the information display* goes out only after refuelling and driving a
short distance.Engine oil

The warning light

lights up red (low oil pressure)
The warning light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on
3).
Stop the vehicle and switch the engine off if the warning light does not go off
within a few seconds after switching on the ignition or flashes while driving. Check
the oil level and top up with oil as necessary ⇒page 165.
3 peeps sound as an additional warning signal.
3)The warning light  on vehicles fitted with information display does not come on after
switching the ignition on, but only if a fault exists or the engine oil level is too low.
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32Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible under the
conditions prevailing to top up with oil. Keep the engine switched off and obtain
professional assistance from a specialist garage, otherwise it could lead to severe
engine damage.
Do not drive any further if the warning light remains on even if the oil is at the
correct level. Do not run the engine not at idling speed either. Contact the nearest
specialist garage to obtain professional assistance.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
STOP! OIL PRESS. STOP MOTOR! SERVICE MANUAL
The warning light

lights up yellow* (oil quantity too low)
If the warning light lights up yellow, there is not the correct quantity of oil in the
engine. Check as soon as possible the oil level or top up ⇒page 165 with engine
oil.
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
CHECK OIL LEVEL
When opening the bonnet, the warning light goes out. If no engine oil has been
replenished, the warning light will come on again after driving about 100 km.
The warning light

flashes yellow* (engine oil level sensor faulty)
A fault on the engine oil level sensor is in dicated additionally by an audible signal
and the warning light coming on several times after the ignition has been switched
on.
In this case have the engine inspecte d without delay by a specialist garage.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*: OIL SENSOR WORKSHOP!
WARNING
•
If you must stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
distance from the traffic and switch off the engine and switch on the hazard
warning light system ⇒ page 51.
•
The red oil pressure light

is not an oil level indicator! One should
therefore check the oil level at regular intervals, preferably after every refu-
eling stop.
Open door*

The warning light
 comes on, if one or several doors are opened.
The warning light on vehicles fitted with information display comes on when
switching the ignition off. If a door or the boot lid is opened.
The warning light on vehicles fitted with information display goes out after
switching the ignition off.
Antilock brake system (ABS) *

The warning light
 shows the functionality of the ABS and the Electronic Differ-
ential Lock (EDL)*.
The warning light comes on for a few seconds after the ignition has been switched
on or when starting the engine. The warnin g light goes out after an automatic check
sequence has been completed.
A fault in the ABS
The system is not functioning properly if the ABS warning light
 does not go out
within a few seconds after switching on the ig nition, does not light up at all or lights
up while driving. The vehicle will only be braked by the normal brake system. Visit
a specialist garage as quickly as possible and adjust your style of driving in the
meantime since you will not know how great the damage is.
Further information about ABS ⇒page 137, “Antilock brake system (ABS)*”.
A fault in the entire brake system
If the ABS warning light
 comes on together with the brake system warning light
 (handbrake must be released), there is a fault not only in the ABS but also in
another part of the brake system ⇒.WARNING (continued)
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Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)*
The EDL is a part of the ABS. A fault in the EDL is indicated by the ABS warning light
 in the instrument cluster. Have the vehicle inspected immediately by your
nearest specialist garage.
Models fitted with ESP are equipped with electronic differential lock (EDL).
If a significant fault occurs in the ABS system, a warning signal sounds additionally
(3 peeps).
Further information on the EDL ⇒page 134.
WARNING
•
If the brake system warning light
 comes on together with the ABS
warning light
 stop the vehicle immediatel y and check the brake fluid
level in the reservoir ⇒page 169, “Brake fluid”. If the fluid level has dropped
below the MIN marking, do not drive any further - risk of accident! Obtain
professional assistance.
•
Pay attention to the following instru ctions before checking the brake
fluid level and opening the bonnet ⇒page 162, “Working in the engine
compartment”.
•
If the brake fluid is at the correct level, the ABS control function has
failed. The rear wheels may then block very rapidly when braking. In certain
circumstances, this can result in the rear end of the car breaking away - risk
of skidding! Drive carefully to the ne arest specialist garage and have the
fault rectified.
Traction control system (TCS) *

The warning light
 comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
The warning light comes on when drivin g when a control cycle is activated.
The warning light will come on and remains on if the TCS is switched off or if there
is a fault in the system.
The fact that the TCS system operates together with the ABS means that the TCS
warning light will also come on if the ABS system is not operating properly. If the warning light
 comes on immediately after starting the engine, the TCS
system can be switched off for technical reasons. In this case, the TCS system can
be switched on again by swit ching the ignition on and off. If the warning light goes
out, the TCS system is fully functional again.
Further information about the TCS ⇒page 135, “Traction control system (TCS)”.
Electronic stability programme (ESP)*

The warning light
 comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
Components of the ESP system also incl ude the Traction Control System (TCS),
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL), an d the Antilock Brake System ABS (ABS).
The warning light comes on when driving when a control cycle is activated.
The warning light will come on and remains on if the ESP is switched off or if there
is a fault in the system.
The fact that the ESP system operates together with the ABS and the EDL means that
the ESP warning light will also come on if the ABS system is not operating properly.
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 swit ching the ignition on and off. If the warning light goes
out, the ESP system is fully functional again.
Further information on the ESP ⇒page 133, “Electronic stability programme
(ESP)*”.
Note
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the warning light
 comes
on after switching on the ignition. The warn ing light must go out after driving a short
distance.
Alternator

The warning light
 comes on after the ignition has been switched on. It should go
out after the engine has started.
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34If the warning light does not go out after the engine has started, or comes on when
driving, drive to the nearest specialist garage. The vehicle battery will be discharged
in this case so switch off all non-essential electrical components.
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.
Caution
If the warning light
 comes on when driving and in addition the warning light

(cooling system fault) also comes on in display, you must then stop the car imme-
diately and switch the engine off - risk of engine damage!
Brake system

The warning light
 comes on for several seconds after the ignition is switched on.
If the warning light  stays on when the ignition is switched on or comes on while
driving, there is a fault in the brake system. Visit the nearest specialist garage imme-
diately and have the brake system inspected.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
STOP BRAKE FLUID SERVICE MANUAL
3 peeps sound as an additional warning signal.
One should get used to high pedal forces, long braking distances and long free play
of the brake pedal when driving to the next specialist garage.
For further information on the brake system ⇒page 135, “Brakes”.
Handbrake applied
The warning light
 also comes on if the handbrake is applied. An audible warning
is also given if you drive the vehicle for at least 3 seconds at a speed of more than 5
km/h.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
HANDBRAKE ON
WARNING
•
Pay attention to the following instru ctions before checking the brake
fluid level and opening the bonnet ⇒page 162, “Working in the engine
compartment”.
•
If the brake system warning light
 does not go out a few seconds after
switching on the ignition or comes on when driving, stop immediately and
check the brake fluid in the reservoir ⇒page 169, “Brake fluid”. If the fluid
level has dropped below the MIN marking, do not drive any further - risk of
accident! Obtain prof essional assistance.
Seat belt warning light*

The warning light
 comes on after the ignition is switched on as a reminder to
fasten the seat belt.
In the event that the driver is not restrained, a warning signal sounds for 6 seconds.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
FASTEN SEATBELT
Further information on the seat belts ⇒page 110, “Seat belts”.
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Technical Data
Unlocking and lockingKeyThe vehicle is supplied with two keys. Depending on the equipment, your vehicle
can be equipped with keys without radio remote control ⇒fig. 32 or with radio
remote control* ⇒fig. 33 .
Key ring
The key ring ⇒fig. 32 only has the key number on it which is essential for producing
other keys. This number can be used to order replacement keys from specialist
garages. The
key ring with the number should be separately and securely kept in safe
keeping since keys can only be replaced if th ey are lost or damaged by giving this
number. You should also therefore give this key ring to the purchaser when selling
the vehicle.
WARNING
•
Always withdraw the key whenever you leave the ve hicle - even if it is
only for a short time. This is particularly important if children are left in the
vehicle. The children migh t otherwise start the engine or operate electrical
equipment (e.g. power windows) - risk of injury!
•
Do not withdraw the ignition key from the ignition lock until the vehicle
has come to a stop. The steering lock might otherwise engage unintention-
ally - risk of accident!Caution
•
Each key contains electronic components; therefore protect them against
moisture and severe shocks.
•
Keep the groove of the keys absolutely clean as impurities (textile fibres, dust
etc.) have a negative effect on proper op eration of the keys and the ignition lock.Note
Please approach a specialist garage if you lose a key since he can obtain a new one
for you.
Fig. 32 Set of keys without
remote controlFig. 33 Radio-operated key
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36Changing the battery of the radio remote controlEach radio-operated key contains a ba ttery which is housed in the cover
of the transmitter housing ⇒fig. 34 . We recommend having the
battery of the key replaced by a spec ialist garage. You should, however,
proceed as follows if you wish to replace the battery yourself:
– Fold open the key.
– Use a thin screwdriver to carefully lever off the front part of the key ⇒fig. 34 from the transmitter housing .
– Take off the cover of the transmitter housing ⇒fig. 35 in direction of
arrow. – Take the used battery out of the housing cover.
– Insert the new battery. Ensure that the “+” symbol on the battery is
facing downwards. The correct polarity is also shown on the cover of
the transmitter housing.
– Insert cover with battery in place at the rear of the transmitter housing
and press both parts together.
– Insert the transmitter housing into the front part of the key so that the two parts lock into each other.
For the sake of the environment
Dispose of an old battery in accord ance with environmental regulations.
Note
•
The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original
battery.
•
If it is still not be possib le to unlock or lock the ve hicle with the remote control
even after replacing the battery this means that the system has to be synchronised
⇒ page 42.
Electronic immobiliserThe electronic immobiliser prevents the vehicle being operated by
an unauthorised person.An electronic chip is integrated in the he ad of the key. The immobiliser is deacti-
vated with the aid of this chip when the key is inser ted in the ignition lock. The elec-
tronic immobiliser is automatically activa ted when you withdraw the ignition key
from the lock.
Fig. 34 Disconnect key with
radio remote controlFig. 35 Cover of the trans-
mitter housing
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Note
It is only possible to start the engine of your car with a Genuine Škoda key with the
matching code ⇒page 29.LockingValid for vehicles without a central locking system:
Locking from outside
The securing knob will move upwards or downwards in the door when unlocking
or locking.
Locking from inside
All closed vehicle doors are locked by pressing in the securing knobs from the
inside. The doors cannot be opened from the outside when the securing knobs
have been pressed in. The vehicle doors ca n be opened from the inside as follows:•
The door is unlocked by actuating the door-opening lever.
•
The door opens upon actuating the door-opening lever again.Note
•
The opened door cannot be locked with the securing knob. This prevents the
possibility of forgetting th e key in the locked vehicle.
•
The opened doors at the rear and the fr ont passenger door can be locked by
pressing in the securing knob and slamming the door closed.
•
Please refer to the safety guidelines ⇒ in “Description” on page 38.
Child safety lockThe child safety lock prevents the rear door from being opened from
the inside.The rear doors are equipped with a child safety lock. You can switch the
child safety lock on and off using the vehicle key.
Switching child safety lock on
– Use the vehicle key to turn the slit in the rear door to the left in the
direction of the arrow ⇒fig. 36 .
Switching child safety lock off
– Use the vehicle key to turn the slit to the right against the direction of the arrow.So long as the child safety lock is switched on it is not possible to open the door
from the inside with the door opening leve r. In this case the door can be opened
only from the outside.
Fig. 36 Child safety locks on
the rear doors
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38Central locking system*DescriptionUnlocking or locking the vehicle causes all doors to be unlocked or locked at the
same time by the central locking system. The boot lid is unlocked when opening. It
can be opened by pressing the hand grip above the licence plate ⇒page 41, fig. 39 .
Operation of the central locking system is possible:•
from the outside using the vehicle key ⇒page 39,
•
using the button for the central locking system ⇒page 40,
•
by using the remote control ⇒page 42.
•
with the securing knobs in the doors ⇒page 40, fig. 38 - only for vehicles which
are not fitted with electrically operated power windows (only for locking).
Warning light and securing knobs in the doors
All the securing knob s move upwards when unlocking.
The driver door must be closed when locking. Other doors can also be closed after
locking.
All the securing knobs move downwards when locking. If this is not the case, the
relevant door must be opened once again and properly closed.
The warning light flashes in the driver door, next to the securing knob, to confirm
that the vehicle has been correctly locked. The warning light will not flash if the safe
securing system is deactivated ⇒page 38.
This is not the case, however, for vehicles with an anti-theft alarm system* since the
indicator light is showing that the system is active.
Convenience operation of windows
One can open and close the electrically powered windows when unlocking and
locking the vehicle ⇒page 45, “Window convenience operation”.
Opening a single door*
This function allows one to just unlock the driver's door. The other doors remain
locked and are only unlocked when the command is repeated. If you wish, you can have a specialist garage
activate the function of the single door
opening mode.
WARNING
Locking the doors prevents involuntary opening in an exceptional situation
(an accident). Locked doors prevent unwanted entry into the vehicle from
outside, for example at road crossings. Locked doors do, however, make it
more difficult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency - danger
to life!
Note
•
In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked doors
are automatically unlocked in order to enable rescuers to gain access to the vehicle.
•
Only the front doors can be unlocked and locked using the key if the central
locking system fails. You can lock or unlo ck manually the other doors and the boot
lid.
•
Emergency locking of the door ⇒page 40.
•
After locking the vehicle via the central locking system, optically check if all the
doors have been locked - posi tion of the securing knobs.
Safe securingThe central locking system is equipped with a safe securing system. Locking the
vehicle from the outside causes the door lock s to be automatically blocked. It is not
possible to open the doors with the door ha ndle either from the inside or from the
outside. This acts as an effective deterrent for attempts to break into your vehicle.
You can deactivate the safe securing system. This is done by locking the vehicle with
the key or radio-operated key twice within 2 seconds.
The warning light in the driver door will not flash if the safe securing system is deac-
tivated.
This is not the case, however, for vehicles with an anti-theft alarm system* since the
indicator light is showing that the system is active.
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The safe securing system is again activa
ted the next time the vehicle is unlocked
and locked again.
The doors can be opened from the inside if the vehicle is locked and the safe
securing system is deactivated:
•
The door is unlocked by actuating the door-opening lever.
•
The door opens upon actuating the door-opening lever again.
WARNING
If the vehicle is locked from the outside and the safe securing system is acti-
vated, there must not be any person and animals in the vehicle as it is then
not possible to open either a door or a window from the inside. The locked
doors make it more difficult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emer-
gency - hazard!
Note
The anti-theft alarm system* is also activated with the deactivated safe securing
system when locking the vehicle. The interior monitor* is however not activated.Unlocking the vehicle using the key
– Turn the key in the lock of the driver 's door to the left into the opening
position ⇒fig. 37 .
– Pull on the door handle and open the door.•
All the doors are unlocked.
•
The boot lid is then unlocked.
•
The switched on interior lights come on over the door contact.
•
The safe securing system is deactivated.
•
The windows are opened provided the key is held in the opening position*. On
vehicles fitted with anti-the ft alarm system the window operation is only possible
45 seconds after deactivation of the warning system.
•
The indicator light in the driver's door stops flashing if the vehicle is not fitted
with an anti-theft alarm system* ⇒page 43.Note
If the vehicle is equipped with an anti-theft alarm system*, you must unlock the
vehicle by inserting the key into the driver door you then have to insert the key into
the ignition lock and switch the ignition on within 15 seconds after unlocking the
door. The alarm will be triggered if you do not switch on the ignition within 15
seconds.Closing the vehicle with the key– Turn the key in the lock of the driver door to the right into the closing
position ⇒fig. 37 .•
All the doors and the boot lid are locked.
•
The switched on interior lights will switch off over the door contact.
•
The windows and the electric sliding/tiltin g roof* are closed provided the key is
held in the locking position.
•
The safe securing system is activated immediately.
•
The indicator light in the driver door begins flashing.
Fig. 37 Turning the key for
unlocking and locking the
vehicle
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