sensor SKODA OCTAVIA 2005 1.G / (1U) Owner's Manual
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Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
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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.
Check the relevant function as soon as possible.
The meaning of the yellow symbols: 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.
Settings
Fig. 17 Information
display: Fuel level low
Fuel level low⇒ page 36
Check engine oil level,
engine oil sensor faulty⇒page 38
Brake pad worn⇒page 36
Washer fluid level low⇒page 36
Fig. 18 Setting the
clock
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Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
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Engine oil level*
Warning light lights up
If the warning light
lights up, the quantity of oil in the engine is probably
too low. Check as soon as possible the oil level or top up ⇒page 251 with
engine oil.
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Check oil level!
The warning light will go out if the bonnet is left open for more than 30
seconds. If no engine oil has been replenished, the warning light will come
on again after driving about 100 km.
Warning light
flashes
A fault on the engine oil level sensor is indicated 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 inspected without delay by a specialist
garage.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Oil sensor workshop!
Tyre inflation pressure*
The warning light lights up, if there is a substantial drop in inflation
pressure in one of the tyres. Reduce the speed and check or correct as
soon as possible the inflation pressure in the tyres ⇒page 264.
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal. If the warning light flashes, there is a system fault. Visit the nearest
specialist garage and have the fault rectified.
Further information about tyre pressure-control system
⇒page 220.
WARNING
•When the warning light lights up, immediately reduce the
speed and avoid sudden steering and brake manoeuvres. Please
stop the vehicle without delay at the nearest possible stop and
inspect the tyres and their inflation pressures.
•Under certain circumstances (e.g. sporty style of driving, wintry
or unpaved roads) the warning light can be delayed or does not
light up at all.
Note
If the battery has been disconnected, the warning light comes on after
switching on the ignition. The warning light must go out after driving a
short distance.
Selector lever lock*
If the warning light lights up, operate the brake pedal. This is neces-
sary, in order to be able to move the selector lever out of the position P or
N .
Antilock brake system (ABS)
The warning light shows the functionality of the ABS.
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Lights and Visibility
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•The switching on of the described lights should only be undertaken in
accordance with the legal requirements.
•If a fault occurs in the light switch, the low beam comes on automati-
cally
•In the event of cool or humid weather conditons, the headlights can be
misted up from inside.
−The temperature difference between interior and external area of
the headlight lenses is decisive.
− When the driving lights are switched on, the light outlet surfaces are
free from mist after a short period. The headlight lenses can possibly
mist up at the border areas.
− It also concerns reverse light and turn signal lights.
− This mist has no influence on the life of the lighting system.
Automatic driving lamp control*
Switching on automatic driving lamp control*
– Turn the light switch ⇒page 63, fig. 41 into position
.
Switching off automatic driving lamp control*
– Turn the light switch into position 0.
If the light comes on when the driving lamp control is switched on, the side
lights and low beam as well as licence plate light light up at the same time.
You can also switch on the side lights, fog lights and rear fog light with the
light switch .
If the automatic driving lamp control* is switched on, the light is controlled
by a light sensor in the mount of the interior rear mirror. If the light intensity
drops below the set value, e.g when driving during the day into a tunnel,
the low beam and the side lights as well as the licence plate light come on
automatically. If the light intensity increases again, the lights switch off
automatically.
Motorway lights
If the automatic driving lamp control* has been switched on and the
vehicle speed is over 140 km/h for at least 10 seconds, the side lights and
low beam are switched on automatically.
If the vehicle speed is below 65 km/h for at least 2 minutes, the lights are
switched off.
Rain lights
If you move the windshield wiper lever in the position slow wipe for more
than 5 seconds, the side lights and low beam are automatically switched
on. The light is switched off when the windshield wiper lever is no longer
than 4 minutes in the position for slow or intermittent wipe.
Fig. 42 Dash panel:
Light switch
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WARNING
The automatic driving lamp control only operates as a support. The
driver is not released from his responsibility to inspect the light
and if necessary to switch on the light depending on the light
conditions. The light sensor cannot detect for example rain or
snow. Always switch on the low beam
under these conditions
as well as when driving in the dark!
Note
•Do not affix any stickers in front of the light sensor, so that you do not
impair its function or put it out of operation.
•The same principles as for using the automatic driving lamp control
also apply to the light which is switched on manually ⇒page 63.
Fog lights*
Switching on the fog lights
– First of all turn the light switch ⇒fig. 43 into position
or .
– After this pull the light switch out to the first detent .
When the fog lights are operating, the symbol next to the light switch is
illuminated more intensely.
The rear fog light
Switching on the rear fog light
– First of all turn the light switch ⇒fig. 43 into position
or .
– Pull the light switch out to the second detent .
The rear fog light warning light ⇒ page 30 lights up in the instrument
cluster when the fog light is switched off.
Only the rear fog light of the trailer lights up automatically when you are
towing a trailer using a factory-fitted towing device which is fitted with
the rear fog light.
The rear fog light is located in the rear light array on the driver's side.
Caution
The rear fog light should only be switched on if visibility is particularly poor
(conform with any varying legal provisions) to avoid dazzling vehicles
behind your vehicle.
Fig. 43 Dash panel:
Light switch
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Lights and Visibility
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Coming/Leaving Home Function*
This function makes it possible to switch on the lights for a short
time after leaving the vehicle or when approaching the vehicle.
Switching on Coming Home Function
– Switch off the ignition once the low beam is switched on.
– Leave the light switch in the position for low beam
.
– Close all the doors and the boot lid.
Switching on Leaving Home Function
– Unlock the vehicle with the radio remote control - the lights come on.
Depending on equipment fitted the function Coming/Leaving Home
switches on the following lights:
•Parking lights,
•Low beam,
•Entry lighting in the exterior mirrors,
•Licence plate light.
Coming Home Function
The function Coming Home is only switched on, if the low beam was
switched on when the ignition is on.
The lights go out 80 seconds after closing all the doors and the boot lid.
If a door or the boot lid remains open, the lights go out 80 seconds after
switching off the ignition.
The light switch remains in the position for low beam also after switching
off the Coming Home Function, all lights are automatically switched off. On vehicles fitted with automatic driving lamp control you can also switch
the light switch in the position
⇒ page 63, fig. 41 . The function Coming
Home is controlled with the light sensor in the mount of the interior rear
mirror. If the light intensity is higher than the set value of the light sensor,
the Coming Home Function is not switched on after switching off the igni-
tion.
Leaving Home Function
The function Leaving Home is controlled with the light sensor in the mount
of the interior rear mirror. If the light intensity is higher than the set value
of the light sensor, the Leaving Home Function is not switched on after
unlocking the vehicle with the radio remote control.
After unlocking the vehicle with the radio remote control, the lights come
on for 80 seconds. The Leaving Home Function is also switched off after
the ignition is switched on and after locking the vehicle.
If no door is opened within 30 seconds, the lights go out and the vehicle
is locked automatically.
Note
•If the Coming/Leaving Home Function is switched on constantly, the
battery will be heavily discharged particularly in short-haul traffic.
•The switching on of the described lights should only be undertaken in
accordance with the legal requirements.
•For vehicles fitted with fog lights you can change the illumination
period of the Coming/Leaving Home Function by means of the information
display* ⇒page 28.
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Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assistanceTechnical Data
Windshield wiper and wash system
Windscreen wipers
You can operate the windscreen wipers and automatic
wipe/wash using the windscreen wiper lever.
The windscreen wiper lever ⇒fig. 55 has the following positions:
Finger-operated wiping
– If you wish to wipe the windscreen only briefly, push the lever
into the sprung position . If you hold the lever in the lower
position for more than 1 second, the wiper wipes faster.
Intermittent wipe
– Position the lever up into position . – Set with the switch the desired break between the indi-
vidual wiper strokes
Slow wipe
– Position the lever up into position .
Fast wipe
– Position the lever up into position .
Automatic wipe/w ash for windscreen
– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel into sprung position , the wash system sprays immediately, the windscreen
wiper starts wiping a little later. The wash system and the
windscreen wiper operate simultaneously at a speed of more
than 120 km/h.
– Release the lever. The windscreen wash system stops and the wiper continues for another 3 - 4 wiper strokes (depending
on the period of spraying of the windscreen). At a speed of
more than 120 km/h, the wiper wipes once again 5 seconds
after the last wiper stroke in order to wipe the last drops from
the windscreen.
Rain sensor*
– Move the lever into position .
– You can set the sensitivity of the sensor individually with switch .
Wiping the rear window pane*
– Push the lever away from the steering wheel into position - the widescreen wiper will operate every 6 seconds.
Fig. 55 Windscreen
wiper lever
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Lights and Visibility
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Automatic wipe/wash for the rear window pane*
– Press the lever from the steering wheel forward into the sprung position , the wash system sprays immediately, the
windscreen wiper starts wiping a little later. As long as you
hold the lever in this position, the wiper operates as well as the
wash system.
– Letting go of the lever will cause the windscreen wash system to stop and the wiper to continue for another 2 - 3 wiper
strokes (depending on the period of spraying of the wind-
screen). The lever will stay in position after releasing it .
Switching windscreen wipers off
– Move the lever back into its home position .
After the windscreen wiper switches off for the second time or the ignition
switches off for the fifth time, the rest position of the windscreen wiper
changes - this counteracts an early fatigue of the wiper rubbers.
The windscreen wipers and the wash system only operate if the ignition is
switched on and the bonnet is closed.
If the intermittent wipe is switched on, the intervals are also controlled
depending on speed.
The rain sensor* automatically regulates the break between the individual
wiper strokes depending on the intensity of the rain.
The rear window will be wiped again if the front window wipers are on
when reverse gear is selected.
The windscreen washer nozzles are heated* when the ignition is switched
on.
Top up with wash liquid ⇒page 262. Winter position
If the windscreen wipers are in rest position, they cannot be folded out
from the windscreen. For this reason we recommend adjusting the wind-
screen wipers in winter so that they can be folded out from the windscreen
easily. You can set this rest position as follows:
•Switch on the windscreen wipers.
•Switch off the ignition. The windscreen wipers remain in the position in
which they were when switching off the ignition.
You can also use the service position ⇒page 77 as a winter position.
WARNING
•Properly maintained windscreen wiper blades are essential for
clear visibility and safe driving ⇒page 77, “Replacing wiper blades
for the windscreen wipers”.
•Do not use the windscreen washer system at low temperatures,
without heating the windscreen beforehand. Otherwise the window
cleaner could freeze on the windscreen and restrict the view to the
front.
•The rain sensor only operates as a support. The driver is not
released from the responsibility to set the function of the wind-
screen wipers manually depending on the visibility conditions.
Caution
In frosty weather, please first of all check whether the windscreen wiper
blades are not frozen to the windscreen before switching them on.
Switching on windscreen wipers when the blades are frozen to the wind-
screen may result in damage both to the blades and the motor of the wind-
screen wipers!
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Lights and Visibility
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•Do not affix any stickers in front of the light sensor, so that you do not
impair the automatic dimming function or put it out of operation.
•If you switch off the automatic dimming interior rear-view mirror, also
the exterior mirror dimming is switched off.
Exterior mirrors
You can adjust the exterior mirrors electrically*.
The exterior mirror heater only operates when the engine is
running and up to an outside temperature of +20 °C.
Heating of the external mirror
– Turn the rotary knob to position
⇒ fig. 59 . Adjusting left and right ext
erior mirrors simultaneously
– Turn the rotary knob to position
. The movement of the mirror
surface is identical to the movement of the rotary knob.
Adjusting the right-hand exterior mirror
– Turn the rotary knob to position
. The movement of the mirror
surface is identical to the movement of the rotary knob.
Switching off operating control
– Turn the rotary knob to position
.
Tilting surface of front passenger exterior mirror*
When the rotary knob is in position
⇒ fig. 59 and the reverse gear is
engaged, the surface of the mirror tilts down slightly. This provides an aid
in seeing the kerb of the pavement when parking the car.
The mirror returns back into its initial position, if the speed is more than 15
km/h or the rotary knob is moved out of the position
and put into another
position.
Memory for exterior mirrors*
On vehicles fitted with a memory for the driver seat, the relevant setting of
the exterior mirror is also stored automatically when the seat position is
stored ⇒page 82.
WARNING
•Convex (curved outward) or aspherical exterior mirrors
increase the vision field. They do, however, make objects appear
smaller in the mirror. These mirrors are only of limited use, there-
fore, for estimating distances to the following vehicles.
•Use whenever possible the interior rear-view mirror, for esti-
mating the distances to the following vehicles.
Fig. 59 Inner part of
door: Rotary knob
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Note
•Do not touch the surface of the exterior mirrors if the exterior mirror
heater is switched on.
•You can set the exterior mirrors by hand, if the power setting function
fails at any time, by pressing on the edge of the mirror surface.
•Contact your specialist garage if a fault exists with the power setting of
the exterior mirrors.
Automatic dimming exterior mirror*
The exterior mirrors are dimmed together with the automatic dimming inte-
rior mirror. If the automatic dimming is switched on, the mirror dims auto-
matically depending on the light striking the mirror from the rear.
When the interior lights are switched on or the reverse gear is engaged,
the mirror always moves back into the basic position (not dimmed).
Note
•Automatic mirror dimming operates only properly if the sun screen* for
the rear window is not in use or the light striking the rear of the interior
rear-view mirror is not affected by other objects.
•Do not affix any stickers in front of the light sensor, so that you do not
impair the automatic dimming function or put it out of operation.
•If you switch off the automatic dimming interior rear-view mirror, also
the exterior mirror dimming is switched off.
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Heating and air conditioning system
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Overview of the controls
The controls enable a separate setting of the temperature
for the left and right side.
Fig. 122 Climatronic: Controls
The displays
The selected interior temperature for the left side, here: +21 °C
The buttons Air flow to head
Recirculated air mode
Air flow to the windows
Air flow in the footwell
The displaysThe selected interior temperature for the right side, here: +23 °C
Buttons / control dial Setting of the temperature for the left side.
Rear window heater
⇒page 72
Defrosting the windscreen
Control dial for:
− Setting of blower speed and
− Switching off the Climatronic
Button for direct switching on/off of auxiliary heating* ⇒page 134
Setting of the temperature for the right side.
Button for switching off cooling system
Automatic mode
Note
The interior temperature sensor is located in the centre of the control dial
for blower speed . Do not glue or cover over the sensor, otherwise it
could have an unfavourable effect on the Climatronic.
Automatic mode
The automatic mode is used in order to maintain a
constant temperature and to demist the windows in the
interior of the car.
Switching automatic mode on
– Set a temperature between +16 °C (60 °F) and +29,5 °C (85 °F).
– Move the air outlet vents 2 and 3 ⇒ page 133, fig. 123 so that
the air flow is directed slightly upwards.
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