driver seat adjustment SKODA OCTAVIA 2006 Owner´s Manual

Using the system
Cockpit
Overview
Electric windows 34
Electric exterior mirror adjustment 52
Air outlet vents 80
Lever for the multifunction switch:
› Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight flasher 45
› Speed regulating system 99
Steering wheel:
› With horn
› With driver’s front airbag 130
› with pushbuttons for radio, navigation system and mobile
phone 108, 118
Instrument cluster: Instruments and warning lights 8
Lever for the multifunction switch:
› Multifunction display 12
› Windscreen wiper and wash system 48
Regulator for front left seat heating 57
Air outlet vents 80
Switch for hazard warning lights 44
Storage compartment on the dash panel 72
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Radio
› Navigation system
Regulator for front right seat heating 57
Storage compartment on the front passenger side 71
Key switch for switching off the front passenger airbag (in front
passenger storage compartment) 133
Front passenger airbag 130
Fuse box (on side of dash panel) 190
Light switch 401
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5
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10
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12
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14
15
16
17
18 Regulator for the instrument lighting and regulator for the head-
light beam range adjustment 43, 44
Bonnet release lever 160
Storage compartment on the driver's side 71
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel 92
Ignition lock 93
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Operating controls for the heating 80
› Operating controls for the air conditioning system 82
› Operating controls for Climatronic 85
TCS switch 96
Front and rear parking aid 98
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Gearshift lever (manual gearbox) 97
› Selector lever (automatic gearbox) 103
Tyre pressure monitoring system 175
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Ashtrays 68
› Storage compartment 72
Warning light for the deactivated front seat passenger airbag 133
Note
The arrangement of the controls and switches and the location of some items on
right-hand drive models may differ from that shown in »
Fig. 1. The symbols on
the controls and switches are the same as for left-hand drive models. Ð 19
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25
26
27
28
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Cockpit

Headlight beam adjustment 
Fig. 26
Dash panel: Lights and visibility
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 39.
Turn the control dial
» Fig. 26 to the desired width of illumination.
Settings
The positions correspond approximately to the following car load. Front seats occupied, boot empty.
All seats occupied, boot empty.
All seats occupied, boot loaded.
Driver seat occupied, boot loaded. CAUTION
Always adjust the headlight range adjustment in such a way that:
■ it does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming traffic;
■ and the range is sufficient for safe driving. Note
■ We recommend you adjust the headlight beam when the low beam is switched
on. ■ Headlights fitted with Xenon bulbs adapt automatically to the load and driving
state of the vehicle (e.g. accelerating, braking) when the ignition is switched on
and when driving. Vehicles which are equipped with Xenon bulbs do not have a
manual headlight range adjustment control. Ð
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2
3 Switches for the hazard warning light system
Fig. 27
Dash panel: Switch for hazard
warning lights
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 39.
›
Press switch
 » Fig. 27 to switch the hazard warning light system on or off.
All the turn signal lights on the vehicle flash at the same time when the hazard
warning light system is switched on. The warning light for the turn signals and
the warning light in the switch also flash at the same time. The hazard warning
light system can also be operated if the ignition is switched off.
The hazard warning light system is switched on automatically if an airbag is de-
ployed in the event of an accident. Note
The hazard warning light system must be switched on if, for example:
■ you encounter a traffic congestion;
■ your vehicle breaks down or an emergency situation occurs. Ð
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44 Using the system

Seats and Stowage
Front seats
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Manually adjusting the front seats 55
Adjusting front seats electrically 55
Storing setting 56
Assigning the remote control key to the memory button 56
Retrieving the seat and exterior mirror settings 56
The driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the pedals can be fully
pressed to the floor with slightly bent legs.
The seat backrest on the driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the
upper point of the steering wheel can be easily reached with slightly bent arms.
Correct adjustment of the seats is particularly important for:
› safely and quickly reaching the controls;
› a relaxed, fatigue-free body position;
› achieving the maximum protection offered by the seat belts and the airbag
system. WARNING
■ Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary - risk of accident!
■ Caution when adjusting the seat! You may suffer injuries or bruises as a re-
sult of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention. ■ As the electric front seats can also be adjusted when the ignition is switch-
ed off (even when the ignition key is withdrawn), never leave children unat-
tended in the car. ■ The seat backrests must not be angled too far back when driving otherwise
this will affect proper operation of the seat belts and of the airbag system -
risk of injury! ■ Never carry more people than the number of seats in the vehicle. WARNING (Continued)
■ Each occupant must correctly fasten the seat belt belonging to the seat.
Children must be fastened » page 135, Transporting children safely with a
suitable restraint system.
■ The front seats and the head restraints must always be adjusted to match
the body size of the seat occupant as well as the seat belts must always be
correctly fastened in order to provide an optimal protection for you and your
occupants.
■ Always keep your feet in the footwell when the car is being driven - never
place your feet on the instrument panel, out of the window or on the surfaces
of the seats. This is particularly important for the front seat passenger. You
will be exposed to increased risk of injury if it becomes necessary to apply the
brake or in the event of an accident. If an airbag is deployed, you may suffer
fatal injuries when adopting an incorrect seated position!
■ It is important for the driver and front passenger to maintain a distance of at
least 25 cm from the steering wheel or dash panel. Not maintaining this mini-
mum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to properly
protect you - hazard!
■ Ensure that there are no objects in the footwell as they may get caught be-
hind the pedals when driving or applying the braking. You would then no lon-
ger be able to operate the clutch, brake or accelerate.
■ Do not transport any objects on the front passenger seat except objects
(e.g. child safety seat) provided for this purpose - risk of accident! Note
After a certain time, play can develop within the adjustment mechanism of the
backrest angle. Ð
54 Using the system

Correct seated position for the driver
Fig. 110
The correct distance of the driver to the steering wheel/The correct
head restraint adjustment
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 122.
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accident,
we recommend the following setting.
› Adjust the steering wheel so that the distance A
» Fig. 110 between the steer-
ing wheel and your chest is at least 25 cm.
› Adjust the driver’s seat in the forward/back direction so that the pedals can be
fully depressed with slightly bent legs.
› Adjust the seat backrest so that the highest point of the steering wheel can be
reached with your arms at a slight angle.
› Adjust the head restraint so that the top edge B
of the head restraint is at the
same level as the upper part of your head.
› Correctly fasten the seat belt
» page 125, Seat belts.
Manual driver seat adjustment » page 55, Manually adjusting the front seats .
Electrical driver seat adjustment » page 55, Adjusting front seats electrically .Ð Correct seated position for the front passenger
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 122.ä
ä For the safety of the front passenger and to reduce the risk of injury in the event
of an accident, we recommend the following setting.
› Position the front passenger seat back as far as possible. The front passenger
must maintain a distance of at least 25
cm to the dash panel so that the airbag
offers the greatest possible safety if it is deployed.
› Adjust the head restraint such that the top edge of the head restraint is at the
same level as the upper part of your head B
» Fig. 110
on page
123.
› Correctly fasten the seat belt
» page 125.
In exceptional cases the front passenger airbag can be deactivated » page 133,
Deactivating airbags .
Manual front passenger adjustment » page 55, Manually adjusting the front
seats .
Electrical front passenger seat adjustment » page 55, Adjusting front seats elec-
trically. Ð Correct seated position for the occupants on the rear seats
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 122.
To reduce the risk of injury in the event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or an ac-
cident, the occupants on the rear seats must observe the following.
› Adjust the head restraint such that the top edge of the head restraint is at the
same level as the upper part of the head B
» Fig. 110 on page 123.
› Correctly fasten the seat belt
» page 125, Seat belts.
› Use a suitable child restraint system if transporting children in the vehi-
cle » page 135, Transporting children safely . Ð
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Passive Safety

WARNING (Continued)
■ The airbag control unit operates with pressure sensors located in the front
doors. For this reason no adjustments must be carried out to the doors and
door panels (e.g. additional installation of loudspeakers). Resulting damages
can have a negative affect on the operation of the airbag system. All work on
the front doors and their panels must only be carried out by a
ŠKODA special-
ist garage.
■ In the event of a side collision, the side airbags will not function properly, if
the sensors cannot measure the increasing air pressure inside the doors, be-
cause the air can escape through large, non-sealed openings in the door pan-
el. ■Never drive with removed inner door panels.
■ Never drive, if parts of the inner door panel have been removed and the
remaining openings have not been properly sealed.
■ Never drive, if the loudspeakers in the doors have been removed, only if
the loudspeaker openings have been properly sealed.
■ Always make sure that the openings are covered or filled, if additional
loudspeakers or other equipment parts are installed in the inner door pan-
els. ■ Always have work completed by a ŠKODA

Service Partner or a competent
ŠKODA specialist garage.
■ Only hang light items of clothing on the hooks fitted in the vehicle. Never
leave any heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets of the items of cloth-
ing.
■ Ensure that there are no excessive forces, such as violent knocks, kicks etc.,
impact on the backrests of the seats otherwise the system may be damaged.
The side airbags would not be deployed in such a case!
■ Any seat or protective covers which you fit to the driver or front passenger
seats must only be of the type expressly authorized by
ŠKODA. In view of the
fact that the airbag inflates out of the backrest of the seat, use of non-ap-
proved seat or protective covers would considerably impair the protective
function of the side airbag.
■ Any damage to the original seat covers in the area of the side airbag module
must be repaired without delay by your
ŠKODA specialist garage.
■ The airbag modules in the front seats must not display any damage, cracks
or deep scratches. It is not permissible to use force in order to open the mod-
ules. Ð Head airbags
Fig. 119
Location of the head airbag/gas-filled head airbag
In the event of a severe side collision, the head airbag system offers additional
protection for the head and neck area of passengers.
The head airbags are positioned above the doors on both sides in the interior of
the car » Fig. 119 -  .
In the event of a side collision the head airbag is deployed together with the rele-
vant side airbag and the belt tensioner on the side of the car on which the acci-
dent occurs.
When deployed, the airbags cover the entire side window and door pillar » Fig. 119
-  .
Any impact of the head against parts of the interior or objects outside of the car,
is cushioned by the inflated head airbag. The reduction in any impact to the head
and the resultant minimizing of any movements of the head additionally reduce
the risk of injuries to the neck area. The head airbag also offers additional protec-
tion in the case of an offset impact by covering the front door pillar. WARNING
■ There must not be any objects in the deployment area of the head airbags
which might prevent the airbags from inflating properly.
■ Only hang light items of clothing on the hooks fitted in the vehicle. Never
leave any heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets of the items of cloth-
ing. Additionally, clothes hangers must not be used to hang up items of cloth-
ing. £
132 Safety

WARNING (Continued)
■ The airbag control unit operates with sensors located in the front doors. For
this reason no adjustments must be carried out to the doors and door panels
(e.g. additional installation of loudspeakers). Resulting damages can have a
negative affect on the operation of the airbag system. All work on the front
doors and their panels must only be carried out by a
ŠKODA specialist garage.
■ There must no other persons (e.g. children) or animals between the passen-
ger and the deployment area of the head airbag. In addition, none of the occu-
pants should lean their head out of the window when driving, or extend their
arms and hands out of the window.
■ The sun visors must not be swivelled towards the side windows in the de-
ployment area of the head airbags if any objects, such as ball-point pens, etc.
are attached to them. This might result in injuries to the occupants if the head
airbag is deployed.
■ The installation of impermissible accessories in the vicinity of the head air-
bags can considerably impair the protection offered by the head airbag in the
event of it being deployed. When the deployed head airbag is inflated, parts of
the fitted accessories could be thrown into the interior of the car and injure
the occupants » page 177, Accessories, changes and replacement of parts .Ð Deactivating airbags
Deactivating airbags
Deactivation of airbags is envisaged only for particular instances, such as if:
› using a child seat on the front passenger seat, in which the child has its back to
the vehicle's direction of travel (in some countries this must be in the direction
of travel due to different legal regulations applying) » page 135, Transporting
children safely ;
› not being able to maintain a distance of at least 25 cm between the middle of
the steering wheel and chest, despite the driver's seat being correctly adjusted;
› special attachments are required in the area of the steering wheel because of a
physical disability;
› other seats have been installed (e.g. orthopaedic seats without side airbags).
The front passenger airbag can be switched off with the key-operated
switch » page 133 , Key switch for the front seat passenger airbag .
We recommend that you ask a

ŠKODA Service Partner to switch off any other air-
bags. Monitoring the airbag system
The functionality of the airbag system is monitored electronically even if one of
the airbags is switched off.
If the airbag was switched off using diagnostic equipment:
› The airbag warning light
 illuminates for around 4

seconds after the ignition is
switched on and then flashes approximately another 12 seconds in 2 second in-
tervals.
The following applies if the airbag has been switched off using the key switch
in the storage compartment:
› The airbag warning light
 comes on for around 4 seconds after the ignition is
switched on;
› The deactivated airbag is indicated by the illumination of the warning light

 in the middle of the dash panel » Fig. 120 on page 133 3
.
Note
■ The national regulations for switching off airbags must be observed.
■ A ŠKODA Service Partner will be able to inform you which airbags in your vehicle
can/must be deactivated. Ð Key switch for the front seat passenger airbag
Fig. 120
Storage compartment: Key-operated switch for the front passenger
airbag/warning light for front seat passenger airbag deactivation
Only the front passenger airbag is deactivated with the key switch.
Deactivating an airbag › Switch off the ignition.
› Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch into position 2
» Fig. 120 OFF.
£
133
Airbag system

Fuses in the dash panel
Fig. 158
Fuse box cover in the dash panel/schematic diagram of the fuse
box
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 189.
The fuses are located on the left side of the dash panel behind a cover.
›
Remove the cover for the fuse box using a screwdriver
» Fig. 158.
› Replace the cover once the fuse has been changed.
Fuse assignment in the dash panel No. Power consumer
1 Diagnostic socket, engine control unit, fuel pump
2 Control unit for ABS, ESC
3 Airbag
4 Heating, Air conditioning system, Reversing lights 5 Control unit for headlamp beam adjustment
6 Instrument cluster, control unit for automatic gearbox, control unit for
electromechanical power steering, parking aid
7-11 Not assigned 12 Central locking control unit
13 Diagnostic socket, Light switch
14 Control unit for automatic gearbox, Selector lever lock 15 Vehicle voltage control unit - interior lights
16 Climatronic ä
No. Power consumer
17 Not assigned
18 Rear window wiper 19 Control unit for trailer detection
20 Not assigned 21 Cornering lights for the left and right side
22 Air blower for Climatronic
23 Front power window
24 Cigarette lighter 25 Rear window heater, auxiliary heating and ventilation
26 Power socket in the boot 27 Fuel pump, Injection valves (diesel engine)
28 Radio 29 Engine control unit, Crankcase ventilation heater
30 Control unit for automatic gearbox, Haldex 31 Vacuum pump
32 Rear power window
33 Electric sliding/tilting roof
34 Control unit for convenience functions 35 Alarm
36 Headlight cleaning system 37 Heated front seats
38 Heated rear seats 39 Instrument cluster, windscreen wiper lever, and turn signal lever
40 Air blower for heating and air conditioning
41-42 Not assigned
43-45 Towing device 46 Seat heaters47 Auxiliary heating and ventilation
48 Phone 49 Light switch Ð
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Index
A
ABS 96
Warning light 22
Accessories 177
Active steering support 95
Adjusting Exterior mirror 52
Adjusting seats 122
Adjustment Seat 55
Aerial 149
see Radio reception 151
Airbag 129
Deployment 129
Front airbag 130
Head airbag 132
Side airbag 131
Airbag system 129
Air conditioning system Air outlet vents 80
Climatronic 85
Manual air conditioning system 82
Alarm 31
Anti-theft alarm system 31
Antilock brake system 96
Armrest Front 74
rear 60, 75
Ashtray 68
Assistance systems ESC 95
Assist systems ABS 22, 96
Cruise control systems (CCS) 99
EDS and XDS 97
ESC 22Parking aid 98
START/STOP 100
TCS 21, 96
Auto Check Control 17
Automatic driving lamp control 40
Automatic gearbox 102
Dynamic shift programme 105
Emergency programme 106
Information for driving 102
Kickdown 105
Manual shifting of gears on the multifunction steering wheel 104
Parking 103
Selector lever-emergency unlocking 106
Selector lever lock 105
Selector lever positions 103
Starting off 103
Stopping 103
Tiptronic 104
Automatic load deactivation 169
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventila- tion) 87
Avoiding damage to your vehicle 143
B
Before setting off 121
Belt tensioners 128
Bonnet Closing 160
Opening 160
Warning light 20
Boot Class
N1 vehicles 61
Cover 63
Emergency unlocking 34
Fastening elements 61
Fixing nets 62
Fixing of the floor covering 63
foldable boot cover (Combi) 64
Light 47see Boot lid 33
Unlocking the boot lid 34
Variable loading floor 64
Boot lid 33
Automatic locking 33
Warning light 21
Brake booster 95
Brake fluid Checking 164
Brakes Brake assist systems 93
Handbrake 95
Running in 139
Warning light 19
Braking Brake fluid 164
Braking assistant 95
Breakdown kit 182
Bulbs Replacing 191
Button in the driver's door Electric power windows 34
C
Car computer see Multifunction display 12
Car jack 179
Carrier 66
Catalytic converter 139
CD changer 119
Central locking button 29
Central locking system 27
lock 29
unlock 28
Changes 177
Changing Engine oil 162
Wheel 179
Charging a vehicle battery 168
208 Index

Manual dimming interior mirror 51
Vanity 47
Mobile phone 107, 109, 112
Connecting to the hands-free system 110, 113
Multifunction display Functions 12
Memory 12
Operation 13
Multimedia 118
AUX-IN 119
MDI 119
N
Net partition 65
O
Oil refer to Engine oil 161
Onboard computer see Multifunction display 12
Operation in winter De-icing windows 151
Diesel fuel 158
Vehicle battery 167
Outside temperature 13
Overview Engine compartment 160
Warning lights 18
P
Paint see Paint damage 150
Paint damage 150
Parking Parking aid 98
Parking ticket holder 77
Passive Safety 121
Periodic wiping 49Petrol
refer to Fuel 156
Polishing the paintwork refer to Taking care of your vehicle 150
Power steering 92
Power windows Button in the driver's door 35
Button in the front passenger door 36
Button in the rear doors 36
Operational faults 37
Preservation refer to Taking care of your vehicle 150
R
Radiator fan 164
Radio reception Aerial 151
Functional fault 151
Raise vehicle 181
Rear mirror Automatic dimming interior mirror 52
Exterior mirror 52
Manual dimming interior mirror 51
Recirculated air mode Climatronic 86
Manual air conditioning system 84
Recommended gear 11
Refuelling 155
Fuel 155
Regulation Headlight beam 44
Remote control 30
Synchronisation process 31
Remote control key Replacing the battery 26
Removable through-loading bag 76
Removing the seats 59
Replacement of parts 177Replacing
Bulbs 191
Fuses 189
Vehicle battery 168
Windscreen wiper blade 51
Replenishing Coolant 163
Engine oil 161
Windscreen washer fluid 165
Roof luggage rack Attachment points 67
Roof rack system Roof load 67
Running in Brake pads 139
Engine 139
The first 1
500 km 139
Tyres 139
S
Safe securing system 28
Safety 121
Child safety 135
Child safety seats 135
Head restraints 58
ISOFIX 137
TOP TETHER 137
Save electrical energy 140
Seat Adjusting 55
Seat belt Warning light 19
Seat belt height adjuster 128
Seat belts Belt tensioners 128
Cleaning 154
fastening and unfastening 127
Height adjustment 128
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Index