key SKODA OCTAVIA 2010 2.G / (1Z) Owner's Guide

Airbag system
158
Deactivating an airbag
– Switch off the ignition.
– Turn the slot of the airbag switch using the key in the position ( OFF)  fig. 140 .
– Check whether the indicator light

 in the middle of the dash panel lights
up when the ignition is switched on  fig. 140 - right.
Switching on an airbag– Switch off the ignition.
– Turn the slot of the airbag switch using the key in the position ( ON)  fig. 140 .
– Check whether the airbag indicator light

 in the middle of the dash panel
lights up when the ignition is switched on fig. 140 - right.
The airbag should only be switched off under exceptional circumstances page 157.
Indicator light

 (airbag switched off)
The airbag indicator ligh t is located in the middle of the dash panel fig. 140 - right.
If the front passenger airbag is switched off, the warning light comes on about 4
seconds after the ignition is switched on.
There is a system fault present in the airbag switch off  if the indicator light
flashes. Please have the car inspected immediately by a specialist garage.
WARNING

The driver is responsible for whether the airbag is switched on or switched
off.

Only switch off the airbag when the ignition is switched off! Otherwise a
fault can occur in the system for the airbag deactivation.

If the warning light

 (airbag switched off) flashes:
 Front passenger airbag is not deployed in the event of an accident!
 It is also important to have the system inspected without delay by a
specialist garage.
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Fuel195
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Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
RefuellingFig. 159 Right rear side of the vehicle: Open fuel filler flap / fuel filler flap with cap unscrewedThe filler flap is automatically unlocked or locked* with the central locking.Opening the fuel filler cap– Press in the middle of the left area of the fuel filler flap in direction of arrow
 fig. 159 .
– The fuel filler cap on the fuel filler tube must be unlocked to the left using the
vehicle key (only valid for vehicles which do not have automatic unlocking of the
fuel filler flap).
– Unscrew the fuel filler cap anti-clockwise and place the fuel filler cap from above
on the fuel filler flap fig. 159 - right.Closing fuel filler cap– Screw on the fuel filler cap by turning it to the right until it is heard to click.
– The fuel filler cap on the fuel filler tube mu st be locked to the right using the vehicle
key (only valid for vehicles which do not ha ve automatic locking of the fuel filler
flap).
– Close the fuel filler flap until it locks.
The correct grade of fuel for your vehicle as well as the tyre size and inflation pressures
are stated on a sticker affixed to the inside of the fuel filler flap. Further information on
fuel page 192. The fuel tank has a capacity of about 55°litres or 60 litres
17).
WARNING
Pay attention to any legal requirements if
you do carry a spare canister in the
vehicle. We do not recommend carrying any fuel canisters in your vehicle for
safety reasons. The canister can be damaged in the event of an accident and fuel
may leak out.
Caution

Before refuelling it is necessary to switch off the auxiliary heating system (auxiliary
heating and ventilation) *.

Remove any fuel which has spilled onto th e paintwork of your vehicle immediately
- risk of paint damage!

On vehicles fitted with a ca talytic converter, never let the fuel tank run completely
empty. An irregular supply of fuel to the engine can result in misfiring and unburnt fuel
may get into the exhaust system, which may result in overheating and damage to the
catalytic converter.

Make sure that the valve is not pressed into the filler tube when inserting the pump
nozzle into the filler tube. Otherwise you ar e unintentionally filling up the volume,
which in case of heat can cause an expansion of the fuel. This can lead to an overflow
of fuel or damage to parts of the fuel reservoir.

The fuel tank is full just as soon as the pump nozzle switches off for the first time,
provided the nozzle has been operated properly. Do not continue refuelling - other-
wise the expansion volume is filled up.
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17)Valid for Octavia Combi 4x4 and Octavia Scout.
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Inspecting and replenishing197
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Technical Data
Working in the engine compartment
Particular care is required when carrying out any work in the engine
compartment!There is a risk of injuries, scalding, acci dents and fire when working in the engine
compartment, e.g. inspecting and replenishing oil and other fluids. For this
reason, it is essential to comply with the warning instructions stated below and
with the general applicable rules of safe ty. The engine compartment of your car
is a hazardous area  .
WARNING

Never open the bonnet if you see that steam or coolant is flowing out of the
engine compartment - risk of scalding! Wait long enough until the steam or
coolant has stopped escaping.

Switch off the engine and pull out the ignition key.

Apply the handbrake firmly.

If your vehicle is fitted with a manual gearbox, move the gearshift lever into
Neutral, or if it is fitted with automatic gearbox, move the selector lever into
position P.

Allow the engine to cool down.

Keep children clear of the engine compartment.

Never spill oil and other fluids over the hot engine. Such fluids (e.g. the anti-
freeze contained in the coolant) may ignite!

Avoid short circuits in the electrical system - particularly on the battery.

Never place your hand into the radiator fan as long as the engine is still
warm. The fan might su ddenly start running!

Never open the cap of the coolant expans ion bottle as long as the engine is
still warm. The cooling system is pressurized!

Cover over the cap of the coolant expansion reservoir with a large cloth
when opening it as protection for your face, hands and arms from hot steam or
hot coolant.

Do not let objects, such as e.g cleaning cloth or tools lie in the engine
compartment.

If you wish to work under the vehicl e, you must secure the vehicle from
rolling away and support it with suitable supporting blocks; the lifting jack* is
not sufficient for this - risk of injury!

In cases where it be necessary to carry out inspection work when the engine
is running there is an additional risk fr om rotating parts (e.g. the V-ribbed belt,
alternator, radiator fan) and from the high-voltage ignition system. Please
observe in addition the following:
Never touch the electrical cabl es of the ignition system.
 Absolutely avoid any jewellery, loose it ems of clothing or long hair from
getting into the rotating parts of the engine - Hazard! Therefore remove any
jewellery beforehand, tie up your hair and wear tight fitting clothing.

Please also comply with the warnin g instructions stated below when
carrying out any essential work on the fu el system or on the electrical system:
 Always separate the car battery from the electrical system.
 Do not smoke.
 Never carry out any work close to naked flames.
 Always keep a working fire extinguisher at hand.Caution
When replenishing fluids in the engine, always ensure that the fluids are on no account
mixed up. This may result in major oper ating problems and also vehicle damage!
WARNING (continued)
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Index265
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General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
ESP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Exhaust gas Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Exhaust gas inspection Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Exterior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Exterior mirror heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
FFirst-aid box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Fixing net Combi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Octavia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Fog lights with the function CORNER . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Front airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Front armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Diesel fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Saving energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Fuel reserve Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Full wheel trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
GGearbox mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
General view Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Glass roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Glow plug system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
GSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125, 132HHandbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Hazard warning light system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Head airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Head restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Headlamp range adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Headlight cleaning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Headlight flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Headlights Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Headlight cleaning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Heated windscreen washer nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating) . . . . . . . . 104
Defrosting windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Recirculated air mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
IIgnition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Instrument lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Interior light Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Interior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Interior monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Intermittent wiping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
ISOFIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
ISOFIX system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164JJacking points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221, 222KKey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37LLashing eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Leather care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Lifting jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216, 220
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