fog light SKODA OCTAVIA 2010 2.G / (1Z) Owner's Manual

The brief instruction
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Switching lights on and offFurther information page 51, “Switching lights on and off ”.
Turn signal and main beam lever Turn signal light right
Turn signal light left
Switching over between low beam and main beam lights
Headlight flasher
Further information page 57, “The turn signal   and main beam lever ”.Windscreen wiper lever Intermittent switch, sensitivity setting rain sensor*
Wipers off
Intermittent wipe

Automatic light control*

Switching off all lights/daylight driving lights*

Switching on side lights

Switching on the low beam and main beam

Fog lights*

Rear fog light
Fig. 7 Dash panel: Light switch
Fig. 8 Turn signal and main beam lever
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Fig. 9 Windscreen wiper lever
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Instruments and warning lights27
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Warning lightsOverview
The warning lights indicate certain functions or faults.
Fig. 21 Instrument cluster with warning lights

Turn signal lights (to the left) page 28

Turn signal lights (to the right) page 28

Fog lights* page 29

Main beam light page 29

Low beam light page 29

Rear fog light page 29

Cruise control system* page 29

Failure of the light bulbs page 29

Diesel particle filter* (diesel engine) page 29

Airbag system page 30

Control system for exhaust page 30


Electromechanical power steering page 30

Engine oil pressure page 30

EPC fault light (petrol engine) page 31
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Fog lights*

The warning light
 comes on when the fog lights are operating page 54.
Main beam

The indicator light
 comes on when the main beam is selected or also when the
headlight flasher is operated.
Further information about the main beam page 57.
Low beam

The warning light
 comes on when low beam is selected page 51.
Rear fog light

The warning light
 comes on when the rear fog lights are operating page 55.
Cruise control system*

The warning light
 lights up, when operating the speed regulating system.
Bulb failure

The warning light
 comes on if a bulb is faulty:

up to 2 seconds after the ignition is switched on,

when switching on the defective light bulb.
The following text e.g will be displayed in the information display*: Check front right dipped beam!
The rear side lights and the licence plate li ghting require several light bulbs. The indi-
cator light
 only lights up if all light bulbs of the licence plate lighting or the parking
light (in one rear light unit) are defective. Check regularly the function of the light
bulbs.
Diesel particle filter*

(diesel engine)
If the warning light

comes on, this means that soot has accumulated in the diesel
particle filter because of the frequent short distances.
In order to clean the diesel particle filter, the vehicle should be driven at an even speed
of at least 60 km/h at engine speeds of 1 800 - 2 500 rpm for at least 15 minutes or until
the warning light goes out with the 4th or 5th gear engaged (automatic gearbox: posi-
tion S) when the traffic situation permits it. This increases the exhaust temperature and
the soot deposited in the diesel particle filter is burnt.
Always pay attention to the valid speed limits .
The warning light

goes out after the successful cleaning of the diesel particle filter.
If the filter is not properly cleaned, the warning light

does not go out and the
warning light
 begins to flash. In the information display* appears Diesel-particle:
Owner's manual . Afterwards the engine control unit shifts the engine into the emer-
gency mode, which only has a reduced power output. After switching the ignition off
and on again the warning light
 comes on.
Have the vehicle inspected without delay by your specialist garage.
WARNING

If you do not pay attention to the warning light coming on and the corre-
sponding descriptions and warning notes, this may result in injuries or major
vehicle damage.

Always adjust your speed to suit weather, road, region and traffic condi-
tions. The route indicated by the warnin g light must not tempt you to disregard
the national regulations for road traffic.Caution
As long as the warning light

li ghts up, one must take into account an incre as ed f uel
consumption and in certain circumstan ces a power reduction of the engine.
Note
Further information about diesel particle filter page 173.
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Lights and VisibilityLightsSwitching lights on and off

Switching on side lights– Turn the light switch into position
.
Switching on the low beam and main beam– Turn the light switch into position
.
– Press the main beam lever forward in order to switch on the main beam page 57, fig. 43 .
Switching off lights (except daylight driving lights)– Turn the light switch into position°0.
Low beam comes on only if the ignition is switched on. After switching off the ignition,
the low beam is switched off automatica lly and only the side lights come on.
On vehicles with separate ligh ts* for daylight driving lights in the fog lights or in the
front bumper, the low beam does not light up when the light switch is in position 0
even if the ignition is switched on. On models fitted with
right-hand steering the position of certain switches differs
from that shown in fig. 37 . The symbols which mark the switch positions are iden-
tical, however.
WARNING
Never drive with side lights on - risk of accident! The side lights are not bright
enough to light up the road sufficiently in front of you or to be seen by other
oncoming traffic. In this case, always switch on the low beam when it is dark or
if visibility is poor.
Note

An audible warning will sound if you wi thdraw the ignition key and open the
driver's door when the vehicle lights are still on.

The acoustic warning signal is switched off over the door contact when the driver's
door is closed (ignition off). The vehicle can be parked with the side lights on.

If the car is parked for a lengthy period, we recommend switching off all lights, or
leaving only the parking lights switched on.

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 automatically

In the event of cool or humid weather cond itions, 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 th e life of the lighting system.
Fig. 37 Dash panel: Light switch
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“DAY LIGHT”* Switching on daylight driving lights– Switch on the ignition without turning th e light switch out of the position 0 or

.
Deactivating the function daylight driving lights– Pull the turn signal light lever towards the steering wheel up to 3 seconds after
switching on the ignition and at the same time, slide it to the bottom and hold it in
this position for at least 3 seconds.Activating the function daylight driving lights– Pull the turn signal light lever towards the steering wheel up to 3 seconds after switching on the ignition and at the same time, slide it to the top and hold it in this
position for at least 3 seconds.
On vehicles fitted with an information displa y*, you can also activate or deactivate in
the menu the function da ylight driving lights:
SETUP

Lights & Vision
On vehicles with separate ligh ts* for daylight driving lights in the fog lights or in the
front bumper, the parking lights and the lice nce plate light do not come on when acti-
vating the function daylight drivin g lights (neither front nor rear).
If the vehicle is not equipped with separate lights* for daylight driving lights, the
combination of the low beam, the parking ligh ts (front and rear) including the licence
plate light is used as daylight driving lights.
In some countries, the na tional legal provisions require that the rear parking lights also
come on together with the separate lights* for daylight driving lights when activating
the function daylight driving lights.
When the daylight driving lights are switch ed on, the illumination of the instrument
cluster is switched off, however, it is switched on in the position

when it is dark
and the low beam shines with full br ightness (100% of the performance).
Automatic driving lamp control*Switching on automatic driving lamp control*– Turn the light switch fig. 38 into position

.
Switching off automatic driving lamp control*– Turn the light switch to the position 0,
 or .
If the light switch is in the position

, the symbol illuminates when the ignition is
switched on

next to the light switch. If the low beam is activated with the light
sensor, the symbol  illuminates additionally next to the light switch.
If the light comes on automatically, the side lights and low beam as well as licence plate
light light up at the same time.
If the automatic light control* is switched on , the light is regulated with the light sensor
in the rear mirror holder. If the light intensity drops below the set value, e.g when
driving during the day into a tunnel, the lo w 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 light control* has been swit ched on and the vehicle speed is over 140
km/h for at least 10 seconds, the side ligh ts and low beam are switched on automati-
cally.
If the vehicle speed is below 65 km/h for at least 2 minutes, the lights are switched off.
Fig. 38 Dash panel: Light switch
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
You can change the illumination period for the Coming Home Function by means
of the information display*.
Leaving Home FunctionThis function makes it possible to switch on the lights when approaching the vehicle.Switching on Leaving Home Function– The light switch is in the position automatic driving lamp control

.
– Unlock the vehicle with the radio remote control - the lights come on.
Depending on equipment fitted the function Leaving Home switches on the following
lights:

Parking lights,

Low beam,

Entry lighting in the exterior mirrors,

Licence plate light.
Leaving Home Function
The function Leaving Home is controlled with the light sensor in the mount of the inte-
rior 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 10
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 auto-
matically.Note

If the 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.

You can change the illumination period for the Leaving Home Function by means
of the information display*.
Tourist light*This mode makes it possible to drive in countries with opposing traffic system, driving
on the left/right, without dazzling the oncoming vehicles. When the mode “tourist
light” is active, the side to side swivel of the headlights is deactivated.
The mode “tourist light” is activated / deactivated via the information display* in the
menu:
SETUP

Lights & Vision
Tra v e l m o d e
Off

Switched on
Fog lights*

Switching on the fog lights– First of all turn the light switch into position
 or   fig. 39 .
– Pull the light switch into position .
The warning light
 lights up in the instrument cluste r when the fog lights are switched
on page 27.
Fig. 39 Dash panel: Light switch
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Fog lights with turning light “CORNER”* function
The fog lights with the function “COR NER” are designed for a better illu-
mination of the surrounding area near the vehicle when corning,
parking etc.The fog lights with the function “CORNER” ar e adjusted according to the steering angle
or after switching on the turn signal light
9) in the following circumstances:

the vehicle is stationary and the engine is running or it moves with a speed of
maximum 40 km/h,

the daylight driving lights are not switched on,

the low beam is switched on or th e light switch is in the position

and the
intensity of the ambient light causes the low beam to be switched on,

the fog lights are not switched on,

no reverse gear is engaged.Note
If you engage the reverse gear during the active function “CORNER”, both fog lights
illuminate.Rear fog light

Switching on the rear fog light– First of all turn the light switch into position
 or   page 54, fig. 39 .
– Pull the switch into position .
The warning light
 lights up in the instrument cluster when the rear fog light is
switched on page 27.
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 avoi d dazzling vehicles behind your vehicle.Instrument lighting*

You can adjust the brightness of the instrument lighting.Instrument lighting– Switch on the light.
– Turn the control dial fig. 40 to the desired intensity of the instrument lighting.
For the information display* page 22 the intensity of the lighting is automatically
set. It is only possible to adjust the instrume nt lighting with the control dial if the light
intensity drops below the set value of the light sensor.
9)If both switch on versions are conflicting, for ex ample if the steering wheel is turned to the left
and the right turn signal light is switched on, the turn signal light has the higher priority.
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Fig. 40 Dash panel: Instrument lighting
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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

Even inadvertently filling the fuel tank with another biofuel such as Ethanol°E85
can result in damage to the fuel system.

If you park the car for a lengthy period, fill with petrol complying with (DIN) EN°228,
because Ethanol E85 can contai n low quantities of impurities, which can lead to corro-
sion.For the sake of the environment
If you use Ethanol E85, the CO
2 emission of your vehicl e is lowered up to 5%.
Note

When operating with Ethanol E85, the fuel consumption increases by approx 33%,
as a lower quantity of energy is contained in the bioethanol than in unleaded petrol.

Biofuel Ethanol E85 contains only a low quantity of additives in contrast to
unleaded petrol. Therefore we recommend to fill up the tank with unleaded petrol
complying with EN 228 every 15 000 km (e.g . before the oil change) and run it empty,
so that the engine remains clean. Make sure not to use the whole content of the tank
 page 195, “Refuelling”.

The interval of 15 000 km applies for the oil change.
Operation in winterIf you use biofuel Ethanol E85 at very low temperatures, it is necessary to preheat the
engine before an engine start.
The power socket for the engine preheating is located in the front bumper next to the
fog light  fig. 158.
If an engine preheating is not possible at outside temperatures lower than -10 °C, the
share of unleaded petrol complying with EN 228 must be as high as possible. Thus the
cold start property of the engine is clearly improved.
If there is biofuel Ethanol E85 in the tank and the engine is not preheated, it can lead at
temperatures below -15°C to very p oor or no starting of the engine.
For the sake of the environment
The use of engine preheating at temperatures below -10°C has a positive effect on the
fuel consumption and thus on the environment.The outside temperature
Duration of engine preheating
lower than -10 °C
we recommend up to 1 hour
lower than -15 °C
at least 1 hour
lower than -25 °C
at least 2 hour
Fig. 158 MultiFuel - power socket
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216WARNING
If the fire extinguisher is not correctl y attached, in case of sudden manoeuvres
or an accident it can be “thrown” through the interior compartment and cause
injuries.
Note

The fire extinguisher must comply with the relevant and valid legal requirements.

Pay attention to the expiration date of the fire extinguisher. If the fire extinguisher
is used after the expiration date, its proper function is no longer assured.

The fire extinguisher is only supplied in certain countries within the scope of
delivery.
Vehicle tool kitThe vehicle tool kit and the lifting jack* are housed in a box in the spare wheel*
 fig. 174 or in the space for the spare wheel. There is also space here for the remov-
able ball for the trailer towing device*. Th e box is attached with a strap on the spare
wheel.
The vehicle tool kit contains the following parts (depending on equipment fitted):
Wire clamps for removing the full wheel trims,

Plastic clip for a wheel bolt cover,

Wheel wrench*,

To w i n g e y e ,

Adapter for the wheel bolts lock.*

Screwdriver* for removing the fog lights
18).
Before placing the lifting jack* back in its storage area, screw in the arm of the lifting
jack fully.
WARNING

The factory-supplied lifting jack* is only intended for your model of vehicle.
On no account attempt to lift a heavier vehicle or other loads - risk of injury!

Ensure that the vehicle tool kit is sa fely attached in the luggage compart-
ment.Note
Ensure that the box is always secured with the strap.Tyre repair kit*The tyre repair kit is intended for the repair of minor tyre defects. The tyre repair kit
contains a compressor, inflation bottle, operating instructions and accessories.
The repair with the tyre repair kit is not at all intended to replace a permanent repair
on the tyre, this repair only serves to reach the next specialist garage. The repair can be
undertaken on the vehicle immediately. Please read the attached instructions care-
fully before the repair.
The tyre repair kit is located in a textile bag. There is a velcro fastener on the underside
of the bag, with which the bag is attached to the floor covering of the luggage compart-
ment in such a way that the side of the bag rests on the right side of the luggage
compartment and on the seat backrest.
Fig. 174 Luggage compartment: storage
compartment for vehicle tool kit
18)Valid for Octavia RS and Octavia Scout.
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– Take the vehicle out of gear or move the selector lever into position
N if your
vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox.
– Note that the brake servo unit and power steering only operate if the engine is running. You will require significantly grea ter physical force to depress the brake
pedal and to steer th e vehicle if the engine is not running.
– Ensure that the tow rope is always kept taught.
Tow rope or tow bar
A tow bar is safest way of towing a vehicle an d also minimizes any shocks. You can use
a tow rope only if a suitable tow bar is not available.
The tow rope must be elastic to protect the vehicle. Thus one should only use plastic
fibre rope or a rope made out of a similarly elastic material.
Only attach the tow rope to the towing eyes provided for this purpose page 223
and page 224.
Driving style
Towing another vehicle requires a certain am ount of practice. Both drivers should be
familiar with the particular points about to wing a vehicle. Unskilled drivers should not
attempt to tow in another vehicle or to be towed in.
One should be constantly vigi lant not to allow impermissibly high towing forces or
jerky loadings. There is always a risk of excessive stresses and damage resulting at the
points to which you attach the tow rope or tow bar when you attempt to tow a vehicle
which is not standing on a paved road.
Caution
If the gearbox of your vehicle no longer contains any oil because of a defect, your
vehicle must only be towed in with the driven wheels raised clear of the ground, or on
a special vehicle transporter or trailer.
Note

Please comply with any national legal provisions particularly regarding the
switched on signal systems, when towi ng in or tow-starting another vehicle.

The tow rope must not be twisted as it ma y in certain circumstances result in the
front towing eye being unscrewed out of your vehicle.
Front towing eye
The towing eye is stored in th e box for the vehicle tool kit.Fig. 182 Front bumper: protective gr ille / installing the towing eyeCarefully remove the cover as follows.
– Guide the fingers into the opening fig. 182 .
– By pulling in the direction of arrow , first of all slacken the cover in the upper area on the side to the fog lights.
– Afterwards, also slacken the cover on th e other side in the direction of arrow
and remove it.
– Screw in the towing eye by hand to the left up to the stop fig. 182 - right and
tighten. For tightening, we recommen d that you use for example the wheel
wrench*, the lashing eye of another vehicl e or a similar object which you can push
through the eye.
– In order to reinstall the cover after screwing out the towing eye, first of all insert it
starting on the side facing the marking. Then press the cover closed on the side
facing the fog light. The cover must engage firmly.
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