fuel filter SKODA OCTAVIA 2012 3.G / (5E) Owner's Manual

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Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage.
Glow plug system  (diesel engine)
The warning light  comes on after the ignition has been switched on. Once the
light has gone out, the engine can be started immediately.
There is a fault in the glow plug system if the warning light  does not come on
at all or lights up continuously .
If the warning light  begins to flash while driving, a fault exists in the engine
control. The engine control unit allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage.
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EPC  fault light (petrol engine)
If the warning light 
lights up, there is a fault in the engine control. The engine
control unit allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage.
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Diesel particulate filter (diesel engine)
The diesel particulate filter separates the soot particles from the exhaust. The soot particles collect in the diesel particulate filter where they are burnt on a reg-
ular basis.
If the warning light 
lights up, soot has accumulated in the diesel particulate
filter.
In order to clean the diesel particulate filter, and where traffic conditions per-
mit »
, the vehicle should be driven at an even speed of at least 60 km/h at en-
gine 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: position S).
The warning light 
goes out after the diesel particulate filter has been success-
fully cleaned.
If the filter is not properly cleaned, the warning light 
does not go out and the
warning light 
begins to flash.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display: Diesel particulate filter: owner's manual!
orDIESEL PM FILTER OWNER MANUAL
Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage.WARNING■ The diesel particle filter achieves very high temperatures. Therefore do not
park in areas where the hot filter can come into direct contact with dry grass
or other combustible materials – there is the risk of fire!■
Always adjust your speed to suit weather, road, region and traffic condi-
tions. The recommendations indicated by the warning light must not tempt
you to disregard the national regulations for road traffic.
CAUTION
As long as the warning light  lights up, one must take into account an in-
creased fuel consumption and in certain circumstances a power reduction of the
engine.
Note
■ To assist the combustion process of the soot particles, we recommend that reg-
ularly driving over short distances should be avoided.■
Using diesel fuel with an increased sulphur content can considerably reduce the
life of the diesel particle filter. A ŠKODA specialist garage will be able to tell you
which countries use only diesel fuel with high sulphur content.
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Fuel reserve 
When the warning light  is lit, this means there is a fuel reserve of under around
7 litres left.
An audible signal sounds as a warning signal.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display:
Please refuel. Range: ... km
or PLEASE REFUEL 
18Using the system

■Engine parts can be damaged if petrol with a lower octane number than the one
prescribed is used.■
In no case may fuel additives with metal components be used, especially not
with manganese and iron content. Do not use any LRP fuels (lead replacement petrol) with metal parts - risk of serious damage to parts of the engine or exhaust
system!
■
Do not use any fuels with metal parts - risk of serious damage to parts of the
engine or exhaust system!
■
The use of unsuitable fuel additives can cause considerable damage to parts of
the engine or the exhaust system.
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Diesel fuel
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 167.
Your vehicle can only be operated with diesel fuel, which complies with the
standard EN 590 (standard DIN 51628 in Germany, standard ÖNORM C 1590 in
Austria, GOST R 52368-2005/EN 590:2004 in Russia).
All diesel engines can be operated with diesel fuel with a maximum content of
7 % bio-fuel (B7), which complies with the standard DIN 52638 in Germany (in
Austria C 1590, in France EN 590).
Operation in winter – Winter-grade diesel fuel In the cold season, only use “winter-grade diesel fuel” which will still operateproperly even at a temperature of -20 °C.
It is often the case in countries with different climatic conditions that diesel fuels available have a different temperature characteristic. The ŠKODA Partners and
filling stations in the relevant country will be able to provide you with information
regarding the diesel fuels available.
Preheating fuel
The vehicle is fitted with a fuel filter preheating system. This secures operation of
a vehicle using diesel fuel down to an environmental temperature of -25 °C.
Fuel additives
Fuel additives, so-called “flow improvers” (petrol and similar products) must not
be added to the diesel fuel.
CAUTION■ Just filling the tank once with diesel fuel that does not comply with the stand-
ard, can cause severe damage to parts of the engine, the fuel and exhaust sys-
tem!■
Damage caused by using diesel fuel which does not comply with the standards
are excluded from the warranty.
■
If a different fuel other than diesel fuel, which complies to the above mentioned
standards (e.g. petrol) is used by mistake do not start the engine or switch on the
ignition! Extensive damage to engine parts can occur! We recommend that the
fuel system is cleaned by a ŠKODA Partner.
■
Water which has collected in the fuel filter can cause engine faults.
■
Your vehicle is not adapted for use of biofuel (RME), therefore this fuel must not
be refuelled and driven. The use of biofuel (RME) can cause considerable damage
to parts of the engine or fuel system.
■
Comply with the proscribed oil change intervals.
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Engine compartment
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening and closing the bonnet
171
Engine compartment overview
172
Checking the engine oil level
172
Replenishing the engine oil
173
Changing engine oil
173
Coolant
173
Checking the coolant level
174
Replenishing the coolant
175
Radiator fan
175
Checking the brake fluid
175
Brake fluid change
176
Windscreen washer system
176
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169Inspecting and replenishing

Central locking system29
Changes165
Changing Engine oil
173
Wheels189
Charge level indicator of the vehicle battery
11
Charge level indicator vehicle battery
11
Charging a vehicle battery179
Checking Battery electrolyte level
179
Brake fluid175
Coolant level174
Engine oil172
Oil level172
Windscreen washer fluid176
Children and safety154
Child safety Side airbag
156
Child safety lock29
Child safety seat Use of child safety seats
156
Child seat Classification
156
ISOFIX157
on the front passenger seat155
TOP TETHER158
Use of child seats157
Chrome parts refer to Taking care of your vehicle
161
Cigarette lighter70
Cleaning159
Alcantara164
Artificial leather164
Cloths164
Headlight lenses162
Material coverings164
Natural leather164
Plastic parts162
Wheels163
Climatronic86
Clock11
Clothes hooks79
Cockpit Ashtray
70
Cigarette lighter70
General view7
Light51
Sockets71
Storage compartments72
Compartments72
Computer see Multifunction display
22
Coolant Checking
174
Replenishing175
Coolant temperature gauge display
10
Correct seated position139
Counter for distance driven11
Cruise control system (CCS)119
D
Daylight driving light
44
De-icing the windscreen and rear window52
Deactivating an airbag
151
Deactivating an airbag151
Delayed locking of the boot lid see Boot lid
38
Diesel refer to Fuel
169
Diesel fuel Operation in winter
169
Diesel particulate filter18
Digital clock11
Dipstick172
Display Service interval
11
Distance driven11
Door Child safety lock
29
Door locking Emergency
36
Doors Emergency locking
36
Driving Abroad
104
Driving through water on the street104
Emissions207
Fuel consumption207
Driving mode see Select driving mode
124
E
Economical and environmentally friendly driving
101
EDL114
Electrical power windows Button in the driver's door
38, 39
Button in the rear doors40
Central locking system40
Operational faults41
Electronic differential lock (EDL)114
Electronic immobiliser93
Emergency Automatic gearbox
133
Changing a wheel189
Door locking36
Hazard warning light system49
Jump-starting195
KESSY - start engine97
Locking the driver's door36
Towing the vehicle196
Tyre repair192
Unlocking the driver's door36
Unlocking the luggage compartment lid38
Emissions207
213Index