belt SKODA OCTAVIA 2013 3.G / (5E) Owner's Manual
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Table of Contents
Materials defect liability and ŠKODA warranty for
new cars5
Mobility warranty and ŠKODA extended
warranty
6
Abbreviations
Using the system
Cockpit
9
Overview
8
Instruments and warning lights
11
Instrument cluster
11
Warning lights
15
Warning icons in the display
21
Information system
26
Driver information system
26
Driving data (Multifunction display)
29
MAXI DOT display
31
Service interval display
33
Unlocking and opening
35
Unlocking and locking
35
KESSY
41
Anti-theft alarm system
42
Luggage compartment lid
43
Electric luggage compartment lid (Octavia
Estate)
44
Electrical power windows
47
Panoramic sliding/tilting roof (Octavia)
50
Panoramic sliding/tilting roof (Octavia Estate)
51
Lights and visibility
54
Lights
54
Interior lights
61Visibility64Windscreen wipers and washers65
Rear mirror
68
Seats and useful equipment
71
Adjusting the seats
71
Seat features
76
Practical equipment
79
Luggage compartment
91
Variable loading floor in the luggage
compartment (Estate)
99
Net partition (Octavia Estate)
101
Roof rack system
103
Heating and air-conditioning
106
Heating, ventilation, cooling
106
Heating
108
Air conditioning system (manual air conditioning
system)
110
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning system)
112
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation)
115
Driving
Starting-off and Driving
118
Steering
118
Starting and stopping the engine using the key
119
Starting and stopping the engine - KESSY
121
Brakes
124
Manual shifting of gears and pedals
126
Automatic transmission
126
Running in
130
Economical driving and environmental
sustainability
131
Avoiding damage to your vehicle
135
Driving abroad
136Assist systems137Brake assist systems137
Parking aid
140
Park assist
142
Cruise Control System
146
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
148
Area monitoring system (Front Assist)
154
START-STOP
158
Driving mode
161
ProActive passenger protection
163
Lane Assist
164
Traffic sign recognition
166
Fatigue detection (break recommendation)
168
Towing a trailer
169
Towing device
169
Trailer
172
Safety
Passive Safety
176
General information
176
Correct seated position
177
Seat belts
180
Using seat belts
180
Inertia reel and belt pretensioners
183
Airbag system
185
Description of the airbag system
185
Airbag overview
186
Deactivating airbags
190
Transporting children safely
193
Child seat
193
Fastening elements
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Warning lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Automatic Transmission
16
Handbrake
16
Brake system
16
Seat belt warning light
17
Power steering
17
Traction Control System (ASR)
17
Traction control system (TCS) off
18
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
18
Antilock brake system (ABS)
18
Rear fog light
19
Exhaust inspection system
19
Glow plug system (diesel engine)
19
Engine performance check (petrol engine)
19
Security Systems
19
Tyre inflation pressure
20
Brake linings
20
Lane following system (Lane Assist)
20
Turn signal system
20
Trailer turn signal lights
20
Fog lights
21
Cruise control system
21
Selector lever lock
21
Main beam
21
The warning lights indicate certain functions or faults.
Some warning lights can be accompanied by acoustic signals and messages in the
display of the instrument cluster.
After switching on the ignition, some warning lights illuminate briefly as a func-
tion test.
If the tested systems are OK, the corresponding warning lights go out a few sec-
onds after switching on the ignition.
The condition of some features and systems is shown by the warning icons on
the display » page 21.
The warning lights are at the following locations in the instrument cluster » Fig. 2
on page 11.
› Revolutions counter 1
›Speedometer
3
›Bar with warning lights
5WARNING■
Ignoring illuminated warning lights and related messages or instructions in
the display of the instrument cluster may lead to serious personal injury or
damage to the vehicle.■
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system » page 61. The warning triangle must be set up at the prescri-
bed distance - observe the national legal provisions when doing so.
■
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. While working in
the engine compartment, be sure to observe the following warn- ings » page 215 , Engine compartment .
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Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the brake flu-
id » page 223 » .
If the warning light lights up together with the warning light , there is a
problem with the ABS.WARNING■ If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and switch on the hazard warning lights » page 61 . The warning triangle must be set up at the prescribed dis-
tance - observe the national legal provisions when doing so.■
If the warning light is displayed simultaneously with warning light
» page 18 , Antilock brake system (ABS) , do not continue your jour-
ney! Seek help from a specialist garage.
■
A fault to the braking system can increase the vehicle's braking distance -
risk of accident!
Seat belt warning light
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 15.
The warning light
comes on after the ignition is switched on as a reminder for
the driver and front passenger to fasten the seat belt.
The warning light
goes out if the driver or front passenger has fastened their
seat belt.
If the driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt and the vehicle
speed is more than 30 km/h, the warning light
flashes and you will hear an
acoustic signal.
If the seat belt is not fastened by the driver or front passenger during the next
approx. 2 seconds, the warning signal is deactivated and the warning light
lights up permanently.
Further information » page 180, Seat belts .
Power steering
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 15.
If the warning light lights up, this indicates a partial failure of the power steer-
ing and the steering forces can be greater. Seek assistance from a specialist ga-
rage immediately.
If the warning light lights up, this indicates a complete failure of the power
steering and the steering assist has failed (significantly higher steering forces).
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
Further information » page 119, Power steering .
Note
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the warning light
comes on after switching on the ignition. The warning light should go out after
driving a short distance. If, after starting the engine again and a short drive, the
yellow warning light does not go out, there is a fault in the system. Seek assis-
tance from a specialist garage immediately.
Traction Control System (ASR)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 15.
If your vehicle is equipped with the ESC system, the TCS is part of the
ESC » page 137 .
The warning light flashes
to show that the ASR is currently operating.
If the warning light
illuminates , there is a fault in the ASR.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display. Error: traction control
ASR ERROR
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately. If the warning light
comes on after starting the engine, the TCS may be switch-
ed off for technical reasons.
› Switch the ignition off and on again.
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Rear fog lightFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 15.
The warning light comes on when the rear fog light is switched on.
Further information » page 60, Rear fog light .
Exhaust inspection system
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 15.
If the warning light
lights up, there is a fault in the exhaust inspection system.
The system allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
Glow plug system (diesel engine)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 15.
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 system allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
Engine performance check (petrol engine)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 15.
If the warning light
lights up, there is a fault in the engine control. The system
allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
Security Systems
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 15.
Fault with airbag system
When the warning light lights up and the following message appears in the in-
strument cluster display, there is a fault with the airbag system.
Error: airbag
AIRBAG ERROR
The functionality of the airbag system is monitored automatically even if one of
the airbags is switched off.
One of the airbags or a belt tensioner has been disabled by the diagnostic tool
› The warning light
lights up for approx. 4 seconds after switching on the igni-
tion and then flashes again for approx. 12 seconds.
› The following message is shown in the information cluster display.
Airbag/ belt tensioner deactivated.
AIRBAG/ BELT TENSIONER OFF
The front passenger airbag has been disabled with the key switch › The warning light
comes on for about 4 seconds after the ignition has been
switched on.
› The warning light
in the display
in the middle of the dash
panel lights up after switching on the ignition » page 191.
ProActive passenger protection When the warning light
lights up and the following message appears in the in-
strument cluster display, there is a fault with the airbag system. Seek assistance
from a specialist garage immediately.
Proactive passenger protection not available.PROACTIVE PASSENGER PROTECT NOT AVAIL
or Proactive passenger protection: funct. restricted.
LIMITED PROACTIVE PASSENGER PROTECT
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Fog lightsFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 15.
The warning light comes on when the fog lights are operating.
Further information » page 59, Fog lights .
Cruise control system
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 15.
The warning light
comes on when the cruise control is active.
Further information » page 146, Cruise Control System .
Selector lever lock
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 15.
If the warning light
lights up, operate the brake pedal.
Further information » page 127, Modes and use of selector lever .
Main beam
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 15.
The warning light
comes on when the main beam is selected or when the
headlight flasher is operated.
Further information » page 56, Turn signal and main beam .
Warning icons in the display
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Rear seat belt warning
22
Alternator
22
Coolant
22
Engine oil pressure
23
Engine oil level
23
Lamp failure
24
Diesel particulate filter (diesel engine)
24
Windscreen washer fluid level
24
Fuel reserve
25
Headlight assist
25
START-STOP-system
25
Ice warning
25
Water in the fuel filter (diesel engine)
25
The warning icons indicate the status of certain functions or faults.
The warning icons are indicated in the display of the instrument cluster » page 12.
After switching on the ignition, some warning icons illuminate briefly as a func- tion test.
If the tested systems are OK, the corresponding warning icons go out a few sec-
onds after switching on the ignition.
Depending on the meaning of the warning icon, the icon
or
will also illumi-
nate in the bar with the warning lights
5
» Fig. 2 on page 11.
Some warning icons can be accompanied by acoustic signals and messages in the
instrument cluster display.
The status of some features and systems is shown by the warning
lights » page 15 .
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While the operational faults remain unrectified, the messages are always indica-
ted again. After they are displayed for the first time, the symbols or continue
to be indicated without any extra messages for the driver.
On vehicles with a colour MAXI DOT display some warning icons in the display are
in colour.WARNING■ Ignoring illuminated warning icons and related messages or instructions in
the display of the instrument cluster may lead to serious personal injury or
damage to the vehicle.■
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system » page 61. The warning triangle must be set up at the prescri-
bed distance - observe the national legal provisions when doing so.
■
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. While working in
the engine compartment, be sure to observe the following warn-
ings » page 215 , Engine compartment .
Rear seat belt warning
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 21.
A rear seat belt is not fastened
A rear seat belt is fastened
The warning icons
or
come on after the ignition has been switched on.
When the seat belt is fastened/unfastened, the particular icon lights up briefly and indicates the current belt status!
Further information » page 180, Seat belts .
Alternator
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 21.
The warning icon
lights up if the vehicle battery is not charged when the en-
gine is running.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
CAUTION
If the icon (cooling system fault) comes on in addition to the icon when driv-
ing, stop the vehicle immediately and switch off the engine – risk of engine dam- age!
Coolant
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 21.
Coolant level too low
If the coolant level is too low, the warning icon
lights up and the following
message appears in the instrument cluster display.
Check coolant! Owner's manual!
ENGINE COOLANT PLEASE CHECK
› Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the coolant level
» page 222.
› If the coolant level is too low, add coolant to the reservoir
» page 222.
› If, after adding coolant and switching on the ignition, the warning icon
disap-
pears, you can continue your journey.
› If the coolant level is within the specified range, but the warning icon
is still
lit, check the fuse for the radiator fan and replace it if necessary » page 254,
Fuses in the engine compartment .
› If the coolant level and fan fuse are in order, but the warning icon
is still lid,
do not continue your journey!
› Seek help from a specialist garage.
Coolant temperature too high
If the coolant temperature is too high, the warning icon
lights up and the fol-
lowing message appears in the instrument cluster display.
Engine overheat. Stop! Owner's manual!
ENGINE OVERHEAT STOP
› Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine.
› Wait until the coolant temperature gauge pointer returns to the operating
range » page 13 .
› Continue your journey only after the warning icon
has disappeared.
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Seats and useful equipment
Adjusting the seats
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Manually adjusting the front seats
72
Electric front seat adjustment
73
Head restraints
73
Memory function of the electrically adjustable seat
74
Memory function of the remote control key
75
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 the following: › Reaching the controls safely and quickly,
› A relaxed and fatigue-free body position.
› Achieving the maximum protection offered by the seat belts and the airbag
system.
WARNINGGeneral information■Caution when adjusting the seat! You may suffer injuries or bruises as a re-
sult of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention.■
The electric front seat adjustment is also functional when the ignition is
turned off (even with the ignition key removed). Therefore children should
never be left unattended in the vehicle.
■
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 there are 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 193, Transporting children safely with a
suitable restraint system.■
At all times, the front seats and head restraints must be adjusted to match
the person's body size and the seat belt must be attached properly to provide
the most effective levels of protection to passengers.
■
Do not transport any objects on the front passenger seat except objects
(e.g. child safety seat) provided for this purpose – risk of accident!
WARNINGInformation for the driver■Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary – risk of accident!■
Maintain a distance of at least 25 cm from the steering wheel, and a dis-
tance of at least 10 cm between the legs and the dash panel at the height of
the knee airbag. Not maintaining this minimum distance will mean that the
airbag system will not be able to properly protect you – hazard!
■
Ensure that there are no objects in the driver's footwell, as these may get
caught in the pedal apparatus when driving or braking » page 126. You would
then no longer be able to operate the clutch, brake or accelerate.
WARNINGInformation for the front passenger■Maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the dash panel. Not maintaining this
minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to proper-
ly protect you – hazard!■
Always keep your feet in the footwell when the car is being driven – never
place your feet on the dash panel, out of the window or on the surfaces of the
seats. You will be exposed to increased risk of injury when braking or in the
event of an accident. If an airbag is deployed, you may suffer fatal injuries
when adopting an incorrect seated position!
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›Hold the
rear head restraints on the sides with both hands and move them up-
wards » Fig. 49 .›
To move the head restraint downwards , press and hold the safety button
1
with one hand and press the head restraint downwards with the other hand.
The head restraints and the front seats must be adjusted to match the body size at all times and the seat belt must always be fastened properly to provide the
most effective levels of protection to the passengers » page 177, Correct seated
position .
Removing/installing
Only the real head restraints may be removed.
›
Pull the head restraint out of the seat backrest as far as the stop.
›
Press the locking button in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 49 simultaneously
press the locking button into the opening
2
using a flat screwdriver with a
width of maximum 5 mm and pull out the head rest.
›
To re-insert the head restraint, push it far enough down into the seat backrest until the locking button clicks into place.
WARNING■ The head restraints must be correctly adjusted in order to offer effective
protection for the occupants in the event of an accident.■
Never drive with the head restraints removed - risk of injury.
■
If the rear seats are occupied, the respective rear head restraint must not be
in the lower position.
Note
■ For the sports seats, the head restraints are integrated into the front seat
backrests. These headrests cannot be adjusted by height or removed.■
The middle rear head restraint is only adjustable in two positions.
Memory function of the electrically adjustable seatFig. 50
Memory buttons and SET button
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 71.
The memory function for the driver's seat provides the option to store the posi-
tions of the driver's seat and the external mirrors. Each of the three memory but- tons
B
» Fig. 50 can be assigned a set position.
Storing seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Adjust the seat to the desired position.
›
Adjust both of the exterior mirrors » page 69.
›
Press the button SET
A
» Fig. 50 .
›
Within 10 seconds after pressing the SET button, press the desired memory
button
B
.
An acknowledgment sound confirms the storage.
Saving front passenger mirror settings when reversing
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Press the required memory button
B
» Fig. 50 .
›
Adjust the rotary knob for the mirrors to the position
or in right-hand drive to
the position
» page 69 .
›
Engage reverse gear.
›
Adjust the front passenger's mirror to the desired position » page 69.
›
Disengage reverse gear.
The set position of the exterior mirror is stored.
Retrieving the saved setting
›
Tap the desired memory button
B
» Fig. 50 when the ignition is switched off
and the driver's door is opened.
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Folding forward
Before folding the seat backrests forwards, adapt the position of the front seats
in such a way that they are not damaged by the folded seat backrests 1)
.›
Push the lever
A
» Fig. 55 and fold the seat backrest completely forwards.
Fold forward from the luggage compartment
The rear seat backrests can also be unlocked and folded forward from the lug-
gage compartment.
There is a lever on the right side of the luggage compartment for unlocking the
right and the middle rear seat backrests.
There is a lever on the left side of the luggage compartment for unlocking the left
rear seat backrest.
›
Pull the corresponding lever in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 56.
The corresponding rear seat backrest is unlocked and can be folded forward.
Folding backwards
›
Hold the rear outer seat belt
C
» Fig. 55 against the side trim panel.
›
Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the securing
knob
A
clicks into place – check by pulling on the seat backrest » .
›
Make sure that the red pin
B
is hidden.
WARNING■
The belts and the belt locks must be in their original position after folding
back the seat backrests – they must be ready to use.■
The seat backrests must be securely locked in position so that no objects in
the luggage compartment can slide into the passenger compartment on sud- den braking – risk of injury.
■
Ensure that the rear seat backrests are properly engaged. Only then can the
seat belt for the middle seat reliably fulfil its function.
CAUTION■ Before folding the seat backrest forward from the luggage compartment, check
that there are no objects on the rear seat. When folding the seat backrest for-
ward, they could be damaged or cause damage to the seat backrest and the seat.■
Ensure that the seat belts are not damaged when operating the seat backrests.
Under no circumstances must the rear seat belts be jammed by the folded back
seat backrests.
■
On vehicles with a net partition first the left and then the right and middle rear
seat backrest must be unlocked 2)
.
Practical equipment
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Car park ticket holder
80
Storage compartment on the driver's side
80
Storage compartments in the doors
81
Holder for reflective vest
81
storage compartment in the front center console - not lockable
82
Storage compartment in the front centre console
82
Cup holders
82
Cigarette lighter
83
Ashtray
83
12-volt power outlet
84
Waste container
85
Multimedia holder
85
Storage compartment under the front armrest
86
Glasses storage box
86
Storage compartment on the passenger side
87
Storage compartment under the passenger seat
87
Clothes hook
88
1)
If the front seats are too far back, we recommend that you have the rear head restraints removed
before the seat backrests are folded forward. Store the removed head restraints in such a way that
they are not be damaged or soiled.
2)
Applies to the Octavia Estate.
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WARNING■Check that the crossbar of the net partition is hung firmly into the recepta-
cles D » Fig. 101 on page 102 and C » Fig. 103 on page 103.■
The belts and the belt locks must be in their original position after folding
back the seat backrests – they must be ready to use.
■
The seat backrests must be securely locked in position so that no objects in
the luggage compartment can slide into the passenger compartment on sud-
den braking – risk of injury.
■
Ensure that the rear seat backrests are properly engaged. Only then can the
seat belt for the middle seat reliably fulfil its function.
Using the net partition behind the rear seats
Fig. 101
Folding out part of the roll-up luggage compartment cover/net par-
tition behind the rear seats in the pulled-out state
Fig. 102
Net partition: Release lever
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 101.
Extending
›
Fold out part of the roll-up luggage compartment cover
A
in the direction of
the arrow » Fig. 101.
›
Pull out the net partition at the upper crossbar
B
from the housing
C
.
›
Hook the crossbar into one of the receptacles
D
.
›
On the other side, press on the crossbar and hook it into the appropriate recep-
tacle
D
.
If the cross-bar is hooked into the receptacle
D
for example, the press on the
cross bar in the direction of arrow 1 and insert into the receptacle to the right
D
.
›
Fold back part of the roll-up luggage compartment cover
A
in the opposite di-
rection of the arrow.
Retracting
›
Fold out part of the roll-up luggage compartment cover
A
in the direction of
the arrow » Fig. 101.
›
Press on the crossbar and remove it from the receptacles
D
, first on one side,
then on the other side.
›
Hold the crossbar
B
in such a way that the net partition can slowly roll up into
the housing
C
without being damaged.
›
Fold back part of the roll-up luggage compartment cover
A
in the opposite di-
rection of the arrow.
CAUTION
If the net partition blocks when pulling it out of the housing, push the release lev- er E in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 102.
Note
If you wish to use the entire luggage compartment, the roll-up luggage compart-
ment cover can be removed » page 96.
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