instrument cluster 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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Using the system
Cockpit
OverviewElectrical power windows
47
Door opening lever
40
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
69
Air outlet vent
107
Parking ticket holder
80
Operating lever:
› Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight flasher
56
›
Speed regulating system
146
›Activating the menu item wizard
32
Steering wheel:
› With horn
› With driver’s front airbag
187
›
with buttons for the operation of the information system
26
›With buttons for the Infotainment Control
» Infotainment Man-
ual , chapter Device Operation
Instrument cluster
11
Operating lever:
› Windscreen wiper and wash system
65
›Multifunction display
29
›
Information system
32
Air outlets in the central part of the dash panel
107
Infotainment
» owner's manual for the Infotainment radio or navi-
gation
Warning light for the deactivated front seat passenger airbag
191
Button for hazard warning light system
61
Interior rear-view mirror
69
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
87
Front passenger airbag
18712345678910111213141516CD/DVD drive and memory card slot (in the passenger-side storage compartment) » owner's manual for the Infotainment radio and/or
navigation
Air outlet vent107
Key switch for switching off the front passenger airbag (in front passenger storage compartment)
191
Door opening lever
40
Power window in the front passenger door
48
Light switch
55
Storage compartment on the driver's side
80
Fuse box (behind the storage compartment on the driver's side)
252
Bonnet release lever
217
Operating lever for adaptive cruise control
151
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel
118
Ignition lock
120
Pedals
126
Storage compartment / Phone box » Infotainment Manual , chap-
ter Phone box
Handbrake lever
125
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Gearshift lever (manual gearbox)
126
›
Selector lever (automatic gearbox)
127
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Operating controls for the heating
108
›
Operating controls for the air conditioning system
110
›Operating controls for Climatronic
112
Depending on equipment fitted:
› 12-Volt power socket
84
›
Cigarette lighter
83
Bar with keys depending on the equipment fitted:
›
Central locking system
39
›
START STOP
158
›
Traction control TCS
138
›
Electronic Stability Control ESC
137
›
Selection of driving mode
161
›
Park Assist
142
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Instruments and warning lights
Instrument cluster
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Overview
11
Revolutions counter
12
Display
12
Speedometer
12
Coolant temperature gauge
13
Fuel gauge
13
Counter for distance driven
14
14
Viewing the charge level vehicle battery
14
Auto-check control
14
Component protection
If the message SAFE CP appears in the instrument cluster display, the component
protection for the instrument cluster is active. Further information » page 202,
Component protection .
Fault display
If there is a fault in the instrument cluster, the following message will appear in
the display.
Error: instrument cluster. Workshop!COMBIINSTRUM_ WORKSHOP
Seek help from a specialist garage.
WARNING■ Concentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully re-
sponsible for road safety.■
Never operate the button
6
in the instrument cluster » Fig. 2 on page 11
while driving, only when the vehicle is stationary!
Overview
Fig. 2
Instrument cluster
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 11.
Revolutions counter with warning lights » page 12
Display » page 12
› With counter for distance driven
» page 14
› With service interval display
» page 33
› With digital clock
» page 14
› With information system
» page 26
› With control symbols
» page 21
Speedometer 1)
with warning lights » page 12
Coolant temperature gauge » page 13
12341)
During the journey, the speed can be displayed in a different unit (mph or km/h) in addition to the
tachometer display.
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Bar with warning lights » page 15
Button for:
› Set hours/minutes
» page 14
› Displaying the distance and days until the next service interval
» page 33
› Resetting Service Interval Display
» page 33
› Reset daily trip counter
» page 14
› Charge level indicator
» page 14
Fuel gauge » page 13
Revolutions counter
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 11.
The red scale of the revolution counter
1
» Fig. 2 on page 11 indicates the range
in which the system begins to limit the engine speed. The system automatically
restricts the engine speed to a steady limit.
You should shift into the next highest gear before the red scale of the revolution
counter is reached, or select mode D on the automatic gearbox.
Follow the recommended gear to prevent engine speeds that are too high or too
low » page 27 .
Display
Fig. 3
Display types
567First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 11.
The instrument cluster can have one of the following types of display » Fig. 3.
Segment display
MAXI DOT display.
Note
Depending on vehicle equipment, the MAXI DOT display can be either monochro- matic “(black and white)” or color.
Speedometer
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 11.
Warning against excessive speeds
An audible warning signal will sound when the vehicle speed exceeds 120 km/h 1)
.
The audible warning signal is switched off when the vehicle speed falls below
120 km/h.
1)
This function only applies to certain countries.
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Counter for distance drivenFig. 6
Segment display / MAXI DOT dis-
play
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 11.
Daily trip counter (trip)
The daily trip counter
A
» Fig. 6 shows the distance driven since the time the
counter was last reset - in steps of 100 m.
Reset daily trip counter
›
Briefly press the button
6
» Fig. 2 on page 11.
Odometer
The odometer
B
» Fig. 6 displays the total distance the vehicle has travelled.
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 11.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Press and hold the button
6
» Fig. 2 on page 11 until the Time is shown in the
display.
›
Release the button
6
, and the system switches to the time setting function.
›
Press the button
6
again and set the hours.
›
Wait around 4 seconds - the system switches to the minutes setting.
›
Press the button
6
again and set the minutes.
The time can also be set in the Infotainment » operating instructions for Infotain-
ment , chapter Device settings .
Viewing the charge level vehicle battery
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 11.
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Press and hold the button
6
» Fig. 2 on page 11 until the Battery status or BAT-
TERY SOC is shown in the display.
›
Release the button
6
- the current charge level of the vehicle battery is dis-
played in %.
Auto-check control
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 11.
Certain functions and conditions of individual vehicle systems are checked contin-
uously when the ignition is switched on.
Error messages and/or other information are displayed in the instrument clusterdisplay.
Some messages are displayed simultaneously with the warning lights » page 15
or warning icons in the display » page 21.
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.
SymbolMeaningWarningDangerWARNINGIf 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.
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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 .
SymbolMeaningWarningDanger 21Instruments and warning lights
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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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