immobilizer SKODA OCTAVIA 2015 3.G / (5E) Owner's Manual

Driving
Starting-off and Driving
Starting and stopping the engine using the key
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Electronic immobilizer
120
Steering lock locking / unlocking
120
Turning ignition on/off and starting the engine
121
Stopping the engine
121
With the key in the ignition, the ignition can be switched on and off and the
engine can be started / stopped.
WARNING■ While driving with the engine stopped, the ignition must always be
switched on » page 121, Turning ignition on/off and starting the engine .
■ With the ignition off, the steering may lock » page 120 - danger of an
accident!■
Do not withdraw the ignition key from the ignition lock until the vehicle
has come to a stop » page 128, Parking . Otherwise, the steering may lock -
danger of an accident!
■
Never leave the key in the vehicle when you exit the vehicle. Unauthor-
ized persons such as children could lock the car, turn on the ignition or start
the engine -risk of injury, accidents and damage!
■
Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running - there is
risk of accident, damage or theft!
■
Never switch off the engine before the vehicle is stationary – risk of acci-
dent!
WARNING■ Never (e.g. in garages) run the engine in a closed place - there is the dan-
ger of poisoning and death!■
Do not leave any items (e.g. cloths or tools) in the engine compartment.
This presents a fire hazard and the risk of engine damage.
■
Never cover the engine with additional insulation material (e.g. with a
blanket) – risk of fire!
CAUTION■ Only start the engine when the engine and the vehicle are stationary - there
is a danger of starter and engine damage!■
Do not push-start the engine – there is a risk of damaging the engine and
the catalytic converter. The battery from another vehicle can be used as a
jump-start aid » page 219.
Note
Do not warm up the engine while the vehicle is stationary. If possible, start
your journey as soon as the engine has started. Through this, the engine rea-
ches its operating temperature faster.
Electronic immobilizer
Read and observe
and on page 120 first.
The electronic immobiliser (hereinafter referred to as immobiliser) makes theattempted theft or unauthorised use of your vehicle more difficult.
An electronic chip is integrated in the head of the key. The immobiliser is deac-
tivated with the aid of this chip when the key is inserted in the ignition lock.
As soon as the ignition key is removed from the ignition lock, the immobiliser is
automatically activated.
Operational problems
If a component in the immobiliser key fails, it is not possible to start the en-
gine. A corresponding message appears in the display of the instrument clus-
ter to explain the immobiliser is active.
To start, use the other vehicle key or seek help from a specialist garage.
Steering lock locking / unlocking
Read and observe
and on page 120 first.
The steering lock (steering lock) deters any attempted theft of your vehicle.
Locking
›
Withdraw the ignition key.
›
Turn the steering wheel to the left or right until the steering lock clicks into
place.
Unlocking
›
Insert the key into the ignition lock. 
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Disconnecting and reconnectingvehicle battery203
Display29
Compass points49
Coolant temperature29
Gear changes41
Natural gas reserve30
Petrol / Diesel reserve30
Service interval49
Disposal Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles
181
Distance driven30
Distance warning Warning light
40
Door Child safety lock
57
Closing57
Emergency locking224
Emergency locking the driver's door224
Opening57
Door warning40
double hooks103
Drive Driving through water
134
DriveGreen133
Driver Steering Recommendation (DSR)137
Driving Emissions
239
Fuel consumption239
through water134
Driving mode157
driving mode select Normal mode
157
Driving Mode Selection157
DSR137
E
ECO-TIP
49
Eco-tips49
Economical driving Tips132
EDL137
Electrical boot lid set the top position of the lid
61
Electric boot lid Force limit
60
Manual operation60
Electric luggage compartment lid Malfunctions
61
Operating60
Electric window lifter64
Window operation malfunctions64
Electric window lifters62
Buttons in the driver's door62
Electronic differential lock (EDL, XDS)137
Electronic immobilizer120
emergency replace battery in the remote control
223
Emergency Changing a wheel
213
Hazard warning light system73
Jump-starting219
Locking the door without a locking cylinder224
Locking the driver's door224
Selector lever-unlocking225
Switch off the engine by pressing a button123
Towing the using the tow hitch222
Towing the vehicle220
Tyre repair217
Unlocking the driver's door224
emergency equipment reflective vest
211
Emergency equipment Fire extinguisher
212
First aid kit211
Jack212
Vehicle tool kit212
Warning triangle211
Emissions239
Engine Running-in132
Warning messages37
Engine compartment194
Brake fluid200
Overview196
Vehicle battery201
Engine number236
engine oil specification
197
Engine oil197
Changing197
Checking198
Replenishing198
Warning light38
EPC Warning light
35
ESC Operation
136
Warning light34
ESC Sport136
Estate instrument Natural gas reserve display
30
Estate Instrument panel Petrol / Diesel reserve display
30
Exhaust inspection system Warning light
34
F
Fastening elements
101
Fatigue detection164
Function164
Information messages165
Films183
Fire extinguisher212
First aid kit211
Floor covering Fixing
103
in the luggage compartment103
252Index

Fog lights72
Warning light36
Fold in passenger's mirror80
Footmats128
see footmats128
Force limit Electric boot lid
60
Power windows63
Sliding/tilting roof65
Front airbag15
Front Assist155
Disable/enable156
Distance warning156
Information messages157
Operation155
Radar sensor135
Warning and automatic braking156
Warning light40
Front door warning light75
fuel lead-free petrol
190
Fuel189
CNG193
Diesel191
Natural gas reserve display30
Petrol / Diesel reserve display30
refer to Fuel189
Refuelling189
Refuelling - natural gas192
Warning light36
Fuel consumption239
Fuel filter Warning messages
39
Fuel reserve Warning light
36
Fuses Assignment
226
Assignment of fuses in the dash panel228
Colour coding226
Fuse assignment in the engine compartment 229
Plastic clip229
Replacing226
G
Gear change Gear recommendation
41
Information on the selected gear41
Gear changing Gear stick
128
General view Cockpit
27
Genuine parts179
Glasses compartment95
Glow plug system Warning light
34
H
Handbrake
127
Warning light32
Hazard warning light system73
HBA137
Head airbag18
Headlight cleaning system Headlight cleaning system
78
Headlights Bulb arrangement
231
Driving abroad74
Headlight cleaning system78
Headlights with CORNER function73
Headrest Removing and installing
83
Head restraints82
Adjust height82
Heater Windscreen and rear window
76
Heating112
Air distribution control115
Controls113
Exterior mirrors80
Seats85
HHC137
High-beam assistant71
High beam assistant Warning light
39
Hill Start Assist (HHC)137
Hitch167
Drawback load167
Hook103
Horn27
I
Ice scrapers
184
Ignition lock121
Immobilizer120
Individual settings Locking
56
Unlocking56
Inertia reel13
Information system40
Compass point display49
Door warning40
Eco-tips49
Gear recommendation41
Lap timer48
MAXI DOT display44
Multifunction display41
operation42
Service interval display49
Stop watch48
Information system operation42
Infotainment4
Instrument cluster28
Auto-check control40
Counter for distance driven30
Display29
Overview28
Revolutions counter29
253Index