auto SKODA OCTAVIA 2016 3.G / (5E) User Guide
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Instruments and warning lights
Instrument cluster
Introduction
Fig. 17
Instrument cluster
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Tachometer
30
Coolant temperature gauge
31
Fuel gauge - natural gas
31
Fuel gauge - Petrol/ Diesel
31
Engine revolutions counter » page 30
▶ with warning lights » page 32
Display » page 41
Speedometer
▶ with warning lights » page 32
Depending on equipment fitted ▶ Coolant temperature gauge » page 31
▶ Gas gauge 1)
Bar with warning lights » page 32
12345Operation key:
▶ Setting the time » page 42
▶ Reset counter for distance travelled (trip) » page 41
▶ Displaying the distance and days until the next service interval
» page 48
Petrol/ diesel reserve display » page 31
The brightness of the instrument illumination is set automatically depending on the ambient lighting throughout. If the visibility is poor and the lights are
not on, the brightness of the instrument lighting reduces to alert the driver to
switch on the lights in due time.
The brightness of the instrument lighting can be adjusted in the Infotainment
menu
→
→
Light
.
Tachometer
The tachometer
1
» Fig. 17 on page 30 shows the actual engine speed per mi-
nute.
The beginning of the red scale range of the tachometer indicates the maxi-
mum permitted engine speed of a driven-in and operating warm engine.
You should shift into the next highest gear before the red scale of the revolu- tion counter is reached, or select mode D / S on the automatic gearbox.
The gear recommendation is important to note in order to maintain the opti-
mum engine speed » page 42.
CAUTION
The tachometer pointer may only move into the red area for a short time - oth-
erwise risk of engine damage!671)
Applies to G-TEC vehicles.
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Warning lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Handbrake
33
Braking system
33
Front seat belt warning light
33
Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
33
Power steering / steering lock (KESSY system)
33
Stability control (ESC) / Traction control (TCS)
34
Traction control (TCS) disabled
34
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
34
Rear fog light
34
Emission control system
35
Preheating unit (diesel)
35
EPC warning light (petrol)
35
Safety systems
35
Tyre pressure
35
Brake linings
36
Low fuel - petrol / diesel
36
Lane assist (Lane Assist)
36
Turn signal system
36
Trailer turn signal lights
36
Fog lights
37
Cruise control
37
Brake pedal (automatic gearbox)
37
Natural gas operation
37
Main beam
37
Automatic gearbox
37
Rear seat belt warning light
37
Generator
37
Coolant
38
Engine oil pressure
38
Engine oil level
38
Lamp failure
39
Diesel particle filter (diesel)
39
Windscreen washer fluid level39High beam assistant39
START-STOPsystem
39
Display a low temperature
39
Water in the fuel filter (diesel)
40
Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
40
Distance warning (Front Assist)
40
Front assist
40
OFF ROAD mode
40
Adaptive Chassis Control (DCC)
40
Service
40
The warning lights in the instrument cluster 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 light up briefly as a func-
tion test. If the tested systems are OK, the corresponding warning lights go
out a few seconds after switching on the ignition or after starting the engine.
The warning lights are located at the following positions in the instrument
cluster » Fig. 17 on page 30 .
▶ Tachometer
1
▶Display
2
▶Speedometer
3
▶Bar with warning lights
5
Warning lights in the display
Depending on the importance the warning light (danger) or
(warning) illu-
minate along with some of the warning lights in the list with the warning
lights.
Depending on vehicle equipment, some warning lights can be displayed in col-
our on the display. For example. the coolant warning lamp may be represented
as follows.
▶ - Segment display / monochromatic (“black and white”) MAXI DOT display
▶ - Coloured MAXI DOT display
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▶Check the trailer bulbs.
Fog lights
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
illuminates – the fog lights are switched on.
Cruise control
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
illuminates - the vehicle speed is limited by the speed regulator system
and/or the automatic distance control.
Brake pedal (automatic gearbox)
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
lights up – apply the brake.
Natural gas operation
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
illuminates - the vehicle is running on natural gas.
Main beam
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
lights up – the main beam or the headlight flasher is switched on.
Automatic gearbox
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
Gearbox overheated
The warning light is only shown in the MAXI DOTdisplay.
Illumi-
nates
Gearbox overheated. You can drive on.GEARBOX OVERHEATED
Transmission overheated. You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution.
Illumi-
nates
Gearbox overheated. Stop! Log book!STOP VEHICLE GEARBOX OVERHEAT
▶ Stop driving! Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine.
You can continue your journey as soon as the warning light disappears.
▶ If the warning light does not go off,
stop driving! Seek help from a special-
ist garage.
Transmission problem
The warning light
is only shown in the MAXI DOTdisplay.
Illumi-
nates
Gearbox faulty. Stop the vehicle safely!GEARBOX FAULTY WORKSHOP
▶ Park the vehicle,
stop driving! Seek help from a specialist garage.
Illumi-
nates
Gearbox in emergency mode. No reverse gear.GEARBOX ERROR REV_ GEAR NOT AVAIL Illumi-
nates
Error: gearbox. Speed is limited.GEARBOX ERROR
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
Rear seat belt warning light
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
lights up – a rear seat belt is not fastened.
lights up – a rear seat belt is fastened.
When the seat belt is fastened/unfastened, the particular light lights up briefly
and indicates the current belt status!
Generator
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
lights up – the battery is not being charged whilst the engine is running.
▶ As the vehicle battery during your journey, are all non-essential electrical
loads (e.g. Infotainment) must be switched off.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
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Lamp failureRead and observe
on page 33 first.
illuminates – one of the lamps is faulty.
A message will appear in the display about the affected lamp.
Diesel particle filter (diesel)
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
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
regular basis.
illuminates – the filter is clogged with soot.
To clean the filter, and where traffic conditions permit »
, drive as follows for
at least 15 minutes or until the indicator light goes out.
4. or gear 5 engaged (automatic gearbox: Position D / S).
Vehicle speed at least 70 km/h.
Engine speed between 1800-2500 rpm.
If the filter is properly cleaned, the warning light extinguishes.
If the filter is not properly cleaned, the warning light does not go out and
the warning light begins to flash.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
WARNING■ Always adjust the speed and driving style to the actual weather, road, ter-
rain and traffic conditions.■
The diesel particulate filter reaches very high temperatures - there is a
fire hazard and serious injury could be caused. Therefore, never stop the
vehicle at places where the underside of your vehicle can come into contact
with flammable materials, such as dry grass, undergrowth, leaves, spilled
fuel etc.
CAUTION■ As long as the warning light illuminates, one must take into account an
increased fuel consumption and a power reduction of the engine.■
Using diesel fuel with an increased sulphur content can considerably reduce
the life of the diesel particle filter. A ŠKODA partner will be able to tell you
which countries use diesel fuel with a high sulphur content.
Note
We encourage you to avoid constant short journeys. This will improve the com-
bustion process of the soot particles in the diesel particulate filter.
Windscreen washer fluid level
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
illuminates – the windscreen washer fluid level is too low.
▶ Top up the windscreen washer fluid » page 254.
High beam assistant
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
illuminates – the high beam assistant is activated » page 67, High-beam
assistant (Light Assist) .
START-STOPsystem
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
The warning lights
indicates the state of the START STOP system
» page 190 .
Display a low temperature
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
illuminates – the outside temperature is below +4 °C.
WARNINGEven at temperatures of around +4 °C, black ice may still be on the road
surface! You should therefore not only rely on the outside temperature dis-
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Water in the fuel filter (diesel)Read and observe
on page 33 first.
The fuel filter with water separator, filters out dirt and water from the fuel.
If too much water is present in the separator, the following information ap-
pears on the instrument cluster display.
The warning light is only shown in the MAXI DOTdisplay.
Illumi-
nates
Water in fuel filter. Log book!WATER IN FUEL FILTER
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
The warning lights
indicate the condition of the ACC system
» page 214 .
Distance warning (Front Assist)
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
illuminates – the safe distance to the vehicle in front is below the mini-
mum.
Information on the Front Assist system » page 219.
Front assist
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
Illuminates
▶ Front Assist has recognised the risk of a collision or automatically triggered
an emergency braking manoeuvre » page 219.
▶ An automatic deactivation of Front Assist took place with ESC Sport activa-
ted » page 200 and with ASR activated » page 201.
▶ Front Assist is currently not available » page 221.
with the lettering
illuminates- Front Assist is deactivated
» page 220.
OFF ROAD mode
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
illuminates – the conditions for the engagement of OFF ROADmode are
met » page 203 , OFF ROADmode .
flashes – the hill descent assistant is engaged at the moment.
Adaptive Chassis Control (DCC)
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
The warning light is only shown in theMAXI DOTdisplay.
illuminates – there is a DCC fault.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
Service
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
illuminates – information regarding a service appointment that is due
» page 48 , Service interval display .
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Information system
Driver information system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Display in the instrument cluster
41
Setting the clock
42
Gear recommendation
42
Vehicle condition
42
Display in the instrument cluster
Fig. 21
Display types: MAXI DOT / Segment display
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the information system uses the dis- play in the instrument cluster to provide the following information » Fig. 21.
Time / symbols of the Infotainment voice control
Engaged/ recommended gear
Selector lever positions for the automatic gearbox
Warning lights of the START-STOP system
Compass display 1)
Detected traffic signs
Driving data (multifunction display)
Warning lights
Information messages
123Door alarm
Eco tips
Service interval display
Outside temperature
Cruise control / speed limiter
Total distance travelled
Distance travelled by resetting the memory (trip)
Time
Warning lights of the START-STOP system
Engaged/ recommended gear
Selector lever positions for the automatic gearbox
Outside temperature
Warning lights
Driving data (multifunction display)
Total distance travelled
Distance travelled by resetting the memory (trip)
Cruise control / speed limiter
Service interval display
Information messages
Door, luggage compartment and bonnet alarm
When the door or luggage compartment / bonnet is open, a graphic warning
appears in the display.
An acoustic signal will also sound if you drive the vehicle above 6 km/h when a
door is open.
Reset counter for distance travelled (trip)›
Press button
A
» Fig. 22 on page 42 .
456789101)
Applies to vehicles with factory-installed navigation system.
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Setting the clockFig. 22
Button in the instrument cluster
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Press and hold the button
A
» Fig. 22 until the
time
is shown in the display.
›
Release the button
A
and the system switches to the hour setting function.
›
Press the button
A
again and set the hours.
›
Wait around 4 seconds, the system switches to the minutes setting.
›
Press the button
A
again and set the minutes.
›
Wait around 4 seconds, the system switches to the initial setting.
The time can also be adjusted in infotainment by tapping
→
→
Time anddate
.
Gear recommendation
Fig. 23
Information on the selected
gear / Gear recommendation
A suitable engaged gear or, where appropriate, a recommended gear is dis-
played, with the aim of conserving the life of the engine and increasing driving
efficiency.
Display » Fig. 23
Optimal gear engaged
Recommended gear (e.g.
means that it is advantageous to switch from
3. to 4. gear)
For vehicles with automatic transmission the recommended gear will be
shown provided the mode for manual switching (Tiptronic) is selected.WARNINGThe driver is always responsible for selecting the correct gear in different
driving situations (e.g. when overtaking).
Vehicle condition
Fig. 24
Vehicle condition
Certain functions and conditions of individual vehicle systems are checked
continuously when the ignition is switched on. If there is a fault in the system,
the following message will appear in the display of the instrument cluster.
As long as the faults are not rectified the messages are always shown. After
the message is displayed for the first time, the warning lights
(danger) or
(warning) continue to be displayed.
The vehicle condition can be displayed in infotainment by tapping
→
→
Veh. status
.
In the screen, information regarding vehicle condition or function of the tyre
pressure monitor is displayed.
›
Using the function surfaces
, select the menu item Veh. status.
Function surfaces and display » Fig. 24AVehicle representation (the zones of the vehicle are shown in different
colours, corresponding to any warning messages that occur. The warn-
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Display InfotainmentFig. 27
Driving data
›
Press the button, then tap on the function surface
→
Driving data
.
Screen display » Fig. 27
Distance travelled
Driving time
Average speed
Average fuel consumption
Transit point rating (
DriveGreen
Function)
Range (if the estimated range is less than 300 km, the vehicle starts to ap-
proach the symbol )
Approximate range 1)
Use the function surfaces
to select one of the following presets.
▶ Since start - Driving data for the individual trip
▶ Long-term - Long-term driving data
▶ Since refuel - Data since refuelling
Warning at when exceeding the set speed
The system offers the possibility to set a speed limit beyond which an acoustic
warning signal will sound and the following warning message appears in the
display of the instrument cluster.
Adjust the speed limit while the vehicle is stationary
›
Select the menu item
Warning at
at ( ) or
(
) and confirm.
›
Set the desired speed limit is 5 km/h steps.
ABCDEFG› Confirm the set value, or wait several seconds; your settings will be saved
automatically.
Adjusting the speed limit while the vehicle is moving›
Select the menu item
Warning at
at (
) or
(
) and confirm.
›
Drive at the desired speed.
›
Confirm the current speed as the speed limit.
The set speed limit can be manually adjusted later if needed.
Reset speed limit
›
Select the menu item
Warning at
at (
) or
(
) and confirm.
›
By confirming the speed stored in the memory, the speed limit is reset.
The speed limit set mode is stored even after the ignition is switched off and
on. After a gap between driving exceeding 2 hours, the pre-set speed limit is
deactivated.
Memory
Fig. 28
Memory display: MAXI DOT dis-
play (
)/segment display (
)
The system saves the data in the three memories described below which are
displayed at the position
A
» Fig. 28 .
Since start
(
) Or “1” (
)
Driving data is stored from when the ignition is switched on to when it is
switched off. If the trip is continued within 2 hours after switching off the igni-
tion, new data will also flow into the calculation of the current driving informa-
tion.
If the trip is interrupted for more than 2 hours, the memory is automatically
erased.
1)
For vehicles with CNG drive the approximate range with gasoline and CNG is displayed separately.
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Long-term ( ) And “2” ( )
The memory gathers driving data from any number of individual journeys up to
a total of 99 hours and 59 minutes driving time or 9 999 kilometres driven.
The indicator is automatically set back to zero if one of the indicated values is
exceeded.Since refuel
(
) or “3” (
)
The driving data is stored in the memory since the last fuel refuelling.
The memory is erased automatically the next time you fill up.
›
To choose the memory bank , confirm the selected indication again and se-
lect the desired memory.
›
To delete the memory bank of the chosen selection, hold down the button
confirming the selection.
The following driving data is stored in different memory banks.
▶ Average fuel consumption.
▶ Distance driven.
▶ Average speed.
▶ Driving time.
Note
Disconnecting the vehicle battery will delete all memory data.
MAXI DOT display
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Menu item
Navigation46
Menu item
Audio46
Menu item
Telephone47
Menu item
Assist systems47
Menu item
Lap timer
(Stop watch)
47
The MAXI DOT display is a user interface which, depending on the equipment
configuration, provides information about Infotainment, the multifunction dis-
play, the assistance systems etc.
The menus with details can be operated and displayed using the buttons on
the operating lever or the multifunction steering wheel » page 43.
Main menu items (depending on vehicle equipment)
■Driving data
» page 44
■
Assist systems
» page 47
■
Navigation
» page 46
■
Audio
» page 46
■
Telephone
» page 47 ;
■
Vehicle
» page 42
■
Lap timer
» page 47
Note
■
If warning messages are displayed, these messages must first be confirmed
to access the main menu.■
The display language can be set in Infotainment » page 123, Setting the In-
fotainment language and » page 130 , Setting the Infotainment language .
Menu item
Navigation
The following information is displayed in the
Navigation
menu item.
▶ Driving recommendations
▶ Compass
▶ Last destinations
Menu item
Audio
The following information is displayed in the
Audio
menu item.
Radio
▶ Station currently being played (name/frequency).
▶ The selected frequency range (e.g. FM) optionally with the number of the sta-
tion button (e.g. FM 3), if the station is stored in the memory list.
▶ List of available stations (if more than 5 stations can be received).
▶ TP traffic announcements.
Media
▶ Name of the track being played, if necessary, further information regarding
title (e.g. artist, album name), if this information is stored as a so called ID3
tag on the audio source.
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Menu itemTelephone
The call list with the following symbols is displayed in the
Telephone
menu item.
Incoming call
Outgoing call
Missed call
Symbols in the display Charge status of the telephone battery 1)
Signal strength 1)
A telephone is connected to the unit
Missed calls (if there are several missed calls, the number of calls is shown
next to the symbol)
Switch-off microphone
Menu item
Assist systems
The following systems are activated/deactivated in the
Assist systems
menu
item.
▶ Front Assist
▶ Lane Assist
Menu item
Lap timer
(Stop watch)
The Lap timer function offers the possibility of calculating the lap time, for ex-
ample when driving on a race course. The measured time is shown in the dis-
play.
The calculated times are displayed in minutes, seconds and tenths of seconds.
The following functions are available. ■
Start time
- start the timing manually or continue the interrupted measure-
ment
■
Since start
- Start the timer automatically upon start-up
■
Statistics
- Evaluate and reset the measured times
Time measurement
▶ To start the measurement manually, choose the menu itemLap timer
-
start
.
▶ To start the measurement automatically, choose the menu item
Lap timer
-
Since Start
. Timing will begin automatically when starting up.
▶ To start the measurement of the next lap during time measurement, choose
the menu item
new lap
.
During timing, information about the fastest and the last lap time are also
shown in the display.
Measure split time ▶ During the timing, select the menu item
Split time
. The split time data is dis-
played for about 5 seconds in the display.
The split time can be measured repeatedly during a round.
Stop measurement
▶ During the timing, press the menu item
Stop
.
The time measurement is stopped, the following functions are now available.
■
Continue
- Continue measurement of the current lap time
■
New lap
- Start measurement of the next lap time.
■
Abort lap
- Cancel the timer (the aborted lap time is not stored)
■
Hang up
- End timing (the aborted lap time is stored)
Evaluate recorded times ▶ Select the menu item
Lap timer
-
Statistics
.
The following information is displayed.
▶
Fastest:
- The fastest lap
▶
Slowest:
- The slowest lap
▶
Average:
- The average lap time
▶
Overall time:
- The total of all the lap times
Reset measured times ▶ Select the menu item
Lap timer
-
Statistics
-
Reset
.
WARNING■ Concentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver, you are fully
responsible for the operation of your vehicle.■
Only use the
Lap timer
when you are in any traffic situation where you have
full control over the vehicle.
1)
This function is only supported by some mobile phones.
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