display SKODA OCTAVIA 2016 3.G / (5E) User Guide

 Emission control systemRead and observe
on page 33 first.
 lights up – there is a fault in the emission control system. The system
makes it possible to drive on in emergency mode - there may be a noticeable
reduction in engine performance.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
Preheating unit (diesel)
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
 flashes – there is a fault in the engine management system. The system
makes possible operation emergency mode - there may be a noticeable reduc-
tion in engine performance.
There is a fault in the glow plug system if the warning light  does not come
on or illuminates continuously.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
 EPC warning light (petrol)
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
 lights up – there is a fault in the engine management system. The system
makes it possible to drive on in emergency mode - there may be a noticeable
reduction in engine performance.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
Safety systems
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
System fault
 lights up - there is a fault in the airbag system.
Error: AirbagAIRBAG ERROR▶
Seek help from a specialist garage.
The front passenger airbag has been disabled with the key switch
 illuminates for around 4 seconds after the ignition has been switched on.
One of the airbags or a belt tensioner has been disabled by the diagnostic
tool
 illuminates for around 4 seconds after the ignition is switched on and then
flashes for approximately 12 seconds.Airbag/ belt tensioner deactivated.AIRBAG/ BELT TENSIONER OFF
ProActive passenger protection
 illuminates and the following message is shown in the information cluster
display.
Proactive passenger protection not available.PROACTIVE PASSENGER PROTECT NOT AVAIL
or
Proactive passenger protection: function restricted.LIMITED PROACTIVE PASSENGER PROTECT
The seat belt for the driver and front passenger needs to be replaced.
▶ Seek help from a specialist garage.
WARNINGWhen a fault in the airbag system occurs, there is a risk of the system not
being triggered in the event of an accident. Therefore, this must be
checked immediately by a specialized garage.
Tyre pressure
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
Change of tyre pressure values
 lights up - there was a pressure change in one of the tyres.
An audible signal sounds as a warning. ▶ Immediately reduce speed and avoid sudden steering and braking manoeu-
vres.
▶ Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and check the tyres and their inflation
pressure » page 261 . 
35Instruments and warning lights

▶Correct the tyre pressure if necessary or replace the affected wheel
» page 266 or use the repair kit » page 270.
▶ Save the tyre pressure values in the system » page 229.
System fault
 flashes for approximately 1 minute and remains lit – there may be a fault in
the tyre pressure monitoring system.
▶ Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and start the engine again.
If the warning light 
flashes after starting the engine again, there is a system
error.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
Disconnecting the vehicle battery
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the indicator
light  comes on after switching on the ignition.
The warning light should go out after driving a short distance.
If, after a short drive, the indicator light does not go out, there is a system er-
ror.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
Other incidents
The illumination of the warning light  can have the following reasons.
▶ The vehicle is loaded on one side. Distribute the load evenly.
▶ The wheels of one axle are loaded more heavily (e.g. when towing a trailer or
when driving uphill or downhill).
▶ Snow chains are mounted.
▶ A wheel has been changed.
CAUTION
Under certain circumstances (e.g. sporty style of driving, wintry or unpaved
roads) the warning light  in the instrument cluster can be delayed or does
not light up at all.
 Brake linings
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
 illuminates - the brake pads are worn.
▶
You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
 Low fuel - petrol / diesel
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
 illuminates – the fuel level in the fuel tank is at the reserve level (approxi-
mately 6 litres).
An audible signal sounds as a warning. ▶ Please refuel » page 249.
Note
The text in the display goes out after refuelling and driving a short distance.
Lane assist (Lane Assist)
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
The warning lights 
 indicates the state of the Lane Assist system.
More information about the Lane Assist System » page 224.
 Turn signal system
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
 flashes – the left turn signal is turned on.
 flashes – the right turn signal is turned on.
If there is a fault in the turn signal system, the warning light flashes at twice
its normal rate (does not apply when towing).
Switching off the hazard warning light system is switched on will cause all of
the turn signal lights as well as both warning lights to flash.
 Trailer turn signal lights
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
 flashes – the trailer turn signal lights are switched on.
If a trailer is hitched and the warning light  is not flashing, one of the trailer
turn signal lights has failed. 
36Using the system

▶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. 
37Instruments and warning lights

 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-
play for accurate information as to whether there is ice on the road.39Instruments and warning lights

 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 .
40Using the system

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.
41Information system

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-
ing messages are displayed once you touch the “vehicle”) 42Using the system

No message/warning messages relating to vehicle status and the num-
ber (if there is only one message, one warning message text is dis-
played)Display information about the status of the START-STOP system  Activation / deactivation of notes relating to START-STOP-System
messages in another screen display
Operation of the information system
Operation via the operating lever
Fig. 25
Buttons on the control lever
Operating the multifunction display
Press (up or down) - Select data / Setting values
Press Show / confirm entry
Operating the MAXI DOT display Press (up or down) - move to the selected menu
Hold (up or down) - display main menu
Press - confirm selected menu item
ABABOperation via the multifunction steering wheelFig. 26
Buttons/dials on the multifunction steering wheel
Buttons/dials on the multifunction steering wheel Switch on/off voice control
Turn - sets the volume
Press - sound on / off
Skip to next track/station
Switch to previous track/station
Display the assistance systems menu
Press - display the telephone menu; accept call/ hang up; call selected
contact
Hold - repeat last call; reject call
Operating the multifunction display Turn - select data / set values
Press Show / confirm entry
Operating the MAXI DOT display Hold - display main menu
Press - return to a previous level in the menu
Turn - move in the selected menu
Press - confirm selected menu item
Note
Depending on equipment not all functions may be available. The system indi-
cates this by means of a text message on the Infotainment screen.ABB43Information system

Driving data (Multifunction display)
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Data overview
44
Display Infotainment
45
Warning at when exceeding the set speed
45
Memory
45
The driving data display is only possible with the ignition switched on. After
the ignition is switched on, the function that was last selected before switch-
ing off the ignition is displayed.
If vehicles with MAXI DOTdisplay do not show the driving data after switching
on the ignition, select the menu item
Driving data
in the main menu and confirm
» page 46 .
The units and the display of some information can be adjusted in Infotainment
by tapping 

→

→
Units
.
Data overview
Overview of driving data (depending on the vehicle equipment).
Range - Drive distance in km which can be covered with the existing tank ca-
pacity and with the same driving style. If you drive more efficiently this value
can increase. With G-TEC vehicles the following details are displayed - total
range / with natural gas / petrol.
Average fuel consumption - Is calculated continuously since the last time that
the memory was erased. After erasing the memory, no data will appear for the
first 100 m driven. With G-TEC vehicles, the average consumption of fuel cur-
rently being used is displayed.
Current fuel consumption - When the vehicle is stationary or moving slowly,
the fuel consumption is displayed in l/h (in models in some countries the fol-
lowing appears --,- km/l). With G-TEC vehicles the current consumption of the
fuel currently being used is displayed ( with regards to a stationary or slow
moving vehicle, the natural gas consumption is displayed in kg/h).
Oil temperature if the temperature is lower than 50 °C or if there is a fault in
the system for checking the oil temperature, the  symbols are displayed.
Warning at when the preset speed is exceeded allows the setting of a speed
limit where, if exceeded, an acoustic warning signal and a warning message
appears on the display of the instrument cluster.
Dynamic Road Sign Display - traffic signs display » page 226, Traffic sign rec-
ognition .
Current Speed - Digital speedometer.
Average speed - Value constantly recalculated, for distance since last clearing
the memory. After erasing the memory, no data will appear for the first 300 m
driven.
Distance driven - Distance driven since the memory was last cleared.
Driving time - Driving time since last clearing the memory.
Conv. consumers - information about the total consumption of the comfort
consumers in l/h and a list of three consumers (e.g. air conditioning etc.), which
have the largest share of fuel consumption.
Refill amount 1)
After the consumption of about 10 litres of fuel from the fully
refuelled tank, an amount of fuel is displayed in l. This amount can now be
safely refilled.
Natural gas quality The details of the quality of natural gas are displayed as a
percentage of between 70% to 100%. The higher the value of natural gas, the lower is the consumption.
Coolant temperature - If the coolant temperature is in the range 70-120 °C,
the engine operating temperature has been reached. If the temperature is be-
low 70 ° C, high engine speeds and straining the engine should be avoided. If the temperature is over 120°C, the warning light » page 38
illuminates in the
instrument cluster .
There is the option to show/hide the representation of the menu items of the
multifunction display in Infotainment in the instrument cluster display by tap-
ping 

→

→
Instrument cluster
and reset the driving data.
1)
Only valid for some countries.
44Using the system

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.
45Information system