SKODA OCTAVIA TOUR 2009 1.G / (1U) Owner's Guide

Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
20The multi-functional indicator offers you a range of useful information.
Note
In certain national versions the displays appear in the Imperial system of
measures.MemoryThe multi-functional indicator is eq uipped with two automatic memories.
The data of the single-trip memory (memory 1) is shown if a 1 appears in the
display. A 2 shown in the display means that da ta relates to the total distance
memory (memory 2).
Switching of the memory takes place when the button ⇒fig. 21 .
Single-trip memory (memory 1)
The single-trip memory collates the driving information from the moment the igni-
tion is switched on until it is switched off. New data will also flow into the calcula-
tion of the current driving information if the trip is continued within 2 hours after
switching off the ignition. The memory will be is automatically erased, on the other
hand, if the trip is interrupted for more than 2 hours. Total-trip memory (memory 2)
The total distance driven memory gathers
data from any number of individual jour-
neys up to a total of 99 hours and 59 minutes driving or 9.999 kilometres driven.
The memory is deleted when either of these limits is reached and the calculation
starts from anew.
The total-trip memory will not, contrary to the single-trip memory, be deleted after
a period of interruption of driving of 2 hours.
Note
All information in the memory is erased if the battery of the vehicle is
disconnected.Using the systemThe rocker switch and the button are located in the grip of the
window wiper lever ⇒fig. 21 .
Selecting the memory
– Repeated short-term pressing of th e button allows one to select
the individual memories.
The outside temperature
⇒ page 21
Current fuel consumption
⇒page 21
Average fuel consumption
⇒page 22
Range
⇒page 22
Distance driven
⇒page 22
Average speed
⇒page 22
Driving time
⇒page 22
Time
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Fig. 21 Multi-functional
indicator: Control elements
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Selecting the functions
– Press the rocker switch up or down. This will cause the individual
functions of the multi-f unctional indicator to appear in the display
one after the other.
Setting function to zero
– Select the memory you want.
– Press button for more than 1 second.The following readouts of the selected me mory will be set to zero by button :•
average fuel consumption,
•
distance driven,
•
average speed,
•
Driving time.
You can only operate the multi-functional indicator when the ignition is switched
on. After the ignition is switched on, the fu nction displayed is the one which you last
selected before switching off the ignition.
If the outside temperature drops below +4 °C, the outside temperature indicator
with a snow flake symbol appears. The symbol warns the driver of the possible
danger of ice on the road. After the rock er switch is pressed, the function
displays the one which you last selected before switching off the ignition.
Outside temperatureThe outside temperature appears in the disp lay when the ignition is switched on.
The correct outside temperature will be indicated with a delay of 5 minutes. If the
vehicle is stationary (or driven at a very low speed) the temperature indicated may
be slightly higher than the actual outsid e temperature because of heat radiated by
the engine.
If the outside temperature drops below +4°C , a snow flake symbol (warning signal
for ice on the road) appears be hind the temperature indicator ⇒fig. 22 and a
warning signal sounds.
WARNING
Do not only rely upon the information given on the outside temperature
display that there is no ice on the road. Please note that black ice may also be
present on the road surface even at te mperatures around +4 °C - warning,
drive with care!Current consumptionThe current fuel consumption level is shown in the display in litres/100 km. This
information can help you to adapt your styl e of driving to the fuel consumption you
wish to achieve.
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Fig. 22 Multi-functional
indicator: the outside
temperature
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22The display appears in litres/hour if the vehicle is stationary or driving at a low
speed.Average fuel consumptionThe average fuel consumption since the memory was last erased is shown in the
display in litres/100 km ⇒page 20. This information can help you to adapt your
style of driving to the fuel co nsumption you wish to achieve.
If you wish to determine the average fuel consumption over a certain period of time
you must first erase the memory at the start of the new measurement using the
button ⇒page 20, fig. 21 . A zero appears in the display for the first 300 m you
drive after erasing the memory.
The indicated value will be updated every 5 seconds while you are driving.
Note
The amount of fuel consumed will not be indicated.RangeThe estimated range in kilometres is shown on the display. It indicates the distance
you can still drive with your vehicle based on the present level of fuel in the tank for
the same style of driving. The readout is shown in steps of 10 km.
The fuel consumption for the last 50 km is taken as a basis for calculating the range.
If you drive in a more economical manner from this moment on, the range will be
increased accordingly.
You first drive 50 km if the readout is reset (after disconnecting the battery) before
a new readout for the range is displayed.Distance drivenThe distance driven since the memory was last erased appears in the display
⇒ page 20. If you wish to calculate the distance driven from a particular time of day you must first erase the memory at this mo
ment in time by pressing the button
⇒ page 20, fig. 21 .
The maximum distance indica ted in both switch positions is 9.999 km. The indi-
cator is set back to null if this period is exceeded.
Average speedThe average speed since the memory was last erased is shown in the display in
km/hour ⇒page 20. If you wish to determine the average speed over a certain
period of time you must first erase the memory at the start of the new measure-
ment using the button ⇒page 20, fig. 21 .
A zero appears in the display for the first 300 m you drive after erasing the memory.
The indicated value will be updated every 5 seconds while you are driving.Driving timeThe driving time which has elapsed since the memory was last erased, appears in
the display ⇒page 20. If you wish to calculate th e driving time from a particular
time of day you must first erase the memory at this moment in time by pressing the
button ⇒page 20, fig. 21 .
The maximum distance indi cated in both memories is 99 hours and 59 minutes.
The indicator is set back to null if this period is exceeded.Warning against excessive speeds*An acoustic warning signal will sound when the vehicle speed exceeds 120 kilome-
tres per hour. The acoustic warning signal will switch off again when the vehicle
speed goes below this speed limit.
This function is only vali d for some export countries.
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Information display*IntroductionThe information display provides you with information in a convenient way
concerning the current operating state of your vehicle . The information system
also provides you with data (depending on the equipment installed in the vehicle)
relating to the radio, multi-function al indicator and navigation system.
Certain functions and oper ating conditions are always being checked on the
vehicle when the ignition is switched on and also while driving.
Functional faults, if required repair work and other information are indicated by red
symbols and yellow symbols. Lighting up of these symbols is combined with an acoustic warning signal.
Information and texts giving warnings
are also shown in the display ⇒page 27.
The display of text is possible in the following languages: Czech, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese.
The desired language can be set by a specialist garage.
The following information can be shown in the display (depending on the equip-
ment installed on the vehicle):
Menu
Fig. 23 Instrument cluster:
large information displayFig. 24 Instrument cluster:
small information display
Menu
⇒ page 23
Door and boot lid warning
⇒page 24
Displays of the multi-functional indicator
⇒page 16
Warning symbols or warning lights
⇒page 27
Displays of the Service Interval Display
⇒page 18
Displays of the radio or navigation system
⇒page 26
Fig. 25 Information display:
Menu
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– You can activate the menu by pressing the rocker switch ⇒fig. 26
for more than 1 second.
– You can select the menu through the rocker switch . The selected information is displayed after pressing the button for a short time
or after releasing the rocker switch (after about 4 seconds).You can select the following information (d epending on the equipment installed on
the vehicle):
After selecting the menu DISPLAY OFF the display is switched off. Press rocker
switch for at least 1 second to switch the display on again.
The Information CAR STATUSflashes in the menu if there is something which is not
in proper order on the vehicle (e.g. warning of a low fuel level). The first warning will
be displayed after switching over to CAR STATUS. You can then display other oper-
ating conditions afterwards using the switch-over function (such as water level
low).
Door and boot lid warningThe door and boot lid warning lights up if at least one door or the boot lid is not
closed. The symbol displays the respective opened door and boot lid ⇒fig. 27 .
The symbol goes out as soon as the doors and the boot lid are completely closed.
As an additional warning signal, a 3 time pe ep sounds if the car is driven at a speed
of more than 6km/hour and if the door is open.Radio displayThese displays appear in addition to the normal information in the radio display.
TRIP COMPUTER (AUTO COMPUTER)
⇒page 19
CAR STATUS
⇒page 25
DISPLAY OFFNAVIGATION
⇒page 26
Fig. 26 Information display:
Control elements
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Fig. 27 Information display:
Door warningFig. 28 Information display:
Radio display
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Auto Check ControlCar stateThe Auto Check Control carries out a check of certain functions and vehicle compo-
nents. The check is performed constantly when the ignition is switched on, both
when the vehicle is stationary, as well as when driving.
Operational faults, urgent repairs, service work or other information appear in the
display of the instrument cluster. The disp lays are shown with a red or yellow light
symbol depending on the priority of the message.
The red symbols indicate danger (priority 1) while the yellow symbols indicate a
warning (priortity 2). Information for the driver may also appear in addition to the
symbols ⇒page 27.
Investigate the displayed faults as soon as possible. If several operational faults
exist at the same time, the symbols will appear one after the other and are each
visible for about 2 seconds.
The error messages are faded out after 10 seconds or by actuating the rocker switch ⇒ page 24, fig. 26 and are stored under the information CAR STATUS.
There is at least one error message to be read when the term CAR STATUS is
flashing in the menu. The display will show STATUS 1/2 (for example) if a number
of error messages are present. This display indicates that the first of a total of two
error messages should be displayed.
Actuate the rocker switch , to call up the individual error messages.
If a fault occurs, a warning signal will also sound in addition to the symbol and text
in the display:•
Priority 1 - three warning signals
•
Priority 2 - one warning signal
Red symbols
A red symbol signals danger.Proceed as follows if a red symbol is displayed:
– Stop the vehicle.
– Switch the engine off.
– Check the functions indicated.
– Obtain professional assistance.Meaning of the red symbols:
Three successive warning signals will sound if a red symbol appears. The symbol
continues flashing until the fault is rectified.
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Faults in the brake surface
⇒page 34

Coolant level too low/coolant temperature
too high
⇒page 30

Engine oil pressure too low
⇒page 31
Fig. 29 Information display:
Oil pressure is low
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26If several operational faults of priority 1 exist, the symbols appear one after the
other and are each illuminated for about 2 seconds.Yellow symbols
A yellow symbol signals a warning.The meaning of the yellow symbols:
One warning signal will sound if a yellow symbol appears.
If several operational faults of priority 2 exist, the symbols appear one after the
other and are each illuminated for about 2 seconds.
Check the relevant function as soon as possible.
Navigation system*The controls for the navigation system, radi o, CD player are located in the centre
console on both sides of the monitor screen. Navigation data is also shown in the
information display of the instrument cluster.
Information and warning texts are displayed preferentially when the navigation
system is switched on.
Operation of the navigation system is described in separate operating instructions
to be found in the on-board literature.

Fuel level low
⇒ page 31

Check engine oil level, engine oil sensor faulty
⇒page 31

Brake pad worn
⇒page 31

Washer fluid level low
⇒page 31

Light bulb defect
⇒page 29
Fig. 30 Information display:
Fuel level low
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Warning lightsOverview
The warning lights indicate certain functions or faults.
Fig. 31 Instrument cluster with warning lights

Turn signal lights (to the left)
⇒page 28

Turn signal lights (to the right)
⇒page 28

Turn signal system fo r vehicles towing a
trailer*
⇒ page 28

Main beam light
⇒page 29

Low beam
⇒page 29

Fog lights*
⇒page 29

Rear fog light
⇒page 29

Electronic immobiliser
⇒page 29

Bulbs*
⇒page 29

Control system for exhaust
⇒page 29

EPC fault light* (petrol engine)
⇒page 29

Glow plug system (diesel engine)
⇒page 30
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WARNING
•
If you do not pay attention to the wa rning lights coming on and the corre-
sponding descriptions and warning notes, this may result in severe body
injuries or major vehicle damage.
•
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. There is a risk
of injuries, scalding, accidents and fire when working in the engine compartment, e.g. inspecting and replenis
hing oil and other fluids. It is also
essential to obse rve all warnings ⇒page 162.
Note
•
Arrangement of the indicator lights depends on the model and model version.
The symbols shown in the following function al description are to be found as indi-
cator lights in the instrument cluster.
•
Operational faults are shown in the inst rument cluster as red symbols (priority
1 - danger) or yellow symbols (priority 2 - warning).
Turn signal system

Either the left
 or right
 indicator light flashes depending on the position of the
turn signal lever.
The indicator light flashes at twice its normal rate if a turn signal light fails. This does
not apply when towing a trailer.
Switching off the hazard warning light system is switched on will cause all of the
turn signal lights as well as both indicator lights to flash.
Further information about the turn signal system ⇒page 52.
Turn signal system for vehicles towing a trailer

*
The warning light
 flashes together with the other turn signal lights only if the
vehicle is towing a trailer.
The indicator light does not flash if a turn signal light on the trailer or on the vehicle
is not operating.

Airbag system*
⇒ page 30

Coolant temperature/coolant level
⇒page 30

Brake pad wear*
⇒page 31

Fuel reserve
⇒page 31

Engine oil
⇒page 31

Open door*
⇒page 32

Fluid level in windshield washer system*
⇒page 31

Antilock brake system (ABS)*
⇒page 32

Traction control system (TCS)*
⇒page 33

Electronic stability programme (ESP)*
⇒page 33

Dynamo
⇒page 33

Brake system
⇒page 34

Seat belt warning light*
⇒page 34
WARNING (continued)
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Main beam

The indicator light
 comes on when the main beam is selected or also when the
headlight flasher is operated.
Further information about the main beam ⇒page 52.
Low beam

The warning light
 comes on when low beam is selected ⇒page 49.
Fog lights
*
The warning light
 comes on when the fog lights are operating.
Rear fog light

The warning light
 comes on when the rear fog lights are operating ⇒page 50.
Electronic immobiliser

Data is compared between the ignition ke y and the control unit when switching on
the ignition. The indicator light

will light up for a few seconds when ignition key
authorisation is confirmed.
The warning light will start flashing conti nuously if a non-authorised ignition key
(for example the wrong ignition key) has been used. The engine cannot be started
⇒ page 36.
It is only possible to start the engine of the vehicle with a Genuine Škoda key with
the matching code.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
IMMOBIL. ACTIVATED
Light bulbs

The warning light
 comes on if a light bulb is damaged:
•
brakes applied (brake light),
•
when switching on lighting (l ow beam and/or rear light).
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.
Control system for exhaust

The warning light
 comes on after the ignition has been switched on.
If the warning light does not go out after starting the engine or it lights up or flashes
when driving, a fault exists in an exhaus t relevant component. The engine manage-
ment system selects an emergency programme which enables you to drive to the
nearest specialist garage by adopting a gentle style of driving.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
EMISSIONS WORKSHOP!
EPC fault light

(petrol engine)
The
 (Electronic Power Control) warning light comes on for a few seconds when
the ignition is switched on.
If the warning light
 does not go out or lights up after starting the engine, a fault
exists in the engine control. The engine management system selects an emergency
programme which enables you to drive to the nearest specialist garage by adopting
a gentle style of driving.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
ENGINE WORKSHOP!
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