ECO mode SKODA OCTAVIA TOUR 2009 1.G / (1U) Owner's Manual

IntroductionYou have opted for a Škoda - our sincere thanks for your confidence in us.
Your new Škoda offers you a vehicle featuring the most modern engineering and a wide range of equipment which
you will undoubtedly wish to use to the full during your daily motoring. That is why, we recommend that you read
this Owner's Manual attentively to enable you to become familiar with your car and all that it offers as quickly as
possible.
Please do not hesitate to contact your specialist garage or importer should you have any further questions or any
problems regarding your vehicle which ma y arise. He will be ready at any time to receive your questions, sugges-
tions and criticisms.
National legal provisions, which deviate from the information contained in these operating instructions, take prec-
edence over the information contai ned in the operating instructions.
We wish you much pleasure with your Šk oda and pleasant motoring at all times.
Yo u r Škoda Auto
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Introduction
2
On-board literature
The on-board literature for your vehicle consists of this “ Owner's
Manual ” as well as the brochures “ Quick Reference Guide”, “Service
Schedule ” and “Help on the road ”. There can also be a variety of other
additional operating manuals and instructions on-board (e.g. an oper-
ating manual for the radio) depending on the vehicle model and equip-
ment.
If one of the publications listed above is missing, please contact a
specialist garage immediately, where on e will be glad to assist you in such
matters.
One should note that the details give n in the vehicle's papers always
take precedence over those in the Owner's Manual.
Owner's Manual
This Owner's Manual describes the current scope of equipment.
Certain items of equipment listed ar e only installed later on and only
envisaged for particular markets. The illustrations can differ in minor
details from your vehicle; they are only intended for general information.
In addition to information regarding all the controls and equipment, the
Owner's Manual also contains import ant information regarding care and
operation for your safety and also to retain the value of your vehicle. To
provide you with valuable tips and aids. You can learn how how you can
operate your vehicle safely, economically and in an environmentally
conscious way.
For safety reasons, please also pay attention to the information on
accessories, modifications and replacement of parts ⇒ page 181.
The other chapters of the Owner's Manual are also important, however,
for proper treatment of your car - in addition to regular care and mainte-
nance - helps to retain its value and in many cases is also one of the
conditions for possible warranty claims. The Service schedule
contains:
•
Vehicle data,
•
Service intervals,
•
Overview of the service work,
•
Service proof,
•
Confirmation of mo
bility warranty,
•
important information on the warranty.
The confirmations of the carried out service work are one of the condi-
tions for possible warranty claims.
Please always present th e Service schedule when you take your car to a
specialist garage.
If the Service schedule is missing or worn, please contact the specialist
garage, where your car is serviced regularly. You will receive a duplicate,
in which the previously carried out service work are confirmed.
Help on the road
contains the addresses and telephone numbers of Škoda Importers.
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Cockpit9
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
CockpitOverviewThis general view is designed to help you to quickly become familiar
with the instruments, gauges and controls.
Electric exterior mirror adjustment* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lever for the multi-functional switch:
−Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight flasher
− Speed regulating system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument cluster: Instrum ents and indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . .
Lever for the multi-functional switch:
− Multi-functional indicator* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Windshield wiper and wash system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch for rear window heater
Depending on equipment fitted:
− Switch for the ESP* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Switch for the TCS* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch for hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control dial for heating on the driver and front passenger seat*
Open fuel filler cap from the inside* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front passenger airbag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartment in the front doors
Central locking switch and power windows* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bonnet release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light switch, control dial for the headlight beam range regulation
Storage compartment below steering wheel
Steering wheel:
− with horn
− with driver airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− with pushbuttons for radio* an d cruise control system (CCS) Lever for adjusting the steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gearshift lever (manual gearbox) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depending on equipment fitted:
−
Operating controls for the heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Operating controls for the air conditioning system* . . . . . . . .
− Operating controls for Climatronic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartment in the middle part of the dash panel
Radio*
Storage compartment on the front passenger side . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note
•
Equipment which is marked * is only standard on certain vehicle model
versions or only suppliable as op tional equipment for certain models.
•
Vehicles with factory-fitted radio, mobile phone, navigation system, CD player
etc. are supplied with separate instru ctions for operating such equipment.
•
The arrangement of the controls and swit ches and the location of some items
on right-hand drive models may differ from that shown in ⇒page 8, fig. 1 . The
symbols on the controls and switches are the same as for left-hand drive models.
A1
58
A2
83
A3
52
99
A4
16
A5
19
55
A6A7
133
135
A8
51
A9
67
A10
158
A11
118
A12A13
40, 44
A14
161
A15
49, 51
A16A17
118
102, 102
A18
94
A19
95
A20
77
A21
97
A22
98
A23
83
85
89
A24A25A26
80
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Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights33
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)*
The EDL is a part of the ABS. A fault in the EDL is indicated by the ABS warning light
 in the instrument cluster. Have the vehicle inspected immediately by your
nearest specialist garage.
Models fitted with ESP are equipped with electronic differential lock (EDL).
If a significant fault occurs in the ABS system, a warning signal sounds additionally
(3 peeps).
Further information on the EDL ⇒page 134.
WARNING
•
If the brake system warning light
 comes on together with the ABS
warning light
 stop the vehicle immediatel y and check the brake fluid
level in the reservoir ⇒page 169, “Brake fluid”. If the fluid level has dropped
below the MIN marking, do not drive any further - risk of accident! Obtain
professional assistance.
•
Pay attention to the following instru ctions before checking the brake
fluid level and opening the bonnet ⇒page 162, “Working in the engine
compartment”.
•
If the brake fluid is at the correct level, the ABS control function has
failed. The rear wheels may then block very rapidly when braking. In certain
circumstances, this can result in the rear end of the car breaking away - risk
of skidding! Drive carefully to the ne arest specialist garage and have the
fault rectified.
Traction control system (TCS) *

The warning light
 comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
The warning light comes on when drivin g when a control cycle is activated.
The warning light will come on and remains on if the TCS is switched off or if there
is a fault in the system.
The fact that the TCS system operates together with the ABS means that the TCS
warning light will also come on if the ABS system is not operating properly. If the warning light
 comes on immediately after starting the engine, the TCS
system can be switched off for technical reasons. In this case, the TCS system can
be switched on again by swit ching the ignition on and off. If the warning light goes
out, the TCS system is fully functional again.
Further information about the TCS ⇒page 135, “Traction control system (TCS)”.
Electronic stability programme (ESP)*

The warning light
 comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
Components of the ESP system also incl ude the Traction Control System (TCS),
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL), an d the Antilock Brake System ABS (ABS).
The warning light comes on when driving when a control cycle is activated.
The warning light will come on and remains on if the ESP is switched off or if there
is a fault in the system.
The fact that the ESP system operates together with the ABS and the EDL means that
the ESP warning light will also come on if the ABS system is not operating properly.
If the warning light  comes on immediately after starting the engine, the ESP
system can be switched off for technical reasons. In this case, the ESP system can
be switched on again by swit ching the ignition on and off. If the warning light goes
out, the ESP system is fully functional again.
Further information on the ESP ⇒page 133, “Electronic stability programme
(ESP)*”.
Note
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the warning light
 comes
on after switching on the ignition. The warn ing light must go out after driving a short
distance.
Alternator

The warning light
 comes on after the ignition has been switched on. It should go
out after the engine has started.
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Unlocking and locking
38Central locking system*DescriptionUnlocking or locking the vehicle causes all doors to be unlocked or locked at the
same time by the central locking system. The boot lid is unlocked when opening. It
can be opened by pressing the hand grip above the licence plate ⇒page 41, fig. 39 .
Operation of the central locking system is possible:•
from the outside using the vehicle key ⇒page 39,
•
using the button for the central locking system ⇒page 40,
•
by using the remote control ⇒page 42.
•
with the securing knobs in the doors ⇒page 40, fig. 38 - only for vehicles which
are not fitted with electrically operated power windows (only for locking).
Warning light and securing knobs in the doors
All the securing knob s move upwards when unlocking.
The driver door must be closed when locking. Other doors can also be closed after
locking.
All the securing knobs move downwards when locking. If this is not the case, the
relevant door must be opened once again and properly closed.
The warning light flashes in the driver door, next to the securing knob, to confirm
that the vehicle has been correctly locked. The warning light will not flash if the safe
securing system is deactivated ⇒page 38.
This is not the case, however, for vehicles with an anti-theft alarm system* since the
indicator light is showing that the system is active.
Convenience operation of windows
One can open and close the electrically powered windows when unlocking and
locking the vehicle ⇒page 45, “Window convenience operation”.
Opening a single door*
This function allows one to just unlock the driver's door. The other doors remain
locked and are only unlocked when the command is repeated. If you wish, you can have a specialist garage
activate the function of the single door
opening mode.
WARNING
Locking the doors prevents involuntary opening in an exceptional situation
(an accident). Locked doors prevent unwanted entry into the vehicle from
outside, for example at road crossings. Locked doors do, however, make it
more difficult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency - danger
to life!
Note
•
In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked doors
are automatically unlocked in order to enable rescuers to gain access to the vehicle.
•
Only the front doors can be unlocked and locked using the key if the central
locking system fails. You can lock or unlo ck manually the other doors and the boot
lid.
•
Emergency locking of the door ⇒page 40.
•
After locking the vehicle via the central locking system, optically check if all the
doors have been locked - posi tion of the securing knobs.
Safe securingThe central locking system is equipped with a safe securing system. Locking the
vehicle from the outside causes the door lock s to be automatically blocked. It is not
possible to open the doors with the door ha ndle either from the inside or from the
outside. This acts as an effective deterrent for attempts to break into your vehicle.
You can deactivate the safe securing system. This is done by locking the vehicle with
the key or radio-operated key twice within 2 seconds.
The warning light in the driver door will not flash if the safe securing system is deac-
tivated.
This is not the case, however, for vehicles with an anti-theft alarm system* since the
indicator light is showing that the system is active.
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Lights and Visibility49
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Lights and VisibilityLightsSwitching lights on and offSwitching on side lights
– Turn the light switch into position

.
Switching on the low beam and main beam
– Turn the light switch into position

.
– Press the main beam lever forward in order to switch on the main beam ⇒page 52, fig. 50 .
Switching off all lights
– Turn the light switch into position°0.
Low beam comes on only if the ignition is switched on. After switching off the igni-
tion, the low beam is switched off automatically and only the side lights come on. On models fitted with
right-hand steering the position of certain switches differs
from that shown in ⇒fig. 45 . The symbols which mark the switch positions are
identical.
In certain countries, the low beam is on a reduced brightness as well as the side
lights, when the ignition is switched on.
WARNING
Never drive with side lights on - risk of accident! The side lights are not
bright enough to light up the road suffic iently in front of you or to be seen by
other oncoming traffic. In this case, always switch on the low beam when it
is dark or if visibility is poor.
Note
•
An audible warning will sound if you wi thdraw the ignition key and open the
driver's door when the vehicle lights are still on.
•
The acoustic warning signal is switched off over the door contact when the
driver's door is closed (ignition off). The vehicle can be parked with the side lights
on.
•
If the car is parked for a lengthy period , we recommend switching off all lights,
or leaving only the parking lights switched on.
•
The switching on of the described lights should only be undertaken in accord-
ance with the legal requirements.
•
If a fault occurs in the light switch , the low beam comes on automatically
•
In the event of cool or humid weather co nditions, the headlights can be misted
up from inside.
−The temperature difference between interior and external area of the head-
light lenses is decisive.
− When the driving lights are switched on , the light outlet surfaces are free
from mist after a short period. The headlight lenses can possibly mist up at the
border areas.
Fig. 45 Dash panel: Light
switch
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Heating and air conditioning system
84
– Turn the blower switch into position 0 in order to switch the blower off.
– Pressing switch causes the recirc ulating air system to be switched
on - recirculated air mode ⇒.
Control for air distribution
– You can adjust the direction of the air flow using the air distribution control ⇒page 83.The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of ice, snow or leaves in order
to ensure that the heating and ventilation systems operate properly.
The heating effect is dependent upon th e coolant temperature, thus full heat
output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
The blower should aways be on to prevent the windows from misting up.
WARNING
You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time,
as “stale” air may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, divert your
attention and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an acci-
dent increases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows
begin misting up.
Note
•
The whole heat output will be needed to unfrost the windscreen and side
windows. No warm air will be fed to the foot well. This can lead to restriction of the
heating comfort.
•
The used air streams out through the air removal openings in the luggage
compartment.
•
The button cannot be pressed if the control dial is in the position
 or
close to this position.
Set heatingRecommended settings of heating controls for:
AB
AD
AC
AD
AC
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Heating and air conditioning system
86The air conditioning only operates if button ⇒fig. 101 is pressed and the
following conditions are met:•
engine running,
•
outside temperature above +5 °C and
•
blower switch switched on (positions 1 to 4).
If the cooling system is switched on, the temperature and air humidity drops in the
vehicle. The wellbeing of the occupants of the car is enhanced as a result of this
particularly at high outside temperatures and a high air humidity. The system
prevents the windows misting up during the cold season of the year.
The heating effect is dependent upon th e coolant temperature, thus full heat
output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
It is possible to briefly activate recirc ulated air mode in order to enhance the
cooling effect ⇒ .
Air at a temperature of about 5°C may flow out of the vents under certain circum-
stances when the cooling system is operating. Lengthy and uneven distribution of
the air flow out of the vents (in particular at the leg area) and large differences in
temperature, for example when getting out of the vehicle, can result in chills in
sensitive persons.
The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of ice, snow or leaves in order
to ensure that the heating and cooling systems operate properly.
After switching on the cooling Condensation from the evaporator of the air condi-
tioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle. This is quite normal
and not an indication of a leak!
WARNING
•
For your own safety and that of other road users, ensure that all the
windows are free of ice, snow and mistin g. Please familiarize yourself about
how to correctly operate th e heating and ventilation systems, how to demist
and defrost the windows, as well as with the cooling mode.
•
You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of
time, as “stale” air may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, divert
your attention and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident increases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows
begin misting up.
Note
•
We recommend that you do not smoke in the vehicle when the recirculating air
mode is operating since the smoke which is drawn at the evaporator from the inte-
rior of the vehicle forms deposits in the evaporator of the air conditioning system.
This produces a permanent odour when th e air conditioning system is operating
which can only be eliminated through co nsiderable effort and expense (replace-
ment of compressor).
Using the systemSetting temperature
– Turn the control dial ⇒fig. 101 to the right in order to increase the
temperature.
– Turn the control dial to the left in order to increase the tempera- ture.
AC
AD
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 101 The air conditioning
system: Control elements
AAAA
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Heating and air conditioning system87
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Controlling blower
– Turn the blower switch into one of the positions, 1 to 4, in order to
switch the blower on.
– Turn the blower switch into position 0 in order to switch the blower off.
– IF you wish to close the inlet for fresh air, use the switch - Recirculated air mode ⇒page 88.
Control for air distribution
– You can adjust the direction of the air flow using the air distribution
control ⇒page 83.
switching cooling on and off
– Press the button ⇒page 86, fig. 101 . The warning light lights
up in the button. – When you again press the switch , the cooling system is switched
off. The warning light in the button goes out.
Note
•
The whole heat output will be needed to unfrost the windscreen and side
windows. No warm air will be fed to the footwell. This can lead to restriction of the
heating comfort.
•
The used air streams out through the air removal openings in the luggage
compartment.
•
If the cooling system has not been switched on for a lengthy period, odours may
be produced at the evaporator because of deposits. Switch the cooling system on
at least once a month for approximately 5 mi nutes at the highest blower stage - also
during the cold season of the year - in order to remove such odours. Also open a
window for a short time.
•
Please refer to the information regarding recirculated air mode ⇒page 88.
Setting air conditioning systemRecommended settings of ai r conditioning controls:
ABAB

AE
AC
AC
AD
AC
Set-up
Setting of the control dial
Button
Air outlet vents 3
Air outlet vents 4
Defrosting the windscreen
and side windows
up to the stop
towards the right
3

switched off
do not switch on
close
open and align with the side window
Free windscreen and side
windows from mist
desired temper-
ature
2 or 3

switched on
do not switch on
close
open and align with the side window
the fastest heating
up to the stop towards the
right
3

switched off
briefly switched on
open
open
AA
AB
AC
AD
AE
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Heating and air conditioning system
88Recirculated air mode
In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle
and then fed back into the interior.Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air outside the vehicle from
getting into the vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or
when standing in a traffic jam.
Switching recirculated air mode on
– Press the button ⇒page 86, fig. 101 - the warning light lights up
in the button.
Switching recirculated air mode off
– Press again the button - the warning light in the button goes out.The button cannot be pressed if the control dial is in the position
 or close
to this position.
WARNING
You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time,
as “stale” air may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, divert your
attention and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an acci-
dent increases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows
begin misting up.Using the air conditioning system economicallyThe compressor on the air co nditioning system uses power from the engine when
in cooling mode which will effect the fuel consumption.
It recommended to open the windows or the doors of a vehicle for which the inte-
rior has been strongly heated through the effect of direct sunlight in order to allow
the heated air to escape.
The cooling system should not be switched on while travelling when the window is
open.
The desired interior temperature can also be achieved without switching in the
cooling system just by switching to fresh air mode.
comfortable heating
desired temper- ature
2 or 3
 or 
switched off
do not switch on
close
open
the fastest cooling
up to the stop
towards the left
briefly 4, then 2or 3

switched on
briefly switched on
open
open
optimal cooling
desired temper- ature
1, 2 or 3

switched on
do not switch on
open
open
Fresh air mode - ventilation
up to the stop
towards the left
desired posi- tion

switched off
do not switch on
open
open
Set-up
Setting of the control dial
Button
Air outlet vents 3
Air outlet vents 4
AA
AB
AC
AD
AE



AC
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