jump start SKODA OCTAVIA TOUR 2010 2.G / (1Z) Owner's Manual

Contents
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Driving Tips
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Intelligent Technology
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Electronic stability programme (ESP)* . . . . . . . . . .
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Antilock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake Assist* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electromechanical power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre inflation pressure-control system* . . . . . . . . .
Driving and the Environment
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The first 1 500 kilometres and then afterwards . .
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving in an economical and environmentally
conscious manner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Environmental compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Motoring abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Avoiding damage to your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving through bodies of water on roads . . . . . . .
Towing a trailer
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Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Maintenance
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Taking care of your ve hicle and cleaning the
vehicle
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General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care of the exterior of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care of the interior of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel
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Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspecting and replenishing
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Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels and Tyres
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Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories, changing and replacing parts
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Accessories and replacement parts . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicles of category N1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Breakdown assistance
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Breakdown assistance
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First-aid box* and Warning triangle* (Octavia) . . .
First-aid box* and warning triangle* (Estate car) .
Fire extinguisher* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare wheel* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre repair kit* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tow-starting and towing vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses and light bulbs
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Electric fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical Data
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Technical Data
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General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Used abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel consumption based on ECE regulations and EC
guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.4 ltr./59 kW - EU5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6 ltr./75 kW - EU4, EU2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.0 l/81 kW TDI CR EU4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index
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Seats and Stowage
64Caution
Do not open the beverages in the cup hold er while driving. They may spill when
braking and while doing so damage the vehicle.Note holderThe note holder is designed e.g. for atta ching a car park ticket in parking areas.
The attached note has to always be removed before starting off in order not to restrict
the driver's vision.Ashtray*Fig. 68 Centre console: Removing ashtray/ashtray insert
Opening ashtray– Press on the bottom part of the cover of the ashtray - refer to fig. 68 .Removing ashtray insert– Press on the ashtray insert in the area (the insert comes out) and you can take
it out.Insert ashtray insert– Insert the ashtray insert into the mount and press it in.
WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!Cigarette lighter*, power socketsCigarette lighter
You can also use the socket on the ci garette lighter for other electrical
appliances.Using the cigarette lighter– Press in the button of the cigarette lighter fig. 69 .
– Wait until the button jumps forward.
Fig. 67 Windscreen: Note holder
AA
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Fig. 69 Centre console: Cigarette lighter
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Starting-off and Driving
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You should not switch on any major elec trical components during the heating
period. Otherwise the ve hicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.
- start engine
Applies to all models:
Position
To lock the steering , with the ignition key withdrawn, turn the steering wheel until the
steering locking pin is heard to engage. You should always lock the steering as a general
rule if you leave your vehicle. This acts as a deterrent against possible theft of your
vehicle .
Position
Move the steering wheel back and forward a little if the ignition key cannot, or cannot
easily be turned into this position, in order to release the steering lock.
Position
The engine is started in this position. At the same time any switched on low beam or
main beam or other electrical components with major electrical consumers are briefly
switched off. The ignition key moves back into position after being released.
The ignition key must be turned back into position each time before starting the
engine again. The starter repeat lock in th e ignition lock prevents the starter being
engaged when the engine is r unning and thus getting damaged.
WARNING
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When driving, the ignition key must always be in the position (ignition
switched on) without the engine running. This position is indicated by the
warning lights coming on. If this is not the case, it could result in unexpected
locking of the steering wh eel - risk of accident!
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Do not withdraw the ignition key from the lock until the vehicle has come to
a stop. The steering lock can engage immediately - risk of accident!
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Always withdraw the ignition key if you are going to leave the vehicle, even
for a short time. This is particularly important if children are left in the vehicle.
Children might otherwise st art the engine or switch on electrical equipment
(e.g. power windows) - risk of accident or injury!
Starting the engineGeneral
You can only start the engine only using an original ignition key.
Place the gearshift lever into neutral and put on the handbrake firmly before
starting the engine.
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Before starting, it is necessary to depres s the clutch pedal and to keep it pressed
down until the engine starts. If you try and start the engine without pressing the clutch
pedal, the engine will not start. A message in the information display of the instrument
cluster will also appear indicate th e need to press the clutch pedal.
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Let go of the ignition key as soon as the engine starts otherwise you may damage
the starter.
The engine running noises may louder at first be louder for a short time after starting
the cold engine until oil pressure can be built up in the hydraulic valve clearance
compensation. This is quite normal and is not an operating problem.
If the engine does not start ...
You can use the battery of anothe r vehicle as a jump-start aid page 165.
It is only possible to tow-start vehicles fi tted with a manual gearbox. The tow-starting
distance must not be more than 50 metres. Observe the following
guidelines page 167, “Tow-starting and towing vehicle”.
WARNING
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Never run the engine in non ventilated or enclosed areas. The exhaust gases
of the engine contain besides the odou rless and colourless carbon monoxide a
poisonous gas - hazard! Carbon mono xide can cause unconsciousness and
death.
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Never leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running.Caution
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The starter may only be operated (ignitio n key position ), if the engine is not
running. If the starter is imme diately operated after switchin g off the engine, the starter
or the engine can be damaged.
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A1A2A3
A2
A1
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Inspecting and replenishing147
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
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Bridging of the poles will create a short circuit (e.g. through metal objects,
cables). Possible consequences of a short circuit: Melting of lead struts, explo-
sion and burning of the battery, jets of acid spurting out.
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It is prohibited to work with a naked flame and light, to smoke or to carry out
any activities which produce sparks. Avoi d creating sparks when working with
cables and electrical devices. Strong spar k build-up represents a risk of injury.
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Before carrying out any work on the electrical system, switch off the engine,
the ignition as well as all electrical components and disconnect the negative
cable (-) on the battery. If you wish to replace a bulb it is sufficient to switch off
the appropriate light.
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Never charge a frozen or thawed battery - risk of explosion and caustic
burns! Replace a frozen battery.
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Never jump-start the batteries which have a too low electrolyte level - risk
of explosion and caustic burns!
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Never use a battery which is damaged - risk of explosion! Immediately
replace a damaged battery.Caution
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You must only disconnect the battery if th e ignition is switched off, otherwise the
electrical system (electronic components ) of the vehicle may be damaged. When
disconnecting the battery from the electrical system of the vehicle, first disconnect the
negative terminal (-) of the battery. Th en disconnect the positive terminal (+).
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When reconnecting the battery, first connect the positive terminal (+) and only
then the negative terminal (-) of the batt ery. You must on no account connect the
cables wrongly - risk of a cable fire.
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Ensure that battery acid does not come into contact with the vehicle body other-
wise damage could occur to the paintwork.
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Do not place the battery in direct daylight in order to protect the battery housing
from the effects of ultra-violet light.
For the sake of the environment
A removed battery is a special type of wa ste which is harmful to the environment -
contact your specialist garage regarding disposing of the battery.
Note
Please also refer to the guidelines page 149, also after connecting the battery.Battery with a two-tone indicatorAn indicator for the electrolyte level, the so-called magic eye fig. 127 , is located on
the top of the battery. The indicator changes its colour in line with the electrolyte level
in the battery.
Air bubbles can influence the colour of the in dicator. For this reason carefully knock on
the indicator before carrying out the check.
Black colour - electrolyte level is correct.
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Colourless or light yellow colour - electrolyte level too low, the battery must be
replaced.
Batteries, which are more than 5 years old, must be replaced. We recommend you
have the battery checked or repl aced by a specialist garage.Caution
If the vehicle has not been driven for more th an 3 to 4 weeks, the battery will discharge
because certain electrical co mponents consume electricity (e.g. control units) also in
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 127 The battery: Show
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Breakdown assistance165
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
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Not positioning the lifting jack* at the specified points can result in damage
to the vehicle. The jack can also slip off if it does not have sufficient grip - risk of
injury!
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It is important to support the vehicle with suitable supporting blocks if you
wish to work under the lifted vehicle - risk of injury!
Securing wheels against being stolen*
You need a special adapter for sl ackening the safety wheel bolts.– Pull off the full wheel trim/cap from the wheel hub or cap from the safety wheel
bolt.
– Insert the adapter with its toothed side fu lly into the inner toothing of the safety
wheel bolt right down in such a way that only the outer hexagon is jutting out
 fig. 139 .
– Insert the wheel wrench* fully onto the adapter .
– Slacken the wheel bolt, or tighten it firmly page 164.
– Reinstall the full wheel trim/wheel cap afte r removing the adapter or place the cap
onto the safety wheel bolt.
– Have the tightening torque checked with a torque wrench as soon as possible.
Steel and light alloy wheels must be tightened to a tightening torque of 120 Nm .The safety wheel bolts on vehicles fitted wi
th them (one safety wheel bolt per wheel)
can only be loosened or tighten up by using the adapter provided.
It is meaningful to note th e code number hammered into the rear side of the adapter
or the rear side of the safety wheel bolts. You can obtain a replacement adapter from
an authorised Škoda Service Partner, if necessary, by quoting this number.
We recommend that you always carry the ad apter for the wheel bolts with you in the
vehicle. It should be stow ed in the vehicle tool kit.
Caution
Damage can occur to the adapter and safety wh eel bolt if the safety wheel bolt is tight-
ened up too much.
Note
The set of safety wheel bolts can be obta ined from an authorised Škoda Service
Par tner.Jump-startingInitial stepsYou can use the battery of another vehicle fo r jump-starting yours if the engine does
not start because the battery on your vehicle is flat. You will require jump-start cables
for this purpose.
Both batteries must have a rated voltage of 12 V. The capacity (Ah) of the battery
supplying the power must not be significantly less than the capacity of the discharged
battery in your vehicle.
Jump-start cables
Only use jump-start cables which have an adequately large cross-section and insu-
lated terminal clamps. Please pay attention to the manufacturer's instructions.
Positive cable - colour coding in the majority of cases red.
Negative cable - colour coding in the majority of cases black.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 139 Safety wheel bolt with adapter
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AA
AB
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Breakdown assistance
166WARNING
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A discharged battery may already freeze at temperatures just below 0 °C. In
case of frozen battery carry out no jump-starting - risk of explosion!
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Please pay attention to the warning instructions relating to working in the
engine compartment page 140, “Working in the engine compartment”.Note
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There must not be any contact between the two vehicles otherwise current may
flow as soon as the negative terminals are connected.
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The discharged battery must be properly connected to the system of the vehicle.
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Switch off any mobile phone, pay attention to the instructions for use of the mobile
phone in such a situation.
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We recommend you buy jump-start cabl es from a car battery specialist.
Start engineIt is important to connect the jump-start cables in the correct order.Connecting positive terminals– Attach one end to the positive terminal fig. 140 of the discharged battery .
– Attach the other end to the positive term inal of the battery supplying the power
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Connecting negative term inal and engine block– Attach one end to the negative termin al of the battery supplying the power .
– Attach the other end to a solid metal part which is connected firmly to the engine block, or to the engine block itself.Starting the engine– Start the engine of the vehicle providing current and run the engine at idling speed.
– Now start the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
– Interrupt the attempt at starting an engine after 10 seconds if it does not start right away and wait for about 30 seconds before repeating the attempt.
– Disconnect the cables on the engine in exactly the reverse order they were
connected up.
WARNING
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The non-insulated parts of the terminal clamps must never make contact
with each other. Furthermore, the cable connected to the positive terminal of
the battery must not come into contact with electrically conducting parts of the
vehicle - risk of a short circuit!
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Do not affix the jump starting cables to the negative terminal of the
discharged battery. There is the risk of detonating gas seeping out the battery
being ignited by the strong spark which results from the engine being started.
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Run the jump-start cables so that they cannot be caught by any rotating
parts in the engine compartment.
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Do not bend over the batteries - risk of caustic burns!
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The vent screws of the battery cells must be tightened firmly.
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Keep any sources of ignition (naked flame, smouldering cigarettes etc.)
away from the battery - risk of an explosion!
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Never jump-start the batteries which ha ve a too low electrolyte level - risk
of explosion and caustic burns!
Fig. 140 Jump-starting using the
battery from another vehicle: A - flat
vehicle battery, B - battery providing
current
A1
AA
A2
AB
A3
AB
A4
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Index191
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Front armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Diesel fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Saving energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Fuel reserve Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Full wheel trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
GGauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
General view Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Glow plug system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25HHandbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Hazard warning light system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Head airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Head restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Headlight flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Headlights Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Heated windscreen washer nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Defrosting windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Recirculated air mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
IIgnition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Interior light Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Interior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Interior monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Intermittent wiping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
ISOFIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
ISOFIX system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108JJacking points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165, 166KKey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30LLashing eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Leather care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Lifting jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159, 164
Lighting of the interior of the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Lights
Changing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
converting/masking over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Range adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Lights and Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Lock Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
lock Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Locking and unlocking from inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Low beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Lugagge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 57 Folding hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Lashing eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Luggage rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
MMain beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42, 44 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Manual shifting of gears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Memory for the on-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Mobile phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Motoring abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
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