turn signal SKODA OCTAVIA TOUR 2011 2.G / (1Z) Owner's Manual
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Cockpit9
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
CockpitOverviewThis overview will help you to quickly familiarise yourself with the 
displays and the control elements.
Button for automatically opening and closing the windows* . . . . .
Switch for adjusting the exterior mirrors* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air outlet vents  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lever for the multi-functional switch:
−Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight flasher
− Cruise control system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering wheel:
− with horn
− with driver airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument cluster: Instruments and indicator lights  . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lever for the multi-functional switch:
− Multi-functional indicator*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Windshield wiper and wash system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control knob for heating on the driver's seat* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air outlet vents  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Button for switching the hazard warning light system on and off
Storage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio*
Control for heating on the front passenger's seat*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartment on the front passenger side . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key-operated switch for activating /deactivating the front passenger 
airbag* (in front passenger storage compartment)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front passenger airbag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse box (on side of dash panel)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control for headlamp beam adjustment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lever for releasing the bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartment on the driver's side  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lever for the adjustable steering column  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition lock  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depending on equipment fitted: −
Controls for the heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
− Controls for Climatic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Button for switching the Traction Control System (TCS) system on and 
off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Gearshift lever  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Tyre inflation pressure-control system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Depending on equipment fitted:
− Ashtray* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
− Storage compartment* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Indicator light showing deactivated front seat passenger airbag*
Note
•
Cars with factory-fitted radio are supplie d with separate instructions for oper-
ating such equipment.
•
The arrangement of the control elements on right-hand drive models may differ 
to some extent from that shown in  page 8, fig. 1 . However the symbols corre-
spond to the individual control elements.
A1
37
A2
48
A3
66
A4
4277
A5
90
A6
15
A7
1845
A8
52
A9
66
A10
42
A11
62
A12A13
52
A14
62
A15
96
A16
90
A17
156
A18
40
A19
41
A20
130
A21
62
A22
10
A23
73
A24
6769
A25
106
A26
76
A27
109
A28
6063
A29
96
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The brief instruction
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Switching lights on and offFurther information  page 40, “Switching lights on and off  ”.Turn signal and main beam lever
 Turn signal light right
 Turn signal light left
 Switching over between low  beam and main beam lights
 Headlight flasher
Further information  page 42, “The turn signal     and main beam lever  ”.Windscreen wiper lever Intermittent switch
 Wipers off
 Intermittent wipe
 Slow wipe
 Fast wipe
 one time wipe
 Automatic wipe/wash
Rear window wiper*  Intermittent wipe - every 6 seconds
 The automatic wiper/washer system
Further information  page 45, “Windshield wiper”.
Switching off all lights/daylight driving lights*
Switching on side lights
Switching on the low beam and main beam
Fog lights*
Rear fog light
Fig. 7  Dash panel: Light switchFig. 8  Turn signal and main beam lever 
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Fig. 9  Windscreen wiper lever
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Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
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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, th is 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 wh en working in the engine compartment, 
e.g. inspecting and replenis hing oil and other fluids. It is also essential to 
observe all warnings  page 131, “Working in the engine compartment”.
Turn signal lights (to the left) page 23
Turn signal lights (to the right) page 23
Fog lights* page 23
Main beam light page 23
Low beam light page 23
Rear fog light page 23
Cruise control system* page 23
Failure of the light bulbs page 23
Airbag system page 23
Control system for exhaust page 24
 
Electromechanical power steering page 24
Engine oil pressure page 24
EPC fault light (petrol engine) page 24
Glow plug system (diesel engine) page 24
Coolant temperature/coolant level page 25
Traction control system (TCS) page 25
Electronic stability programme (ESP)* page 25
Switch off the Traction control system (TCS); page 25
Tyre pressure* page 26
Antilock brake system (ABS) page 26
Bonnet page 26
Seat belt warning light page 27
Brake pad wear* page 27
Boot lid page 27
Open door page 27
Brake system page 27
Dynamo page 27
Engine oil level page 28
Fuel reserve page 28
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Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights23
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Note
•
The arrangement of the indicator lights depends on the model version. The 
symbols shown in the  following functional description  are to be found as indicator 
lights in the instrument cluster.
•
Operational faults are shown in the instrument 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.
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 42.
Fog lights* 
The warning light 
 comes on when the fog lights are operating  page 41.
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 42.
Low beam 
The warning light 
 comes on when low beam is selected  page 40.
Rear fog light 
The warning light 
 comes on when the rear fog lights are operating  page 41.
Cruise control system* 
The warning light 
 lights up, when operating the speed regulating system.
Bulb failure 
The warning light 
 comes on if a bulb is faulty:
•
up to 2 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
•
when switching on the defective light bulb.
The rear side lights and the licence plate lighting require several light bulbs. The 
indicator light 
 only lights up if all light bulbs of the licence plate lighting or the 
parking light (in one rear light unit) are defective. Check regularly the function of the 
light bulbs.
Airbag system 
Monitoring the airbag system
The warning light 
 comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
There is a fault in the system if the warning light does not go out or flashes while 
driving  . This also applies if the warning light does not come on when the igni-
tion is switched on.
The functionality of the airbag system is also monitored electronically when one 
airbag has been switched off.
Front, side and head airbags or belt te nsioner which have been switched off using 
the vehicle system tester:
•
The warning light 
 lights up for 4 seconds after switching on the ignition and 
then flashes again for 12 seco nds in intervals of 2 seconds.
Front passenger airbags switched off  using the switch for front passenger 
airbags* in storage compartment on the front passenger side:
•
the warning light 
 comes on for 4 seconds after the ignition has been 
switched on,
•
switching off the airbag is indicated in the middle of the dash panel by the 
lighting up of the indicator light 
   (airbag switched off)   page 96.
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Unlocking and locking35
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
If a lost key is replaced or if the receiver unit has been repaired or a new unit 
installed, it is then necessary for an auth
orised Škoda Service Partner to initialise 
the system. Only after this is it poss ible to again use the remote control.
Note
•
The remote control is automatically deactivated when the ignition is switched 
on.
•
The operation of the remote control may  temporarily be affected by interfer-
ence from transmitters close to the car and which operate in the same frequency 
range (e.g. mobile phone, TV transmitter).
•
The battery must be replaced, ideally by  an authorised Škoda Service Partner, if 
the central locking or anti-theft alarm syst em does react to the remote control at 
less than 3 metres away.
•
If the driver door is opened, the vehicle cannot be locked using the remote 
control.
Unlocking and locking the vehicleUnlocking the vehicle 
– Press the button    fig. 30  for about 1 second.Locking the vehicle 
– Press button   for about 1 second.Deactivating safe securing system– Press button   twice in 2 seconds. Further information  page 31.
Boot lid remote release 
– Press button   for about 2 second. Further information  page 33.Folding out of the key–Press button  .Folding up of the key– Press button   and collapse the key bit in the housing.
The turn signal lights flash twice as confirmation that the vehicle has been 
unlocked. The vehicle will lock again automatically if you unlock the vehicle using 
button   but do not open a door or the b oot lid within the next 30 seconds. This 
function is intended to prevent th e car being unlocked unintentionally.
Display of the locking
The turn signal lights flash once to co nfirm that the vehicle has been correctly 
locked.
If the vehicle is locked by pressing the button   and some doors or the boot lid are 
not closed, the turn signal li ghts flash only after closing.
WARNING
If the vehicle is locked from the outsid e and the safe securing system is acti-
vated, there must not be any person in th e vehicle as it is then not possible to 
open either a door or a window from the inside. The locked doors make it more 
difficult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency - hazard!
Note
•
Operate the radio remote control only when the doors and boot lid are closed 
and you have visual contact with the vehicle.
•
Once in the car, you must not press the lock button 
 of the radio remote control 
before inserting the key into the ignition  lock in order to avoid the car being inad-
vertently locked and the alarm system* being switched on. Should this happen, 
press the unlock button 
 of the radio remote control.
Synchronisation of the remote controlIf the vehicle cannot be unlocked by actuating the remote control system then it is 
possible that the code in the key and the control unit in the vehicle are no longer 
Fig. 30  Remote control key
1
33
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Lights and Visibility
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Lights and VisibilityLightsSwitching lights on and off 
Switching 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 42, fig. 38 .
Switching off lights (except daylight driving 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 automati cally 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. 34 . The symbols which mark the switch positions are 
identical, however.
WARNING
Never drive with side lights on - risk of  accident! The side lights are not bright 
enough to light up the road sufficiently in front of you or to be seen by other  oncoming traffic. In this case, always swit
ch on the low beam when it is dark or 
if visibility is poor.
Note
•
An audible warning will sound if you withdraw 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 desc ribed 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.
− It also concerns reverse light and turn signal lights.
− This mist has no influence on the life of the lighting system.
“DAY LIGHT”* Switching on daylight driving lights– Switch on the ignition without turning the light switch out of the position 0.Deactivating the function  daylight driving lights– Pull the turn signal light lever towards the steering wheel up to 3 seconds after 
switching on the ignition and at the same time, slide it to the bottom and hold 
it in this position for at least 3 seconds.
Fig. 34  Dash panel: Light switch
WARNING (continued)
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Lights and Visibility41
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Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Activating the function daylight driving lights– Pull the turn signal light lever towards the steering wheel up to 3 seconds after 
switching on the ignition and at the same  time, slide it to the top and hold it in 
this position for at least 3 seconds.
The daytime driving light is a combination of low-beam and parking light (front and 
rear), including licence plate light.
When the daylight driving lights are switched on, the lighting of the instrument 
cluster is switched on as well.Fog lights* 
Switching on the fog lights– First of all turn the light switch into position 
 or 
   fig. 35 .
– Pull the light switch into position  .
The rear fog light warning light 
   page 21 lights up in the instrument cluster 
when the fog light is switched off.
Rear fog light 
Switching on the rear fog light– First of all turn the light switch into position 
 or 
   fig. 35 .
– Pull the switch into position  .
The rear fog light warning light 
   page 21 lights up in the instrument cluster 
when the fog light is switched off. Only the rear fog light of the trailer ligh
ts up automatically when you are towing a 
trailer  using a factory-fitted towing device which is fitted with the rear fog light.
The rear fog light is located in the re ar light array on the driver's side.
Caution
The rear fog light should only b e  s w i t c h e d  o n  i f  v i s i b i l i t y  i s  p a r t i c u l a r l y  p o o r  ( c o n f o r m  
with any varying legal provisions) to avoid dazzling vehicles behind your vehicle.Headlamp range adjustment 
Once the low beam is switched on  you can then adapt the range of 
the headlights to the load of the vehicle.– Turn the control dial  fig. 36  until you have adjusted the low beam so that 
oncoming traffic is not dazzled.
Settings
The positions correspond approximately to the following vehicle loads: Front seats occupied, luggage compartment empty.
All seats occupied, luggage compartment empty.
All seats occupied, luggage compartment laden.
Driver seat occupied, luggage compartment laden.
Caution
Set the headlight beam adjustment in such  a way as to avoid dazzling oncoming 
traffic.
Fig. 35  Dash panel: Light switch
1
2
Fig. 36  Dash panel: Lights and Visibility
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Lights and Visibility
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Switch for hazard warning lights 
– Press switch 
   fig. 37  to switch the hazard warning light system on or off.
All the turn signal lights on the vehicle flash at the same time when the hazard 
warning light system is switched on. The indicator light for the turn signals and the 
indicator light in the switch also flash at  the same time. You can also switch on the 
hazard warning light system if  the ignition is switched off.
The hazard warning light system is switched on automatically if an airbag is 
deployed in the event of an accident.
Please comply with any legal requirements when using the hazard warning light 
system.
Note
Switch on the hazard warning light system if, for example:•
you encounter traffic congestion,
•
your vehicle breaks down or an emergency situation occurs.
The turn signal 
  and main beam lever 
The parking lights and headlight flas her are also switched on and off 
using the turn signal and main beam lever.The turn signal and main beam le ver perform the following functions:Right 
 and left 
 turn signal light
– Push the lever upwards   or downwards    fig. 38 .
– If you only wish to flash three times* (the so-called convenience turn signal),  push the lever briefly up to the upper or lower pressure point and release it.
– Turn signal for changing lanes - in order to only flash briefly, move the lever up  or down to the pressure point  and hold it in this position.Main beam 
– Switch on the low beam.
– Push the operating lever (in direction of arrow)   away from the steering wheel 
(spring-tensioned position).
– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel (spring-tensioned position) in direc- tion of arrow  - the main beam light goes off.Headlight flasher 
– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel (spring-tensioned position) in direc-tion of arrow   - the main beam and warning light 
 in the instrument cluster 
come on.
Fig. 37  Dash panel: Switch for hazard 
warning lights
Fig. 38  Turn signal and main beam lever
A
B
C
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Lights and Visibility43
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Technical Data
Parking light 
– Switch off the ignition.
– Push the lever up or down - the right-hand or left-hand parking light is switched 
on.
Information concerning the  function of the lights.•
The turn signal system  only operates when the ig nition is switched on. The 
corresponding indicator light 
 or  in the instrument cluster also flashes.
•
The turn signal is automatically  cancelled after negotiating a curve.
•
The indicator light flashes at twice its normal rate if a bulb of the turn signal light 
fails.
•
The side light and rear light on the appropriate side of the vehicle are switched 
on when the  parking light  is selected. The parking light only operates if the ignition 
is switched off.Caution
Use main beam or the headlight flasher only  if this does not risk dazzling other road 
users.
Note
•
If you have switched on the right or left turn signal light and you switch off the 
ignition, the parking light is  not automatically switched on.
•
Use only in accordance with the legal requirements the described lighting and 
signal systems.
Interior lightingLighting of the interior of the vehicle - Version 1Switching on the interior lighting– Press the switch   in the direction of  the edge of the light, the symbol 
 
 fig. 39  appears.
Switching off the interior lighting– Press the switch   into the middle position O .Operation of the lamp using the door switch– Press the switch   in the direction of the centre of the light, the symbol 
 
appears.
Reading lights– The reading lights are switched  on or off with the switch  .
If the lights are controlled via the door switch (switch   in position 
), the lighting 
is switched on when:
•
Unlocking the vehicle 
•
Opening doors 
•
Withdrawing the ignition key.
If the lights are controlled via the door switch (switch   in position 
), the lighting 
is switched off when:
•
the vehicle is locked,
Fig. 39  Interior lighting with reading 
lights
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B
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Starting-off and Driving77
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Technical Data
Caution
Each time the vehicle is parked, first of all apply the handbrake and then additionally 
engage the 1st gear.Rear parking aid*The parking aid provides a warnin g of obstacles behind the vehicle.The audible parking aid determines the distance from the rear bumper to an 
obstacle behind the car with the aid of  ultrasound sensors. These ultrasound 
sensors are integrated in the rear bumper.
Range of sensors
The clearance warning begins at a distance  of about 160 cm from the obstacle (area 
   fig. 87 ). The interval between the warning signals becomes shorter as the 
clearance is reduced.
A continuous tone sounds from a distance  of approx. 30 cm (area  ) - danger area. 
Do not reverse any further after this signal sounds!  If the vehicle is equipped with 
a factory-fitted towing device*, the border  of the danger area - continuous tone - 
extends 5 cm further behind the vehicle. The vehicle can be extended through an 
installed detachable towing device.
On vehicles equipped with a factory-fitted  radio*, the distance to the obstruction is 
shown graphically in the display. On vehicl es with a factory-fitted towing device, the 
sensors are deactivated when towing a trailer. The driver is informed about this by 
a graphic display (vehicle towing a trailer)  in the radio* display. The factory-fitted 
radio* can be set so that the play function volume decreases when activating the 
parking aid, see Owner's Manual radio*. This improves the audibility of the parking 
aid. Activating
The parking aid is activated automatically when 
reverse gear is engaged and the 
ignition is turned on. This is confirmed by a brief acknowledgement signal.
Deactivating
The parking aid is deactivated by taking the car out of reverse gear.
WARNING
•
The parking aid is not a substitute for  the driver paying proper attention and 
it is always the driver's responsibility to take care when parking the vehicle or 
carrying out similar manoeuvres.
•
You should therefore satisfy yourself, before reversing, that there is no small 
obstacle, such as a rock, thin post, traile r drawbar etc., behind your vehicle. Such 
obstacles might not be within the range detected by the sensors.
•
Under certain circumstances, surfaces  of certain objects and types of 
clothing cannot reflect the signal of the pa rking aid. Thus, such objects or people 
may not be recognised by the sensors of the parking aid.Note
•
The parking aid does not operate if you are towing a trailer (applies to models 
which feature a factory-fitted towing device*).
•
If a warning signal sounds for about 3  seconds after switching the ignition on 
and engaging reverse gear, and there is no obstacle close to your vehicle, this indi-
cates a system fault. Have the fault rectified by a specialist workshop.
•
The sensors must be kept clean and free of ice to enable the parking aid to 
operate properly.
Cruise control system (CCS)*IntroductionThe cruise control system (CCS) maintains  a constant speed, above approx. 30 km/h 
(20 mph), once it has been set, without yo u having to depress the accelerator pedal. 
This is only possible to the extent pe rmitted by the power output and braking 
power of the engine. The cruise control syst em makes it possible - particularly on 
long journeys - for you to rest your “accelerator foot”.
Fig. 87  Parking aid: Detection range of 
rear sensors
A
B
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