alternator SKODA OCTAVIA TOUR 2011 2.G / (1Z) Owner's Manual

Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights27
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The warning light comes on even when the ignition is switched off. The warning
light lights up for a
maximum of 5 minutes.
Seat belt warning light

The warning light
 comes on after the ignition is switched on as a reminder to
fasten the seat belt. The warning light only goes out if the driver has fastened his
seat belt.
If the seat belt has not been fastened by the driver, a permanent warning signal
sounds at vehicle speeds greater than 20 km/h and simultaneously the warning
light flashes
.
If the seat belt is not fastened by the driver during the next 90 seconds, the warning
signal is deactivated and the warning light
 lights up permanently.
Further information on the seat belts page 85, “Seat belts”.
Thickness of the brake pads*

The warning light
 comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
If the warning light  comes on, contact a specialist garage immediately and have
the brake pads on all of the wheels inspected.
Boot lid

The warning light
 comes on when the ignition is switched on if the luggage
compartment door is open. If th e boot lid opens while driving
, the warning light
lights up and an audible signal sounds.
The warning light comes on even when the ignition is switched off. The warning
light lights up for a maximum of 5 minutes.
Open door

The warning light
 comes on if one or several door s are opened or if the boot lid
is opened. If one of the doors opens while driving, the warning light lights
 up and
an audible signal sounds.
The warning light comes on even when the ignition is switched off. The warning
light lights up for a maximum of 5 minutes.
Brake system

The warning light
 flashes or comes on if the brake fluid level is too low, if there
is a fault in the ABS or if the handbrake is applied.
If the warning light  flashes and an audi ble signal sounds three times (handbrake
is not applied), stop and check the brake fluid level .
If there is a fault in the ABS which also influences the function of the brake system
(e.g. distribution of brake pressure), the ABS warning light
 comes on and at the
same time the brake system warning light starts flashing
. Be aware that not only
the ABS but also another part of the brake system is defective .
An audible signal sounds three time s as an additional warning signal.
One should get used to high pedal forces, long braking distances and long free play
of the brake pedal when driving to the next specialist garage.
For further information on the brake system page 107, “Brakes”.
Handbrake applied
The warning light
 also comes on if the handbrake is applied. An audible warning
is also given if you drive the vehicle for at least 3 seconds at a speed of more than
6 km/h.
WARNING
•
Pay attention to the following instruct ions before checking the brake fluid
level and opening the bonnet page 131, “Working in the engine compart-
ment”.
•
If the brake system warning light
 does not go out a few seconds after
switching on the ignition or comes on when driving, stop immediately and check
the brake fluid in the reservoir page 135. If the fluid level has dropped below
the MIN marking, do not drive any further - risk of accident! Obtain professional
assistance.
Alternator

The warning light
 comes on after the ignition has been switched on. It should go
out after the engine has started.
If the warning light does not go out after the engine has started, or comes on when
driving, drive to the nearest specialist garage. The vehicle battery will be discharged
in this case so switch off all no n-essential electrical components.
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Driving and the Environment115
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No unnecessary ballast
Transporting ballast costs fuel.The fact that every kilogram of extra weight increases your fuel consumption
means that it is worth taking a look in the luggage compartment to avoid trans-
porting any unnecessary ballast.
It is particularly in town traffic, when one is accelerating quite often, that the vehicle
weight will have a significant effect upon the fuel consumption. A rule of thumb
here is that an increase in weight of 1 00 kilograms will cause an increase in fuel
consumption of about 1 litre/100 kilometres.
You may frequently also leave a roof rack fitted on just out of convenience,
although you no longer need it. The increased aerodynamic drag of your vehicle
causes it to use about 10 % more fuel than normal at a speed of 100 - 120 km/h, even
when you are not carrying a load on the roof.Saving electricity
Generating electricity costs fuel.– Switch off electrical components as soon as you no longer need them.
When the engine is running, the alternator generates and supplies electrical power.
The greater the load on the alternator as a result of having a large number of elec-
trical components switched on, the more fuel will be consumed for operating the
alternator.Keeping a log of your fuel consumptionIf you really wish to keep a close check on your fuel consumption, it is best to enter
the figures in a logbook. This does not take much time but is a very worthwhile exer-
cise. It enables you to detect any change (positive and negative) at an early stage
and to take any appropriate action.
If you find that your fuel consumption is too high, you should reflect on how, where
and in what conditions you have driven the vehicle since you last refuelled.Environmental compatibilityEnvironmental protection has played a major role in the design, selection of mate-
rials and manufacture of your new Škoda. Particular emphasis has been paid to a
number of aspects, including: Design measures
•
Joints designed to be easily detached.
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Simplified disassembly due to the modular structure system.
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Improved purity of differ
ent classes of materials.
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Identification of all plastic parts in accordance with VDA Recommendation°260.
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Reduced fuel consumption and exhaust emission CO
2.
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Minimum fuel leakage during accidents.
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Reduced noise.
Choice of materials
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Extensive use of recyclable material.
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Air conditioning filled with CFC-free refrigerant.
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No cadmium.
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No asbestos.
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Reduction in the “vaporisation” of plastics.
Manufacture
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Solvent-free cavity protection.
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Solvent-free protection of the vehicle fo r transportation from the production
plant to the customer.
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The use of solvent-free adhesives.
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No CFCs used in the production process.
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Without use of mercury.
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Use of water-soluble paints.
Trade-in and recycling of old cars
Škoda Auto meets the requirements of th e brand and its products regarding envi-
ronment and resource protection. All new Škoda vehicles can be utilized up to 95 %
and always
5) be returned. In a lot of countries sufficient trade-in networks have
been created, where you can trade-in your vehicle. After you trade-in your vehicle,
you will receive a confirmation stating the recycling in accordance with environ-
mental regulations.
Vehicles with special built-on types
Technical documents regarding changes carrie d out on the vehicle must be kept by
the vehicle user, in order to hand over later to the old car user. This ensures the
recycling in accordance with environmental regulations.
5)Subject to fulfilment of the national legal requirements.
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Inspecting and replenishing131
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Working in the engine compartment
Particular care is required when carrying out any work in the engine
compartment!There is a risk of injuries, scalding, acci dents and fire when working in the engine
compartment, e.g. inspecting and replen ishing oil and other fluids. For this
reason, it is essential to comply with the warning instructions stated below and
with the general applicable rules of safety . The engine compartment of your car is
a hazardous area  .
WARNING
•
Never open the bonnet if you see that steam or coolant is flowing out of the
engine compartment - risk of scalding! Wait long enough until the steam or
coolant has stopped escaping.
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Switch off the engine and pull out the ignition key.
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Apply the handbrake firmly.
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Move the gear lever into the Neutral position.
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Allow the engine to cool down.
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Keep children clear of the engine compartment.
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Never spill oil and other fluids over the hot engine. Such fluids (e.g. the anti-
freeze contained in the coolant) may ignite!
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Avoid short circuits in the electrical system - particularly on the battery.
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Never place your hand into the radiator fan as long as the engine is still
warm. The fan might suddenly start running!
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Never open the cap of the coolant expans ion bottle as long as the engine is
still warm. The cooling system is pressurized!
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Cover over the cap of the coolant expans ion reservoir with a large cloth when
opening it as protection for your face , hands and arms from hot steam or hot
coolant.
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Do not let objects, such as e.g. cle aning cloth or tools lie in the engine
compartment.
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If you wish to work under the vehicl e, you must secure the vehicle from
rolling away and support it with suitable supporting blocks; the lifting jack* is
not sufficient for this - risk of injury!
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In cases where it be necessary to carry out inspection work when the engine
is running there is an additi onal risk from rotating parts (e.g. the V-ribbed belt,
alternator, radiator fan) and from the high-voltage ignition system. Please
observe in addition the following: −
Never touch the electrical cables of the ignition system.
− Absolutely avoid any jewellery, loose items of clothing or long hair from
getting into the rotating parts of the engine - Hazard! Therefore remove any
jewellery beforehand, tie up your hair and wear tight fitting clothing.
•
Please also comply with the warnin g instructions stated below when
carrying out any essential work on the fuel system or on the electrical system:
− Always separate the car batter y from the electrical system.
− Do not smoke.
− Never carry out any work close to naked flames.
− Always keep a working fire extinguisher at hand.Caution
When replenishing fluids in the engine, always ensure that the fluids are on no
account mixed up. This may result in ma jor operating problems and also vehicle
damage!Overview of the engine compartment
The main inspection points.Fig. 122 1.6 ltr./75 kW petrol engine
Coolant expansion bottle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield washer fluid reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WARNING (continued)
1
134
2
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Index175
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Index
AAbroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Active driver-steering recommendation . . . . . . 107
Adjusting seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49, 82
Adjusting the steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Air conditioning system Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Climatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Recirculated air mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Front airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Head airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Side airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Alternator Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Antilock brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Antilock brake system (ABS) Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Anti-theft alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Auto Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Automatic vehicle wash systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Automatic wiper/washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Avoiding damage to your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
BBattery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 136 change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Inspecting the electrolyte level . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Operation in winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Before setting off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Belt Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 130 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Boot lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Brake Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Brake booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Brake pads Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Bulbs Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Button for the central locking system . . . . . . . . . 32
Buttons on the driver's door Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37CCatalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Changing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Changing the engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Changing wheels around . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Check engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Side airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Child safety seat on the front passenger seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Classification into groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
ISOFIX system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Use of child safety seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Children and safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Chrome parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Cigarette lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Clothes hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Cockpit General view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Convenience operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Converting/masking over headlights . . . . . . . . . . 116
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 replenishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Coolant level Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Coolant quantity Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Coolant temperature/coolant level Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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