Information System; Introductory Information; Outside Temperature; Recommended Gear - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Information system

Introductory information

The information system provides the driver with alerts and messages about indi-
vidual vehicle systems. These alerts and messages appear in the display of the in-
strument cluster » Fig. 2 on page 9.
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The following is displayed in the information system:
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The outside temperature » page
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Recommended gear

» page 21;
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Door, boot lid and bonnet warning

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Eco tips

» page 21;
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Service Interval Display » page 11;
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Auto Check Control » page 12
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some warning lights » page 12;
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Driving data » page 22;
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Warning against excessive speeds
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Data on the information display » page
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Traffic sign recognition » page 25;
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Fatigue detection system » page
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Selector lever positions for an automatic gearbox
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Information and alerts in the Assist systems

Outside temperature

The current outside temperature is indicated in the display of the instrument
cluster.
If the outside temperature drops below +4 °C while driving, a snow flake symbol
(warning signal for ice on the road) appears before the temperature indicator and
an audible signal will sound.
If the outside temperature is less than +4 °C when the ignition is turned on, a
snow flake symbol appears in the display and an acoustic signal sounds. After
pressing the rocker switch or the adjustment wheel
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the function shown last is indicated.
21;
» page 21;
» page 24
25;
27;
» page 130;
» page 112.
» Fig. 3 on page 22,
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WARNING
Even at temperatures around +4 °C, black ice may still be on the road surface!
Do not only rely upon the information given on the outside temperature dis-
play that there is no ice on the road.
Recommended gear
In order to minimise the fuel consumption, a recommendation for shifting into an-
other gear is indicated in the display.
Information about the currently-selected gear is shown in the upper part of the
display. When the system determines that a change in gear is required, the arrow
symbol  and the recommended gear appears next to the current gear indication.
For instance, if    appears in this display, this means it is recommended that
you shift from 3rd into 4th gear.
WARNING
The driver is always responsible for selecting the correct gear in different driv-
ing situations, such as overtaking.
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Door, boot lid and bonnet warning
If at least one door is open, or the boot or bonnet is open, the instrument cluster
display indicates the relevant open door or boot/bonnet.
An acoustic signal will also sound if you drive the vehicle above 6 km/h.
Eco tips
To minimise fuel consumption, fuel economy tips can appear in the display.
Eco tips are indicated next to the letters ECO-TIP.
For instance, if the air-condition is on and a window is open, the following mes-
sage appears ECO TIP Air conditioning switched on: close windows.
Eco tips display must be activated in the Infotainment
Infotainment, chapter Vehicle settings.
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Information system