Speedometer; Coolant Temperature Gauge; Fuel Gauge; Counter For Distance Driven - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

16 Instruments and warning lights
For the sake of the environment
Shifting to a higher gear in good time helps to reduce the fuel consumption, mini-
mises operating noise levels, protects the environment and contributes to a longer
life and reliability of the engine.

Speedometer

Warning against excessive speeds
An acoustic warning signal will sound when the vehicle speed exceeds 120 kilome-
tres per hour. The acoustic warning signal will switch off again when the vehicle
speed goes below this speed limit.

Coolant temperature gauge

A
The coolant temperature gauge
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tion is switched on.
Please pay attention to the following guidelines regarding temperature ranges in
order to avoid damage to the engine:
Cold range
If the pointer is in the left-hand area of the scale it means that the engine has not
yet reached its operating temperature. Avoid running at high engine speeds, at full
throttle and at severe engine loads.
The operating range
The engine has reached its operating temperature as soon as the pointer moves
into the mid-range of the scale. The pointer may also move further to the right at
high engine loads and high outside temperatures. This is not critical provided the
warning symbol  in the instrument cluster does not flash.
If the symbol  in the instrument cluster flashes it means that either the coolant
temperature is too high or the coolant level is too low. Observe the guidelines
 page 30, "Coolant temperature/ Coolant quantity ".
WARNING
Pay attention to the warning notes  page 188, "Working in the engine
compartment" before opening the bonnet and inspecting the coolant level.
 page 15, fig. 15
operates only when the igni-
Caution
Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the fresh air inlet
impair the cooling efficiency of the coolant. There is then a risk of the engine over-
heating at high outside temperatures and high engine loads!

Fuel gauge

The fuel gauge A  page 15, fig. 15
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The fuel tank has a capacity of about 55 litres or 60 litres
in the instrument cluster lights up when the pointer reaches the reserve marking.
There are now about 9 litres of fuel remaining in the tank. This symbol is a reminder
for you, that you must refuel.
The following is displayed in the information display:
Please refuel! (Please refuel!)
An audible signal sounds as an additional warning signal.
Caution
Never run the fuel tank completely empty! An irregular supply of fuel can lead to
irregular engine running. Unburnt fuel may get into the exhaust system and
damage the catalytic converter.
Note
After filling up, it can occur that during dynamic driving (e.g. numerous curves,
braking, driving downhill and climbing a steep hill) the fuel gauge indicates approx.
a fraction less. When stopping or during less dynamic driving, the correct fuel supply
quantity is indicated. This effect is not a fault.

Counter for distance driven

The distance which you have driven with your vehicle is shown in kilometres (km).
In some countries the measuring unit "mile" is used.
2)
Valid for Octavia Estate car 4x4 and Octavia Scout.
only operates when the ignition is switched on.
2)
. The warning symbol
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