Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual page 31

When the system determines that a change in gear is required, the arrow symbol
and the recommended gear appear next to the current gear indication
.
For instance, if    appears in this display, this means it is recommended that
you shift from 4th into 5th gear.
The gear recommendation is intended only for vehicles with a manual transmis-
sion or for vehicles with an automatic transmission in manual shift mode (Tiptron-
ic).
WARNING
The driver is always responsible for selecting the correct gear in different driv-
ing situations, such as overtaking.
For the sake of the environment
Correct shifting up has the following advantages.
It helps to reduce fuel consumption.
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It reduces the operating noise.
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It protects the environment.
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It benefits the durability and reliability of the engine.
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Door, luggage compartment or bonnet warning

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 26.
If at least one door is open, or the boot or bonnet is open, the display indicates
the relevant open door or boot/bonnet.
An acoustic signal will also sound if you drive the vehicle above 6 km/h when a
door is opne.
1)
Applies to vehicles using the MAXI DOT display.
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Using the system
Eco tips
» Fig. 8 -

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 26.
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 (CAR button).
Compass point display


First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 26.
For vehicles with a factory fitted navigation system, an abbreviation for each
point of the compass (depending on the current direction of travel) is shown in
the display » Fig. 9.
1)

The compass point display only operates when the ignition is switched on.
Note
The direction indicator can be displayed at the top or bottom of the screen dis-
played in response to further information.
» operating instructions for
Fig. 9
Compass display
1) .
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