Starting And Stopping The Engine With The Key - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Adjusting the steering wheel position
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 112.
The height and forward/back position of the steering wheel can be adjusted.
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First of all adjust the driver's seat
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Pull the lever below the steering wheel down
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Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position (with regard to the height and
forward/back position).
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Push the lever upwards to the stop.
Power steering
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 112.
The power steering enables you to steer the vehicle with less physical force.
It is still possible to fully steer the vehicle if the power steering fails or if the en-
gine is not running (vehicle being towed in). However, greater physical effort is
required to turn the steering wheel.
Steering force assistance can be influenced by the selection of driving
mode » page 143.
Fig. 116
Adjustable steering wheel: Lever
below steering wheel
» page 63.
» Fig. 116.

Starting and stopping the engine with the key

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Electronic immobiliser
Ignition lock
Starting the engine
Stopping the engine
Starting and stopping the engine on vehicles with the KESSY system
The engine can only be started with the proper original ŠKODA.
The engine running noises may louder at first be louder for a short time after
starting the cold engine. This is quite normal and is not an operating problem.
WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, the ignition must always be removed. This is par-
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ticularly important if children are left in the vehicle. Otherwise the children
could, for example, start the engine – risk of accident or injury!
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Never leave the engine running in unventilated or closed rooms. The ex-
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haust gases of the engine contain besides the odourless and colourless car-
bon monoxide a poisonous gas – risk of life! Carbon monoxide can cause un-
consciousness and death.
Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running.
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Never switch off the engine before the vehicle is stationary – risk of acci-
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dent!
After switching off the ignition, the radiator fan can intermittently continue
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to operate for approx. 10 minutes.
CAUTION
The starter may only be operated, if the engine is not running. The starter or
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engine can be damaged if the starter is activated when the engine is running.
If the engine also does not start after the second attempt, the fuse for the elec-
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tric fuel pump (in petrol engines) or the control unit for the glow plug system or
glow plug system relay and fuel pump (in diesel engines) could be faulty. Check
the fuse and replace, if necessary
specialist garage.
» page 230 or seek assistance from a ŠKODA
Starting-off and Driving
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» page 115.
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