Tyre Pressure Monitoring - Skoda Octavia Operating Instructions Manual

The system detects a break from driving when one of the following condi-
tions is met.
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The vehicle is stopped and the ignition is turned off.
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The vehicle is stopped, the seat belt is taken off and the driver's door is
opened.
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The vehicle is stopped for more than 15 minutes.
If none of these conditions are met or if the driving style is not changed, the
system recommends a driving break again after 15 minutes.
The system can be activated or deactivated in the Infotainment
instructions Infotainment, chapter CAR - vehicle settings.
Information messages
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Read and observe on page 163 first.
The icon appears and the following message for a few seconds in the display
of the instrument cluster  and the following message.
Driver alert. Take a break!
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DRIVER ALERT TAKE A BREAK
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An audible signal is also emitted.

Tyre pressure monitoring

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Saving tyre pressure values
Saving tyre pressure values and infotainment display
Saving tyre pressure values by pressing a button
The tyre pressure monitoring function (hereinafter referred to simply as the
system) monitors the tyre pressure while driving.
If the tyre inflation pressure changes, the warning light
strument cluster and an audible signal is heard.
Information on the procedure for the notification of a change in tyre inflation
pressure » page 35.
The system can only function properly if the tyres have the prescribed inflation
pressure and these pressure values are stored in the system.
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Driving
WARNING
Having the correct tyre inflation pressure is always the driver's responsi-
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bility. Tyre inflation pressure must be checked regularly
The system cannot warn in case of very rapid tyre inflation pressure loss,
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e.g. in case of sudden tyre damage.
Saving tyre pressure values
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Read and observe
» Operating
The tyre pressure values are always stored in the system if one of the follow-
ing events occurs.
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Change of tyre inflation pressure.
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Change one or more wheels.
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Change in position of a wheel on the vehicle.
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The warning light
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the tyre pressure values are stored ei-
ther in Infotainment or by pressing a button.
WARNING
Before storing the pressure values, the tyres must be inflated to the speci-
fied inflation pressure
the system may also not issue a warning even if the tyre inflation pressure
is too low.l
CAUTION
The tyre pressure values must be saved every 10,000 km or once annually in
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order to ensure correct system functioning.
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lights up in the in-
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on page 164 first.
lights up in the instrument cluster.
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» page 202. If incorrect pressure values are saved,
» page 202.