Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual page 199

During the first 1 000 km, the engine should not be charged with more than
3/4 of the maximum permitted engine revs and without the trailer.
From about 1 000 to 1 500 km the engine can be pushed up to the maximum
permitted engine speed.
Tips on economical driving
Fuel consumption depends on the driving style, road and weather conditions,
and similar such factors.
For an economical driving style, the following instructions must be observed.
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Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
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Observe the recommended gear
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Avoid full throttle and high speeds.
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Reduce idling.
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Avoid short distances.
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Ensure the correct tyre inflation pressure is maintained
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Avoid unnecessary ballast.
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Remove the roof rack before driving if it is not needed.
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Only turn on electrical consumers (e.g. seat heating) for as long as necessary.
In the Infotainment menu →  → Conv. consumers up to three consumers
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who currently have the largest share of fuel consumption, can be displayed.
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Briefly ventilate before turning on the cooling system, do not use the cooling
system with the windows open.
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Do not leave windows open at high speeds.
DriveGreen function
The DriveGreen function (hereinafter referred to as DriveGreen) evaluates the
driving efficiency based on the information respecting the driving style.
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Fig. 238
Display in Infotainment screen
Drive Green can be displayed on the Infotainment screen in the menu
 → DriveGreen.
driving liquid display
A
With the driving is fluid, the display is located in the middle (near the green
dot). When accelerating, the display moves down, and upwards when braking.
"Green leaf"
B
The greener the leaf, the more economical the driving style. With less econom-
ical driving, the leaf is presented without any green colouring or it can be com-
pletely hidden.
bar graph
C
The higher the green bars, the more economical the driving style. Each bar
shows the driving efficiency in 5-second steps, the current bar is on the left.
scoring (0 - 100)
D
The higher the indicated value, the more economical the driving style. When
you tap the function surface , a detailed assessment showing the driving ef-
D
ficiency during the last 30 minutes is displayed.
If the trip lasts less than 30 minutes from the start, then the overview will add
the assessment from the previous journey (the bars are shown in dark green).
the average fuel consumption from the start
E
When you tap the function surface, a detailed overview of the average fuel
E
consumption during the last 30 minutes is shown.
If the trip lasts less than 30 minutes from the start, then the overview will add
the overview of the average fuel consumption from the previous journey (the
bars are shown in dark green).
symbols
F
The display may show the following four symbols, which give information on
the current driving style.
Economical driving style
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The current speed has a negative effect on fuel consumption.
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The journey does not take place in a fluid manner, this is to avoid unneces-
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sary acceleration and braking
Recommended gear
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Tips for economical driving
Tap on the leave to display tips for economical driving.
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