Engine, Exhaust System And Fuel; Bonnet; Engine Oil - Skoda OCTAVIA iV 2020 Owner's Manual

134 Engine, exhaust system and fuel ›
Troubleshooting
Malfunction indicators on the cable control box
Mode 2
A fault is indicated by the indicator lights in the con-
trol box.
flashes
A
Power supply or socket fault.
illuminates/
D
flashes
flashes
B
Control box fault.
illuminates/
D
flashes
flashes
C
Vehicle fault.
illuminates/
D
flashes
In the event of a fault, the charging process is inter-
rupted.
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Seek the help of a specialist garage.
The control box can also recognise the following sit-
uations as a fault.
A charger is connected to the 12 volt vehicle bat-
▶
tery.
The vehicle is in close proximity to high voltage
▶
power lines.
The vehicle is not on its wheels, but, for example, is
▶
raised up with a lift.
Charging cable too hot
If the charging cable is too hot, the control box limits
the charging current. The warning light
soon as the charging cable has cooled down suffi-
ciently, the charging current is automatically in-
creased.
If charging is interrupted by the control box, the indi-
cator light flashes, as well as the warning light
A
the indicator lights and
B
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Disconnect the charging cable and allow it to cool.
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If the problem persists, seek the help of a specialist
garage.

Bonnet

flashes. As
D
.
D
go out.
C

Engine, exhaust system and fuel

Bonnet
Opening the bonnet
Before opening
›
Make sure the windscreen wiper arms are folded
down onto the windscreen.
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Keep everyone away from the engine compart-
ment.
Opening
Closing
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Pull the flap down.
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Close the flap with a slight push from a distance of
about 20 cm.
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Check that the bonnet is closed.
NOTICE
Do not press an open flap.
▶

Engine oil

Checking the fill level and topping up
Test conditions
✓ The vehicle is on a horizontal surface.
✓ The parked engine is warm.
Check the level with the dipstick
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Wait a few minutes for the engine oil to flow back
into the oil sump.
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Remove the dipstick and wipe with a clean cloth.
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Insert the dipstick as far as it will go and pull it out
again.
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Pull the release lever
underneath the dash
panel.
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Release the lock.
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Lift the bonnet so that
the gas pressure
springs hold it open.