Skoda OCTAVIA - 05-2010 Owner's Manual page 58

The turn signal   and main beam lever
The parking lights and headlight flasher are also switched on and off
using the turn signal and main beam lever.
The turn signal and main beam lever perform the following functions:
 
Right and left turn signal light
A
– Push the lever upwards
A
– If you only wish to flash three times* (the so-called convenience turn signal), push
the lever briefly up to the upper or lower pressure point and release it. This function
can be activated/deactivated in the information display*  page 22.
– Turn signal for changing lanes - in order to only flash briefly, move the lever up or
down to the pressure point and hold it in this position.
Main beam 
– Switch on the low beam.
– Push the lever forwards in direction of arrow
– If you push the lever towards the steering wheel in direction of arrow
tensioned position) the main beam is switched off.
Headlight flasher 
– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel (spring-tensioned position) in direction
A
of arrow - the main beam and warning light
D
on.
Using the system Safety

Fig. 43 Turn signal and main beam lever
A  fig.
or downwards 43.
B
A
(spring-tensioned position).
C
 in the instrument cluster come
Driving Tips
Parking light 
– Switch off the ignition.
– Push the lever up or down - the right-hand or left-hand parking light is switched
on.
Information concerning the function of the lights.

The turn signal system only operates when the ignition is switched on. The corre-
sponding warning light

The turn signal is automatically cancelled after negotiating a curve.

The indicator light flashes at twice its normal rate if a bulb of the turn signal light
fails.

The side light and rear light on the appropriate side of the vehicle are switched on
when the parking light is selected. The parking light only operates if the ignition is
switched off.
Caution
Use main beam or the headlight flasher only if this does not risk dazzling other road
users.
Note

If you have switched on the right or left turn signal light and you switch off the igni-
tion, the parking light is not automatically switched on.

Use only in accordance with the legal requirements the described lighting and
signal systems.
A
(spring-
D
General Maintenance
Lights and Visibility
 or  in the instrument cluster also flashes.
Breakdown assistance
57
Technical Data