Fuel Gauge - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Fuel gauge

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 10.
The fuel gauge » Fig. 2 only operates when the ignition is switched on.
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The fuel tank has a capacity of about 55 litres or 60 litres
in the instrument cluster lights up when the pointer reaches the reserve marking.
There are now about 9 litres of fuel remaining in the tank. This symbol is a re-
minder for you, that you must refuel.
The following is displayed in the information display:
Please refuel!
An audible signal sounds as a warning signal.
CAUTION
Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty! An irregular supply of fuel can
lead to irregular engine running. Unburnt fuel may get into the exhaust system
and damage the catalytic converter.
Note
After filling up, it can occur that during dynamic driving (e.g. numerous curves,
braking, driving downhill and climbing a steep hill) the fuel gauge indicates ap-
prox. a fraction less. When stopping or during less dynamic driving, the fuel gauge
displays the correct fuel level again. This is not a fault.
Counter for distance driven
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 10.
The distance which you have driven with your vehicle is shown in kilometres (km).
In some countries the measuring unit miles (mph) is used.
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Valid for Octavia Combi 4x4 and Octavia Scout.
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Using the system
Reset button
Press the button
daily trip counter.
Daily trip counter (trip)
The daily trip counter indicates the distance which you have driven since it was
last reset - in steps of 100 metres or 1/10 of a mile.
. The warning symbol
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Odometer
The odometer indicates the total distance in kilometres or miles which the vehicle
has been driven.
Fault display
If there is a fault in the instrument cluster Error will appear continuously in the
display. Ensure the fault is rectified as soon as possible by a specialist workshop.
If vehicles which are fitted with the information display the display of the second
speed is activated in mph or km/h, this driving speed is indicated instead of the
counter for the total distance driven.
Service Interval Display
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The display can vary depending on the equipment.
» Fig. 2 for more than 1 second to reset the display of the
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Note
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 10.
Fig. 3
Service Interval Display: Note
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