Electronic Immobiliser - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Note
The engine can only be started with a genuine ŠKODA key with the matching
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code.
The engine running noises may louder at first be louder for a short time after
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starting the cold engine. This is quite normal and is not an operating problem.
After switching off the ignition, the radiator fan can intermittently continue to
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operate for approx. 10 minutes.
If the engine does not start up after a second attempt, the fuse for the fuel
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pump/glow plug system (Diesel engines) may have a fault. Check the fuse and re-
place, if necessary » page 196, Fuses in the dash panel or seek assistance from a
specialist garage.
We recommend locking the steering wheel whenever leaving the vehicle. This
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acts as a deterrent against the attempted theft of your car.
Adjusting the steering wheel position
Fig. 93 Adjustable steering wheel: Lever below the steering wheel/safe dis-
tance to the steering wheel
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 96.
The height and forward/back position of the steering wheel can be adjusted.
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First of all adjust the driver's seat
seats.
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Pull the lever below the steering wheel down
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Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position (with regard to the height and
forward/back position).
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Push the lever upwards to the stop.
» page 60, Manually adjusting the front
» Fig. 93 - .
Electromechanical power steering
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 96.
The power steering enables you to steer the vehicle with less physical force.
With the electromechanical power steering, the steering assist is automatically
adapted to the speed and to the steering angle.
It is still possible to fully steer the vehicle if the power steering fails or if the en-
gine is not running (vehicle being towed in). However, greater physical effort is
required to turn the steering wheel.
If there is a fault in the power steering, the warning light
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instrument cluster » page 25, Electromechanical power steering

Electronic immobiliser

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 96.
An electronic chip is integrated in the head of the key. The immobiliser is deacti-
vated with the aid of this chip when the key is inserted in the ignition lock. The
electronic immobiliser is automatically activated when the ignition key is with-
drawn from the lock.
The engine will not start if a non-authorized ignition key is used.
The following is displayed in the information display:
Immobilizer active.
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or lights up in the
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