Avoiding Damage To Your Vehicle - Skoda Octavia Operating Instructions Manual

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The evaluation of the driving economy during the last 3 minutes or 1.5 minutes
(depending on type of Infotainment) is shown like a beam in 5-second incre-
ments. The current status is shown on the left and moves gradually to the
right. The higher the green bars, the more economic the driving style is.
Scoring
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In the function key, the evaluation of driving efficiency is shown from the start
in the range from 0 to 100 points. The higher the indicated value, the more
economic the driving style is.
When you press the function key, a detailed assessment showing the driving
efficiency during the last 30 minutes is shown.
If the trip from the start, takes less than 30 minutes, then the assessment
takes in information from the previous trip (the bars are shown in dark green).
Average fuel consumption
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In the function key, the average fuel consumption from the start is displayed.
When you press the function key a detailed overview of the average fuel con-
sumption during the last 30 minutes is shown.
If the trip from the start, takes less than 30 minutes, then the average fuel
consumption takes in information from the previous trip (the bars are shown in
dark green).
Symbols in the display
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The display may show the following four symbols, which give information on
the current driving style.
Ecological trip
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The current speed has a negative effect on fuel consumption.
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The driving is not liquid, drive with anticipation.
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Recommended gear.
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Tips for reducing fuel consumption
When tapping the "Page" the display shows useful tips on how to reduce fuel
consumption. These tips can to be helpful to drive more economically.
Note
Resetting the single-trip memory "from start" also resets the average con-
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sumption and the driving assessment
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With some Infotainment types changing the units for the fuel consumption
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indicator causes the resetting of the average fuel consumption values
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Avoiding damage to your vehicle

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Driving Tips
Driving through water
This section of the manual contains important information on preventing dam-
age to the vehicle while driving.
Driving Tips
Only drive on such roads and in such terrain, which match the vehicle parame-
ters » page 233, Technical data as well as your driving skills.
The driver is always responsible for deciding whether the vehicle can handle
travelling in the given terrain.
When travelling off paved roads, we recommend activating the OFF ROAD
mode » page 136.
WARNING
Always adjust your driving to the current terrain and weather conditions.
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Excessive speed or incorrect driving manoeuvres can cause damage to the
vehicle and lead to serious injuries.
Combustible objects such as dry leaves or twigs caught under the base of
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the vehicle could ignite on hot vehicle parts - risk of fire!
CAUTION
Pay attention to the ground clearance of the vehicle! When driving over ob-
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jects which are larger than the ground clearance, the vehicle can get damaged.
Any objects that get trapped under the vehicle floor must be removed as
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soon as possible. These objects can damage the fuel lines, the brake system,
seals and other parts of the vehicle.
Drive slowly in unknown terrain and watch out for unexpected obstacles,
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such as potholes, rocks, stumps, etc.
Check up on confusing sections of unpaved roads before travelling on them
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and consider whether such travelling is possible without risk.
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