Skoda Octavia Operating Instructions Manual page 32

Revolutions counter
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Read and observe on page 28 first.
The tachometer » Fig. 21 on page 28 shows the actual engine speed per mi-
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nute.
The beginning of the red scale range of the tachometer indicates the maxi-
mum permitted engine speed of a driven-in and operating warm engine.
You should shift into the next highest gear before the red scale of the revolu-
tion counter is reached, or select mode D on the automatic gearbox.
The gear recommendation is important to note in order to maintain the opti-
mum engine speed » page 41.
CAUTION
The pointer of the tachometer must reach the red area for only a short time -
there is a risk of engine damage!
Display
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Read and observe on page 28 first.
Display types » Fig. 22
MAXI DOT display.
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Segment display
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The following information will be displayed.
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Exterior temperature information
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Distance travelled » page 30
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Time » page 31
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Warning lights » page 31
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Information system data » page 40
Fig. 22
Display types
Note
Depending on vehicle equipment, the MAXI DOT display can be either mono-
chromatic "(black and white)" or colour.
Coolant temperature gauge
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Read and observe on page 28 first.
The display » Fig. 23 provides information on the engine coolant temperature.
The fuel gauge only works if the ignition is switched on.
Cold range
If the pointer is still in the left area of the scale, this indicates that the engine
has not yet reached its operating temperature. Avoid high speeds, full throttle
and high engine loads. This prevents possible damage to the engine.
The operating range
The engine has reached its operating temperature as soon as the pointer
moves into the middle of the scale
High temperature range
If the pointer reaches the red area of the scale, the coolant temperature is too
high.
CAUTION
Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the air inlet
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impair the cooling efficiency of the coolant.
Never cover the radiator - there is a risk of the engine overheating.
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Fig. 23
Coolant temperature gauge
» Fig. 23.
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Instruments and warning lights
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