18 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
Cold range
Engine revolutions counter
If the pointer is in the left-hand area of the scale it means that the engine has not
yet reached its operating temperature. Avoid running at high engine speeds, at full
throttle and at severe engine loads.
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The red zone of the rev counter scale A ⇒ page 17, fig. 18 indicates the range in
which the engine control unit begins to limit the engine speed. The engine control
unit restricts the engine speed to the steady limit value.
The operating range
Shift into the next higher gear or select the selector lever position D of the auto-
matic gearbox before reaching the red zone of the rev counter scale.
The engine has reached its operating temperature as soon as the pointer moves
into the mid-range of the scale. The pointer may also move further to the right at
high engine loads and high outside temperatures. This is not critical provided the
warning symbol in the instrument cluster does not flash.
Avoid high engine speeds during the driving time and before the engine has been
warmed up to operating temperature ⇒ page 201.
If the symbol in the instrument cluster flashes it means that either the coolant
temperature is too high or the coolant level is too low. Observe the guidelines
⇒ page 36, “Coolant temperature/ Coolant quantity ”.
For the sake of the environment
Shifting up early helps you save fuel and reduce the operating noise of your
vehicle.
WARNING
Pay attention to the warning notes ⇒ page 225, “Working in the engine
compartment” before opening the bonnet and inspecting the coolant level.
Speedometer
Warning against excessive speeds*
Caution
An acoustic warning signal will sound when the vehicle speed exceeds 120 kilome-
tres per hour. The acoustic warning signal will switch off again when the vehicle
speed goes below this speed limit.
Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the fresh air inlet
impair the cooling efficiency of the coolant. There is then a risk of the engine over-
heating at high outside temperatures and high engine loads!
Note
This function is only valid for some countries.
Fuel gauge
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The fuel gauge A ⇒ page 17, fig. 18 only operates when the ignition is switched
on.
Coolant temperature gauge
2)
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 55°litres or 60 litres . The warning symbol
3
The coolant temperature gauge A⇒ page 17, fig. 18 operates only when the igni-
tion is switched on.
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 reminder
for you, that you must refuel.
In order to avoid any damage to the engine, please pay attention to the following
notes regarding the temperature ranges:
2)
Valid for Octavia Combi 4x4 and Octavia Scout.
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