2005 SKODA OCTAVIA ESP

Automatic gearbox DSG
160
Dynamic shift programme
The automatic gearbox of your vehicle is controlled electronically. Shifting
up and down through the gears is performed automatically on the basis of
pre-defined driving programmes.
Adopting a moderate style of driving will cause the gearbox to select the
most economical driving programme. Shifting up into a higher gear as
soon as possible and shifting down as late as possible will have a favour-
able effect on your fuel consumption.
Adopting a sporty style of driving with rapid movements of the acceler-
ator pedal combined with sharp acceleration and frequent changes in
speed, exploiting the top speed of the car or depressing the accelerator
pedal (kickdown function), will cause the gearbox to switch over to this
style of driving and shift down earlier with frequent changes in gears in
comparison to the moderate style of driving.
Selecting the most appropriate driving programme for the particular style
of driving is a continuous process. Irrespective of this it is, however,
possible to switch or shift down into a dynamic shift programme by
depressing the accelerator rapidly. The gearbox shifts down into a lower
gear matching the speed of the car and this allows you to accelerate
rapidly (e.g. when overtaking) without having to depress the accelerator
pedal fully into the kickdown range. The original programme will be reac-
tivated to match your particular style of driving once the gearbox has
shifted up again.
When driving in hilly regions, the gears are selected to match uphill and
downhill sections. This avoids the gearbox frequently shifting up and down
when negotiating an uphill stretch. When driving downhill, it is possible to
shift down into the Tiptronic position, in order to exploit the engine brake
torque.
Tiptronic
The Tiptronic allows the driver to also shift gears manually.
Fig. 143 Selector
lever: Manual shifting
of gears
Fig. 144 Information
display: Manual
shifting of gears
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Switching over to manual shifting
– Push the selector lever to the right out of position D. As soon
as the gearbox has switched over, 6 5 4 3 2 1 appears in the
display, with the gear engaged being highlighted ⇒page 160,
fig. 144.
Shifting up gears
– One-touch forward of the selector lever (in the Tiptronic posi- tion) ⇒page 160, fig. 143 .
Shifting down gears
– One-touch back of the selector lever (in the Tiptronic position) .
It is possible to switch over to manual both when the car is stationary and
also when driving.
When you accelerate, the gearbox shifts up automatically in gears 1, 2, 3,
4 and 5 into the next higher gear just before the maximum permissible
engine speed is reached.
If you select a lower gear, the automatic gearbox does not shift down until
there is no risk of the engine overrevving. (Does not apply for the shifting
from 2nd to 1st gear.)
If you operate the kickdown function, the gearbox shifts into a lower gear
in line with the vehicle speed and engine speed.
Emergency programme
An emergency programme exists in the event of a fault in
the system.
The gearbox operates in a corresponding emergency programme if there
are functional faults in the gearbox electronics. This is indicated by all of
the segments in the display lighting up or going out.
A functional fault can have the following effect:
•The gearbox only shifts into certain gears.
•The reverse gear R cannot be used.
•The manual shift programme (Tiptronic) is switched off in the emer-
gency mode.
If the gearbox has switched over to emergency mode, drive to the
nearest specialist garage in order to have the fault rectified.
A+
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Communication
Multifunction steering wheel*
Operating the radio system
The driver can set the basic functions of the radio system by simply oper-
ating the buttons on the steering wheel so that he can concentrate on the
traffic situation without being distracted as little as possible by operating
the radio system ⇒fig. 146 .
This applies only if your radio equipment has been installed at the factory.
You can of course operate the radio system at the appliance. You will find
a description in the operating instructions of your radio system.
If the headlights are switched on, the buttons on the steering wheel come
on when pressing the button
.
By pressing the buttons, you can carry out the following functions: The buttons apply for the respective operating mode of the current radio
system.
Fig. 146 Multifunction
steering wheel:
Buttons for the opera-
tion of the radio
ButtonRadioCassetteCD
Button for stored
transmitter
forward

without functionTitle search forward

Increase volume 
Decrease volume 
Button for stored
transmitter back

without functionTitle search back

Lighting of buttons 
Frequency search back
Fast rewind Reading the
previous CD

Frequency search forward
Fast forward Reading the
following CD

Mute switch 
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A7
A8
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The buttons apply for the respective operating mode of the current radio
system.
Note
The operation of the mobile phone fitted with multifunction steering wheel
is only possible on certain models of mobile phone. More detailed infor-
mation is available from your Škoda dealer.
Universal telephone preinstallation with
voice control*
Description
The voice control is activated according to equipment installed on the
vehicle by pressing the button PTT (push to talk)  on the adapter
⇒
fig. 148 or the button
 on the multifunction steering wheel ⇒page 164,
fig. 147 .
A phone phonebook is part of the mobile phone preinstallation with voice
control. In the phone phonebook there are 50 free memory locations avail-
able. This phone phonebook is independent of the appliance used for the
mobile telephone.
For vehicles fitted with multifunction steering wheel, the operation is
performed via the function buttons on the steering wheel ⇒page 164.
Furthermore the volume can be changed individually at any time with the
button for setting the radio or on vehicles fitted with multifunction steering
wheel* with function buttons on the steering wheel.
If the system answers with the voice response “ Telephone is not ready”,
please check the operating state of the telephone as follows:
•Is the telephone switched on?
•Is the PIN code entered?
Dialogue
The period, in which the telephone system is ready to receive voice
commands and carry out the voice commands, is called DIALOGUE. The
system gives audible feedback and guides you if necessary through the
relevant functions. You can start or end the dialogue at any time by
pressing the PTT button. You can also end the dialogue with the voice
command CANCEL.
The dialogue is always automatically ended after carrying out an opera-
tion, e.g. after erasing the name from the phonebook.
The dialogue of the incoming call is immediately interrupted and you can
accept the call by pressing the button
.
If a voice command is not detected, the system answers with “ Pardon?”
and a new entry can be performed. After the 3rd error the answer
“ Cancel ” is given and the dialogue is ended.Fig. 148 Button for
switching on the voice
control
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Optimum understanding of the voice commands depends on the
following factors:
•Speak with a normal tone of voice without intonation and excessive
voice pauses.
•Avoid insufficient articulation.
•Close the doors, windows and sliding roof, in order to reduce or stop
disturbing exterior noise.
•It is recommended to speak louder at higher speeds, so that the tone
of your voice is louder than the increased surrounding noise.
•During the dialogue avoid additional noise in the vehicle, e.g. simulta-
neously talking occupants.
•Do not speak, if the system makes an announcement.
•The hands-free microphone is directed to the driver position, therefore
the system should only be operated by the driver.
WARNING
Pay attention primarily to the traffic situation! As the driver you are
fully responsible for the traffic safety. Use the telephone system
only to such an extent, so that you are in full control of your vehicle
at any time.
Caution
Taking the mobile phone out of the adapter during the call can lead to
interruption of the connection. When taking out the mobile phone, the
connection to the factory-fitted antenna is interrupted, this reduces the
quality of the transmitting and receiving signal. This might result addition-
ally in harmful radiation from the mobile phone in the interior of the vehicle
and the charging of the telephone battery is interrupted.
Note
•Please also refer to the additional instructions ⇒page 175, “Mobile
phones and two-way radio systems”.
•Please contact your Škoda dealer If there are any points which are not
clear.
•The voice control of the telephone is only possible for adapters with
PTT button. Suitable adapters are available at your Škoda dealer.
Inserting the mobile phone and adapter
A telephone mount is factory-fitted. The mount is attached to the
centre console. The adapter “Cullmann” and the mobile phone is
supplied within the scope of delivery of the vehicle.
Fig. 149 Universal
preparation for the
mobile phone
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Other possible commands
Enter PIN code
A PIN code must be entered
before operating the system.
– Press the PTT button.
– Give the command ENTER PIN/PIN CODE after the signal
tone.
After this command the PIN code can be entered.
The entry of the PIN code is only possible if:
•The ignition and
•the mobile phone are switched on.
The digits zero to nine are permitted. The system detects no continuous
digit combinations such as twenty-three, but only individually spoken
digits (two, three). After each order of digits (separation through brief voice
pause) the detected digits are repeated.
Notes for entering the PIN code
•When entering a PIN code with more than 8 digits, the system indi-
cates “ The PIN is too long ”.
•When entering an incorrect PIN code, the system indicates “ The PIN
is incorrect ”.
•If the incorrect PIN code has been entered three times consecutively,
the card is blocked. With the aid of the personal unblocking code PUK
(Personal Unblock Key), the SIM card can be unblocked. The unblocking
code can only be entered via the phone keypad and not through the
voice control.
Example for entering the PIN code
Voice commandActivity
DIALThe telephone number is selected.
STOREThe name and the telephone number are
stored in the phone phonebook or the entered
PIN code is stored.
REPEAT
The entered name or the digits are repeated.
Then the system requests with voice response
“ please proceed ” the entry of further digits or
commands.
BACK
The entered name or the last entered order of
digits is erased. Previously entered groups of
digits are repeated. Then the system requests
with voice response “ please proceed” the entry
of further digits or commands.
DELETE
All entered digits are erased. Then the system
requests with voice response “ The number is
deleted. The number please ” the entry of fur-
ther digits or commands.
CANCELThe dialogue is ended.
Voice commandAnnouncement
ENTER PIN/PIN CODE“ The PIN please ”
e.g. ZERO ONE TWO THREE“Zero One Two Three ”
If no entry is put in, the following announcement is made after about 5
seconds.
“Possible commands are: store,
repeat, back, delete or more digits ”
STORE/SAVE“The PIN is saved ”
(end of dialogue)
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You can interrupt the dialogue at any time by pressing the PTT button or
with the voice command CANCEL.
Select number
– Press the PTT button.
– Give the command DIAL NUMBER after the signal tone.
After giving this command, the system requests the entry of a telephone
number. The telephone number can be entered as an interconnected
spoken row of digits (complete number), in the form of order of digits
(separation through a brief voice pause) or through individually spoken
digits. After each order of digits (separation through brief voice pause) the
detected digits are repeated.
The digits zero to nine are permitted. The system detects no continuous
digit combinations such as twenty-three, but only individually spoken
digits (two, three).
When entering more than 20 digits, the system answers with voice
response “ The number is too long ”.
Additionally for international calls a Plus (+) has to be entered in front of
the 20 digits.
Example when entering a telephone number You can interrupt the dialogue at any time by pressing the PTT button or
with the voice command
CANCEL.
Repeat last call
– Press the PTT button.
– Give the command REDIAL after the signal tone.
After giving this command, the last number selected via voice input is
selected again.
Example of redial
You can interrupt the dialogue at any time by pressing the PTT button or
with the voice command CANCEL.
Voice commandAnnouncement
DIAL NUMBER“The number please ”
e.g. ZERO SIX ZERO THREE“Zero Six Zero Three ”
If no entry is put in, the following announcement is made after about 5
seconds.
“Possible commands are: dial,
repeat, back, delete or more digits”
FIVE SEVEN TWO“ Five Seven Two ”
DIAL“The number is being dialed ”
Voice commandAnnouncement
REDIAL“The number is being dialed ”
Voice commandAnnouncement
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Phone Phonebook*
Store name
– Press the PTT button.
– Give the command SAVE/STORE NAME/NUMBER after the
signal tone.
After giving this command, the system requests the entry of a name and
a telephone number which should be stored in the phone phonebook. In
the phone phonebook up to 50 entries can be stored.
The telephone number can be entered as an interconnected spoken row
of digits (complete number), in the form of order of digits (separation
through a brief voice pause) or through individually spoken digits. After
each order of digits (separation through brief voice pause) the detected
digits are repeated.
The digits zero to nine are permitted. The system detects no continuous
digit combinations such as twenty-three, but only individually spoken
digits (two, three).
When entering more than 20 digits, the system answers with voice
response “ The number is too long ”.
Additionally a Plus (+) has to be entered in front of the 20 digits.
The stored entry is displayed on the information display* with an arrow in
front of the name.
For similar names additional information (e.g. first names) should be
stored. Example for storing in the phone phonebook
You can interrupt the dialogue at any time by pressing the PTT button or
with the voice command
CANCEL.
Select name
– Press the PTT button.
– Give the command DIAL/SELECT NAMES/NAME after the
signal tone.
After giving this command, there is the possibility to select a stored entry
out of the phone phonebook.
Voice commandAnnouncement
SAVE/STORE
NAME/NUMBER“ The name please ”
COMPANY XYZ“Please repeat the name ”
COMPANY XYZ“The number please”
ZERO ONE TWO THREE“Zero One Two Three ”
FOUR FIVE SIX“Four Five Six”
If no entry is put in, the following announcement is made after about 5
seconds.
“Possible commands are: store, repeat,
back, delete or more digits ”
STORE“The name COMPANY XYZ is stored ”
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