2006 SKODA OCTAVIA key

CAUTION
During the winter it may be necessary to remove any ice and snow in the vicinity
of the sliding/tilting roof before opening it to prevent any damage to the opening
mechanism and seal. ÐConvenience operation
An open sliding/tilting roof can also be closed from the outside.
› Press and hold the lock button
 on the remote control key or keep the key in
the lock cylinder of the driver's door in the locked position » .
The closing operation stops immediately when you release the key or the lock
button. WARNING
Close the sliding/tilting roof carefully - risk of injury! The force limiter does not
operate with the convenience closing. ÐEmergency operation
Fig. 21
Point for positioning screwdriver/opening for positioning the key
The sliding/tilting roof can be closed or opened manually if the system is faulty.
The emergency operation of the sliding roof is located underneath the glasses
storage box 1
» page 73
, Glasses storage box .
› Open the glasses storage box.
› Carefully insert an approximately 5 mm wide screwdriver into the slot in the po-
sitions shown by the arrows 1
» Fig. 21. ›
Carefully fold the glasses storage box downwards by gently pressing down and
turning the screwdriver.
› Insert an Allen key, SW 4, up to the stop into the opening 2
and close or open
the sliding/tilting roof.
› Reinstall the glasses storage box by first inserting the plastic plugs and then
pushing the entire part upwards.
Have the fault rectified by a
ŠKODA specialist garage. Note
It is necessary after each emergency operation (using the Allen key) to move the
sliding/tilting roof into the basic position. This is why the rotary switch must be
set to the switch position A
» Fig. 20 on page 37 and pressed forward for about
10 seconds. Ð38
Using the system

Lights and visibility
Lights
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Switching lights on and off 40
DAY LIGHT function (Daylight driving light) 40
Automatic driving lamp control 40
Cornering lights 41
Parking light 41
COMING HOME/LEAVING HOME function 41
Tourist light 42
Fog lights 42
Fog lights with the function CORNER 42
Rear fog light 43
Instrument lighting  43
Headlight beam adjustment  44
Switches for the hazard warning light system 44
Turn signal and main beam lever 45
On models fitted with right-hand steering the position of certain switches differs
from that shown in » Fig. 22
on page 40. The symbols which mark the switch
positions are identical, however.
The low beam continues to shine while the ignition is switched on and the light
switch is in the position  or  . After switching off the ignition, the low beam
is switched off automatically and only the side lights come on. The side lights also
go out after the ignition key is removed. WARNING
■ Never drive with only the side lights on! The side lights are not bright
enough to light up the road sufficiently in front of you or to be seen by other
oncoming traffic. Therefore always switch on the low beam when it is dark or
if visibility is poor.
■ The automatic driving lamp control 
 only operates as a support and does
not release the driver from his responsibility to check the light and, if necessa-
ry, to switch on the light depending on the light conditions. The light sensor
cannot, for example, detect rain or snow. Under these conditions we recom-
mend switching on the low beam or fog lights! CAUTION
■ The activation of the lights should only be undertaken in accordance with na-
tional legal requirements.
■ The driver is always responsible for the correct settings and use of the lights. Note
■ If the light switch is in the position , the ignition key is removed and the driv-
er's door is open, an audible warning signal will sound. The audible warning signal
is switched off by means of the door contact when the driver's door is closed (ig-
nition off), however, the side lights remain on to illuminate the parked vehicle if
necessary. ■ If there is a fault in the light switch, the low beam comes on automatically.
■ In the event of cool or humid weather conditions, the headlights can be misted
up from inside. The temperature difference between interior and external area of
the headlight lenses is decisive. When the driving lights are switched on, the light
outlet surfaces are free from mist after a short period, although the headlight
lenses may still be misted up in the peripheral areas. It also concerns reverse light
and turn signal lights. This mist has no influence on the life of the lighting system. Ð
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Lights and visibility

If operating lights with the door contact switch is enabled (switch A
is in position
), the light will come on when:
› the vehicle is unlocked;
› one of the doors is opened;
› or the ignition key is removed.
If operating lights with the door contact switch is enabled (switch A
is in position
), the light will turn off when:
› the vehicle is locked;
› the ignition is switched on;
› about 30 seconds after all the doors have been closed.
If a door remains open, or if the switch A
is in the position
, the interior light
goes out after 10
minutes to prevent the battery from discharging. Note
We recommend having these bulbs replaced by a ŠKODA specialist garage. ÐInterior lighting - version 2
Fig. 30
Interior lighting - version 2
Switching on
› Press the switch into position
 » Fig. 30.
Switching off
› Press the switch into position
O » Fig. 30.
Operating with the door contact switch
› Press the switch into position
 » Fig. 30.
The same principles apply for interior lighting version 2 as for » page 45, Interior
lighting - version 1 . Ð Illuminated storage compartment on front passenger side
› When opening the flap of the storage compartment on the front passenger
side the lighting in the storage compartment comes on.
› The light switches on automatically when the parking light is switched on and
goes out when the flap is closed. Ð Front door warning light
Fig. 31
Front door: Warning light
The warning light is located in the lower door trim panel » Fig. 31.
The warning light goes on every time the door is opened. The light goes out
about 10 minutes after opening the door in order to avoid discharging the battery
of the vehicle.
There is a reflector installed on some vehicles instead of the warning light. Ð Entry lighting
The lighting is positioned on the bottom edge of the exterior mirror.
The light beam is directed towards the entry area of the front door.
The light comes on after the doors have been locked or on opening the boot lid.
The light goes out after switching on the ignition or within 30

seconds of closing
all of the doors and the boot lid.
If a door or the boot lid remains open, the light goes out within 2 minutes if the
ignition is switched off. £
46 Using the system

Switching off operating control
›
Place the rotary knob into the position
.
Folding-in both of the exterior mirrors with the rotary knob
› Place the rotary knob into the position
.
The mirrors are folded back into the driving position after the rotary knob is
turned from the position  to a different one.
It is only possible to fold in both exterior mirrors when the ignition is switched on
and at a speed of up to 15
km/h.
Folding-in both of the exterior mirrors using the remote control key
› If all of the windows are closed, press and hold the lock button 3
» Fig. 13 on
page 30 on the radio remote control for approx. 2

seconds.
The exterior mirrors are folded back into the driving position after opening the
door or switching on the ignition.
Tilting surface of front passenger exterior mirror
On vehicles fitted with the memory function for the driver seat, the surface of the
mirror tilts down slightly when the reverse gear is engaged and the rotary knob is
in the position  » Fig. 39. This provides an aid in seeing the kerb of the pavement
when parking the car.
The mirror returns into its initial position, after the rotary knob is moved out of
the position  and put into another position or if the speed is more than 15 km/h.
Memory function for exterior mirrors
On vehicles fitted with a memory function for the driver seat, the relevant setting
for the exterior mirrors is also stored automatically when the seat position is stor-
ed » page 55. WARNING
■ Convex (curved outward) exterior mirrors increase the field of vision. They
do, however, make objects appear smaller in the mirror. These mirrors are
therefore only of limited use for estimating distances to the following vehi-
cles.
■ Whenever possible use the interior mirror for estimating the distances to
the following vehicles. CAUTION
Never mechanically fold in or fold back the exterior mirrors with the fold-in func-
tion  by hand as this will damage the electric drive. Note
■ If the exterior mirrors were folded in using the rotary knob, they can only be fol-
ded back into the driving position using the rotary knob. ■ If the exterior mirrors were folded in using the remote control key and if the ro-
tary knob was in the fold-in position before the ignition was switched on, the mir-
rors will remain in the fold-in position the next time the ignition is switched on.
The mirrors are folded back into the driving position after the rotary knob is
turned from the position  to a different one.
■ Do not touch the surface of the exterior mirrors if the exterior mirror heater is
switched on. ■ If the power setting function fails at any time, the exterior mirrors can be set by
hand by pressing on the edge of the mirror surface. ■ Contact your ŠKODA specialist garage if there is a fault with the power setting
of the exterior mirrors. Ð Automatic dimming exterior mirror on the driver's side
The exterior mirror on the driver's side is dimmed together with the interior mir-
ror. If the automatic dimming is switched on, the mirror dims automatically de-
pending on the light striking the mirror from the rear.
After the reverse gear is engaged, the mirror always moves back into the normal
(not dimmed) position. Note
■ Automatic mirror dimming operates only properly if the sun screen for the rear
window is not in use or the light striking the rear of the interior rear-view mirror is
not affected by other objects. ■ Do not affix any stickers in front of the light sensor, so that they do not impair
the automatic dimming function or put it out of operation. ■ If the automatic interior mirror dimming is switched off, the exterior mirror dim-
ming is also switched off. Ð 53
Lights and visibility

Seats and Stowage
Front seats
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Manually adjusting the front seats 55
Adjusting front seats electrically 55
Storing setting 56
Assigning the remote control key to the memory button 56
Retrieving the seat and exterior mirror settings 56
The driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the pedals can be fully
pressed to the floor with slightly bent legs.
The seat backrest on the driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the
upper point of the steering wheel can be easily reached with slightly bent arms.
Correct adjustment of the seats is particularly important for:
› safely and quickly reaching the controls;
› a relaxed, fatigue-free body position;
› achieving the maximum protection offered by the seat belts and the airbag
system. WARNING
■ Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary - risk of accident!
■ Caution when adjusting the seat! You may suffer injuries or bruises as a re-
sult of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention. ■ As the electric front seats can also be adjusted when the ignition is switch-
ed off (even when the ignition key is withdrawn), never leave children unat-
tended in the car. ■ The seat backrests must not be angled too far back when driving otherwise
this will affect proper operation of the seat belts and of the airbag system -
risk of injury! ■ Never carry more people than the number of seats in the vehicle. WARNING (Continued)
■ Each occupant must correctly fasten the seat belt belonging to the seat.
Children must be fastened » page 135, Transporting children safely with a
suitable restraint system.
■ The front seats and the head restraints must always be adjusted to match
the body size of the seat occupant as well as the seat belts must always be
correctly fastened in order to provide an optimal protection for you and your
occupants.
■ Always keep your feet in the footwell when the car is being driven - never
place your feet on the instrument panel, out of the window or on the surfaces
of the seats. This is particularly important for the front seat passenger. You
will be exposed to increased risk of injury if it becomes necessary to apply the
brake or in the event of an accident. If an airbag is deployed, you may suffer
fatal injuries when adopting an incorrect seated position!
■ It is important for the driver and front passenger to maintain a distance of at
least 25 cm from the steering wheel or dash panel. Not maintaining this mini-
mum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to properly
protect you - hazard!
■ Ensure that there are no objects in the footwell as they may get caught be-
hind the pedals when driving or applying the braking. You would then no lon-
ger be able to operate the clutch, brake or accelerate.
■ Do not transport any objects on the front passenger seat except objects
(e.g. child safety seat) provided for this purpose - risk of accident! Note
After a certain time, play can develop within the adjustment mechanism of the
backrest angle. Ð
54 Using the system

Storing setting
Fig. 42
Memory buttons and SET button
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 54.
The memory function for the driver's seat provides the option to store the individ-
ual positions of the driver's seat and the external mirrors. A setting position can
be allocated to each of the three memory buttons B
» Fig. 42, i.e. three in total.
Storing seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward
› Switch on the ignition.
› Adjust the seat
» page 55, Adjusting front seats electrically .
› Adjust both of the exterior mirrors
» page 52.
› Press the button
SET A
» Fig. 42.
› Press one of the memory buttons B
within 10 seconds after pressing the but-
ton SET - an acknowledgement signal confirms that the seat setting is stored.
Storing exterior mirror setting for reversing › Switch on the ignition.
› Press the required memory button B
» Fig. 42.
› Move the rotary knob for the exterior mirror control into position
 » page 52.
› Engage reverse gear.
› Move the right exterior mirror into the desired position
» page 52.
› Take the vehicle out of gear. The set position of the exterior mirror is stored.
Emergency Off
The setting process can be interrupted if necessary, by pressing any button on
the driver's seat.
ä Note
■ Each new setting stored with the same button erases the previous setting.
■ Each time new seat and exterior mirror settings for forward travel are saved,
the individual setting for the right exterior mirror for reverse travel must also be
saved again. Ð Assigning the remote control key to the memory button
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 54.
The remote control key must be assigned to the memory button to be able to re-
trieve the settings that are stored in the memory function via the remote control
key.
Once the settings for the seat and exterior mirrors are saved » page 56, Storing
setting, you have 10

seconds to assign the radio remote control to the appropri-
ate memory button.
› Withdraw the ignition key.
› Press the button
 on the remote control key. After the successful assign-
ment, the turn signal lights flash and an audible signal will sound as a confirma-
tion. The setting is stored with the memory button which you have selected. Note
If the remote control key is assigned to a memory button, which has already been
assigned to a radio remote control, the old assignment is replaced by the new as-
signment. Ð Retrieving the seat and exterior mirror settings
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 54.
Retrieving settings via the memory button
›
One-touch automatic memory:
briefly press the desired memory button B
» Fig. 42 on page 56. The seat and exterior mirror are moved automatically
into the stored positions (this applies only if the ignition is switched on and the
speed is less than 5 km/h).
› Memory buttons:
Press and hold the desired memory button B
until the seat
and the exterior mirrors are moved into the stored positions. £
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56 Using the system

Retrieving settings via the remote control key
›
If the driver's door is closed and the ignition is switched off, briefly press the
button  on the remote control key and open the driver's door.
The seat and exterior mirrors now move automatically into the stored positions.
Retrieving setting of exterior mirror for reversing
› Turn the rotary knob for the exterior mirror setting into the position
 » page 52
before engaging the reverse gear.
› Engage reverse gear.
The mirror returns into its initial position, after the rotary knob is moved out of
the position  and put into another position or if the speed is more than 15 km/h.
Emergency Off
The setting process for the seats and exterior mirrors can be interrupted if neces-
sary, by pressing any button on the driver's seat. ÐSeat heaters
Fig. 43
Regulator for heating the front seats/rear seats
The seat backrests and surfaces of the front seats and the two outer rear seats
can be heated electrically. › The seat heaters on the driver's and front passenger's seat can be switched on
and regulated by pressing the button in the area of the symbol  or
 »

Fig. 43 -
 .
› The heaters on the left or right rear seats can be switched on and regulated by
pressing the regulator  or
 » Fig. 43 -
.
By pressing the button once, the heating is switched to the highest intensity -
level 3, which is indicated by all three of the warning lights in the switch lighting
up. With repeated pressing of the switch, the intensity of the heating is down-regula-
ted up to the switch-off. The intensity of the heating is indicated by the number
of illuminated warning lights in the switch. WARNING
If, as an occupant, you have a subdued pain and/or temperature sensitivity,
e.g. through medication, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes),
we recommend not to use the seat heating. This can lead to burns on the
back, the posterior and the legs which are difficult to heal. If the seat heating
is used, we recommend to make regular breaks in your journey when driving
long distances, so that the body can recuperate from the stress of the jour-
ney. Please consult your doctor, who can evaluate your specific condition. CAUTION
■ Do not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply pressure at specific points to
avoid damaging the heating elements for the seat heaters.
■ Do not use the seat heaters if the seats are not occupied by persons or if ob-
jects, such as a child seat, bag, etc., are fastened or stored on them. A fault of the
heating elements in the seat heating can occur.
■ Do not clean the seats using moisture » page 153, Fabric covers on electrically
heated seats. Note
■ The seat heating should only be switched on when the engine is running. This
has a significant effect of saving on the battery capacity. ■ If the on-board voltage drops, the seat heating is switched off automatically, in
order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control » page 169,
Automatic load deactivation .
■ If the heaters for the rear seats are set to the highest intensity - level 3, they
are automatically switched over to level
2 after 10 minutes (two warning lights
are illuminated on the switch). Ð
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Seats and Stowage

Rear ashtray
Fig. 65
Rear ashtray - low centre console/high centre console
Opening the ashtray on the low centre console
› Grasp the ashtray cover at the lower edge A
» Fig. 65 and fold it open in the
direction of arrow.
Remove the ashtray from the low centre console
› Grasp the ashtray at the handle B
» Fig. 65 and remove from above.
Removing the ashtray from the low centre console
› Place the ashtray insert into the console and press it in.
Opening the ashtray on the high centre console
› Press on the top part of the ashtray cover in area C
» Fig. 65.
Removing the ashtray from the high centre console
› Lightly push the ashtray cover downwards as far as the stop.
› Grasp the ash tray insert at the cover D
» Fig. 65and remove.
Inserting the ashtray into the high centre console
› Place the ashtray insert in the mount and press it in. WARNING
Never place flammable objects in the ashtray - risk of fire! Ð Cigarette lighter, 12-volt power socket
Cigarette lighter
Fig. 66
Centre console: Cigarette lighter
Using the system › Press in the button of the cigarette lighter
» Fig. 66.
› Wait until the button pops forward.
› Remove the cigarette lighter immediately and use.
› Place the cigarette lighter back into the socket. WARNING
■ Take care when using the cigarette lighter! Improper use of the cigarette
lighter can cause burns. ■ The cigarette lighter also operates when the ignition is switched off or the
ignition key withdrawn. Therefore never leave children unattended in the ve-
hicle. Note
■ The cigarette lighter socket can also be used as a 12Volt socket for electrical ap-
pliances » page 70 , 12-volt power socket.
■ Further information » page 177, Accessories, changes and replacement of
parts. Ð
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Seats and Stowage