2012 SKODA OCTAVIA Instrument cluster

After switching off the auxiliary heating, the coolant pump runs for a short period.
The auxiliary heater does not switch on: › when the following appears in the instrument cluster display, or the the follow-
ing was displayed before the ignition was turned off: Please refuel. Range: ...
km or PLEASE REFUEL ;
› when the charge state of the vehicle battery is too low;
› when no pre-set time is activated.
setting
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 88.
Information on the setting » Bedienungsanleitung Infotainment, chapter Setting
vehicle systems (CAR button) .
Before the setting is started, check the correct time and date settings.
Checking the settings
When the departure time is activated, the indicator light in the button 
lights up
for around 10 seconds after the ignition is turned off.

Remote control
Fig. 88
Auxiliary heater: Radio remote control
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 88.
Explanation of graphicAAerialBBattery coverCWarning lightSwitch on the auxiliary heatingSwitch off the auxiliary heating
The transmitter and the battery are housed in the housing of the remote control.
The receiver is located in the interior of the vehicle.
When the battery is fully charged, the range of the remote control is a few hun-
dred metres. Obstacles between the radio remote control and the vehicle, bad
weather conditions and a weaker battery can clearly reduce the range.
To switch the auxiliary heating on or off, hold the remote control vertical, with the
aerial pointing upwards. The antenna must not be covered with the fingers or the palm of the hand during this process.
The auxiliary heating can only be switched on/off safely using the radio remote control, if the distance between the radio remote control and the vehicle is at
least 2 m.
After pressing the button, the warning light in the remote control gives the
user different kinds of feedback:
Display warning light C » Fig. 88DescriptionLights up green for around 2 seconds.The auxiliary heating was switched on.Lights up red for around 2 seconds.The auxiliary heating was switched off.Slowly flashes green for around 2 sec-
onds.The ignition signal was not received.Quickly flashes green for around 2 sec-
onds.The auxiliary heating is blocked, e. g
because the tank is nearly empty or
there is a fault in the auxiliary heating.Flashes red for around 2 seconds.The switch off signal was not received.Lights up orange for around 2 seconds,
then green or red.The battery is weak, however the
switching on or off signal was received.Lights up orange for around 2 seconds,
then flashes green or red.The battery is weak, however the
switching on or off signal was not re-
ceived.Flashes orange for around 5 seconds.The battery is discharged, however the
switching on or off signal was not re-
ceived. 90Using the system

KESSY system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Unlocking and locking the steering
95
Switching on the ignition
96
Switching off the ignition
96
Emergency ignition shutoff system
96
Starting engine
96
Emergency start-up of the engine
97
Switching the engine off
97
The KESSY system makes it possible to switch the ignition on/off and to start/
stop the engine without actively using the key.
A key must be in the vehicle to unlock the steering, switch on the steering andstart the vehicle.
WARNING■ Never switch off the ignition while driving, as the power steering and brake
booster will no longer operate - risk of accident!■
Never leave the keys in the vehicle, if leaving children unattended in the ve-
hicle. Otherwise the children could start the engine - risk of accident!
Note
■ After pressing the starter button while the steering is locked, the steering is un-
locked, the electrical components are activated (e.g. Infotainment, etc.) and the ignition is switched on.■
If you do not leave the vehicle after locking the steering and wish to unlock the
steering again, press the starter button. At the same time, electrical components
are activated (e.g. Infotainment etc.) and the ignition is switched on.
■
The KESSY system is protected against inadvertently switching off the engine
while driving, this means that the engine can only be switched off in an emergen-
cy » page 96 .
■
The steering is not unlocked or locked if the starter button is repeatedly press-
ed at short intervals.

Unlocking and locking the steeringFig. 91
Starter button
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 95.
Unlocking
›
Open the driver's door and get into the vehicle.
›
Close the driver's door, and the steering is unlocked within 2 seconds.
Locking
›
Stop the vehicle.
›
Switch off the engine or the ignition by pressing the starter button » Fig. 91.
›
Open the driver's door and the steering is locked.
If the driver's door is opened and the ignition is switched off afterwards, the steering is only locked after the vehicle is locked.
If the steering is locked and the KESSY system does not manage to unlock the steering lock the first time (e.g. if the wheels are resting against the curb), the at-
tempt will be repeated twice by the system.
If the steering lock is then not unlocked, the following message is shown in the
instrument cluster display:
Move steering wheel!
or MOVE STEERING WHEEL
Slightly move the steering and the system will complete 3 more attempts to un-
lock after 2 seconds. At the same time, the indicator light 
flashes.
It is necessary to eliminate the possible cause which is preventing the unlocking
and then repeat the attempt to unlock the steering.
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95Starting-off and Driving

Switching on the ignitionFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 95.
The steering must be unlocked to switch on the ignition.
›
Briefly press the starter button » Fig. 91 on page 95 and the ignition is switched
on.
If the ignition is switched on and the driver's door is opened, the following mes-
sage appears in the instrument cluster display:
Ignition on!
or IGNITION STILL ON

Switching off the ignition
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 95.
›
Briefly press the starter button » Fig. 91 on page 95 and the ignition is switched
off.
The ignition can be switched off up to a speed of 2 km/h.
On vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox, the clutch pedal must not be depressed after switching off the ignition otherwise the system would try to start.
On vehicles fitted with an automatic gearbox, the selector lever must be in theposition P or N and the brake pedal must not be depressed.

Emergency ignition shutoff system
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 95.
In an emergency, it is possible to switch off the ignition even at speeds greater than 2 km/h, by using the "emergency ignition shutoff system".
›
Press the starter button » Fig. 91 on page 95 for longer than 1 second or twice
within 1 second.

Starting engine
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 95.
Maintain the clutch pedal depressed when starting vehicles fitted with a manualgearbox. On vehicles with an automatic gearbox, place the selector lever in posi-
tion P or N and depress the brake pedal until the engine starts.
The engine will not start if the engine is started without the clutch pedal (vehi- cles with a manual gearbox) or brake pedal (vehicles with an automatic gearbox) being depressed.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display: Press the clutch to start. or Apply the break to start. at the same time the indica-
tor light lights up 
.
or
PRESS CLUTCH or APPLY BRAKE at the same time the indicator light lights up 
.
Petrol engines
›
Briefly press the starter button » Fig. 91 on page 95 - the engine fires up.
Diesel engines
›
Briefly press the starter button - the engine starts after the indicator light 
goes out.
The diesel engine can also be started by pressing the starter button, the ignition
is switched on and the glow plug warning light 
illuminates. Wait until the glow
plug warning light goes out and then press and hold the starter button until the
engine starts.
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Emergency start-up of the engineFig. 92
Emergency start-up of engine
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings on page 95.
If the authorisation check for the key fails,the following message appears in the
instrument cluster display:
Key not detected.
or
NO KEY
The emergency start-up must be completed.
›
Press the starter button » Fig. 92 and then hold the key to the starter button;
or
›
press the starter button directly with the key.
Note
During an emergency start-up of the engine, the key bit must face the starter
button » Fig. 92 .
Switching the engine off
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 95.
›
Stop the vehicle.
›
Switch off the engine by pressing the starter button » Fig. 91 on page 95, doing
so switches off the ignition at the same time.
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Brakes
Information for braking
Wear-and-tear
The wear of the brake pads is dependent on the operating conditions and driving
style.
The brake pads wear more quickly if a lot of journeys are completed in towns and
over short distances or if a very sporty style of driving is adopted. If operated un-
der severe conditions , the thickness of the brake pads must be checked by a
ŠKODA specialist garage between service appointments as well.
Wet roads or road salt
The performance of the brakes can be delayed as the brake discs and brake pads may be moist or have a coating of ice or layer of salt on them in winter. The
brakes are cleaned and dried by applying the brakes several times.
Corrosion
Corrosion on the brake discs and dirt on the bake pads occur if the vehicle has
been parked for a long period and if you do not make much use of the braking
system. The brakes are cleaned and dried by applying the brakes several times.
Faults in the brake surface
If it is found that the braking distance has suddenly become longer and that the brake pedal can be depressed further, the brake system may be faulty. Visit a
ŠKODA specialist garage immediately and adjust your style of driving appropriate-
ly as you will not know how great the damage is.
Low brake fluid level
An insufficient level of brake fluid may result in problems in the brake system. The
level of the brake fluid is monitored electronically » page 14, Brake system 
.
Brake booster
The brake booster increases the pressure generated with the brake pedal. The
brake booster only operates when the engine is running. 
97Starting-off and Driving

Driving with a trailerFig. 104
Swivel out the 13-pin power
socket
›
Before hitching the trailer to the vehicle, hold on to the 13-pin power socket in the area
A
» Fig. 104 and swivel it out in the direction of the arrow.
›
Remove the protective cap
5
» Fig. 99 on page 106 upwards before hitching
the trailer to the vehicle.
Safety eye
The purpose of the safety eye
2
» Fig. 99 on page 106 is to attach the break-
away cable of the trailer.
When attaching the breakaway cable to the safety eye, it must sag freely in all
trailer positions (sharp bends, in reverse, etc.).
Exterior mirrors
You have to have additional exterior mirrors fitted if you are not able to see the
traffic behind the trailer with the standard rear-view mirrors. The national legal
requirements must be observed.
Headlights
The headlight settings must be checked before starting a journey with a coupled
trailer. If necessary, adjust the settings with the headlight beam adjust-
ment » page 44 .
Driving speed
For safety reasons, do not drive faster than 80 km/h when hitching a trailer.
Immediately reduce your speed as soon as even the slightest swaying of the trail- er is detected. Never attempt to stop the trailer from “swaying” by accelerating.
Brakes
Apply the brakes in good time! If the trailer is fitted with a trailer brake, apply the
brakes gently at first, then brake firmly. This will avoid brake jolts resulting from
the trailer wheels locking.
On downhill sections shift down a gear in good time to also use the engine as a
brake.
Trailer stabilisation
The trailer stabilisation is an extension of the stabilisation control that works in
conjunction with the counter-steering assistance to reduce the amount the trail-
er "sways".
After turning on the ignition, the ESC warning light  in the instrument cluster
lights up for about 2 seconds longer than the ABS warning light.
Prerequisites: › The towing device is assembled or retrofitted ex works;
› The ESC system is active. The warning light
 or  in the instrument cluster is
not illuminated;
› The trailer is electrically connected to the towing vehicle by means of the trailer
socket;
› The speed is higher than approx. 60 km/h;
› The trailer has a fixed drawbar;
› The ESC system works for both braked and unbraked trailers.
A trailer is connected to the anti-theft alarm system, when: › the vehicle is factory-fitted with an anti-theft alarm system and a towing de-
vice;
› the trailer is electrically connected to the towing vehicle by means of the trailer
socket;
› the electrical system of the vehicle and trailer is fully functional;
› the vehicle is locked with the car key and the anti-theft alarm system is activa-
ted.
When the vehicle is locked, the alarm is activated as soon as the electrical con-
nection to the trailer is interrupted.
Always switch off the anti-theft alarm system before a trailer is connected/dis- connected » page 35, Anti-theft alarm system .
Engine overheating
If the needle for the coolant temperature gauge moves into the right-hand area or the red area of the scale, the speed must be reduced immediately.
Stop and switch off the engine if the warning light 
in the instrument cluster
lights up. Wait a few minutes and check the level of coolant » page 174.
The following guidelines must be observed » page 15, Coolant temperature/cool-
ant level 
.
The coolant temperature can be reduced by switching on the heating. 110Using the system

The warning light  lights up in the instrument cluster when the TCR is deactiva-
ted.
Active driver-steering recommendation (DSR) The DSR indicates to the driver in critical situations a steering recommendation in
order to stabilise the vehicle. The DSR is activated, for example, on the right and
left vehicle side when braking sharply on different road surfaces.
Hydraulic brake assist (HBA)
The HBA is activated by the very quick operation of the brake pedal. HBA increa- ses the braking effect and helps to shorten the braking distance. To achieve the
shortest possible braking distance, the brake pedal must be applied firmly until the vehicle has come to a complete standstill.
The ABS is activated faster and more effectively with the intervention of the HBA. The HBA is automatically switched off when the brake pedal is released.
Hill hold control (HHC)
The HHC makes it easier to start off on steep hills. The system holds the brake
pressure produced by the activation of the brake pedal for approx. 2 seconds af-
ter the brake pedal is released. The driver can therefore move his foot from the
brake pedal to the accelerator pedal and start off on the slope, without having to
actuate the handbrake.
The brake pressure drops gradually the more you operate the accelerator pedal. If the vehicle does not start off within 2 seconds, it starts to roll back.
The HHC is active as of a 5 % slope, if the driver door is closed. HHC is always ac- tive on slopes when in forward or reverse start off. When driving downhill, it is in-
active.
“Multicollision brake”
The multifunction brake deploys automatic braking after a collision in order to re-
duce the risk of further collisions. Automatic braking can only be deployed at
speeds of over 10 km/h in the event of a frontal or side impact.
The vehicle is slowed down automatically by the ESC system as long as the brakes, the ESC and the requisite electrical system remains operational post-im-
pact.
Automatic braking is not applied if the driver presses the accelerator during the
accident.
Antilock brake system (ABS)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 112.
ABS prevents the wheels locking when braking. Thus helping the driver to main-
tain control of the vehicle.
The intervention of the ABS is noticeable from the pulsating movements of the
brake pedal which is accompanied by noises.
When the ABS system is active, do not brake periodically or reduce the pressure
on the brake pedal.
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Traction control system (TCS)
Fig. 106
TCS button
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 112.
If the wheels are slipping, the TCS system adapts the engine speed to the condi-
tions of the road surface. The TCS makes it much easier to start off, accelerate
and climb steep hills even if the conditions of the road surface are unfavourable.
The TCS function is automatically activated each time the ignition is switched on.
If your vehicle is fitted with the ESC system, the ASR is integrated into the ESC
system » page 112 .
During an intervention of the system, the TCS warning light  flashes in the in-
strument cluster. 
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The TCS should normally always be switched on. It may be advisable to switch off
the system only in exceptional circumstances, such as:
› when driving with snow chains;
› when driving in deep snow or on a very loose surface;
› when it is necessary to “rock a vehicle free” when it has got stuck.
The TCR can be deactivated in the Infotainment or with the button 
» Fig. 106 » operating instructions for Infotainment , chapter Setting vehicle
systems (CAR button) .
The warning light  lights up in the instrument cluster when the TCR is deactiva-
ted.
Ensure the TCS is activated again afterwards.

Electronic differential lock (EDL)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 112.
If one of the wheels starts to spin, the EDL system brakes the spinning wheel and transfers the driving force to the other wheels. This ensures the stability of the
vehicle and a quick journey.
The EDL switches off automatically if severe stresses exist in order to avoid ex- cessive heat generation in the disc brake on the wheel which is being braked. The
vehicle can continue to be driven and has the same characteristics as a vehicle
not fitted with EDL. The EDL switches on again automatically as soon as the
brake has cooled down.

Parking aidFig. 107
Parking aid: Range of sensors/parking aid button on vehicles with
front and rear sensors
Fig. 108
road display/compact display
The system supports the driver using acoustic signals/Infotainment display when parking and manoeuvring.
Information about setting acoustic signals/description of the display in the Info-
tainment display » operating instructions for Infotainment , chapter Setting vehi-
cle systems (CAR button) .
The system uses ultrasound waves to calculate the distance between the bumper
and an obstacle. The ultrasound sensors are integrated in the front/rear bumper.
The system only operates if the ignition is switched on. 
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finding a parking spaceFig. 109
System button (switch on the display in the instrument cluster dis-
play) /display: search for a suitable parking space for parallel or
 perpen-
dicular parking 
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 116.
Parallel parking space
›
Drive past the parking space at up to maximum 40 km/h and a distance of 0.5 – 1.5 m » Fig. 109.
›
Press the button 
» Fig. 109 once .
The following is shown in the information display of the information clus- ter » Fig. 109 - 
.
Perpendicular parking space
›
Drive past the parking space at up to maximum 20 km/h and a distance of 0.5 – 1.5 m » Fig. 109.
›
Press the button twice 
» Fig. 109 .
The following is shown in the information display of the information clus-
ter » Fig. 109 - 
.
If suitable parking space is found, its parameters are stored until another suitable
parking space has been found or until a distance of 10 m had been driven after finding the parking space.
The search for a suitable parking space takes place while the display is switched
off. If the display is not switched on using the button 
until the driver drives
past the parking space, the system can assess and display this parking space.
If the driver changes the parking mode while searching for a parking space, the
button  must be pressed again.
The search area for the parking space on the front passenger's side is automati-
cally shown in the instrument cluster display.
Activate the turn signal on the driver's side if you wish to park on this side of the road. The search area for the parking space on the driver's side is shown in the
instrument cluster display.

Parking the vehicle
Fig. 110
Instrument cluster display: Parking space detected including the in-
formation to continue driving  and to engage reverse gear
, Information
to engage the forward gear  or the reverse gear

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 116.
The time limit for the parking procedure with the help of the system is 6 minutes.
If the system has recognised a suitable parking space, this parking space is
shown in the display » Fig. 110 - 
.
›
Continue driving forwards until the display » Fig. 110 - 
appears in the display.
›
Stop the vehicle for at least 1 second.
›
Engage reverse gear or move the selector lever into the position R.
›
As soon as the following message is shown in the information cluster display:
Steering int. active. Check around veh.! , let go of the steering wheel and the
steering is taken over by the system.
›
Observe the direct vicinity of the vehicle and reverse carefully.
In the event that the parking procedure cannot be carried out in one go, the park- ing process is completed in further stages. 
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