2012 SKODA OCTAVIA display

Average speed
The average speed since the memory was last erased is shown in the display
in km/hour » page 22. To determine the average speed over a certain period of
time, set the memory to zero at the start of the measurement » page 22.
After erasing the memory, no average speed data will appear for approx. the first
300 m driven.
The display is updated regularly while you are driving. The average speed data is updated regularly while you are driving.
Distance travelled
The distance driven since the memory was last erased appears in the display.
If you want to measure the distance travelled from a particular moment in time on, at this moment, reset the memory by setting the button to zero » page 22.
The maximum distance indicated in both memories is 9 999 km. The indicator is
automatically set back to zero if this period is exceeded.
Driving time
The driving time which has elapsed since the memory was last erased, appears in
the display. If you want to measure the time travelled from a particular moment intime on, at this moment, reset the memory by setting the button tozero » page 22 .
The maximum distance indicated in both memories is 99 hours and 59 minutes. The indicator is set back to zero if this period is exceeded.
Convenience consumers
The consumption display for the convenience consumers in l/h.
Together with the consumption display, a list of three convenience consumers with the highest consumption is also displayed.
Warning against excessive speedsFig. 4
Buttons (adjustment wheel) on the operating lever/multifunction
steering wheel
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 22.
Adjust the speed limit while the vehicle is stationary
›
With the button
A
» Fig. 4 or, if applicable, the adjustment wheel
D
, select the
menu item Warning against excessive speeds .
›
Pressing the button
B
or the adjustment wheel
D
activates the setup mode
for the speed limit.
›
Set the desired speed limit, e.g. 50 km/h, with the button
A
or, if applicable,
the adjustment wheel
D
.
›
Confirm the speed limit by pressing button
B
, or adjustment wheel
D
or wait
around 5 seconds. Your settings are saved automatically.
This allows you to set the speed in 5 km/h intervals.
Adjusting the speed limit while the vehicle is moving
›
With the button
A
» Fig. 4 or, if applicable, the adjustment wheel
D
, select the
menu item Warning against excessive speeds .
›
Drive at the desired speed, e.g. 50 km/h.
›
Press the button
B
or the adjustment wheel
D
to accept the current speed as
the speed limit (the value flashes).
If you wish to change the set speed limit, it is changed in 5 km/h intervals (e.g. the
accepted speed of 47 km/h increases to 50 km/h or decreases to 45 km/h).
›
Press again the button
B
or the adjustment wheel
D
to confirm the speed lim-
it, or wait approx. 5 seconds and the setting is saved automatically (the value stops flashing). 
24Using the system

Change or delete speed limit›With the button A » Fig. 4 or, if applicable, the adjustment wheel D, select the
menu item Warning against excessive speeds .›
Pressing the button
B
or the adjustment wheel
D
deletes the speed limit.
›
Pressing the button
B
or the adjustment wheel
D
again activates change
mode for the speed limit.
If the pre-set speed is exceeded, an acoustic signal appears as a warning tone
and a warning message appears in the instrument cluster display, e.g.:
Speed 50 exceeded.
or SPEED TOO HIGH
The set speed limit value remains stored even after switching off the ignition. Af-
ter a gap between driving exceeding 2 hours, the pre-set speed limit is deleted.

Information display
Fig. 5
Buttons (adjustment wheel) on the operating lever/multifunction
steering wheel
The information display provides you with information on the current operating
state of your vehicle . The information display also provides you with data (de-
pending on the equipment installed in the vehicle) relating to the Infotainment,
multi-functional indicator, etc.
Operating with the buttons on the operating lever
Activate the Main menu by pressing the rocker switch
A
» Fig. 5 for longer.
Individual menu items can be selected by means of the rocker switch A. When
the pushbutton B is briefly pressed, the information you have selected is dis-
played.
Operating the button/adjustment wheel on the multifunction steering wheel
Activate the Main menu by pressing the rocker switch C
» Fig. 5 for longer.
The individual menus can be selected by pressing the adjustment wheel
D
. The
selected menu is displayed after briefly pressing the adjustment wheel
D
.
By briefly pressing the
C
button you will reach one level higher.
Main menu points
The following information can be selected (depending on the equipment installed on the vehicle):
■ Driving data » page 22
■ Assist systems » page 126
■ Navigation » operating instructions for Infotainment , chapter Navigation sys-
tem (NAV button)
■ Audio » operating instructions for Infotainment , chapter Media (MEDIA button)
■ Telephone » operating instructions for Infotainment , chapter Telephone
(PHONE button)
■ Vehicle » operating instructions for Infotainment , chapter Setting vehicle sys-
tems (CAR button)
The menu items Audio and Navigation are only displayed when the factory-fitted
Infotainment radio or navigation system is switched on.
Note
If warning messages are shown in the information display, these messages must
be confirmed with the button B on the operating lever or with the adjustment
wheel D
on the multifunction steering wheel » Fig. 5 to call up the main menu.

Traffic sign recognition

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operating principle
26
Information for the driver
27

25Information system

The detected traffic signs appear in the instrument cluster display in the follow-
ing menu:
■ Driving data
■ Traffic sign
Additional display
If the menu item is not currently displayed with traffic sign detection, the traffic
sign is displayed with the speed limit in the upper area of the instrument cluster display » Fig. 7 on page 26 - .
The additional display traffic sign detection can be activated/deactivated in the Infotainment » operating instructions for Infotainment , chapter Setting vehicle
systems (CAR button) .
Traffic sign display when towing a trailer
When towing a trailer, displaying the traffic signs which apply when towing a
trailer can be activated.
The traffic sign detection display when towing a trailer can be activated/deactiva-
ted in the Infotainment » operating instructions for Infotainment , chapter Setting
vehicle systems (CAR button) .WARNING■
Traffic sign detection only operates as a support. Real traffic signs always
have priority over electronic displays. The driver is always responsible for cor-
rectly assessing the traffic situation.■
Traffic signs may not be recognised at all by the system, or may be recog-
nised incorrectly. As a result, the traffic signs may not be displayed at all, or
the wrong one may appear.
■
Traffic sign recognition does not warn about exceeding the maximum per-
mitted speed nor does it adjust the driving speed to the maximum speed!
■
The display is based on standard national speed units. The display  in the
instrument cluster display can therefore be in km/h or mph depending on the country concerned.
Note
Traffic sign recognition is not available in all countries.
Operating principleFig. 6
Windscreen: Camera viewing
range for traffic sign recognition
Fig. 7
Instrument cluster display: Ex-
ample of traffic sign recognition
display/additional display
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 25.
Traffic sign recognition allows traffic signs with maximum speeds/no overtaking
recognised by the system to be shown in the instrument cluster display.
Additional signs, such as 'when wet' or signs which only apply for a limited time
can also be displayed.
Traffic sign recognition works on the basis of the data captured by the camera
and is only able to show traffic signs which are in the camera's viewing range » Fig. 6 .
Data from the camera can be supplemented by information from the Infotainment Navigation. This is the reason why traffic signs with maximum speeds can also be shown on sections of roads which do not have any traffic signs. 
26Using the system

Traffic sign recognition may not be available or may only be available to a limited
extent in the following situation:
› in poor visibility conditions, e.g. fog, heavy rain, thick snowfall;
› when dazzled by the sun;
› when dazzled by oncoming traffic;
› when the camera viewing range is obstructed by an obstacle;
› at high speeds;
› when the traffic signs are fully or partially obscured (e.g. by trees, snow, dirt or
other vehicles);
› when the traffic signs are not standard (round with a red border);
› when the traffic signs are damaged or bent;
› when the traffic signs are fixed to signs with flashing lights;
› when the traffic signs were changed and the navigation data are out of date.
Information for the driver
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 25.
The information for the driver appears in the instrument cluster display.
No traffic signs detected.
No maximum speeds were recognised (e.g. on German motorways where there is
no speed limit).
Error: traffic sign recognition
A system error is present. Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage.
Traffic sign recognition: clean windscreen!
The windscreen is dirty, iced over or misted up in the camera viewing range. Clean
the windscreen or remove the obstacles.
Traffic sign recognition: restricted.
Infotainment Navigation is not currently providing any data. Check whether the
maps are up-to-date or the whether the vehicle is currently in a location for which
no navigation data are available.

Fatigue detection (break recommendation)
The fatigue detection system advises the driver on the basis of information about
the steering behaviour, to take a break from driving. The system recommends a
break at speeds of 65-200 km/h.
After the ignition has been switched on, the system evaluates the steering be-
haviour for 15 minutes. This baseline analysis is constantly compared with the
current steering behaviour. If the system detects deviations from normal steering
behaviour due to possible fatigue of the driver, it recommends to take a break
from driving.
The symbol  appears in the instrument cluster display, with the following mes-
sage:
Driver alert. Take a break.
or DRIVER ALERT TAKE A BREAK
An audible signal is also emitted.
The system deletes the stored baseline analysis if one of the following condi-
tions is met:
› the vehicle is stopped and the ignition is turned off,
› the vehicle is stopped, the seat belt is taken off and the driver's door is opened;
› the vehicle is stopped for more than 15 minutes.
If none of these conditions is met, the system will recommend another break
from driving.
The system can be activated/deactivated in the Infotainment » operating instruc-
tions for Infotainment , chapter Setting vehicle systems (CAR button) .WARNING■
For the driving ability is always the driver's responsibility. Never drive if you
feel tired.■
The system may not detect all cases where a break is needed.
■
Therefore, take regular, sufficient breaks during long trips.
■
There will be no warning during the so-called micro-sleep.
Note
■ In some situations, the system may evaluate the driving incorrectly and thus
mistakenly recommend a break (e.g. sporty driving, in adverse weather conditions,
or in bad road conditions).■
The fatigue detection system is designed primarily for motorway driving.

27Information system

The central locking system allows you to lock and unlock all doors, the fuel filler
flap and boot lid at the same time based on the current setting.
Display of the locking
After locking the vehicle, the warning light in the driver's door flashes for around
2 seconds in quick succession, afterwards it begins to flash evenly at longer inter-
vals.
Displaying an error
If the indicator light in the driver's door initially flashes quickly for around 2 sec-
onds, and then lights up for 30 seconds without interruption before flashing
again slowly, you will need to seek the assistance of a ŠKODA specialist garage.WARNING■ Locked doors prevent unwanted entry into the vehicle from outside, for ex-
ample at road crossings. Locked doors do, however, make it more difficult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency – danger to life!■
If the car is locked and the safe securing system is activated, there must not
be any person in the car as it is then not possible to open either a door or a window from the inside. The locked doors make it more difficult for rescuers
to get into the vehicle in an emergency – hazard!
Note
■ The anti-theft alarm system is activated when the vehicle is locked even if the
safe securing system is deactivated. The interior monitor is however not activa- ted.■
Convenience opening/closing of the windows can be operated when locking/
unlocking the vehicle.
■
In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked doors
are automatically unlocked in order to enable rescuers to gain access to the vehi-
cle.
■
Only the driver's door can be unlocked or locked using the key if the central
locking system fails » page 31. The other doors and the boot lid can be emer-
gency locked or unlocked. ■Emergency locking of the door » page 36.
■ Emergency unlocking of the luggage compartment lid » page 38.

Individual settings
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 29.
Set the following functions » operating instructions for Infotainment , chap-
ter Setting vehicle systems (CAR button) .
Opening a single door
This function makes it possible to only unlock the driver's door. The other doors,
the fuel filler flap and the boot lid remain locked and are only unlocked after be- ing opened again.
Unlocking a vehicle side door
This function enables you to unlock both doors on the driver's side. The other doors, the fuel filler flap and the boot lid remain locked and are only unlocked af-
ter being opened again.
Unlocking the vehicle with the KESSY system
This function enables you to unlock all the doors, individual doors, both doors on the left and right vehicle side or to unlock the driver and front passenger door at
the same time. The other doors, the fuel filler flap and the boot lid remain locked
and are only unlocked after being opened again.
Automatic locking and unlocking
All doors are locked from a speed of around 15 km/h. The button in the handle of
the boot lid is deactivated.
If the ignition key is withdrawn, the car is then automatically unlocked again. In addition, it is possible for the driver or front passenger to unlock the car by press-
ing the central locking button 
.
The vehicle doors can be unlocked and opened at any time by pulling once on the
door opening lever.

Safe securing system
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 29.
The door locks are blocked automatically if the vehicle is locked from the outside.
Afterwards, it is not possible to open the doors with the door handle either from
the inside or from the outside. 
30Using the system

If the vehicle is locked and the safe securing system is switched off, the door can
be opened separately from the inside by a single pull on opening lever.
A message is shown after switching off the ignition.
Information message
In the instrument cluster display: CHECK SAFELOCK.
Vehicles with the information display: Check SAFELOCK! Owner's manual! Check
SAFELOCK! Owner's manual!)
Switching on
The safelock switches on automatically the next time the vehicle is locked and
unlocked.
Switching off
The safelock can be switched off by locking twice within 2 seconds.
Switch-on display
The warning light flashes for around 2 seconds in quick succession, afterwards it
begins to flash evenly at longer intervals.
Switch-off display
The indicator light in the driver door flashes for about 2 seconds fast, goes out
and starts to flash at longer intervals after about 30 seconds.
Locking/unlocking with the key
Fig. 12
Turning the key for unlocking
and locking the vehicle
Unlocking
›
Turn the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the direction of arrow
A
» Fig. 12 .
Locking›Turn the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the direction of arrowB
» Fig. 12 .
The following is true after unlocking.
› The doors, the boot lid and the fuel filler flap are unlocked.
› The switched on interior lights come on over the door contact.
› The safe securing system is switched off.
› The indicator light in the driver door stops flashing.
On vehicles with remote control, only the driver's door is unlocked.
The following is true after locking. › The doors, the boot lid and the fuel filler flap are locked.
› The switched on interior lights go out over the door contact.
› The safe securing system is switched on.
› The warning light in the driver door begins flashing.
If at least one door has been opened, the vehicle cannot be locked.
Turning the key in the driver's lock twice inside 2 seconds in the direction of the arrow
B
» Fig. 12 switches off the safelock.
Note
■
The windows open and close as long as the key is kept in the locked/unlocked
position; the sliding/tilting roof is tilted.■
If the vehicle is equipped with an anti-theft alarm system, you must insert the
key into the ignition lock and switch the ignition on within 15 seconds after un-
locking the door in order to deactivate the anti-theft alarm system. The alarm is
triggered if the ignition is not switched on within 15 seconds.

31Unlocking and locking

Unlocking›Grab the door handle of the front door or cover the sensor 2 » Fig. 15 with the
whole palm of your hand » .
Locking
›
Touch the sensor
1
» Fig. 15 with your fingers.
Unlocking the boot lid
›
Press the handle of the boot lid » Fig. 19 on page 37.
Switching off the safelock system
›
Use your fingers to touch the sensor
1
twice within 2 seconds.
The vehicle can be unlocked when the key is in the unlocking zone.
Unlocking zones
Front door left
Front door right
Luggage compartment lid
If you cover the sensor
2
at the same time as the sensor
1
» Fig. 15 when un-
locking the vehicle, it is not unlocked.
If the vehicle is locked via the sensor
1
, it will not be possible to unlock it again
in the following 2 seconds via the sensor
2
- prevents accidental unlocking.
On vehicles fitted with automatic gearbox, the selector lever must be moved into the position P before unlocking.
The KESSY system can find the valid key, even if it was left in the front of the ve-
hicle's roof for example
D
» Fig. 15 . It is therefore not always necessary to know
where the key is.
Always check to see whether the vehicle is locked.
CAUTION
■ After leaving the vehicle, it does not lock automatically, the procedure for lock-
ing the vehicle must therefore be observed.■
Do not use gloves or other objects which might prevent direct contact between
the hand and the sensor.
Note
■ If the battery in the key is weak or discharged, the vehicle may not be unlocked
or locked via the KESSY system. In this case, use the emergency unlocking or emergency locking on the driver's door » page 36.ABCProtection against inadvertently locking the key in the vehicle
If the key which was used to lock the vehicle including the boot lid, remains in the
vehicle, the protection mechanism against inadvertently locking the key in the ve-
hicle is activated and the vehicle unlocks itself again D
» Fig. 15 on page 33.
The turn signal lights flash four times as confirmation that the vehicle has been
unlocked again.
The following message is displayed in the information display or display of the in-
strument cluster: Key in vehicle. or KEY IN VEHICLE .
Additionally, on vehicles which are fitted with the anti-theft alarm system, an au- dible signal sounds.

Information message
The functions of the KESSY system are monitored. In the presence of a fault, one of the following messages may appear.
› Key not found.
› Key not detected. Owner's manual!
› NO KEY
This message is displayed if you leave the engine on and no key is detected in the vehicle. The message is then displayed when the ignition is switched on or the
engine is running or when no key was found in the vehicle. This can occur if the
key is outside the vehicle, the battery in the key is discharged, the key is defec-
tive or the electromagnetic field is strongly disturbed. Some electronic devices,
e.g. mobile phones, can also cause faults.
› Keyless access system faulty.
› KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM FAULTY
Error in the KESSY system; seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage.
› Change the key battery!
› KEY BATTERY PLEASE CHANGE
Low voltage of the remote control key battery, change the battery.

34Using the system

WARNINGIf the AFS system is defective, the headlights are automatically lowered to the
emergency position, which prevents a possible dazzling of oncoming traffic. This reduces the cone of light in front of the vehicle. Drive carefully and visit aŠKODA specialist garage as soon as possible.
Note
■ When the “tourist light” mode is active, the warning light  flashes for 10 sec-
onds each time the ignition is switched on.■
If the Eco driving mode is selected, dynamic cornering lights are deactiva-
ted » page 124 .

Headlight assist
Fig. 28
Operating lever: Headlight assist
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 43.
The Headlight assist switches the headlights on/off automatically depending on
the environmental conditions.
The headlight is regulated based on data gathered by the camera attached be-
tween the windscreen and interior mirror.
The headlight can switch off automatically at speeds above 60 km/h. The head-light switches off automatically when the speed falls below 30 km/h.
When the Assistant switches on the headlight automatically, the indicator light 
lights up in the dash panel insert.
Activating›Turn the light switch into position  » Fig. 27 on page 45.›
Place the lever in position
A
(spring-tensioned position) » Fig. 28.
In the instrument cluster display, the indicator light  appears for the activated
Headlight assist.
Deactivating
›
If the headlight is currently switched on automatically, move the lever into posi-
tion
B
(spring-tensioned position) » Fig. 28.
›
If the headlight is not currently switched on automatically, move the lever into
position
A
(the headlight switches on) followed by position
B
.
If you want to reactivate the Assist, put the lever back into position
A
.
The Assist can also be switched off when the light switch is turned from position  to another position.
If the system cannot function correctly, the following message will appear in the
instrument cluster display:
Fault: Light Assist
or LIGHT ASSIST FAULT
Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage.
Light Assist: clean the windscreen!
or
WINDSCREEN PLEASE CLEAN
Check for any obstacles on the windscreen in the viewing area of the camera.
The function of Headlight assist can be activated/deactivated in the Infotain-
ment » operating instructions for Infotainment , chapter Setting vehicle systems
(CAR button) .
Manually switching on the headlights
If the headlight is not switched on automatically, it can be switched on manually -
put the lever into position
A
. The Assist is deactivated; the indicator light 
goes out.
Manually switching off the headlights
If the headlight is switched on automatically, it can be switched off manually - put the lever into position
B
. The Assist is deactivated; the indicator light 
goes
out. 
47Lights and visibility