2012 SKODA OCTAVIA door lock

If the vehicle is not fitted with fog lights, the rear fog light is switched on by pull-
ing out the light switch directly to the position 2. This switch only has one posi-
tion.
The warning light  lights up in the instrument cluster when the rear fog light is
switched on » page 12.
When the rear fig light is switched on in towing mode, only the rear fog light of the trailer will light up. This is only the case when the trailer is coupled to a facto-
ry-fitted towing device/a towing device from ŠKODA Original accessories.
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COMING HOME/LEAVING HOME function
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 43.
In poor visibility conditions, this function makes it possible to automatically
switch on the lights for a short time after leaving the vehicle or when approach-
ing the vehicle.
The intensity of the surrounding light for switching on the lights is controlled
with the light sensor in the interior mirror holder.
Switching on the COMING HOME function
›
Turn the light switch into position 
» Fig. 27 on page 45.
›
Switch off the ignition.
The light switches on after opening the driver's door.
Switching off the COMING HOME function
›
Close all doors and the luggage compartment lid.
The light switches off after the pre-set time has passed.
If a door or the boot lid remains open, the light goes out after 60 seconds.
Switching on the LEAVING HOME function
›
Before leaving the vehicle, turn the light switch into position 
» Fig. 27 on
page 45.
The light switches on after unlocking the vehicle with the remote control.
Switching off the LEAVING HOME function
The light switches off after the pre-set time has passed or before the pre-set
time has lapsed after the ignition is switched on or the vehicle is locked.
The COMING HOME/LEAVING HOME function can be configured in the Infotain-
ment » operating instructions for Infotainment , chapter Setting vehicle systems
(CAR button) .
Depending on the equipment fitted the COMING HOME/LEAVING HOME function switches on the following lights:
› Parking lights;
› Low beam;
› Entry lighting in the exterior mirrors;
› Licence plate light.
CAUTION
Do not affix any stickers or similar objects in front of the light sensor on the wind-
screen, so as not to impair or disable the COMING HOME/LEAVING HOME function.
Note
If the COMING HOME/LEAVING HOME function is switched on continuously, the
battery will be heavily discharged particularly over short distances.
Hazard warning light system
Fig. 30
Dash panel: Button for hazard
warning light system
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 43.
Switching on/off
›
Press the button 
» Fig. 30 . 
49Lights and visibility

Interior light
Interior lights at the front
Fig. 31
Interior lights at the front
Fig. 32
Reading lights
Switching on the light
›
Press the button in the area of the symbol 
» Fig. 31 .
Switching off the light
›
Press the button in the area of the symbol O » Fig. 31 .
Operating with the door contact switch
›
Place the button in the middle position.
On vehicles without an interior monitor, the middle position is marked with the symbol 
» Fig. 31 -
 .
Switching the reading light on/off›Press the button
 or  » Fig. 32 .
If operating lights with the door contact switch is enabled, 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, the light will go off
when:
› the vehicle is locked;
› the ignition is switched on;
› about 30 seconds after all the doors have been closed.
Note
■
If the interior light remains switched on when the ignition is switched off or if
one of the doors is open, the light will automatically go out after around 10 mi- nutes.■
Two diffuse lights are integrated in the front interior lighting, that illuminate
the gearshift lever and the middle of the dash panel. These are switched on auto-
matically when the parking light is activated. Also, after switching on the ignition when the parking lights are switched on, the door handle lighting comes on.
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Interior lights at the rear
Fig. 33
Interior light/interior light with reading lights
The rear interior light is operated together with the front interior light » Fig. 31 on
page 51. 
51Lights and visibility

Switching the light on/off›Press the button  » Fig. 33 -  .
Switching the reading light on/off›
Press the button  or
 » Fig. 33 -  .
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Front door warning light
Fig. 34
Front door: Warning light
The warning light is located in the lower door trim panel » Fig. 34.
The light switches on/off when the front door is opened or closed.
Note
If the door is open and the ignition switched off, the light will extinguish auto-
matically after around 10 minutes.
Entry lighting
The lighting is positioned on the bottom edge of the exterior mirror and illumi- nates the entry area of the front door.
The light comes on after the vehicle has been unlocked or on opening the front
door. The lighting goes out within around 30 seconds after the front door is
closed or the ignition is switched on.
WARNINGIf the entry light is on, do not touch its cover - risk of burns!NoteIf the door is open and the ignition switched off, the light will extinguish auto-
matically after around 10 minutes.
Visibility
Windscreen and rear window heater
Fig. 35
Buttons for the front and rear window heater/manual air-condition-
ing system, heating
Switching the windscreen heater on/off
›
Press the button 
» Fig. 35 .
The indicator light in or underneath the button lights up/goes out.
Switching the rear window heater on/off
›
Press the button 
» Fig. 35 .
The indicator light in or underneath the button lights up/goes out.
The windscreen and rear window heater only operates when the engine is run- ning.
The windscreen and rear window heater automatically switches off after approxi-
mately 10 minutes. 
52Using the system

When the interior lights are switched on or the reverse gear is engaged, the mir-
ror always moves back into the basic position (not dimmed).
Do not attach external navigation devices on to the windscreen or in the vicinity
of the automatic dimming interior mirror » page 57,
in section Introduction .
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Exterior mirror
Fig. 43
Inner part of door: Rotary knob
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 56.
Mirror heater
›
Set the rotary knob into the position 
» Fig. 43 .
The mirror heater only operates when the engine is running and up to an outside temperature of +35 ℃.
Adjusting both mirrors in sync
›
Set the rotary dial into position 
or, on right-hand drive vehicles, into position
 » Fig. 43 . The movement of the mirror surface is identical to the movement of
the rotary knob.
The synchronous setting of both mirrors can be activated/deactivated in the Info-
tainment » operating instructions for Infotainment , chapter Setting vehicle sys-
tems (CAR button) .
Adjusting the front passenger's mirror
›
Set the rotary dial into position 
or, on right-hand drive vehicles, into position

» Fig. 43 . The movement of the mirror surface is identical to the movement of
the rotary knob.
Switching off operating control
›
Set the rotary knob into the position 
» Fig. 43 .
Folding-in both of the exterior mirrors with the rotary knob›Set the rotary knob into the position  » Fig. 43 .
It is only possible to fold in both exterior mirrors when the ignition is switched on and at a speed of up to 50 km/h.
The mirrors are folded back into the driving position after the rotary knob is
turned from the position  to a different one.
Folding-in both of the exterior mirrors using the remote control key›
Hold down the lock button  on the remote control key, or when using the
KESSY system, keep your finger on the sensor
1
» Fig. 15 on page 33.
Folding in requires that all electrical power windows are working » page 41, Op-
erational faults in the automatic power windows .
The exterior mirror is folded back into the driving position when the ignition is
switched on.
Folding in of both mirrors can be activated/deactivated in the Infotainment » op-
erating instructions for Infotainment , chapter Setting vehicle systems (CAR but-
ton) .
Automatic dimming mirror
The exterior mirrors are dimmed together with the automatic dimming interior
mirror » page 57 .
Tilting surface of front passenger mirror
On vehicles fitted with the memory function for the driver seat » page 61, the
surface of the mirror tilts down slightly when the reverse gear is engaged and the rotary knob is in the position 
or in position 
on vehicles with right-hand
drive » Fig. 43 . 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 
or position 
on vehicles with right-hand drive, and put into another
position or if the speed is more than 15 km/h.
Tilting the surface of the front passenger mirror can be activated/deactivated in the Infotainment » operating instructions for Infotainment , chapter Setting vehi-
cle systems (CAR button) .
Memory function for mirrors
On vehicles fitted with the memory function for the driver seat » page 61 or the
memory function for the remote control key » page 61 it is possible to save the
position of the exterior mirror when saving the driver seat position.
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58Using the system

Reducing or increasing the curvature of the lumbar support›Push the switch A » Fig. 45 in the region of one of the arrows 2.
Raising or lowering the curvature of the lumbar support›
Push the switch
A
» Fig. 45 in the region of one of the arrows 1.
The adjusted driver's seat position can be set in the memory of the
seat » page 61 or the remote control key » page 61.
Note
If the setting procedure is interrupted, you will need to press the button again.
Memory function of the power seat
Fig. 47
Memory buttons and SET button
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 59.
The memory function for the driver's seat provides the option to store the posi- tions of the driver's seat and the external mirrors. Each of the three memory but-
tons
B
» Fig. 47 can be assigned a set position.
Storing seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Adjust the seat to the desired position.
›
Adjust both of the exterior mirrors » page 58.
›
Press the button SET
A

» Fig. 47 .
›
Within 10 seconds after pressing the SET button, press the desired memory
button
B
.
An acknowledgment sound confirms the storage.
Saving front passenger mirror settings when reversing›Switch on the ignition.›
Press the required memory button
B
» Fig. 47 .
›
Move the rotary knob for the exterior mirror control into position  » page 58 .
›
Engage reverse gear.
›
Move the right exterior mirror into the desired position » page 58.
›
Take the vehicle out of gear.
The set position of the exterior mirror is stored.
Retrieving the saved setting
›
Tap the desired memory button
B
» Fig. 47 when the ignition is switched off
and the driver's door is opened.
›
Press down on the desired memory button
B
when the ignition is switched on
and the driver's door is closed.
Stopping the ongoing adjustment
›
Press any button on the driver's seat or the button  on the remote control
key.
Note
Each time you store the seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward you
also have to re-store the setting of the exterior mirror on the passenger side for
reversing.
Memory function of the remote control key
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 59.
The automatic storage function of the driver's seat and exterior mirrors position
when locking the vehicle can be activated in the memory of the remote control
key.
When this function is activated, each time the vehicle is locked, the current posi-
tions of the driver's seat and the external mirrors are saved in the memory of the remote control key. After subsequently unlocking the vehicle with the same key,the driver's seat and the exterior mirrors assume the positions stored in the
memory of this key.
This function can also be activated/deactivated in the Infotainment » Bedienung-
sanleitung Infotainment, chapter operating instructions for Infotainment Setting
vehicle systems (CAR button). 
61Seats and Stowage

WARNINGNo objects should be placed on the luggage compartment cover, the vehicle
occupants could be endangered if there is sudden braking or the vehicle col-
lides with something.
CAUTION
■ Please ensure that the heating elements for the rear window heater are not
damaged as a result of objects placed in this area.■
When closing the boot lid, jamming and damage to the luggage compartment
cover or the side trim panel can occur if handled in an unprofessional way. The following guidelines must be observed. ■ The mounts of the cover
3
» Fig. 57 must be interlocked in the holders of the
side trim panel
2
.
■ The items which are transported must not exceed the height of the luggage
compartment cover. ■ The cover must not be jammed in the seal of the boot lid when it is in the
opened position.
■ There must be no object in the gap between the opened cover and the rear
backrest.
Note
Opening the boot lid also lifts up the boot cover.
Roof rack system
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Attachment points
69
Roof load
69WARNING■ The items which you transport on the roof bar system must be reliably at-
tached – risk of accident!■
Always secure the load with appropriate and undamaged lashing straps or
tensioning straps.
■
Distribute the load evenly over the roof rack system.
■
When transporting heavy objects or objects which take up a large area on
the roof rack system, the handling of the car may change as a result of the displacement of the centre of gravity. The style of driving and speed musttherefore be adapted to the current circumstances.
■
Avoid abrupt and sudden driving/braking manoeuvres.
■
Adjust the speed and driving style to the visibility, weather, road and traffic
conditions.
■
The permissible roof load, permissible axle loads and gross permissible
weight of your vehicle must not be exceeded under any circumstances – risk
of accident!
CAUTION
■ Only use roof rack systems approved by ŠKODA.■If other roof rack systems are used or if the roof bars are not fitted correctly,
any resulting damage to the vehicle is not covered by the warranty. Therefore ob-
serve the supplied fitting instructions for the roof rack system are observed.■
On models fitted with a sliding/tilting roof, ensure that the sliding/tilting roof
does not strike any items of luggage transported on the roof.
■
Ensure that the luggage compartment lid does not hit the roof load when
opened.
■
The height of the vehicle changes after mounting a roof luggage rack system
and the load that is secured to it. Compare the vehicle height with available clear-
ances, such as underpasses and garage doors.
■
Always remove the roof luggage rack system before entering an automated car
wash.
■
Ensure the roof aerial is not impaired by the secured load.
For the sake of the environment
The increased aerodynamic drag results in a higher fuel consumption.
68Using the system

The power socket is deactivated automatically when the amperage is too high,
the temperature is too high or the battery charge state is too low.
When the reasons for the deactivation no longer apply, the power socket will be
re-activated automatically. Then re-activate connected devices which are switch- ed on »
.
WARNING■
The power socket can only be used for connecting approved electrical ac-
cessories with a two-pin 230V plug, with a total power uptake of up to
150 watt.■
The power sockets- and thus the connected electrical devices -only oper-
ates if the ignition is switched on!
■
Improper use can lead to serious injury or fire. Therefore never leave chil-
dren unattended in the vehicle - risk of injury!
■
Safely stow away all connected devices during the journey to prevent them
from being thrown around the interior in the event of a sudden braking ma- noeuvre or an accident - risk of death!
■
Do not pour liquids into the power socket - risk of death! If fluid does man-
age to get into the power socket, completely dry out the socket before reuse.
■
The connected appliances may behave differently to when connected to the
mains.
■
The connected devices may warm up during operation - risk of injury or fire!
■
The child lock on the 230 Volt power socket is unlocked when using ener-
gised adapters and extension cables - risk of injury!
■
Do no insert any conductive objects into the contacts of the power socket,
e.g knitting needs - risk of death!
CAUTION
■ Place the connector on the electrical device into the power socket as far as it
can go to create a connection between the contacts.■
If the connector of the electrical device is not inserted fully into the power sock-
et, the child safety lock might release, and the power socket be activated. The
electrical device is nevertheless not connected.
■
On vehicles with the START STOP system, when starting up the engine, the 230
Volt power socket is temporarily deactivated and the LED display flashes red. Af-
ter starting the engine, the power socket is re-activated automatically.
■
Do not connect any lamps with neon filaments to the 230 V power socket - risk
of damaging the lamp.
■ A larger current surge may arise in some power supplies (e.g. for notebooks)
when connecting them to a 230 V power socket- this will automatically deacti-
vate the power socket. In this case, disconnect the power supply from the con-
sumer and connect the power supply to the power socket first, followed by the
consumer.■
Observe the operating instructions for the connected devices!
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Storage compartments
Overview
The vehicle has the following storage compartments:
Storage compartment on the front passenger side» page 73Storage compartment on the driver's side» page 73Holder for reflex vest» page 74Stowage compartment in front centre console» page 74Multimedia holder» page 74Map pockets in the front seats» page 75Glasses storage box» page 75Storage compartments in the doors» page 75Stowage compartment below front passenger seat» page 76Front armrest with storage compartment» page 76Stowage compartment in rear centre console» page 77Seat backrest with through-loading channel» page 77Removable through-loading bag» page 77Storage compartment in the boot» page 78Storage box underneath the luggage compartment cov-
er» page 79 72Using the system

Map pockets in the front seatsFig. 70
Front seat rests: Map pockets
The pockets intended for storage of maps, magazines, etc. are provided on the
reverse side of the front seat rests » Fig. 70.
WARNINGNever put heavy items in the map pockets – risk of injury!
CAUTION
Do not put any large items (such as bottles) or sharp objects into the map pock-
ets, as the pockets and the seat covers could be damaged.
Glasses storage box
Fig. 71
Roof trim: Glasses storage box
Open/close
›
Press on the cover of the glasses storage box in the area
A
» Fig. 71 . The com-
partment folds in the direction of the arrow.
› Swivel the lid on the glasses storage box against the direction of the arrow until
it is heard to lock.WARNING■ The compartment must only be opened when removing or inserting the
spectacles and otherwise must be kept closed!■
The compartment must be closed before leaving and locking the vehicle -
risk of impairment to the functions of the anti-theft alarm system!
CAUTION
Do not put any heat-sensitive objects in the glasses storage box – they may be
damaged.
Storage compartments in the doors
Fig. 72
Storage compartment: in the front door/in the rear door
The area
B
» Fig. 72 and
D
has a bottle holder.
WARNINGUse the area A » Fig. 72 of the storage compartment only for storing objects
which do not project so that the effectiveness of the side airbag is not im- paired.
Note
In area D of the stowage compartment of the rear doors, a bottle can be housed
with a max. content of 1 l.
75Seats and Stowage