2012 SKODA OCTAVIA Owner's Manual

Automatic wipe/wash for the rear window (spring-tensioned position)
Switches for setting the required break between the individual wiper strokes
(1
periodic windscreen wiping) or the wiper speed in rain (
1
automatic
windscreen wiping in rain)
Automatic windscreen wiping in rain
Automatic windscreen wiping in rain can be activated/deactivated in the Infotain-
ment » operating instructions for Infotainment , chapter Setting vehicle systems
(CAR button) .
Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen
The wash system operates immediately, the windscreen wipers wipe somewhat
later. The wash system and the windscreen wiper operate simultaneously at a
speed of more than 120 km/h.
Letting go of the lever will cause the windscreen wash system to stop and the wiper to continue for another 2 - 3 wiper strokes (depending on the period of
spraying of the windscreen).
At a speed of more than 2 km/h, the wiper wipes once again 5 seconds after the
last wiper stroke in order to wipe the last drops from the windscreen. This feature can be activated/deactivated by a ŠKODA specialist garage.
Automatic wipe/wash for the rear window
The wash system operates immediately, the windscreen wiper wipes somewhat
later.
Letting go of the lever will cause the windscreen wash system to stop and the
wiper to continue for another 2 - 3 wiper strokes (depending on the period of
spraying of the windscreen). The lever remains in position
6
.
Winter setting of the windscreen wiper If the windscreen wipers are in rest position, they cannot be folded out from the
windscreen. For this reason we recommend adjusting the windscreen wipers in
winter so that they can be folded out from the windscreen easily.
› Switch on the windscreen wipers.
› Switch off the ignition.
The windscreen wipers remain in the position in which they were when switching
off the ignition.
The service position can also be used as a winter position » page 56.
7ANoteIf the slower 2 » Fig. 38 or the faster 3 wiper setting is switched on and the
vehicle speed decreases to below 4 km/h, the wiper speed is switched step by
step into a lower wiper step. The original setting is restored step by step when
the speed of the vehicle exceeds 8 km/h.
Headlight cleaning system
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 53.
The headlights are always cleaned (after the ignition is switched on) after the
first and every tenth spraying of the windscreen when the low beam is switched
on and the lever is pulled into position
5
» Fig. 38 on page 54.
Every time the windscreen is cleaned represents the tenth time each headlight is
sprayed.
To ensure the proper operation of the cleaning system during the winter, any
snow should be removed from the washer nozzle fixtures and ice should be
cleared with a de-icing spray.
CAUTION
Never remove the nozzles from the headlight cleaning system by hand – risk of
damage!
55Lights and visibility

Replacing the windscreen wiper bladesFig. 39
Windscreen wiper blade
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings on page 53.
Before replacing the windscreen wiper blade, put the windscreen wiper arms into
the service position.
Service position for changing wiper blades
›
Closing the bonnet.
›
Switch the ignition off and on again.
›
Within 10 seconds, press the lever in position
4
and keep it held for around 2
seconds » Fig. 38 on page 54.
The windscreen wiper arms move into the service position.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Raise the windscreen wiper arm away from the windscreen » Fig. 39.
›
Tilt the wiper blade as far as it can go in the direction of the windscreen wiper
arm - arrow
A
.
›
Hold the upper part of the windscreen wiper arm and unlock the securing mech-
anism
1
.
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
B
.
Attaching the wiper blade
›
Push the windscreen wiper blade until the stop and it locks in place.
›
Check that the wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the wiper arms back to the windscreen.
›
Turn on the ignition and press the lever into position
4
» Fig. 38 on page 54.
The windscreen wiper arms move into the home position.

Replacing the rear window wiper bladeFig. 40
Rear window wiper blade
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 53.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Raise the windscreen wiper arm away from the windscreen » Fig. 40.
›
Tilt the wiper blade as far as it can go in the direction of the windscreen wiper
arm - arrow
A
.
›
Hold the upper part of the windscreen wiper arm and unlock the securing mech-
anism
1
.
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
B
.
Attaching the wiper blade
›
Push the windscreen wiper blade until the stop and it locks in place.
›
Check that the wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the wiper arm back to the windscreen.
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Rear mirror
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Interior mirror
57
Exterior mirror
58

56Using the system

WARNING■Make sure that the mirror is not covered by ice, snow, mist or other objects.■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.
■
Automatic dimming mirrors contain an electrolytic fluid which may leak
should the mirror glass break. The leaking electrolytic fluid can irritate the skin, eyes and breath apparatus. Immediately seek out fresh air and leave thevehicle. If this is not possible, open all windows and doors.
■
If you swallow electrolytic fluid, seek medical assistance immediately.
■
If your eyes or skin come into contact with the electrolytic fluid, immediately
wash the affected area for a few minutes long with a lot of water. Then con-
sult a doctor immediately.
■
The illuminated display of an external navigation unit can lead to operation-
al faults to the automatic dimming interior mirror- risk of accident.
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
■
Automatic mirror dimming operates only properly if the sun screen for the rear
window in the housing on the boot cover is not in use or the light striking the in- terior rear-view mirror is not affected by other objects.■
If the automatic interior mirror dimming is switched off, the exterior mirror dim-
ming is also switched off.
■
Do not touch the surface of the exterior mirrors if the exterior mirror heater is
switched on.
■
If the the electrical exterior mirror setting fails at any time, the two mirrors can
be adjusted 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.

Interior mirrorFig. 41
Manual dimming mirror
Fig. 42
Automatic dimming mirror
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 56.
Manual dimming interior mirror
›
Adjust the lever towards the windscreen at the lower edge of the mirror (the mirror dims)
A
» Fig. 41 .
›
Adjust the lever away from the windscreen at the lower edge of the mirror
(home position)
B
.
Activating/deactivating automatic dimming
›
Press the button
B
, the indicator light
A
lights up » Fig. 42.
To deactivate, press the button
B
again, the warning light
A
goes out.
If the automatic dimming is switched on, the mirror dims automatically depend-
ing on the light striking the mirror from the rear. 
57Lights and visibility

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 .

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

Seats and Stowage
Front seats
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Manually adjusting the front seats
60
Electrically adjusting the front seats
60
Memory function of the power seat
61
Memory function of the remote control key
61
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 154, Transporting children safely with a
suitable restraint system.■
At all times, the front seats and head restraints must be adjusted to match
the person's body size and the seat belt must be attached properly to provide
the most effective levels of protection to passengers.
■
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!
■
The driver must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm from the steering
wheel, and a distance of at least 10 cm between the legs and the dash panel at the height of the knee airbag. The front passenger must maintain a dis-
tance of at least 25 cm to the dash panel. Not maintaining this minimum dis-
tance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to properly protect you
– hazard!
■
Ensure that there are no objects in the driver's footwell as they may get
caught behind the pedals when driving or applying the braking. You would
then no longer 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.■
For safety reasons, it is not possible to store the seated position in the seat
memory and remote control key memory if the inclination angle of the seat back-
rest is more than 102° in relation to the seat cushion.
■
Each new driver seat and external mirror position that is saved will overwrite
the existing setting.

59Seats and Stowage

Manually adjusting the front seatsFig. 44
Controls for manual seat adjustment
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 59.
Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction
›
Pull the lever
A
» Fig. 44 in the direction of the arrow 1 and push the seat in
the required direction.
The lock must click into place after you release the lever.
Adjusting height of seat
›
Again push/pull the lever
B
» Fig. 44 in the direction of one of the arrows 2.
Adjusting the angle of the seat backrest
›
Relieve any pressure from the seat backrest (do not lean on it) and turn the handwheel
C
» Fig. 44 in the direction of the arrow 3.
Adjusting lumbar support
›
Push the lever
D
» Fig. 44 in the direction of one of the arrows 4

Electrically adjusting the front seatsFig. 45
Controls for the electric seat adjustment I
Fig. 46
Controls for the electric seat adjustment II
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 59.
Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction
›
Push the switch
B
» Fig. 45 in the direction of one of the arrows 3 » Fig. 46 .
Set the height of the seat cushion
›
Push the switch
B
» Fig. 45 in the direction of one of the arrows 5 » Fig. 46 .
Adjust the angle of the seat cushion
›
Push the switch
B
» Fig. 45 in the direction of one of the arrows 4 » Fig. 46 .
Adjusting the angle of the seat backrest
›
Push the switch
C
» Fig. 45 in the direction of one of the arrows 6 » Fig. 46 .
60Using 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

Activating the function›Unlock the vehicle with the remote control key.›
Press and hold any memory button
B
» Fig. 47 on page 61. After the seat has
assumed the position stored under this button, at the same time press the but-
ton 
on the remote control key within 10 seconds.
The successful activation of the function is confirmed by an audible signal. The seat and exterior mirror settings are not saved in the memory of the key,
which is already saved in the memory button.
The seat can be adjusted to the required position if necessary » page 60.
After locking the vehicle, the current positions of the driver's seat and the exter-
nal mirrors are saved in the memory of the remote control key.
Deactivating the function
›
Unlock the vehicle with the remote control key.
›
Press and hold the SET button
A

» Fig. 47 on page 61. At the same time, press
the button  on the remote control key within 10 seconds.
The successful deactivation of the function is confirmed by an audible signal.
Stopping the ongoing adjustment
›
Press any button on the driver's seat or the button  on the remote control
key.

Seat heaters
Fig. 48
Heating: 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 heating can only be switched on when the engine is running.
Switching on›
Press the button  or 
» Fig. 48 .
By pressing the button once, the heating is switched to the highest intensity - level 3, which is indicated by three of the warning lights underneath theswitch » Fig. 48 -  or in the button » Fig. 48 -  lighting up.
With repeated pressing of the switch, the level of the seat heating is down-regu- lated up to the switch-off. The level of the seat heating is indicated by the num-
ber of illuminated warning lights underneath/in the switch.
WARNINGIf, 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 concentrated pressure to them.■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 164, Fabric covers on electrically
heated seats .
Note
■
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 180,
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.
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62Using the system