2012 SKODA OCTAVIA ECU

For the sake of the environmentDispose of the used battery in accordance with national legal provisions.
Note
The key has to be synchronised if the vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked with
the remote control key after replacing the battery » page 33.
Child safety lock
Fig. 10
Child safety locks on the rear
doors
The child safety lock prevents the rear door from being opened from the inside.
The door can only be opened from the outside.
You can switch the child safety lock on and off using the vehicle key.
Switching on
›
Turn the slot of the safety lock in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 10 (mirror-
inverted on the right doors).
Switching off
›
Turn the slot of the safety lock in the opposite direction to the arrow (mirror- inverted on the right doors).
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Open door and closeFig. 11
Door handle/door opening lever: outside/inside
Opening from the outside
›
Unlock the vehicle and pull the handle on the door handle
A
» Fig. 11 .
Opening from the inside
›
Pull the handle on the door opening lever
B
.
Closing from the inside
›
Grab the pull handle
C
and close the door.
WARNING■ Make sure that the door has closed correctly as it can open suddenly while
driving - danger of death!■
Only open and close the door when there is no one in the opening/closing
range - risk of injury!
■
An opened door can close automatically if there is a strong wind or the vehi-
cle is on an incline - risk of injury!
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Central locking system
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Individual settings
30
Safe securing system
30
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29Unlocking and locking

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.
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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.
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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.
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31Unlocking and locking

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.
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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
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56Using the system

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.
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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

›Push the lever A
» Fig. 50 and fold the seat backrest completely forwards.
Folding backwards›
Hold the rear outer seat belt
C
» Fig. 50 against the side trim panel.
›
Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the securing
knob
A
clicks into place – check by pulling on the seat backrest » .
›
Make sure that the red pin
B
is hidden.
WARNING■
The belts and the belt locks must be in their original position after folding
back the seat backrests – they must be ready to use.■
The seat backrests must be securely interlocked in position so that no ob-
jects in the luggage compartment can slide into the passenger compartment if
there is sudden braking – risk of injury.
■
Ensure that the rear seat backrests are properly engaged. It is only then that
the three-point seat belt for the middle seat can reliably fulfil its function.
CAUTION
Ensure that the seat belts are not damaged when operating the seat backrests. Under no circumstances must the rear seat belts be jammed by the folded back
seat backrests.
Rear armrest
Fig. 51
Rear seats: Armrest
Folding forward
›
Pull on the loop
A
» Fig. 51 and fold the arm rest forwards in the direction of
the arrow.
A cup holder may be located in the armrest » page 69.
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Boot
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Boot light
65
Fastening elements
65
Folding double hooks
66
Fixing nets
66
Fixing floor covering of the boot
66
Luggage net
67
Boot cover
67
Please observe the following for the purpose of maintaining good handling char-
acteristics of your vehicle:
›
Distribute loads as evenly as possible.
›
Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
›
Attach the items of luggage to the lashing eyes or using the nets » page 65.
In the event of an accident, there is such a high kinetic energy which is produced
by small and light objects that they can cause severe injuries.
The magnitude of the kinetic energy is dependent on the speed at which the ve-
hicle is travelling and the weight of the object.
Example: In the event of a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, an unsecured
object with a weight of 4.5 kg produces an energy, which corresponds to 20 times
its own weight. This means that it results in a weight of approx. 90 kg “ ”. You can imagine the injuries that can occur, if this “object” flies through the interior com-partment and hits an occupant.
WARNING■ Store the objects in the luggage compartment and attach them to the lash-
ing eyes.■
Loose objects can be thrown forward during a sudden manoeuvre or in case
of an accident and can injure the occupants or other road users.
■
Loose objects could hit a deployed airbag and injure occupants - danger of
death! 
64Using the system

Folding double hooksFig. 53
Luggage compartment: Folding
double hooks
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 64.
The folding double hook is used to affix small items of luggage, e.g. bags.
The folding double hook can be located on either of the two sides of the luggage
compartment, according to the model.
CAUTION
An item of luggage with a maximum weight of 5 kg can be attached to each side
of the double hook.
Fixing nets
Fig. 54
Example for fixing nets
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 64.
Examples for attaching the fixing nets » Fig. 54.
Horizontal pocket
Floor net
Vertical pocket
WARNINGDo not exceed the maximum permissible load of the fixing nets. Heavy objects are not secured sufficiently – risk of injury!
CAUTION
■ The maximum permissible load of the fixing nets is 1.5 kg.■Do not place any sharp objects in the nets – risk of damaging the net.
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Fixing floor covering of the boot
Fig. 55
Luggage compartment: fixing
the floor covering
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 64.
A loop is located on the floor covering of the boot.
When handling the spare wheel, for example, you can raise the floor covering andfix it to a hook at the luggage compartment cover using the loop » Fig. 55.
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ABC66Using the system

Luggage netFig. 56
Luggage compartment: Luggage
net
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 64.
The luggage net is located on the underside of the luggage compartment cover.
The net is designed for transporting lighter objects.
WARNINGOnly store soft objects with a total weight of 1.5 kg in the net. Heavy objects
are not secured sufficiently – risk of injury!
CAUTION
No objects with sharp edges should be stored in the luggage net, as they can
damage the luggage net.
Boot coverFig. 57
Removing/installing the luggage compartment cover
Fig. 58
Luggage compartment cover
stowed behind the rear seats
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 64.
Removing
›
Unhook the support straps
1
» Fig. 57 .
›
On the underside of the cover, in the area between the holders, press
2
.
›
Remove the cover.
Install
›
Place the cover on the contact surfaces of the side trim panel.
›
The mounts of the cover
3
» Fig. 57 must be positioned above the holders
2
of the side trim panel.
›
Press on the upper side of the cover so that the mounts fully interlock in the
holders.
›
Hook the support straps
1
on the boot lid.
The removed boot cover can be stowed behind the seat backrest » Fig. 58.
67Seats and Stowage