2012 SKODA OCTAVIA interior lights

Table of Contents
Abbreviations
Using the system
Cockpit
7
Overview
6
Instruments and warning lights
9
Instrument cluster
9
Warning lights
12
Information system
21
Introductory information
21
Outside temperature
21
Recommended gear
21
Door, boot lid and bonnet warning
21
Eco tips
21
Driving data (Multifunction display)
22
Information display
25
Traffic sign recognition
25
Fatigue detection (break recommendation)
27
Unlocking and locking
28
Vehicle key
28
Child safety lock
29
Open door and close
29
Central locking system
29
Locking/unlocking with the key
31
Vehicle locking/unlocking from the inside
32
Remote control
32
KESSY system
33
Anti-theft alarm system
35
Emergency unlocking/locking
36
Luggage compartment lid
37
Electrical power windows
38
Power panoramic sliding/sliding tilting roof
41Lights and visibility43Lights43
Interior light
51
Visibility
52
Windscreen wipers and washers
53
Rear mirror
56
Seats and Stowage
59
Front seats
59
Seat heaters
62
Head restraints
63
Rear seats
63
Boot
64
Roof rack system
68
Cup holder
69
Ashtray
70
Cigarette lighter
70
Sockets
71
Storage compartments
72
Clothes hooks
79
Parking ticket holder
80
Heating and air conditioning system
81
Heating and air conditioning system
81
Air outlets
82
Heating
83
Air conditioning system (manual air conditioning system)
84
Climatronic (automatic air conditioningsystem)
86
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating andventilation)
88
Starting-off and Driving
92
Starting and stopping the engine
92
KESSY system
95
Brakes
97
Shifting
99
Pedals
99Driving and the Environment100Running in100
Catalytic converter
100
Economical and environmentally friendly
driving
101
Environmental compatibility
103
Driving abroad
104
Driving through water on the street
104
Towing a trailer
106
Towing device
106
Loading a trailer
109
Driving with a trailer
110
Assist systems
112
Brake assist systems
112
Parking aid
114
Park Assist
116
Cruise control system (CCS)
119
START/STOP
121
Select driving mode
124
ProActive passenger protection
125
Lane Assist
126
Automatic gearbox
129
Automatic transmission
129
Communication
134
Introductory information
134
Declaration of conformity
134
Warning statement
134
Phonebox
135
Multimedia
135
Safety
Passive Safety
138
General information
138
Correct seated position
1393Table of Contents

Using the system
Cockpit
OverviewElectrical power windows
38
Door opening lever on the driver's side
29
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
58
Air outlet vent on the driver's side
82
Operating lever:
› Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight flasher
45
›Speed regulating system
119
Steering wheel:
› With horn
› With driver’s front airbag
147
›With pushbuttons for radio, navigation system and mobile
phone
134
Instrument cluster: Instruments and warning lights
9
Operating lever:
› Multifunction display
22
›Windscreen wiper and wash system
53
Air outlet vents, middle
82
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Infotainment Radio
» operating instructions for Infotainment
Radio
› Infotainment Navigation
» operating instructions for the Info-
tainment Navigation
Warning light for the deactivated front seat passenger airbag
151
Switch for hazard warning lights
49
Interior rear-view mirror
57
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
73
Front passenger airbag
147
CD/DVD/Blu-ray drive and memory card slot (in the passenger-side
storage compartment) » operating instructions for Infotainment
Radio and/or Infotainment Navigation
12345678910111213141516Air outlet vent on the front passenger side82Key switch for switching off the front passenger airbag (in front
passenger storage compartment)151
Door opening lever on the front passenger side
29
Electric power-operated window front passenger side
40
Light switch
44
Fuse box (behind the storage compartment in the dash panel)
200
Bonnet release lever
171
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel
93
Ignition lock
94
Pedals
99
Storage compartment
74
Handbrake lever
98
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Gearshift lever (manual gearbox)
99
›Selector lever (automatic gearbox)
130
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Operating controls for the heating
83
›Operating controls for the air conditioning system
84
›
Operating controls for Climatronic
86
Depending on equipment fitted:
› 12-Volt power socket
71
›Cigarette lighter
70
Bar with keys depending on the equipment fitted:
› 
Central locking system
32
› 
START STOP
121
› 
Traction control TCS
113
› 
Electronic Stability Control ESC
112
› 
Selection of driving mode
124
› 
Park Assist
116
› 
Parking aid
114
› 
Tyre inflation pressure calibration
185
Depending on equipment fitted:
› USB/AUX input
134
›MEDIA IN input
134
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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

Vehicle locking/unlocking from the insideFig. 13
Central locking button
If the vehicle was not locked from the outside, you can also unlock or lock it with
the button » Fig. 13 without the ignition switched on. While a door is opened, the
vehicle cannot be locked.
Locking
›
Press the button 
» Fig. 13 . The symbol 
in the button comes on.
Unlocking
›
Press the button 
» Fig. 13 . The symbol 
in the button is no longer illuminated.
The following applies if your vehicle has been locked using the central locking button.
› It is not possible to open the doors or the luggage compartment lid from the
outside (safety feature, e.g. when stopping at traffic lights etc.).
› The doors can be unlocked and opened from the inside by a single pull on the
opening lever of the respective door.
› In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked doors
are automatically unlocked from the inside in order to enable rescuers to gain access to the vehicle.
WARNING■ Locked doors make it difficult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emer-
gency – hazard!■
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Note
If the safelock system is switched on » page 30
, the door opening lever and the
central locking buttons do not operate.
Remote control
Introductory information
You can use the remote control key to:
› unlock and lock the vehicle,
› unlocking boot lid;
› open and close the windows
» page 40, Window convenience operation .
The transmitter with the battery is housed in the handle of the remote control
key. The receiver is located in the interior of the vehicle. The operating range of
the remote control key is approx. 30 m. But this range of the remote control can
be reduced if the batteries are weak.
The key has a fold-open key bit which can be used for unlocking and locking the
car manually and also for starting the engine.
The spare key must by initialised by a ŠKODA partner after the receiver unit is re-
paired or replaced. Only then can the remote control key be used again.
Note
■ The operation of the remote control may temporarily be affected by interfer-
ence from transmitters close to the car and which operate in the same frequency
range (e.g. mobile phone, TV transmitter).■
The battery must be replaced if the central locking or anti-theft alarm system
does react to the remote control at less than approx. 3 metres away » page 28.

Unlocking/locking
Fig. 14
Remote control key 
32Using the system

Interior monitor and towing protectionFig. 16
Button for interior monitor and
towing protection
The interior monitor detects movements inside the car or the inclination of the
vehicle and then triggers the alarm.
Switching off
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Open the driver door.
›
Press the button 
» Fig. 16 on the centre column on the driver side, the sym-
bol  that lights up in the button changes from red to orange.
›
Lock the vehicle within 30 seconds.
The interior monitor and the towing protection are activated automatically after
the vehicle is locked.
The anti-theft alarm system is activated when the vehicle is locked when the
safelock system is activated. The interior monitor is however not activated.
Deactivate the interior monitor and the towing protection if there is a possibility
of the alarm being triggered by movements from (e.g. children or animals) within
the vehicle interior or if the vehicle has to be transported (e.g. by train or ship) or towed.
CAUTION
The opened glasses storage compartment reduces the effectiveness of the interi-
or monitor. To ensure the full functionality of the interior monitor, the glasses
storage compartment must always be closed before locking the vehicle.
Emergency unlocking/locking
Unlocking/locking the driver's door
Fig. 17
Handle on the driver's door: covered locking cylinder/locking cylinder
with key
›
Pull on the handle.
›
Push the vehicle key into the recess on the bottom side of the cover in the area
of the arrow and fold upwards » Fig. 17 
.
›
Put the vehicle key (the symbols face upwards) into the locking cylinder and
lock/unlock the vehicle 
.
CAUTION
Make sure you do not damage the paint when performing an emergency locking/
unlocking.
Locking a door
Fig. 18
Rear door: Emergency locking 
36Using 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

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.

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