2013 SKODA OCTAVIA ECO mode

■Switch off screen (in 10 seconds) - Activate/deactivate energy-saving mode for
the display 1)
■ Brightness: - Adjusts the brightness of the screen
■ Brightest - brightest level
■ Brighter - brighter level
■ Medium - medium level
■ Darker - darker level
■ Darkest - darkest level
■ Confirmation tone - Switch on/off confirmation tone when a function key is
pressed
■ Show clock in standby mode - Time and date displayed on the screen when the
ignition is switched on and the unit is switched off
Time and date settings
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 18.
›
Press the Menu button
→ 
→ Time and date .
■ Clock time source: - Type of time settings
■ Manual - Manual setting
■ GPS - Take the values from the GPS signal received
■ Time: - Time settings
■ Summer (DST) - Switches the summertime setting on/off
■ Time zone: - Select the time zone
■ Time format: - Set the time format
■ 12h
■ 24h
■ Date: - Date settings
■ Date format: - Set the date format
■ DD.MM.YYYY - Day - Month - Year
■ YYYY-MM-DD - Year - Month - Day
■ MM-DD-YYYY - Month - Day - Year

Keyboard settings
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 18.›
Press the Menu button
→  → Keypad: .
■ ABC - keys arranged alphabetically
■ QWERTY - Arrangement of the keys as per the QWERTY system (in accordance
with computer keyboard arrangement)

Additional keypad language settings
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 18.
›
Press the Menu button
→ 
→ More keypad languages .
In this menu, the keyboard character layout for the chosen language can be se-
lected, and with this the option for fast entry of the characters used in the selec-
ted language.
It is then possible to swap between the languages in the input screen showing a
keyboard by pressing 
» page 9 .

Unit settings
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 18.
›
Press the Menu button
→ 
→ Units .
■ Distance: - Distance units
■ km - Kilometres
■ mi - Miles
■ Speed: - Speed units
■ km/h - Kilometres per hour
■ mph - Miles per hour 

1)
If after 10 seconds, the screen is not activated by approaching, touching the screen or operating the
menu button
2
» Fig. 1 on page 5, the screen turns black. You can switch the screen back on again
by approaching it with your hand, touching it, or using menu knob
2
.
20Familiarization with the unit

Title-/Folder listFig. 17
Track/folder list
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 28.
Menu display
›
The function key  .
Explanation of graphic Displays the folder structure, function keys of higher-level folders
Function keys for playback from the audio source » table on page 29
Track currently playing
Note
Max. 1000 alphabetized files / folders are displayed in the folder list.
Playback
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 28.
The unit plays the files in alphabetical order.
Description of the playback function keys
ButtonActionFunction /PressPlay / PausePress briefly a)Plays the previous track from the startPress brieflyb)Plays the current track from the startABCButtonActionFunctionPress button for a
long period of time c)Fast-reverse of the trackPress brieflyPlays the next track from the startPress button for a
long period of time c)Fast-forward of the track

Press onceSwitch on track repeat
Press twiceSwitch on the repetition of the entire fold-
er / source Press three timesSwitch off the repetitionPressSwitch the random playback of the folder
on/off / source (mix mode)Press onceAutomatic play from the folder / sourcePress twiceSwitch function off. a)
Within 3 seconds after the start of the track playback.
b)
3 seconds after the start of playback of the track.
c)
The longer the button is pressed, the faster the fast forward/reverse.
Scan function
The Scan function can be started/stopped in the media main menu by pressing
button
2
» Fig. 1 on page 5.
The Scan function can also be cancelled by switching to another file/signal source
or by pressing one of the playback function keys.
Note
The function keys listed in the table are different depending on the currently se-
lected menu screen.
Media settings
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 28.
›
Press the MEDIA button
→ 
.
■ Sound - Sound setup » page 19, Sound settings
■ Mix/repeat/scan including subfolders - Switches title playback on/off in follow-
ing modes (Shuffle / Repeat / Scan) including subfolders in the current folder 
29Media

ŠKODA permits the operation of mobile phones and two-way radio systems with
a professionally installed external aerial and a maximum transmission power of
up to 10 watts.
Please ask at a specialist workshop about installing and operating mobile phones
and two-way radio systems that have a transmission power of more than 10 W.
Operating mobile phones or two-way radio systems may interfere with the func-
tionality of the electronic systems in your vehicle.
The reasons for this are as follows:
› no external aerial;
› external aerial incorrectly installed;
› transmission power greater than 10 watts.
Note
■
We recommend that the installation of mobile phones and two-way radio sys-
tems in a vehicle be carried out by a specialist garage.■
The phone features depend on the mobile network operators and on the phone
being used. Further information is available from the mobile network operator or
refer to your phone manual
■
In signal-free areas reception can be interrupted or the call disconnected.
■
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. In exceptional
cases, electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals and tele-
phone service may be disrupted.

Main menu
Fig. 22
Phone: Main menu
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 35.
Explanation of graphic
Name of the mobile network provider
Click on name of the connected phone, press to open a list of paired phones Speed dial favourite telephone numbers » page 41
Direct entry of a phone number » page 42
Display the phonebook » page 43
Display of call list (if there are new missed calls, the symbol will appear here  with information about the number of missed calls) » page 43
Menu Settings Phone » page 37
Call up the main menu
›
Press the button TELEPHONE.
If a mobile phone is connected to the device, the Telephone » Fig. 22 main menu
is displayed.
Symbols in the display
SymbolMeaningCharge status of the phone battery a)Signal strengtha)Roaming (before the name of the mobile network provider) a)Missed callCurrent calla)
This function is only supported by some mobile phones.

Problems with the Telephone function
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 35.
If there are problems with the availability of the network or with the Bluetooth ®
function, the following messages appear on the device display screen. 

ABC36Phone

Route63Lane guidance63
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Important
notes .

Route calculation
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 61.
The route is calculated automatically according to the entered destination. The
calculation takes the settings of the route options » page 47 (route type, dynamic
route, etc.) into account.
The route is recalculated each time if you ignore driving recommendations or change the route. This process takes only a few seconds. Navigation announce-
ments can only then be re-transmitted.
If Demo mode is switched on » page 48, a prompt appears asking whether you
want the guidance to start in demo mode or normal mode.
The Demo mode displays a simulated drive to the destination entered. There is
the option of travelling the calculated route “as a simulation” just on the screen.
If an alternative route option is set, function keys are displayed, following the cal- culation, for the route types with information on the route length and the expec-ted travelling time.
Route type
economical
fast
short
Selecting the route type will start route guidance.
If the option for alternative routes is disabled, the route is calculated and route guidance is started according to the preferred route » page 47.
It is possible to select a pre-calculated route before the calculation of the remain-
ing routes is completed.
The unit tries to allow for continued guidance even if the navigation data is in- complete or there is no data at all for the given area (e.g., one-way streets, road
types, etc.).
Interrupt and continue route guidance
If the ignition is switched off and on again and the key was left in the ignition (in
vehicles with the KESSY system, when the ignition was switched off):
› Within 30 min - route guidance is continued taking into account the calculated
route
› Between 30 and 40 min - the screen switches to “standby” mode (energy-sav-
ing mode of the screen); the route guidance continues using the calculated route
› Between 40 min and 120 min - the unit screen displays the message
Continue
route guidance? ; after you confirm the message, the route guidance continues
using the calculated route;
› After 120 min - route guidance is cancelled.
If ignition is switched off and on again and the key removed temporarily (in vehi-
cles with the KESSY system, ignition switched off and the driver's door opened):
› Within 10 min - route guidance is continued taking into account the calculated
route
› Between 10 min and 120 min - the screen switches to “standby mode” (energy-
saving mode of the screen); the unit screen displays the message Continue
route guidance? ; after you confirm the message, the route guidance continues
using the calculated route
› After 120 min - route guidance is cancelled.
Graphic navigation instructions
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 61.
The graphical navigation instructions are displayed:› in the MAXI DOT display
» page 13.
› in the split screen in the unit screen
» page 52.

Navigation announcements
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 61.
The device makes navigation announcements. The navigation announcementsare started as soon as the route calculation is complete or a route type has been
selected.
Before turning, up to 3 recommendations are issued: 
62Navigation

The last navigation announcement can be repeated:› by pressing the menu knob 2
» Fig. 1 on page 5;
› by pressing the dial 2

» Fig. 9 on page 13 on the multifunction steering wheel.
The timing of the navigation announcement depends on the type of road and the
driving speed. For example, on highways the first announcement is heard about
2000 m (6000 ft) before highway exit.
During dynamic route guidance, the unit notifies the driver of traffic problems.
When a new route is being calculated due to traffic problems, the announcement
Calculating the route... . sounds.
Set the output volume of the navigation announcements or mute it during a
phone call » page 47.

Route
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 61.
When there is a calculated route to the destination, the recommended route is
displayed.
›
In the Navigation main menu, press  .
The following menu is displayed: ■ Stop route guidance - Stops route guidance
■ New dest./stopover - Enter a new destination or add a destination to the calcu-
lated route » page 54 or » page 65
■ Route information - Display information about the destination and the calcula-
ted route (setup of information displayed » page 48)
■  - Arrival time at destination/stopover 1)
■  - Remaining travelling time to destination or stopover 1)
■  - Distance to destination or stopover
■ Store destination - Save the destination on the input screen » page 9
■ Route list - Display the list of route sections
■ Congestion ahead - If you hear of a traffic problem (e.g. congestion), you can
enter this traffic problem manually. After entering, the device recalculates and
provides an alternative route. Get traffic queue information by touching the scale, with 
/ 
or by turning the menu button
2
» Fig. 1 on page 5 left or right.

Lane guidanceFig. 42
Lane guidance
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 61.
The screen can display lane recommendations on a split screen in guidance mode
at some intersections, highway junctions, multi-lane roads, or similar
A
» Fig. 42 .
This split screen with the lane recommendation will be displayed only if informa- tion about the traffic area is available in the navigation data.
Switch function » page 47on/off.

Traffic reports

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
64
Switch dynamic route on/off
64
Detailed traffic reports
64
The road is getting busier. For this reason, information about the current road and
traffic conditions will gain in importance. 

1)
If the time of arrival or remaining travelling time is greater than 24 hours,
 is displayed inside the
symbol.
63Navigation

Vehicle
Vehicle systems
Vehicle settings
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Selecting driving mode
67
Vehicle data
68
Auxiliary heater and ventilation
69
ESC system
70
Tires
70
Driver assistance
70
Parking and manoeuvring
71
Light
71
Mirrors and wiper
72
Opening and closing
72
Seats
72
Multifunction display
72
Service
73
Restore factory settings
73
Climatronic settings
73
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions
» page 4 , Important
notes .
Settings relating to the vehicle systems can only be made when the ignition is
switched on.
Note
■ The individual systems are described in the » Vehicle Owner's Manual .■If the functions of some systems are disabled, some functions, such as parts of
the ESC system, are switched on again automatically for security reasons, after
switching the ignition off and on.■
When you press the button CAR, the last displayed menu from
 is displayed.

Selecting driving modeFig. 44
Button for selecting the driving mode Octavia, Octavia Combi / Octa-
via RS, Octavia Combi RS
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 67.
The menu for selecting the driving mode allows you to set the vehicle to one of
the three preset driving modes Normal, Sport and Eco, or to the driving mode In-
dividual , which allows individual settings.
If a driving mode other than Normal is selected, then the symbol 
or
 » Fig. 44 lights up in the button.
The currently selected driving mode is displayed in the info field in the main me-
nus for the operating modes 
» Fig. 49 on page 73(top left).
Call up the main menu
›
Press the button 
or 
» Fig. 44 .
■ Normal - Activate Normal mode
■ Cancel - Cancel the menu to select the driving mode
■ Information - Display the mode settings
■ Sport - Activate Sport mode
■ Cancel - Cancel the menu to select the driving mode
■ Information - Display the mode settings
■ Eco - Activate fuel-saving mode
■ Cancel - Cancel the menu to select the driving mode
■ Information - Display the mode settings 
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■Individual - Activate the Individual mode
■ Cancel - Cancel the menu to select the driving mode
■ Setup - Individual setting
■ Steering: - Set the power steering characteristics
■ Normal - Normal
■ Sport - Sports
■ Engine: - Set the engine (drive) characteristics
■ Normal - Normal
■ Sport - Sports
■ Eco - Economical
■ ACC: - Set the vehicle acceleration when adaptive cruise control is activated
■ Normal - Normal
■ Sport - Sports
■ Eco - Economical
■ Dynamic bend light.: - Set the characteristics of the adaptive headlights
■ Normal - Normal
■ Sport - Sports
■ Eco - Economical
■ Air conditioning: - Set the Climatronic characteristics
■ Normal - Normal
■ Eco - Economical
■ Reset mode - Sets the profile Normal
Note
If you do not operate the unit for longer than approx. 10 seconds in the "Select
driving mode" menu, it will switch to the last selected menu or switch itself off.
Vehicle dataFig. 45
Driving data/vehicle condition
Fig. 46
Tire pressure monitor - Display
example: Check the right rear
tire and its filling pressure
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 67.
›
Press the CAR button
→ 
.
Explanation of graphic Distance travelled
Driving time
Average speed
Average fuel consumption
Approximate range 
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ESC systemFirst read and observe the introductory information given on page 67.›
Press the CAR button
→  → ESC system: .
■ Activated - Switch on all components of the ESC system
■ ASR off - Switch off the ASR system
■ ESC sport - Activation of ESC Sport

Tires
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 67.
›
Press the CAR button
→ 
→ Tyres .
■ TPMS - Tire pressure monitoring function
■  SET - Start a new calibration process
■ Winter tyres - Set the speed limit for winter tires
■ Speed warning - Snow tires speed warning on/off
■ Warning at - Sets the speed for the warning

Driver assistance
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 67.
›
Press the CAR button
→ 
→ Driver assistance .
■ ACC (adaptive cruise control) - Set the adaptive cruise control
■ Driving programme: - Set the vehicle acceleration when adaptive cruise con-
trol is activated 1)
■ Normal - Normal
■ Sport - Sports
■ Eco - Economical
■ Last distance selected - Last selected distance on/off

■
Distance: - Set the distance monitoring to the vehicles ahead
■ Very close - Very small distance
■ Close - Small distance
■ Medium - Medium distance
■ Far - Large distance
■ Very far - Very large distance
■ Front Assist - Sets the assistant for monitoring the distance to the vehicles
ahead
■ Active - Activate/deactivate the assistant
■ Advance warning - Activate/deactivate advance warning
■ Display distance warning - Activate/deactivate distance warnings
■ Lane Assist - Settings for Lane Assist
■ Active - Activate/deactivate the assistant
■ Adaptive lane guidance - Activate/deactivate adaptive lane guidance
■ Driver Alert System - Activate/deactivate the driver alert system
■ Proactive passenger protection - Activate/deactivate proactive passenger pro-
tection1)
This can be set in the menu on vehicles with travel mode selection option » page 67, Selecting driv-
ing mode .
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