2013 SKODA OCTAVIA service

Familiarization with the unit
Introductory information
Important notes
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Declaration of conformity
4
Component protection
4
These operating instructions describe all possible equipment variants without
identifying them as special equipment, model variants or market-dependent
equipment.
Consequently, this vehicle does not need to contain all of the equipment compo-
nents described in these operating instructions.
The level of equipment of your vehicle refers to your purchase contract of the ve-
hicle. More information is available from the ŠKODA 1)
Partner from whom you
bought the vehicle.
Please note that these instructions are meant only as a supplement to the infor- mation in the Owner's Manual of your vehicle. Therefore, they can be used only in
conjunction with the latest manual for this vehicle. For a detailed description of
some functions listed in these instructions, see the Vehicle Manual for your vehi-
cle.
The illustrations can differ in minor details from your unit; they are only intended
for general information.
WARNING■ Concentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully re-
sponsible for the operation of your vehicle.■
Only use the unit in a way that leaves you in full control of your vehicle in
every traffic situation – there is the risk of an accident.
■
Adjust the volume to ensure that acoustic signals from outside, e.g. sirens
from vehicles which have the right of way, such as police, ambulance and fire
brigade vehicles, can be heard at all time.
■
High volumes can cause hearing damage!
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Declaration of conformity
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 4.
ŠKODA AUTO a.s. hereby declares that the ŠKODA Infotainment systems meet the
basic requirements and additional provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
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Component protection First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 4.
Some electronic control units are factory-equipped with component protection.
The component protection was developed as a protection mechanism for:
› impairment of factory- or garage-fitted control units after installation in another
vehicle (for example, after a theft);
› impairment of components operated outside of the vehicle;
› the possibility of a legitimate installation or change of control units for repairs
at a ŠKODA 1)
Service Partner.
When component protection is enabled, the following message appears on the unit's display Component theft protection: the infotainment system is not fully
available at present. Please switch on the ignition. 
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1)
Terms used
» manual , chapter Preface.
4Familiarization with the unit

Please contact a ŠKODA Service Partner if component protection does not deacti-
vate when the ignition is switched on.
Equipment overview
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Description of the device
5
touch screen
6
Switching the unit on/off
6
Unit menus
6
Adjusting volume
7
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Important
notes .
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Description of the deviceFig. 1
Description of the device
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 5.
Description of the device  - Switch unit on/off, adjust volume
Operation and confirmation RADIO
- Radio menu » page 23
MEDIA - Media menu » page 28
PHONE - Phone menu » page 35
VOICE - Voice control » page 14
NAV - Navigation Menu » page 45
TRAFFIC - List of traffic reports » page 64
CAR - Settings of the vehicle system » page 67
MENU - Displays the unit menus » page 6
Touch screen » page 8
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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.
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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.
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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. 
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ABC36Phone

POI categories
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Car and travel
60
Dining and shopping
60
Businesses and public facilities
61
Emergencies
61
Attractions and leisure
61
Other destinations displayed in the map
61
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Important
notes .
The map screen can display symbols for the destination type name.
■ Select all - Displays a list of all destinations in the search area, with the nearest
POI listed at the top
■ Categories (alphabetical) - Displays all POI categories in alphabetical order
■ Car and travel
■ Dining and shopping
■ Companies and public services
■ Emergencies
■ Attractions and leisure
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Car and travel
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 60.SymbolMeaning SymbolMeaningBus stops Petrol stationsLPG filling stations Motorway intersectionsMotorway junctions Hotels and motelsBorder crossings AirportsRailway stations Motorway servicesCar parks Car rentalSkoda dealers SKODA serviceFerries and motorail
trains Tourist information
Switch on/off display of company logos .
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Dining and shopping
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 60.
SymbolMeaning SymbolMeaningElectronics CafesShopping centres NightlifeClothing Cash machinesRestaurants Wine and spirits
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Businesses and public facilitiesFirst read and observe the introductory information given on page 60.SymbolMeaning SymbolMeaningBanks Community centresPlaces of worship CompaniesCemeteries Convention centresPost office Government and administra-
tionEducational institutions Embassies
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Emergencies
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 60.
SymbolMeaning SymbolMeaningChemists Medical servicesHospitals Police
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Attractions and leisureFirst read and observe the introductory information given on page 60.SymbolMeaning SymbolMeaningAutostadt GolfCasinos CinemasMuseums MonumentsParks Sports centresRecreational airports Tourist attractionsBoating Performing artsAmusement parks Skiing
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Other destinations displayed in the mapFirst read and observe the introductory information given on page 60.
SymbolMeaning SymbolMeaningHome address FavouriteDestination Stopover destinationCity centre Town centre
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Route guidance
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Route calculation
62
Graphic navigation instructions
62
Navigation announcements
62
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TMC traffic reports are used to optimise the route during route guidance when
there are traffic disruptions.
The device can obtain this information by using the following facilities:
› Traffic TP in the FM frequency range
» page 25 .
› TP in the DAB frequency range
› TMC traffic report with dynamic adjustment of the current route option
For the correct TMC function, the following conditions are required: The vehicle is within range of the FM RDS-TMC.Adequate and uninterrupted signal reception of a traffic report station 1)
.
Current navigation data in the device.
Operation
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 63.
TMC (Traffic Message Channel) is a digital data service emitted by the radio sta-tion for continuous transmission of traffic information.
›
Press TRAFFIC to display a list of
traffic reports …/… .
Touch one of the traffic report entries to display traffic report details » page 64.
If a TMC traffic radio station is available for current location, the TMC traffic re-
ports are updated continuously in the background. The station you are listening
to does not have to be a TMC station.
The reception of TMC traffic reports is always switched on and cannot be turned off.
The accuracy of the dynamic route guidance depends on the transmitted traffic
reports. The radio stations broadcasting this information are responsible for the
content.
TMC traffic reports can only be evaluated and saved by the radio navigation sys- tem when navigation data are available for the driven area.
Switch dynamic route on/off
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 63.›
In the Navigation main menu, press  Route options → → Dynamic route .
Traffic reports influence dynamic route guidance by means of TMC reports when
the Dynamic route » page 47 function is switched on.
Dynamic route switched on
Information on traffic problems received via TMC which affect the route are dis-
played in the map by means of a coloured symbol (e.g., ,  ,  , etc.). Traffic
problems, which do not affect the route, are displayed in the map by means of a
grey symbol. The direction in which a traffic problem is found, is displayed by
means of an arrow in the symbol.
Dynamic route switched off
You are not alerted to received traffic disruptions along your route and are guided
through the traffic disruption by the radio navigation system. The traffic reports are updated automatically in the unit and displayed by pressing the button TRAFFIC
.
If one of the announced traffic disruptions lies along your route, you can also
switch on the dynamic route guidance during the current route guidance or block
the route manually » page 63.
Note
Making a diversion from a traffic jam based on TMC traffic reports may not always
offer a time advantage, e.g. if the diversion route is also congested.
Detailed traffic reports
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 63.
After pressing the TRAFFIC button, a screen appears with the following informa-
tion: 
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1)
For vehicles with disc antennas, if the discs are obscured with film or metal-coated stickers, you may
experience interference.
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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.
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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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■Distance - Switch on/off the display of distance travelled in the display of the
instrument cluster
■ Average speed - Switch on/off the display of average speed in the display of
the instrument cluster
■ Digital speed display - Switch on/off the display of current speed in the display
of the instrument cluster
■ Speed warning - Switch on/off the display of speed warning in the display of
the instrument cluster
■ Oil temperature - Switch on/off the display of oil temperature in the display of
the instrument cluster
■ Coolant temperature - Switch on/off the display of coolant temperature in the
display of the instrument cluster
■ Reset Since start driving data - Reset the trip memory in the device screen and
in the display of the instrument cluster
■ Reset Long-term driving data - Reset the long-term memory in the device
screen and in the display of the instrument cluster
Service
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 67.
›
Press the CAR button
→ 
→ Service .
■ Vehicle no.: - Display the vehicle identification number
■ Inspection: --- / --- - Number of km/days remaining until the next service event
■ Oil change service: --- / --- - Number of km/days remaining until the next oil
change
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Restore factory settings
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 67.
›
Press the CAR button
→ 
→ Factory settings .
■ All settings - All menu items
■ Driver assistance - Menu Driver assistance
■ Parking and manoeuvring - Menu Parking and manoeuvring
■ Light - Menu Light
■ Mirrors and wipers - Menu Mirrors and wipers
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■
Opening and closing - Menu Opening and closing
■ Multifunction display - Menu Multifunction display
If one of the above menu items is selected, the system will ask you whether you
really want to reset the settings.
■ Cancel - Return to higher-level menu
■ Reset - Reset the settings
Climatronic settings
Fig. 49
Climatronic: Main menu
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 67.
If Climatronic is switched on, the system displays the desired temperature for the
driver's side and front passenger side » Fig. 49. Depending on the desired temper-
ature, the airflow from the air outlet vents is shown in blue (temperature under
22 °C) or red (temperature above 22.5 °C).
When using Climatronic in automatic mode, AUTO is shown on the screen.
Call up the main menu
›
Press the button SETUP on the Climatronic control panel.
■ Air con. profile: ... - Set the Climatronic operating mode
■ ON /OFF - Switches Climatronic on/off
■  - Access the auxiliary heater and ventilation settings » page 69
■  - Settings for Climatronic
■ Air con. profile: - Set the Climatronic operating mode
■ Light - Low power, quiet operation
■ Medium - Base power
■ Strong - High power 
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