2013 SKODA OCTAVIA steering

Switching the device on/offFirst read and observe the introductory information given on page 5.›
Press the  knob to switch the device on or off.
When the device is switched on, the audio source and operating mode that were active before switching off the device will be restored.
If the vehicle key is pulled out of the ignition lock while the unit is switched on,the unit will switch off automatically. After switching on the ignition, the unit is
turned on automatically.
If the device was switched off using the 
knob, then the device will not switch
on automatically after switching on the ignition.
If your vehicle is fitted with the KESSY system, the device will switch off automat-
ically after the engine has been turned off and the door opened.
When the ignition is switched off, the system switches off automatically after ap-prox. half an hour (discharge protection of the vehicle battery).
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Adjusting the volume
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 5.
Increase the volume
›
Turn the  knob to the right.
Reduce the volume
›
Turn the  knob to the left.
Muting
›
Press the MUTE button
or
›
Set the volume to 0 using the  knob.
CAUTION
Car speakers may be damaged if playback is too loud or distorted.Note■
The change in volume is displayed on the device display screen.■The corresponding symbol appears in the display when the sound is muted. .■
Some connected sources allow the volume to be changed directly at the source.
■
Excessively high volumes can cause sound resonance in the vehicle.
■
The loudspeakers in the vehicle are designed for a device power output of 4 x
20 W.
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Operating the device
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operating via the device screen
7
Operating using the buttons on the control lever
7
Operating using the buttons/dials on the multi-function steering wheel -
Audio menu
8
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Important
notes .
Some features of the device are also displayed in the Maxi DOT display 1)
. Depend-
ing on the vehicle equipment, these features can be operated as follows.
■ Using the buttons on the operating lever » page 7
■ Using the buttons/dials on the multi-function steering wheel » page 8
Note
If the ignition and the side light are switched on, the buttons and dials on the
multifunction steering wheel will also be illuminated.1)
Description of the display in the Maxi DOT display » Owner's Manual , chapter Information system
6Introductory information

Operating using the buttons/dials on the multi-function steering wheel - Audio menuFig. 4
Multifunction steering wheel: Control buttons and dials
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 6.
The individual menu items displayed in the MAXI DOT display in the Audio menu
can be operated using the buttons/dials on the multi-function steering wheel.

Control buttons and dialsButton/
di-al
» Fig. 4
ActionRadioMedia
1Press brieflyChange source, change frequency band1Press and holdSwitch between the Radio and Media operating modes, and open the most recent context status (e.g. the last radio station or track to be played)a)2Press brieflySwitches tone on/off b)
Start/stop playback2Turn upwardsIncrease the volume2Turn downwardsReduce the volume3
Press brieflyGo to the next radio station stored in the station list or to the next radio station stored in the preset list c)
Interrupt traffic reportSkip to next track a)
3Press and holdInterrupt traffic reportFast forwarda)4
Press brieflyGo to the previous radio station stored in the station list
or to the next radio station stored in the preset list Interrupt traffic reportGo to the previous track within 3 s of playback,go to the start of the track after 3 s a)4Press and holdInterrupt traffic reportFast rewinda)5Press brieflyInterrupt traffic reportwithout function5Turn upwardsDisplay list of available stations
Scroll upwardsSwitch to previous track a)
8Introductory information

Vehicle systems
Vehicle settings
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Selecting driving mode
19
Driving assistants
20
Deactivating traction control (ASR)
21
Speed limit for winter tyres
21
Light
21
Visibility
21
Opening and closing
21
Seats
22
Setting Climatronic
22
Auxiliary heating and ventilation
23
Vehicle status
23
Details of the multifunction display
23
Service
24
Resetting to factory settings
24
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 .■For safety reasons, if any system functions are disabled, then some functions,
such as parts of the ESC system, are automatically enabled again after switching
the ignition off and on.

Selecting driving modeFig. 9
Button for selecting the driving
mode
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 19.
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 Individual driv-
ing mode, which allows customised settings to be applied.
If a driving mode other than Normal is selected, then the 
» Fig. 9 symbol lights
up in the button.
Open the main menu
›
Press the button 
» Fig. 9 .
■ Normal - Activates Normal mode
■ Info - Displays the mode settings
■ Sport - Activates Sport mode
■ Info - Displays the mode settings
■ Eco - Activates the fuel-saving mode
■ Info - Displays the mode settings
■ Individual - Activates the Individual mode
■ Settings - Individual settings
■ Steering action - Sets the power steering characteristics
■ Normal - Normal
■ Sport - Sports
■ Engine - Sets the engine (drive) characteristics
■ Normal - Normal
■ Sport - Sports
■ Eco - Economical 
19Vehicle systems

Index
A
Adjusting the volume
6
AF10
AM13
Anti-theft device4
Audio12
Media14
Multi-function steering wheel8
Radio12
Automatic headlight in rain21
Automatic locking21
Automatic rear windscreen wiping21
Automatic windscreen wiping in rain21
AUX10, 17
Auxiliary heating and ventilation Settings
23
C
Climatronic Automatic air recirculation
22
Automatic mode22
Operating mode22
COMING HOME21
Component protection4
Control lever7
Convenience consumers23
D
Date
11
Daytime running lights21
Declaration of conformity4
Description and operation of the device5
Description of the device5
Device Settings9
Device screen7, 11
Device screen display7
Device settings9
Driving mode19
E
Eco tips
23
F
Factory settings
11
Fatigue detection system20
File formats15
FM13
Folding down the exterior mirrors - folding in while parking
21
Frequency band13
H
Head Light Assist
21
I
ID3 tag
10
Important notes4
Instrument lighting21
Introductory information4
Component protection4
Declaration of conformity4
L
Lane change flash
21
Language11
LEAVING HOME21
Light sensor - light switch-on time21
M
MAXI DOT
7, 8
MDI17
Media14
Adjusting additional functions17
AUX17
File formats15
Operation16
Selecting sources15
Settings10
Supported media15
USB17
Mix10, 17
Multi-function steering wheel Audio
8
Multifunction display23
O
Operating the device
5, 6
Control lever7
Device7
P
Parking aid
20
PI10
ProActive passenger protection20
PTY10
R
Radio
12
Save radio stations12
Search for radio stations12
Selecting a radio station13
Settings10
Symbols12
Traffic programme (TP)14
RDS10
25Index