2013 SKODA OCTAVIA warning

Structure of this Owner's Manual
(explanations)
This Owner's Manual has been systematically designed to make it easy for you to
search for and obtain the information you require.
At the beginning of this manual you will find a table of contents where all the top-
ics described are arranged sequentially. At the end of this manual you will find an
alphabetical index.
Direction indications
All direction indications such as “left”, “right”, “front”, “rear” relate to the direction of
travel of the vehicle.
Explanation of symbolsDenotes the end of a section.Denotes the continuation of a section on the next page.®Denotes a registered trademark.
Examples of the information listed in the Owner's Manual
Press the SETUP
→ Sound button.
This information indicates that you must first press the SETUP
button and then se-
lect and confirm the Sound menu.
The “ →” symbol indicates the next step.
Example of the menu, the available menus, menu items or functions.
■ xyz - the first menu level
■ xyz - the second menu level
■ xyz - the third menu level
■ xyz - the first menu level
Notes
WARNINGThe most important notes are marked with the heading WARNING. These
WARNING notes draw your attention to a serious risk of accident or injury .
CAUTION
A Caution
note draws your attention to the possibility of damage to your vehicle
(e.g. damage to gearbox), or points out general risks of an accident.NoteA normal Note draws your attention to important information about the operation
of your vehicle.

Introductory information
Important notes
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Declaration of conformity
4
Warning statement
4
Component protection
4
This Owner's Manual describes all possible equipment variants without identify-
ing 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. For more information, please contact your ŠKODA Partner.
The illustrations in this manual can differ in minor details from your vehicle; 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 device in a way that ensures that you are in full control of your
vehicle in every traffic situation - there is a risk of 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.

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.


Warning statement First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 4.
FCC § 15.19 Labelling requirements
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada license-
exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
FCC § 15.21 Information to user
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
INDUSTRY CANADA Statements
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux
appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, mêmesi le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

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: 
4Introductory information

Activating/deactivating traffic programme TPFirst read and observe the introductory information given on page 12.
Certain radio stations transmit traffic reports. The device enables playback of
these traffic reports.
›
Press the RADIO button
→ menu button
2
» Fig. 1 on page 5 → TP.
Screen display
The functionality of the traffic monitoring system is displayed in the screen by the
symbol  in conjunction with the station name (e.g. in the station list or preset
list).
If the radio station does not broadcast traffic reports, or if no traffic stations can
be found (due to a general radio reception interruption, for example), then the
symbol is displayed on the screen.  
If a radio station is tuned in that does not support traffic reports, 
then the most
suitable station is automatically set in the background 
in order to ensure the
continuous reception of traffic reports.
The device will function in exactly the same way with the selected 
frequency
band.
When playing in Media mode, the most recently selected radio station continues
to be received in the background if this station supports traffic reports.
Interrupting/stopping the traffic programme
When the traffic programme is being received, Traffic announcement is displayed
on the device display screen along with the following options:
■ TP off - Switches off the traffic announcement currently being broadcast
■ Cancel - Deactivates the traffic programme function

Media

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Selecting sources
15
Supported sources and file formats
15
Operation
16Adjusting additional functions17USB and AUX inputs17
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Important
notes .
The device allows you to play audio files in various formats and to connect differ-
ent source types » page 15.
When the source has been connected, the device starts to automatically play au- dio files in alphabetical order.
WARNING■ Never place external sources on the console panel. They could be thrown in-
to the passenger compartment during sudden driving manoeuvres, thereby in-
juring the occupants.■
Never place external sources close to the airbags. They could be thrown into
the passenger compartment when the airbags are deployed, injuring the oc-
cupants.
■
Never hold external sources in your hand or on your knees while driving.
They could be thrown into the passenger compartment during sudden driving
manoeuvres, thereby injuring the occupants.
■
Always route the connection cable for the external source such that it does
not restrict you when driving.
CAUTION
Do not store any important data on the connected external sources. ŠKODA as-
sumes no responsibility for lost or damaged files or connected devices.
Note
See the owner's manual of the specific manufacturer for instructions on operat-
ing the external source.
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■ACC driving programme - Sets the vehicle acceleration when adaptive cruise
control is activated ■ Normal - Normal
■ Sport - Sports
■ Eco - Economical
■ Advanced FrontLighting System (AFS) - Sets the characteristics of the
adaptive headlights
■ Normal - Normal
■ Sport - Sports
■ Eco - Economical
■ Air conditioning - Sets the Climatronic characteristics
■ Normal - Normal
■ Eco - Economical
■ Reset - Sets the mode to Normal
Note
If the device is not operated for longer than 10 seconds in the "Select driving
mode" main menu, it will switch to the most recently selected menu or switch it-
self off.
Driving assistants
Fig. 10
Parking assistance: Illustrations
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 19.
Parking aid: Explanation of graphic
Obstacle detected in the scanned area (the vehicle can still continue to travel
in the direction of the obstacle)
Obstacle detected in the collision area (do not continue to drive in the direc- tion of the obstacle)
More information on the parking aid can be found in the » Vehicle Owner's Man-
ual , chapter Assistance systems .
›
Press the button CAR
→ Assistants .
■ Front Assist - Sets the assistant for distance monitoring to the vehicles ahead
■ Active - Activates/deactivates the assistant
■ Advance warning - Activates/deactivates advance warning function
■ Display distance warning - Activates/deactivates distance warnings
■ ACC (adaptive cruise control) - Sets the adaptive cruise control
■ Distance - Sets 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
■ Last distance selected - Last selected distance on/off
■ Driving programme - Sets the vehicle acceleration when adaptive cruise con-
trol is active 1)
■ Normal - Normal
■ Sport - Sports
■ Eco - Economical
■ Park Assist - Sets the parking aid
■ Front volume - Adjusts the volume of the front sensors
■ Front tone setting - Adjusts the tone of the front sensors
■ Rear volume - Adjusts the volume of the rear sensors
■ Rear tone setting - Adjusts the tone of the rear sensors
■ Audio lowering - Lowers the volume
■ Off - No lowering of the volume
■ Light - Slight lowering of the volume 

AB1)
This can be set in the menu on vehicles with driving mode selection option
» page 19, Selecting driv-
ing mode .
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■Medium - Medium lowering of the volume
■ Strong - Strong lowering of the volume
■ ProActive passenger protection - Activates/deactivates proactive passenger
protection
■ Fatigue detection - Activates/deactivates the fatigue detection function
Deactivating traction control (ASR)
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 19.
›
Press the CAR button
→ ASR off - Switches deactivation of traction control
(ASR) on/off.

Speed limit for winter tyres
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 19.
›
Press the button CAR
→ Winter tyres limit .
■ Winter tyres warning - Activates/deactivates the winter tyres warning function
■ Warning at: ... km/h - Sets the speed for the warning
Note
This function is, for example, used for winter tyres where the maximum permissi-
ble speed is lower than the maximum speed of the vehicle.
Light
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 19.
›
Press the button CAR
→ Lights .
■ Light Assist - Sets the light assist
■ Switch-on time - Sets the sensitivity of the light sensor to the change in in-
tensity of the ambient light
■ Early - High sensitivity
■ Medium - Medium sensitivity
■ Late - Low sensitivity

■
Light Assist - Activates/deactivates the head light assist function
■ Automatic headlight control (rain) - Activates/deactivates automatic head-
light control in rain
■ Daytime running lights - Activates/deactivates daytime running lights
■ Lane change flash - Activates/deactivates lane change flashing
■ Travel mode - Sets the travel mode
■ Left-hand traffic - For left-hand traffic
■ Right-hand traffic - For right-hand traffic
■ Interior lighting - Sets the interior lighting
■ Instrument lighting - Sets the brightness of the instrument/switch lighting
■ Footwell light - Sets the brightness of the footwell light
■ Coming home - Activates/deactivates the function and sets the illumination pe-
riod after leaving the vehicle (5-30 seconds)
■ Leaving home - Activates/deactivates the function and sets the illumination pe-
riod after unlocking the vehicle (5-30 seconds)
Visibility
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 19.
›
Press the button CAR
→ Vision .
■ Mirrors - Adjusts the mirrors
■ Synchronous mirror adjustment - Activates/deactivates synchronous mirror
adjustment
■ Lowering in reverse - Activates/deactivates the lowering of the front passen-
ger mirror when reversing
■ Fold in while parking - Activates/deactivates folding of the mirrors via remote
control or using the sensor in the handle (KESSY)
■ Wipers - Adjusts the windscreen wipers
■ Automatic wiping in rain - Activates/deactivates automatic windscreen wip-
ing in rain
■ Automatic rear wiper - Activates/deactivates automatic rear window wiping

Opening and closing
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 19.
›
Press the button CAR
→ Opening/closing . 
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■Distance travelled - Activates/deactivates the display of the distance travelled
in the instrument cluster
■ Average speed - Activates/deactivates the average speed display in the instru-
ment cluster
■ Average consumption - Activates/deactivates the average consumption display
in the instrument cluster
■ Digital speed - Activates/deactivates the digital speed display in the instrument
cluster
■ Oil temperature - Activates/deactivates the oil temperature display in the in-
strument cluster
■ Winter tyres warning - Activates/deactivates the winter tyres warning display
in the instrument cluster
■ Coolant temperature - Activates/deactivates the coolant temperature display in
the instrument cluster
■ Refuel quantity - Activates/deactivates the refuel quantity display in the instru-
ment cluster
■ Eco tips - Activates/deactivates the display of tips for economical driving in the
instrument cluster
■ Convenience consumers - Activates/deactivates the consumption display for
convenience consumers in the instrument cluster
■ Reset Since start driving data - Resets the single-trip memory in the instru-
ment cluster display
■ Reset Long-term driving data - Resets the long-term memory in the instrument
cluster display
Service
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 19.
›
Press the button CAR
→ Service .
■ Oil change service - Overdue engine oil change
■ Oil change service due in … days / … km - Displays the days and distance until
the next engine oil change
■ Inspection - Compulsory inspection
■ Inspection due in … days / … km - Displays the days and distance until the
next inspection
■ Vehicle ID - Displays the vehicle identification number

Resetting to factory settings
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 19.›
Press the CAR button
→ Factory settings .
■ All - Resets settings for all menu items
■ Assistants - Resets the Assistants menu item settings
■ Vision - Resets the Vision menu item settings
■ Lights - Resets the Lights menu item settings
■ Opening/closing - Resets the Opening/closing menu item settings
■ Seats - Resets the Seats menu item settings
■ Driving data - Resets the Driving data menu item settings
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