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 17.
›
Press the button SETUP
→ Time and date .
■ Time: - Time settings
■ Summer (DST) - Switches the summer time 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 17.›
Press the button SETUP
→ 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 17.
›
PressSETUP
→ More keypad languages .
In this menu, the keyboard character arrangement for the chosen language can
be selected, and with this the option for fast entry of the characters used in the
selected language.
It is then possible to swap between the languages in the input screen showing a keyboard by pressing 
» page 9

Unit setup
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 17.
›
Press the button SETUP
→ 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 display back on again by
approaching it with your hand, touching it, or operating the menu knob
2
.
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Track/folder listFig. 16
Track/folder list
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 26.
Menu display
›
Press the function key  .
Explanation of graphic Displays the folder structure, function keys of higher-level folders
Function keys for the audio source playback » table on page 27
Track currently playing
Note
In the folder list there are max. 1000 files / folders displayed in alphabetical order.
Playback
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 26.
The unit plays the files in alphabetical order.
Description of the playback function keys
ButtonActionOperation /PressPlayback / PausePress briefly a)Plays the previous track from the startPress brieflyb)Plays the current track from the startABCButtonActionOperationPress and hold but-
tonc)Fast-reverse of the trackPress brieflyPlays the next track from the startPress and hold but-
tonc)Fast-forward of the track

First pressTurn on the track repeat
Second pressTurn on the repetition of the entire folder /
signal source Third pressSwitching the repetitionPressTurning the random playback of the folder /
source (mix mode)First pressAutomatic play from the folder / sourceSecond pressSwitch function on/off. a)
Within 3 seconds after the start of the track playback.
b)
After about 3 seconds after the start of playback of the track.
c)
The longer the button is pressed, the faster the fast forward/reverse.
Function scan
The Scan function can also be started or stopped in the main Media menu by
pressing the menu button
2
» Fig. 1 on page 5.
The Scan function can also be cancelled by switching to another file / signal
source or a function key is pressed for playback.
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 26.
›
Press the button MEDIA
→ 
. 
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■Sound - Sound setup » page 18, Sound setup
■ Mix/repeat/scan including subfolders - switching the song playback in the fol-
lowing modes (Shuffle / Repeat / Automatic play) including subfolders in the
current folder
■ Bluetooth - Settings for the Bluetooth ®
function » page 20
■ Video (iPod) - Set the parameters for the video being played from an Apple de-
vice (brightness, colour, contrast, format, standard) » page 32
■ Traffic programme (TP) - Switches traffic programme on/off
■ External AUX device - Activate/deactivate the input of the external AUX audio
source
■ Remove safely - safe removal / disconnection of the SD memory card or USB
device
■ SD card 1
■ USB 1
Signal source
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Supported sources and file formats
28
Requirements and Limitations
29
Bluetooth ®
-player
29
CD
30
SD memory card
31
USB-, AUX-Eingänge
31
MEDIA IN - input
32
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Important
notes .
WARNING■
Never place external signal sources close to the airbags. Loose objects could
hit a deployed airbag and injure occupants – danger of death!■
Never place external signal sources on the console panel. Loose objects can
be thrown forward during a sudden manoeuvre or in case of an accident and can injure the occupants or other road users.
■
Do not place external signal sources while driving in your hand or on your
knees. Loose objects can be thrown forward during a sudden manoeuvre or in
case of an accident and can injure the occupants or other road users.
■
Always route the connection cable of the external signal source such that is
does not in any way restrict you when driving.
CAUTION
We recommend that you do not save any important data on CD media, Bluetooth ® players, to an SD memory card or connected external signal sources. The ŠKODA
Partner is not responsible for damage due to the loss of data stored on these
storage devices.
Note
With some signal sources, the output level can be changed on this source.
Supported sources and file formats
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 28.
Supported audio sources
SD memory cardSD, SDHC, SDXCCD driveAudio CD (up to 80 min), CD-R and CD-RW (with a capacity
of up to 700 MB)USB devicesUSB stick, USB MP3 player, HDD (without special software)Specifications for USB devicesUSB 1.x and 2.x or higher, supported by USB 2.x (the speed
of data transmission corresponds to the maximum speed of USB 2.x )
Max. speed of 480 Mb/s 28Media

Operating phones or two-way radio systems may interfere with the functionality
of the electronic systems in your vehicle.
The reasons for this are as follows:
› no external aerial;
› incorrectly installed external aerial;
› 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 are dependent on the mobile network operators, as well as
the phone being used. Further information is available from the mobile network operator or to refer to the telephone manual.
■
In signal-free areas the reception can be disturbed or a call will be disconnec-
ted.
■
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded against high frequency signals. In
exceptional cases, electronic equipment may not be shielded against high fre-
quency signals of the telephone and service may be disrupted.

Main menu
Fig. 21
Phone: Main menu
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 34.
Explanation of graphic
Name of the mobile network provider
Name of the connected phone, press to open a list of paired phones
Speed dial favourite telephone numbers » page 40
Direct entry of a phone number » page 41
ABCDisplay the phonebook » page 42
Display of call list (if there are new missed calls, the icon will appear here 
with the information about the number of missed calls) » page 42
Menu Settings Phone » page 36
Call up the main menu›
Press the button TELEPHONE.
If a phone is connected to the device, the telephone mode main menu is dis-
played » Fig. 21 .
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 phones.

Problems with the Telephone function
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 34.
If there are problems with the availability of the network or with the Bluetooth ®
function, the following messages appear on the device display screen.
MessageImportanceNetwork search...The phone searches for available GSM
networks.No networkThe phone is not connected to the GSM
network.
Rejected by network.
The mobile phone network operator
has rejected the connection (e.g. not
enough mobile phone credit, SIM card
blocked, roaming not available).To use the Bluetooth function, please
switch the ignition on.Switch on the ignition. 35Communication

Vehicle systems
Vehicle settings
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Selecting driving mode
44
Vehicle data
45
Auxiliary heater and ventilation
46
ESC system
47
Tyre
47
Driver assistance
47
Parking and manoeuvring
47
Light
48
mirrors and wiper
48
Opening and closing
49
Seats
49
Multifunction display
49
Service
49
Restore factory settings
50
Climatronic settings
50
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.■
When you press the button CAR, the system displays the last displayed menu
 .

Selecting driving modeFig. 25
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 44.
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. 25 lights up on the button.
The currently selected driving mode is displayed in the info field in the main me- nus for the operating modes 
» Fig. 30 on page 50 (top left).
Call up the main menu
›
Press the button 
or 
» Fig. 25 .
■ Normal - Activates Normal mode
■ Cancel - Cancel the menu to select the driving mode
■ Information - Display the mode settings
■ Sport - Activates Sport mode
■ Cancel - Cancel the menu to select the driving mode
■ Information - Display the mode settings
■ Eco - Activates the fuel-saving mode
■ Cancel - Cancel the menu to select the driving mode
■ Information - Display the mode settings 
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■Individual - Activates 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: - Sets 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. 26
Travel data / vehicle status
Fig. 27
Tire pressure monitor - Display
example: Check the right rear
tire and its filling pressure
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 44.
›
Press the button CAR
→ 
.
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 44.›
Press the button CAR
→  → ESC system: .
■ Activated - Switch on all components of the ESC system
■ ASR off - Switch off the ASR system
■ ESC sport - activation of ESC Sport

Tyre
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 44.
›
Press the button CAR
→ 
→ Tyres .
■ TPMS - Tyre pressure monitoring system
■  SET - Start a new calibration process
■ Winter tyres - Sets the speed limit for winter tyres
■ Speed warning - Snow tyres speed warning on/off
■ Warning at - Sets the speed for the warning

Driver assistance
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 44.
›
Press the button CAR
→ 
→ 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
Parking and manoeuvring
Fig. 29
Screen display of the visual parking system
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 44.
Explanation of graphic Switching on/off the acoustic parking aidSwitching off the visual parking system 
AB1)
This can be set in the menu on vehicles with a travel mode option
» page 44, Selecting driving mode .
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Message: Look! Safe to move?
Displays the selected lane depending on the steering angle An obstacle in the selected lane which is currently outside of the collisionarea is shown by the yellow segment.
An obstacle appearing in the collision zone is shown as a red-coloured seg- ment Do not proceed!
An area without detected obstacles is shown as a transparent segment.
An obstacle in the sensor range which lies outside of the collision area is shown by the white segment.›
Press the button CAR
→  → Parking and manoeuvring .
■ ParkPilot - Settings for the parking aid
■ Activate automatically - Activate/deactivate the compact parking aid display
(when driving forward)
■ 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: - Volume reduction
■ Off - No lowering of the volume
■ Weak - Weak lowering of the volume
■ Medium - Medium lowering of the volume
■ Strong - Strong lowering of the volume
Note
■
The compact display of the parking aid is shown automatically, e.g., for stop and
go in a traffic jam if the distance to the obstacle becomes dangerously close.■
The compact display of the parking aid can be switched to a full screen view by
touching the screen within the display.

Light
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 44.
›
Press the button CAR
→ 
→ Light .
CDEFGH
■
Light assistance - Set the light assistance
■ Dynamic Light Assist - Switch on/off the head light assist function
■ Switch-on time: - Set the sensibility of the light sensor against the change in
intensity of the ambient light
■ Early - High sensibility
■ Medium - Medium sensibility
■ Late - Low sensibility
■ Automatic headlight control in rain - Activate/deactivate automatic headlight
control in rain
■ Daytime running lights - Activate/deactivate daytime running lights
■ Lane change flash - Activate/deactivate lane change flashing
■ Travel mode: - Travel mode on/off
■ R-hand traffic - For right-hand traffic
■ L-hand traffic - For left-hand traffic
■ Interior lighting - Sets the interior lighting
■ Instrument/switch lighting - Set the brightness of the instrument/switch
lighting
■ Footwell lighting - Sets the brightness of the footwell light
■ Coming/Leaving home Fct. - Set the COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME function
■ Coming Home function - Sets the period that the lights remain on after you
leave the vehicle (0 - 30 seconds; 0 = function deactivated)
■ Leaving Home function - Sets the period that the lights remain on after you
unlock the vehicle (0 - 30 seconds; 0 = function deactivated)
mirrors and wiper
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 44.
›
Press the button CAR
→ 
→ Mirrors and wipers .
■ Mirrors - Adjusts the mirrors
■ Synchronous adjustment - Activate/deactivate synchronous mirror adjust-
ment
■ Lower while reversing - Activate/deactivate the lowering of the front passen-
ger mirror
■ Fold in when parked - Activate/deactivate folding the mirror via the remote
control or by using the sensor in the handle (KESSY)
■ Wipers - Adjusts the windscreen wipers
■ Automatic wiping in rain - Activate/deactivate automatic windscreen wiping
in rain
■ Automatic rear wiper - Activate/deactivate automatic rear window wiping

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