2013 SKODA OCTAVIA fuel

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.
Chapters, table of contents and subject index
The text of the Owner's Manual is divided into relatively short sections which are
combined into easy-to-read chapters. The chapter you are reading at any particular
moment is always specified on the bottom right of the page.
The Table of contents arranged according to chapter and the detailed Subject in-
dex at the end of the Owner's Manual help you to rapidly find the information you
are looking for.
Direction indications
All direction indications such as “left”, “right”, “front”, “rear” relate to the direction of
travel of the vehicle.
Units of measurement
All values are expressed in metric units.
Explanation of symbolsDenotes a reference to a section with important information and safety
advice in a chapter.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 button Menu
→  → Press Sound .
This information means that first the Menu
button on the device and then the
function key  on the device screen is to be operate and then the menu is to be
confirmed by pressing the function key Sound
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
NotesWARNINGThe 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.
For the sake of the environment
An Environmental note draws your attention to environmental protection aspects.
This is where you will, for example, find tips aimed at reducing your fuel consump-
tion.
Note
A normal Note draws your attention to important information about the operation
of your vehicle.

Function keys of the navigation menu:ButtonMeaningEnter a new destination » page 60 or display the Route
menu » page 69Display the menu My dests. » page 62Display the menu My tours » page 71Enter/search for a POI » page 63Set up map and additional window display » page 54/Media/radio playback » page 24Setting the navigation menu » page 52
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Navigation data
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 51.
Navigation data source
The navigation data is part of the device and is stored in the internal device mem- ory.
Data update
The navigation data should be updated at regular intervals.
Navigation data is subject to constant changes (such as new streets, changes ofstreet names and house numbers), and this can become out of date over time. For this reason, the guidance may be inaccurate or incorrect.
For more information on updating the data, please visit the ŠKODA website or
contact a ŠKODA Partner.
The version of the navigation data for maps can be found in the navigation set-
tings NAV


→ Version information .

Settings
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Main menu
52
Route options
53
Map
53
Fuel options
53
Navigation announcements
53
Advanced settings
54
Manage memory
54
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Important
notes .

Main menu
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 52.
Call up the main menu
›
In the navigation main menu, press 
.
Setting:
■ Route options - Set the parameters for route calculation » page 53
■ Fuel options - Select preferred fuel station, switch on/off reminder of low fuel
level warning with the possibility to find the nearest fuel station » page 53
■ Advanced setup - Display additional information » page 54
■ Import destinations - Import custom destinations previously pre-
pared » page 63
■ Map - Map display » page 53
■ Nav. announcements - Set the volume and the type of the navigation an-
nouncements » page 53
■ Manage memory - Sort contacts, enter your home address, and delete destina-
tions » page 54
■ Version information View the current version of the navigation data
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52Navigation

Route optionsFirst read and observe the introductory information given on page 52.›
In the navigation main menu, press  → Route options
■ Suggest 3 alternative routes - Switch on/off manual selection of the route type
(economical, fast, short) » page 68
■ Route: - Automatic selection of the preferred route type (manual route selec-
tion is switched off)
■ Economical - Calculate the most economical route with shortest travelling
time and distance travelled – displayed in green
■ Fast - Calculate the fastest route to the destination, even if a detour is neces-
sary - displayed in red
■ Short - Calculate the shortest route to the destination, even if a longer travel-
ling time is required - displayed in orange
■ Dynamic route - Switch on/off dynamic route calculation using TMC traffic re-
ports » page 70
■  Avoid motorways - switches on/off the use of motorways
■  Avoid ferries and motorail trains - Switch use of ferries and motorail trains
on/off
■  Avoid toll roads switches on/off the use of toll roads
■  Avoid tunnels - Switch use of tunnels on/off
■  Avoid routes requiring toll stickers - Switch use of routes requiring toll
stickers on/off
■ Show available toll stickers - select from the list of routes requiring toll stickers
for which a valid toll sticker is available

Map
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 52.
›
In the navigation main menu, press 
→ Map
■ Day/night: - Select the background colour of the map
■ Day - light coloured background
■ Night - dark coloured background
■ Automatic - map with light or dark coloured background; the background
changes once you turn on the lights (does not apply to daytime running lights)

■ Autozoom - Switch on/off the automatic zoom in/out of the map display while
driving » page 55
■ Show traffic signs - Switch on/off the display of traffic signs
■ Select categories for POIs - Select POIs to be displayed in the map from a list of
available POIs (max. 10 POIs) » page 66
■ Show brands for POIs - Switch on/off the display company logos at the POIs
■ Show favourites - Switch on/off the display of favourites
■ Lane guidance - Switch on/off the display of a window with the recommended
lane for complicated intersections » page 69
Fuel options
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 52.
›
In the navigation main menu, press 
Fuel options .
The following warning message is displayed when the fuel gauge pointer reaches the reserve marking: Warning: fuel tank almost empty. Would you like to find a
fuel station nearby?
■ Select preferred fuel station - Select your preferred fuel station brand (the se-
lected station brand will be displayed on the first positions of the list)
■ Fuel warning - Switch on/off the display of the warning message for low on fuel
with the following: ■ Cancel - Close the window with the warning
■ Find - Search for the nearest fuel station; when you select the fuel station,
the new route will be calculated from your current position

Navigation announcements
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 52.
›
In the navigation main menu, press 
→ Nav. announcements
■ Volume - Set the volume of the navigation announcements
■ Nav. announcements: - Set the type of navigation announcements
■ Comprehensive - Full navigation announcements
■ Brief - Short navigation announcements
■ Congestion only - navigation announcements only when there is congestion
■ No voice guidance during call - Switch on/off navigation announcements during
a telephone call (if using a phone connected to the device » page 41)
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53Description of the navigation system

Function keyActionOperationPress brieflyPlays the next track from
the startPress button for a long period of time a)Fast-forward of the tracka)
The longer the button is pressed, the faster the fast forward/reverse.
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Compass
Fig. 34
Split screen: Compass
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 56.
The
Compass split screen displays the current vehicle position in relation to the
compass.

Man.
Fig. 35
Split screen: Manoeuvre
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 56.
The Man. extra window displays a navigation announcement (manoeuvre).
Displayed information: › When approaching the manoeuvre area (e.g., junction), details of the navigation
instruction are displayed in the split screen. Once you have passed this area, the
unit displays information on the next navigation instructions again;
› The street name and number for the current vehicle position and the three fol-
lowing directions for the navigation instructions, along with street names and numbers;
› Distance and time to the city with the following navigation instruction including
numeric indication of the remaining distance;
› Information about the next points of interest (e.g., fuel stations, car parks).

Traffic signs / Traffic
Fig. 36
Split screen: Traffic signs
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 56.
The
Traffic split screen displays traffic signs.
Up to 3 traffic signs and 3 additional traffic signs can be displayed in the extra window.
If the message No traffic sign available. are displayed in the split screen, the
front camera did not recognise any traffic sign or you are outside the range of the
navigation data.
Further information » page 56.
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58Navigation

■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
■ 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 lighting: - 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. 51
Driving data/vehicle condition
Fig. 52
Tire pressure monitor - Display
example: Check the right rear
tire and its filling pressure
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 74.
›
Press the button CAR
→ 
.
Explanation of graphic Distance
Driving time
Average speed
Average fuel consumption
Approximate range 
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Range (if the estimated range is less than 300 km, the vehicle starts to ap-
proach the symbol: )
Vehicle representation (the zones of the vehicle are shown in different col- ours, corresponding to any warning messages that occur. The warning mes-
sages are displayed once you touch vehicle)
■ Driving data - Display travel data » Fig. 51
You can display one of three trip memories on the screen:
■ Since start - Driving data for the individual trip
■ Long-term - Long-term driving data
■ Since refuelling - Data since last refuelling
Changing between the individual travel data storage locations can be done with  / 
.
■ Convenience consumers - Displays up to three devices which use the largest
share of fuel and displays the fuel consumption required to run all conv. con-
sumers » Vehicle Owner's Manual , chapter Commercial driving and environmen-
tal compatibility
■ Vehicle status - Displays vehicle status » Fig. 51 or tyre pressure monitoring in-
formation
■ Vehicle status - Displays vehicle status information
■ / 
- No message/warning messages relating to vehicle status or number
of messages (if there is only one message, one warning message text is dis-
played)
■  - Display information about the status of the START-STOP system
■ TPMS - Tyre pressure monitoring function » Fig. 52
■  SET - Start a new calibration process
Changing between the individual menus can be done with 
/ 
.
Note
For more information on the warning messages concerning the vehicle status and
information on the START-STOP system, see the » Vehicle Owner's Manual .FGAuxiliary heater and ventilationFig. 53
Auxiliary heater: Main menu/set preset time
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 74.
Press the CAR/SETUP button on the Climatronic unit
→ 
.
Set-up Departure time: Day and time when the vehicle is to be ready for use » Fig. 53
Heating/ventilation: Set the operating mode
Select the preset time, switch off the preset timeSet the preset times 1 to 3 and the duration (10 - 60 minutes)
When the heating or ventilation is running, the windows are highlighted in
red or blue
Note
■ Only one preset time can be active. The activated preset time will be deactiva-
ted again after it has started automatically. For the next start, activate one of the preset times.■
In the selection of the day in the preset time, there is an option between Sun-
day and Monday without the specified day. If this setting is made, the vehicle will
be ready for use at the selected time, regardless of the current day.
■
The system in operation switches off on expiration of the operating duration or
can be deactivated by pressing the direct on/off icon  or by using the radio re-
mote control.
■
If a different time is set » page 21, Time and date settings , the activated preset
time is automatically deactivated. The preset time must be reactivated.
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■Coming/Leaving Home function - Setting 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 74.
›
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

Opening and closing
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 74.
›
Press the button CAR
→ 
→ Opening and closing
■ Window operation - Window operation settings
■ Convenience opening: - Set the convenience opening feature
■ All windows - All windows
■ Driver window - Driver's window only
■ Off - Deactivates the convenience opening

■
Central locking - Settings for opening and closing of doors
■ Door unlocking: - Set the door unlocking feature
■ All doors - All doors
■ Single door - Driver's door or driver's or passenger door with KESSY system
■ Vehicle side - Doors on the driver's side or on the driver's or passenger's
side with KESSY system
■ Automatic locking - Activate/deactivate automatic locking when starting off
■ Acoustic confirmation - Activate/deactivate acoustic signals when locking/un-
locking the vehicle with an anti-theft alarm system
Seats
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 74.
›
Press the button CAR
→ 
→ Seats
■ Store seat position - Store the driver's seat position and exterior mirror position
in the remote control key when locking the vehicle
■ Vehicle key activated - Activate/deactivate storing the driver's seat position
and exterior mirror position when locking the vehicle

Multifunction display
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 74.
›
Press the button CAR
→ 
→ Multifunction display
■ Current consumption - Switch on/off the display of current fuel consumption in
the display of the instrument cluster
■ Average consumption - Switch on/off the display of average fuel consumption
in the display of the instrument cluster
■ Refuel quantity - Switch on/off the display of refuel quantity in the display of
the instrument cluster
■ Convenience consumers - Switch on/off the display of consumption by conven-
ience consumers on/off in the display of the instrument cluster
■ Eco tips - Switch on/off the display of tips for economical driving in the display
of the instrument cluster
■ Travelling time - Switch on/off the display of travelling time in the display of
the instrument cluster 
79Vehicle systems

Manoeuvre58
Map59
Menus57
Navigation announcement58
Switching on/off57
Traffic58
Traffic signs58
F
Factory settings
22 , 80
File formats32
Requirements and restrictions33
FM24
Settings28
Folders List Media
30
Folding down the exterior mirrors - folding in while parking
79
Frequency range See main menu
24
Front Assist77
Fuel options53
Function button8
G
Graphical navigation instructions
58
H
Head Light Assist
78
Home address54, 63
I
Images
24, 39
Display40
Main menu39
Operation39
Select source40
Settings40
Important notes4
Import destinations63
Information display Manoeuvre
58
Navigation14
Navigation announcement58
In map61
Input destination60
Possibilities60
Input screen Language characters
21
Input screen with keyboard Search
9
Storing9
Input screen with numeric keypad10
Instrument lighting78
Introductory information4
J
Jukebox
34
K
Keyboard
9 , 21
L
Lane Assist
77
Lane change flash78
Lane guidance69
LEAVING HOME78
Light sensor - light switch-on time78
List of available stations Radio
25
M
Main menu DVD video
37
Images39
Media29
Navigation51
Telephone42
Unit settings19
Manage memory54
Manoeuvre explanation of graphic navigation instructions
68
Nav. announcements69
Map53
Display55
Display options55
Introductory information55
Lane guidance69
Main menu55
Operation55
Map display options55
MAXI DOT display operation
10
media source
32
Media29
AUX36
Bluetooth audio35
CD/DVD35
DVD video37
File formats32
Folder list30
Folder List30
Jukebox34
Main menu29
Multifunction steering wheel11
Operation29
Playback31
Requirements and restrictions33
Scan31
SD memory card36
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