2013 SKODA OCTAVIA kessy

Convenience operation of sliding / tilting roofFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 51.
The sliding / tilting roof can be operated by locking or unlocking using the key or
using the KESSY system with the aid of the sensor
1
» Fig. 14 on page 38.
Closing
›
Press the symbol button  on the key or hold the key in the locking cylinder of
the driver's door in the lock position, or for the KESSY system, keep your finger on the sensor
1
» Fig. 14 on page 38 » .
By releasing the lock or lifting your finger off the sensor
1
when using the KESSY
system, the closing process is immediately interrupted.
Tilting roof
›
Press the symbol button 
button on the remote control key.
WARNINGClose the sliding/tilting roof carefully – risk of injury. The force limiter does not
operate with the convenience closing.
Note
The sliding/tilting roof cannot be opened using the convenience operating fea-
ture.
53Unlocking and opening

Power steeringFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 118.
The power steering enables you to steer the vehicle with less physical force.
The power steering only works when the engine is running. It is still possible to fully steer the vehicle if the power steering fails or if the en-gine is not running (e.g. vehicle being towed in). However, greater physical effort is required to turn the steering wheel.
Steering force assistance can be influenced by the selection of driving mode » page 161 .

Starting and stopping the engine using the key

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Electronic immobiliser
120
Ignition switch
120
Starting the engine
120
Stopping the engine
121
Starting and stopping the engine on vehicles with the KESSY system » page 121.
The engine can only be started with an appropriate original key.
The engine running noises may louder at first be louder for a short time after
starting the cold engine. This is quite normal and is not an operating problem.
WARNING■ When driving without the engine running, the ignition key must always be in
the position 2 » Fig. 115 on page 120 (ignition switched on). This position is
indicated by the illumination of certain indicator lights in the instrument clus-
ter. ■ If the key is not in position 2
, this could lead to unexpected the steering
locking - risk of accident!
■
Only pull the ignition key from the ignition lock when the vehicle has come
to a complete stop (by applying the handbrake). Otherwise the steering wheel
could block – risk of accident!
■
When leaving the vehicle, the ignition must always be removed. This is par-
ticularly important if children are left in the vehicle. Otherwise the children
could, for example, start the engine – risk of accident or injury!
■
Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running.
■
Never switch off the engine before the vehicle is stationary – risk of acci-
dent!
WARNING■ Never leave the engine running in unventilated or closed rooms. The ex-
haust gases from the engine contain substances such as odourless and col-
ourless carbon monoxide (a poisonous gas) – risk to life! ■ Carbon monoxide can cause unconsciousness and death.
CAUTION
■The starter must only be operated when the engine is not running and the vehi-
cle is at a standstill. The starter or engine may be damaged if the starter is activa- ted when the engine is running 3
» Fig. 115 on page 120.
■
Do not tow start the engine – there is a risk of damaging the engine and the
catalytic converter. The battery from another vehicle can be used as a jump-start
aid » page 243 , Jump-starting using the battery from another vehicle .
CAUTION
■
Avoid high engine revolutions, full throttle and high engine loads before the en-
gine has reached its operating temperature – risk of damaging the engine!■
Do not switch the engine off immediately at the end of your journey after the
engine has been operated over a prolonged period at high loads but leave it to
run at an idling speed for about 1 minute. This prevents any possible accumulation
of heat when the engine is switched off. 
119Starting-off and Driving

›Depress and hold the clutch pedal (vehicles with a manual gearbox) or brake
pedal (vehicles with an automatic gearbox) until the engine starts.›
Turn the key into position
3
as far as it will go - the engine's starting proce-
dure will commence (do not touch the accelerator).
›
Release the key, the engine will start automatically.
After letting go, the vehicle key will return to position
2
.
›
Release the handbrake.
If the engine does not start within 10 seconds, turn the key to position
1
. Repeat
the start-up process after approx. half a minute.
Vehicles with manual transmission
The engine will not start if the clutch pedal is not depressed.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display. Press the clutch to start.
PRESS CLUTCH
Vehicles with automatic transmission
The engine will not start if the brake pedal is not depressed.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display. Apply the brake to start.
APPLY BRAKE
CAUTION
■ If the engine does not start up after a second attempt, one of the following
fuses may be defective. ■Petrol engine - fuse for the fuel pump.
■ Diesel engine - fuse for the glow plug control unit or fuel pump.■
Check the fuse and replace if necessary » page 251, or seek assistance from a
specialist garage.

Stopping the engine
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 119.
Switch off the engine by turning the ignition key into position
1
» Fig. 115 on
page 120.
NoteFor vehicles with automatic transmission, the ignition key can only be removed if
the selector lever is in position P .
Starting and stopping the engine - KESSY
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Steering lock / unlock
122
Switching on the ignition
123
Starting the engine
123
Switching off the ignition
123
Switching off the engine
123
Emergency start-up of the engine
124
Emergency ignition shutoff system
124
The KESSY system (Keyless Entry Exit System, hereinafter referred to only as sys- tem) allows the switching on or switching off of the ignition and starting or stop-
ping of the engine without the active use of the key.
A key must be in the vehicle to unlock the steering, switch on the ignition and
start the vehicle. When travelling the key must be in the vehicle.
The engine running noises may louder at first be louder for a short time afterstarting the cold engine. This is quite normal and is not an operating problem.
WARNING■ Never leave the key in the vehicle when you exit the vehicle. This is particu-
larly important if children are left in the vehicle. Otherwise the children could,
for example, start the engine – risk of accident or injury!■
Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running.
■
Never switch off the engine before the vehicle is stationary – risk of acci-
dent! 
121Starting-off and Driving

Assignment of the fuses in the dash panelFig. 217
Schematic representation of the
fuse box
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 251.
No.Power consumer1Not assigned2Not assigned3Not assigned4Not assigned5Data bus control unit6Alarm sensor
7
Control unit for the air conditioning system, heating, receiver for re-
mote control for the auxiliary heating, selector lever for the automatic gearbox, relay for the rear window heater, replay for the windscreenheater8Light switch, rain sensor, diagnostic socket9Haldex clutch10Touchscreen11Heated rear seats12Radio13Belt tensioner - driver's side14Air blower for air conditioning,heating15Electric steering lock16Signal amplifier for telephone, telephone preinstallation17Instrument clusterNo.Power consumer18Not assigned19KESSY control unit20Steering wheel module21Not assigned22Luggage compartment door opening23Light - right24Panorama roof25Control unit for central locking front door right, power windows - left26Heated front seats27Music amplifier28Tow hitch29Not assigned30Not assigned31Headlight - left32Parking aid (Park Assist)33Airbag switch for hazard warning lights
34
TCS button, ESC, tyre control display, pressure sensor for air-condi-tioning, reverse light switch, dimming rear view mirror, START-STOP
button, telephone preinstallation, control for heating of rear seats,
sensor for air-conditioning, 230 V power socket, sound actuator35Headlight, headlamp beam adjustment, diagnostic connector, camera,
radar36Headlight right37Headlight left38Tow hitch39Control unit for central locking front door - right, power windows - front and rear right4012-Volt power socket41CNG relay42Control unit for central locking rear door - left, right, headlight clean-ing system, windscreen wipers43Visor for gas discharge bulbs, interior lighting44Tow hitch 253Fuses and light bulbs

Hazard warning light system61
Jump-starting243
Locking the driver's door248
Start engine - KESSY124
Switching off the ignition –KESSY124
Towing the using the tow hitch246
Towing the vehicle244
Tyre repair240
Unlocking the driver's door248
Unlocking the tailgate249
Emergency equipment Fire extinguisher
236
First aid kit235
Jack236
Vehicle tool kit236
Warning triangle235
Emissions263
Engine Running in
130
Engine compartment215
Brake fluid223
Coolant222
Overview218
Vehicle battery224
Engine oil219
Capacity219
Changing221
Checking220
indicator symbol23
Replenishing221
Specifications219
Warning icon23
Environment131
Environmental compatibility134
Environmentally friendly driving131
EPC Warning light
19
ESC Function
137
Warning light18
Exhaust inspection system Warning light19
F
Fastening elements
92
Fatigue detection168
Function168
Information messages168
Films206
Fire extinguisher236
First aid kit235
Floor covering Fixing
94
Fog lights59
Warning light21
Fog lights with CORNER function59
Footmats126
see footmats126
Force limit Power windows
49
Force limiter electric luggage compartment lid (Octavia Estate) 44sliding/tilting roof (Octavia Estate)
52
sliding/tilting roof (Octavia)50
Front airbag187
Front Assist154
Activating/deactivating157
City emergency braking157
Information messages158
Instructions and Information155
Operation156
Radar sensor155
Front door warning light63
Fuel212
Diesel214
Fuel gauge13
refer to Fuel212
Refuelling212
Unleaded petrol213
Warning icon25
Fuel consumption131
fuel filter warning messages
25
Fuses Assignment
251
Assignment of fuses in the dash panel253
Colour coding251
Fuse assignment in the engine compartment254
Plastic clip254
Replacing251
G
Gear change Gear recommendation
27
Information on the selected gear27
Gear changing Gear stick
126
General view Cockpit
9
Glasses storage box86
Glow plug system Warning light
19
H
Handbrake
125
Warning light16
Hazard warning light system61
HBA139
Head airbag189
Headlight assist58
Warning icon25
Headlight cleaning system Headlight cleaning system
67
Headlights Bulb arrangement
256
Driving abroad136
Headlight cleaning system67
Head restraint73
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HeaterWindscreen and rear window64
Heating Defrosting windows
109
Exterior mirrors69
operating108
Recirculated air mode109
Seats76
Heating and air-conditioning106
HHC139
Hill Hold Control (HHC)139
Hooks (Octavia Estate)94
Horn9
Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)139
I
Ice warning Warning icon
25
Ignition120
Immobiliser120
Individual settings Locking
39
Unlocking39
Inertia reel183
Information message see KESSY
41
Information system26
Compass point display28
Door warning28
Eco tips28
Gear recommendation27
Information on the display148
Lap timer32
MAXI DOT display31
Multifunction display29
Operation26
Outside temperature27
Service interval display33
Stop watch32
Instrument cluster11
Auto-check control14
Counter for distance driven14
Display12
Fuel gauge13
Overview11
Revolutions counter12
see Instrument cluster11
Speedometer12
Temperature gauge13
Viewing the charge level of the vehicle battery14
Warning icons21
Warning lights15
interior light Front
62
Interior monitor43
ISOFIX196
J
Jack
236
Jacking points Raise vehicle
239
Jump-starting243
K
KESSY Information message
41
lock41
Lock / unlock the steering122
Starting the engine123
Switching off the engine123
Switching off the ignition123
Switching on the ignition123
unlock41
Key Locking
36
Starting the engine120
Stopping the engine121
Unlocking36
Knee airbag188
L
Lamp indicator symbol
24
Lamp failure indicator symbol
24
Lane Assist164
Activating/deactivating165
Explanation of situations165
Information messages166
Operation164
Warning light20
Lap timer32
LEAVING HOME60
Lever Main beam
56
Turn signal56
Windscreen wipers66
Licht COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
60
Light Cockpit
61
Fog lights with CORNER function59
Replacing bulbs255
Tourist light58
Light bulbs Rear light (Octavia Estate)
261
Rear light (Octavia)259
lighting entry space
63
Lighting Luggage compartment
91
Lights54
Adaptive headlights (AFS)57
Automatic driving lamp control57
Daylight running55
Fog lights59
Hazard warning light system61
Headlight beam adjustment55
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Headlight flasher56
Low beam55
Main beam56
Parking lights61
Rear fog light60
Side lights55
Switching on/off55
Turn signal56
Warning lights15
Lights on/off55
Loads263
Locking Individual settings
39
KESSY38
Key36
Remote control37
Vehicle key36
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside 39
Long-cargo channel
90
Low beam55
Luggage compartment91
Compartment with cargo element98
Cover95
double sided floor covering94
Emergency unlocking249
Fastening elements92
Fix floor covering94
Fixing nets93
Foldable hooks (Octavia Estate)94
Folding double hooks93
Lighting91
Luggage net95
Multifunction box (Octavia Estate)99
Roll-up luggage compartment cover (Octavia Es- tate)
96
Storage compartments under the floor covering98
Stowing roll-up luggage compartment cover97
Stowing roof racks97
Unlocking the tailgate249
Variable loading floor99
Luggage compartment cover95
Luggage compartment cover (Octavia Estate)96
Luggage compartment lid43
Luggage net95
M
Main beam
56
Warning light21
Maintenance134
Decorative films206
Manual air conditioning adjusting
111
Recirculated air mode111
Manual gear changing see gear changing
126
Manually setting air conditioning Control elements
110
Materials defect liability5
MAXI DOT display31
Lap timer32
Main menu32
Operation26
Stop watch32
MAXI DOT see MAXI DOT display
31
Memory29
Mirror Exterior mirrors
69
Mirrors Interior mirror
69
Vanity65
Modes of the automatic transmission127
Modifications200
Modifications and technical alterations Airbags
203
Service201
Spoiler202
Motor warning messages
22
Multicollision brake140
Multifunction box (Octavia Estate)99
Multifunction display Functions
29
Information29
Memory29
Operation26
N
N1
92
Net partition101
Behind the front seats103
Behind the rear seats102
Removing and refitting the housing103
Nets93
O
Oil See Engine oil
220
warning messages23
Oil pressure warning messages
23
Onboard computer see multifunction display
29
Operation in winter De-icing windows
207
Diesel fuel214
Vehicle battery226
Outside temperature27
Overview Engine compartment
218
Warning icons21
Warning lights15
P
Paintwork See Paintwork care
205
Paintwork care205
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Saving electrical energy131
Seals Taking care of your vehicle
206
Seat belt Warning icon
22
warning light17
Seat belts180
Belt tensioners183
Cleaning211
fastening and unfastening182
Height adjustment183
Seatbelts Inertia reels
183
Seat belts The physical principle of a head-on collision
181
Seat features76
Seats Electric adjustment
73
Folding front passenger seat77
Front armrest77
Head restraints73
Heating76
Manually adjusting72
Rear armrest77
save74
Seat backrests78
Storing in memory of remote control key75
Seats and useful equipment71
Adjusting the seats71
see automatic gearbox Manual shifting of gears on the multifunction steering wheel
128
Select driving mode Eco mode
162
Individual mode163
Sport mode162
Selecting driving mode161
Selector lever see Using the selector lever
127
Selector lever lock Warning light
21
Service201
Service interval display33
Service intervals198
Setting14
Positions of the variable loading floor100
Setting the14
Shelves79
Shifting gears Driving and saving energy
132
Side airbag188
Side lights55
ski bag90
Sliding/tilting roof Closing the sun screen (Octavia Estate)
52
Closing (Octavia Estate)52
Closing (Octavia)50
Opening/closing the sun screen (Octavia Estate)52
Opening and tilting (Octavia Estate)52
Opening and tilting (Octavia)50
Operation (Octavia Estate)52
Operation (Octavia)50
Snow chains234
Spare wheel232
Speedometer12
see speedometer12
Speed symbol see Wheels
231
Spoiler202
START-STOP158
Manually activating/deactivating the system160
Operating conditions of the system160
Starting/shutting down the engine159
Warning icon25
Starting and stopping the engine - KESSY121
Starting and stopping the engine using the key119
Starting engine Jump-starting
243
Starting the engineJump-starting243
Key120
see KESSY123
START STOP Information messages
161
Jump-starting244
Steering force assistance119
Steering lock / unlock see KESSY
122
Steering wheel118
Stopping the engine Key
121
Stop watch32
Storage compartment in rear centre console88
Storage compartment on the passenger side87
Storage compartments79
Storage compartment under the passenger seat87
Storage pockets on the front seats88
Storing skis90
Sun screen65
Sun visors65
Switch See Ignition
120
Switching off the engine see KESSY
123
Switching off the ignition see KESSY
123
Switching on the ignition see KESSY
123
T
Taking care of the vehicle Natural leather
209
Seat belts211
Taking care of your vehicle Automatic car wash system
204
Cavity protection208
Chrome parts206
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