2013 SKODA OCTAVIA remote control

If you rapidly enter the vehicle during the opening or closing process of the boot
lid, the whole vehicle may jerk and as a result the movement of the lid can be in-
terrupted.
Manual operation
Manually opening and closing the lid is only possible in exceptional cases. It must
be completed slowly and without sudden movements as close to the centre of
the lid as possible »
.
WARNING■
Ensure that the lock is properly engaged after closing the lid. Otherwise, the
lid might open suddenly while the vehicle is moving, even if the lid was locked
– risk of accident!■
Never drive with the lid open or unlatched, as otherwise exhaust gases may
get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poisoning!
CAUTION
■ The movement of the lid can be stopped by applying an abrupt and quick force
against the lid.■
Do not try to close the lid manually during the electrical closing process. Dam-
age can occur to the system of the electric boot lid.
■
If the lid is closed manually, it must be ensured that when moving the lid into
the lock, pressure is applied to the centre edge of the lid above the ŠKODA logo. Handling the sides of the lid can damage the electric lid.
CAUTION
■ Before opening or closing the lid, check if there are any objects in the opening
or closing range which could obstruct the movement (e.g. a load on the roof rack
or on the trailer, etc.) – risk of causing damage to the lid!■
Ensure that there is at least 10 cm of clearance above the opened lid (e.g. dis-
tance from the garage ceiling). Otherwise, it may happen that the clearance
above the opened lid is no longer sufficient after relieving the vehicle of a load
(e.g. after unloading) – risk of causing damage to the lid.
■
In certain circumstances, if the lid is loaded (e.g by a thick layer of snow), the
opening process of the lid can be interrupted. Remove the load on the lid to re-
enable the electrical operation.
■
If the lid closes automatically (e.g. under load of snow), you will hear an inter-
mittent beep.
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Operating descriptionFig. 21
Lid operation
Fig. 22
Lid operation/operating areas
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 44.
Control elements
The lid can be operated with the following control elements. › With the symbol button

on the remote control key (press for about 1 s).
› With the button in the handle
A
on the outer part of the lid
» Fig. 21.
› With the button
B
on the inner part of the lid
» Fig. 21.
› With the button
C
in the centre console
» Fig. 22.
Operating areas
The system distinguishes 3 operating areas where the function of the individual operating elements changes » Fig. 22. The end positions of the lid - fully closed in
the secured lock and fully opened - differ as well. 
45Unlocking and opening

The range of the area 3 changes proportionally, depending on the setting of the
top position of the lid » page 46.
If the lid is set in the uppermost position in the area 2
, the area
3
is not active.
The range of the area
2
changes proportionally, depending on the setting of the
top position of the lid.
Symbol explanation in the operating description Feasible action
Non-feasible action
Movement in the opposite direction to the previous movement
Lid operation with the handle
AActionClosed LidRangeOpenLid123OpeningStopClosing
The operation of the lid using the handle
A
is only possible when the vehicle is
unlocked.
Lid operation with the button
BActionClosed LidRangeOpenLid123OpeningStopClosing
Operating the lid with the button
B
is only possible when the lid is open.
Lid operation with the symbol button 
on the remote control key and the
button
CActionClosed LidRangeOpenLid123OpeningStopClosing
When the ignition is switched on, the operation of the lid does not function usingthe remote control key.
Operating the lid with the button C does not work if the vehicle was locked from
the outside.
Operating the lid with the symbol button  on the remote control key and the
button C
does not work when a trailer is coupled to the vehicle.
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Acoustic signals
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 44.
The acoustic signals serve as a safety function and provide information about the
success of a performed action.
SignalsStatus
Interrupted tone
Open (using the button  on the remote control key or
the button C
» Fig. 22 on page 45 )

Automatic closing of the lid » page 45,
in section In-
troduction
1 continuous toneForce limiter3 rising tonesConfirmation of the storage of the lid position3 identical tonesfault
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Adjusting/deleting the top lid position
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 44.
Adjusting
›
Stop the lid in the desired position (electrically or manually).
›
Press and hold the button
B
» Fig. 21 on page 45 for longer than 3 seconds.
Storing the new position is confirmed with an audible signal.
Delete
›
Carefully lift up the lid manually to the maximum opening position.
›
Press and hold the button
B
» Fig. 21 on page 45 for longer than 3 seconds.
An audible signal sounds and the height which was originally set is deleted from
the memory, while the basic position of the top lid position is again set. 
46Using the system

The window can be completely opened automatically by briefly pressing the but-ton down as far as the stop. Renewed pressing of the button causes the window
to stop immediately.
Closing›
Lightly press the appropriate button up and hold it until the window has moved
into the desired position.
The window can be completely closed automatically by briefly pressing the but-
ton up as far as the stop. Renewed pressing of the button causes the window to
stop immediately.
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Force limit
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 47.
The electrical power window system is fitted with a force limiter. It reduces the
risk of bruises or injuries when closing the windows.
If there is an obstacle, the closing process is stopped and the window goes down
by several centimetres.
If the obstacle prevents the window from being closed during the next 10 sec-
onds, the closing process is interrupted once again and the window goes down by several centimetres.
If you attempt to close the window again within 10 seconds of the window being moved down for the second time, even though the obstacle was not yet been re-moved, the closing process is only stopped. During this time it is not possible to
automatically close the window. The force limiter is still switched on.
The force limiter is only switched off if you attempt to close the window again
within the next 10 seconds - the window will now close with full force!
If you wait longer than 10 seconds, the force limiter is switched on again.
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Window convenience operation
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 47.
Convenience opening/closing of all windows can be operated by locking/unlock-
ing the vehicle as follows.
Settings the window convenience operation » Infotainment owner's manual ,
chapter Vehicle settings (button CAR) .
The prerequisite for ensuring that the convenience operating feature correctly is the automatic opening/closing of all windows is operational.
Opening and closing can take place in one of the following ways.
Opening
›
Press the symbol button 
button on the remote control key.
›
Hold the key in the driver's lock in the unlock position.
›
Hold button
A
1)
in the opening position » Fig. 23 on page 48.
Closing
›
Press the symbol button 
button on the remote control key.
›
Hold the key in the driver's lock in the lock position.
›
Hold button
A
1)
in the closing position » Fig. 23 on page 48.
›
In the KESSY system, hold a finger on the sensor
1
» Fig. 14 on page 38.
You can interrupt the opening or closing process for the windows immediately by
releasing the key or the the button
A
and interrupting the locking/unlocking.
Convenience opening or closing the window using the key in the driver's lock is
only possible within 45 seconds after locking the vehicle.
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Operational faults
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 47.
The automatic power windows do not work if the vehicle battery was disconnec- ted and connected while a window is open. The system must be activated.
Activation sequence: 

1)
Convenience opening and closing the windows with the button
A
is possible immediately after un-
locking the vehicle or turning off the ignition and opening the driver's or front passenger's door.
49Unlocking and opening

WARNINGWhen closing the sliding/tilting roof proceed with caution to avoid causing
crushing injuries – risk of injury!
CAUTION
During the winter it may be necessary to remove any ice and snow in the vicinity
of the sliding/tilting roof before opening it to prevent any damage to the opening
mechanism.
Note
The sliding / tilting roof is fitted with a force limiter. The sun blind is operated
manually.
Convenience operation of sliding / tilting roof
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 50.
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
The sliding/tilting roof can be closed as follows.
›
Press the symbol button  button on the remote control key.
›
Hold the key in the driver's lock in the lock position.
›
In the KESSY system, hold a 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.NoteThe sliding/tilting roof cannot be opened using the convenience operating fea-
ture.
Panoramic sliding/tilting roof (Octavia Estate)
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
52
Opening/closing the sun screen
52
Convenience operation of sliding / tilting roof
53
The panoramic sliding/tilting roof (abbreviated in the following as 'sliding/tilting
roof') can only be operated when the ignition is turned on and when the outdoor temperature is higher than -20 °C.
The sliding/tilting roof can still be operated for approx. 10 minutes after switchingthe ignition off. However, as soon as the driver or front passenger's door is
opened it is no longer possible to operate the sliding/tilting roof.
CAUTION
■ Always close the sliding/tilting roof before disconnecting the battery.■If, for example, the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is possi-
ble that the sliding/tilting roof does not operate correctly. Next, move the rotary
switch into position A
» Fig. 26 on page 52 , pull the recess firmly downwards
and hold forwards firmly. The sliding/tilting roof opens and closes again after
around 10 seconds. Do not release the control dial until it has done so.
■
If, for example, the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is possi-
ble that the sun screen does not operate correctly. Then turn the switch to posi-
tion
A
» Fig. 26 on page 52and press and hold the button
G
» Fig. 27 on
page 52. The sun screen opens and closes again after around 10 seconds. Do not
release the control dial until it has done so.
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51Unlocking and opening

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

The vehicle is stopped or moves at a speed of no more than 40 km/h.
The low beam is switched on or the light switch is in the position  and the
low beam is switched on.
The daytime running lights are not switched on. The fog lights are not switched on.
The CORNER light is mainly intended to be used for illuminating the nearby envi-
ronment at a broad angle in front of and beside the vehicle. It lights up and goes out gradually.
Note
The two fog lights are switched on when you shift into the reverse gear.
Rear fog light
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 54.
Switching on/off
›
Turn the light switch into position 
or 

» Fig. 32 on page 59.
›
Pull the light switch to position
2
.
The rear fog light is switched off in the reverse order.
If the vehicle is not fitted with fog lights, the rear fog light is switched on by pull-
ing out the light switch directly to the position
2
. This switch can only be put in-
to one position.
The warning light 
lights up in the instrument cluster when the rear fog light is
switched on » page 15.
Only the rear fog light on the trailer lights up if the vehicle has a factory-fitted towing device or a towing device from ŠKODA original accessories and it is driven
with a trailer.
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 54.
COMING HOME/LEAVING HOME (hereafter referred to only as function) makes it possible to automatically switch on the lights for a short time after leaving the
vehicle or when approaching the vehicle in poor visibility.
The function is switched on automatically if the following conditions are met: The light switch is in position  » Fig. 30 on page 57.
The visibility in the vehicle environment is reduced.
The ignition is switched off.
The function and duration of the lighting can be activated or deactivated in the Infotainment » Operating instructions for Infotainment , chapter Vehicle settings
(button CAR) .
The light is regulated based on data gathered by the light sensor attached be-
tween the windscreen and the interior mirror » page 57.
The function switches on the parking and low beam lights, the entry lighting in
the exterior mirrors and the licence plate light.
COMING HOME
The light turns on automatically when you open the driver's door.
The light turns off after the preset time when you close all the doors and the boot
lid.
If a door or the boot lid remains open, the light goes out after 60 seconds.
LEAVING HOME
The light turns on automatically after the vehicle is unlocked with the remote
control.
The light turns off after a preset time or after the vehicle is locked.
CAUTION
Do not affix any stickers or similar objects in front of the light sensor on the wind-
screen, so that its functionality is not impaired or disabled. 60Using the system

The synchronous setting of both mirrors can be activated or deactivated in the In-fotainment » Operating instructions for Infotainment , chapter Vehicle settings
(CAR button) .
Folding-in both of the exterior mirrors with the rotary knob It is only possible to fold in both exterior mirrors when the ignition is switched onand at a speed of up to 50 km/h.
The mirrors are folded out into the driving position after the rotary knob is turned from the position  to a different one.
Automatically folding in and folding back both exterior mirrors
The exterior mirrors are automatically collapsed after locking the vehicle in the
park position.
The exterior mirrors are folded out automatically after unlocking the vehicle in
the driving position.
Folding in both mirrors can be activated or deactivated in the Infotainment » Op-
erating instructions for Infotainment , chapter Vehicle settings (CAR button) .
Automatic dimming mirror
The exterior mirrors are dimmed together with the automatic dimming interior
mirror » page 69 .
Folding in passenger mirror
On vehicles fitted with the memory function for the driver's seat » page 74, the
mirror tilts down slightly when the reverse gear is engaged and the rotary knob is
in the position 
or in position 
on vehicles with right-hand drive » Fig. 45. This
provides an aid in seeing the kerb of the pavement when parking the car.
The mirror returns into its initial position after the rotary knob is moved out of po-
sition 
(or position 
on vehicles with right-hand drive) and put into another posi-
tion or if the speed is more than 15 km/h.
Folding in of the passenger's side mirror can be activated or deactivated in the In-
fotainment » Operating instructions for Infotainment , chapter Vehicle settings
(CAR button) .
Memory function for mirrors
On vehicles fitted with the memory function for the driver seat » page 74 or the
memory function for the remote control key » page 75 it is possible to save
each position of the exterior mirror when saving the driver seat position.
70Using the system

Seats and useful equipment
Adjusting the seats
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Manually adjusting the front seats
72
Electric front seat adjustment
73
Head restraints
73
Memory function of the electrically adjustable seat
74
Memory function of the remote control key
75
The driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the pedals can be fully
pressed to the floor with slightly bent legs.
The seat backrest on the driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the
upper point of the steering wheel can be easily reached with slightly bent arms.
Correct adjustment of the seats is particularly important for the following: › Reaching the controls safely and quickly,
› A relaxed and fatigue-free body position.
› Achieving the maximum protection offered by the seat belts and the airbag
system.
WARNINGGeneral information■Caution when adjusting the seat! You may suffer injuries or bruises as a re-
sult of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention.■
The electric front seat adjustment is also functional when the ignition is
turned off (even with the ignition key removed). Therefore children should
never be left unattended in the vehicle.
■
The seat backrests must not be angled too far back when driving otherwise
this will affect proper operation of the seat belts and of the airbag system –
risk of injury!
■
Never carry more people than there are number of seats in the vehicle.
WARNING (Continued)■ Each occupant must correctly fasten the seat belt belonging to the seat.
Children must be fastened » page 193, Transporting children safely with a
suitable restraint system.■
At all times, the front seats and head restraints must be adjusted to match
the person's body size and the seat belt must be attached properly to provide
the most effective levels of protection to passengers.
■
Do not transport any objects on the front passenger seat except objects
(e.g. child safety seat) provided for this purpose – risk of accident!
WARNINGInformation for the driver■Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary – risk of accident!■
Maintain a distance of at least 25 cm from the steering wheel, and a dis-
tance of at least 10 cm between the legs and the dash panel at the height of
the knee airbag. Not maintaining this minimum distance will mean that the
airbag system will not be able to properly protect you – hazard!
■
Ensure that there are no objects in the driver's footwell, as these may get
caught in the pedal apparatus when driving or braking » page 126. You would
then no longer be able to operate the clutch, brake or accelerate.
WARNINGInformation for the front passenger■Maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the dash panel. Not maintaining this
minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to proper-
ly protect you – hazard!■
Always keep your feet in the footwell when the car is being driven – never
place your feet on the dash panel, out of the window or on the surfaces of the
seats. You will be exposed to increased risk of injury when braking or in the
event of an accident. If an airbag is deployed, you may suffer fatal injuries
when adopting an incorrect seated position! 
71Seats and useful equipment