2013 SKODA OCTAVIA light

Sun visorsFig. 40
Sun visor: left/right
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 64.
The sun visor for the driver or front passenger can be pulled out of the fixture and
swivelled towards the door in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 40 .
The sun visors each have a vanity mirror
B
with a cover. Push the cover in the
direction of the arrow
2
.
The purpose of the note holder
B
is to store small objects, such as a notepad,
etc.
WARNINGThe sun visors must not be swivelled towards the side windows in the deploy-
ment area of the head airbags if any objects, such as ball-point pens, etc. are attached to them. This might result in injuries to the occupants if the head air-
bag is deployed.
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Sun screenFig. 41
Sun screen
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 64.
The sun screen is located in a housing on the luggage compartment cover.
Extending
›
Pull the sun screen on the handle
B
» Fig. 41 and hang it in the holder
A
.
Retracting
›
Remove the sun screen from the holders
A
and hold it on the handle
B
» Fig. 41 so that it can slowly roll up into the housing on the boot cover with-
out being damaged.
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Windscreen wipers and washers
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Windscreen wipers and washers
66
Headlight cleaning system
67
The windscreen wipers and the wash system only operate if the ignition is
switched on and the bonnet is closed.
If the intermittent wipe is switched on, the intervals are also controlled depend-
ing on speed.
When automatic wiping in rain is active, the wiper intervals are regulated based
on the intensity of the rain. 
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Automatic windscreen wiping in rain
Automatic windscreen wiping in rain can be activated or deactivated in the Info-
tainment » Operating instructions for Infotainment , chapter Vehicle settings (CAR
button) .
Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen
The wash system operates immediately, the windscreen wipers wipe somewhat
later. The wash system and the windscreen wiper operate simultaneously at a
speed of more than 120 km/h.
Letting go of the operating lever will cause the windscreen wash system to stop and the wipers to continue for another 2-3 wiper strokes (depending on the spraying duration).
At a speed of more than 2 km/h, the wiper wipes once again 5 seconds after the last wiper stroke in order to wipe the last drops from the windscreen. This func-
tion can be activated/deactivated by a specialist garage.
Automatic wipe/wash for the rear windowThe wash system operates immediately, the windscreen wiper wipes somewhat
later.
Letting go of the operating lever will cause the windscreen wash system to stop and the wiper to continue for another 2-3 wiper strokes (depending on the spray-
ing duration). The operating lever remains in position 6
.
Automatic rear window wipe (Octavia Estate)
If the lever is in position
2
or
3
» Fig. 42 , the rear window is wiped every
30 or 10 seconds if the vehicle's speed exceeds 5 km/h.
If automatic windscreen wiping in rain is activated (the operating lever is in the
position
1
) the function is only active if the windscreen wipers operate in contin-
uous mode (no break between each wiping process).
Automatic rear window wiping can be activated or deactivated in the Infotain-
ment » Operating instructions for Infotainment , chapter Vehicle settings (CAR
button) .
Winter setting of the windscreen wiper If the windscreen wipers are in rest position, they cannot be folded out from thewindscreen. For this reason we recommend adjusting the windscreen wipers in
winter so that they can be folded out from the windscreen easily.
› Switch on the windscreen wipers.
› Switch off the ignition.
The windscreen wipers remain in the position in which they were when switching
off the ignition.
The service position can also be used as a winter position » page 250
.
Note
If the slow or the fast wiper setting is switched on and the vehicle speed decrea-
ses to below 4 km/h, the wiper speed is incrementally set to a lower wiper speed.
The original setting is restored step by step when the speed of the vehicle ex-
ceeds 8 km/h.
Headlight cleaning system
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 65.
The headlights will be cleaned once the ignition is on and always upon the first and after every tenth spraying of the windscreen, when the low beam is switched
on.
Each time the headlamps are cleaned each lamp is sprayed twice. You should remove stubborn dirt (such as insect residues) from the headlight len-
ses at regular intervals, for example when refuelling. The following guidelines
must be observed » page 207, Headlight lenses .
To ensure the proper operation of the cleaning system during the winter, any
snow should be removed from the washer nozzle fixtures and ice should be
cleared with a de-icing spray.
CAUTION
Never remove the nozzles from the headlight cleaning system by hand – risk of
damage!
Note
The headlamp cleaning system works with an ambient temperature of about -12 °
C to + 39 ° C.
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Rear mirror
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Interior mirror
69
Exterior mirrors
69WARNING■ Make sure that the mirror is not covered by ice, snow, mist or other objects.■Convex (curved outward) or aspheric exterior mirrors increase the field of vi-
sion. They do, however, make objects appear smaller in the mirror. These mir-
rors are therefore only of limited use for estimating distances to the following
vehicles.■
Whenever possible use the interior mirror for estimating the distances to
the following vehicles.
■
The illuminated display of an external navigation unit can lead to operation-
al faults to the automatic dimming interior mirror – risk of accident.
WARNINGAutomatic dimming mirrors contain an electrolytic fluid which may leak should
the mirror glass break.■
The leaking electrolytic fluid can irritate the skin, eyes and breath apparatus.
Immediately seek out fresh air and leave the vehicle. If this is not possible,
open all windows and doors.
■
If you swallow electrolytic fluid, seek medical assistance immediately.
■
If your eyes or skin come into contact with the electrolytic fluid, immediately
wash the affected area for a few minutes long with a lot of water. Then con-
sult a doctor immediately.
CAUTION
Never mechanically fold in or fold back the exterior mirrors with the fold-in func-
tion  by hand as this will damage the electric drive.Note■
Automatic mirror dimming operates only properly if the sun screen for the rear
window in the housing on the boot cover is not in use or the light striking the in- terior rear-view mirror is not affected by other objects.■
If the automatic interior mirror dimming is switched off, the exterior mirror dim-
ming is also switched off.
■
The mirror heater only operates when the engine is running and up to an out-
side temperature of +35 ℃.
■
Do not touch the surface of the exterior mirrors if the exterior mirror heater is
switched on.
■
If the electrical exterior mirror setting fails at any time, the mirrors can be adjus-
ted by hand by pressing on the edge of the mirror surface.
■
Contact a specialist garage if there is a fault with the power setting function for
the exterior mirrors.
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Interior mirrorFig. 43
Manual dimming mirror
Fig. 44
Automatic dimming mirror
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 68.
Manual dimming interior mirror
›
To dim the mirror set the lever on the rear view mirror in the direction of the
front wheel - arrow
A
» Fig. 43 .
›
To restore the original position, adjust the lever on the rear view mirror in the
direction of the front wheel off - arrow
B.
Automatic dimming mirror
›
To activate the auto-dimming, press button
D
» Fig. 44 .
The warning light
C
illuminates.
›
To disable auto-dimming, press button
D
» Fig. 44 again.
The warning light
C
goes out.
If automatic dimming is activated, the mirror dims automatically depending on
the light striking the mirror from the rear.
When the interior lights are switched on or the reverse gear is engaged, the mir- ror always moves back into the basic position (not dimmed).
Do not attach external navigation devices on to the windscreen or in the vicinity
of the automatic dimming interior mirror » page 68,
in section Introduction .
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Exterior mirrors
Fig. 45
Front door: Knob for the mirrors
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 68.
The mirror can be adjusted to the desired position by moving the knob in the di-
rection of the arrow » Fig. 45.
The movement of the mirror surface is identical to the movement of the rotary knob.
The knob can be moved into the following positions.
adjust the left mirror or both mirrors
adjust right mirror or both mirrors
Switch off mirror control
Mirror heater
Folding in the exterior mirrors
Adjusting both mirrors in sync
After the rotary knob to position  or in right-hand drive in the position
 provided,
both mirrors may be adjusted simultaneously. 
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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! 
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Seat features
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Seat heaters
76
Front armrest
77
Rear armrest
77
Folding front passenger seat
77
Seat backrests
78
Seat heaters
Fig. 51
Heating: Front seats/ rear seats
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 76.
The seat backrests and surfaces of the front seats and the two outer rear seats
can be heated electrically.
The seat heating can only be switched on when the engine is running.
Switching on
›
Press the corresponding symbol button 
or 
» Fig. 51 .
By pressing the button once, the heating is switched to the highest intensity - level 3, which is indicated by three of the warning lights underneath the respec-
tive switch » Fig. 51 - 
or in the respective button » Fig. 51 - 
illuminating.
With repeated pressing of the switch, the level of the seat heating is down-regu-
lated up to the switch-off. The level of the seat heating is indicated by the num- ber of illuminated warning lights underneath/in the switch.WARNINGIf you have a subdued pain and/or temperature sensitivity, e.g. through medi-
cation, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes), we recommend
not to use the seat heating. This can lead to burns on the back, the posterior
and the legs which are difficult to heal. If the seat heating is used, we recom-
mend to make regular breaks in your journey when driving long distances, so
that the body can recuperate from the stress of the journey. Please consult
your doctor, who can evaluate your specific condition.
CAUTION
■ Do not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply concentrated pressure to them.■Do not turn on the seat heater if seats are not occupied.■
Do not switch on the seat heating if the seats have objects attached to or
placed on them, for example a child seat, a bag, etc. A fault of the heating ele-
ments in the seat heating can occur.
■
If additional seat covers or protective covers are attached to the seats, do not
turn on the seat heater - there is a risk of damaging the seat covers and seat
heating.
■
Do not clean the seats using moisture » page 210.
Note
If the on-board voltage drops, the seat heating is switched off automatically, in
order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control » page 227,
Automatic load deactivation .
76Using the system

Folding forward
Before folding the seat backrests forwards, adapt the position of the front seats
in such a way that they are not damaged by the folded seat backrests 1)
.›
Push the lever
A
» Fig. 55 and fold the seat backrest completely forwards.
Fold forward from the luggage compartment
The rear seat backrests can also be unlocked and folded forward from the lug-
gage compartment.
There is a lever on the right side of the luggage compartment for unlocking the
right and the middle rear seat backrests.
There is a lever on the left side of the luggage compartment for unlocking the left
rear seat backrest.
›
Pull the corresponding lever in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 56.
The corresponding rear seat backrest is unlocked and can be folded forward.
Folding backwards
›
Hold the rear outer seat belt
C
» Fig. 55 against the side trim panel.
›
Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the securing
knob
A
clicks into place – check by pulling on the seat backrest » .
›
Make sure that the red pin
B
is hidden.
WARNING■
The belts and the belt locks must be in their original position after folding
back the seat backrests – they must be ready to use.■
The seat backrests must be securely locked in position so that no objects in
the luggage compartment can slide into the passenger compartment on sud- den braking – risk of injury.
■
Ensure that the rear seat backrests are properly engaged. Only then can the
seat belt for the middle seat reliably fulfil its function.
CAUTION■ Before folding the seat backrest forward from the luggage compartment, check
that there are no objects on the rear seat. When folding the seat backrest for-
ward, they could be damaged or cause damage to the seat backrest and the seat.■
Ensure that the seat belts are not damaged when operating the seat backrests.
Under no circumstances must the rear seat belts be jammed by the folded back
seat backrests.
■
On vehicles with a net partition first the left and then the right and middle rear
seat backrest must be unlocked 2)
.
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Practical equipment
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Car park ticket holder
80
Storage compartment on the driver's side
80
Storage compartments in the doors
81
Holder for reflective vest
81
storage compartment in the front center console - not lockable
82
Storage compartment in the front centre console
82
Cup holders
82
Cigarette lighter
83
Ashtray
83
12-volt power outlet
84
Waste container
85
Multimedia holder
85
Storage compartment under the front armrest
86
Glasses storage box
86
Storage compartment on the passenger side
87
Storage compartment under the passenger seat
87
Clothes hook
88
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1)
If the front seats are too far back, we recommend that you have the rear head restraints removed
before the seat backrests are folded forward. Store the removed head restraints in such a way that
they are not be damaged or soiled.
2)
Applies to the Octavia Estate.
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