2013 SKODA OCTAVIA Owner's Manual

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.

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

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. 
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The top lid position is adjusted, for example, in the following situations.
› When the space for opening the lid is limited (e.g. garage height).
› For a more convenient operation, such as by a person's height.
The top position which is reached when the lid opens automatically, is always
lower than the maximum top position which can be reached when the lid is
opened manually.
The lid always opens to the height which was last stored.
Malfunctions
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 44.
If the battery is disconnected and reconnected while the lid is open, it is necessa-
ry to activate the system of the electric boot lid. Activation means closing the lid
by hand. Thus, the end position of the lid is stored under fully closed in secured lock.
Examples of operational malfunctions
Description of the malfunc-
tionPossible solutionsThe lid cannot be lifted out of
the lockEmergency unlocking of the lid » page 249The lid does not react to an
opening signalRemoving a possible obstacle (e.g. snow), re-
opening the lid » page 45

Press handle A
and pull the lid upwards
The lid remains in the top po-
sitionManual closing of the lid
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Electrical power windows
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening/closing the window from the driver seat
48
Opening the windows in the front passenger door and in the rear doors
48Force limit49Window convenience operation49
Operational faults
49
The electrical power windows can only be operated when the ignition is switched
on.
After switching the ignition off, it is still possible to open or close the windows for
approx. 10 minutes. The electrical power windows are only switched off com- pletely once the driver's door or front passenger door are opened.
When driving always use the existing heating, air conditioning and ventilation
system for ventilating the interior of the vehicle. If the windows are opened, dust
as well as other dirt can get into the vehicle and in addition the wind noise is
more at certain speeds.
WARNING■ Ensure that no persons are still left in the vehicle when locking the vehicle.
In an emergency, the windows will no longer be able to be opened from the
inside.■
The system is fitted with a force limiter » page 49. If there is an obstacle,
the closing process is stopped and the window goes down by several centi-
metres. The windows should nevertheless be closed carefully – risk of injury!
■
It is recommended to deactivate the electrically operated power windows in
the rear doors (safety switch)
S
if there are children in the rear seats » Fig. 23
on page 48.
CAUTION
■ Keep the windows clean to ensure the correct functionality of the electric win-
dows.■
In the event that the windows are frozen, first of all eliminate the
ice » page 207 , De-icing windows and exterior mirrors and only then operate the
electrical power windows. Otherwise, the window sealing and the electrical pow- er window mechanism could be damaged.
■
In the winter, ice accumulating on the surface of the window may cause there
to be more resistance when closing the window. The window will stop and move back several centimetres.
■
It is necessary to deactivate the force limiter to close the window » page 49.
■
When leaving the locked vehicle make sure that the windows are closed at all
times. 
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For the sake of the environmentAt high speeds, you should keep the windows closed to prevent unnecessarily
high fuel consumption.
Note
The window lift system is equipped with protection against overheating. Repea-
ted opening and closing of the window can cause this mechanism to overheat. If
this happens, it will not be possible to operate the window for a short time. You
will be able to operate the window again as soon as the overheating protection
has cooled down.
Opening/closing the window from the driver seat
Fig. 23
Buttons on the driver's door
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 47.
Buttons for the electrical power windows » Fig. 23 .
Button for electrical power window of the driver's door
Button for electrical power window of the front passenger door
Button for electrical power window of the rear right door
Button for electrical power window of the rear left door
Safety pushbutton
Opening
›
Lightly press the appropriate button down and hold it until the window has moved into the desired position. Releasing the button causes the window to
stop immediately.
ABCDSThe window can be completely opened automatically by briefly pressing the but-
ton as far as the stop. Renewed pressing of the button causes the window tostop immediately.
Closing›
Pull gently on the top edge of the corresponding button and hold until the win-
dow has moved into the desired position. Releasing the button causes the win-
dow to stop immediately.
The window can also be fully closed automatically by pulling the button up to the
stop. Renewed pulling of the button causes the window to stop immediately.
Safety pushbutton
The buttons for power windows in the rear doors can be deactivated by pressing
the safety switch
S
» Fig. 23 . The buttons for the electrical power windows in
the rear doors are activated again by pressing the safety pushbutton
S
again.
If the buttons for the rear doors are deactivated, the warning light 
in the safe-
ty switch
S
lights up.

Opening the windows in the front passenger door and in the
rear doors
Fig. 24
Button arrangement in the front
passenger door
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 47.
There is a button in the front passenger door and in the rear doors for that win- dow.
Opening
›
Lightly press the appropriate button down and hold it until the window has
moved into the desired position. 
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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.

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.

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.

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.
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›Switch on the ignition.›Pull the top edge of the button and close the window.›
Release the button.
›
Pull the relevant button upwards again for approx. 3 seconds, and keep it press-
ed down.

Panoramic sliding/tilting roof (Octavia)
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
50
Convenience operation of sliding / tilting roof
51
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 the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is possible that the
sliding/tilting roof does not operate correctly. Next, move the rotary switch into
position A
» Fig. 25 on page 50 , pull the recess firmly downwards and hold for-
wards firmly. The sliding/tilting roof opens and closes again after around 10 sec-
onds. Do not release the control dial until it has done so.

OperationFig. 25
Control dial for the sliding/tilting
roof
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 50.
Comfort position
›
Turn the switch to position
C
» Fig. 25 .
When the sliding/tilting roof is in the comfort position, the intensity of the wind noise is reduced.
Open partially
›
Turn the switch to a position in area
D
.
Open fully
›
Turn the switch to position
B
and hold it in this position (spring-tensioned po-
sition).
Tilting roof
›
Turn the switch to position
A
.
›
Press the switch in the region of the lug
E
towards the roof.
Closing
›
Turn the switch to position
A
.
›
Press the switch on the recess
E
down and pull forwards.
Force limiter
The sliding/tilting roof is fitted with a force limiter. The sliding/tilting roof stops and moves back several centimetres when it cannot be closed because there is
something in the way (e.g. ice). The sliding/tilting roof can be fully closed without
a force limiter by pressing the switch on the recess
E
down and then pushing it
forward until the sliding/tilting roof is fully closed » .
50Using the system

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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OperationFig. 26
Control dial for the sliding/tilting
roof
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 51.
Comfort position
›
Turn the switch to position
C
» Fig. 26 .
When the sliding/tilting roof is in the comfort position, the intensity of the wind noise is reduced.
Open partially
›
Turn the switch to a position in area
D
.
Open fully
›
Turn the switch to position
B
and hold it in this position (spring-tensioned po-
sition).
Tilting roof
›
Turn the switch to position
A
.
›
Press the switch in the region
E
towards the roof.
Closing
›
Turn the switch to position
A
.
›
Press the switch on the recess
E
down and pull forwards.
Force limiter
The sliding/tilting roof is fitted with a force limiter. The sliding/tilting roof stops and moves back several centimetres when it cannot be closed because there is
something in the way (e.g. ice). The sliding/tilting roof can be fully closed without
a force limiter by pressing the switch on the recess
E
down and then pushing it
forward until the sliding/tilting roof is fully closed » .
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.
Opening/closing the sun screen
Fig. 27
Buttons for sun screen
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 51.
The sun screen can be closed or opened using the buttons » Fig. 27.
Opening
›
Briefly press the button
F
» Fig. 27 to open fully.
›
Press and hold the button
F
to open to the desired position.
The opening process stops when one releases the button.
Closing
›
Briefly press the button
G
» Fig. 27 to close fully.
›
Press and hold the button
F
to close in the desired position.
The closing process stops when one releases the button.

52Using the system

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