2013 SKODA OCTAVIA air condition

Table of Contents
Materials defect liability and ŠKODA warranty for
new cars5
Mobility warranty and ŠKODA extended
warranty
6
Abbreviations
Using the system
Cockpit
9
Overview
8
Instruments and warning lights
11
Instrument cluster
11
Warning lights
15
Warning icons in the display
21
Information system
26
Driver information system
26
Driving data (Multifunction display)
29
MAXI DOT display
31
Service interval display
33
Unlocking and opening
35
Unlocking and locking
35
KESSY
41
Anti-theft alarm system
42
Luggage compartment lid
43
Electric luggage compartment lid (Octavia
Estate)
44
Electrical power windows
47
Panoramic sliding/tilting roof (Octavia)
50
Panoramic sliding/tilting roof (Octavia Estate)
51
Lights and visibility
54
Lights
54
Interior lights
61Visibility64Windscreen wipers and washers65
Rear mirror
68
Seats and useful equipment
71
Adjusting the seats
71
Seat features
76
Practical equipment
79
Luggage compartment
91
Variable loading floor in the luggage
compartment (Estate)
99
Net partition (Octavia Estate)
101
Roof rack system
103
Heating and air-conditioning
106
Heating, ventilation, cooling
106
Heating
108
Air conditioning system (manual air conditioning
system)
110
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning system)
112
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation)
115
Driving
Starting-off and Driving
118
Steering
118
Starting and stopping the engine using the key
119
Starting and stopping the engine - KESSY
121
Brakes
124
Manual shifting of gears and pedals
126
Automatic transmission
126
Running in
130
Economical driving and environmental
sustainability
131
Avoiding damage to your vehicle
135
Driving abroad
136Assist systems137Brake assist systems137
Parking aid
140
Park assist
142
Cruise Control System
146
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
148
Area monitoring system (Front Assist)
154
START-STOP
158
Driving mode
161
ProActive passenger protection
163
Lane Assist
164
Traffic sign recognition
166
Fatigue detection (break recommendation)
168
Towing a trailer
169
Towing device
169
Trailer
172
Safety
Passive Safety
176
General information
176
Correct seated position
177
Seat belts
180
Using seat belts
180
Inertia reel and belt pretensioners
183
Airbag system
185
Description of the airbag system
185
Airbag overview
186
Deactivating airbags
190
Transporting children safely
193
Child seat
193
Fastening elements
1963Table of Contents

Materials defect liability and ŠKODAwarranty for new cars
Materials defect liability
Your ŠKODA Partner, as a vendor, is liable to you for material damage to your new ŠKODA car, ŠKODA Genuine Parts or ŠKODA Genuine Accessories in accordance
with statutory regulations and the purchase agreement.
ŠKODA warranty for new cars
As well as the materials defect liability, ŠKODA AUTO a.s. grants you the ŠKODA
warranty for new cars (hereinafter referred to as “ŠKODA warranty),” according to
the conditions described below.
As part of the ŠKODA warranty, ŠKODA AUTO a.s. will guarantee the following
services:
› Repair of damage to your vehicle that occurs within two years from the start of
the ŠKODA warranty;
› Repair of paint damage to your vehicle that occurs within three years from the
start of the ŠKODA warranty;
› Repair of rust perforation to the bodywork of your vehicle that occurs within
twelve years from the start of the warranty. Only rust perforation of body
sheets from the inside to the outside is included in the definition of rust perfo-
ration to bodywork and covered by the ŠKODA warranty.
The warranty starts on the date on which the original purchaser acquires the ve- hicle upon purchasing it from the ŠKODA Partner or the date of first registration.
Whichever event occurs first and is recorded by the ŠKODA Partner in the service
schedule accordingly is the one that applies.
Repairs may be carried out either by replacing the faulty part or by restoring it.
Replaced parts become the property of the ŠKODA Service Partner.
There shall be no further claims arising from the ŠKODA warranty. In particular,
there shall be no claims for replacement, cancellation, provision of a courtesy ve-
hicle for the duration of repairs or compensation for damages.
If your ŠKODA vehicle was purchased from a ŠKODA Partner in a country of the
European Economic Area (i.e. the countries of the European Union, Norway, Ice-
land and Liechtenstein) or in Switzerland, claims arising from the ŠKODA warranty
must also be made through a ŠKODA Service Partner in one of these countries.If your ŠKODA vehicle was purchased from a ŠKODA Partner outside the European Economic Area and Switzerland, claims arising from the ŠKODA warranty must al-
so be made through a ŠKODA Service Partner outside the European EconomicArea and Switzerland.
One of the conditions for service from the ŠKODA warranty is that all service work has been carried out in a timely and adequate manner and in accordance with the
manufacturer's provisions. It must be proven that service work has been carried
out properly and in accordance with the manufacturer's provisions when raising a
claim from the ŠKODA warranty. In the event of a missed service or failure to carry
out a service according to the manufacturer's provisions, you may still be entitled
to warranty claims as long as you can prove that the missed service or the failure
to carry out a service according to the manufacturer's provisions was not the
cause of the fault.
Natural wear and tear to your vehicle is not covered by the ŠKODA warranty. The ŠKODA warranty also does not cover faults to bodywork, installations or conver-
sions provided by third-parties, or vehicle faults caused as a result. The same ap-
plies to accessories that are not factory installed and/or delivered.
In addition, this warranty does not apply if the fault was caused by one of the fol-lowing:
› Unauthorized use, improper handling (e.g. use in racing competitions or over-
loading), improper care and maintenance or unapproved modification to your
vehicle;
› Non-compliance with provisions in the service schedule and the Owner's Man-
ual or other factory-supplied instructions;
› External causes or influences (e.g. accidents, hail, flooding etc.);
› Parts fitted on or in the vehicle, whose use has not been approved by ŠKODA
AUTO a.s., or modification of the vehicle in a manner not approved by ŠKODA
AUTO a.s. (e.g. tuning);
› Damage caused by you that was not immediately seen to by a specialist garage
or was not rectified properly.
It is the customer's responsibility to prove that it was not the cause.
This ŠKODA warranty does not affect the purchaser's statutory rights from mate- rials defect liability from the vehicle vendor and other potential claims from prod-
uct liability laws.
5Materials defect liability and ŠKODA warranty for new cars

Mobility warranty and ŠKODA extendedwarranty
Mobility warranty
The mobility warranty provides a sense of security when travelling in your vehicle.
As part of the mobility warranty, if your car breaks down when you are on the
move as a result of an unexpected fault, you can access services to ensure your
continued mobility. These services include the following: Breakdown service at
the breakdown location and towing to the ŠKODA Service Partner, technical as-
sistance by phone or on-site operation.
If your vehicle is not repaired on the same day, the ŠKODA Service Partner may
provide further services as required, such as replacement transportation (bus,
train etc.) or a courtesy vehicle etc.
More information regarding terms and conditions for the provision of a mobility
warranty for your vehicle can be obtained from your ŠKODA Partner. They will also
provide you with detailed terms and conditions for the mobility warranty with re-
spect to your vehicle. In the event that there is no mobility warranty coverage
available for your vehicle, you should check with any ŠKODA Service Partnerabout the possibility of a subsequent agreement.
Note
The mobility warranty is only available for some countries.
Optional ŠKODA extended warranty
If you received a ŠKODA extended warranty when purchasing your new car, the
two-year ŠKODA warranty for damages to your ŠKODA vehicle will be extended to your chosen duration or until the specified mileage limit has been reached, which-
ever occurs first.
The previously mentioned paint warranty and the warranty against rust perfora-
tion are unaffected by the extended warranty.
Detailed conditions for the extended warranty are included in the extended war- ranty terms and conditions, which your ŠKODA Partner will have given to you
upon purchasing your new car.
NoteThe mobility warranty and optional ŠKODA extended warranty are only available
for some countries.
6Mobility warranty and ŠKODA extended warranty

Using the system
Cockpit
OverviewElectrical power windows
47
Door opening lever
40
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
69
Air outlet vent
107
Parking ticket holder
80
Operating lever:
› Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight flasher
56
›
Speed regulating system
146
›Activating the menu item wizard
32
Steering wheel:
› With horn
› With driver’s front airbag
187
›
with buttons for the operation of the information system
26
›With buttons for the Infotainment Control
» Infotainment Man-
ual , chapter Device Operation
Instrument cluster
11
Operating lever:
› Windscreen wiper and wash system
65
›Multifunction display
29
›
Information system
32
Air outlets in the central part of the dash panel
107
Infotainment
» owner's manual for the Infotainment radio or navi-
gation
Warning light for the deactivated front seat passenger airbag
191
Button for hazard warning light system
61
Interior rear-view mirror
69
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
87
Front passenger airbag
18712345678910111213141516CD/DVD drive and memory card slot (in the passenger-side storage compartment) » owner's manual for the Infotainment radio and/or
navigation
Air outlet vent107
Key switch for switching off the front passenger airbag (in front passenger storage compartment)
191
Door opening lever
40
Power window in the front passenger door
48
Light switch
55
Storage compartment on the driver's side
80
Fuse box (behind the storage compartment on the driver's side)
252
Bonnet release lever
217
Operating lever for adaptive cruise control
151
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel
118
Ignition lock
120
Pedals
126
Storage compartment / Phone box » Infotainment Manual , chap-
ter Phone box
Handbrake lever
125
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Gearshift lever (manual gearbox)
126
›
Selector lever (automatic gearbox)
127
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Operating controls for the heating
108
›
Operating controls for the air conditioning system
110
›Operating controls for Climatronic
112
Depending on equipment fitted:
› 12-Volt power socket
84
›
Cigarette lighter
83
Bar with keys depending on the equipment fitted:
› 
Central locking system
39
› 
START STOP
158
› 
Traction control TCS
138
› 
Electronic Stability Control ESC
137
› 
Selection of driving mode
161
› 
Park Assist
142
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When the system determines that a change in gear is required, the arrow symboland the recommended gear appear next to the current gear indication » Fig. 8 -
 .
For instance, if    appears in this display, this means it is recommended that
you shift from 4th into 5th gear.
The gear recommendation is intended only for vehicles with a manual transmis-
sion or for vehicles with an automatic transmission in manual shift mode (Tiptron-
ic).WARNINGThe driver is always responsible for selecting the correct gear in different driv- ing situations, such as overtaking.
For the sake of the environment
Correct shifting up has the following advantages.■It helps to reduce fuel consumption.■
It reduces the operating noise.
■
It protects the environment.
■
It benefits the durability and reliability of the engine.

Door, luggage compartment or bonnet warning
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 26.
If at least one door is open, or the boot or bonnet is open, the display indicates
the relevant open door or boot/bonnet.
An acoustic signal will also sound if you drive the vehicle above 6 km/h when a
door is opne.

Eco tips
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 26.
To minimise fuel consumption, fuel economy tips can appear in the display 1)
.
Eco tips are indicated next to the letters ECO-TIP.
For instance, if the air-condition is on and a window is open, the following mes- sage appears ECO TIP Air conditioning switched on: close windows.
Eco tips display must be activated in the Infotainment » operating instructions for
Infotainment , chapter Vehicle settings (CAR button) .

Compass point display
Fig. 9
Compass display
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 26.
For vehicles with a factory fitted navigation system, an abbreviation for each
point of the compass (depending on the current direction of travel) is shown in the display 1)
» Fig. 9 .
The compass point display only operates when the ignition is switched on.
Note
The direction indicator can be displayed at the top or bottom of the screen dis-
played in response to further information.

1)
Applies to vehicles using the MAXI DOT display.
28Using the system

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

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. 
47Unlocking and opening

Automatic driving lamp controlFig. 30
Light switch
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 54.
If the light switch is in position 
» Fig. 30 , the parking lights, low beam and
number plate lights are switched on or off automatically.
The light is regulated based on data gathered by the light sensor attached be- tween the windscreen and the interior mirror.
The sensitivity of the light sensor can be activated or deactivated in the Infotain-
ment » Operating instructions for Infotainment , chapter Vehicle settings (CAR
button) .
If the light switch is in position 
, the symbol 
lights up next to the light
switch. If the light is switched on automatically, the symbol 
next to the light
switch also lights up.
Automatic headlight control in rain
If the light switch is in position 
and if automatic wiping in rain or wiping (posi-
tion 2 or 3) is switched on for longer than 30 seconds » page 66, the side lights
and low beam will switch on automatically.
The light switches off when automatic wiping/wiping (position 2 or 3) is not
switched on for longer than approx. 4 seconds.
The automatic headlight control in rain can be activated or deactivated in the In-fotainment » Operating instructions for Infotainment , chapter Vehicle settings
(CAR button) .
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.
Adaptive headlights (AFS)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 54.
The AFS system works in tandem with automatic driving lamp control , please
read the following » page 57.
The AFS system makes sure the street remains lit up depending on the traffic and weather situation.
The system automatically adjusts the cone of light in front of the vehicle based
on the vehicle speed, whether the windscreen wipers are in use, the rear fog
lights, and data from Infotainment Navigation.
The AFS system can work only if the following condition is met. The light switch is in the position 
.
The AHL system operates in the following modes.
Out of town mode
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is similar to the low beam. The mode is
active if none of the following modes are active.
City mode
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adjusted so that it illuminates the adja- cent pavement, crossings, etc. The mode is active at speeds of 15-50 km/h.
Motorway mode
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adjusted so that the driver can respond in time to an obstruction or other hazard in time. The mode is active at speeds
above 110 km/h.
Rain mode
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adjusted so that the driver can reduce the glare from oncoming vehicles in rain.
The mode is active at speeds of 50 – 90 km/h and if the windscreen wipers con-tinuously operate for a period of time longer than 2 minutes. The mode is deacti-
vated when the windscreen wipers are switched off for longer than 8 minutes.
Fog mode
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adjusted so that the driver is not daz-
zled by the reflection of the cone of light by fog in front of the vehicle. 
57Lights and visibility

Information message
The messages and information are indicated in the instrument cluster display. Fault: Light Assist
LIGHT ASSIST FAULT
Seek help from a specialist garage. Light Assist: clean the windscreen!
WINDSCREEN PLEASE CLEAN
Check for any obstacles on the windscreen in the viewing area of the camera.WARNINGHeadlight assist only functions as a support and does not relieve the driver of
his responsibility to check the headlights and light beam and, if necessary, to
switch on the lights depending on the light conditions. Manual operation may be required in the following situations.■
Poor visibility conditions, e.g. fog, heavy rain, thick snowfall.
■
The oncoming traffic is partially blocked on roads or motorways.
■
Passing poorly lit road users, e.g. cyclists.
■
Driving around “sharp” curves.
■
Driving on sharp slopes up/large inclines.
■
Driving through poorly-lit locations.
■
Driving over highly reflective surfaces.
■
The windscreen around the camera is dirty, iced up, misted up, or covered by
stickers.
■
Near the camera lens there is a light source, such as the screen of an exter-
nal navigation system.
CAUTION
Do not attach any stickers or similar objects to the windscreen to avoid impairing
the functions of the Assist system.Fog lightsFig. 32
Light switch
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 54.
Switching on/off
›
Turn the light switch to position 
, 
or 
» Fig. 32 .
›
Pull the light switch to position
1
.
The rear fog light is switched off in the reverse order.
The warning light 
lights up in the instrument cluster when the fog lights are
switched on » page 15.

Fog lights with the CORNER function
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 54.
The CORNER function improves illumination of the vehicle surroundings when
turning, parking and the like, by switching on the fog lights on the respective side
of the vehicle.
The CORNER function is switched on automatically if the following conditions
are met.
The turn signal is switched on or the front wheels are turned sharply to the
right or left 1)
.
The engine is running. 
1)
If both switch-on conditions are conflicting, for example, if the front wheels are turned to the left and
the right turn signal light is switched on, the turn signal light has the higher priority.
59Lights and visibility