2013 SKODA OCTAVIA buttons

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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Information system
Driver information system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Using the information system
26
Outside temperature
27
Gear recommendation
27
Door, luggage compartment or bonnet warning
28
Eco tips
28
Compass point display
28
The information system provides the driver with alerts and messages about in-
dividual vehicle systems. These alerts and messages appear in the instrument
cluster display
2
» Fig. 2 on page 11 (hereafter only in the display).
The information system provides the following information. › Outside temperature
» page 27.
› Recommended gear
» page 27.
›Door, boot lid and bonnet warning
» page 28.
› Eco tips
» page 28 .
› Compass display
» page 28.
› Driving data (multifunction display)
» page 29.
› Warning against excessive speeds
» page 31.
› Data relating to the Maxi DOT display
» page 32.
› To the lap timer function (stopwatch)
» page 32 .
› Service interval display
» page 33.
› Auto Check Control
» page 14.
› Warning icons
» page 21.
› Traffic sign recognition
» page 166.
› Fatigue detection
» page 168.
› Selector lever positions for an automatic gearbox
» page 127.
› Information and alerts in the Assist systems
» page 137.WARNINGConcentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver, you are fully re-
sponsible for the operation of your vehicle.

Using the information system
Fig. 7
Buttons / dial: on the operating lever / on the multifunction steering
wheel
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 26.
Some functions of the information system can be operated using the buttons on
the operating lever » Fig. 7 or on the multifunction steering wheel » Fig. 7. 
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26Using the system

Unlocking›Press / » Fig. 15 press.
The symbol  in the button is no longer illuminated.
The following applies if your vehicle has been locked using the central locking button.
› It is not possible to open the doors or the luggage compartment lid from the
outside (safety feature, e.g. when stopping at traffic lights etc.).
› The doors can be unlocked and opened from the inside by a single pull on the
opening lever of the respective door.
› In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked doors
are automatically unlocked from the inside in order to enable rescuers to gain
access to the vehicle.WARNING■ Doors locked from the inside make it difficult for rescuers to get into the ve-
hicle in an emergency – danger to life!■
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
■
If the safelock system is switched on » page 38, the door opening lever and
the central locking buttons do not operate.

Child safety lock
Fig. 16
Parental Control: Left rear door
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 35.
The child safety lock prevents the rear door from being opened from the inside.
The door can only be opened from the outside.
You can switch the child safety lock on and off using the vehicle key.
Switching on›Turn the slot of the safety lock in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 16 (mirror-
inverted on the right-hand door).
Switching off›
Turn the slot of the safety lock in the opposite direction to the arrow » Fig. 16
(mirror-inverted on the right-hand door).

Opening/closing a door
Fig. 17
Door handle/door opening lever
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 35.
Opening from the outside
›
Unlock the vehicle and pull the door handle
A
» Fig. 17 on the door you wish to
open.
Opening from the inside
›
Pull on door opening lever
B
of the respective door and push the door away
from you.
Closing from the inside
›
Grab the pull handle
C
and close the door. 
40Using the system

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. 
48Using the system

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.
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52Using the system

WARNINGIf the entry light is on, do not touch its cover – risk of burns!
Note
If the door is open and the ignition switched off, the light will extinguish auto-
matically after around 10 minutes.
Visibility
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Windscreen and rear window heater
64
Sun visors
65
Sun screen
65
Windscreen and rear window heater
Fig. 39
Buttons for the front and rear window heater/manual air-condition-
ing system, heating
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 64.
Explanation of graphic » Fig. 39 .
Switching the windscreen heater on/off
Switch the rear window heater on/off
When the heater is switched on, a lamp lights up inside or below the button.
The windscreen and rear window heater only operates when the engine is run-
ning.
The windscreen and rear window heater automatically switches off after approxi-
mately 10 minutes.
For the sake of the environment
The heating should be switched off as soon as the window is de-iced or free from
mist. The reduced current consumption will have a favourable effect on fuel econ-
omy » page 134 , Saving electrical energy .
Note
■
If the on-board voltage drops, the windscreen and rear window heater switches
off automatically, to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine con- trol » page 227 , Automatic load deactivation .■
If the light within or below the button flashes, the radiator will not work be-
cause of the low state of the battery.
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64Using the system

›Hold the
rear head restraints on the sides with both hands and move them up-
wards » Fig. 49 .›
To move the head restraint downwards , press and hold the safety button
1
with one hand and press the head restraint downwards with the other hand.
The head restraints and the front seats must be adjusted to match the body size at all times and the seat belt must always be fastened properly to provide the
most effective levels of protection to the passengers » page 177, Correct seated
position .
Removing/installing
Only the real head restraints may be removed.
›
Pull the head restraint out of the seat backrest as far as the stop.
›
Press the locking button in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 49 simultaneously
press the locking button into the opening
2
using a flat screwdriver with a
width of maximum 5 mm and pull out the head rest.
›
To re-insert the head restraint, push it far enough down into the seat backrest until the locking button clicks into place.
WARNING■ The head restraints must be correctly adjusted in order to offer effective
protection for the occupants in the event of an accident.■
Never drive with the head restraints removed - risk of injury.
■
If the rear seats are occupied, the respective rear head restraint must not be
in the lower position.
Note
■ For the sports seats, the head restraints are integrated into the front seat
backrests. These headrests cannot be adjusted by height or removed.■
The middle rear head restraint is only adjustable in two positions.

Memory function of the electrically adjustable seatFig. 50
Memory buttons and SET button
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 71.
The memory function for the driver's seat provides the option to store the posi-
tions of the driver's seat and the external mirrors. Each of the three memory but- tons
B
» Fig. 50 can be assigned a set position.
Storing seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Adjust the seat to the desired position.
›
Adjust both of the exterior mirrors » page 69.
›
Press the button SET
A

» Fig. 50 .
›
Within 10 seconds after pressing the SET button, press the desired memory
button
B
.
An acknowledgment sound confirms the storage.
Saving front passenger mirror settings when reversing
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Press the required memory button
B
» Fig. 50 .
›
Adjust the rotary knob for the mirrors to the position 
or in right-hand drive to
the position 
» page 69 .
›
Engage reverse gear.
›
Adjust the front passenger's mirror to the desired position » page 69.
›
Disengage reverse gear.
The set position of the exterior mirror is stored.
Retrieving the saved setting
›
Tap the desired memory button
B
» Fig. 50 when the ignition is switched off
and the driver's door is opened. 
74Using the system

Switching the windscreen heater on/off » page 64
Climatronic set in the Infotainment » Operating instructions for Infotain-
ment
Switch the temperature setting in Dual mode on/off » page 113
Switching automatic mode on » page 113
Switching the cooling system on/off » page 113
Note
Do not stick anything onto or cover the interior temperature sensor 11 » Fig. 110
as this could impair the functioning of the Climatronic.
Automatic mode
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 112.
Automatic mode works in three modes - moderate, medium, and intensive.Setting the individual operating modes » Operating instructions for Infotainment ,
chapter Vehicle settings .
Climatronic is set to the medium setting at the factory.
Recommended setting for all periods of the year
›
Set the desired temperature, we recommend 22 °C.
›
Press the button 
» Fig. 110 on page 112.
›
Set the air outlet vents 3 and 4 » Fig. 106 on page 107 so that the air flow is
directed slightly upwards.
After the automatic mode is switched on, Climatronic works in the last selected
mode.
The currently selected mode is displayed in the Infotainment display. Automatic mode can be switched off by pressing one of the buttons for the air
distribution or by increasing/decreasing the blower speed.

Switching the cooling system on/off
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 112.
›
Press the symbol button 
.

The warning light in the button lights up.›
Press the symbol button
 again.
The warning light in the button goes out.
After the cooling system is switched off, only the ventilation function remains ac-
tive whereby the minimum temperature that can be reached is the outside tem-
perature.

Setting temperature
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 112.
The interior temperature for the left and right side can be set separately or to-
gether.
For both sides
›
Turn the control dial
A
» Fig. 110 on page 112 to the left or right to increase or
decrease the temperature.
The warning light in the symbol button 
does not light up.
For the right side
›
Turn the control dial
D
» Fig. 110 on page 112 to the left or right to increase or
decrease the temperature.
The warning light in the symbol button 
lights up.
If the warning light in the symbol button 
is lit, the temperature for both sides
cannot be set with the control dial
A
. This function can be resumed by pressing
the symbol button 
. The warning light in the button goes out.
The interior temperature can be set between +16 ℃ and +29 ℃. The interior tem-
perature is regulated automatically within this range.
If a temperature lower than +16 ℃ is selected, a blue symbol lights up on the cor-
responding control dial.
If a temperature higher than +29 ℃ is selected, a red symbol lights up on the cor-
responding control dial.
At both end positions, Climatronic runs at maximum cooling/heating output and
the temperature is automatically not regulated. 
113Heating and air-conditioning