2013 SKODA OCTAVIA steering

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
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AbbreviationsAbbreviationDefinitionrpmEngine revolutions per minuteABSAnti-lock brake systemACCAdaptive cruise controlAHLAdaptive headlightsTCSTraction controlCO2 in g/kmdischarged quantity of carbon dioxide in grams per driven kilo-
metreDPFDiesel particle filterDSGAutomatic double clutch gearboxDSRActive driver-steering recommendationEDLElectronic differential lockECEEconomic Commission for EuropeEPCEPC fault lightESCElectronic Stability ControlEUEuropean UnionHBAHydraulic brake assistHHCUphill start assistkWKilowatt, measuring unit for the engine outputMGManual gearboxN1Panel van intended exclusively or mainly for the transporta-
tion of goodsNmNewton meter, measuring unit for the engine torqueTDI CRDiesel engine with turbocharging and common rail injection systemTSATrailer stabilisationTSIPetrol engine with turbocharging and direct injection
7Abbreviations

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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Warning lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
  Automatic Transmission
16

Handbrake
16
 Brake system
16
 Seat belt warning light
17
  Power steering
17

Traction Control System (ASR)
17
 Traction control system (TCS) off
18
 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
18
 Antilock brake system (ABS)
18
 Rear fog light
19
 Exhaust inspection system
19
 Glow plug system (diesel engine)
19

Engine performance check (petrol engine)
19
 Security Systems
19
 Tyre inflation pressure
20
 Brake linings
20
 
Lane following system (Lane Assist)
20


Turn signal system
20
 Trailer turn signal lights
20
 Fog lights
21
 Cruise control system
21
 Selector lever lock
21
 Main beam
21
The warning lights indicate certain functions or faults.
Some warning lights can be accompanied by acoustic signals and messages in the
display of the instrument cluster.
After switching on the ignition, some warning lights illuminate briefly as a func-
tion test.
If the tested systems are OK, the corresponding warning lights go out a few sec-
onds after switching on the ignition.
The condition of some features and systems is shown by the warning icons on
the display » page 21.
The warning lights are at the following locations in the instrument cluster » Fig. 2
on page 11.
› Revolutions counter 1
›Speedometer
3
›Bar with warning lights
5WARNING■
Ignoring illuminated warning lights and related messages or instructions in
the display of the instrument cluster may lead to serious personal injury or
damage to the vehicle.■
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system » page 61. The warning triangle must be set up at the prescri-
bed distance - observe the national legal provisions when doing so.
■
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. While working in
the engine compartment, be sure to observe the following warn- ings » page 215 , Engine compartment .
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15Instruments and warning lights

Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the brake flu-
id » page 223 » .
If the warning light  lights up together with the warning light , there is a
problem with the ABS.WARNING■ If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and switch on the hazard warning lights » page 61 . The warning triangle must be set up at the prescribed dis-
tance - observe the national legal provisions when doing so.■
If the warning light  is displayed simultaneously with warning light
 » page 18 ,  Antilock brake system (ABS) ,  do not continue your jour-
ney! Seek help from a specialist garage.
■
A fault to the braking system can increase the vehicle's braking distance -
risk of accident!

 Seat belt warning light
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 15.
The warning light 
comes on after the ignition is switched on as a reminder for
the driver and front passenger to fasten the seat belt.
The warning light 
goes out if the driver or front passenger has fastened their
seat belt.
If the driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt and the vehicle
speed is more than 30 km/h, the warning light 
flashes and you will hear an
acoustic signal.
If the seat belt is not fastened by the driver or front passenger during the next
approx. 2 seconds, the warning signal is deactivated and the warning light 
lights up permanently.
Further information » page 180, Seat belts .

  Power steering
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 15.
If the warning light  lights up, this indicates a partial failure of the power steer-
ing and the steering forces can be greater. Seek assistance from a specialist ga-
rage immediately.
If the warning light  lights up, this indicates a complete failure of the power
steering and the steering assist has failed (significantly higher steering forces).
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
Further information » page 119, Power steering .
Note
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the warning light
 comes on after switching on the ignition. The warning light should go out after
driving a short distance. If, after starting the engine again and a short drive, the
yellow warning light  does not go out, there is a fault in the system. Seek assis-
tance from a specialist garage immediately.
 Traction Control System (ASR)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 15.
If your vehicle is equipped with the ESC system, the TCS is part of the
ESC » page 137 .
The warning light flashes
to show that the ASR is currently operating.
If the warning light 
illuminates , there is a fault in the ASR.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display. Error: traction control
ASR ERROR
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately. If the warning light 
comes on after starting the engine, the TCS may be switch-
ed off for technical reasons.
› Switch the ignition off and on again.
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17Instruments and warning lights

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.
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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

Vehicle keyFig. 11
Key: without/with remote control
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 35.
Two keys are provided with the vehicle » Fig. 11.
Keys without remote control
Keys with remote control (remote control keys)
The transmitter with the battery is housed in the handle of the remote control key. The receiver is located in the interior of the vehicle.
The operating range of the remote control key is approx. 30 m. But this range ofthe remote control can be reduced if the batteries are weak.
The remote control key has a fold-open key bit which can be used for unlocking
and locking the car manually and also for starting the engine.
The spare key must by initialised by a specialist garage after the receiver unit is repaired or replaced. Only then can the remote control key be used again.
WARNING■ Always withdraw the key whenever you leave the vehicle – even if it is only
for a short time. This is particularly important if children are left in the vehicle.
The children might otherwise start the engine or operate electrical equipment
(e.g. power windows) – risk of injury!■
Do not withdraw the ignition key from the ignition lock until the vehicle has
come to a stop! The steering lock might otherwise engage unintentionally – risk of accident!
CAUTION■ Each key contains electronic components; therefore it must be protected
against moisture and severe shocks.■
Keep the groove of the keys absolutely clean. Impurities (textile fibres, dust,
etc.) have a negative effect on the functionality of the locking cylinder and igni-
tion lock.
■
The battery must be replaced if the central locking or anti-theft alarm system
does react to the remote control at less than approx. 3 metres away » page 247.
Note
If you lose a key, please contact a specialist garage, who will be able to provide
you with a new one.
Unlocking/locking with the key
Fig. 12
Turning the key for unlocking
and locking the vehicle
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 35.
Unlocking
›
Turn the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the direction of arrow
A
» Fig. 12 .
On vehicles with remote control, only the driver's door is unlocked.
Locking
›
Turn the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the direction of arrow
B
» Fig. 12 .
If at least one door has been opened, the vehicle cannot be locked.
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36Using the system

Lights and visibility
Lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Side lights and low beam
55
Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)
55
Turn signal and main beam
56
Automatic driving lamp control
57
Adaptive headlights (AFS)
57
Headlight assist
58
Fog lights
59
Fog lights with the CORNER function
59
Rear fog light
60
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
60
Hazard warning light system
61
Parking lights
61
The lights work only with the ignition on, unless otherwise stated.
On models fitted with right-hand steering, the position of some of the controls
differs from that shown in » Fig. 28 on page 55. The symbols which mark the
positions of the controls are identical.
Keep the headlights lenses clean. The following guidelines must be ob-
served » page 207 , Headlight lenses .
WARNING■
The activation of the lights should only be undertaken in accordance with
national legal requirements.■
The driver is always responsible for the correct settings and use of the
lights.
■
The automatic driving lamp control  only operates as a support and does
not release the driver from his responsibility to check the light and, if necessa-
ry, to switch on the light depending on the given light conditions. The light sensor cannot, for example, detect rain or snow. Under these conditions we
recommend switching on the low beam or fog lights!
Note
■ If there is a fault in the light switch, the low beam comes on automatically.■The headlights may mist up temporarily. When the driving lights are switched
on, the light outlet surfaces are free from mist after a short period, although the
headlight lenses may still be misted up in the peripheral areas. This mist has no
influence on the life of the lighting system.■
The instruments are also illuminated when the side light, low or high beam light
is switched on. The brightness of the instrument lighting can be activated or de- activated in the Infotainment » Operating instructions for Infotainment , chap-
ter Vehicle settings (CAR button) .
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54Using the system