2013 SKODA OCTAVIA Status

Operate using the buttons on the operating leverFig. 3
Buttons on the control lever
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 6.
The separate menus and menu items displayed in the MAXI DOT display can be
operated with the buttons on the control lever.
Press and hold - open main menu
Press briefly - select individual menu items or menus
Press briefly - select menu item or menu
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Operation via the buttons / wheels on the multifunction steering wheel - Audio menu
Fig. 4
Multifunction steering wheel: control buttons and wheels
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 6.
Each item in the Audio menu displayed in the MAXI DOT display can be operated
with the buttons/wheels on the multifunction steering wheel. 
Control buttons and wheelsButton/
wheel
» Fig. 4ActionRadioMedia
1Press brieflyChange source, change frequency band1Press and hold but- tonSwitch between the Radio and Media operating modes, and open the last context status (e.g. the last radio station or track to be played)a)2Press brieflySwitch off/on tone b)
Start/stop playback2Turn upwardsIncrease the volume2Turn downwardsReduce the volume 8Introductory information

Operation via the buttons / wheels on the multifunction steering wheel - Telephone menuFig. 5
Multifunction steering wheel: control buttons and wheels
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 6.
Items in the MAXI DOT display telephone menu can be operated with the but-
tons / dials on the multifunction steering wheel.
The functions of the menu currently active on the phone can be controlled with the buttons and wheels.
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Buttons and wheels of the Phone menuButton/wheel
» Fig. 5ActionFunction1Press brieflyMUTE1Turn upwardsIncrease the volume1Turn downwardsReduce the volume2Press brieflyAccept call, end call, entry in the main menu of the telephone, call list, call the dialled contact2Press and hold buttonReject call, redial last call3Turn up/downCall list, previous menu item3Press brieflyConfirm selected menu item4Press brieflyReturn to a previous level in the menu4Press and hold buttonReturn to Main MenuTelephone call function in the MAXI DOT display
Depending on the context, you can select the following functions:
Incoming call ■  Accept - Answer a call
■  Reject - Reject a call
■  Ignore - Ignore a call
Outgoing call
■  End call - End a callCurrent call
■  End call - End a call
■  Mic. off - Microphone off
■  Mic. on - Microphone on
Symbols in the MAXI DOT displaySymbolMeaningCharge status of the phone battery a)Signal strengtha)
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Main menuFig. 10
Main menu
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 24.
Call up the main menu
›
Press the button TELEPHONE.
If a mobile phone is connected to the hands-free system, the telephone mode
main menu is displayed » Fig. 10.
Functions in the Telephone main menu
■ Dial - Direct entry of a phone number » page 29
■ Contacts - Displays the phone book » page 30
■ Calls - Displays the call list » page 31
■ Redial - Redials the last outgoing call » page 31
The display shows the name of the mobile phone service provider 1)
, the name of
the connected phone and various symbols.
SymbolMeaningCharge status of the phone battery a)Signal strengtha)Roaming (before the name of the mobile network provider) a)Displays a connected Bluetooth®
deviceSymbolMeaningMissed callCurrent calla)
This function is only supported by some mobile phones.
If no mobile phone is connected to the hands-free system, the message Please
connect a mobile telephone. is displayed. » page 26, Connecting the mobile tel-
ephone to the hands-free system
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Error messages
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 24.
If there are problems with the availability of the network or with the Bluetooth ®
function, the following messages appear on the device display screen.
MessageMeaning
Provider unknown
The name and code number of the mo-
bile phone network operator are un- known or are not offered by the mobilephone.Network searchThe mobile phone searches for availa-
ble GSM networks.No networkThe mobile phone is not connected to the GSM network.
Rejected by network
The mobile phone network operator
has rejected the connection (e.g. not
enough mobile phone credit, SIM card
blocked, roaming not available).Bluetooth off. Do you want to switch
it on?Bluetooth ®
is switched off in the Setup
menu. Select Yes to switch Bluetooth ®
on.Telephone function deactivated.Bluetooth ®
was switched off in a spe-
cialist garage using a diagnostic device. 
1)
In some cases, the name of the network operator may be replaced by an international identification
number.
25Communication

Vehicle systems
Vehicle settings
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Selecting driving mode
33
Driving assistants
34
Deactivating traction control (ASR)
35
Stabilisation control (ESC)
35
Speed limit for winter tyres
35
Lights
35
Vision
35
Opening and closing
36
Seats
36
Setting Climatronic
36
Auxiliary heating and ventilation
37
Vehicle status
37
Details of the multifunction display
38
Service
38
Resetting to factory settings
38
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Important
notes .
Settings relating to the vehicle systems can only be made when the ignition is
switched on.
Note
■ The individual systems are described in the » Vehicle Owner's Manual .■For safety reasons, if any system functions are disabled, then some functions,
such as parts of the ESC system, are automatically enabled again after switching
the ignition off and on.
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Selecting driving modeFig. 14
Button for selecting the driving mode Octavia, Octavia Combi / Octa-
via RS, Octavia Combi RS
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 33.
The menu for selecting the driving mode allows you to set the vehicle to one of
the three preset driving modes (Normal, Sport and Eco), or to the Individual driv-
ing mode, which allows customised settings to be applied.
If a driving mode other than Normal is selected, then the symbol 
or
 » Fig. 14 lights up on the button.
Call up the main menu
›
Press the button 
or 
» Fig. 14 .
■ Normal - Activates Normal mode
■ Info - Displays the mode settings
■ Sport - Activates Sport mode
■ Info - Displays the mode settings
■ Eco - Activates the fuel-saving mode
■ Info - Displays the mode settings
■ Individual - Activates the Individual mode
■ Settings - Individual settings
■ Steering action - Sets the power steering characteristics
■ Normal - Normal
■ Sport - Sports
■ Engine - Sets the engine (drive) characteristics
■ Normal - Normal
■ Sport - Sports
■ Eco - Economical 
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Note■The Climatronic Profile mode can be set by re-pressing the key 3 » Fig. 1 on
page 5.■
If the device is not operated for longer than 10 seconds in the Climatronic menu,
it will switch to the most recently selected menu or switch itself off.
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Auxiliary heating and ventilation
Fig. 17
Screen information and selection of the preset time
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 33.
Call up the main menu
›
Press on 
in the main Climatronic menu » page 36 or press the CAR button
→
Auxiliary heater for vehicles with manual air conditioning.
Explanation of graphic Next start: Day and time when the vehicle is to be ready for use
Set operating mode, set operating duration
Activated preset time - illuminated line
■ Timer - Select the preset times when the vehicle is to be ready for use
■ Timer 1 - Preset time 1
■ Timer 2 - Preset time 2
■ Timer 3 - Preset time 3
■ Mode - Sets the operating mode
■ Heating - Heating mode
■ Ventilation - Ventilation mode
■ Timer off - Switches off the preset time
ABC■
Settings - Sets the day and time when the vehicle is to be ready for use
■ Timer 1 - Sets the preset time 1
■ Timer 2 - Sets the preset time 2
■ Timer 3 - Sets the preset time 3
■ Set running time - Sets the time frame in which to run the device (10 - 60 mi-
nutes)
After setting the desired time, press the button BACK
to save the preset time.
Note
■
Only one preset time can be active. The activated preset time will be deactiva-
ted again after it has started automatically. For the next start, activate one of the preset times.■
In the selection of the day in the preset time, there is an option between Sun-
day and Monday without the specified day. If this setting is made, the vehicle will
be ready for use at the selected time, regardless of the current day.
■
The system in operation switches off on expiration of the operating duration or
can be deactivated by pressing the direct on/off icon  or by using the radio re-
mote control.
■
If a different time is set » page 13, Device system settings , the activated preset
time is automatically deactivated. The preset time must be reactivated.
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Vehicle status
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 33.
›
Press the button CAR
→ Vehicle status .
■ Convenience consumers - Displays up to three devices which use the largest
share of fuel and displays the fuel consumption required to run all conv. con- sumers » Vehicle Owner's Manual , chapter Commercial driving and environmen-
tal compatibility
■ Tyre pressure monitoring - Starts a new calibration process for the tyre pres-
sure monitor
■ Start/stop status - Displays information about the status of the START-STOP
system
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Vehicle status37
Vision35
Vehicle systems33
Version13
Versions data13
VIN38
W
Window convenience operation
36
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