2013 SKODA OCTAVIA service

■Never expose the CD to direct sunlight.■Only write on the CD with appropriate writing tools.■
Do not stick anything to the CD!
Note
■Poor or unpaved road surfaces and severe vibrations may cause the CD to jump.■Damp (condensation) may affect the device in cold weather or after showers.
This can lead to playback jumps or impair the play function. In such cases, wait
until the moisture has dissipated.■
If a CD is dirty, it should never be cleaned using a circular motion, but rather
from the inside out. Use a soft, lint-free cloth for cleaning. In the case of heavy
contamination, we recommend cleaning the CD with a standard CD cleaner and
leaving to dry.
■
In certain circumstances, CDs protected by copyright or self-made CD-Rs and
CD-RWs may not play, or may only play to a limited extent.
■
The national copyright laws that apply in your country must be observed.
■
The CD player does not include any parts that need to be serviced or repaired. In
the case of a defective CD player, please visit a specialist garage.

SD memory card
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 18.
The device can be used to play audio files saved on an SD memory card.
Inserting an SD memory card
›
Push the SD memory card into the memory card slot
14
with the cut-off edge to
the front right until it “locks into place” » Fig. 1 on page 5. The play function will
start automatically.
Removing an SD memory card
›
Press the SETUP button
→ System → Remove SD card safely .
›
Press the inserted SD memory card. The SD memory card moves into the eject
position.
SD memory card empty or data not readable
If an SD memory card is inserted and no data or no legible data has been stored
on the card, the device will not be switched to the SD memory card mode after
loading.
Due to differing quality requirements from different card manufacturers, it is not
always possible to guarantee the playback from SD memory cards.
It may not be possible to play some or all files on the SD memory card, or their
playback may be limited.
CAUTION
■ Only use one-part SD memory cards. If using an SD memory card with an adapt-
er (multipart SD memory cards), vehicle vibrations can cause the SD memory card can fall out of the adapter while driving, and individual card parts can remainstuck in the device.■
We recommend using SD memory cards of class 4 and higher. This guarantees
the fastest possible access to the audio files.
■
Always store the SD cards in suitable cases to protect them from dirt, dust and
other forms of damage.

Bluetooth ®
player
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 18.
Audio files can be played and managed on the device via the A2DP and AVRCP
Bluetooth ®
player profiles (audio streaming).
Conditions for successful connection and playback. The Bluetooth ®
player must be paired with your device » page 27.
The audio files must have one of the supported formats » page 19.
Note
■
Bluetooth profiles A2DP and AVRCP (1.0 - 1.3) are supported.■We recommend adjusting the volume on the portable player to the maximum
level.■
The supported playback functions depend on the type of Bluetooth ®
player be-
ing used.

22Audio

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

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

After selecting a function, for example, search for contacts that beginning with a
Latin character,  the corresponding menu appears with functions » Fig. 13 .
If you want to find, for example, contacts beginning with the letter , press the
key 3
with the function  » Fig. 13 three times.

call lists
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 29.
›
Press the button PHONE
→ Calls .
Functions in the call list
■ All - List of all calls
■ Missed - Missed calls
■ Received - Answered calls
■ Dialled - Outgoing calls
■ Call - Call the selected contact
Symbols in the call list
SymbolMeaningMissed callAnswered callOutgoing call

Redialling the previous outgoing call
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 29.
›
Press PHONE button
→ Redial
The last outgoing call is dialled.

Telephone call
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 29.
The contact name or phone number of the person calling or being called are dis-
played on the device display screen during the telephone conversation, along
with the call duration.
Depending on the context, you can select the following functions:
Outgoing call
■ End call - Ends the call
Incoming call ■ Accept - Answers the incoming call
■ Ignore - Ignores the incoming call and return to the last selected device mode 1)
(the ringtone is muted, but carries on running in the background)
■ Reject - Rejects incoming call
Current call
■ DTMF - Enter key tone (DTMF), e.g. to check voicemail or use an automated tel-
ephone service (call centre) during a call
■ Contacts - Opens the phone book
■ Send - Sends key tone (DTMF)
■ Contacts - Displays phone book
■ Mic. off - Switches off microphone or switches on by re- pressing (the symbol on
the device screen 
represents the deactivated microphone)
■ Mobile /Handsfree - Transfers sound from the speakers into the mobile phone
or back into the speaker for the hands-free system 2)
■ End call - End a call
Error messages during phone conversations
MessageMeaningNo serviceThe service is not available.Number invalidA wrong number.No connectionThe phone line is unavailable. 
1)
Press the
PHONE button to return to telephone mode and accept or reject an incoming call.
2)
Some mobile phones may be disconnected from the hands-free system by switching the sound. After
the call, the mobile phone must be connected again with the hands-free system.
31Communication

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.

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 
33Vehicle systems

Details of the multifunction displayFirst read and observe the introductory information given on page 33.›
Press the button CAR
→ Driving data .
■ Current consumption - Activates/deactivates the current fuel consumption dis-
play in the instrument cluster
■ Travelling time - Activates/deactivates the travelling time display in the instru-
ment cluster
■ Distance travelled - Activates/deactivates the distance travelled display in the
instrument cluster
■ Average speed - Activates/deactivates the average speed display in the instru-
ment cluster
■ Average consumption - Activates/deactivates the average consumption display
in the instrument cluster
■ Digital speed - Activates/deactivates the digital speed display in the instrument
cluster
■ Oil temperature - Activates/deactivates the oil temperature display in the in-
strument cluster
■ Winter tyres warning - Activates/deactivates the winter tyres warning display
in the instrument cluster
■ Coolant temperature - Activates/deactivates the coolant temperature display in
the instrument cluster
■ Refuel quantity - Activates/deactivates the refuel quantity display in the instru-
ment cluster
■ Eco tips - Activates/deactivates the display of tips for economical driving in the
instrument cluster
■ Convenience consumers - Activates/deactivates the consumption display for
convenience consumers in the instrument cluster
■ Reset Since start driving data - Resets the single-trip memory in the instru-
ment cluster display
■ Reset Long-term driving data - Resets the long-term memory in the instrument
cluster display

Service
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 33.
›
Press the button CAR
→ Service .

■
Oil change service - Overdue engine oil change
■ Oil change service due in … days / … km - Displays the days and distance trav-
elled until the next engine oil change
■ Inspection - Compulsory inspection
■ Inspection due in … days / … km - Displays the days and distance travelled un-
til the mandatory inspection
■ Vehicle ID - Displays the vehicle identification number
Resetting to factory settings
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 33.
›
Press the CAR button
→ Factory settings .
■ All - Resets settings for all menu items
■ Assistants - Resets the Assistants menu item settings
■ Vision - Resets the Vision menu item settings
■ Lights - Resets the Lights menu item settings
■ Opening/closing - Resets the Opening/closing menu item settings
■ Seats - Resets the Seats menu item settings
■ Driving data - Resets the Driving data menu item settings

38Vehicle systems

O
Operating lever
8
Operating the device5
Optical parking system (OPS)34
P
Pairing a telephone from the hands-free system
27
Pairing the telephone From the mobile telephone
28
Parking assistance34
Phone Enter phone number
29
Phonebox26
PI12
Proactive passenger protection34
PTY12
R
Radio
16
Radio station16
Select radio station17
Settings12
Symbols16
Traffic programme (TP)18
RDS12
Repeat21
S
Scan Media
21
Radio16
SD card22
SD memory card22
Seats Settings
36
Selecting driving mode33
Select radio station17
Select source19
Settings Device
11
device system13
Driving mode33
Media12
Radio12
Sound11
Telephone13
Volume6
Setup11
Sound Settings
11
Speed limit for winter tyres35
START-STOP37
Store radio station16
Switching the unit off6
Switching the unit on6
Synchronous adjustment of both mirrors35
System Settings
13
T
Telephone
24
Automatic connection29
Bluetooth profile26
Call list31
Call symbol31
Connecting from the mobile phone28
Connecting to the hands-free system26
Contact list30
Contact symbol30
Disconnection29
DTMF31
Error messages25
Fast connection28
Functions29
Multifunction steering wheel10
Pairing27, 28
Phonebox26
Redial31
Redial call31
Settings13
Symbols25
Telephone call31
Wireless connection to external aerial26
Telephone functions29
Tilting the mirror surface - lowering in reverse35
Time13
TP16, 18
Traffic programme18
Travel light - travel mode35
Tyre pressure monitor37
U
Unit operation
6
Units13
Unlocking doors36
USB23
V
Vehicle identification number
38
Vehicle settings33
Auxiliary heating and ventilation37
Climatronic36
Details of the multifunction display38
Driving assistants34
Lights35
Opening and closing36
Resetting to factory settings38
Seats36
Service38
Speed limit for winter tyres35
Stabilisation control (ESC)35
Traction control (ASR)35
40Index