2013 SKODA OCTAVIA warning

Structure of this Owner's Manual
(explanations)
This Owner's Manual has been systematically designed to make it easy for you to
search for and obtain the information you require.
At the beginning of this manual you will find a table of contents where all the top-
ics described are arranged sequentially. At the end of this manual you will find an
alphabetical index.
Direction indications
All direction indications such as “left”, “right”, “front”, “rear” relate to the direction of
travel of the vehicle.
Explanation of symbolsDenotes the end of a section.Denotes the continuation of a section on the next page.®Denotes a registered trademark.
Examples of the information listed in the Owner's Manual
Press the SETUP
→ Sound button.
This information indicates that you must first press the SETUP
button and then se-
lect and confirm the Sound menu.
The “ →” symbol indicates the next step.
Example of the menu, the available menus, menu items or functions.
■ xyz - the first menu level
■ xyz - the second menu level
■ xyz - the third menu level
■ xyz - the first menu level
Notes
WARNINGThe most important notes are marked with the heading WARNING. These
WARNING notes draw your attention to a serious risk of accident or injury .
CAUTION
A Caution
note draws your attention to the possibility of damage to your vehicle
(e.g. damage to gearbox), or points out general risks of an accident.NoteA normal Note draws your attention to important information about the operation
of your vehicle.

Introductory information
Important notes
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Declaration of conformity
4
Warning statement
4

4
This Owner's Manual describes all possible equipment variants without identify-
ing them as special equipment, model variants or market-dependent equipment.
Consequently, this vehicle does not need to contain all of the equipment compo-
nents described in this Owner's Manual.
The level of equipment of your vehicle refers to your purchase contract of the ve-
hicle. For more information, please contact your local ŠKODA retailer.
The illustrations in this Owner's Manual may have differences from your vehicle;
they are only intended for general information.
WARNING■ Concentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully re-
sponsible for the operation of your vehicle.■
Only use the device in a way that ensures that you are in full control of your
vehicle in every traffic situation - there is a risk of accident!
■
Adjust the volume to ensure that acoustic signals from outside, e.g. sirens
from vehicles which have the right of way, such as police, ambulance and fire
brigade vehicles, can be heard at all time.
■
High volumes can cause hearing damage.

Declaration of conformity
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 4.
ŠKODA AUTO a.s. hereby declares that the ŠKODA Infotainment systems meet the
basic requirements and additional provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.


Warning statement First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 4.
FCC § 15.19 Labelling requirements
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada license-
exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
FCC § 15.21 Information to user
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
INDUSTRY CANADA Statements
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux
appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, męme
si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 4.
Some electronic control units are factory-equipped with component protection.
The component protection was developed as a protection mechanism for: 
4Introductory information

Switching traffic programme TP on/offFirst read and observe the introductory information given on page 16.
Some radio stations transmit traffic information. The device is capable of trans-
mitting these traffic reports.
›
Press the RADIO button
→ menu button
2
» Fig. 1 on page 5 → TP.
Screen display
Availability of traffic monitoring is shown on the display by the symbol  in con-
junction with the station name (for example, from the station or preset lists).
If the radio station does not broadcast traffic reports, or if no traffic stations can
be found (due to a general radio reception interruption, for example), then the
symbol  
is displayed.
If the set radio station does not support traffic reports, 
then an appropriate sta-
tion is automatically set in the background 
to enable traffic reports to be contin-
uously received.
The device functions in the same way for the selected 
frequency range.
While playing in Media mode, the last selected radio station continues to be re-
ceived in the background if it supports traffic information.
Interrupting/stopping the traffic programme When the traffic programme is being received, Traffic announcement is displayed
on the device display screen with the following options:
■ TP off - Ends the traffic announcement currently being played
■ Cancel - Switch off the traffic programme function

Media

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Select source
19
Sources and file formats supported
19
Operation
20
Setting additional functions
21CD21SD memory card22
Bluetooth ®
player
22
USB and AUX inputs
23
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Important
notes .
The device allows you to play audio files in various formats and to connect differ-
ent source types » page 19.
When the source has been connected, the device starts to automatically play au- dio files in alphabetical order.
WARNING■ Never place external sources on the console panel. They could be thrown in-
to the passenger compartment during sudden driving manoeuvres, thereby in-
juring the occupants.■
Never place external sources close to the airbags. They could be thrown into
the passenger compartment when the airbags are deployed, injuring the oc-
cupants.
■
Never hold external sources in your hand or on your knees while driving.
They could be thrown into the passenger compartment during sudden driving
manoeuvres, thereby injuring the occupants.
■
Always route the connection cable for the external source such that it does
not restrict you when driving.
CAUTION
Do not store any important data on CDs, Bluetooth ®
players, SD memory cards or
connected external sources. ŠKODA assumes no responsibility for lost or dam-
aged files or connected devices.
Note
See the owner's manual of the specific manufacturer for instructions on operat-
ing the external source.
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Button ActionFunctionPress brieflyScrolling down in folders
Button 
ActionFunctionPress brieflyScrolling up in folders

Setting additional functions
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 18.
› Press the button
MEDIA
→ menu knob
2
» Fig. 1 on page 5.
■ TP - Switches traffic programme on/off
■  - Displays the artist, album and track name from ID3 tag 1)
■ Repeat - Sets repeat play
■ Off - Switches repeat function off
■ Track - Repeats the current track
■ Folder - Repeats all tracks in folder
■ Mix - Random play
■ Off - Random play function off
■ All - Sets random playback of all tracks on the current audio source
■ Folder - Repeats all tracks in folder
■ Scan - Consecutive playback of the tracks for 10 seconds
■ OK - Stops auto-play function at the current track
■ Skip - Selects another track
■ Cancel - Changes to the track played originally

CD
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 a CD.
The internal drive can only be used to play audioCDs (CD-A), CD-Rs and CD-RWs.
Inserting›With the labelled side facing up, insert a CD into the CD slot 12 » Fig. 1 on page 5
until it is automatically drawn in. The play function will start automatically.
Ejecting›
Press the  button – the CD is ejected.
If the ejected CD is not removed within 10 seconds, it is retracted again for safety
reasons. The play function will not start automatically.
WARNINGThe CD player is a laser product. On the manufacturing date, this unit was classified as a class 1 laser product in accordance with the national/interna-
tional standards DIN EN 60825-1: 2008-05 and DHHS Rules 21 CFR,
Subchapter J classified as a class 1 laser product. The laser beam used in this
class 1 laser product is so weak that it poses no risk when operated correctly.
This product is designed such that the laser beam is restricted to the inside of
the device. However, this does not mean that the integrated laser could be
classified as a higher class laser product were the housing to be removed. For
this reason, never remove the housing from the device.
CAUTION
■ Never place DVDs into the internal drive, as this may cause irreparable damage
to the device.■
Never insert CDs with the designation “ Do not insert in drives without a draw-
er ” into the internal drive or use “ EcoDiscs” in the internal drive.
■
After pressing the  button , there is a delay of a few seconds before the CD is
ejected. During this time, the barrier to the CD slot is open.
■
Be sure to wait until the CD has been fully ejected before you try to insert a new
CD. Failure to do so can cause damage to the device drive.
■
If the CD has mechanical damage, is not readable or is inserted incorrectly, the
following message is displayed: CD functionality is restricted. Check the CD and
insert it properly into the drive. If the message is displayed again, try using anoth-
er CD or visit a specialist garage if necessary.
■
If the inside temperature of the device is too high, no CDs will be accepted. The
device switches to the last active operating mode.
■
Never use liquids such as benzine, paint thinner or record cleaner to clean the
surface of the CD, as this may cause damage. 
1)
If there are no artist, album and track names available in the file being played, the folder or file name
is displayed.
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Communication
Telephones and two-way radio systems
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Main menu
25
Error messages
25
Phonebox
26
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Important
notes .
The Telephone menu is available when the following conditions are met:
The ignition is switched on.
The Bluetooth ®
function on the device is switched on.
ŠKODA permits the operation of mobile phones and two-way radio systems with
a professionally installed external aerial and a maximum transmission power of
up to 10 watts.
Please ask at a specialist workshop about installing and operating mobile phones
and two-way radio systems that have a transmission power of more than 10 W.
Operating mobile phones or two-way radio systems may interfere with the func-
tionality of the electronic systems in your vehicle.
The reasons for this are as follows:
› no external aerial;
› incorrectly installed external aerial;
› transmission power greater than 10 watts.
After the device is switched on, the system attempts to connect to the most re-
cently connected mobile phone 1)
.
WARNING■ The national legal regulations for using a mobile phone in a vehicle must be
observed.■
If a mobile phone or a two-way radio system is operated in a vehicle without
an external aerial or with an incorrectly installed external aerial, this can in-
crease the strength of the electromagnetic field inside the vehicle.
■
Two-way radio systems, mobile phones or mounts must not be installed on
airbag covers or within the immediate deployment range of the airbags.
■
Never leave a mobile phone on a seat, on the dash panel or in any area
where it can become a projectile during a sudden braking manoeuvre, an acci-
dent or a collision — risk of injury.
■
The Bluetooth ®
function must be switched off by a specialist workshop be-
fore the vehicle is transported by air.
CAUTION
The range of the Bluetooth ®
connection to the hands-free system is restricted to
the vehicle interior. The range is dependent on local conditions, e.g. obstacles be-
tween the devices and mutual interferences with other devices. If your mobile
phone is in a jacket pocket, for example, this can lead to difficulties when estab-
lishing a connection with the hands-free-system or transferring data.
Note
We recommend that the installation of mobile phones and two-way radio sys-
tems in a vehicle be carried out by a specialist garage.1)
With some phones, it is necessary to set the connection to the device as "authorised" in order for the
automatic connection to be successful. If this is not set, the system will prompt you for a confirma-
tion each time you attempt to connect to the mobile phone.
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MessageMeaningInternal Bluetooth module not work-
ing.A Bluetooth ®
error a)
.Please switch on the ignition to use
telephone functions.The phone function is not available be-
cause the ignition is off. Switch on the
ignition.Telephone is currently not available
\nbecause an update is active.The phone function is not available be-
cause Bluetooth ®
is being updated.Battery of the device … is almost run
down.Warning prior to switching off the mo-
bile phone due to a dead battery.a)
By removing the ignition key, the Bluetooth ®
function is reset to the initial settings after approxi-
mately 2 minutes. The function should be restored after carrying out this step.

Phonebox
Fig. 11
Phonebox
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 24.
At the bottom of the storage compartment in the front center console is an in-
duction plate connected to a GSM roof antenna roof - the Phonebox.
Function
When the mobile phone is inserted into the Phonebox, the phone signal increases in strength by about 20%. This reduces the level of phone battery discharge and
the electromagnetic radiation inside the vehicle.
Inserting the mobile phone into the Phonebox›Press on the edge of the lid A in the direction of the arrow, and open the stor-
age compartment.›
Place the mobile phone in the storage compartment
B
with its back on the in-
duction panel.
›
Press on the edge of the lid
A
in the opposite direction from the arrow, and
close the storage compartment » .
The Phonebox cannot be used as an alternative to connecting the mobile phone
with the device.
WARNINGFor safety reasons, the storage compartment must always be closed when
driving.
Note
■ Protective cases or cases around the mobile phone placed in the storage com-
partment may interfere with the phone signal strength.■
Metallic objects such as coins or keys under the mobile phone can affect the
phone signal strength.

Connecting the mobile telephone to the hands-free
system
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Pairing process from the hands-free system
27
Pairing from the mobile phone
28
Fast connection to another paired mobile phone
28
Automatic connection
29
Disconnection
29
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Important
notes .
To connect a mobile phone with the hands-free system, the two devices must be paired. 
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■ACC driving programme - Sets the vehicle acceleration when adaptive cruise
control is activated ■ Normal - Normal
■ Sport - Sports
■ Eco - Economical
■ Advanced FrontLighting System (AFS) - Sets the characteristics of the
adaptive headlights
■ Normal - Normal
■ Sport - Sports
■ Eco - Economical
■ Air conditioning - Sets the characteristics of Climatronic
■ Normal - Normal
■ Eco - Economical
■ Reset - Sets the mode to Normal
Note
If the device is not operated for longer than 10 seconds in the "Select driving
mode" main menu, it will switch to the most recently selected menu or switch it-
self off.
Driving assistants
Fig. 15
Parking assistance: illustrations
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 33.
Parking assistance: Explanation of graphic
Obstacle detected in the scanned area (the vehicle can still continue to travel
in the direction of the obstacle)
Obstacle detected in the collision area (do not continue to drive in the direc- tion of the obstacle)
More information on the parking assistance can be found in the » Vehicle Owner's
Manual , chapter Assistance systems .
›
Press the button CAR
→ Assistants .
■ Front Assist - Sets the assistant for distance monitoring to the vehicles ahead
■ Active - Activate/deactivate the assistant
■ Advance warning - Activate/deactivate advance warning
■ Display distance warning - Activate/deactivate distance warnings
■ ACC (adaptive cruise control) - Sets the adaptive cruise control
■ Distance - Sets the distance monitoring to the vehicles ahead
■ Very close - Very small distance
■ Close - Small distance
■ Medium - Medium distance
■ Far - Large distance
■ Very far - Very large distance
■ Last distance selected - Last selected distance on/off
■ Driving programme - Sets the vehicle acceleration when adaptive cruise con-
trol is active 1)
■ Normal - Normal
■ Sport - Sports
■ Eco - Economical
■ Park Assist - Sets the park assistance
■ Front volume - Adjusts the volume of the front sensors
■ Front tone setting - Adjusts the tone of the front sensors
■ Rear volume - Adjusts the volume of the rear sensors
■ Rear tone setting - Adjusts the tone of the rear sensors
■ Audio lowering - Lowers the volume
■ Off - No lowering of the volume
■ Light - Light lowering of the volume
■ Medium - Medium lowering of the volume
■ Strong - Strong lowering of the volume 

AB1)
This can be set in the menu on vehicles with a travel mode option
» page 33, Selecting driving mode .
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■ProActive passenger protection - Activate/deactivate proactive passenger pro-
tection
■ Fatigue detection - Activate/deactivate the driver alert system
Deactivating traction control (ASR)
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 33.
›
Press the CAR button
→ ASR off - Switches deactivation of traction control
(ASR) on/off.

Stabilisation control (ESC)
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 33.
›
Press button CAR
→ Stabilisation control (ESC) 1)
.
■ Activated - Switch on all components of the ESC system
■ ASR off - Switch off the ASR system
■ ESC Sport - activation of ESC Sport

Speed limit for winter tyres
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 33.
›
Press the button CAR
→ Winter tyres limit .
■ Winter tyres warning - Switches the winter tyres warning function on/off
■ Warning at: ... km/h - Sets the speed for the warning
Note
This function is, for example, used for winter tyres where the maximum permissi-
ble speed is lower than the maximum speed of the vehicle.
Lights
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 33.›
Press the button CAR
→ Lights .
■ Light Assist - Sets the light assist
■ Switch-on time - Sets the sensibility of the light sensor against the change in
intensity of the ambient light
■ Early - High sensibility
■ Medium - Medium sensibility
■ Late - Low sensibility
■ Head Light Assist - Switch on/off the head light assist
■ Automatic headlight control (rain) - Activate/deactivate automatic headlight
control in rain
■ Daytime running lights - Activate/deactivate daytime running lights
■ Lane change flash - Activate/deactivate lane change flashing
■ Travel mode - Travel mode on/off
■ Left-hand traffic - For left-hand traffic
■ Right-hand traffic - For right-hand traffic
■ Interior lighting - Sets the interior lighting
■ Instrument lighting - Sets the brightness of the instrument/switch lighting
■ Footwell light - Sets the brightness of the footwell light
■ Coming home - Activates/deactivates the function and sets the illumination pe-
riod after leaving the vehicle (5-30 seconds)
■ Leaving home - Activates/deactivates the function and sets the illumination pe-
riod after locking the vehicle (5-30 seconds)

Vision
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 33.
›
Press the button CAR
→ Vision . 

1)
Applies to vehicles with the function ESC sport.
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