2014 SKODA OCTAVIA start stop button

Under certain circumstances (e.g. after switching off the ignition and opening
the driver's door), the steering is enabled only when the ignition is switched on
or the engine is started.WARNINGNever let the vehicle roll with locked steering lock - there is a risk of acci-
dent!
Switching ignition on / off
Read and observe
and on page 128 first.
›
Press the button » Fig. 130 on page 128 briefly.
The ignition is switched on or off.
On vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox, the clutch pedal must not be de-
pressed while switching the ignition on or off, otherwise the system would try
to start.
On vehicles fitted with a automatic gearbox, the brake pedal must not be de-
pressed while switching the ignition on or off, otherwise the system would try
to start.
If the driver's door is opened while the igition is on, an audible signal sounds
and the following message appears in the instrument cluster display.
Ignition on!
IGNITION STILL ON
When leaving the vehicle always switch off the ignition.
Starting the engine
Read and observe
and on page 128 first.
Procedure for starting the engine
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
For vehicles with manual transmission , shift gear stick to neutral, depress
the clutch pedal and hold it there until the engine starts.
›
On vehicles with automatic transmission , place the selector lever in position
P or N and depress the brake pedal until the engine starts.
›
Press the starter button » Fig. 130 on page 128 briefly – the engine starts au-
tomatically.
In vehicles with diesel engines after pressing the button, the glow plug warn-
ing light  lights up. The engine can be started after the indicator light goes
out.
Note
■ The engine running noises may louder at first be louder for a short time after
starting the cold engine. This is quite normal and is not an operating problem.■
You should not switch on any major electrical components during the heat-
ing period otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.
Switching off the engine
Read and observe
and on page 128 first.
Switching off
›
Stop the vehicle » page 132, Parking .
›
Press the button » Fig. 130 on page 128 briefly.
The engine and the ignition are switched off simultaneously.
Emergency shutdown
If necessary, the engine in exceptional cases may also be turned off while driv-
ing.
›
Press the starter button » Fig. 130 on page 128 for longer than 1 second or
twice within 1 second.
After the emergency stop of the engine, the steering lock will remain un-
locked.
CAUTION
Do not switch the engine off immediately at the end of your journey after the
engine has been operated over a prolonged period at high loads but leave it to
run at an idling speed for about 1 minute. This prevents any possible accumula-
tion of heat when the engine is switched off.
Note
After switching off the ignition, the radiator fan may intermittently continue to
operate for approx. 10 minutes.129Starting-off and Driving

The brake pads wear more quickly if a lot of journeys are completed in towns
and over short distances or if a very sporty style of driving is adopted.
If operated under severe conditions , the thickness of the brake pads must be
checked by a specialist garage between service appointments as well.
Wet roads or road salt
The performance of the brakes can be delayed as the brake discs and brake
pads may be moist or have a coating of ice or layer of salt on them in winter.
The brakes are cleaned and dried by applying the brakes several times »
.
Corrosion
Corrosion on the brake discs and dirt on the bake pads occur if the vehicle has
been parked for a long period and if you do not make much use of the braking
system. The brakes are cleaned and dried by applying the brakes several
times »
.
Long or steep slopes
Before travelling a long distance with a steep gradient, reduce speed and shift
into the next lowest gear. As a result, the braking effect of the engine will be
used, reducing the load on the brakes. Any additional braking should be com-
pleted intermittently, not continuously.
Emergency brake display
If the brakes are applied in full and the control unit for the braking system con-
siders the situation to be dangerous for the following traffic, the brake light
flashes automatically.
After the speed was reduced below around 10 km/h or the vehicle was stop-
ped, the brake light stops flashing and the hazard warning light system
switches on. The hazard warning light system is switched off automatically af- ter accelerating or driving off again.
Faults in the brake surface
If it is found that the braking distance has suddenly become longer and that
the brake pedal can be depressed further, the brake system may be faulty.
Visit a specialist garage immediately and adjust your style of driving appropri-
ately, as you will not know the exact extent of the damage.
Low brake fluid level
An insufficient level of brake fluid may result in problems in the brake system.
The level of the brake fluid is monitored electronically » page 35,
 Brake sys-
tem .
Brake booster
The brake booster increases the pressure generated with the brake pedal. The
brake booster only operates when the engine is running.WARNINGOnly apply the brakes for the purpose of drying and cleaning the brake
discs if the traffic conditions permit this. Do not place any other road users
in jeopardy.
Handbrake
Fig. 132
Handbrake
Read and observe and on page 130 first.
The hand brake is used when stopping and parking for securing the vehicle
against unwanted movement.
Apply
›
Pull the handbrake lever firmly upwards.
Release
›
Pull the handbrake lever up slightly and at the same time push in the lock
button » Fig. 132 .
›
Move the lever right down while pressing the lock button.
The handbrake warning light 
lights up when the handbrake is applied, pro-
vided the ignition is on.
A warning signal sounds if the vehicle is inadvertently driven off with the
handbrake applied.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display. Release the handbrake!
RELEASE HANDBRAKE 
131Starting-off and Driving

In the driver's footwell, only a footmat, which is attached to the two corre-
sponding attachment points may be used.
Only use factory-supplied footmats or footmats from the range of ŠKODAOrigi-
nal Accessories, which are fitted to two attachment points.WARNINGNo objects may be placed in the driver's footwell – risk due to obstruction
or limitation of pedal operation.
Automatic gearbox
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Modes and use of selector lever
133
Selector lever lock
134
Manual shifting of gears (Tiptronic)
134
Starting-off and driving
135
The automatic transmission performs automatic gear changes.
The modes of the automatic transmission can be adjusted by the driver by
means of the selector lever.
WARNING■ No throttle when it is set before starting the mode for moving forward
with the selector lever - there is a risk of accident!■
Never move the selector lever to mode R or P when driving – risk of an
accident!
■
When the vehicle is stationery and the engine is running, you need to
hold the vehicle with the brake pedal in mode D, S or R. Even when the en-
gine is idling, the power transmission is never completely interrupted – the
vehicle creeps.
■
When leaving the vehicle, the selector lever is always to put in the P
mode. Otherwise the vehicle could then start to move and potentially cause
an accident.
CAUTION■ If the selector lever is moved to mode N while driving, the accelerator pedal
must be released and you will need to wait until the engine has reached its
idling speed before moving the selector lever to a forward driving mode again.■
When the outdoor temperature is below -10 ° C, the selector lever when
starting must always be in P mode.
■
When stopping on a slope, never try to hold the vehicle using the accelerator
pedal – this may lead to gear damage.
Note
After the ignition is switched off, the ignition key can only be withdrawn if the
selector lever is in the position P.
Modes and use of selector lever
Fig. 134
Selection lever / lock button / display
Read and observe
and on page 133 first.
When the ignition is switched on, the gearbox mode and the currently selected
gear are indicated in the display » Fig. 134.
The following modes can be selected with the selector lever » Fig. 134.
P
– Parking mode
The driven wheels are locked mechanically in this mode.
The parking mode must only be selected when the vehicle is stationary.
R
– Reverse gear
Reverse gear can only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary and the en-
gine is at idling speed. 
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When switching to the manual shifting while driving, the current gear is main-
tained.
Shifting up gears›
Push the selector lever forwards
+
» Fig. 135 .
›
Pull the right-hand paddle +
» Fig. 135 briefly towards the steering wheel.
Shifting down gears
›
Push the selector lever backwards
-
» Fig. 135 .
›
Pull the left-hand paddle -
» Fig. 135 briefly towards the steering wheel.
Temporarily switching to manual shifting in position D/S
›
Pull one of the -/+ paddles
» Fig. 135 briefly towards the steering wheel .
If you do not pull one of the rocker switches -
/+ for more than 1 Minute, man-
ual shifting of gears is deactivated. You can also deactivate the temporary
switch to manual shifting by pulling the right rocker switch +
towards the
steering wheel for more than 1 second.
Note
■ It may be beneficial, for example, when travelling downhill, to use manual
shifting of gears. Shifting to a lower gear reduces the load on the brakes and
hence the wear of the brakes » page 130.■
When accelerating, the gearbox automatically shifts up into the higher gear
just before the maximum permissible engine speed is reached.
■
If a lower gear is selected, the gearbox does not shift down until there is no
risk of the engine overrevving.
Starting-off and driving
Read and observe
and on page 133 first.
Starting off
›
Start the engine.
›
Firmly depress and hold the brake pedal.
›
Press the lock button in the direction of
1
» Fig. 134 on page 133 and hold.
›
Move the selector lever into the desired position » page 133 and then release
the lock button.
›
Release the brake pedal and accelerate.
Stopping (while the car is moving)
›
Depress the brake pedal and bring the vehicle to a stop.
› Keep holding the brake pedal until driving is resumed.
The selector lever position N does not have to be selected when stopping for a
short time, such as at a cross roads.
Kickdown
The kickdown function allows you to achieve the maximum acceleration of
your vehicle while driving.
When the accelerator pedal is fully depressed, the kickdown function is activa-
ted in any forward driving mode.
The gearbox shifts down one or more gears depending on the vehicle speed
and engine speed, and the vehicle accelerates.
The gearbox does not shift up into the highest gear until the engine has
reached its maximum revolutions for this gear range.
Driving in neutral position in mode E (freewheel)›
Move the selector lever into the position D/S.
›
Select the Eco driving mode or Individual (Eco Engine) » page 160, Selection
of travel mode (Driving Mode Selection) .
›
Take the foot off the accelerator pedal.
The vehicle moves without the braking effect of the engine.
The gear is selected again automatically, when you briefly depress the acceler-
ator brake pedal or pull the left rocker switch -
towards the steering
wheel » page 134 , Manual shifting of gears (Tiptronic) .
This function is not available when towing a trailer.
Launch control 1)
The launch control function allows the vehicle in mode S or Tiptronic to reach
its maximum acceleration when starting off.
›
Disable the TCS » page 138, Braking and stabilisation systems .
›
START STOP deactivate » page 159, Manually deactivating/activating the
system .
›
Fully depress and hold the brake pedal with your left foot.
›
Fully depress the accelerator pedal with your right foot.
›
Release the brake pedal.
The vehicle starts off with maximum acceleration. 
1)
This function is only valid for some engines.
135Starting-off and Driving

Reactivate the TCS and START-STOP when the desired speed has been
reached.WARNINGRapid acceleration, particularly on slippery roads, can lead to loss of control
of the vehicle – risk of accident!
Retraction and economical driving
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Driving in
136
Tips for economical driving
136
The fuel consumption, degree of pollution and vehicle wear depend on driving
style, road condition, weather conditions and the like.
Driving in
Driving in the engine
The engine has to be run in during the first 1500 kilometres. During this period,
the driving style decides on the quality of the driving-in process.
During the first 1 000 km we recommend not driving faster than 3/4 of the
maximum permissible engine speed, not to drive at full throttle and to dis-
pense with the trailer.
In the area of 1,000 to 1,500 kilometres the engine load can be increased up
to the maximum permitted engine speed.
New tyres
New tyres have to be “run in” since they do not offer optimal grip at first.
Drive especially carefully for the first 500 km or so.
New brake pads
New brake pads have to first “grind in” because these do not initially have the
best possible braking effect.
Drive especially carefully for the first 200 km or so.
Tips for economical driving
To achieve the lowest possible fuel consumption, the following instructions
must be observed.
Looking ahead when driving
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
Switch in an energy saving and timely manner Observe the recommended gear » page 46.
Avoid full throttle and high speeds
Fuel consumption will be halved if only three-quarters of the possible top
speed of your vehicle is used.
Reducing idling
When the engine is switched off, such as when waiting in a traffic jam, the fuel
economy is already greater after 30 - 40 s than the fuel quantity which is re-
quired for engine re-start.
Avoid short distances
When driving a short distance of less than about 4 km, the engine cannot
reach its operating temperature. As long as the engine has not reached oper-
ating temperature, the fuel consumption is significantly higher than with the
engine hot.
Pay attention to the correct tyre inflation pressure being maintained
Further information » page 204.
Avoid unnecessary ballast
Per 100 kg of weight, consumption increases by about 1 l/100 km. At a speed of
100-120 km/h, a vehicle fitted with a roof rack cross member without a load
will use about 10 % more fuel than normal due to the increased aerodynamic
drag.
Saving electricity
Electrical consumers (e.g. seat heating, air conditioning and the like) only turn
on for as long as necessary.
In Infotainment, the display is shown of up to three consumers which are cur-
rently showing the highest degree of fuel consumption » Infotainment operat-
ing instructions , chapter Vehicle settings (CAR button) .136Driving

Finding a perpendicular parking space›Drive past the parking space at up to 20 km/h and a distance of 0.5 – 1.5 m.›
Press the symbol buttontwice

» Fig. 144 .
The display shows the following » Fig. 144 - 
.
The search area for the parking space on the driver's side is automatically indi-
cated on the display.
Activate the turn signal on the driver's side if you wish to park on this side of
the road. In the display the search area for the parking space is indicated on
the driver's side.
If suitable parking space is found, its parameters are stored until another suit-
able parking space has been found or until a distance of 10 m had been driven
after finding the parking space.
If the driver changes the parking mode while searching for a parking space, the
symbol button  must be pressed again.
Note
If the symbol
 (km / h) is shown in the display , the vehicle speed should be
reduced below 40 km / hr (parallel parking) or below 20 km / hr (Transverse
parking) .
Parking
Fig. 145
Display
Read and observe
and on page 145 first.
Display » Fig. 145
Parking place recognised with the information to drive on.
Parking place recognised with the information to engage the reverse gear.
Indication for selecting the forward gear.
Indication for selecting the reverse gear.
If the system has recognised a suitable parking space, this parking space is
shown in the display » Fig. 145 - 
.›
Continue driving forwards until the display appears » Fig. 145 - 
.
›
Stop and ensure that the vehicle does not continue to move forward until
the parking procedure starts.
›
Select reverse gear or move the selector lever into position R.
›
As soon as the following message is shown in the display: Steer. interv. ac-
tive Check area around veh.! , let go of the steering wheel. The steering will
be taken over by the system.
›
Observe the direct vicinity of the vehicle and reverse carefully.
If necessary, the parking procedure can be continued with further steps.
›
If the forward arrow flashes in the display » Fig. 145 -
 , engage 1st gear or
move the selector lever to position D/S.
The display shows the  icon (brake pedal).
›
Depress the brake pedal and wait until the steering wheel automatically ro-
tates into the required position, the symbol  goes out.
›
Carefully drive forwards.
›
If the backwards arrow is flashing in the display
» Fig. 145 -
 , select reverse
gear again or move the selector lever into position R .
The display shows the  icon (brake pedal).
›
Depress the brake pedal and wait until the steering wheel automatically ro-
tates into the required position, the symbol  goes out.
›
Carefully move backwards.
You can repeat these steps several times in succession.
As soon as the parking procedure is completed, an audible signal sounds and
the following message appears in the display.
Park Assist stopped. Take over steering!
Automatic brake assist when speeding
If a velocity of 7 km / h is exceeded during the parking manoeuvre for the first time, the speed will be automatically reduced by the system to less than 7 km /
h. This prevents the parking manoeuvre from aborting. 
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Automatic stop-startRead and observe
and on page 150 first.
Vehicles with an automatic transmission can decelerate to a standstill and
start moving again using the ACC.
Decelerate to a standstill
If a vehicle ahead decelerates to a standstill, the ACC will also decelerate your
vehicle to a standstill.
Starting to drive again after a holding period
As soon as the vehicle ahead starts moving again after a holding period, your
vehicle will also move and the speed will continue to be regulated. Control is
automatically disconnected in case of longer holding periods.
Depress the brake pedal.
Operation Overview
Fig. 151
Operating lever
Read and observe
and on page 150 first.
Overview of ACC functions operated with the lever » Fig. 151A  Set proximity levelBStart control (adopt current speed) / Reduce speed by 1 km/h at
a time1Activate ACC (control deactivated)2Start control (resume) / increase speed by 1 km/h at a time
(sprung position)3Interrupt control (sprung position)4Deactivate ACC5 Increase speed by 10 km/h at a time6 Decrease speed by 10 km/h at a time
Note
If the lever is set » Fig. 151 from the position  directly into the sprung posi-
tion,  the current speed is stored and the control process is started.
Start control
Read and observe
and on page 150 first.
Basic requirements for start of control ACC is enabled.
TCS is enabled » page 138, Braking and stabilisation systems .
On vehicles with a manual transmission , the second gear or higher must
be engaged.
On vehicles with an automatic transmission , the selector lever must be in
the D/S position or in the Tiptronic position.
On vehicles with a manual transmission , the current speed must be higher
than approx. 25 km/h.
On vehicles with an automatic transmission , the current speed must be
higher than approx. 2 km/h.
The control be started with the key  or by adjusting the lever

» Fig. 151
on page 152 into the sprung position.
Button 
›
Press  button.
The ACC will adopt the current speed and execute control.
Lever position 
›
Set the lever into the sprung position  .
The ACC will adopt the current speed and execute control. Should the speed
be stored already, the ACC adopts this speed and executes control.
The warning light  illuminates in the instrument cluster when the cruise con-
trol system is switched on. 
152Driving

Note■If control is started at a speed of less than 30 km/h on vehicles with an auto-
matic transmission, the speed of 30 km/h is stored. The speed increases auto-
matically to 30 km/h or is regulated with respect to the speed of the vehicle
ahead.■
When TCS is disabled, it will be activated automatically upon starting control.
■
If the TCS is deactivated during control, control is stopped automatically.
Stop/resume control
Read and observe
and on page 150 first.
Stop control
›
Set the lever into the sprung position 
» Fig. 151 on page 152 .
or
›
Apply the brake.
Control stops, the speed remains stored.
Resume control
›
Start control » page 152.
WARNINGControl may only be resumed if the stored speed is not too high for the cur-
rent traffic conditions.
Note
Control is also stopped when the clutch is held down for longer than 30 s.
Set/change the desired speed
Read and observe
and on page 150 first.
The desired speed can be set or changed using the control lever » page 152.
The set speed is stored upon releasing the lever or the button on the button
on the lever.
Setting/changing the speed by 10 km/h at a time ( ) - requirements
ACC is enabled.
Increasing the speed by 1 km/h at a time ( ) - requirements
ACC is enabled.
Vehicle control taking place.
Decreasing the speed by 1 km/h at a time ( 
) - requirements
ACC is enabled.
Vehicle control taking place.
Changing the speed by adopting the current speed ( 
) - requirements
ACC is enabled.
The vehicle is moving at a speed other than that which is stored.
Note
■
If during control the speed is increased by pressing the accelerator, control is
temporarily stopped. Upon releasing the accelerator, control is automatically
resumed.■
If during control the speed is reduced by applying the brake, control is stop-
ped. Control needs to be restarted in order to resume » page 152.
■
If the vehicle is controlled by a lower speed than the stored speed, then 
the current speed is stored the first time the button is pressed. Press the but-
ton again 
and the speed is reduced in increments of 1 km/h.
Set time interval level
Read and observe
and on page 150 first.
The proximity to the vehicle ahead can be set with the lever » Fig. 151 on
page 152 or in Infotainment » infotainment manual , chapter Vehicle settings
(CAR button) .
Setting by means of the lever
›
Set the switch  into the sprung position or - » Fig. 151
on page 152 .
The display of the instrument cluster shows line
2
» Fig. 149 on page 151 ,
which indicates the proximity.
›
Using the switch  on the lever, adjust line
2
to the desired distance
level. 
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