2014 SKODA OCTAVIA ESP

Window convenience operationRead and observe
and on page 64 first.
The convenience operation of the windows offers the possibility of opening or
closing all the windows at once.
Settings the window convenience operation » Infotainment owner's manual ,
chapter Vehicle settings (button CAR) .
Convenience operation can take place in one of the following ways.
Opening
›
Press and hold the symbol button  on the key.
›
Hold the key in the driver's lock in the unlock position.
›
Hold button
A

» Fig. 43 on page 64 in the opening position.
Closing
›
Press and hold the symbol button  on the key.
›
Hold the key in the driver's lock in the lock position.
›
Hold button
A

» Fig. 43 on page 64 in the closing position.
›
With the KESSY system, hold a finger on sensor
B
» Fig. 36 on page 56 .
The prerequisite for ensuring that the convenience operating feature correctly
is the automatic opening/closing of all windows is operational.
Convenience opening or closing the window using the key in the driver's lock
is only possible within 45 seconds after locking the vehicle.
The movement of the window is stopped immediately when the key or the re-
spective button is released.
Operational faults
Read and observe
and on page 64 first.
The electric window levers do not work if the vehicle battery has been discon-
nected and connected again while a window was open. The system must be
activated.
Activation sequence
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Pull the top edge of the button and close the window.
›
Release the button.
›
Pull the relevant button upwards again for approx. 1 second, and keep it
pressed down.
Mechanical windows
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening/closing windows
67
The windows can be operated mechanically by means of the handle attached
to the respective door panel.
WARNINGThe windows should nevertheless be closed carefully – risk of injury!
CAUTION
■ In the event that the windows are frozen, first of all remove the
ice » page 183 , Windows and external mirrors and only then operate the win-
dow lift. Otherwise, the window sealing and the window lift mechanism could
be damaged.■
Make sure that the windows are closed whenever you leave the locked vehi-
cle.
For the sake of the environment
At high speeds, you should keep the windows closed to prevent unnecessarily high fuel consumption.
Note
Always use the existing heating, air conditioning and ventilation system for
ventilating the interior of the vehicle when driving. If the windows are opened,
dust as well as other dirt can get into the vehicle and wind noise may also oc-
cur at certain speeds.66Using the system

Lights and visibility
Lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operating the lights
71
Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)
72
Turn signal and main beam
73
Automatic driving lamp control
73
Adaptive headlights (AFS)
74
High Beam assistant
75
Fog lights
76
Fog lights with the CORNER function
76
Rear fog light
76
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
77
Hazard warning light system
77
Parking lights
78
Driving abroad
78
The lights work only with the ignition on, unless otherwise stated.
The arrangement of the controls right-hand drive models may differ from the layout shown in » Fig. 50 on page 71 . The symbols that mark the individual
positions of the controls are identical.
Keep the headlights lenses clean. The following guidelines must be ob-
served » page 184 , Headlight glasses .
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.
WARNING (Continued)■ 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
necessary, to switch on the light depending on the light conditions. The
light sensor cannot, for example, detect rain or snow. Under these condi-
tions we recommend switching on the low beam or fog lights!■
Never drive with only the side lights on! The side lights are not bright
enough to light up the road sufficiently in front of you or to be seen by oth-
er oncoming traffic. Therefore always switch on the low beam when it is
dark or if visibility is poor.
Note
■ 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 deactivated in the Infotainment » Operating instructions for Infotainment ,
chapter Vehicle settings (CAR button) .
Operating the lights
Fig. 50
Light switch and control dial for
the headlight beam range regu-
lation
Read and observe on page 71 first.
Switching lights on and off
Depending on the equipment configuration, the light switch
A
» Fig. 50 can be
moved to the following positions. 
71Lights and visibility

Turn switchSwitching off lights (except daytime running lights)Switching lights on and off automatically » page 73
Switching on the parking light or parking lights » page 78
Switching on the low beam
Pull switch Switching on the front fog light » page 76
Switching on the rear fog light » page 76
 Headlight beam range regulation
Turning the dial B
» Fig. 50 from the position
 in
 means the headlight
beam range is gradually adjusted, thereby shortening the beam of light.
The positions of the width of illumination correspond approximately to the fol-
lowing car load.
Front seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot loaded
Driver seat occupied, boot loaded
We recommend you adjust the headlight beam when the low beam is switched
on.
Bi-Xenon headlights
The Bi-Xenon bulbs adapt automatically to the load and driving state of the
vehicle when the ignition is switched on and when driving. Vehicles that are
equipped with Bi-Xenon headlights do not have a manual headlight range ad-
justment control.
WARNINGAlways adjust the headlight beam to satisfy the following conditions.■The vehicle does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming vehi-
cles.■
The beam range is sufficient for safe driving.
Note
■ The light switch is in position  or  and the ignition is turned off, the low
beam is switched off automatically and the status light is lit. The side light
goes out after the ignition key is removed.■
If there is a fault in the light switch, the low beam comes on automatically.
Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)
Read and observe
on page 71 first.
The daytime running lights (the only function) provides the lighting of the front
vehicle range.
The daytime running lights are switched on automatically if the following
conditions are met.
The light switch is in the position 
or 
» Fig. 50 on page 71 .
The ignition is switched on.
The parking aid is activated.
Activating/deactivating daytime operation on vehicles with Infotainment
The function can be activated/deactivated in the Infotainment » Infotainment
manual , chapter Vehicle settings (CAR button) .
Deactivating on vehicles without Infotainment
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Pull the turning signal and main beam lever ( » Fig. 51 on page 73 ) towards
the steering wheel, push down and hold in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Hold the lever in this position for at least. 3 seconds after switching on the
ignition.
Activating on vehicles without Infotainment
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Pull the turning signal and main beam lever towards the steering wheel,
push it up and hold it in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Hold the lever in this position for at least. 3 seconds after switching on the
ignition.
WARNINGWhen the daytime running light is switched on, the side lights (neither at
the front or rear) and the number plate lights are not lit. Therefore always
switch on the low beam when the visibility is poor.72Using the system

High Beam assistantFig. 53
Operating lever: Headlight assist
Read and observe on page 71 first.
The Headlight assist switches the headlights on/off automatically depending
on the environmental conditions.
The headlight is regulated based on data gathered by the camera attached be-
tween the windscreen and interior mirror.
The function of high beam assist can be activated or deactivated in the Info- tainment » Operating instructions for Infotainment , chapter Vehicle settings
(CAR button) .
The headlight can switch on automatically at speeds above 60 km/h or 40 km/
h 1)
. The headlight switches off automatically when the speed falls below
30 km/h.
When the assistant automatically switches on the main beam, warning light 
is lit in the instrument cluster.
Activating
›
Turn the light switch to the » Fig. 52
on page 73 position.
›
Place the lever in position
A
(spring-tensioned position) » Fig. 53.
The warning icon  for the activated headlight assistant appears in the dis-
play of the instrument cluster.
Deactivating
›
If the headlight is currently switched on automatically, move the lever into
position
B
(spring-tensioned position) » Fig. 53.
›
If the headlight is not currently switched on automatically, move the lever in-
to position
A
(the headlight switches on) followed by position
B
.
If you want to reactivate the Assist, put the lever back into position A.
The Assist can also be deactivated when the light switch is turned from posi-
tion 
to another position.
Manually switching on the headlights
If the headlight is not switched on automatically, it can be switched on man-
ually - put the lever into position A
. The assistant is deactivated, the warning
icon 
goes out.
Manually switching off the headlights
If the headlight is switched on automatically, it can be switched off manually -
put the lever into position
B
. The assistant is deactivated, the warning icon 
goes out.
Information message
The messages and information are indicated in the instrument cluster display.
Fault: Light Assist
LIGHT ASSIST FAULT
Seek help from a specialist garage. Light Assist: clean the windscreen!
WINDSCREEN PLEASE CLEAN
Check for any obstacles on the windscreen in the viewing area of the camera.
WARNINGHeadlight assist only functions as a support and does not relieve the driver
of his or her responsibility to check the headlights and low beam and, if
necessary, to switch on the lights depending on the light conditions. Man-
ual operation may be required in the following situations.■
When visibility is poor (e.g. fog, heavy rain, thick snowfall).
■
The oncoming traffic is partially blocked on roads or motorways.
■
Passing poorly lit road users, e.g. cyclists.
■
Driving around “sharp” curves.
■
Driving on sharp slopes up/large inclines.
■
Driving through poorly-lit locations.
■
Driving over highly reflective surfaces. 
1)
Only valid for some countries.
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WARNING (Continued)■The windscreen around the camera is dirty, iced up, misted up, or covered
by stickers.■
Near the camera lens there is a light source, such as the screen of an ex-
ternal navigation system.
CAUTION
Do not attach any stickers or similar objects in front of the camera on the
windscreen to avoid impairing the function or its reliability.
Fog lights
Fig. 54
Light switch: Turn on front and
rear fog light
Read and observe on page 71 first.
Switching on/off
›
Turn the light switch to position 
, 
or 
» Fig. 54 .
›
Pull the light switch to position
1
.
The rear fog light is switched off in the reverse order.
The warning light 
lights up in the instrument cluster when the fog lights are
switched on » page 34.
Fog lights with the CORNER function
Read and observe
on page 71 first.
The CORNER function improves illumination of the vehicle surroundings when
turning, parking and the like, by switching on the fog lights on the respective
side of the vehicle.
The CORNER function is switched on automatically if the following conditions
are met.
The turn signal is switched on or the front wheels are turned sharply to
the right or left 1)
.
The engine is running.
The vehicle is stopped or moves at a speed of no more than 40 km/h.
The low beam is switched on or the light switch is in the position  and
the low beam is switched on.
The daytime running lights are not switched on.
The fog lights are not switched on.
Note
The two fog lights are switched on when you shift into the reverse gear.
Rear fog light
Read and observe
on page 71 first.
Switching on/off
›
Turn the light switch into position  or

 » Fig. 54
on page 76 .
›
Pull the light switch to position
2
.
The rear fog light is switched off in the reverse order.
The warning light  lights up in the instrument cluster when the rear fog light
is switched on » page 34.
If the vehicle is not fitted with fog lights, the rear fog light is switched on by
pulling out the light switch directly to the only possible setting. 
1)
If both switch-on conditions are conflicting, for example, if the front wheels are turned to the left and
the right turn signal light is switched on, the turn signal light has the higher priority.
76Using the system

WARNINGSwitch on the hazard warning light system if, for example, the following oc-
curs.■
You encounter a traffic congestion.
■
The vehicle has to be parked on the roadside, due to a fault for example.
Parking lights
Read and observe
on page 71 first.
The parking light is provided for a temporary lighting of the parked vehicle.
Parking light  switching on
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Place the control lever into position
A
or
B
as far as it can go
» Fig. 51 on
page 73 - the parking light on the right/left-hand side of the vehicle is
switched on.
If the right or left turn signal light has been switched on and the ignition is
switched off, the parking light is not automatically switched on.
Switching on the side light on both sides 
›
Turn the light switch
A
to position » Fig. 50
on page 71 and lock the vehi-
cle.
After pulling out the ignition key and opening the driver's door, an audible
warning sounds. After a few seconds or after closing the driver's door, the au-
dible alarm is turned off, but the parking lights will remain switched on.
CAUTION
Turning on the parking light means the battery is heavily loaded, especially
over short distances.
Driving abroad
Read and observe
on page 71 first.
The low beam is set asymmetrically. It illuminates the side of the road on
which the vehicle is being driven to a greater extent.
When driving in countries with opposing traffic system (traffic on the left/
right), asymmetric headlight adjustment can dazzle oncoming traffic. In order
to avoid this, the headlights must be adjusted at a specialist garage.
You can adjust the Xenon headlights yourself by setting the travel mode in In- fotainment » Operating instructions for Infotainment , chapter Vehicle settings
(button CAR) .
Note
You can find out more information on adjusting the headlights at a specialist
garage.
Interior lights
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front interior light
78
Rear interior lights
79
Front door warning light
79
Entry space lighting
80
Note
With the ignition off, the light turns off automatically after about 10 minutes.
Front interior light
Fig. 56
Operation of the front light: Variant 1/variant 2
Positions of rocker switch
A
. » Fig. 56
Switching on
Control with the door contact switch (middle position)
Switching off 
78Using the system

Sun visors in the frontFig. 61
Fold down visor / flip up visor / make-up mirror and Park Memo
Holder
The sun visors protect you from the blazing sun.
Operation and description of the sun shade » Fig. 61
Fold down the cover
Swivel cover towards the door
Make-up mirror, the cover can be pushed in the direction of the arrow
Parking ticket holder
WARNINGThe sun visors must not be swivelled towards the side windows in the de-
ployment area of the head airbags if any objects are attached to them. Ini-
tiation of the head airbags may cause injury.
Sun screen
Fig. 62
Sun screen
The sunshade protects against the blazing sun.
12ABThe sun screen is located in a housing on the luggage compartment cover.
Extending›
Pull the sun screen on the handle
B
» Fig. 62 and hang it in the holder
A
.
Retracting
›
Remove the sun shade from the holders
A
and hold it on handle
B
» Fig. 62 so that it can slowly roll up into the housing without being dam-
aged.
Windscreen wipers and washers
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Windscreen wipers and washers
82
Headlight cleaning system
83
The wiper and washer system provide a good view through the windscreen or
rear window.
The windscreen wipers and the wash system only operate if the ignition is
switched on and the bonnet is closed.
Top up with windscreen wiper fluid » page 195.
WARNING■
Properly maintained windscreen wiper blades are essential for clear visi-
bility and safe driving » page 227.■
Replace the windscreen wiper blades once or twice a year for safety rea-
sons. These can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
■
Do not use the windscreen washer system at low temperatures, without
heating the windscreen beforehand. Otherwise the window washer fluid
could freeze on the windscreen and restrict the view to the front.
■
Automatic wiping during rain is only a support. The driver is not released
from the responsibility to set the function of the windscreen wipers man-
ually depending on the visibility conditions. 
81Lights and visibility

The adjusted driver's seat position can be set in the memory of the
seat » page 89 or the remote control key » page 89.
Note
If the setting procedure is interrupted, you will need to press the button again.
Head restraints - adjusting height
Fig. 68
Front headrests: move up and
down
Fig. 69
Rear headrests: move up and down
Read and observe
on page 86 first.
Best protection is achieved if the top edge of the head rest is at the same level as the upper part of your head.
Adjust front support
›
Press the locking button
A
» Fig. 68 and hold and move support in the de-
sired direction.
Adjust rear support
›
Grasp the restraint and move upwards in the direction of
1
» Fig. 69 .
›To move the restraint
down, press the securing button B in the direction of
arrow 2 and hold while at the same time pressing the restraint in the direc-
tion of arrow 3
.
WARNINGWith seats occupied, the respective head rests must be correctly set (must
not be in the bottom position) - risk of fatal injury!
Note
■ The middle rear head restraint is only adjustable in two positions.■For the sports seats, the head restraints are integrated into the front seat
backrests. This headrest can not be adjusted in height.
Headrests - removing and installing
Fig. 70
Rear headrests: removing/installing
Read and observe
on page 86 first.
Only the real head restraints may be removed or installed.
›
Pull the head restraint out of the seat backrest as far as the stop.
›
Press the locking button
A
in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 70 , while at
the same time using a flat screwdriver with a max. width of 5 mm to press
the securing button in opening
B
in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Remove the restraint in the direction of arrow
3
.
›
To re-insert the head restraint, push it far enough down in the direction of
arrow
4
into the seat backrest until the locking button clicks into place.
WARNINGWith seats occupied, the respective head rests must be installed and adjus- ted correctly - risk of fatal injury! 88Using the system