2014 SKODA OCTAVIA battery

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

Opening/closing windowsFig. 45
Window operation: left/right
Read and observe
and on page 66 first.
Only one window can be operated mechanically at any time.
Opening
Turn the handle in the direction of arrow
A
» Fig. 45 .
Closing
Turn the handle in the direction of arrow
B
» Fig. 45 .
Panorama sliding-/tilting roof - Version 1
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
67
Malfunctions of the sliding/tilting roof
68
Convenient operation of the sun roof
68
Roller blind of the sun roof
68
The panoramic sliding/tilting roof (abbreviated in the following as 'sliding/tilt-
ing roof') can only be operated when the ignition is turned on and when the
outdoor temperature is higher than -20 °C.
The sliding/tilting roof can still be operated for approx. 10 minutes after
switching the ignition off. However, as soon as the driver or front passenger's
door is opened it is no longer possible to operate the sliding/tilting roof.
CAUTIONAlways close the sliding/tilting roof before disconnecting the battery.
Operation
Fig. 46
Operation of the sliding/tilting roof
Read and observe
on page 67 first.
The sun roof can be operated with the rotary switch.
Operation of the sliding/tilting roof » Fig. 46
Open fully
Open partially
Comfort position
Opening (switch in position )
Closing (switch in position )
When the sliding/tilting roof is in the comfort position, the intensity of the
wind noise is reduced.
Force limiter
The sliding/tilting roof is fitted with a force limiter. The sliding/tilting roof
stops and moves back by a few centimetres when it cannot be closed because
there is something in the way (e.g. ice). The sliding/tilting roof can be fully
closed without a force limiter by pulling on the recess in the switch in the di-
rection of arrow
2
» Fig. 46 until the sliding/tilting roof is fully closed.
WARNINGWhen operating the sliding/tilting roof, proceed with caution to avoid caus-
ing crushing injuries – risk of injury! A1267Unlocking and opening

CAUTIONDuring the winter it may be necessary to remove any ice and snow in the vicin-
ity of the sliding/tilting roof before opening it to prevent any damage to the
opening mechanism.
Malfunctions of the sliding/tilting roof
Read and observe
on page 67 first.
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is possible that the
sliding/tilting roof will not operate. The sun roof must be activated.
Activation sequence.
› Switch on the ignition.
› Set the switch to the position
» Fig. 46
on page 67 .
› Press the switch on the recess E down and pull forwards.
› The sliding/tilting roof opens and closes again after around 10 seconds.
› Release the lever.
Convenient operation of the sun roof
Read and observe
on page 67 first.
The sliding/tilting roof can be operated by locking or unlocking using the key
or, with the KESSY system, by means of sensor
A

--
» Fig. 36 on page 56 .
Closing
The sliding/tilting roof can be closed as follows.
›
Press and hold symbol button  on the key.
›
Hold the key in the driver's lock in the lock position.
›
With the KESSY system, hold a finger on sensor
B

» Fig. 36 on page 56 .
By releasing the lock or lifting your finger off sensor
B
when using the KESSY
system, the closing process is immediately interrupted.
Tilting roof
›
Press and hold the symbol button  on the key.
WARNINGClose the sliding/tilting roof carefully – risk of injury. The force limiter does
not operate with the convenience closing.Roller blind of the sun roofFig. 47
Open sun screen
Read and observe on page 67 first.
The sunshade is manually operated by pulling the handle in the direction of
the arrow » Fig. 47.
WARNINGWhen operating the sunshade, proceed with caution to avoid causing
crushing injuries – risk of injury!
Panorama sliding-/tilting roof - Version 2
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
69
Malfunctions of the sliding/tilting roof
69
Opening and closing the sun roof
69
Malfunctions of the sun screen
70
Convenient operation of the sun roof
70
The panoramic sliding/tilting roof (abbreviated in the following as 'sliding/tilt-
ing roof') can only be operated when the ignition is turned on and when the
outdoor temperature is higher than -20 °C.
The sliding/tilting roof can still be operated for approx. 10 minutes after
switching the ignition off. However, as soon as the driver or front passenger's
door is opened it is no longer possible to operate the sliding/tilting roof.
CAUTION
Always close the sliding/tilting roof before disconnecting the battery.68Using the system

OperationFig. 48
Operation of the sliding/tilting roof
Read and observe
on page 68 first.
The sun roof can be operated with the rotary switch.
Operation of the sliding/tilting roof » Fig. 48
Open fully
Open partially
Comfort position
Opening (switch in position )
Closing (switch in position )
When the sliding/tilting roof is in the comfort position, the intensity of the
wind noise is reduced.
Force limiter
The sliding/tilting roof is fitted with a force limiter. The sliding/tilting roof
stops and moves back by a few centimetres when it cannot be closed because
there is something in the way (e.g. ice). The sliding/tilting roof can be fully
closed without a force limiter by pulling on the recess in the switch in the di-
rection of arrow
2
» Fig. 48 until the sliding/tilting roof is fully closed.
WARNINGWhen operating the sliding/tilting roof, proceed with caution to avoid caus-
ing crushing injuries – risk of injury!A12CAUTIONDuring the winter it may be necessary to remove any ice and snow in the vicin-
ity of the sliding/tilting roof before opening it to prevent any damage to the
opening mechanism.
Malfunctions of the sliding/tilting roof
Read and observe
on page 68 first.
If, for example, the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is possi-ble that the sliding/tilting roof will not operate correctly. The sun roof must be
activated.
Activation sequence.
› Switch on the ignition.
› Set the switch to the position
» Fig. 48
on page 69 .
› Press the switch on the recess E down and pull forwards.
› The sliding/tilting roof opens and closes again after around 10 seconds.
› Release the lever.
Opening and closing the sun roof
Fig. 49
Operation of the sun blinds
Read and observe on page 68 first.
The sliding sun blind (hereinafter only referred to as a sun screen) can be
opened or closed using the buttons.
Operation of the sun screen » Fig. 49
Opening
Closing
The sun screen is fully opened or closed by briefly pressing the button. The
movement of the sun screen can be stopped by briefly pressing any button. 
69Unlocking and opening

Pressing and holding the button opens or closes the sun screen to the desired
position. By releasing the button, the opening or closing operation is stopped.WARNINGWhen operating the sunshade, proceed with caution to avoid causing
crushing injuries – risk of injury!
Malfunctions of the sun screen
Read and observe
on page 68 first.
If, for example, the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is possi-ble that the sunshade will not operate correctly. The system must be activa-
ted.
Activation sequence.
› Switch on the ignition.
› Set the switch to the position
» Fig. 49
on page 69 .
› Press the button
 and hold down.
› The sun screen opens and closes again after around 10 seconds.
› Release the button.
Convenient operation of the sun roof
Read and observe
on page 68 first.
The sliding/tilting roof can be operated by locking or unlocking using the keyor, with the KESSY system, by means of sensor
B

--
» Fig. 36 on page 56 .
Closing
The sliding/tilting roof can be closed as follows.
›
Press and hold symbol button  on the key.
›
Hold the key in the driver's lock in the lock position.
›
With the KESSY system, hold a finger on sensor
B

» Fig. 36 on page 56 .
By releasing the lock or lifting your finger off sensor
B
when using the KESSY
system, the closing process is immediately interrupted.
Tilting roof
›
Press and hold the symbol button  on the key.
WARNINGClose the sliding/tilting roof carefully – risk of injury. The force limiter does
not operate with the convenience closing.
Note
The sliding/tilting roof cannot be opened using the convenience operating fea-
ture.70Using the system

Only the rear fog light on the trailer lights up if the vehicle has a factory-fitted
towing device or a towing device from ŠKODA original accessories and it is
driven with a trailer.
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
Read and observe
on page 71 first.
COMING HOME (hereinafter referred to only as a function) switches the light
automatically for a short time after leaving the vehicle.
LEAVING HOME (hereinafter referred to only as a function) switches the light
automatically for a short time when approaching the vehicle.
The daytime running lights are switched on automatically if the following
conditions are met.
The light switch is in position 
» Fig. 52 on page 73 .
The visibility in the vehicle environment is reduced.
The ignition is switched off.
The parking aid is activated.
The function is switched on (the driver's door is opened/the car is un-
locked via the remote control).
The function switches on the following light, depending on the equipment
fitted.
› Parking lights
› Low beam
› Entry lighting in the exterior mirrors
› Licence plate light
Poorer visibility is evaluated by a sensor mounted in the bracket of the interior
mirror.
COMING HOME
The light turns on automatically when you open the driver's door on (within 60
seconds of turning off the ignition).
The light turns off 10 seconds after closing all the doors and the boot lid or af-
ter the pre-set time has expired.
If a door or the boot lid remains open, the light goes out after 60 seconds.
LEAVING HOME
The light turns on automatically after the vehicle is unlocked with the remote
control.
The light turns off after 10 seconds or after a pre-set time or after the vehicle
is locked.
Enabling / disabling and setting function
The functions and setting of the lighting duration can be activated or deactiva-
ted in the Infotainment » Operating instructions for Infotainment , chapter Ve-
hicle settings (button CAR) .
CAUTION
■
Do not attach any stickers or similar objects in front of the light sensor on
the windscreen to avoid impairing the function or its reliability.■
If this function is activated constantly, the battery will be heavily discharged
particularly in short-haul traffic.
Hazard warning light system
Fig. 55
Button for hazard warning light
system
Read and observe on page 71 first.
Switching on/off
›
Press the button 
» Fig. 55 .
All the turn signal lights on the vehicle flash at the same time when the hazard
warning light system is switched on. The warning light for the turn signals and
the warning light in the button also flash at the same time. The hazard warn-
ing light system can also be operated if the ignition is switched off.
If one of the airbags is deployed, the hazard warning light system will switch
on automatically.
If the turn signal light is switched on when the hazard warning light and the
ignition are both switched on, then only the turn signal light on the corre-
sponding vehicle side will flash. 
77Lights and visibility

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 
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There is a reflector installed here on some vehicles instead.
Entry space lighting
The lighting is positioned on the bottom edge of the exterior mirror and illumi-
nates the entry area of the front door.
The light comes on after the vehicle has been unlocked or on opening the
front door. The lighting goes out about 30 seconds after the doors are closed
or if the ignition is switched on.
WARNINGIf the entry light is on, do not touch its cover – risk of burns!
Visibility
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Windscreen and rear window heater
80
Sun visors in the front
81
Sun screen
81
Windscreen and rear window heater
Fig. 60
Buttons for the front and rear window heater: manual air condi-
tioning, heating/Climatronic
The heating for quick defrosting and ventilation of the front /and rear window.
Buttons for the heater in the centre console » Fig. 60
Switching the rear window heater on/off
Switching the windscreen heater on/off
When the heater is switched on, a lamp lights up inside or below the button.
The heating only works when the engine is running.
The heater automatically switches off after approximately 10 minutes.
If the heating of the motor is switched off with the heating turned on and then
started again within 15 minutes again, the heating is continued. The start of
the time limit for the Auto Off is counted before switching off the engine al-
ready from switching on the heating.
For the sake of the environment
The heating should be switched off as soon as the window is de-iced or free
from mist. The reduced current consumption will have a favourable effect on
fuel economy.
Note
■ If the on-board voltage drops, the heater switches off automatically, in order
to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control » page 203, Auto-
matic load deactivation .■
If the light within or below the button flashes, the radiator will not work be-
cause of the low state of the battery.
■
If the Climatronic recognises that the windshield could fog up, the windshield
heating is automatically switched on. This function can be activated/deactiva-
ted in the Infotainment » Operating instructions for Infotainment , chapter ve-
hicle settings .
80Using the system