2014 SKODA OCTAVIA Owner's Manual

›Close the storage box on the front passenger's side.›Check that the warning light
  underneath the text   » Fig. 14
- 
lights up after the ignition is switched on.
The 

warning light goes out 65 seconds after the key switch status has
changed or after the ignition is switched on.WARNING■ The driver is responsible for whether the airbag is switched on or switch-
ed off.■
Only switch off the airbag when the ignition is switched off! Otherwise a
fault can occur in the system for deactivating the airbag.
■
If the warning lights 



flash, the front passenger airbag will not
be deployed in the event of an accident! Have the airbag system checked
by a specialist garage immediately.
■
The key cannot be inserted in the key switch while driving.
■ Shocks can cause the key to turn in the slot and trigger the airbag!
■ The airbag could be triggered unexpectedly in an accident - it may result
in injury or death!
CAUTION
An insufficiently folded out key bit can damage the key switch!Transporting children safely
Child seat
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Use of a child seat on the front passenger seat
23
Use of the child seat on the front passenger seat
24
Child safety and side airbag
24
Classification of child seats
25
Use of child seats fastened with a seat belt
25
Children are generally safer on the rear seats than on the front passenger
seat.
In contrast to adults, the muscles and bone structure of children are not yet
fully developed. Thus children are exposed to increased risk of injury.
Children should be transported in accordance with the relevant statutory pro-
visions.
Child seats that comply with the ECE-R 44 standard must be used. The ECE-R
standard stands for: Economic Commission for Europe – Regulation.
Child seats that comply with the ECE-R 44 standard have a test seal that can-
not be removed: a large E within a circle with the test number below.
WARNING■ The national legal requirements must be observed when using child
seats.■
One should never carry children, and also not babies! - on one's lap.
■
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. Certain outside climatic
conditions can cause life-threatening temperatures in the vehicle.
■
The child must be secured in the vehicle during the entire travelling time!
Otherwise, in the event of an accident, the child would be thrown through
the vehicle and as a result may suffer fatal injuries, and also injure other oc-
cupants. 
22Safety

WARNING (Continued)■Children are exposed to an increased risk of injury in the event of an acci-
dent if they lean forward or adopt an incorrect seated position when the
vehicle is moving. This particularly applies to children who are transported
on the front passenger seat as they can suffer severe, or even fatal injuries
if the airbag system is deployed!■
Pay particular attention to the information provided by the manufacturer
of the child safety seat regarding the correct routing of the belt. Seat belts
which are not correctly adjusted can themselves cause injuries even in mi-
nor accidents.
■
Safety belts must be checked to ensure that they are running properly.
One should also ensure that the belt is not damaged by sharp-edged fit-
tings.
■
It is essential to switch off the front passenger airbag if using a child seat
in which the child is carried with its back facing the direction of travel on
the front passenger seat. Further information » page 23, Use of a child
seat on the front passenger seat .
CAUTION
■
When installing a child seat in which the child faces forward, adjust the head
restraints so that they are as high as possible.■
If the head restraints still prevent the child seat from being installed, even in
the highest position, you will need to remove them » page 88. After remov-
ing the child seat, re-install the head restraints.
Note
We recommend that you use child seats from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
These child seats were developed and also tested for use in ŠKODAvehicles.
They meet the ECE-R 44 standard.Use of a child seat on the front passenger seat
Does not apply to TaiwanFig. 15
Sticker on the B column on the
front passenger side.
Fig. 16
Front passenger sun visor / label
Read and observe
and on page 22 first.
Never use a rearward-facing child restraint system on a seat which is protec-
ted by an active airbag installed in front of it. This could cause serious injury
to the child, or even death.
For safety reasons, we recommend that you install child seats on the rear
seats whenever possible.
The following advice must be heeded when using a child seat in which the
child is carried on the front passenger seat.
› It is essential to switch off the front passenger airbag if using a child seat in
which the child is carried with its back facing the direction of travel »
.
› If possible, adjust the front passenger seat backrest so that it is as vertical,
so as to ensure secure contact between the passenger seat backrest and the
back of the child seat. 
23Transporting children safely

›If possible, move the front passenger seat backwards so that there is no con-
tact between the front passenger seat and the child seat behind it.
› With child safety seats in groups 2 or 3, make sure that the loop-around fit-
tings attached to the child seat headrest is positioned in front of or at the
same height as the loop-around fittings on the B pillar on the passenger side.
› Set the height-adjustable front passenger seat as high up as possible.
› Set the front passenger seat belt as high up as possible.
› Place and fasten the child seat on the seat and the child in the child seat ac-
cording to the specifications in the manufacturer's user manual of the child
seat.WARNING■ It is essential to switch off the front passenger airbag if using a child seat
in which the child is carried with its back facing the direction of travel on
the front passenger seat » page 21, Deactivating airbags .■
Never use a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat if the pas-
senger airbag is activated. This child safety seat is positioned in the deploy-
ment area of the front passenger airbag. The airbag may cause the child se-
vere, or even fatal injuries, in the event of it being deployed.
■
This fact is also indicated by the label that can be found in one of the fol-
lowing locations. ■ On the B-column on the front passenger side » Fig. 15. The sticker is
visible upon opening the front passenger door.
■ On the front passenger's sun visor. In some countries, the sticker is lo-
cated on the front seat passenger's sun visor » Fig. 16.
■
With child safety seats in groups 2 or 3, make sure that the loop-around
fittings attached to the child seat headrest is positioned in front of or at
the same height as the loop-around fittings on the B pillar on the passen-
ger side.
■
Once the child seat, in which the child is transported with the back to the
direction of travel, is no longer used in the passenger seat, the front pas-
senger airbag should be switched on again.
Use of the child seat on the front passenger seat
Applies to TaiwanFig. 17
Front passenger sun visor label
Read and observe
and on page 22 first.
No babies, infants or children are to be carried on the passenger seat.
A label to this effect can also be found on the passenger's sun visor » Fig. 17.
Child safety and side airbag
Fig. 18
Incorrect seated position of a
child who is not properly secured
– risk from the side airbag/Child
properly protected by safety seat
Read and observe and on page 22 first.
The child must not be positioned in the deployment area of the side air-
bag » Fig. 18 -
 .
There must be sufficient room between the child and the deployment area of
the side airbag to ensure that the airbag can provide as much protection as
possible » Fig. 18 -
 . 
24Safety

WARNING■Children must never be seated with their head in the deployment area of
the side airbag – risk of injury!■
Do not place any objects within the deployment area of the side airbags –
risk of injury!
Classification of child seats
Read and observe
and on page 22 first.
Classification of child seats according to the ECE-R 44 standard.
GroupWeight of the childApproximate age0up to 10 kgup to 9 months0+up to 13 kgup to 18 months19-18 kgup to 4 years215-25 kgup to 7 years322-36 kgover 7 years
Use of child seats fastened with a seat belt Read and observe
and on page 22 first.
Overview of the usefulness of child seats fastened with a seat belt on each ofthe seats in accordance with the ECE-R 16 standard.
GroupFront passenger seatRear seatsExternalRear seat Centre0
up to 10 kgUUU0+
up to 13 kgUUU1
9-18 kgUUU2
15-25 kgUUU3
22-36 kgUUUChild seat category “Universal” - a child seat designed for fastening on
the seat with the seat belt.
Fastening elements
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Attachment points of the 
-system
25
Use of child seats with the 
system
26
Attachment points of the 

system
27
Attachment points of the -system
Fig. 19
Labels on the ISOFIX system
 represents a system for the fast and secure attachment of a child seat.
There are two attachment points between the seat backrest and seat cushion
of the outer rear seats and front passenger seat for fixing a child seat with the
 system
» Fig. 19 .
First remove the caps to access the locking eyes.
After removing the child seat, replace he caps.
WARNING■ Always refer to the instructions of the manufacturer of the child seat
when installing and removing a child seat with the  system.■
Never attach other child seats, belts or objects to the attachment points
intended for the installation of a child seat with the 
system – risk of
death! 
U25Transporting children safely

Note■A child seat fitted with the  system can only be mounted in a vehicle us-
ing the  system if the child seat has been approved for this type of vehicle.
Further information is available from a ŠKODA Partner.■
Child seats with the 
system can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Ac-
cessories.
Use of child seats with the  system
Overview of the usefulness of child seats with the  system on each of the
seats in accordance with the ECE-R 16 standard.GroupSize class of
the child seat a)Front passenger seat
b)Rear seats outsideRear seat middle0
up to 10 kgEXIL-SUX0+
up to 13 kgE
XIL-SUX
DC
1
9-18 kg
D
XIL-SU IUFX
CBB1A2
15-25 kg XIL-SUX3
22-36 kg XIL-SUXa)
The size category is shown on the label attached to the child seat.
b)
If the front passenger seat is fitted with system attachment points, it is suitable for the installation of an
 child seat with “Semi-Universal” approval.
The seat is suited for installation of a
 child seat with “Semi-
Universal” approval. The “Semi-Universal” category means that the child
seat with the 
system is approved for your vehicle. Observe the in-
formation in the list of vehicles which comes with the child seat.
The seat is suitable for the installation of a 
child seat with
“Universal” approval and attachment with the 

system belt.
The seat is not fitted with 
-system attachment points.IL-SUIUFX26Safety

Attachment points of the   systemFig. 20
Anchor eyelets on the TOP TETHER system

 represents a fastening system that restricts movements of the upper
part of the child seat.
The attachment points for attaching the belt for a child seat with the 

system are located on the rear side of the outer rear seat backrests » Fig. 20 -
 .
Some country-specific models may also feature an attachment point on the
back of the middle rear seat backrest » Fig. 20 -
 .
WARNING■
Always refer to the instructions of the manufacturer of the child seat
when installing and removing a child seat with the   system.■
Only use child seats with the 

system on the seats that have the
attachment points.
■
Only ever attach one belt from the child seat to a locking eye.
■
On no account should you equip your vehicle, e.g. mount screws or other
anchorage points.
27Transporting children safely

Fig. 21
Cockpit
28Using the system

Using the system
Cockpit
OverviewElectrical power windows
64
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
85
Door opening lever
56
Air outlet vent
116
Parking ticket holder
95
Operating lever:
› Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight
flasher
73
› Speed regulating system
148
›Activating the Assist systems menu item
51
Steering wheel:
› With horn
› With driver’s front airbag
17
›With buttons for the operation of the information system
45
›With buttons for the Infotainment Control
» Infotainment
Manual , chapter Device Operation
Instrument cluster
30
Operating lever: › Windscreen wiper and wash system
81
›Multifunction display
47
›Information system
51
Infotainment
» owner's manual for the Infotainment radio or
navigation
Air outlets in the central part of the dash panel
116
Button for hazard warning light system
77
Warning light for the deactivated front seat passenger airbag
21
Interior rear-view mirror
84
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
100
Front passenger airbag
17
CD/DVD drive and memory card slot (in the passenger-side stor-
age compartment) » owner's manual for the Infotainment radio
and/or navigation
1234567891011121314151617Key switch for switching off the front passenger airbag (in front
passenger storage compartment)21
Air outlet vent
116
Door opening lever
56
Power window in the front passenger door
65
Light switch
71
Bonnet release lever
194
Storage compartment on the driver's side
95
Fuse box (behind the storage compartment on the driver's
side)
228
Operating lever for adaptive cruise control
152
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel
10
Ignition lock
127
Pedals
132
Handbrake lever
131
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Gearshift lever (manual gearbox)
132
›Selector lever (automatic gearbox)
133
Depending on equipment fitted:
› 12-Volt power socket
98
›Cigarette lighter
97
Bar with keys depending on the equipment fitted:
› 
Central locking system
58
› 
START STOP
158
› 
Traction control TCS
139
›
Electronic Stability Control ESC
138
› 
/
 Selection of travel mode
160
›
Park Assist
144
› 
Parking aid
140
› 
Tyre control display
167
Shelf/phonebox
96
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