2014 SKODA OCTAVIA ECU

Dividing the luggage compartmentFig. 116
Dividing the boot with variable
loading floor
Read and observe on page 110 first.
The luggage compartment can be divided with the variable loading floor in the lower and upper position.
›
Raise the rear of the variable loading floor by the handle
A
» Fig. 116 .
›
Push the rear edge of the variable loading floor into the grooves
B
in the
direction of the arrow.
The variable loading floor is secured against movements in the grooves
B
.
Net partition
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Using the net partition
112
Removing and refitting the net partition housing
113WARNING■ Be convinced that the crossbar of the net partition is firmly seated in the
recesses E » Fig. 118 on page 112 .■
The seat belts and the belt locks must be in their original position after
folding back the seat backrests – they must be ready to use.
■
The seat backrests must be securely locked in position so that no objects
in the luggage compartment can slide into the passenger compartment on
sudden braking – risk of injury.
■
Ensure that the rear seat backrests are properly engaged. Only then can
the seat belt for the middle seat reliably fulfil its function.
Using the net partitionFig. 117
Open part of the roll-up luggage compartment cover / release
lever
Fig. 118
Net partition behind the front seats in the pulled-out state
Read and observe
on page 112 first.
The net partition can either be installed behind the rear seats or behind the front seats.
Removing the net partition behind the rear seats
›
Fold out part of the roll-up luggage compartment cover
A
in the direction of
the arrow » Fig. 117.
›
Pull out the net partition at the upper crossbar
C
from the housing
D
» Fig. 118 .
›
Hook the crossbar into one of the receptacles
E
. 
112Using the system

WARNING■The items which you transport on the roof rack must be reliably attached
– risk of accident!■
Always secure the load with appropriate and undamaged lashing straps
or tensioning straps.
■
Distribute the load evenly over the roof rack system.
■
When transporting heavy objects or objects which take up a large area on
the roof rack system, the handling of the car may change as a result of the
displacement of the centre of gravity. The style of driving and speed must
therefore be adapted to the current circumstances.
■
Avoid abrupt and sudden driving/braking manoeuvres.
■
The permissible roof load, permissible axle loads and gross permissible
weight of the vehicle must not be exceeded under any circumstances – risk
of accident!
CAUTION
■ Only roof racks from the ŠKODA Original Accessories range should be used.■When dealing with roof rack systems, the installation instructions supplied
with the roof luggage rack system must be observed.■
On models fitted with a sliding/tilting roof, ensure that the sliding/tilting roof
does not strike any items of luggage transported on the roof.
■
Ensure that the luggage compartment lid does not hit the roof load when
opened.
■
The height of the vehicle changes after mounting a roof luggage rack system
and the load that is secured to it. Compare the vehicle height with available
clearances, such as underpasses and garage doors.
■
Always remove the roof luggage rack system before entering an automated
car wash.
■
Ensure the roof aerial is not impaired by the secured load.
For the sake of the environment
The increased aerodynamic drag results in a higher fuel consumption.fixing points for base supportFig. 120
Attachment points
Read and observe
and on page 114 first.
Installation location of the attachment points for base support » Fig. 120
Front attachment points
Rear attachment points
Perform the assembly and disassembly according to the enclosed instructions.
CAUTION
Observe the information regarding the assembly and disassembly in the en-
closed instructions.AB114Using the system

NoteUp to four devices can be connected to SmartGate at any one time.
Smart Gate websiteRead and observe
on page 124 first.
There is a special website for the SmartGate system.
The following address must be entered in the web browser of the connected device.
HTTP://192.168.123.1
This website contains information about the vehicle, the Wi-Fi connection and
SmartGate.
The Wi-Fi connection settings can be adjusted in the Configuration area.
Saving the adjusted settings
The setting changes are only applied after performing the following steps.
› The changes are saved by pressing the “Save” button.
› SmartGate is restarted by pressing the “Reboot ”button.
Password management
Read and observe
on page 124 first.
Password management can be carried out in the connected device on the
SmartGate website » page 125, Smart Gate website .
The changes are applied after saving and restarting SmartGate » page 125,
Saving the adjusted settings .
Changing the password
›
Enter a new password in the Configuration area in menu option WPA/WPA2 key.
The password must be 8-17 characters without diacritics or special characters
(e.g. -, /, etc.).
Connection option without entering a password
›
In the Configuration area set the value Open in the menu item Security .
Forgotten password
If you have forgotten your password, SmartGate must be reset to factory set-
tings by a specialist garage.
125Communication

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

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

NoteThe system component service life is monitored electronically. Further infor-
mation » page 38 ,  Security systems .
Function
Read and observe
on page 161 first.
The system is activated whenever the ignition is switched on, and is ready tointervene automatically under the following conditions.
The engine is running.
The vehicle moves at a speed of more than 30 km/h.
In critical driving situations (e.g. during emergency braking or a sudden change
in direction), the following steps can be taken separately or combined in order
to reduce the risk of serious injury.
› The front passenger's and driver's seatbelts, if worn, are automatically
ten-
sioned closely over the body.
› The windows in the side doors (if open) are automatically closed up to a gap
of about 5 cm from the edge.
› The sliding/tilting roof is closed.
Once the critical driving situation has passed, the tension on the seatbelts will
be released again.
The system operates at two levels of protection.
The first level of protection
The system already intervenes in situations that may occur during dynamic
driving. As a result, this primarily helps to keep the driver and the passenger in
the correct seated position.
The first level of protection can be deactivated by one of the following meas-
ures.
› Deactivation of the system in Infotainment
» Operating instructions for Info-
tainment , chapter Vehicle settings (CAR button) .
› Deactivation of TCS
» page 139.
› Selecting the driving mode Sport
» page 160.
Provided that the driving mode Sports is not selected, the system is activated over the two levels of protection after switching the ignition off and on again.
The second level of protection
The system intervenes only if the situation is evaluated as critical, such as in
panic braking at high speeds.
This level of protection cannot be deactivated.
Note
If the front passenger front airbag is deactivated » page 21 the belt tensioning
function for the front passenger seat is switched off.
Lane Assist
 Introduction
Fig. 159
Camera viewing window for Lane
Assist
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
163
Activating/deactivating
164
Information messages
164
Lane Assist (From here on referred to only as the system), helps to keep the
vehicle within the lane.
The system detects the boundary lines of a lane using the camera » Fig. 159.
When the vehicle approaches a detected line between lanes, the system
makes a light movement of the steering wheel in the opposite direction to the
boundary line. This corrective steering intervention can be overridden at any
time. 
162Driving

Hitch and trailer
Hitch
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Description
169
Adjusting the ready position
170
Correctly adjusted ready position
170
Assembling the ball rod - 1st step
171
Assembling the ball rod - 2nd step
171
Check proper fitting
172
Removing the ball rod - 1st step
172
Removing the ball rod - 2nd step
173
Accessories
173
The maximum trailer drawbar load is 75 kg.
For vehicles with all-wheel drive, the maximum trailer nose weight is 80 kg.
With G-TEC-vehicles, the maximum trailer drawbar load is 56 kg .
WARNING■
Before each time you make a journey when using the ball rod, check that
it is seated correctly and is secured in the mounting recess.■
Do not use the ball rod if it is not correctly inserted into the mounting re-
cess and secured.
■
Do not use the towing hitch if it is damaged or if there are parts missing.
■
Do not perform any modifications or changes to the towing device.
■
Never release the ball rod while the trailer is still coupled.
■
Keep the mounting recess of the towing device clean at all times. Such
dirt prevents the ball rod from being attached securely!
CAUTION
■ Take care when using the ball rod - there is a risk of paint damage to the
bumper.■
When the ball rod is removed always place the cover onto the mounting re-
cess - there is a danger of soiling the mounting recess.
Note■ Operation and maintenance of the tow hitch » page 185.■The towing vehicle by means of the detachable ball rod » page 223.
Description
Fig. 166
Support for the hitch equipment / ball bar / key (Version 1 and 2)
Read and observe
and on page 169 first.
The ball rod can be removed and is located in the spare wheel well or in a com- partment for the spare wheel in the luggage compartment.
The hitch comes with two key versions. The handling of the hitch is identical
for the two key versions. The difference is only in the key version.
Carrier for the towing device and ball rod » Fig. 166
13-pin power socket
Safety eye
Mounting recess
Cap
Dust cap
Ball rod
Operating lever
Lock cap
Trigger pin
Lock
Locking ball
Key – Version 1
Key – Version 2 
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Assembling the ball rod - 1st stepFig. 170
Insert ball rod / trigger bolt in the extended state
Read and observe
and on page 169 first.
Insert ball rod - applies to both key versions
›
Remove the cover for the mounting recess
4
» Fig. 166 on page 169 in a
downwards direction.
›
Adjust the ball rod to the ready position » page 170.
›
Grip the tow bar from underneath » Fig. 170 and insert into the mounting re-
cess in arrow direction
1
until you hear it click into place » .
The lever
A
automatically turns upwards in the direction of arrow
2
and the
release pin
B
pops out (both its red and green parts are visible) » .
If lever
A
does not turn automatically, or if the release pin
B
does not pop
out, remove the ball rod from the mounting recess by turning lever
A
down-
wards as far as it can go. Clean the contact surfaces on the ball rod and the
mounting recess.
WARNING■ Keep your hands outside the lever's range of motion when attaching the
ball rod – risk of finger injuries!■
Never attempt to pull the operating lever violently upwards to turn the
key. Doing so would mean the ball rod is not attached correctly!
Assembling the ball rod - 2nd stepFig. 171
Lock lock: Key Version 1 / key Version 2
Fig. 172
Place cap on the lock
Read and observe and on page 169 first.
Firstly, carry out the 1st step of ball rod assembly » page 171.
Applies to the key version 1
›
Turn key
A
in the direction of arrow
1
so that the green marking is pointing
upwards » Fig. 171.
›
Remove the key in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Applies to the key version 2
›
Turn the key
B
in the direction of arrow
3
so that the conclusions release
points down » Fig. 171.
›
Remove the key in the direction of the arrow
4
.
Applies to both key versions
›
Fit and press cap
C
onto the lock in the direction of arrow
5
» Fig. 172 .
›
Check that the ball rod is securely attached » page 172, Check proper fitting .
171Hitch and trailer