2014 SKODA OCTAVIA engine

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 .
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CAUTION■Never adjust exterior mirrors with the fold-in function  by hand - risk of
damaging the electric mirror actuator!■
When the mirror is swung by external influences (due to impact during ma-
noeuvring, for example), then first fold-in the mirror by turning the knob and
wait for a loud clapping noise.
Note
■ The mirror heater only operates when the engine is running and up to an
outside temperature of +35 ℃.■
If the electrical mirror setting fails at any time, the mirrors can be adjusted by
hand by pressing on the edge of the mirror surface.
Seats and head restraints
Seats and head restraints
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Manually adjusting seats
87
Adjusting the front seats electronically
87
Head restraints - adjusting height
88
Headrests - removing and installing
88
Memory Function of the electrically adjustable seat
89
Memory function of the remote control key
89
The driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the pedals can be fully
pressed to the floor with slightly bent legs.
The seat backrest on the driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the upper point of the steering wheel can be easily reached with slightly bent
arms.
Correct adjustment of the seats is particularly important for the following: › Reaching the controls safely and quickly,
› A relaxed and fatigue-free body position.
› Achieving the maximum protection offered by the seat belts and the airbag
system.
WARNING■ Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary – risk of acci-
dent!■
Caution when adjusting the seat! You may suffer injuries or bruises as a
result of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention.
■
The electric front seat adjustment is also functional when the ignition is
turned off (even with the ignition key removed). Therefore, when leaving
the vehicle, never leave people who are not completely independent, such
as children, unattended in the vehicle - there is a danger of injury!
■
Never carry more people than there are number of seats in the vehicle.
■
Do not transport any objects on the front passenger seat except objects
(e.g. child safety seat) provided for this purpose – risk of accident! 
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When automatic storage is activated, the current positions of the driver's seat
and the external mirrors are saved in the memory of the remote control key
each time the vehicle is locked. When the vehicle is next unlocked using the
same key, the driver's seat and the external mirrors assume the positions stor-
ed in the memory of this key 1)
.
Saving front passenger mirror settings when reversing
The function of the lowering of the passenger-side mirror surface must be en-
abled in infotainment » Bedienungsanleitung Infotainment, chapter Vehicle
settings (button CAR) .›
Unlock the vehicle with the remote control key.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Adjust the rotary knob for the mirrors to the position
 or in right-hand drive
to the position 
» page 85 .
›
Engage reverse gear.
›
Adjust the front passenger's mirror to the desired position » page 85.
›
Disengage reverse gear.
The adjusted position of the exterior mirror is stored in the remote control key
memory.
Disable the function of automatic storage
›
Unlock the vehicle with the remote control key.
›
Press and hold the SET button
A

» Fig. 71 on page 89 . At the same time,
press the button  on the remote control key within 10 seconds.
The successful deactivation of the automatic storage function for each key is confirmed by an acoustic signal.
Stopping the ongoing adjustment
›
Press any button on the driver's seat.
Or
›
Press the button  on the remote control key.
Seat features

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Seat heaters
90
Front armrest
91
Rear armrest
91
Folding front passenger seat
92
Seat backrests
92
Rear seat backrests - fold down from the luggage compartment
93
Rear-seat backrest with long-cargo channel
94
Seat heaters
Fig. 72
Buttons for heating the front seats/rear seats
The seat backrests and surfaces of the front seats and the outer rear seats
can be heated electrically.
The seat heating can only be switched on when the engine is running.
Buttons for the seat heater » Fig. 72
Left seat heating
Right seat heating
Switching on
›
Press the corresponding symbol button  or

» Fig. 72 . 
1)
The vehicle must be locked and unlocked with the same key to save the seat and exterior mirror position
to the key.
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Pressing once switches the seat heating on at its maximum level.
With repeated pressing of the switch, the intensity of the heating is reduced
until it is switched off.
The level of the seat heating is indicated by the number of illuminated warning
lights underneath/in the switch.
If the engine is switched off and then turned on again within 10 mins with the
driver seat heating switched, then the driver's seat heating is automatically
turned on again.WARNINGIf, as a passenger, you have a subdued pain and/or temperature sensitivity,
e.g. through medication, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabe-
tes), we recommend you do not use seat heating on the driver's or front
passenger seat. This can lead to burns on the back, the posterior and the
legs which are difficult to heal. If the seat heating is used, we recommend
to make regular breaks in your journey when driving long distances, so that
the body can recuperate from the stress of the journey. Please consult your
doctor, who can evaluate your specific condition.
CAUTION
■ Do not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply concentrated pressure to them.■The seat heating in the following cases will not turn on - there is a risk of
damaging the seat covers and seat heating. ■The seats are not occupied by people.
■ Items are fastened or stored items on the seats, such as a child seat, a bag
and the like.
■ Additional seat covers or protective covers are fixed to the seats.■
Clean the seat covers » page 187.
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 .Front armrestFig. 73
Adjust armrest
The armrest is adjustable for height and length.
Setting the height
›
First of all, fold the armrest downwards and then lift it in the direction of the
arrow
A
» Fig. 73 to one of the 4 rest positions.
Move
›
Move the cover into the desired position in the direction of the arrow
B
» Fig. 73 .
The armrest includes a storage compartment underneath » page 99.
Note
Push the armrest cover all the way back to the stop before applying the hand-
brake.
Rear armrest
Fig. 74
Fold the armrest forwards
Folding forward
›
Pull on the loop
A
» Fig. 74 and fold the armrest forward in the direction of
the arrow. 
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WARNINGNever place flammable objects in the ashtray – risk of fire!
CAUTION
When removing, do not hold the ashtray on the cover – risk of breakage.
12-Volt power outlet
Fig. 87
12-Volt power socket: in the front centre console/ in the boot
Read and observe
on page 94 first.
Installation locations for the 12-volt power sockets » Fig. 87
In the front centre console
In the luggage compartment
Use
›
Remove the cover on the power socket » Fig. 87 - 
or open the cover on the
power socket as appropriate » Fig. 87 - 
.
›
Connect the plug for the electrical appliance to the socket.
The socket also works if the ignition is switched off »
.
WARNING■
Improper use of the power sockets and the electrical accessories can
cause fires, burns and other serious injuries. Therefore, when leaving the
vehicle, never leave people who are not completely independent, such as
children, unattended in the vehicle.■
If the connected electric device becomes too hot, switch it off and discon-
nect it from the power supply immediately.
CAUTION■ The power socket can only be used for connecting approved electrical acces-
sories with a total power uptake of up to 120 watt.■
Never exceed the maximum power consumption, otherwise the vehicle's
electrical system can be damaged.
■
Connecting appliances when the engine is not running will drain the battery
of the vehicle!
■
Only use matching plugs to avoid damaging the power sockets.
■
Only use accessories that have been tested for electromagnetic compatibility
in accordance with the applicable directives.
■
Switch off the devices connected to the power sockets before you switch
the ignition on or off and before starting the engine, to avoid damage from
voltage fluctuations.
■
Observe the operating instructions for the connected devices!
Waste container
Fig. 88
Waste container: insert and move/open/replace bag
Read and observe
on page 94 first.
The waste container can be inserted into the slots in the doors » page 95.
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The socket only works if the ignition is switched on.
Use›
Fold out the lid on the power socket in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 95.
›
Connect the plug for the electrical appliance to the socket.
The power socket can only be used when the ignition is switched on »
.
When the plug on the electrical appliance is inserted into the power socket,
the child safety lock is released, and the power socket is activated.
Warning light
› Permanent green light: The power socket is activated.
› Flashing red light: The power socket is temporarily deactivated.
The power socket is deactivated automatically when the amperage is too high,
the temperature is too high or the battery charge state is too low.
If disabling reasons no longer exist, the socket is automatically activated. Then
re-activate connected devices which are switched on »
.
WARNING■
The power socket can only be used for connecting approved electrical ac-
cessories with a two-pin 230V plug, with a total power uptake of up to
150 watt.■
Improper use can lead to serious injury or fire. Therefore, when leaving
the vehicle, never leave people who are not completely independent, such
as children, unattended in the vehicle.
■
Safely stow away all connected devices during the journey to prevent
them from being thrown around the interior in the event of a sudden brak-
ing manoeuvre or an accident – risk of death!
■
Do not pour liquids into the power socket – risk of death! If fluid does
manage to get into the power socket, completely dry out the socket before
reuse.
■
The connected devices may warm up during operation – risk of injury or
fire!
■
The child lock on the power socket is unlocked when using adapters and
extension cables which carry volts – risk of injury!
■
Do no insert any conductive objects into the contacts of the power sock-
et, e.g. knitting needs – risk of death!
CAUTION■ Place the connector on the electrical device into the power socket as far as it
can go to create a connection between the contacts.■
If the connector of the electrical device is not inserted fully into the power
socket, the child safety lock might release, and the power socket be activated.
The electrical device is still not supplied with power.
■
The socket is temporarily disabled at engine start-up and the indicator light
flashes red. After starting the engine, the power socket is re-activated auto-
matically.
■
Do not connect any lamps with neon filaments to the power socket - risk of
damaging the lamp.
■
A larger current surge may arise in some power supplies (e.g. for notebooks)
when connecting them to the power socket- this will automatically deactivate
the power socket. In this case, disconnect the power supply from the consum-
er and connect the power supply to the power socket first, followed by the
consumer.
■
The connected appliances may behave differently to when connected to the
mains.
■
Observe the operating instructions for the connected devices!
Removable through-loading bag
Fig. 96
Tighten ribbon / secure through-loading bag
Read and observe
on page 94 first.
The removable through-loading bag (hereinafter referred to only as a through-
loading bag) is used exclusively for transporting skis.
Stowing the through-loading bag and skis
›
Open the boot lid. 
102Using the system

Heating and air conditioning
Heating, ventilation, cooling
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Air outlet vents
116
Air distribution control
117
Heating
118
Air conditioning (manual air conditioning)
119
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning)
119
Efficient handling of the cooling system
121
malfunctions
121
The heating and air conditioning ventilate and heat the vehicle interior. The air
conditioning system also cools and dehumidifies the vehicle interior.
The heating effect is dependent upon the coolant temperature, thus full heat
output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
The cooling system operates only if the following conditions are met. The cooling system is switched on.
The engine is running.
The outside temperature is above approx. +2 °C.
The blower is switched on.
If the cooling system is switched on, the temperature and air humidity drops in
the vehicle. The cooling system prevents the windows from misting up during
the cold season of the year.
It is possible to briefly activate recirculated air mode to enhance the cooling
effect » page 117 .
WARNING■
For your own safety and that of other road users, ensure that all the win-
dows are free of ice, snow and misting.■
The blower should always be on to prevent the windows from misting up.
WARNING (Continued)■ Under certain circumstances, air at a temperature of about 5 °C can flow
out of the vents when the cooling system is switched on.■
To reduce health risks (e.g. common colds), the following instructions for
the use of the cooling system are to be observed. ■The difference between the indoor temperature and the outdoor air
temperature should not be greater than about 5 ° C.
■ The cooling system is to be turned off about 10 minutes before the end
of the journey.
■ Once a year, a disinfection of the air conditioner or the Climatronic is to
be carried out by a specialist company.
CAUTION
■ The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of e.g. ice, snow or
leaves to ensure that the heating and cooling system operates properly.■
After switching on the cooling Condensation from the evaporator of the air
conditioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle. This is not a
leak!
■
If the coolant temperature is too high, the cooling system is switched off to
ensure that the engine cools down.
Note
The used air streams out through the vents in the luggage compartment.
Air outlet vents
Fig. 122
Air vents at the front 
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Air conditioning (manual air conditioning)Fig. 125
Controls of the air conditioning
Read and observe
and on page 116 first.
Individual functions can be set or switched on by turning the rotary knob or
pressing the respective button. When the function is activated, the warning
light below the button lights up.
Functions of the individual controls » Fig. 125
Set temperature › 
Reduce temperature
› 
Increase temperature
Set the blower speed (level 0: fan off, stage 6: highest blower speed)
Set the direction of the air outlet » page 116
› 
Air flow over the windows
› 
Air flow to the upper body
› 
Air flow into the footwell and to the body (warmer air directed to the
footwell than to the body)
› 
Air flow into the footwell
› 
Airflow over the windows and into the footwell
Depending on equipment fitted: › 
Switching on/off aux. heating (standard heating) on/off
» page 122
› 
Switching the windscreen heater on/off
» page 80
Operate the seat heater on the front left seat » page 90
Switch the cooling system on/off
Switching the rear window heater on/off » page 80
Switch recirculated air on/off » page 117
Operate the seat heater on the front right seat » page 90
ABCDNote■
The warning light in the button  lights after activation, even if not all of
the conditions for the function of the cooling system have been met. The light-
ing up of the indicator light in the button signals the operational readiness of
the cooling system.■
During operation of the air conditioning, an increase in engine idle speed may
occur under certain circumstances in order to ensure sufficient heating com-
fort.
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning)
Fig. 126
Controls the Climatronic
Read and observe
and on page 116 first.
The Climatronic in automatic mode ensures the best-possible setting of the
temperature of the outflowing air, the blower stage and air distribution.
The system also takes sunlight into account, which eliminates the need to al-
ter the settings manually afterwards.
Individual functions can be set or switched on by turning the rotary knob or
pressing the respective button. When the function is on, a warning light within
or below the button lights up.
Functions of the individual controls » Fig. 126
Adjust the temperature for the left side or for both sides
› 
Reduce temperature
› 
Increase temperature
Interior temperature sensor
Set the temperature (turn to the left: Reduce fan speed, turn to the right:
Increase blower speed) 
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