2014 SKODA OCTAVIA key

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

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 no icon available for the center position (operation with the door con-
tact switch) in Version 2.
Switch for reading lamp B
» Fig. 56
Switching left reading lamp on/off
Switching right reading lamp on/off
Conditions for operating the light with the door contact switch - setting 
The system is turned on when any of the following is present.
› The vehicle is unlocked.
› One of the doors is opened.
› The ignition key is removed.
The system is turned off when any of the following is present.
› The vehicle is locked.
› The ignition is switched on.
› About 30 seconds after all the doors have been closed.
Note
Two diffuse lights are integrated in the front interior lighting that illuminate
the gearshift lever and the middle of the dash panel. These are switched on
automatically when the parking light is activated. At the same time (with park-
ing lights and the ignition switched on), the door handle illumination is turned
on.
Rear interior lights
Fig. 57
Rear interior lights: Variant 1/variant 2
Fig. 58
Rear interior lights: Variant 3
Switch for rear lights (variant 1) » Fig. 57- 
Switching on/off
Switch for rear lights (variant 2) » Fig. 57-

Switching left reading lamp on/off
Switching right reading lamp on/off
The rear interior lights - variant 1/variant 2 is operated together with the front
interior lights » page 78.
Positions of the lens of the rear lights (variant 3) » Fig. 58
Switching on
Operate using the door contact switch (middle position) 1)
Switching off
Front door warning light
Fig. 59
Front door warning light
The warning light » Fig. 59 turns on when the front door is opened.
The warning light turns off when the front door is closed. 
1)
In this position, apply the same rules to the rear interior light as for the front interior light
» page 78.
79Lights and visibility

Exterior mirrorsFig. 65
Exterior mirror operation
Read and observe on page 84 first.
The rotary knob can be moved into the following positions (depending on ve-hicle equipment)
Adjust the left mirror
Adjust the right mirror
Switch off mirror control
Mirror heater
Folding in the exterior mirrors
Adjust the position
The mirror can be adjusted to the desired position by moving the knob in the
direction of the arrow » Fig. 65.
The movement of the mirror surface is identical to the movement of the rotary
knob.
Synchronous adjustment of the mirror
›
Activating the synchronous adjustment of the mirrors in Infotainment » Info-
tainment operating instructions , chapter Vehicle settings (button CAR) .
›
Turn the knob for the mirror control to the position for the driver mirror ad-
justment.
›
Adjust the mirror to the desired position.
Fold in both of the exterior mirrors with the rotary knob 
It is only possible to fold in both exterior mirrors when the ignition is switched
on and at a speed of up to 50 km/h.
The mirrors are extended to the driving position by turning the rotary knob
from position  to a new position.
Automatically folding in and folding back both exterior mirrors
The exterior mirrors are automatically collapsed after locking the vehicle in the
park position.
The exterior mirrors are folded out automatically after unlocking the vehicle in
the driving position.
Folding in both mirrors can be activated or deactivated in the Infotain-
ment » Operating instructions for Infotainment , chapter Vehicle settings (CAR
button) .
Mirror with automatic dimming
The exterior mirror blackout is controlled together with the automatic dimming
interior mirror » page 84.
Memory function for mirrors
Applies to vehicles with electrically adjustable driver's seat.
It is possible to save the current setting of the exterior mirror when saving the
driver's seat position, » page 89, Memory Function of the electrically adjusta-
ble seat or » page 89 , Memory function of the remote control key .
Fold in passenger's mirror
Applies to vehicles with electrically adjustable driver's seat.
The passenger-side mirror can tilt down to improve the view to the curb when
reversing.
The mirror will be folded in automatically if the following conditions are met. The function is deactivated in Infotainment » Operating instructions for In-
fotainment , chapter Vehicle settings (CAR button) .
The knob for the mirror control is in the position for the passenger mirror
adjustment.
The reverse gear is engaged.
The mirror setting has been previously stored, » page 89, Memory Func-
tion of the electrically adjustable seat or » page 89 , Memory function of
the remote control key .WARNINGDo not touch the exterior mirror surfaces, if the exterior mirror heating is
switched on - hazard of burning. 85Lights and visibility

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! 
86Using the system

Note■After a certain time, play can develop within the adjustment mechanism of
the backrest angle.■
For safety reasons, it is not possible to store the seat position in the electric
seat memory and remote control key memory if the inclination angle of the
seat backrest is more than 102° in relation to the seat cushion.
■
Each time you store the position of the electrically adjustable driver's seat
and exterior mirrors, the existing setting is deleted.
Manually adjusting seats
Fig. 66
Control elements at the seat
Read and observe on page 86 first.
Control elements at the seat » Fig. 66
Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction
Adjusting height of seat 1)
Adjusting the angle of the seat backrest
Adjusting lumbar support
Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction
›
Pull the lever
A
» Fig. 66 in the direction of the arrow and push the seat in
the required direction.
The lock must click into place after you release the lever.
Adjusting height of seat 1)
›
Again push or pull the lever
B

» Fig. 66 in the direction of one of the arrows.
Adjusting the angle of the seat backrest
›
The seat back release (do not lean on).
›
Push the lever
C
» Fig. 66 in the direction of one of the arrows.
ABCDAdjusting lumbar support›Push the lever D » Fig. 66 in the direction of one of the arrow.
Adjusting the front seats electronically
Fig. 67
Control elements at the seat
Read and observe
on page 86 first.
Control elements at the seat » Fig. 67
seat adjustment
Adjusting the angle of the seat backrest
Adjusting lumbar support
Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction
›
Push the switch
A
in the direction of one of the arrows 1 » Fig. 67 .
Adjust the angle of the seat cushion
›
Push the switch
A
in the direction of one of the arrows 2 » Fig. 67 .
Set the height of the seat cushion
›
Push the switch
A
in the direction of one of the arrows 3 » Fig. 67 .
Adjusting the angle of the seat backrest
›
Push the switch
B
in the direction of one of the arrows 4 » Fig. 67 .
Raising or lowering the curvature of the lumbar support
›
Push the switch
C
in the region of one of the arrows 5 » Fig. 67 .
Reducing or increasing the curvature of the lumbar support
›
Push the switch
C
in the region of one of the arrows 6 » Fig. 67 . 
ABC1)
Only valid for some countries.
87Seats and head restraints

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

NoteFor the sports seats, the head restraints are integrated into the front seat
backrests. These headrests can not be removed.
Memory Function of the electrically adjustable seat
Fig. 71
Memory buttons and SET button
Read and observe on page 86 first.
The memory function for the driver's seat provides the option to store the po- sitions of the driver's seat and the external mirrors. Each of the three memory
buttons
B
» Fig. 71 can be assigned a set position.
Storing seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Adjust the seat to the desired position.
›
Adjust both of the exterior mirrors » page 85.
›
Press the button SET
A

» Fig. 71 .
›
Within 10 seconds after pressing the SET button, press the desired memory
button
B
.
An acknowledgment sound confirms the storage.
Saving front passenger mirror settings for 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) .
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Press the required memory button
B
» Fig. 71 .
›
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 set position of the exterior mirror is stored.
Retrieving the saved setting›
Tap the desired memory button
B
» Fig. 71 when the ignition is switched off
and the driver's door is opened.
Or
›
Press down on the desired memory button
B
when the ignition is switched
on and the driver's door is closed.
Stopping the ongoing adjustment
›
Press any button on the driver's seat.
Or
›
Press the button  on the remote control key.
Note
Each time new seat and exterior mirror settings for forward travel are saved,
the passenger exterior mirror setting for reverse travel must also be saved
again.
Memory function of the remote control key
Read and observe
on page 86 first.
The automatic storage of the driver's seat and exterior mirror positions when
locking the vehicle can be turned on in the memory of the remote control key
(afterwards only as function of automatic storage).
This function can also be activated or deactivated in the Infotainment » Bedie-
nungsanleitung Infotainment, chapter Vehicle settings (CAR button)..
Enable automatic storage
›
Unlock the vehicle with the remote control key.
›
Press and hold any memory button
B
» Fig. 71 on page 89 . After the seat
has assumed the position stored under this button, at the same time press
the button 
on the remote control key within 10 seconds.
The successful activation of the automatic storage function for each key is
confirmed by an acoustic signal.
Storing seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward
›
Enable automatic storage. 
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