2014 SKODA OCTAVIA Owner's Manual

Using the information systemFig. 28
Buttons/adjustment wheel: on the operating lever/on the multi-
function steering wheel
Read and observe
on page 45 first.
Some functions of the information system can be operated using the buttons
on the multifunction steering wheel » Fig. 28.
Description of the operation
Button / wheelActionOperationABriefly press at the top or bottomSelect data / set data valuesPress top
or bottomMain menu of the MAXI DOT displayBPress brieflyView information / confirm specifica- tionCPress brieflyTo go up one level in the menu of theMAXI DOT displayPress and hold buttonDisplay main menu of theMAXI DOT displayDTurn upwards or down- wardsSelect data / set data valuesPress brieflyView information / confirm specifica- tionOutside temperature
Read and observe
on page 45 first.
The current outside temperature is shown in the display.
If the outside temperature drops below +4 °C while driving, the following sym-
bol 
(low temperature warning) is displayed and an audible signal will sound.
If the outside temperature when the ignition is switched on is below +4 ° C,
the following icon appears in the display 
.
WARNINGEven at temperatures around +4 °C, black ice may still be on the road sur-
face! Do not only rely upon the information given on the outside tempera-
ture display that there is no ice on the road.
Gear recommendation
Fig. 29
Information on the selected
gear / Gear recommendation
Read and observe on page 45 first.
The function of the gear recommendation is to help reduce fuel consumption.
A suitable gear is engaged, and if necessary a recommendation to shift to high
or lower gear is displayed.
Display » Fig. 29
Optimal gear engaged
Recommended gear
Recommended gear
Besides showing the engaged gear, the arrow icon 
and the recommended
gear are displayed. 
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For instance, if    appears in this display, this means it is recommended that
you shift from 3rd into 4th gear.
The gear recommendation is intended only for vehicles with a manual trans-
mission or for vehicles with an automatic transmission in manual shift mode
(Tiptronic).WARNINGThe driver is always responsible for selecting the correct gear in different
driving situations, such as overtaking.
For the sake of the environment
A suitably selected gear has the following advantages.■It helps to reduce fuel consumption.■
It reduces the operating noise.
■
It protects the environment.
■
It benefits the durability and reliability of the engine.
Door, luggage compartment or bonnet warning
Read and observe
on page 45 first.
If at least one door is open, or the boot or bonnet is open, the display indicates
the relevant open door or boot/bonnet.
An acoustic signal will also sound if you drive the vehicle above 6 km/h when a
door is opne.
Auto-check control
Read and observe
on page 45 first.
Certain functions and conditions of individual vehicle systems are checked
continuously when the ignition is switched on.
Error messages and other information appears on the display.
Some messages are displayed simultaneously with the warning
lights » page 34 or warning icons in the display » page 40.
While the operational faults remain unrectified, the messages are always indi- cated again. After the message is displayed for the first time, the symbols 
or
 continue to be displayed without any extra messages for the driver.
SymbolMeaningDangerWarning
Driving data (Multifunction display)
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Memory
48
Information overview
48
Warning at excessive speeds
50
The driving data display is only possible with the ignition switched on.
After the ignition is switched on, the function that was last selected before
switching off the ignition is displayed.
Individual information can be shown or hidden in the infotainment sys-
tem » Infotainment operating instructions , chapter Vehicle settings (CAR but-
ton) .
WARNINGConcentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver, you are fully re-
sponsible for the operation of your vehicle.
Note
In some national versions the displays appear in the Imperial system of meas-
urement.47Information system

MemoryFig. 30
Memory display: MAXI DOT dis-
play ( 
)/segment display ( 
)
Read and observe on page 47 first.
In memory the values of some driving data information (e.g. average fuel con-
sumption) are recorded.
The driving data operate using three memories.
Display of the selected memory in the display at position
A
» Fig. 30 .
Since start (  ) Or “1” (
 )
The memory collates the driving information from the moment the ignition is
switched on until it is switched off.
New data will also flow into the calculation of the current driving information if
the trip is continued within 2 hours after switching off the ignition.
If the trip is interrupted for more than 2 hours, the memory is automatically
erased.
Long-term (  ) And “2” (
 )
The memory gathers driving information from any number of individual jour-
neys up to a total of 99 hours and 59 minutes driving or 9999 kilometres driv-
en.
The memory is deleted when either of these limits is reached and the calcula-
tion starts all over again.
Since refuel (  ) or “3” (
 )
The memory gathers driving information since the last refuelling.
The memory is erased automatically the next time you fill up.
Select memory
›
Select the corresponding details of the driving data » page 48, Information
overview .
›Confirm details again to select the desired memory.
Resetting›
Select the corresponding details of the driving data » page 48, Information
overview .
›
Select the desired memory.
›
Press and hold to confirm the selected memory.
The following values of the selected memory are set to zero. › Average fuel consumption.
› Distance driven.
› Average speed.
› Driving time
Note
Disconnecting the vehicle battery will delete all memory data.
Information overview
Read and observe
on page 47 first.
The overview of the driving data information (the number of items displayed is
different depending on equipment).
Range
The range indicates the distance you can still drive with your vehicle based on
the level of fuel in the tank and the same style of driving as before.
The display is shown in steps of 10 km. After lighting up of the warning icon 
the display is shown in steps of 5 km.
The fuel consumption over the last 50 km is used to calculate the range. The
range can increase if you drive in a more fuel-efficient manner.
With G-TEC vehicles, the following details are displayed.
› Total range
› Range with natural gas
› Range with gasoline 
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Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption 1)
is calculated since the last time the memory
was erased.
If you wish to determine the average fuel consumption over a certain period of
time, you must set the memory at the start of the new measurement to
zero » page 48 .
After erasing the memory, no fuel consumption data will appear for the first
100 m driven.
The indicated information is updated continuously while you are driving.
With G-TEC vehicles, the average consumption of fuel currently being used is displayed.
Current fuel consumption
You can use this information to adapt your driving style to the desired fuel
consumption 1 )
.
The display appears in litres/hour 2)
or in kg/h 3)
if the vehicle is stationary or be-
ing driven at a low speed.
With G-TEC vehicles, the current consumption of fuel currently being used is
displayed.
Oil temperature
If the engine oil temperature is in the range 80-110 °C, the engine operating
temperature is reached.
If the oil temperature is lower than 80 °C or above 110 °C, avoid high engine
revs, full throttle and high engine loads.
If the oil temperature is lower than 50 °C or if a fault in the system for check-
ing the oil temperature is present,  are displayed instead of the oil tempera-
ture.
Warning against excessive speeds
Set the speed limit, for example, for the maximum permissible speed in
town » page 50 .Traffic sign recognition
The display can show up to three of the following traffic signs simultaneously.
› Speed limits (including additional signs).
› Overtaking prohibited.
Further information » page 164, Traffic sign recognition .
Current driving speed
The current speed displayed is identical to the display on the speedometer3
» Fig. 22 on page 31 .
Average speed
The average speed since the memory was last erased is displayed in km/hour .
To determine the average speed over a certain period of time, set the memory
to zero at the start of the measurement » page 48.
After erasing the memory, no data will appear for the first 300 m driven.
The indicated information is updated continuously while you are driving.
Distance travelled
The distance travelled since the memory was last erased is displayed.
If you want to measure the distance travelled from a particular moment in time
on, at this moment, reset the memory by setting the button to zero » page 48.
The maximum distance indicated is 9999 km. The indicator is automatically set
back to zero if this period is exceeded.
Driving time
The time travelled since the memory was last erased is displayed.
If you want to measure the time travelled from a particular moment in time on,
at this moment, reset the memory by setting the button to zero » page 48.
The maximum distance indicated is 99 hours and 59 minutes. The indicator is
automatically set back to zero if this period is exceeded.
Convenience consumers
There, the total consumption of all consumer comfort in l / h is displayed. 
1)
The units for the displayed consumption are set in the Infotainment
» Infotainment operating instruc-
tions , chapter Device settings .
2)
On some models in certain countries, the display appears in --,- kilometres/litres if the vehicle is station-
ary.
3)
In natural gas mode.
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Along with the consumption data, a list of the three consumers with the larg-
est share of fuel consumption (e.g. air conditioning and similar devices) is dis-
played.
Refuelling amount 1)
After the consumption of about 10 litres of fuel from the fully refuelled tank, an amount of fuel is displayed in l. This amount can now be safely refilled.
Natural gas quality
The details of the quality of natural gas are displayed as a percentage of be-
tween 70% to 100%.
The higher the value of natural gas, the lower is the consumption.
Coolant temperature
If the engine oil temperature is in the range 80-110 °C, the engine operating
temperature is reached.
If the temperature lies below 80 °C or above 110 °C, avoid high engine revs, full
throttle and high engine loads.
Warning at excessive speeds
Read and observe
on page 47 first.
The system allows you to set a speed limit and when this is reached, an acous-
tic warning signal sounds.
The following warning message is shown in the display. Speed … km exceeded.
SPEED TOO HIGH
Adjust the speed limit while the vehicle is stationary
›
Select the menu item Warning at (
 ) or
 (
).
›
Activate the speed limit option by confirming this menu item.
›
Set the desired speed limit, e.g. 50 km/h.
›
Store the speed limit by confirming the set value, or wait several seconds;
your settings will be saved automatically.
This allows you to set the speed in 5 km/h intervals.
Adjusting the speed limit while the vehicle is moving
›
Select the menu item Warning at (
 ) or
 (
).
› Drive at the desired speed, e.g. 50 km/h.›Confirm the current speed as the speed limit.
If you wish to adjust the set speed limit, you can do so in 5 km/h intervals (e.g.
the accepted speed of 47 km/h increases to 50 km/h or decreases to 45 km/h).›
Store the speed limit, or wait several seconds; your settings will be saved au-
tomatically.
Change or disable speed limit
›
Select the menu item Warning at ( 
) or 
( 
).
›
By confirming the stored value, the speed limit is disabled.
›
By reconfirming, the option to change the speed limit is activated.
The speed limit set mode is stored even after the ignition is switched off and
on. After a gap between driving exceeding 2 hours, the pre-set speed limit is
deactivated.
MAXI DOT display
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Main menu
51
Lap timer (Stop watch)
51
Compass point display
52
Eco-tips
52
The MAXI DOT display provides you with information about the current operat-
ing state of your vehicle. The information display also provides you with data
(depending on the equipment installed in the vehicle) relating to the Infotain-
ment, multi-functional indicator, etc.
WARNINGConcentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver, you are fully re-
sponsible for the operation of your vehicle.1)
Only valid for some countries.
50Using the system

Main menuFig. 31
Operating lever: Button to open
the menu item wizard
Read and observe on page 50 first.
Operating the MAXI DOT display » page 46.
Main menu items (depending on vehicle equipment) ■ Driving data » page 47
■ Assist systems » page 162 , » page 155
■ Navigation » operating instructions for Infotainment , chapter Navigation
system (NAV button)
■ Audio » operating instructions for Infotainment , chapter Audio (MEDIA but-
ton)
■ Telephone » operating instructions for Infotainment , chapter Communica-
tion (PHONE button)
■ Vehicle » page 47 , Auto-check control
■ Lap timer » page 51 , Lap timer (Stop watch)
Menu item wizard
In the menu item Assist systems the Front Assist and the Lane Assist can be
confirmed and activated or deactivated .
The menu item Assist systems in the main menu can also be opened by press-
ing the button
A
on the control lever » Fig. 31.
Note■
If the MAXI DOT display shows warning messages, these messages must be
confirmed in order to access the main menu » page 46, Using the information
system .■
For vehicles with Infotainment, the language of the MAXI DOT display can be
set in the Infotainment » Infotainment operating instructions , chapter Device
settings (SETUP key) .
■
For vehicles without infotainment, the language of the MAXI DOT displays
can only be adjusted by a specialist garage.
Lap timer (Stop watch)
Read and observe
on page 50 first.
The Laptimer function offers the possibility of calculating the lap time, for ex-
ample when driving on a race course. The measured time is shown in the dis-
play.
Operation of the lap timer function » page 46, Using the information system .
The calculated times are displayed in minutes, seconds and deciseconds.
Activate Laptimer function › From the main menu of the display select the menu item
Lap timer.
The following functions are available.
■ Start - start the timing manually or continue the interrupted measurement
■ Since start - Start the timer automatically upon start-up
■ Statistics - Evaluate and reset the measured times
Time measurement
Manually start the measurement
› Select the menu item
Lap timer - Start .
Start the measurement automatically
› Select the menu item
Lap timer - Since start . Timing will begin automatically
when starting up.
Start timing of next round
› Select the menu item
New lap during timing.
During timing, information about the fastest and the last lap time are also
shown in the display. 
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Measure split time
› During the timing, select the menu item
Split time. The split time data is dis-
played for about 5 seconds in the display.
The split time can be measured repeatedly during a round.
Stop measurement › During the timing, press the menu item
Stop.
The time measurement is stopped, the following functions are now available.
■ Continue - Continue measurement of the current lap time
■ New lap - Start measurement of the next lap time.
■ Abort lap - Cancel the timer (the aborted lap time is not stored)
■ Hang up - End timing (the aborted lap time is stored)
Evaluate recorded times
› Select the menu item
Lap timer - Statistics .
The following information is displayed. › Fastest:
- The fastest lap
› Slowest:
- The slowest lap
› Average:
- The average lap time
› Overall time:
- The total of all the lap times
Reset measured times › Select the menu item
Lap timer - Statistics - Reset .WARNING■
Concentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver, you are fully
responsible for the operation of your vehicle.■
Only use the Lap timer system when you are in any traffic situation where
you have full control over the vehicle.
Note
■ The system allows the measurement of up to 11 lap times.■The measurement of a single lap time is terminated after 99 h, 59 min. and
59 sec. After this time has been reached, measurement of the new lap time
starts automatically.■
The measured times cannot be reset individually.
■
If the measured times are not reset, then these are stored even after turning
off the ignition.
Compass point displayFig. 32
Compass display
Read and observe on page 50 first.
For vehicles with a factory fitted navigation system, an arrows symbol as well
as an abbreviation for each respective point of the compass (depending on the
current direction of travel) is shown in the display » Fig. 32.
The compass point display only operates when the ignition is switched on.
Note
The direction indicator can be displayed at the top or bottom of the screen dis-
played in response to further information.
Eco-tips
Read and observe
on page 50 first.
To minimise fuel consumption, fuel economy tips can appear in the display.
Eco tips are indicated next to the letters ECO-TIP.
For instance, if the air-conditioning is on and a window is open, the following
message appears ECO TIP Air conditioning switched on: close windows.
Eco tips display must be activated in the Infotainment » operating instructions
for Infotainment , chapter Vehicle settings (CAR button) .
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Service interval display
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Displaying the distance and days until the next service interval
53
Service messages
53
Resetting the service interval display
53
The service interval display shows the time and mileage to the next service
event.
The information regarding the service intervals can be found in the service
schedule.
Note
Information is retained in the Service Interval Display even after the vehicle
battery is disconnected.
Displaying the distance and days until the next service interval
There is always the option to display the remaining days and miles until the
next service date in the display.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Press the button
6
» Fig. 22 on page 31 and hold down until the menu item
Service appears in the display.
›
Release the button
6
.
The icon  appears in the display, as well as the following message for exam-
ple.
Oil change in ... km or Oil change in … days
OIL CHANGE IN ... DAYS or OIL CHANGE IN ...

Service messages
Messages before reaching the scheduled service date
Before the next service date has been reached, after switching on the ignition,
the symbol  as well as a message about the mileage or days until the next
service event appears in the display.
This indicator decreases in steps of 100 km or in days.
Messages upon reaching scheduled service date
Once the service interval is reached, the icon  appears in the display after the
ignition is switched on, as well as the following message, for example.
Oil change now!
OIL CHANGE NOW
Or Inspection now!
INSPECTION NOW
Or Oil change and inspection now!
OIL CHAN_ AND INSPECTION NOW
Resetting the service interval display
We recommend that the display reset is completed by a specialist garage.
We recommend that you do not reset the service interval display yourself. In-
correctly setting the service interval display could cause problems to the vehi-
cle.
Variable service interval
For vehicles with variable service intervals, after resetting the oil change serv-
ice display in a specialist garage, the values of the new service interval are dis-
played, which are based on the previous operating conditions of the vehicle.
These values are then continuously matched according to the actual operating
conditions of the vehicle.
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