2014 SKODA OCTAVIA warning light

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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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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Rear-seat backrest with long-cargo channelFig. 78
Lid handle / release button
After folding the rear armrest and cover up, an opening in the seat backrest
becomes visible through which the removable through-loading bag with skis
can be pushed.
Opening from the passenger compartment
›
Fold the rear armrest dow (not as far as the stop) » page 91.
›
Pull the handle
A
» Fig. 78 in the direction of the arrow and fold the cover
downwards.
Opening from the boot
›
Push the unlock button
B
» Fig. 78 in the direction of the arrow and fold the
cover including the armrest forwards.
Closing
›
Fold the cover and rear armrest upwards to the stop - the cover must click
into place.
Ensure that the armrest is always locked into place after closing. This is appa- rent as the red field above the unlocking button
B
» Fig. 78 is not visible from
the boot.
WARNINGThe through-loading channel is only intended for transporting skis that are
placed in a properly secured, removable through-loading bag » page 102.Transporting and practical equipment
Useful equipment
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Car park ticket holder
95
Storage compartment on the driver's side
95
stowage compartments in the doors
95
Storage compartment in the front centre console
96
Cup holders
96
Cigarette lighter
97
Ashtray
97
12-Volt power outlet
98
Waste container
98
Multimedia holder
99
Storage compartment under the front arm rest
99
Glasses compartment
100
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
100
Clothes hook
101
Storage pockets on the front seats
101
Storage compartment in the rear centre console
101
230-volt socket
101
Removable through-loading bag
102WARNING■ Do not place anything on the dash panel. These objects might slide or fall
down when driving (when accelerating or cornering) and may distract you
from concentrating on the traffic – risk of accident!■
When driving, ensure that no objects from the centre console or from oth-
er storage compartments can get into the driver's footwell. You would not
be able to brake, operate the clutch pedal or accelerate - danger of causing
an accident!
■
No objects should be placed in the storage compartments nor in the
drinks holders; the vehicle occupants could be endangered if there is sud-
den braking or the vehicle collides with something.
■
Ash, cigarettes, cigars and the like. may only be placed in the ashtray!
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Placement of the cup holders » Fig. 84
In the front centre console
In the rear armrestWARNING■ Do not use any cups or beakers which are made of brittle material (e.g.
glass, porcelain). This could lead to injuries in the event of an accident.■
Never put hot beverage containers in the cup holder. If the vehicle moves,
they may spill – risk of scalding!
■
No objects should be placed in the drinks holders, as the vehicle occu-
pants could be endangered if sudden braking occurs or the vehicle collides
with something.
CAUTION
Do not leave open beverage containers in the cup holder during the journey.
There is a risk of spilling e.g. when braking which may cause damage to the
electrical components or seat upholstery.
Cigarette lighter
Fig. 85
Cigarette lighter
Read and observe on page 94 first.
Using the system
›
Press in the button in the cigarette lighter » Fig. 85.
›
Wait until the button pops forward.
›
Remove the cigarette lighter immediately and use.
›
Place the cigarette lighter back into the socket.
The cigarette lighter also works if the ignition is switched off »
.
ABWARNING■
When leaving the vehicle, never leave persons who are not completely in-
dependent, such as children, unattended in the vehicle. These could oper-
ate the lighter and get burned, start a fire or damage the interior.■
Take care when using the cigarette lighter! Improper usage can case
burns.
Note
The cigarette lighter socket can also be used as a 12- volt socket for electrical
appliances » page 98, 12-Volt power outlet .
Ashtray
Fig. 86
Remove front ashtray / open rear ashtray / remove rear ashtray
insert
Read and observe
on page 94 first.
The ashtray can be used for discarding ash, cigarettes, cigars and the like » .
Removing/inserting the front ash tray
›
Pull out the ashtray in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 86 -
 .
Insertion takes place in reverse order.
Removing/inserting the rear ashtray insert
›
Pull the upper part of the well and open the ashtray in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 86 -
 .
›
Grasp the insert in the area marked with the arrows and remove it in the di-
rection of arrow
2
» Fig. 86 -
 .
The insertion of the insert and closing of the ashtray is carried out in reverse
order. 
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WARNINGFor safety reasons, the storage compartment should not be opened to an
end stop while driving.
Glasses compartment
Fig. 91
Opening the glasses storage box
Read and observe on page 94 first.
Opening
›
Press on the lid of the glasses storage box in area
A
» Fig. 91 .
The box folds in the direction of the arrow.
Closing
›
Swivel the lid of the glasses storage box against the direction of the ar-
row » Fig. 91 until it audibly clicks into place.
WARNINGThe compartment must only be opened when removing or inserting
glasses, and otherwise must be kept closed – risk of injury.
CAUTION
■ Do not place any heat-sensitive objects in the glasses storage box - risk of
damage.■
The box must be closed before leaving and locking the vehicle – risk of im-
pairment to the functions of the anti-theft alarm system!
Storage compartment on the front passenger sideFig. 92
Tray open / operating air supply
Read and observe
on page 94 first.
Opening
›
Pull the cover handle in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 92 and fold down
the cover.
Closing
›
Swing the flap up opposite to the arrow direction
2
» Fig. 92 until it clicks
into place.
Air supply into the storage compartment
›
The air supply is opened or closed by turning the rotary switch in the direc-
tion of arrow
A
to the stop » Fig. 92.
Opening the air supply when the air conditioning system is switched on allows cooled air to flow into the storage compartment.
Opening the air supply when the air conditioning system is switched on allows
cooled air to flow into the storage compartment.
WARNINGThe storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.
Note
■ When the stowage compartment is opened, a light lights up.■If not using the air supply in the storage compartment we recommend that
you leave the air supply closed.■
A pen and credit card holder is provided in the stowage compartment.
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Clothes hookRead and observe
on page 94 first.
The clothes hooks are located on the middle door pillars of the vehicle and on
the handle of the headliner above each of the rear doors.
WARNING■ Only hang light items of clothing on the hooks. Never leave any heavy or
sharp-edged objects in the pockets of the items of clothing.■
Do not use clothes hangers for hanging up items of clothing otherwise
this may reduce the effectiveness of head airbags.
■
Ensure that any clothes hanging from the hooks do not impair your vision
to the rear.
CAUTION
The maximum permissible load of the hooks is 2 kg.
Storage pockets on the front seats
Fig. 93
Map pockets
Read and observe on page 94 first.
The storage pockets » Fig. 93 are intended for the storage of maps, maga-
zines, etc.
WARNINGNever put heavy items in the map pockets – risk of injury!
CAUTION
Never put large objects into the map pockets, e.g. bottles or objects with sharp
edges - risk of damaging the pockets and seat coverings.Storage compartment in the rear centre consoleFig. 94
Opening the storage compart-
ment
Read and observe on page 94 first.
Open/close
›
Pull the handle on the upper section of the recess and open out the com-
partment in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 94.
Closing takes place in reverse order.
WARNINGThe storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must also
not be used for such purposes – risk of fire!
230-volt socket
Fig. 95
230-Volt power socket
Read and observe on page 94 first.
The 230-volt socket (hereinafter referred to only as a socket) is provided for
the connection of approved electrical accessories with a two-pin 230-volt plug
and a total power consumption of up to 150 watts.
The socket is located in the rear centre console. 
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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. 
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›Fold the rear armrest and the cover in the seat backrest down-
wards » page 94 .›
Place the empty, through-loading bag in such a way that the end of the bag
with the zip is in the boot.
›
Push the skis into the through-loading bag from the boot » .
›
Close the through-loading bag.
Securing the through-loading bag and skis
›
Tighten the strap
A
on the free end around the skis in front of the bind-
ings » Fig. 96 .
›
Fold the seat backrest a little forward.
›
Guide the securing strap
B
through the opening in the seat backrest around
the upper part of the seat backrest.
›
Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the unlock-
ing button clicks into place - check by pulling on the seat backrest.
›
Insert the securing strap
B
into the lock
C
until it clicks into place.
WARNING■ After placing skis into the through-loading bag, you must secure the bag
with the securing strap B » Fig. 96 .■
The strap
A
must hold the skis tight.
■
Make sure that the strap
A
holds all skis in front of the binding (see also
the text on the through-loading bag).
■
The total weight of the skis which are transported must not exceed
24 kg.
CAUTION
■ Never fold and stow the through-loading bag when it is wet - risk of damag-
ing the through-loading bag.■
The through-loading bag is designed for the transportation of up to four
pairs of skis.
■
Place the skis with the tips facing to the front and the sticks with the tips
facing to the rear. into the through-loading bag.
Luggage compartment
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fastening elements
104
Fixing nets
105Folding double hooks105Foldable hook106
Floor covering
106
Floor covering on both sides
106
Luggage net
106
Luggage compartment cover
107
Retractable luggage compartment cover
108
Storage compartment with cargo element
108
Storage compartments under the floor covering
109
Multi-function pocket
110
Class N1 vehicles
110
Please observe the following for the purpose of maintaining good handling
characteristics of your vehicle:
›
Distribute loads as evenly as possible.
›
Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
›
Attach the items of luggage to the lashing eyes or by using the fixing
nets » page 104 .
In the event of an accident, even small and light objects gain so much kinetic
energy that they can cause severe injuries.
The magnitude of the kinetic energy is dependent on the speed at which the
vehicle is travelling and the weight of the object.
Example: In the event of a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, an object
with a weight of 4.5 kg produces an energy, which corresponds to 20 times its
own weight. This means that it results in a weight of approx. 90 kg “ ”.
Luggage compartment light
The warning light turns on when tailgate is opened.
The warning light turns off when the tailgate is closed.
If the boot lid is open and the ignition switched off, the light will extinguish
automatically after around 10 minutes.
WARNING■ Always store transported objects in the boot and attach them to the lash-
ing eyes.■
Loose objects can be thrown forward during a sudden manoeuvre or in
case of an accident and can injure the occupants or other road users. 
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