2014 SKODA OCTAVIA Owner's Manual

CAUTION■Before opening or closing the lid, check if there are any objects in the open-
ing or closing range which could obstruct the movement (e.g. a load on the
roof rack or on the trailer, etc.) – risk of causing damage to the lid!■
Ensure that there is at least 10 cm of clearance above the opened lid (e.g. dis-
tance from the garage ceiling). Otherwise, it may happen that the clearance
above the opened lid is no longer sufficient after relieving the vehicle of a load
(e.g. after unloading) – risk of causing damage to the lid.
■
In certain circumstances, if the lid is loaded (e.g by a thick layer of snow), the
opening process of the lid can be interrupted. Remove the load on the lid to re-
enable the electrical operation.
■
If the lid closes automatically (e.g. under load of snow), you will hear an inter-
mittent beep.
■
Always close the sliding/tilting roof before disconnecting the battery.
Operating description
Fig. 41
Lid operation
Fig. 42
Button for the flap operation / operation areas
Read and observe and on page 61 first.
Control elements
› Symbol button

on the remote control key (press for about 1 s).
› Button in handle
A
on the outer part of the lid
» Fig. 41.
› Button
B
on the inner part of the lid
» Fig. 41.
› Button
C
in the centre console
» Fig. 42.
Operating areas
The system distinguishes 3 operating areas where the function of the individu-
al operating elements changes » Fig. 42. The end positions of the lid - fully
closed in the secured lock and fully opened - differ as well.
The range of the area
3
changes depending on the setting of the top position
of the lid » page 63 .
If the lid is set in the uppermost position in the area
2
, the area
3
is not ac-
tive. The range of the area
2
changes depending on the setting of the top po-
sition of the lid.
Symbol explanation in the operating description Feasible action
Non-feasible action
Movement in the opposite direction to the previous movement
Lid operation with the handle
AActionClosed LidArea » Fig. 42Open
Lid123OpeningStopClosing
The operation of the lid using the handle
A
is only possible when the vehicle
is unlocked.
Lid operation with the button
BActionClosed LidAreaOpenLid123OpeningStopClosing
Operating the lid with the button
B
is only possible when the lid is open. 

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Lid operation with the symbol button  on the remote control key and the
button CActionClosed LidAreaOpenLid123OpeningStopClosing
When the ignition is switched on, the operation of the lid does not function us-
ing the remote control key.
Operating the lid with the button
C
does not work if the vehicle was locked
from the outside.
Operating the lid with the symbol button  on the remote control key and the
button
C
does not work when a trailer is coupled to the vehicle.
Acoustic signals
Read and observe
and on page 61 first.
The acoustic signals serve as a safety function and provide information about
the success of a performed action.
SignalsImportance
Interrupted tone
Open (using the button  on the remote control key
or the button C
» Fig. 42 on page 62 )

Automatic closing of the lid » page 61,
in section In-
troduction
1 continuous toneForce limiter3 rising tonesConfirmation of the storage of the lid position3 identical tonesfault
Adjusting/deleting the top lid position
Read and observe
and on page 61 first.
Adjusting
›
Stop the lid in the desired position (electrically or manually).
›
Press and hold the button
B
» Fig. 41 on page 62 for longer than 3 seconds.
Storing the new position is confirmed with an audible signal.
Delete›
Carefully lift up the lid manually to the maximum opening position.
›
Press and hold the button
B
» Fig. 41 on page 62 for longer than 3 seconds.
An audible signal sounds and the height which was originally set is deleted
from the memory, while the basic position of the top lid position is again set.
The top lid position is adjusted, for example, in the following situations.
› When the space for opening the lid is limited (e.g. garage height).
› For a more convenient operation, such as by a person's height.
The top position which is reached when the lid opens automatically, is always
lower than the maximum top position which can be reached when the lid is
opened manually.
The lid always opens to the height which was last stored.
Malfunctions
Read and observe
and on page 61 first.
If the battery is disconnected and reconnected while the lid is open, it is nec-
essary to activate the system of the electric boot lid.
Activation means closing the lid slowly by hand. Thus, the end position of the
lid is stored under fully closed in secured lock.
Examples of operational malfunctions
Description of the malfunc-
tionPossible solutionsThe lid cannot be lifted out
of the lockEmergency unlocking of the lid » page 226The lid does not react to an
opening signal
Removing a possible obstacle (e.g. snow), re-
opening the lid » page 62

Press handle A
» Fig. 41 on page 62 and pull
the lid upwards
The lid remains in the top
positionManual closing of the lid63Unlocking and opening

Power windows
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Open/close windows
64
Opening/closing the windows in the front passenger door and in the rear
doors
65
Force limit
65
Window convenience operation
66
Operational faults
66WARNINGThe system is fitted with a force limiter » page 65. If there is an obstacle,
the closing process is stopped and the window goes down by several centi-
metres. The windows should nevertheless be closed carefully – risk of in-
jury!
CAUTION
■ Keep the windows clean to ensure the correct functionality of the electric
windows.■
In the event that the windows are frozen, first of all eliminate the
ice » page 183 , Windows and external mirrors and only then operate the elec-
trical power windows. Otherwise, the window sealing and the electrical power
window mechanism could be damaged.
■
In the winter, ice accumulating on the surface of the window may cause
there to be more resistance when closing the window. The window will stop
and move back several centimetres.
■
It is necessary to deactivate the force limiter to close the win-
dow » page 65 .
■
When leaving the locked vehicle make sure that the windows are closed at
all times.
■
Always close the sliding/tilting roof before disconnecting the battery.
For the sake of the environment
At high speeds, you should keep the windows closed to prevent unnecessarily high fuel consumption.Note■ After switching the ignition off, it is still possible to open or close the win-
dows for approx. 10 minutes. After the driver's or front passenger's door has
been opened, the windows can only be operated by using button A
» Fig. 43
on page 64 .
■
When driving always use the existing heating, air conditioning and ventila-
tion system for ventilating the interior of the vehicle. If the windows are
opened, dust as well as other dirt can get into the vehicle and in addition the wind noise is more at certain speeds.
■
The window lift mechanism is equipped with protection against overheating.
Repeated opening and closing of the window can cause this mechanism to
overheat. If this happens, it will not be possible to operate the window for a
short time. You will be able to operate the window again as soon as the over-
heating protection has cooled down.
Open/close windows
Fig. 43
Power window buttons
Read and observe and on page 64 first.
All windows can be operated from the driver's seat.
Power window buttons » Fig. 43
Left front door
Right front door
Left rear door
Left rear door:
Disable/enable the buttons in the rear doors
Opening
›
Lightly press the appropriate button down and hold it until the window has
moved into the desired position. 
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Releasing the button causes the window to halt immediately.
The window can be completely opened automatically by briefly pressing the
button as far as the stop. Renewed pressing of the button causes the window
to stop.
Closing›
Pull gently on the top edge of the corresponding button and hold until the
window has moved into the desired position.
Releasing the button causes the window to halt immediately.
The window can also be fully closed automatically by pulling the button up to
the stop. Renewed pulling of the button causes the window to stop immedi-
ately.
Disable/enable the buttons in the rear doors
›
Press button
E
» Fig. 43 .
When the buttons in the rear doors are disabled, the warning light  in button
E
illuminates.
WARNINGIf the rear seats are accommodating people who are not completely inde-
pendent, e.g. children, it is recommended that the buttons in the rear doors
be disabled with button E
for safety reasons.
Opening/closing the windows in the front passenger door and in
the rear doors
Fig. 44
Power window button
Read and observe and on page 64 first.
There is a button in the front passenger door and in the rear doors for that
window.
Opening›Lightly press the appropriate button down and hold it until the window has
moved into the desired position.
Releasing the button causes the window to halt immediately.
The window can be completely opened automatically by briefly pressing the
down button as far as the stop. Renewed pressing of the button causes the
window to stop.
Closing›
Lightly press the appropriate button up and hold it until the window has
moved into the desired position.
Releasing the button causes the window to halt immediately.
The window can be completely closed automatically by briefly pressing the up
button as far as the stop.
Releasing the button causes the window to halt immediately.
Force limit
Read and observe
and on page 64 first.
The electrical power window system is fitted with a force limiter.
If there is an obstacle, the closing process is stopped and the window goes
down by several centimetres.
If the obstacle prevents the window from being closed during the next 10 sec-
onds, the closing process is interrupted once again and the window goes down
by several centimetres.
If you attempt to close the window again within 10 seconds of the window be-
ing moved down for the second time, even though the obstacle was not yet
been removed, the closing process is only stopped. During this time it is not
possible to automatically close the window. The force limiter is still switched
on.
The force limiter is only switched off if you attempt to close the window again
within the next 10 seconds - the window will now close with full force!
If you wait longer than 10 seconds, the force limiter is switched on again.
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Window convenience operationRead and observe
and on page 64 first.
The convenience operation of the windows offers the possibility of opening or
closing all the windows at once.
Settings the window convenience operation » Infotainment owner's manual ,
chapter Vehicle settings (button CAR) .
Convenience operation can take place in one of the following ways.
Opening
›
Press and hold the symbol button  on the key.
›
Hold the key in the driver's lock in the unlock position.
›
Hold button
A

» Fig. 43 on page 64 in the opening position.
Closing
›
Press and hold the symbol button  on the key.
›
Hold the key in the driver's lock in the lock position.
›
Hold button
A

» Fig. 43 on page 64 in the closing position.
›
With the KESSY system, hold a finger on sensor
B
» Fig. 36 on page 56 .
The prerequisite for ensuring that the convenience operating feature correctly
is the automatic opening/closing of all windows is operational.
Convenience opening or closing the window using the key in the driver's lock
is only possible within 45 seconds after locking the vehicle.
The movement of the window is stopped immediately when the key or the re-
spective button is released.
Operational faults
Read and observe
and on page 64 first.
The electric window levers do not work if the vehicle battery has been discon-
nected and connected again while a window was open. The system must be
activated.
Activation sequence
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Pull the top edge of the button and close the window.
›
Release the button.
›
Pull the relevant button upwards again for approx. 1 second, and keep it
pressed down.
Mechanical windows
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening/closing windows
67
The windows can be operated mechanically by means of the handle attached
to the respective door panel.
WARNINGThe windows should nevertheless be closed carefully – risk of injury!
CAUTION
■ In the event that the windows are frozen, first of all remove the
ice » page 183 , Windows and external mirrors and only then operate the win-
dow lift. Otherwise, the window sealing and the window lift mechanism could
be damaged.■
Make sure that the windows are closed whenever you leave the locked vehi-
cle.
For the sake of the environment
At high speeds, you should keep the windows closed to prevent unnecessarily high fuel consumption.
Note
Always use the existing heating, air conditioning and ventilation system for
ventilating the interior of the vehicle when driving. If the windows are opened,
dust as well as other dirt can get into the vehicle and wind noise may also oc-
cur at certain speeds.66Using the system

Opening/closing windowsFig. 45
Window operation: left/right
Read and observe
and on page 66 first.
Only one window can be operated mechanically at any time.
Opening
Turn the handle in the direction of arrow
A
» Fig. 45 .
Closing
Turn the handle in the direction of arrow
B
» Fig. 45 .
Panorama sliding-/tilting roof - Version 1
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
67
Malfunctions of the sliding/tilting roof
68
Convenient operation of the sun roof
68
Roller blind of the sun roof
68
The panoramic sliding/tilting roof (abbreviated in the following as 'sliding/tilt-
ing roof') can only be operated when the ignition is turned on and when the
outdoor temperature is higher than -20 °C.
The sliding/tilting roof can still be operated for approx. 10 minutes after
switching the ignition off. However, as soon as the driver or front passenger's
door is opened it is no longer possible to operate the sliding/tilting roof.
CAUTIONAlways close the sliding/tilting roof before disconnecting the battery.
Operation
Fig. 46
Operation of the sliding/tilting roof
Read and observe
on page 67 first.
The sun roof can be operated with the rotary switch.
Operation of the sliding/tilting roof » Fig. 46
Open fully
Open partially
Comfort position
Opening (switch in position )
Closing (switch in position )
When the sliding/tilting roof is in the comfort position, the intensity of the
wind noise is reduced.
Force limiter
The sliding/tilting roof is fitted with a force limiter. The sliding/tilting roof
stops and moves back by a few centimetres when it cannot be closed because
there is something in the way (e.g. ice). The sliding/tilting roof can be fully
closed without a force limiter by pulling on the recess in the switch in the di-
rection of arrow
2
» Fig. 46 until the sliding/tilting roof is fully closed.
WARNINGWhen operating the sliding/tilting roof, proceed with caution to avoid caus-
ing crushing injuries – risk of injury! A1267Unlocking and opening

CAUTIONDuring the winter it may be necessary to remove any ice and snow in the vicin-
ity of the sliding/tilting roof before opening it to prevent any damage to the
opening mechanism.
Malfunctions of the sliding/tilting roof
Read and observe
on page 67 first.
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is possible that the
sliding/tilting roof will not operate. The sun roof must be activated.
Activation sequence.
› Switch on the ignition.
› Set the switch to the position
» Fig. 46
on page 67 .
› Press the switch on the recess E down and pull forwards.
› The sliding/tilting roof opens and closes again after around 10 seconds.
› Release the lever.
Convenient operation of the sun roof
Read and observe
on page 67 first.
The sliding/tilting roof can be operated by locking or unlocking using the key
or, with the KESSY system, by means of sensor
A

--
» Fig. 36 on page 56 .
Closing
The sliding/tilting roof can be closed as follows.
›
Press and hold symbol button  on the key.
›
Hold the key in the driver's lock in the lock position.
›
With the KESSY system, hold a finger on sensor
B

» Fig. 36 on page 56 .
By releasing the lock or lifting your finger off sensor
B
when using the KESSY
system, the closing process is immediately interrupted.
Tilting roof
›
Press and hold the symbol button  on the key.
WARNINGClose the sliding/tilting roof carefully – risk of injury. The force limiter does
not operate with the convenience closing.Roller blind of the sun roofFig. 47
Open sun screen
Read and observe on page 67 first.
The sunshade is manually operated by pulling the handle in the direction of
the arrow » Fig. 47.
WARNINGWhen operating the sunshade, proceed with caution to avoid causing
crushing injuries – risk of injury!
Panorama sliding-/tilting roof - Version 2
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
69
Malfunctions of the sliding/tilting roof
69
Opening and closing the sun roof
69
Malfunctions of the sun screen
70
Convenient operation of the sun roof
70
The panoramic sliding/tilting roof (abbreviated in the following as 'sliding/tilt-
ing roof') can only be operated when the ignition is turned on and when the
outdoor temperature is higher than -20 °C.
The sliding/tilting roof can still be operated for approx. 10 minutes after
switching the ignition off. However, as soon as the driver or front passenger's
door is opened it is no longer possible to operate the sliding/tilting roof.
CAUTION
Always close the sliding/tilting roof before disconnecting the battery.68Using the system

OperationFig. 48
Operation of the sliding/tilting roof
Read and observe
on page 68 first.
The sun roof can be operated with the rotary switch.
Operation of the sliding/tilting roof » Fig. 48
Open fully
Open partially
Comfort position
Opening (switch in position )
Closing (switch in position )
When the sliding/tilting roof is in the comfort position, the intensity of the
wind noise is reduced.
Force limiter
The sliding/tilting roof is fitted with a force limiter. The sliding/tilting roof
stops and moves back by a few centimetres when it cannot be closed because
there is something in the way (e.g. ice). The sliding/tilting roof can be fully
closed without a force limiter by pulling on the recess in the switch in the di-
rection of arrow
2
» Fig. 48 until the sliding/tilting roof is fully closed.
WARNINGWhen operating the sliding/tilting roof, proceed with caution to avoid caus-
ing crushing injuries – risk of injury!A12CAUTIONDuring the winter it may be necessary to remove any ice and snow in the vicin-
ity of the sliding/tilting roof before opening it to prevent any damage to the
opening mechanism.
Malfunctions of the sliding/tilting roof
Read and observe
on page 68 first.
If, for example, the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is possi-ble that the sliding/tilting roof will not operate correctly. The sun roof must be
activated.
Activation sequence.
› Switch on the ignition.
› Set the switch to the position
» Fig. 48
on page 69 .
› Press the switch on the recess E down and pull forwards.
› The sliding/tilting roof opens and closes again after around 10 seconds.
› Release the lever.
Opening and closing the sun roof
Fig. 49
Operation of the sun blinds
Read and observe on page 68 first.
The sliding sun blind (hereinafter only referred to as a sun screen) can be
opened or closed using the buttons.
Operation of the sun screen » Fig. 49
Opening
Closing
The sun screen is fully opened or closed by briefly pressing the button. The
movement of the sun screen can be stopped by briefly pressing any button. 
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