2014 SKODA OCTAVIA ECO mode

Table of Contents
On-board literature4
Notes
5
Structure and more information about the
Owner's manual
6
Abbreviations
Safety
Passive Safety
8
General information
8
Correct and safe seated position
9
Seat belts
12
Using seat belts
12
Inertia reel and belt pretensioners
15
Airbag system
16
Description of the airbag system
16
Airbag overview
17
Deactivating airbags
21
Transporting children safely
22
Child seat
22
Fastening elements
25
Using the system
Cockpit
29
Overview
28
Instruments and warning lights
30
Instrument cluster
30
Warning lights
34
Warning icons in the display
40
Information system
45
Driver information system
45
Driving data (Multifunction display)
47MAXI DOT display50Service interval display53
Unlocking and opening
54
Unlocking and locking
54
Anti-theft alarm system
59
Luggage compartment lid
60
Electric boot lid
61
Power windows
64
Mechanical windows
66
Panorama sliding-/tilting roof - Version 1
67
Panorama sliding-/tilting roof - Version 2
68
Lights and visibility
71
Lights
71
Interior lights
78
Visibility
80
Windscreen wipers and washers
81
Rear mirror
83
Seats and head restraints
86
Seats and head restraints
86
Seat features
90
Transporting and practical equipment
94
Useful equipment
94
Luggage compartment
103
Variable loading floor in the luggage
compartment (Estate)
110
Net partition
112
Roof rack
113
Heating and air conditioning
116
Heating, ventilation, cooling
116
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and
ventilation)
121
Communication
124
SmartGate
124Driving
Starting-off and Driving126
Starting and stopping the engine using the key
126
Starting or stopping the engine by pressing
button
128
Brakes and parking
130
Manual shifting of gears and pedals
132
Automatic gearbox
133
Retraction and economical driving
136
Driving through water and driving off of
made-up roads
137
Assist systems
138
Braking and stabilisation systems
138
Parking aid
140
Optical Parking Assistant (rear view camera)
143
Park assist
144
Cruise Control System
148
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
149
Front Assistant
155
START-STOP
158
Selection of travel mode (Driving Mode
Selection)
160
ProActive passenger protection
161
Lane Assist
162
Traffic sign recognition
164
Fatigue detection (break recommendation)
166
Tyre pressure monitoring
167
Hitch and trailer
169
Hitch
169
Trailer
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OverviewFig. 22
Instrument cluster
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
Engine revolutions counter » page 31
› with warning lights
» page 34
Display » page 31
Speedometer » page 32
› with warning lights
» page 34
Coolant temperature gauge » page 32 ,/gas gauge 1)
» page 32
Bar with warning lights » page 34
Button for:
› Setting the time
» page 33
› Reset counter for distance travelled (trip)
» page 33
› Display charge level for the vehicle battery
» page 34
› Displaying the distance and days until the next service inter-
val » page 53
Petrol/diesel reserve display » page 33
1234567Revolutions counter
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
The tachometer
1
» Fig. 22 on page 31 shows the actual engine speed per mi-
nute.
The beginning of the red scale range of the tachometer indicates the maxi-
mum permitted engine speed of a driven-in and operating warm engine.
You should shift into the next highest gear before the red scale of the revolu- tion counter is reached, or select mode D on the automatic gearbox.
The gear recommendation is important to note in order to maintain the opti-
mum engine speed » page 46.
CAUTION
The pointer of the tachometer must reach the red area for only a short time -
there is a risk of engine damage!
Display
Fig. 23
Display types
Read and observe on page 30 first.
Display types » Fig. 23
MAXI DOT display.
Segment display
The following information will be displayed.
› Distance travelled
» page 33
› Time
» page 33
› Warning icons
» page 40 
1)
Applies to G-TEC vehicles
31Instruments and warning lights

Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
In the event of an ABS fault, the other braking and stabilization systems are
turned off » page 138 , Braking and stabilisation systems .WARNING■
A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehi-
cle's braking distance – risk of accident!■
If warning light 
illuminates simultaneously with warning light
 » page 35 , 
Brake system 
, do not continue your journey! Seek help
from a specialist garage.
 Rear fog light
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The warning light 
illuminates when the rear fog light is switched on.
 Exhaust inspection system
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
If the warning light 
illuminates , there is a fault in the exhaust inspection
system. The system allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
 Glow plug system (diesel engine)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
If the warning light 
does not come on or lights up continuously once the
ignition has been switched on, this indicates a fault in the glow plug system
If the warning light  begins to
flash while driving, a fault exists in the engine
control. The system allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
 Engine performance check (petrol engine)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
If the indicator light 
illuminates , there is a fault in the engine control. The
system allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
 Security systems
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
Fault with airbag system
When the warning light 
lights up and the following message appears in the
instrument cluster display, there is a fault with the airbag system.
Error: Airbag
AIRBAG ERROR
The functionality of the airbag system is monitored automatically even if one
of the airbags is switched off.
The front passenger airbag has been disabled with the key switch
› The indicator light

illuminates for around 4 seconds after the ignition has
been switched on.
› The warning light
 in the display



 in the middle of the
dash panel lights up after switching on the ignition » page 21.
One of the airbags or a belt tensioner has been disabled by the diagnostic tool
› The warning

illuminates for approx. 4 seconds after switching on the igni-
tion and then flashes again for approx. 12 seconds.
› The following message is shown in the information cluster display.
Airbag/ belt tensioner deactivated.
AIRBAG/ BELT TENSIONER OFF
ProActive passenger protection
When the warning light 
lights up and the following message appears in the
instrument cluster display, there is a fault with the airbag system. Seek assis-
tance from a specialist garage immediately.
Proactive passenger protection not available.
PROACTIVE PASSENGER PROTECT NOT AVAIL
or Proactive passenger protection: funct. restricted.
LIMITED PROACTIVE PASSENGER PROTECT 
38Using the system

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

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.
49Information system

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

Lights and visibility
Lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operating the lights
71
Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)
72
Turn signal and main beam
73
Automatic driving lamp control
73
Adaptive headlights (AFS)
74
High Beam assistant
75
Fog lights
76
Fog lights with the CORNER function
76
Rear fog light
76
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
77
Hazard warning light system
77
Parking lights
78
Driving abroad
78
The lights work only with the ignition on, unless otherwise stated.
The arrangement of the controls right-hand drive models may differ from the layout shown in » Fig. 50 on page 71 . The symbols that mark the individual
positions of the controls are identical.
Keep the headlights lenses clean. The following guidelines must be ob-
served » page 184 , Headlight glasses .
WARNING■
The activation of the lights should only be undertaken in accordance with
national legal requirements.■
The driver is always responsible for the correct settings and use of the
lights.
WARNING (Continued)■ The automatic driving lamp control  only operates as a support and
does not release the driver from his responsibility to check the light and, if
necessary, to switch on the light depending on the light conditions. The
light sensor cannot, for example, detect rain or snow. Under these condi-
tions we recommend switching on the low beam or fog lights!■
Never drive with only the side lights on! The side lights are not bright
enough to light up the road sufficiently in front of you or to be seen by oth-
er oncoming traffic. Therefore always switch on the low beam when it is
dark or if visibility is poor.
Note
■ The headlights may mist up temporarily. When the driving lights are switched
on, the light outlet surfaces are free from mist after a short period, although
the headlight lenses may still be misted up in the peripheral areas. This mist
has no influence on the life of the lighting system.■
The instruments are also illuminated when the side light, low or high beam
light is switched on. The brightness of the instrument lighting can be activated
or deactivated in the Infotainment » Operating instructions for Infotainment ,
chapter Vehicle settings (CAR button) .
Operating the lights
Fig. 50
Light switch and control dial for
the headlight beam range regu-
lation
Read and observe on page 71 first.
Switching lights on and off
Depending on the equipment configuration, the light switch
A
» Fig. 50 can be
moved to the following positions. 
71Lights and visibility

Automatic driving light control during rain
The daytime running lights are switched on automatically if the following con-
ditions are met.
The light switch is in the position 
» Fig. 52 .
Automatic wiping with rain - position 1
or wiping - position
2
or
3
is
turned on » page 82, Windscreen wipers and washers .
The windscreen wipers are on for more than 30 s.
The light turns off about 4 minutes after turning off the wipers.
The function can be activated/deactivated in the Infotainment » Infotainment
manual , chapter Vehicle settings (CAR button) .
CAUTION
Do not attach any stickers or similar objects in front of the light sensor on the
windscreen to avoid impairing the function or its reliability.
Adaptive headlights (AFS)
Read and observe
on page 71 first.
The AFS system makes sure the street remains lit up depending on the traffic
and weather situation.
The AFS system automatically adjusts the cone of light in front of the vehicle
based on the vehicle speed, whether the windscreen wipers are in use, the
rear fog lights, and data from Infotainment Navigation.
The AFS system works as long as the light switch is in position 
» page 73 .
The AHL system operates in the following modes.
Out of town mode
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is similar to the low beam.
City mode
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adjusted so that it illuminates the
adjacent pavement, crossings, etc. The mode is active at speeds of 15-50 km/h.
Motorway mode
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adjusted so that the driver can re-
spond in time to an obstruction or other hazard in time. The mode is active at
speeds above 110 km/h.
Rain mode
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adjusted so that the driver can re-
duce the glare from oncoming vehicles in rain.
The mode is active at speeds of 50 – 90 km/h and if the windscreen wipers
continuously operate for a period of time longer than 2 minutes. The mode is
deactivated when the windscreen wipers are switched off for longer than 8
minutes.
Fog mode
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adjusted so that the driver is not
dazzled by the reflection of the cone of light by fog in front of the vehicle.
The mode is active at speeds of 15 – 70 km/h and if the rear fog light is switch-
ed on for a period of time longer than 10 seconds. The mode is deactivated
when the rear fig light is switched off for longer than 5 seconds.
Dynamic cornering lights
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adjusted to the steering angle so
that the road in the curve is illuminated. This function is active at speeds
greater than 10 km.h and in all AFS modes.
travel mode (“tourist light”)
This mode makes it possible to drive in countries with opposing traffic system
(driving on the left/right) without dazzling the oncoming vehicles.
When this mode is active, the above-mentioned modes and the side swivel of
the headlights is deactivated.
This mode can be activated/deactivated in the Infotainment » Infotainment
operating instructions , chapter Vehicle settings (CAR button) .WARNINGIf the AFS system is defective, the headlights are automatically lowered to
the emergency position, which prevents a possible dazzling of oncoming
traffic. This reduces the cone of light in front of the vehicle. Drive carefully
and visit a specialist garage as soon as possible.
Note
If the Eco driving mode is selected, the AFS system is deactivated » page 160.74Using the system