2015 SKODA OCTAVIA key

 Engine performance check (petrol engine)Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates – there is a fault in the engine management system. The system
makes possible operation emergency mode - there may be a noticeable reduc-
tion in engine performance.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
 Safety systems
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
System fault
 illuminates - there is a fault in the airbag system.
Error: airbagAIRBAG ERROR
Seek help from a specialist garage.
The front passenger airbag has been disabled with the key switch
 Illuminates for around 4 seconds after the ignition has been switched on.

 under the letters


 in the middle of the dash panel illumi-
nates after switching on the ignition » page 19.
One of the airbags or a belt tensioner has been disabled by the diagnostic
tool
 illuminates for approximately 4 seconds after the ignition is switched on
and then flashes for approximately 12 seconds.
Airbag/ belt tensioner deactivated.AIRBAG/ BELT TENSIONER OFF
ProActive passenger protection
 illuminates and the following message is shown in the information cluster
display.
Proactive passenger protection not available.PROACTIVE PASSENGER PROTECT NOT AVAIL
or
Proactive passenger protection: funct. restricted.LIMITED PROACTIVE PASSENGER PROTECTThe seat belt for the driver and front passenger needs to be replaced. Seek
help from a specialist garage.WARNINGWhen a fault in the airbag system occurs, there is a risk of the system not
being triggered in the event of an accident. Therefore, this must be
checked immediately by a specialized garage.
 Tyre pressure
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
Change of tyre pressure values
 illuminates – there was a pressure change in one of the tyres.
An audible signal sounds as a warning.
›
Immediately reduce speed and avoid sudden steering and braking manoeu-
vres.
›
Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and check the tyres and their inflation
pressure » page 205 .
›
Correct the tyre pressure if necessary or replace the affected wheel
» page 213 or use the repair kit » page 217.
›
Store the tyre pressure values in the system » page 165.
System fault
 flashes for approximately 1 minute and remains lit – there may be a fault in
the tyre pressure monitoring system.
›
Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and start the engine again.
If the warning light  flashes after starting the engine again, there is a system
error.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Disconnecting the vehicle battery
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the indicator
light  comes on after switching on the ignition.
The warning light should go out after driving a short distance.
If, after a short drive, the indicator light does not go out, there is a system er-
ror.
Seek help from a specialist garage. 
35Instruments and warning lights

Main menuRead and observe
on page 44 first.
Call up the main menu
›
Press and hold the button
A
on the operating lever » Fig. 32 on page 45 .
or
›
Press and hold the dial
G
on the multifunction steering wheel » Fig. 33 on
page 46 .
Main menu items (depending on vehicle equipment) ■
Driving data
» page 41
■
Assist systems
» page 48
■
Navigation
» page 46
■
Audio
» page 47
■
Telephone
» page 47 ;
■
Vehicle
» page 40 , Auto-check control
■
Lap timer
» page 48 , Menu item
Lap timer
(Stop watch)
The menus can be opened using the buttons on the control lever » Fig. 32 on
page 45 or on the multi-function steering wheel » Fig. 33 on page 46 .
Note
■
If warning messages are displayed, these messages must first be confirmed
to access the main menu.■
For vehicles with Infotainment, the language of the MAXI DOT display can be
set in the Infotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chapter Device set-
tings (SETUP key) .
■
For vehicles without infotainment, the language of the MAXI DOT displays
can only be adjusted by a specialist garage.
Operation using the operating leverFig. 32
Buttons: on the operating lever
Read and observe on page 44 first.
Description of the operation by means of the buttons on the operating lever
ButtonActionOperationABriefly press at the top or bottomSwitch between menu items / menusPress top
or bottomDisplay main menuBPress brieflyConfirm menu item / menu45Information system

Disconnection
The connection can be switched off in one of the following ways.›
Switch off the ignition for longer than 5 seconds (for vehicles with a starter
button, switch off the engine and open the driver's door).
›
End the connection in the SmartGate application.
›
Switch off the Wi-Fi on the connected communication device.
Automatic connection
If the communication device once had a connection with SmartGate, then the
connection is automatically restored after the ignition is started.
SmartGate web interface
Read and observe
and on page 50 first.
SmartGate parameters can be set in the SmartGate web interface.
The following address must be entered via Wi-Fi in the web browser of the
connected communication device.
HTTP://192.168.123.1
The setting changes are only effective after pressing the “Save” button and
then the “Reboot” button.
Password/PIN code change
Read and observe
and on page 50 first.
The password for the Wi-Fi connection preset by the factory is the completevehicle identification number (upper case); the PIN code for the Wi-Fi Direct
connection preset by the factory is the last 6 digits of the vehicle identification
number.
After changing the password/PIN, the connection to SmartGate must be re-es-
tablished on the communication device to be connected using the new pass-
word or new PIN code.
If the password/PIN code is still set to the preset factory password/PIN code,
you are requested to change the password/PIN code after starting the ŠKODA
application. Without changing the password/PIN code, you are unable to use
the application.
Changing the password for the Wi-Fi connection›Open the SmartGate web interface.›
In the “WPA / WPA2 key:” menu item, enter the new password (8 to 63 al-
phanumeric characters and special characters, small and capital letters).
›
Confirm the password change by tapping on the “Save” interface.
›
Restart SmartGate by tapping on the “Reboot” 1)
interface.
Changing the PIN code for the Wi-Fi Direct connection
›
Open the SmartGate web interface.
›
In the “WiFi Direct PIN:” menu item, enter the new PIN code (6 digits).
›
Confirm the PIN code change by tapping on the “Save” interface.
›
Restart SmartGate by tapping on the “Reboot” 1)
interface.
Note
If you have forgotten your password for the connection to SmartGate,
SmartGate must be reset to factory settings in a specialised workshop.1)
If the “Reboot” interface is not displayed, you must manually restore the web browser display.
52Using the system

Unlocking and opening
Unlocking and locking
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Locking/unlocking using the key via the lock cylinder
54
Unlocking/locking with the remote control key
54
Unlocking / locking - KESSY
55
Locking and unlocking the vehicle with the central locking button
55
Safe securing system
56
Individual settings
56
Opening/closing a door
57
Child safety lock
57
Malfunctions
57
Your car is equipped with a central locking system.
The central locking system allows you to lock and unlock all doors, the fuel fill-
er flap and the boot lid at the same time. The functions of the central locking
system can be individually adjusted » page 56.
After unlocking, depending on vehicle equipment and setting the following is
valid for the central locking. ▶ The turn signal lights flash twice as confirmation that the vehicle has been
unlocked.
▶ An double audible signal sounds additionally on vehicles which are fitted
with the anti-theft alarm system.
▶ The doors, the boot lid and the fuel filler flap are unlocked.
▶ The interior lamp illuminates.
▶ The SafeLock system is switched off.
▶ The indicator light in the driver door stops flashing.
▶ The exterior mirrors are set into the driving position.
▶ The anti-theft alarm system is deactivated.
After locking, depending on vehicle equipment and setting the following is
valid for the central locking. ▶ The turn signal lights flash once as confirmation that the vehicle has been
locked.
▶ An audible signal sounds additionally on vehicles which are fitted with the
anti-theft alarm system.
▶ The doors, the boot lid and the fuel filler flap are locked.
▶ The interior lamp goes out.
▶ The SafeLock system is switched on.
▶ The warning light in the driver door begins flashing.
▶ The exterior mirrors are folded back into the park position.
▶ The anti-theft alarm system is activated.
If the doors or the luggage compartment lid remain open after the vehicle has
been locked, the turn signal lights do not flash until they have been closed.
Protection against unwanted vehicle unlocking
If the vehicle is unlocked and a door or the boot lid not opened within the next
45 seconds, the vehicle will lock again automatically and the safe securing sys-
tem or anti-theft alarm system will be switched back on.WARNING■ Never leave the key in the vehicle when you exit the vehicle. Unauthor-
ized persons, such as children, for example, could lock the car, turn on the
ignition or start the engine - there is a danger of injury and accidents!■
When leaving the vehicle, never leave persons who are not completely in-
dependent, such as children, unattended in the vehicle. These individuals
might not be able to leave the vehicle on their own or to help themselves.
Can be fatal at very high or very low temperatures!
CAUTION
■ Each key contains electronic components; therefore it must be protected
against moisture and severe shocks.■
Keep the groove of the keys absolutely clean. Impurities (textile fibres, dust,
etc.) have a negative effect on the functionality of the locking cylinder and ig-
nition lock.
■
If the driver's door has been opened, the vehicle cannot be locked.
53Unlocking and opening

Locking/unlocking using the key via the lock cylinderFig. 37
Left side of the vehicle: Turning
the key for unlocking and locking
the vehicle
Read and observe and on page 53 first.
The key allows you to unlock or lock the vehicle via the lock cylinder in the
driver's door » .
Unlocking/locking the vehicle with the key » Fig. 37
Unlocking the vehicle
Locking the vehicle
CAUTION
To unlock or lock the vehicle with the remote control key via the lock cylinder,
first remove the cap of the lock cylinder » page 224.
Unlocking/locking with the remote control key
Fig. 38
Remote control key
Read and observe and on page 53 first.
Function and description of the key » Fig. 38
Unlocking the vehicle
Locking the vehicle
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Boot lid unlock/unlatch (vehicles fitted with manual operation)
▶ Luggage compartment door open/close/movement of the luggage com-
partment door stop (vehicles with electric operation)
Button for folding the key in/out
Warning light for the battery condition
If the red warning light does not flash when you press a button on the key,
the battery is discharged.
Boot lid unlock/unlatch for vehicles fitted with manual operation
By pressing briefly symbol key 
the boot lid unlocks.
Press and hold the symbol key
 to release the lid (partially opened).
If the lid is unlocked or released with the key symbol  on the key, then the
lid is automatically locked after closing. You can set a lock delay » page 59.
CAUTION
■
The operation of the remote control may temporarily be affected by signal in-
terference from transmitters close to the car and which operate in the same
frequency range.■
The operating range of the remote control key is approx. 30 m. But this range
of the remote control can be reduced if the batteries are weak.
■
The battery must be replaced if the central locking does react to the remote
control at less than around 3 metres away » page 223.
Note
The remote control will operate only when visual contact with the vehicle.AB54Using the system

Unlocking / locking - KESSYFig. 39
The front door handle
Read and observe
and on page 53 first.
The KESSY system (Keyless Entry Start Exit System) enables unlocking and
locking of the vehicle without actively using the remote control key » Fig. 39.
The sensors for unlocking or locking are located in the handle of the front
door.
Unlocking
Locking
When unlocking or locking the vehicle, the key must be at a maximum distance
of approximately 1.5 m from the front door handle.
Locking
On vehicles fitted with automatic gearbox, the selector lever must be moved
into the position P before unlocking.
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside if the ignition has not been
turned off.
After locking the car, it is not possible to unlock within the next 2 seconds by
touching the door handle. This can be used to check whether the vehicle is
locked.
Protection against inadvertently locking the key in the vehicle
If one of the doors is closed after locking the vehicle and the key with which
the vehicle was locked remains in the passenger compartment, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked. After unlocking the vehicle again, the turn-signal
lights flash four times. If no door is opened within 45 seconds, the vehicle is
automatically locked again.
If the boot lid is closed after locking the vehicle and the key with which the
vehicle was locked remains in the luggage compartment, the lid is unlocked
(partially opened). The turn-signal lights flash four times as an indication that
the boot lid has been unlocked again. The boot lid remains released(partially
opened).
The following message is shown in the information cluster display.Key in vehicle.KEY IN VEHICLE
CAUTION
■ Some types of gloves can affect the unlocking or locking device in the door
handle.■
There is no automatic locking after leaving the car.
Locking and unlocking the vehicle with the central locking button
Fig. 40
Central locking button
Read and observe and on page 53 first.
When the vehicle has not been locked from outside and no door is open, the
button 
» Fig. 40 can be used to unlock or lock the vehicle.
Locking is shown by the illuminated symbol 
.
The central locking system also operates if the ignition is switched off.
The following applies after locking. ▶ Opening the doors and the boot lid from the outside is not possible.
▶ The doors can be unlocked and opened from the inside by a single pull on the
opening lever of the respective door. 
55Unlocking and opening

WARNINGDoors locked from the inside make it difficult for rescuers to get into the
vehicle in an emergency – danger to life!
Safe securing system
Read and observe
and on page 53 first.
As soon as the vehicle is locked from the outside, the safe lock prevents open-
ing the doors from the inside.
This function is pointed out by the following message on the display of the in-
strument cluster after switching out the ignition.
Check SAFELOCK! Owner's Manual!CHECK SAFELOCK
After locking the vehicle, the warning light in the driver's door flashes for
around 2 seconds in quick succession, afterwards it begins to flash evenly at
longer intervals.
Switching off
The safe lock can be switched off in one of the following ways.
▶ By locking twice within 2 seconds.
▶ By disabling the button for interior monitoring and anti-towing » page 58.
The indicator light in the driver door flashes for about 2 seconds fast, goes out and starts to flash at longer intervals after about 30 seconds.
If the vehicle is locked and the safe securing system is switched off, the door
can be opened separately from the inside by a single pull on opening lever.
The SafeLock switches on the next time the vehicle is locked.
WARNINGIf the car is locked and the safe securing system activated, no people must
remain in the car as it will then not be possible to either unlock a door or
open a window from the inside. The locked doors make it more difficult for
rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency – risk to life!Individual settings
Read and observe
and on page 53 first.
The following functions of the central locking system can be set individually in
the Infotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR - Car settings.
Opening a single door
The function allows you to unlock only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap
with the radio remote control. KESSY makes possible the release of individual
doors as well as the fuel filler flap, depending on the area in which the key is
located. The other doors and the boot lid are only unlocked when the unlock-
ing is repeated.
Unlocking a vehicle side door
This function enables you to unlock both doors on the driver's side and the
fuel filler flap with the radio remote control unit. KESSY makes possible the re-
lease of both doors on one side as well as the fuel filler flap, depending on the
area in which the key is located. The other doors and the boot lid are only un-
locked when the unlocking is repeated.
Unlock all doors
This function allows you to unlock all doors, the boot lid and the fuel filler flap.
Automatic locking/unlocking
The function allows you to lock all doors and the boot lid from a speed of
about 15 km/h. The button in the boot lid handle is deactivated.
Renewed automatic unlocking of all doors as well as the luggage compartment
door when removing the ignition key or by opening any of the doors. In vehi-
cles with the system KESSY this is when any door is opened.
The vehicle can also be unlocked by pressing the Central Locking Button  in
the centre console » page 55.
Acoustic signals when locking / unlocking
For vehicles with an anti-theft alarm system, the acoustic signals can be ena-
bled / disabled in the Infotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chap-
ter CAR - Vehicle Settings .
56Using the system

Opening/closing a doorFig. 41
Door handle/door opening lever
Read and observe
and on page 53 first.
Opening from the outside
›
Unlock the vehicle.
›
Pull on the door handle
A
in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 41.
Opening from the inside
›
Pull on door opening lever
B
of the door and push the door away from you.
Closing from the inside
›
Grasp pull handle
C
and close the door.
WARNING■ Make sure that the door has closed correctly as it can open suddenly
while driving – risk of death!■
Only open and close the door when there is no one in the opening/closing
range – risk of injury!
■
An opened door can close automatically if there is a strong wind or the
vehicle is on an incline – risk of injury!
■
Never drive with the doors open - there is a risk of death!
Child safety lockFig. 42
Rear door: Child safety system switch on / off
Read and observe
and on page 53 first.
The child safety lock prevents the rear door from being opened from the in-
side. The door can only be opened from the outside.
Switching the child safety system on/off » Fig. 42
Switching on
Switching off
You can switch the child safety lock on and off using the vehicle key.
Malfunctions
Read and observe
and on page 53 first.
Fault with the central locking
If the warning light in the driver's door initially flashes quickly for around 2 sec-
onds, and then lights up for 30 seconds without interruption before flashing
again slowly, you will need to seek the assistance of a specialist garage.
If the central locking system has failed, only the driver's door can be
locked/unlocked using the key. The other doors and the boot lid can be man-
ually locked or unlocked.
▶ Locking/unlocking the driver's door » page 224.
▶ Locking door » page 224.
▶ Unlocking the boot lid » page 224. 
57Unlocking and opening