2015 SKODA OCTAVIA Screen

WARNING■For your own safety and that of other road users, ensure that all the win-
dows are free of ice, snow and misting. The blower should always be on to
prevent the windows from misting up.■
Under certain circumstances, air at a temperature of about 5 °C can flow
out of the vents when the cooling system is switched on.
CAUTION
■ The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of e.g. ice, snow or
leaves to ensure that the heating and cooling system operates properly.■
After switching on the cooling Condensation from the evaporator of the air
conditioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle. This is not a
leak!
■
If the coolant temperature is too high, the cooling system is switched off to
ensure that the engine cools down.
Heating and manual air conditioning
Fig. 135
Heating Controls
Fig. 136
Controls of the manual air conditioning
Read and observe
and on page 113 first.
Individual functions can be set or switched on by turning the dial or pressing
the corresponding key. When the function is switched on, the warning light il-
luminates below the button.
Functions of the individual controls » Fig. 135 and » Fig. 136
Setting temperature
▶  Lower the temperature
▶  Increase the temperature
Set the blower speed (Level 0: Fan off, Level 6: highest speed)
Set the direction of the air outlet » page 116
▶  Air flow to the windows
▶  Air flow to the upper body
▶  Air flow into the footwell and to the body (warmer air directed to the
footwell than to the body)
▶  Air flow in the footwell
▶  Air flow to the windows and the footwell
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶  Auxiliary heating and ventilation on / switch off
» page 118
▶  Switching the windscreen heater on/off
» page 76
Control the seat heater on the front left seat » page 85
Switch the cooling system on/off
Switch the rear window heater on/off » page 76
Switch recirculation on/off » page 115
Control the seat heater on the front right seat » page 85
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Information on the cooling system
The cooling system operates only if the following conditions are met
» page 112 .
The warning light below the button 
» Fig. 136 illuminates after activation,
even if not all of the conditions for the function of the cooling system have
been met. The lighting up of the indicator light in the button signals the opera-
tional readiness of the cooling system.
When the air distribution control is turned to position 
the cooling system is
activated.
Note
During operation of the manual air conditioning, an increase in engine idle
speed may occur under certain circumstances in order to ensure sufficient
heating comfort.
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning)
Fig. 137
Controls the Climatronic
Read and observe
and on page 113 first.
The Climatronic in automatic mode ensures the best-possible setting of the
temperature of the out-flowing air, the blower stage and air distribution.
Individual functions can be set or switched on by turning the dial or pressing
the corresponding key. When the function is switched on, a warning light
lights up within or below the button.
Some functions can also be operated in the infotainment » Owner´s Manual
Infotainment , chapter Adjustment of the heating and cooling system .
Functions of the individual controls » Fig. 137
Adjust the temperature for the left side (or for both sides) 1)
▶  Lower the temperature
▶  Increase the temperature
Interior temperature sensor
Adjust fan speed (the setting is indicated by the number of illuminated
control lamps shown in the knob) ▶ Turn to the left: Reduce speed up to turning off the Climatronic
▶ Turn to the right: Increase speed
Adjust the temperature for the right side (or for both sides) 2)
▶  Lower the temperature
▶  Increase the temperature
Display the temperature setting for the left side
Display the temperature setting for the right side
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶  Auxiliary heating and ventilation on / switch off
» page 118
▶  Switching Climatronic system off
»
Control the seat heater on the front left seat » page 85
Air flow to the windows
Air flow to the upper body
Air flow in the footwell
Switch recirculation on/off » page 115
Control the seat heater on the front right seat » page 85
Intensive de-icing or ventilation of the windscreen, switching on/off
Switch the rear window heater on/off » page 76
Switching the windscreen heater on/off » page 76
Climatronic set in the Infotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment
Synchronize the temperature inside the entire vehicle according to the
temperature setting on the driver's side
Switching automatic mode on » page 115
Switch the cooling system on/off 
ABCDEFG1)
Applies to left-hand drive vehicles.
2)
Applies to right-hand drive vehicles.
114Using the system

Opening›Turn regulator B » Fig. 138 or » Fig. 139 upwards.
Closing›
Turn regulator
B
» Fig. 138 or » Fig. 139 downwards.
Depending on the setting of the air distribution on the front panel of the heat-
er, the manual air conditioning or the Climatronic, the following air vents are
active.
Set the direction of the air outletActive air outlet nozzles » Fig. 138 and
» Fig. 139 1. 2 . 41. 2 . 4 . 5 . 7 3. 4 . 64 . 5 . 73 . 4 . 5 . 6 . 7
CAUTION
To ensure that the heating, the manual air conditioning and the Climatronic
systems work properly, do not block up the air outlet vents with any objects.
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation)
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Switching on/off
118
Radio remote control
119
Functional requirements of the auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventila-
tion)
The charge state of the vehicle battery is sufficient.
The fuel supply is adequate (the warning light  is not illuminated in the
instrument cluster).
Aux. heating
The auxiliary heating can be used when both when stationary, when the en-
gine is switched off, to preheat the vehicle and also while driving (e.g. during
the heating phase of the engine).
The auxiliary heating warms up the coolant by combusting fuel from the vehi-
cle tank. This heats the air flowing into the passenger compartment (if the
blower is turned on).
The auxiliary heating also warms up the engine.
Auxiliary ventilation
The auxiliary ventilation enables fresh air to flow into the vehicle interior by
switching off the engine, whereby the interior temperature is effectively de-
creased (e.g. with the vehicle parked in the sun).WARNING■ The auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation) (hereinafter refer-
red to as aux. heating) must never be operated in closed rooms (e.g. garag-
es) – risk of poisoning!■
The auxiliary heating must not be allowed to run during refuelling – risk
of fire.
■
The exhaust pipe of the auxiliary heating is located on the underside of
the vehicle. If you want to use the heater, do not park the car in places
where the exhaust fumes can come into contact with flammable materials
such as dry grass, undergrowth, leaves, spilled fuel etc. - risk of fire.
CAUTION
■ The exhaust pipe of the auxiliary heating, which is located on the underside
of the vehicle, must not be clogged and the exhaust flow must not be blocked.■
If the auxiliary heating is running, the vehicle battery discharges.
■
The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free (e.g. of ice, snow or
leaves) to ensure that the auxiliary heating operates properly. 
117Heating and ventilation

When the vehicle approaches a detected line between lanes, the system
makes a light movement of the steering wheel in the opposite direction to the
boundary line. This corrective steering intervention can be manually overrid-
den at any time.WARNING■ The general information relating to the use of assistance systems must
be observed » page 135, in section Introduction .■
Lane Assist can help you keep the vehicle within the lane. However, it
does not steer the vehicle for you. The driver retains full responsibility for
steering at all times.
■
Some objects on the road may be incorrectly detected as lines. As a re-
sult, an incorrect steering intervention may take place.
WARNINGThe detection capability of the camera may be limited by various external
influences. In such cases, the assistant may not detect the line between
two lanes at all or not properly. The detection capability of the camera may
be restricted in the following situations, for example.■
When visibility is poor, (e.g. fog, heavy rain, thick snowfall).
■
When driving around “sharp” bends.
■
The camera is blinded by the sun.
■
The camera is blinded by the oncoming traffic.
■
The viewing range of the camera is impeded by a vehicle travelling ahead.
■
The camera viewing range is obstructed by an obstacle.
CAUTION
Do not attach any stickers or similar objects to the windscreen to avoid impair-
ing the functions of the systems.
Note
■ The system is designed for driving on motorways and roads with adequate
longitudinal markings.■
The system can detect both continuous and broken lines.
OperationFig. 179
Monochromatic display of the instrument cluster: Examples of
system indications
Fig. 180
Colour display of the instrument cluster: Examples of system in-
dications
Read and observe
and on page 161 first.
System displays » Fig. 179 and » Fig. 180
The system is activated, but not ready to intervene.
The system is active and ready to intervene.
The system intervenes when approaching the right-hand boundary lane.
Adaptive lane assist ensues (boundary lines on both sides of the vehicle
detected).
The system can intervene when the following basic conditions are present. The system is activated.
The vehicle speed is no more than about 65 km/h. 
161Assist systems

The boundary lines are clearly visible (appropriate longitudinal markings).
The boundary line of at least one side of the lane is detected.
The driver's hands are on the steering wheel.
The lane is more than 2.5 m in width.
If the turn signal is switched on prior to driving over the boundary line (e.g.
when making a turn), no steering intervention takes place when the vehicle
approaches the boundary line. The system regards the situation as an inten-
ded lane change.
Warning lights in the instrument clusterWarning lightMeaningThe system is active, but not ready to intervene.The system is active and ready to intervene or is currently
intervening.
Adaptive lane assist
Adaptive lane assist helps to keep the vehicle in the position between the
boundary lines selected by the driver, by means of steering intervention.
If the system detects only one boundary line, it will help to maintain the selec-
ted proximity from said boundary line.
If the proximity to the detected boundary line is changed, the system quickly
adapts and maintains the newly-selected position.
WARNINGThe system function may be restricted if, for example there is danger due
to ruts on a downhill road or in a crosswind.
Activation / deactivation
Read and observe
and on page 161 first.
The activation or deactivation of the system can be carried out in one of two
ways. ▶ In the instrument cluster display » page 48, Menu item
Assist systems
.
▶ Infotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR - vehicle set-
tings .
Adaptive tracking can also be enabled or disabled In Infotainment.

After switching off and switching on the ignition, the system setting is re-
tained.
Information messages
Read and observe
and on page 161 first.
The information messages are shown in the instrument cluster display.
Lane Assist currently not available. No sensor view.
The windscreen is dirty, iced over or misted up in the camera viewing range.
Clean the windscreen or remove the obstacles.
Lane Assist currently not available.
The system has limited functionality due to a temporary error. Try to re-acti-
vate the machine.
Error: Lane Assist
A system error has occurred. Seek help from a specialist garage.
Lane Assist: take over steering!
The system has detected that there are no hands on the steering wheel. In
this case the Assist system is not ready to intervene. Place your hands on the
steering wheel.
Traffic sign recognition
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Function
163
Additional display
164
Information messages
164
The road sign recognition system (hereinafter referred to as system) shows
certain road signs on the instrument cluster display. 
162Driving

▶The camera “viewing range” is obstructed by an obstacle.
▶ Travelling at high speed.
▶ The traffic signs are fully or partially obscured (e.g. by trees, snow, dirt or
other vehicles).
▶ The traffic signs are not standard (round with a red border).
▶ The traffic signs are damaged or bent.
▶ The traffic signs are attached to flashing neon signs.
▶ The traffic signs were changed (the navigation data are out of date).
Additional display
Read and observe
on page 163 first.
If the menu item
Road sign
is currently not shown » Fig. 182 on page 163 -
 , the
road sign with the speed limit will appear in the upper display area of the in-
strument cluster » Fig. 182 on page 163 -
 ,
 .
If several traffic signs are detected simultaneously, the next traffic sign will al- so in some cases be displayed in the colour display - . All detected traffic
signs can be displayed in the menu item
Road sign
-  .
The additional display can be enabled or disabled in the Infotainment » Owner
´s Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR - vehicle settings .
Information messages
Read and observe
on page 163 first.
The information messages are shown in the instrument cluster display.
No road signs available.
No maximum speeds were recognised (e.g. on German motorways where there
is no speed limit).
Error: Road sign recognition
A system error has occurred. Seek help from a specialist garage.
Road sign recognition: clean the windscreen!
The windscreen is dirty, iced over or misted up in the camera viewing range.
Clean the windscreen or remove the obstacles.
Dynamic Road Sign Display currently restricted.Infotainment Navigation is not currently providing any data. Check whether
the maps are up-to-date or the whether the vehicle is currently in a location
for which no navigation data are available.
Fatigue detection
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Function
164
Information messages
165
The fatigue detection system (hereinafter referred to as system) recommends
the driver takes a break from driving when driver fatigue can be detected due
to the driver's steering behaviour.
WARNING■ The general information relating to the use of assistance systems must
be observed » page 135, in section Introduction .■
For the driving ability is always the driver's responsibility. Never drive if
you feel tired.
■
The system may not detect all cases where a break is needed.
■
Therefore, take regular, sufficient breaks during long trips.
■
There will be no system warning during the so-called micro-sleep.
Note
■ In some situations, the system may evaluate the driving incorrectly and thus
mistakenly recommend a break (e.g. sporty driving, adverse weather condi-
tions or poor road conditions).■
The system is designed primarily for use on motorways.
Function
Read and observe
on page 164 first.
From the start of the journey, the system evaluates steering behaviour. If,
while driving, there have been changes in the steering behaviours that are
evaluated by the system as indicating possible fatigue, a break recommenda-
tion is issued.
The system evaluates steering behaviour and recommends a break at speeds
of 65-200 km / h. 
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Every 2 years
▶ Check the filler cap.
▶ Check the condition of fuel filler tubes and the sealing ring in the fuel filler
tubes, and clean the sealing ring if necessary.
▶ Check the gas system for leaks.
Every 4 years
▶ Inspect the gas tank.
Every 20 years ▶ Replace the gas tank.WARNING■ Do not underestimate the smell of gas in the car or when refuelling - risk
of fire, explosion and injury.■
The natural gas tanks in the vehicle must not be exposed to unwanted
heat sources.
Engine compartment
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening and closing the bonnet
195
Engine compartment overview
196
Radiator fan
196
Windscreen washer system
196WARNINGWhen working in the engine compartment, injuries, scolding, accident or
fire hazards may arise. For this reason, it is essential to comply with the
warning instructions stated below and with the general applicable rules of
safety. The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area!WARNINGInstructions before beginning work in the engine compartment■Turn off the engine and remove the ignition key.■
Firmly apply the handbrake.
■
For vehicles with manual transmission the lever into the neutral position.
WARNING (Continued)■ On vehicles with automatic transmission, shift the selector lever into the
P position.■
Allow the engine to cool.
■
Never open the bonnet if you can see steam or coolant flowing out of the
engine compartment – risk of scalding! Wait until the steam or coolant has
stopped escaping.
WARNINGInformation for working in the engine compartment■Keep all people, especially children, away from the engine compartment.■
Never touch the radiator fan. The fan might suddenly start running!
■
Do not touch any hot engine parts – risk of burns!
WARNINGInformation for working in the engine compartment with the engine run-
ning■
Pay particular attention to moving engine parts, e.g. V-ribbed belt, gener-
ator, radiator fan - danger to life!
■
Never touch the electric wiring on the ignition system.
■
Avoid short circuits in the electrical system, particularly on the vehicle's
battery.
■
Always make sure that no jewellery, loose clothing or long hair can get
caught in rotating engine parts – risk of death! Always remove any jewel-
lery, tie back long hair and wear tight fitting clothing before completing any
work.
WARNINGInformation for working on the fuel system or the electrical system■Always disconnect the vehicle battery from the electrical system.■
Do not smoke.
■
Never work near open flames.
■
Always have a functioning fire extinguisher nearby.
WARNING■ Read the information and warning instructions on the fluid containers.■Keep the working fluids in sealed original containers and safe from peo-
ple who are not completely independent, e.g. children. 194General Maintenance

WARNING (Continued)■Never spill operating fluids over the hot engine - risk of fire.■If you wish to work under the vehicle, you must secure the vehicle from
rolling away and support it with suitable supporting blocks: the car jack is
not sufficient for this – risk of injury!
CAUTION
Always top up using the correct specification of fluids. This may result in major
operating problems and also vehicle damage!
For the sake of the environment
In view of the requirements for the environmentally friendly disposal of fluids and the special tools and knowledge required for such work, we recommend
that fluids be changed by a specialist garage.
Note
■ Please consult a specialist garage for any questions relating to fluids.■Fluids with the proper specifications can be purchased from the ŠKODA Origi-
nal Accessories or from the ŠKODA Genuine Parts ranges.
Opening and closing the bonnet
Fig. 203
Open the bonnet
Read and observe
and on page 194 first.
Open flap
›
Open the front door.
›
Pull the release lever underneath the dash panel in the direction of the ar-
row
1
» Fig. 203 .
Before opening the bonnet, ensure that the arms of the windscreen wipers
are correctly in place against the windscreen, otherwise the paintwork on the
flap could be damaged.›
Push the release lever in the direction of arrow
2
.
The bonnet is then unlocked.
›
Grasp the bonnet catch and lift in the direction of arrow
3
.
›
Remove the lid prop in the direction of arrow
4
from the holder.
›
Secure the open flap inserting the end of the post into the opening in the di-
rection of arrow
5
.
Close the flap
›
Lift the bonnet.
›
Decouple the bonnet support and press into the holder designed to hold it.
›
Let the bonnet drop into the lock carrier lock from a height of around 20 cm – do not push it in!
WARNING■
Check whether the bonnet has been closed properly. Also make sure that
a vehicle with an opened bonnet does not appear in the instrument cluster
display » page 40 .■
If you notice that the lock is not properly engaged while driving, stop the
vehicle immediately and close the bonnet – risk of accident!
■
Make sure that when closing the bonnet, no body parts are crushed -
there is danger of injury!
195Inspecting and replenishing