2015 SKODA OCTAVIA door lock

Fog lights with the CORNER functionRead and observe
on page 67 first.
The function CORNER provides better illumination of the nearby environment
when turning, manoeuvring or anything similar.
The function automatically switches on the fog lights on each side of the ve- hicle, if the following conditions are met.
The turn signal is switched on or the front wheels are turned sharply 1)
.
The vehicle speed is below 40 km/h.
The low beam is switched on.
The fog lights are not switched on.
Note
The two fog lights are switched on when you shift into the reverse gear.
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
Read and observe
on page 67 first.
The function COMING HOME ensures that the vehicle's environment is illumi-
nated after switching off the ignition and opening the driver's door.
The function LEAVING HOME ensures that the vehicle's environment is illumi-
nated after unlocking the vehicle with the radio remote control unit.
The function switches the light on only if there is poorer visibility and the light
switch is in the position .
Enabling / disabling and setting functions
The functions and setting of the lighting duration can be activated or deactiva-
ted in the Infotainment system » Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR -
vehicle settings .
CAUTION■
Poorer visibility is evaluated by a motor mounted below the windscreen in
the holder of the interior mirror sensor. Do not attach any stickers or similar
objects in front of the light sensor on the windscreen in order to avoid impair-
ing the function or its reliability.■
If this option is always enabled, then the battery is heavily loaded.
Hazard warning light system
Fig. 60
Button for hazard warning light
system
Read and observe on page 67 first.
The hazard warning lights make other road users aware of your vehicle.
The function switches on all indicators.
Switching on/off
›
Press the button 
» Fig. 60 .
When you turn it on the warning light 
flashes in the button and at the same
time the warning lights 

in the instrument cluster.
The hazard warning light system can also be operated if the ignition is switch-
ed off.
If one of the airbags is deployed, the hazard warning light system will switch
on automatically.
The automatic activation of hazard warning lights can take place during a
heavy braking. After starting or accelerating the hazard warning system is au-
tomatically switched off. 
1)
If both switch-on conditions are conflicting, for example, if the front wheels are turned to the left and
the right turn signal light is switched on, the turn signal light has the higher priority.
73Lights and visibility

When the hazard warning system is on and the indicator light is switched on
(e.g. when turning), the hazard warning lights are switched off temporarily and
only the turn signal flashes on the relevant side of the vehicle.
Parking lights
Read and observe
on page 67 first.
The side light is provided for lighting of the parked vehicle.
Switching on the side light 
on one side
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Press the control lever to position
A
or
B
as far as the stop » Fig. 55 on
page 69 .
The parking lights on the right or left side of the vehicle are turned on.
Switching on the side light on both sides 
›
With the ignition switched on turn the light switch to position .
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Lock the vehicle.
After pulling out the ignition key and opening the driver's door, an audible
warning sounds.
After a few seconds or after closing the driver's door, the audible alarm is
turned off, but the parking lights will remain switched on.
CAUTION
■ Turning on the parking light means the battery is heavily loaded.■The parking light cannot be turned off automatic due to the low battery
charge level.■
If the two-sided parking lights are switched on when the ignition is off, then
there is no automatic switching off of the parking light.
Driving abroad
Read and observe
on page 67 first.
When driving in countries with opposing traffic system (traffic on the
left/right), your headlights may dazzle oncoming traffic. In order to avoid this,
the headlights must be adjusted at a specialist garage.
You can adjust the Xenon headlights yourself by setting the travel mode in In- fotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR - vehicle settings .
Interior lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front interior light
74
Rear interior lights
75
Front door warning light
75
Entry space lighting
75
The inner lighting also works if the ignition is switched off.
With the ignition off, the light turns off automatically after about 10 minutes.
Front interior light
Fig. 61
Operation of the front light: Version 1 / version 2
Positions of the rocker switch
A
» Fig. 61
Switching on
Automatic operation (centre position)
Switching off
There is no icon available for the centre position (automatic operation) in Ver-
sion 2.
Switch for turning the reading lights
B
on / off » Fig. 61
Reading lamp left
Reading lamp right 
74Using the system

Automatic operation of the lamp – position 
The system is turned on when any of the following is present.
▶ The vehicle is unlocked.
▶ One of the doors is opened.
▶ The ignition key is removed.
The system is turned off when any of the following is present.
▶ The vehicle is locked.
▶ The ignition is switched on.
▶ About 30 seconds after all the doors have been closed.
Rear interior lights
Fig. 62
Rear interior lights: Version 1 / version 2
Fig. 63
Rear interior lights: Version 3
Switch for rear lights (variant 1) » Fig. 62 -

Switching on/off
Switch for rear lights (variant 2) » Fig. 62 - 
Switching left reading lamp on/off
Switching right reading lamp on/off
Positions of the lens of the rear lights (variant 3) » Fig. 63
Switching on
Automatic operation (centre position) 1)
Switching off
The rear lights - variant 1/variant 2 are operated together with the front lights.
▶ When the front interior lighting is switched on, the rear interior lighting also
turns on automatically.
▶ When the front interior lighting is switched off, the rear interior lighting can
be turned on/off as required.
Front door warning light
Fig. 64
Front door warning light
The warning light » Fig. 64 turns on when the front door is opened.
The warning light turns off when the front door is closed.
There is a reflector installed here on some vehicles instead.
Entry space lighting
The lighting is positioned on the bottom edge of the exterior mirror and can
illuminate the entry area of the front door.
The light turns off after the vehicle is unlocked or the front door opens, de-
pending on external conditions and the particular vehicle equipment. 
1)
In this position, apply the same rules to the rear interior light as for the front interior light
» page 74.
75Lights and visibility

Memory Function of the electrically adjustable seatFig. 76
Memory buttons and SET button
Read and observe on page 81 first.
The pre-set buttons on the driver's seat make it possible to save the driver's
seat and exterior mirror positions.
Each of the three memory buttons
B
» Fig. 76 can be assigned a set position.
Storing driver's seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Adjust the seat and the two mirrors to the desired position.
›
Press the  button (Position
A

» Fig. 76 ).
›
Within 10 seconds after pressing the
 button, press the desired memory
button
B
.
An acknowledgement sound confirms the storage.
Saving front passenger mirror settings for reversing
The function of lowering the passenger mirror surface when reversing must be
enabled in Infotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR - Vehi-
cle Settings .
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Press the required memory button
B
» Fig. 76 .
›
Turn the knob for the external mirror control to the position for the passen-
ger side mirror adjustment » page 80.
›
Engage reverse gear.
›
Adjust the front passenger's mirror to the desired position.
›
Disengage reverse gear.
The set position of the exterior mirror is stored.
Retrieving the saved settingIgnitionDriver's doorPress the required memory button B
» Fig. 76Switched offOpenShortClosedLongActivatedOpenLongClosedLong
Stopping the ongoing adjustment ▶ Press any button on the driver's seat or the button  on the remote control
key.
Note
Each time new seat and exterior mirror settings for forward travel are saved,
the passenger exterior mirror setting for reverse travel must also be saved
again.
Memory function of the remote control key
Read and observe
on page 81 first.
The automatic storage of the driver's seat position and exterior mirror posi-
tions when locking the vehicle can be turned on in the memory of the remote
control key (hereafter referred to as automatic storage function).
This function can also be enabled or disabled in the Infotainment » Owner´s
Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR - vehicle settings .
Enable automatic storage
›
Unlock the vehicle with the remote control key.
›
Press and hold any memory button
B
» Fig. 76 on page 84 .
›
After the seat has assumed the position stored under this button, at the
same time press the button  on the remote control key within 10 seconds.
The successful activation of the automatic storage function for each key is
confirmed by an acoustic signal.
Storing driver's seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward
›
Enable automatic storage.
When automatic storage is activated, the current positions of the driver's seat
and the external mirrors are saved in the memory of the remote control key
each time the vehicle is locked. 
84Using the system

Fig. 94
Replacing the bags
Read and observe
on page 89 first.
The waste container can be inserted into the slots in the doors.
Insert waste container
›
Position the waste container at the front edge of the slot.
›
Push the waste container to the back in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 93 .
›
Move the waste container in the direction of the arrows as required
2
.
Remove the waste container
›
Remove the waste container in the opposite direction to the arrow
1
» Fig. 93 .
Open/close waste container
›
Remove the cover in the direction of arrow
3
» Fig. 93 .
Closing takes place in reverse order.
Replace bags
›
Remove the waste container from the slot.
›
Press the two locking lugs on the frame in the direction of arrow
4
» Fig. 94 .
›
Pull the bag together with the frame down in the direction of arrow
5
.
›
Remove the bag from the frame.
›
Pull the new bag through the frame and pull it over the frame in the direction
of arrow
6
.
›
Place the bag containing the frame in the direction of arrow
7
into the con-
tainer body, so that the two lugs engage audibly to the frame.
WARNINGNever use the waste container as an ashtray - risk of fire!NoteWe recommend that you use 20x30 cm bags.
Multimedia holder
Fig. 95
Multimedia holder
Read and observe on page 89 first.
Multimedia holder » Fig. 95
Storage compartment for storing two coins
Storage compartment for storing the vehicle key
Storage compartment for storing a mobile phone
Depending on the equipment, the multimedia holder may only be accessible
via storage compartment
C
.
WARNINGNever use the multimedia holder as an ashtray - risk of fire!ABC94Using the system

If the crossbar is hooked into the receptacle E to the left for example, then
press on the crossbar in the direction of the arrow 1 and insert into the re-
ceptacle E
to the right.
›
Make sure that the crossbar is firmly seated in the fittings
E
.
›
Fold back part of the roll-up luggage compartment cover
A
in the opposite
direction of the arrow » Fig. 130.
Using the net partition behind the rear seats
›
Fold out part of the roll-up luggage compartment cover
A
in the direction of
the arrow » Fig. 130.
›
Press on the crossbar and remove it from the receptacles
E
, first on one
side, then on the other side » Fig. 131.
›
Hold the crossbar
C
in such a way that the net partition can slowly roll up
into the housing
D
without being damaged.
›
Fold back part of the roll-up luggage compartment cover
A
in the opposite
direction of the arrow » Fig. 130.
CAUTION
If the net partition blocks when pulling it out of the housing, push the release
lever B in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 130.
Removing and refitting the net partition housing
Fig. 132
Removing the net partition
housing
Removing
›
Fold the rear seat backrests forward » page 87.
›
Open the rear right door » page 57.
›
Push the net partition housing
A
in the direction of the arrow
1
and re-
move it from the mounts on the right seat backrests in the direction of the
arrow
2
» Fig. 132 .
Fitting›Insert the recesses on the net partition housing into the mounts on the rear
seat backrests.›
Push the net partition housing in the opposite direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 132 as far as the stop.
›
Fold the rear seats backs into their original position » page 87.
Roof rack
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
fixing points for base support
111
Stowing the roof rack
111
Roof load
112WARNINGWhen transporting cargo the following the instructions must be adhered
to.■
The transported items on the roof rack must always be securely attached
– risk of accident!
■
Always secure the load with appropriate and undamaged lashing straps
or tensioning straps.
■
Distribute the load evenly over the roof rack system.
■
When transporting heavy objects or objects which take up a large area on
the roof rack system, the handling of the car may change as a result of the
displacement of the centre of gravity. The style of driving and speed must
therefore be adapted to the current circumstances.
■
Avoid abrupt and sudden driving/braking manoeuvres.
■
The permissible roof load, permissible axle loads and gross permissible
weight of the vehicle must not be exceeded under any circumstances – risk
of accident!
CAUTION
■ On models fitted with a sliding/tilting roof, ensure that the sliding/tilting roof
does not strike any items of luggage transported on the roof when tilting.■
Ensure that the luggage compartment lid does not hit the roof load when
opened. 
110Using the system

Starting and stopping the engine at the push of the button
Introduction
Fig. 143
Starter button ( 


)
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Steering column lock locking / unlocking
122
Switching ignition on / off
123
Starting the engine
123
Switching off the engine
123
Problems starting the engine
124
The ignition can be switched on and off and the engine can be started/stop-
ped with the starter button » Fig. 143.
The key must be in the vehicle in order to unlock the steering wheel, switch on the ignition, start the engine and drive.
WARNING■ Never leave the key in the vehicle when you exit the vehicle. Unauthor-
ized persons such as children could lock the car, turn on the ignition or start
the engine -risk of injury, accidents and damage!■
Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running - there is a
risk of theft etc!
■
Never switch off the engine before the vehicle is stationary – risk of acci-
dent!
WARNINGNever (e.g. in garages) run the engine in a closed place - there is the danger
of poisoning and death!CAUTION■ The system can recognize the valid key, even if it has been accidentally left
on the vehicle roof - there is danger of loss or damage to the key!■
Only start the engine when the engine and the vehicle are stationary - there
is a danger of starter and engine damage!
■
Do not push-start the engine – there is a risk of damaging the engine and
the catalytic converter. The battery from another vehicle can be used as a
jump-start aid » page 219.
Note
■
Do not warm up the engine while the vehicle is stationary. If possible, start
your journey as soon as the engine has started. Through this, the engine rea-
ches its operating temperature faster.■
The system is protected against inadvertently switching off the engine while
driving, this means that the engine can only be switched off in an emergency
» page 123 .
Steering column lock locking / unlocking
Read and observe
and on page 122 first.
The steering lock (steering lock) deters any attempted theft of your vehicle.
Locking
›
Switch off the engine.
›
Open the driver door.
The steering lock is locked automatically.
If the driver's door is opened and the ignition is switched off afterwards, the
steering is only locked after the vehicle has been locked.
Unlocking
›
Open the driver's door and get into the vehicle.
›
Close the driver's door.
The steering is locked automatically.
Under certain circumstances (e.g. after switching off the ignition and opening
the driver's door), the steering is enabled only when the ignition is switched on
or the engine is started. 
122Driving

WARNINGNever let the vehicle roll with locked steering lock - there is a risk of acci-
dent!
Switching ignition on / off
Read and observe
and on page 122 first.
›
Press the button » Fig. 143 on page 122 briefly.
The ignition is switched on or off.
On vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox, the clutch pedal must not be de-
pressed while switching the ignition on or off, otherwise the system would try
to start.
On vehicles fitted with a automatic gearbox, the brake pedal must not be de-
pressed while switching the ignition on or off, otherwise the system would try
to start.
If the driver's door is opened while the ignition is on, an audible signal sounds
and the following message appears in the instrument cluster display.
Ignition switched on.IGNITION STILL ON
When leaving the vehicle always switch off the ignition.
Starting the engine
Read and observe
and on page 122 first.
Procedure for starting the engine
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
For vehicles with manual transmission , shift gear stick to neutral, depress
the clutch pedal and hold it there until the engine starts.
›
On vehicles with automatic transmission , place the selector lever in position
P or N and depress the brake pedal until the engine starts.
›
Press the starter button » Fig. 143 on page 122 briefly – the engine starts au-
tomatically.
In vehicles with diesel engines after pressing the button, the glow plug warn-
ing light  lights up. The engine starts after the warning light goes out.
Note■
The engine running noises may louder at first be louder for a short time after
starting the cold engine. This is quite normal and is not an operating problem.■
You should not switch on any major electrical components during the heat-
ing period otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.
Switching off the engine
Read and observe
and on page 122 first.
Switching off
›
Stop the vehicle » page 128, Parking .
›
Press the button » Fig. 143 on page 122 briefly.
The engine and the ignition are switched off simultaneously.
Emergency shut-down
If necessary and in exceptional cases, the engine may even be turned off while
driving.
›
Press the starter button » Fig. 143 on page 122 for longer than 1 second or
twice within 1 second.
After the emergency stop of the engine, the steering lock will remain un-
locked.
CAUTION
Do not switch the engine off immediately at the end of your journey after the
engine has been operated over a prolonged period at high loads but leave it to
run at an idling speed for about 1 minute. This prevents any possible accumula-
tion of heat when the engine is switched off.
Note
After switching off the ignition, the radiator fan may intermittently continue to
operate for approx. 10 minutes.123Starting-off and Driving