2015 SKODA OCTAVIA instrument cluster

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 system modes.
travel mode
If the travel mode is activated, there is no automatic cone of light adaptation
in front of the vehicle.
The travel mode can be activated/deactivated in the Infotainment » Owner´s
Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR - vehicle settings .
Economy mode
When the Eco driving mode » page 157 is activated the system is in Economy
mode and there is no direction dependent light cone adaptation in front of the
vehicle.WARNINGIf there is a system malfunction 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.
High-beam assistant (Light Assist)
Fig. 57
Camera view window for the
main beam assistant
Fig. 58
Operating lever: High beam as-
sistant activation/deactivation
Read and observe on page 67 first.
The main beam assistant (hereinafter referred to as system) can prevent other
road users from being dazzled.
The system automatically switches the high beam on/off in accordance with
the existing traffic (other vehicles) and environmental conditions (e.g. driving
through a lighted village).
The high beam on/off is controlled by a sensor or a camera » Fig. 57.
The system works under the following conditions. The light switch is in the position .
The system is activated.
The system is switched on.
The vehicle speed is above 60 km/h or above 40 km/h 1)
.
The headlight switches off automatically when the speed falls below 30 km/h.
Activation/deactivation
The activation/deactivation can also be displayed in the Infotainment » Owner
´s Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR - vehicle settings .
Switching on
›
Place the lever in position
A
(spring-tensioned position) » Fig. 58.
The instrument cluster illuminates the warning light  of the systems switch-
ed on.
Switching off
›
If the headlight is switched on automatically, move the lever into position
B
(spring-tensioned position) » Fig. 58. 
1)
Only valid for some countries.
71Lights and visibility

The warning light  goes out. The high beam turns off.›
If the headlight is not currently switched on automatically, move the lever in-
to position
A
(spring-tensioned position) .
The warning light 
goes out. The high beam turns on.
Information message
The messages and information are indicated in the instrument cluster display.
Fault: Light AssistLIGHT ASSIST FAULT
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Light Assist: clean the windscreen!WINDSCREEN PLEASE CLEAN
Check for any obstacles on the windscreen in the viewing area of the sensors
of camera.
WARNINGThe system only serves as a support and does not relieve the driver of his
or her responsibility to check the headlights and low beam and, if necessa-
ry, to switch on the lights depending on the light conditions. The manual
operation may be required for example, in the following situations.■
When visibility is poor, e.g. fog, heavy rain, thick snowfall.
■
Passing poorly lit road users, e.g. cyclists or pedestrians.
■
When driving around “sharp” bends.
■
Driving through poorly-lit locations.
■
The camera or sensor viewing range is obstructed by an obstacle.
CAUTION
Do not attach any stickers or similar objects to the windscreen in front of the
sensor or camera to avoid impairing the functions of the systems.Front and rear fog lightFig. 59
Light switch – switch on front
and rear fog light
Read and observe on page 67 first.
Turning fog lights on/off
›
Turn the light switch to position ,
 or

» Fig. 59 .
›
Pull the light switch to position
1
; the indicator lamp
 in the light switch
illuminates.
It is switched off in reverse order.
Turning the rear fog lamp on/off
›
Turn the light switch into position  or

 » Fig. 59
.
›
Pull the light switch to position
2
; the indicator lamp
 in the light switch
illuminates.
It is switched off in reverse order.
If the vehicle is not fitted with fog lights, the rear fog light is switched on by pulling out the light switch directly to the only possible setting.
Note
While driving with an accessory connected to the trailer socket (e.g. trailer,
bike carrier) only the equipment is illuminated by the fog light. The towing de-
vice must be installed at the factory or from the ŠKODA original accessories.72Using the system

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

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

Note■The auxiliary heating only switches the blower on, if it has achieved a coolant
temperature of approx. 50 °C.■
At low outside temperatures, this can result in a formation of water vapour in
the area of the engine compartment. This is quite normal and is not an operat-
ing problem.
■
So that warm air can flow into the vehicle interior after switching on the aux.
heating, you must maintain the comfort temperature normally selected by you,
leave the fan switched on and leave the air outlet vents in open. It is recom-
mended to put the air flow in the position 
or 
.
Switching on/off
Fig. 140
Button for direct power on / off of the auxiliary heating (heating
and ventilation) on the front panel of the Climatronic / manual air condi-
tioning
Read and observe
and on page 117 first.
The auxiliary heating (heating and ventilation) (hereinafter referred to as a
heater) can be switched on and off as follows.
Switching on
▶ Manually with the symbol key  on the front panel of the Climatronic or the
manual air conditioning » Fig. 140.
▶ Manually with the symbol key  on the radio remote control.
▶ Via an automatically programmed and activated pre-set time in the Infotain-
ment.
▶ Automatically according to the ambient conditions »
.
Switching off
▶ Manually with the symbol key  on the front panel of the Climatronic or the
manual air conditioning » Fig. 140.
▶ Manually with the symbol key 
on the radio remote control.
▶ Via an automatically programmed and activated pre-set time in the Infotain-
ment.
▶ Automatically when the warning light 
in the instrument cluster illumi-
nates.
▶ Automatically according to the ambient conditions »
.
After switching the system off, the auxiliary heating will continue running a lit-
tle while longer in order to burn the remaining fuel in the auxiliary heater.
After switching off, coolant pump still runs for a short period.
Programming the auxiliary heating in the Infotainment
For vehicles with Climatronic: on the front panel of the Climatronic, press but-
ton 
→
.
For vehicles with manual air conditioning: on the Infotainment, press button 
→
.
When automatic switching on is activated, the indicator light in the symbol key
 lights up
» Fig. 140 for about 10 seconds after the ignition is turned off.
CAUTION
The automatic switching on and off the heating for rapid heating of the vehicle
interior can be disabled in the Infotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment ,
chapter Setting the heating and the cooling system .118Using the system

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

Problems starting the engineFig. 144
Starting the engine - press the
button with the key
Read and observe and on page 122 first.
The key in the vehicle cannot be verified
If the key in the vehicle cannot be verified, then engine cannot be started by pressing a button.
One of the following message is shown in the information cluster display.
Key not detected. Owner's Manual!Key not found.NO KEY
The reasons for this may be:
▶ The battery in the key is almost out of charge.
▶ The key is malfunctioning
▶ There is interference in the signal between the system and the key (strong
electromagnetic field).
Try to start the engine by pressing the button with the key » Fig. 144.
System fault
If the following message appears on the display of the instrument cluster,
there is a system malfunction.
Keyless access system faulty.KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM FAULTY
Try to start the engine by pressing the button with the key » Fig. 144.
CAUTION
The key can only be verified if it is in the vehicle. It is therefore not always nec-
essary to know where the key is.Note■ When attempting to start, the key bit must be pointed towards the button
» Fig. 144 .■
If the engine fails to start after pressing the button with the key, seek spe-
cialist help.
START-STOPsystem
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
125
Manually deactivating/activating the system
126
Information messages
126
The START STOP system (hereinafter referred to as the system) reduces CO 2
emissions and harmful emissions, and saves fuel.
If the system determine that the engine is not needed when the vehicle stops
or is at a standstill (e.g. at the traffic lights), it turns off the engine and starts it
again when moving off.
The system function depends on many factors. Some of them are down to the
driver, the others are systemic and can neither be influenced nor identified.
Therefore the system may react differently in situations which seem identi-
cal from the driver's perspective.
The system is automatically activated every time the ignition is switched on
(even where this has previously been manually deactivated with the button ).
Note
If the engine has stopped due to the system, the ignition remains on.124Driving

Manually deactivating/activating the systemFig. 146
Button for the START-STOP sys-
tem
Deactivating/activating
›
Press the symbol button 
» Fig. 146 .
When system is deactivated, the warning light in the button illuminates.
If the system is turned off, it will be automatically reactivated after turning the
ignition off and on.
Note
■ If the system is deactivated when the engine is turned off automatically,
then the automatic start process takes place.■
Selecting the driving mode Eco when the system is deactivated will automat-
ically activate the system » page 157, Selection of the driving mode (Driving
Mode Selection) .
Information messages
The information messages are shown in the instrument cluster display.
Start the engine manually!START MANUALLY
If for example the driver's seat belt is stored, the engine must be started man-
ually.
On vehicles with the starter button, the ignition is turned off by the first press
of the starter button; the start process is only initiated when the button is
pressed for the second time.
Error: start-stop systemSTART STOP ERROR
A system error is present. Seek help from a specialist garage.
Brakes and parking
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Information on braking
126
Handbrake
127
Parking
128WARNING■ Greater physical effort for braking is required when the engine is switch-
ed off – risk of accident!■
During the braking procedure on a vehicle with manual transmission,
when the vehicle is in gear and at low revs, press the clutch pedal. Other-
wise, the functionality of the brake system may be impaired – risk of acci-
dent!
■
When leaving the vehicle never leave persons leave unattended in the
vehicle who could release the brake. The vehicle might then move off – risk of accident!
■
Observe the recommendations on the new brake pads » page 132.
CAUTION
Never let the brakes slip with light pressure on the pedal if braking is not nec-
essary. This causes the brakes to overheat and can also result in a longer brak-
ing distance and excessive wear.
Information on braking
Read and observe
and on page 126 first.
Wear-and-tear
The wear of the brake pads is dependent on the operating conditions and driv-
ing style.
The brake pads wear more quickly if a lot of journeys are completed in towns
and over short distances or if a very sporty style of driving is adopted.
If operated under severe conditions , the thickness of the brake pads must be
checked by a specialist garage between service appointments as well. 
126Driving