2015 SKODA OCTAVIA steering

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

Operation using the multifunction steering wheelFig. 33
Buttons/dials: on the multifunction steering wheel
Read and observe
on page 44 first.
Description of the operation by means of the buttons/dials on the multi-
function steering wheel
Button / dialActionOperationA
Press brieflyVoice control on/off / Sound off /on
(applies to vehicles without voice con- trol)Press and hold buttonActivate the voice control of
theSmartLink a)
function (if supported
by the connected device)BPress brieflySwitch sound on/off / Switch track playback on/offTurn upIncrease volumeTurn downDecrease volumeCPress brieflyTo the next radio channel or changeto the playback trackPress and hold buttonFast forward within the trackDPress brieflyto the previous radio channel orchange to the playback track b)Press and hold buttonFast reverse within the trackEPress brieflySelect menu item Assist systems
» page 48
Button /
dialActionOperationF
Press brieflyTake the call / end the call / Menu Tel-ephone
display / display call list / call
the selected contactPress and hold buttonReject call / Redial last callG
Press brieflyConfirm menu item / menu / Repeat
the last navigation announcement or clarify / interrupt traffic report
Turn up
Previous menu item / track b)
/ Show
available list (e.g. list of available
channels, list of the last destinations, call list)Turn downNext menu item / track / View availa-
ble list (e.g. List of available channels, list the last destinations, call list)HPress brieflyReturn to a previous level in the menuPress and hold buttonDisplay main menua)
» Infotainment Owner's Manual
b)
Valid for pressing within about 4 s from the beginning of the given track. Pressing after about 4 seconds
from the beginning of the track, starts the playback from the beginning of the track.
Note
Depending on equipment not all functions may be available. The system indi-
cates this through a text message on the display.
Menu item
Navigation
Read and observe on page 44 first.
Select menu item
Navigation›
Select and confirm
Navigation
in the main menu.
Route guidance takes place
Graphical driving recommendations and other route and destination informa-
tion are displayed after selection.
No route guidance is carried out
A compass/vehicle symbol is shown to display the current vehicle position in
relation to the compass after selection. 
46Using the system

Then turn dial G » Fig. 33 on page 46 on the multifunction steering wheel to
display the Last destinations
menu.
The menu shows the
Home address
menu item and a list of recent destinations.
When you select one of the menu items, the destination name and the follow-
ing items are displayed.
■
OK
- Start navigation
■
Cancel
- Return to the Navigation menu – the compass/vehicle symbol will be
displayed
If the home address is not defined when the menu item
Home address
is selec-
ted, the following message appears:
Please enter the home address on the infotain-ment system.
Menu item
Audio
Read and observe on page 44 first.
Select menu item
Audio›
Select and confirm
Audio
in the main menu.
The following information can be displayed in the display.
■ Radio
■ Currently played station (name/frequency)
■ The selected frequency range (e.g. FM) optionally with the number of the
station button (e.g. FM3), if the station is stored in the memory list
■ List of available station (if more than 5 stations can be received)
■ TP traffic announcements.
■ Media
■ Name of the track being played, if necessary, further information regarding
title (e.g. artist, album name), if this information is stored as a so called ID3
tag on the audio source.
Menu item
Telephone
Read and observe on page 44 first.
Select menu item
Telephone›
Select and confirm
Telephone
in the main menu.
›
Turn the dial
G
» Fig. 33 on page 46 .
The system displays a call list.
If the call list includes no entries, the following message appears No entries avail-able.
The following symbols are displayed next to each entry in the call list. Incoming call
Outgoing call
Missed call
Outgoing call
■ 
Cancel
- Ends the call
Incoming call
■ 
Answer
– Accept incoming call
■ 
Reject
– Reject incoming call
■ 
Ignore
- Mute the ringer (this option is only available if there is no other call)
Ongoing conversation or conference call
■ 
Hang up
- End a call
■ 
Hold
– Hold a call
■ 
Continue
– Continue held call
■ 
Mic. off
– Microphone off
■ 
Mic. on
– Microphone on
■ 
Private
– Switch the call to the telephone
■
Hands-free
– Toggles the call to the device
Ongoing and held call ■ 
Hang up
– End an ongoing call
■ 
Call wait.
– Switch to a held call
■ 
Conference
– Make a conference call 1)
■ 
Mic. off
– Microphone off
■ 
Mic. on
– Microphone on
■ 
Private
– Switch ongoing call to the telephone
■
Hands-free
– Switch ongoing call to the device
Symbols in the display Charge status of the telephone battery 1)
Signal strength 1)
A telephone is connected to the unit 
1)
This function is only supported by some mobile phones.
47Information system

Missed calls (if there are several missed calls, the number of calls is shown
next to the symbol)
Switch-off microphone
Menu item
Assist systems
Read and observe on page 44 first.
Select menu item
Assist systems›
Select and confirm
Assist systems
in the main menu.
or
›
Press the button on the  multi-function steering wheel .
In the menu item
Assist systems
, the Front Assist and Lane Departure Warning
(Lane Assist) systems can be enabled/disabled.
Menu item
Lap timer
(Stop watch)
Read and observe
on page 44 first.
Select menu item
Lap timer›
Select and confirm
Lap timer
in the main menu.
The Lap timer function offers the possibility of calculating the lap time, for ex-
ample when driving on a race course. The measured time is shown in the dis-
play.
The calculated times are displayed in minutes, seconds and tenths of seconds.
The following functions are available. ■
Start
- start the timing manually or continue the interrupted measurement
■
Since start
- Start the timer automatically upon start-up
■
Statistics
- Evaluate and reset the measured times
Time measurement
Manually start the measurement
▶ Select the menu item
Lap timer
-
Start
.
Start the measurement automatically ▶ Select the menu item
Lap timer
-
Since start
. Timing will begin automatically
when starting up.
Start timing of next round
▶ Select the menu item
New lap
during timing.

During timing, information about the fastest and the last lap time are also
shown in the display.
Measure split time ▶ During the timing, select the menu item Split time
. The split time data is dis-
played for about 5 seconds in the display.
The split time can be measured repeatedly during a round.
Stop measurement
▶ During the timing, press the menu item
Stop
.
The time measurement is stopped, the following functions are now available.
■
Continue
- Continue measurement of the current lap time
■
New lap
- Start measurement of the next lap time.
■
Abort lap
- Cancel the timer (the aborted lap time is not stored)
■
Hang up
- End timing (the aborted lap time is stored)
Evaluate recorded times ▶ Select the menu item
Lap timer
-
Statistics
.
The following information is displayed.
▶
Fastest:
- The fastest lap
▶
Slowest:
- The slowest lap
▶
Average:
- The average lap time
▶
Overall time:
- The total of all the lap times
Reset measured times ▶ Select the menu item
Lap timer
-
Statistics
-
Reset
.
WARNING■ Concentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver, you are fully
responsible for the operation of your vehicle.■
Only use the
Lap timer
when you are in any traffic situation where you have
full control over the vehicle.
Note
■ The system allows the measurement of up to 11 lap times.■Individual lap times are no longer measured after 99 hours, 59 minutes and
59 seconds. After this time has been reached, a new lap time is automatically
measured.■
The measured times cannot be reset individually.
■
If the measured times are not reset, then these are stored even after turning
off the ignition.
48Using the system

Activating/deactivating function on vehicles with Infotainment
The function can be disabled/enabled in the Infotainment » Owner´s Manual
Infotainment , chapter CAR - vehicle settings .
Deactivating on vehicles without Infotainment›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Pull the indicator / main beam lever towards the steering wheel, push down
and hold in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Hold the lever in this position for min. 3 seconds after switching on the igni-
tion.
The deactivation of the function is confirmed by an audible signal.
Activating on vehicles without Infotainment
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Pull the indicator / main beam lever towards the steering wheel, push up and
hold in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Hold the lever in this position for min. 3 seconds after switching on the igni-
tion.
The activation of the function is confirmed by an audible signal.
WARNINGAlways switch on the low beam when visibility is poor.
Turn signal and main beam
Fig. 55
Operating lever: Turn signal and
main beam operation
Read and observe on page 67 first.
Lever positions » Fig. 55
When the right turn signal light is switched on, the warning light flashes in
the instrument cluster 
When the left turn signal light is switched on, the warning light flashes in
the instrument cluster 
Depending on equipment (spring-tensioned position):
▶ Switch on main beam – the warning light illuminates in the instrument
cluster 
▶ Switch on main beam assistant » page 71
Depending on equipment (spring-tensioned position): ▶ Switch on main beam or headlight flasher (spring-loaded position)
▶ Switch off main beam assistant/switch on headlight flasher (spring-ten-
sioned position)
The main beam can only be switched on when the low beam lights are on.
The headlight flasher can be operated even if the ignition is switched off.
The turn signal light switches itself off automatically when driving around a
curve or after making a turn.
“Convenience turn signal”
When the control lever is lightly pressed to the pressure point
A
or
B
then
the respective turn-signal lamp flashes three times.
If during the “comfort flashing” the operating lever in the opposite side is
pressed, then the blinking stops.
The “Lane change flash” can be activated/deactivated in the Infotainment
» Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR - vehicle settings .
WARNINGOnly turn on the main beam or the headlight flasher if other road users will
not be dazzled.ABCD69Lights and visibility

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

Driving
Starting-off and Driving
Starting and stopping the engine using the key
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Electronic immobilizer
120
Steering lock locking / unlocking
120
Turning ignition on/off and starting the engine
121
Stopping the engine
121
With the key in the ignition, the ignition can be switched on and off and the
engine can be started / stopped.
WARNING■ While driving with the engine stopped, the ignition must always be
switched on » page 121, Turning ignition on/off and starting the engine .
■ With the ignition off, the steering may lock » page 120 - danger of an
accident!■
Do not withdraw the ignition key from the ignition lock until the vehicle
has come to a stop » page 128, Parking . Otherwise, the steering may lock -
danger of an accident!
■
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
risk of accident, damage or theft!
■
Never switch off the engine before the vehicle is stationary – risk of acci-
dent!
WARNING■ Never (e.g. in garages) run the engine in a closed place - there is the dan-
ger of poisoning and death!■
Do not leave any items (e.g. cloths or tools) in the engine compartment.
This presents a fire hazard and the risk of engine damage.
■
Never cover the engine with additional insulation material (e.g. with a
blanket) – risk of fire!
CAUTION■ 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.
Electronic immobilizer
Read and observe
and on page 120 first.
The electronic immobiliser (hereinafter referred to as immobiliser) makes theattempted theft or unauthorised use of your vehicle more difficult.
An electronic chip is integrated in the head of the key. The immobiliser is deac-
tivated with the aid of this chip when the key is inserted in the ignition lock.
As soon as the ignition key is removed from the ignition lock, the immobiliser is
automatically activated.
Operational problems
If a component in the immobiliser key fails, it is not possible to start the en-
gine. A corresponding message appears in the display of the instrument clus-
ter to explain the immobiliser is active.
To start, use the other vehicle key or seek help from a specialist garage.
Steering lock locking / unlocking
Read and observe
and on page 120 first.
The steering lock (steering lock) deters any attempted theft of your vehicle.
Locking
›
Withdraw the ignition key.
›
Turn the steering wheel to the left or right until the steering lock clicks into
place.
Unlocking
›
Insert the key into the ignition lock. 
120Driving

›Switch on the ignition
» page 121.
The steering column lock is unlocked.
If the ignition switch can not be turned on, then turn the steering wheel back and forth slightly and thereby unlock the steering lock.
Turning ignition on/off and starting the engine
Fig. 142
Positions of the vehicle key in the ignition lock
Read and observe and on page 120 first.
Positions of the vehicle key in the ignition lock » Fig. 142
Ignition switched off, engine switched off
Ignition switched on
Starting engine
Switching ignition on/off
›
Turn key to position
2
.
The ignition is switched on.
›
Turn key to position
1
.
The ignition is switched off.
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.
›
Turn the key into position
3
as far as it will go - the engine's starting proce-
dure will commence (do not touch the accelerator).
›
Release the key, the engine will start automatically.
After letting go, the vehicle key will return to position
2
.
123If the engine does not start within 10 seconds, turn the key to position 1. Re-
peat the start-up process after approx. half a minute.
For vehicles with diesel engines, the glow plug warning light 
goes on dur-
ing starting. 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.
Stopping the engine
Read and observe
and on page 120 first.
›
Stop the vehicle » page 128, Parking .
›
Turn key to position
1
» Fig. 142 on page 121 .
The engine and the ignition are switched off simultaneously.
For vehicles with automatic transmission, the ignition key can only be removed if the selector lever is in position P .
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.121Starting-off and Driving