2015 SKODA OCTAVIA display

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.
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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.
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Compass point displayFig. 34
Compass display
Read and observe on page 44 first.
Applies to vehicles with factory-installed navigation system.
In the display when the ignition is on, an arrow symbol as well as an abbrevia- tion for the corresponding direction (in relation to the current direction of trav-
el) are displayed » Fig. 34.
Note
The direction indicator can be displayed at the top or bottom of the screen dis-
played in response to further information.
Eco-tips
Read and observe
on page 44 first.
To minimise fuel consumption, fuel economy tips can appear in the display.
Eco tips are indicated next to the letters ECO-TIP.
For instance, if the air-conditioning is on and a window is open, the following
message appears
ECO TIP Air conditioning switched on: close windows.
Enable/disable » Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR - vehicle set-
tings .
Service interval display
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Displaying the distance and days until the next service interval
49
Service messages
50
Resetting the service interval display
50
The service interval display shows the time and mileage to the next service
event.
The information regarding the service intervals can be found in the service
schedule.
Displaying the distance and days until the next service interval
Fig. 35
Button in the instrument cluster
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Press and hold the button
A
» Fig. 35 until the
Service
is shown in the display.
›
Release the button
A
.
In the display the symbol  appears for 4 seconds and the following message
for the kilometre or days to the next service appointment.
Oil service … / … Inspection … / …OIL SERV_ IN … OR … INSPECT_ IN … OR …
The details regarding the remaining kilometres and days to wait until the next
scheduled service can also be displayed in the Infotainment » Owner´s Manual
Infotainment , chapter CAR - vehicle settings .
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Service messages
Messages before reaching the scheduled service date
Before the next service date has been reached, after switching on the ignition,
the symbol 
as well as a message about the mileage or days until the next
service event appears in the display.
Messages upon reaching scheduled service date
Once the service interval is reached, the icon 
appears in the display after the
ignition is switched on, as well as the following message, for example.Oil service now!OIL SERVICE NOW
or
Inspection now!INSPECTION NOW
or
Oil service and inspection now!OIL SERVICE + INSP_ NOW
Resetting the service interval display
We recommend that the display reset is completed by a specialist garage.
We recommend that you do not reset the service interval display yourself. In-
correctly setting the service interval display could cause problems to the vehi-
cle.
Variable service interval
For vehicles with variable service intervals, after resetting the oil change serv-
ice display in a specialist garage, the values of the new service interval are dis-
played, which are based on the previous operating conditions of the vehicle.
These values are then continuously matched according to the actual operating
conditions of the vehicle.
SmartGate
 Introduction
Fig. 36
ŠKODA websites
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Connection to SmartGate using Wi-Fi
51
Connection to SmartGate using Wi-Fi Direct
51
SmartGate web interface
52
Password/PIN code change
52
SmartGate is a system that transmits certain driving data (such as fuel con-
sumption, speed or similar) via Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct.
The ŠKODA compatible communications device (e.g. phone, tablet, notebook)
offer the possibility to further transmit the received data.
More information on available applications, a list of compatible communication
devices and on SmartGate can be found on the ŠKODA website » Fig. 36.
http://www.skoda-auto.com
WARNING■ The general binding country-specific regulations for operating communi-
cation devices in the vehicle must be observed.■
Never leave a communication device in the deployment area of an airbag,
on a seat, on the dash panel or any another area, from which it can be
thrown during a sudden braking manoeuvre, an accident or a collision - risk
of injury!
■
Never connect or disconnect a communication device while driving - risk
of accident! 
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CAUTION■To increase the access security to the transmitted vehicle data, once the
ŠKODA application has been started, you are requested to change the pass-
word/PIN code if the default password/PIN code has not yet been changed
» page 52 , Password/PIN code change . It is not possible to start the ŠKODA
application without changing it.■
ŠKODA accepts no responsibility for any problems caused by incompatibility
or improper functioning of the communication devices.
Note
The ŠKODA applications, support communications devices with the Android
operating system version 4.x.x and later and iOS 7.x.x and higher.
Connection to SmartGate using Wi-Fi
Read and observe
and on page 50 first.
Connecting to an Android communication device
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Switch on the Wi-Fi on the communication device to be connected.
›
Start the SmartGate application using the communication device to be con-
nected.
›
Then follow the instructions in the manual, which are included in the
SmartGate application.
With SmartGate, a maximum of four communication devices can be connected
simultaneously using Wi-Fi, with as many launched ŠKODA applications as re-
quired.
Connecting to an iOS communication device
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Switch on the Wi-Fi on the communication device to be connected.
›
Allow the communication device to be connected to search for available Wi-
Fi networks (see the Owner's Manual for the communication device to be
connected).
›
In the menu of the detected networks select “SmartGate_...” 1)
or “DIRECT
SmartGate_...” 1)
.
›
Enter the password » page 52.
With SmartGate, a maximum of four communication devices can be connected
simultaneously using Wi-Fi. In these communication devices, up to four ŠKODA
applications can be started simultaneously.
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 under the following conditions.
The ignition is switched on.
The Wi-Fi on the communication device to be connected is switched on.
The communication device to be connected stores the password required
for the connection check.
Connection to SmartGate using Wi-Fi Direct
Read and observe
and on page 50 first.
This type of connection is intended for communication devices running theAndroid operating system.
Connection set-up
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Start the SmartGate application using the communication device to be con-
nected.
›
Then follow the instructions in the manual, which are included in the
SmartGate application.
With SmartGate, a maximum of two communication devices can be connected
simultaneously using Wi-Fi Direct, with as many launched ŠKODA applications
as required.
If you want to connect to SmartGate in another vehicle, you must first end the
existing connection to the SmartGate application and then re-establish the
connection. 
1)
The last 6 characters of the VIN vehicle identification number of your vehicle are displayed at position
....
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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.
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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 .
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