2015 SKODA OCTAVIA key

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 
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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

Exterior mirrorsFig. 70
Exterior mirror operation
Read and observe on page 79 first.
The rotary knob can be moved into the following positions (depending on ve-
hicle equipment)
Adjust the left mirror
Adjust the right mirror
Switch off mirror control
Mirror heater
Fold in both mirrors housings, to fold back move the knob to another posi-
tion
The mirror heating only works when the engine is running.
Adjust the position
The mirror can be adjusted to the desired position by moving the knob in the
direction of the arrow » Fig. 70.
The movement of the mirror surface is identical to the movement of the rotary
knob.
If the electrical mirror setting fails at any time, the mirrors can be adjusted by
hand by pressing on the edge of the mirror surface.
Synchronous adjustment of the mirror
›
The synchronous adjustment of the mirrors is activated in the Infotainment
» Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR - vehicle settings .
›
Turn the knob for the mirror control to the position for the driver mirror ad-
justment.
›
Adjust the mirror to the desired position.
Automatically folding in and folding back both exterior mirrors
The exterior mirrors are automatically collapsed after locking the vehicle in the
park position.
The exterior mirrors are folded out automatically after unlocking the vehicle in
the driving position.
Automatic folding in / out of both mirror housings can be activated or deactiva-
ted in the Infotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR - vehicle
settings .
Mirror with automatic dimming
The exterior mirror blackout is controlled together with the automatic dimming
interior mirror » page 79.
Memory function for mirrors
Applies to vehicles with electrically adjustable driver's seat.
It is possible to save the current setting of the exterior mirror when saving the
driver's seat position with » page 84, Memory Function of the electrically ad-
justable seat or » page 84 , Memory function of the remote control key .
Fold in passenger's mirror
Applies to vehicles with electrically adjustable driver's seat.
The passenger-side mirror can be tilted to the stored position to improve the
view to the curb when reversing.
Operating conditions. The function is activated in Infotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment ,
chapter CAR - vehicle settings .
The mirror setting has been previously stored, » page 84, Memory Func-
tion of the electrically adjustable seat or » page 84 , Memory function of
the remote control key .
The reverse gear is engaged.
The knob for the mirror control is in the position for the passenger mirror
adjustment.
The mirror returns to its initial position after the rotary knob is put into anoth-
er position or if the speed is more than 15 km/h.WARNINGDo not touch the exterior mirror surfaces, if the exterior mirror heating is
switched on - hazard of burning. 80Using the system

CAUTION■Never adjust exterior mirrors with the fold-in function  by hand - risk of
damaging the electric mirror actuator!■
When the mirror is swung by external influences (due to impact during ma-
noeuvring, for example), then first fold-in the mirror by turning the knob and
wait for a loud clapping noise.
Seats and head restraints
Seats and head restraints
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Manually adjusting seats
82
Adjusting the front seats electronically
82
Head restraints - adjusting height
82
Headrests - removing and installing
83
Memory Function of the electrically adjustable seat
84
Memory function of the remote control key
84WARNING■ Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary – risk of acci-
dent!■
Caution when adjusting the seat! You may suffer injuries or bruises as a
result of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention.
■
The electric front seat adjustment is functional even with the ignition off.
Therefore, when leaving the vehicle, never leave people who are not com-
pletely independent, such as children, unattended in the vehicle - there is a
danger of injury!
■
Do not transport any objects on the front passenger seat except objects
(e.g. child safety seat) provided for this purpose – risk of accident!
Note
■ After a certain time, play can develop within the adjustment mechanism of
the backrest angle.■
For safety reasons, it is not possible to store the seat position in the electric
seat memory and remote control key memory if the inclination angle of the
seat backrest is more than 102° in relation to the seat cushion.
■
Each time you store the position of the electrically adjustable driver's seat
and exterior mirrors, the existing setting is deleted.
81Seats and head restraints

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. 
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When the vehicle is next unlocked using the same key, the driver's seat and
the external mirrors assume the positions stored in the memory of this key.
Saving front passenger mirror settings for reversing
The function of lowering the passenger mirror surface when reversing must be
enabled in Infotainment » Infotainment Owner´s Manual , chapter CAR - Vehi-
cle Settings .›
Unlock the vehicle with the relevant remote control key.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
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 adjusted position of the exterior mirror is stored in the remote control key
memory.
Disable the function of automatic storage
›
Unlock the vehicle with the remote control key.
›
Press the  button (Position
A

» Fig. 76 on page 84 ) and hold.
›
Press the button  on the remote control key within 10 seconds.
The successful deactivation of the automatic storage function for each key is confirmed by an acoustic signal.
Stopping the ongoing adjustment
›
Press any button on the driver's seat or the button  on the remote control
key.
Seat features
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Seat heaters
85
Front armrest setting
86
Rear armrest setting
86
Folding front passenger seat
86
Seat backrests
87
Long cargo channel in the rear seat backrest
88Seat heatersFig. 77
Buttons for heating the front seats/rear seats
The seat backrests and surfaces of the front seats and the outer rear seats
can be heated electrically.
The seat heating can only be switched on when the engine is running.
Buttons for the seat heating » Fig. 77
Left seat heating
Right seat heating
Switching on
›
Press the button  or

» Fig. 77 .
Pressing once switches the seat heating on at its maximum level.
With repeated pressing of the switch, the intensity of the heating is reduced
until it is switched off.
The level of the seat heating is indicated by the number of illuminated warning
lights underneath/in the switch.
If the engine is switched off and then turned on again within 10 mins with the
driver seat heating switched, then the driver's seat heating is automatically
turned on again. 
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Storage compartment in the front centre consoleFig. 87
Open the open storage compartment / storage compartment
Fig. 88
Phonebox
Read and observe on page 89 first.
Storage compartment in the front centre console » Fig. 87
Open
Lockable
The storage compartment is provided for storing small items.
The lockable storage compartment contains an induction panel that is connec-
ted to the GSM antenna - the Phonebox » Fig. 88.
Open/close
›
Press on the fuel filler flap in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 87 -
 .
Closing takes place in reverse order.
Phonebox
When the telephone is inserted into the Phonebox, the telephone signal in-
creases in strength by about 20%. This reduces the level of phone battery dis-
charge and the electromagnetic radiation inside the vehicle.›
Place the telephone in the storage compartment B with its back on the in-
duction panel » Fig. 88.
WARNING■
The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must al-
so not be used for such purposes – risk of fire!■
For safety reasons, the storage compartment must always be closed
when driving.
CAUTION
■ The Phonebox cannot be used as an alternative to connecting the telephone
with the Infotainment.■
Protective cases or cases around the telephone placed in the storage com-
partment may interfere with the telephone signal strength.
■
Metallic objects such as coins or keys under the telephone can affect the tel-
ephone signal strength.
Cup holders
Fig. 89
Cup holder: front/rear
Read and observe
on page 89 first.
Two beverage containers can be placed into the cup holder. 
91Transporting and practical equipment

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