2015 SKODA OCTAVIA key

■The height of the vehicle changes after mounting a roof luggage rack system
including the load that is being transported. Compare the vehicle height with
available clearances, such as underpasses and garage doors.■
Ensure the roof aerial is not impaired by the load being transported.
Note
We recommend that you use a roof rack from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
fixing points for base support
Fig. 133
Attachment points
Read and observe
and on page 110 first.
The mounting points are located on both sides of the vehicle.
Arrangement of the mounting points » Fig. 133
Front attachment points
Rear attachment points
The mounting and dismounting of the basic carrier is carried out according to
the instructions provided.
ABStowing the roof rackFig. 134
Remove the side panels of the luggage compartment/stow the
roof rack
Read and observe
and on page 110 first.
With vehicles have the variable loading floor, then the roof racks can be stow-ed in the recesses of the luggage compartment side trim.
›
Fold the variable loading floor into the upper position » page 108.
›
Remove the side covers of the luggage compartment in the direction of the
arrow
1
» Fig. 134 .
›
Remove the key from the roof rack » .
The removed key can be stowed in recess
C
.
›
Insert the front roof rack
A
into the front recesses of the side trim.
›
Insert the rear roof rack
B
into the rear recesses of the side trim.
›
Replace the side trims of the luggage compartment in the opposite direction
of the arrow
1
.
›
Fold out the variable loading floor to the upper position » page 108.
CAUTION
■
Before stowing the roof rack, pull out the key from the carrier, otherwise it
could be damaged.■
If you want to stow the roof rack and the roll-up luggage compartment cover
at the same time , then it is necessary that the rear part of the roll-up luggage
compartment is covering the rear roof rack.
111Transporting and practical equipment

WARNING■For your own safety and that of other road users, ensure that all the win-
dows are free of ice, snow and misting. The blower should always be on to
prevent the windows from misting up.■
Under certain circumstances, air at a temperature of about 5 °C can flow
out of the vents when the cooling system is switched on.
CAUTION
■ The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of e.g. ice, snow or
leaves to ensure that the heating and cooling system operates properly.■
After switching on the cooling Condensation from the evaporator of the air
conditioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle. This is not a
leak!
■
If the coolant temperature is too high, the cooling system is switched off to
ensure that the engine cools down.
Heating and manual air conditioning
Fig. 135
Heating Controls
Fig. 136
Controls of the manual air conditioning
Read and observe
and on page 113 first.
Individual functions can be set or switched on by turning the dial or pressing
the corresponding key. When the function is switched on, the warning light il-
luminates below the button.
Functions of the individual controls » Fig. 135 and » Fig. 136
Setting temperature
▶  Lower the temperature
▶  Increase the temperature
Set the blower speed (Level 0: Fan off, Level 6: highest speed)
Set the direction of the air outlet » page 116
▶  Air flow to the windows
▶  Air flow to the upper body
▶  Air flow into the footwell and to the body (warmer air directed to the
footwell than to the body)
▶  Air flow in the footwell
▶  Air flow to the windows and the footwell
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶  Auxiliary heating and ventilation on / switch off
» page 118
▶  Switching the windscreen heater on/off
» page 76
Control the seat heater on the front left seat » page 85
Switch the cooling system on/off
Switch the rear window heater on/off » page 76
Switch recirculation on/off » page 115
Control the seat heater on the front right seat » page 85
ABCD113Heating and ventilation

Information on the cooling system
The cooling system operates only if the following conditions are met
» page 112 .
The warning light below the button 
» Fig. 136 illuminates after activation,
even if not all of the conditions for the function of the cooling system have
been met. The lighting up of the indicator light in the button signals the opera-
tional readiness of the cooling system.
When the air distribution control is turned to position 
the cooling system is
activated.
Note
During operation of the manual air conditioning, an increase in engine idle
speed may occur under certain circumstances in order to ensure sufficient
heating comfort.
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning)
Fig. 137
Controls the Climatronic
Read and observe
and on page 113 first.
The Climatronic in automatic mode ensures the best-possible setting of the
temperature of the out-flowing air, the blower stage and air distribution.
Individual functions can be set or switched on by turning the dial or pressing
the corresponding key. When the function is switched on, a warning light
lights up within or below the button.
Some functions can also be operated in the infotainment » Owner´s Manual
Infotainment , chapter Adjustment of the heating and cooling system .
Functions of the individual controls » Fig. 137
Adjust the temperature for the left side (or for both sides) 1)
▶  Lower the temperature
▶  Increase the temperature
Interior temperature sensor
Adjust fan speed (the setting is indicated by the number of illuminated
control lamps shown in the knob) ▶ Turn to the left: Reduce speed up to turning off the Climatronic
▶ Turn to the right: Increase speed
Adjust the temperature for the right side (or for both sides) 2)
▶  Lower the temperature
▶  Increase the temperature
Display the temperature setting for the left side
Display the temperature setting for the right side
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶  Auxiliary heating and ventilation on / switch off
» page 118
▶  Switching Climatronic system off
»
Control the seat heater on the front left seat » page 85
Air flow to the windows
Air flow to the upper body
Air flow in the footwell
Switch recirculation on/off » page 115
Control the seat heater on the front right seat » page 85
Intensive de-icing or ventilation of the windscreen, switching on/off
Switch the rear window heater on/off » page 76
Switching the windscreen heater on/off » page 76
Climatronic set in the Infotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment
Synchronize the temperature inside the entire vehicle according to the
temperature setting on the driver's side
Switching automatic mode on » page 115
Switch the cooling system on/off 
ABCDEFG1)
Applies to left-hand drive vehicles.
2)
Applies to right-hand drive vehicles.
114Using the system

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

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

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

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