2015 SKODA OCTAVIA engine

OperationFig. 156
Button for selecting the driving mode / function key in Infotain-
ment display
Read and observe
and on page 138 first.
We recommend that you activate the OFF ROAD mode for every trip on non-paved roads.
Activation
›
Press the symbol button 
» Fig. 156 .
In the Infotainment display a running mode menu » Fig. 156 appears.
›
Press the function key
Off-road
in the Infotainment display.
Deactivation
›
Press the symbol button 
» Fig. 156 .
›
In the Infotainment display select a driving mode other than
Off-road
.
So that an engagement of the OFF ROAD mode can take place, the following
conditions must be met.
The OFF ROAD mode is enabled.
The vehicle is moving at a speed of less than 30 km/h. The warning light  illuminates in the instrument cluster.
The following functions are integrated in the OFF ROAD mode.
▶ Downhill Drive Support » page 139.
▶ ESC OFF ROAD » page 140.
▶ TCS OFF ROAD » page 140.
▶ EDL OFF ROAD » page 140.
▶ ABS OFF ROAD » page 140.
NoteIf the engine stalls while driving and is started again within 30 seconds, then
OFF ROAD mode will be automatically activated.
Hill Descent Assistant
Read and observe
and on page 138 first.
The hill descent assistant (hereinafter referred to as assist system), with its
automatic braking action on all wheels, ensures a constant speed is main-
tained on a steep slope when driving forwards and reversing.
During an intervention of the assistant, the warning light  flashes in the in-
strument cluster.
The assistant is automatically engaged under the following conditions. The engine is running.
For vehicles with Manual transmission the shift lever is in the neutral po-
sition and or the 1st, 2nd, 3rd gear, or reverse gear is engaged.
On vehicles with an automatic transmission , the selector lever is in the R,
N, D/S position or in the Tiptronic position.
The downhill gradient is at least 10 % (when driving over sleepers, the lim-
it can briefly drop to 8 %).
Neither the accelerator nor the brake pedal is operated.
Driving speed
Initiate the downhill decent at a reasonable speed up to 30 km / h the hill de-
scent assist maintains this speed when driving downhill constant.
The assistant can maintain constant speed of about 2 - 30 km / h.
If a forwards or reverse gear is engaged for vehicles with Manual transmis-
sion , the speed must be high enough to avoid stalling the engine.
By pressing the accelerator or brake pedal, the speed can be increased or re-
duced. This is true even if the shift lever is in the neutral position and the se-
lector lever in the N position. The engagement of the assistant is resumed af-
ter the pedal is released.
WARNINGFor the correct operation of the assistant the road surface must be suffi-
ciently adherent. The assistant cannot properly fulfil its function on slushy
soil due to physical reasons (e.g. ice or mud). - there is a risk of an accident! 139Assist systems

Fig. 167
Segment display: Examples of status displays the CCS
Read and observe
on page 148 first.
CCS status displays » Fig. 166 , » Fig. 167
Speed is set, control is inactive (in the colour display the digits of speed
limits is shown in grey).
Control active (in the colour display the digits of the speed limits are high-
lighted).
No speed set.
System fault - seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
Basic requirements for start of control The CCS is activated.
On vehicles with manual transmission , second gear or higher is engaged.
On vehicles with an automatic transmission , the selector lever is in the
D/S position or in the Tiptronic position.
The current speed is higher than approx. 20 km/h.
This is only possible within the range which is permitted by the power output
and braking power of the engine.
WARNINGIf the engine power or engine braking effect is insufficient to maintain the
set speed, the driver must take control of vehicle operation.Operating DescriptionFig. 168
Cruise control system controls
Read and observe on page 148 first.
Overview of the control elements of the CCS » Fig. 168ADeactivate CCS (delete set speed) Interrupt control (sprung position) Activate CCS (control deactivated)BTake control again a)
/ Increase speedCLaunch control / reduce speeda)
If no speed is set, the current speed is used.
At the start of the control process, the CCS regulates the vehicle to the current
speed, and this speed is shown on the instrument cluster display. The warning
light  illuminates in the instrument cluster.
Automatic control interruption
Automatic control interruption occurs if any of the following conditions are met. ▶ The brake pedal is operated.
▶ When one of the brake assist systems (e.g. ESC) intervenes.
▶ Through an airbag deployment.
WARNING■ Always deactivate the cruise control system after use to prevent uninten-
tional switching on of the system.■
Control may only be resumed if the set speed is not too high for the cur-
rent traffic conditions. 
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NoteDuring control, speed can be increased by pressing the accelerator pedal. Re-
leasing the accelerator pedal will cause the speed to drop again to the set
speed.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
150
Automatic stop-start
151
Operation Overview
152
Start control
152
Stop/resume control
152
Set/change the desired speed
153
Set the clearance level
153
Special driving conditions
154
Information messages
155
The automatic distance control (hereinafter referred to as ACC) maintains the
set speed or the distance to the vehicle ahead without the accelerator or
brake pedal being pressed.
The front of the vehicle and the distance to the vehicle ahead is monitored by
a radar sensor » page 135.
The state in which the ACC maintains the speed or the proximity is described
as control from here on.
WARNING■
The general information relating to the use of assistance systems must
be observed » page 135, in section Introduction .■
The driver must always be ready to take over steering of the vehicle him-
self (accelerate or brake).
■
The ACC does not react when approaching a stationary obstacle, such as
traffic jams, vehicle breakdowns or vehicles waiting at a traffic light.
■
The ACC does not respond to crossing or oncoming objects.
■
If the ACC does not decelerate fast enough, immediately apply the vehi-
cle's foot brake.
WARNINGFor safety reasons, do not use the ACC under the following conditions.■When driving in turning lanes, motorway exits or construction sites, to
avoid an unwanted acceleration to the stored speed.■
When visibility is poor, (e.g. fog, heavy rain, thick snowfall).
■
When road conditions are poor (e.g. ice, slippery road, gravel, dirt road).
■
When driving around “sharp” bends.
■
When riding on a steep gradient / high slope.
■
When driving through places where metal objects (such as metal build-
ings, railroad tracks, etc.) can be found.
■
When driving through very divided and enclosed spaces (such as large-ca-
pacity garages, car ferries, tunnels and the like.).
Note
■ The ACC is designed primarily for use on motorways.■The ACC reduces the speed by automatically releasing the accelerator or by
means of a braking procedure as appropriate. If the brakes are used for an au-
tomatic speed reduction at any moments, then the brake light illuminates.■
In case of failure of more than one brake light on the vehicle or on the con-
nected trailer, the ACC becomes unavailable.
■
The control automatically cancels the engagement of the brake supportive
assistance systems (e.g. ESC) or when the maximum permitted engine speed is
exceeded.
Operation
Fig. 169
Display in the instrument cluster: Examples of ACC displays 
150Driving

Information messagesRead and observe
on page 150 first.
The information messages are shown in the instrument cluster display.
ACC: no sensor view!

The sensor is soiled or covered.
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and clean the sensor or remove the
item causing the lack of visibility » Fig. 154 on page 135 .
If the message appears again after starting the engine, the position of the lev- er should be 
» Fig. 171 on page 152 adjusted.
ACC not available.


The ACC is not available for an unknown reason.
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and then start it again. If the ACC is still
not available, push the lever into position  . Seek help from a specialist ga-
rage.
Error: ACC

There is an ACC system error.
Push the lever into position .  press. Seek help from a specialist garage.
Speed limit
Increase the speed accordingly and start control
» page 152.
Front Assist

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
155
Distance warning (dangerous distance)
156
Warning and automatic braking
156
Disable/enable
156
Information messages
157The Front Assist (hereinafter referred to as system) warns you of the danger of
a collision with a vehicle or another obstacle in front of the vehicle, and tries to
avoid a collision or mitigate its consequences by automatically applying the
brakes where necessary.
The area in front of the vehicle is monitored by a radar sensor » page 135.WARNING■
The general information relating to the use of assistance systems must
be observed » page 135, in section Introduction .■
The system does not respond to crossing or oncoming objects.
CAUTION
In case of failure of more than one brake light on the vehicle or on the electri-
cally connected trailer, the system becomes unavailable.
Operation
Read and observe
and on page 155 first.
The system support is provided in the following manner.▶ Alerts you about a dangerous proximity to the vehicle ahead.
▶ Warns you of an impending collision.
▶ Prepares the brakes for emergency braking prior to a detected danger.
▶ Assists with a brake action triggered by the driver.
▶ If the driver fails to respond to a detected danger, automatic braking is per-
formed.
The system can work only if the following basic conditions are met. The system is activated.
TCS is enabled » page 135, Braking and stabilisation systems .
The vehicle is travelling forwards at a speed of more than approx. 5 km/h.
Note
The system can be impaired or may not be available, for example when driving
in “sharp ”curves or with an ESC engagement » page 136.155Assist systems

The system should only be disabled in exceptional cases » .
The system can be activated or deactivated in one of two ways. ▶ In the instrument cluster display » page 48, Menu itemAssist systems
.
▶ Infotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR - vehicle set-
tings .
The following functions can be activated or deactivated separately in infotain-
ment. ▶ Distance warning
▶ Advance warning
f the distance-warning function was deactivated before switching off the igni-
tion, it remains deactivated after switching on the ignition.
WARNINGIn the following situations, Front Assist should be switched off for safety
reasons.■
When the vehicle is being towed away.
■
When the vehicle is on a rolling test bench.
■
If an unfounded warning was issued or a system action carried out.
■
When on a truck, car ferry or similar.
Information messages
Read and observe
and on page 155 first.
The information messages are shown in the instrument cluster display.
Front Assist: no sensor view.
The sensor is soiled or covered.
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and clean the sensor or remove the ob-
stacle causing the lack of visibility » page 135, Radar sensor .
If after engine start the message persists, then the help of a professional or-
ganisation is required.
Front Assist not available.
The system is not available for an unknown reason.
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and then start it again.
If after engine start the message persists, then the help of a professional or- ganisation is required.
Selection of the driving mode (Driving Mode Selection)
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Normal157Sport
mode
157Eco
mode
158Individual
mode
158Off-road
mode
158
Mode selection and Infotainment display
159Individual
mode settings
159
By selecting the driving mode, the driving behaviour can be adapted to the de-
sired mode of operation.
The following modes of operation are available
Normal
,
Sport
,
Eco
,
Individual
and
Off-road
.
The mode
Off-road
is only available on the vehicles Octavia SCOUT.
WARNINGThe general information relating to the use of assistance systems must be
observed » page 135, in section Introduction .
Normal
Read and observe on page 157 first.
This mode is suitable for a conventional driving.
Sport
mode
Read and observe
on page 157 first.
This mode is suitable for a sporty driving.
Selecting this mode primarily affects the function of the following systems.
Steering
The power steering is reduced slightly, i.e., the driver needs to exert more
force for steering . 
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Engine / drive
The vehicle acceleration is more dynamic than in Normal
mode.
Front axle differential lock
The driving force distribution between the front wheels is adapted to the spor-
ty driving style.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
The acceleration is quicker than in
Normal
mode with distance control
» page 150 .
Xenon headlight
The headlamps adapt to the driving style more dynamically than in mode
Nor-mal
» page 70 .
ProActive passenger protection
The first level of protection is deactivated » page 160.
Engine noise
The engine noise is noticeable in the interior more intensely than in
Normal
mode.
Eco
mode
Read and observe
on page 157 first.
This mode is suitable for a relaxed style of driving and helps to save fuel.
Selecting this mode primarily affects the function of the following systems.
Engine / drive
Vehicle acceleration is more relaxed than in
Normal
mode.
The recommended gear is controlled such to achieve the lowest possible fuel
consumption » page 41.
When the START-STOP system was deactivated manually » page 124, it is au-
tomatically activated.
The automatic gearbox is set automatically to mode E » page 129 .
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Acceleration occurs more relaxed than in
Normal
» page 150 mode with distance
control.
Xenon headlight
The system is in economic mode » page 70. The headlamps are in basic setting
and do not adapt to the direction of travel.
Air conditioning (Climatronic)
The air conditioning is controlled so as to save energy. For this reason, for ex-
ample, it may take longer to reach the desired interior temperature in modeNormal
.
Note
■ The mode Eco is not available when towing a trailer or when another acces-
sory is connected to the trailer socket. If the vehicle is in drive mode Eco
and a
trailer is hitched up or another accessory is connected, the vehicle is automati-
cally set to the driving mode
Normal
.
■
The maximum vehicle acceleration (kick down function) is possible also in
driving mode
Eco
.
Individual
mode
Read and observe
on page 157 first.
In the mode
Individual
each system can be set independently » page 159,
Individ-ual
mode settings .
Off-road
mode
Read and observe
on page 157 first.
The mode
Off-road
is suitable for driving outside paved roads.
Further information » page 138, OFF ROAD-mode .
Note
The mode Off-road is deactivated after switching off and switching on the igni-
tion and the mode Normal
is set automatically.158Driving

Mode selection and Infotainment displayFig. 176
Button for selecting the driving mode: Version 1 / version 2
Fig. 177
Shown in the infotainment dis-
play
Read and observe on page 157 first.
Procedure for the selection of the driving mode
›
Press the symbol button  or

» Fig. 176 .
In the Infotainment display a running mode menu » Fig. 177 appears.
The mode is changed by repeatedly pressing the symbol key  and
 or by
pressing the corresponding function key in the Infotainment display.
If a driving mode other than
Normal
is selected, then the symbol lights up on
the button  or
 .
Function buttons on the display » Fig. 177
Sets the mode
Individual
and information on the setting of the currently se-
lected mode.
Cancel the menu to select driving mode.
Modes (for the selected mode the button is shown in green).
ABCNote■ The currently selected running mode is displayed in the Infotainment in the
status bar of the main menu of the symbol .■
If the driving mode menu is not operated within a few seconds, the Infotain-
ment switches to the last selected menu or switches off.
Individual
mode settings
Read and observe
on page 157 first.
In mode
Individual
the vehicle systems can be set as follows.
■
Steering:
- Sets the power steering characteristics
■
Normal
- Normal
■
Sport
- Sports
■
Engine:
/
Drive:
- Sets the engine characteristic (vehicles with manual transmis-
sion) / drive characteristic (vehicles with automatic transmission)
■
Normal
- Normal
■
Sport
- Sports
■
Eco
- Economical
■
Front differential lock:
- Sets the characteristics of the front axle differential lock
■
Normal
- Normal
■
Sport
- Sports
■
ACC:
- Sets the vehicle acceleration when adaptive cruise control is activated
■
Normal
- Normal
■
Sport
- Sports
■
Eco
- Economical
■
Dynamic cornering light:
- Sets the characteristics of the Xenon headlight
■
Normal
- Normal
■
Sport
- Sports
■
Eco
- Economical
■
Air conditioning:
- Sets the Climatronic characteristics
■
Normal
- Normal
■
Eco
- Economical
■
Engine sound:
- Sets the engine noise in the vehicle
■
Normal
- Normal
■
Sport
- Sports
■
Eco
- Economical
■
Reset mode
- Setting for all menu items in the
Individual
mode to
Normal
■
Cancel
- Keep the current settings
■
Reset
- Set all menu items to
Normal159Assist systems

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1.8 l/132 kW TSI
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1.6 l/81 kW TDI CR
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