2015 SKODA OCTAVIA Owner's Manual

Closing›Pull gently on the top edge of the corresponding button and hold until the
window has moved into the desired position.
Releasing the button causes the window to halt immediately.
The window can also be fully closed automatically by pulling the button up to
the stop. Renewed pulling of the button causes the window to stop immedi-
ately.
Disable/enable the buttons in the rear doors›
Press button
E
» Fig. 48 .
When the buttons in the rear doors are disabled, the warning light 
in button
E
illuminates.
After switching the ignition off, it is still possible to open or close the windows
for approx. 10 minutes.
After the driver's or passenger's door is opened the operation of the window is
only possible with the button
A
» Fig. 48 , in which case they have to be press-
ed or pulled for approx. 2 seconds.
The window lift mechanism is equipped with protection against overheating.
Repeated opening and closing of the window can cause this mechanism to
overheat. If this happens, it will not be possible to operate the window for a
short time. You will be able to operate the window again as soon as the over-
heating protection has cooled down.
WARNING■ The system is fitted with a force limiter » page 63. If there is an obsta-
cle, the closing process is stopped and the window goes down by several
centimetres. The windows should nevertheless be closed carefully – risk of
injury!■
If the rear seats are accommodating people who are not completely inde-
pendent, e.g. children, it is recommended that the buttons in the rear doors
be disabled with button
E
for safety reasons.
CAUTION
■ In the winter, ice accumulating on the surface of the window may cause
there to be more resistance when closing the window. The window will stop
and move back several centimetres.■
Keep the windows clean to ensure the correct functionality of the electric
windows.
■
Always close the windows before disconnecting the battery.
Opening/closing the windows in the front passenger door and in
the rear doorsFig. 49
Power window button
Read and observe and on page 62 first.
There is a button in the front passenger door and in the rear doors for that
window.
Opening
›
Lightly press the button downwards and hold it until the window has moved
into the desired position.
Releasing the button causes the window to halt immediately.
The window can be completely opened automatically by briefly pressing the
down button as far as the stop. Renewed pressing of the button causes the
window to stop.
Closing
›
Lightly press the button upwards and hold it until the window has moved in-
to the desired position.
Releasing the button causes the window to halt immediately.
The window can be completely closed automatically by briefly pressing the up
button as far as the stop. Releasing the button causes the window to halt im-
mediately.
Force limit
Read and observe
and on page 62 first.
The electrical power window system is fitted with a force limiter.
If there is an obstacle, the closing process is stopped and the window goes
down by several centimetres. 
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If the obstacle prevents the window from being closed during the next 10 sec-
onds, the closing process is interrupted once again and the window goes down
by several centimetres.
If you attempt to close the window again within 10 seconds of the window be-
ing moved down for the second time, even though the obstacle was not yet
been removed, the closing process is only stopped. During this time it is not
possible to automatically close the window. The force limiter is still switched
on.
The force limiter is only switched off if you attempt to close the window again
within the next 10 seconds - the window will now close with full force!
If you wait longer than 10 seconds, the force limiter is switched on again.
Window convenience operation
Read and observe
and on page 62 first.
The convenience operation of the windows offers the possibility of opening or
closing all the windows at once.
Settings the window convenience operation » Owner´s Manual Infotainment ,
chapter CAR - vehicle settings .
Convenience operation can take place in one of the following ways.
Opening
›
Press and hold the symbol button  on the key.
›
Keep the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the unlock position
until all electrically operated windows are open.
›
Switch off the ignition, open the driver's door and hold the key
A
until it
stops in the open position » Fig. 48 on page 62 .
Closing
›
Press and hold the symbol button  on the key.
›
Keep the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the lock position
until all the electrically operated windows are closed.
›
Switch off the ignition, open the driver's door and hold the key
A
until it
stops in the closed position » Fig. 48 on page 62 .
›
In the KESSY system, hold your finger on the sensor on the outside of the
door handle of the front door » Fig. 39 on page 55 .
The prerequisite for ensuring that the convenience operating feature correctly is the automatic opening/closing of all windows is operational.
Convenience opening or closing the window using the key in the driver's door
locking cylinder is only possible within 45 seconds of locking the vehicle.
The movement of the window is stopped immediately when the respective
button is released.
Malfunctions
Read and observe
and on page 62 first.
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is possible that the
automatic window lifter will not operate. The system must be activated.
Activation sequence
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Pull the top edge of the button and close the window.
›
Release the button.
›
Pull the relevant button upwards again for approx. 1 second, and keep it
pressed down.
Panorama sliding/tilting roof
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
65
Power limit
65
Convenience operation of sliding / tilting roof
65
Sliding / tilting roof malfunction
66
Manual operation of sunblind
66
Electrical operation of the sunblind
66
Malfunction of the sun blind
66
The panorama sliding/tilting roof (hereinafter referred to as sliding/tilting roof)
can only be operated when the ignition is turned on and when the outdoor
temperature is no lower than -20 °C.
The sliding/tilting roof can still be operated for approx. 10 minutes after
switching the ignition off. However, as soon as the driver or front passenger's door is opened it is no longer possible to operate the sliding/tilting roof.
CAUTION
Always close the sliding/tilting roof before disconnecting the battery.64Using the system

OperationFig. 50
Operation of the sliding/tilting roof - Version 1
Fig. 51
Operation of the sliding/tilting roof - Version 2
Read and observe
on page 64 first.
The sun roof can be operated with the rotary switch.
Operation of the sliding/tilting roof Open fully
Open partially
Comfort position
Opening (switch in position  )
Closing (switch in position  )
WARNINGWhen operating the sliding/tilting roof, proceed with caution to avoid caus-
ing crushing injuries – risk of injury!A12CAUTIONDuring the winter it may be necessary to remove any ice and snow in the vicin-
ity of the sliding/tilting roof before opening it to prevent any damage to the
opening mechanism.
Power limit
Read and observe
on page 64 first.
The sliding/tilting roof is fitted with a force limiter.
If there is an obstacle, the closing process is stopped and the window goes
down by several centimetres.
The closing of the sliding/tilting roof without power limitation is only with the
third attempt at closing. The time interval between the individual closing at-
tempts should not exceed 5 s - the sliding/tilting roof closes with full force!
Convenience operation of sliding / tilting roof
Read and observe
on page 64 first.
The convenience operation makes it possible to open or close the sliding/tilt-ing roof using the key or the KESSY system above the sensor in the door han-
dle of the front door.
Tilting roof
The sliding/tilting roof can be opened as follows.
›
Press and hold the symbol button  on the key.
›
Hold the key in the unlock position in the driver's door lock.
Closing
The sliding/tilting roof can be closed as follows.
›
Press and hold the symbol button  on the key.
›
Hold the key in the lock position in the driver's door lock.
›
In the KESSY system, hold your finger on the sensor on the outside of the
door handle of the front door » Fig. 39 on page 55 .
By interrupting the locking process, the closing operation is interrupted.
WARNINGClose the sliding/tilting roof carefully – risk of injury!65Unlocking and opening

Sliding / tilting roof malfunctionRead and observe
on page 64 first.
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is possible that thesliding/tilting roof will not operate. The sun roof must be activated.
Activation sequence
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Set the switch to the position 
» Fig. 50 on page 65 or » Fig. 51 on page 65 .
›
Press the switch on the recess E down and pull forwards.
The sliding/tilting roof opens and closes again after around 10 seconds.
›
Release the lever.
Manual operation of sunblind
Fig. 52
Operation of the sun blind
Read and observe on page 64 first.
The Sun blind of the sliding/tilting roof is opened manually by pulling up on the
handle in the direction of the arrow
A
and closed in the direction of the arrow
B
» Fig. 52 .
WARNINGWhen operating the sunshade, proceed with caution to avoid causing
crushing injuries – risk of injury!Electrical operation of the sunblindFig. 53
Operation of the sun blind
Read and observe on page 64 first.
The sliding sun blind (hereinafter referred to as sun blind) can be opened or closed using the buttons.
Operation of the sun blind » Fig. 53
Opening
Closing
By briefly pressing the button, the sun blind is fully opened or closed. The
movement of the sun blind can be stopped by briefly pressing any key.
By pressing and holding the key, the sunblind is opened or closed in the de-
sired position. By releasing the key, the opening or closing process is stopped.
WARNINGWhen operating the sunshade, proceed with caution to avoid causing
crushing injuries – risk of injury!
Malfunction of the sun blind
Read and observe
on page 64 first.
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is possible that thesun blind will not operate correctly. The sun blind must be activated.
Activation sequence
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Set the switch to the position 
» Fig. 53 on page 66 .
›
Press the button 
and hold down.
The sun screen opens and closes again after around 10 seconds. 
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›Release the button.Lights and visibility
Lights

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operating the lights
68
Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)
68
Turn signal and main beam
69
Automatic driving lamp control
70
Xenon headlight
70
High-beam assistant (Light Assist)
71
Front and rear fog light
72
Fog lights with the CORNER function
73
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
73
Hazard warning light system
73
Parking lights
74
Driving abroad
74
The lights work only with the ignition on, unless otherwise stated.
The layout of the controls on right-hand drive vehicles differs partially from
that shown in » Fig. 54 on page 68 . The symbols that mark the individual po-
sitions of the controls are identical.
Keep the headlights lenses clean » page 185, Headlight glasses .
WARNINGThe automatic driving lamp control  only operates as a support and
does not release the driver from his responsibility to check the light and, if
necessary, to switch on the light depending on the light conditions. 67Lights and visibility

Note■The headlights may mist up temporarily. When the driving lights are switched
on, the light outlet surfaces are free from mist after a short period, although
the headlight lenses may still be misted up in the peripheral areas. This mist
has no influence on the life of the lighting system.■
If the visibility is poor and the lights are not on (except daytime running light)
the brightness of the instrument lighting reduces to alert the driver to switch
on the lights in due time.
■
The brightness of the instrument lighting with the lights on (except daytime
running lights) can be set in the Infotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment ,
chapter CAR - Vehicle Settings .
Operating the lights
Fig. 54
Light switch and control dial for
the headlight beam range regu-
lation
Read and observe on page 67 first.
Switching lights on and off
Depending on the equipment configuration, the light switch
A
» Fig. 54 can be
turned to one of the following positions.
Switching off lights (except daytime running lights)Switching lights on/off automatically » page 70
Switching on the side light or parking light » page 74
Switching on the low beam
Headlight range control 
Turning the dial
B
» Fig. 54 from the position 
to 
to gradually adjust the
headlight range control and shorten the light cone.
The positions of the width of illumination correspond approximately to the fol-
lowing car load.
Front seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot loaded
Driver seat occupied, boot loaded
Xenon headlight
The Xenon bulbs adapt automatically to the load and driving state of the vehi-
cle when the ignition is switched on and when driving. Vehicles that are equip-
ped with Xenon headlights do not have a manual headlight range adjustment
control.WARNINGAlways adjust the headlight beam to meet the following conditions.■The vehicle does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming vehi-
cles.■
The beam range is sufficient for safe driving.
Note
■ The light switch is in position  or  and the ignition is turned off, the low
beam is switched off automatically 1)
and the status light is lit. The side light is
switched off when the ignition key is removed, for vehicles with the KESSY
system after switching off the ignition and opening the driver's door.■
If there is a fault in the light switch, the low beam comes on automatically.
Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)
Read and observe
on page 67 first.
The daytime running light (hereinafter referred to as "function") lights the
front and rear vehicle area (only valid for some countries).
The lights are switched on automatically if the following conditions are met. The light switch is in the position 
or 
.
The ignition is switched on.
The function is activated. 
1)
Does not apply to the position
, as long as the conditions are met for the COMING HOME function
» page 73 .
68Using 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

Automatic driving lamp controlFig. 56
Light switch: AUTO position
Read and observe on page 67 first.
The light switch is in position » Fig. 56
then depending on the equipment
the automatic switch on / off the lights corresponding to the light or weather
conditions (rain) takes place.
The sensitivity of the sensor for the determination of the ambient light can be
adjusted in the infotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR -
vehicle settings .
If the light switch is in position , the lettering
 illuminates next to the
light switch. If the light is switched on automatically, the symbol  next to the
light switch also lights up.
Automatic driving light control during rain
The daytime running lights are switched on automatically if the following con-
ditions are met.
The function is activated.
The light switch is in the position .
The windscreen wipers are on for more than 30 s.
The light turns off about 4 minutes after turning off the wipers.
Automatic headlight control in rain can be activated or deactivated in the Info-
tainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR - vehicle settings .
CAUTION
Poorer visibility is evaluated by a motor mounted below the windscreen in the
holder of the interior mirror sensor. Do not attach any stickers or similar ob-
jects in front of the light sensor on the windscreen in order to avoid impairing
the function or its reliability.Xenon headlight
Read and observe
on page 67 first.
The Xenon headlight (hereinafter referred to as system) ensures that the
roads are illuminated independent of the traffic and weather conditions.
The system automatically adjusts the cone of light in front of the vehicle based
on the driving information (such as vehicle speed and loading situation, use of
the windscreen wipers, selected driving profile, vehicle position according to
the data from Infotainment navigation).
The system works as long as the light switch is in position 
.
The system operates automatically in the following modes.
Out of town mode
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is similar to the low beam.
City mode
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adjusted so that it illuminates the
adjacent pavement, crossings, etc. The mode is active at speeds of 15-50 km/h.
Motorway mode
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adjusted so that the driver can re-
spond in time to an obstruction or other hazard in time. The mode is active at
speeds above 110 km/h.
Rain mode
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adjusted so that the driver can re-
duce the glare from oncoming vehicles in rain.
The mode is active at speeds of 50 – 90 km/h and if the windscreen wipers
continuously operate for a period of time longer than about 2 minutes. The de-
activation of the mode is carried out a few minutes after switching off the wip-
er.
Fog mode
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adjusted so that the driver is not
dazzled by the reflection of the cone of light by fog in front of the vehicle.
The mode is active at speeds of 15 – 70 km/h and if the rear fog light is switch-
ed on for a period of time longer than about 10 seconds. The deactivation of
the mode is carried out a few minutes after switching off the rear fog lights. 
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