2015 SKODA OCTAVIA boot

Table of Contents
On-board literature4
Notes
5
Structure and more information about the
Owner's Manual
6
Abbreviations
Safety
Passive Safety
8
General information
8
Correct and safe seated position
8
Seat belts
11
Using seat belts
11
Inertia reel and belt pretensioners
13
Airbag system
14
Description of the airbag system
14
Airbag overview
15
Deactivating airbags
19
Transporting children safely
20
Child seat
20
Fastening elements
23
Using the system
Cockpit
27
Overview
26
Instruments and warning lights
28
Instrument cluster
28
Warning lights
31
Information system
40
Driver information system
40
Driving data (Multifunction display)
41
MAXI DOT display
44Service interval display49SmartGate50
Unlocking and opening
53
Unlocking and locking
53
Anti-theft alarm system
58
Luggage compartment lid
59
Electric boot lid
60
Window operations
61
Panorama sliding/tilting roof
64
Lights and visibility
67
Lights
67
Interior lights
74
Visibility
76
Windscreen wipers and washers
77
Rear mirror
79
Seats and head restraints
81
Seats and head restraints
81
Seat features
85
Transporting and practical equipment
89
Useful equipment
89
Multimedia holder
99
Luggage compartment and transport of
cargo
100
Variable loading floor in the luggage
compartment (Estate)
107
Net partition
109
Roof rack
110
Heating and ventilation
112
Heating, manual air conditioning system,
Climatronic
112
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and
ventilation)
117Driving
Starting-off and Driving120
Starting and stopping the engine using the
key
120
Starting and stopping the engine at the push
of the button
122
START-STOPsystem
124
Brakes and parking
126
Manual shifting of gears and pedals
128
Automatic gearbox
129
Running-in and economical driving
132
Avoiding damage to your vehicle
134
Assist systems
135
General information
135
Braking and stabilisation systems
135
OFF ROAD-mode
138
Parking aid (ParkPilot)
140
Rear View Camera
143
Park Assist
144
Cruise Control System
148
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
150
Front Assist
155
Selection of the driving mode (Driving Mode
Selection)
157
Proactive passenger protection (Crew Protect
Assist)
160
Lane Departure Warning (Lane Assist)
160
Traffic sign recognition
162
Fatigue detection
164
Tyre pressure monitoring
165
Hitch and trailer
167
Hitch
167
Trailer
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Safety
Passive Safety
General information
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Before setting off
8
Driving safety
8
In this section of the instructions you will find important information, tips and
notes on the subject of passive safety.
We have combined everything here which you should be familiar with, for ex-
ample, regarding seat belts, airbags, safety of children and anything similar.
You will find further information on safety, which concerns you and those trav-
elling with you, in the following chapters of this Owner's Manual.
The complete on-board literature should therefore always be in the vehicle.
This applies in particular, if you rent out or sell the vehicle.
Before setting off
For your own safety and the safety of the people travelling with you, please
pay attention to the following points before setting off.
▶ Ensure that the lighting and the turn signal system are functioning properly.
▶ Ensure that the function of the wipers and the condition of the wiper blades
are free of any defects.
▶ Ensure that all of the windows offer good visibility to the outside.
▶ Adjust the rear-view mirror so that vision to the rear is guaranteed.
▶ Ensure that the mirrors are not covered.
▶ Check the tyre inflation pressure.
▶ Check the engine oil, brake fluid and coolant level.
▶ Secure all items of luggage.
▶ Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of the
vehicle.
▶ Close all doors as well as the bonnet and boot lid.
▶ Ensure that no objects can obstruct the pedals.
▶
Protect children in suitable child seats with correctly fastened seat belts
» page 20 , Transporting children safely .
▶ Adopt the correct seated position » page 8, Correct and safe seated posi-
tion . Tell your passengers to assume the correct seated position.
Driving safety
The driver is fully responsible for himself and passengers, especially children. If
your driving safety is effected, you place yourself and the oncoming traffic at
risk.
The following guidelines must therefore be observed. ▶ Do not become distracted from concentrating on the traffic situation, (e.g. by
your passengers or mobile phone calls).
▶ Never drive when your driving ability is impaired, (e.g. due to medication, al-
cohol or drugs).
▶ Keep to the traffic regulations and the permissible speed limit.
▶ Always adjust the driving speed to the road, traffic and weather conditions.
▶ Take regular breaks on long journeys (at least every two hours).
The following list contains instructions for the Passenger which, if not ob-
served, may cause serious injuries or death. ▶ Do not lean against the dash panel.
▶ Do not put your feet on the dash panel.
The following list contains instructions for all Passengers which, if not ob-
served, may cause serious injuries or death. ▶ Do not sit only on the front area of the seat.
▶ Do not sit facing to the side.
▶ Do not lean out of the window.
▶ Do not put your limbs out of the window.
▶ Do not put your feet on the seat upholstery.
Correct and safe seated position
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Correct seat position of the driver
9
Adjusting the steering wheel position
9
Correct seated position for the front passenger
10
Correct seated position for the passengers in the rear seats
10

8Safety

   Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
Conditions of the ACC system
The warning lights 


indicate the condition of the ACC system
» page 150 .
 Distance warning (Front Assist)
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates – the safe distance to the vehicle in front is below the mini-
mum.
Information on the Front Assist system » page 155.
 Advance warning/emergency brake (Front Assist)
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates – the system has recognized the risk of a collision or automati-
cally triggered an emergency braking manoeuvre.
Information on the Front Assist system » page 155.
 OFF ROADmode
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates – the conditions for the engagement of OFF ROADmode are met.
 flashes – the hill descent assistant is engaged at the moment.
For more information about OFF ROAD mode » page 138, OFF ROAD-mode .
 Service
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates – note regarding a due service appointment
» page 49, Service
interval display .
Information system
Driver information system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Door, luggage compartment or bonnet warning
40
Auto-check control
40
Overspeed warning at 120 km/h
41
Gear recommendation
41
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the information system vie the display
of the instrument cluster provides the following information.
▶ Driving data (multifunction display) » page 41.
▶ Data relating to the Maxi DOT display » page 45.
▶ Service interval display » page 49.
▶ Selector lever positions for an automatic gearbox » page 129.
▶ Information and alerts in the Assist systems » page 135.
WARNINGConcentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver, you are fully re-
sponsible for the operation of your vehicle.
Door, luggage compartment or bonnet warning
Read and observe
on page 40 first.
If at least one door is open, or the boot or bonnet is open, the display indicates
the relevant open door or boot/bonnet.
An acoustic signal will also sound if you drive the vehicle above 6 km/h when a
door is open.
Auto-check control
Read and observe
on page 40 first.
Certain functions and conditions of individual vehicle systems are checked
continuously when the ignition is switched on. 
40Using the system

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.
52Using the system

Unlocking and opening
Unlocking and locking
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Locking/unlocking using the key via the lock cylinder
54
Unlocking/locking with the remote control key
54
Unlocking / locking - KESSY
55
Locking and unlocking the vehicle with the central locking button
55
Safe securing system
56
Individual settings
56
Opening/closing a door
57
Child safety lock
57
Malfunctions
57
Your car is equipped with a central locking system.
The central locking system allows you to lock and unlock all doors, the fuel fill-
er flap and the boot lid at the same time. The functions of the central locking
system can be individually adjusted » page 56.
After unlocking, depending on vehicle equipment and setting the following is
valid for the central locking. ▶ The turn signal lights flash twice as confirmation that the vehicle has been
unlocked.
▶ An double audible signal sounds additionally on vehicles which are fitted
with the anti-theft alarm system.
▶ The doors, the boot lid and the fuel filler flap are unlocked.
▶ The interior lamp illuminates.
▶ The SafeLock system is switched off.
▶ The indicator light in the driver door stops flashing.
▶ The exterior mirrors are set into the driving position.
▶ The anti-theft alarm system is deactivated.
After locking, depending on vehicle equipment and setting the following is
valid for the central locking. ▶ The turn signal lights flash once as confirmation that the vehicle has been
locked.
▶ An audible signal sounds additionally on vehicles which are fitted with the
anti-theft alarm system.
▶ The doors, the boot lid and the fuel filler flap are locked.
▶ The interior lamp goes out.
▶ The SafeLock system is switched on.
▶ The warning light in the driver door begins flashing.
▶ The exterior mirrors are folded back into the park position.
▶ The anti-theft alarm system is activated.
If the doors or the luggage compartment lid remain open after the vehicle has
been locked, the turn signal lights do not flash until they have been closed.
Protection against unwanted vehicle unlocking
If the vehicle is unlocked and a door or the boot lid not opened within the next
45 seconds, the vehicle will lock again automatically and the safe securing sys-
tem or anti-theft alarm system will be switched back on.WARNING■ Never leave the key in the vehicle when you exit the vehicle. Unauthor-
ized persons, such as children, for example, could lock the car, turn on the
ignition or start the engine - there is a danger of injury and accidents!■
When leaving the vehicle, never leave persons who are not completely in-
dependent, such as children, unattended in the vehicle. These individuals
might not be able to leave the vehicle on their own or to help themselves.
Can be fatal at very high or very low temperatures!
CAUTION
■ Each key contains electronic components; therefore it must be protected
against moisture and severe shocks.■
Keep the groove of the keys absolutely clean. Impurities (textile fibres, dust,
etc.) have a negative effect on the functionality of the locking cylinder and ig-
nition lock.
■
If the driver's door has been opened, the vehicle cannot be locked.
53Unlocking and opening

Locking/unlocking using the key via the lock cylinderFig. 37
Left side of the vehicle: Turning
the key for unlocking and locking
the vehicle
Read and observe and on page 53 first.
The key allows you to unlock or lock the vehicle via the lock cylinder in the
driver's door » .
Unlocking/locking the vehicle with the key » Fig. 37
Unlocking the vehicle
Locking the vehicle
CAUTION
To unlock or lock the vehicle with the remote control key via the lock cylinder,
first remove the cap of the lock cylinder » page 224.
Unlocking/locking with the remote control key
Fig. 38
Remote control key
Read and observe and on page 53 first.
Function and description of the key » Fig. 38
Unlocking the vehicle
Locking the vehicle
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Boot lid unlock/unlatch (vehicles fitted with manual operation)
▶ Luggage compartment door open/close/movement of the luggage com-
partment door stop (vehicles with electric operation)
Button for folding the key in/out
Warning light for the battery condition
If the red warning light does not flash when you press a button on the key,
the battery is discharged.
Boot lid unlock/unlatch for vehicles fitted with manual operation
By pressing briefly symbol key 
the boot lid unlocks.
Press and hold the symbol key
 to release the lid (partially opened).
If the lid is unlocked or released with the key symbol  on the key, then the
lid is automatically locked after closing. You can set a lock delay » page 59.
CAUTION
■
The operation of the remote control may temporarily be affected by signal in-
terference from transmitters close to the car and which operate in the same
frequency range.■
The operating range of the remote control key is approx. 30 m. But this range
of the remote control can be reduced if the batteries are weak.
■
The battery must be replaced if the central locking does react to the remote
control at less than around 3 metres away » page 223.
Note
The remote control will operate only when visual contact with the vehicle.AB54Using the system

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 .
56Using the system