2015 SKODA OCTAVIA radio

WARNING (Continued)■When objects are attached to the sun visor, the visor can not be pivoted
to the side windows. This might result in injuries to the occupants if the
head airbag is deployed.■
There must not be any further persons, animals or objects positioned be-
tween the occupants and the deployment area of the airbag. In addition,
none of the occupants should lean their head out of the window when driv-
ing, or extend their arms and hands out of the window.
Note
In vehicles with head airbags, the text  can be seen on the B column clad-
ding.
Deactivating airbags
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Deactivating airbags
19
Deactivating the front passenger airbag
19
Deactivating airbags
If you sell your vehicle, provide the complete vehicle documentation to the
new owner. Please note that the information relating to the possibility of de-
activating the front passenger airbag must be included!
If an airbag in the vehicle is to be turned off, then the buyer is to draw atten-
tion to this fact!
Deactivating an airbag should be considered in cases such as the ones
outlined below. ▶ If a child seat must be used on the front passenger seat, where the child is
transported facing rearward » page 20, Transporting children safely .
▶ If not being able to maintain a distance of at least 25 cm between the middle
of the steering wheel and chest, despite the driver's seat being correctly ad-
justed.
▶ If special attachments are required in the area of the steering wheel because
of a physical disability.
▶ If other seats have been installed (e.g. orthopaedic seats without side air-
bags).
The front passenger airbag can be switched off with the key-operated switch
» Fig. 14 on page 19 -  .
We recommend that you ask a ŠKODA service partner to deactivate any other
airbags as appropriate.
Deactivation indicator
Display of the airbag deactivation » page 35, 
Safety systems .
Note
A ŠKODA service partner will be able to inform you which, if any, of your vehi-
cle's airbags can or must be deactivated.
Deactivating the front passenger airbag
Fig. 14
Key-operated switch for the front passenger airbag/warning light
for the front passenger airbag
Only the front passenger airbag is deactivated with the key switch.
Key switch positions » Fig. 14 - 
Passenger front airbag deactivated
Passenger front airbag activated
Switch off
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Open the storage box on the front passenger's side.
›
Fold the key bit out completely for the radio key » .
›
Carefully insert the key into the key slot in the key switch as far as the stop.
›
Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch » Fig. 14 
carefully into the
position 
.
›
Pull the key out of the slot in the key switch » .
›
Close the storage box on the front passenger's side. 
19Airbag system

›Check that the warning light
  underneath the text  
» Fig. 14 -  lights up after the ignition is switched on.
Switching on›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Open the storage box on the front passenger's side.
›
Fold the key bit out completely for the radio key » .
›
Carefully insert the key into the key slot in the key switch as far as the stop.
›
Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch » Fig. 14 
carefully into the
position 
.
›
Pull the key out of the slot in the key switch » .
›
Close the storage box on the front passenger's side.
›
Check that the warning light

 underneath the text


» Fig. 14
-  lights up after the ignition is switched on.
The 
 warning light goes out 65 seconds after the key switch status has
changed or after the ignition is switched on.
WARNING■ The driver is responsible for whether the airbag is switched on or switch-
ed off.■
Only switch off the airbag when the ignition is switched off! Otherwise a
fault can occur in the system for deactivating the airbag.
■
If the warning lights 



flash, the front passenger airbag will not
be deployed in the event of an accident! Have the airbag system checked
by a specialist garage immediately.
■
Do not leave the key inserted in the key-operated switch while driving -
vibrations can cause the key to turn in the slot and switch on the airbag!
The airbag could be triggered unexpectedly in an accident - it may result in
injury or death!
CAUTION
An insufficiently folded out key bit can damage the key switch!Transporting children safely
Child seat
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Use of a child seat on the front passenger seat
21
Use of the child seat on the front passenger seat
22
Child safety and side airbag
22
Classification of child seats
22
Use of child seats fastened with a seat belt
22
To avoid serious injury or death children are always to be in an appropriate
child safety seat with regards to height, weight, and age.
For safety reasons, we recommend that you always transport child seats on the rear seats.
Child seats complying with the ECE-R 44 Economic Commission for Europe
standard must be used.
Child seats that comply with the ECE-R 44 standard have a test seal that can-
not be removed: a large E within a circle with the test number below.
With child safety seats in groups 2 and 3, make sure that the loop-around fit-
tings attached to the child seat headrest is positioned in front of or at the
same height as the loop-around fittings on the B pillar on the passenger side.
WARNING■ One should never carry children, and also not babies! - on one's lap.■Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. Certain outside climatic
conditions can cause life-threatening temperatures in the vehicle.■
The child must be secured in the vehicle during the entire travelling time!
Otherwise, in the event of an accident, the child would be thrown through
the vehicle and as a result may suffer fatal injuries, and also injure other oc-
cupants. 
20Safety

Operation using the multifunction steering wheelFig. 33
Buttons/dials: on the multifunction steering wheel
Read and observe
on page 44 first.
Description of the operation by means of the buttons/dials on the multi-
function steering wheel
Button / dialActionOperationA
Press brieflyVoice control on/off / Sound off /on
(applies to vehicles without voice con- trol)Press and hold buttonActivate the voice control of
theSmartLink a)
function (if supported
by the connected device)BPress brieflySwitch sound on/off / Switch track playback on/offTurn upIncrease volumeTurn downDecrease volumeCPress brieflyTo the next radio channel or changeto the playback trackPress and hold buttonFast forward within the trackDPress brieflyto the previous radio channel orchange to the playback track b)Press and hold buttonFast reverse within the trackEPress brieflySelect menu item Assist systems
» page 48
Button /
dialActionOperationF
Press brieflyTake the call / end the call / Menu Tel-ephone
display / display call list / call
the selected contactPress and hold buttonReject call / Redial last callG
Press brieflyConfirm menu item / menu / Repeat
the last navigation announcement or clarify / interrupt traffic report
Turn up
Previous menu item / track b)
/ Show
available list (e.g. list of available
channels, list of the last destinations, call list)Turn downNext menu item / track / View availa-
ble list (e.g. List of available channels, list the last destinations, call list)HPress brieflyReturn to a previous level in the menuPress and hold buttonDisplay main menua)
» Infotainment Owner's Manual
b)
Valid for pressing within about 4 s from the beginning of the given track. Pressing after about 4 seconds
from the beginning of the track, starts the playback from the beginning of the track.
Note
Depending on equipment not all functions may be available. The system indi-
cates this through a text message on the display.
Menu item
Navigation
Read and observe on page 44 first.
Select menu item
Navigation›
Select and confirm
Navigation
in the main menu.
Route guidance takes place
Graphical driving recommendations and other route and destination informa-
tion are displayed after selection.
No route guidance is carried out
A compass/vehicle symbol is shown to display the current vehicle position in
relation to the compass after selection. 
46Using the system

Then turn dial G » Fig. 33 on page 46 on the multifunction steering wheel to
display the Last destinations
menu.
The menu shows the
Home address
menu item and a list of recent destinations.
When you select one of the menu items, the destination name and the follow-
ing items are displayed.
■
OK
- Start navigation
■
Cancel
- Return to the Navigation menu – the compass/vehicle symbol will be
displayed
If the home address is not defined when the menu item
Home address
is selec-
ted, the following message appears:
Please enter the home address on the infotain-ment system.
Menu item
Audio
Read and observe on page 44 first.
Select menu item
Audio›
Select and confirm
Audio
in the main menu.
The following information can be displayed in the display.
■ Radio
■ Currently played station (name/frequency)
■ The selected frequency range (e.g. FM) optionally with the number of the
station button (e.g. FM3), if the station is stored in the memory list
■ List of available station (if more than 5 stations can be received)
■ TP traffic announcements.
■ Media
■ Name of the track being played, if necessary, further information regarding
title (e.g. artist, album name), if this information is stored as a so called ID3
tag on the audio source.
Menu item
Telephone
Read and observe on page 44 first.
Select menu item
Telephone›
Select and confirm
Telephone
in the main menu.
›
Turn the dial
G
» Fig. 33 on page 46 .
The system displays a call list.
If the call list includes no entries, the following message appears No entries avail-able.
The following symbols are displayed next to each entry in the call list. Incoming call
Outgoing call
Missed call
Outgoing call
■ 
Cancel
- Ends the call
Incoming call
■ 
Answer
– Accept incoming call
■ 
Reject
– Reject incoming call
■ 
Ignore
- Mute the ringer (this option is only available if there is no other call)
Ongoing conversation or conference call
■ 
Hang up
- End a call
■ 
Hold
– Hold a call
■ 
Continue
– Continue held call
■ 
Mic. off
– Microphone off
■ 
Mic. on
– Microphone on
■ 
Private
– Switch the call to the telephone
■
Hands-free
– Toggles the call to the device
Ongoing and held call ■ 
Hang up
– End an ongoing call
■ 
Call wait.
– Switch to a held call
■ 
Conference
– Make a conference call 1)
■ 
Mic. off
– Microphone off
■ 
Mic. on
– Microphone on
■ 
Private
– Switch ongoing call to the telephone
■
Hands-free
– Switch ongoing call to the device
Symbols in the display Charge status of the telephone battery 1)
Signal strength 1)
A telephone is connected to the unit 
1)
This function is only supported by some mobile phones.
47Information system

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

Fog lights with the CORNER functionRead and observe
on page 67 first.
The function CORNER provides better illumination of the nearby environment
when turning, manoeuvring or anything similar.
The function automatically switches on the fog lights on each side of the ve- hicle, if the following conditions are met.
The turn signal is switched on or the front wheels are turned sharply 1)
.
The vehicle speed is below 40 km/h.
The low beam is switched on.
The fog lights are not switched on.
Note
The two fog lights are switched on when you shift into the reverse gear.
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
Read and observe
on page 67 first.
The function COMING HOME ensures that the vehicle's environment is illumi-
nated after switching off the ignition and opening the driver's door.
The function LEAVING HOME ensures that the vehicle's environment is illumi-
nated after unlocking the vehicle with the radio remote control unit.
The function switches the light on only if there is poorer visibility and the light
switch is in the position .
Enabling / disabling and setting functions
The functions and setting of the lighting duration can be activated or deactiva-
ted in the Infotainment system » 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
objects in front of the light sensor on the windscreen in order to avoid impair-
ing the function or its reliability.■
If this option is always enabled, then the battery is heavily loaded.
Hazard warning light system
Fig. 60
Button for hazard warning light
system
Read and observe on page 67 first.
The hazard warning lights make other road users aware of your vehicle.
The function switches on all indicators.
Switching on/off
›
Press the button 
» Fig. 60 .
When you turn it on the warning light 
flashes in the button and at the same
time the warning lights 

in the instrument cluster.
The hazard warning light system can also be operated if the ignition is switch-
ed off.
If one of the airbags is deployed, the hazard warning light system will switch
on automatically.
The automatic activation of hazard warning lights can take place during a
heavy braking. After starting or accelerating the hazard warning system is au-
tomatically switched off. 
1)
If both switch-on conditions are conflicting, for example, if the front wheels are turned to the left and
the right turn signal light is switched on, the turn signal light has the higher priority.
73Lights and visibility

Opening›Turn regulator B » Fig. 138 or » Fig. 139 upwards.
Closing›
Turn regulator
B
» Fig. 138 or » Fig. 139 downwards.
Depending on the setting of the air distribution on the front panel of the heat-
er, the manual air conditioning or the Climatronic, the following air vents are
active.
Set the direction of the air outletActive air outlet nozzles » Fig. 138 and
» Fig. 139 1. 2 . 41. 2 . 4 . 5 . 7 3. 4 . 64 . 5 . 73 . 4 . 5 . 6 . 7
CAUTION
To ensure that the heating, the manual air conditioning and the Climatronic
systems work properly, do not block up the air outlet vents with any objects.
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation)
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Switching on/off
118
Radio remote control
119
Functional requirements of the auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventila-
tion)
The charge state of the vehicle battery is sufficient.
The fuel supply is adequate (the warning light  is not illuminated in the
instrument cluster).
Aux. heating
The auxiliary heating can be used when both when stationary, when the en-
gine is switched off, to preheat the vehicle and also while driving (e.g. during
the heating phase of the engine).
The auxiliary heating warms up the coolant by combusting fuel from the vehi-
cle tank. This heats the air flowing into the passenger compartment (if the
blower is turned on).
The auxiliary heating also warms up the engine.
Auxiliary ventilation
The auxiliary ventilation enables fresh air to flow into the vehicle interior by
switching off the engine, whereby the interior temperature is effectively de-
creased (e.g. with the vehicle parked in the sun).WARNING■ The auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation) (hereinafter refer-
red to as aux. heating) must never be operated in closed rooms (e.g. garag-
es) – risk of poisoning!■
The auxiliary heating must not be allowed to run during refuelling – risk
of fire.
■
The exhaust pipe of the auxiliary heating is located on the underside of
the vehicle. If you want to use the heater, do not park the car in places
where the exhaust fumes can come into contact with flammable materials
such as dry grass, undergrowth, leaves, spilled fuel etc. - risk of fire.
CAUTION
■ The exhaust pipe of the auxiliary heating, which is located on the underside
of the vehicle, must not be clogged and the exhaust flow must not be blocked.■
If the auxiliary heating is running, the vehicle battery discharges.
■
The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free (e.g. of ice, snow or
leaves) to ensure that the auxiliary heating operates properly. 
117Heating and ventilation

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