2016 SKODA OCTAVIA ECO mode

  Calculate the most economical route with shortest travelling time and
distance travelled – the route is highlighted green
 
Calculate the fastest route to the destination, even if a detour is nec-
essary - the route is highlighted in red
 
Calculate the shortest route to the destination, even if a longer travel-
ling time is required - the route is highlighted in orange
In the function surfaces of the alternative routes, information on the route
length and the estimated travel time and the following symbols are displayed
(applies to Infotainment Columbus).
Use of a toll motorway
Use of a train / ferry
Using a toll tunnel
Use of a toll road
Using a vignette duty highway
It is possible to select an already calculated alternative route before the calcu- lation of the remaining routes is completed.
Selecting the type of route will start route guidance.
If no route selection is made within 30 s after the calculation of all routes, the
route guidance is automatically started according to the preferred route type.
Route calculation for the trailer
When driving with a trailer or any other accessory connected to the trailer
socket, we recommend that you switch on the trailer recognition, if necessary
to set the maximum speed for towing a trailer.
›
For calculating the route for towing a trailer, tap the function surface in the
main navigation menu

→
Route options
→
 .
Demo mode
The Demo mode provides a travel simulation to the entered destination. The
function offers the option to travel through the calculated route “virtually”.
When the Demo mode is turned on, a menu for route guidance in the Demo
mode or in normal operation is displayed before the start of route guidance.
›
To switch on/off in the main menu Navigation, tap on the function surface

Tap →
Advanced settings
→
Demo mode
.
When the DemoMode is switched on, the route starting point can be defined.
ABC› In the
Navigation main menu, tap on the function surface  Tap → Advancedsettings
→
Define demo mode starting point
.›
Define the starting point by entering the address or the current vehicle posi-
tion.
›
The demo mode starting point can also be set as long as the demo mode is
turned on by tap the desired map location and the menu item
Start Demo Mode
is selected » page 176, Tap map point .
Graphical driving recommendations
Fig. 219
Driving recommendations / travel recommendation detail
The display of the graphical driving recommendations is in the extra window
Manoeuvre
as well as the display of the instrument cluster.
In the split screen
Manoeuvre
the following driving recommendations are shown
» Fig. 219 .
Street name / street number of the current vehicle position
Driving recommendations with street names / road numbers, with the
route and the travel time to the manoeuvre location
Details of driving recommendation (is displayed near the manoeuvre)
Lane guidance
In the split screen
Manoeuvre
, Infotainment also announces TMC traffic obstruc-
tions and on motorways, car parks, petrol stations or restaurants.
Speed limits
With activated function 
→
Advanced settings
→
Note: National border crossed
dis-
play the country-specific speed limits when crossing international borders.
These speed limits can be displayed by tapping the function surface 
→
Topspeeds
in the main Navigation menu is displayed.
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›Touch the screen in the route field and move the cross-point to the desired
location on the map, e.g. A, move » Fig. 221 ).
The transit point B
is added to the route » Fig. 221.
›
Tap on the function surface 
.
Then a route is recalculated and the route guidance starts.
Customise transit point
›
In the Navigation main menu, tap on the function surface
 Tap
→
Changeroute in map
.
›
Touch the transit point
B
and move to a different location on the map.
›
Tap on the function surface 
.
Then a route is recalculated and the route guidance starts.
Remove transit point
›
In the Navigation main menu, tap on the function surface

→
Change route inmap
.
›
Tap on the function surface
Del. waypoint.
.
›
Tap on the function surface
 .
Then a route is recalculated and the route guidance starts.
Route list
In the route list, it is possible to create routes, save, delete, or start navigation.
New route
›
In the Navigation main menu, tap on the function surface

→
Routes
→
Newroute
.
Insert a route destination in one of the following ways.
›
Tap on the function surface
enter destination
and enter a new destination.
›
or tap on the function surface
destinations
and select a destination from the
list of saved destinations.
›
To save the created route, tap the function surface
Store
.
›
Tap the function surface
Start
to start route guidance.
Managing saved routes
›
In the Navigation main menu, tap on the function surface

→
Routes
.
›
Choose the desired route, and then select one of the following functions.
Clear saved route
- Edit route » page 181, Route details
- Calculate route and start route guidance » page 179, Route calculation
and start route guidance
Waypoint mode
Introduction to the subject
Only valid for Infotainment Columbus.
This mode is suitable for off-road navigation or for areas where maps are not
available.
Infotainment allows the recording of waypoint tours driven using automatic of
manually entered waypoints.
Then there is the possibility to start route guidance to the stored waypoint
tour or to save the waypoint tour on the SD card.
Main menu
Fig. 222
Waypoint mode: Main menu
›
In the Navigation main menu, tap on the function surface

→
Waypoint mode
.
The Waypoint mode menu is displayed » Fig. 222.
Any ongoing route guidance is terminated after the selection of this waypoint
mode menu. 
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Description of the function surfaces A » Fig. 222
Context-dependent:
▶ No route guidance is taking place - Start recording a waypoint tour/
display saved waypoint tour management/ exit Waypoint mode
▶ A waypoint tour is being recorded - Recording a waypoint tour / man-
ually adjust waypoint / exit Waypoint modemenu
▶ Route guidance is taking place Stop guidance / skip the next way-
point /exit Waypoint mode menu
Setting the map display / show / hide the additional window / switch on / off the display of special destinations on the map
Operation of Radio
/
Media
playback
Setting Navigation is not available in the Waypoint mode menu
Record waypoints
Fig. 223
Recording a waypoint tour
Start recording a waypoint tour
▶ In the Waypoint mode main menu, tap on the function surface

→
Recordwaypoint tour
.
Select one of the following recording types. ■
Select on map
- Enter destination on the map and start recording waypoints
■
Start recording
- Start recording waypoints without entering a destination
Recording a waypoint tour
After starting the recording of a waypoint tour the following contextual infor-
mation may be displayed » Fig. 223.
Automatically set waypoints
Manually set waypoints
Split screen
Waypoint tour
with the number of already set waypoints / maxi-
mum number of waypoints
 ABCAdd waypoint manually
▶ In the Waypoint mode main menu, tap on the function surface  → Add way-point manually
.
Stop recording
▶ In the Waypoint mode main menu, tap on the function surface 
→
Stop re-cording
.
The recording also stops when the waypoint mode menu is exited.
The recorded waypoints are merged to a waypoint tour and stored in the way-
point memory after completion of the recording.
The recording cannot be continued once it has been stopped. A new recording must be started.
Guide along a saved waypoint tour
Fig. 224
Display a waypoint / Guide along a waypoint tour
Start guidance
›
In the Waypoint mode main menu, tap on the function surface

→
Waypointmemory
.
›
select the desired waypoint tour » Fig. 225 on page 185 .
›
Tap on the function surface
 .
›
Select one of the following menus
» Fig. 224 -
 .
■
Reverse tour
- Reverse the order of waypoints (suitable for guiding along a
waypoint tour in the reverse direction)
■
Next. Waypoint.
- Skip to the next waypoint
■
Start
- starts route guidance
Route guidance
During the guidance along a waypoint tour, no navigation announcements are
made by Infotainment. 
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When driving along the waypoint tour shown, follow as closely as possible the
information shown on the Infotainment screen.
While driving along a waypoint tour, the split screen shows the Waypoint tour
and the direction to drive as well as the distance to the next waypoint, the se-
quence number of the next waypoint and the total number of waypoints
1
» Fig. 224 - 
.
The waypoint tour from the vehicle position to the next waypoint “reduces” continuously while driving “ ”
2
» Fig. 224 .
If you drive past but very close to the next waypoint, the route guidance will
continue with the subsequent waypoint.
If you drive past a waypoint and this does “not disappear” from the waypoint tour (e.g. because the distance to this waypoint is too large), then there is the
possibility to “skip” over this waypoint and continue the guidance to the next
waypoint.
▶ In the Waypoint mode main menu, tap on the function surface

→
Skip way-point
.
Stop route guidance
▶ In the Waypoint mode main menu, tap on the function surface

→
Stop routeguidance
.
The guidance also stops when the waypoint mode is exited.
Manage waypoint tour memory
Fig. 225
Management of waypoint memo-
ry
›
to display a list of saved and imported waypoint tours, from main menu
Waypoint mode , tap the function surface

→
Waypoint memory
.
The name of the waypoint tour, the date and time of storage and the number
of waypoints appears in the function surface for the waypoint tour.
› Choose the desired waypoint tour, and then select one of the following
menu items » Fig. 225.
Store the waypoint tour on the SD card
Delete the waypoint tour
Rename the waypoint tour
Display the waypoint tour » Fig. 224 on page 184
Import waypoint tour from the SD card ▶ In the Waypoint mode main menu, tap on the function surface 
→ Waypointmemory
→
Import
.
▶ Select the source of the waypoint tour recording and confirm the import.
Traffic reports
List of traffic reports
Fig. 226
List of traffic reports
Infotainment allows you to receive TMC traffic reports (Traffic Message Chan-
nel), which contain information regarding traffic obstructions.
›
To display the list of traffic incidents press the button .
In the list of traffic messages and the map, a max. of 6 messages are dis-
played, that have a letter and the traffic obstruction symbol (e.g. ,
 ,
 )
» Fig. 226 .
At present on the route traffic information is taken by using a nav. announce-
ment.
If the symbol  in the list of traffic reports is crossed out, then Infotainment
is outside the range of the traffic report provider. 
185Navigation

Switch on/off ignitionFig. 229
Positions of the vehicle key in the ignition lock / starter button
Read and observe
and on page 188 first.
Positions of the vehicle key in the ignition lock » Fig. 229 -

Ignition switched off, engine switched off
Ignition switched on
Starting engine
Switching on /off ignition in vehicles with starter button
›
Press the » Fig. 229 -
 button, the ignition is switched on / off.
On vehicles with manual transmission the pedal must not be depressed to
switch on / off the ignition, otherwise the engine will start.
On vehicles with automatic transmission , the brake pedal must not be de-
pressed to switch on / off the ignition, otherwise the engine will start.
Starting / stopping the engine
Read and observe
and on page 188 first.
Before 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.
›
For vehicles with automatic transmission , place the selector lever in position
P or N and » depress the brake pedal until the engine starts.
123Starting engine›On vehicles with Ignition lock, turn the key to position 3 and the engine
starts » Fig. 229 on page 189 
. Then release the key, the engine will start
automatically.
If the engine does not start within 10 seconds, turn the key to position 1
. Re-
peat the start-up process after 30 s.
›
On vehicles with starter button, press the button briefly » Fig. 229 on
page 189 - 
, the motor will start automatically.
For vehicles with diesel engines, the glow plug warning light 
goes on dur-
ing starting. The engine starts after the warning light goes out.
Switching the engine off
›
Stop the vehicle.
›
On vehicles with ignition lock, turn the key to position
1
» Fig. 229 on
page 189 -
 .
›
On vehicles with
starter button, press the button » Fig. 229 on page 189 -
 ,
The engine and the ignition will be switched off simultaneously.
For vehicles with automatic transmission, the ignition key can only be removed
if the selector lever is in position P .
Do not switch the engine off immediately at the end of your journey if the en-
gine has been working at high revs over a prolonged period, but leave it to run
at an idling speed for about 1 minute. This prevents any possible accumulation
of heat when the engine is switched off.
Emergency shutdown of the engine in vehicles with starter button
The system is equipped with a protective device against accidental switching
off, the engine can only be shut off while driving in the event of an emergency.
›
Keep the knob pressed » Fig. 229 on page 189 -
 or press it twice within 1
second.
After the emergency stop of the engine, the steering lock will remain un-
locked.
CAUTION
When the outdoor temperature is below -10 ° C, the selector lever when start-
ing must always be in P mode. 189Starting-off and Driving

Forward mode / sport programme - the gear change takes place in the
position S at higher engine speeds than in mode D
(Sprung position) - choice between positions D and S
If the Sport driving mode is selected with the engine running » page 221, Se-
lect the driving mode (Driving Mode Selection) , the transmission is automati-
cally set in the S mode.
E – Economical driving mode
If the driving mode Eco or Individual (engine - Eco) » page 221 is selected and
the selection lever is in the setting D/S, the transmission is automatically set
to mode E. This mode cannot be selected with the selector lever.
The forward mode is switched up or down automatically in mode E at lower en-
gine speeds than in mode D.
Selector lever lock
Fig. 236
Shift lock button
Read and observe and on page 194 first.
The selector lever is locked in mode P and N to prevent that the forward driv-
ing is selected accidentally, thereby setting the vehicle in motion.
The selector lever is locked only when the vehicle is stationary and at speeds
up to 5 km/h.
The selector lever lock is indicated by the illumination of the warning light .
Disengage selector lever from P mode or N
›
Press the brake pedal and the lock button at the same time in the direction
of
1
» Fig. 236 .
To move the selector lever from mode N to D / S only the brake pedal is press-
ed.
D/SThe selector lever is not locked when quickly moving across the position N
(e.g. from R to D/S ). This, for example, helps to rock out a vehicle that is stuck,
e.g. in a bank of snow. The selector lever lock will engage if the lever is in posi-
tion N for more than approx. 2 seconds without the brake pedal being de-
pressed.
If it is not possible to release the gear selector from mode P in the usual man-
ner, then this can be emergency unlocked » page 277.
Note
If you want to switch the selector lever from mode P to mode D/S or vice ver-
sa, move the selector lever quickly. This prevents that you accidentally select
mode R or N.
Manual shifting of gears (Tiptronic)
Fig. 237
Selector lever/multi-function
steering wheel
Read and observe and on page 194 first.
Tiptronic mode makes it possible to manually shift gears with the selector lev-
er or multifunction steering wheel.
Switching to manual shifting using the selector lever
›
Push the gear selector from position D/S towards the right, or left in a right-
hand drive vehicle. The current gear is maintained.
Switching to manual shifting by using the rocker switches under the
multifunction steering wheel
›
To change gear , pull one of the rocker switches
-
/
+
briefly towards the
steering wheel » Fig. 237.
›
To cancel manual shift, pull the rocker switch
+
towards the steering wheel
for more than 1 s.
If you do not pull one of the rocker switches
-
/
+
for more than 1 minute,
manual shifting of the gears is deactivated automatically. 
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Changing gear›To shift up , tap the selector lever forwards + or pull the rocker switch +
briefly towards the steering wheel » Fig. 237.
›
To shift down , tap the selector lever backwards
-
or pull the rocker switch
-
briefly towards the steering wheel » Fig. 237.
The currently selected gear is indicated in the » Fig. 235 on page 194 display.
The gearshift indicator must be observed when changing gear » page 42.
When accelerating, the gearbox automatically shifts up into the higher gear
just before the maximum permissible engine speed is reached. If a lower gear
is selected, the gearbox does not shift down until there is no risk of the engine
overrevving.
Note
It may be beneficial, for example, when travelling downhill, to use manual
shifting of gears. Shifting to a lower gear reduces the load on the brakes and
hence the wear on the brakes.
Start and drive
Read and observe
and on page 194 first.
Moving off and stopping temporarily
›
Firmly depress and hold the brake pedal.
›
Start the engine.
›
Press the locking button and move the selector lever to the desired position
» page 194 .
›
Release the brake pedal and accelerate.
The selector lever position N does not have to be selected when stopping for a
short time (e.g. at a crossroads). However, the brake pedal should be de-
pressed, in order to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
Accelerate to max. speed during the journey (kickdown function)
If the accelerator pedal is depressed while the vehicle is in forward drive mode,
the kick-down function is turned on.
The gear change is adjusted accordingly to achieve maximum acceleration.
Accelerate to maximum speed when starting (launch control function) 1)
The launch control function is available in mode S or Tiptronic.
› Disable the TCS
» page 200, Braking and stabilisation systems .›START STOP deactivate » page 191, manually activate/deactivate system .›
Fully depress and hold the brake pedal with your left foot.
›
Fully depress the accelerator pedal with your right foot.
›
Release the brake pedal - the vehicle is running at maximum acceleration.
Driving in neutral (“coasting”)
When releasing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle moves without the braking
effect of the engine.
Operating conditions
▶ The selector lever is in the D/S position.
▶ Driving mode Eco or Individual (Drive - Eco) is selected » page 221, Select the
driving mode (Driving Mode Selection) .
▶ The vehicle is travelling at more than 20 km/h.
▶ No trailer or other accessory is connected to the trailer socket.
The gear is selected again automatically, when you depress the accelerator or
brake pedal or pull the left rocker switch
-
towards the steering wheel
» page 195 , Manual shifting of gears (Tiptronic) .
WARNINGRapid acceleration ( e.g. on slippery roads) can lead to a loss of control over
the vehicle – There is a risk of accident!
Running in and economical driving
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Run in engine
196
Tips on economical driving
197
DriveGreen function
197
Radiator shutters
198
Run in engine
During the first 1 500 km, the driving style is decisive for successful the run-
ning in process is. 
1)
This function is only valid for some engines.
196Driving

OFF ROADmode
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
203
Hill Descent Assistant
203
ESC OFF ROAD
204
ASR OFF ROAD
204
EDS OFF ROAD
204
ABS OFF ROAD
204
The OFF ROAD mode includes functions that help to overcome routes that are
difficult to navigate when travelling on non-paved roads.
But even with OFF ROAD mode activated, your vehicle is never a true SUV.
WARNINGThe general information relating to the use of assistance systems must be
observed » page 199, in section Introduction .
CAUTION
■
The OFF ROAD mode is not designed for the use on common roads.■All four wheels must be fitted with the same tyres approved by ŠKODA AUTO
to ensure the OFF ROAD mode operates correctly.
Operation
Fig. 242
Button for selecting the driving mode / function surface on the
Infotainment screen
Read and observe and on page 203 first.
OFF ROAD mode intervenes at a speed up to 30 km / h.
We recommend that you activate the OFF ROAD mode for every trip on non-
paved roads.
›
To activate , press the 
» Fig. 242 button.
In the Infotainment screen, a running mode menu » Fig. 242 appears.
›
Press the
Offroad
function surface on the Infotainment screen. The warning
light 
lights up in the instrument cluster.
›
to deactivate press the button 
» Fig. 242 and in the infotainment screen,
choose another mode than the
Offroad
mode.
The following functions are integrated in the OFF ROAD mode.
▶ Hill Descent Assistant » page 203
▶ ESC OFF ROAD » page 204
▶ TCS OFF ROAD » page 204
▶ EDL OFF ROAD » page 204
▶ ABS OFF ROAD » page 204
Note
If 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 203 first.
The hill descent assistant (hereinafter referred to as assist system), with itsautomatic 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. 

203Assist systems