2016 SKODA OCTAVIA key

Description of operationFig. 39
Lid operation
Read and observe
and on page 57 first.
Ways to open the lid
▶ By pressing the handle
A
» Fig. 39 .
▶ By holding the button
C
.
▶ By holding the button
D
on the key.
Ways to close the lid ▶ Press pressing the button
B
» Fig. 39 .
▶ By pressing the handle
A
.
Ways to stop the lid movement ▶ Press pressing the button
B
» Fig. 39 .
▶ By pressing the button
C
.
▶ By holding the button
D
on the key.
▶ By pressing the handle
A
.
Audible signals
An acoustic signal is sounded when opening/closing the lid by means of the
button
C
or
D
.
NoteIf you rapidly enter the vehicle during the opening or closing process of the lid,
the whole vehicle may jerk and, as a result, the movement of the lid can be in-
terrupted.
Set the top position of the lid
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and on page 57 first.
The top position of the lid can be adjusted (e.g. in a limited space to open thelid due to the garage height or for a more comfortable operation, depending on
the height of the person).
Adjusting the top position of the lid
›
Stop the lid in the desired position.
›
Press and hold button
B
» Fig. 39 on page 58 until you hear an acoustic sig-
nal.
Adjusting the top starting position of the lid
›
Carefully raise the flap manually to the limit.
›
Press and hold button
B
» Fig. 39 on page 58 until you hear an acoustic sig-
nal.
Note
The top position which is reached when the lid opens automatically, is always
lower than the maximum top position which can be reached when the lid is
opened manually.
Malfunctions
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and on page 57 first.
Examples of operational malfunctions
Description of the malfunc-
tionPossible solutionsThe lid cannot be openedUnlocking the lid » page 276
The lid does not react to an
opening signal
Removing a possible obstacle (e.g. snow), re-
opening the lid » page 58

Press the handle A
» Fig. 39 on page 58 and
pull the lid upwards 
58Using the system

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 not operational 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
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and on page 59 first.
The convenience operation for the window offers the option to open/close all
the windows at once (or only the window in the driver's door). The function of
convenience operation can be individually adjusted in the Infotainment menu 
→

→
Opening and closing
.
Opening
›
Press and hold the button on the key.
›
Or
Switch off the ignition, open the driver's door and hold the key
A
until it
stops in the open position » Fig. 41 on page 60 .
›
orKeep the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the unlock posi-
tion until all electrically operated windows are open.
Closing
›
Press and hold the button on the key.
›
Or
Switch off the ignition, open the driver's door and hold the key
A
until it
stops in the closed position » Fig. 41 on page 60 .
›
orKeep the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the lock position
until all the electrically operated windows are closed.
›
In the KESSY system, hold your finger on the sensor on the outside of the
door handle of the front door » Fig. 33 on page 52 .
The convenience operation will only function correctly if all the windows auto- matically open/close properly.
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
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and on page 59 first.
Repeatedly opening and closing the window can cause the window mecha-
nism to overheat and become temporarily blocked. You will be able to operate
the window again as soon as the operating mechanism has cooled down.
After disconnecting the vehicle battery, automatic opening / closing of the
window can be deactivated. In this case, the system must be activated as fol-
lows.
Window in the driver door
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Pull the top edge of the button and close the window.
›
Release the button.
›
Pull up the respective button and hold for 1 second.
Windows in the other doors
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Press the respective key above and close the window.
›
Release the button.
›
Pull up the respective button above and hold for 1 second.
Panoramic tilt / slide sunroof

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
62
Force limiter
62
Convenience operation of the sliding / tilting roof
62
Activate operation of the tilt / slide sunroof
62
Manually operated sunblind
63
Electrically operated sunblind
63
Activating operation of the sunshade
63
The panoramic tilt / slide sunroof (hereinafter referred to as tilt / slide sunroof)
can only be operated when the ignition is turned on and when the outdoor
temperature is above -20 °C. 
61Unlocking and opening

The sliding/tilting roof can still be operated for approx. 10 minutes after
switching the ignition off. After opening the driver or front passenger door, it
is no longer possible to operate the sliding/tilting roof.WARNINGWhen operating the tilt/slide sunroof and the sunshade, proceed with cau-
tion to avoid causing crushing injuries – risk of injury!
CAUTION
■ During the winter it may be necessary to remove any ice and snow in the vi-
cinity of the sliding/tilting roof before opening it to prevent any damage to the
opening mechanism.■
Always close the sliding/tilting roof before disconnecting the battery.
Operation
Fig. 43
Operation of the tilting / sliding sunroof
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Operation of the tilting / sliding sunroof » Fig. 43
Open fully
Open to the low-noise position
Open partially
Close completely
Opening (switch in position 
)
Resetting (switch in position 
)
A12After turning the switch one stop to position  (spring-tensioned position),
the tilt / slide sunroof stops in the position in which the intensity of the wind
noise is low. After turning the switch further to position 
, the tilt / slide sun-
roof opens up to the stop.
Force limiter
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and on page 62 first.
The sliding/tilting roof is fitted with a force limiter.
If there is an obstacle, the closing process is stopped and the glass pane re-
tracts by several centimetres.
WARNINGIf the tilting / sliding sunroof is closed, by pulling on the recess of the
switch in the direction of arrow 2, » Fig. 43 on page 62 and the closing
process is hindered by an obstacle, then at the third attempt at closing, the
force limitation will cease to function (if less than 5 s passes between the
individual attempts to close). The tilt / slide sunroof closes with full force -
this can cause injury.
Convenience operation of the sliding / tilting roof
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and on page 62 first.
The convenience operation makes it possible to open or close the sliding/tilt-
ing roof using the key or the KESSY system via the sensor in the door handle of
the front door.
›
To open out , press and hold the
 button on the key.
›
Or:
Hold the key in the unlock position in the driver's door lock.
›
To close , press and hold the
button (with KESSY, hold your finger on the
sensor on the outside of the door handle of the front door).
›
Or Hold the key in the lock position in the driver's door lock.
By interrupting the locking process, the closing operation is interrupted.
Activate operation of the tilt / slide sunroof
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and on page 62 first.
If the tilt / slide sunroof stops working (e.g. after disconnecting and connecting
the battery), then the operation must be reactivated. 
62Using the system

Note■If, with a dipped beam, the ignition is turned off, then the dipped beam will
automatically switch off 1)
and the parking lights will come on. The parking
lights are switched off when the ignition key is removed (for vehicles with the
KESSY system, after opening the driver's door).■
If there is a fault in the light switch, the low beam comes on automatically.
Daytime running lights(DAY LIGHT)
Read and observe
on page 64 first.
The daytime running lights (hereinafter only referred to as "function") lightsthe 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.
Activating/deactivating function on vehicles with Infotainment
The function can be deactivated/activated in the Infotainment menu 

→

→
Light
.
Deactivating on vehicles without Infotainment
›
Turn off the ignition, pull the indicator / main beam lever towards the steer- ing wheel, push down and hold in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition and hold the lever in the above position until an audi-
ble signal sounds (about 3 s).
Activating on vehicles without Infotainment
›
Turn off the ignition, pull the indicator / main beam lever towards the steer- ing wheel, push down and hold in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition and hold the lever in the above position until an audi-
ble signal sounds (about 3 s).
WARNINGAlways switch on the low beam when visibility is poor.Turn signal and main beamFig. 47
Operating lever: Turn signal and
main beam operation
Read and observe on page 64 first.
Control stalk positions » Fig. 47
Switch on right turn signal
Switch on left turn signal
Switch on main beam (spring-tensioned position) Switch on main beam or headlight flasher (spring-loaded 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 switches off automatically, depending on the steering angle
after completing the turn.
Use the control stalk to switch on/off the headlight assistant» page 67.
Comfort flashing
When the operating lever is pressed lightly up or down, the indicator in ques-
tion flashes three times.
If during comfort signalling the operating lever is pressed in the opposite di-
rection, the indicating will stop.
Comfort flashing can be activated / deactivated in the Infotainment menu 
→

→
Light
. 

1)
Does not apply to the position , as long as the conditions are met for the COMING HOME function
» page 68 .
65Lights and visibility

›Press the control lever all the way into position
or  until it stops » Fig. 47
on page 65 .
The parking light is illuminated on the relevant side of the vehicle.
Switching on the side light on both sides ›
Switch on the ignition and turn the light switch into position 
» page 64 ,
the parking lights are turned on.
›
Switch off the ignition and lock the vehicle.
After pulling out the ignition key and opening the driver's door, an audible
warning sounds. After a few seconds or after closing the driver's door, the au-
dible warning is turned off.
CAUTION
■ Turning on the parking light means the battery is heavily loaded.■The parking lights may switch off automatically due to a low battery charge.
If the two-sided parking lights are switched on when the ignition is off, the
parking lights will not switch on automatically!
Entry space lighting
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on page 64 first.
The lighting is positioned on the lower edge of the exterior mirror and illumi-nates the entry area of the front door.
The lighting switches on after unlocking or opening the vehicle door (depend-
ing on the lighting conditions).
The lighting switches off after around 30 seconds after closing the front door
or switching on the ignition.
Driving abroad
Read and observe
on page 64 first.
When driving in countries with opposing traffic system (traffic on the
left/right), your headlights may dazzle oncoming traffic. Therefore, it is neces-
sary to have the headlights adapted by a specialist garage.
You can set the xenon headlights yourself by activating travel mode in the In-
fotainment menu 

→

→
Light
. In this mode, no automatic beam adjust-
ment is made ahead of the vehicle.
Interior lighting
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
interior light, front
69
Interior light, rear
70
The inner lighting also works if the ignition is switched off. With the ignition
switched off, the lights will automatically switch off after approximately after
10 minutes.
interior light, front
Fig. 52
Operation of the front light: Version 1 / version 2
Positions of the rocker switch
A
» Fig. 52
Switching on
Automatic operation (centre position)
Switching off
There is no icon available for the centre position (automatic operation) in Ver-
sion 2.
Switch on / off (by pressing the relevant switch
B
) » Fig. 52
Reading lamp left
Reading lamp right 
69Lights and visibility

Automatic operation - position 
The system is turned on when any of the following is present.
▶ The vehicle is unlocked.
▶ One of the doors is opened.
▶ The ignition key is removed.
The system is turned off when any of the following is present.
▶ The vehicle is locked.
▶ The ignition is switched on.
▶ About 30 seconds after all the doors have been closed.
Interior light, rear
Fig. 53
Interior light, rear: Variant 1 / Variant 2
Fig. 54
Interior light, rear: Variant 3
Variant 1 - Operation (by pressing the switch) » Fig. 53
 Switching on and off
AOption 2 - switching on/off (by pressing relevant switch)
» Fig. 53
 Reading lamp left
 Reading lamp right
Variant 3 - operation (by moving the light lens C
) » Fig. 54
Switching on
Automatic operation 1)
Switching off
The rear lights (variant 1/variant 2) are operated together with the front lights.
▶ When the front interior lighting is switched on, the rear interior lighting also
turns on automatically.
▶ When the front interior lighting is switched off, the rear interior lighting can
be turned on/off as required.
Viisibility
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Windscreen and rear window heater
71
Sun visors
71
Sunshade
71WARNINGNo objects should be attached to the sun visor that could restrict the view
or endanger the vehicle occupants during sudden braking or in a collision.BC1)
In this position, the same conditions apply as for the automatic operation of the lighting from the front
seats » page 69 .
70Using the system

Setting the mirror surfaces synchronously
This function allows the simultaneous adjustment of the two mirror areas. The
function can be activated / deactivated in the Infotainment menu 

→ 
→
Mirrors and wipers
.
›
Turn the knob for the mirror control to the position for the driver mirror ad-
justment.
›
Adjust the mirror areas to the desired position.
Manual folding mirrors
The mirror can be manually folded in towards the side window. To restore it to
its original position, fold back from the side window until it audibly clicks into
place.
Automatic folding in/back of both mirrors
The exterior mirrors are automatically collapsed after locking the vehicle in the park position. After unlocking the vehicle, the mirrors are folded back to the
driving position »
.
This function can be activated / deactivated in the Infotainment menu 

→

→
Mirrors and wipers
.
Mirror with auto-dimming
The exterior mirror dimming is controlled together with auto rear-view mirror
dimming » page 74 .
Memory function for mirror (vehicles with electrically adjustable driver's
seat)
It is possible to save the current setting of the exterior mirror when saving the
driver's seat position with » page 77, Memory Function of the electrically ad-
justable seat or » page 78 , Memory function of the remote control key .
Tilting the mirror area of the front passenger mirror (vehicles with
electrically adjustable driver's seat)
The front passenger mirror area can be tilted to the stored position to improve
the view to the curb when reversing.
Operating conditions. The function is activated in the Infotainment menu 

→

→
Mirrors andwipers
.
The setting of the mirror area has been previously stored » page 77,
Memory Function of the electrically adjustable seat or. » page 78 , Memo-
ry function of the remote control key .
The reverse gear is engaged.
The knob for the mirror control is in the position for the passenger mirror
adjustment.
The mirror area returns to its initial position after the rotary knob is set to an-
other position or if the speed is greater than 15 km/h.WARNINGDo not touch the exterior mirror surfaces, if the exterior mirror heating is
switched on - hazard of burning.
CAUTION
■ Never manually fold in/out the electrically folding exterior mirrors - there is a
risk of damage to the mirror!■
When the mirror is swung by external influences (due to impact during ma-
noeuvring, for example), then first fold-in the mirror by turning the knob and
wait for a loud clapping noise.
75Lights and visibility

Seats and head restraints
Front seats
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Manual adjustment
76
Electrical adjustment
77
Memory Function of the electrically adjustable seat
77
Memory function of the remote control key
78
Folding front passenger seat
78
Armrest setting
79WARNING■ Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary – otherwise
there is a risk of an accident!■
Caution when adjusting the seat! You may suffer injuries or bruises as a
result of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention.
Manual adjustment
Fig. 63
Control elements on the seat
Read and observe on page 76 first.
The seats can be adjusted by the respective operating element being pulled,
pressed or turned in the direction of the arrows » Fig. 63.
Adjusting the seat in the longitudinal direction (after releasing the control
lever must lock audibly)
Adjusting the seat height 1)
Adjust the tilt of the backrest (do not lean on the backrest when adjusting)
Setting the extent of the curvature of the lumbar support
Note
After a certain time, play can develop within the adjustment mechanism of the
backrest angle.ABCD1)
Only valid for some countries.
76Using the system