2016 SKODA OCTAVIA ECO mode

The downhill gradient is at least 10 % (when driving over sleepers, the lim-
it can briefly drop to 8 %).
Neither the accelerator nor the brake pedal is operated.
Driving speed
Initiate the downhill decent at a reasonable speed of approx. 2 - 30 km / h the
assist maintains this speed when driving downhill constant.
If a forwards or reverse gear is engaged for vehicles with Manual transmis-
sion , the speed must be high enough to avoid “stalling the engine”.
The driving speed can be changed by the brake or accelerator pedal. This is
true even if the shift lever is in the neutral position and the selector lever in
the N position. The engagement of the assistant is resumed after the pedal is
released.WARNINGFor the correct operation of the assistant the road surface must be suffi-
ciently adherent. The assistant cannot properly fulfil its function on slushy
soil due to physical reasons (e.g. ice or mud). - there is a risk of an accident!
Note
When the wizard brakes the vehicle automatically, then the brake light does
not come on.
ESC OFF ROAD
Read and observe
and on page 203 first.
The ESC OFF ROAD makes driving on a dirt roads easier, as no ESC interven-tions occur when the vehicle is slightly over or under steered.
ASR OFF ROAD
Read and observe
and on page 203 first.
The TCS OFF ROAD makes starting and driving on an unpaved surface easier as
it partially allows wheel-spin.
Note
When disabled, the TCS » page 201 OFF ROAD mode works without the sup-
port of the TCS OFF ROAD.EDS OFF ROAD
Read and observe
and on page 203 first.
The EDS OFF ROAD supports the driver when driving on a surface with differ-
ent grip under the drive wheels or when driving over bumps.
A spinning wheel or wheels are braked earlier and with more force than with
the intervention of the standard EDS system.
ABS OFF ROAD
Read and observe
and on page 203 first.
The ABS OFF ROAD supports the driver when braking on an unpaved surface
(e.g. gravel, snow etc.).
The system generated by a controlled locking of the wheels braked wheel be-
fore a “wedge” of piled material, which shortens the braking distance.
Maximum system efficiency is achieved when the front wheels are in the
straight ahead position.
Parking aid (Park Pilot)
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Settings in Infotainment
205
Operation
205
Display Infotainment screen
206
Activation / deactivation
206
Automatic system activation when moving forward
207
The parking aid (hereinafter referred to as system) uses acoustic signals on the
Infotainment screen when manoeuvring around obstacles in the vicinity of the
vehicle.
WARNING■ The general information relating to the use of assistance systems must
be observed » page 199, in section Introduction .■
Moving persons or objects may not be recognized by the system sensors. 
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Approximate range of sensors (in cm)Area » Fig. 244Variant 1
(4 sensors)Variant 2
(8 sensors)Variant 3
(12 sensors)A-120120B-6090C160160160D606090E--90
Audible signals
The interval between the acoustic signals becomes shorter as the clearance is
reduced. At a distance of approx. 30 cm a continuous tone starts to sound -
danger area. From this moment do not continue to move towards the obsta-
cle!
The acoustic signals can be set in Infotainment » page 205.
Towing a trailer
When towing, or when another accessory is connected to the trailer socket on-
ly the areas
A
and
B
» Fig. 244 are active in the system.
Note
■
If with Version 3 vehicles not all fields around the vehicle silhouette are ac-
tive after activation, the vehicle should be moved forwards or backwards.■
The signal tones for front obstacle recognition are factory-set to be higher
than for rear obstacle recognition.
Display Infotainment screen
Fig. 245
Screen display
Read and observe and on page 204 first.Function surfaces and warnings » Fig. 245ARoad display.  Depending on the Infotainment type: Switching off park assistant dis-
play.  Switching audible parking signals on/off.Change to rear-view camera display .There is an obstacle in the collision area (the distance to the obstacle
is less than 30 cm). 
Stop moving in the direction of the obstacle!There is an obstacle in the road (the distance to the obstacle is great-
er than 30 cm).An obstacle is located outside of the road (the distance to the obsta-
cle is greater than 30 cm).System failure (there is no indication of obstacles).
Road display
The road display
A
» Fig. 245 indicates the road on which the vehicle would
take the current steering wheel and shift / selector lever position.
The shift lever is in the neutral position and the gear selector is in mode N. the
road display is at the front.
Activation / deactivation
Fig. 246
System key (option 2, 3)
Read and observe and on page 204 first.
Activation
The activation of the system is initiated when the reverse gear is engaged, and
with vehicles with the variant 2 and 3 , also by pressing the

» Fig. 246 but-
ton. 
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OperationFig. 248
Installation location of the camera / scanned area behind the ve-
hicle
Read and observe
and on page 207 first.
The camera for capturing the area behind the vehicle is in the grip of the bootlid » Fig. 248 .
Area behind the vehicle » Fig. 248
Detection range of the camera
Area outside the detection range of the camera
The system can assist the driver when parking and manoeuvring under the fol-
lowing basic conditions.
The ignition is switched on.
The reverse gear is engaged. 1)
The luggage compartment lid is completely closed.
The vehicle is travelling at less than 15 km/h.
The area behind the vehicle is clearly visible.
The selected parking / manoeuvring area is clear and even.
Note
■ The screen display can be interrupted by pressing the symbol button 
» Fig. 246 on page 206 .■
After disengaging the reverse gear, automatic screen display of the parking
aid is carried out (variant 2, 3) » page 205.
ABGuidelines and function surfacesFig. 249
Infotainment screen: Orientation lines / function interfaces
Read and observe
and on page 207 first.
Orientation lines are shown along with the monitored area behind the vehicle
on the screen.
Distance of the orientation lines behind the vehicle » Fig. 249
The distance is about 40 cm (safety distance limit).
The distance is about 100 cm.
The distance is about 200 cm.
The distance may vary slightly depending on the load of the vehicle and the
road inclination.
The distance between the side lines corresponds approximately to the vehicle
width including mirrors.
Function surfaces » Fig. 249
Depending on the Infotainment model: Turns the display of the area
behind the vehicle off
Screen settings - brightness, contrast, colour Switching audible parking signals on/off
Enabling and reduced park assistance display
Change to park assistance display 
ABC
     1)
The area behind the vehicle can be displayed for a few seconds more after disengaging the reverse gear.
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Settings in Infotainment
214
Operation
215
Automatic stopping and starting
215
Operation overview
216
Start control
216
Stop/resume control
216
Set/change desired speed
217
Set the clearance level
217
Special driving conditions
217
Overtaking and towing
218
Malfunctions
218
The automatic distance control (hereinafter referred to as ACC) maintains the
set speed or the distance to the vehicle ahead without the accelerator or
brake pedal being pressed.
The front of the vehicle and the distance to the vehicle ahead is monitored by
a radar sensor » page 199.
The state in which the ACC maintains the speed or the proximity is described
as control from here on.
WARNING■
The general information relating to the use of assistance systems must
be observed » page 199, in section Introduction .■
The driver must always be ready to take over the operation of the accel-
erator and brake pedal.
■
The ACC does not react when approaching a stationary obstacle, such as
traffic jams, vehicle breakdowns or vehicles waiting at a traffic light.
■
The ACC does not respond to crossing or oncoming objects.
■
If the ACC does not decelerate fast enough, immediately apply the vehi-
cle's foot brake.
WARNINGFor safety reasons, do not use the ACC under the following conditions.■When driving in turning lanes, motorway exits or construction sites, to
avoid an unwanted acceleration to the stored speed.■
When visibility is poor, (e.g. fog, heavy rain, thick snowfall).
■
When road conditions are poor (e.g. ice, slippery road, gravel, dirt road).
■
Driving into “sharp” corners or in steep gradients / on steep inclines.
■
When driving through places where metal objects (such as metal build-
ings, railroad tracks, etc.) can be found.
■
When driving through very divided and enclosed spaces (such as large-ca-
pacity garages, car ferries, tunnels and the like.).
Note
■ The ACC is designed primarily for use on motorways.■The ACC reduces the speed by automatically releasing the accelerator or by
means of a braking procedure as appropriate. If the brakes are used for an au-
tomatic speed reduction at any moments, then the brake light illuminates.■
In case of failure of more than one brake light on the vehicle or on the con-
nected trailer, the ACC becomes unavailable.
■
The control automatically cancels the engagement of the brake supportive
assistance systems (e.g. ESC) or when the maximum permitted engine speed is
exceeded.
Settings in Infotainment
Read and observe
on page 214 first.
›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface

→
Driver assistance
.
■ ACC (adaptive cruise control) - Setting for the adaptive cruise control
■
Driving progr.:
- Set the vehicle acceleration when adaptive cruise control is
activated 1)
■
Last distance selected
- Switch on/off of the last distance selected
■
Distance:
- Set the distance monitoring to the vehicles ahead
1)
This can be set as follows on vehicles with a travel mode option » page 221.
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MalfunctionsRead and observe
and on page 219 first.
If, for some unknown reason, the system is not available, an appropriate mes-
sage appears in the display of the instrument cluster.
Sensor covered / dirty
If the sensor is dirty or covered, a message indicating that there is no sensor
view appears. Clean the sensor cover or remove the obstacles » Fig. 240 on
page 199 .
System unavailable
If the system is currently unavailable, a message concerning the unavailability
appears. Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and then start it again. If the
system still is not available, seek the assistance of a specialist garage.
Select the driving mode (Driving Mode Selection)
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Adaptive Chassis Control (DCC)
221
Mode
Eco221
Mode
Comfort222
Mode
normal222
Mode
Sports222
mode
individual222
Mode
Offroad222
Mode selection and infotainment display
223
Individual mode
settings223
By selecting the driving mode, the driving behaviour can be adapted to the de-
sired mode of operation.
The following modes
Eco
.
Comfort
.
Normal
.
Sports
.
Individual
and
Offroad
are availa-
ble.
The
Comfort
is only on vehicles with adaptive chassis control (DCC) and the
mode
Offroad
available only on vehicles Octavia Scout.
WARNINGThe general information relating to the use of assistance systems must be
observed » page 199, in section Introduction .
Adaptive Chassis Control (DCC)
Read and observe
on page 221 first.
The adaptive chassis control (following known as DCC) provides the ability to
adjust the shock characteristics for the sporty, normal or comfortable driving
when the corresponding control mode is selected.
The DCC evaluates steering response and road conditions while driving contin-
uously and adjusts the suspension behaviour within the selected driving mode
accordingly.
Mode
Eco
Read and observe on page 221 first.
This mode is suitable for a relaxed style of driving and helps to save fuel.
Selecting this mode primarily affects the function of the following systems.
Drive
Vehicle acceleration is more relaxed than in
Normal
mode.
The recommended gear is controlled such to achieve the lowest possible fuel
consumption » page 42.
If the START-STOP system is deactivated manually » page 191, this will be auto-
matically activated.
The automatic gearbox is set automatically to mode E » page 195 .
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Acceleration occurs more relaxed than in
Normal
» page 214 mode with distance
control.
Xenon headlight
The system is in economic mode » page 66. The headlamps are in basic setting
and do not adapt to the direction of travel. 
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Air conditioning (Climatronic)
The air conditioning is controlled so as to save energy. For this reason, for ex-
ample, it may take longer to reach the desired interior temperature in modeNormal
.
Note
■ If a trailer or other accessory is to be connected to the trailer socket, driving
mode Eco
is not available.■
The maximum vehicle acceleration (kick down function) is possible also in
driving mode
Eco
.
Mode
Comfort
Read and observe on page 221 first.
This mode is suitable for driving on roads with poorer surface or for long mo-
torway journeys.
Mode
normal
Read and observe on page 221 first.
This mode is suitable for a conventional driving.
Mode
Sports
Read and observe on page 221 first.
This mode is suitable for a sporty driving.
Selecting this mode primarily affects the function of the following systems.
DCC
The DCC adjusts the chassis for the sporty driving style.
Steering
The power steering is reduced slightly, i.e., the driver needs to exert more
force for steering .
Drive
The vehicle acceleration is more dynamic than in
Normal
mode.
Front axle differential lock
The driving force distribution between the front wheels is adapted to the spor-
ty driving style.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
The acceleration is quicker than in Normal
mode with distance control
» page 214 .
Xenon headlight
The headlamps adapt to the driving style more dynamically than in mode
Nor-mal
» page 66 .
ProActive passenger protection
The first level of protection is deactivated » page 223.
Engine noise
The engine noise is noticeable in the interior more intensely than in
Normal
mode.
mode
individual
Read and observe on page 221 first.
In the mode
Individual
each system can be set independently » page 223, Indi-
vidual mode
settings
.
Mode
Offroad
Read and observe on page 221 first.
The mode
Offroad
is suitable for driving outside paved roads.
Further information » page 203, OFF ROADmode .
Note
The mode Offroad is deactivated after switching off and switching on the igni-
tion and the mode Normal
is set automatically.222Driving

Mode selection and infotainment displayFig. 262
Button for selecting the driving mode: Version 1 / version 2
Fig. 263
Display in Infotainment screen
Read and observe on page 221 first.
Procedure for the selection of the driving mode
›
Press the buttonand

» Fig. 262 .
In the Infotainment screen, a running mode menu » Fig. 263 appears.
The mode is changed by repeatedly pressing the button  and
 or by tap-
ping the corresponding function surface on the Infotainment screen.
If a driving mode other than
Normal
is selected, then the symbol lights up on
the button  or
 .
If the mode
Sport
or
Individual
was set prior to the engine being switched off
(Drive - Sport), the drive changes to
Normal
mode after the engine is started. In
order to switch back to
Sport
, select mode
Sport
or
Individual
or set the selector
lever of the automatic transmission to mode S.
Function surfaces on the screen » Fig. 263
Sets the mode Individual
and information on the setting of the currently se-
lected mode
Cancel the menu to select driving mode
Modes (the surface of the selected mode is shown in green)
Note
■ The currently selected running mode is displayed in the Infotainment in the
status bar of the main menu of the symbol .■
If the driving mode menu is not operated within a few seconds, the Infotain-
ment switches to the last selected menu or switches off.
Individual mode
settings
Read and observe on page 221 first.
In the
Individual
mode, the following menu items can be set.
■
DCC:
- Adjustment of the shock characteristics
■
Steering:
- Set the power steering characteristics
■
Drive:
- set the drive characteristics
■
Front differential lock:
- Sets the characteristics of the front axle differential lock
■
ACC:
- Set the vehicle acceleration when adaptive cruise control is activated
■
Dynamic Cornering light:
- Set the characteristics of the Xenon headlights
■
Air conditioning:
- Set the Climatronic characteristics
■
Engine sound:
- Sets the engine noise in the vehicle
■
Reset mode
- Setting for all menu items in the
Individual
mode to
Normal
■
Cancel
- Keep the current settings
■
Reset
- cancels all menu items in the
Normal
mode
Proactive passenger protection (Crew Protect Assist)
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
224
Proactive passenger protection (hereafter known as system) increases pas-
senger protection in the front seats in situations that could lead to vehicle im-
pact or overturning. 
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WARNINGThe general information relating to the use of assistance systems must be
observed » page 199, in section Introduction .
Note
■
The system component service life is monitored electronically. Further infor-
mation » page 35 ,  Safety systems .■
If the front passenger front airbag is deactivated, the belt tensioning func-
tion for the front passenger seat is switched off.
Operation
Read and observe
on page 224 first.
In critical driving situations (e.g. during emergency braking or a sudden changein direction), the following steps can be taken separately or combined in order
to reduce the risk of serious injury.
▶ The front passenger's and driver's seatbelts, if worn, are automatically ten-
sioned closely over the body.
▶ Opened door windows in the front doors are closed automatically up to a gap
of about 5 cm from the edge.
▶ The sliding/tilting roof is closed.
Once the critical driving situation has passed, the tension on the seatbelts will
be released again.
The system operates at two levels of protection.
The first level of protection
The system already intervenes in situations that may occur during dynamic
driving. As a result, this primarily helps to keep the driver and the passenger in
the correct seated position.
The first protection level can be deactivated in one of the following ways. ▶ in the menu 
Infotainment
→ 
→
Driver assistance
.
▶ Deactivation of TCS » page 201.
▶ By selecting the driving mode
Sport
» page 223 .
Provided that the driving mode
Sport
is not selected, the system is activated
over the two levels of protection after switching the ignition off and on again.
The second level of protection
The system intervenes only if the situation is evaluated as critical, such as
when panic braking at high speeds.
This level of protection cannot be deactivated.
Lane Departure Warning (Lane Assist)
 Introduction
Fig. 264
Sensor for Lane Assist
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Settings in Infotainment
225
Operation
225
Activation / deactivation
226
Malfunctions
226
The lane departure warning (hereinafter known as system) helps to keep the
vehicle between the boundary lines of a lane.
The system recognises the boundary lines of the lane using a sensor
» Fig. 264 .
When the vehicle approaches a detected line between lanes, the system
makes a light movement of the steering wheel in the opposite direction to the
boundary line. This corrective steering intervention can be manually overrid-
den at any time.
WARNING■ The general information relating to the use of assistance systems must
be observed » page 199, in section Introduction .■
Lane Assist can help you keep the vehicle within the lane. However, it
does not steer the vehicle for you. The driver retains full responsibility for
steering at all times.
■
Some objects or markings on the road can be recognised as the boundary
lines - an erroneous steering intervention may be the result. 
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