2016 SKODA OCTAVIA ignition

›To
furl grab the screen at the handle B and remove from the holders A.
Hold the sunshade so that this can slowly roll back in without damaging.
Windscreen wipers and washers
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front wipers and washers
72
Rear wipers and washers / reversing camera cleaning system
73
Headlight cleaning system
73
The windscreen wipers and the wash system only operate if the ignition is
switched on and the bonnet and boot are closed.
WARNINGDo not use the windscreen washer system at low temperatures, without
heating the windscreen beforehand. Otherwise the window washer fluid
could freeze on the windscreen and restrict the view to the front.
CAUTION
■ If the windscreen wipers are in rest position, they cannot be folded out from
the windscreen. The wipers must be set to the service position to raise them
off the windscreen » page 277.■
In cold temperatures and during the winter, check before switching on the
ignition that the wiper blades are not frozen to the windscreen. If the wind-
screen wipers are switched on when the blades are frozen to the windscreen,
this may damage both the blades and windscreen wiper motor.
■
Carefully separate frozen windscreen wiper blades from the windscreen and
free from snow and ice.
■
Handle the windscreen wipers with care - there is a risk of damage to the
windscreen by the windscreen wiper arms.
■
Do not switch on the ignition when the wiper arm is raised from the wind-
screen - there is a risk of damage to the bonnet by the wiper arms.
■
If there is an obstacle on the windscreen, the wipers will try to push away
the obstacle five times. The wipers then stop to prevent themselves from be-
ing damaged. Only switch the wipers on again after the obstacle has been re-
moved.
Note■ Each time the ignition switches off for the third time, the position of the
windscreen wipers changes. This counteracts an early fatigue of the wiper
blades.■
The windscreen washer nozzles for the windscreen are heated when the en-
gine is running and the outside temperature is less than +10 °C.
Front wipers and washers
Fig. 58
Operating the front windscreen
wipers and washer system
Read and observe and on page 72 first.
The lever can be moved to the following positions » Fig. 58
High-speed wiping Slow-speed wiping
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Intermittent wiping
▶ Automatic windscreen wiping in the rain
Wipers and washers off
Single wipe of the windscreen (spring-loaded position)
 Setting of windscreen wiper interval for the position 
- by setting the
switch in the direction of the arrow, the windscreen wipers will wipe more
often
Spraying and wiping the windscreen (sprung position)
 Spraying and wiping the window
After releasing the operating lever, the wipers will make from 2 to 3 wiper
strokes.
At a speed of more than 2 km/h, the wiper wipes once again 5 seconds after
the last wiper stroke in order to wipe the last drops from the windscreen. This
function can be activated/deactivated by a specialist garage. 

A72Using the system

Automatic windscreen wiping during rain can be in the Infotainment menu
 →  →
Mirrors and wipers
activated/ deactivated .WARNINGAutomatic wiping during rain is only a support. The driver is still responsible
for setting the function of the windscreen wipers manually depending on
the visibility conditions.
Note
If the wiping is carried out without interruption, the wiping speed varies de-
pending on the vehicle speed.
Rear wipers and washers / reversing camera cleaning system
Fig. 59
Operating the windscreen wipers
and washing system
Read and observe and on page 72 first.
The lever can be moved to the following positions » Fig. 59
Spraying and wiping the windscreen (sprung position) - after releasing the
control stalk, the wipers perform another 2 to 3 wiper strokes
Spraying the rear view camera (sprung position)
Rear screen wiping
Wipers and washers off
Automatic rear wiper
If the windscreen wiping is performed without interruption, then the automat-
ic regular intermittent wiping of the rear window takes place.
This function can be activated / deactivated in the Infotainment menu 

→
 →
Mirrors and wipers
.
NoteThe rear window is wiped automatically if the windscreen wipers are on when
reverse gear is selected.
Headlight cleaning system
Read and observe
and on page 72 first.
The headlights are cleaned with every first and after every tenth spraying of
the windscreen under the following conditions.
The ignition is switched on.
The low beam is switched on.
The outside temperature is about -12° C to +39° C.
To ensure the correct functioning of the system, even in winter, this needs to
be regularly cleared of snow and ice (e.g. using the de-icing spray).
Rear view mirror
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Interior mirror dimming
74
Exterior mirrors
74WARNINGExterior mirrors increase the field of view, however, they make objects ap-
pear smaller and further away. Therefore, use the interior mirror whenever
possible for assessing the distances to the vehicles following behind.WARNING■ The mirrors with automatic dimming contain electrolyte fluid which may
leak if the mirror glass is broken - this can irritate skin, eyes and the respi-
ratory system.■
If your eyes or skin come into contact with the electrolytic fluid, immedi-
ately wash the affected area for a few minutes long with a lot of water. If
necessary get medical assistance.
73Lights and visibility

Electrical adjustmentFig. 64
Control elements on the seat
Read and observe
on page 76 first.
The seats can be adjusted by the respective operating element being pressed
in the direction of area of the arrow » Fig. 64.
seat adjustment
▶ 1 - Move in the longitudinal direction
▶ 2 - Change in inclination
▶ 3 - Change in height
Adjusting the seat backrest
▶ 4 - Change in inclination
Adjusting lumbar support
▶ 5 - Change curvature
▶ 6 - The degree of curvature change
WARNINGThe electric front seat adjustment is functional even with the ignition off.
Therefore, when leaving the vehicle, never leave people who are not com-
pletely independent, such as children, unattended in the vehicle - there is a
risk of injury!
Note
If the inclination angle of the seat backrest relative to the seat surface is
greater than approx. 110°, then it is not possible for safety reasons to save this
setting in the memory of the electrically adjustable seats or the remote control
key.ABCMemory Function of the electrically adjustable seatFig. 65
SET button and memory buttons
Read and observe on page 76 first.
Among the memory buttons
B
on the driver's seat, a setting for the driver´s
seat and exterior mirror position can be saved » Fig. 65.
Storing driver's seat and exterior mirror settings for the forwards drive
›
Switch on the ignition, adjust the seat and the exterior mirrors.
›
Press the 
A

» Fig. 65 button and then, within 10 seconds, press the de-
sired memory button
B
. Storing is confirmed by an acoustic signal.
Storing front passenger´s exterior mirror settings for reversing
The function for lowering the passenger-side mirror surface when reversing can be activated in the Infotainment menu 

→

→
Mirrors and wipers
.
›
Turn on the ignition and press the desired memory button
B
» Fig. 65 .
›
Turn the rotary knob for the exterior mirror control to the position for the
front passenger mirror area » page 74.
›
Engage reverse gear.
›
Adjust the front passenger's mirror to the desired position.
›
Disengage reverse gear. The set position of the exterior mirror is stored.
Retrieving the saved setting
›
With the ignition off and the driver’s door open
-press-
the desired memory
button B.
›
In other cases (e.g. if the ignition is switched on or the driver's door closed),
hold the button.
Stopping the ongoing adjustment
›
Press any button on the driver's seat or the  button on the remote control
key. 
77Seats and head restraints

NoteEvery time you save new seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forwards,
you must also save the front passenger mirror setting for reversing again.
Memory function of the remote control key
Read and observe
on page 76 first.
Every time the vehicle is locked, the driver´s seat and exterior mirror settings
are saved and assigned to the key with which the vehicle was locked.
After the following unlocking of the vehicle with the same key and opening
the driver’s door, the driver´s seat and exterior mirrors that are saved to this
key will be adopted.
This function can be activated / deactivated in the Infotainment menu 

→

→
Seats
.
Storing front passenger´s exterior mirror settings for reversing
The function for lowering the passenger-side mirror surface when reversing
can be activated in the Infotainment menu 

→

→
Mirrors and wipers
.
›
Unlock the vehicle with the remote control key and switch on the ignition.
›
Turn the rotary knob for the exterior mirror control to the position for the
front passenger mirror area » page 74.
›
Engage reverse gear.
›
Adjust the front passenger's mirror to the desired position.
›
Disengage reverse gear. The adjusted position of the exterior mirror is stored
in the remote control key memory.
Stopping the ongoing adjustment
›
Press any button on the driver's seat or the  button on the remote control
key.
Folding front passenger seatFig. 66
Folding the front passenger seat
forward
Read and observe on page 76 first.
The front passenger seat can, (depending on vehicle equipment fitted), be fol-
ded forward into a horizontal position.
›
To fold the seat down, pull the lever in the direction of arrow
1
and fold
down the seat back in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 66 . The locking mecha-
nism must audibly snap into place.
›
To fold back , pull the lever in the direction of arrow
1
pull and fold back the
seat back in the direction of arrow
2
. The locking mechanism must audibly
snap into place.
›
Check this by pulling on the seat and on the seat backrest.
WARNING■ If the seat backrest is folded down, only the seat behind the driver´s seat
can be used to transport passengers.■
The front passenger airbag should be switched off when transporting ob-
jects on the seat which was folded forwards » page 21.
■
Do not adjust the seat back while driving - There is a risk of injury and an
accident!
■
When moving the seat backrest, keep limbs away from between the seat
cushion and seat backrest – risk of injury!
■
Never transport the following items on the seat backrest when folded
forwards. ■ Objects that could restrict the driver's view.
■ Objects which make it impossible for the driver to control the vehicle
(e.g. if they roll under the pedals, or protrude into the driver's zone). ■ Objects which could lead to injury to passengers (e.g. if accelerating
sharply, braking or changing direction).
78Using the system

›To
adjust the height , hold the locking button A and move the rest in the de-
sired direction » Fig. 71.
Setting the height of the rear headrests
Fig. 72
Setting the height of the back headrest
›
Grasp the headrest and move upwards in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 72 .
›
To move the headrest down, press the securing button
A
in the direction of
arrow
2
and hold it down while pressing the headrest in the direction of ar-
row
3
.
Removing/inserting the rear headrests
Fig. 73
Removing/inserting the rear headrests
Before removing/inserting the headrests, fold the corresponding seat backrest
slightly forward » page 79.
›
To remove the headrest, pull it out of the seat backrest up to the stop.
›Hold the locking button A in the direction of arrow 1, at the same time us-
ing a flat screwdriver with a max. width of 5 mm to press the locking button
in the opening B
in the direction of arrow
2
and pull out the rest in the di-
rection of arrow
3
» Fig. 73 .
›
To insert the headrest, push the headrest into the seat backrest in the direc-
tion of arrow
4
until the locking button clicks into place.
Seat heaters
Fig. 74
Buttons for heating the front seats/rear seats
The seat backrests and surfaces of the front seats and the outer rear seats
can be heated electrically.
Seat heating buttons » Fig. 74
Left seat heating
Right seat heating
›
To turn on the heating to max, press the key
 or
button.
By repeatedly pressing the button, the heat is turned down until it is com-
pletely switched off . The level of the seat heating is indicated by the number
of illuminated warning lights underneath / in the button.
The seat heating only operates when the engine is running.
When the ignition is switched off, the seat heating / ventilation is also switch-
ed off. if the engine is started again within 10 minutes, then the driver's seat
heating / ventilation is switched on again automatically according to the set-
ting before switching off the ignition. 
81Seats and head restraints

CAUTIONNever fold and stow the through-loading bag when it is wet - There is a risk of
damaging the through-loading bag.
Electrical sockets
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
12-volt power outlet
90
230-volt socket
90WARNING■ Do not place anything on the dash panel. These objects might slide or fall
down when driving and may distract you from concentrating on the traffic –
There is a risk of an accident!■
Make sure that while driving no objects can enter the driver's footwell -
There is a risk of an accident!
■
Stow all devices safely during the journey to prevent them from being
thrown around the interior in the event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or
an accident – The is a risk to life!
■
The devices may warm up during operation – The is a risk of injury or fire!
■
Improper use of the power sockets and the electrical accessories can
cause fires, burns and other serious injuries.
■
The 12-Volt sockets also work if the ignition is switched off. When leaving
the vehicle, never leave persons who are not completely independent, such
as children, unattended in the vehicle.
CAUTION
When using the 12-volt sockets, the following notes are to be observed.■The sockets can only be used for the connection of approved electrical ac-
cessories with a total power consumption of up to 120 watts - otherwise the
there is a risk of damage to the electrical system of the vehicle.■
Connecting appliances when the engine is not running will drain the battery
of the vehicle!
■
Before switching the ignition on / off or before starting the engine, switch
off the devices which are connected to the sockets - there is a risk of damage
to the equipment due to voltage fluctuations.
12-volt power outletFig. 94
Cover of the 12 volt power outlet: in the front centre console/ in
the boot
Read and observe
and on page 90 first.
›
Touse , remove the cover of the socket » Fig. 94 -
 or open the cover of the
socket » Fig. 94 -
 .
›
Connect the plug for the electrical appliance to the socket.
230-volt socket
Fig. 95
Open the cover of the 230 volt
power outlet
Read and observe and on page 90 first.
The 230-volt socket has a child safety lock. When inserting the plug, the fuse
is released, the socket is activated and the warning light above the socket is
illuminates green (if this flashes red, then the socket is deactivated).
›
To use , fold up the cover of the socket in the direction of arrow » Fig. 95 and
plug the electrical appliance plug into the socket. 
90Using the system

›Take out the glowing lighter instantly, use it and insert it back into the sock-
et.WARNING■ The cigarette lighter also works if the ignition is switched off. When leav-
ing the vehicle, never leave people who are not completely independent,
such as children, unattended in the vehicle - there is a risk of burns, fire or
damage to the vehicle interior.■
Be careful when using the cigarette lighter - There is a risk of burns.
Note
The cigarette lighter socket can also be used as a 12 volt socket.
Tablet holder
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Attaching the rear headrests
92
Handle holder
93
External devices (e.g. tablet, smartphone, etc.) measuring min. 122 mm and
max. 195 mm can be secured in the support.
The maximum permissible load of the holder is 750 g.
CAUTION
Never exceed the maximum permissible load of the holder - there is a risk of
damage or functional impairment.Attaching the rear headrestsFig. 98
Inserting: Adapter / holder
Fig. 99
Removing: Holder / adapter
Read and observe
on page 92 first.
›
To insert , attach the opened adapter to the guide rods of the front headrest
and clip in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 98 » .
›
Clip the holder in the direction of arrow
2
into the adapter.
›
To remove , pull on the securing tab
A
in direction of arrow
3
and take the
holder in direction of arrow
4
out of the adapter » Fig. 99.
›
Press the adapter and remove from the guide rods of the headrest in the di-
rection of arrow
5
.
WARNINGBe careful with the adapter- otherwise there is a risk of finger injury.92Using the system

If the boot lid is open and the ignition switched off, the light will go out auto-
matically after 10 minutes.WARNING■ Never exceed the maximum permissible load of the respective fasteners,
nets, hooks etc. Heavy objects were not secured sufficiently – There is a
risk of injury!■
Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of
the vehicle – There is a risk of an accident!
■
An unsecured dirt or improperly attached load could slip during a sudden
manoeuvre or in an accident in the vehicle - There is a risk of injury!
■
Loose cargo could hit a deployed airbag and injure occupants – danger of
death!
■
When transporting loads in the luggage compartment that has been en-
larged by folding the rear seats forward, ensure the safety of the passen-
gers transported on the other rear seats .
CAUTION
■ Never exceed the maximum permissible load of the respective fasteners,
nets, hooks etc. - these could be damaged.■
Make sure that the heating elements of the rear window heater, the ele-
ments of the integrated aerial in the rear window or in the rear side windows
are not damaged by abrasive items.
■
Do not place sharp objects in the nets and storage compartments in the lug-
gage compartment - there is a risk of damage to the net as well as the com-
partments.
■
Put the items in the storage compartments carefully and not load these
punctiform - there is a risk of damage to the compartments.
Fastening elementsFig. 102
Fastening elements: Variant 1/variant 2 (G-TEC)
Fig. 103
Fastening elements: Variant 3/variant 4
Read and observe
and on page 94 first.
The fasteners are located on both sides of the luggage compartment.
Overview of the fastening elements » Fig. 102 and » Fig. 103
Fasteners for securing fastening nets and multifunction pocket
Lashing eyes only for fastening fixing nets
Lashing eyes for fastening of cargo and fastening nets (in variant 1, the
rear and centre eye is additionally provided for securing the multifunction-
al bag)
Lashing eyes for fastening cargo and fastening nets
Lashing eyes for fastening cargo and fastening nets
The lashing eyelet
B
is located behind the folding rear seat backrest . 
ABCDE94Using the system