2016 SKODA OCTAVIA warning light

High-beam assistant (Light Assist)Fig. 49
Sensor window for the high-beam assistant / system on / off
Read and observe
on page 64 first.
The system automatically switches the high beam on/off in accordance with
the existing traffic (other vehicles) and environmental conditions (e.g. driving
through a lit village).
The high beam on/off is controlled by a sensor or a camera » Fig. 49.
Activating / Deactivating the system takes place in the Infotainment menu 
→

→
Light
→
Light Assist
.
Conditions for the system function The system is activated.
The light switch is in the position .
The vehicle speed is over 60 km/h or for some countries more than 40
km/h.
The windscreen is clean in the sensor area.
Switching on and off
›
To turn on the system, push the control stalk into the sprung position
A
» Fig. 49 , the warning light
 illuminates in the display of the instrument
cluster.
›
To turn off the automatically switched on main beam, push the control stalk
into the sprung position
B
, the » Fig. 49 warning light
 expires.
›
To
manually switch on the main beam, push the control stalk into the sprung
position
A
» Fig. 49 , the warning light
 expires.
The headlight switches off automatically when the speed falls below 30 km/h.
If there is a fault, the error message will appear in the instrument cluster dis-
play. Seek help from a specialist garage.WARNINGThe system is used only for support, thus the driver is not released from his
obligation to manually adjust the main or low beam according to the given
ambient conditions (e.g. in unfavourable lighting and weather conditions,
as when passing poorly lit road users, if necessary, when the visual range
of the sensor is limited by an obstacle).
CAUTION
Do not cover the sensor - the system can be affected.
Fog lights/rear fog light
Fig. 50
Light switch – switch on front
and rear fog light
Read and observe on page 64 first.
Switching on the fog lights / rear fog lights is possible if the following condi-
tions apply.
The lights switch is in position 
, 
or
» Fig. 50 .
›
Toswitch on thefog lights ,turn the light switch to position
1
; the warning
light 
illuminates in the instrument cluster.
›
To turn on therear fog light , pull the light switch to position
2
, the indicator
light 
will light up in the instrument cluster.
If the vehicle is not fitted with fog lights,therear fog light is switched on by
pulling out the light switch to the only possible setting.
The fog lights/rear fog light are switched offin the reverse order. 
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NoteWhile driving with an accessory connected to the trailer socket (e.g. trailer,
bike carrier) only the equipment is illuminated by the fog light. The towing de-
vice must be installed at the factory or from the ŠKODA original accessories.
Fog lights with CORNER function
Read and observe
on page 64 first.
The CORNER function automatically switches on the fog lights on the respec-tive side of the vehicle (e.g. when cornering), 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.
The two fog lights are switched on when you shift into the reverse gear.
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
Read and observe
on page 64 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 .
The two functions can be activated/deactivated and set in the Infotainment
menu 

→

→
Light
.
CAUTION
■
Poorer visibility is evaluated by a sensor mounted below the windscreen in
the holder of the rear-view mirror. Do not cover the sensor - the system can be
affected.■
If this option is always enabled, then the battery is heavily loaded.
Hazard warning light systemFig. 51
Button for hazard warning light
system
Read and observe on page 64 first.
›
To switch on/off , press the
 button
» Fig. 51 .
When first switched on, the turn signal lights and the warning light buttons
all flash at the same time as 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.
When the hazard warning system is on and the indicator light is switched on
(e.g. when turning), the hazard warning lights are switched off temporarily and
only the turn signal flashes on the relevant side of the vehicle.
Parking light
Read and observe
on page 64 first.
The side light is provided for lighting of the parked vehicle.
Switching on the side light  on one side
›
Switch off the ignition. 
1)
If the two switch-on variants are conflicting (e.g. 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.
68Using the system

›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
Read and observe
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 
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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

›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. 

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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.
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Interior mirror dimmingFig. 60
Interior mirror: manual dimming / auto-dimming- Variant 1
Fig. 61
Interior mirror with auto-dim-
ming - Variant 2
Read and observe on page 73 first.
Mirrors with manual dimming » Fig. 60 -

Basic mirror position (not dimmed)
Mirror blackout
Mirrors with auto-dimming - Variant 1
The mirror dimming » Fig. 60 -
 is automatically controlled after the engine
start.
When the interior lights are switched on or the reverse gear is engaged, the
mirror moves back into the basic position (not dimmed).
Mirrors with auto-dimming - Variant 2 » Fig. 61
Warning light - lights when dimming is activated
Switch for the activation of the automatic mirror dimming
Light sensor
12ABCWARNING■ Attach external devices (e.g. navigation system) not in the vicinity of the
mirror with automatic dimming . The illuminated display of an external de-
vice can affect the function of the rear-view mirror - This is a risk of an acci-
dent.■
The automatic dimming mirror only functions smoothly if the light falling
on the sensors is not compromised (e.g. by the sunshade at the back). The
sensors are located on the front and back of the mirror.
Exterior mirrors
Fig. 62
Exterior mirror operation
Read and observe on page 73 first.
The exterior mirrors can (depending on vehicle equipment) have a manual or
electric fold-in function, automatic dimming and memory function.
The rotary knob can be moved into the following positions (depending on ve- hicle equipment)
Adjust the left-hand exterior mirror
Switch off mirror control
Adjust the right-hand exterior mirror
Exterior mirror heater (only operates when the engine is running)
Folding in the mirrors electrically (to fold back, move the rotary knob to an-
other position) »
Setting the mirror area
›
Move the rotary knob in the direction of arrows » Fig. 62.
If the mirror setting fails at any time, the mirrors can be adjusted manually by
pressing on the edge of the mirror area. 
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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.
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