2016 SKODA OCTAVIA ignition

Before negotiating a long or steep gradient , reduce speed and shift down a
gear. As a result, the braking effect of the engine will be used, reducing the
load on the brakes. If, nevertheless, there is a need for additional braking, it
should be carried out at intervals.
Emergency braking warning - If it is necessary to brake hard, the system may
cause the brake lights to automatically flash, to alert the traffic behind.
New brake pads must first be““run in”” because these do not initially have the
best possible braking effect. Drive especially carefully for the first 200 km or
so.
If the brake fluid level is too low, it can cause faults in the braking system ;
the warning light will light up in the instrument cluster » page 33
,
 Braking
system . If the warning light does not light up, yet the stopping distance is per-
ceived to be longer than before, the driving style should be adapted in view of
the unknown cause of the problem, and braking kept to a minimum - seek the
help of a specialist garage without delay.
The brake booster increases the pressure generated with the brake pedal. The
brake booster only operates when the engine is running.WARNING■ Greater physical effort for braking is required when the engine is switch-
ed off – risk of accident!■
During the braking procedure on a vehicle with manual transmission,
when the vehicle is in gear and at low revs, press the clutch pedal. Other-
wise, the functionality of the brake system may be impaired – risk of acci-
dent!
■
Do not depress the brake pedal, if there is no requirement to slow down.
This causes the brakes to overheat and can also result in a longer braking
distance and excessive wear - There is a risk of an accident!
■
Only brake for the purpose of drying and cleaning the brake discs if the
traffic conditions permit this. Do not place any other road users in jeopardy.
■
Recommendations for new brake pads should be followed.
■
When stopping and parking, the parking brake should always be applied
firmly, otherwise the vehicle could move off - There is a risk of an accident!
■
If a front spoiler, full wheel trim, etc. is mounted retrospectively, it must
be ensured that the air supply to the front wheel brakes is not reduced.
Otherwise, the front brakes could be in danger of overheating – There is a
risk of an accident!
HandbrakeFig. 233
Handbrake
Read and observe on page 192 first.
The handbrake secures the vehicle against unwanted movement when stop- ping and parking.
Apply
›
Pull the handbrake lever firmly upwards.
Release
›
Pull the handbrake lever up slightly and at the same time push in the lock
button » Fig. 233 .
›
Move the lever right down while pressing the lock button.
The handbrake warning light  lights up when the handbrake is applied, pro-
vided the ignition is on.
A warning signal sounds if the vehicle is inadvertently driven off with the
handbrake applied. The handbrake warning is activated if the vehicle is driven
at a speed of over 5 km/h for more than 3 seconds.
WARNINGDisengage the handbrake completely. A handbrake which is only partially
disengaged can result in the rear brakes overheating. This can have a nega-
tive effect on the operation of the brake system – risk of accident!
Note
Push the armrest cover all the way back to the stop before applying the hand-
brake » page 79 .192Driving

ParkingRead and observe
on page 192 first.
When stopping and parking, look for a place with a suitable surface » .
Only carry out the activities while parking in the specified order.
›
Bring the vehicle to a stop and depress the brake pedal.
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
On vehicles with automatic transmission place the selector lever in the P po-
sition.
›
Switch off the engine.
›
For vehicles with Manual transmission , select 1st gear or Reverse gear R .
›
Release the brake pedal.
WARNING■
The parts of the exhaust system can become very hot. Therefore, never
stop the vehicle in places where the underside of your vehicle could come
into contact with flammable materials (e.g. dry grass, leaves, spilled fuel or
the like). - Risk of fire and serious injury can occur!■
When leaving the vehicle never leave people unattended in the car who
could, for example, lock the vehicle or release the brake - There is a risk of
an accident and an injury!
Manual shifting of gears and pedals
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Manual gear changing
193
Pedals
194
CAUTION
When stopping on a slope, never try to hold the vehicle using the clutch and
the accelerator pedal – There is risk of damage to the clutch.Manual gear changingFig. 234
The shift pattern
Read and observe on page 193 first.
On the gear lever, the shift pattern for the individual gear positions is shown
» Fig. 234 .
The gearshift indicator must be observed when changing gear » page 42.
Always depress the clutch pedal all the way down. This prevents uneven wear
on the clutch.
Reverse gear is engaged
›
Stop the vehicle.
›
The clutch pedal is fully depressed.
›
Switch the gear lever to N.
›
Push the shift lever downwards fully to the left and then forward into
R » Fig. 234 .
The reversing lights will come on once reverse gear is engaged, provided the
ignition is on.
WARNINGNever engage reverse gear when driving – risk of accident!
CAUTION
If not in the process of changing gear, do not leave your hand on the gearshift
lever while driving. The pressure from the hand can cause the gearshift mech-
anism to wear excessively.193Starting-off and Driving

PedalsRead and observe
on page 193 first.
The operation of the pedals must not be hindered under any circumstances!
Only a floor mat (ex-factory or from the ŠKODA Original Accessories range)
which can be secured to the attachment points should be used in the driver's
footwell.
WARNINGThere should be no objects in the driver's footwell, otherwise the pedal op-
eration can be impeded - risk of accident!
Automatic transmission
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Select selector lever position
194
Selector lever lock
195
Manual shifting of gears (Tiptronic)
195
Start and drive
196
The automatic transmission performs an automatic gear change irrespective of
the engine load, the operation of the accelerator, the vehicle speed and the
selected driving mode.
The modes of the automatic transmission can be adjusted by the driver by
means of the selector lever.
WARNING■ Do not accelerate when selecting drive mode prior to moving off - There
is a risk of an accident!■
Never move the selector lever to mode R or P when driving – There is a
risk of an accident!
WARNING (Continued)■ If the vehicle stalls with the engine running, in the D, S , R or Tiptronic
mode, then the vehicle must be prevented from rolling away by means of
the brake pedal, parking brake or using the Auto Hold function. Even when
the engine is idling, the power transmission is never completely interrupted
– the vehicle creeps.■
When leaving the vehicle, the selector lever must always be set to P .
Otherwise, the vehicle could be set in motion - risk of accident!
CAUTION
■ If you want to move the selector lever from position N to position D / S whilst
driving, the engine must be running at idling speed.■
When stopping on a slope, never try to hold the vehicle using the accelerator
pedal – this may lead to gear damage.
Select selector lever position
Fig. 235
Selector lever settings / display
Read and observe and on page 194 first.
The selector lever can be moved through shifting to one of the following posi-
tions » Fig. 235 . In some positions you have to push the locking button
» page 195 , Selector lever lock .
When the ignition is switched on, the gearbox mode and the currently selected gear are indicated in the display » Fig. 235.
Park - the position can be set only when the vehicle is at a standstill.
The drive wheels are mechanically locked.
Reverse gear - The position can only be selected when the vehicle is sta-
tionary and the engine is idling.
Neutral (idle position) - Power transmission to the drive wheels is inter-
rupted. 
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The sensor is a component of the ACC » page 214 and Front Assist
» page 219 systems.
The sensor function may be impaired in the events of one of the following. ▶ The sensor cover is soiled (e.g. with mud, snow etc.).
▶ The area in front of and around the sensor cover is obscured (e.g. by labels,
auxiliary headlights etc.).
▶ When visibility is poor, (e.g. fog, heavy rain, thick snowfall).
If the sensor is covered or dirty, the corresponding message appears in the in-
strument cluster display for the ACC system » page 218, Malfunctions or Front
Assist system » page 221, Malfunctions .WARNING■
If you suspect that the sensor is damaged, deactivate the ACC system and
Front Assist system » page 216» page 220 . Have the sensor checked by a
specialist garage.■
A collision or damage in the front or lower area of the vehicle could affect
the sensor function - there is risk of accident! Have the sensor checked by
a specialist garage.
■
Do not cover the area in front of and around the sensor cover. This can
lead to impaired function of the sensor - risk of accidents!
CAUTION
Remove the snow with a brush and the ice with a solvent-free de-icer.
Braking and stabilisation systems
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Stability Control (ESC)
200
ESC Sport
200
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
201
Engine drag torque control (MSR)
201
Traction control (TCS)
201
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL and XDS)
201
Active steering assist (DSR)
202
Brake Assist (HBA)
202
Hill Start Assist (HHC)
202Multicollision brake (MCB)202Trailer stabilisation system (TSA)202
The brake and stabilization systems are automatically activated each time the
ignition is switched on, unless otherwise indicated.
The error display is in Chapter » page 32, Warning lights .
WARNINGThe general information relating to the use of assistance systems must be
observed » page 199, in section Introduction .
Stability Control (ESC)
Read and observe
on page 200 first.
ESC improves vehicle stability in critical driving situations (e.g. if the vehicle
starts to skid) by the braking the individual wheels to maintain the direction.
If there is a TCS intervention, the indicator light  flashes in the instrument
cluster.
ESC Sport
Read and observe
on page 200 first.
ESC Sport allows for a sportier driving style. With ESC Sport activated, no ESC
intervention takes place when the vehicle slightly oversteers and understeers,
and ASR is so limited that the drive wheels can be spun.
Activation
›
Press and hold down the 
» Fig. 241 on page 201 button.
›
or: On Infotainment, press the button 
→ Press the function area

→
ESC system:
→
ESC Sport
.
With activation the warning light

lights up in the instrument cluster and an
appropriate message is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Deactivation
›
Press the 
» Fig. 241 on page 201 button.
›
or: On Infotainment, press the button 
→ Press the function area

→
ESC system:
→
Activated
.
With deactivation the warning light extinguishes in the instrument cluster
 and an appropriate message is displayed in the instrument cluster.
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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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Warning and automatic brakingFig. 261
Display in the instrument cluster: Warning or emer-
gency braking at low speed
Read and observe and on page 219 first.
Emergency braking at low speed
If there is a risk of a collision in a vehicle speed range of about 5 km/h to 30
km/h, the system triggers an automatic braking.
With automatic braking, the warning light appears in the display 
» Fig. 261 .
Advance warning
If the system detects a risk of collision, the warning light appears on the dis-
play 
» Fig. 261 and an audible signal is emitted.
The pre-warning display can occur in the following situations. ▶ If there is a risk of collision with a moving obstacle at a driving speed range
of approx. 30 km/h to approx. 210 km/h.
▶ If there is a risk of collision with a stationary obstacle at a driving speed
range of approx. 30 km/h to approx. 85 km/h.
When the advance warning is issued, the brake pedal must be pressed or the
moving obstacle avoided!
Acute alert
If the driver does not react to the advance warning when in danger of a colli-
sion with a moving obstacle, the system briefly applies the brake automatically
via an active brake intervention to draw attention to the potential danger of a
collision again.
Automatic Braking
If the driver does not respond to acute warning, the system begins to auto-
matically brake the vehicle.
If an automatic brake intervention is triggered by the system, the pressure in
the brake system increases and the brake pedal cannot be operated with the
normal pedal stroke.
The automatic braking interventions can be cancelled by pressing the acceler-
ator pedal or by means of a steering intervention.
Brake Support
If the driver does not brake sufficiently in the event of an impending collision,
the system automatically increases the braking force.
The brake support only occurs as long as the brake pedal is being firmly press-
ed down.
Deactivation/activation
Read and observe
and on page 219 first.
The function is automatically activated each time the ignition is switched on.
The system should only be disabled in exceptional cases »
.
The system can be activated or deactivated in one of two ways. ▶ In the instrument cluster display » page 47, Menu item
Assist systems
.
▶ In infotainment » page 219, Settings in Infotainment .
The following functions can be activated or deactivated separately in infotain-
ment. ▶ Distance warning
▶ Advance warning
If the distance-warning function was deactivated before switching off the igni-
tion, it remains deactivated after switching on the ignition.
WARNINGIn the following situations, Front Assist should be switched off for safety
reasons.■
When the vehicle is being towed away.
■
When the vehicle is on a rolling test bench.
■
If an unfounded warning was issued or a system action carried out.
■
When on a truck, car ferry or similar.
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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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The driver's hands are on the steering wheel.
The lane is more than 2.5 m in width.
If the turn signal is switched on (e.g. when turning), no steering intervention
takes place when the vehicle approaches the boundary line. The system re-
gards the situation as an intended lane change.
Warning lights in the instrument cluster The system is active, but not ready to intervene.
The system is active and ready to intervene or is currently intervening.
Adaptive lane assist
Adaptive tracking helps to keep the vehicle in the position between the boun-
dary lines selected by the driver, by means of steering intervention.
If the position within the lane is changed, the system quickly adapts and holds
the newly-selected position.
Steering wheel vibrations
In the following situations, it may occasionally be the case that due to the
steering wheel vibrations, the system indicates that a driver steering interven-
tion is required. ▶ The system is not able to keep the vehicle by a within the lane due to a
steering intervention.
▶ During an intense system-related steering intervention, the system suddenly
cannot recognize the boundary lines.WARNINGThe system function may be restricted if, for example there is danger due
to ruts on a downhill road or in a crosswind.
Activation / deactivation
Read and observe
and on page 224 first.
The activation/deactivation of the system can be carried out in one of two
ways. ▶ In the instrument cluster display » page 47, Menu item
Assist systems
.
▶ In infotainment » page 225, Settings in Infotainment .
Adaptive tracking can also be enabled or disabled In Infotainment.
After switching off and switching on the ignition, the system setting is re-
tained.
Malfunctions
Read and observe
and on page 224 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 windscreen is dirty, iced or misted up in the sensor area, a message ap-
pears indicating that there is no sensor view. Clean the windscreen or remove
the obstacles from the sensor area.
System unavailable
If the system is currently unavailable, a message concerning the unavailability
appears. Try to re-activate the machine. If the system still is not available, seek
the assistance of a specialist garage.
System fault
In the case of a system fault, an error message appears. Seek help from a spe-
cialist garage.
Request to take over steering
If the system detects that there are no hands are on the steering wheel, this
will not work properly. You will be prompted to take over steering. Place your
hands on the steering wheel.
Traffic sign recognition
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Settings in Infotainment
227
Operation
227
Additional display
228
Malfunctions and information messages
228
The road sign recognition system (hereinafter referred to as system) shows
certain road signs (e.g. Mandatory speed limits) on the instrument cluster dis-
play. 
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