2016 SKODA OCTAVIA infotainment system

OperationFig. 248
Installation location of the camera / scanned area behind the ve-
hicle
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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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NoteControl is also stopped when the clutch pedal is held down for longer than 30
s or the TCS is deactivated.
Set/change desired speed
Read and observe
on page 214 first.
The desired speed can be set or changed using the control lever » Fig. 257 on
page 216 .
Setting/changing the speed by increments of 10 km/h at a time ( ) - re-
quirements
ACC is enabled.
Increasing/reducing the speed by increments of 1 km/h at a time ( /
 -
requirements
ACC is enabled.
Vehicle control takes place.
Changing the speed by adopting the current speed ( ) - requirements
ACC is enabled.
The vehicle is moving at a speed other than that which is stored.
Note
■
If during control the speed is increased by pressing the accelerator, control is
temporarily stopped. Upon releasing the accelerator, control is automatically
resumed.■
If during control the speed is reduced by applying the brake, control is stop-
ped. Control needs to be restarted in order to resume » page 216.
■
If the vehicle is controlled by a lower speed than the stored speed, then 
the current speed is stored by pressing the button again 
and the speed is
reduced in increments of 1 km/h.
Set the clearance level
Read and observe
on page 214 first.
The proximity to the vehicle ahead can be set with the lever » Fig. 257 on
page 216 or in Infotainment » page 214, Settings in Infotainment .
Setting by means of the lever›Set the switch  Set in the spring-tensioned position  or  » Fig. 257 on
page 216 .
The display of the instrument cluster shows line 2
» Fig. 255 on page 215 ,
which indicates the proximity.
›
Using the switch 
on the lever, adjust the line
2
to the desired dis-
tance.
Note
■ If the proximity is changed in infotainment, the change will only come into
effect after a subsequent activation of the ACC.■
The higher the speed, the greater the proximity to the vehicle ahead.
Special driving conditions
Fig. 258
Cornering / narrow vehicles or vehicles travelling side by side 
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Front Assist
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Settings in Infotainment
219
Operation
219
Distance warning
219
Warning and automatic braking
220
Deactivation/activation
220
Malfunctions
221
The Front Assist (hereinafter referred to as system) warns you of the danger of
a collision with a vehicle or another obstacle in front of the vehicle, and tries to
avoid a collision or mitigate its consequences by automatically applying the
brakes where necessary.
The area in front of the vehicle is monitored by a radar sensor » page 199.
WARNING■
The general information relating to the use of assistance systems must
be observed » page 199, in section Introduction .■
The system does not respond to crossing or oncoming objects.
CAUTION
In case of failure of more than one brake light on the vehicle or on the electri-
cally connected trailer, the system becomes unavailable.
Settings in Infotainment
Read and observe
and on page 219 first.
›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface

→
Driver assistance
.
■ Front Assist (ambient traffic monitor. sys.) - Set the assistant for distance
monitoring to the vehicles ahead ■
Active
- Activate/deactivate the assistant
■
Advance warning
(Version 1) - Activate/deactivate advance warning
■
Advance warning
(Version 2) - Activating/deactivating and setting the distance
level at which a warning occurs
■
Display distance warning
- Activate/deactivate distance warnings
Operation
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and on page 219 first.
The system support is provided in the following manner.▶ Alerts you about a dangerous proximity to the vehicle ahead.
▶ Warns you of an impending collision.
▶ Assists with a brake action triggered by the driver.
▶ If the driver fails to respond to a detected danger, automatic braking is per-
formed.
The system can work only if the following basic conditions are met. The system is activated.
TCS is activated » page 201.
The vehicle is travelling forwards at a speed of more than approx. 5 km/h.
Note
The system can be impaired or may not be available, for example when driving
in “sharp ”curves or with an ESC engagement » page 200.
Distance warning
Fig. 260
Display in the instrument cluster: Proximity warning
Read and observe and on page 219 first.
If a safe distance from the vehicle ahead is fallen short of, the warning light
appears in the display 
» Fig. 260 .
Immediately increase the proximity if the current traffic situation allows you
to do so!
The proximity at which the warning is displayed depends on the current speed.
The warning may occur when driving between about 60 km/h and 210 km/h.
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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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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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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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