2016 SKODA OCTAVIA parking brake

Media136Operation136
Audio sources
139
Images
144
Image viewer
144
Video DVD
145
Video player
145
Media Command
147
Operation
147
Telephone
149
Introductory information
149
Pair and connect
152
Use the SIM card in the external module
154
rSAP
155
Telephone functions
157
Text messages (SMS)
161
Hotspot (WLAN) and data connection
163
Hotspot (WLAN)
163
Data connection
164
SmartLink
165
Introductory information
165
Android Auto
166
Apple CarPlay
167
MirrorLink®
167
Navigation
169
Introductory information
169
Search for destination and enter
171
Import my destinations
175
Map
176
Route guidance
179
Route
181Waypoint mode183Traffic reports185
Vehicle systems
187
CAR Vehicle settings
187
Driving
Starting-off and Driving
188
Starting and stopping the engine
188
START-STOPsystem
190
Brakes and Parking
191
Manual shifting of gears and pedals
193
Automatic transmission
194
Running in and economical driving
196
Avoiding damage to your vehicle
198
Assist systems
199
General information
199
Braking and stabilisation systems
200
OFF ROADmode
203
Parking aid (Park Pilot)
204
Reversing camera
207
Park Assist
209
Cruise Control System
212
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
214
Front Assist
219
Select the driving mode (Driving Mode
Selection)
221
Proactive passenger protection (Crew Protect
Assist)
223
Lane Departure Warning (Lane Assist)
224
Traffic sign recognition
226
Fatigue detection
228
Tyre pressure monitoring
229
Towing device and trailer
230
Hitch
230
Using hitch
235General Maintenance
Care and maintenance240
Service work, adjustments and technical
alterations
240
Service intervals
242
Cleaning and care
244
Inspecting and replenishing
248
Fuel
248
Engine compartment
252
Engine oil
255
Coolant
256
Brake fluid
257
Vehicle battery
258
Wheels
260
Wheels and tyres
260
Operating in winter conditions
263
Do-it-yourself
Emergency equipment, and self-help
265
Emergency equipment
265
Changing a wheel
266
Breakdown kit
270
Jump-starting
272
Towing the vehicle
273
Remote - replacing battery
275
Emergency unlocking / locking of doors
276
Replacing windscreen wiper blades
277
Fuses and light bulbs
278
Fuses
278
Bulbs
282
Technical data
Technical data
288
Basic vehicle data
288
Vehicle-specific details per engine type
2963Table of Contents

Using the system
cockpit
OverviewElectric windows
59
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
74
Door opening lever
54
Air outlet vents
108
Ticket holder
83
Operating lever (depending on equipment):
▶ Direction and high beam
65
▶Speed regulating system
212
▶Headlight assist
67
Steering wheel with horn / with driver's front airbag
18
Buttons for operating the information system
41
Instrument cluster
30
Operating lever:
▶ Windscreen wipers and washers
72
▶Information system
41
Infotainment
113
Button for hazard warning light system
68
Warning light for the front passenger airbag
21
Interior rear-view mirror
74
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
87
Front passenger airbag
18
External Infotainment module (in the front passenger storage
compartment)
115
Key switch for switching off the front passenger airbag (in front
passenger storage compartment)
21
Power window in the front passenger door
60
Storage compartment
83
Light switch
64
Bonnet release lever
253
Storage compartment
83
Operating lever for adaptive cruise control
216123456789101112131415161718192021222324Steering wheel locking lever13
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Ignition lock
189
▶Starter button
189
Handbrake lever
192
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Gearshift lever (manual gearbox)
193
▶Selector lever (automatic gearbox)
194
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ 12-Volt power socket
90
▶Cigarette lighter
91
Bar with keys depending on the equipment fitted:
▶  Central locking system
53
▶
 START STOP
190
▶
 Traction control TCS
201
▶
 Electronic Stability Control ESC
200
▶
/
 Selection of travel mode
221
▶
 Park Assist
209
▶
 Parking aid
204
▶
 Tyre pressure monitoring system
229
Storage compartmenttelephone box
84, 84
USB and AUX inputs
85
Controls for heating / air conditioning
105
Note
The layout of the controls on right-hand drive vehicles differs partially from
that shown in this layout » Fig. 16.25262728293031323329cockpit

Conditions for the system function
The following conditions must be met for the system to function correctly.
The driver's door is closed.
The driver has fastened the seat belt.
The driving speed was higher than 4 km.h after the last stop.
System status
The system status is shown in the display when the vehicle comes to a halt
» Fig. 231 .
The engine is automatically switched off; when the vehicle moves off, the
ignition process will be automatically initiated.
The engine is not automatically switched off.
The engine does not shut down when the vehicle stops, if e.g. the following
applies.
▶ The engine temperature for the proper function of the system has not yet
been reached.
▶ The charge state of the vehicle battery is too low.
▶ The current consumption is too high.
▶ High air conditioning or heating output (high fan speed, big difference be-
tween the desired and actual interior temperature).
If the engine has shut down automatically but the system detects that the en- gine is required to run (e.g. if the brake pedal is pressed repeatedly) then the
system automatically starts up the engine.
More information about the current system status can be displayed in infotain-
ment screen, in the 

→

→
Veh. status
menu.
If there is a system fault , the following message will appear in the display of
the instrument cluster. Seek help from a specialist garage.
Note
■ If the driver's seat belt is removed for more than 30 seconds or the driver's
door is opened after the engine has switched off automatically, the engine will
have to be restarted manually.■
No automatic engine shut-down takes place when a vehicle with automatic
transmission is moving at low speed (e.g. during a traffic jam) and remains sta-
tionary after pressing the brake pedal lightly. Automatic engine shut-down
takes place if you press the brake pedal down with more force.
■
For vehicles with automatic transmission there is no automatic engine shut-
down when the system detects a manoeuvring action due to a large steering
angle.
manually activate/deactivate systemFig. 232
Button for the START-STOP sys-
tem
›
To deactivate/activate the system, press the
 button
» Fig. 232 .
When the system is deactivated, the symbol in the button lights up .
If the system is turned off, it will be automatically reactivated after turning the
ignition off and on.
Note
If the system is deactivated when the engine is turned off automatically, then
the automatic start process takes place.
Brakes and Parking
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Handbrake
192
Parking
193
The wear and tear on the brake pads is dependent on the operating condi-
tions and driving style. In difficult conditions (e.g. urban, sporty driving), the
condition of the brakes should be checked between service intervals by a spe-
cialist garage.
Brake response can be slower if the brakes are covered in moisture or, in win-
ter, have a layer of ice or salt on them . The brakes should be cleaned and
dried by applying the brakes many times over »
.
Corrosion on the brake discs and dirt on the brake pads can occur if the vehicle
has been parked for a long period and if you do not make much use of the
braking system. The brakes are cleaned by applying the brakes several times
over »
. 
191Starting-off and Driving

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. 
PRN194Driving

XDS is an extension to the electronic differential lock (EDL). XDS does not re-
spond to the relieved inner curve wheel of the driven axle in the case of fast
cornering.
By applying braking force to the relieved wheel, spinning is prevented by the
XDS. This has a positive effect on the driving stability and steerability of the
vehicle.
Active steering assist (DSR)
Read and observe
on page 200 first.
The DSR indicates to the driver in critical situations a steering recommenda-tion in order to stabilise the vehicle. DSR is activated, for example, on the right
and left vehicle side when braking sharply on different road surfaces.
Brake Assist (HBA)
Read and observe
on page 200 first.
HBA increases the braking effect and helps to shorten the braking distance.The HBA is activated by the very quick operation of the brake pedal. To ach-
ieve the shortest possible braking distance, the brake pedal must be applied
firmly until the vehicle has come to a complete standstill.
The HBA is automatically switched off when the brake pedal is released.
Hill Start Assist (HHC)
Read and observe
on page 200 first.
When moving off on a gradient, HHC allows you to move your foot from thebrake pedal to the accelerator pedal without the vehicle rolling downhill.
The vehicle is braked by the system for about 2 seconds after releasing the
brake pedal.
The HHC is active on gradients upwards of 5 % if the driver door is closed. HHC
is always active on slopes when in forward or reverse start off.
Multicollision brake (MCB)
Read and observe
on page 200 first.
MCB helps to decrease speed after a collision by means of automatic braking
interventions and to stabilise the vehicle. This reduces the risk of a subse-
quent crash due to uncontrolled vehicle movement.
The automatic brake interventions can take place only if the following condi-
tions are met.
A head-on or side collision occurred.
The impact speed was greater than approx. 10 km/h.
The brakes, the ESL and other required electrical systems remain function-
al after impact.
The accelerator pedal is not actuated.
Trailer stabilisation system (TSA)
Read and observe
on page 200 first.
The TSA helps the combination stable in situations where the trailer sways
and then the whole trailer combination.
TSA brakes the individual wheels of the towing vehicle in order to damp the rocking motion of the entire vehicle combination.
The following conditions are required for the correct TSA function. The trailer was shipped from the factory or purchased from the ŠKODA
genuine accessories.
The trailer is electrically connected to the towing vehicle by means of the
trailer socket.
The parking aid is activated.
The speed is greater than 60 km/h.
Further information » page 230, Towing device and trailer .
202Driving

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. 
204Driving