2016 SKODA OCTAVIA sensor

WARNING (Continued)■If the airbag has been deployed, the airbag system must then be replaced.■In the area of the front airbag and the knee airbag, the surface of the
steering wheel and the dashboard should be cleaned using only a dry cloth
or one that has been dampened with water.WARNINGInformation about the front airbags■For the driver and front passenger, it is important to maintain a distance
of at least 25 cm to the steering wheel or the panel » Fig. 9 - A
, If you do
not keep this distance, it means that the airbag system cannot protect you
- There is a risk to life! The front seats and the head restraints must always
also be correctly adjusted to match the body size of the occupant.
■
The front passenger airbag must be deactivated if using a rear-facing
child seat on the front passenger seat » page 21, Airbag deactivation . If
this is not done, there is a risk of the child suffering severe or even fatal
injuries if the front passenger airbag is deployed.
■
No other persons, animals or objects should be placed in front of the oc-
cupants in the front seats in the deployment area of the front airbags.
■
The steering wheel and the surface of the dash panel on the passenger
side must not be plastered, covered or modified in any way. No parts (e.g.
cup holders, mobile phone mounts etc.) may be mounted near the airbag
installation points and in the airbag deployment area.
■
Never place objects on the surface of the dash panel on the passenger
side.
WARNINGInformation about knee airbags■Adjust the driver's seat in a forward/back direction so that there is a gap
of at least 10 cm between the legs and the dashboard in the vicinity of the
knee airbag » Fig. 9 - B
. If it is not possible to meet this requirement due to
your body size, visit a specialist garage.
■
The surface of the airbag module in the lower part of the dash panel be-
low the steering column not have stickers attached, be covered or modified
in any other way. Nothing may be attached to the cover of the airbag mod-
ule or located within the immediate vicinity.
■
Do not attach any bulky and heavy objects (bunch of keys etc.) to the igni-
tion key. These can be ejected by the knee airbag when it is deployed and
can cause injuries.
WARNINGInformation on side and head airbags■No objects (e.g. sun visors turned towards the windows) should be loca-
ted in the deployment area of the side and head airbags. No accessories
(e.g. cup holders etc.) should be fitted to the doors - risk of injury!■
Hang only light clothing on the hooks in the vehicle, do not leave any
heavy or sharp objects in the pockets. Do not use hangers to hang up
clothes.
■
The airbag system operates using pressure sensors located in the front
doors. For this reason, no adjustments may be carried out to the doors or
door panels (e.g. installation of additional loudspeakers). Further informa-
tion » page 241 .
■
No excessive force, e.g. through blows, kicks etc. should be applied to the
seat backrests - there is a risk of damage to the side airbags. The side air-
bags would not be deployed in such a case!
■
Any seat or protective covers which you fit to the driver or front passen-
ger seats must only be of a type expressly authorised by ŠKODA AUTO. In
view of the fact that the airbag inflates out of the backrest of the seat, use
of non-approved seat or protective covers would considerably impair the
protective function of the side airbag.
■
Any damage to the original seat covers or stitching at the installation
points for the side airbags should be immediately repaired by a specialist
company.
WARNINGInformation on the use of the airbag system■Any work on the airbag system, including the installation and removal of
system components due to other repair work (e.g. removal of the steering
wheel), must only be carried out by a specialist garage. Further information
» page 241 .■
No changes of any sort should be made to parts of the airbag system, the
front bumper or the bodywork.
■
Do not manipulate individual parts of the airbag system, as this might re-
sult in the airbag being deployed.
20Safety

CAUTIONIf in addition to the light  the light  lights up while driving,  stop driving -
risk of engine damage! Switch off the engine and seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage.
 Coolant
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
Coolant level too low
  Illumi-
nates
ENGINE COOLANT PLEASE CHECK! Log book!ENGINE COOLANT PLEASE CHECK
▶ Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and allow the engine to cool down.
▶ Check the coolant level » page 257.
If the coolant level is within the specified range and the warning light lights
up again, then there may be a malfunction of the cooling fan.
▶ Switch off the ignition.
▶ Check the fuse for the radiator fan, replace if necessary.
If the coolant level and fan fuse are both OK but the warning light lights up
again, 
stop driving!
▶ Seek help from a specialist garage.
Coolant temperature too high
  Illumi-
nates
Engine overheat. Stop! Log book!ENGINE OVERHEAT STOP
▶ Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and allow the engine to cool down.
▶ Continue your journey only after the warning light  has disappeared.
 Engine oil pressure
Read and observe
on page 33 first.

 flashes – the engine oil pressure is too low.
▶ Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the engine oil level.
▶ Even if the oil level is correct, 
do not drive any further if the warning light
is flashing. Also do not leave the engine running at an idling speed.
▶ Seek help from a specialist garage.
CAUTIONIf, under the given conditions, it is not possible to top up with engine oil, 
stop driving - there is a risk of engine damage! Switch off the engine and seek
assistance from a specialist garage.
 Engine oil level
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
Engine oil level too low
  Illumi-
nates
Oil level: add oil!ADD OIL
▶ Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the engine oil level, top up
if necessary.
The warning light will go out if the bonnet is left open for more than 30 sec-
onds. If the engine oil is not refilled, the warning light will come on again after
driving about 100 km.
Engine oil level too high
  Illumi-
nates
Reduce oil level!OIL LEVEL TOO HIGH
▶ Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the engine oil level.
▶ If the oil level is too high, you can driven on, exercising appropriate caution.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
Fault on the engine oil level sensor
  Illumi-
nates
Oil sensor: Workshop!OIL SENSOR WORKSHOP
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
CAUTION
If, under the given conditions, it is not possible to top up with engine oil, 
stop driving - there is a risk of engine damage! Switch off the engine and seek
assistance from a specialist garage.38Using the system

Unlocking/locking with the remote control keyFig. 32
Key with pop-out key bit
Read and observe and on page 51 first.
Description of the key » Fig. 32
Unlock button
Lock button
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Unlock boot lid (by pressing) / unlatch and partially open (by holding)
(vehicles with manual valve operation)
▶ Open/close/ the boot lid Stop movement of the boot lid (vehicles with
electric folding operation)
Button for popping out/pushing in the key bit
Battery status warning light - if the warning light does not flash when you
press a button on the key, the battery is discharged
Unlock/unlatch the boot lid (vehicles fitted with manual folding operation)
By pressing lightly on the button
the lid is unlocked.
By pressing down on the button
the lid is unlocked and unlatched (part-
opened).
If the lid is unlocked or released with the button , then the lid is automati-
cally locked after closing. The period of time after which the flap is locked can
be set » page 57 .
CAUTION
■
The remote control may be affected by signal superimposition by transmit-
ters close to the car.■
The range of the remote control key is about 30 m. The battery must be re-
placed if the central locking only reacts to the remote control at a distance of
less than 3 m away » page 275.
ABLocking / unlocking - KESSYFig. 33
Vehicle unlocking / vehicle locking
Read and observe
and on page 51 first.
The KESSY system (Keyless Entry Start Exit System) enables unlocking and
locking of the vehicle without actively using the remote control key.
›
Grip the door handle to unlock » Fig. 33
the vehicle.
›
Touch the sensor on the door handle with your finger to
lock» Fig. 33 -
 the
vehicle.
When unlocking/locking the vehicle, the key must be at a maximum distance
of approximately 1.5 m from the front door handle.
Information on locking
On vehicles fitted with automatic gearbox, the selector lever must be moved
into the position P before unlocking.
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside if the ignition has not been
turned off.
After locking the car, it is not possible to unlock within the next 2 seconds by
touching the door handle. This can be used to check whether the vehicle is
locked.
Protection against inadvertently locking the key in the vehicle
If one of the doors is closed after locking the vehicle and the key with which
the vehicle was locked remains in the passenger compartment, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked. After automatically unlocking, the turn signal lights
will flash four times. If no door is opened within 45 seconds, the vehicle is au-
tomatically locked again. 
52Using the system

If the obstacle prevents the window from being closed during the next 10 sec-
onds, the closing process is interrupted once again and the window goes down
by several centimetres.
If you attempt to close the window again within 10 seconds of the window be-
ing moved down for the second time, even though the obstacle was not yet
been removed, the closing process is only stopped. During this time it is not
possible to automatically close the window. The force limiter is still switched
on.
The force limiter is only not operational if you attempt to close the window
again within the next 10 seconds – the window will now close with full force!
If you wait longer than 10 seconds, the force limiter is switched on again.
Window convenience operation
Read and observe
and on page 59 first.
The convenience operation for the window offers the option to open/close all
the windows at once (or only the window in the driver's door). The function of
convenience operation can be individually adjusted in the Infotainment menu 
→

→
Opening and closing
.
Opening
›
Press and hold the button on the key.
›
Or
Switch off the ignition, open the driver's door and hold the key
A
until it
stops in the open position » Fig. 41 on page 60 .
›
orKeep the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the unlock posi-
tion until all electrically operated windows are open.
Closing
›
Press and hold the button on the key.
›
Or
Switch off the ignition, open the driver's door and hold the key
A
until it
stops in the closed position » Fig. 41 on page 60 .
›
orKeep the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the lock position
until all the electrically operated windows are closed.
›
In the KESSY system, hold your finger on the sensor on the outside of the
door handle of the front door » Fig. 33 on page 52 .
The convenience operation will only function correctly if all the windows auto- matically open/close properly.
Convenience opening or closing the window using the key in the driver's door
locking cylinder is only possible within 45 seconds of locking the vehicle.
The movement of the window is stopped immediately when the respective
button is released.
Malfunctions
Read and observe
and on page 59 first.
Repeatedly opening and closing the window can cause the window mecha-
nism to overheat and become temporarily blocked. You will be able to operate
the window again as soon as the operating mechanism has cooled down.
After disconnecting the vehicle battery, automatic opening / closing of the
window can be deactivated. In this case, the system must be activated as fol-
lows.
Window in the driver door
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Pull the top edge of the button and close the window.
›
Release the button.
›
Pull up the respective button and hold for 1 second.
Windows in the other doors
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Press the respective key above and close the window.
›
Release the button.
›
Pull up the respective button above and hold for 1 second.
Panoramic tilt / slide sunroof

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
62
Force limiter
62
Convenience operation of the sliding / tilting roof
62
Activate operation of the tilt / slide sunroof
62
Manually operated sunblind
63
Electrically operated sunblind
63
Activating operation of the sunshade
63
The panoramic tilt / slide sunroof (hereinafter referred to as tilt / slide sunroof)
can only be operated when the ignition is turned on and when the outdoor
temperature is above -20 °C. 
61Unlocking and opening

The sliding/tilting roof can still be operated for approx. 10 minutes after
switching the ignition off. After opening the driver or front passenger door, it
is no longer possible to operate the sliding/tilting roof.WARNINGWhen operating the tilt/slide sunroof and the sunshade, proceed with cau-
tion to avoid causing crushing injuries – risk of injury!
CAUTION
■ During the winter it may be necessary to remove any ice and snow in the vi-
cinity of the sliding/tilting roof before opening it to prevent any damage to the
opening mechanism.■
Always close the sliding/tilting roof before disconnecting the battery.
Operation
Fig. 43
Operation of the tilting / sliding sunroof
Read and observe
and on page 62 first.
Operation of the tilting / sliding sunroof » Fig. 43
Open fully
Open to the low-noise position
Open partially
Close completely
Opening (switch in position 
)
Resetting (switch in position 
)
A12After turning the switch one stop to position  (spring-tensioned position),
the tilt / slide sunroof stops in the position in which the intensity of the wind
noise is low. After turning the switch further to position 
, the tilt / slide sun-
roof opens up to the stop.
Force limiter
Read and observe
and on page 62 first.
The sliding/tilting roof is fitted with a force limiter.
If there is an obstacle, the closing process is stopped and the glass pane re-
tracts by several centimetres.
WARNINGIf the tilting / sliding sunroof is closed, by pulling on the recess of the
switch in the direction of arrow 2, » Fig. 43 on page 62 and the closing
process is hindered by an obstacle, then at the third attempt at closing, the
force limitation will cease to function (if less than 5 s passes between the
individual attempts to close). The tilt / slide sunroof closes with full force -
this can cause injury.
Convenience operation of the sliding / tilting roof
Read and observe
and on page 62 first.
The convenience operation makes it possible to open or close the sliding/tilt-
ing roof using the key or the KESSY system via the sensor in the door handle of
the front door.
›
To open out , press and hold the
 button on the key.
›
Or:
Hold the key in the unlock position in the driver's door lock.
›
To close , press and hold the
button (with KESSY, hold your finger on the
sensor on the outside of the door handle of the front door).
›
Or Hold the key in the lock position in the driver's door lock.
By interrupting the locking process, the closing operation is interrupted.
Activate operation of the tilt / slide sunroof
Read and observe
and on page 62 first.
If the tilt / slide sunroof stops working (e.g. after disconnecting and connecting
the battery), then the operation must be reactivated. 
62Using the system

WARNINGOnly turn on the main beam or the headlight flasher if other road users will
not be dazzled.
Automatic driving light control
Fig. 48
Light switch: AUTO position
Read and observe on page 64 first.
The light switch is in position 
» Fig. 48 , then depending on the equipment
the automatic switch on / off the lights corresponding to the light or weather
conditions (rain) takes place.
If the light switch is in position 
, the lettering 
illuminates next to the
light switch. If the light is switched on automatically, the symbol 
also illumi-
nates next to the light switch.
Automatic driving light control in the rain (hereafter referred to as function)
The daytime running lights are switched on automatically if the following con-
ditions are met.
The function is activated.
The light switch is in the position 
.
The windscreen wipers are on for more than 30 s.
The light turns off automatically about 4 minutes after turning off the wipers.
Setting, activation/deactivation
The following functions can be activated/deactivated in the Infotainment
menu 

→ 
→
Light
.
▶ Sensitivity adjustment of the sensor for determining the lighting conditions
for automatic driving light control
▶ Automatic driving light control during rain
CAUTIONPoorer 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 af-
fected.
Xenon headlight
Read and observe
on page 64 first.
The Xenon headlights (hereinafter referred to as just system) use the drivingdata to automatically ensure the for the best possible light cone in front of the
vehicle.
The system will automatically operate in the following modes: urban, extra-ur-
ban, motorway, rain, fog, adjusting the lighting direction of the headlights for
road illumination on bends.
The system works as long as the light switch is in position .
WARNINGIf there is a system malfunction the headlights are automatically lowered
to the emergency position, which prevents a possible dazzling of oncoming
traffic. This reduces the cone of light in front of the vehicle. Seek help from
a specialist garage.66Using the system

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. 
67Lights and visibility

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