2017 SKODA OCTAVIA Owner´s Manual

Driving
Starting-off and Driving
Starting and stopping the engine

Switching the ignition on/offFig. 239
Positions of the vehicle key in the ignition lock / starter button

Note
vThe engine running noises may be louder at first for a short time after start-
ing the cold engine.
v
You should not switch on any major electrical components during the heating
period, otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.

v
After switching off the ignition, the radiator fan may intermittently continue
to run for approx. 10 minutes (also continuously).
Problems with the engine start - vehicles with starter button
Fig. 240
Starting the engine - press the
button with the key

Conditions for the system function
The following conditions must be met for the system to function correctly.
The driver

Brakes and Parking

Release

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 be set only when the vehicle is at a stand-
still and the engine is at idling speed.
Neutral (idle position) - the power transmission to the drive wheels is in-
terrupted.
Forward mode / sports programme - the gear change takes place in the
position S at higher engine speeds than in mode D
(Sprung position) - choice between positions D and S
If the Sport driving mode is selected with the engine running