2020 SKODA OCTAVIA lock

Keys, locks and alarm system
Key
Key Overview
Locking the vehicle
Operating the boot
lid
Unlocking the vehi-
cle
A
Battery status warn-
ing light
B
Locking tab for re-
moval of the key bit
NOTICE

battery charging flap are unlocked by touching the
door handle.
When unlocked again, the other doors and the boot
lid are unlocked.
Doors on one side of the vehicle
Using the
button on the key, the doors on the driv-
er

Electrically operated child lock

Seats, steering wheel and mirrorFront seat - with manual operation Controls on the seat
Version 1
AAdjusting the seat in the longitudinal direction -
after releasing the operating lever, the lock must
audibly click into placeBAdjusting the heightCAdjusting the angle of the backrest - do not lean
against the backrest during adjustmentDAdjusting the lumbar support: Extent of the cur-
vature
Version 2
AAdjusting the seat in the longitudinal direction -
after releasing the operating lever, the lock must
audibly click into placeBAdjusting the inclination of the seatCAdjusting the lumbar support: Position of the
curvatureDAdjusting the lumbar support: Extent of the cur-
vatureEAdjusting the heightFAdjusting the angle of the backrest - do not lean
against the backrest during adjustmentAfter a certain time, play can develop within the ad-
justment mechanism of the backrest angle.
Set the length of the seat manually

Troubleshooting
Blocked belt retractor

The LEAVING HOME function switches on the light
when unlocking the vehicle with the wireless remote
control.
Operating conditions
q Visibility has worsened.
q The light switch is located in mode
.
Settings
This function is set as follows in the Infotainment
system.

The selector lever can be moved forwards or
backwards between two positions. As a result, the
mode
for example can be directly selected from
mode and vice versa.
The selected mode is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Parked vehicle
The drive wheels are
locked.
Select the mode
only when the vehi-
cle is stationary.
Reverse gear
The
mode can be
selected at a speed
below 10 km/h.
Neutral
There is no transmission of engine power to the
wheels.
Forward drive / sports program
In
mode, recuperation braking occurs when
driving downhill and when rolling to a stop. This
will re-charge the high-voltage battery.
In
mode, the gear is changed at higher speeds
than in mode.
The choice between
and is made by moving
the selector lever to the rear.
To choose mode
, or , the engine must be al-
ready started. Only mode can be selected with the
engine stopped and the ignition switched on. This
can, for example, be useful when towing the vehicle
or when driving through a car wash.
Unlock automatic gearbox from mode
is lit up - the automatic gearbox is in mode

Driver assist systems
Braking and stabilising systems Overview
Stabilisation control (ESC)
ESC helps to stabilize the vehicle in borderline situa-
tions (e.g. when the vehicle starts to skid). ESC
brakes the individual wheels to maintain the direc-
tion of travel.
flashes - ESC is engaged
ESC Sport
ESC Sport allows for a sportier driving style.
lit up - ESC Sport is activated
Traction control (TCS)
ASR helps to stabilize the vehicle when accelerating
or driving on low-grip roads. ASR reduces the drive
power transmitted to the wheels when the wheels
spin.
flashes - ASR is engaged
Antilock braking system (ABS)
ABS helps maintain control of the vehicle during
emergency braking. An ABS intervention is noticea-
ble by pulsating movements of the brake pedal.
Motor Slip Regulation (MSR)
MSR helps to maintain control of the vehicle in the
event of a sudden reduction in speed, e.g. on icy
roads. If the drive wheels lock, MSR increases the
engine speed. This reduces the braking e