2021 SKODA OCTAVIA Owner´s Manual

Starting and drivingStart
Notes on starting
DANGER
Danger of poisoning by exhaust gases!

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

If none of the shift paddles are pressed in mode for a certain time, manual shift mode turns o

Individual mode
Individual mode allows the individual configuration of
certain vehicle systems.
Operation
Select driving mode

Energy recovery
Usage
The energy generated during braking is stored in the
high-voltage battery during recuperation.
Settings
The recuperation level is set up in the Infotainment
as follows.

WARNING
Risk of an accident!

WARNING
Risk of accident!

Troubleshooting
Brake fluid level is too low
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