2022 SKODA OCTAVIA Owner´s Manual

Auto Hold automatic holding function
Usage
Auto Hold automatically secures the vehicle from
rolling away when stopped.
Functionality
WARNING
Risk of an accident!
Auto Hold is not able to stop the vehicle under all cir-
cumstances, such as on slippery ground, or on gradi-
ents.
Secure and release the vehicle
With Stop, the vehicle is automatically secured us-
ing Auto Hold.
lights up in the instrument
cluster. The brake pedal can be released.
With Start, the vehicle is automatically released us-
ing Auto Hold.
Automatic protection from the parking brake
Under certain circumstances, the vehicle can be se-
cured using the parking brake.
lights up in the in-
strument cluster.
Operating conditions
q The driver

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

Deactivating the ASR may be helpful in the following
situations.

Show system deactivation in the display of the in-
strument cluster illuminates
Deactivate Front Assist when handling the vehi-
cle on a truck, a car ferry etc.
Troubleshooting
Front Assist is not available illuminates together with

A Activate cruise control (condition for the
subsequent activation of the limiter).
To enable the speed limiter , press the button D
and in the instrument cluster choose the menu
item
Speed limit
.
Deactivate limiter
Interrupt control (sprung position)
B Resume control 1)
/ Increase limitC Start control with current speed / Reduce
limitD Show menu of assist systems - Possibility of
switching between cruise control and speed lim-
iter
Switching to cruise control interrupts the con-
trol.
Adjusting the speed limit with the buttons
B
and
C
By pressing in steps of 1 km/h.
By holding in steps of 10 km/h.
Variant with ACC
Activate ACC (condition for the subsequent
activation of the limiter). To enable the speed
limiter, press the button
and in the multi-
function steering wheel and in the instrument
cluster choose the menu item
Speed limit
.
Resume control 1)
/ Increase limit in steps of 1
km/h (sprung position)Stop control (sprung position)Deactivate the limiterIncrease limit in steps of 10 km/hDecrease limit in steps of 10 km/hStart control/Reduce limit in steps of 1 km/hLimit exceeded

Deactivate cruise control
Interrupt control (sprung position)
B Resume cruise control1)
/Increase speedC Start control with current speed/Reduce
limitD Show menu of assist systems - Possibility of
switching between cruise control and speed lim-
iter
Accelerate temporarily

Operation
Operating with the lever
Activate ACC (control inactive)Start or resume control/Increase speed in
steps of 1 km/h (sprung position)Stop control (sprung position)Deactivate ACCIncrease speed in steps of 10 km/hReduce speed in steps of 10 km/hSet distance levelStart control/Reduce speed in steps of 1
km/h
Starting control with the current speed

Lane change by another vehicle
A vehicle that changes to the lane a short distance
away may not be recognized by the ACC in time.
Stationary vehicle
If a vehicle in front turns and there is a stationary ve-
hicle in front of this vehicle, the ACC will not respond
to the stationary vehicle.
Vehicles with special load or special bodies
A load or superstructure that protrudes outside the
vehicle might not be detected by the ACC.
Settings
In Infotainment, in the following menu.