2022 SKODA OCTAVIA ignition

Warning lightsFunctionality
WARNING
Disregarding the lighting up of the warning lights and
the associated messages on the display of the instru-
ment cluster can lead to accidents, serious injuries or
damage to the vehicle.
The warning lights in the instrument cluster indicate
certain functions or faults.
The illumination of some of the indicator lights may
be accompanied by acoustic signals and messages in
the instrument cluster display.
Additional indicator lights
Depending on the meaning, the additional indicator
light will also light up in the display along with some
of the indicator lights.
- Hazard
- Warning
Warning lights overview
After switching on the ignition, some indicator lights
light up briefly as a function test of the vehicle sys-
tems. If the tested systems are in order, the respec-
tive indicator lights go out a few seconds after the
ignition is switched on or after the engine has been
started.
For further details

Lighting, windscreen wipers and
washers
Exterior lighting Functionality
Unless otherwise stated, the light works when the
ignition is switched on.
Daylight running lights
The daytime running lights illuminate the area in
front of the vehicle.
In vehicles for certain markets, this also provides
lighting for the rear area of the vehicle.
Operating conditions
q The light switch is located in mode
.
Automatically switch lights on/off
The light is automatically switched on or o

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

Requirements
qStationary vehicle.
q The ignition is switched on.
q The speed of the approaching object is faster
than 2 km/h.
q No accessories are connected to the trailer sock-
et.
After switching o

Charging
The 12-volt vehicle battery is automatically charged
when the high-voltage battery is charged.
If required, the 12 volt vehicle battery can be charg-
ed using a 12 volt charger.
Requirements for charging a 12 volt vehicle bat-
tery
q Ignition o