ignition SKODA OCTAVIA 2012 2.G / (1Z) Owner's Guide

Unlocking›Grab the door handle of the front door or cover the sensor 2 » Fig. 15 with the
whole palm of your hand » .
Locking
›
Touch the sensor
1
» Fig. 15 with your fingers.
Unlocking the boot lid
›
Press the handle of the boot lid » Fig. 19 on page 37.
Switching off the safelock system
›
Use your fingers to touch the sensor
1
twice within 2 seconds.
The vehicle can be unlocked when the key is in the unlocking zone.
Unlocking zones
Front door left
Front door right
Luggage compartment lid
If you cover the sensor
2
at the same time as the sensor
1
» Fig. 15 when un-
locking the vehicle, it is not unlocked.
If the vehicle is locked via the sensor
1
, it will not be possible to unlock it again
in the following 2 seconds via the sensor
2
- prevents accidental unlocking.
On vehicles fitted with automatic gearbox, the selector lever must be moved into the position P before unlocking.
The KESSY system can find the valid key, even if it was left in the front of the ve-
hicle's roof for example
D
» Fig. 15 . It is therefore not always necessary to know
where the key is.
Always check to see whether the vehicle is locked.
CAUTION
■ After leaving the vehicle, it does not lock automatically, the procedure for lock-
ing the vehicle must therefore be observed.■
Do not use gloves or other objects which might prevent direct contact between
the hand and the sensor.
Note
■ If the battery in the key is weak or discharged, the vehicle may not be unlocked
or locked via the KESSY system. In this case, use the emergency unlocking or emergency locking on the driver's door » page 36.ABCProtection against inadvertently locking the key in the vehicle
If the key which was used to lock the vehicle including the boot lid, remains in the
vehicle, the protection mechanism against inadvertently locking the key in the ve-
hicle is activated and the vehicle unlocks itself again D
» Fig. 15 on page 33.
The turn signal lights flash four times as confirmation that the vehicle has been
unlocked again.
The following message is displayed in the information display or display of the in-
strument cluster: Key in vehicle. or KEY IN VEHICLE .
Additionally, on vehicles which are fitted with the anti-theft alarm system, an au- dible signal sounds.

Information message
The functions of the KESSY system are monitored. In the presence of a fault, one of the following messages may appear.
› Key not found.
› Key not detected. Owner's manual!
› NO KEY
This message is displayed if you leave the engine on and no key is detected in the vehicle. The message is then displayed when the ignition is switched on or the
engine is running or when no key was found in the vehicle. This can occur if the
key is outside the vehicle, the battery in the key is discharged, the key is defec-
tive or the electromagnetic field is strongly disturbed. Some electronic devices,
e.g. mobile phones, can also cause faults.
› Keyless access system faulty.
› KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM FAULTY
Error in the KESSY system; seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage.
› Change the key battery!
› KEY BATTERY PLEASE CHANGE
Low voltage of the remote control key battery, change the battery.

34Using the system

Parking the vehicle
If the vehicle is not unlocked within 60 or 90 seconds, the sensors in the handle of the driver /front passenger's door is deactivated automatically » Fig. 15 on
page 33.
Activation after 60 hours›
Unlock the driver's door using the sensor
2
» Fig. 15 on page 33.
›
Press the handle of the boot lid.
›
Unlock the vehicle using the button  on the remote control key.
›
Unlocking the driver's door in an emergency
» page 36.
Activation after 90 hours
›
Unlock the vehicle using the button  on the remote control key.
›
Unlocking the driver's door in an emergency
» page 36.

Anti-theft alarm system
Introductory information
The anti-theft alarm system increases the level of protection against people
seeking to break into the vehicle. The system triggers audible and visual warning
signals if an attempt is made to break into the vehicle.
Activating
The anti-theft alarm system is activated by locking the vehicle or inserting the key in the driver's door. It is activated 30 seconds after locking the door.
If you unlock the vehicle and do not open a door or the boot lid within the next45 seconds, the vehicle will lock again automatically and the safelock system or
anti-theft alarm system will be switched on. This function is intended to prevent
the car being unlocked unintentionally.
Deactivating
The anti-theft alarm system is deactivated by unlocking the vehicle. If the vehicle
is not opened within 45 seconds, the anti-theft alarm system is automatically ac-
tivated again.
The alarm system is also deactivated if you unlock the driver door using the key
within 45 seconds of locking the vehicle.
If the vehicle is unlocked by inserting the key into the driver door, the key must
be inserted into the ignition lock and the ignition switched on within 15 seconds
of unlocking the door to deactivate the alarm system. The alarm is triggered if
the ignition is not switched on within 15 seconds.
Triggering the alarm
An alarm is triggered when the following monitored areas of the vehicle have a fault:
› bonnet;
› boot lid;
› doors;
› ignition lock;
› Vehicle inclination
» page 36;
› Interior of the vehicle
» page 36;
› A drop in voltage of the on-board power supply;
› Socket of the factory-fitted towing device
» page 110, Driving with a trailer .
An alarm is immediately triggered if either of the two battery terminals is discon-
nected while the anti-theft alarm system is activated.
Switching off the alarm
The alarm is switched off by unlocking the vehicle or switching on the ignition.
CAUTION
Before leaving the car, it must be checked that all of the windows, doors and the
sliding/tilting roof are properly closed to ensure the full functionality of the anti-
theft alarm system.
Note
The working life of the alarm siren is 5 years.
35Unlocking and locking

Interior monitor and towing protectionFig. 16
Button for interior monitor and
towing protection
The interior monitor detects movements inside the car or the inclination of the
vehicle and then triggers the alarm.
Switching off
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Open the driver door.
›
Press the button 
» Fig. 16 on the centre column on the driver side, the sym-
bol  that lights up in the button changes from red to orange.
›
Lock the vehicle within 30 seconds.
The interior monitor and the towing protection are activated automatically after
the vehicle is locked.
The anti-theft alarm system is activated when the vehicle is locked when the
safelock system is activated. The interior monitor is however not activated.
Deactivate the interior monitor and the towing protection if there is a possibility
of the alarm being triggered by movements from (e.g. children or animals) within
the vehicle interior or if the vehicle has to be transported (e.g. by train or ship) or towed.
CAUTION
The opened glasses storage compartment reduces the effectiveness of the interi-
or monitor. To ensure the full functionality of the interior monitor, the glasses
storage compartment must always be closed before locking the vehicle.
Emergency unlocking/locking
Unlocking/locking the driver's door
Fig. 17
Handle on the driver's door: covered locking cylinder/locking cylinder
with key
›
Pull on the handle.
›
Push the vehicle key into the recess on the bottom side of the cover in the area
of the arrow and fold upwards » Fig. 17 
.
›
Put the vehicle key (the symbols face upwards) into the locking cylinder and
lock/unlock the vehicle 
.
CAUTION
Make sure you do not damage the paint when performing an emergency locking/
unlocking.
Locking a door
Fig. 18
Rear door: Emergency locking 
36Using the system

Automatic lockingFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 37.
If the vehicle was locked before the boot lid was closed, the lid is automatically
locked right away as soon as it is closed.
This feature can be activated/deactivated by a ŠKODA Partner.
Delayed locking
If the boot lid was unlocked with the button 
on the remote control key, then it
is possible to open the lid within a limited period of it being closed.
There is a risk of unwanted entry into the vehicle before the boot lid is locked au- tomatically. Always lock the vehicle using the button 
on the remote control or
with the key if no remote control is available » page 31.
Note
More detailed information is available from your authorised ŠKODA Partner.
Emergency unlocking
Fig. 21
Emergency unlocking of the lug-
gage compartment lid
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 37.
›
Fold the rear seat backrest forward » page 63.
›
Insert the vehicle key into the slot in the trim panel as far as the stop.
›
Unlock the lid by moving it in the direction of the arrow.
›
Open the luggage compartment lid.

Electrical power windows
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening/closing the window from the driver seat
39
Opening the windows in the front passenger door and in the rear doors
40
Force limiter
40
Window convenience operation
40
Operational faults in the automatic power windows
41
The electrical power windows can only be operated when the ignition is switched
on.
After switching the ignition off, it is still possible to open or close the windows for
approx. 10 minutes. The electrical power windows are only switched off com- pletely once the driver's door or front passenger door are opened.
When driving always use the existing heating, air conditioning and ventilation
system for ventilating the interior of the vehicle. If the windows are opened, dust
as well as other dirt can get into the vehicle and in addition the wind noise is
more at certain speeds.
The prerequisite for ensuring that the convenience operating feature correctly is the automatic opening/closing of all windows is operational.
WARNING■ Ensure that no persons are still left in the vehicle when locking the vehicle.
In an emergency, the windows will no longer be able to be opened from the
inside.■
The system is fitted with a force limiter » page 40. If there is an obstacle,
the closing process is stopped and the window goes down by several centi-
metres. The windows should nevertheless be closed carefully! Otherwise
these can cause severe crushing injuries!
■
It is recommended to deactivate the electrical power windows in the rear
doors (safety pushbutton)
S
» Fig. 22 on page 39 when children are being
transported on the rear seats. 
38Using the system

Opening the windows in the front passenger door and in the
rear doorsFig. 23
Button arrangement in the front
passenger door
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 38.
There is a button in the front passenger door and in the rear doors for that win- dow.
Opening
›
Lightly press the appropriate button down and hold it until the window has
moved into the desired position.
The window can be completely opened automatically by briefly pressing the but- ton down as far as the stop. Renewed pressing of the button causes the window
to stop immediately.
Closing
›
Lightly press the appropriate button up and hold it until the window has moved
into the desired position.
The window can be completely closed automatically by briefly pressing the but-
ton up as far as the stop. Renewed pressing of the button causes the window to
stop immediately.

Force limiter
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 38.
The electrical power window system is fitted with a force limiter. It reduces therisk of bruises or injuries when closing the windows.
If there is an obstacle, the closing process is stopped and the window goes down
by several centimetres.
If the obstacle prevents the window from being closed during the next 10 sec- onds, the closing process is interrupted once again and the window goes down by several centimetres.
If you attempt to close the window again within 10 seconds of the window being
moved down for the second time, even though the obstacle was not yet been re-
moved, the closing process is only stopped. During this time it is not possible to automatically close the window. The force limiter is still switched on.
The force limiter is only switched off if you attempt to close the window againwithin the next 10 seconds - the window will now close with full force!
If you wait longer than 10 seconds, the force limiter is switched on again.
Window convenience operation
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 38.
Convenience opening/closing of all windows can be operated by locking/unlock-ing the vehicle as follows:
Opening
›
Press and hold the unlock button  on the key.
›
Hold the key in the driver's lock in the unlock position.
Closing
›
Press and hold the unlock button  on the key.
›
Hold the key in the driver's lock in the lock position.
›
In the KESSY system, hold a finger on the sensor
1

» Fig. 15 on page 33.
Immediately after unlocking the vehicle or switching off the ignition and opening
the driver's or front passenger's door, convenience opening/closing of all win-
dows can be operated with the key
A
» Fig. 22 on page 39 as follows:
Opening
›
Hold the button in the opening position.
Closing
›
Hold the button in the closing position.
You can interrupt the opening or closing process for the windows immediately by
releasing the key or the the button
A
and interrupting the locking/unlocking. 
40Using the system

The convenience opening of the windows by means of the key in the driver's/
front passenger's lock is only possible within 45 seconds of deactivating or acti-
vating the alarm system.
Setting options
Information on the setting » operating instructions for Infotainment , chapter Set-
ting vehicle systems (CAR button) .
Operational faults in the automatic power windows
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 38.
The automatic power windows do not work if the vehicle battery was disconnec-
ted and connected while a window is open. The system must be activated.
Proceed as follows in order to re-establish the function:
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Pull the top edge of the button and close the window.
›
Release the button.
›
Pull the relevant button upwards again for approx. 3 seconds, and keep it press-ed down.
In the winter, ice accumulating on the surface of the window may cause there to be more resistance when closing the window. The window will stop and move
back several centimetres.
It is necessary to deactivate the force limiter to close the window » page 40.

Power panoramic sliding/sliding tilting roof
Introductory information
The power panoramic sliding/tilting roof (abbreviated in the following as 'sliding/
tilting roof'), can only be when the ignition is turned on and when the outdoor temperature is higher than -20 °C.
The sliding/tilting roof can still be operated for approx. 10 minutes after switching the ignition off. However, as soon as the driver or front passenger's door is
opened it is no longer possible to operate the sliding/tilting roof.
CAUTION■ Always close the sliding/tilting roof before disconnecting the battery.■If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is possible that the
sliding/tilting roof does not operate correctly. Next, move the rotary switch into
position A
» Fig. 24 on page 41, pull it, and hold onto the recess downwards
and forwards tightly. The sliding/tilting roof opens and closes again after around 10 seconds. Do not release the control dial until it has done so.

Using the system
Fig. 24
Control dial for the sliding/tilting
roof
Comfort position
›
Turn the switch to position
C
» Fig. 24 .
When the sliding/tilting roof is in the comfort position, the intensity of the wind noise is reduced.
Open partially
›
Turn the switch to a position in area
D
.
Open fully
›
Turn the switch to position
B
and hold it in this position (spring-tensioned po-
sition).
Tilting roof
›
Turn the switch to position
A
.
›
Press the switch in the region of the lug
E
towards the roof.
Closing
›
Turn the switch to position
A
» Fig. 24 .
›
Press the switch on the recess
E
down and then pull it forwards. 
41Unlocking and locking

Lights and visibility
Lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Side lights and the low beam
44
Daylight driving light function (DAY LIGHT)
44
Turn signal and main beam light
45
Automatic driving lamp control
45
Adaptive headlights (AHL)
46
Headlight assist
47
Fog lights
48
Fog lights with the function CORNER
48
Rear fog light
48
COMING HOME/LEAVING HOME function
49
Hazard warning light system
49
The light only operates if the ignition is switched on.
On models fitted with right-hand steering the position of certain switches differs
from that shown in » Fig. 25 on page 44. The symbols which mark the switch
positions are identical, however.
The low beam continues to shine while the ignition is switched on and the light
switch is in the position 
or 
. After switching off the ignition, the low beam
is switched off automatically and only the side lights come on. The side light goes
out after the ignition key is removed.
Keep the headlights lenses clean. The following guidelines must be ob- served » page 162 , Headlight lenses .
WARNING■
The activation of the lights should only be undertaken in accordance with
national legal requirements.■
The driver is always responsible for the correct settings and use of the
lights.
■
The automatic driving lamp control  only operates as a support and does
not release the driver from his responsibility to check the light and, if necessa-
ry, to switch on the light depending on the light conditions. The light sensor
cannot, for example, detect rain or snow. Under these conditions we recom- mend switching on the low beam or fog lights!
Note
■ If there is a fault in the light switch, the low beam comes on automatically.■The headlights may mist up temporarily. When the driving lights are switched
on, the light outlet surfaces are free from mist after a short period, although the
headlight lenses may still be misted up in the peripheral areas. This mist has no
influence on the life of the lighting system.■
The instruments are also illuminated when the side light, low or high beam light
is switched on. The brightness of the instrument lighting can be activated/deacti- vated in the Infotainment » operating instructions for Infotainment , chapter Set-
ting vehicle systems (CAR button) .

43Lights and visibility

Side lights and the low beamFig. 25
Dash panel: Light switch and
control dial for the headlight
beam range regulation
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 43.
Switching on the parking light
›
Turn the light switch to position 

A
» Fig. 25 .
Switching on the low beam
›
Turn the light switch to position 

A
» Fig. 25 .
Switching off lights (except daytime running lights)
›
Turn the light switch to position 0
A
» Fig. 25 .
Switching on the side light on both sides
›
Turn the light switch into the position 

A
» Fig. 25 and lock the vehicle.
Headlight beam adjustment
›
Turn the control dial
B
» Fig. 25 to the desired width of illumination.
The positions of the width of illumination correspond approximately to the fol-
lowing car load.
Front seats occupied, luggage compartment empty.All seats occupied, luggage compartment empty.All seats occupied, luggage compartment loaded.
Driver seat occupied, luggage compartment loaded.
WARNINGAlways adjust the headlight range adjustment in such a way that:■it does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming traffic;■
and the range is sufficient for safe driving.-123Note■ The Bi-Xenon bulbs adapt automatically to the load and driving state of the ve-
hicle when the ignition is switched on and when driving. Vehicles that are equip- ped with Bi-Xenon headlights do not have a manual headlight range adjustment
control.■
We recommend you adjust the headlight beam when the low beam is switched
on.

Daylight driving light function (DAY LIGHT)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 43.
Switching on daytime running lights
›
Turn the light switch to position 0 or 
» Fig. 27 on page 45.
Deactivating the daytime running lights feature on vehicles without
Infotainment
›
Pull the turn signal and main beam lever to the steering wheel and push down-
wards » Fig. 26 on page 45.
›
At the same time switch on the ignition and hold the lever down in this position
for at least 3 seconds.
Activating the daytime running lights feature on vehicles without Infotainment
›
Pull the turn signal and main beam lever to the steering wheel and push up- wards » Fig. 26 on page 45.
›
At the same time switch on the ignition and hold the lever down in this position
for at least 3 seconds.
The daytime running light can be activated/deactivated in the Infotainment » op-
erating instructions for Infotainment , chapter Setting vehicle systems (CAR but-
ton) .
Note
When the daytime running light is switched on, the side lights (neither at the
front or rear) and the number plate lights are not lit.
44Using the system

Turn signal and main beam lightFig. 26
Operating lever: Turn signal and
main beam operation
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 43.
The parking light and headlight flasher are also operated with the operating lever.
Switching on the right 
and left 
turn signal light
›
Put the lever into position
A
or where applicable
B
as far as it can go » Fig. 26.
If you only wish to flash three times (convenience turn signal), briefly push the
lever to the pressure point
A
or where applicable
B
and release again.
The convenience turn signal can be activated/deactivated in the Infotain-
ment » operating instructions for Infotainment , chapter Setting vehicle systems
(CAR button) .
Switching the main beam 
on/off
›
Turn the light switch into position 
or 
» Fig. 25 on page 44.
›
Place the lever in position
C
(spring-tensioned position) » Fig. 26.
›
The main beam can be switched off by pulling the lever into position
D
(spring-
tensioned positioned).
On vehicles with Headlight assist, when the lever is put into position
C
, the As-
sistant is activated » page 47.
Switching on the headlight flasher (main beam) 
›
Place the lever in position
D
.
Switching on the 
parking light
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Place the lever into the position
A
or where applicable
B
as far as it can
go » Fig. 26 - the side light on the right/left side of the vehicle is switched on.
WARNINGOnly use the main beam or the headlight flasher if other road users will not be
dazzled.
Note
■ The turn signal light automatically switches itself off when driving around a
curve or after making a turn.■
The warning light flashes at twice its normal rate if a bulb for the turn signal
light fails.
■
If the right or left turn signal light has been switched on and the ignition is
switched off, the parking light is not automatically switched on.

Automatic driving lamp control
Fig. 27
Dash panel: Light switch
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 43.
If the light switch is in position 
, the the side lights and low beam and number
plate light are switched on/off automatically based on the current light condi- tions.
The light is regulated based on the data provided by the light sensor in the rear
mirror holder. The sensitivity of the light sensor can be activated/deactivated in the Infotainment » operating instructions for Infotainment , chapter Setting vehi-
cle systems (CAR button) .
Activating
›
Turn the light switch into position 
» Fig. 27 . 
45Lights and visibility

WARNINGIf the AFS system is defective, the headlights are automatically lowered to the
emergency position, which prevents a possible dazzling of oncoming traffic. This reduces the cone of light in front of the vehicle. Drive carefully and visit aŠKODA specialist garage as soon as possible.
Note
■ When the “tourist light” mode is active, the warning light  flashes for 10 sec-
onds each time the ignition is switched on.■
If the Eco driving mode is selected, dynamic cornering lights are deactiva-
ted » page 124 .

Headlight assist
Fig. 28
Operating lever: Headlight assist
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 43.
The Headlight assist switches the headlights on/off automatically depending on
the environmental conditions.
The headlight is regulated based on data gathered by the camera attached be-
tween the windscreen and interior mirror.
The headlight can switch off automatically at speeds above 60 km/h. The head-light switches off automatically when the speed falls below 30 km/h.
When the Assistant switches on the headlight automatically, the indicator light 
lights up in the dash panel insert.
Activating›Turn the light switch into position  » Fig. 27 on page 45.›
Place the lever in position
A
(spring-tensioned position) » Fig. 28.
In the instrument cluster display, the indicator light  appears for the activated
Headlight assist.
Deactivating
›
If the headlight is currently switched on automatically, move the lever into posi-
tion
B
(spring-tensioned position) » Fig. 28.
›
If the headlight is not currently switched on automatically, move the lever into
position
A
(the headlight switches on) followed by position
B
.
If you want to reactivate the Assist, put the lever back into position
A
.
The Assist can also be switched off when the light switch is turned from position  to another position.
If the system cannot function correctly, the following message will appear in the
instrument cluster display:
Fault: Light Assist
or LIGHT ASSIST FAULT
Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage.
Light Assist: clean the windscreen!
or
WINDSCREEN PLEASE CLEAN
Check for any obstacles on the windscreen in the viewing area of the camera.
The function of Headlight assist can be activated/deactivated in the Infotain-
ment » operating instructions for Infotainment , chapter Setting vehicle systems
(CAR button) .
Manually switching on the headlights
If the headlight is not switched on automatically, it can be switched on manually -
put the lever into position
A
. The Assist is deactivated; the indicator light 
goes out.
Manually switching off the headlights
If the headlight is switched on automatically, it can be switched off manually - put the lever into position
B
. The Assist is deactivated; the indicator light 
goes
out. 
47Lights and visibility