remote control SKODA OCTAVIA 2013 3.G / (5E) Owner's Guide

Switching on/offFig. 111
Button for switching on/off the system directly on the operating
part of the air conditioning/Climatronic
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 115.
The auxiliary heating (parking heating) can be switched on/off as follows.
Manually switching on using the button on the operating part of the manual air conditioning/Clima-
tronic. The indicator light in the button illuminates » Fig. 111.
by using the radio remote control » page 116
Manually switching off
using the button on the operating part of the manual air conditioning/Clima-
tronic. The indicator light in the button goes out » Fig. 111.
by using the radio remote control » page 116
After switching the system off, the auxiliary heating will continue running a little
while longer in order to burn the remaining fuel in the auxiliary heater.
After switching off the auxiliary heating, the coolant pump runs for a short period.
Switching on automatically
The auxiliary heater is switched on according to the Infotainment settings » Info-
tainment manual , chapter Vehicle settings .
When automatic switching on is activated, the indicator light in the symbol button  lights up for about 10 seconds after the ignition is turned off.
Switching off automatically
Turning off the auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating) occurs in the following cases. › The set switch-off has been achieved
» Operating instructions for Infotainment ,
chapter Vehicle settings .
› The fuel level has reached the reserve area (the warning icon
 illuminates).
› The charge state of the vehicle battery has reduced too much
» page 224.
Radio remote control
Fig. 112
Auxiliary heating (aux. heating):
Radio remote control
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 115.
Explanation of graphic » Fig. 112
Aerial
Warning light
Switch on the auxiliary heating
Switch off the auxiliary heating
The transmitter and the battery are housed in the housing of the remote control. The receiver is located in the interior of the vehicle.
When the battery is fully charged, the range of the remote control is a few hun-
dred metres. Obstacles between the radio remote control and the vehicle, bad
weather conditions and a weaker battery can clearly reduce the range.
To switch the auxiliary heating (aux. heating) on or off, hold the remote control
vertical, with the aerial
A
pointing upwards. The antenna must not be covered
with the fingers or the palm of the hand during this process.
The auxiliary heating can only be switched on/off safely using the radio remote control, if the distance between the radio remote control and the vehicle is at
least 2 m. 
AB116Using the system

After pressing the button, the warning light in the remote control gives the
user different kinds of feedback:Display warning light B » Fig. 112MeaningLights up green for around 2 seconds.The auxiliary heating has been switch-
ed on.Lights up red for around 2 seconds.The auxiliary heating has been switch-
ed off:Slowly flashes green for around 2 sec- onds.The ignition signal was not received.Quickly flashes green for around 2 sec-
onds.The auxiliary heating is blocked, e. g.
because the tank is nearly empty or
there is a fault in the auxiliary heating.Flashes red for around 2 seconds.The switch off signal was not received.Lights up orange for around 2 seconds,
then green or red.The battery is weak, however the
switching on or off signal was received.Lights up orange for around 2 seconds,
then flashes green or red.The battery is weak, however the
switching on or off signal was not re-
ceived.Flashes orange for around 5 seconds.The battery is discharged, however the
switching on or off signal was not re-
ceived.
Replace the battery » page 247.
CAUTION
The radio remote control comprises electronic components and must therefore be
protected against water, severe impacts and direct sunlight.
117Heating and air-conditioning

›Thread after unscrewing the towing area B of the cover under the upper side
of the hole in the rear bumper (for vehicles Octavia RS, Octavia Combi RS under
the right side of the hole).›
Press on the lower side of the cap (for vehicles Octavia RS, Octavia RS on the left side of the cap press).
The cap must engage firmly.
Removing/installing the towing eye
›
Manually screw the towing eye as far as it will go in the direction of the arrow
2
» Fig. 206 » .
For tightening purposes, we recommend, for example, using the wheel wrench,
towing eye from another vehicle or a similar object that can be pushed through
the eye.
›
Unscrew the towing eye against the direction of the arrow
2
.
CAUTION
The towing eye must always be screwed in fully and firmly tightened, otherwise
the towing eye can tear when towing in or tow-starting.
Vehicles with a tow hitch
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 244.
On vehicles with a factory-fitted towing device, there is no mount for the screw-
in towing eye behind the cap.
Use the built-in detachable ball rod for towing » page 169, Towing device .
Towing the vehicle using the towing device is a viable alternative solution to us-
ing the towing eye.
If the towing device is removed completely, it must be replaced with the standard
reinforcement of the rear bumper which is part of the mount for the towing eye.
If this procedure is not observed, the vehicle may not meet the national legal pro- visions.
CAUTION
The detachable ball rod and/or the vehicle can be damaged if an unsuitable towbar is used.NoteThe detachable ball rod must always be in the vehicle so that it can be used for
towing, if necessary.
Remote control
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
247
Synchronising the remote control
247
Replace the battery in the remote control of the auxiliary heater (parking
heater)
247
CAUTION
■ The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original bat-
tery.■
When replacing the battery, pay attention to the correct polarity.
For the sake of the environment
Dispose of the used battery in accordance with national legal provisions.
246Do-it-yourself

Replacing the battery in the remote control keyFig. 207
Remove cover/take out battery
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 246.
The battery is located under a cover
A
» Fig. 207 .
We recommend having the key batteries replaced by a specialist garage. Howev- er, if you would like to replace the discharged battery yourself proceed as follows.
›
Flip out the key.
›
Press off the battery cover with your thumb or using a flat screwdriver in the region of the arrows
1
.
›
Remove the discharged battery from the key by pressing the battery down inthe region of the arrow
2
.
›
Insert the new battery.
›
Place the battery cover on the key and press it down until it clicks into place.
Note
■ The key has to be synchronised if the vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked with
the remote control key after replacing the battery » page 247.■
If a key has an affixed decorative cover, this will be destroyed when the battery
is replaced. A replacement cover can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.

Synchronising the remote control
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 246.
If the vehicle does not unlock when pressing the remote control, the key may not
be synchronised. This can occur when the buttons on the remote control key are actuated a number of times outside of the operative range of the equipment or
the battery in the remote control key was replaced.
Synchronise the key as follows.
›
Press any button on the remote control key.
›
Pressing of the button means that the door will unlock with the key within 1 mi-
nute.

Replace the battery in the remote control of the auxiliary
heater (parking heater)
Fig. 208
Radio remote control: Battery
cover
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 246.
The battery is located under a cover on the back of the radio remote con-
trol » Fig. 208 .
›
Insert a flat, blunt object, such as a coin, into the gap of the battery cover.
›
Turn the cover against the direction of the arrow up to the mark to open the
cover.
›
Replace the battery.
›
Return the battery cover.
›
Turn the cover in the direction of the arrow up to the initial marking, engage.

247Emergency equipment, and self-help

Index
A
Abroad Driving abroad
136
Unleaded petrol136
ABS Function
138
Warning light18
ACC148
Accessories200
Adaptive cruise control148
automatic stop-start151
Information messages154
Instructions and Information148
Operation150
Operation Overview151
Radar sensor149
Set/change the desired speed.152
Set time interval level153
special driving conditions153
Start control152
Stop/resume control152
Adaptive headlights (AFS)57
Adjust Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventila-
tion)
116
Adjusting Belt height
183
Exterior mirrors69
Head restraints73
Interior mirror69
Manual air conditioning111
Seats71, 72
Steering wheel118
Adjusting the seats71, 177
Adjustment Headlight beam
55
Aerial204
AFS57
Airbag185
Deactivating191
Deactivating the front passenger airbag191
Deployment185
Front airbag187
Head airbag189
Knee airbag188
Modifications and damage to the airbag system 203
Side airbag
188
warning light19
Airbag system185
Air conditioning system Air outlets
107
Climatronic112
Manual air conditioning system110
Air outlets107
Air recirculation Climatronic
114
Alarm Switching off
42
Triggering42
Anti-theft alarm system Activating/deactivating
42
Trailer174
Antilock Braking System138
Area monitoring system154
Armrest Front
77
Rear77
Artificial leather210
Ashtray83
ASR warning light
17
Assistant systems Front Assist
154
Assist system ABS
138
Assist systems137
ABS18
Adaptive cruise control148
ASR17
Cruise Control System146
Driving mode161
DSR139
EDL139
ESC18, 137
HBA139
Headlight assist58
HHC139
Lane Assist164
Park assist142
Parking aid140
ProActive passenger protection163
START-STOP158
TCS138
XDS139
Auto-check control14
Automatic driving lamp control57
Automatic gearbox Selector lever-emergency unlocking
249
Starting-off and driving129
Tiptronic128
Automatic load deactivation227
automatic transmission selector lever lock defect
128
Automatic transmission126
Kickdown129
Selector lever lock128
Using the selector lever127
Automatic Transmission indicator
16
malfunction16
warning messages16
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventila- tion)
115
Adjust116
Radio remote control116
Switching on/off116
272Index

Avoiding damage to the vehicleDriving through water135
Avoiding damage to your vehicle135
B
Ball head Check fitting
171
Ball rod installing
170
Ready position170
removing171
Battery In the remote control key
247
iReplace the remote control of the auxiliary heat- er (parking heater)
247
Belts180
Belt tensioners183
Bonnet Closing
217
Opening217
Boot Class N1 vehicles
92
See Boot lid44
Boot lid Automatic locking
44
Closing44
Opening44
Brake information messages
16
warning light16
Brake booster125
Brake fluid223
Changing223
Checking223
information messages16
Brake linings warning light
20
Brakes Brake assist systems
137
Brake booster125
Brake fluid223
Handbrake125
Running in131
Braking Information on braking
125
Breakdown kit241
Break recommendation See Fatigue detection
168
Bulbs Replacing
255
Button in the driver's door Electrical power windows
47
C
Car computer see multifunction display
29
Cargo element98
Car park ticket holder80
Carrier103
Cavity protection208
Central locking button39
Change bulb for additional parking light
257
Changing Brake fluid
223
Engine oil221
Wheels237
Changing a wheel Follow-up tasks
238
Preparation237
Removing and refitting a wheel238
Charging a vehicle battery226
Check Fit ball head properly
171
Checking Battery electrolyte level
226
Brake fluid223
Coolant222
Engine oil220
Oil level220
Windscreen washer fluid218
Children and safety193
Child safety Side airbag
195
Child safety lock40
Child safety seat Use of child safety seats
195
Child seat Classification
195
ISOFIX196
on the front passenger seat194
TOP TETHER197
Use of ISOFIX child seats196
Chrome parts refer to Taking care of your vehicle
206
Cigarette lighter83
Cleaning198
Alcantara210
Artificial leather210
cloths210
Covers of electrically heated seats210
Headlight lenses207
Natural leather209
Plastic parts206
Wheels208
Climatronic112
Air recirculation114
automatic mode113
Control elements112
Controlling blower114
Cooling system113
Defrosting windscreen115
Setting temperature113
Clothes hook88
Cockpit 12-volt power outlet
84
Ashtray83
Cigarette lighter83
General view9
Lighting61
273Index

Headlight flasher56
Low beam55
Main beam56
Parking lights61
Rear fog light60
Side lights55
Switching on/off55
Turn signal56
Warning lights15
Lights on/off55
Loads263
Locking Individual settings
39
KESSY38
Key36
Remote control37
Vehicle key36
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside 39
Long-cargo channel
90
Low beam55
Luggage compartment91
Compartment with cargo element98
Cover95
double sided floor covering94
Emergency unlocking249
Fastening elements92
Fix floor covering94
Fixing nets93
Foldable hooks (Octavia Estate)94
Folding double hooks93
Lighting91
Luggage net95
Multifunction box (Octavia Estate)99
Roll-up luggage compartment cover (Octavia Es- tate)
96
Storage compartments under the floor covering98
Stowing roll-up luggage compartment cover97
Stowing roof racks97
Unlocking the tailgate249
Variable loading floor99
Luggage compartment cover95
Luggage compartment cover (Octavia Estate)96
Luggage compartment lid43
Luggage net95
M
Main beam
56
Warning light21
Maintenance134
Decorative films206
Manual air conditioning adjusting
111
Recirculated air mode111
Manual gear changing see gear changing
126
Manually setting air conditioning Control elements
110
Materials defect liability5
MAXI DOT display31
Lap timer32
Main menu32
Operation26
Stop watch32
MAXI DOT see MAXI DOT display
31
Memory29
Mirror Exterior mirrors
69
Mirrors Interior mirror
69
Vanity65
Modes of the automatic transmission127
Modifications200
Modifications and technical alterations Airbags
203
Service201
Spoiler202
Motor warning messages
22
Multicollision brake140
Multifunction box (Octavia Estate)99
Multifunction display Functions
29
Information29
Memory29
Operation26
N
N1
92
Net partition101
Behind the front seats103
Behind the rear seats102
Removing and refitting the housing103
Nets93
O
Oil See Engine oil
220
warning messages23
Oil pressure warning messages
23
Onboard computer see multifunction display
29
Operation in winter De-icing windows
207
Diesel fuel214
Vehicle battery226
Outside temperature27
Overview Engine compartment
218
Warning icons21
Warning lights15
P
Paintwork See Paintwork care
205
Paintwork care205
277Index

Park assist142
Finding a parking space143
Information messages145
Parking144
Parking Automatic brake assist
145
Manoeuvring out of a parallel parking space145
Park assist142
Parking aid140
Parking aid140
Automatic system activation when moving for-
ward
142
Function141
Road display142
Parking vehicle41
Part replacement200
Passive safety Before setting off
176
Driving safety177
Safety equipment176
Passive Safety176
Pedals126
Footmats126
Petrol refer to Fuel
213
Polishing the paintwork See Taking care of your vehicle
205
Power outlet 12 V
84
Power sockets 230 V
89
Power steering119
Warning light17
Power windows Button in the front passenger door
48
Practical features79
Storage compartment in rear centre console88
Storage compartment on the passenger side87
Storage compartment under the passenger seat87
Storage pockets on the front seats88
Waste container85
Practical Features Storage compartment in the front center console
- not lockable
82
ProActive passenger protection163
Function163
warning light19
R
Radiator fan
218
Radio remote control Auxiliary heating
116
Raise vehicle239
Rear interior light
62, 63
Rear-view mirror Exterior mirrors
69
Rear fog light60
Warning light19
Rear mirror68
Interior mirror69
Rear window - heater64
Recirculated air mode Manual air conditioning
111
Refuelling212
Fuel212
Remote control Locking
37
Replacing the battery247
Synchronisation process247
Unlocking37
Remote control key Replacing the battery
247
Removable ski bag90
Repairs and technical alterations200
Replacing Bulb for daytime running lights and parking lights
257
Bulb for main beam and daytime running lights256
Bulb for the fog lights258
Bulb for the licence plate light258
Bulb in rear light (Octavia Estate)262
Bulbs255
Bulbs in rear light (Octavia)260
Fuses251
Fuses – engine compartment254
Fuses – LHD252
Fuses – RHD252
Low beam bulb256
Rear window wiper blade250
Vehicle battery227
windscreen wiper blades250
Replenishing Coolant
222
Engine oil221
Windscreen washer fluid218
Revolutions counter12
Roof luggage rack Attachment points
104
Roof rack system103
Roof load105
Running-in the first 1500 km
130
Running in Brake pads
131
Engine130
Tyres130
S
SAFE See Safe securing system
38
SAFELOCK See Safe securing system
38
Safe securing system38
Safety176
Child safety193
Child safety seats193
Correct seated position177
Head restraints73
ISOFIX196
TOP TETHER197
278Index

Saving electrical energy131
Seals Taking care of your vehicle
206
Seat belt Warning icon
22
warning light17
Seat belts180
Belt tensioners183
Cleaning211
fastening and unfastening182
Height adjustment183
Seatbelts Inertia reels
183
Seat belts The physical principle of a head-on collision
181
Seat features76
Seats Electric adjustment
73
Folding front passenger seat77
Front armrest77
Head restraints73
Heating76
Manually adjusting72
Rear armrest77
save74
Seat backrests78
Storing in memory of remote control key75
Seats and useful equipment71
Adjusting the seats71
see automatic gearbox Manual shifting of gears on the multifunction steering wheel
128
Select driving mode Eco mode
162
Individual mode163
Sport mode162
Selecting driving mode161
Selector lever see Using the selector lever
127
Selector lever lock Warning light
21
Service201
Service interval display33
Service intervals198
Setting14
Positions of the variable loading floor100
Setting the14
Shelves79
Shifting gears Driving and saving energy
132
Side airbag188
Side lights55
ski bag90
Sliding/tilting roof Closing the sun screen (Octavia Estate)
52
Closing (Octavia Estate)52
Closing (Octavia)50
Opening/closing the sun screen (Octavia Estate)52
Opening and tilting (Octavia Estate)52
Opening and tilting (Octavia)50
Operation (Octavia Estate)52
Operation (Octavia)50
Snow chains234
Spare wheel232
Speedometer12
see speedometer12
Speed symbol see Wheels
231
Spoiler202
START-STOP158
Manually activating/deactivating the system160
Operating conditions of the system160
Starting/shutting down the engine159
Warning icon25
Starting and stopping the engine - KESSY121
Starting and stopping the engine using the key119
Starting engine Jump-starting
243
Starting the engineJump-starting243
Key120
see KESSY123
START STOP Information messages
161
Jump-starting244
Steering force assistance119
Steering lock / unlock see KESSY
122
Steering wheel118
Stopping the engine Key
121
Stop watch32
Storage compartment in rear centre console88
Storage compartment on the passenger side87
Storage compartments79
Storage compartment under the passenger seat87
Storage pockets on the front seats88
Storing skis90
Sun screen65
Sun visors65
Switch See Ignition
120
Switching off the engine see KESSY
123
Switching off the ignition see KESSY
123
Switching on the ignition see KESSY
123
T
Taking care of the vehicle Natural leather
209
Seat belts211
Taking care of your vehicle Automatic car wash system
204
Cavity protection208
Chrome parts206
279Index

Cleaning the wheels208
Decorative films206
Door lock cylinders207
Headlight lenses207
High-pressure cleaner204
Plastic parts206
Polishing the paintwork205
Rubber seals206
Taking care of the interior208
Taking care of your vehicle exterior205
Washing203
Washing by hand204
Wash system204
Wax treatment205
Taking care of your vehicles Fabric covers
210
TCS Operation
138
Warning light18
Technical data263
Temporary spare wheel232
Tiptronic128
Tools236
TOP TETHER197
Towing244
Towing a trailer169
Towing device Description
169
Drawbar load169
Use and care172
Towing eye front
245
Rear245
Towing protection43
Traction Control System (TCS)138
Traffic sign recognition166
Function166
Information messages167
Traffic Sign Recognition Notifications and settings
167
Traffic signssee Traffic sign recognition166
Trailer169, 172
13-pin power socket173
driving with a trailer173
loading172
Safety eye173
Trailer stabilisation174
Transmission warning messages
16
Transport Luggage compartment
91
Roof rack system103
Transporting children safely193
Turn signal56
Turn signal system Warning light
20
Type plate263
Tyre control display Calibration
231
Tyre inflation pressure Warning light
20
Tyre load-bearing capacity see Wheels
230
Tyre repair Check pressure
242
Preparations241
Sealing and inflating the tyre242
Tyres228
Inflation pressure229
New230
See Wheels230
Sizes229
Tyre wear indicator229
U
Underbody protection
208
Unleaded petrol136
Unlocking Individual settings39
KESSY38
Key36
Remote control37
Vehicle key36
Unlocking and locking35
Useful equipment 12-volt power outlet
84
230-volt power socket89
Ashtray83
Car park ticket holder80
Cigarette lighter83
Clothes hook88
Cup holders82
Glasses storage box86
Holder for reflective vest81
Multimedia holder85
Removable ski bag90
Seat backrest with long-cargo channel90
Storage compartment in the front centre console 82
Storage compartment on the driver's side
80
Storage compartments in the doors81
Storage compartment under the front armrest86
Using the information system26
Using the selector lever127
V
Variable loading floor
99
Dividing the luggage compartment101
Folding up101
Position change100
Vehicle battery Automatic load deactivation
227
Charge level indicator14
charging226
Checking the battery electrolyte level226
Cover225
Operation in winter226
Replacing227
280Index