roof SKODA OCTAVIA 2014 3.G / (5E) Owner's Manual

Table of Contents
On-board literature4
Notes
5
Structure and more information about the
Owner's manual
6
Abbreviations
Safety
Passive Safety
8
General information
8
Correct and safe seated position
9
Seat belts
12
Using seat belts
12
Inertia reel and belt pretensioners
15
Airbag system
16
Description of the airbag system
16
Airbag overview
17
Deactivating airbags
21
Transporting children safely
22
Child seat
22
Fastening elements
25
Using the system
Cockpit
29
Overview
28
Instruments and warning lights
30
Instrument cluster
30
Warning lights
34
Warning icons in the display
40
Information system
45
Driver information system
45
Driving data (Multifunction display)
47MAXI DOT display50Service interval display53
Unlocking and opening
54
Unlocking and locking
54
Anti-theft alarm system
59
Luggage compartment lid
60
Electric boot lid
61
Power windows
64
Mechanical windows
66
Panorama sliding-/tilting roof - Version 1
67
Panorama sliding-/tilting roof - Version 2
68
Lights and visibility
71
Lights
71
Interior lights
78
Visibility
80
Windscreen wipers and washers
81
Rear mirror
83
Seats and head restraints
86
Seats and head restraints
86
Seat features
90
Transporting and practical equipment
94
Useful equipment
94
Luggage compartment
103
Variable loading floor in the luggage
compartment (Estate)
110
Net partition
112
Roof rack
113
Heating and air conditioning
116
Heating, ventilation, cooling
116
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and
ventilation)
121
Communication
124
SmartGate
124Driving
Starting-off and Driving126
Starting and stopping the engine using the key
126
Starting or stopping the engine by pressing
button
128
Brakes and parking
130
Manual shifting of gears and pedals
132
Automatic gearbox
133
Retraction and economical driving
136
Driving through water and driving off of
made-up roads
137
Assist systems
138
Braking and stabilisation systems
138
Parking aid
140
Optical Parking Assistant (rear view camera)
143
Park assist
144
Cruise Control System
148
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
149
Front Assistant
155
START-STOP
158
Selection of travel mode (Driving Mode
Selection)
160
ProActive passenger protection
161
Lane Assist
162
Traffic sign recognition
164
Fatigue detection (break recommendation)
166
Tyre pressure monitoring
167
Hitch and trailer
169
Hitch
169
Trailer
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Displaying an error
If the warning light in the driver's door initially flashes quickly for around 2 sec-
onds, and then lights up for 30 seconds without interruption before flashing
again slowly, you will need to seek the assistance of a specialist garage.
Discharged battery in the remote control key
If the red indicator light B
» Fig. 34 on page 55 does not flash when you press
a button on the remote control key, the battery is empty.
If the voltage of the battery in the remote control key is too low, the following
message appears in the display of the instrument cluster.
Change the key battery!
KEY BATTERY PLEASE CHANGE
Replace the battery » page 224.
Anti-theft alarm system

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Activating/deactivating
59
Interior monitor and towing protection
60
The anti-theft alarm system increases the level of protection against people
trying to break into the vehicle.
The alarm system triggers audible and visual signals if an attempt is made to
break into the vehicle (hereafter referred to only as alarm).
Triggering the alarm
The alarm is triggered when the following unauthorized actions are carried out
on the locked vehicle.
› Opening the bonnet.
› Opening the boot lid.
› Opening the doors.
› Manipulation of the ignition lock.
› Towing the vehicle
» page 60.
› Movement in the vehicle
» page 60.
› Sudden and significant voltage drop of the electrical system.
› Uncoupling the trailer
» page 174, Attaching and detaching trailers .
If the driver's door of a vehicle with a remote control is unlocked and opened
by the lock cylinder, then the alarm is triggered.
Switching off the alarm
The alarm is turned off by pressing the  button on the remote control key or
switching on the ignition.
CAUTION
Before leaving the vehicle, it must be checked that all of the windows, doors
and the sliding/tilting roof are locked in order to ensure the full functionality of
the anti-theft alarm system.
Note
The working life of the alarm siren is 5 years.
Activating/deactivating
Read and observe
on page 59 first.
Activating
The anti-theft alarm system is activated automatically approximately 30 sec-
onds after the vehicle is locked.
If you unlock the vehicle and do not open a door or the boot lid within the next
45 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 automatically after the vehicle is
unlocked. If the vehicle is not opened within 45 seconds, the anti-theft alarm
system is automatically activated again.
The alarm system is also deactivated if you unlock the driver door using the
key within 45 seconds of locking the vehicle.
59Unlocking and opening

CAUTION■Before opening or closing the lid, check if there are any objects in the open-
ing or closing range which could obstruct the movement (e.g. a load on the
roof rack or on the trailer, etc.) – risk of causing damage to the lid!■
Ensure that there is at least 10 cm of clearance above the opened lid (e.g. dis-
tance from the garage ceiling). Otherwise, it may happen that the clearance
above the opened lid is no longer sufficient after relieving the vehicle of a load
(e.g. after unloading) – risk of causing damage to the lid.
■
In certain circumstances, if the lid is loaded (e.g by a thick layer of snow), the
opening process of the lid can be interrupted. Remove the load on the lid to re-
enable the electrical operation.
■
If the lid closes automatically (e.g. under load of snow), you will hear an inter-
mittent beep.
■
Always close the sliding/tilting roof before disconnecting the battery.
Operating description
Fig. 41
Lid operation
Fig. 42
Button for the flap operation / operation areas
Read and observe and on page 61 first.
Control elements
› Symbol button

on the remote control key (press for about 1 s).
› Button in handle
A
on the outer part of the lid
» Fig. 41.
› Button
B
on the inner part of the lid
» Fig. 41.
› Button
C
in the centre console
» Fig. 42.
Operating areas
The system distinguishes 3 operating areas where the function of the individu-
al operating elements changes » Fig. 42. The end positions of the lid - fully
closed in the secured lock and fully opened - differ as well.
The range of the area
3
changes depending on the setting of the top position
of the lid » page 63 .
If the lid is set in the uppermost position in the area
2
, the area
3
is not ac-
tive. The range of the area
2
changes depending on the setting of the top po-
sition of the lid.
Symbol explanation in the operating description Feasible action
Non-feasible action
Movement in the opposite direction to the previous movement
Lid operation with the handle
AActionClosed LidArea » Fig. 42Open
Lid123OpeningStopClosing
The operation of the lid using the handle
A
is only possible when the vehicle
is unlocked.
Lid operation with the button
BActionClosed LidAreaOpenLid123OpeningStopClosing
Operating the lid with the button
B
is only possible when the lid is open. 

62Using the system

Power windows
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Open/close windows
64
Opening/closing the windows in the front passenger door and in the rear
doors
65
Force limit
65
Window convenience operation
66
Operational faults
66WARNINGThe system is fitted with a force limiter » page 65. 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 – risk of in-
jury!
CAUTION
■ Keep the windows clean to ensure the correct functionality of the electric
windows.■
In the event that the windows are frozen, first of all eliminate the
ice » page 183 , Windows and external mirrors and only then operate the elec-
trical power windows. Otherwise, the window sealing and the electrical power
window mechanism could be damaged.
■
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 win-
dow » page 65 .
■
When leaving the locked vehicle make sure that the windows are closed at
all times.
■
Always close the sliding/tilting roof before disconnecting the battery.
For the sake of the environment
At high speeds, you should keep the windows closed to prevent unnecessarily high fuel consumption.Note■ After switching the ignition off, it is still possible to open or close the win-
dows for approx. 10 minutes. After the driver's or front passenger's door has
been opened, the windows can only be operated by using button A
» Fig. 43
on page 64 .
■
When driving always use the existing heating, air conditioning and ventila-
tion 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 window lift mechanism is equipped with protection against overheating.
Repeated opening and closing of the window can cause this mechanism to
overheat. If this happens, it will not be possible to operate the window for a
short time. You will be able to operate the window again as soon as the over-
heating protection has cooled down.
Open/close windows
Fig. 43
Power window buttons
Read and observe and on page 64 first.
All windows can be operated from the driver's seat.
Power window buttons » Fig. 43
Left front door
Right front door
Left rear door
Left rear door:
Disable/enable the buttons in the rear doors
Opening
›
Lightly press the appropriate button down and hold it until the window has
moved into the desired position. 
ABCDE64Using the system

Opening/closing windowsFig. 45
Window operation: left/right
Read and observe
and on page 66 first.
Only one window can be operated mechanically at any time.
Opening
Turn the handle in the direction of arrow
A
» Fig. 45 .
Closing
Turn the handle in the direction of arrow
B
» Fig. 45 .
Panorama sliding-/tilting roof - Version 1
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
67
Malfunctions of the sliding/tilting roof
68
Convenient operation of the sun roof
68
Roller blind of the sun roof
68
The panoramic sliding/tilting roof (abbreviated in the following as 'sliding/tilt-
ing roof') can only be operated 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.
CAUTIONAlways close the sliding/tilting roof before disconnecting the battery.
Operation
Fig. 46
Operation of the sliding/tilting roof
Read and observe
on page 67 first.
The sun roof can be operated with the rotary switch.
Operation of the sliding/tilting roof » Fig. 46
Open fully
Open partially
Comfort position
Opening (switch in position )
Closing (switch in position )
When the sliding/tilting roof is in the comfort position, the intensity of the
wind noise is reduced.
Force limiter
The sliding/tilting roof is fitted with a force limiter. The sliding/tilting roof
stops and moves back by a few centimetres when it cannot be closed because
there is something in the way (e.g. ice). The sliding/tilting roof can be fully
closed without a force limiter by pulling on the recess in the switch in the di-
rection of arrow
2
» Fig. 46 until the sliding/tilting roof is fully closed.
WARNINGWhen operating the sliding/tilting roof, proceed with caution to avoid caus-
ing crushing injuries – risk of injury! A1267Unlocking and opening

CAUTIONDuring the winter it may be necessary to remove any ice and snow in the vicin-
ity of the sliding/tilting roof before opening it to prevent any damage to the
opening mechanism.
Malfunctions of the sliding/tilting roof
Read and observe
on page 67 first.
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is possible that the
sliding/tilting roof will not operate. The sun roof must be activated.
Activation sequence.
› Switch on the ignition.
› Set the switch to the position
» Fig. 46
on page 67 .
› Press the switch on the recess E down and pull forwards.
› The sliding/tilting roof opens and closes again after around 10 seconds.
› Release the lever.
Convenient operation of the sun roof
Read and observe
on page 67 first.
The sliding/tilting roof can be operated by locking or unlocking using the key
or, with the KESSY system, by means of sensor
A

--
» Fig. 36 on page 56 .
Closing
The sliding/tilting roof can be closed as follows.
›
Press and hold symbol button  on the key.
›
Hold the key in the driver's lock in the lock position.
›
With the KESSY system, hold a finger on sensor
B

» Fig. 36 on page 56 .
By releasing the lock or lifting your finger off sensor
B
when using the KESSY
system, the closing process is immediately interrupted.
Tilting roof
›
Press and hold the symbol button  on the key.
WARNINGClose the sliding/tilting roof carefully – risk of injury. The force limiter does
not operate with the convenience closing.Roller blind of the sun roofFig. 47
Open sun screen
Read and observe on page 67 first.
The sunshade is manually operated by pulling the handle in the direction of
the arrow » Fig. 47.
WARNINGWhen operating the sunshade, proceed with caution to avoid causing
crushing injuries – risk of injury!
Panorama sliding-/tilting roof - Version 2
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
69
Malfunctions of the sliding/tilting roof
69
Opening and closing the sun roof
69
Malfunctions of the sun screen
70
Convenient operation of the sun roof
70
The panoramic sliding/tilting roof (abbreviated in the following as 'sliding/tilt-
ing roof') can only be operated 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.68Using the system

OperationFig. 48
Operation of the sliding/tilting roof
Read and observe
on page 68 first.
The sun roof can be operated with the rotary switch.
Operation of the sliding/tilting roof » Fig. 48
Open fully
Open partially
Comfort position
Opening (switch in position )
Closing (switch in position )
When the sliding/tilting roof is in the comfort position, the intensity of the
wind noise is reduced.
Force limiter
The sliding/tilting roof is fitted with a force limiter. The sliding/tilting roof
stops and moves back by a few centimetres when it cannot be closed because
there is something in the way (e.g. ice). The sliding/tilting roof can be fully
closed without a force limiter by pulling on the recess in the switch in the di-
rection of arrow
2
» Fig. 48 until the sliding/tilting roof is fully closed.
WARNINGWhen operating the sliding/tilting roof, proceed with caution to avoid caus-
ing crushing injuries – risk of injury!A12CAUTIONDuring the winter it may be necessary to remove any ice and snow in the vicin-
ity of the sliding/tilting roof before opening it to prevent any damage to the
opening mechanism.
Malfunctions of the sliding/tilting roof
Read and observe
on page 68 first.
If, for example, the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is possi-ble that the sliding/tilting roof will not operate correctly. The sun roof must be
activated.
Activation sequence.
› Switch on the ignition.
› Set the switch to the position
» Fig. 48
on page 69 .
› Press the switch on the recess E down and pull forwards.
› The sliding/tilting roof opens and closes again after around 10 seconds.
› Release the lever.
Opening and closing the sun roof
Fig. 49
Operation of the sun blinds
Read and observe on page 68 first.
The sliding sun blind (hereinafter only referred to as a sun screen) can be
opened or closed using the buttons.
Operation of the sun screen » Fig. 49
Opening
Closing
The sun screen is fully opened or closed by briefly pressing the button. The
movement of the sun screen can be stopped by briefly pressing any button. 
69Unlocking and opening

Pressing and holding the button opens or closes the sun screen to the desired
position. By releasing the button, the opening or closing operation is stopped.WARNINGWhen operating the sunshade, proceed with caution to avoid causing
crushing injuries – risk of injury!
Malfunctions of the sun screen
Read and observe
on page 68 first.
If, for example, the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is possi-ble that the sunshade will not operate correctly. The system must be activa-
ted.
Activation sequence.
› Switch on the ignition.
› Set the switch to the position
» Fig. 49
on page 69 .
› Press the button
 and hold down.
› The sun screen opens and closes again after around 10 seconds.
› Release the button.
Convenient operation of the sun roof
Read and observe
on page 68 first.
The sliding/tilting roof can be operated by locking or unlocking using the keyor, with the KESSY system, by means of sensor
B

--
» Fig. 36 on page 56 .
Closing
The sliding/tilting roof can be closed as follows.
›
Press and hold symbol button  on the key.
›
Hold the key in the driver's lock in the lock position.
›
With the KESSY system, hold a finger on sensor
B

» Fig. 36 on page 56 .
By releasing the lock or lifting your finger off sensor
B
when using the KESSY
system, the closing process is immediately interrupted.
Tilting roof
›
Press and hold the symbol button  on the key.
WARNINGClose the sliding/tilting roof carefully – risk of injury. The force limiter does
not operate with the convenience closing.
Note
The sliding/tilting roof cannot be opened using the convenience operating fea-
ture.70Using the system

Retractable luggage compartment coverFig. 107
Pull out and roll-up luggage compartment cover
Fig. 108
Remove the side panels of the luggage compartment/stow the
roll-up luggage compartment cover
Read and observe
and on page 103 first.
Extending
›
Grasp the cover on the handle
A
» Fig. 107 and pull it out in the direction of
the arrow
1
until it clicks.
Retracting
›
Push the cover in the area of the handle
A
» Fig. 107 in the direction of the
arrow
2
.
The cover rolls up automatically.
Removing/inserting
The fully rolled-up luggage compartment cover can be removed (e.g. for the
transport of bulky objects).
› Push on the side of the crossbar in the direction of the arrow 3
» Fig. 107
and remove the cover in the direction of the arrow 4.
Insertion takes place in reverse order.
Stowing the roll-up luggage compartment cover
If the vehicle is equipped with the variable loading floor, then the removable roll-up luggage compartment cover can be stowed in the recesses of the lug-
gage compartment side trim.›
Fold the variable loading floor into the upper position » page 111.
›
Remove the side covers of the luggage compartment in the direction of the
arrow
1
» Fig. 108 .
›
Remove the roll-up luggage compartment cover » Fig. 107.
›
Insert the front part of the roll-up luggage compartment cover under a por-
tion of the side trim
D
» Fig. 108 on the left.
›
Fold the rear part of the roll-up luggage compartment cover in the direction
of arrow
2
» .
›
Replace the side trims of the luggage compartment in the opposite direction
of the arrow
1
.
›
Fold out the variable loading floor to the upper position » page 111.
WARNINGNo objects should be placed on the foldable boot cover. There is the danger
of injuries during sudden braking or vehicle impact.
CAUTION
If you want to stow the roll-up luggage compartment cover and the roof rack
at the same time , then it is necessary that the rear part of the roll-up luggage
compartment is covering the rear roof rack.
Storage compartment with cargo element
Fig. 109
Remove storage compartment 
108Using the system

NoteThe space below the variable loading floor can be used for stowing objects
such as the removed roll-up luggage compartment cover » page 108, the roof
cross bars » page 115 etc.
Positions of the variable loading floor
Fig. 113
Set variable loading floor to the upper position / variable loading
floor in the upper position
Fig. 114
Set variable loading floor to the lower position / variable loading
floor in the lower position
Read and observe
on page 110 first.
The variable loading floor can be set to the upper or lower position.
Set to the upper position
›
Grasp the rear of the variable loading floor by the handle
A
» Fig. 113 .
›Lift the variable loading floor about 20 cm, pull it to yourself and raise it in
the direction of the arrow 1 to the level of the roll-up luggage compartment
cover until it clicks.
After an audible click, the variable loading floor can be stowed in the upper po-
sition by pushing it forward.
The room under the variable loading floor can be used to store away objects.
Set into the lower position›
Check that there are no objects in the space under the variable loading floor.
›
Grasp the rear of the variable loading floor by the handle
A
» Fig. 114 .
›
Lift the variable loading floor about 10 cm in the direction of the arrow
2
and pull it back in the direction of the arrow
3
.
The variable loading floor moves automatically to the lower position where it
can be stored by pressing it forward.
The variable loading floor can be folded up in both positions » page 111 or
used for dividing the luggage compartment » page 112.
Fold up variable loading floor
Fig. 115
Fold up variable loading floor / folded variable cargo floor in the
upper position
Read and observe
on page 110 first.
The variable loading floor can be folded up in both the lower and the upper po-
sition.
›
Grasp the rear of the variable loading floor by the handle
A
» Fig. 115 and lift
in the direction of the arrow
1
.
›
Fold up the variable loading floor by moving it in the direction of the arrow
2
.
111Transporting and practical equipment