SKODA OCTAVIA 2015 3.G / (5E) Owner's Manual

OperationFig. 156
Button for selecting the driving mode / function key in Infotain-
ment display
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and on page 138 first.
We recommend that you activate the OFF ROAD mode for every trip on non-paved roads.
Activation
›
Press the symbol button 
» Fig. 156 .
In the Infotainment display a running mode menu » Fig. 156 appears.
›
Press the function key
Off-road
in the Infotainment display.
Deactivation
›
Press the symbol button 
» Fig. 156 .
›
In the Infotainment display select a driving mode other than
Off-road
.
So that an engagement of the OFF ROAD mode can take place, the following
conditions must be met.
The OFF ROAD mode is enabled.
The vehicle is moving at a speed of less than 30 km/h. The warning light  illuminates in the instrument cluster.
The following functions are integrated in the OFF ROAD mode.
▶ Downhill Drive Support » page 139.
▶ ESC OFF ROAD » page 140.
▶ TCS OFF ROAD » page 140.
▶ EDL OFF ROAD » page 140.
▶ ABS OFF ROAD » page 140.
NoteIf the engine stalls while driving and is started again within 30 seconds, then
OFF ROAD mode will be automatically activated.
Hill Descent Assistant
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The hill descent assistant (hereinafter referred to as assist system), with its
automatic braking action on all wheels, ensures a constant speed is main-
tained on a steep slope when driving forwards and reversing.
During an intervention of the assistant, the warning light  flashes in the in-
strument cluster.
The assistant is automatically engaged under the following conditions. The engine is running.
For vehicles with Manual transmission the shift lever is in the neutral po-
sition and or the 1st, 2nd, 3rd gear, or reverse gear is engaged.
On vehicles with an automatic transmission , the selector lever is in the R,
N, D/S position or in the Tiptronic position.
The downhill gradient is at least 10 % (when driving over sleepers, the lim-
it can briefly drop to 8 %).
Neither the accelerator nor the brake pedal is operated.
Driving speed
Initiate the downhill decent at a reasonable speed up to 30 km / h the hill de-
scent assist maintains this speed when driving downhill constant.
The assistant can maintain constant speed of about 2 - 30 km / h.
If a forwards or reverse gear is engaged for vehicles with Manual transmis-
sion , the speed must be high enough to avoid stalling the engine.
By pressing the accelerator or brake pedal, the speed can be increased or re-
duced. This is true even if the shift lever is in the neutral position and the se-
lector lever in the N position. The engagement of the assistant is resumed af-
ter the pedal is released.
WARNINGFor the correct operation of the assistant the road surface must be suffi-
ciently adherent. The assistant cannot properly fulfil its function on slushy
soil due to physical reasons (e.g. ice or mud). - there is a risk of an accident! 139Assist systems

NoteDuring an active intervention of the assistant, the brake lights do not light up.
ESC OFF ROADRead and observe
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The ESC OFF ROAD makes driving on a dirt roads easier, as no ESC interven-
tions occur when the vehicle is over or under steered.
TCSOFF ROAD
Read and observe
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The TCS OFF ROAD makes starting and driving on an unpaved surface easier as
it partially allows wheel-spin.
Note
When disabled, the TCS » page 136 OFF ROAD mode works without the sup-
port of the TCS OFF ROAD.
EDS OFF ROAD
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The EDS supports OFF ROAD vehicle traction when driving on a surface with
different grip under the drive wheels or when driving over bumps.
A spinning wheel or wheels are braked earlier and with more force than with
the intervention of the standard EDS system.
ABS OFF ROAD
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The ABS OFF ROAD supports the driver when braking on an unpaved surface
such as gravel, snow, etc.
The system generated by a controlled locking of the wheels braked wheel be-
fore a “wedge” of piled material, which shortens the braking distance.
The system is only available, if the front wheels are in the straight-ahead posi-
tion.
The system operates at speeds of up to 50 km/h.
Parking aid (ParkPilot)
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Function
141
Display in the Infotainment display
142
Activation / deactivation
142
Automatic system activation when moving forward
143
The parking aid (hereinafter referred to as system) draws attention via acous-
tic signals or the Infotainment display when manoeuvring around obstacles in
the vicinity of the vehicle.
WARNING■ The general information relating to the use of assistance systems must
be observed » page 135, in section Introduction .■
Moving persons or objects may not be recognized by the system sensors.
■
Under certain circumstances, surfaces of certain objects and types of
clothing cannot reflect the system signals. For this reason, such people or
objects may not be recognised by the system sensors.
■
External noise sources may affect the signals of the system sensors. Un-
der adverse conditions, this may cause objects or people not to be recog-
nised by the system.
■
You should satisfy yourself before reversing that there is no small obsta-
cle, such as a rock, thin post, trailer drawbar etc., in front or behind your ve-
hicle. Such obstacles may not be recognised by the system sensors.
CAUTION
■ Keep the system sensors » Fig. 157 on page 141 clean, and free from snow
and ice, and do not cover with any objects of any kind, otherwise the system
functioning may be limited.■
Under adverse weather conditions (heavy rain, water vapour, very low or
high temperatures, etc.), the system function may be limited - “incorrect recog-
nition of obstacle”.
■
Accessories additionally installed on the vehicle rear, such as bicycle carriers,
can impair the system function.
Note
The display of obstacles in the Infotainment black and white display is descri-
bed in the » Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR - vehicle settings .140Driving

FunctionFig. 157
Installation position of the sensors on the left side of the vehicle:
front/rear
Fig. 158
Sampled areas and range of the
sensors
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The system uses ultrasound waves to calculate the distance between the
bumper and an obstacle. Depending on the vehicle equipment, the ultrasonic
sensors are located in the back or in the front bumper » Fig. 157.
Depending on the equipment, the following system versions can exist
» Fig. 158 .
▶ Version 1: warns of obstacles in the areas
C
,
D
.
▶ Version 2: warns of obstacles in the regions
A
,
B
,
C
,
D
.
▶ Version 3: warns of obstacles in the regions
A
,
B
,
C
,
D
,
E
.
Approximate range of sensors (in cm)Area » Fig. 158Version 1
(4 sensors)Version 2
(8 sensors)Version 3
(12 sensors)A-120120B-6090C160160160D606090E--90
Audible signals
The interval between the acoustic signals becomes shorter as the clearance is
reduced. A continuous tone sounds from a distance of approx. 30 cm - danger
area. From this moment on do not continue driving!
The acoustic signals can be set in the Infotainment » Owner´s Manual , chap-
ter CAR - Vehicle Settings .
Towing a trailer
When towing, or when another accessory is connected to the trailer socket on-
ly the areas
A
and
B
» Fig. 158 are active in the system.
Note
■
If not all fields around vehicles with Version 3 are shown after the system is
activated, the vehicle will need to be moved a few metres forwards or back-
wards.■
The signal tones for front obstacle recognition are factory-set to be higher
than for rear obstacle recognition.
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Display in the Infotainment displayFig. 159
Display
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Function keys and obstacle warning » Fig. 159ARoad display.  Depending on the Infotainment type: Switching off park assistant dis-
play.  Switching audible parking signals on/off.Change to rear-view camera display .Message: Look! Safe to move?Colour of an object detected in the collision area (the distance to the
obstacle is less than 30 cm). 
Stop driving in the direction of an ob-
stacle!Colour of an object detected in the manoeuvring area (the distance to
the obstacle is more than 30 cm).Colour of an object detected in the outside the manoeuvring area (the
distance to the obstacle is more than 30 cm).System failure (there is no indication of obstacles).
Road display
The roadway display varies depending on the steering angle
A
» Fig. 159 and
displays the roadway on which the vehicle would take with the current steer-
ing wheel position.
The road ahead is displayed when a forward gear or Neutral is engaged or the
selector lever is in mode D/S or position N is set.
The road behind the vehicle is displayed when reverse gear is engaged or the
selector lever is in mode R.
Activation / deactivationFig. 160
System key (option 2, 3)
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Activation
The activation of the system is initiated when the reverse gear is engaged, or
vehicles with the Variant 2 and 3 , also by pressing the symbol key

» Fig. 160 .
This is confirmed by a short acoustic signal (the symbol  in the button lights
up).
Deactivation
On vehicles with Version 1, the system can be deactivated by moving out of re-
verse gear.
For vehicles with Version 2 and 3, the system is automatically deactivated by
pressing the symbol key  or at a speed above 15 km/h (the
 symbol in the
button goes out).
Fault display
If a warning signal sounds for about 3 seconds after activating the system and
there is no obstacle close to your car, this indicates a system fault. The fault is
also indicated by the symbol  flashing in the button. Seek help from a spe-
cialist garage.
Note
The system can only be activated with the symbol key  at a speed of below
approx. 15 km / hr.142Driving

Automatic system activation when moving forwardFig. 161
Infotainment display: Display
with automatic activation
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The automatic system activation occurs when moving forward at a speed be- low 10 km / h when the vehicle approaches an obstacle.
After activation, the following is shown in the left pane of the Infotainment
display » Fig. 161 .
Acoustic signals are sounded as of a distance from the obstacle of around
50 cm.
The automatic display can be enabled or disabled in the Infotainment » Owner
´s Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR - vehicle settings .
Rear View Camera

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
143
Guidelines and function keys
144
The rear view camera (hereinafter referred to as system) helps the driver when
parking and manoeuvring by displaying the area behind the vehicle in the Info-
tainment display (hereinafter referred to as display).
WARNING■ The general information relating to the use of assistance systems must
be observed » page 135, in section Introduction .■
Make sure that the camera lens is not dirty or covered, otherwise the sys-
tem function can be significantly impaired. For information on cleaning
» page 185 , Camera lens
CAUTION
■
The camera lens distorts and enlarges the field of view of the difference in
eye sight. The display is therefore only of limited use for estimating distances
to following vehicles.■
Some items, such as thin columns, chain link fences or lattice may not be
represented adequately in terms of display resolution.
■
It is only a two-dimensional display. Therefore, protruding objects or roadway
depressions, for example, may not be recognised due to lack of space depth.
■
In a crash or damage the vehicle's rear camera can possibly deviate from the
correct position. If this is the case, have the sensor checked by a specialist ga-
rage.
Operation
Fig. 162
Position of the camera / Monitored area
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The camera for capturing the area behind the vehicle is in the grip of the boot lid » Fig. 162 .
Supervised area » Fig. 162
Detection range of the camera.
Area outside the detection range of the camera. 
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The area behind the vehicle is displayed when the following conditions are
met.
The ignition is switched on.
Reverse gear is engaged. 1)
The luggage compartment lid is completely closed.
The vehicle is not travelling at more than about 10 km/h.
Note
■ The display can be interrupted by pressing the symbol key  » Fig. 158 on
page 141 .■
After disengaging the reverse gear, automatic display of the parking aid is
carried out (variant 2, 3) » page 141.
Guidelines and function keys
Fig. 163
Infotainment display: Orientation lines / function keys
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Orientation lines are shown along with the monitored area behind the vehicle
in the display.
Distance of the orientation lines behind the vehicle » Fig. 163
The distance is about 40 cm (safety distance limit).
The distance is approximately 100 cm.
The distance is approximately 200 cm.
The distance between the side lines corresponds approximately to the vehicle width including mirrors.
ABCFunction buttons » Fig. 163
Turns off the display of the area behind the vehicle.
Display settings - brightness, contrast, colour. Switching audible parking signals on/off.
Enabling and reduced park assistance display.
Change to park assistance display.
CAUTION
The objects shown in the display can be closer or even further away than they
appear. This is especially the case in the following situations.■
Protruding objects, such as a hitch, the rear of a truck and the like.
■
When driving from a horizontal surface into a slope or a depression.
■
When driving from a slope or a depression onto a horizontal surface.
Note
The orientation lines are immobile, and therefore the spacing of the bars be-
hind the vehicle will vary, depending on the vehicle load state and the road in-
clination.
Park Assist
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Functioning
145
Parking space search
146
Parking
146
Departing from a parallel parking space
147
Automatic brake assist
147
Information messages
147
Park Assist (hereinafter referred to as system) helps drivers park in suitable
parallel and perpendicular parking places or also to manoeuvre out of parallel
parking spaces.
The system takes over the steering movements when parking or leaving a
parking space. The driver operates the pedals and the shift lever or gear selec-
tor. 

   1)
The area behind the vehicle can be displayed for a few seconds more after disengaging the reverse gear.
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The state in which the steering wheel is operated by the system, is referred to
as parking operation.
The Park Assist is an extension of the parking aid » page 140 and operates on
the basis of data collected by the ultrasonic sensors.
For this reason, the chapter on the parking aid is to be read carefully and the safety notes are to be observed.WARNING■ The general information relating to the use of assistance systems must
be observed » page 135, in section Introduction .■
During the parking process, the system automatically performs rapid
steering movements. While it is doing so, do not place your hands between
the steering wheel – risk of injury!
■
During a parking manoeuvre on loose or slippery surfaces (gravel, snow,
ice, etc.) you may stray from the calculated road. Therefore, do not use the
system in such situations.
CAUTION
The correct evaluation of the parking space and the parking procedure de-
pends on the circumference of the wheels on the vehicle.■
The system only works correctly if the vehicle is fitted with the wheel size
approved by the manufacturer.
■
Abstain from using the system when the vehicle is fitted with snow chains or
a temporary spare wheel.
■
If wheels other than those approved by the manufacturer are mounted, the
resulting position of the vehicle in the parking space can differ slightly. This
can be avoided by readjusting the system at a specialist garage.
CAUTION
If other vehicles are parked behind the kerb or on it, the system can also guide
your vehicle beyond the kerb or onto it. Ensure that the wheels or the wheel
rims of your vehicle are not damaged and if necessary intervene in time.
Note
■ We recommend performing the parking at a safe speed to about 5 km / h.■The driver can stop the parking process at any time by pressing the symbol
key 
» Fig. 164 on page 146 or by a driver steering intervention.Functioning
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The system support is provided in the following manner.▶ While the parking space search is going on, a measurement and evaluation of
the parking space size is completed.
▶ Suitable parking spaces are shown in the display of the instrument cluster
(hereinafter only in the display).
▶ The display shows instructions and information before the start and during
the parking.
▶ The road way is calculated that the vehicle uses during the parking.
▶ The front wheels are automatically rotated during the parking.
Conditions for the system function
The system can look for a parking space only if the following basic conditions
are met.
The system is activated.
The vehicle speed is less than 40 km / h (parallel parking).
The vehicle speed is less than 20 km / h (transverse parking). The distance to a number of parked vehicles is approximately 0.5 - 1.5 m.
The TCS is activated » page 135, Braking and stabilisation systems .
The system can only carry out the parking if the following basic conditions are
met.
The vehicle is travelling less than about 7 km/h.
The parking procedure takes less than 6 minutes.
There is no driver intervention in the automatic steering operation.
Activation/deactivation
The system can be enabled or disabled by pressing the symbol key 
» Fig. 164
on page 146 -
 .
When the system is activated, the symbol  illuminates.
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Parking space searchFig. 164
System button / display
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The system is able to find a parking space in a number of parallel and trans- verse parked vehicles on the passenger's or driver's side.
Search for a parking space parallel to the roadway
›
Slowly drive past a row of parallel parked vehicles.
›
Press the symbol button once

» Fig. 164 -
 .
The display shows the following » Fig. 164 -
 .
Search for a parking space traverse to the roadway
›
Slowly drive past a row of traverse parked vehicles.
›
Press the symbol button twice

» Fig. 164 -
 .
The display shows the following » Fig. 164 -
 .
Change sides for the parking
The system will automatically search for a parking space on the passenger
side.
Activate the turn signal on the driver's side if you wish to look fro a parking
space on this side of the road. The display changes and the system searches
for a parking space on the driver's side.
Note
If the symbol  (km / h) is shown in the display while you are looking for a
parking space, the vehicle speed should be reduced below 40 km/h (parallel
parking) or below 20 km/h (transverse parking).ParkingFig. 165
Display
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The system supports the driver when reverse parking in the parking space
found in a number of traverse and parallel parked vehicles.
Display » Fig. 165
Parking place recognised with the information to drive on.
Parking space recognised with the information to reverse.
Note to drive on to the parking space.
Note to reverse to the parking space.
Parking manoeuvre
If the system finds a parking space, then this parking space is displayed
» Fig. 165 -
 .
›
Continue driving forwards until the display appears
» Fig. 165 -
 .
›
Stop and ensure that the vehicle does not continue to move forward until
the parking procedure starts.
›
Select reverse gear or move the selector lever into position R.
›
As soon as the following message is shown in the display:
Steering int. active.Check area around veh.!
, let go of the steering wheel. The steering will be taken
over by the system.
›
Observe the direct vicinity of the vehicle and reverse carefully.
If necessary, the parking procedure can be continued with further steps.
›
If the arrow in the display is flashing to the front » Fig. 165
 , engage
1st gear or move the selector lever into the position D.
The display shows the  icon (brake pedal). 
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›Depress the brake pedal and wait until the steering wheel automatically ro-
tates into the required position, the symbol  goes out.›
Carefully drive forwards.
›
If the backwards arrow is flashing in the display » Fig. 165 - 
, select reverse
gear again or move the selector lever into position R .
The display shows the 
icon (brake pedal).
›
Depress the brake pedal and wait until the steering wheel automatically ro-
tates into the required position, the symbol 
goes out.
›
Carefully move backwards.
You can repeat these steps several times in succession.
As soon as the parking procedure is completed, an audible signal sounds and
the following message appears in the display:
Park Assist stopped. Take over steer-ing!
Departing from a parallel parking space
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The system supports the driver when leaving a parking space of a parallel
parking space.
Leaving a parking space process
›
Press the symbol button once

» Fig. 164 on page 146 .
The following message is displayed:
Park Assist: indicate and engage reverse!›
Activate the turn signal for side of the vehicle where the parking space is out
of which you wish to manoeuvre.
›
Select reverse gear or move the selector lever into position R.
The further procedure is analogous to that for reverse parking.
›
Follow the system instructions shown in the display.
As soon as the parking procedure is completed, an audible signal sounds and
the following message appears in the information display:
Please take over steer-ing and drive on.Automatic brake assist
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Automatic brake assist when speeding
If a velocity of 7 km / h is exceeded during the parking manoeuvre for the first
time, the speed will be automatically reduced by the system to less than 7 km /
h. This prevents the parking manoeuvre from aborting.
Automatic emergency braking
If the system detects a risk of collision during parking, automatic emergency
braking takes place to prevent a collision.
The parking is terminated by the emergency braking.
CAUTION
The automatic emergency braking is not triggered by the system when the
parking process stops due to the speed of 7 km/h being exceeded!
Information messages
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The information messages are shown in the instrument cluster display.
Park Assist stopped. Speed too high.
If a speed of 50 km / h is exceeded while searching for a parking space, the
system with the key symbol is  must be reactivated.
Speed too high. Take over steering!
The parking is terminated if the speed exceeds 7 km / hr.
Park Assist stopped. Driver steer. intervent.
The parking procedure is terminated due to a driver steering intervention.
Park Assist stopped. ASR deactivated.
The parking procedure cannot be carried out because the TCS system is deac-
tivated » page 135 , Braking and stabilisation systems . Activate the TCS.
ASR deactivated. Take over steering!
The parking procedure was ended because TCS was deactivated during the
parking procedure.
Trailer: Park Assist stopped.

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The parking process cannot be performed with a trailer or when another ac-
cessory is connected to the trailer socket.Time limit exceeded. Take over steering!
The parking procedure was ended because the time limit of 6 minutes was
passed.
Park Assist currently not available.
The system cannot be activated because a fault exists on the vehicle. Seek
help from a specialist garage.
Park Assist stopped. Currently not available.
The parking procedure was ended because a fault exists on the vehicle. Seek
help from a specialist garage.
Park Assist faulty. Workshop!
The parking procedure is not possible because a fault exists in the system.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
ASR intervention. Take over steering!
The parking procedure is terminated by a TCS intervention.
Aut. parking space exit not possible. Space too small.
The manoeuvring procedure using the system is not possible. The parking gap
is too small.
Braking intervention. Speed too high.
The speed was too high during the parking and was automatically reduced.
Cruise Control System
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Functioning
148
Operating Description
149
The Cruise Control System (CCS) maintains a set speed without you having to
actuate the accelerator pedal.
The state where the CCS maintains the speed is referred to hereinafter as the
control .
WARNING■
The general information relating to the use of assistance systems must
be observed » page 135, in section Introduction .■
After pressing the clutch pedal, no interrupted control occurs! For exam-
ple, if a different gear is engaged and the clutch pedal is released, control is
continued.
Functioning
Fig. 166
MAXI DOT display (monochrome): Examples of status displays
the CCS 
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