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Abbreviations
Using the system
Cockpit 7
Overview 6
Instruments and warning lights 9
Instrument cluster 9
Warning lights 14
Warning icons in the display
20
Information system 25
Driver information system
25
Driving data (Multifunction display)
28
Unlocking and opening 32
Unlocking and locking
32
KESSY 38
Anti-theft alarm system
39
Luggage compartment lid
40
Electric luggage compartment lid (Octavia
Estate)
41
Electrical power windows 44
Panoramic sliding/tilting roof (Octavia)
47
Panoramic sliding/tilting roof (Octavia Estate)
48
Lights and visibility 51
Lights
51
Interior lights 58
Visibility
60
Windscreen wipers and washers
62
Rear mirror 64
Seats and useful equipment
67
Adjusting the seats 67
Seat features
71
Useful equipment 74
Luggage compartment 85
Variable loading floor in the luggage
compartment (Estate) 94
Net partition (Octavia Estate) 96
Roof rack system 98
Heating and air conditioning system 101
Heating, ventilation, cooling 101
Heating 103
Air conditioning system (manual air conditioning
system)
105
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning
system) 107
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and
ventilation)
110
Driving
Starting-off and Driving 113
Steering
113
Start and stop the engine with the key 114
Start and stop the engine - KESSY
116
Braking
119
Manual shifting of gears and pedals 121
Automatic transmission
121
Running in 125
Economical driving and environmental
sustainability
126
Avoiding damage to your vehicle 130
Driving abroad
131
Assist systems 132
Brake assist systems
132
Parking aid
135
Park assist 137
Cruise Control System
141
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) 143
Area monitoring system (Front Assist)
149
START-STOP
153
Driving mode 156
ProActive passenger protection 158
Lane Assist 158
Traffic sign recognition 161
Fatigue detection (break recommendation) 162
Towing a trailer 164
Towing device 164
Trailer 167
Safety
Passive Safety 171
General information 171
Correct seated position 172
Seat belts
175
Using seat belts 175
Inertia reel and belt pretensioners
178
Airbag system
180
Description of the airbag system 180
Airbag overview
181
Deactivating airbags 185
Transporting children safely
188
Child seat
188
Fastening elements 191
General Maintenance
Taking care of and cleaning the vehicle
193
Washing your car 193
Taking care of your vehicle exterior
194
Taking care of the interior
198
Modifications, repairs and technical alterations 200
Inspecting and replenishing
204
Fuel 204
Engine compartment
206
Engine oil
210
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