Skoda Octavia (2019 year). Manual - part 13

›

The clutch pedal is fully depressed.

›

Switch the gear lever to N.

›

Push the shift lever downwards fully to the left and then forward into

R

» Fig. 245

.

The reversing lights will come on once reverse gear is engaged, provided the

ignition is on.

WARNING

Never engage reverse gear when driving – risk of accident!

CAUTION

If not in the process of changing gear, do not leave your hand on the gear shift

lever while driving. The pressure from the hand can cause the gear shift mech-

anism to wear excessively.

Pedals



Read and observe   on page 204 first.

The operation of the pedals must not be hindered under any circumstances!
In the driver's footwell, only a footmat (supplied by the factory or from the

ŠKODA Original Accessories) which is secured on the respective attachment

points should be used.

WARNING

No objects should be located in the driver's footwell, otherwise the pedal

operation could be disabled - risk of accident!

Automatic transmission



Introduction

The automatic transmission performs an automatic gear change irrespective

of the engine load, the operation of the accelerator, the vehicle speed and the

selected driving mode.
The modes of the automatic transmission can be adjusted by the driver by

means of the selector lever.

WARNING

■

Do not use the throttle if the forwards mode has been set using the se-

lector lever prior to starting up - risk of accident!

■

Never move the selector lever to mode R or P when driving – risk of acci-

dent!

■

If the vehicle stalls with the engine running, in the D, S, R or Tiptronic

mode, then the vehicle must be prevented from rolling away by means of

the brake pedal. Even when the engine is idling, the power transmission is

never completely interrupted – the vehicle creeps.

■

When leaving the vehicle, the selector lever must always be set to P .

Otherwise, the vehicle could start to move - risk of accident.

CAUTION

■

If you want to move the selector lever from position N to position D / S

whilst driving, the engine must be running at idling speed.

■

When stopping on a slope, never try to hold the vehicle using the accelerator

pedal – this may lead to gear damage.

Select selector lever position

Fig. 246 

Selector lever settings / display



Read and observe   and   on page 205 first.

Move the selector lever to change to the following positions 

» Fig. 246

. In

some positions you have to push the locking button 

» page 206

, Selector lever

lock.
When the ignition is switched on, the gearbox mode and the currently selected

gear are indicated in the display 

» Fig. 246

.

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Starting-off and Driving

Park - the position can be set only when the vehicle is at a standstill.

The drive wheels are mechanically locked.
Reverse gear - the position can be set only when the vehicle is at a stand-

still and the engine is at idling speed.
Neutral (idle position) - the power transmission to the drive wheels is in-

terrupted.

Forward mode / sports programme - the gear change takes place in the

position S at higher engine speeds than in mode D
(Sprung position) - choice between positions D and S

If the Sport driving mode is selected with the engine running 

» page 241

, Se-

lect the driving mode (Driving Mode Selection) , the transmission is automati-

cally set in the S mode.

E – Economical driving mode

If the driving mode Eco or Individual (engine - Eco) 

» page 241

 is selected and

the selection lever is in the setting D/S, the transmission is automatically set to

mode E. This mode cannot be selected with the selector lever.
The forwards mode is switched up or down automatically in mode E at lower

engine speeds than in mode D.

Selector lever lock

Fig. 247 

Shift lock button



Read and observe   and   on page 205 first.

The selector lever is locked in mode P and N to prevent that the forward driv-

ing is selected accidentally, thereby setting the vehicle in motion.
The selector lever is locked only when the vehicle is stationary and at speeds

up to 5 km/h.
The selector lever lock is indicated by the illumination of the 



 warning light.

P

R

N

D/S



Disengage selector lever from P mode or N

›

Press the brake pedal and, at the same time, push the lock button in the di-

rection of arrow 

1

 

» Fig. 247

.

To move the selector lever from mode N to D / S only the brake pedal is press-

ed.

The selector lever is not locked when quickly moving across the position N

(e.g. from R to D/S). This, for example, helps to rock out a vehicle that is stuck,

e.g. in a bank of snow. The selector lever lock will engage if the lever is in posi-

tion N for more than approx. 2 seconds without the brake pedal being de-

pressed.
If it is not possible to release the gear selector from mode P in the usual man-

ner, then this can be emergency unlocked 

» page 295

.

Note

If you want to switch the selector lever from mode P to mode D/S or vice ver-

sa, move the selector lever quickly. This prevents that you accidentally select

mode R or N.

Manual shifting of gears (Tiptronic)

Fig. 248 

Selector lever/multi function

steering wheel



Read and observe   and   on page 205 first.

Tiptronic mode makes it possible to manually shift gears with the selector lev-

er or multifunction steering wheel.

Switching to manual shifting using the selector lever

›

Push the gear selector from position D/S towards the right, or left in a right-

hand drive vehicle. The current gear is maintained.

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206

Driving

Switching to manual shifting by using the rocker switches under the

multifunction steering wheel

›

To change gear, pull one of the rocker switches 

-

/

+

 briefly towards the

steering wheel 

» Fig. 248

.

›

To cancel manual shift, pull the rocker switch 

+

 towards the steering wheel

for more than 1 s.

If you do not pull one of the rocker switches 

-

/

+

 for a certain time, manual

shifting of the gears is deactivated automatically.

Changing gear

›

To shift up, tap the selector lever forwards 

+

 or pull the rocker switch 

+

briefly towards the steering wheel 

» Fig. 248

.

›

To shift down, tap the selector lever backwards 

-

 or pull the rocker switch

-

 briefly towards the steering wheel 

» Fig. 248

.

The currently selected gear is marked with the letter M in the instrument clus-

ter display.

The gear shift indicator should be observed when changing gear 

» page 50

.

When accelerating, the gearbox automatically shifts up into the higher gear

just before the maximum permissible engine speed is reached. If a lower gear

is selected, the gearbox does not shift down until there is no risk of the engine

over revving.

Note

It may be beneficial, for example, when travelling downhill, to use manual shift-

ing of gears. Shifting to a lower gear reduces the load on the brakes and hence

the wear of the brakes.

Start and drive



Read and observe   and   on page 205 first.

Starting and temporarily pausing

›

Firmly depress and hold the brake pedal.

›

Start the engine.

›

Press the locking button and move the selector lever to the desired position

» page 205

.

›

Release the brake pedal and accelerate.

The selector lever position N does not have to be selected if stopping for a

short time, such as at cross roads. However, you must apply the brake pedal in

order to prevent the vehicle from rolling away.

Accelerate to max. speed during the journey (kickdown function)

The kickdown function is applied when the accelerator pedal is pressed down

in the forward mode.
The gear change is adjusted accordingly to reach the maximum acceleration.

Accelerate to maximum speed when starting (launch control function)

The launch control function is available in mode S or Tiptronic.

›

Disable the TCS 

» page 210

, Braking and stabilisation systems.

›

START STOP deactivate 

» page 202

, manually activate/deactivate system.

›

Fully depress and hold the brake pedal with your left foot.

›

Fully depress the accelerator pedal with your right foot.

›

Release the brake pedal - the vehicle is running at maximum acceleration.

Driving in neutral (“coasting”)

When releasing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle moves without the braking

effect of the engine.
Operating conditions

▶

The selector lever is in the D/S position.

▶

Driving mode Eco or Individual (Drive: - Eco) is selected 

» page 241

, Select

the driving mode (Driving Mode Selection).

▶

The vehicle speed is 20-130 km/h.

▶

No trailer or other accessory is connected to the trailer socket.

The gear is selected again automatically, when you depress the accelerator or

brake pedal or pull one of the rocker switches 

-

/

+

 towards the steering

wheel 

» page 206

, Manual shifting of gears (Tiptronic).

WARNING

Rapid acceleration, particularly on slippery roads, can lead to loss of control

of the vehicle – risk of accident!

Running in the engine and economical driving

Run in engine

During the first 1,500 km, the driving manner determines the quality of the

running in process on a new engine.

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Starting-off and Driving

During the first 1,000 km, the engine should not be charged with more than

3/4 of the maximum permitted engine revs and without the trailer.
In the area of 1,000 to 1,500 kilometres, the engine load can be increased up

to the maximum permitted engine speed.

Tips for economical driving

The fuel consumption depends on the driving style, road condition, weather

conditions and the like.
For an economical driving style, the following instructions must be observed.

▶

Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.

▶

Observe the recommended gear 

» page 50

.

▶

Avoid full throttle and high speeds.

▶

Reduce idling.

▶

Avoid short distances.

▶

Ensure the correct tyre inflation pressure is maintained

» page 279

.

▶

Avoid unnecessary ballast.

▶

Remove the roof rack when it is not needed.

▶

Only switch on electrical consumers (e.g. seat heating) for as long as they are

needed. In the infotainment system, in menu 



/  →  → Fuel consumption:,

it is possible to display up to three consumers that are currently making up

the largest share of fuel consumption.

▶

Before switching on, ventilate the cooling system briefly and do not use the

cooling system with open windows.

▶

Do not leave windows open at high speed.

DriveGreen function

Fig. 249 

Display in Infotainment screen

The DriveGreen function (hereinafter referred to as DriveGreen) evaluates the

driving efficiency based on the information respecting the driving style.

DriveGreen can be displayed in the infotainment screen in menu 



/  → 

→ DriveGreen.

A

 driving liquid display

With the driving is fluid, the display is located in the middle (near the green

dot). When accelerating, the display moves down, and upwards when braking.

B

“Green leaf”

The greener the leaf, the more economic the driving style. With less economi-

cal driving, the leaf is presented without any green colouring or it can be com-

pletely hidden.

C

 bar graph

The higher the green bars, the more economical the driving style. Each bar

shows the driving efficiency in 5-second steps, the current bar is on the left.

D

 scoring (0 - 100)

The higher the indicated value, the more economical the driving style. When

you tap the function surface 

D

, a detailed assessment showing the driving ef-

ficiency during the last 30 minutes is displayed.
If the trip lasts less than 30 minutes from the start, then the overview will add

the assessment from the previous journey (the bars are shown in dark green).

E

 the average fuel consumption from the start

When you tap the 

E

 function surface, a detailed overview of the average fuel

consumption during the last 30 minutes is shown.
If the trip lasts less than 30 minutes from the start, then the overview will add

the overview of the average fuel consumption from the previous journey (the

bars are shown in dark green).

F

 symbols

The display may show the following four symbols, which give information on

the current driving style.

Economical driving style
The current speed has a negative effect on fuel consumption.
The journey does not take place in a free-flowing manner, avoid unneces-

sary acceleration and braking
Recommended gear

Tips for economical driving

Tap on the 

B

 leave to display tips for economical driving.











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Driving

Note

When resetting the single-trip memory “from start”; the average consumption

E

, the driving assessment 

D

, and the diagram 

C

 are also reset.

Avoiding damage to your vehicle

Driving Tips

Only drive on such roads and in such terrain that match the vehicle parameters

» page 305

, Technical data as well as your driving skills.

The driver is always responsible for deciding whether the vehicle can handle

travelling in the given terrain.
When travelling off paved roads, we recommend activating Offroad mode

» page 213

.

WARNING

■

Adjust the speed and driving style to the current visibility, weather, road

and traffic conditions. Too high a speed or an erroneous manoeuvre may

cause serious injury and damage to the vehicle.

■

Combustible objects such as dry leaves or twigs caught under the base of

the vehicle could ignite on hot vehicle parts - risk of fire!

CAUTION

■

Pay attention to the ground clearance of the vehicle! When driving over ob-

jects which are larger than the ground clearance, the vehicle can get damaged.

■

Any objects that get trapped under the vehicle floor must be removed as

soon as possible. These items can cause damage to the vehicle (e.g. on parts of

the fuel system or the brake system).

Driving through water

Fig. 250 

Maximum permissible water lev-

el when driving through water

The following must be observed to avoid damage to the vehicle when driving

through bodies of water (e.g. flooded roads).

›

Therefore determine the depth of the water before driving through bodies of

water. The water level must not reach above the lower edge of the lower

brace 

» Fig. 250

.

›

Drive at a maximum speed of walking pace, otherwise a shaft may form in

front of the vehicle which could enable water to enter the vehicle system

(e.g. in the air induction system of the engine).

›

Never stop in the water, do not reverse and do not switch the engine off.

CAUTION

■

Water entering the vehicle systems (e.g. the air induction system of the en-

gine) can cause serious damage to the vehicle!

■

Oncoming vehicles can generate water waves which can exceed the permis-

sible water level for your vehicle.

■

Do not drive through salt water, as the salt can cause corrosion. An vehicle

coming into contact with salt water is to be thoroughly rinsed with fresh wa-

ter.

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Starting-off and Driving

Assist systems

General information



Introduction

WARNING

■

The assistance systems only serve to support the driver and do not re-

lieve the driver of the responsibility for driving the vehicle.

■

The increased safety provision, as well as the increased occupant protec-

tion provided by the assistance systems must not tempt you to take risks -

risk of accident!

■

Adjust the speed and driving style to the current visibility, weather, road

and traffic conditions.

■

The assistance systems have physical and system-related limitations. For

this reason, the driver may experience some undesired or delayed system

responses in certain situations. You should therefore always be alert and

ready to intervene!

■

Only enable, disable or set the assistance systems when you have the car

fully under control, in every traffic situation - risk of accident!

Radar sensor

Fig. 251 

Installation location of the radar

sensor



Read and observe   on page 210 first.

The radar sensor (hereinafter referred to only sensor) uses electromagnetic

waves to capture the traffic situation ahead of the vehicle. The radar is located

under a cover 

» Fig. 251

.

The sensor is part of the ACC 

» page 234

 and Front Assist 

» page 239

systems.

The sensor function may be impaired in the event of one of the following sit-

uations arising.

▶

The sensor cover is soiled (e.g. with mud, snow and the like).

▶

The area in front of and around the sensor cover is obscured (e.g. by labels,

auxiliary headlights and the like(.

▶

When visibility is poor, (e.g. fog, heavy rain, thick snowfall).

▶

In exceptional cases, the sensor may be covered in the area beneath the cov-

er, e.g. due to snow.

If the sensor cover or the sensor is dirty or covered, a message to that effect

from the ACC system 

» page 238

, Malfunctions or Front Assist 

» page 241

,

Malfunctions system appears in the instrument cluster display.

WARNING

■

If you suspect that the sensor is damaged, deactivate the ACC system

and Front Assist system

» page 236

, 

» page 241

. Have the sensor checked

by a specialist garage.

■

A collision or damage in the front or lower area of the vehicle could affect

the sensor function - there is risk of accident! Have the sensor checked by

a specialist garage.

■

Do not cover the area in front of and around the sensor cover. This can

lead to impaired function of the sensor - risk of accident!

CAUTION

Remove snow with a brush and ice with a solvent-free de-icer from the sensor

cover.

Braking and stabilisation systems



Introduction

The brake and stabilization systems are automatically activated each time the

ignition is switched on, unless otherwise indicated.
The error display is in Chapter 

» page 39

, Warning lights.

WARNING

Please take note of the general points relating to the use of assistance sys-

tems 

» page 210,

   in section Introduction.

210

Driving

Stability Control (ESC)



Read and observe   on page 210 first.

ESC improves vehicle stability in critical driving situations (e.g. if the vehicle

starts to skid) by the braking the individual wheels to maintain the direction.
During an ECS intervention, the 



 warning light flashes in the instrument clus-

ter.

ESC Sport



Read and observe   on page 210 first.

ESC Sport allows for a sportier driving style. With ESC Sport activated, no

ESC intervention takes place when the vehicle slightly oversteers and under-

steers, and ASR is so limited that the drive wheels can be spun.

Activation

›

Press and hold down the  

» Fig. 252

 on page 211 button.

›

or: In the infotainment system, in menu 



/  tap on function surface  →

ESC system: → ESC Sport.

When activated, warning light 



 lights up in the instrument cluster and a cor-

responding message is shown in the instrument cluster display.

Deactivation

›

Press the  

» Fig. 252

 on page 211 button.

›

or: In the infotainment system, in menu 



/  tap on function surface  →

ESC system: → Activated.

When deactivated, the 



 warning light in the instrument cluster goes out and

a corresponding message is shown in the instrument cluster display.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)



Read and observe   on page 210 first.

ABS prevents the wheels locking when braking. Thus helping the driver to

maintain control of the vehicle.
An ABS intervention can be noticed through pulsating movements of the

brake pedal and distinct noises.

When the ABS system is active, do not brake periodically or reduce the pres-

sure on the brake pedal.

Engine drag torque control (MSR)



Read and observe   on page 210 first.

The MSR prevents the blocking tendency of the drive wheels when shifting

down or with an abrupt deceleration (e.g. on icy or otherwise slippery road

surfaces).
If the drive wheels lock, the engine speed is automatically increased. This re-

duces the braking effect of the engine, and the wheels can rotate freely again.

Traction control (ASR)

Fig. 252  System button: Vehicle with ESC / vehicle without ESC



Read and observe   on page 210 first.

The TCS prevents spinning of the drive wheels. TCS reduces the drive power

transmitted to the wheels in the case of slipping wheels. Thus, for example,

driving on road surfaces with low grip is made easier.
During TCS intervention, the 



 warning light flashes in the instrument cluster.

Deactivation

›

Press the  

» Fig. 252

 button.

›

or: Press the  

» Fig. 252

 button.

›

or: In the infotainment system, in menu 



/  tap on function surface  →

ESC system: → ASR off.

When deactivated, warning light 



 lights up in the instrument cluster and a

corresponding message is shown in the instrument cluster display.

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211

Assist systems

Activation

›

Press the  

» Fig. 252

 button.

›

or: Press the  

» Fig. 252

 button.

›

or: In the infotainment system, in menu 



/  tap on function surface  →

ESC system: → Activated.

When activated, the 



 warning light in the instrument cluster goes out and a

corresponding message is shown in the instrument cluster display.

The TCS should normally always be enabled. The system should be deactivated

only in the following situations, for example.

▶

When driving with snow chains.

▶

When driving in deep snow or on a very loose surface.

▶

When it is necessary to “rock” a car free when it has become stuck.

Note

On vehicles without the ESC system, warning light 



 does not light up upon

deactivation of the TCS system, but only a message is shown in the instrument

cluster display.

Electronic Differential Lock (EDL and XDS)



Read and observe   on page 210 first.

EDL prevents the turning of the respective wheel of the driven axle. EDL

brakes the spinning wheel, if necessary, and transmits the driving force to the

other driving wheel. Driving becomes easier on road surfaces with different

traction under each wheel of the driven axle.
EDL switches off automatically to avoid excessive heat generation on the

brake of the wheel being braked. Once the brakes have cooled down, there is

an automatic re-activation of EDL.
XDS+ is an extension to the electronic differential lock (EDL). The XDS+ re-

sponds to the release of pressure on the wheels during fast cornering by

means of a braking intervention on the wheel on the inside of the corner on

the driven axle. By decelerating the individual wheels, this prevents the vehicle

from over-steering or understeering. This has a positive effect on the driving

stability and steerability of the vehicle.

Active steering assist (DSR)



Read and observe   on page 210 first.

In critical situations, the DSR provides the driver with a steering recommenda-

tion in order to stabilise the vehicle. DSR is activated, for example, on the right

and left vehicle side when braking sharply on different road surfaces.

Brake Assist (HBA)



Read and observe   on page 210 first.

The HBA increases the braking effect and helps to reduce the braking dis-

tance.
The HBA is activated by very quick operation of the brake pedal. In order to

achieve the shortest possible braking distance, the brake pedal must be ap-

plied firmly until the vehicle has come to a standstill.
The HBA function is automatically deactivated when the brake pedal is re-

leased.

Hill Start Assist



Read and observe   on page 210 first.

When driving on slopes, Hill Start Assist (hereinafter referred to simply as the

system) allows you to move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator

pedal without the vehicle rolling downhill on its own.
The vehicle is braked by the system for about 2 seconds after releasing the

brake pedal.
The system is active as of a 5% slope, if the driver door is closed. The system is

only ever active on slopes when starting off in forward or reverse.

Multicollision brake (MCB)



Read and observe   on page 210 first.

MCB helps to decrease speed after a collision by means of automatic braking

interventions and to stabilise the vehicle. This reduces the risk of a subsequent

crash due to uncontrolled vehicle movement.

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212

Driving

The automatic brake interventions can take place only if the following condi-

tions are met.

A head-on or side collision occurred.
The impact speed was greater than approx. 10 km/h.
The brakes, the ESL and other required electrical systems remain function-

al after impact.
The accelerator pedal is not actuated.

Trailer stabilisation system (TSA)



Read and observe   on page 210 first.

The TSA helps the combination stable in situations where the trailer sways and

then the whole trailer combination.
TSA brakes the individual wheels of the towing vehicle in order to damp the

rocking motion of the entire vehicle combination.
The following conditions are required for the correct TSA function.

The trailer was shipped from the factory or purchased from the ŠKODA

genuine accessories.
The trailer is electrically connected to the towing vehicle via the trailer

socket.
The parking aid is activated.
The speed is greater than 60 km/h.

Further information 

» page 250

, Towing device and trailer.

Offroadmode



Introduction

Offroad mode includes functions that help to overcome routes that are diffi-

cult to navigate when travelling on non-paved roads.
But even with offroad mode activated, your vehicle is never a true SUV.

WARNING

Please take note of the general points relating to the use of assistance sys-

tems 

» page 210,

   in section Introduction.

















CAUTION

■

Offroad mode is not designed for use on common roads.

■

All four wheels must be fitted with the same tyres approved by

ŠKODA AUTO to ensure Offroad mode operates correctly.

Operation

Fig. 253  Button for selecting the driving mode / function surface on the

Infotainment screen



Read and observe   and   on page 213 first.

Offroad mode intervenes at a speed up to 30 km/h.
We recommend that you activate the Offroad mode for every trip on non-

paved roads.

›

To activate, press the  

» Fig. 253

button.

In the Infotainment screen, a running mode menu 

» Fig. 253

 appears.

›

Press theOffroad function surface on the Infotainment screen. Warning light


 lights up in the instrument cluster.

›

To deactivate, press the  

» Fig. 253

 button and, in the infotainment screen,

choose mode other than the Offroad mode.

The following functions are integrated into Offroad mode.

▶

Hill descent assistant 

» page 214

▶

ESC Offroad 

» page 214

▶

ASR Offroad 

» page 214

▶

EDS Offroad 

» page 214

▶

ABS Offroad 

» page 214

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213

Assist systems

Note

If the engine is “stalled” while travelling in Offroad mode, you should check af-

ter engine re-start to see if Offroad mode is still enabled. It may need to be

activated again.

Hill Descent Assist



Read and observe   and   on page 213 first.

The hill descent assistant (hereinafter referred to as assist system), with its au-

tomatic braking action on all wheels, ensures a constant speed is maintained

on a steep slope when driving forwards and reversing.
During an intervention, the white warning light  in the instrument cluster

lights up.
The assist system is automatically engaged under the following conditions.

The engine is running.
For vehicles with Manual transmission the shift lever is in the neutral posi-

tion 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 limit

can briefly drop to 8 %).
Neither the accelerator nor the brake pedal is pressed.

Driving speed

Initiate the downhill descent at a reasonable speed of approx. 2 - 30 km/h, the

assist system constantly maintains this speed as you travel downhill.
If a forwards or reverse gear is engaged on vehicles with a manual transmis-

sion, the speed must be high enough to avoid “stalling the engine”.
The driving speed can be changed by pressing the brake or accelerator pedal.

This is true even if the shift lever is in the neutral position and the selector lev-

er in the N position. Engagement of the assist system is resumed after the

pedal is released.

WARNING

For 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!

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ESC Offroad

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ESC Offroad makes driving on dirt roads easier, as no ESC interventions occur

when the vehicle is slightly over or under steered.

ASR Offroad



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TCS Offroad makes starting and driving on an unpaved surface easier as it par-

tially allows wheel-spin.

Note

When disabled, TCS 

» page 211

 Offroad mode works without the support of

TCS Offroad.

EDS Offroad



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EDS Offroad supports the driver 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 Offroad



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ABS Offroad supports the driver when braking on an unpaved surface (e.g.

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.
Maximum system efficiency is achieved when the front wheels are in the

straight ahead position.

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Parking aid (ParkPilot)



Introduction

The parking aid (hereinafter referred to as system) uses acoustic signals or the

Infotainment screen when manoeuvring around obstacles in the vicinity of the

vehicle.

WARNING

■

Please take note of the general points relating to the use of assistance

systems 

» page 210,

   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. There is a danger that such ob-

jects or people may not be recognised by the system sensors.

■

External noise sources may affect the signals of the system sensors.

There is a danger that obstacles may not be detected by the system sen-

sors.

■

Before reversing, make sure that there are is not any small obstacle, such

as a rock, thin post etc., in front of or behind your vehicle. Such obstacles

may not be recognised by the system sensors.

CAUTION

■

Keep the system sensors 

» Fig. 254

 on page 215 clean, snow-and ice-free and

do not cover with any objects of any kind, otherwise the system functioning

may be impaired.

■

Under adverse weather conditions (heavy rain, water vapour, very low or high

temperatures, etc.), the system function may be limited - “incorrect recogni-

tion of obstacle”.

■

Accessories fitted to the vehicle rear, such as bicycle carriers, can impair the

system function.

Settings in Infotainment



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›

In the infotainment system, in menu 



/  tap on function surface  → Park-

ing and manoeuvring.

■

ParkPilot - Settings for the parking aid

■

Activate automatically - Activate/deactivate the compact parking aid display

(when driving forward)

■

Front volume - Adjust the volume of the beeps for obstacle detection in front

■

Front tone setting - Setting the pitch of the beeps for obstacle detection in

front

■

Rear volume - Set the volume level of the beeps for the rear obstacle detec-

tion

■

Rear tone setting - Setting the pitch of the beeps for the rear obstacle detec-

tion

■

Entertainment fading while parking – Lowers the audio volume (e.g. radio vol-

ume) with activated parking aid

■

Manoeuvre braking - Activation / deactivation of the automatic emergency

braking

Operation

Fig. 254  Installation location of the sensors on the left side of the vehi-

cle: front/rear

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Fig. 255 

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. The ultrasonic sensors are, depending on vehicle

equipment,, located in the back or in the front bumper 

» Fig. 254

.

Depending on the equipment, the following system versions are possible

» Fig. 255

.

▶

Variant 1: warns of obstacles in areas 

C

, 

D

.

▶

Variant 2: warns of obstacles in areas 

A

, 

B

, 

C

, 

D

.

▶

Variant 3: warns of obstacles in the areas 

A

, 

B

, 

C

, 

D

, 

E

.

Approximate range of sensors (in cm)

Area 

» Fig. 255

Variant 1

(4 sensors)

Variant 2

(8 sensors)

Variant 3

(12 sensors)

A

-

120

120

B

-

60

90

C

160

160

160

D

60

60

90

E

-

-

90

Audible signals

The interval between the acoustic signals becomes shorter as the clearance is

reduced. At a distance of approx. 30 cm a continuous tone starts to sound -

danger area.
The acoustic signals can be set in Infotainment 

» page 215

.

Towing a trailer

When towing, or when another accessory is connected to the trailer socket,

only the areas 

A

 and 

B

 

» Fig. 255

 are active in the system.

Note

■

If with Version 3 vehicles not all fields around the vehicle silhouette are ac-

tive after activation, the vehicle should be moved forwards or backwards.

■

The signal tones for front obstacle recognition are factory-set to be higher

than for rear obstacle recognition.

■

The setting of the acoustic signals is stored (depending on Infotainment

type) in the active user account personalisation 

» page 57

.

Display Infotainment screen

Fig. 256 

Screen display

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Function surfaces and warnings 

» Fig. 256

A

Road display.



   Depending on the Infotainment type: Switching off park assistant dis-

play.



Switching audible parking signals on/off.



Disable / enable the automatic emergency braking.



Change to rear-view camera display .



There is an obstacle in the collision area (the distance to the obstacle

is less than 30 cm). 



 Stop moving in the direction of the obstacle!



There is an obstacle in the road (the distance to the obstacle is great-

er than 30 cm).



An obstacle is located outside of the road (the distance to the obsta-

cle is greater than 30 cm).



System failure (there is no indication of obstacles).

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Road display

The road display 

A

 

» Fig. 256

 indicates the road on which the vehicle would

take the current steering wheel and shift / selector lever position.
The shift lever is in the neutral position and the gear selector is in mode N. the

road display is at the front.

Activation / deactivation

Fig. 257 

System key (option 2, 3)

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Activation

To activate the system, engage reverse gear and, on vehicles with version 2

and 3, also press the  

» Fig. 257

 button.

During activation, an alarm sounds and the 



 symbol lights up in the button.

Deactivation

On vehicles with Version 1, the system can be deactivated by moving out of

reverse gear.
For vehicles with version 2 and 3, the system is deactivated when you press

the  button, or automatically at a speed of more than 15 km/h (the 



 sym-

bol in the button goes out).

Fault display

Vehicles with Variant 1

▶

After system activation an acoustic signal sounds for approx. 3 seconds

(there is no obstacle near the vehicle).

Vehicles with the Variants 2 and 3

▶

After system activation, the 



 symbol flashes in the button.

▶

In the display of the instrument cluster a message about an error of the Park-

Pilot system appears (at the same time there is an audible signal).

Seek help from a specialist garage.

Note

The system can only be activated with the button at a speed of below 15

km/h.

Automatic system activation when moving forward

Fig. 258 

Infotainment screen: Display

with automatic activation

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Automatic system activation occurs when moving forward at a speed below

10 km/h when the vehicle approaches an obstacle.
After activation, the following is shown in the left pane of Infotainment display

» Fig. 258

.

Acoustic signals are sounded as of a distance from the obstacle of around

50 cm.
The automatic display can be activated / deactivated in Infotainment

» page 215

.

Note

The setting (activate / deactivate) of the automatic display is stored (depend-

ing on Infotainment type) in the active user account personalisation 

» page 57

.

Automatic emergency braking

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If the system detects a collision risk when travelling forwards or reversing at a

speed up to 8 km/h, there is an automatic emergency braking to reduce the

impact consequences.

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Disable / Enable

The brake function can be enabled / disabled in the Infotainment in the menu

Parking and manoeuvring 

» page 215

.

After switching the ignition on and off, the systems remains activated / deacti-

vated depending on the setting prior to switching off the ignition.
The brake function can also be deactivated once with the function surface 

» Fig. 256

 on page 216.

CAUTION

Automatic emergency braking will only work if the system is engaged by en-

gaging reverse gear or pressing the button  has been activated.

Rear traffic alert and wizard for “Blind spot”Monitoring



Introduction

Fig. 259 

Installation location of the radar

sensors

The Rear Traffic Alert and Wizard for “blind spot” monitoring works based on

the information from the radar sensors in the rear bumper 

» Fig. 259

. The radar

sensors are not visible from the outside.

Rear Traffic Alert

The Rear Traffic Alert (hereinafter referred to as system) warns when leaving a

parking space from a transverse parking space about any approaching vehi-

cles.
If necessary, the system tries to avoid a collision with automatic braking, or at

least to mitigate the consequences.

Wizard for “blind spot”monitoring

The wizard for“blind spot monitoring” (hereafter referred to as system) draws

attention to vehicles travelling in the same direction in the next lane in the so-

called blind spots.
The “blind spot” is an area that is not easily visible in a rear-view mirror or even

directly from the vehicle.

WARNING

Please take note of the general points relating to the use of assistance sys-

tems 

» page 210,

   in section Introduction.

WARNING

■

In the case of a collision or damage to the rear of the vehicle, the function

of the systems may be affected - risk of accident! Have the vehicle

checked by a specialist garage.

■

Do not cover the sensor area - the function of the systems could be limi-

ted.

■

Remove snow, ice and such obstacles from the sensor environment im-

mediately.

WARNING

The wizard for “blind spot”monitoring is limited by physical and system-re-

lated limits. Therefore, in the following situations the system can be de-

layed in drawing attention (or not at all) to a vehicle in the next land.

■

When a vehicle is approaching at a very high speed.

■

When passing through a very sharp curve or a roundabout.

CAUTION

■

If a trailer or other accessory is to be connected to the trailer socket, then

the two systems are not available.

■

In adverse weather conditions (heavy rain, water vapour, very low or high

temperatures, etc.), the system function may be limited - “failure to recognise

a vehicle”.

■

Accessories additionally installed on the vehicle rear, such as bicycle carriers,

can impair the system function.

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Rear Traffic Alert- Operation

Fig. 260  Infotainment screen: warning indicator / driving situation



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With the ignition switched on, the area next to and behind the vehicle is moni-

tored by the radar sensors of the system. If an approaching vehicle is detected

from the rear of the vehicle 

» Fig. 260

, the system warns of this fact.

Warning - vehicles with parking aid

You will hear a continuous tone and one of the following warning levels ap-

pears on the Infotainment screen 

» Fig. 260

.

An oncoming vehicle is detected. Do not continue driving backwards and

check around the vehicle.
A vehicle is detected in the collision zone. Do not continue reversing 



.

Warning - vehicles without parking aid

An acoustic signal is sounded and information asking the driver to observe the

traffic behind is shown in the instrument cluster.

Automatic emergency braking

If the driver does not react to the warning and the system detects an impend-

ing collision, then this can trigger an automatic braking at a speed up to 10

km/h. A corresponding message is shown in the information cluster display.

A

B

Wizard for “Blind Spot”Monitoring - Operation



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At a speed of more than 15 km/h, the area alongside and behind the vehicle is

monitored by the system. At the same time, the distance and the difference in

speed between your vehicle and other vehicles in the monitored area are

measured.
When driving, the system monitors an area the size of a normal lane width to

the left and right.
If a vehicle is detected in the “blind spot” area, the system indicates this vehi-

cle by the warning light 



 in the exterior mirror.

System constraint

The system is unable to recognise the specific lane width by means of sensors.

Therefore it may respond to a vehicle in a lane further away in the following

scenarios, for example.

▶

When driving on a road with narrow lanes or on the lane edge.

▶

Driving around a bend.

The system may also respond to objects on the roadside such as crash barri-

ers, noise barriers or similar objects.

Wizard for “Blind Spot”Monitoring - driving situations and warnings

Fig. 261  Driving situation / indicator light in the left outside mirror indi-

cates the driving situation

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Fig. 262  Driving situation / indicator light in the right outside mirror in-

dicates the driving situation



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In the following situations, the indicator light in the outside mirror indicates a

vehicle detected in the “blind spot”.

▶

Your vehicle 

B

 is being overtaken by vehicle 

A

» Fig. 261

.

▶

Your vehicle 

C

 is overtaking vehicle 

D

 at a speed of max. 10 km high-

er

» Fig. 262

. If the speed during the overtaking is even higher, then there is

no warning by the warning light.

The warning is always displayed in the exterior mirror on the side of the vehicle

where a vehicle is detected in the “blind spot”.
The greater the speed difference between the two vehicles, the earlier the

warning of the vehicle overtaking you is provided (by means of the warning

light).

Two warning levels



 light ups - a vehicle has been detected in the “blind spot”.



 flashes - a vehicle has been detected in the “blind spot” and the turn signal

is switched on.

An advanced warning for vehicles with Lane Assist



 flash also if the steering wheel is turned in the direction of the vehicle in

the “blind spot” . Therefore the Lane Assist 

» page 244

 must be enabled and

the boundary line between the vehicles detected.
If in this case your vehicle indicates crossing the boundary line, with a short vi-

bration of the steering wheel.

Note

The brightness of warning light 



 is dependent on the vehicle lighting setting.

With the low or high beam on the brightness of the light will be lower.

Activation / deactivation

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The activation or deactivation of the system can be carried out in one of the

following ways.

▶

In the instrument cluster display 

» page 55

, Assist systems menu item.

▶

In the infotainment system, in menu 



/  →  → Driver assistance (applies to

the wizard for “blind spot” monitoring).

▶

In the infotainment system, in menu 



/  →  → Parking and manoeuvring (Ap-

plies to Rear Traffic Alerts).

After switching off and switching on the ignition, depending on the setting pri-

or to switching off the ignition, the systems remains activated / deactivated.

Note

During activation of the “blind spot” monitoring wizard, the 



 warning lights

light up in the two exterior mirrors.

Malfunctions



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If the systems are not available, an appropriate message appears in the display

of the instrument cluster.

Sensor covered / dirty

If the sensor is dirty or covered, a message indicating that there is no sensor

view appears. Clean or remove the obstructing object from the sensor envi-

ronment 

» Fig. 259

 on page 218.

Systems unavailable

If the systems are unavailable, a message regarding unavailability appears. Stop

the vehicle, switch off the engine and then start it again. If the systems are still

not available, seek the assistance of a specialist garage.

System fault

In the case of a system fault, an error message appears. Seek help from a spe-

cialist garage.

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