Skoda OCTAVIA Owner's Manual page 247

If the driver does not respond to the advance warning, the system begins to
automatically brake the vehicle.
Deactivation/activation
Fig. 291 Buttons/dial: on the operating lever/the multifunction steering
wheel

Read and observe and
The function is automatically activated each time the ignition is switched on.
The system should only be disabled in exceptional cases
On vehicles with the MAXI DOT display, the system can be activated/deactiva-
ted in the main menu » page 57, Menu item Assist systems.
Deactivation / activation in vehicles with segment display
Button
Action
» Fig. 291
Hold up / down
A
Press
B
Deactivation / activation in vehicles with multi-function steering wheel
Button /
dial Action
» Fig. 291
Press
C
Press
D
on page 243 first.
» .
Operation
Show Front Assist menu item
Deactivate/activate system
Operation
Show Front Assist menu item
Deactivate/activate system
Disable / enable and setting in the Infotainment
In Infotainment, the entire system or the function advance warning and dis-
tance warning can be deactivated/activated» page
ment.
The distance-warning function was deactivated before the ignition was
switched off, it remains deactivated after the ignition is switched on again.
WARNING
In the following situations, Front Assist should be switched off for safety
reasons.
When the vehicle is being towed away.
■
When the vehicle is on a rolling test bench.
■
If an unfounded warning or a system action was taken.
■
When on a truck, or a car ferry service or similar.
■
Malfunctions

Read and observe and
If, for some unknown reason, the system is not available, an appropriate mes-
sage appears in the display of the instrument cluster.
Sensor covered / dirty
If the sensor cover or the sensor is dirty or covered, a message appears on the
instrument cluster display stating there is no sensor view. Clean the sensor
cover or remove the obstacles » Fig. 251
If there is no sensor view in the winter, the snow on the sensor under the cov-
er could be the reason. The system is functional again after the snow melts
away from the sensor.
System unavailable
If the system is currently unavailable, a message concerning the unavailability
appears. Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and then start it again. If the
system still is not available, seek the assistance of a specialist garage.
243, Settings in Infotain-
on page 243 first.
on page 213.
Assist systems
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