Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual page 124

In the start-stop mode, the engine automatically switches to the vehicle's idle
phase, e.g. when stopped at traffic lights. The engine restarts automatically
where necessary.
Information about the current status of the system can be displayed in the Info-
tainment display » operating instructions for Infotainment, chapter Setting vehi-
cle systems (CAR button).
Basic conditions for the START STOP mode
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The driver's door is closed.
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The driver has fastened the seat belt.
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The bonnet is closed.
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The driving speed was higher than 4 km.h after the last stop.
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No trailer is coupled.
WARNING
The brake servo unit and power steering only operate if the engine is run-
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ning.
Never let the vehicle roll with the engine switched off.
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CAUTION
Always deactivate the START-STOP system before driving through wa-
ter » page 104.
Note
\If the driver's seat belt is removed for more than 30 seconds or the driver's
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door is opened during stop mode on vehicles with manual transmission or on ve-
hicles with automatic transmission when the selector lever in position P, the en-
gine must be started manually with the key or starter button KESSY
After manually starting the engine on vehicles with manual transmission, auto-
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matic engine shut down is not possible until the vehicle has travelled the re-
quired minimum distance for START-STOPP mode.
If on vehicles with automatic transmission, the selector lever D/S or N is selec-
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ted after moving in reverse, the vehicle will first need to achieve a speed greater
than 10 km/h before automatic engine shut down takes place again.
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Using the system
Changes to the outdoor temperature can have an effect on the internal temper-
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ature of the vehicle battery even after several hours. If the vehicle remains out-
doors for a long time in minus temperatures or in direct sunlight, it can take sev-
eral hours until the internal temperature of the vehicle battery reaches a suitable
temperature for proper operation of the START STOP system.
If the Climatronic is running in automatic mode, under certain conditions, the
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engine may not switch off automatically.
Starting/shutting down the engine
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
Vehicles with manual transmission
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Stop the vehicle (where necessary, apply the handbrake).
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Put the gear stick into Neutral.
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Release the clutch pedal.
Automatic engine shut down (STOP phase) takes place. The following indicator
light  - » Fig. 113
» page 95.
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Depress the clutch pedal.
The automatic start procedure takes place again (start phase). The warning light
goes out.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
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Bring the vehicle to a stop and depress the brake pedal.
Automatic engine shut down takes place. The following indicator light 
- » Fig. 113 appears in the instrument cluster display.
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Release the brake pedal.
Fig. 113
Instrument cluster display: En-
gine shut down (STOP phase)
on page 121.
appears in the instrument cluster display.
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