Proactive Passenger Protection - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Steering
In the Sport driving mode, the steering force assistance
somewhat. This helps keep the vehicle on the best possible track when driving in
a sporty driving style.
Engine (drive)
The engine and transmission respond more dynamically or more relaxed to move-
ments of the gas pedal based on what driving mode was set. In the Eco driving
mode, automatic transmission allows you to drive in the Neutral posi-
tion » page 130. When the Cruise Control System is active, the selected driving
mode can have an influence on driving behaviour when accelerating.
Dynamic cornering lights
The headlights adjust to the more dynamic driving style in the Sport driving
mode. Dynamic cornering lights is deactivated in the Eco driving mode.
Air conditioning (Climatronic)
In the Eco driving mode, the air conditioning system works more efficiently whilst
still maintaining the desired interior temperature.
WARNING
Setting the driving mode while driving can distract you from other traffic -
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risk of accident.
Concentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully re-
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sponsible for the operation of your vehicle.
Adjust the speed and driving style to the current visibility, weather, road and
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traffic conditions.
Note
The Eco driving mode is not available when towing a trailer. When the vehicle is
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connected electrically to a trailer and is in the Eco driving mode, the Normal driv-
ing mode is configured automatically.
On vehicles with automatic transmission, the gear is automatically set to mode
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S » page 129 when selecting driving mode Sport or, in Eco driving mode, to mode
E .
The driver can change some vehicle functions irrespective of the selected driv-
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ing mode. For instance, in the driving mode Eco , the driver can switch the auto-
matic transmission to the mode S.

ProActive passenger protection

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ProActive passenger protection increases the protection offered to passengers in
situations which could lead to a collision or rollover.
The system is automatically activated each time the ignition is switched on and
works at speeds of over 30 km/h.
In critical driving situations (e.g. during an emergency brake or sudden change in
direction), the following steps can be taken separately or combined in order to re-
duce the risk of serious injury:
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Front passenger seatbelt or front passenger and driver's seatbelts are automat-
ically tensioned strongly over the body;
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Door panels in the side doors and the sliding/tilting roof (if open) are automati-
cally closed up to a gap of around 5 cm from the edge.
Once the critical driving situation has passed, the tension on the seatbelts will be
released again.
All functions of the system are available when:
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the system is activated in Infotainment
ment, chapter Setting vehicle systems (CAR button);
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the TCS is switched on
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the Sport driving mode is not selected
If the system cannot function correctly, the following message will appear in the
instrument cluster display:
ProActive passenger protection not available.
or
ProActive passenger protection: funct. restricted.
Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage.
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traffic conditions. The increased safety offered by ProActive passenger pro-
tection must not tempt you to take greater risks than otherwise – risk of an
accident!
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WARNING
Adjust the speed and driving style to the current visibility, weather, road and
» operating instructions for Infotain-
» page 124.
Assist systems
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