Headlight Assist - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

WARNING
If the AFS system is defective, the headlights are automatically lowered to the
emergency position, which prevents a possible dazzling of oncoming traffic.
This reduces the cone of light in front of the vehicle. Drive carefully and visit a
ŠKODA specialist garage as soon as possible.
Note
When the "tourist light" mode is active, the warning light
■
onds each time the ignition is switched on.
If the Eco driving mode is selected, dynamic cornering lights are deactiva-
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ted » page 124.

Headlight assist


First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 43.
The Headlight assist switches the headlights on/off automatically depending on
the environmental conditions.
The headlight is regulated based on data gathered by the camera attached be-
tween the windscreen and interior mirror.
The headlight can switch off automatically at speeds above 60 km/h. The head-
light switches off automatically when the speed falls below 30 km/h.
When the Assistant switches on the headlight automatically, the indicator light
lights up in the dash panel insert.
flashes for 10 sec-

Fig. 28
Operating lever: Headlight assist

Activating
›
Turn the light switch into position 
›
Place the lever in position
A
In the instrument cluster display, the indicator light  appears for the activated
Headlight assist.
Deactivating
›
If the headlight is currently switched on automatically, move the lever into posi-
tion (spring-tensioned position)
B
›
If the headlight is not currently switched on automatically, move the lever into
position (the headlight switches on) followed by position
A
If you want to reactivate the Assist, put the lever back into position

The Assist can also be switched off when the light switch is turned from position
 to another position.
If the system cannot function correctly, the following message will appear in the
instrument cluster display:
Fault: Light Assist
or
LIGHT ASSIST FAULT
Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage.
Light Assist: clean the windscreen!
or
WINDSCREEN PLEASE CLEAN
Check for any obstacles on the windscreen in the viewing area of the camera.
The function of Headlight assist can be activated/deactivated in the Infotain-
ment » operating instructions for Infotainment, chapter Setting vehicle systems
(CAR button).
Manually switching on the headlights
If the headlight is not switched on automatically, it can be switched on manually -
put the lever into position . The Assist is deactivated; the indicator light 
A
goes out.
Manually switching off the headlights
If the headlight is switched on automatically, it can be switched off manually - put
the lever into position . The Assist is deactivated; the indicator light  goes
B
out.
» Fig. 27 on page 45.
(spring-tensioned position) » Fig. 28.
» Fig. 28.
.
B
Lights and visibility
.
A
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