Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual page 146

Mode Eco
Mode Individual
Selecting the driving mode allows you to adjust a range of different driving pa-
rameters for the vehicle.
The most recently selected driving mode (before the ignition was switched off) is
mapped to the vehicle key and is re-activated after the ignition is switched on.
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 driver can change some vehicle functions irrespective of the selected driving
mode. For instance, in the driving mode Eco, the driver can switch the automatic
transmission to the mode S.
Selecting driving mode
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 143.
The menu for selecting the driving mode allows you to set the vehicle to one of
the three preset driving modes Normal, Sport and Eco, or to the driving mode In-
dividual which allows individual settings.
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Driving
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Fig. 140
Centre console: Button for se-
lecting the driving mode
The selected driving mode is called by pressing the button
and the menu is opened in the Infotainment display. More information about set-
ting the driving mode » operating instructions for Infotainment, chapter Other
functions.
If another than the driving mode Normal is selected, the icon  is lit in the but-
ton » Fig. 140.
Mode Normal
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 143.
The relevant systems are set for a general type of vehicle use.
This mode is suitable for common everyday use.
ModeSport
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 143.
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This mode is suitable for a sporty driving style.
Selecting this mode primarily affects the function of the following systems.
Engine (drive)
The accelerator pedal is more responsive to depressing the pedal, and the accel-
eration is more dynamic than in mode Normal.
The automatic gearbox is set automatically to mode S
Steering
The power steering is reduced slightly, i.e., the driver needs to exert more force
for steering » page 113.
Adaptive headlights (AHL)
The headlights adapt to the driving style more dynamically than in mode Nor-
mal » page 50.
Proactive passenger protection
The first level of protection is deactivated
» Fig. 140accessed,
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» page 120.
» page 145.
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