Brakes And Parking - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Conditions for the system function
The following conditions must be met for the system to function correctly.
The driver's door is closed.
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The driver has fastened the seat belt.
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The driving speed was higher than 4 km.h after the last stop.
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System status
The system status is shown in the display when the vehicle comes to a halt
» Fig. 231.
The engine is automatically switched off; when the vehicle moves off, the
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ignition process will be automatically initiated.
The engine is not automatically switched off.
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The engine does not shut down when the vehicle stops, if e.g. the following
applies.
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The engine temperature for the proper function of the system has not yet
been reached.
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The charge state of the vehicle battery is too low.
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The current consumption is too high.
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High air conditioning or heating output (high fan speed, big difference be-
tween the desired and actual interior temperature).
If the engine has shut down automatically but the system detects that the en-
gine is required to run (e.g. if the brake pedal is pressed repeatedly) then the
system automatically starts up the engine.
More information about the current system status can be displayed in infotain-
ment screen, in the →  → Veh. status menu.
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If there is a system fault, the following message will appear in the display of
the instrument cluster. Seek help from a specialist garage.
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 after the engine has switched off automatically, the engine will
have to be restarted manually.
No automatic engine shut-down takes place when a vehicle with automatic
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transmission is moving at low speed (e.g. during a traffic jam) and remains sta-
tionary after pressing the brake pedal lightly. Automatic engine shut-down
takes place if you press the brake pedal down with more force.
For vehicles with automatic transmission there is no automatic engine shut-
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down when the system detects a manoeuvring action due to a large steering
angle.
manually activate/deactivate system
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To deactivate/activate the system, press the
When the system is deactivated, the symbol in the button lights up.
If the system is turned off, it will be automatically reactivated after turning the
ignition off and on.
Note
If the system is deactivated when the engine is turned off automatically, then
the automatic start process takes place.

Brakes and Parking

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Handbrake
Parking
The wear and tear on the brake pads is dependent on the operating condi-
tions and driving style. In difficult conditions (e.g. urban, sporty driving), the
condition of the brakes should be checked between service intervals by a spe-
cialist garage.
Brake response can be slower if the brakes are covered in moisture or, in win-
ter, have a layer of ice or salt on them. The brakes should be cleaned and
dried by applying the brakes many times over
Corrosion on the brake discs and dirt on the brake pads can occur if the vehicle
has been parked for a long period and if you do not make much use of the
braking system. The brakes are cleaned by applying the brakes several times
over » .
Fig. 232
Button for the START-STOP sys-
tem
button» Fig. 232.
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Starting-off and Driving
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