Off Roadmode - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

OFF ROADmode

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
Hill Descent Assistant
ESC OFF ROAD
ASR OFF ROAD
EDS OFF ROAD
ABS OFF ROAD
The OFF ROAD mode includes functions that help to overcome routes that are
difficult to navigate when travelling on non-paved roads.
But even with OFF ROAD mode activated, your vehicle is never a true SUV.
WARNING
The general information relating to the use of assistance systems must be
observed » page 199, in section Introduction.
CAUTION
The OFF ROAD mode is not designed for the use on common roads.
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All four wheels must be fitted with the same tyres approved by ŠKODA AUTO
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to ensure the OFF ROAD mode operates correctly.
Operation
Fig. 242 Button for selecting the driving mode / function surface on the
Infotainment screen
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Read and observe
OFF ROAD mode intervenes at a speed up to 30 km / h.
We recommend that you activate the OFF ROAD mode for every trip on non-
paved roads.
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To activate, press the
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In the Infotainment screen, a running mode menu
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Press theOffroad function surface on the Infotainment screen. The warning
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light  lights up in the instrument cluster.
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to deactivate press the button
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choose another mode than theOffroad mode.
The following functions are integrated in the OFF ROAD mode.
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Hill Descent Assistant » page 203
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ESC OFF ROAD » page 204
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TCS OFF ROAD » page 204
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EDL OFF ROAD » page 204
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ABS OFF ROAD » page 204
Note
If the engine "stalls" while driving and is started again within 30 seconds, then
OFF ROAD mode will be automatically activated.
Hill Descent Assistant
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Read and observe
The hill descent assistant (hereinafter referred to as assist system), with its
automatic braking action on all wheels, ensures a constant speed is main-
tained on a steep slope when driving forwards and reversing.
During an intervention of the assistant, the warning light  flashes in the in-
strument cluster.
The assistant is automatically engaged under the following conditions.
The engine is running.
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For vehicles with Manual transmission the shift lever is in the neutral po-
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sition and or the 1st, 2nd, 3rd gear, or reverse gear is engaged.
On vehicles with an automatic transmission, the selector lever is in the R,
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N, D/S position or in the Tiptronic position.
and on page 203 first.
» Fig. 242button.
» Fig. 242
» Fig. 242 and in the infotainment screen,
and on page 203 first.
Assist systems
appears.
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