Automatic Driving Light Control; Xenon Headlight - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

WARNING
Only turn on the main beam or the headlight flasher if other road users will
not be dazzled.

Automatic driving light control

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Read and observe on page 64 first.
The light switch is in position» Fig.
the automatic switch on / off the lights corresponding to the light or weather
conditions (rain) takes place.
If the light switch is in position , the lettering illuminates next to the
light switch. If the light is switched on automatically, the symbol also illumi-
nates next to the light switch.
Automatic driving light control in the rain (hereafter referred to as function)
The daytime running lights are switched on automatically if the following con-
ditions are met.
The function is activated.
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The light switch is in the position .

The windscreen wipers are on for more than 30 s.

The light turns off automatically about 4 minutes after turning off the wipers.
Setting, activation/deactivation
The following functions can be activated/deactivated in the Infotainment
menu →  → Light.

▶
Sensitivity adjustment of the sensor for determining the lighting conditions
for automatic driving light control
▶
Automatic driving light control during rain
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Using the system
Fig. 48
Light switch: AUTO position
48, then depending on the equipment
CAUTION
Poorer visibility is evaluated by a sensor mounted below the windscreen in the
holder of the rear-view mirror. Do not cover the sensor - the system can be af-
fected.

Xenon headlight

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Read and observe on page 64 first.
The Xenon headlights (hereinafter referred to as just system) use the driving
data to automatically ensure the for the best possible light cone in front of the
vehicle.
The system will automatically operate in the following modes: urban, extra-ur-
ban, motorway, rain, fog, adjusting the lighting direction of the headlights for
road illumination on bends.
The system works as long as the light switch is in position .
WARNING
If there is a system malfunction 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. Seek help from
a specialist garage.