Assist Systems; General Information - Skoda octavia Owner's Manual

The following must be observed to avoid damage to the vehicle when driving
through bodies of water (e.g. flooded roads).
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Therefore determine the depth of the water before driving through bodies of
water. The water level must not go above the web of the lower beam
» fig. 142.
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Drive at no more than walking pace, otherwise a wave may form in front of
the vehicle, which could cause the water to enter into the vehicle's systems
(e.g. the air intake system for the engine).
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Never stop in the water, do not reverse and do not switch the engine off.
CAUTION
If water gets into the vehicle's systems (e.g. the air intake system for the en-
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gine) it can cause serious damage to the vehicle!
Oncoming vehicles can generate water waves which can exceed the permis-
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sible water level for your vehicle.
Do not drive through salt water, as the salt can cause corrosion. A vehicle
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that has come into contact with salt water should be thoroughly rinsed with
fresh water.
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Driving

Assist systems

General information

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Radar sensor
WARNING
The assistance systems only serve to support and do not relieve the driv-
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er of the responsibility of operating the vehicle.
The increased safety offered as well as the increased occupant protection
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offered by the assistance systems must not tempt you to take a security
risk – accident risk!
Adjust your speed and driving style to the current visibility, weather, road
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and traffic conditions.
The assistance systems have physical and system-related limitations. For
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this reason, the driver may experience some undesired or delayed system
responses in certain situations. You should therefore always be alert and
ready to intervene!
Only enable, disable and adjust the assistance systems if you have the car
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fully under control in every traffic situation – accident risk!
Radar sensor
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Read and observe on page 120 first.
The radar sensor» fig. 143 (hereinafter on referred to as sensor) uses electro-
magnetic waves to capture the traffic situation ahead of the vehicle.
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Fig. 143
Installation location of the radar
sensor
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