Traffic Sign Recognition - Skoda OCTAVIA Owner's Manual

After switching off and switching on the ignition, the system setting is re-
tained.
Note
The system setting is stored (depending on Infotainment type) in the active
user account personalisation » page
Malfunctions
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Read and observe and
If, for some unknown reason, the system is not available, an appropriate mes-
sage appears in the display of the instrument cluster.
Sensor covered / dirty
If the windscreen is dirty, iced or misted up in the sensor area, a message ap-
pears indicating that there is no sensor view. Clean the windscreen or remove
the obstacles from the sensor area.
System unavailable
If the system is currently unavailable, a message concerning the unavailability
appears. Try to re-activate the machine. If the system still is not available, seek
the assistance of a specialist garage.
System fault
In the case of a system fault, an error message appears. Seek help from a spe-
cialist garage.
Request to take over steering
If the system detects that there are no hands are on the steering wheel, this
will not work properly. You will be prompted to take over steering. Place your
hands on the steering wheel.

Traffic sign recognition

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Introduction
The traffic sign recognition (following known as system) shows certain traffic
signs (e.g. speed limits) on the display of the instrument cluster and if necessa-
ry warns against excessive speeds.
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on page 249 first.
WARNING
Please take note of the general points relating to the use of assistance
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systems » page 213, in section Introduction.
Vertical traffic signs must always take precedence over the traffic signs
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shown in the display. The driver is always responsible for correctly assess-
ing the traffic situation.
The speed specifications in the displayed road signs refer to the custom-
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ary national speed units. For example, the display  may relate to km/h or
mph depending on the country in question.
WARNING
The traffic signs may not be displayed or may be displayed incorrectly in
the system e.g. in the following situations.
When visibility is poor, (e.g. fog, heavy rain, thick snowfall).
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The sensor is blinded by the sun or oncoming traffic.
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The field of view of the sensor is limited by an obstacle or a preceding ve-
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hicle.
Travelling at high speed.
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The traffic signs are covered (e.g. by trees, snow or dirt).
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The traffic signs are not standard (round with a red border) or are dam-
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aged.
The traffic signs are attached to flashing neon signs.
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The traffic signs were changed (the navigation data are out of date).
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Note
The system is only available in some countries.
Settings in Infotainment
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Read and observe on page 251 first.
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In the infotainment system, in menu
er assistance.
Dynamic Road Sign Display - Settings for the Dynamic Road Sign Display
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Show in instrument cluster - Activation/deactivation of the additional traffic
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signs in the display of the instrument cluster
Speed warning: - Configuration of a warning when the speed limit is exceeded
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Warning at over - Configuration of the warning timing with the option to ex-
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ceed the speed limit in a range from 0 to 20 km/h
/  tap on function surface  → Driv-
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Assist systems
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