Lights And Visibility; Light - Skoda OCTAVIA Owner's Manual

Lights and visibility

Light

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Introduction
Unless otherwise stated, the lights only work when the ignition is switched on.
WARNING
For safety reasons, always set the light switch to the  position as de-
fault setting.
The automatic driving lamp control  only operates as a support and
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does not release the driver from his responsibility to check the lights and, if
necessary, to switch on the light depending on the prevailing light condi-
tions.
Note
The headlights may mist up temporarily. When the light is switched on, the
light-emitting surface demists after a short period of time.
Operating the lights
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Read and observe on page 73 first.
To switch on/off the lights, turn the
ing positions (equipment-dependent).
Switch off lights (except daytime running lights)

Switching the light on/off automatically

Switching on the parking lights or parking lights on both sides
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Switch on the low beam
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Light switch
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Headlight range control of the Halogen headlights
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The headlight range can be set in Infotainment in the menu
Light.
The range of the halogen headlights can be set on the screen, in accordance
with the vehicle load, to the following basic settings.
Front seats occupied, boot empty
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All seats occupied, boot empty
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All seats occupied, boot loaded

Driver seat occupied, boot loaded
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Depending on the load of the vehicle, the positions . .  can also be set.
The Xenon headlights feature no manual headlight range control. After
switching on the ignition, adjust these automatically to the load and driving
condition of the vehicle.
WARNING
Always adjust the headlight range control to comply with the following
conditions and prevent accidents.
The vehicle does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming vehi-
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cles.
The beam range is sufficient for safe driving.
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Note
If, with a dipped beam, the ignition is turned off, then the dipped beam will
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automatically switch off and the parking lights will come on. Does not apply to
the position , as long as the conditions are met for the COMING HOME
function . The parking lights are switched off when the ignition key is removed
(for vehicles with the KESSY system, after opening the driver's door).
If there is a fault in the light switch, the low beam comes on automatically.
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Daytime running lights(DAY LIGHT)
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Read and observe on page 73 first.
The daytime running light (hereinafter referred to as "function") lights the
front and rear vehicle area (only valid for some countries).
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Lights and visibility