Start/Stop - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Changing a stored speed
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 104.
Increasing the speed with the accelerator
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Depress the accelerator to increase the speed.
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Release the accelerator to reduce the speed back down to the preset speed.
However, if the saved speed is exceeded by more than 10 km/h for a period of
more than 5 minutes by depressing the accelerator, the stored speed is deleted
from the memory. You have to re-store the desired speed.
Increasing the speed with the rocker button
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Press the rocker button » Fig. 100
B
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The speed will increase continuously, if the rocker button is pressed and held in
the RES position. Release the rocker button once the desired speed is reached.
The set speed is then stored in the memory.
Decreasing the speed
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The stored speed can be reduced by pressing the rocker button
sition SET.
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The speed will decrease continuously, if the rocker button is pressed and held
in the SET position. Release the rocker button once the desired speed is
reached. The set speed is then stored in the memory.
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If the rocker button is released at a speed of less than 30 km/h, the speed is
not stored and the memory is erased. The speed must then be stored again by
pressing the rocker button in the position SET after increasing the speed of
B
the vehicle to more than 30 km/h.
The speed can also be reduced by depressing the brake pedal, which temporarily
deactivates the system.
Switching off the cruise control system temporarily
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 104.
The cruise control system is temporarily switched off by pressing the switch
» Fig. 100 into the spring-tensioned position CANCEL or by depressing the
A
brake or clutch pedal.
The set speed remains stored in the memory.
B
into the RES position.
into the po-
B
Briefly press the rocker button
speed after the clutch or brake pedal is released.
Switching off the cruise control system completely
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 104.
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Turn the switch » Fig. 100
A

START/STOP

The START-STOP system helps you to save fuel while at the same time reducing
harmful exhaust emissions and CO
The function is automatically activated each time the ignition is switched on.
In the start-stop mode, the engine automatically switches to the vehicle's idle
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phase, e.g. when stopped at traffic lights.
Information regarding the current state of the START-STOP system is indicated in
the display of the instrument cluster.
Automatic engine shut down (stop phase)
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Stop the vehicle (where necessary, apply the handbrake).
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Take the vehicle out of gear.
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Release the clutch pedal.
Automatic renewed engine restart (start phase).
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Depress the clutch pedal.
into the position RES to resume the stored
B
into the OFF position.
Fig. 101
Button for the START-STOP sys-
tem
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