Headlamp Beam Adjustment; Switches For The Hazard Warning Light System - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Headlamp beam adjustment 
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 44.
Turn the control dial » Fig. 26 to the desired width of illumination.
Settings
The positions correspond approximately to the following car load.
Front seats occupied, luggage compartment empty.
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All seats occupied, luggage compartment empty.
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All seats occupied, luggage compartment laden.
2
Driver seat occupied, luggage compartment laden.
3
CAUTION
Always adjust the headlight range adjustment in such a way that:
it does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming traffic;
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and the range is sufficient for safe driving.
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Note
We recommend you adjust the headlight beam when the low beam is switched
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on.
Headlights fitted with Xenon bulbs adapt automatically to the load and driving
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state of the vehicle (e.g. accelerating, braking) when the ignition is switched on
and when driving. Vehicles which are equipped with Xenon bulbs do not have a
manual headlight range adjustment control.
Fig. 26
Dash panel: Lights and Visibility

Switches for the hazard warning light system

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 44.
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Press switch  » Fig. 27 to switch the hazard warning light system on or off.
All the turn signal lights on the vehicle flash at the same time when the hazard
warning light system is switched on. The indicator light for the turn signals and
the indicator light in the switch also flash at the same time. The hazard warning
light system can also be operated if the ignition is switched off.
The hazard warning light system is switched on automatically if an airbag is de-
ployed in the event of an accident.
Note
The hazard warning light system must be switched on if, for example:
you encounter a traffic congestion;
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your vehicle breaks down or an emergency situation occurs.
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Fig. 27
Dash panel: Switch for hazard
warning lights
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Lights and Visibility
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