Start/Stop - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Increasing the speed with the rocker button
›
Press the rocker button » Fig. 100
B
›
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
›
The stored speed can be reduced by pressing the rocker button
on page 99 into the position SET.
›
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.
›
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
ä
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 99.
The cruise control system is temporarily switched off by pressing the switch
» Fig. 100 on page 99 into the spring-tensioned position CANCEL or by de-
A
pressing the brake or clutch pedal.
The set speed remains stored in the memory.
Briefly press the rocker button into the position RES to resume the stored
B
speed after the clutch or brake pedal is released.
Switching off the cruise control system completely
ä
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 99.
›
Turn the switch » Fig. 100 on page 99 into the OFF position.
A
100
Using the system
B
on page 99 into the RES position.
» Fig. 100
B

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.
Ð
In the start-stop mode, the engine automatically switches to the vehicle's idle
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)
›
Stop the vehicle (where necessary, apply the handbrake).
›
Take the vehicle out of gear.
›
Release the clutch pedal.
Automatic renewed engine restart (start phase).
›
Depress the clutch pedal.
Switching the START-STOP system on and off
The START/STOP system can be switched on/off by pressing the button
Ð
» Fig. 101.

When start-stop mode is deactivated, the warning light in the button lights up.
If the vehicle is in the stop phase when manually switching off the system, the
engine starts immediately.
The START-STOP system is very complex. Some of the procedures are hard to
check without servicing. The general conditions for the proper functioning of the
Ð
START-STOP system are listed in the following overview.
Fig. 101
Button for the START-STOP sys-
tem
emissions.
2
£