Cornering Lights; Parking Light; Coming Home/Leaving Home Function - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

If the light switch is in the position , the symbol illuminates when the ignition
is switched on  next to the light switch. If the low beam is activated with the
light sensor, the symbol  illuminates additionally next to the light switch.
If the light comes on automatically, the side lights and low beam as well as li-
cence plate light light up at the same time.
If the automatic driving lamp control is switched on, the light is regulated with
the light sensor in the rear mirror holder. If the light intensity drops below the set
value, e.g when driving during the day into a tunnel, the low beam and the side
lights as well as the licence plate light come on automatically. If the light intensity
increases again, the lights switch off automatically.
Rain lights
If the windscreen wiper is switched on in rain sensor mode for longer than 10 sec-
onds or in permanent wipe mode (position 2 or 3)
windscreen wipers and washers for longer than 15 seconds, the side lights and
low beam are switched on automatically. The light switches off if the windscreen
wipe is in operation rain sensor for more than around 4 minutes or is not switch-
ed on in the operation permanent wipe.
Note
Do not affix any stickers in front of the light sensor, so that its functionality is not
impaired or disabled.

Cornering lights

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 39.
The cornering lights are used to illuminate the curves by means of the cone of
light swivelling together with the front headlight with Xenon lights. This function
is active when the speed of the car increases to more than 10 km/h.
The swivelling function of the headlights can be switched off/on via the menu
point Assistants in the main menu of the information display
» page 49, Activating the
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WARNING
If the cornering lights are defective, the headlights are automatically lowered
to the emergency position, which prevents a possible dazzling of oncoming
traffic. Thus the illuminated length of the road is shortened. Drive carefully
and visit a ŠKODA specialist garage as soon as possible.

Parking light

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 39.
Parking light 
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Switch off the ignition.
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Pull the turn signal light lever » Fig. 28
the side light on the right or left side of the vehicle is switched.
Parking light on both sides
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Turn the light switch into the position  and lock the vehicle.
Note
The parking light  can only be activated if the ignition is switched off.
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If the right or left turn signal light has been switched on and the ignition is
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switched off, the parking light is not automatically switched on.

COMING HOME/LEAVING HOME function

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 39.
When it is dark, this function makes it possible to switch on the lights for a short
time after leaving the vehicle or when approaching the vehicle.
Switching on the COMING HOME function
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The light switch is in the position automatic driving lamp control .
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Switch off the ignition.
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The light switches on after the driver's door is opened.
Switching on the LEAVING HOME function
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After leaving the vehicle, the light switch is in the position automatic driving
lamp control .
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Lights and visibility
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