Coming Home/Leaving Home Function; Hazard Warning Light System - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

If the vehicle is not fitted with fog lights, the rear fog light is switched on by pull-
ing out the light switch directly to the position
tion.
The warning light lights up in the instrument cluster when the rear fog light is

switched on » page 12.
When the rear fig light is switched on in towing mode, only the rear fog light of
the trailer will light up. This is only the case when the trailer is coupled to a facto-
ry-fitted towing device/a towing device from ŠKODA Original accessories.

COMING HOME/LEAVING HOME function


First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 43.
In poor visibility conditions, this function makes it possible to automatically
switch on the lights for a short time after leaving the vehicle or when approach-
ing the vehicle.
The intensity of the surrounding light for switching on the lights is controlled
with the light sensor in the interior mirror holder.
Switching on the COMING HOME function
›
Turn the light switch into position 
›
Switch off the ignition.
The light switches on after opening the driver's door.
Switching off the COMING HOME function
›
Close all doors and the luggage compartment lid.
The light switches off after the pre-set time has passed.
If a door or the boot lid remains open, the light goes out after 60 seconds.
Switching on the LEAVING HOME function
›
Before leaving the vehicle, turn the light switch into position 
page 45.
The light switches on after unlocking the vehicle with the remote control.
Switching off the LEAVING HOME function
The light switches off after the pre-set time has passed or before the pre-set
time has lapsed after the ignition is switched on or the vehicle is locked.
. This switch only has one posi-
2
» Fig. 27 on page 45.
» Fig. 27
The COMING HOME/LEAVING HOME function can be configured in the Infotain-
ment » operating instructions for Infotainment, chapter Setting vehicle systems
(CAR button).
Depending on the equipment fitted the COMING HOME/LEAVING HOME function
switches on the following lights:
›
Parking lights;
›
Low beam;
›
Entry lighting in the exterior mirrors;

›
Licence plate light.
CAUTION
Do not affix any stickers or similar objects in front of the light sensor on the wind-
screen, so as not to impair or disable the COMING HOME/LEAVING HOME function.
Note
If the COMING HOME/LEAVING HOME function is switched on continuously, the
battery will be heavily discharged particularly over short distances.

Hazard warning light system

on

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 43.
Switching on/off
›
Press the button  » Fig.
Fig. 30
Dash panel: Button for hazard
warning light system
30.
Lights and visibility
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