Driving Mode; Selecting Driving Mode - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Information messages
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 158.
The messages and information are indicated in the instrument cluster display.
Start the engine manually!
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START MANUALLY
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The driver sees this message when the conditions for the automatic start proce-
dure are not met during the STOP phase. The engine must be started manual-
ly » page 121.
Error: start-stop system
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START STOP ERROR
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Error in the START-STOP system. Seek help from a specialist garage.

Driving mode

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

Selecting driving mode

Normal Mode
Sportmode
Ecomode
Individualmode
Selecting the driving mode allows you to adjust a range of different driving pa-
rameters for the vehicle.
The set driving mode remains stored even after switching the ignition on and off.
WARNING
Setting the driving mode while driving can distract you from other traffic –
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risk of accident.
Concentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully re-
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sponsible for the operation of your vehicle.
Adjust the speed and driving style to the current visibility, weather, road and
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traffic conditions.
Note
The driver can change some vehicle functions irrespective of the selected driving
mode. For instance, in the driving mode Eco, the driver can switch the automatic
transmission to the mode S.
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Selecting driving mode
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Fig. 146 Button for selecting the driving mode: Octavia, Octavia Combi / Fa-
bia RS Octavia RS
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 161.
The menu for selecting the driving mode allows you to set the vehicle to one of
the three preset driving modes Normal, Sportand Eco, or to the driving mode
Individual which allows individual settings.
The selected driving mode is accessed by pressing the symbol button  or
» Fig. 146 , and the menu is opened in the Infotainment display. More informa-
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tion about setting the driving mode
chapter Vehicle settings.
» operating instructions for Infotainment,
Assist systems
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