Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual page 165

If a driving mode other than Normal is selected, then the symbol lights up on the
button  or  » Fig. 146.
Normal Mode
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 161.
The relevant systems are set for a general type of vehicle use.
This mode is suitable for common everyday use.
Sportmode

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 161.
This mode is suitable for a sporty driving style.
Selecting this mode primarily affects the function of the following systems.
Engine (drive)
The accelerator pedal is more responsive to depressing the pedal, and the accel-
eration is more dynamic than in mode Normal.
The automatic gearbox is set automatically to mode S
The engine noise is noticeable in the interior more intensely than in
normalmode .
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Steering
The power steering is reduced slightly, i.e., the driver needs to exert more force
for steering » page 119.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
The acceleration is quicker than normal mode with distance control
Adaptive headlights (AHL)
The headlights adapt to the driving style more dynamically than in mode
Normal » page 57.
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Applies to Octavia RS, Octavia RS.
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Driving
ProActive passenger protection
The first level of protection is deactivated
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
This mode is suitable for a relaxed style of driving and helps to save fuel.
Selecting this mode primarily affects the function of the following systems.
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Engine (drive)
The accelerator pedal is less responsive to depressing the pedal, and the acceler-
ation is more relaxed than in mode Normal.
After pressing the button, the acceleration occurs more relaxed than in mode
Normal
The recommended gear is controlled such to achieve the lowest possible fuel
consumption
When the START-STOP system was deactivated manually
matically activated.
The automatic gearbox is set automatically to mode E
The engine noise is felt less intensely in the interior less than in normalmode
» page 126.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
The acceleration occurs more relaxed than in Normal
tance control.
Adaptive headlights (AHL)
The system is automatically deactivated
Air conditioning (Climatronic)
The air conditioning is controlled so as to save energy. For this reason, for exam-
» page 148.
ple, it may take longer to reach the desired interior temperature in mode Normal.
Ecomode
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 161.
» page 146, Cruise Control System.
» page 27.
» page 163.
» page 158, it is auto-
» page 126.
» page 148mode with dis-
» page 57.
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