Automatic Driving Lamp Control; Adaptive Headlights (Afs) - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Automatic driving lamp control

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 54.
If the light switch is in position » Fig.
number plate lights are switched on or off automatically.
The light is regulated based on data gathered by the light sensor attached be-
tween the windscreen and the interior mirror.
The sensitivity of the light sensor can be activated or deactivated in the Infotain-
ment » Operating instructions for Infotainment, chapter Vehicle settings (CAR
button).
If the light switch is in position , the symbol  lights up next to the light
switch. If the light is switched on automatically, the symbol  next to the light
switch also lights up.
Automatic headlight control in rain
If the light switch is in position  and if automatic wiping in rain or wiping (posi-
tion 2 or 3) is switched on for longer than 30 seconds
and low beam will switch on automatically.
The light switches off when automatic wiping/wiping (position 2 or 3) is not
switched on for longer than approx. 4 seconds.
The automatic headlight control in rain can be activated or deactivated in the In-
fotainment » Operating instructions for Infotainment, chapter Vehicle settings
(CAR button).
CAUTION
Do not affix any stickers or similar objects in front of the light sensor on the wind-
screen, so that its functionality is not impaired or disabled.
Fig. 30
Light switch
30, the parking lights, low beam and
» page 66, the side lights

Adaptive headlights (AFS)

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 54.
The AFS system works in tandem with automatic driving lamp control , please
read the following » page 57.
The AFS system makes sure the street remains lit up depending on the traffic and
weather situation.
The system automatically adjusts the cone of light in front of the vehicle based
on the vehicle speed, whether the windscreen wipers are in use, the rear fog
lights, and data from Infotainment Navigation.
The AFS system can work only if the following condition is met.
The light switch is in the position .
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The AHL system operates in the following modes.
Out of town mode
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is similar to the low beam. The mode is
active if none of the following modes are active.
City mode
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adjusted so that it illuminates the adja-
cent pavement, crossings, etc. The mode is active at speeds of 15-50 km/h.
Motorway mode
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adjusted so that the driver can respond
in time to an obstruction or other hazard in time. The mode is active at speeds
above 110 km/h.
Rain mode
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adjusted so that the driver can reduce
the glare from oncoming vehicles in rain.
The mode is active at speeds of 50 – 90 km/h and if the windscreen wipers con-
tinuously operate for a period of time longer than 2 minutes. The mode is deacti-
vated when the windscreen wipers are switched off for longer than 8 minutes.
Fog mode
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adjusted so that the driver is not daz-
zled by the reflection of the cone of light by fog in front of the vehicle.
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Lights and visibility