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

The warning light flashes at twice its normal rate if a bulb for the turn signal
light fails.
"Convenience turn signal"
If you only wish to flash three times, briefly push the lever to the upper or low-
er pressure point and release again.
The "convenience turn signal" can be activated or deactivated in the Infotain-
ment » Operating instructions for Infotainment, chapter Vehicle settings (CAR
button).
WARNING
Only turn on the main beam or the headlight flasher if other road users will
not be dazzled.
Note
The headlight flasher system can also be operated if the ignition is switched
off.

Automatic driving lamp control

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Read and observe on page 69 first.
If the light switch is in position 
number plate lights are switched on or off automatically.
Switching on/off of the light is regulated on the basis of data gathered by the
sensor fitted in the holder of the rear-view mirror below the windscreen.
The sensitivity of the light sensor can be activated or deactivated in the Info-
tainment » Operating instructions for Infotainment, chapter Vehicle settings
(CAR button).
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Using the system
Fig. 50
Light switch: AUTO position
» Fig. 50, the parking lights, low beam and
If the light switch is in position , the lettering  illuminates next to the
light switch. If the light is switched on automatically, the symbol  next to the
light switch also lights up.
Automatic driving light control during rain
The daytime running lights are switched on automatically if the following con-
ditions are met.
The light switch is in the position 
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Automatic wiping with rain - position
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turned on » page 81, Windscreen wipers and washers.
The windscreen wipers are on for more than 30 s.
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The light turns off about 4 minutes after turning off the wipers.
The function can be activated/deactivated in the Infotainment
manual, chapter Vehicle settings (CAR button).
CAUTION
Do not attach any stickers or similar objects in front of the light sensor on the
windscreen to avoid impairing the function or its reliability.

Adaptive headlights (AFS)

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Read and observe on page 69 first.
The AFS system makes sure the street remains lit up depending on the traffic
and weather situation.
The AFS 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 works as long as the light switch is in position 
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.
City mode
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adjusted so that it illuminates the
adjacent pavement, crossings, etc. The mode is active at speeds of 15-50 km/h.
» Fig. 50.
or wiping - position or is
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