High Beam Assistant - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Motorway mode
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adjusted so that the driver can re-
spond 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 re-
duce the glare from oncoming vehicles in rain.
The mode is active at speeds of 50 – 90 km/h and if the windscreen wipers
continuously operate for a period of time longer than 2 minutes. The mode is
deactivated 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
dazzled by the reflection of the cone of light by fog in front of the vehicle.
The mode is active at speeds of 15 – 70 km/h and if the rear fog light is switch-
ed on for a period of time longer than 10 seconds. The mode is deactivated
when the rear fig light is switched off for longer than 5 seconds.
Dynamic cornering lights
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adjusted to the steering angle so
that the road in the curve is illuminated. This function is active at speeds
greater than 10 km.h and in all AFS modes.
travel mode ("tourist light")
This mode makes it possible to drive in countries with opposing traffic system
(driving on the left/right) without dazzling the oncoming vehicles.
When this mode is active, the above-mentioned modes and the side swivel of
the headlights is deactivated.
The travel mode can be set in the Infotainment
fotainment, chapter Vehicle settings (CAR button).
WARNING
If the AFS system is defective, the headlights are automatically lowered to
the emergency position, which prevents a possible dazzling of oncoming
traffic. This reduces the cone of light in front of the vehicle. Drive carefully
and visit a specialist garage as soon as possible.
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Only valid for some countries.
» Operating instructions for In-
Note
If the Eco driving mode is selected, the AFS system is deactivated

High Beam assistant

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Read and observe on page 69 first.
The Headlight assist switches the headlights on/off automatically depending
on the environmental conditions.
The headlight is regulated based on data gathered by the camera attached be-
tween the windscreen and interior mirror.
The function of high beam assist can be activated or deactivated in the Info-
tainment » Operating instructions for Infotainment, chapter Vehicle settings
(CAR button).
The headlight can switch on automatically at speeds above 60 km/h or 40 km/
h . The headlight switches off automatically when the speed falls below
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30 km/h.
When the assistant automatically switches on the main beam, warning light
is lit in the instrument cluster.
Activating
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Turn the light switch to the » Fig. 50
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Place the lever in position (spring-tensioned position)
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The warning icon  for the activated headlight assistant appears in the dis-
play of the instrument cluster.
» page 157.
Fig. 51
Operating lever: Headlight assist
on page 72 position.
» Fig. 51.
Lights and visibility
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