Skoda Octavia Operating Instructions Manual page 151

WARNING
The ACC only serves to support and does not relieve the driver of the re-
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sponsibility for the vehicle operation.
The driver must always be ready to take over steering of the vehicle him-
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self (accelerate or brake).
Always adapt your speed and safety proximity to the vehicle ahead to the
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current visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
WARNING
The ACC does not react when approaching a stationary obstacle, such as
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traffic jams, vehicle breakdowns or vehicles waiting at a traffic light.
The ACC does not respond to crossing or oncoming objects.
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If the ACC does not decelerate fast enough, immediately apply the vehi-
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cle's foot brake.
WARNING
For safety reasons, do not use the ACC under the following conditions.
When driving in turning lanes, motorway exits or construction sites, to
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avoid an unwanted acceleration to the stored speed.
When visibility is poor, (e.g. fog, heavy rain, thick snowfall).
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When road conditions are poor (e.g. ice, slippery road, gravel, dirt road).
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When driving around "sharp" bends.
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When riding on a steep gradient / high slope.
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Note
The ACC is designed primarily for use on motorways.
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The ACC reduces the speed by automatically releasing the accelerator or by
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means of a braking procedure as appropriate. If the brakes are used for an au-
tomatic speed reduction at any moments, then the brake light illuminates.
In case of failure of more than one brake light on the vehicle or on the con-
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nected trailer, the ACC becomes unavailable.
The control automatically cancels the engagement of the brake supportive
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assistance systems (e.g. ESC) or when the maximum permitted engine speed is
exceeded.
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Driving
Radar sensor
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Read and observe on page 148 first.
The radar sensor » Fig. 160 (From here on referred to as sensor) is used to as-
sess the traffic situation in front of the vehicle.
The sensor can distinguish objects by radiating and receiving electromagnetic
waves.
The sensor function may be impaired in the events of one of the following.
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The sensor is soiled by mud, snow and the like.
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The area in front and around the sensor is obscured by labels, auxiliary lights
and similar.
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When visibility is poor, (e.g. fog, heavy rain, thick snowfall).
If the sensor is dirty or covered, the corresponding message appears on the
display of the instrument cluster
WARNING
If you suspect that the sensor is damaged, deactivate the ACC. Have the
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sensor checked by a specialist garage.
The sensor can become misaligned by collisions or by damage to the front
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of the vehicle, the wheel arch or the underside of the vehicle. This can lead
to an impairment of the ACC function - risk of accidents! Have the sensor
checked by a specialist garage.
The area in front and around the sensor should not be obscured by labels,
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auxiliary lights or similar items. This can lead to impaired function of the
sensor - risk of accidents!
Fig. 160
Mounting location of the radar
sensor
» page 153.
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