Skoda Octavia Operating Instructions Manual page 74

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Read and observe on page 67 first.
The main beam assistant (following only as system) can prevent the dazzling
of other road users.
The system automatically switches the high beam on/off in accordance with
the existing traffic (other vehicles) and environmental conditions (e.g. driving
through a lighted village).
The high beam on/off is controlled by a sensor or a camera
The system works under the following conditions.
The light switch is in the position .
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The system is activated.
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The system is switched on.
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The vehicle speed is above 60 km/h or above 40 km/h
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The headlight switches off automatically when the speed falls below 30 km/h.
Activation/deactivation
The activation/deactivation can also be displayed in the Infotainment
ating instructions Infotainment, chapter CAR - vehicle settings.
Switching on
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Place the lever in position (spring-tensioned position)
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The instrument cluster illuminates the warning light  of the systems switch-
ed on.
Switching off
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If the headlight is switched on automatically, move the lever into position
(spring-tensioned position) » Fig.
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Only valid for some countries.
Fig. 56
Operating lever: High beam as-
sistant activation/deactivation
» Fig. 55.
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1)
» Fig. 56.
56.
The warning light  goes out. The high beam turns off.
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If the headlight is not currently switched on automatically, move the lever in-
to position (spring-tensioned position) .
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The warning light  goes out. The high beam turns on.
Information message
The messages and information are indicated in the instrument cluster display.
Fault: Light Assist
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LIGHT ASSIST FAULT
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Seek help from a specialist garage.
Light Assist: clean the windscreen!
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WINDSCREEN PLEASE CLEAN
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Check for any obstacles on the windscreen in the viewing area of the sensors
of camera.
WARNING
The system only serves as a support and does not relieve the driver of his
or her responsibility to check the headlights and low beam and, if necessa-
ry, to switch on the lights depending on the light conditions. The manual
operation may be required for example, in the following situations.
When visibility is poor, e.g. fog, heavy rain, thick snowfall.
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Passing poorly lit road users, e.g. cyclists or pedestrians.
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When driving around "sharp" bends.
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Driving through poorly-lit locations.
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The camera or sensor viewing range is obstructed by an obstacle.
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» Oper-
CAUTION
Do not attach any stickers or similar objects to the windscreen in front of the
sensor or camera to avoid impairing the functions of the systems.
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Lights and visibility