
Skoda Octavia 3 (5E) (2013-2020) / Skoda Octavia 3 VRS / Octavia 3 Facelift (specific facelift coding at bottom of page)
Octavia 3 (5E) – 120 km/h overtaking alert
Purpose: To activate or deactivate a message reminding you that you are exceeding the 120km/h speed limit. Procedure: 1 - Engine off,...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Activate “Green Score Monitor” mode
Purpose: Displays the “Green Score Monitor” mode: “ECO MODE” graph on the MIB2 (Amundsen and Bolero). Warning! There are 2 lines of...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Activate AirCare memory function
Purpose: to activate the AirCare function's air-conditioning memory. In the factory setting, this is deactivated when you leave the vehicle. Once set,...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Activate both rear fog lights
Purpose: activates both rear fog lights. Watch out! There are 4 lines of coding to do here. (For Octavia 3 phase 1)...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Activate CD/DVD extraction
Purpose: activates the function for copying multimedia data (music, films, etc.), similar to the SD card function. Allows you to import /...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Activate daytime running lights (DRL) only in Auto position
Purpose: to activate daytime running lights (DRL) only when the headlight control knob is in the auto position. Proceed : 1 -...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Activate driver profile customization
Purpose: to activate driver profiles on the ODB and MIB screens, to be selected according to the driver. The profile stores the...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Activate Driving School mode
Purpose: Adds a driving-school view to the Amundsen and Bolero, displaying turn signals, speed, etc. (also ideal for accompanied driving). Warning! There...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Activate fog lamps as daytime running lights (DRL)
Purpose: to activate daytime running lights (DRL) with fog lamps. Warning! There are 2 lines of coding to do here. Proceed :...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Activate intruder alarm with horn
Purpose: to activate an alarm with horn in the event of intrusion into the vehicle, and to lock the vehicle if the...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Activate Lane Assist memory function
Purpose: to store the Lane Assist function in memory. If you deactivate it, the Lane Assist will not automatically resume the next...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Activate parking lights on both sides
Purpose: activates the parking lights on both sides of the vehicle, instead of the default single-side activation via the turn signal switch....
Octavia 3 (5E) – Activate rearview camera (retrofit)
Purpose: To activate the reversing camera after installation (Low or High camera retrofit). Procedure: 1 - Engine off, ignition off, connect your...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Activate speedometer lighting with parking lights
Purpose: to activate the instrument cluster lighting when the parking/position lights are switched on. Proceed : 1 - Engine off, ignition off,...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Activate trailer hitch (retrofit)
Purpose: Enables trailer / towbar retrofit. Please note! Adaptation in motor control unit 01 is not accepted for some models. In this...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Activate window operation with ignition off
Purpose: activates window operation (close/open) with ignition off and door open. Proceed : 1 - Engine off, ignition off, connect your official...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Activate/deactivate windshield wipers on key removal
Purpose: to activate windshield wiper stop when the key is removed (wipers stop directly in the position they were in) or to...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Activation of automatic summer/winter time changeover
Purpose: Enables automatic time change on the MIB. Proceed : 1 - Engine off, ignition off, connect your official VAG-COM VCDS cable...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Activation of progressive interior lighting
Purpose: turns interior lights (door knobs, dashboard, center console) on and off gradually. By default, interior lights are switched on and off...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Adjusting the Soundaktor volume
Purpose: to adjust/deactivate the volume of the Soundaktor (speaker built into the windscreen bay to simulate a false engine noise). If you...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Air conditioning LED intensity adjustment
Purpose: to customize the illumination intensity of the air-conditioning indicators. Warning! There are 3 lines of coding to do here. Proceed :1...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Automatic door unlocking with DSG in “P” position
Purpose: automatically unlocks all doors when the DSG automatic gearbox is shifted to “P”. Procedure: 1- Engine off, ignition off, connect your...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Automatic headlamp activation from 140 km/h
Purpose: to automatically switch on the lights when the vehicle is travelling at over 140 km/h. (The lights will automatically go out...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Automatic window closing in the rain
Purpose: Automatically closes windows and sunroof when it rains. Watch out! There are 4 lines of coding to do here. For Octavia...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Automatically folding mirrors
Purpose: Automatically folds mirrors when vehicle is locked. The vehicle must be equipped with the “Electrically folding mirrors (with comodo in door)”...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Auxiliary quantity display on ODB
Purpose: Displays the amount of fuel used since refueling on the ODB/Virtual Cockpit. Proceed : 1 - Engine off, ignition off, connect...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Battery charge level on the ODB
Purpose: Displays battery charge level on the ODB (on-board computer). Handling procedure : 1 - Switch off the ignition 2 - Press...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Change ODB language
Purpose: Select the language of your on-board computer. Perfect if you're importing your Octavia 3. Proceed : 1 - Engine off, ignition...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Change start logo on display
Purpose: To display another logo when your Bolero / Amundsen / Columbus car radio is launched. Proceed : 1 - Engine off,...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Change warning thresholds for icy conditions
Goal: Select the outdoor temperature value for icy conditions for which the warning is displayed on the dashboard. (Ice Warning) Proceed :...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Comfort turn signal
Purpose: to set the number of flashes for the “Comfort flashing” option. Proceed : 1 - Engine off, ignition off, connect your...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Coming / Leaving Home with fog lamps
Purpose: to use fog lamps for Coming Home and Leaving Home. Proceed : 1 - Engine off, ignition off, connect your official...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Coming / Leaving Home with fog lamps, Xenon and LEDs
Goal: Add fog lamps for Coming Home and Leaving Home in addition to LEDs and Xenon. Warning! There are 5 lines of...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Coming / Leaving Home without light sensor
Purpose: to activate Coming / Leaving Home without the light sensor. Warning! There are 5 lines of coding to do here. Proceed...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Coming Home automatic
Purpose: Automatically activates the Coming Home function (no need to make a headlight call). Proceed : 1 - Engine off, ignition off,...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Coming Home on opening the driver’s door
Purpose: Starts Coming Home when the driver's door is opened, not when the ignition key is removed. Proceed : 1 - Engine...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Compass display on ODB
Purpose: to display a compass on the ODB (on-board computer), if you have GPS navigation (NAV), and to change its position on...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Contactless headlight activation
Purpose: enables headlight flashes to be made even when the ignition is off. Proceed : 1 - Engine off, ignition off, connect...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Corner lights activation
Purpose: to activate Corner Lights with fog lamps. Watch out! There are 2 lines of coding here, see 4. Proceed : 1...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Corner Lights deactivated when reversing
Purpose: to deactivate the Corner Lights (AFS) when reverse gear is engaged. Proceed : 1 - Engine off, ignition off, connect your...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Corner Lights in reverse
Purpose: to activate the Corner Lights (AFS) in reverse. Procedure: 1 - Engine off, ignition off, connect your official VAG-COM VCDS cable...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Corner Lights with turn signals
Purpose: to activate the Corner Lights on the side where the flasher is activated. Proceed : 1 - Engine off, ignition off,...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Correction of ODB consumption display
Purpose: to correct the fuel consumption display on the Trip Computer/Virtual Cockpit. Note: these changes affect the display of instantaneous consumption, average...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Daytime running light deactivation (DRL) with handbrake
Purpose: to deactivate the daytime running lights (DRL) using the handbrake. Proceed : 1 - Engine off, ignition off, connect your official...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Daytime running lights (DRL) dimmed with turn signals
Purpose: to dim the DRL (daytime running lights) with the indicators. Warning! There are 6 lines of coding to do here. Save...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Daytime running lights (DRL) on/off via display
Purpose: to activate/deactivate the daytime running lights (DRL) from the Amundsen/Columbus. ATTENTION to your country's regulations and technical inspection for daytime running...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Deactivate AM frequency
Purpose: to disable the AM radio frequency on the display (AM radio frequency is rarely used, unlike FM radio frequency). Procedure: 1...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Deactivate brake pad warning light
Purpose: to deactivate the worn brake pad warning light on the ODB (on-board computer), e.g. if the brake pad has no sensor...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Deactivate open door alarm with ignition on
Purpose: to deactivate the alarm which is triggered when the door is opened and the contact is in position P. Proceed :...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Deactivate rear fog light warning
Purpose: to deactivate the warning message on the dashboard, which will remind you to turn on the rear fog lights when you...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Deactivating ESP
Purpose: to deactivate ESP and/or add Sport ESC mode from the display. Proceed : 1 - Engine off, ignition off, connect your...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Deactivating MirrorLink
Purpose: deactivates / removes MirrorLink from SmartLink on the MIB. The Mirrorlink service is no longer available since June 1, 2020 on...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Deactivating the driving mode selection LED
Purpose: to deactivate the LED display when DriveMode Eco, Sport or Individual is set. The center console button LED is off in...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Deactivation of parking aid activation beep
Purpose: to deactivate the beep when reverse gear is engaged or when parking assistance is activated manually. Procedure: 1 - Engine off,...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Delete LED fog lamp error
Purpose: removes the ODB error after installation of LED fog lamps. Watch out! There are 4 lines of coding to do here....
Octavia 3 (5E) – Delete LED light bulb error
Purpose: To suppress the ODB error after installation of LED plate lights. Warning! There are 2 lines of coding to do here....
Octavia 3 (5E) – Delete LED reversing light bulb error
Purpose: Eliminates ODB error after LED reversing light installation. Watch out! There are 4 lines of coding to do here. Proceed :...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Disable audio reduction for parking assistance
Purpose: deactivates sound reduction when reverse gear is engaged or parking aid is activated manually. Procedure: 1 - Engine off, ignition off,...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Disable horn without ignition
Purpose: deactivates or activates the horn when the ignition is off. Proceed : 1 - Engine off, ignition off, connect your official...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Door lock/unlock confirmation (beep/horn)
Purpose: to set confirmation of door locking/unlocking with beep (alarm) or horn. Attention! There are 5 lines of coding here, see 6....
Octavia 3 (5E) – Electric tailgate closure with remote control
Purpose: to close the electric tailgate with the remote control. Proceed : 1 - Engine off, ignition off, connect your official VAG-COM...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Electronic differential lock (XDS)
Purpose: to set the electronic differential lock (XDS) The electronic differential lock (XDS) is an extension of the well-known EDS function. XDS...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Enable USB port for iPhone CarPlay (retrofit)
Purpose: Enables the USB port for iPhone CarPlay accounting (after activating Full Link and changing the USB and/or USB cable) for MIB2s....
Octavia 3 (5E) – Fan speed display on A/C in Auto mode
Purpose: to display fan speed when automatic air-conditioning mode is activated. (Climatronic fan speed display Auto mode) Proceed : 1 - Engine...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Flash mode lights during emergency braking
Purpose: activates flashing lights during emergency braking. Proceed : 1 - Engine off, ignition off, connect your official VAG-COM VCDS cable to...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Folding mirrors with ignition on
Purpose: Enables automatic folding of mirrors when the ignition is switched on, rather than when the vehicle is locked. The vehicle must...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Full sunroof opening with remote control
Purpose: Allows the sunroof to open fully when opening with the remote control. Proceed : 1 - Engine off, ignition off, connect...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Headlamp washer settings (Xenon)
Purpose: to manage the number of manual activations before the headlamp washer is activated on Xenon / to set the delay time...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Headlights with fog lamps
Purpose: Allows fog lamps to be used in addition to high beam. Warning! There are 2 lines of coding to do here,...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Hill Start Assist
Purpose: to set Hill Start Assist operation. (hill-start assist) Proceed : 1 - Engine off, ignition off, connect your official VAG-COM VCDS...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Increase gas pedal sensitivity
Purpose: to increase accelerator pedal sensitivity. (better acceleration response with DSG, more significant than with manual). Proceed : 1 - Engine off,...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Increase the distance between curb and car (Park Assist)
Purpose: to set the distance between the kerb and the car during Park Assist. Proceed : 1 - Engine off, ignition off,...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Interior lighting deactivated when trunk is opened
Purpose: deactivates interior lighting when only the trunk is opened. Proceed : 1 - Engine off, ignition off, connect your official VAG-COM...
Octavia 3 (5E) – KESSY automatic keyless entry
Purpose: automatically locks the vehicle when you leave it with the key, provided the KESSY system (keyless entry/locking and starting system) is...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Key operation with ignition on
Purpose: Allows you to use the key and lock the vehicle with the ignition switched on or the engine running. (Very practical...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Lane Assist activation
Purpose: to activate Lane Assist for vehicles with Sign Assist and/or Light Assist options. Vehicle must be equipped with camera Ref 5Q0,...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Lane Assist settings
Purpose: Adjusts lane departure warning, driver inactivity deactivation threshold, steering assist intensity and steering wheel vibration intensity. Procedure: 1 - Engine off,...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Lap Timer
Purpose: to add the stopwatch to the ODB/Virtual Cockpit. Proceed : 1 - Engine off, ignition off, connect your official VAG-COM VCDS...
Octavia 3 (5E) – License plate illumination, open trunk
Purpose: turns on license plate illumination when trunk / tailgate is open. Warning! There are 3 lines of coding to do here....
Octavia 3 (5E) – Light Assist activation
Purpose: to activate the high beam assistant for vehicles with the Sign Assist or Lane Assist option. Vehicle must be equipped with...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Light Assist always active
Purpose: automatically activates the high beam assistant on start-up if it was active before the ignition was switched off. Proceed : 1...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Light Assist settings
Purpose: to set the speed thresholds for activation/deactivation of the high beam assistant (light assist). Information: no longer works on Octavia 3...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Lowering the passenger mirror when reversing
Purpose: automatically lowers the passenger mirror when reversing. The mirror adjustment knob must be in position“R” for the passenger mirror to lower...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Memory for heated seats
How it works : When you switch on the heated seat(s), as soon as you remove the key from the ignition the...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Microphone sensitivity adjustment
Purpose: to adjust the intensity of the hands-free system's microphone. Proceed : 1 - Engine off, ignition off, connect your official VAG-COM...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Mirror folding adjustment with remote control
Purpose: to set the mirror folding option via remote control when locking the vehicle. The vehicle must be equipped with the “Electrically...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Needle check
Purpose: to activate the scanning of the speedometer needles when the car is started. (Works with Virtual Cockpit) (Needle Sweep) Proceed :...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Oil temperature on ODB
Purpose: to display oil temperature on the ODB/Virtual Cockpit. Proceed : 1 - Engine off, ignition off, connect your official VAG-COM VCDS...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Opening/closing windows with KESSY
Purpose: to activate closing and opening of windows and sunroof with the KESSY keyless entry system, keep pressing the handle until the...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Opposed-phase front turn signals and LEDs
Purpose: Configures front indicators and LEDs (DRL) in phase opposition. Warning! There are 6 lines of coding to do here. Save your...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Opposed-phase rear turn signals and tail lights
Purpose: activates rear turn signals and LED tail lights in phase opposition. Warning! There are 12 lines of coding to do here....
Octavia 3 (5E) – Panel display on ODB
Purpose: displays speed limit signs on the ODB. (Sign Assist) The vehicle must be equipped with the 5Q0 camera. Warning! There are...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Radar deactivation speed (or reversing camera)
Purpose: Selects the speed at which the radar and/or reversing camera are deactivated. Proceed : 1 - Engine off, ignition off, connect...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Rear lights activated with daytime running lights (DRL)
Purpose: to activate rear lights activated with daytime running lights (Scandinavian DRL). Watch out! There are 1 or 2 lines of coding...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Remove belt alarm
Purpose: To suppress the audible alarm and the warning light on the speedometer when driving without a seatbelt. Proceed : 1 -...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Reprogramming a new battery
Purpose: to reprogram / recode the new battery of all its data after replacement. Warning! There are 5 lines of coding to...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Retain exterior lighting with mirrors folded down
Purpose: to maintain exterior lighting with mirrors folded down when opening/closing. Warning! There are 2 lines of coding to do here. Proceed...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Speed threshold settings for cornering light activation
Purpose: to set the speed thresholds for turning on and off the cornering lights via the fog lights. (Corner Lights) Warning! There...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Start/Stop deactivation
Purpose: to disable Start and Stop completely. Watch out! There are 1 or 2 lines of coding to do here, depending on...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Tear Wiping
Purpose: to activate the windshield wipers once more after using the windshield washer, in order to remove any remaining water from the...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Temperature in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit
Purpose: Selects the format in which the temperature is displayed on the instrument cluster (ODB in Celsius (C°) or Fahrenheit (F°)). Proceed...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Third brake light on when trunk is open
Purpose: to keep the 3rd brake light on if the trunk is not fully closed. For security lighting at night or to...
Octavia 3 (5E) – US turn signal
Purpose: to activate US nightlights with turn signals. Watch out! There are 10 lines of coding to do here. (For Octavia 3...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Vehicle Hold Assist
Purpose: To set the memory of the Auto Hold button (A) - the Auto Hold function can be set to be always...
Octavia 3 (5E) – VRS logo ODB start-up
Purpose: to change the Skoda start-up logo on the ODB (On-Board Computer) via VRS. Proceed : 1 - Engine off, ignition off,...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Wiper angle in service mode position
Purpose: to change the angle at which the wipers are positioned when in replacement mode. Proceed : 1 - Engine off, ignition...
Octavia 3 (5E) – Xenon fashion presentation
Purpose : activates xenon light kinematics when the vehicle is started. (DLA presentation) Procedure: 1 - Engine off, ignition off, connect your...

Skoda Octavia 3 (5E) Facelift (2017-2020)
Octavia 3 (5E) Facelift – Ambient Light Activation (colors)
Purpose: to activate the Ambient Light option on your MIB for changing screen and Virtual Cockpit colors (depending on your MIB version,...
Octavia 3 (5E) Facelift – Light Assist activation
Purpose: to activate the high beam assistant for vehicles with Sign Assist and/or Lane Assist options. Vehicle must be equipped with 3Q0...
Octavia 3 (5E) Facelift – Lane Assist activation
Purpose: to activate Lane Assist for vehicles with Sign Assist and/or Light Assist options. Vehicle must be equipped with 3Q0 or 2Q0...
Octavia 3 (5E) Facelift – Trailer Assist activated
Purpose: to activate Trailer Assist, which takes control of steering when the trailer is attached. Trailer direction is determined by the mirror...
Octavia 3 (5E) Facelift – Activate intruder alarm with horn
Purpose: to activate an alarm with horn in the event of intrusion into the vehicle, and to lock the vehicle if the...
Octavia 3 (5E) Facelift – Activate driver profile customization
Purpose: to activate driver profiles on the ODB or Virtual Cockpit and on the MIB screen, to be selected according to the...
Octavia 3 (5E) Facelift – Activate Off-Road mode
Purpose: to add Offroad mode to the Amundsen MIB screen with navigation. Warning! There are 3 lines of coding to do here....
Octavia 3 (5E) Facelift – Panel display on ODB / Virtual Cockpit
Purpose: displays speed limit signs on the ODB/Virtual Cockpit (Sign Assist) Vehicle must be equipped with 3Q0 camera Warning! There are 9...
Octavia 3 (5E) Facelift – Virtual Cockpit VRS display
Purpose: to modify and customize the Active Info Display / Virtual Cockpit with the VRS skin. (For Aid v2) Procedure: 1 -...
Octavia 3 (5E) Facelift – Easy Entry
Purpose: automatically retracts the electric driver's seat when the ignition is switched off and the door is opened (access aid). This option...
Octavia 3 (5E) Facelift – Automatic window closure in the rain
Purpose: Automatically closes windows and sunroof when it rains. Watch out! There are 4 lines of coding to do here. Proceed :...
Octavia 3 (5E) Facelift – Front Assist settings
Purpose: activates the distance control on the screen menu, to adjust Front Assist parameters. Information: This setting is only possible if the...
Octavia 3 (5E) Facelift – Adjust ACC control in 1 km/h steps
Purpose: to adjust the ACC distance setting from the factory setting so that it can be set in 1 km/h increments by...