KaroqCZ

Well, I will certainly find the way to live with it. What I am missing is a sensible explanation why Skoda took this decision as it is certainly a step back. Apparently it has nothing to do with fuel economy as it does not show gear number in "E" mode either. Skoda infoline´s response is as expected - none.

Consulting dealership did not help at all. They have no idea why Skoda changed it. I have sent an email to Skoda infoline.

This video is abt 9 months old and as you can see, VC shows number of gear engaged even in D mode (time 8:00 onwards). This is Monte Carlo specification but I assume VC is the same for all versions. In fact, the only reaason I would like to show it is to know if the car is sailing or running with engaged gear, as I can see it in my Karoq with the same engine.

This stupid change must be quite recent as videos on YT show thaat gear number is always displayed in all modes. My dash also shows only "E" when I switch to ECO mode. Thats why I was courious if some of fresh owners face the same issue and if it can be corrected.

Thank you Ootohere. What an inovation!

Question to fresh owners of Fabia MK IV. 1,5 DSG - does your virtual cocpit show number of gear engaged while driving in "D" mode? Mine shows it in "M" and "S" mode only.

I know nothing about infotainment in new octavias. All I expect from my car is that its systems work foultlessly and that is what I have now.

There seems to be a software solution available now. After I had TA deactivated in January i had it re-activated last week in accordance with procedure provided in recall no. 48S5 and entire system seems to work properly now as per factory settings when the car was new. It took 4 hours and as I was told, AD had to ask the manufacturer for special authorization code to proceed with re-activation. As a bonus a got a voucher for one year extention of Skoda Connect. I hope that problem is over now.

My users manual says: Parking brake can be used as emergency brake in case of failure of main brake system. Pull the switch as shown and hold it (warning will be heard), vehicle will stop as quickly as possible. Braking will be interrupted if the switch is released or accelerator pressed. Use the function of emergency brake only in case of real emergency and there is no response of brake pedal.

I can answer an incoming phone call by pressing large rotating button on the right side of steering wheel. I have and Iphone connected wia BT.

I have got a generous compensation of one year extention of Skoda Connect ... 😀

I am affraid that driving gloves will not solve the problem. While booking my Karoq for TA removal I was lucky to meet a guy from factory whose specialization is to deal with software problems. He says at this moment there is no idea whatsoever what triggers malfunction warnings. He admitted that the problem is not solely caused by faulty sensors in steering wheel but by interaction between sensors and other TA components, even if sensors are working properly. That is why the problem was rarely solved by changing of steering wheel. In view of all this, I am affraid that disabling emergency assist is for time being the only way how to get rid of disturbing beeps. All we can do is to hope that SA will find a working software solution.

Update for those who want to start new beeps-free life: I had TA deactivated today. In my specification TA consisted of the following components: Predictable ACC Traffic signs recognition line assist line change assist automatic parking traffic jam assistant emergency assistant After deactivation I found that: Line assist - originally this assistent used to keep the vehicle in the middle of traffic line all the time. Now, vehicle has to come very close to line to recognize it and react. Emergency assistant - it is disabled now. All other assistants work properly. I had to sign the Agreement as posted here earlier.

Last weekend I made abt 500 miles, mostly on highways with ACC on and I had this warning maybe 200 times. Switching ACC off did not help at all. Since then I had two or three beeps although I use the car daily. Every time I start the engine I am affraid of what may happen. I would not miss travel assist at all, too but only if other assistants remain usable. Problem is that nobody knows what will happen when TA is deleted from system completely.,

Thank you, varoom, it´s really nice of them to admit that they are helpless. I hope they do not have the same approach to problems with engine, brakes or gearbox.