Mac1961

Make sure the last two letters of the website name are /en and not the Czech equivalent.

I tried the NTFS formatting and it was a total failure so reverted to FAT32 that worked a treat. Do not try downloading directly to the SD card (if that's possible), but download to computer hard drive and then unzip it to the card. My apologies if I'm going over old ground here. Mac

Good point, but I suppose not everyone is tech minded like us. Mac

If you delete the previous version on the SD card by formatting the card, remember to do it in FAT32 and not the later version. For some reason it will only work in FAT32, but that may have changed for this later edition. Easiest way around it is just to delete the old data and forget about formatting. Mac

I did a map update by following the instructions to the letter on the Skoda website. I saved the old data and formatted the SD card in NTFS as instructed and downloaded all the files. Using the 7-zip file manager I extracted the files to the SD card and duly inserted it into the Amundsen unit. Would it work? Would it hell! Reloading the old data didn't work either. The unit refused to recognise the file data and just sat there sulking. After many weeks of teeth gnashing, reloading the data, downloading it all over again, etc. etc., kicking the tyres a few times and finally giving up, I booked an appointment with the dealer for 1st May to sort out and left it at that. In frustration I thought I would give it another go, but this time I changed the SD card formatting to Fat32 instead of NTFS and bingo, it worked first time with the latest map data and all the usual features. Hope this helps someone with a similar problem. Mac

In eco mode the engine automatically cuts out when stopped at traffic lights, etc. to save on fuel. This is provided the gear lever stays in drive and foot stays on brake pedal, then engine re-starts when pedal is released. This can be temporarily disabled by pressing the appropriate button (with the letter A inside a circle) just in front of gear lever or, I think, permanently disabled through the setup system. Mac

I haven't read all the threads, but has anyone checked the appropriate page of the USER MANUAL. Mac

Had it since November 2013 - Mac1961, 1.4 Elegance, DSG, Hatch in Candy White.

I changed from a 2.0lt DSG diesel to a 1.4lt DSG Elegance Hatch in November and run it in Eco mode, but still plenty of punch and speed. Over a 40 mile trip at speeds of 55 - 60mph I regularly get between 50 and 55 mpg, so no need for a diesel with all the problems that can arise. The 1.4 is very smooth and whisper quiet and overall I'm very pleased with it. Mac

This may already have been mentioned, but I read in the press yesterday that any diesel motor that was fitted with a DPF as standard when new will be checked when it has a MOT. If the DPF is missing or the innards have been removed the MOT will automatically fail. This regulation comes into force in February 2014. Happy New Year Mac

I was originally given week 41 as the build week, but when I phoned garage on Monday was told that it was built last week - week 40. Amazing, but it should be here in a couple of weeks. Ordered 15th August by the way. Mac

Just a thought, has the new 'Lane Assistant' gadget got anything to do with this. On reading the spec it says that the car will be kept in the centre of the lane even through corners. Could be the odd sensation they've mentioned.

Ordered a new Octavia on 15 August, 1.4lt DSG with a few extras. I was given a delivery of between 12 and 16 weeks so I'll be interested to see what the build week will be. Mac

On mine the mirrors fold when holding down the 'lock' key button and unfold when the drivers door is opened as mentioned above. Another feature of the folding mirrors is that they can be electrically folded for example when driving down a narrow road, meeting an oncoming vehicle and folding in the mirrors to avoid clipping his mirror. I think this only works when driving very slowly. To operate this turn the mirror operating button to the small icon that is one click clockwise from the 'L' marker. Mac

Welcome to Briskoda and I'm sure you will be pleased with your new acquisition, but can't help with your query as I have a hatch. Mac