SteveTheElder

Yep. Been round that loop a couple of years ago...

Mine has the latest s/ware so I think there is a hardware generational thing too. Mine won't even lock/unlock through the app, not can I send a route to it from the app. The joy of a First Edition model - do get electric/memory seat though.

@xhala take at look at the information earlier in this thread (around page 12) which has the TPI attached/embedded (ans I can't remember what TPI stands for either🙄). When you contact the dealer, make sure you mention things wrong with your car that appear on the TPI as problems fixed. Often dealers in UK are reluctant to do work if there isn't evidence of the problem, so a video of the reboots for example is also beneficial (though can be tedious to capture). As mentioned by @SkOmk4, the car will likely need to updates to get to 1941, mine did and it took the dealer three days in total. If its under warranty still, you should be able to get a free loan car.

Yes, the loan 2023 Octavia I had could do both.

That is now available on recent Octavia models in the UK. My 2020 build can’t do it but it was there on a 2023 loan car I had for a couple of days. Personally I found that display too busy, but nice to have the option.

After turning off the ignition flick the wiper stalk and they move to the service position. It also shows up on the infotainment screen when turning off the ignition and before opening the door.

In the UK, they are used to warn that the central white line is changing from dashed to solid (continuous) - you’re not to cross a solid white line (eg no overtaking).

I reckon in this scenario the Lane Assist could be reading the arrow as the lane narrowing so the centre line moves right. Something you’d want if indeed the lane did actually narrow down. Knowing it is likely to happen means it can be anticipated and adjusted for.

An update to 1941 should sort some of those things but the SOS problem may require a replacement unit, mine did. Hopefully the dealer will get it sorted for you though it may take a few visits. Push for a no-cost loan car as they might need it for a few days.

There is a discussion here…

This might help… https://www.wheel-size.com/size/skoda/octavia/2023/

Mine only functions above 30mph, so rarely in most urban areas. Can’t remember exactly when it kicks in, but pretty sure it is well below 40mph. At a guess it would be 50kph, so ~31mph.

I got one of these, price has gone up though... https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07RBPRM2W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Yeah, frustrating - big time! I'm pretty sure somewhere in the thread I linked above I mentioned the structure I use, and that works fine. If you can't find it let me know and I'll have a look on my USB stick and see how it's set up (I can't remember 🙄).

If you have voice control give it a try, works well in my car (except for the satnav).

Agreed. £179 to not have to flick a dip switch! Bonkers. IIRC, two years ago it was £97 and I refused to pay that much.

Fair point, and I can see the "Bad Thing" logic - 'if I indicate I can pull out, regardless of traffic' is definitely an unwelcome [danergous?] trait in some drivers. Just that I commenting that to use the indicators is an alternative to the Lane Assist nudge experience.

Agree, there is no need to indicate if there is no one there - but it's easier than turning off lane assist. And what harm does indicating do? Just a thought.

Ouch! That hurts. I am not a lazy driver. I am actively using things like ACC; engaging it and disengaging it to suit road, traffic, gradient etc. It's a tool, bit like the accelerator pedal and brake pedal. I am a driving enthusiast who has embraced the technology to enhance my driving experience. I could equally say that the difference of opinion is down to those stubborn enough to think they are the perfect driver taught by an ex traffic cop. However to do so would be petty and insiulting so I won't. Oh, I just did 🙄 The difference of opinion, in my view, is down to the fact that we are all individuals who like to do things differently. Not necessarily right or wrong, not necessarily better or worse. Just different. I don't understand why the tools are not used and embraced. That's my opinion and I'm sticking to it.

Yes, there are limitations to the Lane Assist but they are learnt very quickly. On local roads the places where LA gives a nudge such as the one lane becoming three are quickly learnt too; just anticipate the LA nudge and steer/drive through it. As for moving to the right hand lane n a dual carriage way, what is wrong with using the indicator? I really do not understand why anyone would disable a very useful bit of technology just so they don't have to use an indicator stalk. 🤷‍♂️ Embrace the technology because it, and more, will be in every car we buy from now on.

Yep. My late 2020 car had a few major issues early on. All fixed by late ‘21 and only the occasional niggle now - and certainly no worse than my two previous Škoda cars. Chatting to a mate last year - shocking s/ware issues in his Range Rover Evoque (Evoke? 🤷‍♂️). Mazda are not immune either. So I guess it’s similar for many brands as they adopt new technology and systems.

I’d be very surprised if it didn’t have Smartlink. The loan SE First Edition I had a while back had it, and the brochure I have (dated 12/20) states that the SE & SE FE includes it. At the time the SE Technology had a separate brochure.

Yeah the external water pressure will make it hard to open the doors even when unlocked. Guess the films exaggerate a bit to add a bit of drama.

Interesting. I’m now trying to work out how it would prevent ’undertaking’ without lane assist. Presumably just the input side of LA to read the white lines. I’ll try to remember to have a fiddle next time I’m out in the car.

Yeah, I think that can happen with ACC, depending on the road gradient even without a vehicle in front. Once or twice I recall mine repeatedly slightly accelerating and decelerating. This on a very gentle incline and seemed to me that the amount of throttle adjustment needed was less the smallest increment the system could make. Bit like early digital audio recordings sounding harsh compared to a smoother analogue recording. Over time systems improved and increments got finer.