SteveTheElder

Whilst my car is a manual I’ve driven a couple of DSG mk4 Octavias over just shy of 9000miles. In both of those, turning off the engine automatically put the ‘box in P and applied the parking brake. I didn’t have to change any settings but I think there is one in there somewhere.

That's poor service from your dealer to leave you with a car with such limited functionality. Put pressure on through Škoda UK (escalate it there if need be) to secure a loan vehicle for the duration of the fix. Mine was at the dealers for five months awaiting a fix to be developed, whilst I drove around in a loan car. Yes it was frustrating but the approach of the Dealer and Škoda UK made it acceptable and I felt I was treated pretty well.

Had mine updated to 1941 by the dealer a couple of weeks ago; no issues since. When I dropped it off the reception staff were well aware of the reboot issues, mentioned that I wasn't the only one and that the Master Tech would check the VIN number against the TPI for compatibility before installing it (which makes sense). Others have mentioned that the system feels more responsive and performs more quickly - and I agree. Previously I felt it was painfully slow at times, but not now. @MrSafferty I agree with @TheWanderer - hang in there with polite but firm pressure on the dealer to get your car sorted, keeping Škoda Customer Services informed/involved. The Octavia IV is a lovely car, and I can't think of anything out there I'd buy instead (and believe me, I have looked long and hard at times such has been my Octy4 journey over the last couple of years).

The only thing I can think of is that the profile is corrupted. Maybe try creating a new one, or resetting the infotainment system.

The grey globe indicates that the car isn’t connected to the online services, which are needed for syncing the user etc. IIRC new cars come with 1 year connection, after that it’s an annual subscription to Škoda Connect (but also check Infotainment Online (or whatever it’s called) for what they cover).

Exhibit B are not Matrix headlights. They’re pretty good though, and if you pay up, can get an auto-dip function (simple full/dip beam).

I've been looking at getting a spare wheel. Found this site which gives the wheel spec... https://www.wheel-size.com/size/skoda/octavia/mk4-a8-nx-2020-now/#trim-mk4-a8-nx-2020-2024-eudm-15-tsi--148

I think with the CarPlay selected you can use the control wheel to play/pause music and end phone calls; otherwise not much use as far as I can see. When using Waze with CarPlay, do you see turn directions on the VC (top centre)? I sometimes use Apple Maps for navigation and I do get the turn directions displayed there. Somewhere I read that CarPlay supports two screens such as infotainment and virtual cockpit in the Octy4 - but it's down to the individual car makers to exploit that functionality.

I get this... I guess you should check with DVLA - or maybe I should and maybe get a free year hahaha!

The only one of those three I have used is the Settings, using it to remove items from those displayed when scrolling through when turning the knurled knob on the steering wheel spoke. IIRC, the Backgrounds enables loading of images for the background of the main infotainment screen. Why I'd want to do that I can't imaging. As for the CarPlay option I've never tried even though I connect my iPhone with CarPlay every time I start up. Might have to have a fiddle...

That's better mpg than I'm getting on the motorway trips, mine is usually 60 - 64mpg and locally it'd be low-mid 50s (unless it's in town then in to the 40s. I usually get the standard Shell E10. Tried V-Power E5 for a consecutive few tankfuls, near as no matter the same economy but it felt a bit smoother. Is the Sainsbury's Super Unleaded E10 or E5? Does your 1.5 have mode selection? If so, which mode do you normally use?

Funnily enough I was reading about the 1.5tsi earlier and came across this… ”The 1.5 TSI has the intake and exhaust camshaft (DOHC) driven by a zero-maintenance, low-friction timing belt.” Taken from here - https://www.motorreviewer.com/engine.php?engine_id=117

I tend to agree. Whilst I have a pretty laid back driving style even on country roads (A, B, and C roads) consumption is notably higher than at near steady speed cruising on motorways and trunk roads. I guess that points to the efficiency gains of the variable vane turbos and cylinder deactivation technologies.

@Gerrycan in my 1.5 manual, 70mph is at ~2350rpm (60mph is dead on 2000rpm, so 30mph per 1000rpm) in 6th gear. Compared to my previous car, a 1.4tsi (125ps) Superb Mk2 hatch (manual), the 1.5 Octavia is notably less flexible/tractable at low rpm requiring 2nd for some roundabouts whereas 3rd was fine in the Superb; over 56k miles the Superb averaged 48.9mpg - I was expecting similar from my higher powered (150ps) 1.5tsi but its returning about 15% improvement. The cylinder deactivation in the 1.5 must contribute something towards that improvement but how much I wouldn't have a clue! I have seen the deactivation cut in at 1300rpm pottering around town in Normal Mode, not aware of it being more active in Eco though logically it would be - I'm now intrigued so will have to check it out.

Yep, the economy in the 1.5 manual is much better than I expected / was hoping for. Over the 27k miles I’ve done mine it’s averaged over 57mpg. This evening I had a run to Heathrow T2 and back (M3, M25, M4, plus short-stay car park faffing), trip computer reckoned on 67.4mpg.

Kamiq?

Interesting points raised, and differing opinions. @J.R. is right, the more you look at the video the more you see. Not sure about an oncoming car in the distance - need to watch it on a screen bigger than my phone. Is it me seeing things or does the OP move further right towards the verge as the red Ferrari start to move out? Seems there was a split second decision - move over and [more] power/acceleration OR back off and hit the brakes. About 20-30 years ago I’d have just kept my foot in; today, I wouldn’t have tried the overtake (and feel good about saving a millilitre of fuel 🙄). Somehow I managed to avoid several accidents when I had no right to do so. Quite frightening when I look back at some of those very, very near misses.

That makes sense, and fits with the reply from @SkOmk4.

I think with the Octy4 Škoda decided the D stands for “you Don’t need to know” instead of Drive 😉

I’m wondering… - How long before cars follow pretty much everything and end up made in China? - How worried I should be (given warnings such as those with the 5G infrastructure a wee while ago). - What would be the long term impact on UK/Europe position in the global economy. - Am I over thinking all this?

I'm taking mine in to the dealers in a couple off weeks to do a few jobs under warranty and [hopefully] install s/w v1941 - and it was only two days ago, after a couple of reboots of the infotainment system, the radio turning itself on and a warning that both DRLs needed checking (when they're fine) did I add to my note to give to the dealer "My confidence in this car is waning, again!" I should be using your wording 😂 I think I might have said In this forum (or thread) before, this Octavia Mk4 is the best car I have ever owned - but it's also the worst. Hopefully, after the dealer visit the car will swing back towards the "best car..." again.

A while back my SEL FE was on 1668 which did have some issues; the dealer updated it to 1896 which is where it is now. It took the dealer two steps (and several days) to get there - presumably through 1762. It's back there in a couple of weeks during which time I hope they update it to 1941 (or later if a further update exists). @varooom you have been an absolute star, sharing so much valuable information and help to other Biskodians in this thread (and others). Thank you very much, and enjoy your leave.

I found this in the digital user manual I have in my phone. Hopefully some help…

Nothing quite as simple as the good old fashioned trip meter. But there are three mileage readings the the infotainment system. Since Start, Since Refuelling, Long Term. The since start and long term can be reset to zero whenever you want. Since start auto resets after a couple of hours parked up. Long term auto resets at 99h59m or the mileage equivalent of 9999km. None of them give decimals of miles which seems odd as the car calculates consumption to decimals of mpg. Anyway, after a few weeks using the Mk 4 I got used to the foibles of the pseudo trip meters.

Given the numbers depict year.month, then I'd suggest it's bad - but only if you use the inbuilt satnav.