SteveTheElder

A while back I drove a pre-FL mk4 DSG for some 8000 miles; IIRC, a gradual lifting of the foot off the accelerator who result in Coasting whereas rapidly lifting the foot would not and thus induce engine braking. Could be worth trying if you haven’t already. Another thought, does your car have a speed limiter (eg with adaptive cruise control)? Does that use brakes or engine braking on a gentle descent?

The only time I have had that type of alert is from Waze; at the time I couldn't find a way to turn it off so the best option was to stop using Waze. I'd like to think that by now (about 5 years on) Waze has a mechanism to turn off the spoken alerts.

I drive a mk4 Octavia and use Apple CarPlay; using Waze and Google maps the turn directions don't show on the virtual dashboard, only the infotainment screen. Using Apple Maps they do. So, yes, a Waze/Google thing on iOS (at this time). As an aside, using Apple Maps for navigation also gives a haptic alert (a tapping sensation on my wrist) on my Apple Watch so I know a turn is coming up. That way I can look at directions when safe to without having the spoken directions interrupting media playback or conversations in the car. I guess AA has a similar capability with appropriate devices.

With the key on the passenger seat it would likely be detected by the sensor (near the cup holders I believe). What would happen if the key were left on the back seat or in the boot? I’ve not experienced any issues or keys locked (yet) but when I get a chance will try a few tests too.

Mine hit 5 years back in September so I'm not sure I want to know that 😂 Fore-warned is fore-armed though...

Have you tried capturing a video of the warning light behaviours? Give that to the dealer and they have evidence of an issue. I find it incredible that a Škoda dealer will not take the word of a Škoda Assist operative. Certainly doesn't help the perception of the brand.

If the hard shoulder is being used as a 'live running lane' (or whatever the correct term is) then a stopped vehicle on the hard shoulder is no different to a stopped vehicle in any other lane. So yes, in my opinion, worthy of a 999 call.

That wouldn't be the dealer in Ringwood would it? If so, that receptionist is very, very good, and the primary reason I drive three times the distance there instead of to my nearest dealer. Hope they can sort your car for you.

Which booster do you have, and has it proven to be effective? I ask because a friend has intermittent battery charging issues and something like this might help put his mind at rest (and he lives in a rural area). Not a Skoda BTW.

I have a pdf copy of the Octavia mk4 brochure dated 12/20. The dynamic rear indicators were a £1600 option bundled with Matrix headlights; but standard on VRS models.

A pencil symbol like that is usually to enter the 'Edit Screen' mode. It's use full to change the Home Screen - but the system needs to be on (ignition at least, no need for engine to be running). Thus I assume the button is there but not active because it's shutting down - another example of 'Simply Clever' software coding? 😉

If you can, get a passenger (or park) to take a photo or video of the map screen showing you in the wrong location - it will be some evidence of the issue to give to the dealer.

I'd be in favour of a driving ability retest periodically, regardless of age. Also, given that the Highway Code is updated from time to time I reckon some form of theory test is worthwhile too.

I suspect a blockage in the hose before the joint to both nozzles.

I rarely use the second key fob (stored in a faraday pouch), but after replacing the battery in the one I normally use I continued to get the dashboard warning. Tried several different batteries, no difference. Out of desperation I tried the second key, got the warning so changed that one too. All fine with both keys! Two years or so later, same thing. Change the battery in the primary key, still got the warning. Changed it in the pretty much unused second key as well, all fine. BTW, I always use Panasonic CR2023 batteries. From my experience they last longer than other brands.

There is a setting for the volume at power on; mine is set very low. It’s in the ‘Sounds’ menu item. Also, I’m pretty sure there is a setting to choose if you want audio to resume on startup - but I can’t remember where it is, sorry. Back to auto start/stop; from what I’ve read here I’m pretty sure there is something odd with it in mHEV cars. The vast majority of (technical) complaints I recall are from mHEV owners. Frustrating! Fortunately for me mine is a 5 year old 1.5tsi and after 67k miles auto start/stop still works fine.

Best I can think of is to use the app. It can show average over a year, and swipe back over previous years; it also shows the mileage for that year. Mine goes back to April ‘23, so with a bit of maths can work out the overall average.

Do these errors clear within a few minutes/miles? At this time of year condensation or dew over the sensors cause errors which clear once the moisture has gone. Also, if I park very close to something and turn it off when the sensors are beeping I get an error message on starting up next time. It clears almost immediately. I put this down to some form of startup self test that fails due to the proximity of an obstruction. I’ve never had the errors persist beyond a mile or so even when the car/sensor is covered with frost.

Mechanically mine has proven totally reliable over 66k miles; early infotainment woes fixed through updates and is anytime now. The 1.5tsi manual is very economical on fuel - overall 57mpg for those 66k miles, mostly long motorway trips. High 40s to low 50s on more local runs. I would normally change my car at about this age/mileage but I like this one so much have decided to keep it another year or two.

Are you set up as the primary user?

Same with mine; ACC equipped manual transmission. I have always assumed it’s part of the ‘traffic jam assist’ function (which would be far more useful with a DSG ‘box).

Bluetooth/AA/CarPlay connected phone battery?

One day you may be pleased that the distracted driver behind you has not disabled it in their car...

Similarly, my experience is of pre-FL Octavia mk4 manual car. Yes, AEB does work with a manual 'box and as @386ka mentions, stalling is the last thing to worry about in such circumstances. Mine has activated a few times in over 4 years and 65k miles and was pleasantly surprised at its effectiveness though I have never had to let it bring the car to a stop as the danger disappeared. Only in the first few months did I get erroneous AEB activation, was fixed in one of the many s/w updates. As for sensitivity, it is speed aware; by that I mean the faster I am travelling to greater the distance before it kicks in - as I found out at 70mph on the A34. On pre-FL cars there is a setting to adjust the sensitivity - or at least there was when I first got my car. Maybe it is deeply buried in the menus now, but equally I can see the removing that option. Two reasons - reduces the likelihood of us numpty drivers interfering with the safety systems 🙄, or, more likely, reduce development/maintenance costs for the s/w systems.

Interesting! Certainly touching the screen can prompt the satnav system to want to navigate to it. I have always cancelled it at that point, never let it ‘do its thing’, whatever that may be. Worthy of a test I reckon. Also, in the uk there are several towns with the same name, each of which probably have the same road names - such as High Street, Whitchurch. Could it be that your other half selected the wrong town? I know I’ve done it in the past 🙄