First time Skoda owner here (2018 Octavia Combi, 1.6 TDI DSG).

 

I don't have a drive mode button, but the manual says you can find the drive modes (eco, normal, sport) in the infotainment. I can't find it anywhere. Is it as simple as my car doesn't have the option to modify the steering weight and throttle response, and can only adjust the transmission by switching from D to S on the gear selector?

 

 I can find 'driving programmes' (eco, normal, sport) under my ACC options, but I assume that only applies to the ACC behaviour and not steering/throttle.

 

Thanks

I have always used D to S. I do not think you can permanently set it to S. 

Yes true, but I'm wondering why I don't have the 'Mode' button i've seen on similar trim/spec octavias. This button brings up drive mode options on the infotainment screen.

Edited 15 September, 20241 yr by toastymarsh

On 15/09/2024 at 23:56, toastymarsh said:

Yes true, but I'm wondering why I don't have the 'Mode' button i've seen on similar trim/spec octavias. 

Driving Mode was an option on many trim levels, not standard.

 

The manual covers all options so many things mentioned in the manual won't be on your Octavia.

On 15/09/2024 at 22:56, toastymarsh said:

Yes true, but I'm wondering why I don't have the 'Mode' button i've seen on similar trim/spec octavias. This button brings up drive mode options on the infotainment screen.

My SE spec has the above

3 minutes ago, ords said:

My SE spec has the above

My Elegance and L&K have the Mode button, but other spec levels may not.

Thanks all.

 

I'm in Austria and see almost no mk3's for sale with the drive mode button. Paddles it is.

You can download a 2019 manual here.

https://www.startmycar.com/gb/skoda/octavia/info/manuals/2019

 

On page or section 112 under "vehicle driving mode"  it shows the modes being set thru the infotainment screen

 

 

You’re honestly not missing out by not having it IMO.