Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles
Car tutorial (Do it yourself) Motorcycle tutorial (Do it yourself) Frequently Asked Questions

How to reset the Columbus sat-nav in the Škoda Octavia?

Model: Skoda Octavia 5E, MK 3 - Years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Part: Warning light – error code

See other generations:
Video tutorial

To reset the Columbus sat-nav in the Škoda Octavia, turn on the ignition by inserting the key into the ignition barrel. Once the instrument panel is on, press and hold the power button located at the bottom left of the central display.

Keep it pressed until the screen completely turns off; once the screen is off, wait about ten seconds and then press the button again to turn the screen back on, ensuring that the reset is complete.


Updated on 4 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


Related tutorials

How to reset the Columbus navigator in a Škoda Octavia?
How to reset the Columbus navigator in a Škoda Octavia?
Skoda Octavia (2012-2019 / 5E, MK 3) To reset the Columbus navigator equipped in the Škoda Octavia, turn on the instrument cluster by inserting the appropriate key into the ignition swit…
How to update the multimedia system Columbus of the Skoda Octavia
How to update the multimedia system Columbus of the Skoda Octavia
Skoda Octavia (2012-2019 / 5E, MK 3) In this guide we will see the main instructions on how to update the Columbus multimedia system of the Skoda Octavia. First of all, it will be necess…
How to Reset the Service Light on a Skoda Octavia?
How to Reset the Service Light on a Skoda Octavia?
Skoda Octavia (2004-2012 / 1Z, MK 2) In this tutorial, you will see how to reset the service light on a Skoda Octavia, a very simple and quick operation to perform only after completing …

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • Octavia 2012-2019 - What does the p171900 fault code on the Skoda Octavia mean? Read answer

How to Open the Hood of the BMW X3

Today, you will learn how to open and close the hood of the BMW X3. To perform this simple operation, lift the hood release lever located next to the door seal on the driver’s side. After pulling the lever, you will notice that the hood will lift slightly. Position yourself in front of the hood and lift it after moving the internal lever from left to right. To keep the hood secure during maintenance, use the side support rod. To close the hood, simply let it fall back into place.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos