What does SET mean on a Skoda?

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MacSawyer
07/29/25 12:13am
This is used for cruise control. Detailed explanation of SET: SET is the cruise speed control indicator. When you want to set the cruise speed, accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed and press the SET button. At this time, the vehicle speed usually needs to be greater than 30 miles per hour (approximately 48 kilometers per hour). When using cruise speed control, if you step on the brake, the cruise speed controller will stop working. Cruise control system: The cruise control system mainly consists of a command switch, sensors, ECU and actuator. The ECU has two input signals: one is the command speed signal set by the driver as required, and the other is the feedback signal of the actual driving speed. After the controller detects the error between these two input signals, it generates a throttle control signal sent to the throttle actuator, so that the throttle actuator adjusts the opening of the engine throttle according to the throttle control signal to correct the error detected by the electronic control device, thereby keeping the vehicle speed constant.
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StGrant
08/12/25 3:24am
I've been driving for over a decade, and the SET button on my ŠKODA is quite practical, mainly located on the right side of the steering wheel. The most commonly used function is the cruise control. When you reach your desired speed, pressing SET will maintain that speed, which is especially helpful on highways. Additionally, some models have a SET button for the tire pressure monitoring system. After inflating or changing tires, holding it down for a few seconds allows the system to relearn the current tire pressure standard. I've also noticed that some settings in the car's computer system use SET to confirm selections. The button is well-designed, easily reachable with just a thumb stretch. If your ŠKODA comes with adaptive cruise control, SET can also be used in conjunction with distance adjustment, but specific functions depend on the model's configuration manual.
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VonCarson
10/01/25 7:05am
As a Skoda Octavia owner, the SET button is located on the right side of the steering wheel, and the most frequent use for me is setting the cruise speed. For example, when driving on the highway and reaching 100 km/h, pressing SET will automatically maintain this speed, so I don't have to keep my foot on the accelerator, making long-distance driving much more comfortable. Last time when the tire pressure warning light came on, after fixing the tire, the mechanic told me to press and hold the SET button for 3 seconds to reset the tire pressure monitoring system, so the system recognizes the current tire pressure as normal. Actually, when navigating through the dashboard menu settings, the SET button is also used to confirm selections. I recommend that new owners check the corresponding section in the owner's manual, as the SET function may vary slightly between different model years, but it's generally related to setting functions. Note that it's best not to use the cruise function in rainy weather, as automatic acceleration on wet roads can be unsafe.
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