Skoda Octavia 2014 User manual

SIMPLY CLEVER
ŠKODA Octavia
Owner's manual

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Preface
You have opted for a ŠKODA – our sincere thanks for your confidence in us.
The description of the vehicle operation, important information about safety, vehicle care, mainte-
nance and self-help, as well as technical vehicle data, are included in this manual.
The operation of some functions and vehicle systems is carried out via Infotainment.
Please do not read just this manual, but also the Infotainment manual carefully as well. Operation in
accordance with the two instruction manuals is a prerequisite for the correct use of the vehicle.
We hope you enjoy driving your ŠKODA, and wish you a pleasant journey at all times.
Your ŠKODA AUTO a.s. (hereinafter referred to only as ŠKODA or manufacturer)
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Table of Contents
On-board literature 4
Notes 5
Structure and more information about the
Owner's manual 6
Abbreviations
Safety
Passive Safety 8
General information 8
Correct and safe seated position 9
Seat belts 12
Using seat belts 12
Inertia reel and belt pretensioners 15
Airbag system 16
Description of the airbag system 16
Airbag overview 17
Deactivating airbags 21
Transporting children safely 22
Child seat 22
Fastening elements 25
Using the system
Cockpit 29
Overview 28
Instruments and warning lights 30
Instrument cluster 30
Warning lights 34
Warning icons in the display 40
Information system 45
Driver information system 45
Driving data (Multifunction display) 47
MAXI DOT display 50
Service interval display 53
Unlocking and opening 54
Unlocking and locking 54
Anti-theft alarm system 59
Luggage compartment lid 60
Electric boot lid 61
Power windows 64
Mechanical windows 66
Panorama sliding-/tilting roof - Version 1 67
Panorama sliding-/tilting roof - Version 2 68
Lights and visibility 71
Lights 71
Interior lights 78
Visibility 80
Windscreen wipers and washers 81
Rear mirror 83
Seats and head restraints 86
Seats and head restraints 86
Seat features 90
Transporting and practical equipment 94
Useful equipment 94
Luggage compartment 103
Variable loading floor in the luggage
compartment (Estate) 110
Net partition 112
Roof rack 113
Heating and air conditioning 116
Heating, ventilation, cooling 116
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and
ventilation) 121
Communication 124
SmartGate 124
Driving
Starting-off and Driving 126
Starting and stopping the engine using the
key 126
Starting or stopping the engine by pressing
button 128
Brakes and parking 130
Manual shifting of gears and pedals 132
Automatic gearbox 133
Retraction and economical driving 136
Driving through water and driving off of
made-up roads 137
Assist systems 138
Braking and stabilisation systems 138
Parking aid 140
Optical Parking Assistant (rear view camera) 143
Park assist 144
Cruise Control System 148
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) 149
Front Assistant 155
START-STOP 158
Selection of travel mode (Driving Mode
Selection) 160
ProActive passenger protection 161
Lane Assist 162
Traffic sign recognition 164
Fatigue detection (break recommendation) 166
Tyre pressure monitoring 167
Hitch and trailer 169
Hitch 169
Trailer 174
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General Maintenance
Care and maintenance 177
Service work, adjustments and technical
alterations 177
Washing vehicle 180
Cleaning vehicle exterior 181
Interior care 185
Inspecting and replenishing 188
Fuel 188
Engine compartment 192
Engine oil 195
Coolant 197
Brake fluid 199
Vehicle battery 200
Wheels 204
Tyres and wheel rims 204
Manufacturer-approved tyre variants 207
Winter operation 209
Do-it-yourself
Emergency equipment, and self-help 211
Emergency equipment 211
Reserve and temporary spare 213
Changing a wheel 214
Puncture repair kit 218
Jump-starting 220
Towing the vehicle 221
Remote control 224
Emergency unlocking/locking 225
Replacing windscreen wiper blades 226
Fuses and light bulbs 228
Fuses 228
Bulbs 231
Technical data
Technical data 238
Basic vehicle data 238
Vehicle-specific information depending on
engine type 246
Index
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Table of Contents

On-board literature
You will always find this Owner's manual and the Service plan in the on-board
literature for your vehicle.
Depending on the equipment, the on-board literature may also include the In-
fotainment manualand in some countries also the brochure On the road.
Owner's manual
This Owner's manual applies to all body variants of the vehicle and all related
model versions as well as all equipment levels.
This Owner's manual describes all possible equipment variants without identi-
fying them as special equipment, model variants or market-dependent equip-
ment variants. Consequently, this vehicle does not contain all of the equip-
ment components described in this Owner's manual.
The level of equipment in your vehicle refers to your purchase contract for the
vehicle. For questions regarding the scope of equipment, please contact a
ŠKODA Partner.
The illustrations in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. The illustra-
tions can differ in minor details from your vehicle; they are only intended to
provide general information.
ŠKODA AUTO a.s. pursues a policy of constant product and model develop-
ment. Changes to the scope of delivery with regard to design, equipment and
technology are therefore possible at any time. The information listed in this
manual corresponds to the information available at the time of going to press.
It is therefore not possible for legal claims to be made based on the technical
data, illustrations and information contained in this manual.
Service plan
The service plan includes the documentation of the vehicle handover and in-
formation relating to the warranty and service events.
Infotainment manual
The Infotainment manual contains a description of the Infotainment service
and possibly also some functions and vehicle systems.
On the move brochure
The On the move brochure contains phone numbers of importers and service
offices in individual countries and emergency numbers.
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Notes
Terms used
The on-board literature contains the following terms relating to the service
work for your vehicle.
- Workshop - a workshop that carries out specialist service tasks
for ŠKODA vehicles. A specialist can be a ŠKODA Partner, a ŠKODA Serv-
ice Partner, or an independent workshop.
- A Workshop that has been contractually authorized
by the manufacturer ŠKODA AUTO a.s. or its sales partner to perform
service tasks on ŠKODA vehicles and to sell ŠKODA Genuine Parts.
- A company that has been authorized by the manufacturer
ŠKODA AUTO a.s. or its sales partner to sell new ŠKODA vehicles and,
when applicable, to service them using ŠKODA Genuine Parts and sell
ŠKODA Genuine Parts.
Explanation of symbols
An overview of the symbols used in the Owner's manual and a brief explana-
tion of their meanings.
Reference to the introductory module of a chapter with important infor-
mation and safety warnings.
Continuation of the module on the next page.
Situations where the vehicle must be stopped as soon as possible.
® Registered trademark.
Text display in the MAXI DOT display.
Text display in the segment display.
WARNING
Texts with this symbol draw attention to threats of a serious accident, in-
jury or loss of life.
CAUTION
Texts with this symbol draw attention to the risk of vehicle damage or possible
inoperability of some systems.
For the sake of the environment
Texts with this symbol contain information on environmental protection as
well as tips for economical operation.
“Specialist”
“ŠKODA Service Partner”
“ŠKODA Partner”
Note
Texts with this symbol contain additional information.
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Notes

Structure and more information about the Owner's
manual
Structure of the manual
The Owner's manual is hierarchically divided into the following areas.
■Section (e.g. Safety) - the title of the Section is always indicated at the lower
left-hand side
■Main chapter (e.g. Airbag system) - the title of the main chapter is always
indicated at the lower right-hand side
■Chapter (e.g. Airbag overview)
■ Introduction to the topic - Module overview within the chapter, in-
troductory information about the chapter content, any necessary infor-
mation applicable to the entire chapter
■Module (e.g. Front airbags)
Information search
When searching for information in the manual, we recommend using the Index
at the end of the manual.
Direction indications
All direction indications such as “left”, “right”, “front” and “rear” relate to the
forward direction of travel of the vehicle.
Units of measurement
The volume, weight, speed and length data is given in metric units, unless oth-
erwise indicated.
Display
In this Owner's manual, the screen on the MAXI DOT display is used as the dis-
play illustration, unless specified otherwise.
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Abbreviations
Abbreviation Definition
rpm Engine revolutions per minute
ABS Anti-lock brake system
ACC Adaptive cruise control
AHL Adaptive headlights
AG Automatic gearbox
AGM Vehicle battery type
TCS Traction control
CNG compressed natural gas
CO2Carbon dioxide
DPF Diesel particle filter
DSG Automatic double clutch gearbox
DSR Active driver-steering recommendation
EDL Electronic differential lock
ECE Economic Commission for Europe
EPC EPC fault light
ESC Electronic Stability Control
D Rim depth
EU European Union
G-TEC Labelling for natural gas vehicles
GSM Global System for Mobile communications
HBA Hydraulic brake assist
HHC Uphill start assist
KESSY keyless unlocking, starting and locking
kW Kilowatt, measuring unit for the engine output
MCB Multi-collision brake
MG Manual gearbox
MPI Gasoline engine with a multi-point fuel injection
N1 Panel van intended exclusively or mainly for the transporta-
tion of goods
Nm Newton meter, measuring unit for the engine torque
Abbreviation Definition
TDI CR Diesel engine with turbo charging and common-rail injection
system
TSA Trailer stabilisation
TSI Petrol engine with turbocharging and direct injection
VIN Vehicle identification number
Wi-Fi Wireless data network
XDS Functional expansion of the electronic differential lock
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Abbreviations