Skoda OCTAVIA User manual

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ŠKODA Octavia
Owner's Manual

Preface
You have opted for a ŠKODA – our sincere thanks for your confidence in us.
Your new ŠKODA offers you a vehicle featuring the most modern engineering and a wide range of equipment.
We recommend that you read this Owner's Manual carefully so that you can quickly familiarise yourself with
your vehicle and all that it has to offer.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact a specialist garage or your importer.
National legal provisions take precedence over the information contained in the operating instructions.
We wish you much pleasure with your ŠKODA and pleasant motoring at all times.
Your ŠKODA AUTO a.s. (hereinafter referred to as ŠKODA) £

The on-board literature
The on-board literature for your vehicle consists of this “Owner's Manual” as well
as a “Service schedule” and the “Help on the road” brochure.
There can also be other additional operating manuals and instructions on-board
(e. g. an operating manual for the radio) depending on the vehicle model and
equipment.
If one of the publications listed above is missing, please contact a specialist ga-
rage.
The details given in the vehicle's technical documentation always take prece-
dence over the details in the Owner's Manual.
The Owner's Manual
These operating instructions describe all possible equipment variants without
identifying them as special equipment, model variants or market-dependent
equipment.
Consequently, this vehicle does not need to contain all of the equipment compo-
nents described in this Owner's manual.
The scope of equipment for your vehicle is described in the sales documentation
you were given when purchasing the car. For more information, contact your local
ŠKODA retailer.
The illustrations can differ in minor details from your vehicle; they are only inten-
ded for general information.
The Service schedule
contains:
›Vehicle data;
›Service proof;
›Confirmation of mobility warranty (only valid in certain countries);
›important information on the warranty.
The confirmations of the carried out service work are one of the conditions for
possible warranty claims.
Please always present the Service Schedule when you take your car to a special-
ist garage.
If the Service Schedule is missing or worn, please contact the specialist garage
that regularly services your car. You will receive a duplicate, in which the previ-
ously carried out service work are confirmed.
The Help on the Road brochure
The Help on the Road brochure contains the most important telephone numbers
in individual countries as well as the addresses and telephone numbers of ŠKODA
importers.

Table of Contents
Layout of this Owner's Manual (explanations) 6
Abbreviations
Using the system
Cockpit 9
Overview 8
Instruments and warning lights 10
Instrument cluster 10
Multi-functional indicator (onboard computer) 14
MAXI DOT (information display) 18
Auto Check Control 21
Warning lights 22
Unlocking and locking 31
Vehicle key 31
Child safety lock 32
Central locking system 32
Remote control 35
Anti-theft alarm system 36
Boot lid 37
Electric power windows 39
Electric sliding/tilting roof 42
Lights and Visibility 44
Lights 44
Interior light 50
Visibility 52
Windscreen wipers and washers 53
Rear window 56
Seats and Stowage 59
Front seats 59
Seat heaters 62
Head restraints 63
Rear seats 64
Luggage compartment 65
Variable loading floor in the luggage
compartment 70
Net partition (Combi) 71
Roof rack system 72
Cup holder 74
Ashtray 74
Cigarette lighter, 12-volt power socket 75
Storage compartments 76
Clothes hooks 83
Parking ticket holder 83
Heating and air conditioning system 84
Heating and air conditioning system 84
Air outlet vents 85
Heating 86
Air conditioning system (manual air conditioning
system) 87
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning
system) 90
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and
ventilation) 92
Starting-off and Driving 96
Starting and stopping the engine 96
Brakes and brake assist systems 99
Shifting (manual gearbox) 102
pedals 102
Parking aid 103
Cruise control system (CCS) 104
START/STOP 105
Automatic gearbox 108
Automatic gearbox 108
Communication 113
Mobile phones and two-way radio systems 113
Operating the phone on the multifunction
steering wheel 114
Symbols in the information display 115
Phone Phonebook 115
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM II 115
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM IIl 118
Voice control 122
Multimedia 124
Safety
Passive Safety 127
General information 127
Correct seated position 128
Seat belts 131
Seat belts 131
Airbag system 135
Description of the airbag system 135
Front airbags 136
Side airbags 137
Head airbags 139
Deactivating airbags 140
Transporting children safely 142
Child seat 142
Driving Tips
Driving and the Environment 146
The first 1 500 kilometres and then afterwards 146
Catalytic converter 146
Economical and environmentally friendly
driving 147
Environmental compatibility 149
Driving abroad 150
Avoiding damage to your vehicle 150
Driving through water on the street 151
Towing a trailer 152
Towing a trailer 152
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General Maintenance
Taking care of and cleaning the vehicle 154
Taking care of your vehicle 154
Inspecting and replenishing 161
Fuel 161
Engine compartment 164
Vehicle battery 171
Wheels and Tyres 176
Wheels 176
Accessories, changes and replacement of parts 183
Introductory information 183
Changes and impairments of the airbag
system 183
Do-it-yourself
Do-it-yourself 184
First-aid box and Warning triangle (Octavia) 184
Fire extinguisher 184
Vehicle tool kit 185
Changing a wheel 185
Breakdown kit 188
Jump-starting 191
Towing the vehicle 192
Fuses and light bulbs 195
Fuses 195
Bulbs 197
Technical data
Technical data 203
Introductory information 203
Weights 203
Vehicle data 203
Fuel consumption according to the ECE
standards and EU guidelines 204
Dimensions 204
Specifications and engine oil capacity 206
1.2 l/77 kW TSI engine - EU5 208
1.4 ltr./59 kW engine- EU4, EU5 209
1.4 l/90 kW TSI engine - EU5 210
1.6 l/75 kW engine - EU2, EU4, EU5 211
1.8 ltr./112 kW TSI engine - EU5, EU2 DDK 212
1.8 ltr./118 kW TSI engine - EU5, EU2 DDK 213
2.0 ltr./147 kW TSI engine - EU5, EU2 DDK 214
1.6 l/77 kW TDI CR engine - EU5 215
1.9 l/77 kW TD PD engine - EU4 216
2.0 l/81 kW TDI CR engine - EU4, EU5 217
2.0 l/103 kW TDI CR engine - EU4, EU5 218
2.0 l/125 kW TDI CR engine - EU5 219
Multi-purpose vehicles (AF) 220
Index
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Table of Contents

Layout of this Owner's Manual
(explanations)
The Owner's Manual has been systematically designed in order to make it easy
for you to search for and obtain the information you require.
Chapters, table of contents and subject index
The text of the Owner's manual is divided into relatively short sections which are
combined into easy-to-read chapters. The chapter you are reading at any particu-
lar moment is always specified on the bottom right of the page.
The Table of contents is arranged according to the chapters and the detailed
Subject index at the end of the Owner's Manual helps you to rapidly find the in-
formation you are looking for.
Direction indications
All direction indications such as “left”, “right”, “front”, “rear” relate to the direction
of travel of the vehicle.
Explanation of symbols
 End of a section.
£ The section is continued on the next page.
Notes
WARNING
The most important notes are marked with the heading WARNING. These
WARNING notes draw your attention to a serious risk of accident or injury.
While reading the text you will frequently encounter a double arrow followed
by a small triangle with an exclamation mark. This symbol is intended to draw
your attention to a WARNING note at the end of the section to which you
must pay careful attention.
CAUTION
A Caution note draws your attention to the possibility of damage to your vehicle
(e.g. damage to gearbox), or points out general risks of an accident.
For the sake of the environment
An Environmental note draws your attention to environmental protection as-
pects. This is where you will, for example, find tips aimed at reducing your fuel
consumption.
Note
A normal Note draws your attention to important information about the opera-
tion of your vehicle. 
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Abbreviations
Abbreviation Definition
rpm Engine revolutions per minute
ABS Anti-lock brake system
AF Multi-purpose vehicles
AG Automatic gearbox
TCS Traction control
CO2 in g/km discharged quantity of carbon dioxide in grams per driven kilo-
meter
DPF Diesel particle filter
DSG Automatic double clutch gearbox
DSR Active driver-steering recommendation
EDL Electronic differential lock
EPC EPC fault light
ESC Stabilisation control
kW Kilowatt, measuring unit for the engine output
MG Manual gearbox
MFD Multi-functional indicator
N1 Vehicles of this class are designed and constructed for con-
veying goods with a maximum weight of 3.5 tons
Nm Newton meter, measuring unit for the engine torque
TDI CR Diesel engine with turbocharging and common rail injection
system
TDI PD Diesel engine with injection system and unit injector injection
system
TSI Petrol engine with turbocharging and direct injection 
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Abbreviations

Fig. 1 Cockpit
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Using the system
Cockpit
Overview
Power windows 39
Electric exterior mirror adjustment 57
Air outlet vents 85
Lever for the multi-functional switch:
›Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight flasher 50
›Speed regulating system 104
Steering wheel:
›with horn
›with driver’s front airbag 137
›with pushbuttons for radio, navigation system and mobile
phone 114, 124
Instrument cluster: Instruments and indicator lights 10
Lever for the multi-functional switch:
›Multi-functional indicator 14
›Windshield wiper and wash system 53
Regulator for front left seat heating 62
Air outlet vents 85
Switch for hazard warning lights 49
Storage compartment on the dash panel 78
Depending on equipment fitted:
›Radio
›Navigation system
Regulator for front right seat heating 62
Storage compartment on the front passenger side 77
Key switch for switching off the front passenger airbag (in front
passenger storage compartment) 141
Front passenger airbag 137
Fuse box (on side of dash panel) 196
Light switch 45
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Regulator for the instrument lighting and regulator for the head-
light beam range adjustment 48, 49
Bonnet release lever 166
Storage compartment on the driver's side 77
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel 97
Ignition lock 98
Depending on equipment fitted:
›Operating controls for the heating 86
›Operating controls for the air conditioning system 87
›Operating controls for Climatronic 90
TCS switch 101
Front and rear parking aid 103
Depending on equipment fitted:
›Gearshift lever (manual gearbox) 102
›Selector lever (automatic gearbox) 109
Tyre pressure monitoring system 181
Depending on equipment fitted:
›Ashtrays 74
›Storage compartment 78
Warning light for the deactivated front seat passenger airbag 141
Note
■Cars with factory-fitted radio or navigation system are supplied with separate
instructions for operating such equipment.
■The arrangement of the controls and switches and the location of some items
on right-hand drive models may differ from that shown in » Fig. 1. The symbols on
the controls and switches are the same as for left-hand drive models. 
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Cockpit