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  • Page 1 SIMPLY CLE VER ŠkodaOctavia OWNER´ S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Introduction 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 which you will undoubtedly wish to use to the full during your daily motoring. That is why, we recommend that you read this Owner's Manual attentively to enable you to become familiar with your car and all that it offers as quickly as possible.
  • Page 3 Introduction On-board literature The Brief instruction The on-board literature for your vehicle consists of this “Owner's includes an overview of the most important controls of your vehicle. Manual” as well as the brochures “Quick Reference Guide”, “Service The Service schedule Schedule”...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Layout of this Owner's Manual Anti-theft alarm system* ..... . Starting-off and Driving ..... . Power windows* .
  • Page 5 Contents Important safety information regarding the use of seat Towing a trailer Changing a wheel ......
  • Page 6 Contents...

  • Page 7: Layout Of This Owner's Manual (Explanations)

    Layout of this Owner's Manual (explanations) Layout of this Owner's Manual (explanations) The Owner's Manual has been systematically designed, in order to make it easy for WARNING you to find and absorb the information you require. The most important notes are marked with the heading WARNING. These Chapters, table of contents and subject index WARNING notes draw your attention to a serious risk of accident or injury.

  • Page 8: Using The System

    Cockpit Using the system Fig. 1 Certain items of equipment shown in the illustration are only fitted to particular model versions or are optional items of equipment.

  • Page 9: Cockpit

    Cockpit Cockpit Overview Control dial for the instrument lighting and control dial for the head- light beam range regulation ....... . . 54, 55 This general view is designed to help you to quickly become familiar Bonnet release lever .
  • Page 10 Cockpit • The arrangement of the controls and switches and the location of some items ⇒ page 7, fig. on right-hand drive models may differ from that shown in 1. The symbols on the controls and switches are the same as for left-hand drive models. Using the system Safety Driving Tips...

  • Page 11: Instruments And Indicator/Warning Lights

    Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights General view of the instrument cluster Fig. 2 Instrument cluster Engine revolutions counter ⇒ page 10 When the lights are switched on, the instrument cluster is illuminated. Coolant temperature gauge ⇒ page 11 Fuel gauge ⇒...

  • Page 12: Coolant Temperature Gauge

    Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Caution Caution The needle of the revolutions counter must on no account move into the red zone Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the fresh air inlet of the scale - risk of engine damage! impair the cooling efficiency of the coolant.

  • Page 13: Counter For Distance Driven

    Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Counter for distance driven Trip counter for distance driven The trip counter indicates the distance which you have driven since this counter was last reset - in steps of 100 metres or 1/10 of a mile. Fault display dEF will appear as a constant text in the display if there is a fault in the instrument cluster.
  • Page 14 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights • Service Interval Display resets the memory of the display after the appropriate inspection, • A key symbol  appears in the counter display for distance driven about 15 days makes an entry in the Service schedule, ⇒...

  • Page 15: Digital Clock

    Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Digital clock ⇒ page 17 Average speed ⇒ page 17 Driving time A clock-set button is installed on the bottom left beside the speedom- ⇒ page 17 Warning against excessive speeds* ⇒ page 10, fig. eter for adjusting the clock Set hours Note –...
  • Page 16 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Selecting the memory switching off the ignition. The memory will be is automatically erased, on the other hand, if the trip is interrupted for more than 2 hours. – Repeated short-term pressing of the button allows one to select the individual memories.

  • Page 17: Outside Temperature

    Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Outside temperature The display appears in litres/hour if the vehicle is stationary or driving at a low speed. Average fuel consumption The average fuel consumption since the memory was last erased is shown in the display in litres/100 km ⇒ page 14. This information can help you to adapt your style of driving to the fuel consumption you wish to achieve.
  • Page 18 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Warning against excessive speeds* you must first erase the memory at this moment in time by pressing the button ⇒ page 15, fig. The maximum distance indicated in both switch positions is 9999 km. The indicator is set back to null if this period is exceeded.

  • Page 19: Information Display

    Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights • ⇒ page 17, fig. 9 - Speed warning 50 km/h (warning at Press the button Functional faults, if required repair work and other information are indicated by red symbols ⇒ page 21 and yellow symbols ⇒ page 22. 50 km/h) is shown on the display.
  • Page 20 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Main menu Current consumption Average fuel consumption Range Distance driven Average speed Driving time Warning against excessive speeds Audio ⇒ page 20 Navigation ⇒ page 20 Fig. 11 Information Telephone ⇒ page 142 display: Menu Vehicle status ⇒ page 21 Setup ⇒...

  • Page 21: Audio

    Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Audio Note If you do not activate the information display at that moment, the menu shifts to one level higher every 10 seconds. Door, luggage compartment door and bonnet ajar warning Fig. 14 Information display: Radio display These displays appear in addition to the normal information in the radio display.

  • Page 22: Auto Check Control

    Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Auto Check Control* If a fault occurs, a warning signal will also sound in addition to the symbol and text in the display: • Car state Priority 1 - three warning signals • Priority 2 - one warning signal Red symbols A red symbol signals danger.

  • Page 23: Set-Up

    Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Set-up Three successive warning signals will sound if a red symbol appears. If several operational faults of priority 1 exist, the symbols appear one after the other and are each illuminated for about 5 seconds. Yellow symbols A yellow symbol signals a warning.
  • Page 24 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Setting for winter tyre speed Here you can switch on or off the function for mirror Mirror adjust. Here you can set at which speed a warning signal should sound. These functions are adjustment on the front passenger side when engag- used for e.g on winter tyres with the permissible maximum speed less than the ing the reverse gear ⇒...

  • Page 25: Warning Lights

    Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Warning lights Overview The warning lights indicate certain functions or faults. Fig. 19 Instrument cluster with warning lights   ⇒ page 26 Diesel particle filter (diesel engine) ⇒ page 25 Turn signal lights (to the left) ...
  • Page 26 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights   ⇒ page 28 ⇒ page 32 Airbag system Dynamo   ⇒ page 28 ⇒ page 32 Coolant temperature/coolant level Brake system   ⇒ page 29 ⇒ page 33 Brake pad wear* Seat belt warning light* ...
  • Page 27 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights  Main beam In order to clean the diesel particle filter, the vehicle should be driven at an even speed of at least 60 km/h at engine speeds of 1 800 - 2 500 rpm for at least 15 minutes or until the warning light goes out with the 4th or 5th gear engaged (auto- The indicator light ...
  • Page 28 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights   Light bulbs Control system for exhaust  The warning light  comes on if a light bulb is damaged: The warning light comes on after the ignition has been switched on. • brakes applied (brake light), If the warning light does not go out after starting the engine or it lights up or flashes •...
  • Page 29 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights If the warning light  begins to flash while driving, a fault exists in the engine WARNING control. The engine management system selects an emergency programme which enables you to drive to the nearest specialist garage by adopting a gentle style of Have the airbag system checked immediately by a specialist garage if a fault driving.
  • Page 30 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights The following text will be displayed in the information display*: The following text will be displayed in the information display*: STOP Check coolant! Owner's manual (STOP! Check coolant! Owner's Top up wash fluid! manual) Fuel reserve ...
  • Page 31 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights  Engine oil level* The following text will be displayed in the information display*: STOP! Oil Pressure Engine off! Owner's manual  Warning light lights up If the warning light  lights up, the quantity of oil in the engine is probably too low. WARNING Check as soon as possible the oil level or top up ⇒...
  • Page 32 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights up while driving. The vehicle will only be braked by the normal brake system. Visit WARNING a specialist garage as quickly as possible and adjust your style of driving in the • meantime since you will not know how great the damage is. When the warning light ...
  • Page 33 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)* The fact that the TCS system operates together with the ABS means that the TCS warning light will also come on if the ABS system is not operating properly. The EDL is a part of the ESP. A fault in the EDL is indicated by the ESP warning light in the instrument cluster.
  • Page 34 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights If there is a fault in the ABS which also influences the function of the normal brake If the seat belt is not fastened during the next 90 seconds, the warning signal is   system (e.g. distribution of brake pressure), the ABS warning light comes on deactivated and the warning light lights up permanently.

  • Page 35: Unlocking And Locking

    Unlocking and locking Unlocking and locking The key ring with the number should be separately and securely kept in safe keeping since keys can only be replaced if they are lost or damaged by giving this number. You should also therefore give this key ring to the purchaser when selling the vehicle.

  • Page 36: Key With Light

    Unlocking and locking Key with light* Changing the battery of the radio remote control Fig. 23 Disconnect key with radio remote Fig. 22 Key with light control Switching on the light – Press the button in the middle in the direction of arrow Replacing battery or bulb –...

  • Page 37: Electronic Immobiliser

    Unlocking and locking – Take the used battery out of the housing cover. Note – Insert the new battery. Ensure that the “+” symbol on the battery is It is only possible to start the engine of your car with a Genuine Škoda key with the facing downwards.

  • Page 38: Central Locking System

    Unlocking and locking Convenience operation of windows So long as the child safety lock is switched on it is not possible to open the door from the inside with the door opening lever. In this case the door can be opened One can open and close the electrically powered windows when unlocking and only from the outside.
  • Page 39 Unlocking and locking − Emergency unlocking of the boot lid ⇒ page 41. Unlocking the vehicle using the key Safe securing The central locking system is equipped with a safe securing system. Locking the vehicle from the outside causes the door locks to be automatically blocked. It is not possible to open the doors with the door handle either from the inside or from the outside.
  • Page 40 Unlocking and locking door. The alarm will be triggered if you do not switch on the ignition within 15 If the vehicle was not locked from outside, you can also unlock and lock seconds. it with the rocker switch on the centre console without the ignition switched on.
  • Page 41 Unlocking and locking Boot lid Note The door opening lever and the buttons for the central locking system do not operate if the safe securing system is activated. Emergency locking of the doors Fig. 29 Handle of boot Open the boot lid by pressing the hand grip above the licence plate after unlocking the vehicle using the key or the radio remote control.

  • Page 42: Remote Control

    Unlocking and locking Emergency unlocking of the boot lid (Estate car) Note • After closing the boot lid, it is automatically locked within 2 seconds and the anti-theft alarm system* is activated. This applies only if the vehicle was locked before closing the boot lid. •...
  • Page 43 Unlocking and locking Unlocking the vehicle  The transmitter with the battery is housed in the handle of the master key. The receiver is located in the interior of the car. The operating range of the remote – Press button for about 1 second.

  • Page 44: Synchonisation Of The Remote Control

    Unlocking and locking Anti-theft alarm system* WARNING If the vehicle is locked from the outside and the safe securing system is acti- Description vated, there must not be any person in the vehicle as it is then not possible to open either a door or a window from the inside. The locked doors make it The anti-theft alarm system increases the level of protection against people seeking more difficult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency - hazard! to break into the vehicle.
  • Page 45 Unlocking and locking ⇒ fig. How is the alarm switched off? – Press the button  at the centre column on the driver side  the symbol which lights up in the button changes from red to You switch the alarm off if you unlock the car with the radio remote control in the key or if you switch the ignition on.

  • Page 46: Power Windows

    Unlocking and locking – Additionally you can close the window automatically (fully closed) by Note pulling the button up to the stop. Renewed pulling of the button The interior monitor* is also switched off ⇒ page 44, “Interior monitor* ” by causes the window to stop immediately.
  • Page 47 Unlocking and locking Closing a window Note – Lightly press the appropriate switch up and hold it until the window • After switching the ignition off, it is still possible to open or close the windows has moved into the desired position. for a further 10 minutes.
  • Page 48 Unlocking and locking You must try to close the window once again within 10 seconds after the window WARNING has gone down twice, even if the obstacle was not yet removed, the closing process is stopped. During this time it is not possible to automatically close the window. The The system is fitted with a force limiter ⇒...

  • Page 49: Electric Sliding/Tilting Roof

    Unlocking and locking WARNING Note • If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is possible that the The system is fitted with a force limiter ⇒ page 46. The closing process will sliding/tilting roof does not close fully. Here you have to set the control dial to the be stop if an obstruction is detected and the window will open again.
  • Page 50 Unlocking and locking Closing Emergency operation Sliding closed/closing the sliding/tilting roof ⇒ page 48, fig. – Turn the switch to position Safety closing The sliding/tilting roof is equipped with an overload protection system. If an obstacle (e.g. ice) prevents closing, the sliding/tilting roof stops and opens completely.
  • Page 51 Unlocking and locking – Press on the cover again by first of all inserting the plastic lugs and then pushing the cover up. – Have the fault rectified by a specialist workshop. Note It is necessary after each emergency operation (using Allen key) to move the sliding/tilting roof into the basic position.

  • Page 52: Lights

    Lights and Visibility Lights and Visibility Lights On models fitted with right-hand steering the position of certain switches differs ⇒ fig. from that shown in 39. The symbols which mark the switch positions are identical, however.  Switching lights on and off In certain countries, the low beam is on a reduced brightness as well as the side lights, when the ignition is switched on.

  • Page 53: Automatic Driving Lamp Control

    Lights and Visibility − It also concerns reverse light and turn signal lights. Motorway lights − This mist has no influence on the life of the lighting system. If the automatic driving lamp control* has been switched on and the vehicle speed is over 140 km/h for at least 10 seconds, the side lights and low beam are switched on automatically.
  • Page 54 Lights and Visibility  Fog lights* Note If the fog lights are switched on, the function of the turning light is not active. Rear fog light  Switching on the rear fog light   ⇒ fig. – First of all turn the light switch into position –...

  • Page 55: Instrument Lighting

    Lights and Visibility Switching on Leaving Home Function If no door is opened within 30 seconds, the lights go out and the vehicle is locked automatically. – Unlock the vehicle with the radio remote control - the lights come on. Depending on equipment fitted the function Coming/Leaving Home switches on Note the following lights:...
  • Page 56 Lights and Visibility Note Headlights fitted with Xenon bulbs* adapt automatically to the load and driving  Headlamp range adjustment state of the vehicle (e.g. accelerating, braking) when the ignition is switched on and when driving. Vehicles which are not equipped with Xenon bulbs* do not have a Once the low beam is switched on you can then adapt the range of headlight beam adjustment control.
  • Page 57 Lights and Visibility Main beam  Note – Switch on the low beam. Switch on the hazard warning light system if, for example: • – Push the lever forwards. you encounter traffic congestion, • your vehicle breaks down or an emergency situation occurs. –...

  • Page 58: Interior Lighting

    Lights and Visibility – On the version without reading lights press the switch into the Note middle position  • Use only in accordance with the legal requirements the described lighting and signal systems. Reading lights* – Press on one of the switches in order to switch the right or left reading light on or off.

  • Page 59: Rear Interior Lighting

    Lights and Visibility ⇒ fig. Rear interior lighting* The warning light is located in the door trim panel below The warning light goes on every time the door is opened. The light goes out about 10 minutes after opening the door in order to avoid discharging the battery of the vehicle.

  • Page 60: Visibility

    Lights and Visibility Visibility Sun visors Rear window heater Fig. 50 Sun visor: swivel- ling out Fig. 49 Switch for rear window heater – You can switch the rear window heater on or off by pressing the switch ⇒ fig. 49 ...
  • Page 61 Lights and Visibility Unrolling WARNING – Pull the sun screen at the loop and hang it in the brackets The sun visors must not be swivelled to the side windows into the deploy- ⇒ fig. ment area of the head airbags if any objects, such as ball-point pens etc. are attached to them.

  • Page 62: Windshield Wiper And Wash System

    Lights and Visibility Windshield wiper and wash system Fast wipe – Position the lever up into position Windshield wiper Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen You can operate the windscreen wipers and automatic wipe/wash – Pull the lever towards the steering wheel into sprung position , the using the windscreen wiper lever.
  • Page 63 Lights and Visibility Switching windscreen wipers off WARNING (continued) – Move the lever back into its home position • Do not use the windscreen washer system at low temperatures, without heating the windscreen beforehand. Otherwise the window cleaner could After the windscreen wiper switches off for the second time or the ignition switches freeze on the windscreen and restrict the view to the front.
  • Page 64 Lights and Visibility Taking off the wiper blade You should remove stubborn dirt (such as insect residues) from the headlight lenses at regular intervals, for example when refuelling. Please refer to the following – Fold windscreen wiper arm out from the windscreen and position the guidelines ⇒...

  • Page 65: Rear-View Mirror

    Lights and Visibility Rear-view mirror Replacing the wiper blade on the rear window wiper Manual dimming interior rear-view mirror Basic setting – Pull the lever on the bottom edge of the mirror forward. Dimming mirror – Pull the lever on the bottom edge of the mirror back. Fig.

  • Page 66: Exterior Mirror

    Lights and Visibility Switching off the automatic dimming Heating of the external mirror  ⇒ fig. – Press again the button - the warning light goes out – Turn the rotary knob to position If the automatic dimming is switched on, the mirror dims automatically Adjusting left and right exterior mirrors simultaneously depending on the light striking the mirror from the rear.
  • Page 67 Lights and Visibility Note • Do not touch the surfaces of the exterior mirrors if the exterior mirror heater is switched on. • You can set the exterior mirrors by hand, if the power setting function fails at any time, by pressing on the edge of the mirror surface. •...

  • Page 68: Front Seats

    Seats and Stowage Seats and Stowage Front seats WARNING (continued) minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to prop- Basic information erly protect you - hazard! The front seats and the head restraints must always also be correctly adjusted to match the body size of the occupant. The front seats have a wide range of different settings and can thus be matched to •...

  • Page 69: Adjusting Front Seats Electrically

    Seats and Stowage Adjusting front seats electrically* – Lower the seat if required by pushing or pumping lever down- wards. Adjusting seats Adjust the angle of the seat backrest – Relieve any pressure on the backrest (do not lean on it) and turn the ⇒...
  • Page 70 Seats and Stowage – Adjust the seat ⇒ page 68. WARNING – Adjust both exterior mirrors ⇒ page 65. • Only adjust the driver seat when the vehicle is stationary - risk of injury! ⇒ fig. • – Press button SET Caution when adjusting the seat! You may suffer injuries or bruises as a result of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention.
  • Page 71 Seats and Stowage • Retrieving settings of the seat and mirrors Each time you store the seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward you also have to re-store the individual setting of the exterior mirror on the passenger You can retrieve the stored settings either with the memory buttons side for reversing.

  • Page 72: Head Restraints

    Seats and Stowage Head restraints – If you wish to set the rear head restraint in the lower position, you must additionally press the safety button. Adjusting the angle of a head restraint – You can adapt the head restraint by adjusting its angle to your head ⇒...

  • Page 73: Middle Rear Head Restraint

    Seats and Stowage WARNING (continued) WARNING • • If the rear seats are occupied, the rear head restraint must not be in the The head restraints must be correctly adjusted in order to offer effective lower position. protection for the occupants in the event of an accident. •...

  • Page 74: Rear Seats

    Seats and Stowage Rear seats – Pull up the rear seats in the direction of arrow and fold forwards in ⇒ fig. direction of arrow Folding the rear seats forwards – Press the unlocking knob and fold the rear seat backrest forwards ⇒...
  • Page 75 Seats and Stowage – Fold the rear seat back into its original position. Removing – Fold the rear seat forwards. WARNING ⇒ fig. 68 – Press the wire clamps in the direction of the arrow • remove the rear seat from its holder. The belts and the belt locks must be in their original position after folding back the rear seats and seat backrests - they must be ready to use.

  • Page 76: Pedals

    Seats and Stowage Seat heaters* Rear seats – You can switch on and adjust the heaters of the left and right rear seats ⇒ fig. by turning the control – The system is switched off by turning the control dial to the home position “0”.

  • Page 77: Luggage Compartment

    Seats and Stowage Operation of the pedals must not be hindered! imagine the injuries that can occur, if this “bullet” is flying through the interior compartment and hits an occupant. WARNING WARNING • Greater pedal distances may be needed when there is a fault in the brake •...
  • Page 78 Seats and Stowage Lashing eyes WARNING (continued) • If the items of luggage or objects are attached to the lashing eyes with unsuitable or damaged lashing straps, injuries can occur in the event of braking manoeuvres or accidents. In order to prevent the items of luggage being thrown forward, always use suitable lashing straps which are firmly attached to the lashing eyes.
  • Page 79 Seats and Stowage Fixing nets - Net programme Octavia* Caution Do not place any objects with sharp edges in the nets - risk of net damage. Fixing nets - Net programme Combi* Fig. 74 Fixing net: Hori- zontal pocket Fig. 76 Fixing net: Pocket Fig.
  • Page 80 Seats and Stowage Folding hooks (Combi) WARNING The whole strength of the net makes it possible to load the pocket with objects of up to 1.5 kg in weight. Heavy objects are not secured sufficiently - risk of injury and net damage! Caution Do not place any objects with sharp edges in the nets - risk of net damage.
  • Page 81 Seats and Stowage Fixing floor covering of the luggage compartment Luggage net* (Octavia) Fig. 80 Luggage compartment: Fixing of Fig. 82 Luggage the floor covering compartment: Luggage (Octavia) The luggage net is designed for the tranportation of lighter objects. WARNING •...
  • Page 82 Seats and Stowage Luggage compartment cover* (Octavia) Caution You can use the luggage compartment cover behind the head Please ensure that the heating elements of the rear window heater are not restraints for storing light and soft items. damaged as a result of objects placed in this area. Note Opening the tailgate also lifts up the luggage compartment cover.

  • Page 83: Net Partition (Estate)

    Seats and Stowage Net partition (Estate)* Unrolling – Pull the luggage compartment cover in direction of arrow as far as ⇒ fig. Use behind the rear seats the stop into the secured position Rolling up – Press the cover in the handle area in direction of arrow , the cover rolls up automatically.
  • Page 84 Seats and Stowage – In the same way, fix the cross rod to the other side of the vehicle, Use behind the front seats mount – Fold the stowage compartment cover downwards. Rolling up – Fold down the stowage compartment cover behind the rear seats ⇒...

  • Page 85: The Roof Rack

    Seats and Stowage Installing WARNING – Position the net partition housing into the mounts of the seat backrest. • The belt locks and the belts must be in their original position after folding – Push the net partition housing in the opposite direction of arrow back the rear seats and seat backrests - they must be ready to use.
  • Page 86 Seats and Stowage Roof load For the sake of the environment The increased aerodynamic drag results in a higher fuel consumption. One should Distribute weight evenly over the roof luggage rack system. The maximum permis- therefore take off the roof bar system after use. sible roof load (including roof rack system) of 75 kg and the maximum permissible total weight of the vehicle should not be exceeded.

  • Page 87: Cup Holder

    Seats and Stowage Cup holder Cup holder in rear centre console* Cup holder in front centre console Fig. 92 Centre console at rear: Cup holder Fig. 91 Front centre ⇒ fig. 92 console: Cup holder – Press on the panel in the area - the cup holder comes out.

  • Page 88: Note Holder

    Seats and Stowage Note holder Opening ashtray – Press on the bottom part of the cover of the ashtray - refer to ⇒ page 87, fig. Removing ashtray insert – Press on the ashtray insert in the area (the insert comes out) and you can take it out.

  • Page 89: Cigarette Lighter*, Power Sockets

    Seats and Stowage Removing ashtray Insert ashtray insert – Grasp the ashtray at the handle and pull it out in an upward direc- – Insert the ashtray insert into the mount and press it in. tion. There is a drinks can holder attached to the inner side of the ashtray cover. Replacing ashtray WARNING –...

  • Page 90: Storage Compartments

    Seats and Stowage Using the power socket Power socket in the luggage compartment (estate car) – Take out the cigarette lighter. – Insert the plug of the electrical appliance into the socket of the ciga- rette lighter. The 12 volt power socket can also be used to supply power to electrical accessories with a power uptake up to 180 watts.
  • Page 91 Seats and Stowage Storage compartment on the front passenger side ⇒ page 92 Stowage compartment in front centre console* ⇒ page 92 Stowage compartment for spectacles* ⇒ page 93 Storage compartment in the front doors ⇒ page 93 Stowage compartment below front passenger seat* ⇒...
  • Page 92 Seats and Stowage Cooling of storage compartment on front passenger side* Storage compartment on the driver's side The storage compartment is for vehicles fitted with an air-condi- tioning system with a closable inlet for cooled air. Fig. 101 Dash panel: Storage compartment on the driver's side Fig.
  • Page 93 Seats and Stowage ⇒ fig. 102 – Press in the middle of the storage compartment - the lid WARNING folds open The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must also Certain model versions are equipped without lid for the storage compartment. not be used for such purposes - risk of fire! WARNING Stowage compartment for spectacles*...
  • Page 94 Seats and Stowage Storage compartment in the front doors The storage compartment is foreseen for storing small objects of up to 1,5 kg. in weight. ⇒ page 93, fig. – Tilt the lock to open the flap and pull out the flap 106.
  • Page 95 Seats and Stowage Closing stowage compartment Stowage compartment in rear centre console* – Open the lid up to the stop, then you can fold it downwards. Setting height – First of all fold the lid to the bottom and lift it in the direction of arrow into one of the 4 fixed positions.
  • Page 96 Seats and Stowage Seat backrest with opening for skis* Opening from luggage compartment ⇒ page 95, fig. 111 – Push the unlock button downwards and fold the lid (with armrest) to the front. Closing – Fold the lid and the armrest up to the stop in upward direction - the lid must click into place audibly.
  • Page 97 Seats and Stowage Storage box* – Move the seat backrest into the vertical position. – Move the fixing arms of the storage box into the locking eyes of the ⇒ fig. fixing holder until they lock in place 113. – Check the interlock of both fixing arms by pulling on the storage box.
  • Page 98 Seats and Stowage Through-loading bag* Securing – Insert the securing belt of the through-loading bag into the middle ⇒ fig. seat belt buckle 115. – Place the securing belt on ski sport articles in the middle between the bindings ⇒ –...
  • Page 99 Seats and Stowage Side compartment* – Grasp the compartment with both hands and remove it by pulling in ⇒ fig. direction of arrow 117. Installing – Push the compartment up to the stop into the catch. – Re-insert the luggage compartment cover. WARNING Fig.
  • Page 100 Seats and Stowage WARNING • Ensure that any clothes hanging from the hooks do not impair your vision to the rear. • Use the hooks for hanging only light items of clothing and ensure that there are no heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets. •...

  • Page 101: Heating

    Heating and air conditioning system Heating and air conditioning system Heating – Turn the blower switch into position 0 in order to switch the blower off. Using the system causes the recirculating air system ⇒ – Pressing button to be switched on.
  • Page 102 Heating and air conditioning system •   Control dial as required or to any desired position between WARNING these symbols • Open air outlet vents 3 and point towards the side window You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time, •...
  • Page 103 Heating and air conditioning system Air outlet vents The control dial can be set to other positions as required. Recirculated air mode In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle and then fed back into the interior. Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air outside the vehicle from getting into the vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or when standing in a traffic jam.

  • Page 104: Climatic* (Semi-Automatic Air Conditioning System)

    Heating and air conditioning system • Redirecting air flow outside temperature above +2 °C and • blower switch switched on (positions 1 to 4). – Swivel upward or downward the grille of the vents in order to change the direction of the air flow using the vertically arranged thumbwheel. If the cooling system is switched on, the temperature and air humidity drops in the vehicle.
  • Page 105 Heating and air conditioning system Controlling blower Note – Turn the blower switch into one of the positions, 1 to 4, in order to • We recommend that you do not smoke in the vehicle when the recirculating air switch the blower on. mode is operating since the smoke which is drawn at the evaporator from the inte- rior of the vehicle forms deposits in the evaporator of the air conditioning system.
  • Page 106 Heating and air conditioning system Open air outlet vents 3 and point towards the side window Note Close the air outlet vents 4 • The whole heat output will be needed to unfrost the windscreen and side Switch on the cooling system by pressing button windows.
  • Page 107 Heating and air conditioning system • Open the air outlet vents 3 and 4 Recirculated air mode • Switch on the cooling system by pressing button In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle •...
  • Page 108 Heating and air conditioning system Air outlet vents Redirecting air flow – Swivel upward or downward the grille of the vents in order to change the direction of the air flow using the vertically arranged thumbwheel. – Turn the horizontal thumbwheel on the vent to the right or left in order to change the air flow to the appropriate side.

  • Page 109: Climatronic* (Automatic Air Conditioning)

    Heating and air conditioning system • button is not pressed. ECON For the sake of the environment If the cooling system is switched on, the temperature and air humidity drops in the When you economize on fuel, you also reduce pollutant emissions. vehicle.
  • Page 110 Heating and air conditioning system Overview of the control elements WARNING (continued) The controls enable a separate setting of the temperature for the left • You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of and right side. time, as “stale”...

  • Page 111: Automatic Mode

    Heating and air conditioning system ECON mode Control dial for: − Setting of blower speed and The cooling system is switched off in the ECON mode - heating and − Switching off the Climatronic ventilation are regulated automatically. Button for direct switching on/off of auxiliary heating* ⇒ page 113 Switching ECON mode on Setting of the temperature for the right side.

  • Page 112: Setting Temperature

    Heating and air conditioning system Defrosting windscreen - switching off Setting temperature – Once again press the button or the button AUTO  You can separate the interior temperature for the left and right side sepa- The temperature control is controlled automatically. More air flows out of the air rately.
  • Page 113 Heating and air conditioning system The set blower speed is displayed above the control dial when the respective number of warning lights come on. WARNING • “Stale air” may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, reduce attention levels and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident increases.

  • Page 114: Auxiliary Heating System (Auxiliary Heating And Ventilation)

    Heating and air conditioning system Using the system Note So that the auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation) func- The air outlet vents 2 ensure in the ventilation and cooling mode for a comfortable tions according to your expectations, it is necessary to carry out the (no-draught) ventilation of the interior of the vehicle, also if the air outlet vents 4 basic setting before its programming.
  • Page 115 Heating and air conditioning system – In the menu Aux. Heating select the menu Mode. The running system deactivates after expiration of the operating period or is deac- tivated earlier by pressing the button for direct switching on/off of the auxiliary –...
  • Page 116 Heating and air conditioning system • When driving, the auxiliary heating can only be switched on, if the exterior WARNING temperature is lower than 5 °C. • • The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of ice, snow or leaves in The auxiliary heating must never be operated in closed rooms - risk of order to ensure that the auxiliary heating operates properly.

  • Page 117: Setting Steering Wheel Position

    Starting-off and Driving Starting-off and Driving Setting steering wheel position – Set the steering wheel to the desired position (concerning height and forward/back position). – Then push the lever up against the steering column until it locks into place. WARNING •...

  • Page 118: Ignition Lock

    Starting-off and Driving Ignition lock Move the steering wheel back and forward a little if the ignition key cannot, or cannot easily be turned into this position, in order to release the steering lock. Position The engine is started in this position. At the same time switched on low beam or main beam or other electrical components with major power consumption are briefly switched off.

  • Page 119: Starting The Engine

    Starting-off and Driving • Starting the engine Avoid high engine revolutions, full throttle and high engine loads as long as the engine has not yet reached its normal operating temperature - risk of damaging the engine! General • Vehicles which are fitted with an exhaust gas catalytic converter should not be You can only start the engine only using an original ignition key.

  • Page 120: Switching Off The Engine

    Starting-off and Driving You should not switch on any major electrical components during the heating Caution period otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily. • you should not switch the engine off right away at the end of your journey after the ...

  • Page 121: Handbrake

    Starting-off and Driving Releasing the handbrake The reversing lights will come on once reverse gear is engaged, provided the igni- tion is on. – Pull the handbrake lever up slightly and at the same time press in the ⇒ fig. locking button 134.

  • Page 122: Rear Parking Aid

    Starting-off and Driving Rear parking aid* WARNING The parking aid provides a warning of obstacles behind the vehicle. • The parking aid is not a substitute for the driver paying proper attention and it is always the driver's responsibility to take care when parking the vehicle or carrying out similar manoeuvres.

  • Page 123: Front And Rear Parking Aid

    Starting-off and Driving Front and rear parking aid* ⇒ page 121, fig. behind the vehicle (area 135). The interval between the warning signals becomes shorter as the clearance is reduced. The parking aid provides a warning of obstacles in front and behind A continuous tone sounds from a clearance of just 30 cm (area ) - danger area.

  • Page 124: Cruise Control System (Ccs)

    Starting-off and Driving Note Note • • Only the front parking aid operates if you are towing a trailer (applies only to Models fitted with a manual gearbox: Always depress the clutch pedal if you models which feature a factory-fitted towing device*). switch on the cruise control system when the gearbox is in Neutral.
  • Page 125 Starting-off and Driving out of the position SET, the speed you – Holding down the rocker button pressed in the SET position will cause After you have released the rocker button have just stored is maintained at a constant speed without having to depress the the speed of the vehicle to reduce continuously.
  • Page 126 Starting-off and Driving Switching off the cruise control system completely ⇒ page 123, fig. 138 – Press the switch to the right into position OFF. Using the system Safety Driving Tips General Maintenance Breakdown assistance Technical Data...

  • Page 127: Automatic Gearbox

    Automatic gearbox Automatic gearbox 6-speed automatic gearbox* Stopping for a short time – The selector lever position N does not have to be selected when stop- Introduction ping just for a short time, such as at a cross roads. It is sufficient to hold the vehicle stationary using the foot brake.
  • Page 128 Automatic gearbox ⇒ fig. 140. In the positions D and S the gear you have already engaged will be addi- WARNING (continued) tionally displayed on the display. • When the engine is running and the vehicle is stationary, it is necessary P - Parklock to hold the car with the brake pedal in all the positions of the selector lever The driven wheels are locked mechanically in this position.
  • Page 129 Automatic gearbox You must depress the brake pedal ⇒ Selector lever lock if you wish to move the selector lever into position D from N when the vehicle is travelling at less than 5 km/hour or is stationary. Automatic selector lever lock ...
  • Page 130 Automatic gearbox current selector lever position (D, S or Tiptronic). The gearbox shifts down to one an uphill stretch. When driving downhill, it is possible to shift down into the or several gears in line with the driving state and the vehicle accelerates. The Tiptronic position, in order to exploit the engine brake torque.
  • Page 131 Automatic gearbox Shifting up gears Selector lever-emergency unlocking – One-touch forward of the selector lever (in the Tiptronic position) ⇒ page 129, fig. 141 Shifting down gears – One-touch back of the selector lever (in the Tiptronic position) It is possible to switch over to manual both when the car is stationary and also when driving.
  • Page 132 Automatic gearbox Tow-starting and towing vehicle Tow-starting a vehicle It is not possible to tow-start vehicles fitted with automatic gearbox ⇒ page 239. you can use jump-start cables connected to the battery of another vehicle for starting your car if the vehicle battery is flat ⇒ page 238. Towing a vehicle Please pay attention to the following information if it comes necessary to tow-in your car ⇒...

  • Page 133: Automatic Gearbox Dsg

    Automatic gearbox DSG Automatic gearbox DSG Automatic gearbox DSG* Stopping for a short time – The selector lever position N does not have to be selected when stop- Introduction ping just for a short time, such as at a cross roads. It is sufficient to hold the vehicle stationary using the foot brake.
  • Page 134 Automatic gearbox DSG WARNING (continued) • If you are stopping at a hill (downhill section), never try to hold the car stationary with the gear engaged by means of the “accelerator”, this means by letting the clutch slip. This can lead to overheating of the clutch. If there is a risk of overheating of the clutch due to overload, the clutch is opened auto- matically and the vehicle rolls backward - risk of accident! •...
  • Page 135 Automatic gearbox DSG N - Neutral WARNING (continued) The transmission is in Neutral in this position. (except P and N) since the power transmission is never completely inter- The brake pedal must be depressed (if the lever is in its position for longer than 2 rupted, also not when the engine is idling - the vehicle "creeps".
  • Page 136 Automatic gearbox DSG Keylock - Ignition key withdrawal lock top speed of the car or depressing the accelerator pedal (kickdown function), will cause the gearbox to switch over to this style of driving and shift down earlier with You can only withdraw the ignition key after switching off the ignition if the selector frequent changes in gears in comparison to the moderate style of driving.
  • Page 137 Automatic gearbox DSG Tiptronic Shifting down gears – One-touch back of the selector lever (in the Tiptronic position) The Tiptronic allows the driver to also shift gears manually. It is possible to switch over to manual both when the car is stationary and also when driving.
  • Page 138 Automatic gearbox DSG Selector lever-emergency unlocking (DSG) Tow-starting and towing vehicle Tow-starting a vehicle It is not possible to tow-start vehicles fitted with automatic gearbox ⇒ page 239. you can use jump-start cables connected to the battery of another vehicle for starting your car if the vehicle battery is flat ⇒...

  • Page 139: Communication

    Communication Communication Multifunction steering wheel* Button Radio Cassette Button for stored without function Title search Operating the radio system transmitter  forward forward  Increase volume  Decrease volume  Button for stored without function Title search   transmitter back back ...
  • Page 140 Communication Radio and mobile phone operation The driver can set the basic functions of the radio and mobile phone system by simply operating the buttons on the steering wheel so that he can concentrate on the traffic situation without being distracted as little as possible by operating the ⇒...

  • Page 141: Universal Telephone Preinstallation With Voice Control

    Communication If the system answers with the voice response “Telephone is not ready”, please Note check the operating state of the telephone as follows: • The operation of the mobile phone fitted with multifunction steering wheel is only Is the telephone switched on? possible on certain models of mobile phone.
  • Page 142 Communication Inserting the mobile phone and adapter WARNING Pay attention primarily to the traffic situation! As the driver you are fully responsible for the traffic safety. Use the telephone system only to such an extent, so that you are in full control of your vehicle at any time. Caution Taking the mobile phone out of the adapter during the call can lead to interruption of the connection.
  • Page 143 Communication Mobile phone operation The following is shown one after the other on the display: Please wait Loading... last calls xxx Loading... last calls xxx Loading... missed calls xxx Loading... phone book xxx During the reading, the number of read telephone numbers is displayed in the information display.
  • Page 144 Communication Voice commands for operating the phone phone book Activity Read out in display Line Busy Voice command Activity Number engaged SAVE/STORE After this command a name with its telephone No Service NAMES/NAME/NUMB No service number can be stored in the phone phone book ⇒...
  • Page 145 Communication • When entering an incorrect PIN code, the system indicates “The PIN is incor- Voice command Activity rect”. The entered name or the last entered order of digits • If the incorrect PIN code has been entered three times consecutively, the card is erased.

  • Page 146: Phone Voice Phonebook

    Communication When entering more than 20 digits, the system answers with voice response “The You can interrupt the dialogue at any time by pressing the PTT button or with the number is too long”. voice command CANCEL. Additionally for international calls a Plus (+) has to be entered in front of the 20 digits.
  • Page 147 Communication Example for storing in the phone voice phonebook Example for selecting an entry out of the phone voice phonebook Voice command Announcement Voice command Announcement SAVE/STORE SELECT NAMES/NAME “The name please” “The name please” NAMES/NAME/NUMBER COMPANY XYZ “Company XYZ” COMPANY XYZ “Please repeat the name”...
  • Page 148 Communication Example for erasing an entry out of the phone phonebook Example for erasing the complete phonebook Voice command Announcement Voice command Announcement DELETE NAMES/NAME “The name please” “Do you want to delete the whole DELETE PHONEBOOK phonebook?” “Do you want to delete the entry Company COMPANY XYZ XYZ?”...

  • Page 149: Bluetooth

    – If the hands-free system on the display of the mobile telephone Caution announces Skoda UHV, enter the PIN 1234 within 30 seconds and Taking the mobile phone out of the adapter during the call can lead to interruption wait, until the connection is established.

  • Page 150: Mobile Phones And Two-Way Radio Systems

    Communication details about the technical possibilities for retrofitting of mobile telephones and Note radio transmitters. • Not valid for all mobile phones which enable a communication via Bluetooth. Operation of mobile phones or two-way radio systems may interfere with func- •...

  • Page 151: Input Aux-In

    Communication Input AUX-IN* Loading a CD – Touch the button and guide the CD (compact disc) into the CD- The input for external audio sources AUX-IN is located below the armrest of the case . The CD is automatically loaded onto the next free position in front seat and is marked with ...
  • Page 152 Communication • After loading a CD into the CD-changer, you must wait until the LED of the corresponding button lights up. Then the CD-case is free to load the next • If you have selected a position, on which a CD is already located, this CD will be ejected.
  • Page 153 Communication...

  • Page 154: Safety

    Passive Safety Safety Passive Safety • Basic information Three-point seat belts for all the seats, • belt force limiter for front and outer rear seats*, • Driving the safe way belt tensioner for front and outer rear seats*, • seat belt height adjuster for front seats, Passive safety measures reduce the risk of injury in accident situa- •...
  • Page 155 Passive Safety • Before setting off Never drive when your driving ability is impaired, e.g. through medication, alcohol, drugs. The driver is always fully responsible for his occupants and for the • Keep to the traffic regulations and the permissible speed limit. operating safety of the vehicle.

  • Page 156: Correct Seated Position

    Passive Safety • Correct seated position Adjust the backrest so that you are able to reach the highest point of the steering wheel with your arms at a slight angle. • Adjust the head restraint so that the top edge of the head restraint is at the same Correct seated position for the driver ⇒...
  • Page 157 Passive Safety Correct seated position for the front passenger WARNING (continued) The front passenger must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm from • The backrests must not be angled too far back when driving otherwise the dash panel so that the airbag offers the greatest possible safety this will affect proper operation of the seat belts and of the airbag system - when an airbag is deployed.
  • Page 158 Passive Safety Examples of an incorrect seated position WARNING An incorrect seated position can lead to severe injuries or death for • If the occupant adopts an incorrect seated position, he is exposed to life- the occupants. threatening injuries, in case he is hit by a deployed airbag. •...

  • Page 159: Seat Belts

    Seat belts Seat belts Why seat belts? It is important that you pay attention to safety measures, particularly when trans- porting children in the vehicle ⇒ page 173, “What you should know about trans- porting children!”. WARNING • Fasten your seat belt each time before setting off, also when driving in town! This also applies to the people seated at the rear - risk of injury! •...

  • Page 160: The Physical Principle Of A Frontal Collision

    Seat belts The physical principle of a frontal collision the greater the amount of energy which has to be absorbed in the event of an acci- dent. The speed of the vehicle is, nevertheless, the most important factor. Doubling the speed of the vehicle from 25 km/h up to 50 km/hour increases the kinetic energy four times.

  • Page 161: How Are Seat Belts Correctly Fastened

    Seat belts How are seat belts correctly fastened? WARNING (continued) • No two persons (also not children) should ever use a single seat belt Fastening three-point seat belts together. Fasten your seat belt before starting! • The maximum protection which seat belts can offer is only achieved if you are correctly seated ⇒...
  • Page 162 Seat belts – Slowly pull the belt webbing at the tongue of the lock over your chest Seat belt height adjuster and pelvis ⇒ – Insert the tongue of the lock into the seat belt buckle belonging to the seat until it is heard to lock in place. –...

  • Page 163: Belt Tensioners

    Seat belts Belt tensioners Taking seat belts off Safety for the driver and passengers wearing their seat belts, is enhanced by the belt tensioners fitted to the inertia reels of the front and rear side three-point seat belts, in addition to the protection afforded by the airbag system. The three-point seat belts are automatically tensioned in the event of a frontal colli- sion of a certain severity.

  • Page 164: Airbag System

    Airbag system Airbag system • Description of the airbag system the airbag indicator light comes on or flickers when driving, • an airbag indicator light showing a switched-off front passenger airbag* in the middle of the dash panel flashes. General information on the airbag system The front airbag system is complementary to the three-point seat belts and offers WARNING additional protection for the head and chest area of the driver and passenger in the...
  • Page 165 Airbag system • When are the airbags deployed? The dash panel must be replaced after the front passenger airbag has been deployed. • The airbag system is designed in such a way that the driver airbag and the front In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed: passenger airbag* are deployed in the event of a frontal collision of major severity.

  • Page 166: Front Airbag

    Airbag system Front airbag the event of a frontal collision of major severity ⇒ in “Important safety informa- tion regarding the front airbag system” on page 166. Description of the front airbags The airbag is not a substitute for the seat belt, but is part of the complete passive vehicle safety concept.
  • Page 167 Airbag system Important safety information regarding the front airbag system The airbag system is designed in such a way that the driver and the front passenger airbag* are deployed in the event of a frontal collision of major severity. Correct use of the airbag system considerably reduces the risk of In certain accident situations both the front airbags as well as the head and side injury! airbags may be deployed together.

  • Page 168: Side Airbags

    Airbag system Side airbags* WARNING (continued) seat, please comply with the appropriate national regulations regarding the Description of side airbags use of child safety seats. • The side airbag together with the head airbag offers enhanced occu- There must not by any further persons, animals or objects positioned pant protection in the event of a side collision.
  • Page 169 Airbag system Function of the side airbags Important safety information on the side airbag Risk of injury to the upper part of the body is reduced by fully inflated Correct use of the airbag system considerably reduces the risk of side airbags.

  • Page 170: Head Airbags

    Airbag system WARNING (continued) WARNING (continued) • • In the event of a side collision, the side airbags will not function properly, Any work on the side airbag system including removing and installing if the sensors cannot measure the increasing air pressure inside the doors, system components because of other repair work (e.g.
  • Page 171 Airbag system You should therefore always fasten the seat belts, not only because this is required In certain accident situations both the front airbags as well as the side and head by law, but also for safety reasons and for your own protection ⇒ page 158, “Why airbags may be deployed together.

  • Page 172: Deactivating An Airbag

    Airbag system Deactivation of airbags is envisaged only for particular instances, such as if: WARNING (continued) • you must in exceptional cases use a child seat on the front passenger seat • There must not be any other persons (e.g. children) or animals between where the child has its back to the direction of travel of the vehicle (in some coun- the car occupant and the deployment area of the head airbag.
  • Page 173 Airbag system Switch for the front passenger airbag* Switching on an airbag – Switch off the ignition. – Turn the slot of the airbag switch using the key in the position (ON) ⇒ fig. 172.   – Check whether the airbag indicator light in the middle of ⇒...

  • Page 174: Transporting Children Safely

    Transporting children safely Transporting children safely What you should know about transporting children! Note Any varying national legal regulations take priority over the information provided in An introduction to the subject these instructions for use, or stated in this chapter. Accident statistics have revealed that children are generally more safely transported on the rear seats than on the front passenger seat.
  • Page 175 Transporting children safely Use of child safety seats on the front passenger seat WARNING (continued) Child safety seats should always be attached to the rear seats. • Children are exposed to an increased risk of injury in the event of an acci- dent if they lean forward or adopt an incorrect seated position when the vehicle is moving.
  • Page 176 Transporting children safely Child safety and side airbag* WARNING (continued) Children must never be seated in the deployment area of the side • It is essential to always switch off ⇒ page 171, “Deactivating an airbag” airbags and head airbags. the front passenger airbag when attaching a child safety seat on the front passenger seat where the child is seated with its back facing in direction of travel (in some countries also when the child is facing the direction of travel).

  • Page 177: Child Seat

    Transporting children safely This applies particularly to children if they are not transported in accordance Child safety seats which have been tested for conformity with ECE-R 44 have a non- with legal requirements. detachable test seal (a large E within a circle and below this the test number) attached to the seat.
  • Page 178 Transporting children safely Child seats of group 0/0+ WARNING (continued) • If this is not done, a child seated on the front passenger seat may suffer severe or even fatal injuries if the front passenger airbag or airbags are deployed. •...
  • Page 179 Transporting children safely WARNING (continued) WARNING passenger seat where the child is seated with its back facing in direction of • When transporting a child on the front passenger seat, please comply travel (in some countries also when the child is facing the direction of travel). with the appropriate national regulations regarding the use of child safety −...

  • Page 180: Attaching A Child Seat Using The "Isofix" System

    Transporting children safely WARNING • When transporting a child on the front passenger seat, please comply with the appropriate national regulations regarding the use of child safety seats. If required, the airbag has to be deactivated, − in a specialist garage −...

  • Page 181: Attaching Child Seat Using The "Top Tether" System

    Transporting children safely Attaching child seat using the “Top Tether” system You can obtain child seats with the “ISOFIX” attachment system from specialist garages who will also installed it as well. Complete installation instructions are enclosed with the child safety seat. WARNING •...

  • Page 182: Driving Tips

    Intelligent Technology Driving Tips Intelligent Technology Electronic stability programme (ESP)* Operating principle The ESP switches on automatically when the engine is started and then conducts a self-test. The ESP control unit processes data from the individual systems. It also General processes additional measurement data which are supplied by highly sensitive sensors: the rotational velocity of the vehicle about its vertical axis, the lateral accel- eration of the vehicle, the braking pressure and the steering angle.

  • Page 183: Intelligent Technology

    Intelligent Technology • Operating principle when driving with snow chains • The EDL is activated automatically, that is without any action on the part of the when driving in deep snow or on a loose surface • driver. It monitors the speeds of the driven wheels with the aid of the ABS sensors. when it is necessary to rock a car free when it has become stuck.
  • Page 184 Intelligent Technology Traction control system (TCS) The TCS should normally always be switched on. It may be good practice in certain exceptional cases, such as when you wish to have wheel slip, to switch off the The traction control system prevents the driven wheels from spinning system.

  • Page 185: Brakes

    Intelligent Technology Faults in the brake surface WARNING If you notice that the braking distance has suddenly become longer and that the brake pedal can be depressed further, it is possible that a brake circuit of the dual- Even with this additional function the vehicle cannot be steered automati- circuit brake system has failed.

  • Page 186: Brake Booster

    Intelligent Technology Operating principle vehicle and reduces the strain on the brakes. Any additional braking should be done intermittently, not continuously. The brake pressure will be reduced on a wheel which is rotating at a speed which is too low for the speed of the vehicle and tending to lock. This control cycle is notice- able from a pulsating movement of the brake pedal which is accompanied by Note noises.

  • Page 187: Uphill-Start Off-Assist

    Intelligent Technology The majority of drivers do apply the brakes in good time in dangerous situations, slope, without having to actuate the handbrake. The brake pressure drops gradually but do not depress the brake pedal with sufficient pressure. Consequently, it is not the more you operate the accelerator pedal.

  • Page 188: Tyre Inflation Pressure-Control System

    Intelligent Technology • Tyre inflation pressure-control system* ⇒ fig. 186   Press button for more than 2 seconds. While pressing the  button, the warning light lights up. At the same time the basic values are stored, which is confirmed with an acoustic sound and then the warning light ...

  • Page 189: Diesel Particle Filter* (Diesel Engine)

    Intelligent Technology Diesel particle filter* (diesel engine) WARNING (continued) In the diesel particle filter the resulting soot particles are collected • Never use additional underbody protection or corrosion-protection and burnt during the combustion of diesel fuel. agents for the exhaust pipes, catalytic converters, diesel particle filter or heat shields.

  • Page 190: Driving And The Environment

    Driving and the Environment Driving and the Environment The first 1 500 kilometres and then afterwards Caution All the speed and engine revolution figures apply only when the engine is at its A new engine normal operating temperature. Never rev up an engine which is cold, neither when The engine has to be run in during the first 1 500 kilometres.

  • Page 191: Catalytic Converter

    Driving and the Environment Catalytic converter misfiring. Unburnt fuel may get into the exhaust system and damage the catalytic converter. Proper operation of the emission control system (catalytic converter) • Filling the tank even only once with leaded petrol will result in the catalytic is of major significance for driving your vehicle in an environmen- converter being destroyed.
  • Page 192 Driving and the Environment Manual gearbox The fuel consumption can naturally also be influenced by factors which are beyond the driver's control. It is, for example, normal for the fuel consumption to increase – Drive no more than about one length of your vehicle in first gear. in winter and under worsened conditions such as poor road conditions, towing a trailer, etc.
  • Page 193 Driving and the Environment Avoiding full throttle in the warming-up phase. This is why you should drive off right after starting the engine. Do avoid high engine revolutions at this time, however. Driving more slowly means saving fuel. Regular servicing A poorly tuned engine consumes an unnecessarily high amount of fuel.
  • Page 194 Driving and the Environment Avoid driving short distances only increase fuel consumption but also tyre wear and the driving behaviour will worsen. Short distances result in an above-average high fuel consumption. Always check the inflation pressure of the tyres when cold. Do not drive with winter tyres all year round for this costs about 10 % more fuel.

  • Page 195: Environmental Compatibility

    Driving and the Environment • Keeping a log of your fuel consumption solvent-free protection of the vehicle for transportation from the production plant to the customer, • If you really wish to keep a close check on your fuel consumption, it is best to enter The use of solvent-free adhesives, •...

  • Page 196: Avoiding Damage To Your Vehicle

    Driving and the Environment Headlight stickers can be obtained as a spare part from the Skoda Service Partners. Headlights with Xenon lamps are designed for driving in countries with traffic on the right or on the left. Have this done always at a Škoda Service Partner.

  • Page 197: Towing A Trailer

    Towing a trailer Towing a trailer Towing a trailer General Maintenance There are a number of points to pay attention to when towing a Technical requirements trailer. The towing device must satisfy certain technical requirements. Trailer load The permissible trailer load must on no account be exceeded. Your vehicle is designed primarily for transporting persons and luggage.

  • Page 198: Towing A Trailer

    Towing a trailer Distribution of weight should be attached to folding arms. Adjust the mirrors so that they provide you with an adequate field of view to the rear. The distribution of the weight is very poor if your vehicle is unladen and the trailer is laden.

  • Page 199: Detachable Towing Device

    Towing a trailer of the engine speed. One should also not drop a gear for this reason when towing Note a trailer as long as the engine can manage the slope without any drop in speed. • Do not carry out any modifications or repairs to the ball head or to any other components on the towing device.

  • Page 200: General Maintenance

    Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle General Maintenance Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle General Care of the exterior of vehicle Proper care retains the value of your vehicle. Washing the vehicle Regular and proper care retains the value of your vehicle. It may also be one of the Frequent washing protects your vehicle.
  • Page 201 Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle Automatic vehicle wash systems Rinse off the vehicle well after giving it a wash and dry it off using a chamois leather. The paintwork of the vehicle is sufficiently resistant that the vehicle can be washed WARNING normally in automatic vehicle wash plants without any problem.
  • Page 202 Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle WARNING Caution • You must not treat mat painted parts or plastic with polishing products or hard It is particularly important that you do not clean tyres with circular spray wax. jets.
  • Page 203 Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle Plastic parts The headlight lenses External plastic parts are cleaned by normal washing. Plastic parts and synthetic Please do not use any aggressive cleaning or chemical solvent products - risk of leather can also be treated with special solvent-free plastic cleaning agents if a damage to the plastic lenses Please use soap and clean warm water.

  • Page 204: Underbody Protection

    Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle Wheels Underbody protection Steel wheels The underside of your vehicle is protected for life against chemical and mechanical influences. You should also thoroughly wash the wheels and wheel trims when giving your vehicle its regular wash.

  • Page 205: Care Of The Interior Of Vehicle

    Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle Engine compartment Upholstery cloth and cloth trim on the doors, luggage compartment cover, head- liner etc. are best treated with special cleaning products, using if necessary a dry foam and a soft sponge or brush. Good corrosion protection is very important, particularly in winter when one often drives over its salt-strewn roads.
  • Page 206 Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle Removing stains Note – Remove fresh stains which are water-based (e.g. coffee, tea, juices, • Use a care cream with light blocker and impregnation effect regularly and each blood etc.) with an absorbent cloth or household paper or use the time after cleaning the leather.

  • Page 207: Fuel

    Fuel Fuel Petrol The handling, performance and life of your engine are determined to a significant extent by the quality of the fuel. Do not use any petrol additives. Use a fuel complying with the standard. Grades of petrol You can find further information on refuelling ⇒ page 207, “Refuelling”. There are various grades of petrol.

  • Page 208: Refuelling

    Fuel • Refuelling Your vehicle is not adapted for use of biofuel (RME), therefore this fuel must not be refuelled and driven. Using this fuel (RME) can lead to damage to the engine or the fuel system. Operation in winter Winter-grade diesel fuel A different grade of diesel fuel is available at filling stations in winter than during the summer.
  • Page 209 Fuel – Unscrew the fuel filler cap anti-clockwise and place the fuel filler cap volume, which in case of heat can cause an expansion of the fuel. This can lead to ⇒ page 207, fig. an overflow of fuel or damage to parts of the fuel reservoir. from above on the fuel filler flap 193.

  • Page 210: Inspecting And Replenishing

    Inspecting and Replenishing Inspecting and Replenishing Engine compartment Opening and closing the bonnet. Bonnet remote release Fig. 195 Radiator grille: handle Fig. 194 Bonnet release lever Bonnet remote release – Pull the unlocking lever below the dash panel on the driver's side ⇒...
  • Page 211 Inspecting and Replenishing – Grip with the hand under the radiator grille and lift up the bonnet. below and with the general applicable rules of safety. The engine compart- ment of your car is a hazardous area ⇒ – Take the bonnet support out of its holder and set it in the opening ⇒...
  • Page 212 Inspecting and Replenishing Overview of the engine compartment WARNING (continued) The main inspection points − Never touch the electrical cables of the ignition system. − Absolutely avoid any jewellery, loose items of clothing or long hair from getting into the rotating parts of the engine - Hazard! Therefore remove any jewellery beforehand, tie up your hair and wear tight fitting clothing.

  • Page 213: Engine Oil

    Inspecting and Replenishing Engine oil Engine oil specifications for models with flexible service intervals (QG1) Engine oil specifications Engine oil specifications VW 503 00 Petrol engines The grade of engine oil should be selected in accordance with VW 504 00 precise specifications.
  • Page 214 Inspecting and Replenishing Check engine oil level Oil level within range – You must top up the oil ⇒ page 213. It is sufficient, once this is done, The dipstick indicates the level of oil in the engine. to keep the oil level is within range It is normal for the engine to consume oil.

  • Page 215: Cooling System

    Inspecting and Replenishing – Inspect the oil level ⇒ page 213. Caution – Carefully screw on the cap of the filler opening and push the dipstick You must not pour any additives into the engine oil - risk of engine damage! in fully.
  • Page 216 Inspecting and Replenishing The coolant expansion bottle is located in the engine compartment on Vehicles exported to countries with a cold climate (e.g. Sweden, Norway, Finland) are already factory-filled with a coolant which offers antifreeze protection down to the right. about -35°C.
  • Page 217 Inspecting and Replenishing Replenishing the coolant WARNING (continued) • You should also consult a doctor without delay if you have inadvertently – Switch the engine off. swallowed coolant. – Allow the engine to cool down. – Place a cloth over the cap of the coolant expansion reservoir Caution ⇒...

  • Page 218: Brake Fluid

    Inspecting and Replenishing Brake fluid WARNING • Read and observe the warning notes ⇒ page 210, “Working in the engine Inspecting the brake fluid level compartment” before working in the engine compartment. • If the fluid level has dropped below the MIN marking, do not drive any further - risk of accident! Contact a Škoda dealer to obtain professional assistance.

  • Page 219: Battery

    Inspecting and Replenishing WARNING For the sake of the environment • In view of the problems involved with proper disposal of brake fluid, the special The battery acid is strongly corrosive and must, therefore, be handled tools and the professional knowledge required, you should have the brake fluid with the greatest of care.
  • Page 220 Inspecting and Replenishing Battery with a charge level indicator, the so-called magic eye WARNING (continued) • Never charge a frozen or thawed battery - risk of explosion and caustic burns! Replace a frozen battery. • Never use a battery which is damaged - risk of explosion! Immediately replace a damaged battery.
  • Page 221 Inspecting and Replenishing Inspecting the electrolyte level – Carefully attach the terminal clamps of the charger to the battery terminals (red = “positive”, black = “negative”). The battery is practically maintenance-free under normal operating conditions. – You can now plug the mains cable of the charger into the power socket We do, however, recommend that you have the electrolyte level inspected from and switch on the charger.

  • Page 222: Windshield Washer System

    Inspecting and Replenishing Windshield washer system Disconnecting and reconnecting the battery On disconnecting and reconnecting the battery the following functions are initially deactivated or are no longer able to operate fault-free. Operation Operating measure ⇒ page 47 Electrical power window (operational faults) Enter radio code number see Radio Operating Instruc-...
  • Page 223 Inspecting and Replenishing Caution • On no account should you add radiator antifreeze or other additives to the windscreen washer fluid. • If the vehicle is fitted with headlight cleaning system, you should only add cleaning products which do not attack the polycarbonate coating of the headlights to the windscreen washer fluid.

  • Page 224: Wheels And Tyres

    Wheels and Tyres Wheels and Tyres Wheels Further information concerning the use of unidirectional tyres ⇒ page 227. General comments WARNING • New tyres during the first 500 km do not offer optimal grip and should • New tyres do not offer optimal grip at first and should therefore be run in for therefore be run appropriately - risk of accident! about 500 km at a moderate speed and an appropriately cautious style of driving.
  • Page 225 Wheels and Tyres setting off on a long trip. Please do not forget the spare wheel when checking the For the sake of the environment tyres. Tyres which are insufficiently inflated increase your fuel consumption. The tyre inflation pressures for summer tyres are indicated on the inside of the fuel ⇒...
  • Page 226 Wheels and Tyres Changing wheels around We recommend that you have any work relating to tyres or wheels carried out by your Škoda Service Partner. Your dealer has all of the necessary special tools and replacement parts available plus the required specialist knowledge and is also in a position to properly dispose of the old tyres.
  • Page 227 Wheels and Tyres The date of manufacture is also stated on the tyre wall (possibly only on the inside Note of wheel): It is not normally possible to fit wheels from other models of cars for technical DOT ... 20 07... reasons.

  • Page 228: Unidirectional Tyres

    Wheels and Tyres Winter tyres WARNING The handling of your vehicle will be significantly improved when driving on wintry You must on no account drive your car at more than the permissible roads if you fit winter tyres. Summer tyres do not offer the same grip on ice, snow maximum speed for your winter tyres - risk of an accident resulting from and at temperatures below 7 °C because of their construction (width, rubber blend, tyre damage and loss of control over your car.
  • Page 229 Wheels and Tyres When driving on wintry roads, snow chains improve not only traction, but also the braking performance. For technical reasons, it is only permissible to fit snow chains with the following wheel/tyre combinations: Wheel size Depth (D) Tyre size 6J x 15 47 mm 195/65...

  • Page 230: Accessories, Changes And Replacement Of Parts

    • tional faults. This interference can also impair not directly affected systems because Škoda Genuine Accessories which have been released for use and Skoda orig- of the networking of the electronic components. This means that the operating inal parts can be obtained from Škoda Service Partners. They will install them safety of your vehicle can be considerably jeopardized, a greater wear of vehicle professionally and correctly.
  • Page 231 Accessories, changes and replacement of parts...

  • Page 232: Breakdown Assistance

    Breakdown assistance Breakdown assistance Breakdown assistance First-aid box* and Warning triangle* (Octavia) First-aid box* and warning triangle* (Estate car) Fig. 208 Placing of the Fig. 207 Placing of the warning triangle (Estate warning triangle car) (Octavia) The first-aid box* is attached by a strap to the right-hand side of the luggage For vehicles of the type estate car the first-aid box and the warning triangle are housed in a compartment on the right side in the luggage compartment.

  • Page 233: Vehicle Tool Kit

    Breakdown assistance The fire extinguisher must be checked by an authorised person or company annu- The vehicle tool kit and the lifting jack are stored in a locable box in the spare wheel ⇒ fig. ally (please observe the differing legal requirements). 209.

  • Page 234: Spare Wheel

    Breakdown assistance • The tyre repair kit is located in a textile bag. There is a velcro fastener on the under- After fitting on the wheel, the warning sticker must not be concealed (e.g. by the side of the bag, with which the bag is attached to the floor covering of the luggage wheel trim).
  • Page 235 Breakdown assistance – Fit on the spare wheel and tighten the wheel bolts slightly. WARNING – Lower the car. • If you find yourself in flowing traffic switch on the hazard warning lights – Tighten the wheel bolts firmly, alternately and diagonally using the system and place the warning triangle on the side of the road at the wheel wrench ⇒...
  • Page 236 Breakdown assistance Note Caution • • If you find, when changing the wheel, that the wheel bolts are corroded and Use the pressure of your hand, do not knock on the full wheel trim! Heavy difficult to turn, the bolts must be replaced before checking the tightening torque. knocks mainly on the points where the full wheel trim has not been inserted into •...
  • Page 237 Breakdown assistance Wheel trim caps* Slackening wheel bolts – Insert the wheel wrench fully onto the wheel bolt – Grasp the end of the wrench and turn the bolt about one turn to the ⇒ fig. left 214. Tightening wheel bolts –...
  • Page 238 Breakdown assistance Raise vehicle WARNING You have to raise the vehicle with a lifting jack in order to be able to • Always raise the vehicle with the doors closed - risk of injury! take off the wheel. • Take suitable measures to prevent the base of the lifting jack from slip- ping off - risk of injury! •...

  • Page 239: Jump-Starting

    Breakdown assistance – Reinstall the full wheel trim/wheel cap after removing the adapter or Jump-start cables place the cap onto the safety wheel bolt. Only use jump-start cables which have an adequately large cross-section and insu- lated terminal clamps. Please pay attention to the manufacturer's instructions. –...

  • Page 240: Tow-Starting And Towing Vehicle

    Breakdown assistance Start engine – Interrupt the attempt at starting an engine after 10 seconds if it does not start right away and wait for about 30 seconds before repeating the attempt. – Disconnect the cables on the engine in exactly the reverse order they were connected up.
  • Page 241 Breakdown assistance – Release the clutch particularly gently when starting off or depress the Caution accelerator particularly gently if your vehicle is fitted with an auto- If the gearbox of your vehicle no longer contains any oil because of a defect, your matic gearbox.
  • Page 242 Breakdown assistance Front towing eye – Put the protective grille in place after screwing out the towing eye again and press into place. The protective grille must engage firmly. The towing eye is stored in the box for the vehicle tool kit. Rear towing eye Fig.
  • Page 243 Breakdown assistance Tow-starting a vehicle The car can be towed in with a tow bar or a tow rope or with the front or rear wheels raised. The maximum towing speed is 50 km/h. If the engine does not start, we generally do not recommend to tow-start your vehicle.

  • Page 244: Fuses And Light Bulbs

    Fuses and light bulbs Fuses and light bulbs Electric fuses – Defect fuses can be detected by their melted metal strips. Replace the defect fuse by a new fuse of the same ampere number. Replacing fuses – Fit on the fuse cover again. Defect fuses must be replaced.
  • Page 245 Fuses and light bulbs Fuse cover in engine compartment Fuse assignment in engine compartment - version 1 The fuse box in the engine compartment exists in two different versions. You can determine which version your vehicle is fitted with after removing the fuse cover at the location of the fuses. Fig.
  • Page 246 Fuses and light bulbs Power consumer Amperes Power consumer Amperes Lambda probe upstream of catalytic converter, Not assigned engine control unit Not assigned Lambda probe downstream of catalytic converter Not assigned Control unit for automatic gearbox Radiator fan, valves Not assigned Clutch pedal switch, brake pedal switch Coolant pump Ignition coils...
  • Page 247 Fuses and light bulbs Fuse assignment in engine compartment - version 2 Power consumer Amperes Control unit for CAN databus Engine control unit Ignition Lambda probe, NO -sensor, Fuel pump relay Glow plug system relay Pump for ABS Horn Amplifier for digital sound processor Fig.
  • Page 248 Fuses and light bulbs Fuse assignment in the dash panel Power consumer Amperes Not assigned Not assigned Central locking control unit Diagnostic socket, Light switch, Brake light Control unit for automatic gearbox, Selector lever lock Central control unit - interior lights Climatronic Fig.

  • Page 249: Bulbs

    Fuses and light bulbs Defect light bulbs should only be replaced with light bulbs of the same type. The Power consumer Amperes designation is located on the light socket or the glass bulb. Electric sliding/tilting roof Changing certain bulbs is not something which you can do yourself, but requires to Control unit for convenience functions be done by a specialist.
  • Page 250 Fuses and light bulbs Light unit (Octavia) Bulb WARNING • Reversing light P21W Bulbs H7 and H1 are pressurised and may burst when changing the bulb - risk of injury! Turn signals PY21W • It is recommended to wear gloves and eye protection when changing a Twin filament light bulb for the brake lights and tail P21/4W light bulb.
  • Page 251 Fuses and light bulbs The headlight must be removed in order to change the light bulb of the parking lights, low beam lights and main beam lights as well as the turn signal lights. Removing the headlight – Switch the ignition and all lights off. –...
  • Page 252 Fuses and light bulbs Low beam – Remove the light bulb and insert the new light bulb in such a way that the fixing lugs of the light bulb socket fit into the recesses at the reflector. Installation takes place in the reverse order. Note We recommend that you have the headlight setting checked by a specialist garage after installing the headlight.
  • Page 253 Fuses and light bulbs Removing the light bulb for the main beam light Changing light bulb for turn signal light (at the front) – Switch the ignition and all lights off. – Switch the ignition and all lights off. – Remove the headlight ⇒ page 249. –...
  • Page 254 Fuses and light bulbs Light unit (Octavia) – Press a new light bulb into the socket and turn the light bulb to the right as far as the stop. – Insert the lamp holder in such a way that the catches lock in place in the housing.
  • Page 255 Fuses and light bulbs Rear light unit (estate car) – Press the catches in the direction of arrow and take out the lamp holder. – Press the defective light bulb into the socket, turn to the left and remove. – Press a new light bulb into the socket and turn the light bulb to the right as far as the stop.

  • Page 256: Technical Data

    Technical Data Technical Data Technical Data General comments Performances The details given in the official vehicle registration documents always take prece- The listed performance values were determined without performance-reducing dence over the details in the Owner's Manual. Please refer to the official vehicle equipment, e.g.

  • Page 257: Fuel Consumption According To The Regulations (99/100/Eu)

    Technical Data Fuel consumption according to the regulations Vehicle data sticker ⇒ page 255, fig. 239 The vehicle data sticker is located on the floor of the luggage (99/100/EU) compartment and is also stated in the Service schedule. The vehicle data sticker contains the following data: Depending on the range of the special equipment, style of driving, traffic situation, weather influences and vehicle condition, the consumption values which in prac- Vehicle identification number (VIN)

  • Page 258: Dimensions

    Technical Data Dimensions Dimensions (mm) OCTAVIA OCTAVIA RS ESTATE CAR COMBI 4x4 COMBI RS SCOUT Length 4572 4578 4572 4572 4579 4581 Width 1769 1769 1769 1769 1769 1784 Width including exterior mirror 1973 1973 1973 1973 1973 1973 1462/1485 1468/1490 Height 1447...

  • Page 259: 1.4 Ltr./59 Kw - Eu4

    Technical Data 1.4 ltr./59 kW - EU4 Engine Power output kW per rpm 59/5000 Maximum torque Nm per rpm 132/3800 4/1390 Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm Fuel - unleaded petrol min. RON Performances OCTAVIA COMBI Maximum speed km/h Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h 14,2 14,3 Fuel consumption (in ltr./100 km) and CO...
  • Page 260 Technical Data Capacities (in liter) Fuel tank capacity/of which spare 55/7 Reservoir for windscreen washer system/ with headlight cleaning system 3/5,5 Engine oil Cooling system of the vehicle Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspect oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒ page 213, “Check engine oil level”. Weight (in kg) OCTAVIA COMBI...

  • Page 261: L/75 Kw - Eu 4, Eu

    Technical Data 1.6 l/75 kW - EU 4, EU 2 Engine Power output kW per rpm 75/5600 Maximum torque Nm per rpm 148/3800 4/1595 Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm Fuel - unleaded petrol min. RON Performances OCTAVIA OCTAVIA COMBI COMBI Maximum speed km/h Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h 12,3...
  • Page 262 Technical Data Capacities (in liter) Fuel tank capacity/of which spare 55/7 Reservoir for windscreen washer system/ with headlight cleaning system 3/5,5 Engine oil Cooling system of the vehicle Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspect oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒ page 213, “Check engine oil level”. Weight (in kg) OCTAVIA OCTAVIA...

  • Page 263: L/85 Kw Fsi - Eu

    Technical Data 1.6 l/85 kW FSI - EU 4 Engine Power output kW per rpm 85/6000 Maximum torque Nm per rpm 155/4000 4/1598 Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm Fuel - unleaded petrol min. RON Performances OCTAVIA OCTAVIA COMBI COMBI Maximum speed km/h Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h 11,2...
  • Page 264 Technical Data Capacities (in liter) Fuel tank capacity/of which spare 55/7 Reservoir for windscreen washer system/ with headlight cleaning system 3/5,5 Engine oil Cooling system of the vehicle Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspect oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒ page 213, “Check engine oil level”. Weight (in kg) OCTAVIA OCTAVIA...

  • Page 265: L/118 Kw Tfsi - Eu

    Technical Data 1.8 l/118 kW TFSI - EU 4 Engine Power output kW per rpm 118/5000-6200 Maximum torque Nm per rpm 250/1500-4200 4/1798 Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm Fuel - unleaded petrol min. RON Performances OCTAVIA COMBI Maximum speed km/h Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h Fuel consumption (in ltr./100 km) and CO emission (in g/km) Urban...
  • Page 266 Technical Data Capacities (in liter) Fuel tank capacity/of which spare 55/7 Reservoir for windscreen washer system/ with headlight cleaning system 3/5,5 Engine oil Cooling system of the vehicle Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspect oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒ page 213, “Check engine oil level”. Weight (in kg) OCTAVIA COMBI...

  • Page 267: L/110 Kw Fsi - Eu 4, Eu

    Technical Data 2.0 l/110 kW FSI - EU 4, EU 2 Engine Power output kW per rpm EU4 - 110/6000, EU2 - 110/5800 Maximum torque Nm per rpm 200/3500 4/1984 Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm Fuel - unleaded petrol min. RON Performances OCTAVIA OCTAVIA...
  • Page 268 Technical Data Capacities (in liter) Fuel tank capacity/of which spare 55/7 Reservoir for windscreen washer system/ with headlight cleaning system 3/5,5 Engine oil Cooling system of the vehicle OCTAVIA ESTATE CAR 4X4 Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspect oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒ page 213, “Check engine oil level”. Weight (in kg) OCTAVIA OCTAVIA...

  • Page 269: Ltr./147 Kw - Eu

    Technical Data 2.0 ltr./147 kW - EU 4 Engine Power output kW per rpm 147/5100-6000 Maximum torque Nm per rpm 280/1800-5000 4/1984 Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm Fuel - unleaded petrol min. RON Performances OCTAVIA COMBI Maximum speed km/h Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h Fuel consumption (in ltr./100 km) and CO emission (in g/km) Urban...
  • Page 270 Technical Data Capacities (in liter) Fuel tank capacity/of which spare 55/7 Reservoir for windscreen washer system/ with headlight cleaning system 3/5,5 Engine oil Cooling system of the vehicle Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspect oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒ page 213, “Check engine oil level”. Weight (in kg) OCTAVIA COMBI...

  • Page 271: L/77 Kw Tdi Pd - Eu 4, Eu

    Technical Data 1.9 l/77 kW TDI PD - EU 4, EU 3 Engine Power output kW per rpm 77/4000 Maximum torque Nm per rpm 250/1900 4/1896 Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm Fuel Diesel Performances OCTAVIA OCTAVIA COMBI COMBI COMBI 4x4 Maximum speed km/h Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h 11,8...
  • Page 272 Technical Data Capacities (in liter) Fuel tank capacity/of which spare 55/7 Reservoir for windscreen washer system/ with headlight cleaning system 3/5,5 Engine oil Cooling system of the vehicle OCTAVIA ESTATE CAR 4x4 Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspect oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒ page 213, “Check engine oil level”. Weight (in kg) OCTAVIA OCTAVIA...

  • Page 273: L/103 Kw Tdi Pd - Eu

    Technical Data 2.0 l/103 kW TDI PD - EU 4 Engine Power output kW per rpm 103/4000 Maximum torque Nm per rpm 320/1750 4/1968 Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm Fuel Diesel Performances OCTAVIA OCTAVIA COMBI COMBI COMBI 4x4 SCOUT Maximum speed km/h Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h 10,2...
  • Page 274 Technical Data Capacities (in liter) Fuel tank capacity/of which spare 55/7 Reservoir for windscreen washer system/ with headlight cleaning system 3/5,5 Engine oil Cooling system of the vehicle OCTAVIA ESTATE CAR 4x4 Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspect oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒ page 213, “Check engine oil level”. Weight (in kg) OCTAVIA OCTAVIA...

  • Page 275: L/100 Kw Tdi Pd - Eu

    Technical Data 2.0 l/100 kW TDI PD - EU 4 Engine Power output kW per rpm 100/4000 Maximum torque Nm per rpm 320/1750 4/1968 Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm Fuel Diesel Performances OCTAVIA OCTAVIA COMBI COMBI Maximum speed km/h Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h Fuel consumption (in ltr./100 km) and CO emission (in g/km) Urban...
  • Page 276 Technical Data Capacities (in liter) Fuel tank capacity/of which spare 55/7 Reservoir for windscreen washer system/ with headlight cleaning system 3/5,5 Engine oil Cooling system of the vehicle Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspect oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒ page 213, “Check engine oil level”. Weight (in kg) OCTAVIA OCTAVIA...

  • Page 277: L/125 Kw Tdi Pd Dpf - Eu

    Technical Data 2.0 l/125 kW TDI PD DPF - EU 4 Engine Power output kW per rpm 125/4200 Maximum torque Nm per rpm 350/1800 4/1968 Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm Fuel Diesel Performances OCTAVIA COMBI Maximum speed km/h Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h Fuel consumption (in ltr./100 km) and CO emission (in g/km) OCTAVIA...
  • Page 278 Technical Data Capacities (in liter) Fuel tank capacity/of which spare 55/7 Reservoir for windscreen washer system/ with headlight cleaning system 3/5,5 Engine oil Cooling system of the vehicle Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspect oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒ page 213, “Check engine oil level”. Weight (in kg) OCTAVIA COMBI...
  • Page 279 Technical Data...

  • Page 280: Index

    Index Index Anti-theft alarm system ..... . . 43 Belt Warning light ......33 Ashtray .
  • Page 281 Index Central locking system ......37 Cockpit Diesel ........206 lock .
  • Page 282 Index Engine compartment Fog lights with integrated turning light ..53 Headlight cleaning system ....62 Safety information .
  • Page 283 Index Locking ........37 Remote control .
  • Page 284 Index Petrol engines Side airbag ........167 Starting the engine .
  • Page 285 Index The roof luggage rack system ....84 Windows de-icing ....... . . 202 Thickness of brake pads Underbody protection .
  • Page 286 Škoda Auto pursues a policy of constant product and model development. We trust Škoda Auto expressly reserves all rights relating to copyright laws. that you will understand that changes to models in terms of shape, equipment and We reserve the right to make changes to this document. engineering, may be introduced at any time.
  • Page 287 SIMPLY CLE VER ŠkodaService ŠkodaGenuine Parts ŠkodaGenuine Accessories...
  • Page 288 Look up „Environment“ in the Index to find out more. Please also refer to all the texts identified with a ; in this Owner ´ s Manual. Make your contribution - for the sake of the environment. www.skoda-auto.com Návod k obsluze Octavia anglicky 05.07 S64.5610.04.20...

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