Page 1 SIMPLY CLEVER ŠKODA Octavia OWNER'S MANUAL...
Page 3 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 4 Introduction On-board literature The other chapters of the Owner's Manual are also important, however, for proper treatment of your car - in addition to regular care and main- The on-board literature for your vehicle consists of this “Owner's Man- tenance - helps to retain its value and in many cases is also one of the ual”...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents Layout of this Owner's Manual Seats and Stowage Automatic gearbox ....... . .
Page 6 Avoiding damage to your vehicle ....First-aid box and Warning triangle (Octavia) ..Driving through bodies of water on roads ...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Using the system Safety Driving Tips General Maintenance Breakdown assistance Technical data...
Page 8: 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 WARNING for 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 9 Layout of this Owner's Manual (explanations) Using the system Safety Driving Tips General Maintenance Breakdown assistance Technical data...
Page 10 Cockpit Fig. 1 Cockpit...
Page 11: Using The System
Cockpit Using the system Cockpit Overview Light switch ............. Control dial for the instrument lighting and control dial for the This overview will help you to quickly familiarise yourself with the headlight beam range regulation...
Page 12: Instruments And Warning Lights
Instruments and warning lights Instruments and warning lights General information WARNING ● Concentrate fully at all times on your steering! As the driver you are fully responsible for road safety. ● Operate the controls in the instrument cluster never while driving, but only when the vehicle is stationary! ...
Page 13: Engine Revolutions Counter
The following is displayed in the information display: £ switched on. Valid for countries where the values are indicated in British measuring units. Valid for Octavia Combi 4x4 and Octavia Scout. Using the system Safety Driving Tips General Maintenance...
Page 14: Counter For Distance Driven
Instruments and warning lights Please refuel! Note An audible signal sounds as an additional warning signal. If vehicles which are fitted with the information display the display of the second speed is activated in mph or km/h, this driving speed is indicated instead of the CAUTION counter for the total distance driven.
Page 15: Digital Clock
Instruments and warning lights A key symbol  and a display regarding the remaining kilometres appear for 10 ● The data displayed is the same after resetting the display with flexible service second in the display. At the same time, a display appears regarding the remaining intervals (QG1) is displayed as that for a vehicle with fixed service intervals (QG2).
Page 16: Multi-Functional Indicator (Onboard Computer)
Instruments and warning lights If the control unit recognises that it is appropriate to change the gear, an arrow Memory is shown in the display. The arrow points up or down, depending on whether it is recommended to shift into a higher or lower gear. At the same time, the recommended gear is indicated instead of the currently en- gaged gear ...
Page 17: Outside Temperature
Instruments and warning lights Setting function to zero Note – Select the memory you want. All information in the memory 1 and 2 is erased if the battery of the vehicle is dis- connected.  – Press the button for more than 1 second. The following readouts of the selected memory will be set to zero with the button Operating with the buttons on the windshield wiper lever and on on the windshield wiper lever or with the button...
Page 18 Instruments and warning lights The maximum distance indicated in both memories is 19 hours and 59 minutes. The fuel consumption for the last 50 km is taken as a basis for calculating the 99 hours and 59 minutes in vehicles with an Information display. The indicator is range.
Page 19: Maxi Dot Display (Information Display)
Instruments and warning lights Oil temperature Change or delete speed limit – With the button on the multi-function windshield wiper lever or the hand- wheel on the multi-function steering wheel, choose the menu point Warn- If the oil temperature is lower than 50 °C or if a fault in the system for checking the oil temperature is present, three lines are displayed instead of the oil temper- ing against excessive speeds.
Page 20 Instruments and warning lights Audio ⇒ p age 18 ■ Main menu Door, luggage compartment door and bonnet ajar Navigation ■ ⇒ p age 18 warning Phone ⇒ p age 116 ■ ⇒ p age 12 Service Interval Display Aux. Heating ⇒ p age 94 ■...
Page 21: Auto Check Control
Instruments and warning lights Auto Check Control  ⇒ p age 25 Engine oil pressure too low Car state Overheated clutches of the automatic gear-  ⇒ p age 29 box DSG The Auto Check Control carries out a check of certain functions and vehicle com- Three successive warning signals will sound if a red symbol appears.
Page 22 Instruments and warning lights ● Units Lights and Visibility ● Assistants Here you can activate, deactivate or adjust the following functions: ● Alternative speed displayed (Second speed) Coming Home Switch on/off and adjust the light duration of the Com- ● Service Interval ing Home function.
Page 23: Warning Lights
Instruments and warning lights Second speed Factory Setting Here you can switch on the display of the second speed in mph or in km/h After selecting the menu Factory Setting the factory setting of the information display is established again. ...
Page 24 Instruments and warning lights   ⇒ p age 23 ⇒ p age 27 Low beam Bonnet  ⇒ p age 23  ⇒ p age 28 Rear fog light Seat belt warning light  ⇒ p age 23  ⇒ ...
Page 25: Turn Signal Lights
Instruments and warning lights Turn signal lights Bulb failure    Either the left or right indicator light flashes depending on the position of the   The warning light comes on if a bulb is faulty:  turn signal lever. ●...
Page 26 Instruments and warning lights Control system for exhaust CAUTION  As long as the warning light lights up, one must take into account an increased  The warning light comes on after the ignition has been switched on. fuel consumption and in certain circumstances a power reduction of the engine. ...
Page 27: Engine Oil Pressure
Instruments and warning lights Engine oil pressure If the warning light does not go out or lights up after starting the engine, a   fault exists in the engine control. The engine management system selects an emergency programme which enables you to drive to the nearest specialist ga- The warning light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched...
Page 28 Instruments and warning lights Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible under the con- Note ditions prevailing to top up with coolant. Keep the engine switched off and obtain If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the warning light comes ...
Page 29: Tyre Inflation Pressure
Instruments and warning lights Selector lever lock A fault in the ABS  The system is not functioning properly if the ABS warning light does not go out  within a few seconds after switching on the ignition, does not light up at all or If the green warning light lights up, operate the brake pedal.
Page 30: Seat Belt Warning Light
Instruments and warning lights Seat belt warning light Windshield washer fluid level   The warning light comes on after the ignition is switched on as a reminder for The warning light comes on when the ignition is switched on if there is insuffi- ...
Page 31 Instruments and warning lights Handbrake Warning light flashes   A fault on the engine oil level sensor is indicated additionally by an audible signal and the warning light coming on several times after the ignition has been switch- The warning light comes on if the handbrake is applied.
Page 32: Unlocking And Locking
Unlocking and locking Unlocking and locking Vehicle key Note Please approach an authorised ŠKODA Service Partner if you lose a key since he can obtain a new one for you. Description  Changing the battery in the remote control key Fig.
Page 33: Child Safety Lock
Unlocking and locking Child safety lock For the sake of the environment Dispose of a used battery in accordance with environmental regulations. The child safety lock prevents the rear door from being opened Note from the inside. ● Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the battery. ●...
Page 34: Central Locking System
Unlocking and locking Central locking system Automatic locking and unlocking All the doors and the boot lid are locked automatically once the car reaches a speed of about 15 km/h. Description If the ignition key is withdrawn, the car is then automatically unlocked again. In addition, it is possible for the driver to unlock the car by pressing the central lock- When using the central locking and unlocking system, all the doors and the fuel ing button ...
Page 35 Unlocking and locking If the safe securing system is not operating, the warning light in the driver door Turn the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the direction of trav- – ⇒ f ig. flashes for about 2 seconds fast, goes out and starts to flash evenly at longer in- el (unlock position) tervals after about 30°seconds.
Page 36: Button For The Central Locking System
Unlocking and locking Button for the central locking system WARNING The central locking system also operates if the ignition is switched off. All the doors and the boot lid are locked. Children should never be left unattended in the vehicle since it is difficult to provide assistance from the outside when the doors are locked.
Page 37 The function of the hand grip is activated again when the vehicle has stopped and a door is opened.  Emergency unlocking of the boot lid (Octavia) Fig. 15 Handle of boot lid Open the boot lid by pressing the hand grip above the licence plate after unlock- ing the vehicle using the key or the radio remote control.
Page 38: Remote Control
Unlocking and locking Emergency unlocking of the boot lid (Estate car) If a lost key is replaced or if the receiver unit has been repaired or a new unit in- stalled, it is then necessary for an authorised ŠKODA Service Partner to initialise the system.
Page 39: Anti-Theft Alarm System
Unlocking and locking Folding out of the key Synchronisation of the remote control – Press button If the vehicle cannot be unlocked by actuating the remote control system then it Folding up of the key is possible that the code in the key and the control unit in the vehicle are no lon- Press button and collapse the key bit in the housing.
Page 40: Power Windows
Unlocking and locking ⇒ f ig. ● Doors, Press the button  at the centre column on the driver side 19, the sym- – bol  which lights up in the button changes from red to orange. ● Ignition lock, ●...
Page 41 Unlocking and locking Additionally you can open the window automatically (fully opened) by pressing – WARNING the button up to the stop. Renewed pressing of the button causes the window to stop immediately. ● If you lock the vehicle from the outside, do not leave any person in the ve- hicle since it is no longer possible to open the windows from the inside in an Closing a window emergency.
Page 42 Unlocking and locking Button in the front passenger door and in the rear doors Note ● After switching the ignition off, it is still possible to open or close the windows for a further 10 minutes. During this time the automatic closing and opening func- tions of the window will operate.
Page 43: Electric Sliding/Tilting Roof
Unlocking and locking Opening a window Operation in winter – Hold the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the unlock position Ice accumulating on the surface of the windows during the winter may result in a or press the unlock button of the radio remote control until all the windows greater resistance when closing the windows and the window may stop and move are opened.
Page 44 Unlocking and locking After switching the ignition off, it is still possible to open, close and tilt the sliding/ Safety closing tilting roof for approx. 10 minutes. It is no longer possible to operate the sliding/ The sliding/tilting roof is fitted with a force limiter. If an obstacle (e.g. ice) pre- tilting roof after opening one of the front doors, however.
Page 45 Unlocking and locking You can close and/or open the sliding/tilting roof by hand if the system is defect. Position the flat blade of a screwdriver carefully against the rear edge of the – ⇒ f ig. 23 cover for the electrical drive at the points of the arrows on the left.
Page 46: Lights And Visibility
Lights and Visibility Lights and Visibility Lights WARNING Never drive with only the side lights on - risk of accident! The side lights are Switching lights on and off  not bright enough to light up the road sufficiently in front of you or to be seen by other oncoming traffic.
Page 47: Automatic Driving Lamp Control
Lights and Visibility Deactivating the function daylight driving lights Automatic driving lamp control – Pull the turn signal light lever towards the steering wheel within 3 seconds af- ter switching on the ignition and at the same time, slide it to the bottom and hold it in this position for at least 3 seconds.
Page 48: Parking Light
Lights and Visibility Rain lights Parking light If you switch on the windscreen wipe in the operation rain sensor for longer than 10 seconds or in the operation permanent wipe (position 2 or 3) ⇒ p age 53 Parking light  switching on for longer than 15 seconds, the side lights and low beam are switch- –...
Page 49 Lights and Visibility The function Coming Home is controlled with the light sensor in the mount of the Note interior rear mirror. If the light intensity is higher than the set value of the light ● If the Leaving Home Function is switched on constantly, the battery will be sensor, the Coming Home Function is not switched on after switching off the igni- heavily discharged particularly in short-haul traffic.
Page 50: Instrument Lighting
Lights and Visibility The warning light lights up in the instrument cluster when the fog lights are The rear fog light is located in the rear light array on the driver's side.  switched on ⇒ p age 21.  CAUTION The rear fog light should only be switched on if visibility is particularly poor (con- Fog lights with the function “CORNER”...
Page 51 Lights and Visibility Headlamp range adjustment  Switch for hazard warning lights  Once the low beam is switched on you can then adapt the range of the headlights to the load of the vehicle. Fig. 29 Dash panel: Switch for hazard warning lights ⇒ ...
Page 52: Interior Lighting
Lights and Visibility The turn signal and main beam lever Information concerning the function of the lights.    ● The turn signal system only operates when the ignition is switched on. The The parking lights and headlight flasher are also switched on and corresponding warning light in the instrument cluster also flashes.
Page 53: Entry Lighting
Lights and Visibility Reading lights Operating the lights with the door contact switch – Press switch to switch the reading light on/off. – Turn the switch to the position . If operating lights with the door contact switch is enabled (switch is in position The same principles apply for interior lighting version 2 as for ⇒ ...
Page 54: Visibility
Lights and Visibility The light comes on after the doors have been locked or on opening the boot lid. For the sake of the environment The light goes out after switching on the ignition or up to 30 seconds after closing As soon as the window is de-iced or free from mist, the heating should be switch- all the doors and the boot lid.
Page 55: Windshield Wiper And Wash System
Lights and Visibility Sun screen Windshield wiper and wash system Windshield wiper You can operate the windscreen wipers and automatic wipe/wash using the windscreen wiper lever. Fig. 36 Unroll/remove the sun screen The sun screen is located in a housing on the luggage compartment cover. If re- quired, you can remove the housing with the sun screen from the luggage com- partment cover.
Page 56 Lights and Visibility Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen If the intermittent wipe is switched on, the intervals are also controlled depending on speed. – Pull the lever towards the steering wheel into sprung position , the wash system sprays immediately, the windscreen wiper starts wiping a little later. The rain sensor automatically regulates the break between the individual wiper The wash system and the windscreen wiper operate simultaneously at a strokes depending on the intensity of the rain.
Page 57 Lights and Visibility Activation/deactivation CAUTION ● In cold temperatures and in winter, check before the trip or before switching The function of the automatic rear window wiper is activated/deactivated in the on the ignition that the wiper blades are not frozen. Switching on windscreen information display in the menu: wipers when the blades are frozen to the windscreen may result in damage both Settings...
Page 58 Lights and Visibility Replacing wiper blades for the windscreen wipers Juddering or smearing of the wiper blades could then be due to wax residues left on the windscreen by vehicle washing in automatic vehicle wash systems. It is therefore important to degrease the lips of the windscreen wiper blades after ev- ery pass through an automatic vehicle wash system.
Page 59: Rear-View Mirror
Lights and Visibility Attaching the wiper blade If the automatic dimming is switched on, the mirror dims automatically depending on the light striking the mirror from the rear. The mirror has no lever on the bot- – Position the wiper blade onto the wiper arm and lock the locking button tom edge of the mirror.
Page 60 Lights and Visibility Heating of the external mirror WARNING ⇒ f ig. – Turn the rotary knob to position  ● Convex (curved outward) or a spherical exterior mirrors increase the vision The exterior mirror heater only operates when the engine is running and up to an field.
Page 61 Lights and Visibility Note ● Automatic mirror dimming operates only properly if the sun screen for the rear window is not in use or the light striking the rear of the interior rear-view mirror is not affected by other objects. ●...
Page 62: Seats And Stowage
Seats and Stowage Seats and Stowage Front seats WARNING (Continued) ● Ensure that there are no objects in the footwell as any objects may get be- Basic information hind the pedals during a driving or braking manoeuvre. You would then no longer be able to operate the clutch, to brake or accelerate.
Page 63: Adjusting Front Seats Electrically
Seats and Stowage The driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the pedals can be fully Adjust the angle of the seat cushion pressed to the floor with slightly bent legs. – Press the switch at the front in the direction of arrow or at the back in the direction of arrow The seat backrest on the driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the...
Page 64 Seats and Stowage Storing setting Emergency Off You can interrupt the setting operation at any time, if you operate any button of the driver seat. Note ● When storing settings with the memory buttons, we recommend that you be- gin with the front button and assign a memory button to each additional driver. ●...
Page 65: Head Restraints
Seats and Stowage ● The assignment of the radio remote control to a memory button is retained, Note however, after reassigning the seats and exterior mirrors. If the inclination angle of the seat backrest is more than 102° in relation to the ●...
Page 66: Middle Rear Head Restraint
Seats and Stowage The position of the front and rear outer head restraints is adjustable in height. To re-insert the head restraint, push it down into the seat backrest far enough – The middle rear head restraint is adjustable in two positions. until you hear the locking button engage.
Page 67 Seats and Stowage Press the unlocking knob and fold the seat backrest forwards. – WARNING (Continued) ● Pay attention that the seat backrests are correctly interlocked. It is only If the front seats are too far back, we recommend that you have the rear head re- then that the three-point seat belt for the middle seat can reliably fulfil its straints removed before the seat backrests are folded forward.
Page 68: Seat Heaters
Seats and Stowage Rear seat armrest With repeated pressing of the switch, the intensity of the heating is down- – regulated up to the switch-off. The intensity of the heating is indicated by the number of illuminated warning lights in the switch. –...
Page 69 In the event of an accident, there is such a high kinetic energy which is produced ● elements of the aerial integrated in the rear window (Octavia), by small and light objects that they can cause severe injuries. The magnitude of ●...
Page 70 The upper front lashing eyes are located underneath the folding rear seat back- ⇒ f ig. rest  Fixing nets - Net programme Octavia Fig. 54 Fixing net: Vertical pocket/division of the luggage compartment ⇒ f ig. 54 Fixing examples of the fixing net as a horizontal pocket - left and as a ⇒ ...
Page 71 Folding double hooks for attaching small items of luggage, such as bags etc. are provided on one or both sides of the luggage compartment depending on the There is a loop (Octavia) or there are hooks (Estate car) located on the floor cover- ⇒ f ig.
Page 72 Seats and Stowage Luggage compartment cover (Octavia) Foldable luggage compartment cover (Estate car) You can use the luggage compartment cover behind the head re- straints for storing light and soft items. Fig. 60 Luggage compartment: foldable luggage compartment cover/removing foldable lug- gage compartment cover Fig.
Page 73: Net Partition (Estate Car)
Seats and Stowage Division of the variable loading floor in the boot WARNING Pay attention when installing the variable loading floor that the carrier rails and the variable loading floor are correctly attached. If this is not the case, there is a risk of injury for the occupants. CAUTION The maximum load of the variable loading floor is 75 kg.
Page 74 Seats and Stowage Pull the cross rod back slightly, first on the one side then on the other side and Folding – take the cross rod out of the mounts – Pull the cross rod back slightly, first on the one side then on the other side and take the cross rod out of the mounts –...
Page 75: The Roof Rack
Seats and Stowage Install Lashing points (Octavia) – Position the luggage net partition housing into the mounts in the rear seat backrests. Push the luggage net partition housing in the opposite direction of arrow – as far as the stop.
Page 76: Cup Holder
Seats and Stowage Cup holder Cup holder in rear centre console Cup holder in front centre console Fig. 68 Centre console at rear: Cup holder ⇒ f ig. 68 – Press on the panel in the area - the cup holder comes out. Fig.
Page 77: Note Holder
Seats and Stowage Note holder Removing ashtray insert – Press on the ashtray insert in the area (the insert comes out) and you can take it out. Insert ashtray insert – Insert the ashtray insert into the mount and press it in. WARNING Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire! ...
Page 78: Cigarette Lighter, Power Sockets
Seats and Stowage Rear ashtray - high centre console Cigarette lighter, power sockets Cigarette lighter You can also use the socket on the cigarette lighter for other elec- trical appliances. Fig. 72 High centre console: Rear ash- tray Opening ashtray ⇒ ...
Page 79: Storage Compartments
Seats and Stowage ⇒ p age 78 CAUTION Storage compartment on the front passenger side ⇒ p age 78 Always use matching plugs to avoid damaging the power socket. Storage compartment on the driver's side ⇒ p age 79 Storage compartment on the dash panel Note ⇒ ...
Page 80: Storage Compartment On The Front Passenger Side ⇒ P Age
Seats and Stowage ⇒ f ig. Storage compartment on the front passenger side Open or close the air supply using the control dial – Opening the air supply when the air conditioning system is switched on allows cooled air to flow into the storage compartment. Opening the air inlet when the air conditioning system is on causes fresh or interi- or air to flow into the storage compartment.
Page 81: Storage Compartment On The Dash Panel ⇒ P Age
Seats and Stowage ⇒ f ig. 79 Storage compartment on the dash panel Press on the bottom part of the storage compartment in the area – the lid opens. WARNING The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must also not be used for such purposes - risk of fire! ...
Page 82: Stowage Compartment For Spectacles ⇒ P Age
Seats and Stowage Stowage compartment for spectacles WARNING ⇒ f ig. 82 Use the area of the storage compartment only for storing objects which do not project so that the effectiveness of the side airbag is not im- paired.  Stowage compartment below front passenger seat Fig.
Page 83: Stowage Compartment In Rear Centre Console ⇒ P Age
Seats and Stowage The armrest is adjustable for height and length. Rear seat armrest with storage compartment Opening storage compartment ⇒ f ig. 84 – Open the lid of the armrest in the direction of arrow - left. Closing storage compartment –...
Page 84: Removable Through-Loading Bag ⇒ P Age
Seats and Stowage Seat backrest with opening for skis Through-loading bag The removable through-loading bag is solely used for transporting skis. Fig. 87 Rear seats: Handle of lid/luggage compartment: Unlock button Fig. 88 Securing the removable After folding open the armrest and the lid, an opening in the seat backrest be- through-loading bag comes visible through which you can push the removable through-loading bag with skis.
Page 85: Stowage Compartment Behind The Rear Seats
Seats and Stowage Stowage compartment behind the rear seats (Estate car) WARNING ● After placing skis into the through-loading bag, you must secure the bag with the securing strap ● The strap must hold the skis tight. ● Make sure that the strap holds the skis in front of the binding (see also imprint on the removable through-loading bag).
Page 86 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 87: Heating And Air Conditioning System
Heating and air conditioning system Heating and air conditioning system Introduction tem. This produces a permanent odour when the air conditioning system is oper- ating which can only be eliminated through considerable effort and expense (re- placement of compressor). Description and information ●...
Page 88: Air Outlet Vents
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 di- rection of the air flow using the vertically arranged thumbwheel. Turn the horizontal thumbwheel on the vent to the right or left in order to –...
Page 89: Heating
Heating and air conditioning system Heating Turn the blower switch into position 0 in order to switch the blower off. – If you wish to shut off the fresh air supply, use the button - recirculated air – mode ⇒ p age 88. Using the system Control for air distribution The heating system delivers air into the interior of the vehicle and...
Page 90: Air Conditioning System
Heating and air conditioning system Setting of the control dial Set-up Button Air outlet vents 3 Defrosting the windscreen and side To the right up to the Open and align with the side win-  Do not switch on windows stop Free windscreen and side windows Open and align with the side win-...
Page 91 Heating and air conditioning system ⇒ f ig. 94 The cooling only operates if button is pressed, and the following Turn the blower switch into position 0 in order to switch the blower off. – conditions are met: If you wish to shut off the fresh air supply, use the button - recirculated –...
Page 92 Heating and air conditioning system Setting air conditioning system Recommended basic settings of the control elements of the air conditioning sys- tem for the respective operating modes: Setting of the control dial Button Set-up Air outlet vents 3 Defrost windscreen and side Desired tempera- Is activated auto- Open and align with the side...
Page 93: Climatronic (Automatic Air Conditioning)
Heating and air conditioning system Note WARNING ● We recommend that you have Climatronic cleaned by a specialist garage once You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time, as every year. “stale” air may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, divert your atten- ●...
Page 94: Setting Temperature
Heating and air conditioning system Buttons/control dial The automatic mode is switched off by pressing the button for the air distribution or increasing or decreasing the blower speed. The temperature is nevertheless Setting of the temperature for the left side, operation of the seat heating of regulated.
Page 95 Heating and air conditioning system Recirculated air mode Note ⇒ f ig. ● If the windscreen mists up, press the button 95. After the wind-  In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehi- screen has been demisted, press the button AUTO cle and then fed back into the interior.
Page 96: Auxiliary Heating (Auxiliary Heating And Ventilation)
Heating and air conditioning system Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation) Note If the auxiliary heating runs, the fuel consumption comes from the vehicle tank. The auxiliary heating automatically controls the filling level in the fuel tank. If only Description and important information a low quantity of fuel is present in the fuel tank, the function of the auxiliary heat- The auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation) heats or ing is blocked.
Page 97 Heating and air conditioning system Direct switching on/off In the menu Mode select the desired mode Heating or Ventilation. –  Programming For the programming of the auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation) in the menu Aux. heating there are three pre-set times: ●...
Page 98 Heating and air conditioning system After selecting the menu Factory setting in the menu Aux. heating, it is possible Display warning light Description to return to the factory setting.  Lights up green for 2 seconds. The auxiliary heating was switched on. Lights up red for 2 seconds.
Page 99 Heating and air conditioning system Note ● Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the battery. ● The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original bat- tery.  Using the system Safety Driving Tips General Maintenance Breakdown assistance Technical data...
Page 100: Starting-Off And Driving
Starting-off and Driving Starting-off and Driving Setting steering wheel position WARNING (Continued) ● If you adjust the steering wheel further towards the head, you will reduce the protection offered by the driver airbag in the event of an accident. Check that the steering wheel is aligned to the chest.
Page 101: Starting The Engine
Starting-off and Driving - start engine Starting the engine Applies to all models: General Position You can only start the engine only using an original ignition key. To lock the steering, with the ignition key withdrawn, turn the steering wheel un- til the steering locking pin is heard to engage.
Page 102: 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. ● The starter may only be operated (ignition key position ), if the engine is not running.
Page 103: Shifting (Manual Gearbox)
Starting-off and Driving Pedals Note ● The radiator fan may continue running for a further 10 minutes or so after the Operation of the pedals must not be hindered! engine and the ignition have been switched off. The coolant fan may, however, al- so switch on again after some time if the coolant temperature rises because of an accumulation of heat in the engine or if the engine is warm and the engine com- WARNING...
Page 104: Rear Parking Aid
Starting-off and Driving The handbrake warning light lights up when the handbrake is applied, provided The audible parking aid determines the distance from the rear bumper to an ob-  the ignition is on. stacle behind the car with the aid of ultrasound sensors. The tones of the parking aid can be adapted in the menu of the Information display ⇒ ...
Page 105: Front And Rear Parking Aid
Starting-off and Driving The audible parking aid determines the distance between the front or rear bump- WARNING er and an obstacle with the aid of ultrasound sensors. The sensors are integrated in the front and rear bumper. The signal tones for the front parking aid sound ●...
Page 106: Cruise Control System (Ccs)
Starting-off and Driving WARNING WARNING ● The parking aid is not a substitute for the driver paying proper attention ● For safety reasons, the cruise control system must not be used in dense and it is always the driver's responsibility to take care when reversing the ve- traffic or on unfavourable road surfaces (such as icy roads, slippery roads, hicle or carrying out similar manoeuvres.
Page 107: (Start-Stop)
Starting-off and Driving After you have released the rocker button out of the position SET, the speed Switching off the cruise control system temporarily you have just stored is maintained at a constant speed without having to depress the accelerator. –...
Page 108 Starting-off and Driving The function is automatically activated each time the ignition is switched on. The temperature of the vehicle battery is not too low or too high. In the start-stop mode, the engine automatically switches to the vehicle's idle The pressure in the brake system is sufficient.
Page 109 Starting-off and Driving WARNING ● The brake servo unit and power steering only operate if the engine is run- ning. ● Never let the vehicle roll with the engine switched off. CAUTION If the “START-STOP” system is used at very high outside temperatures over a very long period of time, the vehicle battery can be damaged.
Page 110: Automatic Gearbox
Automatic gearbox Automatic gearbox Information for driving with the 6-speed automatic It is sufficient to engage selector lever position P when parking on a flat surface. When parking on a slope you should first apply the handbrake firmly and then gearbox move the selector lever into position P.
Page 111 Automatic gearbox automatically. You can also, however, switch the gearbox over into the Tiptronic If the selector lever position N is selected by accident while driving it is first nec- mode. This mode makes it possible for you to also shift gears manually essary to release pressure on the accelerator pedal and wait for idling speed of ⇒ ...
Page 112: Selector Lever Positions
Automatic gearbox Selector lever positions The brake pedal must be depressed (if the lever is in its position for longer than 2 seconds) in order to move the selector lever out of the position N into the position D or R, with the ignition switched on, on a vehicle travelling at less than 5 km/ hour or on a stationary vehicle.
Page 113: Selector Lever Lock
Automatic gearbox Kickdown function WARNING (Continued) ● You must on no account unintentionally operate the throttle (e.g. by hand The kickdown function provides you with maximum acceleration from the engine compartment) if a drive position is engaged when the car is power.
Page 114: Tiptronic
Automatic gearbox the accelerator pedal fully into the kickdown range. The original programme will When you accelerate, the gearbox shifts up automatically into the higher gear just be reactivated to match your particular style of driving once the gearbox has shif- before the maximum permissible engine speed is reached.
Page 115: Emergency Programme
Automatic gearbox Emergency programme Pull up rear cover. – ⇒ f ig. Use a finger to press the yellow plastic part in direction of arrow 109. – An emergency programme exists in the event of a fault in the sys- –...
Page 116: Communication
Communication Communication Multifunction steering wheel Operate radio and radio navigation system on the multifunction steering wheel You can of course operate the radio and radio navigation system at the appliance. You will find a description in the relevant Owner's manual. If the side lights are switched on, the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel are illuminated.
Page 117: Mobile Phones And Two-Way Radio Systems
Communication Button Action Radio, traffic information CD/CD changer/MP3 Navigation press briefly Switch off/on tone/activation and deactivation of the voice control press button for a without switch off/on long period of time function  turn upwards Increase volume  turn downwards Decrease volume Changing to the next stored radio station ...
Page 118: Universal Telephone Preinstallation Gsm Ii
Communication for your mobile phone, use your mobile phone exclusively in the adapter so that To ensure an optimum signal transmission, always leave the telephone with the the radiation in the vehicle drops to a minimum. This also improves the quality of adapter in the telephone mount.
Page 119 – Confirm the PIN (as standard 1234). ● Is the PIN code entered? – If the hands-free system announces (as standard Skoda UHV) on the display of ® ● Is Bluetooth active? the mobile phone, enter the PIN (as standard 1234) within 30 seconds and wait ●...
Page 120 Communication ● Inserting the mobile phone into the adapter ensures an optimal sending and CAUTION receiving power and offers at the same time the advantage of the battery charg- Taking the mobile phone out of the adapter during the call can lead to interrup- ing.
Page 121 Communication Operation of the telephone on the multifunction steering wheel This applies only if your vehicle has been equipped with the telephone preinstalla- tion at the factory. If the side lights are switched on, the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel are illuminated.
Page 122 ■ Call register ■ Search ■ Voice mailbox Phone name - the possibility to change the name of the telephone unit (pre- ■ set SKODA UHV) Bluetooth ■ Settings ■ Settings Back ■ In the menu Settings you can select the following menu points: Phone book ■...
Page 123: Voice Control
Communication Voice control Switching off voice control (dialogue) If the system is currently playing a message, you will need to end the message currently being played: Dialogue ● by briefly pressing the button on the adapter  On vehicles which are factory-fitted with the navigation system Co- ●...
Page 124: Universal Telephone Preinstallation Gsm Iil
Communication ® Music playback via Bluetooth Voice command Action Play music from the mobile phone or another paired MUSIC The universal telephone preinstallation GSM IIl makes it possible to play back mu- device. ® sic via Bluetooth from the devices such as MP3 player, mobile phone or note- After this command the system offers additional con- FURTHER OPTIONS book.
Page 125 Communication rSAP - Remote SIM access profile If the telephone book of the mobile phone contains more than 2 000 entries, the system announces Phone book not fully loaded. After connecting the telephone with the hands-free system via the rSAP profile, the telephone deregisters from the GSM network, the control unit ensures the Each time the telephone has established a new connection with the hands-free communication with the network via the internal antenna.
Page 126 Communication Select the menu Phone - Phone search in the information display and wait un- On vehicles which are fitted out with radio or radio navigation system at the fac- – til the control unit has ended the search. tory, it is possible to terminate the telephone call after removing the key from the ignition lock by pressing the icon on the touch-screen of the radio or the radio –...
Page 127 Communication Operation of the telephone on the multifunction steering wheel This applies only if your vehicle has been equipped with the telephone preinstalla- tion at the factory. If the side lights are switched on, the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel are illuminated.
Page 128 Communication The buttons operate the functions for the operating mode of the current tele- The following functions are available for each phone contact: phone.  Display telephone number ■ Voice Tag ■ Operate the telephone via the information display ■ Replay ■...
Page 129 ■ Phone name - the possibility to change the name of the hands-free system ■ Handsfree - HFP mode ■ (pre-set SKODA UHV) ■ Off time - Setting in five-minute steps Settings ■ Data - Settings for the Internet access point - ask network operator for details In the menu Settings you can select the following menu points: Switch off ph.
Page 130: Voice Control
Communication Voice control If the system expects a voice command, you can end the dialogue yourself: ● Do some with the CANCEL voice command; Dialogue ● by pressing the button on the multi-function steering wheel. On vehicles which are factory-fitted with the navigation system Co- Note lumbus, it is only possible to operate the voice control via this de- The dialogue of an incoming call is immediately interrupted.
Page 131: Internet Connection
Communication Internet connection The music playback process is performed on the connected device. Note An Internet connection can be established via a PC or PDA. ® ● The device to be connected must support the Bluetooth profile A2DP, see The control unit on the hands-free system supports the GPRS, EDGE and UMTS/3G Owner's manual of the device to be coupled.
Page 132 Communication CD changer Note ● Always guide the CD into the CD-case with the printed side pointing up- wards. ● Never push the CD with force into the CD-case as the insertion is performed automatically. ● After loading a CD into the CD-changer, you must wait until the LED of the cor- responding button lights up.
Page 133: Safety
Passive Safety Safety Passive Safety Basic information ● seat belt height adjusters for front seats; ● front airbag for the driver and front passenger; ● side airbags; Driving the safe way ● head airbags; Passive safety measures reduce the risk of injury in accident situa- ●...
Page 134: Correct Seated Position
Passive Safety ● Ensure that no objects can obstruct the pedal. Correct seated position ● Adjust the mirror, the front seat and the head restraint to match your body size. Correct seated position for the driver ● Point out to your occupants that the head restraints must be adjusted to match their body size.
Page 135 Passive Safety Electrical front passenger seat adjustment ⇒ p age 61, Adjusting front seats elec- WARNING trically. ● The front seats and the head restraints must always be adjusted to match the body size of the seat occupant as well as the seat belts must always be WARNING correctly fastened in order to provide an optimal protection for you and your ●...
Page 136 Passive Safety ● put the feet on the dash panel; WARNING ● put the feet on the seat upholstery; ● The head restraints must always be adjusted to match the body size, in or- ● transport somebody in the footwell; der to offer an optimal protection for you and your occupants.
Page 137: Seat Belts
Seat belts Seat belts Why seat belts? 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! ● Expectant women must also always wear a seat belt. This is the only way of ensuring optimal protection for the unborn child ⇒ ...
Page 138: Important Safety Information Regarding The Use Of
Seat belts The speed of the vehicle is, nevertheless, the most important factor. Doubling the WARNING (Continued) speed of the vehicle from 25 km/h up to 50 km/hour increases the kinetic energy ● The belt webbing must not run across solid or fragile objects (e.g. specta- four times.
Page 139: How Are Seat Belts Correctly Fastened
Seat belts How are seat belts correctly fastened? WARNING ● The shoulder part of the seat belt must never run across your neck but Fastening three-point seat belts must run approximately over the middle of the shoulder and fit snugly against the chest.
Page 140: Belt Tensioners
Seat belts Belt tensioners are not activated in the event of minor frontal collisions, side and WARNING rear-end collisions, in the case of a rollover and also not in accidents in which no major forces are produced from the front. Adjust the height of the belt in such a way that the shoulder part of the belt is positioned approximately across the middle of your shoulder - on no account across your neck.
Page 141: Airbag System
Airbag system Airbag system Description of the airbag system WARNING ● To enable the occupants of a car to be protected with the greatest possi- General information on the airbag system ble effect when the airbag is deployed, the front seats must be ⇒ p age 132, Correct seated position correctly adjusted to match the body size of the occu- The front airbag system is complementary to the three-point seat belts and offers pant.
Page 142: Front Airbags
Airbag system It is also possible under certain special accident situations that the front as well as Front airbags the side airbags and head airbags are deployed simultaneously. The airbags are not deployed in the case of minor frontal and side collisions, rear- Description of the front airbags end collisions, tilting of the vehicle and vehicle rollover.
Page 143 Airbag system Function of the front airbags Important safety information regarding the front airbag system Risk of injury to the head and chest area is reduced by fully inflated Correct use of the airbag system considerably reduces the risk of airbags.
Page 144: Side Airbags
Airbag system Apart from their normal protective function, a further task of the seat belts is to WARNING (Continued) also hold the driver and front passenger in a correct seated position in the event ● The steering wheel and the surface of the airbag module in the dash panel of a side collision so as to enable the side airbags to offer the maximum protec- on the passenger side must not be stuck onto, covered or modified in any oth- tion.
Page 145 Airbag system Important safety information on the side airbag WARNING (Continued) ● In the event of a side collision, the side airbags will not function properly, if Correct use of the airbag system considerably reduces the risk of the sensors cannot measure the increasing air pressure inside the doors, be- injury! cause the air can escape through large, non-sealed openings in the door pan- WARNING...
Page 146: Head Airbags
Airbag system Head airbags Function of the head airbags The risk of injury to the head and neck area is reduced in the event Description of the head airbags of a side collision by fully inflated head airbags. The head airbag together with the side airbag offers enhanced oc- cupant protection in the event of a side collision.
Page 147: Deactivating An Airbag
Airbag system Important safety information on the head airbag WARNING (Continued) sories fitted may in certain circumstances be thrown into the interior of the Correct use of the airbag system considerably reduces the risk of car and cause injuries to the occupants ⇒ p age 197, Accessories, changes and injury! replacement of parts.
Page 148 Airbag system If the airbag was switched off using diagnostic equipment: Switching on an airbag – Switch off the ignition. ● The warning light for the airbag system lights up for 4 seconds after switching on the ignition and then flashes for 12 seconds afterwards in 2 second intervals. –...
Page 149: Transporting Children Safely
Transporting children safely Transporting children safely What you should know about transporting children! Note National legal provisions, which deviate from the information contained in these operating instructions, take precedence over the information contained in the op- An introduction to the subject erating instructions.
Page 150 Transporting children safely We recommend, for safety reasons, that you always mount a child restraint sys- WARNING (Continued) tems on the rear seats whenever possible. If you still decide, however, to use a ● Children are exposed to an increased risk of injury in the event of an acci- child safety seat on the front passenger seat then you must pay attention to the dent if they lean forward or adopt an incorrect seated position when the vehi- following warnings in connection with the use of the airbag system on the front...
Page 151: Child Seat
Transporting children safely Child safety and side airbag WARNING Children must never be seated in the deployment area of the side ● It is essential to always switch off ⇒ p age 145 the front passenger airbag airbags and head airbags. 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 152 Transporting children safely Children who are more than 1.50 m in height or who weigh more than 36 kg can Child seats in which the child is facing with its back towards the direction of use normal seat belts without a seat bolster. travel should not be used on the front passenger seat when the vehicle is fitted ...
Page 153: Child Safety Seats In Group 3
Transporting children safely Child seats in which the child is facing with its back towards the direction of WARNING travel should not be used on the front passenger seat when the vehicle is fitted with a front passenger airbag ⇒ p age 148, Use of child safety seats on the front ●...
Page 154: Attaching A Child Seat Using The "Isofix" System
Transporting children safely Push the notched arms of the child seat into the locking eyes in direction of – WARNING ⇒ f ig. arrow , until they are heard to lock in place 136. ● When transporting a child on the front passenger seat, please comply with –...
Page 155: Attaching Child Seat Using The "Top Tether" System
Transporting children safely Attaching child seat using the “Top Tether” system Fig. 137 Rear seat: Top Tether IIn certain countries national legal provisions also require the equipment of the ⇒ f ig. rear seat with fixing eyes for child seat using the “Top Tether” system 137.
Page 156: Driving Tips
Intelligent Technology Driving Tips Intelligent Technology General information ● Brake Assist, ● Uphill Start Assist. ⇒ f ig. 138 The ESP system cannot be switched off with the button; only the TCS  WARNING system is switched off, the warning light instrument cluster lights up.
Page 157 The EDL switches on again automatically as soon as the brake has cooled down. WARNING XDL function (only for Octavia RS) It is also not possible for the ESP to overcome the physical limits of the vehi- cle. Even if a vehicle fitted with ESP you should still always adapt your style of The XDL function is an extension to the electronic differential lock.
Page 158 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 spin- system.
Page 159: Brakes
Intelligent Technology Brakes Low brake fluid level An insufficient level of brake fluid may result in problems in the brake system. The level of the brake fluid is monitored electronically ⇒ p age 28, Brake system . What has a negative effect on braking efficiency? Wear-and-tear WARNING Wear-and-tear to the brake pads is greatly dependent on the operating conditions...
Page 160: Brake Booster
Intelligent Technology Brake booster As soon as the vehicle speed has increased to about 20 km/hour an automatic test procedure is conducted during which you will be able to hear a pumping noise for about 1 second. The brake booster boosts the pressure which you generate with the brake pedal. The necessary pressure is only generated when the engine is running.
Page 161: Uphill Start Assist
Intelligent Technology The Brake Assist is able to help you achieve a shorter braking distance in emer- If there is a fault in the power steering, the warning light lights up in the   instrument cluster ⇒ p age 24. gency situations by rapidly producing the pressure required in the brake system.
Page 162: Diesel Particle Filter (Diesel Engine)
Intelligent Technology ● Inflate all tyres to the specified inflation pressure ⇒ p age 192. Diesel particle filter (diesel engine) ● Switch on the ignition. ⇒ f ig. 140 In the diesel particle filter the resulting soot particles are collected ●...
Page 163: Driving And The Environment
Driving and the Environment Driving and the Environment The first 1 500 kilometres and afterwards CAUTION All the speed and engine revolution figures apply only when the engine is at its normal operating temperature. Never rev up an engine which is cold, neither when New engine the vehicle is stationary nor when driving in individual gears.
Page 164: Driving In An Economical And Environmentally Conscious Manner
Driving and the Environment For vehicles with petrol engine only refuel with unleaded petrol ⇒ p age 176, Driving in an economical and environmentally – Unleaded petrol. conscious manner – Never run the fuel tank completely empty. Do not switch off the ignition while you are driving the vehicle. –...
Page 165 Driving and the Environment Shifting gears and saving energy Avoiding full throttle Shifting up early saves on fuel. Driving more slowly means saving fuel. Fig. 142 Fuel consumption in litres/100 Fig. 143 Fuel consumption in litres/100 km and speed in km/h. km.
Page 166 Driving and the Environment Regular servicing Avoid driving short distances A poorly tuned engine uses an unnecessarily high amount of fuel. Short distances result in an above-average high fuel consumption. Having your vehicle serviced regularly at a specialist garage enables you to satisfy one of the requirements for economical motoring even before you set off on your journey.
Page 167: Environmental Compatibility
Driving and the Environment Do not drive with winter tyres all year round for this costs about 10 % more fuel. Environmental compatibility Winter tyres are also louder.  Environmental protection has played a major role in the design, selection of mate- No unnecessary ballast rials and manufacture of your new ŠKODA.
Page 168: Motoring Abroad
Driving and the Environment Trade-in and recycling of old cars Headlight ŠKODA meets the requirements of the brand and its products regarding environ- ment and resource protection. All new ŠKODA vehicles can be utilized up to 95 % The low beam of your headlights is set asymmetrically. It illuminates the side of and always be returned.
Page 169 Driving and the Environment In order to avoid damage to the vehicle when driving through bodies of water (e.g. flooded roads), observe the following: ● Determine the depth of the water when driving through bodies of water. The water can reach at the maximum the web on the lower sill of the vehicle ⇒ ...
Page 170: Towing A Trailer
Towing a trailer Towing a trailer Technical requirements height above sea level. The towed weight is the weight of the (laden) vehicle and the (laden) trailer together. One should take this into account before driving up to higher altitudes. Your vehicle is designed primarily for transporting persons and luggage. It can, The trailer and drawbar load information on the type plate of the towing device however, also be used for towing a trailer - provided certain technical equipment are merely test data for the towing device The data relating to your vehicle,...
Page 171: Driving Tips
Towing a trailer Please refer to the following guidelines ⇒ p age 25, Coolant temperature/ Coolant Driving Tips quantity . The coolant temperature can be reduced by switching on the heating. – Do not, as far as possible, drive with your vehicle unladen and the trailer laden. Any increase in the cooling effect of the coolant fan through shifting down a gear –...
Page 172: General Maintenance
Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle General Maintenance Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle General How often you should wash your vehicle depends on a wide range of factors, such Proper care retains the commercial value of your vehicle. ●...
Page 173: Wax Treatment
Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle There are no particular points to note before washing your vehicle in an automatic For the sake of the environment vehicle wash system other than the usual precautionary measures (closing the Only wash your vehicle at washing bays specifically reserved for this purpose.
Page 174: Chrome Parts
Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle Polishing Plastic parts Polishing is only necessary if the paintwork of your vehicle has become unattrac- External plastic parts are cleaned by normal washing. Plastic parts and synthetic tive and if it is no longer possible to achieve a gloss with wax preservers. leather can also be treated with special solvent-free plastic cleaning agents if a damp cloth is not sufficient.
Page 175: Underbody Protection
Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle to apply a hard wax layer onto the wheel hubs every three months. You must not CAUTION use any products which cause abrasion when treating the wheel hubs. Any dam- Never wipe the headlights dry and do not use any sharp objects for cleaning the age to the paint layer on the wheel hubs must be touched up immediately.
Page 176: Care Of The Interior Of Vehicle
Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle This wax protection does not require to be inspected or re-treated. Please remove Normal cleaning any small amount of wax which flows out of the cavities at high temperatures – Clean soiled areas of the leather with slightly moistened cotton or woollen with a plastic scraper and clean the spot using petroleum cleaner.
Page 177 Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle ● Sharp-edged objects on items of clothing such as zip fasteners, rivets, sharp- edged belts may leave permanent scratches or signs of rubbing on the surface. ● The use of a mechanical steering wheel lock may damage the leather surface of the steering wheel.
Page 178: Fuel
Fuel Fuel Petrol On vehicles with prescribed unleaded petrol min. 95 RON, the use of petrol with a higher octane number than 95 RON does not result in a power increase or a lower fuel consumption. Unleaded petrol Prescribed fuel - unleaded petrol 98/95 RON Your vehicle can only be operated with unleaded petrol, which complies with the Use unleaded fuel with the octane rating 98 RON.
Page 179: Biofuel Ethanol E85
Fuel Biofuel Ethanol E85 Note ● When operating with Ethanol E85, the fuel consumption increases by approx 33 %, as a lower quantity of energy is contained in the bioethanol than in unlea- Ethanol E85 ded petrol. Only valid for vehicles with 1.6/75°kW MultiFuel engine. ●...
Page 180: Diesel
Fuel Operation in winter For the sake of the environment The use of engine preheating at temperatures below -10 °C has a positive effect Winter-grade diesel fuel on the fuel consumption and thus on the environment. A different grade of diesel fuel is available at filling stations in winter than during Note the summer.
Page 181 ● Before refuelling it is necessary to switch off the auxiliary heating system (auxiliary heating and ventilation). ● Remove any fuel which has spilled onto the paintwork of your vehicle immedi- ately - risk of paint damage! Valid for Octavia Combi 4x4 and Octavia Scout. Using the system Safety Driving Tips...
Page 182: Inspecting And Replenishing
Inspecting and Replenishing Inspecting and Replenishing Engine compartment – Ensure that the arms of the windscreen wipers are correctly in place against the windscreen before opening the bonnet otherwise damage could occur to the paintwork. Bonnet remote release ⇒ f ig. 149 Pulling on the locking lever in direction of arrow will unlock the –...
Page 183 Inspecting and Replenishing Working in the engine compartment WARNING (Continued) ● If you wish to work under the vehicle, you must secure the vehicle from Particular care is required when carrying out any work in the en- rolling away and support it with suitable supporting blocks: the car jack is not gine compartment! sufficient for this - risk of injury! ●...
Page 184: Engine Oil
Inspecting and Replenishing Overview of the engine compartment Engine oil The main inspection points. Check engine oil level The dipstick indicates the level of oil in the engine. Fig. 151 Dipstick Fig. 150 Petrol engine 1.8 ltr./118 kW TSI Checking the oil level –...
Page 185 Inspecting and Replenishing It is normal for the engine to consume oil. The oil consumption may be as much as WARNING 0.5 l/1 000 km depending on your style of driving and the conditions under which you operate your vehicle. The oil consumption may be slightly higher than this ●...
Page 186: Cooling System
Inspecting and Replenishing Coolant capacity Note After your skin has come in contact with the oil, you must thoroughly wash your Petrol engines Capacities (in liter) skin.  1.2 ltr./77 kW TSI - EU5 1.4 ltr./59 kW - EU4 1.4 ltr./90 kW TSI - EU5 Cooling system 1.6 ltr./75 kW - EU4, EU2 1.8 ltr./118 kW TSI - EU5, EU2 DDK...
Page 187 Inspecting and Replenishing Inspecting the coolant level CAUTION One should contact a specialist garage as soon as possible if the source of over- heating itself cannot be determined and removed, since there may be grave dam- age to the engine. ...
Page 188: Brake Fluid
Inspecting and Replenishing Brake fluid WARNING (Continued) ● If any splashes of coolant get into your eyes, rinse out your eyes immedi- Inspecting the brake fluid level ately with clear water and contact a doctor as soon as possible. ● You should also consult a doctor without delay if you have inadvertently swallowed coolant.
Page 189: Battery
Inspecting and Replenishing Replacing brake fluid There is a risk of injuries, scalding, accidents and burns when carrying out any work on the battery and on the electrical system. For this reason, it is essential to comply with the warning instructions ⇒ stated below and with the general ap- Brake fluid absorbs moisture.
Page 190 Inspecting and Replenishing Battery cover WARNING (Continued) ● Never charge a frozen or thawed battery - risk of explosion and caustic burns! Replace a frozen battery. ● Never jump-start the batteries which have a too low electrolyte level - risk of explosion and caustic burns! ●...
Page 191: Charging The Battery
Inspecting and Replenishing We recommend you have the electrolyte level checked by a specialist garage from Charging the battery time to time, especially in the following cases. A properly charged battery is essential for reliably starting the en- ● High outside temperatures. gine.
Page 192: Windshield Washer System
Inspecting and Replenishing CAUTION WARNING Vehicles with a “START-STOP” system are fitted with a special battery type which ● Never charge a frozen or thawed battery - risk of explosion and caustic allows the battery control unit to check the energy level for recurring engine start. burns.
Page 193 Inspecting and Replenishing The windshield washer reservoir contains the cleaning fluid for the windscreen or rear window and for the headlamp cleaning system. The reservoir is located at the ⇒ f ig. front right of the engine compartment 156. The filling level of the container is about 3 litres and about 5.5 litres on vehicles which have a headlight washing system.
Page 194: Wheels And Tyres
Wheels and Tyres Wheels and Tyres Wheels WARNING ● New tyres during the first approximately 500 km do not offer optimal grip General information and should therefore be run appropriately - risk of accident! ● Never drive with damaged tyres - risk of accident! ●...
Page 195 Wheels and Tyres The tyre inflation pressure for tyres of the tyre size 205/50 R17, which are inten- Wear indicators ded to be used with snow chains, is identical to the tyre inflation pressure for ⇒ f ig. tyres of the tyre size 225/45 R17, see 157.
Page 196: Changing Wheels Around
Wheels and Tyres Changing wheels around The tyre/wheel combinations which are approved for your vehicle are indicated in your vehicle documents. Approval and licensing may differ according to the legis- lation prevailing in individual countries. Proper knowledge of the tyre data makes it easier for you to select the correct type of tyre.
Page 197: Winter Tyres
Wheels and Tyres WARNING WARNING ● Only use those tyres or wheel rims which have been approved for your ● In case of incorrect treatment of the wheel bolts, the wheel can loosen model of ŠKODA vehicle. Failure to observe this instruction will adversely af- when the car is moving - risk of accident! fect the road safety of your vehicle - risk of accident! Approval and licensing of ●...
Page 198: Unidirectional Tyres
Wheels and Tyres You can fit winter tyres of a lower speed category to your vehicle provided that Snow chains you also do not drive faster than the permissible maximum speed for such tyres, even if the possible maximum speed of your vehicle is higher. The corresponding Snow chains must only be mounted on the front wheels.
Page 199: Accessories, Changes And Replacement Of Parts
Accessories, changes and replacement of parts Accessories, changes and replacement of parts General WARNING ● Work or modifications on your vehicle, which have been carried out unpro- ŠKODA vehicles have been built according to the latest discoveries in safety engi- fessionally, can cause operational faults - risk of accident! neering.
Page 200: Breakdown Assistance
Breakdown assistance Breakdown assistance Breakdown assistance First-aid box and Warning triangle (Octavia) First-aid box and warning triangle (Estate car) Fig. 160 Placing of the warning triangle Fig. 161 Placing of the warning triangle (Octavia) (Estate car) The first-aid box is attached by a strap to the right-hand side of the luggage com- For vehicles of the type estate car the first-aid box and the warning triangle are partment.
Page 201: Vehicle Tool Kit
The spare wheel lies in a well under the floor covering of the luggage compart- ⇒ f ig. ment and is fixed in place using special screws 163. £ Valid for Octavia RS and Octavia Scout. Using the system Safety Driving Tips General Maintenance...
Page 202: Changing A Wheel
Breakdown assistance Take the vehicle tool kit ⇒ p age 199 and the spare wheel ⇒ p age 199 out of Before removing the spare wheel, you must take out the box with the vehicle tool – ⇒ f ig. kit box 162.
Page 203 Breakdown assistance Push the wheel key through the clamp, support the wheel key at the tyre and – Note pull off the wheel trim. ● All bolts must be clean and must turn easily. ● You must never grease or oil the wheel bolts! Install ●...
Page 204 Breakdown assistance Wheel trim caps Tightening wheel bolts – Insert the wheel wrench fully onto the wheel bolt – Grasp the end of the wrench and turn the bolt to the right until it is tight. WARNING Slacken the wheel bolts only a little (about one turn) as long as the vehicle has not yet been jacked up - risk of an accident!.
Page 205 Breakdown assistance Raise vehicle WARNING You have to raise the vehicle with a lifting jack in order to be able ● Always raise the vehicle with the doors closed - risk of injury. to take off the wheel. ● Never position any body parts such as arms or legs under the vehicle, while the vehicle is raised with a lifting jack.
Page 206: Tyre Repair Kit
Breakdown assistance Have the tightening torque checked with a torque wrench as soon as possi- ● with tears or punctures greater than 4 mm in size, – ble. Steel and light alloy wheels must be tightened to a tightening torque of ●...
Page 207 Breakdown assistance Components of the tyre repair kit Have all the occupants get out. While changing a tyre, the occupants of the – vehicle should not stand on the road (instead they should remain behind a crash barrier). – Switch off the engine and engage 1st gear or if your vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox, position the selector lever into position P.
Page 208: Jump-Starting
Breakdown assistance On vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox, move the gearshift lever into Neu- – CAUTION tral. Switch off the air compressor after running 8 minutes at the latest - danger of overheating! Allow the air compressor to cool a few moments before switching it –...
Page 209 Breakdown assistance Connecting negative terminal and engine block WARNING – Attach one end to the negative terminal of the battery supplying the power ● A discharged battery may already freeze at temperatures just below 0 °C. In case of frozen battery carry out no jump-starting - risk of explosion! Attach the other end to a solid metal part which is connected firmly to the –...
Page 210: Towing The Vehicle
Breakdown assistance Jump-starting in vehicles with the “START-STOP” system The maximum towing speed is 50 km/h. Driver of the towed vehicle – Switch the ignition on so that the steering wheel is not blocked and you can also operate the turn signal lights, the headlight flasher, the windscreen wip- ers and windscreen washer system.
Page 211 The towing eye is stored in the box of the vehicle tool kit. Front towing eye The towing eye is stored in the box of the vehicle tool kit. Fig. 174 Front bumper Octavia RS: Protective grille/Octavia Scout: Cover Octavia RS ⇒ f ig.
Page 212 Breakdown assistance Put the cover in place after screwing out the towing eye again and press into – place. The cover must engage firmly. CAUTION The towing eye must always be screwed in fully and firmly tightened, otherwise the towing eye can tear when towing in or tow-starting. ...
Page 213: Fuses And Light Bulbs
Fuses and light bulbs Fuses and light bulbs Electric fuses Colour coding of fuses Colour Maximum amperage Replacing fuses in the dash panel light brown brown Defect fuses must be replaced. blue yellow white green orange CAUTION Fig. 176 Fuse cover: left side of the dash panel ●...
Page 214 Fuses and light bulbs Removing fuse cover Power consumer ⇒ f ig. 177 – Move the circlips as far as the stop, the symbol  appears behind Radio the circlip and remove the cover. Not assigned Installing fuse cover Engine control unit, Main relay –...
Page 215 Fuses and light bulbs Fuse assignment in the dash panel Power consumer Not assigned Cornering lights for the left and right side Air blower for Climatronic Front power window Cigarette lighter Rear window heater Rear window heater, Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventila- tion) Fig.
Page 216: Bulbs
Xenon headlight switch on again automatically after a few seconds after the overload has been Turn signals PY21W eliminated.  Fog lights H8/HB4 Octavia RS, Octavia Scout Bulbs Light unit (Octavia) Bulb Reversing light P21W Changing bulbs Turn signals PY21W Twin filament light bulb for the brake lights and tail The relevant lamp must always be switched off before a light bulb is replaced.
Page 217 Fuses and light bulbs Removing the headlight WARNING ● Bulbs H7 and H1 are pressurised and may burst when changing the bulb - risk of injury! ● It is recommended to wear gloves and safety glasses when changing a bulb. ●...
Page 218 Fuses and light bulbs Turn signal light (at the front) Front parking lights and low beam Fig. 182 Removing the light bulb for the Fig. 183 Removing the bulbs for the turn signal light parking and low beam light Changing light bulb for turn signal light (at the front) Removing the light bulb for the parking light Switch the ignition and all lights off.
Page 219 Fuses and light bulbs Main beam Fog lights and daylight driving lights Fig. 184 Removing the light bulb for the main beam light Fig. 185 Front bumper: Protective grille/removing the fog light – Switch the ignition and all lights off. ⇒ ...
Page 220 Then press the cover closed on the side facing the fog light. The cover must engage firmly.  Cover of fog lights Octavia RS, Octavia Scout Fig. 187 Front bumper: Fog lights/fog lights: Replacing the light bulb Removing the fog light ⇒ ...
Page 221 –  Rear light unit (Estate car) Light unit (Octavia) Fig. 190 Luggage compartment: Cover for the lamp holder/removing the lamp holder Fig. 189 Luggage compartment: Cover for the lamp holder/removing the lamp holder Changing light bulbs in the lamp holder Changing light bulbs in the lamp holder Switch the ignition and all lights off.
Page 222 Fuses and light bulbs ⇒ f ig. 190 Press the catch in the direction of arrow and take out the lamp – right. – 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 –...
Page 223: Technical Data
Technical data Technical data Technical data General information 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 224: Identification Details
Technical data Permissible gross weight Vehicle identification number (VIN) The permissible overall weight of the vehicle/trailer combination when the The vehicle identification number - VIN (vehicle body number) is stamped into the vehicle is being operated with a trailer engine compartment on the right hand shock absorber dome. This number is also located on a sign on the lower left hand edge below the windscreen.
Page 225: Dimensions
Technical data Dimensions Dimensions (mm) OCTAVIA COMBI OCTAVIA OCTAVIA RS ESTATE CAR COMBI RS COMBI 4x4 SCOUT GreenLine GreenLine 4569 4569 4597 4569 4569 4599 4569 4584 Length 4597 Width 1769 1769 1769 1769 1769 1769 1769 1784 Width including exterior mirror...
Page 226: Engine Oil Specifications
Technical data Engine oil specifications Diesel engines Specification Content 2.0 ltr./103 kW TDI CR DPF - EU4, EU5 VW 507 00 The grade of engine oil should be selected in accordance with pre- 2.0 l/125 kW TDI CR - EU5 VW 507 00 cise specifications.
Page 227 Technical data CAUTION Only the above-mentioned oils may be used on vehicles with flexible service inter- vals (QG1). We recommend always refilling with oil of the same specification since this will maintain the properties of the oil. In exceptional cases, you must top up only once engine oil complying with Specification VW 502 00 (only for petrol en- gines) or Specification VW 505 01 (only for diesel engines) to maximum 0.5 litres.
Page 228: Engine 1.2 L/77 Kw Tsi - Eu5
Engine 1.2 l/77 kW TSI - EU5 Output (kW per rpm) Max. torque (Nm per rpm) Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm 77/5000 175/1550-4100 4/1197 Performances OCTAVIA M6 OCTAVIA DQ7 COMBI M6 COMBI DQ7 Maximum speed (km/h) Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (s) 10,8 10,9 10,9 Fuel consumption (in ltr./100 km) and CO...
Page 229: Engine 1.4 L/59 Kw - Eu4, Eu5
Engine 1.4 l/59 kW - EU4, EU5 Output (kW per rpm) Max. torque (Nm per rpm) Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm 59/5000 132/3800 4/1390 Performances OCTAVIA EU4 OCTAVIA EU5 COMBI EU4 COMBI EU5 Maximum speed (km/h) Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (s) 14,2 14,3...
Page 230: Engine 1.4 L/90 Kw Tsi - Eu5
Engine 1.4 l/90 kW TSI - EU5 Output (kW per rpm) Max. torque (Nm per rpm) Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm 90/5000 200/1500-4000 4/1390 Performances OCTAVIA M6 OCTAVIA DQ7 COMBI M6 COMBI DQ7 Maximum speed (km/h) 203/205 202/204 Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (s)
Page 231: Engine 1.6 L/75 Kw - Eu2, Eu4, Eu5
Engine 1.6 l/75 kW - EU2, EU4, EU5 Output (kW per rpm) Max. torque (Nm per rpm) Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm 75/5600 148/3800 4/1595 OCTAVIA M5 OCTAVIA M5 OCTAVIA M5 COMBI M5 Performances OCTAVIA AG6 COMBI M5 EU4 COMBI M5 EU5...
Page 232: Engine 1.8 L/112 Kw Tsi - Eu5, Eu2 Ddk
Engine 1.8 l/112 kW TSI - EU5, EU2 DDK Output (kW per rpm) Max. torque (Nm per rpm) Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm 112/4300-6200 250/1500-4200 4/1798 Performances OCTAVIA M6 OCTAVIA AQ6 COMBI M6 COMBI AQ6 COMBI 4x4 M6 SCOUT M6 Maximum speed (km/h) Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (s) Fuel consumption (in ltr./100 km) and CO...
Page 233: Engine 1.8 L/118 Kw Tsi - Eu5, Eu2 Ddk
Engine 1.8 l/118 kW TSI - EU5, EU2 DDK Output (kW per rpm) Max. torque (Nm per rpm) Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm 118/4500-6200 250/1500-4500 4/1798 Performances OCTAVIA M6 OCTAVIA DQ7 COMBI M6 COMBI DQ7 COMBI 4x4 M6 SCOUT M6 Maximum speed (km/h) Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (s) Fuel consumption (in ltr./100 km) and CO...
Page 234: Engine 2.0 L/147 Kw Tsi - Eu5, Eu2 Ddk
Max. torque (Nm per rpm) Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm 147/5100-6000 280/1700-5000 4/1984 Performances OCTAVIA RS M6 OCTAVIA RS DQ6 COMBI RS M6 COMBI RS DQ6 Maximum speed (km/h) Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (s) Fuel consumption (in ltr./100 km) and CO...
Page 235: Engine 1.6 L/77 Kw Tdi Cr - Eu5
Technical data Engine 1.6 l/77 kW TDI CR - EU5 Output (kW per rpm) Max. torque (Nm per rpm) Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm 77/4400 250/1500-2500 4/1598 OCTAVIA M5 COMBI M5 Performances OCTAVIAM5 OCTAVIA DQ7 COMBI M5 COMBI DQ7 COMBI 4x4 M6...
Page 236: Engine 1.9 L/77 Kw Tdi Pd - Eu4
Engine 1.9 l/77 kW TDI PD - EU4 Output (kW per rpm) Max. torque (Nm per rpm) Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm 77/4000 250/1900 4/1896 Performances OCTAVIAM5 OCTAVIA DQ6 COMBI M5 COMBI DQ6 COMBI 4x4 M6 Maximum speed (km/h) Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (s) 11,8 12,2 11,9...
Page 237: Engine 2.0 L/81 Kw Tdi Cr - Eu4, Eu5
Output (kW per rpm) Max. torque (Nm per rpm) Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm 250/1500-2500 81/4200 4/1968 M6 4x4 280/1750-2750 OCTAVIA M5 OCTAVIA M6 COMBI M5 COMBI M6 COMBI 4x4 M6 Performances Maximum speed (km/h) Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (s)
Page 238: Engine 2.0 L/103 Kw Tdi Cr - Eu4, Eu5
Max. torque (Nm per rpm) Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm 103/4000 - EU4 320/1750 - 2500 4/1968 103/4200 - EU5 COMBI 4x4 Performances OCTAVIA M6 OCTAVIA DQ6 COMBI M6 COMBI DQ6 COMBI 4x4 M6 SCOUT M6 SCOUT DQ6 Maximum speed (km/h)
Page 239: Engine 2.0 L/125 Kw Tdi Cr - Eu5
Max. torque (Nm per rpm) Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm 125/4200 350/1750 - 2500 4/1968 Performances OCTAVIA RS M6 OCTAVIA RS DQ6 COMBI RS M6 COMBI RS DQ6 Maximum speed (km/h) Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (s) Fuel consumption (in ltr./100 km) and CO...
Page 240: Multi-Purpose Vehicles (Af)
Technical data Multi-purpose vehicles (AF) Weight (in kg) Engine Permissible gross weight 1.2 ltr./77 kW TSI 1820 1845 1.4 ltr./59 kW 1755 1.4 ltr./90 kW TSI 1865 1885 1880 1.6 ltr./75 kW 1835 1870 1.6 ltr./75 kW LPG 1885 4x4 M6 1.8 ltr./118 (112) kW TSI 1905 1925...
Page 241: Index
Index Index Selector lever-emergency unlocking ..113 Tiptronic ........112 Abroad .
Page 242: Coolant Temperature/Coolant Level
Warning light ....... . 25 Octavia ........68 Electrically adjustable exterior mirror .
Page 243 Index Handbrake ........101 Jacking points ....... 203 Main beam .
Page 244: Safety Information
Index Overview of the engine compartment ..182 Rear window Setting temperature heater ........52 Heating .
Page 245 Index The roof luggage rack system ....73 Visors ........52 Through-loading bag .
Page 246 ŠKODA pursues a policy of constant product and model development. We trust Reprinting, reproduction or translation, either in whole or in part, is not permitted that you will understand that changes to models in terms of shape, equipment without the written consent of ŠKODA. and engineering, may be introduced at any time.
Page 248 Also please pay attention to those parts in the Owner's Manual that are marked  below. Work with us – for the sake of the environment. Návod k obsluze Octavia, Laura anglicky 11.2011 S64.5610.09.20 1Z0 012 003 QT...

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