Winter Operation - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Winter operation

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Winter tyres
Snow chains
Winter tyres
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First read and observe the introductory information given on page 234.
The handling of your vehicle will be significantly improved when driving on wintry
roads if you fit winter tyres. Summer tyres on ice, snee and at temperatures be-
low 7 °C have less grip. This is especially true of low-profile tyres or high-speed
tyres.
To achieve the best possible handling properties, winter tyres must be fitted on
all 4 wheels, the minimum tread depth must be 4 mm and tyres must be no older
than 4 years.
Winter tyres of a lower speed category can be used provided that the permissible
maximum speed of these tyres is not exceeded even if the possible maximum
speed of the vehicle is higher.
The winter tyre speed limit is set in the Infotainment system
tions for Infotainment, chapter Vehicle settings (CAR button).
For the sake of the environment
Fit the summer tyres on again in good time as they provide better handling prop-
erties, a shorter braking distance, less tyre noise, and reduced tyre wear on roads
which are free of snow and ice as well as at temperatures above 7 °C. The fuel
consumption is also lower.
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General Maintenance
Snow chains
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When driving on wintry roads, snow chains improve not only traction, but also the
braking performance.
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Snow chains must only be mounted on the front wheels.
234
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For technical reasons, it is only permissible to fit snow chains with the following
wheel/tyre combinations.
Wheel size
a)
Only fit snow chains with links and locks not larger than 13 mm.
b) Only fit snow chains with links and locks not larger than 12 mm.
CAUTION
The chains must be removed when driving on roads which are free of snow.
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They adversely affect the handling of your vehicle, damage the tyres and are rap-
idly destroyed.
Remove the full wheel trims before installing the snow chains.
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» Operating instruc-
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First read and observe the introductory information given on page 234.
Depth (D)
6J x 15 43 mm
a)
6J x 16 48 mm
b)
6J x 17 48 mm
b)
Tyre size
195/65 R15
205/55 R16
205/50 R17
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