Skoda Octavia Operating Instructions Manual page 205

Tyre pressure
Fig. 204 Label with a table of tyre sizes and tyre pressure value / inflate
tyres
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Read and observe on page 201 first.
The prescribed tyre inflation is on the sticker with pictograms
some countries, the pictograms are replaced with a text).
Tyre pressure is always to match the load.
Inflation pressure for half load
B
Inflation pressure for environmentally-friendly operation
C
As a result of pressure level adaption to this value, the fuel consumption
and pollutant emissions may fall slightly.
Inflation pressure for full load
D
Tyre diameter in inches
E
These details are intended only as information for the specified tyre pres-
sure and does not list approved tyre sizes for your vehicle.
The approved tyre sizes for your vehicle are listed in the vehicle's technical
documentation (the so called COC document) and this also states the dec-
laration of conformity » page
The approved tyre diameter for your vehicle is also provided with the vehi-
cle data » page 233.
Tyre pressure value on the front axle
F
Tyre pressure value on the rear axle
G
Checking the tyre pressures
Check the tyre pressure, including that of the emergency or spare wheel, at
least once a month and also before setting off on a long journey.
202
General Maintenance
» Fig. 204
A
233.
Always check the inflation pressure when the tyres are cold. Do not reduce the
higher pressure on warm tyres.
In vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring, tyre pressure values must be saved
each time the pressures are changed
WARNING
Having the correct tyre inflation pressure is always the driver's responsi-
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bility.
Too low or too high inflation pressure impairs handling.
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If the inflation pressure is too low, the tyre must perform a greater rolling
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resistance. At higher speeds the tyre will warm up as a result of this. This
can result in tread separation and a tyre blow-out.
In the event of very fast pressure loss, e.g. in the event of sudden tyre
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damage, an attempt should be made to bring the vehicle carefully to a stop
without sudden steering movements and without any hard braking.
For the sake of the environment
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Tyres which are insufficiently inflated increase your fuel consumption.
Note
The declaration of conformity (the so-called COC document), can be obtained
from a ŠKODA partner.
Tyre wear
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Read and observe
The tyre wear depends on the tyre pressure, the driving style and other condi-
tions.
Attention to the following notes may affect tyre wear.
Driving style
Fast cornering, sharp acceleration and braking increase the wear of your tyres.
Wheel balance
The wheels of a new vehicle are balanced. When driving, there are a wide
range of influences which may result in an imbalance. This may become appa-
rent by a "vibration" in the steering. If this is the case, have the wheels
checked by a specialist garage.
Have the wheels rebalanced after replacing or repairing the tyres.
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on page 201 first.
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