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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.
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Introduction • On-board literature Vehicle data, • The on-board literature for your vehicle consists of this “Owner's Service intervals, • Manual” as well as a “Service schedule” and a “Help on the road”. There Overview of the service work, can also be a variety of other additional operating manuals and instruc- •...
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. A WARNING Chapters, table of contents and subject index note draws your attention to a serious risk of accident or injury.
Using the system Using the system Safety Driving Tips General Maintenance Breakdown assistance Technical Data...
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Cockpit Fig. 1 Certain items of equipment shown in the illustration are only fitted to particular model versions or are optional items of equipment.
The brief instruction The brief instruction Basic functions and important information Setting steering wheel position Introduction The chapter of the brief instruction is only used as a quick reference of the most important operating elements of the vehicle. It is neces- sary to observe all the information which is contained in the following chapters of the Owner's Manual.
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The brief instruction Seat belt height adjuster Adjusting height of seat* Adjust the angle of the seat backrest Adjusting lumbar support* Further information page 49, “Adjusting the front seats”. WARNING Only adjust the driver seat when the vehicle is stationary - risk of injury! Electric exterior mirror adjustment* Fig.
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The brief instruction Switching lights on and off Turn signal light right Turn signal light left Switching over between low beam and main beam lights Headlight flasher Further information page 42, “The turn signal and main beam lever ”. Windscreen wiper lever Fig.
The brief instruction Power windows* – Unscrew the fuel filler cap anti-clockwise and place the fuel filler cap from above on the fuel filler flap fig. 11 - right. Further information page 128, “Refuelling”. Bonnet remote release Fig. 10 Buttons on the driver's door Button for the power window in the driver's door Button for the power window in the front passenger's door Button for the power window at the rear right door...
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The brief instruction Further information page 130, “Opening and closing the bonnet.”. Inspecting the engine oil level Fig. 14 Dipstick Engine oil must not be refilled. Engine oil can be refilled. Engine oil must be refilled. Further information page 132, “Check engine oil level”.
Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Fuel gauge For the sake of the environment Shifting up early helps you save fuel and reduce the operating noise of your page 15, fig. 15 The fuel gauge only works when the ignition is switched on. vehicle.
Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Note Caution If the display of the second speed is activated in mph or km/h, this speed is shown We recommend you ask a specialist garage to reset the service interval display. instead of the odometer on the display. Incorrectly setting the service interval display can cause problems to the vehicle.
Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Recommended gear* page 20 Distance driven page 20 Average speed Current speed* page 20 page 20 Warning against excessive speeds* Note In certain national versions the displays appear in the Imperial system of measures.
Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Total-trip memory (memory 2) – Press button The total distance driven memory gathers data from any number of individual jour- The following readouts of the selected memory will be set to zero by button neys up to a total of 19 hours and 59 minutes driving or 1.999 kilometres driven. The •...
Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Current consumption Distance driven The current fuel consumption level is shown in the display in litres/100 km. This The distance driven since the memory was last erased appears in the display page 18. If you wish to calculate the distance driven as of a particular time, you information can help you to adapt your style of driving to the fuel consumption you wish to achieve.
Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Changing or erasing the speed limit – Use switch to set the required speed limit, e.g. 50 km/h. – Confirm the speed limit that was set with button , or wait 5 seconds until the – With switch , choose the menu point Warning against excessive speeds.
Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights page 25 Switch off the Traction control system (TCS); page 23 Turn signal lights (to the left) Tyre pressure* page 26 page 23 Turn signal lights (to the right) ...
Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Cruise control system* Note • The arrangement of the indicator lights depends on the model version. The The warning light lights up, when operating the speed regulating system. symbols shown in the following functional description are to be found as indicator lights in the instrument cluster.
Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Engine oil pressure WARNING The warning light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on. Have the airbag system checked immediately by a specialist garage if a fault exists. Otherwise, there is a risk of the airbag not being activated in the event Stop the vehicle and switch the engine off if the warning light does not go off after of an accident.
Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights The glow plug indicator light will come on for about 1 second if the engine is at a WARNING (continued) normal operating temperature or if the outside temperature is above +5 °C. This means that you can start the engine right away. •...
Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Antilock brake system (ABS) If the warning light comes on immediately after starting the engine, the ESP system can be switched off for technical reasons. In this case, the ESP system can be switched on again by switching the ignition on and off. If the warning light goes The warning light ...
Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Brake system The warning light comes on even when the ignition is switched off. The warning light lights up for a maximum of 5 minutes. The warning light flashes or comes on if the brake fluid level is too low, if there is a fault in the ABS or if the handbrake is applied.
Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Caution If the warning light comes on when driving and in addition the warning light (cooling system fault) also comes on in display, you must then stop the car immedi- ately and switch the engine off - risk of engine damage! Engine oil level ...
Unlocking and locking Unlocking and locking Note Please approach an authorised Škoda Service Partner if you lose a key since he can obtain a new one for you. Changing the battery in the remote control key Fig. 21 Set of keys without remote control/set of keys with remote control key Two keys are provided with the vehicle.
Unlocking and locking The rear doors are equipped with a child safety lock. You can switch the child safety Note lock on and off using the vehicle key. • Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the battery. • Switching child safety lock on The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original battery.
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Unlocking and locking Safe securing If the indicator light first of all flashes fast for about 2 seconds, afterwards lights up for about 30 seconds and then flashes slowly, there is a fault in the system of the central locking or the interior monitor* page 36. Visit a specialist garage to obtain The central locking system is equipped with a safe securing system.
Unlocking and locking • Unlocking the vehicle using the key All the doors and the boot lid are locked. • The switched on interior lights will switch off over the door contact. • The windows close provided the key is held in the lock position.* •...
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Unlocking and locking • Locking As long as one door is opened , the vehicle cannot be locked in order to avoid inadvertently locking the key in the vehicle. – Remove the panel fig. • In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked doors –...
Unlocking and locking Emergency unlocking of the boot lid (Combi) WARNING • Ensure that the lock is properly engaged after closing the boot lid. Other- wise, the boot lid might open suddenly when driving even if the boot lid lock is closed - risk of accident! •...
Unlocking and locking Boot lid remote release If a lost key is replaced or if the receiver unit has been repaired or a new unit installed, it is then necessary for an authorised Škoda Service Partner to initialise – Press button for about 2 second.
Unlocking and locking • Vehicle interior page 36, “Interior monitor* and Towing protection moni- synchronised. This can occur when the buttons on the radio-operated key are actu- ated a number of times outside of the operative range of the equipment or the toring*”, •...
Unlocking and locking Closing a window The interior monitor and the towing protection monitoring are switched on again automatically the next time the car is locked. – A window is closed through pulling lightly on the respective button in the door. The closing process stops when one releases the button.
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Unlocking and locking Note WARNING • After switching the ignition off, it is still possible to open or close the windows The system is fitted with a force limiter page 38. If there is an obstacle, the for a further 10 minutes. During this time the automatic closing and opening func- closing process is stopped and the window goes down by several centimetres.
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Unlocking and locking • Window convenience operation* Press the relevant switch top and hold it pressed as long as necessary until the window is closed. • Release the switch. You can open and close the window with power windows as follows when •...
Lights and Visibility Lights and Visibility Lights WARNING (continued) oncoming traffic. In this case, always switch on the low beam when it is dark or Switching lights on and off if visibility is poor. Note • An audible warning will sound if you withdraw the ignition key and open the driver's door when the vehicle lights are still on.
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Lights and Visibility Activating the function daylight driving lights Only the rear fog light of the trailer lights up automatically when you are towing a trailer using a factory-fitted towing device which is fitted with the rear fog light. – Pull the turn signal light lever towards the steering wheel up to 3 seconds after The rear fog light is located in the rear light array on the driver's side.
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Lights and Visibility Switch for hazard warning lights The turn signal and main beam lever The parking lights and headlight flasher are also switched on and off using the turn signal and main beam lever. Fig. 37 Dash panel: Switch for hazard warning lights –...
Lights and Visibility Interior lighting Parking light – Switch off the ignition. Lighting of the interior of the vehicle - Version 1 – Push the lever up or down - the right-hand or left-hand parking light is switched Information concerning the function of the lights. •...
Lights and Visibility • Luggage compartment light the ignition is switched on. • auto switch-off - about 30 seconds after all the doors have been closed. The lighting comes on automatically when the boot lid is opened. If the lid remains If the doors remain open, the switch in position ...
Lights and Visibility Windshield wiper and wash system Sun visors Windshield wiper You can operate the windscreen wipers and automatic wipe/wash using the windscreen wiper lever. Fig. 42 Sun visor: swivelling out You can pull the sun visor for the driver or front passenger out of the fixture and ...
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Lights and Visibility Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen The windscreen washer nozzles are heated* when the ignition is switched on. Top up with wash liquid page 140. – Pull the lever towards the steering wheel into sprung position , the wash system sprays immediately, the windscreen wiper starts wiping a little later.
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Lights and Visibility Replacing wiper blades for the windscreen wipers Wiper blades in proper condition are essential to obtain good visibility. Wiper blades should not be allowed to become dirtied by dust, insect remains and preserving wax. 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.
Lights and Visibility Heating of the external mirror – With the other hand unlock the locking button in the direction of arrow and remove the wiper blade. – Turn the rotary knob to position fig. Attaching a wiper blade Adjusting left and right exterior mirrors simultaneously –...
Seats and Stowage Seats and Stowage Front seats Adjusting the front seats Basic information The front seats have a wide range of different settings and can thus be matched to the physical characteristics of the driver and front passenger. Correct adjustment of the seats is particularly important for: •...
Seats and Stowage – To re-insert the head restraint, push it down into the seat backrest far enough WARNING until you hear the locking button engage. • Only adjust the driver seat when the vehicle is stationary - risk of injury! The position of the front and rear outer head restraints is adjustable in height.
Seats and Stowage – Press the locking button in the direction of arrow , press simultaneously the – Pull up the seat cushion in direction of arrow and fold forwards in direction locking button into the opening using a flat screwdriver with a width of of arrow ...
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Seats and Stowage Rear seat armrest* WARNING (continued) • Pay attention that the seat backrests are correctly interlocked. It is only then that the three-point seat belt for the middle seat can reliably fulfil its function. • Before folding the seat backrest back into the secure position, place the rear lateral seat belt behind the edge of the side trim panel.
Seats and Stowage WARNING WARNING (continued) • If you or the passenger have a subdued pain and/or temperature sensitivity, e.g. There must be no objects on the floor which could roll under the pedals. You through medication, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes), we would then no longer be able to apply the brakes, operate the clutch or acceler- recommend not to use the seat heating at all.
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Seats and Stowage Eyes are located on the sides of the luggage compartment for lashing the goods to WARNING (continued) be loaded. • The items carried in the luggage compartment should be stowed in such a You can also attach a floor fixing net* to these eyes for lashing small objects. way that no objects are able to slip forward if there are any sudden driving or The floor fixing net* together with the installation instruction are stowed under the braking manoeuvres undertaken - risk of injury!
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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.
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Seats and Stowage Luggage compartment cover (Octavia) Note You can use the luggage compartment cover behind the head Opening the tailgate also lifts up the luggage compartment cover. restraints for storing light and soft items. Foldable luggage compartment cover (Combi) Fig.
Seats and Stowage Net partition* (Combi) WARNING • First check for yourself that the cross road is inserted into the mounts Use the net partition behind the rear seats the front position! • Pay attention that the rear seat backrest is correctly interlocked. It is only then that the three-point seat belt for the middle seat can reliably fulfil its function.
Seats and Stowage The roof rack* WARNING • The belt locks and the belts must be in their original position after folding Description back the seat cushions and the seat backrests - they must be ready to use. • The seat backrests must be securely interlocked in position so that no Pay attention to the following points if you wish to transport luggage or other items objects in the luggage compartment can slide forwards if there is sudden on the roof of your vehicle:...
Seats and Stowage Lashing points (Octavia) WARNING (continued) dent! You must absolutely adapt your style of driving and the speed of the vehicle to the specific circumstances. Cup holder Cup holder in front centre console Fig. 65 Attachment points for base roof carrier Perform the assembly and the disassembly according to the attached instructions.
Seats and Stowage Note holder 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! Cigarette lighter*, power sockets Cigarette lighter Fig. 67 Windscreen: Note holder You can also use the socket on the cigarette lighter for other elec- The note holder is designed e.g.
Seats and Stowage Storage compartments WARNING • Take care when using the cigarette lighter! Not paying proper attention or Overview incorrect use the cigarette lighter in an uncontrolled manner may result in burns. • The cigarette lighter and the power socket also operates when the ignition is switched off or the ignition key withdrawn.
Seats and Stowage Storage compartment on the front passenger side Storage compartment on the driver's side Fig. 71 Dash panel: Storage compart- Fig. 72 Dash panel: Storage compart- ment on the front passenger side ment on the driver's side Opening and closing the storage compartment on the front passenger –...
Seats and Stowage Storage compartment in front centre console* WARNING fig. 74 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 impaired. Front seat armrest with storage compartment* Fig.
Seats and Stowage Storage compartment in rear centre console* Closing air inlet – Push the lock as far as the stop downwards. On vehicles fitted with air conditioning, the storage compartment is equipped with a lockable inlet for thermally treated (warmed-up) air. At open air supply, air flows into the storage with a temperature which is as high as the one out of the air outlet nozzles, depending on temperature setting.
Seats and Stowage Opening from passenger compartment – Pull down the armrest of the rear seat at the loop page 52. – Pull the handle up to the stop in upward direction and fold open the lid down- page 64, fig. 78 wards - left.
Heating and air conditioning system Heating and air conditioning system Air outlet vents Close air outlet vents – Turn the vertical thumbwheel into the end position. The information provided is valid for all vehicles. Redirecting air flow – Swivel upward or downward the grille of the vents in order to set the height of the air flow using the vertically arranged thumbwheel.
Heating and air conditioning system Heating Rear window heater – Press button . Further information page 44, “Rear window heater”. Using the system The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of ice, snow or leaves in order The heating system delivers air into the interior of the vehicle and to ensure that the heating and ventilation systems operate properly.
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Heating and air conditioning system Set heating Recommended settings of heating controls for: Setting of the control dial Setup Air outlet vents 3 Air outlet vents 4 Button Defrosting the windscreen and To the right up to Open and align with the ...
Heating and air conditioning system • Recirculated air mode engine running, • outside temperature above approx. +2 °C and In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle • blower switch switched on (positions 1 to 4). and then fed back into the interior.
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Heating and air conditioning system which can only be eliminated through considerable effort and expense (replace- – When you again press the switch , the cooling system is switched off. The ment of compressor). warning light in the button goes out. Rear window heater Using the system .
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Heating and air conditioning system Set Climatic Recommended settings of Climatic controls for the respective operating modes: Setting of the control dial Button Setup Air outlet vents 3 Defrosting the windscreen and To the right up to Open and align with the side ...
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Heating and air conditioning system Recirculated air mode For the sake of the environment In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle When you economize on fuel, you also reduce pollutant emissions. and then fed back into the interior. Operational malfunctions 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.
Starting-off and Driving Starting-off and Driving Setting steering wheel position WARNING (continued) • When driving, hold the steering wheel with both hands firmly on the outer edge in the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock position. Never hold the steering wheel firmly in the 12 o'clock position or in another way (e.g.
Starting-off and Driving • Applies to all models: Before starting, it is necessary to depress the clutch pedal and to keep it pressed down until the engine starts. If you try and start the engine without pressing the Position clutch pedal, the engine will not start. A message in the information display of the To lock the steering, with the ignition key withdrawn, turn the steering wheel until instrument cluster will also appear indicate the need to press the clutch pedal.
Starting-off and Driving Switching off the engine Petrol engines These engines are fitted with a starter system which selects the correct fuel-air – The engine can be switched off by turning the ignition key into position mixture for every external air temperature. ...
Starting-off and Driving Shifting Handbrake Fig. 85 The shift pattern: 5-speed manual gearbox Fig. 86 Centre console: Handbrake Shift into reverse only when the vehicle is stationary. Depress the clutch pedal and Applying the handbrake hold it fully depressed. Wait a moment before engaging reverse gear in order to –...
Starting-off and Driving Activating Caution The parking aid is activated automatically when reverse gear is engaged and the Each time the vehicle is parked, first of all apply the handbrake and then additionally ignition is turned on. This is confirmed by a brief acknowledgement signal. engage the 1st gear.
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Starting-off and Driving You can increase the speed by depressing the accelerator. Releasing the acceler- WARNING ator will cause the speed to drop again to the set speed. • The cruise control system must not, for safety reasons, be used in dense This does not apply, however, if you drive at a speed which is more than 10 km/h traffic or on unfavourable road surfaces (such as icy roads, slippery roads or higher than the set speed for a period of longer than 5 minutes.
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Starting-off and Driving Switching off the cruise control system temporarily – You can switch off temporarily the cruise control system, if you depress the brake or clutch pedal. – You can switch off temporarily the cruise control system, if you press the switch in the middle position.
Communication Communication Mobile phones and two-way radio systems The installation of a mobile phone and two-way radio system in a vehicle should be carried out by a specialist garage. Škoda Auto permits the operation of mobile phones and two-way radio systems with a professionally installed external aerial and a maximum transmission power of up to 10 Watts.
Passive Safety Safety Passive Safety • Basic information front airbag for the driver and the front seat passenger*, • side airbags*, • head airbags*, Driving the safe way • anchoring points for child seat using the “ISOFIX” system, Passive safety measures reduce the risk of injury in accident situa- •...
Passive Safety • Correct seated position Point out to your occupants that the head restraints must be adjusted to match their body size. • Protect the children in suitable child seats with correctly fastened seat belts Correct seated position for the driver ...
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Passive Safety WARNING (continued) WARNING (continued) • • The driver must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the steering wheel The front passenger must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the dash page 82, fig. 89 - left.
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Passive Safety Examples of an incorrect seated position WARNING (continued) An incorrect seated position can lead to severe injuries or death for to adopt the correct seated position and not to change this seated position the occupants. while the car is moving. Seat belts offer their optimum protection only if the webbing of the seat belts is properly routed.
Seat belts Seat belts Why seat belts? WARNING (continued) • It is important for the belt webbing to be properly routed if the seat belts are to offer the maximum protection. You can see a description of how safety belts should be fitted properly on the next pages.
Seat belts The common opinion that it is possible to support your body in a minor accident with WARNING (continued) your hands, is incorrect. Even in a collision at only a low speed, the forces acting on the body are such that it is no longer possible to support your body. •...
Seat belts How are seat belts correctly fastened? WARNING (continued) • The lap part of the belt should be positioned as low as possible at the pelvis Fastening three-point seat belts of an expectant mother in order to avoid exerting any pressure on the lower Fasten your seat belt before starting! abdomen ...
Seat belts Belt tensioners Note It is also possible to adapt the routing of the belt webbing at the front seats by Safety for the driver and front passenger wearing their seat belts is enhanced by adjusting the height of the seat. the belt tensioners fitted to the inertia reels of the front three-point seat belts, and is a supplement to the protection afforded by the airbag system.
Airbag system Airbag system Description of the airbag system WARNING • To enable the occupants of a vehicle to be protected with the greatest General information on the airbag system possible effect when the airbag is deployed, the front seats must be correctly adjusted to match the body size of the occupant ...
Airbag system Front airbags The airbags are not deployed in the case of minor frontal and side collisions, in the case of rear-end collisions and vehicle rollover. Description of the front airbags Deployment factors It is not possible to state globally which deployment conditions apply to the airbag The airbag system is not a substitute for the seat belt! system in every situation as the circumstances which exist in the case of accidents vary greatly.
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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.
Airbag system You should therefore always fasten the seat belts, not only because this is required WARNING (continued) by law, but also for safety reasons and for your own protection. attached to the covers of the airbag modules or be located within the immediate Each time the side airbags are deployed, the head airbag* and the front belt area.
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Airbag system Important safety information on the side airbag WARNING (continued) Correct use of the airbag system considerably reduces the risk of − Always make sure that the openings are covered or filled, if additional injury! loudspeakers or other equipment parts are installed in the inner door panels. −...
Airbag system Head airbags* Function of the head airbag 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 occupant protection in the event of a side collision.
Airbag system Important safety information on the head airbag WARNING (continued) Correct use of the airbag system considerably reduces the risk of • Any work on the head airbag system including installing and removing injury! system components because of other repair work (e.g. removing headliner) must only be carried out by a specialist garage.
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Airbag system Front passenger airbags switched off using the switch for front passenger – Turn the switch for the front passenger airbag using the key in the position airbags* in storage compartment on the front passenger side: (ON) page 96, fig. 102.
Transporting children safely Transporting children safely What you should know about transporting children! Important safety information regarding the use of child safety seats An introduction to the subject Correct use of child safety seats considerably reduces the risk of injury! Accident statistics have revealed that children are generally more safely transported on the rear seats than on the front passenger seat.
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Transporting children safely WARNING (continued) WARNING (continued) • • Safety belts must be checked to ensure that they are running properly. One This is also clearly stated on the sticker which is located on the centre fig. should also ensure that the belt is not damaged by sharp-edged fittings. column of the body on the front passenger side 103.
Transporting children safely Child safety and side airbag* WARNING (continued) Children must never be seated in the deployment area of side or passenger seat, please comply with the appropriate national regulations head airbags. regarding the use of child safety seats. •...
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Transporting children safely Use of child safety seats WARNING • An overview of the usefulness of child seats on each of the seats according to the It is essential to always switch off the front passenger airbag (airbags) when ECE-R 44 standard: attaching in exceptional circumstances 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),...
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Transporting children safely WARNING WARNING • • It is essential to always switch off the front passenger airbag (airbags) when When transporting a child on the front passenger seat, please comply with attaching in exceptional circumstances a child safety seat on the front the appropriate national regulations regarding the use of child safety seats.
Transporting children safely – Push the notched arms of the child seat into the locking eyes in direction of WARNING (continued) arrow , until they are heard to lock in place fig. 109. – Pull on both sides of the child seat! −...
Transporting children safely Attaching child seat using the “Top Tether”* system Fig. 110 Rear seat: Top Tether In certain countries national legal provisions also require the equipment of the rear fig. seat with fixing eyes for child seat using the “Top Tether” system 110.
Intelligent Technology Driving Tips Intelligent Technology Electronic stability programme (ESP)* sensors: the rotational velocity of the vehicle about its vertical axis, the lateral acceleration of the vehicle, the braking pressure and the steering angle. The direction which the driver wishes to take is determined based on the steering General angle and the speed of the vehicle and is constantly compared with the actual behaviour of the vehicle.
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Intelligent Technology • Changes to vehicle (e.g. on engine, on the brakes, on chassis or another combi- Note nation of tyres and wheels) can influence the function of the ESP page 146, • “Accessories, changing and replacing parts”. If the ABS or ESP warning light comes on, this may also indicate a fault in the EDL.
Intelligent Technology Switching off WARNING You can switch the TCS off and on again as you wish by pressing the button page 106, fig. 112. The TCS warning light lights up in the instrument cluster when Even with this function the vehicle cannot steer itself! The driver is furthermore ...
Intelligent Technology Low brake fluid level WARNING An insufficient level of brake fluid may result in problems in the brake system. The • level of the brake fluid is monitored electronically page 27, “Brake system ”. Never switch off the engine before the vehicle is stationary. •...
Intelligent Technology WARNING (continued) WARNING (continued) • take account of the ABS fault in the meantime since you will not know the Adapt your speed to the conditions of the road surface and to the traffic situ- extent of the fault and in how far the braking efficiency is affected. ation.
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Intelligent Technology instrument cluster page 26 and an audible signal sounds. The rolling circumfer- WARNING (continued) ence of the tyre can change if: • • the tyre inflation pressure is too low, The driver is responsible for the correct tyre inflation pressure. For this •...
Driving and the Environment Driving and the Environment The first 1 500 kilometres and then afterwards For the sake of the environment Not driving at unnecessarily high engine revolutions and shifting to a higher gear as A new engine early as possible are ways to minimise fuel consumption and operating noise levels and protects the environment.
Driving and the Environment Driving in an economical and environmentally – Do not tow-start the vehicle over a distance of more than 50 metres page 154, “Tow-starting and towing vehicle”. conscious manner If you drive your vehicle in a country in which unleaded petrol is not available, you must have the catalytic converter replaced later when driving the vehicle into a General country in which use of a catalytic converter is mandatory.
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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. 114 Fuel consumption in litres/100 Fig. 115 Fuel consumption in litres/100 km. and speed in km/h. km.
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Driving and the Environment Regular servicing Avoid driving short distances A poorly tuned engine consumes an unnecessarily high amount of Short distances result in an above-average high fuel consumption. fuel. Having your vehicle serviced regularly at a specialist garge enables you to satisfy one of the requirements for economical motoring even before you set off on your journey.
Driving and the Environment No unnecessary ballast Design measures • Joints designed to be easily detached. Transporting ballast costs fuel. • Simplified disassembly due to the modular structure system. • Improved purity of different classes of materials. The fact that every kilogram of extra weight increases your fuel consumption •...
Driving and the Environment Driving through bodies of water on roads Note Detailed information about the trade-in and recycling of old cars is available from a Škoda Service Partner. Motoring abroad General Other circumstances may exist abroad. Fig. 117 Crossing bodies of water It is possible, in certain countries, that the Škoda Service Partner network is limited or has not been established yet.
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Driving and the Environment • Potholes, mud or rocks can be hidden under the water making it difficult or impossible to drive through the body of water. • Do not drive through salt water. The salt can lead to corrosion. Immediately rinse all the parts of the vehicle, which came into contact with the salt water, with fresh water.
Towing a trailer Towing a trailer Towing a trailer weight must be reduced by 10 % for every further increase of 1 000 metres in height above sea level. The towed weight is the weight of the (laden) vehicle and the (laden) trailer together.
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Towing a trailer Driving Tips Please refer to the following guidelines page 25, “Coolant temperature/coolant level ”. Particular caution is required when towing a trailer. 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 and increasing the engine speed is not possible since the fan speed is independent –...
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Towing a trailer • Contact a specialist garage if you encounter any problems using the device. • Never unlock the ball head with a trailer coupled to it. • You should take off the ball head if you drive without towing a trailer. Inspect whether the end cover properly seals off the mounting shaft.
Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle General Maintenance Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle • General The parking situation (garage, below trees etc.), • Season of the year, Proper care retains the value of your vehicle. •...
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Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle If you have any particular attached parts fitted to your car - such as spoiler, roof rack system. It is not even permitted to wash your vehicle in certain areas except at such system, two-way radio aerial - it is best to first of all consult the operator of the car specific washing bays.
Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle Polishing Plastic parts Polishing is only necessary if the paintwork of your vehicle has become unattractive External plastic parts are cleaned by normal washing. Plastic parts and synthetic 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.
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Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle use any products which cause abrasion when treating the wheel hubs. Any damage Caution to the paint layer on the wheel hubs must be touched up immediately. Never wipe the headlights dry and do not use any sharp objects for cleaning the We recommend using a preservative from Škoda genuine accessories offered by plastic lenses, this may result in damage to the protective paintwork and conse- your Škoda dealer.
Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle Care of the interior of vehicle This wax protection does not require to be inspected or re-treated. Please remove any small amount of wax which flows out of the cavities at high temperatures with a plastic scraper and clean the spot using petroleum cleaner.
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Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle • – Dry off the leather with a soft, dry cloth. Remove fresh stains such as those from ball-point pens, ink, lipstick, shoe cream etc., as quickly as possible. • Removing stains Care also for the leather dye.
Fuel Fuel Petrol Fuel with a lower octane number than RON 91 must not be used even in an emer- gency. Otherwise you can cause serious engine damage! You can find further information on refuelling page 128, “Refuelling”. Grades of petrol Unleaded petrol with a higher octane number Your vehicle can only be operated with unleaded petrol, which complies with the You can use unleaded petrol which has a higher octane number than the one...
Fuel Refuelling Caution • Therefore, only operate your vehicle with diesel fuel which complies with the standard EN 590 (standard DIN 51628 in Germany, standard ÖNORM C 1590 in Austria). Filling the tank even only once with diesel fuel that does not comply with the standard can result in damage to the engine parts, the lubrication system, the fuel and exhaust system.
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Fuel Caution • Remove any fuel which has spilled onto the paintwork of your vehicle immedi- ately - risk of paint damage! • Vehicles fitted with catalytic converter should never be allowed to let the fuel tank to run completely empty. An irregular supply of fuel to the engine can result in misfiring and unburnt fuel may get into the exhaust system, which may result in overheating and damage to the catalytic converter.
Inspecting and replenishing Inspecting and replenishing Engine compartment Opening the bonnet fig. – Unlock the bonnet 120. Bonnet remote release – 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.
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Inspecting and replenishing Working in the engine compartment WARNING (continued) Particular care is required when carrying out any work in the engine − Never touch the electrical cables of the ignition system. compartment! − Absolutely avoid any jewellery, loose items of clothing or long hair from getting into the rotating parts of the engine - Hazard! Therefore remove any There is a risk of injuries, scalding, accidents and fire when working in the engine jewellery beforehand, tie up your hair and wear tight fitting clothing.
Inspecting and replenishing • Pour in a suitable grade of oil in portions of 0.5 litres page 166, “Engine oil – In view of the problems involved in properly disposing of old oil, the necessary specifications”. special tools and the knowledge required for such work, we recommend that you have the oil and oil filter change carried out by an authorised Škoda Service Partner.
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Inspecting and replenishing fig. An authorised Škoda Service Partner can also supply you with the correct coolant – Check the level of coolant in the coolant expansion bottle 124. The additives. coolant level when the engine is cold must lie between the (MIN) and (MAX) markings.
Inspecting and replenishing as soon as possible arrange adjustment to correct the mixing ratio of water and The radiator fan may continue running for up to 10 minutes after the engine has coolant additive again by a specialist garage. been switched off - even if the ignition is also off. It may also switch on suddenly after a certain time, if Only use fresh coolant for topping up the system.
Inspecting and replenishing Battery brake fluid level is too low, this is indicated by the warning light page 27, “Brake system ” lighting up in the instrument cluster. In this case stop immediately and do not drive any further! Obtain professional assistance. Working on the battery WARNING •...
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Inspecting and replenishing • When reconnecting the battery, first connect the positive terminal (+) and only WARNING (continued) then the negative terminal (-) of the battery. You must on no account connect the cables wrongly - risk of a cable fire. skin diseases (inflammations, ulcers, skin cracks).
Inspecting and replenishing Caution Note • If the vehicle has not been driven for more than 3 to 4 weeks, the battery will Batteries with three-tone indicator, which are mounted as of factory, are discharge because certain electrical components consume electricity (e.g. control marked with a code which always begins with 1J0, 7N0 or 3B0.
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Inspecting and replenishing Disconnecting and reconnecting the battery – Switch the ignition and all electrical components off. – Only for “quick-charging”: Disconnect both battery cables (first of all “negative”, On disconnecting and reconnecting the battery the following functions are initially then “positive”).
Inspecting and replenishing • Windshield washer system 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. Please contact your Škoda Service Partner, who will tell you which cleaning agent you can use.
Wheels and Tyres Wheels and Tyres Wheels WARNING • New tyres during the first 500 km do not offer optimal grip and should there- General information fore be run appropriately - risk of accident! • • Never drive with damaged tyres - risk of accident! New tyres do not offer optimal grip at first and should therefore be run in for about 500 km at a moderate speed and an appropriately cautious style of driving.
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Wheels and Tyres Wear indicators The tyre inflation pressures for tyres of the tyre size 205/50 R17, which are intended to be used with snow chains, is identical to the pressures for tyres of the tyre size 225/45 R17, see ...
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 legisla- tion prevailing in individual countries. Proper knowledge of the tyre data makes it easier for you to select the correct type of tyre.
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Wheels and Tyres and when adopting an appropriately cautious style of driving. It should be replaced The authorised Škoda Service Partners are instructed in the technical possibilities as quickly as possible by a normal wheel. which exist regarding converting or retrofitting tyres, wheels and wheel trims. WARNING WARNING •...
Wheels and Tyres Snow chains You can fit winter tyres of a lower speed category to your vehicle provided that 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 tyre cate- Snow chains must only be mounted on the front wheels.
• parts can occur and finally the vehicle registration documents expire. Škoda Genuine Accessories and Skoda original parts can be bought from author- ised Škoda Service Partners who also professionally undertake the assembly of We trust that you will understand that Škoda Auto cannot be liable for damage parts which were purchased there.
Breakdown assistance Breakdown assistance Breakdown assistance First-aid box* and Warning triangle* (Octavia) WARNING If the fire extinguisher is not correctly attached, in case of sudden manoeuvres The first-aid box* is attached by a strap to the right-hand side of the luggage or an accident it can be “thrown”...
Breakdown assistance • Plastic clip for a wheel bolt cover, One should check the inflation pressure in the spare wheel (at best when generally • checking the tyre air pressures - see sign on the fuel filler flap page 141) to ensure Wheel wrench, that the spare wheel is always ready to use.
Breakdown assistance Components of the tyre repair kit – Shift up into the 1st gear. – If a trailer is coupled, uncouple it. – Remove the tyre repair kit from the luggage compartment. WARNING If you find yourself in flowing traffic switch on the hazard warning lights system and place the warning triangle on the side of the road at the prescribed distance from your vehicle while observing all national legal provisions.
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Breakdown assistance – Stow the vehicle tool kit in the space provided. Caution – Check the tyre pressure on the spare wheel just mounted as soon as possible. If you have to change a wheel on a slope first block the opposite wheel with a stone –...
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Breakdown assistance • Pulling off Check for yourself that a safety wheel bolt is located in the hole in the area of the valve before fitting the full wheel trim onto a steel wheel which is attached with – Carefully remove the wheel trim cap using the wire clamp ...
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Breakdown assistance Raise vehicle Securing wheels against being stolen* You have to raise the vehicle with the lifting jack* in order to be able You need a special adapter for slackening the safety wheel bolts. to take off the wheel. Fig.
Breakdown assistance Start engine Note The set of safety wheel bolts can be obtained from an authorised Škoda Service Partner. Jump-starting Initial steps Fig. 140 Jump-starting using the battery You can use the battery of another vehicle for jump-starting yours if the engine from another vehicle: A - flat vehicle battery, B - battery providing current does not start because the battery on your vehicle is flat.
Breakdown assistance Tow rope or tow bar WARNING A tow bar is safest way of towing a vehicle and also minimizes any shocks. You can • use a tow rope only if a suitable tow bar is not available. The non-insulated parts of the terminal clamps must never make contact with each other.
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Breakdown assistance Front towing eye fig. 142 – Take the cover out of the rear bumper - left. fig. 142 – Screw in the towing eye by hand to the left up to the stop - right. For The towing eye is stored in the box for the vehicle tool kit.
Fuses and light bulbs Fuses and light bulbs Electric fuses Colour coding of fuses Colour Maximum amperage Replacing fuses light brown Defect fuses must be replaced. brown blue yellow white green orange Fig. 143 Fuse cover: left side of the dash panel Individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses.
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Fuses and light bulbs Fuse cover in engine compartment Fuse assignment in engine compartment Fig. 144 Fuse cover in engine compart- Fig. 145 Schematic representation of ment fuse carrier in engine compartment On some vehicles, the battery cover must be removed before removing the fuse Certain electrical components are only standard on certain vehicle model versions cover ...
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Fuses and light bulbs Fuse assignment in the dash panel Power consumer Amperes Lambda probe glow plug system relay Central control unit, right main headlight, right rear light unit Horn Amplifier for digital sound processor Front window wiper Fig. 146 Schematic representation of the Water pump fuse carrier in the dash panel valve for fuel dosing...
Fuses and light bulbs Power consumer Amperes Power consumer Amperes Control unit for automatic gearbox, Selector lever lock Not assigned Central control unit - interior lights Air blower for heating and air conditioning Heating, air conditioning, Climatronic Rear window wiper Park Assist Not assigned Not assigned...
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Fuses and light bulbs A stowage place for the bulbs is located in the box in the spare wheel. Others Bulb Bulb - Overview Side turn signal lights Front headlight Halogen headlight Licence plate light Low beam light 3. Brake light Main beam light Interior lighting C10W...
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Fuses and light bulbs Removing the headlight Parking light at the front Fig. 147 Removing the headlight Fig. 148 Replacing the cover for the lamps of the parking- and low-beam light / removing the bulb for the parking light 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.
Fuses and light bulbs Low beam light Main beam light Fig. 149 Replacing the cover for the lamps of the parking- and low-beam light / removing the Fig. 150 Protective cover for the bulb for the main beam light / removing the bulb for the main bulb for the low-beam light beam light Removing the light bulb for the low beam light...
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Fuses and light bulbs Turn signal light at the front Light unit (Octavia) Fig. 151 Removing the light bulb for the turn signal light Fig. 152 Luggage compartment: Cover for the lamp holder / removing lamp holders Changing light bulb for turn signal light (at the front) Changing light bulbs in the lamp holder –...
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Fuses and light bulbs Rear light unit (Combi) Fig. 153 Luggage compartment: Cover for the lamp holder / removing lamp holders Changing light bulbs in the lamp holder – Switch the ignition and all lights off. fig. 153 – Open the lamp holder cover - left.
Technical Data Technical Data Technical Data General information Identification details The details given in the official vehicle registration documents always take prece- dence over the details in the Owner's Manual. Please refer to the official vehicle registration documents or consult an authorised Škoda Service Partner concerning the engine with which your vehicle is equipped.
Technical Data Sticker on inside of fuel filler flap OCTAVIA COMBI The stickers are affixed to the inside of the fuel filler flap and contain the following information: Clearance • The prescribed types of fuel, • Wheel base 2578 2578 Tyre size, •...
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Technical Data Engine oil specifications for vehicles with fixed service intervals (QG2) Petrol engines Specification Filling level 1.4 ltr./59 kW - EU5 VW 501 01, VW 502 00 1.6 ltr./75 kW - EU4, EU2 VW 501 01, VW 502 00 Oil capacity with oil filter change.
Technical Data 1.4 ltr./59 kW - EU5 Engine Power output kW per rpm 59/5000 Maximum torque Nm per rpm 132/3800 4/1390 Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm Performances OCTAVIA COMBI Maximum speed km/h Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h 14,3 14,4 Fuel consumption (in ltr./100 km) and CO emission (in g/km) OCTAVIA COMBI...
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Technical Data Weight (in kg) OCTAVIA COMBI Permissible gross weight 1740 1745 Unladen weight ready for operation 1245 1260 Loading capacity Loading capacity when using the TLC Max. permissible gross weight per front axle Max. permissible gross weight per rear axle Permissible trailer loads, trailer braked 1100 1100...
Technical Data 1.6 ltr./75 kW - EU4, EU2 Engine Power output kW per rpm 75/5600 Maximum torque Nm per rpm 148/3800 4/1595 Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm Performances OCTAVIA COMBI Maximum speed km/h Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h 12,3 12,4 Fuel consumption (in ltr./100 km) and CO emission (in g/km) OCTAVIA COMBI...
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Technical Data Weight (in kg) OCTAVIA COMBI Permissible gross weight 1870 1885 Unladen weight ready for operation 1270 1285 Loading capacity Loading capacity when using the TLC Max. permissible gross weight per front axle 930/880 920/880 Max. permissible gross weight per rear axle 990/1100 1010/1120 1200...
Technical Data 2.0 l/81 kW TDI CR EU4 Engine Power output kW per rpm 81/4200 Maximum torque Nm per rpm 250/1500-2500 4/1968 Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm Performances OCTAVIA COMBI Maximum speed km/h Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h 11,0 11,1 Fuel consumption (in ltr./100 km) and CO emission (in g/km) Urban Ex-urban...
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Technical Data Weight (in kg) OCTAVIA COMBI Permissible gross weight 1960 1975 Unladen weight ready for operation 1360 1375 Loading capacity Loading capacity when using the TLC Max. permissible gross weight per front axle 1020/980 1020/970 Max. permissible gross weight per rear axle 980/1100 1000/1110 1400...
Index Replacing fuses ......156 Steering Tyres active driver-steering recommendation . . . 107 Winter tyres .
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Notes Using the system Safety Driving Tips General Maintenance Breakdown assistance Technical Data...
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Škoda Auto 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 and without the written consent of Škoda Auto.
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Minimisation of fuel consumption and CO emissions Recyclability – Start-stop system* – All models currently in production homologized in comformity with the requirements for recyclability – Recovery* (EU Directive 2005/64/EC) – Indication of recommended gear* – Use of recyclable, environmentally-friendly materials –...
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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 Tour anglicky 11.10 S62.5610.01.20 1Z0 012 003 MS...
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