2006 SKODA OCTAVIA fuel consumption

■
Fuels with metallic content may not be used. There is a risk of causing consider-
able damage to parts of the engine or exhaust system!
■ The use of unsuitable fuel additives can cause considerable damage to parts of
the engine or the exhaust system. ÐEthanol E85
Fig. 130
MultiFuel - power socket
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 155.
Only valid for vehicles with the 1.6/75°kW MultiFuel engine.
Biofuel Ethanol E85 consists of 85 % bioethanol and 15 % unleaded petrol com-
plying with the standard (DIN) EN°228.
Biofuel Ethanol E85 in accordance with the standard (DIN) EN
228 can be mixed in
any desired ratio with unleaded petrol.
Drive the vehicle for at least 5 minutes without interruption, if biofuel Ethanol
E85 has been refuelled, so that the engine control unit can determine the share
of the biofuel in the fuel. During this period do not drive at top speed of your ve-
hicle or high engine speeds and not at full throttle. During this process decrease
the idling speed.
Operation in winter
If you use biofuel Ethanol E85 at very low temperatures, it is necessary to preheat
the engine before an engine start.
The power socket for the engine preheating is located in the front bumper next
to the fog light » Fig. 130.
ä The outside temperature
Duration of engine preheating
Below -10 °C We recommend up to 1 hour
Below -15 ℃ at least 1 hours.
Below -25 °C at least 2 hours. If an engine preheating is not possible at outside temperatures below -10 °C, the
share of unleaded petrol complying with EN 228 must be as high as possible.
Thus the cold start property of the engine is clearly improved.
If there is biofuel Ethanol E85 in the tank and the engine is not preheated, it can
lead at temperatures below -15 °C to very poor or no starting of the engine. CAUTION
■ Just filling the tank once with diesel fuel that does not comply with the stand-
ard, can cause severe damage to parts of the engine, the fuel and exhaust sys-
tem!
■ If you park the car for a lengthy period, fill with petrol complying with (DIN) EN
°228, because Ethanol E85 can contain low quantities of impurities, which can
lead to corrosion. For the sake of the environment
■ If you use Ethanol E85, the CO
2 emission of your vehicle is lowered up to 5 %.
■ The use of engine preheating at temperatures below -10 °C has a positive effect
on the fuel consumption and thus on the environment. 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 unleaded
petrol. ■ Biofuel Ethanol E85 contains only a low quantity of additives in contrast to un-
leaded petrol. Therefore we recommend to fill up the tank with unleaded petrol
complying with EN 228 every 15 000 km (e.g. before the oil change) and run it
empty, so that the engine remains clean.
■ The interval of 15 000 km applies for the oil change.
■ An extension cable used for connecting to the electrical network is located in
the luggage compartment. Ð
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Inspecting and replenishing

Checking the engine oil level
Fig. 134
Dipstick
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 158.
The dipstick indicates the level of oil in the engine
» Fig. 134.
Checking the oil level
› Ensure that the vehicle is positioned on a level surface and the engine has
reached its operating temperature.
› Switch off the engine.
› Open the bonnet.
› Wait a few minutes until the engine oil flows back into the oil sump and remove
the dipstick.
› Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth and insert it again to the stop.
› Then pull the dipstick out again and check the oil level.
Oil level within range A
›
No oil must be refilled.
Oil level within range B
›
Oil can
be refilled. It is possible that the oil level may then be within range A
after doing this.
Oil level within range C
›
Oil must be refilled. It is sufficient, once this is done, to keep the oil level within
range B
.
It is normal for the engine to consume oil. The oil consumption may be as much as
0.5 l/1 000 km depending on your style of driving and the conditions under which
you operate your vehicle. Consumption may be slightly higher than this during the
first 5 000 kilometres. ä
One should therefore check the oil level at regular intervals, preferably every time
after the fuel tank is filled or after driving for long stretches.
We recommend maintaining the oil level within the range A
, but not above
, if
the engine has been operating at high loads, for example, during a lengthy motor-
way trip during the summer months, towing a trailer or negotiating a high moun-
tain pass.
The warning light in the instrument cluster will indicate whether the oil level is
too low » page 21, Engine oil  . In this case, check the oil level with the dip-
stick, as soon as possible. Add oil accordingly. CAUTION
■ The oil level must on no account extend beyond the range A
» Fig. 134. Risk of
damaging the exhaust system!
■  Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible to top up
the engine oil under the prevailing conditions! Switch off the engine and obtain
professional assistance from a

ŠKODA specialist garage, otherwise it could cause
severe engine damage. Note
Engine oil specifications » page 200, Specifications and engine oil capacity .Ð Replenishing the engine oil
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 158.
›
Check the engine oil level
» page 161.
› Unscrew the cap of the engine oil filler opening.
› Replenish the oil in portions of 0.5 litres in accordance with the correct specifi-
cations » page 200, Specifications and engine oil capacity .
› Check the oil level
» page 161.
› Carefully screw on the oil filler opening cap and push the dipstick in fully. Ð
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Inspecting and replenishing

Wheels and Tyres
Tyres
ä
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Service life of tyres 171
Handling wheels and tyres 172
New wheels and tyres 172
Unidirectional tyres 173
Spare wheel 173
Full wheel trim 174
Wheel bolts 174
Wheel trim caps 174
Tyre control display 175
Wheel bolts 176
Winter tyres 176
Snow chains 176
WARNING
■ During the first 500 km, new tyres do not offer optimum grip and appropri-
ate care should therefore be taken when driving - risk of accident!
■ Never drive with damaged tyres - risk of accident!
■ Only use those tyres or wheel rims which have been approved by ŠKODA for
your model of vehicle. Failure to observe this instruction will adversely affect
the road safety of your vehicle - risk of accident!
■ The maximum permissible speed for your tyres must not be exceeded under
any circumstances - risk of an accident resulting from tyre damage and loss of
control of the vehicle.
■ If the inflation pressure is too low, the tyre must perform a higher rolling re-
sistance. At higher speeds the tyre will warm up as a result of this. This can
result in tread separation and a tyre blowout. WARNING (Continued)
■ Do not, where possible, replace individual tyres but at least replace them on
both wheels of a given axle at the same time. Always fit the tyres with the
deeper tread depth to the front wheels.
■ Never use tyres if you do not know anything about the condition and age.
■ You must have your tyres replaced with new ones at the latest when the
wear indicators have been worn down.
■ Worn tyres do not provide the necessary adhesion to the road surface at
high speeds on wet roads. One could experience
“aquaplaning” (uncontrolled
movements of the vehicle - “swimming” on a wet road surface).
■ Immediately replace damaged wheel rims or tyres.
■ Do not use summer or winter tyres that are older than 6 years or 4 years re-
spectively.
■ The wheel bolts must be clean and must turn easily. However, they must
never be treated with grease or oil.
■ If the wheel bolts are tightened to a too low tightening torque, the rim can
come loose when the car is moving - risk of accident! A tightening torque
which is too high can damage the bolts and threads and this can result in per-
manent deformation of the contact surfaces on the rim.
■ In case of incorrect treatment of the wheel bolts, the wheel can loosen
when the car is moving - risk of accident!
■ Observe the national legal regulations relating to the use of tyres and snow
chains. CAUTION
■ If a spare wheel is used that is not identical to the fitted tyres, the following
must be observed » page 173, Spare wheel.
■ The prescribed tightening torque of the wheel bolts for steel and light alloy
wheels is 120 Nm.
■ Protect the tyres from contact with oil, grease and fuel.
■ Replace any lost valve caps immediately. For the sake of the environment
Tyres which are insufficiently inflated increase your fuel consumption. £
170 General Maintenance

Wheel bolts
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 170.
Wheels and
wheel bolts are matched to each other in terms of design. Each time
you fit other wheels, e.g. light alloy wheels or wheels with winter tyres, you must
therefore also use the matching wheel bolts of the correct length and shape of
spherical cap. This is essential to ensure that the wheels are tightly fitted and
that the brake system operates properly. ÐWinter tyres
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 170.
The handling of your vehicle will be significantly improved when driving on wintry
roads if you fit winter tyres. Summer tyres do not offer the same grip on ice, snow
and at temperatures below 7 °C because of their construction (width, rubber
blend, tread pattern). This particularly applies to vehicles which are equipped with
low-profile tyres
or high-speed tyres (code index H or V on wall of tyre).
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. 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. ÐSnow chains
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 170.ä
ä
ä Snow chains must only be mounted on the front wheels.
When driving on wintry roads, snow chains improve not only traction, but also the
braking performance.
For technical reasons, it is only permissible to fit snow chains with the following
wheel/tyre combinations.
Wheel size Depth (D)Tyre size
6J x 15 a)
47 mm 195/65
6.5J x 15 a)
50 mm 195/65
6J x 16 a)
50 mm 205/55
6J x 17 b)
45 mm 205/50 a)
Only fit snow chains with links and locks not larger than 15 mm.
b) Only fit snow chains with links and locks not larger than 9 mm.
Remove the full wheel trims before installing the snow chains.
Observe the national legal regulations relating to the use of snow chains and the
maximum vehicle speed with snow chains. CAUTION
The chains must be removed when driving on roads which are free of snow. They
adversely affect the handling of your vehicle, damage the tyres and are rapidly
destroyed. Ð176
General Maintenance

Technical data
Technical data
Introductory information
The details given in the vehicle's technical documentation always take prece-
dence over the details in the Owner's Manual. Please refer to the official vehicle
registration documents or consult a
ŠKODA Service Partner to determine which
engine your vehicle is equipped with.
The listed performance values were determined without performance-reducing
equipment, e.g. air conditioning system.
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number - VIN (vehicle body number) is stamped into the
engine compartment on the right hand suspension strut dome. This number is al-
so located on a sign on the lower left hand edge below the windscreen (together
with a VIN bar code).
Engine number
The engine number is stamped into the engine block. ÐData on the vehicle data sticker and the type plate
Fig. 170
Vehicle data sticker/type plate Vehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker
» Fig. 170 is located on the floor of the boot and is also
stated in the service schedule.
The vehicle data sticker contains the following data:
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
Vehicle type
Gearbox code/paint number/interior equipment/engine output/engine code
Partial vehicle description
Operating weight (in kg)
Fuel consumption (in ltr./100

km) - intra-urban/extra-urban/combined
CO 2 emission levels - combined (in g/km)
Type plate
The type plate » Fig. 170 is located on the lower part of the column between the
front and rear doors on the driver's side.
The type plate lists the following weights:
Maximum permissible gross weight
Maximum permissible towed weight (towing vehicle and trailer)
Maximum permissible front axle load
Maximum permissible rear axle load
Operating weight
The specified operating weight is for orientation purposes only. This value repre-
sents the minimum operating weight without additional weight-increasing equip-
ment such as air conditioning system, spare wheel, or trailer hitch.
The operating weight also contains the weight of the driver (75 kg), the weight of
the operating fluids, the tool kit, and a fuel tank filled to 90 % capacity.
It is possible to calculate the approximate loading capacity from the difference
between the permissible total weight and the operating weight » .
The payload consists of the following components:
› Passengers
› All items of luggage and other loads
› Roof load including roof rack system
› Equipment not included in the operating weight
› Trailer drawbar load when towing a trailer (max. 80 kg).
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Technical data

Measuring the fuel consumption and CO
2 emissions according to the ECE
standards and EU guidelines
The measurement of the intra-urban cycle begins with a cold start of the engine.
Afterwards urban driving is simulated.
In the extra-urban driving cycle, the vehicle is accelerated and decelerated in all
gears, corresponding to daily routine driving conditions. The driving speed varies
between 0 and 120 km/h.
The calculation of the combined fuel consumption considers a weighting of about
37 % for the intra-urban cycle and 63 % for the extra-urban cycle. WARNING
Do not exceed the specified maximum permissible weights - risk of accident
and damage. Note
■ If required, you can find out the precise weight of your vehicle by contacting a
ŠKODA
Service Partner.
■ Depending on the range of equipment, style of driving, traffic situation, weather
influences and vehicle condition, consumption values may deviate from the indi-
cated values. ÐDimensions
Dimensions (mm) OCTAVIAOCTAVIA
GreenLine OCTAVIA RS ESTATE ESTATE
GreenLine ESTATE RS COMBI 4x4 SCOUT
Length 4569
4597 a)
4569
45974569
4584 b)
4569 4599 4569 4584
Width 1769176917691769
1784 b)
1769 1769 1769 1784
Width including exterior mirror 201820182018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018
Height 1462
1485 c)
1449 d)
1484 a) 1462
1449 d)
1447 1468
1490 c)
1455 d)
1501 b) 1468
1455 d)
1451 1495
1520 c)
1533
Clearance 140
164 c)
125 d) 140
125 d)
127 140
164 c)
125 d)
179 b) 140
125 d)
128 138
163 c)
179
£198
Technical data

Checking
Battery electrolyte level 167
Brake fluid 164
Coolant level 163
Engine oil 161
Oil level 161
Windscreen washer fluid 165
Children and safety 135
Child safety Side airbag 136
Child safety lock 27
Child seat Classification 136
ISOFIX 137
on the front passenger seat 135
Suitability 137
TOP TETHER 137
Chrome parts refer to Taking care of your vehicle 150
Cigarette lighter 69
Cleaning 148
Artificial leather 153
Headlight lenses 151
Material coverings 153
Materials 153
Natural leather 153
Plastic parts 150
Wheels 152
Clock 11
Clothes hooks 77
Cockpit 12-volt power socket 70
Ashtray 68
Cigarette lighter 69
General view 7
Light 45
Storage compartments 70
Compartments 70
Computer see Multifunction display 12Coolant
Checking 163
Replenishing 163
Temperature gauge 9
Correct seated position 122
Counter for distance driven 10
Cruise control system (CCS) 99
D
Dash panel insert 8
Daylight driving light 40
Deactivating an airbag 133
Deactivating an airbag 133
Defrsoting rear window 47
Delayed locking of the boot lid see Boot lid 33
Diesel refer to Fuel 158
Diesel fuel Operation in winter 158
Diesel particulate filter 23
Digital clock 11
Dipstick 161
Display Coolant temperature 9
Service interval 10
Distance driven 10
Door Child safety lock 27
Warning light for an open door 20
Doors Emergency locking 32
Driving Abroad 143
Driving through water on the street 144
Emissions 197
Fuel consumption 197 E
Economical and environmentally friendly driving 140
EDS 97
Electrical power windows Button in the driver's door 34
Electric power windows Central locking system 36
Electric sliding/tilting roof 37
Electronic Differential Lock 97
Electronic immobiliser 92
Emergency Automatic gearbox 106
Changing a wheel 179
Hazard warning light system 44
Jump-starting 185
locking of the doors 32
Selector lever-unlocking 106
Sliding roof 38
Towing the vehicle 186
Tyre repair 182
Unlocking the boot lid 34
Emissions 197
Engine Running in 139
Starting and stopping the engine 91
Engine compartment Brake fluid 164
Coolant 162
Overview 160
Vehicle battery 165
Engine oil Capacity 200
Changing 162
Checking 161
Replenishing 161
Specification 200
Engine revolutions counter 9
Environment 140
Environmental compatibility 142
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Index

Environmentally friendly driving 140
ESC Operating principle 95
Warning light 22
Ethanol E85 see fuel 157
F
Fire extinguisher 178
First-aid kit 178
Floor mats 97
Front airbag 130
Front seats 54
Fuel 155
Diesel 158
Ethanol E85 157
Fuel gauge 9
gauge 9
refer to Fuel 155
Refuelling 155
Unleaded petrol 156
Fuel consumption 140
Fuses Assignment 189
Replacing 189
G
Gear Recommended gear 11
General view Cockpit 7
Glow plug system Warning light 23
GSM 109, 112
H
Handbrake 95
Head airbag 132Headlight cleaning system
Headlight cleaning system 50
Headlights Driving abroad 143
Headlight cleaning system 50
Head restraint 58
Heating 80
Defrosting windows 81
Exterior mirror 52
Rear window 47
Recirculated air mode 82
Seats 57
Heating rear window 47
Horn 7
I
Ignition 93
Ignition lock 93
Immobiliser 92
Information display see MAXI DOT 15
Instrument cluster 8
Instrument lighting 43
Interior monitor 32
Internet connection 115
ISOFIX 137
J
Jacking points Raise vehicle 181
Jump-starting 185
L
Lever Main beam 45
Turn signal 45Light
Automatic driving lamp control 40
Cockpit 45
COMING HOME/LEAVING HOME function 41
Daylight driving light 40
Fog lights 42
Fog lights with the function CORNER 42
Hazard warning light system 44
Headlight beam adjustment 44
Headlight flasher 45
Low beam 40
Main beam 45
Parking light 40, 41
Rear fog light 43
Replacing bulbs 191
Tourist light 42
Turn signal 45
Lights Cornering lights 41
switching on and off 40
Warning lights 18
Loads 197
Lock Central locking system 29
Locking Emergency locking 32
Remote control 30
Locking and unlocking from the inside 29
Luggage compartment Folding double hooks 62
Folding hooks 62
M
MAXI DOT 15
Main menu 15
Settings 16
Mirror Automatic dimming interior mirror 52
Exterior mirror 52
210 Index