2006 SKODA OCTAVIA towing

Driver of the tow vehicle
›
Release the clutch particularly gently when starting off or depress the accelera-
tor particularly gently if the vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox.
› On vehicles with a manual transmission, only push down on the accelerator
pedal once the rope is taught.
The maximum towing speed is 50 km/h.
Driver of the towed vehicle
› Switch on the ignition so that the steering wheel is not blocked and so that the
turn signal lights, horn, windscreen wipers and windscreen washer system can
be switched on.
› Take the vehicle out of gear or move the selector lever into position
N if the
vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox.
Please note that the brake servo unit and power steering only operate if the en-
gine is running. If the engine is not running, significantly more physical force is re-
quired to depress the brake pedal and steer the vehicle.
If using a tow rope, ensure that it is always kept taught. CAUTION
■ Do not tow start the engine - danger of damaging the engine! On vehicles with
a catalytic converter, unburnt fuel may get into the catalytic converter where it
may ignite. This in turn may damage or destroy the catalytic converter. The bat-
tery from another vehicle can be used as a jump-start aid » page 185, Jump-start-
ing .
■ If the gearbox of your vehicle no longer contains any oil because of a defect,
your vehicle must only be towed in with the driven wheels raised clear of the
ground, or on a special vehicle transporter or trailer.
■ The vehicle must be transported on a special vehicle or trailer if it is not possible
to tow in the vehicle in the way described or if the towing distance is greater than
50 km. ■ To protect both vehicles when tow-starting or towing, the tow rope should be
elastic. Thus one should only use plastic fibre rope or a rope made out of a simi-
larly elastic material.
■ One should be constantly vigilant not to allow impermissibly high towing forces
or jerky loadings. There is always a risk of excessive stresses and damage result-
ing at the points to which you attach the tow rope or tow bar when you attempt
to tow a vehicle which is not standing on a paved road.
■ Attach the tow rope or the tow bar to the towing eyes or to the detachable ball
head of the towing device » page 187
or » page 188. Note
■ We recommend using a tow rope from
ŠKODA Original Accessories available
from a ŠKODA Service Partner. ■ Towing another vehicle requires a certain amount of practice. Both drivers
should be familiar with the particular points about towing a vehicle. Unskilled
drivers should not attempt to tow in another vehicle or to be towed in. ■ When towing, respect the national legal provisions, especially those which re-
late to the identification of the towing vehicle and the vehicle being towed. ■ The tow rope must not be twisted as it may in certain circumstances result in
the front towing eye being unscrewed out of your vehicle. Ð Front towing eye
Fig. 155
Front bumper: protective grille/installing the towing eye
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 186.
Remove the cap carefully as follows.
›
Insert your fingers into opening A

» Fig. 155 .
› By pulling in the direction of arrow 1
, first of all undo the cover in the upper
area on the side facing the fog light.
› Afterwards, undo the cover in the direction of arrow 2
on the other side too,
remove.
› Manually insert the towing eye in the direction of arrow 3
until the stop, tight-
en. For tightening purposes, we recommend, for example, using the wheel
wrench, towing eye from another vehicle or a similar object that can be pushed
through the eye. £
ä
187
Do-it-yourself

›
In order to reinstall the cap after unscrewing the towing eye, first of all insert it
starting on the side facing the marking. Then press the cap on the side closest
to the fog light. The cap 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. ÐFront towing eye for Octavia RS and Octavia Scout
Fig. 156
Front bumper Octavia RS: Protective grille/Octavia Scout: Cap
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 186.
Octavia RS
›
Insert a finger into the opening A
» Fig. 156 of the grille.
› Unlock and remove the cap by pulling in the direction of arrow.
› Manually insert the towing eye in the direction of arrow 3
» Fig. 155
on
page 187 until the stop, tighten. For tightening purposes, we recommend, for
example, using the wheel wrench, towing eye from another vehicle or a similar
object that can be pushed through the eye.
› After unscrewing the towing eye, put the cap on and press into place. The cap
must engage firmly.
Octavia Scout
› Press on the top area of the cap B
» Fig. 156
, remove it.
› Manually insert the towing eye in the direction of arrow 3
»
Fig. 155
on
page 187 until the stop, tighten. For tightening purposes, we recommend, for
example, using the wheel wrench, towing eye from another vehicle or a similar
object that can be pushed through the eye.
ä ›
After unscrewing the towing eye, put the cap on and press into place. The cap
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. Ð Rear towing eye
Fig. 157
Rear bumper: removing the cap/rear bumper: Installing the towing
eye
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 186.
›
Unlock the bottom part of the cap by pulling it downwards in direction of arrow 1
» Fig. 157.
› Unlock the upper area of the cap by pulling in the direction of the arrow 2
, re-
move the cap.
› Manually insert the towing eye in the direction of arrow 3
until the stop, tight-
en. For tightening purposes, we recommend, for example, using the wheel
wrench, towing eye from another vehicle or a similar object that can be pushed
through the eye.
› To re-insert the cap after removing the towing eye, first insert it with the upper
area, afterwards press the lower area too. The cap 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. Ð ä
188 Do-it-yourself

Fuses in the dash panel
Fig. 158
Fuse box cover in the dash panel/schematic diagram of the fuse
box
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 189.
The fuses are located on the left side of the dash panel behind a cover.
›
Remove the cover for the fuse box using a screwdriver
» Fig. 158.
› Replace the cover once the fuse has been changed.
Fuse assignment in the dash panel No. Power consumer
1 Diagnostic socket, engine control unit, fuel pump
2 Control unit for ABS, ESC
3 Airbag
4 Heating, Air conditioning system, Reversing lights 5 Control unit for headlamp beam adjustment
6 Instrument cluster, control unit for automatic gearbox, control unit for
electromechanical power steering, parking aid
7-11 Not assigned 12 Central locking control unit
13 Diagnostic socket, Light switch
14 Control unit for automatic gearbox, Selector lever lock 15 Vehicle voltage control unit - interior lights
16 Climatronic ä
No. Power consumer
17 Not assigned
18 Rear window wiper 19 Control unit for trailer detection
20 Not assigned 21 Cornering lights for the left and right side
22 Air blower for Climatronic
23 Front power window
24 Cigarette lighter 25 Rear window heater, auxiliary heating and ventilation
26 Power socket in the boot 27 Fuel pump, Injection valves (diesel engine)
28 Radio 29 Engine control unit, Crankcase ventilation heater
30 Control unit for automatic gearbox, Haldex 31 Vacuum pump
32 Rear power window
33 Electric sliding/tilting roof
34 Control unit for convenience functions 35 Alarm
36 Headlight cleaning system 37 Heated front seats
38 Heated rear seats 39 Instrument cluster, windscreen wiper lever, and turn signal lever
40 Air blower for heating and air conditioning
41-42 Not assigned
43-45 Towing device 46 Seat heaters47 Auxiliary heating and ventilation
48 Phone 49 Light switch Ð
190 Do-it-yourself

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

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

Seats
folding forward 59
Head restraints 58
Heating 57
Selector lever see selector lever positions 103
Selector lever positions 103
Service display 10
Setting Automatic dimming interior mirror 52
Manual air conditioning system 84
Manual dimming interior mirror 51
Steering wheel 92
Setting temperature Heating 81
Setting the clock 11
Shifting Diving economically 140
Gearshift lever 97
Side airbag 131
Sliding/tilting roof see Electric sliding/tilting roof 37
Snow chains 176
Spare wheel 173
Speedometer 9
START/STOP Function 100
Starting and stopping the engine 91
Starting engine Jump-starting 185
START STOP Jump-starting 186
Steering active support 95
Steering force assistance 92
Steering wheel 92
Storage 70
Storage compartment Lighting 46
Storage compartments 70Sun visors 47
Switching lights on and off 40
T
Taking care of the vehicle Artificial leather 153
Material coverings 153
Materials 153
Natural leather 153
Seat belts 154
Taking care of your vehicle 148
Automatic car wash system 149
Chrome parts 150
Cleaning the wheels 152
Door lock cylinders 151
Headlight lenses 151
High-pressure cleaner 149
Plastic parts 150
Polishing the paintwork 150
Preservation 150
Rubber seals 151
Washing 149
Washing by hand 149
Wash system 149
TCS 96
Warning light 21
Technical data 197
Telephone 109, 112
Through-loading channel 75
Tilting roof see Electric sliding/tilting roof 37
Tiptronic 102
see automatic gearbox 104
Tool 179
TOP TETHER 137
Towing 186
Towing a trailer 145
Towing eye 187
Towing protection monitoring 32
Traction control system TCS 96Trailer 145
Towing a trailer 145
Transport Boot 60
Roof rack system 66
Transporting children safely 135
Two-way radio systems 107
Type plate 197
Tyre repair 182
Tyres see Wheels and tyres 172
U
Underbody protection 152
unlock Central locking system 28
Unlocking Remote control 30
Uphill start assist 95
V
Vehicle battery Automatic load deactivation 169
Charging 168
Checking the electrolyte level 167
Operation in winter 167
Replacing 168
Safety instructions 165
Vehicle condition see Auto Check Control 17
Vehicle data sticker 197
Vehicle dimensions 198
Vehicle key 26
Vehicle tool kit 179
Visors 47
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