2006 SKODA OCTAVIA heating

Diesel fuel
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 155.
Your vehicle can only be operated with
diesel fuel, which complies with the
standard EN
590 (standard DIN 51628 in Germany, standard ÖNORM C 1590 in
Austria, GOST R 52368-2005/EN 590:2004 in Russia).
Operation in winter - Winter-grade diesel fuel
In the winter, only use diesel fuel, which complies with the standard EN 590
(standard DIN 51628 in Germany, standard ÖNORM C 1590 in Austria,
GOST R 52368-2005/EN 590:2004 in Russia). “Winter-grade diesel fuel” will still
operate properly even at a temperature of -20 °C.
It is often the case in countries with different climatic conditions that diesel fuels
available have a different temperature characteristic. The ŠKODA Service Partners
and filling stations in the relevant country will be able to provide you with infor-
mation regarding the diesel fuels available.
Preheating fuel
The vehicle is fitted with a fuel filter preheating system. This secures operation of
a vehicle using diesel fuel down to an environmental temperature of -25 °C.
Fuel additives
Fuel additives, so-called “flow improvers” (petrol and similar products) must not
be added to the diesel fuel. 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 a different fuel other than diesel fuel, which complies to the above mentioned
standards (e.g. petrol) is used by mistake do not start the engine or switch on the
ignition! Extensive damage to engine parts can occur! We recommend that the
fuel system is cleaned by a

ŠKODA Service Partner.
■ Water which has collected in the fuel filter can cause engine faults.
■ Your vehicle is not adapted for use of biofuel (RME), therefore this fuel must not
be refuelled and driven. The use of biofuel (RME) can cause considerable damage
to parts of the engine or fuel system. Ð
ä Engine compartment
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening and closing the bonnet 160
Engine compartment overview 160
Checking the engine oil level 161
Replenishing the engine oil 161
Changing engine oil 162
Coolant 162
Checking the coolant level 163
Replenishing the coolant 163
Radiator fan 164
Checking the brake fluid 164
Changing the brake fluid 164
Windscreen washer system 165
There is a risk of injuries, scalding, accidents and fire when working in the en-
gine compartment, e.g. inspecting and replenishing oil and other fluids. For this
reason, it is essential to comply with the warning instructions stated below and
with the general applicable rules of safety. The vehicle's engine compartment is
a hazardous area . WARNING
■ Never open the bonnet if you can see steam or coolant flowing out of the
engine compartment - risk of scalding! Wait until the steam or coolant has
stopped escaping.
■ Turn off the engine and withdraw the ignition key.
■ If the vehicle is fitted with a manual gearbox, move the gearshift lever into
Neutral, or if the vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox, move the selec-
tor lever into position P .
■ Firmly apply the handbrake.
■ Allow the engine to cool.
■ For safety reasons, the bonnet must always be properly closed when driving.
This is why after closing the bonnet, the lock must always be checked to en-
sure it has engaged properly. £
158 General Maintenance

Changing engine oil
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 158.
The engine oil must be changed at the intervals stated in the Service schedule or
according to the service interval indicator
» page 10, Service Interval Display.CAUTION
Additives must not be added to the engine oil - risk of causing considerable dam-
age to parts of the engine! Damage, which results from such product, are exclu-
ded from the warranty. Note
If your skin has come into contact with oil, it must be washed thoroughly. ÐCoolant
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 158.
The cooling system is filled with a coolant in the factory.
The coolant consists of water with a concentration of coolant additive of 40 %.
This mixture provides antifreeze protection down to -25
°C and also protects the
cooling and heating system from corrosion. It also prevents the formation of scale
and significantly increases the boiling point of the coolant.
The concentration of coolant must therefore not be reduced by adding water dur-
ing the summer months or in countries with a warm climate. The concentration of
coolant additive in the coolant must be at least 40 %. 40 %.
If a higher concentration of antifreeze is required for climatic reasons, the amount
of coolant additive can only be increased up to 60 % (antifreeze protection down
to approx. -40 °C). The antifreeze protection tails off above that concentration.
Vehicles exported to countries with a cold climate are already factory-filled with a
coolant which offers antifreeze protection down to about -35 °C. In these coun-
tries the concentration of coolant additive should be at least 50 %.
When refilling, we only recommend you use the same antifreeze written on the
antifreeze expansion tank » Fig. 135 on page 163.
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Coolant capacity
Petrol engines Capacities (in litres)
1.2 ltr./77 kW TSI 7.7
1.4 l/59 kW 7.1
1.4 ltr./90 kW TSI 7.7
1.6 l/75 kW 7.4
1.8 ltr./112 kW TSI 8.6
1.8 ltr./118 kW TSI 8.6
2.0 ltr./147 kW TSI 8.6 Diesel engines
Capacities (in litres)
1.6 ltr./77 kW TDI CR 8.4
1.9 l/77 kW TDI PD 8.4
1.9 ltr./77 kW TD PD DPF 8.4
2.0 ltr./81 kW TDI CR 8.4
2.0 ltr/103 kW TDI CR DPF 8.4
2.0 ltr./125 kW TDI CR 8.4 CAUTION
■ Other coolant additives that do not comply with the correct specifications can
above all significantly reduce the anticorrosion effect.
■ Any faults resulting from corrosion may cause a loss of coolant and can conse-
quently result in major engine damage! Note
On vehicles that are fitted with an auxiliary heater (auxiliary heating and ventila-
tion), the coolant capacity is approx. 1 l larger. Ð
162 General Maintenance

Preparing to use the breakdown kit
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 182.
The following preparatory work must be carried out before using the breakdown
kit.
›
In the event of a puncture, park the vehicle as far away as possible from the
flow of traffic. Park on as flat and firm a surface as possible.
› Let all of the occupants get out.
While changing a tyre, the occupants of the
vehicle should not stand on the road (instead they should remain behind a crash
barrier).
› Switch off the engine and move the gearshift lever into
Neutral or move the
selector lever for the automatic gearbox into position P .
› Firmly apply the
handbrake.
› Check that you can carry out the repairs with the breakdown kit
» page 182.
› If a trailer is connected, remove it.
› Remove the breakdown kit
from the boot.
› Stick the sticker 2
»
Fig. 152
on page 183 on the dash panel in view of the driv-
er.
› Do not remove the foreign body, e.g. screw or nail, from the tyre.
› Unscrew the valve cap.
› Use the valve remover 1
to unscrew the valve core and place it on a clean sur-
face (rag, paper, etc.). ÐSealing and inflating tyres
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 182.
Sealing
›
Forcefully shake the tyre inflator bottle 10
» Fig. 152 on page 183 several times.
› Firmly screw the inflation hose 3
onto the tyre inflator bottle 10
in a clockwise
direction. The film on the cap is pierced automatically.
› Remove the plug from the inflation hose 3
and plug the open end fully onto
the tyre valve.
› Hold the bottle 10
with the bottom facing upwards and fill all of the sealing
agent from the tyre inflator bottle into the tyre.
› Remove the empty tyre inflator bottle from the valve.
› Screw the valve core back into the tyre valve using the valve remover 1
.
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Inflating
› Screw the tyre inflation hose 5
» Fig. 152 on page 183 of the air compressor
firmly onto the tyre valve.
› Check that the air release valve 7
is closed.
› Start the engine and run it in idle.
› Plug the connector 9
into 12 Volt socket »

page 69.
› Switch on the air compressor with the ON and OFF switch 8
.
› Allow the air compressor to run until a pressure of 2.0 - 2.5 bar is achieved.
Maximum run time of 8 minutes » !
› Switch off the air compressor.
› If you cannot reach an air pressure of 2.0 – 2.5 bar, unscrew the tyre inflation
hose 5
from the tyre valve.
› Drive the vehicle 10 metres forwards or backwards to allow the sealing agent to
“distribute” in the tyre.
› Firmly screw the tyre inflation hose 5
back onto the tyre valve and repeat the
inflation process.
› If you cannot reach the required tyre inflation pressure here either, this means
the tyre has sustained too much damage. You cannot seal with tyre with the
breakdown kit » .
› Switch off the air compressor.
› Remove the tyre inflation hose 5
from the tyre valve.
Once a tyre inflation pressure of 2.0

– 2.5 bar is achieved, continue the journey at
a maximum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).
Check the tyre inflation pressure after driving for 10 minutes » page 185. WARNING
■ During inflation, the tyre inflation hose and air compressor may get hot- risk
of injury!
■ Do not place the hot tyre inflation hose or hot air compressor on flammable
materials - risk of fire!
■ If you cannot inflate the tyre to at least 2.0 bar, this means the damage sus-
tained was too serious. The sealing agent cannot be used to seal the tyre. Do
not drive the vehicle. Get professional assistance! CAUTION
Switch off the air compressor after running 8 minutes at the latest - danger of
overheating! Allow the air compressor to cool a few minutes before switching it
on again. Ð
184 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

Fuses in the engine compartment
Fig. 159
Fuse box cover in engine compartment/Schematic diagram of the
fuse box
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 189.
On some vehicles, the battery cover must be removed before removing the cover
for the fuse box
» page 167.
› The cover for the fuse box is removed by pushing the circlips A
» Fig. 159
up-
wards as far as the stop. The symbol  is displayed behind the clip. Now remove
the cover.
› Once the fuse has been removed, place the cover on the fuse box and push the
circlips A
back as far as the stop. The symbol
 is displayed behind the clip. The
cover is locked into position.
Fuse assignment in engine compartment No. Power consumer
F1 Not assigned
F2 Control unit for automatic gearbox
F3 Measuring circuit
F4 Valves for ABS F5 Control unit for automatic gearbox
F6 Instrument cluster, windscreen wiper lever, and turn signal lever F7 Power supply terminal 15, Starter
F8 Radio F9 Not assigned ä
No. Power consumer
F10 Engine control unit F11 Auxiliary heating and ventilation control unit
F12 Data bus control unit
F13 Engine control unit
F14 Ignition F15 Lambda probe, glow plug system
F16 Vehicle voltage control unit, right headlight, right tail light F17 Horn
F18 Amplifier for the digital sound processor F19 Windscreen wipers
F20 Coolant pump, valve for fuel dosing F21 Lambda probe
F22 Clutch pedal switch, brake pedal switch
F23 Secondary air pump, air mass meter, fuel high pressure pump
F24 Active charcoal filter, exhaust gas recirculation valve, radiator fan F25 Pump for ABS
F26 Vehicle voltage control unit, left headlight, left tail light F27 Secondary air pump, glow plug system
F28 Not assigned F29 Power supply terminal 30
F30 Terminal X a) a)
In order not to drain the battery unnecessarily when starting the engine, the electrical components
of this terminal are automatically switched off. Ð Bulbs
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Headlights 192
Changing the bulb for the front turn signal light 193
Changing light bulbs for front parking lights and low beam 193
Changing the bulb for the main beam 194
£
191
Fuses and light bulbs

Index
A
ABS 96
Warning light 22
Accessories 177
Active steering support 95
Adjusting Exterior mirror 52
Adjusting seats 122
Adjustment Seat 55
Aerial 149
see Radio reception 151
Airbag 129
Deployment 129
Front airbag 130
Head airbag 132
Side airbag 131
Airbag system 129
Air conditioning system Air outlet vents 80
Climatronic 85
Manual air conditioning system 82
Alarm 31
Anti-theft alarm system 31
Antilock brake system 96
Armrest Front 74
rear 60, 75
Ashtray 68
Assistance systems ESC 95
Assist systems ABS 22, 96
Cruise control systems (CCS) 99
EDS and XDS 97
ESC 22Parking aid 98
START/STOP 100
TCS 21, 96
Auto Check Control 17
Automatic driving lamp control 40
Automatic gearbox 102
Dynamic shift programme 105
Emergency programme 106
Information for driving 102
Kickdown 105
Manual shifting of gears on the multifunction steering wheel 104
Parking 103
Selector lever-emergency unlocking 106
Selector lever lock 105
Selector lever positions 103
Starting off 103
Stopping 103
Tiptronic 104
Automatic load deactivation 169
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventila- tion) 87
Avoiding damage to your vehicle 143
B
Before setting off 121
Belt tensioners 128
Bonnet Closing 160
Opening 160
Warning light 20
Boot Class
N1 vehicles 61
Cover 63
Emergency unlocking 34
Fastening elements 61
Fixing nets 62
Fixing of the floor covering 63
foldable boot cover (Combi) 64
Light 47see Boot lid 33
Unlocking the boot lid 34
Variable loading floor 64
Boot lid 33
Automatic locking 33
Warning light 21
Brake booster 95
Brake fluid Checking 164
Brakes Brake assist systems 93
Handbrake 95
Running in 139
Warning light 19
Braking Brake fluid 164
Braking assistant 95
Breakdown kit 182
Bulbs Replacing 191
Button in the driver's door Electric power windows 34
C
Car computer see Multifunction display 12
Car jack 179
Carrier 66
Catalytic converter 139
CD changer 119
Central locking button 29
Central locking system 27
lock 29
unlock 28
Changes 177
Changing Engine oil 162
Wheel 179
Charging a vehicle battery 168
208 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

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
212 Index