2006 SKODA OCTAVIA technical data

Inspecting and replenishing 155
Fuel 155
Engine compartment 158
Vehicle battery 165
Wheels and Tyres 170
Tyres 170
Accessories, changes and replacement of parts 177
Introductory information 177
Changes and impairments of the airbag
system 177
Do-it-yourself
Do-it-yourself 178
First-aid kit and warning triangle 178
Fire extinguisher 178
Vehicle tool kit 179
Changing a wheel 179
Breakdown kit 182
Jump-starting 185
Towing the vehicle 186
Fuses and light bulbs 189
Fuses 189
Bulbs 191
Technical data
Technical data 197
Introductory information 197
Data on the vehicle data sticker and the type
plate 197
Dimensions 198
Specifications and engine oil capacity 200
Vehicle-specific information depending on
engine type 201
Multi-purpose vehicles (AF) 207 Index
4 Table of Contents

WARNING
■ In view of the high temperatures which can be produced in the catalytic con-
verter, the vehicle should be parked in such a way that the catalytic converter
cannot come into contact with easily flammable materials under the vehicle -
risk of fire!
■ Never use additional underbody protection or anti-corrosion agents for ex-
haust pipes, catalytic converters or heat shields - risk of fire! CAUTION
■ Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty! The irregular supply of fuel
can cause misfiring, which can result in considerable damage to parts of the en-
gine and exhaust system. ■ Just filling the tank with leaded petrol once will damage the exhaust system! ÐEconomical and environmentally friendly driving
Introductory information
Your fuel consumption, any pollution of the environmental and the wear-and-tear
to the engine, brakes and tyres, depend essentially on three factors:
› your personal style of driving;
› the conditions under which your vehicle is operated;
› technical aspects.
The fuel economy by can be improved by 10
-15 % by always looking ahead and
driving in an economical way.
Fuel consumption is also be influenced by external factors which are beyond the
driver's control. Consumption increases during the winter or under difficult condi-
tions, on poor roads, etc.
Fuel consumption can vary considerably from the manufacturer's data, as a result
of outside temperatures, the weather and driving style.
The technical requirements for low fuel usage and economic efficiency of the ve-
hicle have already been built into the vehicle at the works. ŠKODA places a partic-
ular emphasis on minimising negative effects on the environment. It is necessary
to take note of the guidelines given in this chapter in order to make best use of
these characteristics and to maintain their effectiveness. The optimal engine speed should be obtained when accelerating, in order to
avoid a high fuel consumption and resonance of the vehicle.
Ð Looking ahead when driving
A vehicle's highest fuel consumption occurs when accelerating, therefore unnec-
essary accelerating and braking should be avoided. If looking ahead when driving,
less braking and consequently less accelerating are required. If possible, let your
vehicle coast to a stop, or use the engine brake, if you can see that the next set
of traffic lights is on red, for example. Ð Shifting to save energy
Fig. 125
Principle sketch: Fuel consump-
tion in litres/100 km depending
on the selected gear
Shifting up early saves on fuel.
Manual gearbox › Drive no more than about one length of your vehicle in first gear.
› Shift up into the next gear at approx. 2

000 revolutions.
An effective way of achieving good fuel economy is to shift up early. Observe the
recommended gear » page 11, Recommended gear .
A suitably selected gear can have an effect on fuel consumption » Fig. 125.
Automatic gearbox › Slowly
apply the accelerator pedal. However, do not depress it to the kickdown
position.
› If the accelerator pedal is only depressed slowly on a vehicle fitted with an au-
tomatic gearbox, an economic driving programme is automatically selected.
£
140 Driving Tips

Towing a trailer
Towing a trailer
Technical requirements
If your vehicle has already been factory-fitted with a towing device or is fitted
with a towing device from ŠKODA Original Accessories, then it meets all of the
technical requirements and national legal provisions for towing a trailer.
On vehicles with a towing device, the ball rod is detachable and is stowed togeth-
er with separate operating instructions in the spare wheel well or in the compart-
ment for the spare wheel within the boot » page 179, Vehicle tool kit .
Your vehicle is fitted with a 13-pin power socket for the electrical connection be-
tween the vehicle and trailer. If the trailer that is to be towed has a 7-pin connec-
tor, you can use a suitable adapter from
ŠKODA Original Accessories.
If a towing device is retrofitted, it must be completed in accordance with the
manufacturer's specifications. Note
If you have any questions, please contact a ŠKODA Service Partner. ÐLoading a trailer
Loading a trailer
The vehicle/trailer combination must be balanced, whereby the maximum permis-
sible drawbar load must be utilised. If the drawbar load is too low, it jeopardises
the performance of the vehicle/trailer combination.
Distribution of the load
Distribute the load in the trailer in such a way that heavy items are located as
close to the axle as possible. Secure the items from slipping.
The distribution of the weight is very poor if your vehicle is unladen and the trail-
er is laden. Maintain a particularly low speed if you cannot avoid driving with this
combination. Tyre pressure
Correct the tyre inflation pressure on your vehicle for a

“full load” » page 171,
Service life of tyres.
Trailer load
The permissible trailer load must not be exceeded under any circumstan-
ces » page 197, Technical data .
The trailer loads specified apply only to altitudes up to 1 000 metres above mean
sea level. As the engine output drops at an increasing altitude due to the declin-
ing air pressure and therefore the climbing ability is also reduced, this means that
the maximum permissible towed weight must be reduced by 10 % for every fur-
ther increase of 1 000 m in height. The towed weight comprises the actual weight
of the (loaded) towing vehicle and the (loaded) trailer. Always drive particularly
carefully with the trailer.
The trailer and drawbar load information on the type plate of the towing device
are merely test data for the towing device The vehicle-specific values are detailed
in the vehicle documents. WARNING
■ If the maximum permissible axle and drawbar load and the maximum per-
missible total or towed weight of the vehicle and the trailer are exceeded this
can cause accidents and serious injuries.
■ Slipping loads can significantly affect the stability and safety of the vehicle/
trailer combination, causing accidents and serious injuries. Ð Towing a trailer
Exterior mirrors
You have to have additional exterior mirrors fitted if you are not able to see the
traffic behind the trailer with the standard rear-view mirrors. The national legal
requirements must be observed.
Headlights
The headlight settings must be checked before starting a journey with a coupled
trailer. If necessary, adjust the settings with the headlight beam adjust-
ment » page 44 , Headlight beam adjustment .
Driving speed
For safety reasons, do not drive faster than the maximum permissible speed indi-
cated on the trailer. £
145
Towing a trailer

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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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
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OCTAVIAOCTAVIA
GreenLine OCTAVIA RS ESTATE ESTATE
GreenLine ESTATE RS COMBI 4x4 SCOUT
Wheel base 257825782578 2578 2578 2578 2578 2578
Track gauge front/rear 1541/1514 1535/1508 1528/1508 1541/1514
1531/1500 b)
1535/1508 1528/1508 1541/1514 1531/1500 a)
Applies to vehicles with the LOOK RS package.
b) Applies to vehicles with a 1.8 l/112 kW TSI engine AG6.
c) Applies to vehicles with a rough road package.
d) Applies to vehicles with a SPORT package. Ð 199
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Specifications and engine oil capacity
The engine has been factory-filled with a high-grade oil that can be use through-
out the year - except in extreme climate zones.
Various oils can be mixed together when refilling. However, this does not apply to
vehicles with flexible service intervals.
Engine oils are, of course, undergoing continuous further development. Thus the
information stated in this Owner's Manual is only correct at the time of publica-
tion.
ŠKODA Service Partners are informed about the latest changes by
ŠKODA. We
therefore recommend that the oil change is completed by a ŠKODA Service Part-
ner.
The specifications (VW standards) stated in the following can be indicated sepa-
rately or together with other specifications on the bottle.
The oil capacities include oil filter change. Check the oil level when filling; do not
over fill. The oil level must be between the markings » page 161.
Specifications and capacity (in l) for vehicles with flexible service intervals Petrol engines SpecificationFilling level
1.2 ltr./77 kW TSI VW 504 003.9
1.4 l/59 kW VW 503 00, VW 504 00 3.2
1.4 ltr./90 kW TSI VW 504 003.6
1.6 l/75 kW VW 503 00, VW 504 00 4.5
1.6 ltr./75 kW MultiFuel VW 503 00, VW 504 00 4.5
1.8 ltr/118 kW TSI
1.8 ltr/112 kW TSI VW 504 00
4.6
2.0 ltr./147 kW TSI VW 504 004.6Diesel engines
SpecificationFilling level
1.6 ltr./77 kW TDI CR VW 507 004.3
1.9 l/77 kW TDI PD VW 506 01, VW 507 00 3.8
1.9 ltr./77 kW TD PD DPF VW 507 004.3
2.0 ltr./81 kW TDI CR VW 507 004.3
2.0 ltr/103 kW TDI CR
DPF VW 507 00
4.3
2.0 ltr./125 kW TDI CR VW 507 004.3 Specifications and capacity (in l) for vehicles with fixed service intervals
Petrol engines SpecificationFilling level
1.2 ltr./77 kW TSI VW 502 003.9
1.4 l/59 kW VW 501 01, VW 502 00 3.2
1.4 ltr./90 kW TSI VW 502 003.6
1.6 l/75 kW VW 501 01, VW 502 00 4.5
1.6 ltr./75 kW MultiFuel VW 502 004.5
1.8 ltr/118 kW TSI
1.8 ltr/112 kW TSI VW 502 00
4.6
2.0 ltr./147 kW TSI VW 502 004.6 If the oils specified above are not available, oils according to ACEA
A2 or ACEA A3
can be used once for refilling.
Diesel engines SpecificationFilling level
1.6 ltr./77 kW TDI CR VW 507 004.3
1.9 l/77 kW TDI PD VW 505 013.8
1.9 ltr./77 kW TD PD DPF VW 507 004.3
2.0 ltr./81 kW TDI CR VW 507 004.3
2.0 ltr/103 kW TDI CR
DPF VW 507 00
4.3
2.0 ltr./125 kW TDI CR VW 507 004.3 If the oils specified above are not available, oils according to ACEA
B3 or ACEA B4
can be used once for refilling. CAUTION
Only the above-mentioned oils can be used on vehicles with flexible service inter-
vals. We recommend always refilling with oil of the same specification since this
will maintain the properties of the oil. In exceptional cases, a maximum of 0.5

l of
specification VW 502 00 (only for petrol engines) or specification VW 505 01 (only
for diesel engines) engine oil can be used to refill once. Other engine oils must
not be used - risk of engine damage! Note
■ Before a long drive we recommend that you purchase and carry with you engine
oil which complies with the specification for your vehicle. ■ We recommend that you use oils from ŠKODA Original Accessories. Ð200
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Vehicle-specific information depending on engine type
1.2 ltr./77 kW TSI engine Output (kW per rpm) Max. torque (Nm at rpm)Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm3
)
77/5000 175/1550-4100 4/1197Performances
OCTAVIA MG6OCTAVIA DSG7 COMBI MG6COMBI DSG7
Top speed (km/h) 192191191
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (s) 10.810.910.9
Permissible trailer load, braked (kg) 1200a)
/1400 b)
(1200 a)b)
)c)
Permissible trailer load, unbraked (kg) 630640630640a)
Uphills up to 12 %
b) Uphills up to 8 %
c) Class N1 vehicles.
1.4 ltr./59 kW engine Output (kW per rpm) Max. torque (Nm at rpm)Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm3
)
59/5000 132/3800 4/1390Performances
OCTAVIA EU4OCTAVIA EU5 COMBI EU4COMBI EU5
Top speed (km/h) 173174 172173
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (s) 14.214.3 14.314.4
Permissible trailer load, braked (kg) 900a)
/1100 b)
900a)
/1100 b)
(900 a)
b)
)c)
900a)
/1100 b)
Permissible trailer load, unbraked (kg) 620a)
Uphills up to 12 %
b) Uphills up to 8 %
c) Class N1 vehicles. £ 201
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