2008 SKODA OCTAVIA air filter

Contents
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Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multifunction steering wheel* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM II* . . . . .
Phone voice phonebook* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM III* . . . .
Phone voice phonebook* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mobile phones and two-way radio systems . . . . .
Input AUX-IN* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MDI input* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD changer* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passive Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Correct seated position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Why seat belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The physical principle of a frontal collision . . . . . .
Important safety information regarding the use of seat
belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How are seat belts correctly fastened? . . . . . . . . . .
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description of the airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side airbags* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head airbags* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deactivating an airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transporting children safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What you should know about transporting children!
Child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attaching a child seat using the “ISOFIX” system .
Attaching child seat using the “Top Tether” system
Driving Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intelligent Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electronic stability programme (ESP)* . . . . . . . . . .
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Antilock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake Assist* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Uphill-Start off-Assist* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electromechanical power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre inflation pressure-control system* . . . . . . . . .
Diesel particle filter* (diesel engine) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving and the Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The first 1 500 kilometres and then afterwards . .
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving in an economical and environmentally
conscious manner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Environmental compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Motoring abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Avoiding damage to your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing a trailer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the
vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care of the exterior of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care of the interior of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Biofuel Ethanol E85* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspecting and replenishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels and Tyres. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories, changes and replacement of partsAccessories and replacement parts . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Breakdown assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Breakdown assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
First-aid box* and Warning triangle* (Octavia) . . .
First-aid box* and warning triangle* (Estate car) .
Fire extinguisher* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre repair kit* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare wheel* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tow-starting and towing vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses and light bulbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Used abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel consumption according to the regulations
(99/100/EU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
32
Warning lights
Overview
The warning lights indicate certain functions or faults.
Fig. 36 Instrument cluster with warning lights
Turn signal lights (to the left)⇒ page 33
Turn signal lights (to the right)⇒page 33
Fog lights⇒page 34
Main beam light⇒page 34
Low beam⇒page 34
Rear fog light⇒page 34
Speed regulating system*⇒page 34
Failure of the light bulbs⇒page 34
Diesel particle filter* (diesel engine)⇒page 34
Airbag system⇒page 35
Control system for exhaust⇒page 35
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Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights35
Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assistanceTechnical Data
•Always adjust your speed to suit weather, road, region and traffic condi-
tions. The route indicated by the warning light must not tempt you to disre-
gard the national regulations for road traffic.
Caution
As long as the warning light  lights up, one must take into account an increased
fuel consumption and in certain circumst ances a power reduction of the engine.
Note
Further information about diesel particle filter ⇒page 200.
Airbag system 
Monitoring the airbag system
The warning light
 comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
There is a fault in the system if the warning light does not go out or flashes while
driving ⇒. This also applies if the warning light does not come on when the igni-
tion is switched on.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Airbag fault!
The functionality of the airbag system is also monitored electronically, when one
airbag has been switched off
Front, side and head airbags or belt tensioner which have been switched off
using the vehicle system tester:
•The warning light  lights up for 4 seconds after switching on the ignition and
then flashes again for 12 seconds afterwards in 2 second intervals.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Airbag/belt tensioner deactivated! Front passenger airbags switched off
using the switch for front passenger
airbags* in stowage compartmen t on the front passenger side:
•The warning light  comes on for 4 seconds after the ignition has been
switched on.
•Switching off airbags is indicated in the middle of the dash panel by the lighting
up of the indicator light   (airbag switched off) ⇒ page 182.
WARNING
Have the airbag system checked immediat ely by a specialist garage if a fault
exists. Otherwise, there is a risk of th e airbag not being activated in the event
of an accident.
Control system for exhaust 
The warning light  comes on after the ignition has been switched on.
If the warning light does not go out after starting the engine or it lights up when
driving, a fault exists in an exhaust rele vant component. The engine management
system selects an emergency programme which enables you to drive to the nearest
specialist garage by adopting a gentle style of driving.
Electromechanical power steering  
The warning light  comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
If the warning light after switching on the ignition or when driving lights up contin-
uously, a fault exists in the electromechanical power steering.
•If the yellow warning light lights up , this indicates a partial failure of the
power steering and the steeri ng forces can be greater.
•If the red warning light lights up , this indicates a complete failure of the
power steering and the steering assist has failed (significant ly higher steering
forces).
Further information ⇒page 198.
WARNING (continued)
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Heating and air conditioning system
120
WARNING
•The auxiliary heating must never be op erated in closed rooms - risk of
poisoning!
•The auxiliary heating must not be running during refueling - risk of fire.
•The exhaust pipe of the auxiliary heating is located on the underside of
the vehicle. Therefore do not place the vehicle, if you wish to operate the
auxiliary heating, in such a way that the exhaust gases of the auxiliary
heating can come easily into contact with inflammable materials (e.g. dry
grass) or easily inflammable substances (e.g. fuel run out).
Note
•If the auxiliary heating runs, the fuel consumption comes from the vehicle tank.
Therefore the auxiliary heating should not be operated, if there is very little fuel in
the tank.
•The exhaust pipe of the auxiliary heating, which is located on the underside of
the vehicle, must not be clogged and the exhaust flow must not be blocked.
•If the auxiliary heating and ventilation is running, the vehicle battery discharges.
If the auxiliary heating and ventilation has been operated several times over a
longer period, the vehicle must be driven a few kilometers in order to recharge the
vehicle battery.
•The auxiliary heating only switches the bl ower on, if it has achieved a coolant
temperature of approx. 50 °C.
•At low outside temperatures, this can resu lt in a formation of water vapour in
the area of the engine compartment. This is quite normal and is not an operating
problem.
•After switching off the auxiliary heatin g, the coolant pump runs for a short
period.
•The auxiliary heating and ventilation does not switch on or comes on, if the
vehicle battery indicates a low loading state.
•The auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating) does not switch on, if the following was
shown in the information display or before switching off the ignition: Please
refuel! .
•When driving, the auxiliary heating can only be switched on, if the exterior
temperature is lower than 5 °C.
•The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of ice, snow or leaves in
order to ensure that the auxili ary heating operates properly.
•So that warm air can flow into the vehi cle interior after switching on the auxil-
iary heating, you must maintain the te mperature normally selected by you (we
recommend 22°C). It is recommended to put the air flow in the position
.
•On vehicles with DPF (diesel particle filter) the warm coolant heats up the
engine.
Using the system
So that the auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation) func-
tions according to your expectations, it is necessary to carry out the
basic setting before its programming.
Basic setting
– On the information display, select from the Main menu the menu
point Setup (settings).
– From the menu Settings select Aux. heating (auxiliary heating).
– In the menu Aux. heating (auxiliary heating) ⇒ fig. 141 select the
menu point Weekday and set the current day.
Fig. 141 Information
display: Aux. Heating (auxil-
iary heating)
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Fuses and light bulbs
260
Fuse assignment in engine compartment - version 2
Certain electrical components are only st andard on certain vehicle model versions
or only suppliable as optional equipment for certain models.
No.Power consumerAmperes
F1Not assigned
F2Control unit for automatic gearbox DQ 20030
F3Measuring circuit5
F4Valves for ABS30/20
F5Control unit for automatic gearbox15
F6Instrument cluster, windshield wiper lever and turn sig-
nal light lever5
F7Power suppy terminal 15, Starter40
F8Radio15
F9Phone5
F10Engine control unit, Main relay5/10
F11Control unit for auxiliary heating20
F12Control unit for CAN databus5
Fig. 238 Schematic repre-
sentation of fuse box in
engine compartment -
version 2
F13Engine control unit15/30
F14Ignition20
F15Lambda probe, NOx-sensor, Fuel pump relay
Glow plug system relay15 5
F16Central control unit, right main headlight, right rear light
unit30
F17Horn15
F18Amplifier for digital sound processor30
F19Front window wiper30
F20Water pump10
F21Lambda probe10/15
F22Clutch pedal switch, brake pedal switch5
F23Secondary air pump
Air mass meter
Fuel high pressure pump5
10
15
F24Activated charcoal filter, exhaust gas recirculation valve10
F25Pump for ABS30/40
F26Central control unit, left main headlight, left rear light
unit30
F27Secondary air pump
Preglowing40
50
F28Not assigned
F29Power supply terminal 3050
F30Te r m i n a l Xa)40
a)In order not to drain the battery unnecessarily when starting the engine, the electrical com-
ponents of this terminal are automatically switched off.
No.Power consumerAmperes
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Technical Data269
Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assistanceTechnical Data
Technical Data
Technical Data
General information
The details given in the official vehicle registration documents always take prece-
dence over the details in th e Owner's Manual. Please refer to the official vehicle
registration documents or consult your Škoda Service Partner concerning the
engine with which your vehicle is equipped.
Used abbreviations
Performances
The listed performance values were de termined without performance-reducing
equipment, e.g. air conditioning system.
Weight
The loading capacity is reduced in line with the range of the special equipment. The
unloaden weight contains a fuel tank topped up to 90%. A driver with a weight of
75 kg is also included in the value.
Identification details
Vehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker ⇒fig. 251 is located on the floor of the luggage compart-
ment and is also stated in the Service schedule.
AbbreviationImportance
kWKilowatt, measuring unit for the engine output
rpmEngine revolutions per minute
NmNewton meter, measuring unit for the engine torque
g/kmdischarged quantity of carbon dioxide in grams per
driven kilometer
RONResearch octane number, me asuring unit for the knock-
ing resistance of petrol
FSIFuel Stratified Injection
TSIDirect fuel injection system for engines with turbocharger
M5 / M65-speed/6-speed manual gearbox
AG66-speed automatic gearbox
DQ6/DQ76 speed-/7 speed automatic gearbox DSG
DPFDiesel particle filter
Fig. 251 Vehicle data sticker
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Index
296
Changing the engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Changing wheels around . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Check engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Side airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Child safety seat on the front passenger seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Classification into groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
ISOFIX system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Use of child safety seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Children and safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Chrome parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Cigarette lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Climatronic Defrosting windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Recirculated air mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning) . . . . . . 115
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Clothes hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Cockpit General view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Convenience operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Converting/masking over headlights . . . . . . . . . . 206 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
replenishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Coolant level Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Coolant quantity Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Coolant temperatur e/coolant level
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Cornering lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Correct seated position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Counter for distance driven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Cruise control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Cup holder front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
D
Daylight driving lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Deactivatingan airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Deactivating an airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Defrosting rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
De-icing the windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Detachable towing device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Diesel engines Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Diesel particle filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Digital clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Direction indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Distance driven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Door Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Driver-steering recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Driving economically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
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EDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Electric power-operated window Operational faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Electric sliding/tilting roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Electrically adjustable exterior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Electronic Differential Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Electronic immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Electronic stability programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Electronic stability programme (ESP) Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Engine starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Engine compartment Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Engine electronics Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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