2008 SKODA OCTAVIA coolant capacity

Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
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Engine revolutions counter
The red zone of the rev counter scale ⇒page 17, fig. 18 indicates the range in
which the engine control unit begins to li mit the engine speed. The engine control
unit restricts the engine speed to the steady limit value.
Shift into the next higher gear or select the selector lever position D of the auto-
matic gearbox before reaching the red zone of the rev counter scale.
Avoid high engine speeds during the driving time and before the engine has been
warmed up to operating temperature ⇒page 201.
For the sake of the environment
Shifting up early helps you save fuel and reduce the operating noise of your
vehicle.
Speedometer
Warning against excessive speeds*
An acoustic warning signal will sound when the vehicle speed exceeds 120 kilome-
tres per hour. The acoustic warning signal will switch off again when the vehicle
speed goes below this speed limit.
Note
This function is only valid for some countries.
Coolant temperature gauge
The coolant temperature gauge ⇒page 17, fig. 18 operates only when the igni-
tion is switched on.
In order to avoid any damage to the engine , please pay attention to the following
notes regarding the temperature ranges: Cold range
If the pointer is in the left-hand area of the scale it means that the engine has not
yet reached its operating temperature. Avoi
d running at high engine speeds, at full
throttle and at severe engine loads.
The operating range
The engine has reached its operating temperature as soon as the pointer moves
into the mid-range of the scale. The pointe r may also move further to the right at
high engine loads and high outside temper atures. This is not critical provided the
warning symbol
 in the instrument cluster does not flash.
If the symbol
 in the instrument cluster flashes it means that either the coolant
temperature is too high or the coolant level is too low. Observe the guidelines
⇒ page 37, “Coolant temperature/ Coolant quantity ”.
WARNING
Pay attention to the warning notes ⇒page 225, “Working in the engine
compartment” before opening the bonnet and inspecting the coolant level.
Caution
Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the fresh air inlet
impair the cooling efficiency of the coolant. There is then a risk of the engine over-
heating at high outside temperatures and high engine loads!
Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge ⇒page 17, fig. 18 only operates when the ignition is switched
on.
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 55°litres or 60 litres
2). The warning symbol 
in the instrument cluster li ghts up when the pointer reaches the reserve marking.
There are now about 9 litres of fuel remaining in the tank. This symbol is a reminder
for you, that you must refuel .
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2)Valid for Octavia Combi 4x4 and Octavia Scout.
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For the sake of the environment
When you economize on fuel, you also reduce pollutant emissions.
Operational problems
If the cooling system does not operate at outside temperatures higher than +5 °C,
there is a problem in the system. The reasons for this may be:
•The fuse on the air conditioning system has blown. Check the fuse, replace it if
necessary ⇒page 257.
•The cooling system has switched off automatically for a short time because the
coolant temperature of the engine is too hot ⇒page 18.
If you are not able to rectify the operat ional problem yourself, or if the cooling
capacity decreases, switch the cooling sy stem off. Contact a specialist garage.
Climatronic* (automatic air conditioning)
Description
The Climatronic system is a combination of an automatic heating,
fresh air and cooling system which provides optimal comfort for the
occupants of the car.
The Climatronic maintains fully automatically a convenience temperature. This is
achieved by automatically varying the temperature of the outflowing air, the blower
stages and the air distribution. The system also takes into account sunlight which
eliminates the need to alte r the settings manually. The automatic mode
¨ ⇒ page 117 ensures maximum wellbeing of th e occupants at all times of the year.
Description of Climatronic system
The cooling operates only if the following conditions are met:
•engine running,
•outside temperature above approx. +2°C,
• switched on.
If the cooling system is switched on, th e temperature and air humidity drops in the
vehicle. The wellbeing of the occupants of the car is enhanced as a result of this
particularly at high outside temperatur es and a high air humidity. The system
prevents the windows misting up during the cold season of the year.
The heating effect is dependent upon th e coolant temperature, thus full heat
output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
It is possible to briefly activate recirc ulated air mode in order to enhance the
cooling effect ⇒page 118.
The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of ice, snow or leaves in order
to ensure that the heating and cooling systems operate properly.
The AC compressor is switched off at a hi gh coolant temperature in order to provide
cooling at a high load of the engine.
After switching on the cooling Condensation from the evaporator of the air condi-
tioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle. This is quite normal
and not an indication of a leak!
Recommended setting for all periods of the year:
•Set the desired temperature, we recommend 22 °C.
•Press the button ⇒page 116, fig. 140 .
•Move the air outlet vents 3 and 4 so that the air flow is directed slightly upwards.
Aeration of the vehicle when ignition is switched off*
On models fitted with power sliding/tilting roof with sollar cells, the fresh air blower
is automatically switched over to “solar mode” if the sun ray's are sufficient after
switching off the ignition. The solar cells on the sliding/tilting roof deliver power for
the fresh air blower. This supplies the interior of the car with fresh air.
For an optimum ventilation, the air outlet vents 3 and 4 must be opened
⇒ page 108, fig. 136.
The ventilation functions only when the sliding/tilting roof is closed.
AC
AUTO
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Capacities (in liter)
Weight (in kg)
Fuel tank capacity/of which spare55/9
Reservoir for windscreen washer system/ with headlight cleaning system3/5,5
Engine oila)
a)Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspec
t oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒page 227.
3,2
Cooling system of the vehicleb)
b)On vehicles which are fitted with an independent auxiliary heating and a ventilation, the volume of the coolant is greater by a pprox. 1 ltr.
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OCTAVIA
M5COMBIM5
Permissible gross weight 18701885
Unloaden weight ready for work12101225
Loading capacity660660
Loading capacity when using the TLC585585
Permissible front axle load10001000
Permissible rear axle load11001150
Permissible trailer loads, trailer braked900a)
1100b)
a)Uphills up to 12 %b)Uphills up to 8%
900a)
1100b)
Permissible trailer loads, trailer unbraked600600
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Weight (in kg)
Fuel tank capacity/of which spare55/9
Reservoir for windscreen washer system/ with headlight cleaning system3/5,5
Engine oila)
a)Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspec
t oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒page 227.
3,6
Cooling system of the vehicleb)
b)On vehicles which are fitted with an independent auxiliary heating and a ventilation, the volume of the coolant is greater by a pprox. 1 ltr.
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OCTAVIA
M6OCTAVIADQ7COM B I M6COMBIDQ7
Permissible gross weight 1925194519401960
Unloaden weight ready for work1265128512801300
Loading capacity660660660660
Loading capacity when using the TLC585585585585
Permissible front axle load1000100010001000
Permissible rear axle load1100110011501150
Permissible trailer loads, trailer braked1200a)
1400b)
a)Uphills up to 12 %b)Uphills up to 8%
1200a)
1400b)1200a)
1400b)1200a)
1400b)
Permissible trailer loads, trailer unbraked600600600600
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Capacities (in liter)
Weight (in kg)
Fuel tank capacity/of which spare55/9
Reservoir for windscreen washer system/ with headlight cleaning system3/5,5
Engine oila)
a)Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspec
t oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒page 227.
4,5
Cooling system of the vehicleb)
b)On vehicles which are fitted with an independent auxiliary heating and a ventilation, the volume of the coolant is greater by a pprox. 1 ltr.
7,4
OCTAVIA
M5OCTAVIAAG6COMBIM5COMBIAG6
Permissible gross weight 1895193019101945
Unloaden weight ready for work1235127012501285
Loading capacity660660660660
Loading capacity when using the TLC585585585585
Permissible front axle load1000100010001000
Permissible rear axle load1100110011501150
Permissible trailer loads, trailer braked1200a)
1400b)
a)Uphills up to 12 %b)Uphills up to 8%
1200a)
1400b)1200a)
1400b)1200a)
1400b)
Permissible trailer loads, trailer unbraked600600600600
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Capacities (in liter)
Weight (in kg)
Fuel tank capacity/of which spare55/960a)
a)Octavia Combi 4x4, Scout.
Reservoir for windscreen washer system/ with headlight cleaning system3/5,5
Engine oilb)
b)Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspec
t oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒page 227.
4,5
Cooling system of the vehiclec)
c)On vehicles which are fitted with an independent auxiliary heating and a ventilation, the volume of the coolant is greater by a pprox. 1 ltr.
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OCTAVIA
M6OCTAVIADQ7COM BI M6COMBIDQ7COMBI 4x4 M6SCOUTM6
Permissible gross weight 196519851980200020852145
Unloaden weight ready for work130513251320134014251485
Loading capacity660660660660660660
Loading capacity when using the TLC585585585585585585
Permissible front axle load105010501050105011001100
Permissible rear axle load110011001150115012301230
Permissible trailer loads, trailer braked1300a)
1500b)
a)Uphills up to 12 %b)Uphills up to 8%
1300a)
1500b)1300a)
1500b)1300a)
1500b)1500a)
1600b)1500a)
1600b)
Permissible trailer loads, trailer unbraked650650650650650650
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Capacities (in liter)
Weight (in kg)
Fuel tank capacity/of which spare55/9
Reservoir for windscreen washer system/ with headlight cleaning system3/5,5
Engine oila)
a)Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspec
t oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒page 227.
4,6
Cooling system of the vehicleb)
b)On vehicles which are fitted with an independent auxiliary heating and a ventilation, the volume of the coolant is greater by a pprox. 1 ltr.
8,6
OCTAVIA RS
M6OCTAVIA RSDQ6COM B I RSM6CO M B I R SDQ6
Permissible gross weight 1935195519501970
Unloaden weight ready for work1395141514101430
Loading capacity540540540540
Loading capacity when using the TLC465465465465
Permissible front axle load1100110011001100
Permissible rear axle load1100110011001100
Permissible trailer loads, trailer braked1400a)
1600b)
a)Uphills up to 12 %b)Uphills up to 8%
1400a)
1600b)1400a)
1600b)1400a)
1600b)
Permissible trailer loads, trailer unbraked650650650650
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Capacities (in liter)
Weight (in kg)
Fuel tank capacity/of which spare55/960a)
a)Octavia Combi 4x4.
Reservoir for windscreen washer system/ with headlight cleaning system3/5,5
Engine oilb)
b)Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspec
t oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒page 227.
3,8/4,3c)
c)Ve hicles w ith DP F.
Cooling system of the vehicled)
d)On vehicles which are fitted with an independent auxiliary heating and a ventilation, the volume of the coolant is greater by a pprox. 1 ltr.
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OCTAVIA
M5OCTAVIADQ6COMBIM5COMBIDQ6COMBI 4x4 M6
Permissible gross weight 19701995198520102095
Unloaden weight ready for work13101335132513501435
Loading capacity660660660660660
Loading capacity when using the TLC585585585585585
Permissible front axle load10501100105011001100
Permissible rear axle load11001100115011501230
Permissible trailer loads, trailer braked1400a)
1600b)
a)Uphills up to 12 %b)Uphills up to 8%
1400a)
1600b)1400a)
1600b)1400a)
1600b)1600a)
1700b)
Permissible trailer loads, trailer unbraked650650650650650
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