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WARNING
•
Bulbs H7 and H1 are pressurised and
may burst when changing the bulb
- risk of injury!•
It is recommended to wear gloves
and eye protection
when changing a
light bulb.•
Gas discharge bulbs* (xenon bulbs) operate with a high voltage, profes-
sional knowledge is required - danger to life!
Caution
Do not take hold of the glass bulb with
naked fingers (even the smallest amount of
dirt reduces the working life of the light bu
lb). Use a clean cloth, serviette or some-
thing similar.
Note
This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is assumed that no major complications wi
ll arise. Other light bulbs should be replaced by your
specialist garage.Front headlight
Positions of the light bulbs in the front headlight
⇒fig. 241
.
- Front turn signal light - parking lights and low beam - main beam lightRemoving the headlightThe headlight must be removed in order to change the light bulb of the parking lights, low beam lights and main beam lights as well as the turn signal lights. Removing the headlight – Switch the ignition and all lights off. – Open the bonnet
⇒
page 224.
– Unscrew the plastic nut
⇒
fig. 242
.
– Pull the fuse in upward direction. – Pull the locking lever of the headlight as far as the stop in the direction
of arrow .
Fig. 241 Front headlight: Installing the light bulbs
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Fig. 242 Front headlight: Installing the light bulbs
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Removing the light bulb for the low beam light – Switch the ignition and all lights off. – Remove the headlight
⇒
page 263.
– Remove the protective cap
⇒
page 263, fig. 241
.
– Turn the connector with the light bulb up to the stop towards the
left and remove
⇒
page 264, fig. 244
.
– Replace the lamp, insert the connector with the new lamp and turn to
the right up to the stop.
– Insert the protective cap.
Note
•
In order to facilitate the removal of the socket with the bulb for the parking light,
we recommend to remove first of al
l the bulb for the low beam light.
•
We recommend that you have the headli
ght setting checked by a specialist
garage after installing the headlight.Main beam light– Switch the ignition and all lights off.
– Remove the headlight
⇒
page 263.
– Remove the protective cap
⇒
page 263, fig. 241
.
– Unplug plug
⇒
fig. 245
.
– Press the wire clamps in the direction of the headlight and then
unhook them to the side.
– Remove the light bulb and insert the new light bulb in such a way
that the fixing lugs of the light bulb
socket fit into the recesses at the
reflector.
Installation takes place in the reverse order.
Note
We recommend that you have the headlight setting checked by a specialist garage after installing the headlight.Fog lights and daylight driving lights*
AB
AB
Fig. 245 Removing the light bulb for the main beam light
AC
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Fig. 246 Front bumper: Protective grille
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Removing the cover - Octavia RS – Switch the ignition and all lights off. – Guide one finger into the opening
⇒
page 266, fig. 248
and remove
the cover.
Removing the cover - Octavia Scout – Switch the ignition and all lights off. – Guide the wire clamp from the vehi
cle tool kit into
the opening above
the fog light
⇒
page 266, fig. 249
and remove the cover.
Fog lights Octavia RS, Octavia Scout
Removing the fog light – Screw out the screws with the aid of the screwdriver*, which is part of
the vehicle tool kit
24) ⇒
fig. 250
.
– Take out the fog light. Changing the bulb and installing the fog light – Press the locking button
⇒
fig. 251
of the plug and remove the
plug from the socket .
– Turn the socket with the bulb to the left up to the stop and take it
out.
– Change the bulb, insert again the socket with the new bulb and turn it
to the right up to the stop.
– Connect the plug to the socket . – Screw in the screws again and insert
the cover. The cover must engage
firmly.
Fig. 250 Front bumper: Fog lights
24)Valid for Octavia RS and Octavia Scout.
Fig. 251 Fog lights: Changing the bulb
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Changing light bulbs in the lamp holder – Switch the ignition and all lights off. – Remove the side compartment cover by turning the locks in the direc-
tion of arrow
⇒
page 268, fig. 254
.
– Take out the cover of the lamp holder on the luggage compartment
side.
– Take out the light bulbs of the tail light (arrow and )
⇒
fig. 255
.
– Press the catches in the directio
n of arrow and take out the lamp
holder.
– Press the defective light bulb into
the socket, turn to the left and
remove.
– Press a new light bulb into the socket and turn the light bulb to the
right as far as the stop.
Change the light bulb for the parking light – Switch the ignition and all lights off. – Remove the side compartment cover by turning the locks in the direc-
tion of arrow
⇒
page 268, fig. 254
.
– Take out the cover of the lamp holder on the luggage compartment
side.
– Take the defective light bulb (arrow or
⇒
page 268, fig. 253
) out
of the housing and replace it with a new one.
– Remove the lamp holder cover on the luggage compartment side and
close the side compartment.
Fig. 255 Removing the lamp holderA1
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Technical DataTechnical DataGeneral informationThe details given in the official vehicle
registration document
s always take prece-
dence over the details in th
e Owner's Manual. Please refe
r to the official vehicle
registration documents or consult an auth
orised Škoda Service Partner concerning
the engine with which yo
ur vehicle is equipped.
Used abbreviations
PerformancesThe listed performance values were de
termined without pe
rformance-reducing
equipment, e.g. air conditioning system.WeightThe loading capacity is reduced in line with the range of the special equipment. The unloaden weight contains a fu
el tank topped up to 90%. A driver with a weight of
75 kg is also included in the value.
Abbreviation
Importance
kW
Kilowatt, measuring unit
for the engine output
rpm
Engine revolutions per minute
Nm
Newton meter, measuring unit for the engine torque
g/km
discharged quantity of carbon dioxide in grams per driven kilometer
RON
Research octane number, me
asuring unit for the knock-
ing resistance of petrol
TSI
Petrol engine with a turbocharger and a direct fuel injec- tion system
TDI PD
Diesel engine with turbocharger and injection system unit injector
TDI CR
Diesel engine with turbocharger and injection system Common Rail
M5 / M6
5-speed/6-speed manual gearbox
AG6
6-speed automatic gearbox
DQ6/DQ7
6 speed-/7 speed automatic gearbox DSG
DPF
Diesel particle filter
Abbreviation
Importance
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DimensionsDimensions (mm)
OCTAVIA
OCTAVIA RS
COMBI
CO M B I R S
COMBI 4x4
SCOUT
Length
4569
4597
4569
4599
4569
4584
Width
1769
1769
1769
1769
1769
1784
Width including
exterior mirror
2018
2018
2018
2018
2018
2018
Height
1462 1485
a)
1449
b)
a)The value corresponds to the status with rough road package.b)The value corresponds to the status with SPORT package.
1447
14681490
a)
1455
b)
1451
14951520
a)
1533
Clearance
140/164
a)/125
b)
127
140/164
a)/125
b)
128
138/163
a)
179
Wheel base
2578
2578
2578
2578
2578
2578
Tr a c k g a u g e f r o n t / r e a r
1541/1514
1528/1508
1541/1514
1528/1508
1541/1514
1531/1500
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Caution
Only the above-mentioned oils
may be used on vehicles with flexible service inter-
vals (QG1). We recommend always refilling with oil of the same specification since this will maintain the properties of the oi
l. In exceptional cases, you must top up
only once engine oil complying with Sp
ecification VW 502 00 (only for petrol
engines) or Specification VW 505 01 (only for diesel engines) to maximum 0.5 litres. You must not use other engine oi
ls - risk of engine damage!
Note
•
Before a long drive we recommend that you purchase and carry with you
engine oil which complies with the specif
ication for your vehicle. Consequently,
you will always have the correct engine oil for refilling.•
We recommend using a preservative fr
om the Škoda original accessories
offered by your Škoda dealer.•
For further information - see Service shedule.
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Capacities (in liter) Weight (in kg)Fuel tank capacity/of which spare
55/9
Reservoir for windscreen washer system/ with headlight cleaning system
3/5,5
Engine oil
a)
a)Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspect oil level when fi
lling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the
markings
⇒page 227.
3,2
Cooling system of the vehicle
b)
b)On vehicles which are fitted with an indepe
ndent auxiliary heating and ventilation, the
volume of the coolant is greater by app
rox. 1 ltr.
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OCTAVIA M5
COMBIM5
Permissible gross weight
1870
1885
Unloaden weight ready for work
1270
1285
Loading capacity
600
600
Loading capacity when using the TLC
525
525
Permissible front axle load
1000
1000
Permissible rear axle load
1100
1150
Permissible trailer loads, trailer braked
900
a)
1100
b)
a)Uphills up to 12 %b)Uphills up to 8%
900
a)
1100
b)
Permissible trailer loads, trailer unbraked
600
600
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