2009 SKODA OCTAVIA TOUR change wheel

Contents
4Driving Tips
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Intelligent Technology
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Electronic stability programme (ESP)* . . . . . . . . . . Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brake booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Antilock brake system (ABS)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brake Assist* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Driving and the Environment
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To w i n g a t r a i l e r
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Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Detachable towing device* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Maintenance
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Taking care of your ve
hicle and cleaning the
vehicle
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General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Care of the exterior of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Care of the interior of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel
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Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Windshield washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wheels and Tyres
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Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Accessories, changes and replacement of partsAccessories and replacement parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . Technical changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vehicles of the group N1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Breakdown assistance
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Breakdown assistance
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First-aid box*, Warning triangle* and bulb set* . . Fire extinguisher* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vehicle tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Spray for repairing a tyre* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tyre repair kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Spare wheel* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tow-starting and towing vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fuses and light bulbs
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Electric fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Technical Data
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Technical Data
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General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Used abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Performances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Identification details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fuel consumption according to the regulations (99/100/EU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.4 ltr./55 kW - EU4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.6 ltr./75 kW - EU4/EU2 DDK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.8 ltr./110 kW - EU4/EU3D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.9 ltr./66 kW TDI - EU3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.9 ltr./74 kW TDI PD - EU4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Octavia - Vehicles of the group N1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Octavia Combi - Vehicles of the group N1 . . . . . . .Index
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Seats and Storage
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General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
WARNING
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Take care when using the cigarette li
ghter! Not paying proper attention
or incorrect use the cigarette lighter in
an uncontrolled manner may result in
burns.•
The cigarette lighter and the power so
cket also operates when the igni-
tion is switched off or the ignition key withdrawn. You should therefore never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Caution
Always use matching plugs to av
oid damaging the power socket.
Note
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Connecting electrical components when
the engine is not running will
drain the battery of the vehicl
e - risk of battery draining!
•
Further information
⇒page 179, “Accessories, chan
ges and replacement of
parts”.Power socket in the luggage compartment (Combi)The socket is located on the left in the luggage compartment.
– Open the cover of the power socket
⇒
fig. 92
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– Connect the plug of the electr
ical appliance to the socket.
The power socket, which fulfils the requir
ements of DIN standard ISO 4165, must
only be used for connecting approved electr
ical accessories with a power uptake of
up to 240 watts. The vehicle ba
ttery will be discharged in the process if the engine
is stationary. The same remarks apply here as for
⇒page 78.
Further information
⇒page 179, “Accessories, changes and replacement of
parts”.Storage compartmentsOverviewYou will find the following storag
e facilities in
your vehicle:
WARNING
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Please do not place anything on top of the dash panel. Such objects
might slide or fall down when driving
(when accelerating or cornering) and
Fig. 92 Luggage compart- ment: Power socket
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
⇒ page 80
Storage compartment below steering wheel
⇒page 9
Storage compartment in the middle part of the dash panel
⇒ page 9
Storage compartment for spectacles*
⇒page 80
Storage compartment in the front doors
⇒page 9
Front seat armrest with storage compartment*
⇒page 81
Rear armrest with storage compartment*
⇒page 81
Clothes hooks*
⇒page 82
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Heating and air conditioning system
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Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Heating and air conditioning systemAir outlet ventsFig. 99 Air outlet ventsOpen air outlet vents – Turn the vertical thumbwheel (not when in the end position). Close air outlet vents – Turn the vertical wheel into the end position. Redirecting air flow – Swivel upward or downward the grille
of the vents in order to change
the direction of the air flow using
the vertically arranged thumbwheel.
– Turn the horizontal thumbwheel on the
v e n t t o t h e r i g h t o r l e f t i n o rd e r
to change the air flow to the appropriate side.
You can set the air supply to the individu
al air outlet vents using the control
⇒ fig. 100
. Air outlet vents
3 and
4 ⇒fig. 99
can also be opened or closed individ-
ually.
Unwarmed or cooled air will flow out of the opened air outlet vents according to the setting of the control dial
⇒fig. 100
and according to outer atmospheric
conditions.HeatingUsing the system The heating system delivers air into the interior of the vehicle and warms it as required.Setting temperature – Turn the control dial
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fig. 100
to the right in order to increase the
temperature.
– Turn the control dial to the left in order to increase the tempera-
ture.
Controlling blower – Turn the blower switch into one of the positions, 1 to 4, in order to
switch the blower on.
AC
AA
Fig. 100 Heating: Control elements
AAAAAB
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Airbag system
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Important safety information regarding the front airbag system Correct use of the airbag system considerably reduces the risk of injury!
WARNING
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Never transport children on the front seat of a vehicle without using a
proper restraint system. If airbags are
deployed in the event of an accident,
the child might suffer severe
or even fatal injuries!
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For the driver and front passenger it is important to maintain a distance
of at least 25 cm from the
steering wheel or dash panel
⇒fig. 125
. Not main-
taining this minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to properly protect you - hazard! The front seats and the head restraints must always also be correctly adjusted to match the body size of the occu- pant.•
It is essential to always switch off
the front passenger airbag and/or side
airbag when attaching a child safety seat on the front passenger seat where the child is seated with its back facing in direction of travel (in some coun- tries also when the child is facing the direction of travel)
⇒page 120, “Deac-
tivating an airbag”. If this is not done, there is a risk of the child suffering severe or even fatal injuries if the
front passenger airbag is deployed. In
certain countries national legal provisions also require that the side passenger airbags be deactivated. When transporting a child on the front
passenger seat, please comply with
the appropriate nati
onal regulations
regarding the use of child safety seats.•
There must not by any further persons, animals or objects positioned
between the front seated occupants and
the deployment area of the airbag.
•
The steering wheel and the surface of
the airbag module in the dash
panel on the passenger side must not be stuck onto, covered or modified in any other way. These parts should only be cleaned with a dry cloth or a cloth moistened with water. No objects such as cup holders, mobile phone mounts, etc. may be attached to the covers of the airbag modules or be located within the immediate area.•
No modifications of any kind may be made to parts of the airbag system.
Any work on the airbag system including installing and removing system components because of other repair work (e.g. removing the steering wheel) must only be carried out by a specialist garage.•
Never carry out changes on the front bumper or on the body.
•
Never place any objects on the surface of the front passenger airbag
module in the dash panel.
Fig. 125 Safe distance to steering wheel
WARNING (continued)
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Intelligent Technology
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•
when driving with snow chains
•
when driving in deep snow or on a loose surface
•
when it is necessary to rock a vehicle when it has become stuck.
then you should switch on the ESP again.
WARNING
It is also not possible for the ESP to overcome the physical limits of the vehicle. Even if a vehicle fitted with ESP you should still always adapt your style of driving to the condition of the
road surface and the traffic situation.
This particularly applies when driving on slippery and wet roads. The increased safety offered must not tempt you to take greater risks than other- wise - risk of an accident!
Note
•
All four wheels must be fitted with the same tyres in order to achieve problem-
free operation of the ESP. Differing rolling
circumferences of the tyres can lead to an
undesirable reduction in the engine output.•
Changes to vehicle (e.g. on engine, on the brakes, on chassis or another combi-
nation of tyres and wheels) can influence the function of the ESP
⇒page 179,
“Accessories, changes and replacement of parts”.Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)* The electronic differential lock pr
events an individual wheel from
slipping.Vehicles fitted with ABS*
can be equipped with electron
ic differential lock (EDL).
General The EDL makes it much easier, and sometimes at all possible, to start off, accelerate and climb a steep hill when the conditio
ns of the road surface are unfavourable.
Operating principle The EDL is activated automatically, that is
without any action on the part of the
driver. It monitors the speeds of the driven wheels with the aid of the ABS sensors. Should only
one
drive wheel begin spinning on a slippery surface there will be an
appreciable difference in the speed of the driven wheels. The EDL function brakes the slipping wheel and the differential transmits a greater driving force to the other driven wheel. This control proces
s is also accompanied by noises.
Overheating of the brakes The EDL switches off
automatically if unusually severe
stresses exist in order to
avoid excessive heat generation in the
disc brake on the wheel which is being
braked. The vehicle can continue to be driv
en and has the same characteristics as a
vehicle not fitted with EDL. The EDL switches on again
automatically as soon as the brake has cooled down.
WARNING
•
Carefully depress the accelerator when accelerating on uniformly slip-
pery road surfaces, such as ice and sn
ow. The driven wheels might still spin
despite the EDL and affect the stability
of the vehicle - risk of an accident!
•
You should always adapt your style of driving to the condition of road
surface and to the traffic situation even
when your vehicle is fitted with EDL.
The increased safety offered must not tempt you to take greater risks than otherwise - risk of an accident!
Note
•
If the ABS warning light comes on, this ma
y also indicate a fault in the EDL.
Please have the vehicle inspected as soon
as possible by a specialist garage.
•
Changes to vehicle (e.g. on engine, on the brakes, on chassis or another combi-
nation of tyres and wheels) can in
fluence the function of the EDL
⇒page 179,
“Accessories, changes and
replacement of parts”.
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Traction control system (TCS) The traction control system prevents
the driven wheels from spinning
when accelerating.General The TCS makes it much easier, and sometimes at all possible, to start off, accelerate and climb a steep hill when the conditio
ns of the road surface are unfavourable.
Operating principle The TCS switches on automatically when th
e engine is started and then conducts a
self-test. The system monitors the speeds of the driven wheels with the aid of the ABS sensors. If the wheels are spinning, the force transmitted to the road surface is automatically adapted by redu
cing the engine speed. Th
is occurs at all speeds.
The TCS operates in combination with the ABS
⇒page 135, “Antilock brake system
(ABS)*”. The TCS will not function if a fault exists in the ABS system. The TCS warning light
⇒page 33 lights up in the instrument cluster when there is a
fault on the TCS. Switching off You can switch the TCS off and on again
as you wish by pressing the button
⇒ fig. 140
. The TCS warning light
⇒page 33 lights up in the instrument cluster
when the TCS is switched off.
The TCS should normally always be switched on. It may be good practice in certain exceptional cases, such as when you wish
to have wheel slip, to switch off the
system. Examples:•
when driving with snow chains
•
when driving in deep snow or on a loose surface
•
when it is necessary to rock a vehicle when it has become stuck.
then you should switch on the TCS again.
WARNING
You should always adjust your style of driving to the conditions of the road surface and the traffic situation. The increased safety offered must not tempt you to take greater risks than otherwise - risk of an accident!
Note
•
All four wheels must be fitted with the same tyres in order to achieve problem-
free operation of the TCS. Differing rolling circumferences of the tyres can lead to an undesirable reduction in the engine output.•
Changes to vehicle (e.g. on engine, on
the brakes, on chassis or another combi-
nation of tyres and wheels) can in
fluence the function of the TCS
⇒page 179,
“Accessories, changes and replacement of parts”.BrakesWhat has a negative effect on braking efficiency?Wear-and-tear Wear-and-tear to the brake pads is greatly dependent on the operating conditions of the vehicle and your style of driving. Particularly if you drive a great deal in towns and over short distances or if you adopt a sporty style of driving, it may be neces- sary to have the thickness of the brake
pads inspected at a specialist garage
between the service inspections.
Fig. 140 TCS switch
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Intelligent Technology
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Technical Data
Antilock brake system (ABS)*ABS prevents the wheels locking when braking.General The ABS contributes significan
tly to enhancing the active
safety of your vehicle.
Compared to a vehicle not fitted with the ABS brake system, you are able to retain optimal steering ability even during a fu
ll brake application on a slippery road
surface because the wheels do not lock up. You must not expect, however, that the br
aking distance will be shorter under all
circumstances as a result of the ABS. Th
e braking distance for example on gravel
and fresh snow, when you should anyway be driving slowly and cautiously, will be longer. Operating principle The brake pressure will be reduced on a wheel which is rotating at a speed which is too low for the speed of the vehicle and tend
ing to lock. This control cycle is notice-
able from a
pulsating movement of the brake pedal
which is accompanied by
noises. This is consciously intended to provide the driver with the information that the wheels are tending to lock (ABS control range). You must always keep the brake pedal depressed to enable the ABS to optima
lly control the brake application in this
braking range. Never interrupt the application of the brakes!
WARNING
•
The ABS can also not overcome the physic
al limits of your
vehicle. Please
do not forget this, particularly when driv
ing on icy or wet road surfaces. If the
ABS is operating within the control ra
nge, adapt your speed immediately to
the conditions of the road surface an
d the traffic situation. The increased
safety offered by the ABS must not tempt you to take greater risks than otherwise - risk of an accident!•
The normal braking system is
still fully functional if there is an ABS fault.
Visit a specialist garage as
quickly as possible and adju
st your style of driving
to take account of the ABS fault in the meantime since you will not know the extent of the fault and in how far
the braking efficiency is affected.
Note
•
A warning light comes on if a fault occurs in the ABS system
⇒page 32.
•
Changes to vehicle (e.g. on engine, on
the brakes, on chassis or another combi-
nation of tyres and wheels) can in
fluence the function of the ABS
⇒page 179,
“Accessories, changes and replacement of parts”.Brake Assist*During a severe brake application (e.g. if a hazard exists), the Brake Assist increases the braking force and thus makes it possible to rapidly produce the pressure required in the brake system. The majority of drivers do apply the brakes in good time in dangerous situations, but do not depress the brake pedal with suff
icient pressure. Consequently, it is not
possible for the vehicle to achieve its maximum deceleration and the vehicle covers a greater distance than necessary. The Brake Assist is activated by the very quick operation of the brake pedal. In such cases, a much greater braking pressure ex
ists than during a
normal brake applica-
tion. This makes it possible, even with a relatively low resistance of the brake pedal, to produce an adequate pressure in the brake system in the shortest possible time, which is required for maximum decelerati
on of the vehicle. You must apply the
brake pedal firmly and
hold it in this position in order to achieve the shortest
possible braking distance. The Brake Assist is able to help you achi
eve a shorter braking distance in emergency
situations by rapidly producing the pressure
required in the brake system. It fully
exploits the attributes of the ABS. After yo
u release the brake peda
l, the function of
the Brake Assist is automatically switched off and the brakes operate in the normal way.
WARNING
•
The Brake Assist is also not able to overcome the physical limits of your
vehicle in terms of the br
aking distance required.
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Wheels and Tyres
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Technical Data
Changing wheels aroundIf significantly greater wear is present on the front tyres, we recommend changing the front wheels around with the rear wheels as shown in the diagram
⇒fig. 161
.
You will then obtain approximately the same life for all the tyres. It may be advantageous to swap the tyre
s over “crosswise” when certain types of
wear characteristic arise on
the running surface of the tyres (but not in the case of
unidirectional tyres). Specialist garages are familiar with details. We recommend that you change the wheels around every 10 000 km in order to achieve even wear on all wheels and to obtain optimal tyre life.New tyres and wheelsTyres and wheel rims are important design
elements. One should therefore use the
tyres and wheel rims which have been released for use by Škoda Auto. They are exactly matched to the vehicle type and th
erefore contribute significantly to good
road holding and safe driving characteristics
⇒
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Only fit radial tyres of the same type on
all 4 wheels, size (rolling circumference)
and, if possible, the same tread pattern on one axle. The specialist garages have access to the most current information about which tyres we have released
for use on your vehicle.
We recommend that you have any work rela
ting to tyres or wheels carried out by a
specialist garage
. Specialist garages have all of the necessary special tools and
replacement parts available plus the requir
ed specialist knowledge and are also in
a position to properly dispose of the old tyres. A large number of specialist garages also have an attractive range of tyres and wheels available. The tyre/wheel combinations which are appr
oved for your vehicle are indicated in
your vehicle documents. Approval and lice
nsing may differ according to the legis-
lation prevailing in individual countries. Proper knowledge of the tyre data makes it easier for you to select the correct type of tyre. Tyres do, for example, have the following
inscription
on their walls:
195 / 65 R 15 91 T
What this means is: The following
speed restrictions
apply to tyres.
Fig. 161 Changing wheels around
195
Tyre wid th i n m m
65
Height/width ratio in %
R
Code letter for the type of tyre -
R adial
15
Diameter of wheel in inches
91
Load index
T
Speed symbol
Speed symbol
Permissible maximum speed
R
170 km/h
S
180 km/h
T
190 km/h
H
210 km/h
V
240 km/h
W
270 km/h
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