2011 SKODA OCTAVIA maintenance

Fuse assignment in the dash panel
Fig. 179 Schematic representation of
the fuse carrier in the dash panel
Certain electrical components are only standard on certain vehicle model versions
or only available as optional equipment for certain models. No. Power consumer
1 Diagnostic socket, Engine control unit, Electrical fuel pump
2 Control unit for ABS, ESP
3 Airbag
4 Heating, Air conditioning system, Reversing lights
5 Control unit for headlamp beam adjustment
6 Instrument cluster, control unit for automatic gearbox, control unit for
electromechanical power steering, parking aid, Haldex coupling 7 Not assigned
8 Not assigned
9 Not assigned
10 Not assigned
11 Not assigned
12 Central locking control unit
13 Diagnostic socket, Light switch
14 Control unit for automatic gearbox, Selector lever lock
15 Central control unit - interior lights
16 Climatronic
17 Not assigned
18 Rear window wiper
19 Control unit for trailer detection No. Power consumer
20 Not assigned
21 Cornering lights for the left and right side
22 Air blower for Climatronic
23 Front power window
24 Cigarette lighter
25 Rear window heater
Rear window heater, Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventila-
tion)
26 Power socket in the luggage compartment
27 Fuel pump relay, Injection valves (diesel engine)
28 Radio
29 Engine control unit, Crankcase ventilation heater
30 Control unit for automatic gearbox
31 Vacuum pump
32 Rear power window
33 Electric sliding/tilting roof
34 Control unit for convenience functions
35 Anti-theft alarm system
36 Headlight cleaning system
37 Front seat heating
38 Heated rear seats
39 Instrument cluster, windshield wiper lever and turn signal light lever
40 Air blower for heating and air conditioning
41 Not assigned
42 Not assigned
43 Towing device
44 Towing device
45 Towing device
46 Seat heaters
47 Relay for auxiliary heating
48 Phone
49 Light switch
£ 213
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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 safety glasses when changing a
bulb.
● Gas discharge bulbs (xenon bulbs) operate with a high voltage, professio-
nal 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 bulb). Use a clean cloth, serviette or
something similar. Note
This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is assumed
that no major complications will arise. Other light bulbs should be changed by your
specialist garage. 
Front headlight Fig. 180 Front headlight: Fitting posi-
tion of the bulbs
Positions of the light bulbs in the front headlight ⇒ fig. 180 .
A - Front turn signal light
B - parking lights and low beam
C - main beam light
Removing the headlight
Fig. 181 Front headlight: Fitting position
of the bulbs
The 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 180 .
– Unscrew the plastic nut A
⇒  fig. 181 .
– Pull the fuse B in upward direction.
– Pull the locking lever of the headlight as far as the stop in the direction of ar-
row 1 .
– Unplug the plug connector and carefully take out the headlight in the direction
of arrow 2 .
Installation is carried out in the reverse order. Note
After installing the headlight, the headlight setting must be checked by a special-
ist garage.  215
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Main beam
Fig. 184 Removing the light bulb for the
main beam light
– Switch the ignition and all lights off.
– Remove the headlight ⇒ page 215.
– Remove the protective cap C
⇒  fig. 180 .
– Unplug plug A
⇒  fig. 184 .
– Press the wire clamps B in the direction of the headlight and then unhook
them to the side.
– Remove the light bulb C 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 is carried out in the reverse order. Note
After installing the headlight, the headlight setting must be checked by a special-
ist garage. Fog lights and daylight driving lights Fig. 185 Front bumper: Protective grille/removing the fog light
Plug
B - Bulb for daylight driving light
⇒ fig. 185. Plug C - Bulb for fog lights.
Removing the cover
– Switch the ignition and all lights off.
– Guide the fingers into the opening A
⇒
 fig. 185 .
– By pulling in the direction of arrow 1 , first of all slacken the cover in the up-
per area on the side to the fog lights.
– Afterwards, also slacken the cover on the other side in the direction of arrow
2 and remove it.
Removing the fog light
– Guide your hand into the opening, in which the cover was located, and press
the spring bolt ⇒ fig. 185 - right.
– Take out the fog light.
– Turn the connector with the light bulb up to the stop towards the left and re-
move.
– Replace the lamp, insert the connector with the new lamp and turn to the
right up to the stop.
– For the installation, first of all insert the fog light with the interlock to the side
far away from the marking of the vehicle.
– Press into place the headlight onto the side facing the marking. £ 217
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Licence plate light
Fig. 188 Remove the licence plate light
– Open the boot lid and unscrew the light glass ⇒  fig. 188 .
– Take the defective bulb out of the holder and insert a new one.
– Insert the glass cover of the light again and press it down to the stop - ensure
that the sealing rubber is correctly seated.
– Screw on the light glass slightly. 
Light unit (Octavia) Fig. 189 Luggage compartment: Cover for the lamp holder/removing the lamp holder
Changing light bulbs in the lamp holder
–
Switch the ignition and all lights off.
– Unlock the locking button and open the cover of the lamp holder ⇒ fig. 189 -
left. –
Press the catches in the direction of arrow and take out the lamp holder
⇒ fig. 189 - right.
– 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.
– Insert the lamp holder in such a way that the catches lock in place in the hous-
ing.
– Close and lock the cover of the lamp holder.
Change the light bulb for the parking light
– Switch the ignition and all lights off.
– Unlock the locking button and open the cover of the lamp holder ⇒ fig. 189 -
left.
– Take the defective light bulb (arrow 1 or
2 ) out of the housing and replace it
with a new one.
– Close and lock the cover of the lamp holder. 
Rear light unit (Estate car) Fig. 190 Luggage compartment: Cover for the lamp holder/removing the lamp holder
Changing light bulbs in the lamp holder
–
Switch the ignition and all lights off.
– Open the lamp holder cover ⇒ fig. 190 - left.
– Take out the light bulbs of the tail light (arrow 1 and
2 ).
£ 219
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Technical data
Technical data General information The details given in the official vehicle registration documents always take prece-
dence over the details in the Owner's Manual. Please refer to the official vehicle
registration documents or consult an authorised
ŠKODA Service Partner concern-
ing the engine with which your vehicle is equipped. 
Used abbreviations Abbreviation Description
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
kilometre
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
AQ6 6-speed automatic gearbox
DQ6/DQ7 6 speed-/7 speed automatic gearbox DSG
DPF Diesel particle filter
N1 The vehicles of this category are designed and construc-
ted for conveying goods with a maximum weight of
3.5

tons Performances The listed performance values were determined without performance-reducing
equipment, e.g. air conditioning system.

Weight Fig. 191 Type plate
The indicated unloaded weight is for orientation purposes only. It is for the basic
equipment variant of the vehicle not including special features or accessories.
The kerb weight contains a fuel tank topped up to 90 % and a driver weight of
75 kg.
It is possible to calculate the approximate loading capacity from the difference be-
tween the permissible total weight and the unloaded weight.
You need to include the following into the loading capacity:
● passengers,
● all items of luggage and other loads,
● roof loads incl. the roof rack,
● when using a trailer hitch, the corresponding trailer nose weight (max. 75 kg).
The following specifications are listed on the type plate ⇒

 fig. 191 : £ 221
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Dimensions
Dimensions (mm)

OCTAVIA OCTAVIA
GreenLine OCTAVIA RS ESTATE CAR COMBI
GreenLine COMBI RS COMBI 4x4 SCOUT
Length 4569
4597 a) 4569 4597 4569 4569 4599 4569 4584
Width 1769 1769 1769 1769 1769 1769 1769 1784
Width including exterior mirror 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018
Height 1462
1485 b)
1449 c)
1484 a) 1462
1449 c) 1447 1468
1490 b)
1455 c) 1468
1455 c) 1451 1495
1520 b) 1533
Clearance 140
164 b)
125 c) 140
125 c) 127 140
164 b)
125 c) 140
125 c) 128 138
163 b) 179
Wheel base 2578 2578 2578 2578 2578 2578 2578 2578
Track gauge front/rear 1541/1514
1531/1499 a) 1535/1508
1528/1508 1541/1514 1535/1508 1528/1508 1541/1514 1531/1500
a)
The value corresponds to the status with LOOK RS package.
b) The value corresponds to the status with rough road package.
c) The value corresponds to the status with SPORT package.  223
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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 oil. In exceptional cases, you must top up
only once engine oil complying with Specification VW 502 00 (only for petrol en-
gines) or Specification VW 505 01 (only for diesel engines) to maximum 0.5 litres.
You must not use other engine oils - risk of engine damage! Note
● Before a long drive we recommend that you purchase and carry with you en-
gine oil which complies with the specification for your vehicle. Consequently, you
will always have the correct engine oil for refilling.
● We recommend using oils from the ŠKODA Original Accessories.
● For further information - see Service schedule.  225
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Engine 1.4 l/59 kW - EU4, EU5
Output (kW per rpm) Max. torque (Nm per rpm) Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm
3
) 59/5000 132/3800 4/1390
Performances OCTAVIA EU4 OCTAVIA EU5 COMBI EU4 COMBI EU5
Maximum speed (km/h) 173 174 172 173
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (s) 14,2 14,3 14,3 14,4
Fuel consumption (in ltr./100 km) and CO
2 (in g/km) Urban 9,6 8,5 9,6 8,5
Non-urban 5,6 5,1 5,6 5,1
Combination 7,0 6,4 7,0 6,4
CO
2 emission - combination 167 149 167 149
Weight (in kg)
Permissible gross weight 1855 1750 1870 1755
Unloaden weight ready for work 1255 1255 1270 1270
Permissible trailer loads, trailer braked 900
a)
/1100 b) 900
a)
/1100 b)
(900 a) b)
)c) 900
a)
/1100 b) Permissible trailer loads, trailer unbraked 620
a)
Uphills up to 12 %
b) Uphills up to 8 %
c) Vehicles of the group N1.  227
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