2011 SKODA OCTAVIA ESP

You can fit winter tyres of a lower speed category to your vehicle provided that
you also do not drive faster than the permissible maximum speed for such tyres,
even if the possible maximum speed of your vehicle is higher. The corresponding
tyre category can damage the tyres when exceeding the permissible maximum
speed.
Please pay attention to the notes if you decide to fit winter tyres
⇒
 page 192.
You can also fit so-called “all-year tyres” instead of winter tyres.
Please contact your specialist garage if there are any points which are not clear
who will be able to provide you with information regarding the maximum speed
for your tyres. WARNING
You must on no account drive your car at more than the permissible maximum
speed for your winter tyres - risk of an accident resulting from tyre damage
and loss of control over your car. For the sake of the environment
Fit your summer tyres on again in good time since summer tyres offer you better
grip and handling on roads which are free of snow and ice as well as ar tempera-
tures below 7 °C - the braking distance is shorter, there is less tyre noise, tyre
wear is reduced and fuel consumption is reduced. Note
Please observe the various differing legal requirements regarding tyres. 
Unidirectional tyres The direction of rotation of the tyres is marked by arrows on the wall of the tyre
.
This indicates the direction of rotation of the tyre, and it is essential that the tyres
are fitted on to run in this direction. Only then are the tyres able to provide the
optimal properties in terms of grip, low noise, wear-and-tear and aquaplaning.
Should it be necessary to fit on a spare wheel in exceptional cases with a tyre not
dedicated to the running direction or in opposite running direction, please adopt a
cautious style of driving as the tyre is no longer able to provide optimal grip and
handling in such a situation. This particularly important on wet roads. Pay atten-
tion to the following points ⇒

 page 199, Spare wheel.
You should have the defective tyre replaced as soon as possible and restore the
correct direction of rotation on all tyres Snow chains Snow chains must only be mounted on the front wheels.
When driving on wintry roads, snow chains improve not only traction, but also the
braking performance.
For technical reasons, it is only permissible to fit snow chains with the following
wheel/tyre combinations. Wheel size Depth (D) Tyre size
6J x 15
a) 47 mm 195/65
6.5J x 15
a) 50 mm 195/65
6J x 16
a) 50 mm 205/55
6J x 17
b) 45 mm 205/50
a)
Only fit snow chains with links and locks not larger than 15 mm.
b) Only fit snow chains with links and locks not larger than 9 mm.
Remove the full wheel trims before installing the snow chains.
Observe the different national legal regulations relating to the use of snow chains
and the maximum vehicle speed with snow chains. WARNING
Please pay attention to the information in the supplied fitting instructions of
the snow chain manufacturer. CAUTION
You must take the chains off as soon as you drive on roads which are free of
snow. They adversely affect the handling of your vehicle, damage the tyres and
are rapidly destroyed. Note
We recommend that you use snow chains from ŠKODA Original Accessories. 196
Wheels and Tyres

Note
● We recommend a tow rope from the range of ŠKODA Original Accessories that
you can purchase from an authorised ŠKODA Service Partner.
● Towing another vehicle requires a certain amount of practice. Both drivers
should be familiar with the particular points about towing a vehicle. Unskilled driv-
ers should not attempt to tow in another vehicle or to be towed in.
● When towing, respect the national legal provisions, especially those which re-
late to the identification of the towing vehicle and the vehicle being towed.
● The tow rope must not be twisted as it may in certain circumstances result in
the front towing eye being unscrewed out of your vehicle. 
Front towing eye The towing eye is stored in the box of the vehicle tool kit.
Fig. 173 Front bumper: protective grille/installing the towing eye
Carefully remove the cover as follows.
–
Guide the fingers into the opening A
⇒
 fig. 173.
– 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.
– Screw in the towing eye by hand to the left up to the stop ⇒ fig. 173 - right and
tighten. For tightening, we recommend that you use for example the wheel
wrench, the lashing eye of another vehicle or a similar object which you can
push through the eye. –
In order to reinstall the cover after screwing out the towing eye, first of all in-
sert it starting on the side facing the marking. Then press the cover closed on
the side facing the fog light. The cover must engage firmly. CAUTION
The towing eye must always be screwed in fully and firmly tightened, otherwise
the towing eye can tear when towing in or tow-starting! 
Front towing eye for Octavia RS and Octavia Scout The towing eye is stored in the box of the vehicle tool kit.
Fig. 174 Front bumper Octavia RS: Protective grille/Octavia Scout: Cover
Octavia RS
–
Guide one finger into the opening A of the grille
⇒ fig. 174 .
– Unlock the cover by pulling it in direction 1 and remove it.
– Screw in the towing eye by hand to the left up to the stop ⇒ fig. 173 - right and
tighten it as much as possible.
– Put the cover in place after screwing out the towing eye again and press into
place. The cover must engage firmly.
Octavia Scout
– Press on the upper part of the cover B and remove it.
– Screw in the towing eye by hand to the left up to the stop ⇒ fig. 173 - right and
tighten it as much as possible. For tightening, we recommend that you use for
example the wheel wrench, the lashing eye of another vehicle or a similar ob-
ject which you can push through the eye. £ 209
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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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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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Engine 1.4 l/90 kW TSI - EU5
Output (kW per rpm) Max. torque (Nm per rpm) Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm
3
) 90/5000 200/1500-4000 4/1390
Performances OCTAVIA M6 OCTAVIA DQ7 COMBI M6 COMBI DQ7
Maximum speed (km/h) 203/205
a) 202 202/204
a) 201
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (s) 9,7/9,8
a) 9,7 9,8/9,9
a) 9,8
Fuel consumption (in ltr./100 km) and CO
2 (in g/km) Urban 8,5/7,2
a) 8,0 8,5/7,2
a) 8,0
Non-urban 5,0/4,9
a) 5,3 5,0/4,9
a) 5,3
Combination 6,3/5,8
a) 6,3 6,3/5,8
a) 6,3
CO
2 emission - combination 148/134
a) 147 148/134
a) 147
Weight (in kg)
Permissible gross weight 1910/1925
a) 1930 1925/1940
a) 1945
Unloaden weight ready for work 1310/1325
a) 1330 1325/1340
a) 1345
Permissible trailer loads, trailer braked 1300
b)
/1500 c)
(1300 b)c)
)d) Permissible trailer loads, trailer unbraked 650 660 650 660
a)
The value corresponds to the status with SPORT package.
b) Uphills up to 12 %
c) Uphills up to 8 %
d) Vehicles of the group N1. 228
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Engine 1.6 l/77 kW TDI CR - EU5
Output (kW per rpm) Max. torque (Nm per rpm) Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm
3
) 77/4400 250/1500-2500 4/1598
Performances OCTAVIAM5 OCTAVIA M5
GreenLine OCTAVIA DQ7 COMBI M5 COMBI M5
GreenLine COMBI DQ7 COMBI 4x4 M6
Maximum speed (km/h) 191/192
a) 192 191 190/191
a) 191 190 186
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (s) 11,3 11,4 11,4 11,4 11,6 11,5 12,2
Fuel consumption (in ltr./100 km) and CO
2 (in g/km) Urban 5,7/5,1
a) 4,7 5,6 5,7/5,1
a) 5,3 5,6 6,7
Non-urban 3,9/3,6
a) 3,4 4,2 3,9/3,6
a) 3,5 4,2 4,6
Combination 4,5/4,2
a) 3,8 4,7 4,5/4,2
a) 4,1 4,7 5,4
CO
2 emission - combination 119/109
a) 99 123 119/109
a) 107 123 141
Weight (in kg)
Permissible gross weight 1950/1960
a) 1990 1975 1965/1975
a) 2005 1990 2075
Unloaden weight ready for work 1350/1360
a) 1390 1375 1365/1375
a) 1405 1390 1475
Permissible trailer loads, trailer braked 1400
b)
/1600 c)
(1400 b) c)
)d) 1600
b)
/1700 c)
(1600 b)
c))d) Permissible trailer loads, trailer un-
braked
670 680 670 680 730
a)
The value corresponds to the status with SPORT package.
b) Uphills up to 12 %
c) Uphills up to 8 %
d) Vehicles of the group N1.  233
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Multi-purpose vehicles (AF)
Weight (in kg)
Engine Permissible gross weight
1.2 ltr./77 kW TSI M6 DQ7
1820 1845
1.4 ltr./59 kW M5
1755
1.4 ltr./90 kW TSI M6 DQ7 M6
1865 1885 1880
a) 1.6 ltr./75 kW M5 AG6
1835 1870
1.6 ltr./75 kW LPG M5
1885
1.8 ltr./118 (112) kW TSI M6 DQ7 4x4 M6
1905 1925 2010
1.6 ltr./77 kW TDI CR M5 DQ7 4x4 M6
1905 1930 2015
1.9 l/77 kW TDI PD M5 DQ6 4x4 M6
1910 1935 2020
2.0 ltr./81 kW TDI CR M5 M6 4x4 M6
1926 1950 2035
2.0 ltr./103 kW TDI CR M6 DQ6 4x4 M6 DQ6 4x4
1950 1970 2035 2055
a)
The value corresponds to the status with SPORT package. 238
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