2011 SKODA OCTAVIA TOUR spare wheel

Wheels and Tyres145
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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 cate-
gory can damage the tyres when exceeding the permissible maximum speed.
Please pay attention to the notes if
you decide to fit winter tyres page 141.
You can also fit so-called “all-yea r 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 ag ain in good time since summer tyres offer you better
grip and handling on roads which are free of snow and ice as well as are tempera-
tures below 7 °C - the braking distance is shor ter, 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, lo w 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. Please refer
to the notes page 148, “Spare wheel*”.
You should have the defective tyre replaced as soon as possible and restore the
correct direction of rotation on all tyres
Snow chainsSnow chains must only be mounted on the front wheels.
When driving on wintry road s, snow chains improve not only traction, but also the
braking performance.
For technical reasons, it is only permissi ble to fit snow chains with the following
wheel/tyre combinations:
Remove the full wheel trims if you wish to fit snow chains to the wheels.
Observe the national legal requirements relating to 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 the Škoda genuine accessories.
Wheel size
Depth (D)
Tyre size
6J x 15
a)
a)Only fit snow chains with links and locks not larger than 15 mm.
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)
b)Only fit snow chains with links and locks not larger than 9 mm.
45 mm
205/50
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Breakdown assistance147
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Breakdown assistanceBreakdown assistanceFirst-aid box* and Warning triangle* (Octavia)The first-aid box* is attached by a strap to the right-hand side of the luggage
compartment.
The warning triangle can be attached to the trim panel of the rear wall with rubber
straps.
If you wish to equip your vehicle additional ly with a warning triangle, please contact
a specialist garage.
Note
Pay attention to the use-by-date of the contents of the first-aid box.First-aid box* and warning triangle* (Estate car)For vehicles of the type estate car the first-aid box and the warning triangle are
housed in a compartment on the righ t side in the luggage compartment.
If you wish to equip your vehicle additional ly with a warning triangle, please contact
a specialist garage.
Note
Pay attention to the use-by-date of the contents of the first-aid box.Fire extinguisher*The fire extinguisher is attached with straps in a holder under the driver seat.
Please read carefully the in structions which are attached to the fire extinguisher.
The fire extinguisher must be checked by an authorised person or company annu-
ally (please observe the differing legal requirements).
WARNING
If the fire extinguisher is not correctly attached, in case of sudden manoeuvres
or an accident it can be “thrown” thro ugh the interior compartment and cause
injuries.
Note
•
The fire extinguisher must comply with the relevant and valid legal require-
ments.
•
Pay attention to the expiration date of the fire extinguisher. If the fire extin-
guisher is used after the expiration date, its proper function is no longer assured.
•
The fire extinguisher is only supplied in certain countries within the scope of
delivery.
Vehicle tool kitThe vehicle tool kit and the lift ing jack*, on which a note sticker is affixed, are stored
in a plastic box in the spare wheel* fig. 132 or spare wheel well. There is also
space here for the removable ball head of the trailer towing device*. The box is
attached with a strap on the spare wheel.
The vehicle tool kit contains the following parts (depending on equipment fitted):•
Wire clamps for removing the full wheel trims,
Fig. 132 Luggage compartment: storage
compartment for vehicle tool kit
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148
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Plastic clip for a wheel bolt cover,
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Wheel wrench,
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Towing eye,
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Adapter for the wheel bolts lock.
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Tyre repair kit
Before placing the lifting jack* back in its storage area, screw in the arm of the lifting
jack fully.
WARNING
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The factory-supplied lifting jack* is only intended for your model of vehicle.
On no account attempt to lift a heavier vehicle or other loads - risk of injury!
•
Ensure that the vehicle tool kit is safely attached in the luggage compart-
ment.Note
Ensure that the box is always secured with the strap.Spare wheel*The spare wheel lies in a well under the floor covering of the luggage compartment
and is fixed in place using special screws fig. 133 .
Before removing the spare wheel, you must take out the box with the vehicle tool
kit box page 147, fig. 132. One should check the inflation pressure in the spare wheel (at best when generally
checking the tyre air pressures - see sign on the fuel filler flap
page 141) to ensure
that the spare wheel is always ready to use.
Temporary spare wheel
A warning label displayed on the rim of the temporary spare wheel indicates that
your vehicle is equipped with a temporary spare wheel.
Please observe the following notes when driving with a temporary spare wheel:
•
The warning label must not be covered after installing the wheel.
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Do not drive faster than 80 km/h with th is spare wheel and pay particular atten-
tion while driving. Avoid accelerating at full throttle, sharp braking and fast
cornering.
•
The inflation pressure for this spare wheel is identical to the inflation pressure
of the standard tyres. The temporary spare wheel R 18 must have an inflation pres-
sure of 420 kPa (4.2 bar)!
•
Use this spare wheel only to reach the nearest specialist garage as it is not
intended for continuous use.
•
No other summer or winter tyres must be mounted on the rim of the spare
wheel R 18.
Tyre repair kit*General informationThe tyre repair kit is intended fo r the repair of minor tyre defects.
The repair with the tyre repair kit is not at all intended to replace a permanent
repair on the tyre, this repa ir only serves to reach the next specialist garage. The
repair can be undertaken on the vehicle immediately. Please read the attached
instructions carefully before the repair.
The tyre repair kit is located in a textile bag. There is a velcro fastener on the under-
side of the bag, with which the bag is attached to the floor covering of the luggage
compartment in such a way th at the side of the bag rests on the right side of the
luggage compartment and on the seat backrest.
Fig. 133 Luggage compartment: Spare
wheel
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Components of the tyre repair kitFig. 134 Components of the tyre repair kitThe tyre repair kit is made up of the following parts:
Screwdriver for removal and re-installation of valve core
Sticker with speed designation “max. 80 km/h”/“max. 50 mph”
Inflation hose with plug
Compressor
Air hose for the compressor
Tyre pressure checker
Air release valve
Stop button
Plug for 12V cigarette lighter socket
Bottle with sealant
Replacement valve corePreparing to use the tyre repair kitBefore using the tyre repa ir kit, carry out the following preparatory work:
– If it is necessary to change a wheel, park the vehicle as far away as possible from
the traffic flow. The plac e you choose should be level .
–Have all the occupants get out. While changing a wheel, the occupants of the
vehicle should not stand on the ro ad (e.g. behind a crash barrier).
– Apply the handbrake firmly. – Shift up into the
1st gear.
– If a trailer is coup led, uncouple it.
– Remove the tyre repair kit from the luggage compartment.
WARNING
If you find yourself in flowing traffic sw itch on the hazard warning lights system
and place the warning triangle on the side of the road at the prescribed distance
from your vehicle while observing all nat ional legal provisions. In this way you
are protecting not only yourself but also other road users.Changing a wheelPreliminary workThe following steps should be carried ou t before actually changing the wheel.
– If it is necessary to change a wheel, park the vehicle as far away as possible from
the traffic flow. The place you choose should be level.
–Have all the occupants get out. While changing a wheel, the occupants of the
vehicle should not stand on the road (e.g. behind a crash barrier).
–Apply the handbrake firmly.
– Shift up into the 1st gear.
– If a trailer is coup led, uncouple it.
–Take the vehicle tool kit  page 147 and the spare wheel*  page 148 out of
the luggage compartment.
WARNING
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If you find yourself in flowing traffi c switch on the hazard warning lights
system and place the warning triangle on the side of the road at the prescribed
distance from your vehicle while observin g all national legal provisions. In this
way you are protecting not only yourself but also other road users.
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Never start the engine with the vehicle sitting on the raised jack - danger of
suffering injury.
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150Caution
If you have to change a wheel on a slope first block the opposite wheel with a stone
or similar object in order to secure th e vehicle from unexpectedly rolling away.
Note
Comply with the national legal regulations.Changing a wheelAlways change a wheel on a level surface as far as possible.
– Take off the full wheel trim* page 150 or the caps page 151.
– In the case of light alloy wheels remove the wheel trim cap page 151.
– First of all slacken the safety wheel bolt* and afterwards the other wheel bolts page 151.
– Jack up the vehicle until the wheel to be changed is clear of the ground page 152.
– Unscrew the wheel bolts and place them on a clean surface (cloth, paper etc.).
– Take off the wheel.
– Fit on the spare wheel and tighten the wheel bolts slightly.
– Lower the car.
– Tighten the wheel bolts firmly, alternately and diagonally using the wheel wrench (crosswise) and last the safety wheel bolt* page 151.
– Mount the full wheel trim/wheel trim cap or the caps.
Note
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All bolts must be clean and must turn easily.
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You must never grease or oil the wheel bolts!
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When fitting on unidirectional tyres, ensu re that the tyres rotate in the correct
direction page 141.
Subsequent stepsAfter changing the wheel, you must perform the following steps.
– Stow and attach the replaced wheel in the spare wheel well. – Stow the vehicle tool kit in the space provided.
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Check the tyre pressure on the spare wheel just mounted as soon as possible.
–Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked with a torque wrench as
soon as possible. Steel and light alloy wheels must be tightened to a tightening
torque of 120 Nm.
– Change the damaged wheel or consult a specialist garage about possibilities for getting repairs done.
WARNING
It is necessary to observe the guidelines given on page 143 if the vehicle is
subsequently fitted with tyres which are di fferent to those it was fitted with at
the works.
Note
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If you find, when changing the wheel, that the wheel bolts are corroded and
difficult to turn, the bolts must be replac ed before checking the tightening torque.
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Drive cautiously and only at a moderate speed to a workshop where the tight-
ening torque can be checked.
Full wheel trim*Pulling off– Hook the clamp found in the vehicle tool kit into the reinforced edge of the full wheel trim.
– Push the wheel wrench* through the clamp, support it at the tyre and pull off
the wheel trim.Installing– First press the full wheel trim onto the wheel at the valve opening provided. Then press the full wheel trim into th e wheel in such a way that its entire
circumference locks correctly in place.
Caution
•
Use the pressure of your hand, do not knock on the full wheel trim! Heavy
knocks mainly on the points where the full wheel trim has not been inserted into
the wheel, can result in damage to the guide and centering elements of the full
wheel trim.
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Fuses and light bulbs
160
A stowage place for the bulbs is located in the box in the spare wheel.
Bulb - Overview
WARNING
•
Bulbs H7 and H1 are pressurised and ma y burst when changing the bulb - risk
of injury!
•
It is recommended to wear gloves and safety glasses when changing a bulb.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 will arise. Other light bulbs should be replaced by your
specialist garage.
9)The small box with replacement bulbs is part of the basic equipping of the vehicle in some
countries.Front headlight
Halogen headlight
Low beam light
H7
Main beam light
H1
Parking lights
W5W
Turn signals
PY21W
Fog lights*
H8
Light unit (Octavia)
Bulb
Reversing light
P21W
Turn signals
PY21W
Twin filament light bulb for the brake lights and tail
lights
P21/4W
Twin filament light bulb for the rear fog lights and tail
lights
P21/4W
Parking lights
W3W
Rear light unit (Combi)
Bulb
Reversing lights, brake lights, tail lights and rear fog
light
P21W
Turn signals
PY21W
Parking lights
W3W
Others
Bulb
Side turn signal lights
LED
Licence plate light
C5W
3. Brake light
LED
Interior lighting
C10W
Reading lights
W5W
Luggage compartment light
W5W
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Index
178
Replacing fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Replacing the wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Roof aerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Running in the car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111SSafe securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Safety information
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Safety wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Saving electrical energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Seat belt height adjuster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Seat belt warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85, 88 Belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
fastening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
taking off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Seat heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Service Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Service Interval Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Setting temperature Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Side airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Side lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Stability system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 after fuel tank has run empty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Diesel engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Petrol engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Steering
active driver-steering recommendation . . . 107
Steering force assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Storage facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Switching lights on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Switching off the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
TTaking care of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
TCS Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Temperature outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
the first 1 500 kilometres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
The roof luggage rack system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Thickness of brake pads Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Top Tether . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Towing device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
towing vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Tow-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Traction control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Traction control system (TCS) Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Transporting children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Tread depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Two-way radio systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Tyre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Tyre inflation pressure Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Tyre repair kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Tyres
Winter tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
UUnderbody protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35VVehicle tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45WWarning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Warning symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Warning triangle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121with a high-pressure cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Washing vehicle by hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Wax treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Wheel Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Wheel trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141, 150
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Windows de-icing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Windscreen washer nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Windshield washer fluid reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Windshield washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Windshield wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Winter tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Wiper blades Replacing the wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
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Minimisation of fuel consumption and CO2 emissions
– Start-stop system*
– Recovery*
– Indication of recommended gear*
Weight reduction
– Optimisation of high-strength panels, reduction of thickness in panels and other materials
– Replacement of spare wheel with tyre repair kit
Reduction of energy consumption
– Use of energy-saving electromechanical steering instead of hydraulic type