2013 SKODA OCTAVIA transmission

Both batteries must have a rated voltage of 12 V. The capacity (Ah) of the battery
supplying the power must not be significantly less than the capacity of the dis-
charged battery in your vehicle.
Jump-start cables
Only use jump-start cables which have an adequately large cross-section and in-
sulated terminal clamps. Observe the instructions of the jumper lead manufactur-
er.
Positive cable – colour coding in the majority of cases is red.
Negative cable – colour coding in the majority of cases is black.
Jump-starting in vehicles with the START-STOP system
Fig. 204
Engine earth: START-STOP sys-
tem
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 243.
On vehicles with the START-STOP system, the jump-start cable of the charger
must never be connected directly to the negative pole of the vehicle battery, but
only to the engine earth » Fig. 204.

Towing the vehicle

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front towing eye
245
Rear towing eye
245
Vehicles with a tow hitch
246Vehicles with manual transmission may be towed in with a tow bar or a tow rope
or with the front or rear wheels raised.
Vehicles with automatic transmission may be towed in with a tow bar or a tow
rope or with the front wheels raised. If the vehicle is raised at rear, the automatic
gearbox is damaged!
A tow bar is the safest way of towing a vehicle and also minimises any shocks.
Only use a tow rope if a suitable tow bar is not available.
When towing, the following guidelines must be observed.
Driver of the tow vehicle›
Release the clutch particularly gently when starting off or depress the accelera-
tor particularly gently if the vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox.
›
On vehicles with a manual transmission, only push down on the accelerator
pedal once the rope is taught.
The maximum towing speed is 50 km/h.
Driver of the towed vehicle
›
Switch on the ignition so that the steering wheel is not blocked and so that the
turn signal lights, horn, windscreen wipers and windscreen washer system can be used.
›
Take the vehicle out of gear or move the selector lever into position N if the ve-
hicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox.
Please note that the brake servo unit and power steering only operate if the en-
gine is running. If the engine is not running, significantly more physical force is re- quired to depress the brake pedal and steer the vehicle.
If using a tow rope, ensure that it is always kept taught.
CAUTION
■ Do not tow start the engine – there is a risk of damaging the engine and the
catalytic converter. The battery from another vehicle can be used as a jump-start
aid » page 243 , Jump-starting .■
If the gearbox no longer contains any oil because of a defect, your vehicle must
only be towed with the driven wheels raised clear of the ground or on a special
breakdown vehicle or trailer.
■
The vehicle must be transported on a special breakdown vehicle or trailer if it is
not possible to tow in the vehicle in the way described or if the towing distance is
greater than 50 km.
■
To protect both vehicles when tow-starting or towing, the tow rope should be
elastic. Thus one should only use plastic fibre rope or a rope made out of a simi-
larly elastic material. 
244Do-it-yourself

Index
A
Abroad Driving abroad
136
Unleaded petrol136
ABS Function
138
Warning light18
ACC148
Accessories200
Adaptive cruise control148
automatic stop-start151
Information messages154
Instructions and Information148
Operation150
Operation Overview151
Radar sensor149
Set/change the desired speed.152
Set time interval level153
special driving conditions153
Start control152
Stop/resume control152
Adaptive headlights (AFS)57
Adjust Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventila-
tion)
116
Adjusting Belt height
183
Exterior mirrors69
Head restraints73
Interior mirror69
Manual air conditioning111
Seats71, 72
Steering wheel118
Adjusting the seats71, 177
Adjustment Headlight beam
55
Aerial204
AFS57
Airbag185
Deactivating191
Deactivating the front passenger airbag191
Deployment185
Front airbag187
Head airbag189
Knee airbag188
Modifications and damage to the airbag system 203
Side airbag
188
warning light19
Airbag system185
Air conditioning system Air outlets
107
Climatronic112
Manual air conditioning system110
Air outlets107
Air recirculation Climatronic
114
Alarm Switching off
42
Triggering42
Anti-theft alarm system Activating/deactivating
42
Trailer174
Antilock Braking System138
Area monitoring system154
Armrest Front
77
Rear77
Artificial leather210
Ashtray83
ASR warning light
17
Assistant systems Front Assist
154
Assist system ABS
138
Assist systems137
ABS18
Adaptive cruise control148
ASR17
Cruise Control System146
Driving mode161
DSR139
EDL139
ESC18, 137
HBA139
Headlight assist58
HHC139
Lane Assist164
Park assist142
Parking aid140
ProActive passenger protection163
START-STOP158
TCS138
XDS139
Auto-check control14
Automatic driving lamp control57
Automatic gearbox Selector lever-emergency unlocking
249
Starting-off and driving129
Tiptronic128
Automatic load deactivation227
automatic transmission selector lever lock defect
128
Automatic transmission126
Kickdown129
Selector lever lock128
Using the selector lever127
Automatic Transmission indicator
16
malfunction16
warning messages16
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventila- tion)
115
Adjust116
Radio remote control116
Switching on/off116
272Index

Headlight flasher56
Low beam55
Main beam56
Parking lights61
Rear fog light60
Side lights55
Switching on/off55
Turn signal56
Warning lights15
Lights on/off55
Loads263
Locking Individual settings
39
KESSY38
Key36
Remote control37
Vehicle key36
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside 39
Long-cargo channel
90
Low beam55
Luggage compartment91
Compartment with cargo element98
Cover95
double sided floor covering94
Emergency unlocking249
Fastening elements92
Fix floor covering94
Fixing nets93
Foldable hooks (Octavia Estate)94
Folding double hooks93
Lighting91
Luggage net95
Multifunction box (Octavia Estate)99
Roll-up luggage compartment cover (Octavia Es- tate)
96
Storage compartments under the floor covering98
Stowing roll-up luggage compartment cover97
Stowing roof racks97
Unlocking the tailgate249
Variable loading floor99
Luggage compartment cover95
Luggage compartment cover (Octavia Estate)96
Luggage compartment lid43
Luggage net95
M
Main beam
56
Warning light21
Maintenance134
Decorative films206
Manual air conditioning adjusting
111
Recirculated air mode111
Manual gear changing see gear changing
126
Manually setting air conditioning Control elements
110
Materials defect liability5
MAXI DOT display31
Lap timer32
Main menu32
Operation26
Stop watch32
MAXI DOT see MAXI DOT display
31
Memory29
Mirror Exterior mirrors
69
Mirrors Interior mirror
69
Vanity65
Modes of the automatic transmission127
Modifications200
Modifications and technical alterations Airbags
203
Service201
Spoiler202
Motor warning messages
22
Multicollision brake140
Multifunction box (Octavia Estate)99
Multifunction display Functions
29
Information29
Memory29
Operation26
N
N1
92
Net partition101
Behind the front seats103
Behind the rear seats102
Removing and refitting the housing103
Nets93
O
Oil See Engine oil
220
warning messages23
Oil pressure warning messages
23
Onboard computer see multifunction display
29
Operation in winter De-icing windows
207
Diesel fuel214
Vehicle battery226
Outside temperature27
Overview Engine compartment
218
Warning icons21
Warning lights15
P
Paintwork See Paintwork care
205
Paintwork care205
277Index

Cleaning the wheels208
Decorative films206
Door lock cylinders207
Headlight lenses207
High-pressure cleaner204
Plastic parts206
Polishing the paintwork205
Rubber seals206
Taking care of the interior208
Taking care of your vehicle exterior205
Washing203
Washing by hand204
Wash system204
Wax treatment205
Taking care of your vehicles Fabric covers
210
TCS Operation
138
Warning light18
Technical data263
Temporary spare wheel232
Tiptronic128
Tools236
TOP TETHER197
Towing244
Towing a trailer169
Towing device Description
169
Drawbar load169
Use and care172
Towing eye front
245
Rear245
Towing protection43
Traction Control System (TCS)138
Traffic sign recognition166
Function166
Information messages167
Traffic Sign Recognition Notifications and settings
167
Traffic signssee Traffic sign recognition166
Trailer169, 172
13-pin power socket173
driving with a trailer173
loading172
Safety eye173
Trailer stabilisation174
Transmission warning messages
16
Transport Luggage compartment
91
Roof rack system103
Transporting children safely193
Turn signal56
Turn signal system Warning light
20
Type plate263
Tyre control display Calibration
231
Tyre inflation pressure Warning light
20
Tyre load-bearing capacity see Wheels
230
Tyre repair Check pressure
242
Preparations241
Sealing and inflating the tyre242
Tyres228
Inflation pressure229
New230
See Wheels230
Sizes229
Tyre wear indicator229
U
Underbody protection
208
Unleaded petrol136
Unlocking Individual settings39
KESSY38
Key36
Remote control37
Vehicle key36
Unlocking and locking35
Useful equipment 12-volt power outlet
84
230-volt power socket89
Ashtray83
Car park ticket holder80
Cigarette lighter83
Clothes hook88
Cup holders82
Glasses storage box86
Holder for reflective vest81
Multimedia holder85
Removable ski bag90
Seat backrest with long-cargo channel90
Storage compartment in the front centre console 82
Storage compartment on the driver's side
80
Storage compartments in the doors81
Storage compartment under the front armrest86
Using the information system26
Using the selector lever127
V
Variable loading floor
99
Dividing the luggage compartment101
Folding up101
Position change100
Vehicle battery Automatic load deactivation
227
Charge level indicator14
charging226
Checking the battery electrolyte level226
Cover225
Operation in winter226
Replacing227
280Index