2013 SKODA OCTAVIA Owner's Manual

›Thread after unscrewing the towing area B of the cover under the upper side
of the hole in the rear bumper (for vehicles Octavia RS, Octavia Combi RS under
the right side of the hole).›
Press on the lower side of the cap (for vehicles Octavia RS, Octavia RS on the left side of the cap press).
The cap must engage firmly.
Removing/installing the towing eye
›
Manually screw the towing eye as far as it will go in the direction of the arrow
2
» Fig. 206 » .
For tightening purposes, we recommend, for example, using the wheel wrench,
towing eye from another vehicle or a similar object that can be pushed through
the eye.
›
Unscrew the towing eye against the direction of the arrow
2
.
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.
Vehicles with a tow hitch
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 244.
On vehicles with a factory-fitted towing device, there is no mount for the screw-
in towing eye behind the cap.
Use the built-in detachable ball rod for towing » page 169, Towing device .
Towing the vehicle using the towing device is a viable alternative solution to us-
ing the towing eye.
If the towing device is removed completely, it must be replaced with the standard
reinforcement of the rear bumper which is part of the mount for the towing eye.
If this procedure is not observed, the vehicle may not meet the national legal pro- visions.
CAUTION
The detachable ball rod and/or the vehicle can be damaged if an unsuitable towbar is used.NoteThe detachable ball rod must always be in the vehicle so that it can be used for
towing, if necessary.
Remote control
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
247
Synchronising the remote control
247
Replace the battery in the remote control of the auxiliary heater (parking
heater)
247
CAUTION
■ The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original bat-
tery.■
When replacing the battery, pay attention to the correct polarity.
For the sake of the environment
Dispose of the used battery in accordance with national legal provisions.
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Replacing the battery in the remote control keyFig. 207
Remove cover/take out battery
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 246.
The battery is located under a cover
A
» Fig. 207 .
We recommend having the key batteries replaced by a specialist garage. Howev- er, if you would like to replace the discharged battery yourself proceed as follows.
›
Flip out the key.
›
Press off the battery cover with your thumb or using a flat screwdriver in the region of the arrows
1
.
›
Remove the discharged battery from the key by pressing the battery down inthe region of the arrow
2
.
›
Insert the new battery.
›
Place the battery cover on the key and press it down until it clicks into place.
Note
■ The key has to be synchronised if the vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked with
the remote control key after replacing the battery » page 247.■
If a key has an affixed decorative cover, this will be destroyed when the battery
is replaced. A replacement cover can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.

Synchronising the remote control
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 246.
If the vehicle does not unlock when pressing the remote control, the key may not
be synchronised. This can occur when the buttons on the remote control key are actuated a number of times outside of the operative range of the equipment or
the battery in the remote control key was replaced.
Synchronise the key as follows.
›
Press any button on the remote control key.
›
Pressing of the button means that the door will unlock with the key within 1 mi-
nute.

Replace the battery in the remote control of the auxiliary
heater (parking heater)
Fig. 208
Radio remote control: Battery
cover
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 246.
The battery is located under a cover on the back of the radio remote con-
trol » Fig. 208 .
›
Insert a flat, blunt object, such as a coin, into the gap of the battery cover.
›
Turn the cover against the direction of the arrow up to the mark to open the
cover.
›
Replace the battery.
›
Return the battery cover.
›
Turn the cover in the direction of the arrow up to the initial marking, engage.
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247Emergency equipment, and self-help

Emergency unlocking/locking
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Unlocking/locking the driver's door
248
Locking a door
248
Unlocking the tailgate
249
Selector lever-emergency unlocking
249
Unlocking/locking the driver's door
Fig. 209
Handle on the driver's door: covered locking cylinder/locking cylin-
der with key
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 248.
›
Pull on the handle.
›
Push the vehicle key into the recess on the bottom side of the cover in the re-gion of the arrow and fold it upwards » Fig. 209 - 
.
›
Insert the vehicle key (the buttons facing upward) into the locking cylinder and
lock/unlock the vehicle » Fig. 209 - 
.
CAUTION
Make sure you do not damage the paint when performing an emergency locking/
unlocking.
Locking a doorFig. 210
Left rear door: Emergency lock-
ing
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 248.
An emergency locking mechanism is located on the face side of the doors which
have no locking cylinder, it is only visible after opening the door.
›
Remove the panel
A
» Fig. 210 .
›
Insert the key into the slot
B
and turn it into the horizontal position in the di-
rection of the arrow (mirror-inverted on the right doors).
›
Replace the cover.
After closing the door, it cannot be opened from the outside. The door is unlocked by pulling on the door opening lever and is then opened from the outside.
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Unlocking the tailgateFig. 211
Emergency unlocking: Octavia/Octavia Estate
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 248.
Unlocking (Octavia)
›
Fold the rear seat backrest forward » page 78.
›
Insert the vehicle key into the slot in the trim panel as far as the stop » Fig. 211 -
 .
›
Unlock the lid by moving it in the direction of the arrow.
›
Open the boot lid.
Unlocking (Octavia Estate)
›
Fold the rear seat backrest forward » page 78.
›
Insert a screwdriver or similar tool into the opening of the trim as far as it
goes » Fig. 211 - 
.
›
Unlock the lid by moving it in the direction of the arrow.
›
Open the boot lid.

Selector lever-emergency unlockingFig. 212
Selector lever-emergency unlocking
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 248.
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
Open the stowage compartment in front centre console » page 82.
›
Grab hold of the cover
1
in the area of the arrows and carefully raise it for-
wards in the direction of the arrow
2
and then backwards » Fig. 212.
›
Use a finger to press the yellow plastic part in the direction of the arrow
3
.
›
At the same time, press the locking button in the selector lever and move the
selector lever to position N.
If the selector lever is moved again to position P, it is once again blocked.

Replacing windscreen wiper blades

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
250
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
250WARNINGReplace the windscreen wiper blades once or twice a year for safety reasons.
These can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
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Replacing the windscreen wiper bladesFig. 213
Windscreen wiper blade
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings on page 249.
Before replacing the windscreen wiper blade, put the windscreen wiper arms into
the service position.
Service position for changing wiper blades
›
Closing the bonnet.
›
Switch the ignition off and on again.
›
Within 10 seconds, press the lever in position
4
and hold it for around 2 sec-
onds » Fig. 42 on page 66.
The windscreen wiper arms move into the service position.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Raise the wiper arm away from the window » Fig. 213.
›
Tilt the wiper blade as far as it can go in the direction of the windscreen wiper
arm - arrow
1
.
›
Hold the upper part of the wiper arm and unlock the securing mechanism
A
.
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Attaching the windscreen wiper blade
›
Push the windscreen wiper blade to the stop until it locks into place.
›
Check that the windscreen wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the windscreen wiper arm back to the windscreen.
›
Turn on the ignition and press the lever into position
4
» Fig. 42 on page 66.
The windscreen wiper arms move into the home position.

Replacing the rear window wiper bladeFig. 214
Rear window wiper blade
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 249.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Raise the wiper arm away from the window » Fig. 214.
›
Tilt the wiper blade as far as it can go in the direction of the windscreen wiper
arm - arrow
1
.
›
Hold the upper part of the wiper arm and unlock the securing mechanism
A
.
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Attaching the windscreen wiper blade
›
Push the windscreen wiper blade to the stop until it locks into place.
›
Check that the windscreen wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the windscreen wiper arm back to the windscreen.
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250Do-it-yourself

Fuses and light bulbs
Fuses
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fuses in the dash panel – LHD
252
Fuses in the dash panel – RHD
252
Assignment of the fuses in the dash panel
253
Fuses in the engine compartment
254
Assignment of fuses in the engine compartment
254
Individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses.
Switch off the ignition and the corresponding power consuming device before re-
placing a fuse.
Find out which fuse belongs to the component that is not operating » page 253,
Assignment of the fuses in the dash panel or » page 254 , Assignment of fuses in
the engine compartment .
Electrically adjustable seats are protected by automatic circuit breakers, which
switch on again automatically after a few seconds after the overload has been
eliminated.
Fuse colourMaximum amperagelight brown5dark brown7.5red10blue15yellow/blue20white25green/pink30orange/green40red50WARNINGAlways read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the en-
gine compartment » page 215.
CAUTION
■
“Never repair” fuses, and do not replace them with fuses of a higher amperage –
risk of fire! This may also cause damage at other points in the electrical system.■
If a newly inserted fuse blows again after a short time, have the electrical sys-
tem checked as quickly as possible by a specialist garage.
■
A blown fuses is recognisable by the molten metal strip. Replace the faulty fuse
with a new one of the same amperage.
■
The cover for the fuse box in the engine compartment must always be applied
correctly. Water may get into the fuse box if the cover is not replaced properly -
there is a risk of damage to the vehicle.
Note
■ We recommend always carrying replacement fuses in the vehicle. A box of re-
placement fuses can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Accessories.■
There can be several power consuming devices for one fuse.
■
There can be several consumer devices for one fuse, depending on the vehicle's
equipment.
■
Multiple fuses may exist for a single power consuming device.
■
Multiple power consuming devices can share a single fuse.

251Fuses and light bulbs

Fuses in the dash panel – LHDFig. 215
Storage compartment on the
driver's side: LHD
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 251.
On left-hand drive vehicles, the fuse box is located behind the storage compart-
ment in the left-hand section of the dash panel.
Replacing fuses
›
Open the storage compartment » page 80.
›
Grab hold of the storage compartment in the area of the arrows » Fig. 215.
›
Fold out the storage compartment by pulling in the direction of arrow
1
.
›
Remove the plastic clip under the cover of the fuse box in the engine
room » Fig. 219 on page 254 .
›
Place the clip on the respective fuse and pull this fuse out » page 253.
›
Insert a new fuse.
›
Replace the bracket at the original position.
›
Fold back the storage compartment by pressing into the secured position in the
dash panel in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Close the storage compartment.

Fuses in the dash panel – RHDFig. 216
Storage compartment on the front passenger's side: RHD
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 251.
On right-hand drive vehicles, the fuse box is located on the front passenger's side behind the storage compartment in the left-hand section of the dash panel.
Removing the storage compartment and replacing the fuse
›
Insert a screwdriver under the side cover » Fig. 216.
›
Unlock the cover in the direction of the arrow
1
.
›
Push the cover out in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Open the storage compartment.
›
Unlock the brake rod of the storage compartment in the direction of the arrow
3
with the screwdriver.
›
Remove the storage compartment in the direction of the arrow
4
.
›
Remove the plastic clip under the cover of the fuse box in the engine
room » Fig. 219 on page 254 .
›
Place the clip on the respective fuse and pull this fuse out » page 253
.
›
Insert a new fuse.
›
Replace the bracket at the original position.
Installing the storage compartment
›
Pull in the storage compartment behind the brackets
A
» Fig. 216 .
›
Push in the storage compartment in the opposite direction of the arrow
4
.
›
Insert the brake rod and lock it against the arrow
3
with a screwdriver.
›
Push in the side cover against the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Press the side cover fully against the direction of the arrow
1
.
›
Close the storage compartment.
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252Do-it-yourself

Assignment of the fuses in the dash panelFig. 217
Schematic representation of the
fuse box
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 251.
No.Power consumer1Not assigned2Not assigned3Not assigned4Not assigned5Data bus control unit6Alarm sensor
7
Control unit for the air conditioning system, heating, receiver for re-
mote control for the auxiliary heating, selector lever for the automatic gearbox, relay for the rear window heater, replay for the windscreenheater8Light switch, rain sensor, diagnostic socket9Haldex clutch10Touchscreen11Heated rear seats12Radio13Belt tensioner - driver's side14Air blower for air conditioning,heating15Electric steering lock16Signal amplifier for telephone, telephone preinstallation17Instrument clusterNo.Power consumer18Not assigned19KESSY control unit20Steering wheel module21Not assigned22Luggage compartment door opening23Light - right24Panorama roof25Control unit for central locking front door right, power windows - left26Heated front seats27Music amplifier28Tow hitch29Not assigned30Not assigned31Headlight - left32Parking aid (Park Assist)33Airbag switch for hazard warning lights
34
TCS button, ESC, tyre control display, pressure sensor for air-condi-tioning, reverse light switch, dimming rear view mirror, START-STOP
button, telephone preinstallation, control for heating of rear seats,
sensor for air-conditioning, 230 V power socket, sound actuator35Headlight, headlamp beam adjustment, diagnostic connector, camera,
radar36Headlight right37Headlight left38Tow hitch39Control unit for central locking front door - right, power windows - front and rear right4012-Volt power socket41CNG relay42Control unit for central locking rear door - left, right, headlight clean-ing system, windscreen wipers43Visor for gas discharge bulbs, interior lighting44Tow hitch 253Fuses and light bulbs