Technical data
Technical data
Vehicle data
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Vehicle identification data
263
Dimensions
265
Vehicle-specific information depending on engine type
267
The details given in the vehicle's technical documentation always take prece-
dence over the details in the Owner's Manual.
The listed performance values were determined without performance-reducing
equipment, e.g. air conditioning system.
Vehicle identification data
Fig. 236
Vehicle data sticker/type plate
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 263.
Vehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker » Fig. 236 - is located underneath the floor covering in
the boot.
The vehicle data sticker contains the following data: Vehicle identification number (VIN)
Vehicle type
Gearbox code/paint number/interior equipment/engine output/engine code Partial vehicle description
Operating weight (in kg) Fuel consumption (in ltr./100 km) - intra-urban/extra-urban/combined
CO 2 emission levels - combined (in g/km)
The indicated positions
5
,
6
and
7
on the vehicle data sticker are only valid for
some countries.
Type plate
The type plate » Fig. 236 -
is located at the bottom of the B-pillar on the driv-
er's side.
The type plate lists the following weights: Maximum permissible gross weight
Maximum permissible towed weight (towing vehicle and trailer)
Maximum permissible front axle load
Maximum permissible rear axle load
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number - VIN (vehicle body number) is stamped into the
engine compartment on the right hand suspension strut dome. This number is al- so located on a sign on the lower left hand edge below the windscreen (together
with a VIN bar code).
The VIN can also be displayed in Infotainment » Operating instructions for Info-
tainment , chapter Setting vehicle systems (CAR button) .
Engine number
The engine number (three-digit identifier and serial number) is stamped on the engine block.
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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
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Practical equipment79
Storage compartments79
Comfort control window
49
COMING HOME60
Compartments79
Component protection202
Computer see multifunction display
29
Convenience consumers133
Convenience operation sliding / tilting roof (Octavia Estate)
53
sliding / tilting roof (Octavia)51
Coolant221
Checking222
indicator symbol22
Replenishing222
Temperature gauge13
warning messages22
CORNER See Fog lights with CORNER function
59
Correct seated position177
Driver178
Front passenger178
Instructions179
Rear seats178
Counter for distance driven14
Cruise control system Activating/deactivating
147
Changing the stored speed147
Storing and maintaining speed147
Switching off temporarily147
Warning light21
Cruise Control System146
Cup holders82
D
DAY LIGHT see Daylight running lights
55
Daylight running lights55
De-icing the windscreen and rear window64
Deactivating an airbag191
Decorative films206
Delayed locking of the boot lid see Boot lid
44
Diesel refer to Fuel
214
Diesel fuel Operation in winter
214
Diesel particulate filter24
information messages24
Digital Clock Time
14
Dipstick220
Disconnecting and reconnecting vehicle battery
227
Display12
Compass points28
Coolant temperature13
Correct gear changes27
Fuel supply13
Service interval33
Distance driven14
Door Child safety lock
40
Closing40
Emergency locking the driver's door248
Opening40
Door locking Emergency
248
Doors Emergency locking
248
Door warning28
double hooks93
Driver Steering Recommendation (DSR)139
Driving Abroad
136
Driving through water on streets135
Emissions263
Fuel consumption263
Driving economically Economical gear changing132
Driving mode161
driving mode select Normal mode
162
Driving through water135
DSR139
E
Economical driving
131
Ballast134
Driving at full throttle132
Idling132
Looking ahead131
Regular maintenance134
Saving energy134
Short distances133
Tyre inflation pressure133
Eco tips28
EDL139
Electrical power windows49
Button in the driver's door47, 48
Button in the rear doors48
Operational faults49
Electric luggage compartment lid Acoustic signals
46
Adjusting the top lid position46
Deleting the top lid position46
Force limiter44
Malfunctions47
manual operation44
Operating45
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)139
Electronic immobiliser120
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)137
Emergency Automatic gearbox
249
Changing a wheel237
Door locking248
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Saving electrical energy131
Seals Taking care of your vehicle
206
Seat belt Warning icon
22
warning light17
Seat belts180
Belt tensioners183
Cleaning211
fastening and unfastening182
Height adjustment183
Seatbelts Inertia reels
183
Seat belts The physical principle of a head-on collision
181
Seat features76
Seats Electric adjustment
73
Folding front passenger seat77
Front armrest77
Head restraints73
Heating76
Manually adjusting72
Rear armrest77
save74
Seat backrests78
Storing in memory of remote control key75
Seats and useful equipment71
Adjusting the seats71
see automatic gearbox Manual shifting of gears on the multifunction steering wheel
128
Select driving mode Eco mode
162
Individual mode163
Sport mode162
Selecting driving mode161
Selector lever see Using the selector lever
127
Selector lever lock Warning light
21
Service201
Service interval display33
Service intervals198
Setting14
Positions of the variable loading floor100
Setting the14
Shelves79
Shifting gears Driving and saving energy
132
Side airbag188
Side lights55
ski bag90
Sliding/tilting roof Closing the sun screen (Octavia Estate)
52
Closing (Octavia Estate)52
Closing (Octavia)50
Opening/closing the sun screen (Octavia Estate)52
Opening and tilting (Octavia Estate)52
Opening and tilting (Octavia)50
Operation (Octavia Estate)52
Operation (Octavia)50
Snow chains234
Spare wheel232
Speedometer12
see speedometer12
Speed symbol see Wheels
231
Spoiler202
START-STOP158
Manually activating/deactivating the system160
Operating conditions of the system160
Starting/shutting down the engine159
Warning icon25
Starting and stopping the engine - KESSY121
Starting and stopping the engine using the key119
Starting engine Jump-starting
243
Starting the engineJump-starting243
Key120
see KESSY123
START STOP Information messages
161
Jump-starting244
Steering force assistance119
Steering lock / unlock see KESSY
122
Steering wheel118
Stopping the engine Key
121
Stop watch32
Storage compartment in rear centre console88
Storage compartment on the passenger side87
Storage compartments79
Storage compartment under the passenger seat87
Storage pockets on the front seats88
Storing skis90
Sun screen65
Sun visors65
Switch See Ignition
120
Switching off the engine see KESSY
123
Switching off the ignition see KESSY
123
Switching on the ignition see KESSY
123
T
Taking care of the vehicle Natural leather
209
Seat belts211
Taking care of your vehicle Automatic car wash system
204
Cavity protection208
Chrome parts206
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