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SKODA OCTAVIA 2013 3.G / (5E) Owners Manual Layout of this Owners Manual
(explanations)
This Owners Manual has been systematically designed to make it easy for you to
search for and obtain the information you require.
Chapters, table of conte

Layout of this Owner's Manual
(explanations)
This Owner's Manual has been systematically designed to make it easy for you to
search for and obtain the information you require.
Chapters, table of contents and subject index
The text of the Owner's manual is divided into relatively short sections which are
combined into easy-to-read chapters. The chapter you are reading at any particular
moment is always specified on the bottom right of the page.
The Table of contents is arranged according to the chapters and the detailed Sub-
ject index at the end of the Owner's Manual helps you to rapidly find the informa-
tion you are looking for.
Direction indications
All direction indications such as “left”, “right”, “front”, “rear” relate to the direction of
travel of the vehicle.
Units of measurement
All values are expressed in metric units.
Explanation of symbolsDenotes a reference to a section with important information and safety
advice in a chapter.Denotes the end of a section.Denotes the continuation of a section on the next page.Indicates situations where the vehicle must be stopped as soon as possi-
ble.®Denotes a registered trademark.Denotes the display in the MAXI DOT display.Denotes the display in the segment display.
Display
In this owner's manual, the monochrome screen “black and white” MAXI DOT dis-
play is used as the display illustration, provided it is not otherwise stated.
Notes
WARNINGThe most important notes are marked with the heading WARNING. These
WARNING notes draw your attention to a serious risk of accident or injury .CAUTIONA Caution note draws your attention to the possibility of damage to your vehicle
(e.g. damage to gearbox), or points out general risks of an accident.
For the sake of the environment
An Environmental note draws your attention to environmental protection aspects.
This is where you will, for example, find tips aimed at reducing your fuel consump-
tion.
Note
A normal Note draws your attention to important information about the operation
of your vehicle.

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SKODA OCTAVIA 2013 3.G / (5E) Owners Manual General Maintenance
Vehicle care198
Service intervals
198
Service work, adjustments and technical alterations
200
Washing your car
203
Taking care of your vehicle exterior
205
Taking care of the inter

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SKODA OCTAVIA 2013 3.G / (5E) Owners Manual Instruments and warning lights
Instrument cluster
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Overview
11
Revolutions counter
12
Display
12
Speedometer
12
Coolant temp

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SKODA OCTAVIA 2013 3.G / (5E) Owners Manual Bar with warning lights » page 15
Button for:
› Set hours/minutes
» page 14
› Displaying the distance and days until the next service interval
» page 33
› Resetting Service Interval Display

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SKODA OCTAVIA 2013 3.G / (5E) Owners Manual Coolant temperature gaugeFig. 4
Coolant temperature gauge
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 11.
The coolant temperature gauge » Fig. 4 only operates

Coolant temperature gaugeFig. 4
Coolant temperature gauge
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 11.
The coolant temperature gauge » Fig. 4 only operates when the ignition is
switched on.
Cold range
If the pointer is still in the left area of the scale, this indicates that the engine has
not yet reached its operating temperature. Avoid high speeds, full throttle and
high engine loads. This prevents possible damage to the engine.
The operating range
The engine has reached its operating temperature as soon as the pointer moves into the mid-range of the scale. At very high ambient temperatures or heavy en-
gine loads, the pointer may move even further to the right.
High temperature range
If the pointer reaches the red area of the scale, the coolant temperature is too high. Further information » page 22.
CAUTION
Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the air inlet im-
pair the cooling efficiency of the coolant.
Fuel gaugeFig. 5
Fuel gauge
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 11.
The fuel gauge » Fig. 5 only operates if the ignition is switched on.
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 50 litres. If the amount of fuel reaches the reserve area (the pointer reaches the red scale range), the indicator symbol illumi-
nates 
to » page 25 .
CAUTION
Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty! The irregular supply of fuel
can cause misfiring. This can result in considerable damage to parts of the engine
and the exhaust system.
Note
■ After filling up, it can occur that during dynamic driving (e.g. numerous curves,
braking, driving downhill and climbing a steep hill) the fuel gauge indicates ap-
prox. a fraction less. When stopping or during less dynamic driving, the fuel gauge displays the correct fuel level again. This is not a fault.■
The arrow  next to the icon  within the fuel gauge displays the installation
location of the fuel filler on the right side of the vehicle.

13Instruments and warning lights

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SKODA OCTAVIA 2013 3.G / (5E) Owners Manual  Fog lightsFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 15.
The warning light  comes on when the fog lights are operating.
Further information » page 59

 Fog lightsFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 15.
The warning light  comes on when the fog lights are operating.
Further information » page 59, Fog lights .

 Cruise control system
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 15.
The warning light 
comes on when the cruise control is active.
Further information » page 146, Cruise Control System .

 Selector lever lock
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 15.
If the warning light 
lights up, operate the brake pedal.
Further information » page 127, Modes and use of selector lever .

 Main beam
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 15.
The warning light 
comes on when the main beam is selected or when the
headlight flasher is operated.
Further information » page 56, Turn signal and main beam .

Warning icons in the display
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
  Rear seat belt warning
22

Alternator
22
 Coolant
22
 Engine oil pressure
23
 Engine oil level
23

Lamp failure
24
 Diesel particulate filter (diesel engine)
24
 Windscreen washer fluid level
24
 Fuel reserve
25
 Headlight assist
25
 
START-STOP-system
25
 Ice warning
25
 Water in the fuel filter (diesel engine)
25
The warning icons indicate the status of certain functions or faults.
The warning icons are indicated in the display of the instrument cluster » page 12.
After switching on the ignition, some warning icons illuminate briefly as a func- tion test.
If the tested systems are OK, the corresponding warning icons go out a few sec-
onds after switching on the ignition.
Depending on the meaning of the warning icon, the icon 
or 
will also illumi-
nate in the bar with the warning lights
5
» Fig. 2 on page 11.
Some warning icons can be accompanied by acoustic signals and messages in the
instrument cluster display.
The status of some features and systems is shown by the warning
lights » page 15 .
SymbolMeaningWarningDanger 21Instruments and warning lights

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SKODA OCTAVIA 2013 3.G / (5E) Owners Manual WARNING■Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible to top up
the engine oil ! Switch off the engine and seek assistance from a specialist
garage.■
If you have to stop f

WARNING■Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible to top up
the engine oil ! Switch off the engine and seek assistance from a specialist
garage.■
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and switch on the hazard warning
lights » page 61 . The warning triangle must be set up at the prescribed dis-
tance - observe the national legal provisions when doing so.

 Lamp failure
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 21.
The warning icon 
comes on if a bulb is faulty.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display, for example. Check right dipped headlight beam!
DIPPED HEADLIGHT CHECK RIGHT

 Diesel particulate filter (diesel engine)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 21.
The diesel particulate filter separates the soot particles from the exhaust. The
soot particles collect in the diesel particulate filter where they are burnt on a reg-
ular basis.
If the warning icon 
illuminates, soot has accumulated in the diesel particulate
filter.
To clean the diesel particle filter, and where traffic conditions permit »
, drive
for at least 15 minutes or until the warning icon 
goes out as follows.
› 4 or gear 5 engaged (automatic gearbox: Position D/S).
› Vehicle speed at least 70 km/h.
› Engine speed between 1800-2500 rpm.
If the filter is properly cleaned, the warning icon 
goes out.
If the filter is not properly cleaned, the warning icon  does not go out and the
warning icon  begins to flash.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display. Diesel particulate filter: owner's manual!DIESEL PM FILTER OWNER MANUAL
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.WARNING■ The diesel particle filter achieves very high temperatures. Therefore do not
park in areas where the hot filter can come into direct contact with dry grass
or other combustible materials – there is the risk of fire!■
Always adjust your speed to suit weather, road, region and traffic condi-
tions. The recommendations indicated by the warning light must not tempt
you to disregard the national regulations for road traffic.
CAUTION
■ As long as the warning icon  lights up, you must take into account an in-
creased fuel consumption and in certain circumstances a power reduction of the
engine.■
Using diesel fuel with an increased sulphur content can considerably reduce the
life of the diesel particle filter. A ŠKODA partner will be able to tell you which
countries use diesel fuel with a high sulphur content.
Note
■ We encourage you to avoid constant short journeys. This will improve the com-
bustion process of the soot particles in the diesel particulate filter.■
If the engine is turned off during the filter cleaning process or shortly after-
wards, the cooling fan may turn on automatically for a few minutes.

 Windscreen washer fluid level
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 21.
If the windscreen washer fluid level is too low, the warning icon  comes on. 
24Using the system

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SKODA OCTAVIA 2013 3.G / (5E) Owners Manual The following message is shown in the information cluster display.Top up washer fluid!
WASHER FLUID PLEASE TOP UP
Top up with liquid » page 218, Windscreen washer system .
 Fuel reserve
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