2013 SKODA OCTAVIA technical data

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 interior
208
Inspecting and replenishing
212
Fuel
212
Engine compartment
215
Engine oil
219
Coolant
221
Brake fluid
223
Vehicle battery
224
Wheels
228
Tyres and wheel rims
228
Winter operation
234
Do-it-yourself
Emergency equipment, and self-help
235
Emergency equipment
235
Changing a wheel
237
Tyre repair
240
Jump-starting
243
Towing the vehicle
244
Remote control
246
Emergency unlocking/locking
248
Replacing windscreen wiper blades
249
Fuses and light bulbs
251
Fuses
251
Bulbs
255Technical data
Technical data263
Vehicle data
263
Index
4Table of Contents

New brake padsFirst read and observe the introductory information given on page 130.
New brake pads initially do not provide optimal braking performance. They firstneed to be “run in”. Drive especially carefully for the first 200 km or so.
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Economical driving and environmental sustainability
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Looking ahead
131
Economical gear changing
132
Avoiding full throttle
132
Reducing idling
132
Avoiding short distances
133
Convenience consumers
133
Checking tyre inflation pressure
133
Avoiding unnecessary ballast
134
Regular maintenance
134
Saving electrical energy
134
Environmental compatibility
134
The technical requirements for low fuel usage and economic efficiency of the ve-
hicle have already been built into the vehicle at the works. ŠKODA places a partic-
ular emphasis on minimising negative effects on the environment.
It is necessary to take note of the guidelines given in this chapter in order tomake best use of these characteristics and to maintain their effectiveness.
Fuel consumption, environmental pollution and the wear to the engine, brakes
and tyres depend essentially on the following three factors:
› your personal style of driving.
› the conditions under which your vehicle is use,
› technical requirements.
The fuel economy by can be improved by 10 -15 % by always looking ahead and
driving in an economical way.
Fuel consumption is also be influenced by external factors which are beyond the
driver's control. Consumption increases during the winter or under difficult condi-
tions, on poor roads, etc.
Fuel consumption can vary considerably from the manufacturer's data, as a result
of outside temperatures, the weather and driving style.
The optimal engine speed should be obtained when accelerating, in order to
avoid a high fuel consumption and resonance of the vehicle.
CAUTION
All the speed and engine revolution figures apply only when the engine is at its
normal operating temperature.
Looking ahead
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 131.
A vehicle's highest fuel consumption occurs when accelerating, therefore unnec-
essary accelerating and braking should be avoided. If looking ahead when driving, less braking and consequently less accelerating are required.
If possible, let your vehicle coast to a stop, or use the engine brake, if you can see that the next set of traffic lights is on red, for example.
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131Starting-off and Driving

CAUTION■If the lever is held firm and not pushed downwards as far as it can go, it will go
back up after the ball rod is removed and will not latch into the ready position.
The ball rod then needs to be brought into this position before the next time it is installed.■
Stow the ball head in the ready position with the key inserted in the box. When
doing so, make the side opposite to the inserted key face downwards – there is a
risk of damaging the key.
■
Do not use excessive force when handling the operating lever (e.g. do not climb
on it)!
Note
■ We recommend putting the protective cover onto the ball head before removing
the tow bar.■
Remove any dirt from the ball rod before stowing it away in the box with the
vehicle tool kit.
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Use and care
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 169.
Seal the mounting recess with the cap to prevent any ingress of dirt.
Always check the ball head before hitching a trailer. Use a suitable lubricating grease where necessary.
Include the protective cap when stowing away the ball rod to protect the boot
from getting contaminated.
In the event of dirt, clean the surfaces of the mounting recess and treat with a
suitable preservative.
CAUTION
Apply lubricating grease to the upper part of the mounting recess. Make sure you
do not remove any grease.
Trailer
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Loading a trailer
172
Driving with a trailer
173
Trailer stabilisation
174
Anti-theft alarm system
174WARNINGAlways drive particularly carefully with the trailer.
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Loading a trailer
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 172.
The vehicle/trailer combination must be balanced. whereby the maximum permis-
sible drawbar load must be utilised. If the drawbar load is too low, it jeopardises the performance of the vehicle/trailer combination.
Distribution of the load
Distribute the load in the trailer in such a way that heavy items are located as close to the axle as possible. Secure the items from slipping.
The distribution of the weight is very poor if your vehicle is unladen and the trail-
er is laden. Drive at a particularly low speed if you cannot avoid driving with this
combination.
Tyre pressure
Correct the tyre inflation pressure on your vehicle for a “full load” » page 229,
Service life of tyres .
Trailer load
The permissible trailer load must not be exceeded under any circumstan-
ces » page 263 , Technical data .
The trailer loads specified apply only to altitudes up to 1000 metres above mean
sea level. 
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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.
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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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Operating weight
The specified operating weight is for orientation purposes only. This value repre- sents the minimum operating weight without additional weight-increasing equip-ment such as air conditioning system, spare wheel, or trailer hitch.
The operating weight also contains the weight of the driver (75 kg), the weight of
the operating fluids, the tool kit, and a fuel tank filled to 90 % capacity.
It is possible to calculate the approximate loading capacity from the difference
between the permissible total weight and the operating weight »
.
The payload consists of the following components: › Passengers
› All items of luggage and other loads
› Roof load including roof rack system
› Equipment not included in the operating weight
› Trailer hook weight when towing (up to 75 kg and 80 kg for the Octavia Combi
4x4 vehicles).
Fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions according to ECE regulations and EU
directives
The measurement of the intra-urban cycle begins with a cold start of the engine. Afterwards standard urban driving is simulated.
In the extra-urban driving cycle, the vehicle is accelerated and decelerated in all
gears, corresponding to daily routine driving conditions. The driving speed varies
between 0 and -120 km/h.
The calculation of the combined fuel consumption considers a weighting of about 37 % for the intra-urban cycle and 63 % for the extra-urban cycle.
WARNINGDo not exceed the specified maximum permissible weights – risk of accident
and damage!Note■ If required, you can find out the precise weight of your vehicle at a specialist ga-
rage.■
The fuel consumption and emission values have been determined in accordance
with rules and under conditions set out by legal or technical requirements for de-
termining operational and technical data for motor vehicles.
■
Depending on the range of equipment, style of driving, traffic situation, weather
influences and vehicle condition, consumption values may deviate from the indi-
cated values.
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264Technical data

DimensionsFirst read and observe the introductory information given on page 263.
Vehicle dimensions (mm)
OctaviaOctavia RSOctavia EstateOCTAVIA Estate4x4OCTAVIA Estate RSLength46594685465946594685Width18141814181418141814Width including exterior mirror20172017201720172017
Height
Basic dimension.1461-14651465 a)
/ 1463 b)-Vehicles with a rough road package.1476-14801480 a)
/ 1478 b)-Vehicles with a SPORT package.144614491450-1452
Clearance
Basic dimension.140-140139-Vehicles with a rough road package.155-155154-Vehicles with a SPORT package.125128125-127Wheel baseBasic dimension.26862680268626802680Vehicles with the 1.8 l/132 kW TSI engine.2680-2680--a)
Valid for vehicles with 15" rims.
b)
Valid for vehicles with 16" rims.
Track gauge front/rear
Rim dimensions1.2 ltr./63 kW TSI1.2 ltr./77 kW TSI1.4 ltr./103 kW TSI1.8 ltr./132 kW TSI2.0 ltr./162 kW TSI15"1549/15201549/1520---16"--1543/15141543/1512
(1541/1510) a)-17"----1535/1506a)
Does not apply to Octavia Estate 4x4 vehicles.
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Track gauge front/rearRim dimensions1.6 ltr./66 kW TDI1.6 ltr./77 kW TDI1.6 ltr./81 kW TDI2.0 ltr./105 kW TDI2.0 ltr./110 kW TDI2.0 ltr./135 kW TDI15"1549/15201549/1520
(1539/1508) a)1549/1520---16"---1543/15141543/1514
(1541/1510) a)-17"-----1535/1506a)
Does not apply to Octavia Estate 4x4 vehicles.
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Vehicle-specific information depending on engine typeFirst read and observe the introductory information given on page 263.The specified values have been determined in accordance with rules and under conditions set out by legal or technical requirements for determining operational and
technical data for motor vehicles.
1.2 ltr./63 kW TSI engine
Output (kW per rpm)Max. torque (Nm per rpm)Number of cylinders / displacement (cm 3
)63/4300-5300160/1400-35004/1197 Driving performancesOCTAVIA MG5OCTAVIA Estate MG5Top speed (km/h)181178Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)12.012.2Permissible trailer load, braked (kg)1100 a)
/ 1300 b)Permissible trailer load, unbraked (kg)610620a)
Slopes up to 12 %
b)
Slopes up to 8 %
1.2 ltr./77 kW TSI engine
Output (kW per rpm)Max. torque (Nm per rpm)Number of cylinders/displacement (cm 3
)77/4500-5500175/1400-40004/1197 Driving performancesOCTAVIA MG5OCTAVIA MG6 a)OCTAVIA DSG7 a)OCTAVIA Estate
MG5OCTAVIA EstateMG6a)OCTAVIA Estate
DSG7 a)Top speed (km/h)196196196193193193Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)10.310.310.510.510.510.6Permissible trailer load, braked (kg)1300 b)
/ 1500 c)Permissible trailer load, unbraked (kg)610610620620620630a)
Applies to vehicles with a Green-tec package.
b)
Slopes up to 12 %
c)
Slopes up to 8 %
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