2014 SKODA OCTAVIA warning

Locking the door without a locking cylinderFig. 214
Emergency locking: Left/right rear door
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. 214 .
›
Insert the vehicle key into the slot and turn in the direction of the arrow
(spring-loaded position).
›
Replace the cover
A
.
Unlocking the tailgate
Fig. 215
Emergency unlocking: Version 1/version 2
Unlocking – version 1
›
Fold the rear seat backrest forward » page 92.
›
Insert the vehicle key or similar tool into the opening in the panel » Fig. 215-
 to the stop.
›
Unlock the lid by moving it in the direction of the arrow.
Unlocking – version 2›Fold the rear seat backrest forward
» page 92.›
Insert a screwdriver or similar tool into the opening in the trim » Fig. 215 - 
as far as the stop.
›
Unlock the lid by moving it in the direction of the arrow.
Selector lever-emergency unlocking
Fig. 216
Selector lever-emergency unlocking
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
Open the stowage compartment in the front centre console » page 96.
›
Grab hold of the cover
A
in the area of the arrows and carefully raise it for-
wards in the direction of the arrow
1
and then backwards » Fig. 216.
›
Use a finger to press the yellow plastic part in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
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
227
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
227WARNINGReplace the windscreen wiper blades once or twice a year for safety rea-
sons. These can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.226Do-it-yourself

Fuses and light bulbs
Fuses
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fuses in the dash panel – LHD
228
Fuses in the dash panel – RHD
229
Assignment of the fuses in the dash panel
229
Fuses in the engine compartment
230
Assignment of fuses in the engine compartment
231
Individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses.
Switch off the ignition and the corresponding power consuming device before
replacing a fuse.
Find out which fuse belongs to the component that is not operat-
ing » page 229 , Assignment of the fuses in the dash panel or » page 231 , As-
signment 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
engine compartment » page 192.CAUTION■
“Never repair” fuses, and do not replace them with fuses of a higher amper-
age – 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
system 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.
Note
■
We recommend always carrying replacement fuses in the vehicle. A box of
replacement fuses can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Accessories.■
There can be several power consuming devices for one fuse.
■
Multiple fuses may exist for a single power consuming device.
Fuses in the dash panel – LHD
Fig. 219
Storage compartment on the
driver's side: LHD
Read and observe and on page 228 first.
On left-hand drive vehicles, the fuse box is located behind the storage com-
partment in the left-hand section of the dash panel.
Replacing fuses
›
Open the storage compartment » page 95.
›
Grab hold of the storage compartment in the area of the arrows » Fig. 219.
›
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. 223 on page 231 .
›
Place the clip onto the respective fuse and pull the fuse out.
›
Insert a new fuse.
›
Replace the bracket at the original position. 
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No.Consumer12Radio13Belt tensioner - driver's side14Air blower for air conditioning,heating15Electric steering lock16Signal amplifier for telephone, telephone preinstallation17Instrument cluster18Not assigned19KESSY control unit20Operating lever underneath the steering wheel21Not assigned22Towing hitch - contact in the socket23Light - right24Panorama roof25Control unit for central locking front door right, power windows -
left26Heated front seats27Music amplifier28Towing hitch - left light29CNG relay30Not assigned31Headlight - left32Parking aid (Park Assist)33Airbag switch for hazard warning lights
34
TCS, ESC button, tyre control display, pressure sensor for air-condi-
tioning, reverse light switch, interior mirror with automatic dim-
ming, START-STOP button, telephone preinstallation, control for
heating of rear seats, sensor for air-conditioning, 230 V power
socket, sport-sound generator35Headlight, headlamp beam adjustment, diagnostic connector, cam-
era, radar36Headlight right37Headlight left38Towing hitch - right lightNo.Consumer39Control unit for central locking front door - right, power windows -
front and rear right4012-Volt power socket41Not assigned42Control unit for central locking rear door - left, right, headlight
cleaning system, windscreen wipers43Visor for gas discharge bulbs, interior lighting44Towing hitch - contact in the socket45Control unit for control of seat adjustment46230-Volt power socket47Rear window wiper48Not assigned49Coil on starter relay, clutch pedal switch50Opening the boot lid51Belt tensioner - front passenger side52Not assigned53Relay for rear window heater
Fuses in the engine compartment
Fig. 222
Removing the fuse box cover/fuses 
230Do-it-yourself

Change bulb for long-distance, daytime running lights and parking light
switch233
Change bulb for additional parking light
233
Change bulb for fog light switch - Variant 1
234
Change bulb for fog light switch - Variant 2
234
Replacing the bulb for the licence plate light
235
Rear Light
235
Replacing bulbs in the rear light - Variant 1
236
Replacing bulbs in the rear light - Variant 2
237
Some manual skills are required to change a bulb. For this reason, we recom-
mend having bulbs replaced by a specialist garage or seeking other expert help
in the event of any uncertainties.
› Switch off the ignition and all of the lights before replacing a bulb.
› Faulty bulbs must only be replaced with the same type of bulbs. The designa-
tion is located on the light socket or the glass bulb.
› A stowage compartment for replacement bulbs is located in a plastic box in
the spare wheel or underneath the floor covering in the luggage compart-
ment.
WARNING■ Always read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment » page 192.■
Accidents can be caused if the road in front of the vehicle is not suffi-
ciently illuminated and the vehicle cannot or can only be seen with difficul-
ty by other road users.
■
Bulbs H7 H8 and H15 are pressurised and may burst when changing the
bulb - risk of injury! We therefore recommended wearing gloves and safety
glasses when changing a bulb.
■
Gas discharge bulbs (xenon bulbs) operate with a high voltage, professio-
nal knowledge is required – risk of death!
■
Switch off the respective vehicle light when changing the bulb.
CAUTION
Do not take hold of the glass bulb with naked fingers (even the smallest
amount of dirt reduces the working life of the light bulb). Use a clean cloth,
napkin, or similar.Note■ This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is pos-
sible to replace the bulbs on your own without any complications arising. Other
bulbs must be replaced by a specialist garage.■
We recommend that a box of replacement bulbs always be carried in the ve-
hicle. Replacement bulbs can be purchased from ŠKODAOriginal Accessories.
■
We recommend having the headlight settings checked by a specialist garage
after replacing a bulb in the main beam, low beam or fog lights.
■
In case of failure of a xenon gas discharge lamp or an LED diode, visit a spe-
cialist garage.
Bulb arrangement in the headlights
Fig. 224
Principle sketch: Headlights
Read and observe and on page 232 first.
The vehicle is equipped with headlights with halogen lamps or with a xenon
discharge lamp and a halogen bulb.
Bulb arrangement » Fig. 224
Low beam with halogen bulb or xenon gas discharge lamp
Main beam, daytime running lights and parking lights/additional parking
light
AB232Do-it-yourself

Technical data
Technical data
Basic vehicle data
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Vehicle characteristics
238
Operating weight and payload
239
Measurement of fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions according to ECE
Regulations and EU Directives
239
Dimensions - Octavia
240
Dimensions - Octavia Combi
242
Departure angle - Octavia
244
Departure angle - Octavia Combi
245
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-reduc- ing equipment, e.g. air conditioning system.
Vehicle characteristics
Fig. 235
Vehicle data sticker/type plate
Vehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker » Fig. 235 -
 is located on the base of the luggage
compartment and is also fixed into the service schedule.
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
Type plate
The type plate » Fig. 235 - 
is located at the bottom of the B-pillar on the
right driver's side.
The type plate contains the following data. Vehicle identification number (VIN)
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 num-
ber is also located on a sign on the lower left hand edge below the windscreen
(together with a VIN bar code), and on the type plate.
The VIN can also be displayed in Infotainment » Operating instructions for In-
fotainment , chapter Setting vehicle systems (CAR button) .
Engine number
The engine number (three-digit identifier and serial number) is stamped on the
engine block.
Supplementary Information (applies to Russia)
The full type approval number of the means of transport is indicated in the
registration documents.WARNINGDo not exceed the specified maximum permissible weights – risk of acci-
dent and damage!123456789238Technical data

Index
A
abroad lead-free petrol
189
Abroad Headlights
78
ABS Function
138
Warning light37
ACC149
Control symbols44
Warning light36
Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles180
Accessories177
Adaptive cruise control149
automatic stop-start152
Information messages155
Operation151
Operation Overview152
Radar sensor150
Set/change the desired speed.153
Set time interval level153
special driving conditions154
Start control152
Stop/resume control153
Adaptive headlights (AFS)
74
Adjust Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventila-tion)
122
Adjusting Belt height
15
Exterior mirrors85
head restraints88
Interior mirror84
seats87
Steering wheel10
the seats electronically87
Adjusting the seats9
Adjusting the seats electronically87
Adjustment Headlight beam
71
Advance warning/emergency brake Warning symbol
45
AFS74
Air-conditioning system Air outlet vents
116
Airbag16
Deactivating21
Deactivating the front passenger airbag21
Deployment16
Front airbag17
Head airbag20
Knee airbag18
Modifications and damage to the airbag system 179
Side airbag
19
Air bag Warning light
38
Airbag system16
Air conditioning116
Air distribution control117
Climatronic119
manual air conditioning119
Air distribution control117
Air outlet vents116
Alarm Switching off
59
Triggering59
Alcantara cleaning
187
Anti-theft alarm system Activating/deactivating
59
Trailer176
Anti-theft wheel bolts217
Antilock Braking System138
Armrest Front
91
Rear91
artificial leather187
Ashtray97
ASR warning light
37
Assistance systems ACC
36
Driving mode160
ESC138
Front Assistant155
High beam assistant75
Lane Assist162
MCB140
TSA140
Assist system ABS
138
Assist systems138
ABS37
Adaptive cruise control149
ASR37
Cruise Control System148
DSR139
EDL139
ESC37
HBA140
HHC140
Park assist144
Parking aid140
ProActive passenger protection161
START-STOP158
TCS139
XDS139
Audio see radio/navigation system
4
Auto-check control47
Automatic driving lamp control73
Automatic gearbox133
Selector lever-emergency unlocking226
Selector lever lock134
Starting-off and driving135
Tiptronic134
Using the selector lever133
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Automatic gearbox modes133
Automatic load deactivation203
automatic transmission selector lever lock defect
134
Automatic transmission Kickdown
135
Launch control135
Selector lever lock134
Automatic Transmission Malfunction
35
Warning light35
warning messages35
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventila- tion)
121
Adjust122
Radio remote control123
Switching on/off122
B
Ball head Check fitting
172
Ready position170
Ball rod assembling, step 1
171
assembling, step 2171
Ready position170
removing, step 1172
removing, step 2173
Battery In the remote control key
224
Belts12
Belt tensioners15
Bonnet Closing
194
Opening194
Boot Class N1 vehicles
110
See Boot lid61
Boot lid automatic locking61
Closing61
Opening61
Brake information messages
35
warning light35
Brake booster131
brake fluid specification
199
Brake fluid199
Checking199
information messages35
Brake linings warning light
39
Brake pedal (automatic transmission) Indicator light
40
brakes Driving in
136
Brakes Brake booster
131
Brake fluid199
Braking and stabilisation systems138
Handbrake131
Brakes and parking130
Braking Information on braking
130
Break recommendation See Fatigue detection
166
Bulbs Replacing
231
Buttons in the door Power windows
64
C
Camera Lens care
184
Camera lens care
184
Car computersee multifunction display47
Care and maintenance177
cargo cover roll-up cargo cover
108
Cargo element108
Caring for the vehicle exterior Towing hitch
185
Car park132
Car park ticket holder95
Carrier Roof rack
113
Cavity protection184
Central locking54
Problems58
Central locking button58
Central warning light Indicator light
36
Change bulb for additional parking light
233
bulb for fog lights - Version 1234
bulb for fog lights - Version 2234
bulb for high beam233
bulb for the parking light233
bulb in the rear light - Version 1236
bulb in the rear light - Version 2237
daytime running light bulb233
light bulb in tail light235
Changing Engine oil
195
Wheels214
Changing a wheel Follow-up tasks
215
Preparation214
Removing and refitting a wheel215
Charging a vehicle battery202
Check Fit ball head properly
172
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CheckingBattery electrolyte level201
Brake fluid199
Coolant198
Engine oil196
Oil level196
Windscreen washer fluid195
Checks Statutory checks
177
Children and safety22
Child safety Side airbag
24
Child safety lock58
Child safety seat Use of child safety seats
25
Child seat Classification
25
ISOFIX25
on the front passenger seat23
TOP TETHER27
Use of ISOFIX child seats26
Chrome parts see vehicle care
183
Cigarette lighter97
cleaning chrome parts
183
Cleaning Alcantara
187
and maintaining belts187
artificial leather187
headlight glasses184
materials187
natural leather186
plastic parts182
seats covers of the electrically heated seats187
wheels185
Cleaning safety belt
187
Cleaning seat covers
187
Cleaning the interiorartificial leather187
Seat covers187
Cleaning the outside of the vehicle Decorative films
183
Cleaning the vehicle exterior Camera lens
184
Cavity protection184
Door locking cylinder184
Headlight glasses184
Under-body protection185
wheels185
Windows and external mirrors183
Cleaning vehicle180
Cleaning vehicle exterior181
Plastic parts182
Rubber seals183
Vehicle paint work182
Wiper blades185
Clean interior Safety belt
187
clean outside of vehicle chrome parts
183
Climatronic air distribution control
117
Operating elements119
Closing sun roof - Version 1
67
- Version 269
Clothes hook101
CNG192
Indicator light40
Natural gas reserve display32
refuelling191
Refuelling191
Sticker192
Cockpit 12-Volt power outlet
98
Ashtray97
Cigarette lighter97
General view29
Lighting78
storage compartments94
useful equipment94
Comfort control window
66
comfort controls sun roof - Version 1
68
sun roof - Version 270
COMING HOME77
compartments94
Component protection179
Components of the puncture repair kit218
Compressed natural gas see CNG
192
Computer see multifunction display
47
convenience turn signal73
Coolant197
Checking198
Indicator symbol41
Information messages41
Replenishing198
Temperature gauge32
Cooling system cost-effective use
121
malfunctions121
CORNER See Fog lights with CORNER function
76
Correct seated position9
Driver9
Front passenger10
Instructions11
Rear seats11
Counter for distance driven33
cruise control operation
148
operation Description149
Cruise control system Warning light
40
262Index