›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 – RHD
Fig. 220
Storage compartment on the front passenger's side: RHD
Read and observe
and on page 228 first.
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. 220.
›
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.
›
Insert a screwdriver from the side into the dash panel in the direction of ar-
row
3
.
›
Use the screwdriver to unlock the brake rod
A
of the storage compartment
in the direction of arrow
4
.
›
Remove the storage compartment in the direction of the arrow
5
.
›
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.
Installing the storage compartment›Move the stop buffer B of the storage compartment behind the bracketsC
» Fig. 220 .
›
Push in the storage compartment in the opposite direction of the arrow
5
.
›
Insert the brake rod and lock it against the arrow
4
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.
Assignment of the fuses in the dash panel
Fig. 221
Fuses
Read and observe and on page 228 first.
No.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 auto-
matic gearbox, relay for the rear window heater, replay for the
windscreen heater8Light switch, rain sensor, diagnostic socket9Haldex clutch10Touchscreen11Heated rear seats 229Fuses and light bulbs
Fig. 223
Cover for the fuse box in the en-
gine compartment: Plastic clip
for fuses
Read and observe and on page 228 first.
Replacing fuses
›
Press together the interlocks of the cover simultaneously in the direction of
the arrow
1
» Fig. 222 .
›
Remove the cover in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Replace the appropriate fuse.
›
Place the cover on top of the fusebox.
›
Push in the interlocks on the cover and lock.
CAUTION
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.
Assignment of fuses in the engine compartment
Read and observe
and on page 228 first.
No.Consumer1Control unit for ESC, ABS2Control unit for ESC, ABS3Engine control unit4Radiator fan, oil temperature sensor, air volume sensor, control
valve for fuel pressure, relay for electrical auxiliary heating5Coil of the relay for the ignition system, coil of the CNG relay6Brake sensor7Coolant pump, radiator shutter8Lambda probeNo.Consumer9Ignition, control unit for preheating system10Control unit for fuel pump, ignition11Electrical auxiliary heating system12Electrical auxiliary heating system13Control unit for automatic gearbox14Not assigned15Horn16Ignition, fuel pump17Control unit for ABS, ESC, engine control unit18Data bus control unit19Windscreen wipers20Alarm21Windscreen heater - left22Engine control unit23Starter24Electrical auxiliary heating system31Not assigned32Not assigned33Not assigned34Windscreen heater - right35Not assigned36Not assigned37Control unit for auxiliary heating38Not assigned
Bulbs
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Bulb arrangement in the headlights
232
Replacing the low beam bulb
233
231Fuses and light bulbs
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
1.8 l/132 kW TSI engine - OctaviaGearboxOutput (kW per rpm)Max. torque (Nm per rpm)Number of cylinders/displacement (cm3
)MG6, DSG7132/5100-6200250/1250-50004/1798DSG6 4x4132/4500-6200280/1350-4500Performance and weightsMG6MG6 Green
tecDSG7DSG7 Green tecDSG6 4x4Top speed (km/h)231231231231229Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)7.37.37.47.47.4Operating weight (kg)13151320133013351428Permissible trailer load, braked (kg)Gradients up to 12%16001600160016001600Gradients up to 8 %18001800180018001800Permissible trailer load, unbraked (kg)650650660660710
1.8 l/132 kW TSI engine - Octavia Combi
GearboxOutput (kW per rpm)Max. torque (Nm per rpm)Number of cylinders/displacement (cm 3
)MG6, DSG7132/5100-6200250/1250-50004/1798DSG6 4x4132/4500-6200280/1350-4500Performance and weightsMG6MG6 Green
tecDSG7DSG7 Green tecDSG6 4x4SCOUT DSG6 4x4Top speed (km/h)229229229229227216Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)7.47.47.57.57.57.8Operating weight (kg)133713421352135714501522
Permissible trailer load, braked (kg)
Gradients up to
12%160016001600160016001600Gradients up to 8
%180018001800180018001800Permissible trailer load, unbraked (kg)660660670670720750252Technical data
2.0 l/135 kW TDI engine - OctaviaGearboxOutput (kW per rpm)Max. torque (Nm per rpm)Number of cylinders/displacement (cm3
)MG6, DSG6135/3500-4000380/1750-30004/1968DSG6 4x4380/1750-3250Performance and weightsRS MG6RS DSG6DSG6 4x4Top speed (km/h)232230228Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)8.18.27.1Operating weight (kg)146014801463Permissible trailer load, braked (kg)Gradients up to 12%160016001800Gradients up to 8 %180018002000Permissible trailer load, unbraked (kg)730740730
2.0 l/135 kW TDI engine - Octavia Combi
GearboxOutput (kW per rpm)Max. torque (Nm per rpm)Number of cylinders/displacement (cm 3
)MG6, DSG6135/3500-4000380/1750-30004/1968DSG6 4x4380/1750-3250Performance and weightsRS MG6RS DSG6DSG6 4x4SCOUT DSG6
4x4Top speed (km/h)230228226219Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)8.28.37.27.8Operating weight (kg)1482150214851559Permissible trailer load, braked (kg)Gradients up to 12%1600160018001800Gradients up to 8 %1800180020002000Permissible trailer load, unbraked (kg)740750730750259Technical 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
260Index
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
261Index
RoofLoad115
Roof rack113
mounting points114
Roof load115
Stowing in the luggage compartment115
Rubber seals183
S
SAFE See Safe securing system
57
SAFELOCK See Safe securing system
57
Safe securing system57
Safety8
Child safety22
Child safety seats22
Correct seated position9
Head restraints88
ISOFIX25
TOP TETHER27
Saving electrical energy136
Saving fuel136
Seals Vehicle care
183
Seat belt Warning icon
41
warning light36
Seat belts12
Belt tensioners15
fastening and unfastening14
Height adjustment15
Seatbelts Inertia reels
15
Seat belts The physical principle of a head-on collision
13
Seat features90
Seats Folding front passenger seat92
Front armrest91
Head restraints88
Heating90
Memory Function of the electrically adjustable seat
89
Rear armrest91
Seat backrests92
Storing in memory of remote control key89
Seats and head restraint86
see automatic gearbox Manual shifting of gears on the multifunction steering wheel
134
see Instrument cluster see Instrument cluster
30
Select driving mode Eco mode
161
Individual mode161
Sport mode160
Selection of travel mode160
Selector lever Refer to Selector lever
133
Selector lever lock Indicator light
40
Service178
Service interval display53
Setting33
Positions of the variable loading floor111
seats and head restraints86
Setting the33
Side airbag19
Sliding/tilting roof Malfunctions - variant 1
68
Malfunctions - variant 2 69
Malfunctions of the sun screen - variant 270
SmartGate Connection
124
Password125
Settings125
Smart Gate Website125
Snow chains210
Sockets 230 V
101
spare213
spare wheel213
instructions213
Spare wheel Changing
213
Speedometer32
see speedometer32
Speed symbol see Wheels
207
Spoiler179
Staring engine Jump-starting
220
START-STOP158
Jump-starting220
Manually deactivating/activating the system159
Operating conditions of the system158
operation in vehicles with automatic gearbox159
operation in vehicles with manual gearbox158
system-related automatic start-up159
Warning icon44
Starter button Locking/unlocking the steering lock
128
Problems starting the engine130
Starting or stopping the engine by pressing a button
128
Starting the engine129
Switching off the engine129
Switching off the ignition129
Switching on the ignition129
Starting and stopping the engine using the key 126
Starting engine Jump-starting
220
Starting or stopping the engine by pressing a button
128
268Index