2014 SKODA OCTAVIA maintenance

Tyre wear indicator and wheel replacementFig. 193
Principle sketch: Replace tire tread with wear indicators / wheels
Read and observe
on page 204 first.
Wear indicators
There is a 1.6-mm-high wear indicator » Fig. 193 -
 in the base of the tread of
the tyres. In some countries, different tyre wear rates may apply.
Markings on the walls of the tyres through the letters “TWI”, triangular sym- bols or other symbols identify the position of the wear indicators.
Replacing the wheels
For uniform wear on all tyres, we recommend that you replace the wheels ev-
ery 10,000 km as shown in the diagram » Fig. 193-
 . You will then obtain ap-
proximately the same life for all the tyres.
After changing the wheel, the tyre pressure must be adjusted.
In vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring, tyre pressure values must be
saved » page 167 .
WARNING■
You must have your tyres replaced with new ones at the latest when the
wear indicators have been worn down.■
Worn tyres do not provide the necessary adhesion to the road surface
particularly at high speeds on wet roads. One could experience “aquaplan-
ing” (uncontrolled movements of the vehicle – “swimming” on a wet road
surface).
Tyre damage
Read and observe
on page 204 first.
We recommend checking your tyres and wheel rims for damage (punctures,
cuts, splits and bulges, etc.) on a regular basis. Remove foreign bodies (e.g.
small stones) from the tyre profile immediately.
Drive over kerbs and other such obstacles slowly and perpendicularly wher-
ever possible in order to avoid damage to tyres and wheel trims.
Immediately replace damaged wheel rims or tyres.
WARNINGNever drive with damaged tyres – risk of accident.
CAUTION
The tyres must be protected from contact with substances such as oil, grease
and fuel, which could damage them. If the tyres come into contact with these
substances, then we recommend having them checked out in a specialist ga-
rage.
Unidirectional tyres
Read and observe
on page 204 first.
The direction of rotation of the tyres is marked by arrows on the wall of the
tyre .
The indicated direction of rotation must be adhered to in order to obtain the
best benefits from the characteristics of these tyres.
These characteristics are mainly.
› Increased driving stability.
› Reduced risk of aquaplaning.
› Reduced tyre noise and reduced tyre wear.
206General Maintenance

Octavia
Authorised tyre variantsEngine typeTyre sizeMinimal
Load indexMinimal
Speed symbol
1.2 l/63 kW TSI
195/65 R1591T205/55 R1691T205/50 R1789T225/45 R1791T225/40 R1892Y
1.2 l/77 kW TSI
195/65 R1591H205/55 R1691H205/50 R1789H225/45 R1791H225/40 R1892Y
1.4 l/103 kW TSI
205/55 R1691V205/50 R1789V225/45 R1791V225/40 R1892Y
1.6 l/81 kW MPI
195/65 R1591H205/55 R1691H205/50 R1789H225/45 R1791H225/40 R1892Y
1.8 l/132 kW TSI
205/55 R1691V205/50 R1789V225/45 R1791V225/40 R1892Y
1.6 l/66 kW TDI CR
195/65 R1591H205/55 R1691H205/50 R1789H225/45 R1791H225/40 R1892YEngine typeTyre sizeMinimal
Load indexMinimal
Speed symbol
1.6 l/77 kW TDI CR
195/65 R1591H205/55 R1691H205/50 R1789H225/45 R1791H225/40 R1892Y
2.0 l/105 kW TDI CR
195/65 R1591H205/55 R1691H225/45 R1791H
2.0 l/110 kW TDI CR
205/55 R1691V205/50 R1789V225/45 R1791V225/40 R1892Y
2.0 l/135 kW TDI CR
205/55 R1691V205/50 R1789V225/45 R1791V225/40 R1892Y
Octavia GreenLine
Authorised tyre variants
Engine typeTyre sizeMinimal
Load indexMinimal
Speed symbol
1.6 l/81 kW TDI CR
185/70 R1589H195/65 R1591H205/55 R1691H205/50 R1789H208General Maintenance

On vehicles with the Infotainment system with button , the speed limit can
be set for winter tyres » Infotainment operating instructions , chapter Adjust
vehicle systems (CAR button) .
For other vehicles, there is the possibility to set the speed limit for winter tyres
at a specialist garage.
Only use winter tyres or rims that have been approved by ŠKODA for your mod- el of vehicle.
For the sake of the environment
Fit the summer tyres on again in good time as they provide better handling
properties, a shorter braking distance, less tyre noise, and reduced tyre wear
on roads which are free of snow and ice as well as at temperatures above 7 °C.
The fuel consumption is also lower.
Snow chains
When driving on wintry roads, snow chains improve not only traction, but also
the braking performance.
Snow chains must only be mounted on the front wheels.
For technical reasons, it is only permissible to fit snow chains with the follow-
ing wheel/tyre combinations.
Octavia
Rim sizeDepth DTyre size6J x 15 a)43 mm195/65 R156J x 15a)47 mm195/65 R156J x 16 b)48 mm205/55 R166J x 16b)50 mm205/55 R166J x 17b)45 mm205/50 R176J x 17 b)48 mm205/50 R17a)
Only fit snow chains with links and locks not larger than 13 mm.
b)
Only fit snow chains with links and locks not larger than 12 mm.
Octavia Scout
Rim sizeDepth DTyre size6J x 16 a)50 mm205/55 R166J x 17a)45 mm205/50 R17Rim sizeDepth DTyre size6J x 16 a)48 mm205/55 R166J x 16b)48 mm205/60 R166J x 17a)48 mm205/50 R176J x 17b)48 mm205/55 R17a)
Only fit snow chains with links and locks not larger than 12 mm.
b)
Only fit snow chains with links and locks not larger than 9 mm.
Octavia RS
Rim sizeDepth DTyre size6J x 17 a)45 mm205/50 R176J x 17 a)48 mm205/50 R17a)
Only fit snow chains with links and locks not larger than 12 mm.
Remove the full wheel trims before fitting the snow chains » page 214.
WARNINGObserve the national legal regulations relating to the use of snow chains.
CAUTION
The chains must be removed when driving on snow-free roads. They would
otherwise cause loss of performance and damage the tyres.210General Maintenance

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

Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)140
I
Ice scrapers
183
Ignition lock127
Immobilizer126
Individual settings Locking
57
Unlocking57
Inertia reel15
Information system45
Compass point display52
Door warning47
Eco-tips52
Gear recommendation46
Lap timer51
MAXI DOT display50
Multifunction display47
Operation46
Outside temperature46
Service interval display53
Stop watch51
Instrument cluster30
Auto-check control47
Counter for distance driven33
Display31
Overview31
Revolutions counter31
Speedometer32
Temperature gauge32
Viewing the charge level of the vehicle battery 34
Warning icons
40
Warning lights34
Interior care185
Natural leather186
Interior light Front
78
Interior lights Rear
79
Interior monitor60
ISOFIX25
J
Jack
212
Maintenance184
Jump-starting220
K
KESSY Locking
56
Unlocking56
Key Locking
55
Starting the engine127
Stopping the engine127
Switching off the ignition127
Switching on the ignition127
Unlocking55
Knee airbag18
L
Lamp failure Warning symbol
43
Lamps Warning symbol
43
Lane Assist162
Activating/deactivating164
Information messages164
Operation163
Warning light39
Lap timer51
Leather Natural leather care
186
LEAVING HOME77
Lever Main beam
73
Turn signal73
Levers Windscreen wipers
82
LichtCOMING HOME / LEAVING HOME77
light travel mode
74
Light Cockpit
78
Fog lights with CORNER function76
High beam assistant75
Replacing bulbs231
tourist light74
lighting entry space
80
Lighting Luggage compartment
103
Lights71
Adaptive headlights (AFS)74
Automatic driving lamp control73
Daylight running72
Fog lights76
Hazard warning light system77
Headlight beam range regulation71
Headlight flasher73
Low beam71
Main beam73
Parking lights71, 78
Rear fog light76
Switching on and off71
Turn signal73
Warning lights34
Locking Individual settings
57
KESSY56
Key55
Remote control55
Locking/unlocking the steering lock Starter button
128
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the in- side
58
Locking the door without a locking cylinder Emergency
226
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lock steering lock / unlockkey126
Long cargo channel94
Low beam71
Low tyre pressure warning See tyre pressure monitoring
167
Luggage compartment103
Compartment with cargo element108
Cover107
Emergency unlocking226
Fastening elements104
Fix floor covering106
Fixing nets105
floor covering on both sides106
foldable hook106
Folding double hooks105
Lighting103
Luggage net106
Net partition112
roll-up cargo cover108
Storage compartments under the floor cover- ing
109
Stowing the roof rack115
Unlocking the tailgate226
Variable loading floor110
Luggage compartment cover107
Luggage compartment lid60
Luggage net106
Luggage storage Multi-function pocket
110
M
Main beam
73
Warning light40
Maintenance see vehicle care
182
Manual air conditioning Air distribution control
117
Operating elements119
Manual gear changing see gear changing132
Manually adjusting seats
87
Manually adjusting seats87
MAXI DOT display50
Lap timer51
Main menu51
Operation46
Stop watch51
MAXI DOT see MAXI DOT display
50
Maximum permissible weights
238
Mechanical windows66
opening and closing67
Media see radio/navigation system
4
Memory48
Memory Function for the seat89
Mirror Exterior mirrors
85
Make-up81
Mirrors Interior mirror
84
MODE button see driving mode selection
160
Modifications177
Modifications and technical alterations Airbags
179
Service178
Spoiler179
Multi-collision brake140
Multi-function pocket110
Multifunction display Functions
47
Information48
Memory48
Operation46
Multimedia holder99
N
N1
110
Nameplate238
Natural gas operation Indicator light
40
Natural gas vehicles See CNG
192
Navigation system4
Net partition112
behind the front seats112
behind the rarer seats112
Removing and refitting the housing113
Nets105
Notes for driving with a repaired tyre220
Notes on using wheels204
O
Oil Information messages
42
See Engine oil196
Oil pressure Information messages
42
Onboard computer see multifunction display
47
Opening and closing sun roof - Version 1
67
sun roof - Version 269
Operate roller blind - Version 1
68
Operating weight239
Operation in winter Diesel fuel
190
Vehicle battery201
Optical Parking Assistant143
Function keys144
Operation143
Orientation lines144
266Index

Starting the engineKey127
Starter button129
START STOP Information messages
160
Steering lock (KESSY system) Warning light
36
Steering wheel10
Stop see Parking
132
Stopping the engine Key
127
Stop watch51
Storage94
Storage compartment Glasses compartment
100
in the front centre console96
in the rear centre console101
on the driver's side95
on the front passenger side100
under the front arm rest99
Storage compartments94
Storage pockets on the front seats101
Storing seats
89
Storing skis94
Stowage compartments in the doors
95
Sun roof Closing roller blind - Version 2
69
Opening roller blind - Version 269
operation - Version 167
operation - Version 269
Roller blind - Version 168
Sun screen81
sun visors81
Switching lights on and off71
Switching off the engine Starter button
129
Switching off the ignition Key127
Starter button129
Switching on the ignition Key
127
Starter button129
Synchronous adjustment of the rear-view mir- ror
85
T
Taking care of your vehicle Automatic car wash system
181
High-pressure cleaner181
Washing by hand181
Wash system181
TCS Operation
139
Warning light37
Technical data238
Through-loading bag102
Tiptronic134
Tools212
TOP TETHER27
Tow hitch Accessories
173
Towing221
Towing device Description
169
Towing eye front
222
Rear223
Towing hitch Operation and maintenance
185
Towing protection60
Traction Control System (TCS)139
Traffic sign recognition164
Function165
Information messages166
Traffic signs see Traffic sign recognition164
Trailer174
13-pin socket174
Attaching and detaching174
loading175
Safety eyelet174
Trailer operation176
Trailer operation169, 176
Trailer stabilisation (TSA)140
Transmission Warning messages
35
Transport Luggage compartment
103
Roof rack113
Transporting94
Transporting children safely22
Triangle211
TSA140
Turn signal73
Turn signal system Warning light
39, 40
Tyrea Damage
206
Tyre load-bearing capacity see Wheels
207
Tyre pressure204
Warning light39
Tyre pressure monitoring167
Display39
Infotainment display168
Saving tyre pressure values167
Saving tyre pressure values - button168
Saving tyre pressure values - Infotainment168
Tyre repair General information
219
Preparations219
Pressure test220
Sealing and inflating the tyre219
269Index

Tyres204
Explanation of the labelling207
new136
see wheels207
Tyre pressure204
Wear205
Wear indicator206
Tyre size207
see wheels207
U
Under-body Vehicle care
185
Under-body protection185
Unlocking Individual settings
57
KESSY56
Key55
Remote control55
Unlocking and locking54
Used vehicles Acceptance and recycling
180
Useful equipment 230-volt socket
101
Ashtray97
Car park ticket holder95
Cigarette lighter97
Clothes hook101
Cup holders96
Glasses compartment100
Multimedia holder99
Removable through-loading bag102
Seat backrest with long-cargo channel94
Storage compartment94
Using the information system46
Using the selector lever133
V
Variable loading floor
110
Dividing the luggage compartment112
Folding up111
Position change111
Vehicle battery Automatic load deactivation
203
Charge level indicator34
charging202
Checking the battery electrolyte level201
Cover201
Operation in winter201
Replacing202
Safety instructions200
Warning icon41
vehicle care chrome parts
183
Vehicle care Alcantara
187
Artificial leather187
Cavity protection184
Cleaning vehicle exterior181
Cleaning wheels185
Decorative films183
Door locking cylinder184
Headlight glasses184
Interior care185
Jack184
Maintenance182
Materials187
Natural leather186
Plastic parts182
Polishing vehicle paint work182
Rubber seals183
Safety belt187
Seat covers187
Under-body protections185
washing180
Vehicle condition see Auto-check control
47
Vehicle data sticker238
Vehicle data sticker and nameplate Vehicle data sticker and nameplate
238
Vehicle dimensions240, 242
Vehicle height240, 242
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)238
Vehicle length240, 242
Vehicle tool kit212
Vehicle width240, 242
Vest Location of the reflective vest
211
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
238
Visibility80
Visors see front sun visors
81
see Sun screen81
W
Warning at excessive speeds
50
Warning icons40
Warning indicator of a low temperature Warning symbol
44
Warning lights34
Warning symbols see Warning lights
34
see Warning symbols40
Warning triangle211
Washing Automatic car wash system
181
by hand181
High-pressure cleaner181
Washing vehicles180
Waste container98
Water Driving through
137
Water in the fuel filter Information messages
44
Warning symbol44
270Index