2014 SKODA OCTAVIA service

Wheels
Tyres and wheel rims
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Notes on using wheels
204
Tyre pressure
204
Tyre wear
205
Tyre wear indicator and wheel replacement
206
Tyre damage
206
Unidirectional tyres
206
Only use those tyres or wheel rims which have been approved by ŠKODA for
your model of vehicle.
WARNINGThe national legal requirements must be observed for the use of tyres.WARNINGFor safety reasons, do no replace tyres individually.
For the sake of the environment
Old and unserviceable tyres represent hazardous waste that is harmful to the environment. These must be disposed of in accordance with national legal reg-
ulations.
Note
■ We recommend that any work on the wheels or tyres be carried out by a spe-
cialist garage.■
We recommend that you use wheel rims, tyres, full wheel trims and snow
chains from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Notes on using wheels
Read and observe
on page 204 first.
During the first 500 km, new tyres do not offer optimum grip and appropriate
care should therefore be taken when driving.
Always fit the tyres with the deeper tread depth to the front wheels.
Tyre storage
Mark them previously used tyres so that you are able to fit them on again to
run in the same direction.
Always store wheels or tyres in a cool, dry and, where possible, dark place.
Tyres which are not fixed to a wheel trim should be stored upright.
Tyre age
Tyres age losing their original characteristics, even if they are not used. The
service life of the tyres is 6 years. Therefore, we recommend not using tyres
that are more than 6 years old.
Wheel bolts
Wheels and wheel bolts are matched to each other in terms of design. We rec-
ommend that you use wheel rims and wheel bolts from ŠKODA Original Acces-
sories.WARNINGNever use tyres if you do not know anything about the condition and age.
Tyre pressure
Fig. 192
Label with a table of tyre sizes and tyre pressures/inflating the
tyres
Read and observe
on page 204 first.
The tyre pressure must always be adjusted to match the load. The specified
tyre pressures can be found on label
A
» Fig. 192 . 
204General Maintenance

Towing the vehicle using the towing device is a viable alternative solution to
using the towing eye.
If the towing device is removed completely, it must be replaced with the
standard reinforcement of the rear bumper which is part of the mount for the
towing eye.
If this procedure is not observed, the vehicle may not meet the national legal
provisions.
CAUTION
The detachable ball rod and/or the vehicle can be damaged if an unsuitable
tow bar is used.
Note
The detachable ball rod must always be in the vehicle so that it can be used for
towing, if necessary.
Remote control
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
224
Synchronising the remote control
224
replace battery in the remote control the auxiliary heating (auxiliary
heating)
225
CAUTION
■ The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original
battery.■
We recommend having faulty rechargeable batteries replaced by a ŠKODA
service partner.
■
Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the battery.
For the sake of the environment
Dispose of the used battery in accordance with national legal provisions.Replacing the battery in the remote control keyFig. 211
Remove cover/take out battery
Read and observe
on page 224 first.
The battery change is carried out as follows.
›
Flip out the key.
›
Press off the battery cover
A
» Fig. 211 with your thumb or using a flat
screwdriver in the region of the arrows
B
.
›
Open the battery in the direction of the arrow
1
.
›
Remove the discharged battery in the direction of arrow
2.›
Insert the new battery.
›
Insert the battery cover
A
and press it down until it clicks audibly into place.
The key has to be synchronised if the vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked
with the remote control key after replacing the battery » page 224.
Note
If a key has an affixed decorative cover, this will be destroyed when the bat-
tery is replaced. A replacement cover can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
Synchronising the remote control
Read and observe
on page 224 first.
If the vehicle does not unlock when pressing the remote control, the key may
not be synchronised. This can occur when the buttons on the remote control
key are actuated a number of times outside of the operative range of the
equipment or the battery in the remote control key has been replaced.
Synchronise the key as follows. 
224Do-it-yourself

Replacing the windscreen wiper bladesFig. 217
Windscreen wiper blade
Read and observe
on page 226 first.
Before replacing the windscreen wiper blade, put the windscreen wiper arms
into the service position.
Service position for changing wiper blades
›
Closing the bonnet.
›
Switch the ignition off and on again.
›
Within 10 seconds, press the lever in position
4
and hold it in position for
around 2 seconds » page 82, Windscreen wipers and washers .
The windscreen wiper arms move into the service position.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Lift the wiper arm from the window in the direction of
1
» Fig. 217 .
›
Tilt the wiper blade to the stop in the same direction.
›
Hold the upper part of the wiper arm and press the securing mechanism
A
in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
3
.
Attaching the windscreen wiper blade
›
Push the windscreen wiper blade to the stop until it locks into place.
›
Check that the windscreen wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the windscreen wiper arm back to the windscreen.
›
Turn on the ignition and press the lever into position
4
» page 82 , Wind-
screen wipers and washers .
The windscreen wiper arms move into the home position.
Replacing the rear window wiper bladeFig. 218
Rear window wiper blade
Read and observe
on page 226 first.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Lift the wiper arm from the window in the direction of
1
» Fig. 218 .
›
Tilt the wiper blade to the stop in the same direction.
›
Hold the upper part of the wiper arm and press the securing mechanism
A
in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
3
.
Attaching the windscreen wiper blade
›
Push the windscreen wiper blade to the stop until it locks into place.
›
Check that the windscreen wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the windscreen wiper arm back to the windscreen.
227Emergency equipment, and self-help

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

Cruise Control System148
Cup holders96
D
DAY LIGHT see Daylight running lights
72
Daylight running lights72
De-icing windows
183
De-icing the windscreen and rear window80
Deactivating an airbag21
Decorative films183
Delayed locking of the boot lid see boot lid
61
Departure angle244, 245
Diesel refer to Fuel
190
Diesel fuel Operation in winter
190
Diesel particulate filter43
information messages43
Digital Clock Time
33
Dipstick196
Disconnecting and reconnecting vehicle battery
202
Display31
Compass points52
Coolant temperature32
Gear changes46
Natural gas reserve32
Petrol / Diesel reserve33
Service interval53
Disposal Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles
180
Distance driven33
Distance warning Warning symbol
44
DoorChild safety lock58
Closing56
Emergency locking226
Emergency locking the driver's door225
Opening56
Door warning47
double hooks105
Driver Steering Recommendation (DSR)139
Driving Driving through water
137
Emissions239
Fuel consumption239
off of made-up roads137
Driving in Brake linings
136
engine136
Tyres136
Driving mode160
driving mode select Normal mode
160
Driving Mode Selection160
Driving off of made-up roads137
Driving through water137
DSR139
E
ECO-TIP
52
Eco-tips52
Economical driving Tips
136
EDL139
Electrical power windows66
Operational faults66
Electric boot lid Force limit
61
Manual operation61
Electric luggage compartment lid Acoustic signals63
Adjusting the top lid position63
Deleting the top lid position63
Malfunctions63
Operating62
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)139
Electronic immobilizer126
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)138
emergency replace battery in the remote control
225
Emergency Changing a wheel
214
Hazard warning light system77
Jump-starting220
Locking the door without a locking cylinder226
Locking the driver's door225
Selector lever-unlocking226
Switching off the engine by pressing a button 129
Towing the using the tow hitch
223
Towing the vehicle221
Tyre repair218
Unlocking the driver's door225
Unlocking the tailgate226
Emergency equipment Fire extinguisher
211
First-aid kit 211
Jack212
Reflective vest211
Vehicle tool kit212
Warning triangle211
Emergency spare wheel Changing
213
Emissions239
Engine Information messages
41
Engine compartment192
Brake fluid199
Overview194
Vehicle battery200
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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
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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
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