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›Firstly disconnect the battery's negative terminal
, followed by the positive
terminal .
Connecting›
Firstly connect the battery's positive terminal
, followed by the negative
terminal
.
After disconnecting and re-connecting the vehicle battery, the following func- tions or devices are partially or completely inoperative.
Function / deviceOperating measureElectrical power windows» page 66Panorama sliding/tilting roof» page 68Sun screen» page 70
Radio or navigation system
Enter code » Operating instruc-
tions for Infotainment Radio
or » Operating instructions for
Infotainment NavigationTime settings» page 33
CAUTION
■ Disconnect the vehicle battery only with the ignition turned off - there is a
risk of damaging the electrical system of the vehicle.■
Under no circumstances must the battery cables be connected incorrectly –
risk of a cable fire.
Note
■ After disconnecting and re-connecting the vehicle battery, we recommend
having the vehicle checked by a specialist to ensure that the full functionality
of all electrical systems is guaranteed.■
The data of the multi-function display will be reset.
Automatic load deactivation
Read and observe
and on page 200 first.
The vehicle voltage control unit automatically prevents the battery from dis-
charging when the bettery is subjected to heavy loads. This manifests itself by
the following.
› The idling speed is raised to allow the generator to deliver more electricity to
the electrical system.
› Where appropriate large convenience consumers, e.g. seat heaters, rear win-
dow heaters, have their power limited or in case of emergency shut off com-
pletely.
CAUTION
■ Despite such intervention by the vehicle electric system management, the
vehicle battery may be drained. For example, when the ignition is switched on
a long time with the engine turned off or the side or parking lights are turned
on during longer parking.■
Consumers which are supplied via a 12 V socket can cause the vehicle battery
to discharge when the ignition is switched off.
Note
Driving comfort is not disrupted by any shutting off of consumers. Often the
driver is not aware of it having taken place.203Inspecting and replenishing
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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
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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
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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