2014 SKODA OCTAVIA tow

›After unscrewing the towing eye, insert the cap in the area of arrow 1 and
then press the opposite side of the cap.
The cap must engage firmly.
Removing/installing the towing eye›
Manually screw the towing eye as far as it will go in the direction of the ar-
row
3
» Fig. 208 » .
For tightening purposes, we recommend, for example, using the wheel
wrench, towing eye from another vehicle or a similar object that can be pushed through the eye.
›
Unscrew the towing eye against the direction of the arrow
3
.
WARNINGThe towing eye must always be screwed in fully and firmly tightened, oth-
erwise the towing eye can tear when towing in or tow-starting.
Rear towing eye
Fig. 209
Expansion of the cap / installation of towing eye - Version 1
Fig. 210
Expansion of the cap / installation of towing eye - Version 2
Read and observe
and on page 222 first.
Removing/installing the cap
›
Press on the cap in the area of arrow
1
» Fig. 209 or » Fig. 210 .
›
Remove the cap in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
After unscrewing the towing eye, insert the cap in the area of arrow
1
.
›
Press the opposite side of the cap.
The cap must engage firmly.
Removing/installing the towing eye
›
Manually screw the towing eye in as far as it will go in the direction of the
arrow
3
» Fig. 209 or » Fig. 210 to the stop » .
For tightening purposes, we recommend, for example, using the wheel
wrench, towing eye from another vehicle or a similar object that can be pushed through the eye.
›
Unscrew the towing eye against the direction of the arrow
3
.
WARNINGThe towing eye must always be screwed in fully and firmly tightened, oth-
erwise the towing eye can tear when towing in or tow-starting.
Vehicles with a tow hitch
Read and observe
and on page 222 first.
On vehicles with a factory-fitted towing device, there is no mount for the
screw-in towing eye behind the cap.
Use the built-in detachable ball rod for towing » page 169, Hitch . 
223Emergency equipment, and self-help

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

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

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

1.4 l/81 kW TSI G-TEC engine - OctaviaOutput (kW per rpm)Max. torque (Nm per rpm)Number of cylinders/displacement (cm3
)81/4800-6000200/1500-35004/1395Performance and weightsMG6Top speed (km/h)195Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)10.9Operating weight (kg) - depending on equipment
configurationVehicles with towing hitch1394-1522Vehicles without towing hitch1394-1524Permissible trailer load, braked (kg)Gradients up to 12%1400Gradients up to 8 %1700Permissible trailer load, unbraked (kg)690
1.4 l/81 kW TSI G-TEC engine - Octavia Combi
Output (kW per rpm)Max. torque (Nm per rpm)Number of cylinders/displacement (cm 3
)81/4800-6000200/1500-35004/1395Performance and weightsMG6Top speed (km/h)193Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)11.0Operating weight (kg) - depending on equipment
configurationVehicles with towing hitch1416-1509Vehicles without towing hitch1416-1559Permissible trailer load, braked (kg)Gradients up to 12%1400Gradients up to 8 %1700Permissible trailer load, unbraked (kg)700249Technical data

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