2014 SKODA OCTAVIA ESP

›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

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

›Press together the interlocks on the connector 1)
in the direction of arrow 3.›Carefully remove the connector from the tail lamp assembly in the direction
of the arrow 4
.
Fitting
›
Insert the bulb holder in the light.
The locks on the plug must be inserted securely.
›
Insert the lamp with the pin
A
» Fig. 232 on page 236 into the recesses
C
» Fig. 231 in the body.
›
Carefully push the cover in » .
›
Screw the tail lamp into place and install the cover.
The cover must engage securely.
CAUTION
■ Ensure that the cable bundle does not become pinched between the body
and the lamp when it is being refitted – risk of damage to the electrical instal-
lation and risk of water ingress.■
If you are not sure whether the cable bundle has become pinched, we recom-
mend that you have the light connection checked by a specialist garage.
■
Ensure that the vehicle paintwork and the tail lamp are not damaged when
removing and installing the tail lamp.
Replacing bulbs in the rear light - Variant 1
Fig. 232
Outer part of the light: Basic light/light with LED diodes
Fig. 233
Inner part of the light: Basic light/light with LED diodes
Read and observe
and on page 232 first.
Outer part of the lamp
›
Turn the bulb holder
B
» Fig. 232 in an anti-clockwise direction and remove
it from the lamp housing.
›
Push the faulty bulb into the holder, turn in anti -clockwise direction up to
the stop and remove.
›
Insert a new bulb into the holder and turn in a clockwise direction to the the
stop.
›
Replace the holder with the bulb into the lamp housing and turn in a clock-
wise direction to the stop.
Inner part of the light
›
Unscrew the lamp holder » Fig. 232 with the screwdriver from the car tool kit,
and remove the lamp holder from the light assembly.
›
Turn the respective light bulb » Fig. 233 until it stops counter-clockwise and
remove it from the bulb holder.
›
Insert a new bulb into the holder and turn in a clockwise direction to the
stop.
›
Insert the bulb holder in the tail lamp assembly.
›
Screw on the lamp holder carefully.
1)
The design of the plug can vary depending on the vehicle equipment.
236Do-it-yourself

Operating weight and payload
Operating weight
This value represents the minimum operating weight without additional
weight-increasing equipment such as air conditioning system, spare wheel, or
trailer hitch.
The specified operating weight is for orientation purposes only.
The operating weight also contains the weight of the driver (75 kg), the weight
of the operating fluids, the tool kit, and a fuel tank filled to 90 % capacity.
Operating weight of the vehicle » page 246, Vehicle-specific information de-
pending on engine type .
Payload
It is possible to calculate the approximate maximum payload from the differ-
ence between the permissible total weight and the operating weight.
The payload consists of the following weights.
› The weight of the passengers.
› The weight of all items of luggage and other loads.
› The weight of the roof, including the roof rack system.
› The weight of the equipment that is excluded from the operating weight.
› The trailer drawbar load with trailer operation (max. 75 kg or 80 kg for vehi-
cles with 4-wheel drive or 56 kg for G-TEC vehicles).
Note
If required, you can find out the precise weight of your vehicle at a specialist
garage.
Measurement of fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions according to
ECE Regulations and EU Directives
The data on fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions were not available at the
time of going to press.
The data on fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions are given on the ŠKODA
websites or in the sales and technical vehicle documentation.
The measurement of the intra-urban cycle begins with a cold start of the en-
gine. Afterwards urban driving is simulated.
In the extra-urban driving cycle, the vehicle is accelerated and decelerated in
all gears, corresponding to daily routine driving conditions. The driving speed
varies between 0 and 120 km/h.
The calculation of the combined fuel consumption considers a weighting of
about 37 % for the intra-urban cycle and 63 % for the extra-urban cycle.
Note
■ The fuel consumption and emission levels given on the ŠKODA websites or in
the commercial and technical vehicle documentation have been established in
accordance with rules and under conditions that are set out by legal or techni-
cal rules for the determination of operational and technical data of motor vehi-
cles.■
Depending on the extent of the equipment, the driving style, traffic condi-
tions, weather influences and vehicle condition, consumption values can in
practice result in fuel economy figures in the use of the vehicle that differ from
the fuel consumption values listed on the ŠKODA websites or in the commer-
cial and technical vehicle documentation.
239Technical data

Departure angle - OctaviaFig. 238
Principle sketch: Departure an-
gle
Angle » Fig. 238
Departure angle, front
Departure angle, rear
Departure angle
The values shown indicate the maximum incline of an embankment on which the vehicle can drive at a slow speed without collision of the bumper or under-
body.
The values listed correspond to the maximum front or rear axle loadABDeparture angle (°)» Fig. 238OctaviaOctavia 4x4Octavia RSABABABBasic dimension1412.314.112.4--Vehicles with off-road package.15.11315.312.2--Vehicles with SPORT package12.912.5--12.912.4244Technical data

Departure angle - Octavia CombiFig. 239
Schematic diagram: Departure
angle
Angle » Fig. 239
Departure angle, front
Departure angle, rear
Departure angle
The values shown indicate the maximum incline of an embankment on which the vehicle can drive at a slow speed without collision of the bumper or under-
body.
The values listed correspond to the maximum front or rear axle loadABDeparture angle (°)» Fig. 239Octavia EstateOCTAVIA Estate 4x4OCTAVIA Estate RSOCTAVIA Estate SCOUTABABABABBasic dimension13.912.214.212.5----Vehicles with off-road package.14.913.215.312.4--16.713.8Vehicles with SPORT package12.812.4--12.812.3--245Technical data