2014 SKODA OCTAVIA fuel filter

AbbreviationsAbbreviationDefinitionrpmEngine revolutions per minuteABSAnti-lock brake systemACCAdaptive cruise controlAHLAdaptive headlightsAGAutomatic gearboxAGMVehicle battery typeTCSTraction controlCNGcompressed natural gasCO2Carbon dioxideDPFDiesel particle filterDSGAutomatic double clutch gearboxDSRActive driver-steering recommendationEDLElectronic differential lockECEEconomic Commission for EuropeEPCEPC fault lightESCElectronic Stability ControlDRim depthEUEuropean UnionG-TECLabelling for natural gas vehiclesGSMGlobal System for Mobile communicationsHBAHydraulic brake assistHHCUphill start assistKESSYkeyless unlocking, starting and lockingkWKilowatt, measuring unit for the engine outputMCBMulti-collision brakeMGManual gearboxMPIGasoline engine with a multi-point fuel injectionN1Panel van intended exclusively or mainly for the transporta-
tion of goodsNmNewton meter, measuring unit for the engine torqueAbbreviationDefinitionTDI CRDiesel engine with turbo charging and common-rail injection
systemTSATrailer stabilisationTSIPetrol engine with turbocharging and direct injectionVINVehicle identification numberWi-FiWireless data networkXDSFunctional expansion of the electronic differential lock7Abbreviations

 Trailer turn signal lightsRead and observe
on page 34 first.
If the warning light 
flashes , the trailer turn signal lights are turned on.
If a trailer is hitched and the warning light 
is not flashing , one of the trailer
turn signal lights has failed.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display, for exam-
ple.
Trailer: check left turn signal!
TRAILER TURN SIG_ CHECK LEFT
The trailer must be unhitched properly » page 169, Hitch and trailer .
 Fog lights
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The warning light 
illuminates when the fog lights are operating.
 Cruise control system
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The indicator light 
is illuminated when the cruise control system and auto-
matic distance control are switched on.
 Brake pedal (automatic transmission)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
If the warning light 
illuminates , operate the brake pedal.
 Natural gas operation
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
If the warning light 
is lit, the vehicle is powered by natural gas.
 Main beam
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The warning light 
illuminates when the main beam or the headlight flasher
is operated.
Warning icons in the display
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

 Rear seat belt warning
41
 Alternator
41
 Coolant
41
 Engine oil pressure
42
 Engine oil level
42
 Lamp failure
43
 Diesel particulate filter (diesel engine)
43
 Windscreen washer fluid level
43
 Fuel reserve
43
 Headlight assist
44

 START-STOP-system
44
 Display of a low temperature
44

Water in the fuel filter (diesel engine)
44


 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
44
 Distance warning (Front Assistant)
44
 Advance warning/emergency brake (Front Assistant)
45
The warning icons indicate the status of certain functions or faults.
The warning icons are indicated in the display of the instrument clus-
ter » page 31 .
Depending on the meaning, the symbol  or
 in the bar lists up simultane-
ously with the corresponding control symbol, with indicator lights
5
» Fig. 22
on page 31 .
SymbolMeaningDangerWarning 40Using the system

 Lamp failureRead and observe
on page 41 first.
The warning icon 
comes on if a bulb is faulty.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display, for exam-
ple.
Check right dipped headlight beam!
DIPPED HEADLIGHT CHECK RIGHT
 Diesel particulate filter (diesel engine)
Read and observe
on page 41 first.
The diesel particulate filter separates the soot particles from the exhaust. The
soot particles collect in the diesel particulate filter where they are burnt on a
regular basis.
If the warning icon 
illuminates , soot has accumulated in the diesel particu-
late filter.
To clean the filter, and where traffic conditions permit »
, drive for at least
15 minutes or until the warning icon  goes out as follows.
Gear 4 or gear 5 engaged (automatic gearbox: Position D/S).
Vehicle speed at least 70 km/h.
Engine speed between 1800-2500 rpm.
If the filter is properly cleaned, the warning icon 
goes out .
If the filter is not properly cleaned, illumination of the warning icon

does
not take place and the warning light
 begins to
flash.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display. Diesel particulate filter: Owner's manual!
DIESEL PM FILTER OWNER MANUAL
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
WARNING■ The diesel particulate filter reaches very high temperatures - there is a
fire hazard and serious injury could be caused. Therefore, never stop the
vehicle at places where the underside of your vehicle can come into contact
with flammable materials such as dry grass, undergrowth, leaves, spilled
fuel or such like.■
Always adjust your speed to suit weather, road, region and traffic condi-
tions. The recommendations indicated by the warning light must not tempt
you to disregard the national regulations for road traffic.
CAUTION
■ As long as the warning icon  lights up, you must take into account an in-
creased fuel consumption and in certain circumstances a power reduction of
the engine.■
Using diesel fuel with an increased sulphur content can considerably reduce
the life of the diesel particle filter. A ŠKODA partner will be able to tell you
which countries use diesel fuel with a high sulphur content.
Note
■ We encourage you to avoid constant short journeys. This will improve the
combustion process of the soot particles in the diesel particulate filter.■
If the engine is turned off during the filter cleaning process or shortly after-
wards, the cooling fan may turn on automatically for a few minutes.
 Windscreen washer fluid level
Read and observe
on page 41 first.
If the warning icon 
comes on , the windscreen washer fluid level is too low.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display. Top up washer fluid!
WASHER FLUID PLEASE TOP UP
Top up with liquid » page 195, Windscreen washer system .
 Fuel reserve
Read and observe
on page 41 first.
If the indicator symbol 
comes on, the fuel level in the fuel tank has reached
the reserve area. 
43Instruments and warning lights

The following message is shown in the information cluster display.Please refuel. Range: ... km
PLEASE REFUEL RANGE …

An audible signal sounds as a warning signal.
CAUTION
Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty! The irregular supply of fuel
can cause misfiring. This can result in considerable damage to parts of the en-
gine and the exhaust system.
Note
The text in the display goes out after refuelling and driving a short distance.
 Headlight assist
Read and observe
on page 41 first.
The warning icon 
lights up when the headlight assist is activa-
ted » page 75 , High Beam assistant .
  START-STOP-system
Read and observe
on page 41 first.
The warning lights 

indicate the state of the START STOP sys-
tem » page 158 , START-STOP .
 Display of a low temperature
Read and observe
on page 41 first.
The indicator symbol 
indicates an outside temperature below +4 ° C.
WARNINGEven at temperatures of around +4 °C, there may still be black ice on the
road surface! You should therefore not rely solely on the outside tempera-
ture display for accurate information as to whether there is ice on the road. Water in the fuel filter (diesel engine)
Read and observe
on page 41 first.
The fuel filter with water separator, filters out dirt and water from the fuel.
If too much water is present in the separator, the following information ap-
pears on the instrument cluster display.
MAXI DOT display.
The indicator symbol 
illuminates .
Water in fuel filter. Owner's manual!
Segment display WATER IN FUEL FILTER
CAUTION
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
   Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Read and observe
on page 41 first.
Conditions of the ACC system
The warning symbols 
 indicate the condition of the ACC sys-
tem » page 149 .
ACC disabled
If the warning symbol 
lights up , the ACC is disabled.
›
The following guidelines must be observed » page 155, Information messag-
es .
 Distance warning (Front Assistant)
Read and observe
on page 41 first.
If the warning symbol 
lights up , the safe distance to the vehicle ahead
has been undershot.
Information on the Front Assistant system » page 155.
44Using the system

CAUTION■Even filling the tank with petrol that does not meet the standards once can
lead to serious damage to parts of the exhaust system!■
If a fuel other than unleaded fuel which complies to the above mentioned
standards (e.g. leaded petrol) is used by mistake, do not start the engine or
switch on the ignition! Extensive damage to engine parts can occur!
CAUTION
■ If, in an emergency, the vehicle has to be refuelled with petrol of a lower oc-
tane number than the one prescribed, the journey must only be continued at
medium engine speeds and a low engine load. Driving at high engine revs or a
high engine load can severely damage the engine! Refuel using petrol of the
prescribed octane number as soon as possible.■
Engine parts can be damaged if petrol with a lower octane number than the
one prescribed is used.
■
Even in the event of an emergency, petrol of a lower octane number than 91
RON must not be used, otherwise the engine can be severely damaged!
CAUTION
Under no circumstances may fuel additives with metal components be used,
and especially not those with manganese and iron content. Risk of consider-
able damage to parts of the engine or exhaust system!
CAUTION
Do not use fuels with metal components, such as LRP (lead replacement
petrol) . Risk of considerable damage to parts of the engine or exhaust sys-
tem!
Note
■ Unleaded petrol that has a higher octane number than that required by the
engine can be used without limitations.■
On vehicles with prescribed unleaded petrol 95/91, 92 or 93 RON, the use of
petrol with a higher octane number than 95 RON does not result in a noticea-
ble power increase or a lower fuel consumption.
■
On vehicles using prescribed unleaded petrol of min. 95 RON, the use of pet-
rol with a higher octane number than 95 RON can increase the power and re-
duce fuel consumption.
Diesel fuel
Read and observe
and on page 188 first.
The vehicle can only be operated with diesel fuel that meets the EN 5901)
standard.
All diesel engines can be operated using diesel fuel with at most 7% biodiesel
(B7) 2)
.
On the Indian market, your vehicle will only be able to run on diesel fuel com-
pliant with standard IS 1460/Bharat IV. If diesel fuel which complies with this
standard is not available, you can refuel with diesel fuel according to standard
IS 1460/Bharat III in case of emergency.
Operation in winter – Winter-grade diesel fuel
In the cold season, only use “winter-grade diesel fuel” which will still operate properly even at a temperature of -20 °C.
It is often the case in countries with different climatic conditions that diesel
fuels available have a different temperature characteristic. The ŠKODA Part-
ners and filling stations in the relevant country will be able to provide you with
information regarding the diesel fuels available.
Preheating fuel
The vehicle is fitted with a fuel filter preheating system. This secures opera-
tion of a vehicle using diesel fuel down to an environmental temperature of
-24 °C.
Diesel fuel additives
The diesel fuel in accordance with the prescribed standards meets all the con-
ditions for a smooth running engine. We therefore recommend that no fuel ad-
ditives are used. This can result in considerable damage to parts of the engine
or the exhaust system. 
1)
In Germany also DIN 51628, in Austria ÖNORM C 1590, in Russia GOST R 52368-2005 / EN 590:2004.
2)
In Germany according to the DIN 52638 standard, in Austria ÖNORM C 1590, in France EN 590.
190General Maintenance

CAUTION■Just filling the tank once with diesel fuel that does not comply with the
standard, can cause severe damage to parts of the engine, the fuel and ex-
haust system!■
If a different fuel other than diesel fuel, which complies to the above men-
tioned standards (e.g. petrol) is used, do not start the engine or switch on the
ignition! Extensive damage to engine parts can occur!
■
Water which has collected in the fuel filter can cause engine faults.
CAUTION
■ The vehicle cannot be operated with bio fuel RME, therefore this fuel must
not be filled in the tank and used for driving the vehicle. The use of biofuel
RME can cause considerable damage to parts of the engine or fuel system.■
Do not mix any fuel additives, so-called “flow improvers” (petrol and similar
agents) into the diesel. This can result in considerable damage to parts of the
engine or the exhaust system.
Refuelling with CNG (compressed natural gas)
Fig. 182
Natural gas filler tubes
Read and observe
and on page 188 first.
Natural gas refuelling can be carried out if the following conditions are met. The vehicle is unlocked.
The engine and the ignition are switched off.
The auxiliary heating and ventilation is switched off » page 122.
The gas filler tube for refuelling with natural gas is located behind the fuel fill- er flap next to the petrol filler tube.
The filling couplings of the natural gas refuelling systems may differ in han-
dling. When refuelling with natural gas at unfamiliar refuelling systems, you
should seek help from trained fuel station staff. If unsure, have the refuelling done by trained fuel station staff.
Open fuel filler flap›
Open the fuel filler flap.
›
Remove cap
A
» Fig. 182 from gas filler tube
B
in direction of the arrow.
›
Plug the filling coupling of the refuelling system on the gas filler tube
B
.
The fuel tank is full when the compressor of the refuelling system automati-
cally switches off. To stop the refuelling operation prematurely, press the
“Stop ” button of the refuelling system.
Closing the filler cap
›
Check that sealing ring
C
» Fig. 182 has remained inserted in the gas filler
tube.
If sealing ring
C
has slipped onto the filling coupling, reinsert it into the gas
filler tube.
›
Plug the cap
A
onto the gas filler tube.
›
Close the bonnet.
The natural gas refuelling systems have an overfill protection relating to the
outdoor temperature. At very high outside temperatures, it may happen that
the gas tank may not be fully refuelled.
The natural gas system of your vehicle is suitable both for “slow fuelling” (fuel-
ling from small compressors) and for “quick fuelling” (fuelling from natural gas
stations with large compressors).
If the vehicle is parked for a longer period of time immediately after refuelling,
the situation may arise in which the pointer of the fuel tank gauge does not
indicate exactly the same level as was the case immediately after refuelling
when the engine is restarted. This is not due to any system leakages but a
drop in pressure in the natural gas fuel tank due to technical reasons after a
cooling phase directly after refuelling.
The maximum lifetime of the gas tank is 20 years.
The capacity of the natural gas fuel tank is approximately 15 kg.
The capacity of the gasoline fuel tank is about 50 litres, of which about 6
lighters are in reserve. 
191Inspecting and replenishing

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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Engine number238
engine oil specification
196
Engine oil195
Changing195
Checking196
Indicator symbol42
Replenishing197
Warning icon42
EPC Warning light
38
ESC Functioning
138
Warning light37
ESC Sport138
Estate instrument Natural gas reserve display
32
Estate Instrument panel Petrol / Diesel reserve display
33
Exhaust inspection system Warning light
38
F
Fastening elements
104
Fatigue detection166
Function166
Information messages167
Films183
Fire extinguisher211
First-aid kit 211
Floor covering Fixing
106
in the luggage compartment106
Fog lights76
Warning light40
Fog lights with CORNER function76
Fold in passenger's mirror85
Footmats132
see footmats132
Force limit Electric boot lid61
Power windows65
Front airbag17
Front Assistant155
Activating/deactivating157
Information messages157
Operation156
Radar sensor155
Warning symbol44, 45
Front door warning light79
fuel lead-free petrol
189
Fuel188
CNG192
Diesel190
Natural gas reserve display32
Petrol / Diesel reserve display33
refer to Fuel188
Refuelling188
Refuelling - natural gas191
Warning icon43
Fuel consumption239
Fuel filter Information messages
44
Fuses Assignment
228
Assignment of fuses in the dash panel229
Colour coding228
Fuse assignment in the engine compartment231
Plastic clip230
Replacing228
G
Gear change Gear recommendation
46
Information on the selected gear46
Gear changing Gear stick
132
General viewCockpit29
Genuine parts178
Glasses compartment100
Glow plug system Warning light
38
H
Handbrake
131
Warning light35
Hazard warning light system77
HBA140
Head airbag20
Headlight assist Warning symbol
44
Headlight cleaning system Headlight cleaning system
83
Headlights Bulb arrangement
232
Driving abroad78
Headlight cleaning system83
Headrest Removing and installing
88
Head restraints88
Adjust height88
Heater Windscreen and rear window
80
Heating116
Air distribution control117
Control elements118
Exterior mirrors85
Seats90
HHC140
High beam assistant75
Hill Hold Control (HHC)140
Hitch169
Drawback load169
Hook106
Horn29
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