2014 SKODA OCTAVIA length

Structure and more information about the Owner's
manual
Structure of the manual
The Owner's manual is hierarchically divided into the following areas.
■ Section (e.g. Safety) - the title of the Section is always indicated at the lower
left-hand side
■ Main chapter (e.g. Airbag system) - the title of the main chapter is always
indicated at the lower right-hand side
■ Chapter (e.g. Airbag overview)
■  Introduction to the topic
- Module overview within the chapter, in-
troductory information about the chapter content, any necessary infor-
mation applicable to the entire chapter
■ Module (e.g. Front airbags)
Information search
When searching for information in the manual, we recommend using the Index
at the end of the manual.
Direction indications
All direction indications such as “left”, “right”, “front” and “rear” relate to the forward direction of travel of the vehicle.
Units of measurement
The volume, weight, speed and length data is given in metric units, unless oth-
erwise indicated.
Display
In this Owner's manual, the screen on the MAXI DOT display is used as the dis-
play illustration, unless specified otherwise.6Structure and more information about the Owner's manual

Pressing once switches the seat heating on at its maximum level.
With repeated pressing of the switch, the intensity of the heating is reduced
until it is switched off.
The level of the seat heating is indicated by the number of illuminated warning
lights underneath/in the switch.
If the engine is switched off and then turned on again within 10 mins with the
driver seat heating switched, then the driver's seat heating is automatically
turned on again.WARNINGIf, as a passenger, you have a subdued pain and/or temperature sensitivity,
e.g. through medication, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabe-
tes), we recommend you do not use seat heating on the driver's or front
passenger seat. This can lead to burns on the back, the posterior and the
legs which are difficult to heal. If the seat heating is used, we recommend
to make regular breaks in your journey when driving long distances, so that
the body can recuperate from the stress of the journey. Please consult your
doctor, who can evaluate your specific condition.
CAUTION
■ Do not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply concentrated pressure to them.■The seat heating in the following cases will not turn on - there is a risk of
damaging the seat covers and seat heating. ■The seats are not occupied by people.
■ Items are fastened or stored items on the seats, such as a child seat, a bag
and the like.
■ Additional seat covers or protective covers are fixed to the seats.■
Clean the seat covers » page 187.
Note
If the on-board voltage drops, the heater switches off automatically, in order
to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control » page 203, Auto-
matic load deactivation .Front armrestFig. 73
Adjust armrest
The armrest is adjustable for height and length.
Setting the height
›
First of all, fold the armrest downwards and then lift it in the direction of the
arrow
A
» Fig. 73 to one of the 4 rest positions.
Move
›
Move the cover into the desired position in the direction of the arrow
B
» Fig. 73 .
The armrest includes a storage compartment underneath » page 99.
Note
Push the armrest cover all the way back to the stop before applying the hand-
brake.
Rear armrest
Fig. 74
Fold the armrest forwards
Folding forward
›
Pull on the loop
A
» Fig. 74 and fold the armrest forward in the direction of
the arrow. 
91Seats and head restraints

We recommend using vehicle care products from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
These are available from ŠKODA Partners. The usage instructions on the pack-
age must be observed.WARNING■ Vehicle care products may be harmful to your health if not used according
to the instructions.■
Always keep the vehicle care products safe from people who are not com-
pletely independent, e.g. children - there is a danger of poisoning!
■
Air fresheners and scents can be hazardous to heath when the tempera-
ture inside the vehicle is high.
CAUTION
■ Be sure to check clothing for colourfastness to avoid any damage or visible
stains on the material (leather), panels and textiles.■
Remove fresh stains such as those from ball-point pens, ink, lipstick, shoe
polish, etc., from the material (leather), panels and textiles as quickly as possi-
ble.
■
Do not attach scents or air fresheners to the dash panel – there is a risk of
damage to the dash panel.
■
Do not attach any stickers to the filaments or glass antenna - there is risk of
damage.
■
Do not clean the roof panelling with a brush – risk of damage to the surface
of the panelling.
■
Cleaner that contain solvents can damage the material being cleaned.
■
Apply only a small amount of the cleaning and care product.
For the sake of the environment
Used vehicle care product cans represent hazardous waste that is harmful to the environment. These must be disposed of in accordance with national legal
regulations.
Note
Due to the special tools and knowledge required, and to avoid any potential
problems with the cleaning and care of the interior of your vehicle, we recom-
mend that cleaning and care of the interior of your vehicle be carried out by a
ŠKODA service partner.Natural leather
Read and observe
and on page 186 first.
The leather needs, depending on the strain placed on it, regular cleaning and
maintenance.
Dust and dirt in pores and creases cause abrasions on the surface and lead to
premature embrittlement of the leather surface. Therefore, they must be re-
moved regularly at short intervals with a cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Clean soiled leather surfaces with a water-dampened cotton or woollen cloth and then dry with a clean, dry cloth »
.
Clean severely soiled areas with a cloth soaked in a mild soap solution (2 ta-
blespoons of neutral soap to 1 litre of water).
To remove stains , use a cleaning agent specially designed for this purpose.
Treat the leather periodically with a suitable leather protector and use a skin
care cream with light blocker and impregnation after each cleaning.
CAUTION
■ Ensure that no part of the leather is soaked through during cleaning and that
no water gets into the seams. Otherwise, the leather could become brittle or
cracked.■
Avoid leaving the vehicle for lengthy periods in bright sunlight to avoid the
leather from bleaching. If the vehicle is parked in the open for lengthy periods,
protect the leather from direct sunlight by covering it.
■
The use of an additional mechanical steering wheel lock may damage the
leather surface of the steering wheel.
■
Some clothing materials, e.g. dark denim, do not have sufficient colour fast-
ness. This can cause damage or clearly visible discolouration to seat covers,
even when used correctly. This applies particularly to light-coloured seat cov-
ers. This does not relate to a fault in the seat cover, but rather to poor colour
fastness of the clothing textiles.
■
Sharp-edged objects on items of clothing such as zip fasteners, rivets, sharp-
edged belts etc may leave permanent scratches or signs of rubbing on the sur-
face or damage these. Such damage cannot be subsequently recognised as a
justified complaint.
Note
During the use of the vehicle, minor visible changes can occur on the leather
parts of the covers (e. g wrinkles or creases as a result of the stress of the cov-
ers).186General Maintenance

» Fig. 236SpecificationOctaviaOctavia 4x4Octavia RSG
Wheel base
Basic dimension268626802680Vehicles with 1.8 l/132 kW TSI engine26802680-G-TEC vehicles2680--HLength465946594685a)
Valid for vehicles with 15" brakes
b)
Valid for vehicles with 16" brakes
Front/rear track - petrol engines
Rim dimensions1.2 l/63 kW TSI1.2 l/77 kW TSI1.4 l/81 kW TSI G- TEC1.4 l/103 kW TSI1.6 l/81 kW MPI1.8 l/132 kW TSI2.0 l/162 kW TSI15"1549/15201549/1520--1549/1520--16"--1543/15151543/1514-1543/1512-17"------1535/1506
Front/rear track - diesel engines
Rim dimensions1.6 l/66 kW TDI1.6 l/77 kW TDI1.6 l/81 kW TDI2.0 l/105 kW TDI2.0 l/110 kW TDI2.0 l/135 kW TDI15"1549/15201549/1520
(1549/1518) a)1549/1520---16"---1543/15141543/1514
(1543/1512) a)(1543/1512)
a)17"-----1535/1506a)
Applies to Octavia 4x4 vehicles.
241Technical data

» Fig. 237SpecificationOctavia EstateOCTAVIA Estate4x4OCTAVIA Estate RSOCTAVIA EstateSCOUTG
Wheel base
Basic dimension2686268026802679Vehicles with 1.8 l/132 kW TSI engine26802680--G-TEC vehicles2680---HLength4659465946854685a)
Valid for vehicles with 15" brakes
b)
Valid for vehicles with 16" brakes
Track gauge front/rear
Rim dimensions1.2 ltr./63 kW TSI1.2 ltr./77 kW TSI1.4 l/81 kW TSI G- TEC1.4 l/103 kW TSI1.6 l./81 kW MPI1.8 l/132 kW TSI2.0 l/162 kW TSI15"1549/15201549/1520--1549/1520--16"--1543/15151543/1514-1543/1512-17"-----(1538/1506) a)1535/1506a)
Applies to the Octavia Estate SCOUT vehicles.
Front/rear track - diesel engines
Rim dimensions1.6 l/66 kW TDI1.6 l/77 kW TDI1.6 l/81 kW TDI2.0 l/105 kW TDI2.0 l/110 kW TDI2.0 l/135 kW TDI15"1549/15201549/1520
(1549/1518) a)1549/1520---16"---1543/15141543/1514
(1543/1512) a)(1543/1512)
a)17"----(1538/1506) b)1535/1506
(1538/1506) b)a)
Does not apply to Octavia Estate 4x4 vehicles.
b)
Applies to the Octavia Estate SCOUT vehicles.
243Technical data

Tyres204
Explanation of the labelling207
new136
see wheels207
Tyre pressure204
Wear205
Wear indicator206
Tyre size207
see wheels207
U
Under-body Vehicle care
185
Under-body protection185
Unlocking Individual settings
57
KESSY56
Key55
Remote control55
Unlocking and locking54
Used vehicles Acceptance and recycling
180
Useful equipment 230-volt socket
101
Ashtray97
Car park ticket holder95
Cigarette lighter97
Clothes hook101
Cup holders96
Glasses compartment100
Multimedia holder99
Removable through-loading bag102
Seat backrest with long-cargo channel94
Storage compartment94
Using the information system46
Using the selector lever133
V
Variable loading floor
110
Dividing the luggage compartment112
Folding up111
Position change111
Vehicle battery Automatic load deactivation
203
Charge level indicator34
charging202
Checking the battery electrolyte level201
Cover201
Operation in winter201
Replacing202
Safety instructions200
Warning icon41
vehicle care chrome parts
183
Vehicle care Alcantara
187
Artificial leather187
Cavity protection184
Cleaning vehicle exterior181
Cleaning wheels185
Decorative films183
Door locking cylinder184
Headlight glasses184
Interior care185
Jack184
Maintenance182
Materials187
Natural leather186
Plastic parts182
Polishing vehicle paint work182
Rubber seals183
Safety belt187
Seat covers187
Under-body protections185
washing180
Vehicle condition see Auto-check control
47
Vehicle data sticker238
Vehicle data sticker and nameplate Vehicle data sticker and nameplate
238
Vehicle dimensions240, 242
Vehicle height240, 242
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)238
Vehicle length240, 242
Vehicle tool kit212
Vehicle width240, 242
Vest Location of the reflective vest
211
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
238
Visibility80
Visors see front sun visors
81
see Sun screen81
W
Warning at excessive speeds
50
Warning icons40
Warning indicator of a low temperature Warning symbol
44
Warning lights34
Warning symbols see Warning lights
34
see Warning symbols40
Warning triangle211
Washing Automatic car wash system
181
by hand181
High-pressure cleaner181
Washing vehicles180
Waste container98
Water Driving through
137
Water in the fuel filter Information messages
44
Warning symbol44
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