2014 SKODA OCTAVIA wheel size

›Head airbags.
› Anchoring points for child seats using the ISOFIX system.
› Anchoring points for child seats using the TOP TETHER system.
› Head restraints adjustable for height 1)
.
› Adjustable steering column.
The specified safety equipment works together, in order to optimally protect
you and those travelling with you in accident situations.
The safety equipment does not protect you or the people travelling with you, if
you or your occupants adopt an incorrect seated position or the equipment is
not correctly adjusted or used.
If the seat belt is not fastened properly, this may result in injuries during an
accident caused by the deployed airbag.
Correct and safe seated position
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Correct seated position for the driver
9
Adjusting the steering wheel position
10
Correct seated position for the front passenger
10
Correct seated position for the passengers in the rear seats
11
Examples of an incorrect seated position
11WARNING■ The front seats and all head restraints must be adjusted to match the
body size at all times and the seat belt must always be fastened properly to
provide the most effective levels of protection to the passengers.■
Each occupant must correctly fasten the seat belt belonging to the seat.
Children must be fastened » page 22, Transporting children safely with a
suitable restraint system.
■
If the occupant adopts an incorrect seated position, he is exposed to life-
threatening injuries, in case he is hit by a deployed airbag.
WARNING (Continued)■ If the occupants on the rear seats are not sitting upright, the risk of injury
is increased due to incorrect routing of the seat belt.■
The seat backrests must not be tilted too far back when driving, as this
will impair the function of the seat belts and of the airbag system – risk of
injury!
Correct seated position for the driver
Fig. 1
Correct seated position for the
driver
Read and observe on page 9 first.
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accident, the following instructions must be observed.
Adjust the driver’s seat in the forward/back direction so that the pedals
can be fully depressed with slightly bent legs.
For vehicles with driver knee air-bag adjust the driver's seat in a forward/
back direction so that there is a gap of at least 10 cm between the legs and the dash panel in the vicinity of the knee airbag -
B
» Fig. 1 .
Adjust the seat backrest so that the highest point of the steering wheel
can be reached with your arms at a slight angle.
Adjust the steering wheel so that the distance
A
between the steering
wheel and your chest is at least 25 cm » Fig. 1. Adjust the steering
wheel » page 10 , Adjusting the steering wheel position .
Adjust the head restraint so that the top edge of the head restraint is at
the same level as the upper part of your head 1)

C
» Fig. 1 .
Correctly fasten the seat belt » page 12, Using seat belts .
Adjust the seats and head restraints » page 86. 
1)
Not valid for sport seats.
9Passive Safety

Airbag system
Description of the airbag system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
System description
16
Airbag deployment
16WARNING■ An airbag can only offer you optimal protection in combination with a
fastened seat belt .■
The airbag is not a substitute for the seat belt, but instead forms part of
the complete passive vehicle safety concept.
■
To ensure passengers are protected with the greatest possible effect
when the airbag is deployed, the front seats must be correctly adjusted to
match the body size » page 9, Correct and safe seated position .
■
If you do not fasten the seat belts when driving, lean too far forward or
adopt an incorrect seated position, you are exposing yourself to increased
risk of injury in the event of an accident.
WARNINGInformation on the use of the airbag system■If there is a fault, the airbag system must be checked by a specialist ga-
rage immediately. Otherwise, there is a risk of the airbag not being activa-
ted in the event of an accident.■
No modifications of any kind must be made to parts of the airbag system.
■
Any work on the airbag system including the installation and removal of
system components due to other repair work (e.g. removal of the steering
wheel) must only be carried out by a specialist garage.
■
Never make any changes to the front bumper or bodywork.
■
It is prohibited to manipulate individual parts of the airbag system as this
might result in the airbag being deployed.
■
The protective function of the airbag system is sufficient for only one ac-
cident. The airbag system must then be replaced if the airbag has been de-
ployed.
System description
Read and observe
on page 16 first.
The functional status of the airbag system is indicated by the indicator light 
in the instrument cluster » page 38.
When the airbags are deployed they fill with gas and inflate.
A grey white or red, non-harmful gas is released when the airbag is inflated.
This is perfectly normal and is not an indication of a fire in the vehicle.
The airbag system consists – depending on the vehicle equipment – of the
following modules.
› Electronic control unit.
› Front airbag for the driver and the front passenger
» page 17.
› Driver’s knee airbag
» page 18.
› Side airbags
» page 19.
› Head airbags
» page 20.
› Airbag warning light in the instrument cluster
» page 38.
› Key switch for the front passenger airbag
» page 21.
› Warning light for the front passenger airbag/activation in dash panel cen-
tre » page 21 .
Note
■
The airbag system needs no maintenance during its working life.■If you sell your vehicle, provide the complete vehicle documentation to the
new owner. Please note that the information relating to the possibility of de-
activating the front passenger airbag must be included!■
When disposing of vehicle or parts of the airbag system, it is important to
comply with the national legal requirements.
Airbag deployment
Read and observe
on page 16 first.
The airbags inflate in fractions of a second and at a high speed in order to beable to offer that additional protection in the event of an accident.
The airbag system is only functional when the ignition is switched on.
In certain accident situations, the several airbags may be deployed simultane-
ously. 
16Safety

WARNINGInformation on correct seated position■It is important that the driver and front passenger maintain a distance of
at least 25 cm to the steering wheel or dashboard A
» Fig. 9 . Not maintain-
ing this minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able
to properly protect you – hazard! The front seats and the head restraints
must always also be correctly adjusted to match the body size of the occu-
pant.
■
The airbag develops enormous forces when triggered, which can lead to
injuries if the sitting position or seated position is not correct.
■
There must not by any further persons, animals or objects positioned be-
tween the front seated occupants and the deployment area of the airbag.
WARNINGFront airbag and transporting children■Never transport children on the front seat of a vehicle without using a
proper restraint system. If airbags are deployed in the event of an accident,
the child might suffer severe or even fatal injuries!■
The front passenger airbag must be deactivated if using a rear-facing
child seat on the front passenger seat » page 21, Deactivating airbags . If
this is not done, there is a risk of the child suffering severe or even fatal
injuries if the front passenger airbag is deployed. When transporting a child
on the front passenger seat, pay attention to any relevant national regula-
tions regarding the use of child safety seats.
WARNINGGeneral information■The steering wheel and the surface of the airbag module in the dash pan-
el on the passenger side must not have stickers attached, be covered or
modified in any other way. These parts should only be cleaned with a cloth
that is dry or has been moistened with water. No objects such as cup hold-
ers, mobile phone mounts, etc. must be attached to the covers of the air-
bag modules or be located within their immediate vicinity.■
Never place objects on the surface of the front passenger airbag module
in the dash panel.
Note■ In vehicles with a driver's front airbag, the text  can be seen on the
steering wheel.■
In vehicles with a front passenger airbag, the text 
can be seen on the
dash panel on the passenger side.
Driver’s knee airbag
Fig. 10
Installation of the airbag / Gas-filled Airbag / Safe distance be-
tween the legs and the instrument panel
The driver's knee airbag offers adequate protection for the driver's legs.
The driver's knee airbag
A
is located in the lower part of the dash panel below
the steering column » Fig. 10.
In the event of a severe frontal collision, the driver's knee airbag and front air-
bags are deployed.
The forward movement of the body is cushioned when it makes contact with
the fully inflated airbag
B
and the risk of injury to the legs of the driver is thus
reduced. 
18Safety

The state in which the steering wheel is operated by the system, is referred to
as parking operation.
The parking aid is part of the park assist system, therefore the information
and safety guidelines » page 140 , Parking aid must also be read and ob-
served.WARNING■ The system only serves to support and does not relieve the driver of the
responsibility for the vehicle operation.■
During the parking process, the system automatically performs rapid
steering movements. While it is doing so, do not place your hands between
the steering wheel – risk of injury!
■
During a parking manoeuvre on loose or slippery surfaces (gravel, snow,
ice, etc.) you may stray from the calculated road because of the surface
conditions. Therefore we suggest that you do not use the system in such
situations.
■
External noise sources may affect the signals of the system sensors. Un-
der adverse conditions, this may cause objects or people to not be recog-
nised by the system.
CAUTION
■ If other vehicles are parked behind the kerb or on it, the system can also
guide your vehicle beyond the kerb or onto it. Ensure that the wheels or the
wheel rims of your vehicle are not damaged and if necessary intervene in time.■
Under certain circumstances, surfaces or structures of certain objects such
as wire mesh fences or powder snow cannot be recognised by the system.
■
Under adverse weather conditions (heavy rain, water vapour, very low or
high temperatures etc.), the system functioning may be limited - “incorrect ob-
stacle detection”.
CAUTION
The correct evaluation of the parking space and the parking procedure de-
pends on the circumference of the wheels on the vehicle.■
The system only works correctly if the vehicle is fitted with the wheel size
approved by the manufacturer.
■
Do without the use of the system if snow chains or a spare wheel is moun-
ted.
■
If wheels other than those approved by the manufacturer are mounted, the
resulting position of the vehicle in the parking space can differ slightly. This
can be avoided by readjusting the system at a specialist garage.
NoteWe recommend performing the parking at a safe speed to about 5 km / h.
Functioning
Read and observe
and on page 145 first.
Basic system operations
› The measurement and evaluation of the size of parking spaces when driving.
› The determination of the correct position of the vehicle for parking.
› The calculation of the line on which the vehicle drives backwards into the
parking space or forwards from the parking space.
› Automatic rotation of the front wheels during the parking.
The display of the instrument cluster (hereinafter only in the display) informa- tion and system messages are displayed.
When the system is activated, the warning light lights up 
» Fig. 144 on
page 145 -
 .
The traction control system (TCS) must always be switched on when parking.
Finding a parking space
Fig. 144
System button / display
Read and observe
and on page 145 first.
Finding a parallel parking space
›
Drive past the parking space at up to 40 km/h and a distance of 0.5 – 1.5 m.
›
Press the symbol button once

» Fig. 144 .
The display shows » Fig. 144 -
 . 
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Wheels
Tyres and wheel rims
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Notes on using wheels
204
Tyre pressure
204
Tyre wear
205
Tyre wear indicator and wheel replacement
206
Tyre damage
206
Unidirectional tyres
206
Only use those tyres or wheel rims which have been approved by ŠKODA for
your model of vehicle.
WARNINGThe national legal requirements must be observed for the use of tyres.WARNINGFor safety reasons, do no replace tyres individually.
For the sake of the environment
Old and unserviceable tyres represent hazardous waste that is harmful to the environment. These must be disposed of in accordance with national legal reg-
ulations.
Note
■ We recommend that any work on the wheels or tyres be carried out by a spe-
cialist garage.■
We recommend that you use wheel rims, tyres, full wheel trims and snow
chains from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Notes on using wheels
Read and observe
on page 204 first.
During the first 500 km, new tyres do not offer optimum grip and appropriate
care should therefore be taken when driving.
Always fit the tyres with the deeper tread depth to the front wheels.
Tyre storage
Mark them previously used tyres so that you are able to fit them on again to
run in the same direction.
Always store wheels or tyres in a cool, dry and, where possible, dark place.
Tyres which are not fixed to a wheel trim should be stored upright.
Tyre age
Tyres age losing their original characteristics, even if they are not used. The
service life of the tyres is 6 years. Therefore, we recommend not using tyres
that are more than 6 years old.
Wheel bolts
Wheels and wheel bolts are matched to each other in terms of design. We rec-
ommend that you use wheel rims and wheel bolts from ŠKODA Original Acces-
sories.WARNINGNever use tyres if you do not know anything about the condition and age.
Tyre pressure
Fig. 192
Label with a table of tyre sizes and tyre pressures/inflating the
tyres
Read and observe
on page 204 first.
The tyre pressure must always be adjusted to match the load. The specified
tyre pressures can be found on label
A
» Fig. 192 . 
204General Maintenance

Manufacturer-approved tyre variants
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Explanation of the tyre labelling
207
Octavia
208
Octavia GreenLine
208
Octavia G-TEC
209
Octavia Scout
209
Octavia RS
209
Approved tyre variants must be selected firstly for the model variant (Octavia
GreenLine, Octavia Scout etc.) and then according to the engine size of your
vehicle. If the model variant of your vehicle cannot be found in a separate
module, then the approved tyre variants must be selected according to the en-
gine size of your vehicle in module » page 208, Octavia .
Only fit radial tyres of the same type, size (rolling circumference) and the same
tread pattern on one axle on all 4 wheels.
When fitting new tyres, the tyres must be replaced axle by axle.
The information listed in the table corresponds to the information available at
the time of going to press.
The approved tyre/rim combinations for your vehicle can be found in the sales
and technical vehicle documentation.
Explanation of the tyre labelling
Explanation of tyre markings
For example, 195/65 R 15 91 T means:
195Tyre width in mm65Height/width ratio in %RCode letter for the type of tyre – Radial15Diameter of wheel in inches91Load indexTSpeed symbol
The date of manufacture is stated on the tyre wall (possibly on the inside).
For example, DOT ... 11 14... means that the tyre was manufactured in the 11th
week of 2014.
The marking M+Smeans that the associated tyre is suitable for winter use.
Load index
The load index indicates the maximum permissible load for each individual
tyre.Load index8889909192939495Load
(In kg)560580600615630650670690
Speed symbol
The maximum speed symbol indicates the maximum permissible vehicle speed
with fitted tyres in each category.
Speed iconSTUHVWYMaximum speed
(in km/h)180190200210240270300WARNING■ Never exceed the maximum permissible load bearing capacity of moun-
ted tyres.■
Never exceed the maximum permissible speed for the mounted tyres.
CAUTION
The information about load index and speed symbol can be found in the in the
sales and technical vehicle documentation.207Wheels

Octavia G-TEC
Authorised tyre variantsEngine typeTyre sizeMinimal
Load indexMinimal
Speed symbol
1.4 l/81 kW TSI
205/55 R1691H205/50 R1789H225/45 R1791H225/40 R1892Y
Octavia Scout
Authorised tyre variants
Engine typeTyre sizeMinimal
Load indexMinimal
Speed symbol
1.8 l/132 kW TSI
205/60 R1692V205/55 R1691V205/50 R1789V205/55 R1791V225/50 R1794V
2.0 l/110 kW TDI CR
205/60 R1692V205/55 R1691V205/50 R1789V205/55 R1791V225/50 R1794V
2.0 l/135 kW TDI CR
205/60 R1692V205/55 R1691V205/50 R1789V205/55 R1791V225/50 R1794VOctavia RS
Authorised tyre variantsEngine typeTyre sizeMinimal
Load indexMinimal
Speed symbol
2.0 l/162 kW TSI
205/50 R1789W225/45 R1791W225/40 R1892Y225/35 R1988Y
2.0 l/135 kW TDI CR
205/50 R1789V225/45 R1791V225/40 R1892Y225/35 R1988Y
Winter operation
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Winter tyres
209
Snow chains
210
Winter tyres
Summer tyres on ice, snee and at temperatures below 7 °C have less grip. This
is especially true of low-profile tyres or high-speed tyres .
The handling of your vehicle will be significantly improved when driving on
wintry roads if you fit winter tyres.
To ensure the best possible handling, winter tyres must be fitted to all four
wheels. The minimum tread depth is 4 mm.
Winter tyres (marked with M+S and a peak/snowflake symbol) of a lower speed
category can be used provided that the maximum permissible speed of these
tyres is not exceeded even if the maximum possible speed of the vehicle is
higher. 
209Wheels

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