Replacing the rear window wiper bladeFig. 237
Rear window wiper blade
Read and observe
on page 225 first.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Lift the wiper arm from the window in the direction of
1
» Fig. 237 .
›
Tilt the wiper blade to the stop in the same direction.
›
Hold the upper part of the wiper arm and press the securing mechanism
A
in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
3
.
Attaching the windscreen wiper blade
›
Push the windscreen wiper blade to the stop until it locks into place.
›
Check that the windscreen wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the windscreen wiper arm back to the windscreen.
Fuses and light bulbs
Fuses
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fuses in the dash panel – LHD
227
Fuses in the dash panel – RHD
227
Assignment of the fuses in the dash panel
228
Fuses in the engine compartment
229
Assignment of fuses in the engine compartment
229
Individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses.
Switch off the ignition and the corresponding power consuming device before
replacing a fuse.
Find out which fuse belongs to the component that is not operating
» page 228 , Assignment of the fuses in the dash panel or » page 229 , Assign-
ment of fuses in the engine compartment .
Electrically adjustable seats are protected by automatic circuit breakers, which
switch on again automatically after a few seconds after the overload has been
eliminated.
Colour coding of fuses
Fuse colourMaximum amperagelight brown5dark brown7.5red10blue15yellow/blue20white25green/pink30orange/green40red50 226Do-it-yourself
WARNINGAlways read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment » page 194.
CAUTION
■
“Never repair” fuses, and do not replace them with fuses of a higher amper-
age – risk of fire! This may also cause damage at other points in the electrical
system.■
If a newly inserted fuse blows again after a short time, have the electrical
system checked as quickly as possible by a specialist garage.
■
A blown fuses is recognisable by the molten metal strip. Replace the faulty
fuse with a new one of the same amperage.
Note
■
We recommend always carrying replacement fuses in the vehicle. A box of
replacement fuses and bulbs can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Accesso-
ries.■
There can be several power consuming devices for one fuse.
■
Multiple fuses may exist for a single power consuming device.
Fuses in the dash panel – LHD
Fig. 238
Storage compartment on the
driver's side: LHD
Read and observe and on page 227 first.
On left-hand drive vehicles, the fuse box is located behind the storage com- partment in the left-hand section of the dash panel.
Replacing fuses
›
Open the storage compartment » page 90.
›
Grab hold of the storage compartment in the area of the arrows » Fig. 238.
›
Fold out the storage compartment by pulling in the direction of arrow
1
.
›Remove the plastic clip under the cover of the fuse box in the engine room
» Fig. 242 on page 229 .›
Place the clip onto the respective fuse and pull the fuse out.
›
Insert a new fuse.
›
Replace the bracket at the original position.
›
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. 239
Storage compartment on the front passenger's side: RHD
Read and observe
and on page 227 first.
On right-hand drive vehicles, the fuse box is located on the front passenger's side behind the stowage 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. 239.
›
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. 242 on page 229 .
›
Place the clip onto the respective fuse and pull the fuse out.
227Fuses and light bulbs
No.Consumer39Central locking front door - right, power windows - front and rear
right4012-Volt power socket41Not assigned42Central locking rear door - left, right, headlight washer system,
windscreen washer system43Visor for gas discharge bulbs, interior lighting44Towing hitch - contact in the socket45Operating the 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. 241
Removing the fuse box cover/fuses
Fig. 242
Cover for the fuse box in the en-
gine compartment: Plastic clip
for fuses
Read and observe and on page 227 first.
Replacing fuses
›
Press together the interlocks of the cover simultaneously in the direction of
the arrow
1
» Fig. 241 .
›
Remove the cover in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Replace the appropriate fuse.
›
Place the cover on top of the fusebox.
›
Push in the interlocks on the cover and lock.
CAUTION
The cover for the fuse box in the engine compartment must always be applied
correctly. Water may get into the fuse box if the cover is not replaced properly
- there is a risk of damage to the vehicle.
Assignment of fuses in the engine compartment
Read and observe
and on page 227 first.
No.Consumer1ESC, ABS2ESC, ABS3Engine control unit4Radiator fan, oil temperature sensor, air volume sensor, control
valve for fuel pressure, relay for electrical auxiliary heating, engine
components5Coil of the relay for the ignition system, coil of the CNG relay, en-
gine components6Brake sensor7Coolant pump, radiator shutter, engine components 229Fuses and light bulbs
No.Consumer8Lambda probe9Ignition, glow plug system, engine components10Fuel pump, ignition11Electrical auxiliary heating system12Electrical auxiliary heating system13Automatic gearbox14Windscreen heater - right15Horn16Ignition, fuel pump17ABS, ESC, motor control unit, relay coil for the heated windscreen18Databus, battery data module19Windscreen wipers20Alarm21Windscreen heater - left22Engine control unit23Starter24Electrical auxiliary heating system31Not assigned32Not assigned33Not assigned34Haldex clutch35Not assigned36Not assigned37Aux. heating38Not assigned
Bulbs
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Bulb arrangement in the headlights
231
Replacing the low beam bulb
231Change bulb for long-distance, daytime running lights and parking light
switch232
Change bulb for additional parking light
232
Change bulb for fog light switch - Variant 1
232
Change bulb for fog light switch - Variant 2
233
Replacing the bulb for the licence plate light
233
Rear Light
234
Replacing bulbs in the rear light - Variant 1
235
Replacing bulbs in the rear light - Variant 2
235
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 the relevant 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 compartment.
We recommend having the headlight settings checked by a specialist garage
after replacing a bulb in the low, high or fog beam.
In case of failure of a xenon gas discharge lamp or an LED diode, visit a special- ist garage.
WARNING■ Always read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment » page 194.■
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.
■
Do not carry out any work on the Xenon gas discharge lamps - risk of
death!
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. 230Do-it-yourself
Technical data
Technical data
Basic vehicle data
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Vehicle characteristics
236
Operating weight
237
Payload
238
Measurement of fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions according to ECE
Regulations and EU Directives
239
Dimensions - Octavia
240
Dimensions - Octavia estate
241
Track gauge front/rear
242
Departure angle
243
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.
The values given have been determined in accordance with regulations and in
conditions prescribed by legal or technical provisions for determining the oper-
ating and technical data of vehicles.
The values listed are for the basic model without optional equipment.
Vehicle characteristicsFig. 254
Vehicle data sticker/type plate
Vehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker » Fig. 254 -
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
Approved tyre diameter in inches 1)
The approved tyres and rim sizes for your vehicle are listed in the vehicle's
technical documentation (the so called COC document) and this also states the
declaration of conformity.
Type plate
The type plate » Fig. 254 -
is located at the bottom of the B-pillar on the
right driver's side.
The type plate contains the following data. Manufacturer
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
Maximum permissible gross weight
Maximum permissible towed weight (towing vehicle and trailer)
1234567891)
Only valid for some countries.
236Technical data
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 number can also be displayed in the Infotainment » Owner´s Manual
Infotainment , chapter CAR - vehicle settings .
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, field 17.
Maximum permissible trailer weight
The listed maximum allowable trailer weight is only valid for altitudes up to
1000 m above sea level.
The engine output falls as the height increases, as does the ability to climb.
Therefore, for every additional 1000 m in height (or part), the maximum per-
missible towed weight must be reduced by 10%.
The towed weight is made up of the actual weights of the loaded towing vehi-
cle and the loaded trailer.WARNINGDo not exceed the specified maximum permissible weights – risk of acci-
dent and damage!
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.
1011Operating weight - OctaviaEngineTransmissionOperating weight (kg)1.2 l/63 kW TSIMG12251.2 l/81 kW TSIMG1230DSG12551.4 l/81 kW TSI G-TECMG1394
1.4 l/110 kW TSI
MG (EU5)1250MG (EU6)1255DSG (EU4, EU5)1265DSG (EU6)12701.6 l/81 kW MPIMG1210AG1250
1.8 l/132 kW TSI
MG (EU4, EU5)1315MG (EU6)1320DSG 4x41428DSG (EU4, EU5)1330DSG (EU6)13351.6 l/66 kW TDI CRMG1305
1.6 l/81 kW TDI CR
MG51305MG61280MG 4x41413DSG13202.0 l/105 kW TDI CRMG1325DSG1345
2.0 l/110 kW TDI CR
MG1332MG 4x41438DSG13522.0 l/135 kW TDI CRDSG 4x41463
Operating weight - Octavia RS
EngineTransmissionOperating weight (kg)2.0 l/162 kW TSIMG1420DSG1440 237Technical data
EngineTransmissionOperating weight (kg)2.0 l/169 kW TSIMG1445DSG1465
2.0 l/135 kW TDI CR
MG1445DSG1465DSG 4x41550
Warning triangle – Octavia Combi
EngineTransmissionOperating weight (kg)1.2 l/63 kW TSIMG12471.2 l/81 kW TSIMG1252DSG12771.4 l/81 kW TSI G-TECMG1416
1.4 l/110 kW TSI
MG (EU5)1272MG (EU6)1277DSG (EU4, EU5)1287DSG (EU6)12921.6 l/81 kW MPIMG1232AG1272
1.8 l/132 kW TSI
MG (EU4, EU5)1337MG (EU6)1342DSG 4x41450DSG (EU4, EU5)1352DSG (EU6)13571.6 l/66 kW TDI CRMG1327
1.6 l/81 kW TDI CR
MG51327MG61280MG 4x41435DSG13422.0 l/105 kW TDI CRMG1347DSG1367EngineTransmissionOperating weight (kg)
2.0 l/110 kW TDI CR
MG1354MG 4x41458DSG13742.0 l/135 kW TDI CRDSG 4x41485
Operating weight - Octavia Combi RS
EngineTransmissionOperating weight (kg)2.0 l/162 kW TSIMG1442DSG14622.0 l/169 kW TSIMG1467DSG1487
2.0 l/135 kW TDI CR
MG1467DSG1487DSG 4x41572
Operating weight - Octavia Combi Scout
EngineTransmissionOperating weight (kg)1.8 l/132 kW TSIDSG 4x415222.0 l/110 kW TDI CRMG 4x415262.0 l/135 kW TDI CRDSG 4x41559
Note
If required, you can find out the precise weight of your vehicle at a specialist
garage.
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).
238Technical data
Dimensions - OctaviaFig. 255
Vehicle dimensions
Vehicle dimensions for operating weight without driver (in mm)
» Fig. 25 5SpecificationOctaviaOctavia 4x4Octavia RSA
Height
Basic dimensions1461 a)
/1458 b)1460a)
/1459 b)1449/1464 c)Vehicles with off-road package1476a)
/1474 b)1475a)
/1474 b)-Vehicles with SPORT package1446a)
/1444 b)--BFront track
» page 242CWidth181418141814DRear track » page 242EWidth including exterior mirror201720172017F
Clearance
Basic dimensions140138128/142c)Vehicles with off-road package155154-Vehicles with SPORT package125--G
Wheel base
Basic dimensions268626802680Vehicles with 1.8 l/132 kW TSI engine2680--G-TEC vehicles2680--HLength465946594685a)
Valid for vehicles with 15" brakes
b)
Valid for vehicles with 16" brakes
c)
Only valid for some countries.
240Technical data