2015 SKODA OCTAVIA brake fluid

A slight drop in the fluid level results when driving due to normal wear-and-
tear and automatic adjustment of the brake pads.
There may be an indication of a leak in the brake system, however, if the fluid
level drops significantly within a short time or if it drops below the “MIN” mark-
ing.
Too low brake fluid level is indicated by the warning light 
being shown on
the display of the instrument cluster as well as the corresponding message
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Specification
Read and observe
and on page 200 first.
To ensure the optimal functioning of the braking system, only use a brake fluid
meeting the standard VW 501 14 (this standard meets the requirements of
FMVSS 116 DOT4).
Note
We recommend using brake fluids from the ŠKODA Original Accessories range.
Vehicle battery
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening the cover
202
Checking the battery electrolyte level
202
Charging
203
Replacing
203
Disconnecting and reconnecting
203
Automatic load deactivation
204
The vehicle battery represents a power source for the motor to start and for
the supply of electrical consumers in the car.
Warning symbols on the vehicle batterySymbolMeaningAlways wear eye protection!Battery acid is severely caustic. Always wear gloves and eye pro-
tection!Keep fire, sparks, open flames and lit cigarettes well clear of the
vehicle battery!When charging the vehicle battery, a highly explosive gas mixture
is produced!Keep children away from the vehicle battery!WARNINGThere is a risk of injuries, poisoning, chemical burns, explosions or fire
when carrying out any work on the battery and on the electrical system.
The general applicable safety rules and the following warnings must be ob-
served without exception.■
Keep the vehicle battery away from people who are not completely inde-
pendent, especially children.
■
Do not tilt the battery otherwise battery electrolyte may flow out of the
battery vent openings.
■
Protect your eyes by safety glasses or a face shield – risk of blindness!
■
Always wear protective gloves, eye and skin protection when handling
the vehicle battery.
■
The battery acid is strongly corrosive and must, therefore, be handled
with the greatest of care.
■
Corrosive fumes in the air irritate the air passages and lead to conjunctivi-
tis and inflammation of the air passages in the lungs.
■
Battery acid corrodes dental enamel and creates deep wounds after con-
tact with the skin which take a long time to heal.
■
If any battery electrolyte comes into contact with your eyes, rinse the rel-
evant eye immediately with clear water for several minutes - consult a doc-
tor immediately!
■
Splashes of acid on your skin or clothes should be neutralised as soon as
possible using soap suds and then rinsed with plenty of water.
■
If you swallow battery acid, seek immediate medical assistance! 
201Inspecting and replenishing

Avoiding damage to your vehicle134
B
Bags on the backs of the front seats
96
Ball head Check fitting
170
Ready position168
Ball rod Ready position
168
Battery In the remote control key
223
Belts11
Belt tensioners13
Bonnet Closing
195
Opening195
Boot Class N1 vehicles
107
See Boot lid59
Boot lid automatic locking
59
Closing59
Opening59
Brake information messages
32
warning light32
Brake Assist (HBA)137
Brake booster127
brake fluid specification
201
Brake fluid200
Checking200
information messages32
Brake linings warning light
36
Brake pedal (automatic transmission) Warning light
37
Brakes Brake booster127
Brake fluid200
Braking and stabilisation systems135
Handbrake127
Running-in132
Brakes and parking126
Brake system135
Braking Information on braking
126
Bulbs Replacing
230
Buttons in the doors electric window lifters
62
C
Camera Lens care
185
Camera lens care
185
Car computer see multifunction display
41
Care and maintenance178
Cargo element106
Caring for the vehicle exterior Towing hitch
186
Car park128
Car park ticket holder90
Carrier Roof rack
110
Cavity protection185
Central locking53
Problems57
Central locking button55
Change bulb for additional parking light
232
bulb for fog lights - Version 1232
bulb for fog lights - Version 2233
bulb for high beam232
bulb for the parking light232
bulb in the rear light - Version 1235
bulb in the rear light - Version 2235
daytime running light bulb232
light bulb in tail light234
Changing Engine oil
197
Wheels213
Changing a wheel Follow-up tasks
216
Preparation213
Changing wheels Wheel removal and fix
216
Charging a vehicle battery203
Check Fit ball head properly
170
Checking Battery electrolyte level
202
Brake fluid200
Coolant199
Engine oil198
Oil level198
Windscreen washer fluid196
Checks Statutory checks
178
Children and safety20
Child safety Side airbag
22
Child safety lock57
Child safety seat Use of child safety seats
22
Child seat Classification
22
ISOFIX23
on the front passenger seat21
TOP TETHER25
Use of ISOFIX child seats24
Chrome parts Refer to vehicle maintenance
184
Cigarette lighter92
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Disconnecting and reconnectingvehicle battery203
Display29
Compass points49
Coolant temperature29
Gear changes41
Natural gas reserve30
Petrol / Diesel reserve30
Service interval49
Disposal Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles
181
Distance driven30
Distance warning Warning light
40
Door Child safety lock
57
Closing57
Emergency locking224
Emergency locking the driver's door224
Opening57
Door warning40
double hooks103
Drive Driving through water
134
DriveGreen133
Driver Steering Recommendation (DSR)137
Driving Emissions
239
Fuel consumption239
through water134
Driving mode157
driving mode select Normal mode
157
Driving Mode Selection157
DSR137
E
ECO-TIP
49
Eco-tips49
Economical driving Tips132
EDL137
Electrical boot lid set the top position of the lid
61
Electric boot lid Force limit
60
Manual operation60
Electric luggage compartment lid Malfunctions
61
Operating60
Electric window lifter64
Window operation malfunctions64
Electric window lifters62
Buttons in the driver's door62
Electronic differential lock (EDL, XDS)137
Electronic immobilizer120
emergency replace battery in the remote control
223
Emergency Changing a wheel
213
Hazard warning light system73
Jump-starting219
Locking the door without a locking cylinder224
Locking the driver's door224
Selector lever-unlocking225
Switch off the engine by pressing a button123
Towing the using the tow hitch222
Towing the vehicle220
Tyre repair217
Unlocking the driver's door224
emergency equipment reflective vest
211
Emergency equipment Fire extinguisher
212
First aid kit211
Jack212
Vehicle tool kit212
Warning triangle211
Emissions239
Engine Running-in132
Warning messages37
Engine compartment194
Brake fluid200
Overview196
Vehicle battery201
Engine number236
engine oil specification
197
Engine oil197
Changing197
Checking198
Replenishing198
Warning light38
EPC Warning light
35
ESC Operation
136
Warning light34
ESC Sport136
Estate instrument Natural gas reserve display
30
Estate Instrument panel Petrol / Diesel reserve display
30
Exhaust inspection system Warning light
34
F
Fastening elements
101
Fatigue detection164
Function164
Information messages165
Films183
Fire extinguisher212
First aid kit211
Floor covering Fixing
103
in the luggage compartment103
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P
Park assist Departing from a parallel parking space
147
Information messages147
Parking146
Park Assist144
Automatic brake assist147
Operation145
Parking space search146
Parking128
Park Assist144
Parking aid140
Rear View Camera143
Parking aid140
Automatic system activation when moving for- ward
143
Function141
Parking assistance Activation / deactivation
142
Display in the Infotainment display142
Parking lights68
Park Pilot140
Park the vehicle see Parking
128
Part replacement178
Passive safety Before setting off
8
Driving safety8
Passive Safety8
Pedals128
Footmats128
Petrol see fuel
190
Phonebox91
Plastic parts184
Polishing vehicle paint work see vehicle care
183
Positioning the jack
215
Power limitsliding/tilting roof65
Power outlet 12 V
93
Power steering Warning light
33
Power windows61
Button in the front passenger door63
Button in the rear doors63
Practical equipment Reflective vest
211
Practical features 12-Volt power outlet
93
Pockets on the backs of the front seats96
Seat backrest with long cargo channel88
Waste container93
Proactive passenger protection160
Warning light35
ProActive passenger protection Function
160
Protective films183
Puncture repair kit217
R
Radiator fan
196
Radio see Infotainment
4
Radio remote control Auxiliary heating (heating and ventilation)
119
Raising the vehicle215
Rear-view mirror Exterior mirrors
80
Fold in passenger mirror80
Synchronous adjustment of the rear-view mir- ror
80
Rear fog light72
Warning light34
Rear mirror79
Rear View Camera143
Function keys144
Operation143
Orientation Lines144
Rear view mirror Interior mirror
79
Rear window - heater76
Refuelling189
Fuel189
Fuel - natural gas192
Remote control Locking
54
Replacing the battery223
Synchronisation process223
Unlocking54
Remote control key Replacing the battery
223
Removable through-loading bag98
Removing the bar ball, Step 1
170
bar ball, Step 2171
Repairs and technical alterations178
Replace the battery in the auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating) in the remote control
223
Replacing Bulb for the licence plate light
233
Bulbs230
Fuses226
Fuses – engine compartment229
Fuses – LHD227
Fuses – RHD227
Low beam bulb231
Rear window wiper blade226
Vehicle battery203
windscreen wiper blades225
Replenishing Coolant
200
Engine oil198
Windscreen washer fluid196
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