
WARNING (Continued)■Never spill operating fluids over the hot engine - risk of fire.■If you wish to work under the vehicle, you must secure the vehicle from
rolling away and support it with suitable supporting blocks: the car jack is
not sufficient for this – risk of injury!
CAUTION
Always top up using the correct specification of fluids. This may result in major
operating problems and also vehicle damage!
For the sake of the environment
In view of the requirements for the environmentally friendly disposal of fluids and the special tools and knowledge required for such work, we recommend
that fluids be changed by a specialist garage.
Note
■ Please consult a specialist garage for any questions relating to fluids.■Fluids with the proper specifications can be purchased from the ŠKODA Origi-
nal Accessories or from the ŠKODA Genuine Parts ranges.
Opening and closing the bonnet
Fig. 203
Open the bonnet
Read and observe
and on page 194 first.
Open flap
›
Open the front door.
›
Pull the release lever underneath the dash panel in the direction of the ar-
row
1
» Fig. 203 .
Before opening the bonnet, ensure that the arms of the windscreen wipers
are correctly in place against the windscreen, otherwise the paintwork on the
flap could be damaged.›
Push the release lever in the direction of arrow
2
.
The bonnet is then unlocked.
›
Grasp the bonnet catch and lift in the direction of arrow
3
.
›
Remove the lid prop in the direction of arrow
4
from the holder.
›
Secure the open flap inserting the end of the post into the opening in the di-
rection of arrow
5
.
Close the flap
›
Lift the bonnet.
›
Decouple the bonnet support and press into the holder designed to hold it.
›
Let the bonnet drop into the lock carrier lock from a height of around 20 cm – do not push it in!
WARNING■
Check whether the bonnet has been closed properly. Also make sure that
a vehicle with an opened bonnet does not appear in the instrument cluster
display » page 40 .■
If you notice that the lock is not properly engaged while driving, stop the
vehicle immediately and close the bonnet – risk of accident!
■
Make sure that when closing the bonnet, no body parts are crushed -
there is danger of injury!
195Inspecting and replenishing

In vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring, save tyre pressure values
» page 165 .WARNING■
If, you get a puncture and a spare tyre has to be mounted with opposite
direction of rotation, then drive carefully. The tyre no longer retains its opti-
mal characteristics in this situation.■
If the dimensions or design of the spare wheel differ from the tyres fitted
to the vehicle (e.g. winter tyres or low-profile tyres), it must only be used
briefly in the event of a puncture and if an appropriately cautious style of
driving is adopted.
■
Never use the temporary spare wheel if it is damaged.
Spare wheel
Read and observe
on page 205 first.
A yellow warning label is always displayed on the rim of the temporary spare
wheel.
Please note the following if you intend to use the temporary spare wheel. ▶ The warning label must not be covered after installing the wheel.
▶ Be specially attentive when driving.
▶ The emergency spare is inflated to the maximum inflation pressure for the
vehicle » page 205 .
▶ The tyre inflation pressure of the spare wheel R 18 is 4.2 bar.
▶ Only use this emergency spare wheel to reach the nearest specialist garage,
as it is not intended for permanent use.
If you need to use a spare wheel, make sure to fit a standard wheel of the ap-
propriate dimensions and design as soon as possible.
In vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring, save tyre pressure values
» page 165 .
WARNING■
Never drive with more than one temporary spare wheel mounted!■Only use the temporary spare wheel when absolutely necessary.■
Avoid accelerating at full throttle, sharp braking and fast cornering.
■
The snow chains cannot be used on the temporary spare wheel.
■
If the dimensions or design of the temporary spare wheel differ from the
tyres fitted, never drive faster than 80 km/h (or 50 mph).
WARNING (Continued)■ Never use the emergency spare wheel if it is damaged.■Observe instructions on the warning sign of the emergency wheel.
Tyre label
Read and observe
on page 205 first.
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.
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 ... 10 15... means, for example, that the tyre was manufac-
tured in the 10th week of 2015.
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.
208General Maintenance

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

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

Dimensions - Octavia estateFig. 256
Vehicle dimensions
Vehicle dimensions for operating weight without driver (in mm)
» Fig. 256SpecificationOctavia EstateOCTAVIA Estate 4x4OCTAVIA Estate RSOctavia CombiScoutA
Height
Basic dimensions1465 a)
/1463 b)1465a)
/1463 b)1452/1468 c)1531Vehicles with off-road package1480a)
/1478 b)1480a)
/1478 b)--Vehicles with SPORT package1450a)
/1448 b)---BFront track
» page 242CWidth1814181418141814DRear track » page 242EWidth including exterior mirror2017201720172017F
Clearance
Basic dimensions140139127/142c)171Vehicles with off-road package155154- Vehicles with SPORT package125---G
Wheel base
Basic dimensions2686268026802679Vehicles with 1.8 l/132 kW TSI engine2680---G-TEC vehicles2680---HLength4659465946854685a)
Valid for vehicles with 15" brakes
b)
Valid for vehicles with 16" brakes
c)
Only valid for some countries.
241Technical data

Fog lights72
Warning light36
Fold in passenger's mirror80
Footmats128
see footmats128
Force limit Electric boot lid
60
Power windows63
Sliding/tilting roof65
Front airbag15
Front Assist155
Disable/enable156
Distance warning156
Information messages157
Operation155
Radar sensor135
Warning and automatic braking156
Warning light40
Front door warning light75
fuel lead-free petrol
190
Fuel189
CNG193
Diesel191
Natural gas reserve display30
Petrol / Diesel reserve display30
refer to Fuel189
Refuelling189
Refuelling - natural gas192
Warning light36
Fuel consumption239
Fuel filter Warning messages
39
Fuel reserve Warning light
36
Fuses Assignment
226
Assignment of fuses in the dash panel228
Colour coding226
Fuse assignment in the engine compartment 229
Plastic clip229
Replacing226
G
Gear change Gear recommendation
41
Information on the selected gear41
Gear changing Gear stick
128
General view Cockpit
27
Genuine parts179
Glasses compartment95
Glow plug system Warning light
34
H
Handbrake
127
Warning light32
Hazard warning light system73
HBA137
Head airbag18
Headlight cleaning system Headlight cleaning system
78
Headlights Bulb arrangement
231
Driving abroad74
Headlight cleaning system78
Headlights with CORNER function73
Headrest Removing and installing
83
Head restraints82
Adjust height82
Heater Windscreen and rear window
76
Heating112
Air distribution control115
Controls113
Exterior mirrors80
Seats85
HHC137
High-beam assistant71
High beam assistant Warning light
39
Hill Start Assist (HHC)137
Hitch167
Drawback load167
Hook103
Horn27
I
Ice scrapers
184
Ignition lock121
Immobilizer120
Individual settings Locking
56
Unlocking56
Inertia reel13
Information system40
Compass point display49
Door warning40
Eco-tips49
Gear recommendation41
Lap timer48
MAXI DOT display44
Multifunction display41
operation42
Service interval display49
Stop watch48
Information system operation42
Infotainment4
Instrument cluster28
Auto-check control40
Counter for distance driven30
Display29
Overview28
Revolutions counter29
253Index

Reversing cameraLens care185
Revolutions counter29
Roller blind Luggage compartment cover
105
Roof Load
112
Roof rack110
mounting points111
Roof load112
Stowing in the luggage compartment111
Rubber seals184
Running-in Brake linings
132
Engine132
Tyres132
S
SAFE See Safe securing system
56
SAFELOCK See Safe securing system
56
Safe securing system56
Safety8
Child safety20
Child safety seats20
Correct seated position8
Head restraints82
ISOFIX23
TOP TETHER25
Saving electrical energy132
Saving fuel132
Seals Vehicle care
184
Seat belt height adjustment
12
warning light32
Warning light37
Seat belts11
Belt tensioners13
fastening and unfastening13
Seatbelts Inertia reels
13
Seat belts The physical principle of a head-on collision
12
Seat features85
Seats Folding front passenger seat
86
Front armrest86
Head restraints82
Heating85
Memory Function of the electrically adjustable seat
84
Rear armrest86
Seat backrests87
Storing in memory of remote control key84
Seats and head restraint81
see automatic gearbox Manual shifting of gears on the multifunctionsteering wheel
130
see Instrument cluster see Instrument cluster
28
Select drive mode Individual mode settings
159
Mode selection and Infotainment display159
Select driving mode Eco mode
158
Individual mode158
Off-road mode158
Sport mode157
Selector lever Refer to Selector lever
129
Selector lever lock Warning light
37
Service179
Service interval display49
Warning light40
Setting Positions of the variable loading floor108
Seat belt height12
seats and head restraints81
Settings Interior mirror
79
Setting the Clock
31
Side airbag17
sliding/tilting roof Sunblind
66
Sliding/tilting roof Closing
65
Sliding / tilting roof Malfunction
66
Malfunction of the sun blind66
Sliding/tilting roof Opening and tilting
65
Operation65
SmartGate Connection by searching for a Wi-Fi network
51
introductory information50
Password/PIN code change52
Setting52
Wi-Fi Direct51
SmartLink see Infotainment
4
Snow chains209
Sockets 230 V
97
Spare wheel207, 208
Remove213
stow213
Speed symbol see Wheels
208
Spoiler180
Stabilisation system135
Stability Control (ESC)136
Staring engine Jump-starting
219
257Index

Trailer operation167, 176
Trailer stabilization system (TSA)138
Transmission Warning messages
37
Transport Luggage compartment
100
Roof rack110
Transporting89
Transporting children safely20
TSA138
Turn signal69
Turn signal system Warning light
36
Tyre Explanation of the label
208
see wheels208
Tyre load-bearing capacity see Wheels
208
Tyre pressure205
Warning light35
Tyre pressure monitoring165
Display35
Infotainment display166
Saving tyre pressure values165
Saving tyre pressure values - button166
Saving tyre pressure values - Infotainment166
Tyre repair General information
218
Preparations218
Pressure test219
Sealing and inflating the tyre218
Tyres205
Damage207
new132
Tyre pressure205
Wear206
Wear indicator207
Tyre size208
see wheels208
U
Under-body Vehicle care
186
Under-body protection186
Unlocking Individual settings
56
KESSY55
Key54
Remote control54
Unlocking and locking53
USB99
Used vehicles Acceptance and recycling
181
Useful equipment 230-volt socket
97
Ashtray92
Car park ticket holder90
Cigarette lighter92
Clothes hook96
Cup holders91
Glasses compartment95
Multimedia holder94
Removable through-loading bag98
Storage compartment89
Using the selector lever129
V
Variable loading floor
107
Dividing the luggage compartment109
Folding up108
Position change108
Vehicle battery Automatic load deactivation
204
charging203
Checking the battery electrolyte level202
Cover202
Operation in winter202
Replacing203
Safety instructions201
Warning light37
Vehicle care Alcantara
187
Anodized parts184
Artificial leather187
Cavity protection185
Chrome parts184
Cleaning vehicle exterior182
Cleaning wheels185
Decorative and protective films183
Door locking cylinder185
Headlight glasses185
Interior care186
Jack185
Maintenance183
Materials187
Natural leather187
Plastic parts184
Polishing vehicle paint work183
Rubber seals184
Safety belt188
Seat covers188
Under-body protections186
washing181
Vehicle condition see Auto-check control
40
Vehicle data sticker236
Vehicle data sticker and nameplate Vehicle data sticker and nameplate
236
Vehicle dimensions240, 241
Vehicle height240, 241
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)236
Vehicle length240, 241
Vehicle tool kit212
Vehicle width240, 241
vest holder for reflective vest
211
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
236
259Index