2015 SKODA OCTAVIA mirror

The area behind the vehicle is displayed when the following conditions are
met.
The ignition is switched on.
Reverse gear is engaged. 1)
The luggage compartment lid is completely closed.
The vehicle is not travelling at more than about 10 km/h.
Note
■ The display can be interrupted by pressing the symbol key  » Fig. 158 on
page 141 .■
After disengaging the reverse gear, automatic display of the parking aid is
carried out (variant 2, 3) » page 141.
Guidelines and function keys
Fig. 163
Infotainment display: Orientation lines / function keys
Read and observe
and on page 143 first.
Orientation lines are shown along with the monitored area behind the vehicle
in the display.
Distance of the orientation lines behind the vehicle » Fig. 163
The distance is about 40 cm (safety distance limit).
The distance is approximately 100 cm.
The distance is approximately 200 cm.
The distance between the side lines corresponds approximately to the vehicle width including mirrors.
ABCFunction buttons » Fig. 163
Turns off the display of the area behind the vehicle.
Display settings - brightness, contrast, colour. Switching audible parking signals on/off.
Enabling and reduced park assistance display.
Change to park assistance display.
CAUTION
The objects shown in the display can be closer or even further away than they
appear. This is especially the case in the following situations.■
Protruding objects, such as a hitch, the rear of a truck and the like.
■
When driving from a horizontal surface into a slope or a depression.
■
When driving from a slope or a depression onto a horizontal surface.
Note
The orientation lines are immobile, and therefore the spacing of the bars be-
hind the vehicle will vary, depending on the vehicle load state and the road in-
clination.
Park Assist
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Functioning
145
Parking space search
146
Parking
146
Departing from a parallel parking space
147
Automatic brake assist
147
Information messages
147
Park Assist (hereinafter referred to as system) helps drivers park in suitable
parallel and perpendicular parking places or also to manoeuvre out of parallel
parking spaces.
The system takes over the steering movements when parking or leaving a
parking space. The driver operates the pedals and the shift lever or gear selec-
tor. 

   1)
The area behind the vehicle can be displayed for a few seconds more after disengaging the reverse gear.
144Driving

Exterior mirrors
You should have additional exterior mirrors fitted if you are not able to see the
traffic behind the trailer with the standard rear-view mirrors.
Headlights
The front of the vehicle may lift up when a trailer is being towed and the head-
lights may dazzle other road users.
Adjust the headlights using the headlight beam control » page 68, Operating
the lights 1)
.
Power to the trailer power grid
For the electrical connection between the vehicle and trailer, the trailer's pow-
er supply is provided by the vehicle.
The power supply works with ignition on or off.
With the ignition off, the battery of the towing vehicle is discharged by activa-
ted consumers.
At low charge state of the vehicle battery power to the trailer is interrupted.WARNING■ Improperly connected trailer electrical installations may cause accidents
or serious injury due to electric shock.■
Work on the electrical system must only be carried out by specialist ga-
rages.
■
Never directly connect the trailer's electrical system with the electrical
connections for the tail lights or other current sources.
WARNING (Continued)■ After attaching the trailer and connecting the power socket, check that
the rear lights on the trailer are working correctly.■
Never use the safety eye to tow a vehicle!
CAUTION
Improperly connected trailer electrical installations may cause malfunction of
the entire vehicle electronics.
Note
■ The total power consumption of all the connected consumers on the trailer
must not exceed 350 watts.■
Coat the ball head of the towing device with a suitable grease whenever
necessary.
Loading a trailer
Distribution of the cargo
Distribute the cargo in the trailer in such a way that heavy items are located as
close to the trailer axle as possible. Secure the items from slipping.
The distribution of the weight is very poor if your vehicle is unladen and the
trailer is laden. Drive at a particularly low speed if you cannot avoid driving
with this combination.
Tyre pressure
Correct the tyre inflation pressure on the vehicle for a “full load” » page 205.
WARNINGSliding cargo can significantly adversely affect stability and driving safety -
risk of accident!
Trailer load
The permissible trailer load must not be exceeded under any circumstances. 1)
Applies to vehicles with xenon headlights.
173Hitch and trailer

Clean wheels, door sills and similar parts last. Use a second sponge for such
areas.
Give the vehicle a good rinse after washing it and dry it off using a chamois
leather.WARNINGProtect your hands and arms from sharp-edged metal parts when cleaning
the underfloor or the inside of the wheel housings or the wheel trims – risk
of cuts!
CAUTION
■ Only apply slight pressure when cleaning the vehicle's paintwork.■Do not wash your vehicle in bright sunlight – risk of paint damage.
Automatic car wash systems
Read and observe
and on page 181 first.
The usual precautionary measures must be taken before washing the vehicle
in an automatic car wash system (e.g. closing the windows and the sliding/tilt-
ing roof etc.).
If your vehicle is fitted with any particular attached parts, such as a spoiler,
roof rack system, two-way radio aerial etc., it is best to consult the operator of
the car wash system beforehand.
After an automatic wash with wax treatment, the lips of the wipers should be
cleaned with cleaning agents specially designed for the purpose, and then de-
greased.
CAUTION
Before driving through a car wash fold in the exterior mirrors - there is a risk of
damage.
Washing with a high-pressure cleaner
Read and observe
and on page 181 first.
When washing the vehicle with a high-pressure cleaner, the instructions for
use of the equipment must be observed. This applies in particular to the pres-
sure used and to the spraying distance .
Maintain a sufficiently large distance to the parking aid sensors and soft mate-
rials such as rubber hoses or insulation material.
CAUTION
■ The films should not be washed with any high-pressure cleaners - there is a
risk of damage » page 183.■
Do not aim the water jet directly at the lock cylinders or the door or opening
joints when washing the vehicle in the winter – there is a risk of freezing.
■
The sensors of the parking aid can be sprayed only for a short time and there
must be a minimum distance of 10 cm - there is a risk of damage.
Cleaning vehicle exterior
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Vehicle paint work
183
Films
183
Plastic parts
184
Rubber seals
184
Chrome and anodized parts
184
Windows and external mirrors
184
Headlight glasses
185
Camera lens
185
Door closing cylinder
185
Cavity protection
185
Jack
185
Wheels
185
Towing hitch and mounting recess
186
Under-body protection
186
Wiper blades
186
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. 
182General Maintenance

Plastic partsRead and observe
and on page 183 first.
Clean plastic parts with a damp cloth.
If this method does not completely clean the plastic parts, use cleaning prod-
ucts specially designed for this purpose.
CAUTION
Do not use paint care products on plastic parts.
Rubber seals
Read and observe
and on page 183 first.
All door seals and window guides are factory-treated with a colourless matt
varnish layer to prevent the freezing of painted body parts and to protect
against driving noise.
CAUTION
■ Do not treat the door seals and window guides with any products.■Applying additional treatments to the seals can corrode the protective coat-
ing, and driving noise may occur.
Chrome and anodized parts
Read and observe
and on page 183 first.
First clean the chrome parts and anodized parts with a damp cloth and then
polish them with a soft, dry cloth.
If this method does not completely clean the parts, use cleaning products spe-
cially designed for this purpose.
CAUTION
■ Do not polish the chrome parts and anodized parts in a dusty environment -
risk of surface scratches.■
Never use aggressive cleaning agents or chemical solvents for these parts -
there is risk of damage.
Windows and external mirrorsFig. 198
Fuel filler flap: Remove ice scra-
per
Read and observe and on page 183 first.
Removing snow and ice
Use a plastic ice scraper for removing snow and ice from the windows and mir-
rors.
The ice scraper can be found on the inside of the fuel filler flap.
›
Open the fuel filler flap.
›
Slide out the ice scraper in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 198.
Cleaning windows
Regularly clean windows from the inside with clean water.
Dry the glass surfaces with a clean chamois leather or a cloth intended for this
purpose.
CAUTION
Instructions for removing snow and ice■The ice scraper should not be moved forward and backward but in one direc-
tion to avoid any damage to the surface of the glass.■
Snow or ice that is contaminated with coarse dirt such as fine gravel, sand or
salt must not be removed from the windows and mirrors – there is a risk of
damage to the surface of the windows and mirrors.
■
Do not remove snow or ice from glass parts using warm or hot water – risk of
cracks forming in the glass.
■
Make sure that when removing snow and ice from the windows, the labels
attached to the vehicle by the factory are not damaged. 
184General Maintenance

›Insert a new fuse.›Replace the bracket at the original position.
Installing the storage compartment›
Move the stop buffer
B
of the storage compartment behind the brackets
C
» Fig. 239 .
›
Push in the storage compartment in the opposite direction of the arrow
5
.
›
Insert the brake rod and lock it against the arrow
4
with a screwdriver.
›
Push in the side cover against the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Press the side cover fully against the direction of the arrow
1
.
›
Close the storage compartment.
Assignment of the fuses in the dash panel
Fig. 240
Fuses
Read and observe and on page 227 first.
No.Consumer1Not assigned2Not assigned3Not assigned4Not assigned5Databus6Alarm sensor7Air conditioning, heating, recipient of the wireless remote control
for auxiliary heating, selector lever of the automatic transmission8Light switch, rain sensor, diagnostic socket9Haldex clutch10Touchscreen11Heated rear seatsNo.Consumer12Radio13Belt tensioner - driver's side14Air blower for air conditioning,heating15Electric steering lock16Signal amplifier for telephone, telephone preinstallation17Instrument cluster18Not assigned19KESSY20Operating lever underneath the steering wheel21Not assigned22Towing hitch - contact in the socket23Light - right24Panorama roof25Central locking front door - left, power windows - left26Heated front seats27Music amplifier28Towing hitch - left light29CNG relay30Not assigned31Headlight - left32Parking aid (Park Assist)33Airbag switch for hazard warning lights
34
TCS, ESC button, tyre control display, pressure sensor for air-condi-
tioning, reverse light switch, interior mirror with automatic dim-
ming, START-STOP button, telephone preinstallation, control for
heating of rear seats, sensor for air-conditioning, 230 V power
socket, sport-sound generator35Headlight, headlamp beam adjustment, diagnostic connector, cam-
era, radar36Headlight right37Headlight left38Towing hitch - right light 228Do-it-yourself

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

Index
A
abroad lead-free petrol
190
Abroad Headlights
74
ABS Operation
136
Warning light34
ACC150
Control symbol32
Warning lights40
Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles181
Accessories178
Adaptive cruise control automatic stop-start
151
Information messages155
Operation150
Operation Overview152
Set/change the desired speed.153
special driving conditions154
Start control152
Stop/resume control152
Adaptive Cruise Control150
Radar sensor135
Set the clearance level153
Warning lights40
Adaptive headlight see xenon headlight
70
Adjust Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventila-tion)
118
Adjusting Exterior mirrors
80
head restraints82
seats82
Steering wheel9
the seats electronically82
Adjusting the seats8
Adjusting the seats electronically82
Adjustment Headlight beam
68
Advance warning/emergency braking Warning light
40
AHL see xenon headlight
70
Air-conditioning system Air outlet vents
116
Airbag14
Deactivating19
Deactivating the front passenger airbag19
Deployment15
Front airbag15
Head airbag18
Knee airbag17
Modifications and damage to the airbag system 180
Side airbag
17
Warning light35
Airbag system14
Air conditioning112
Air distribution control115
Climatronic114
Manual air conditioning113
Air distribution control115
Air outlet vents116
Alarm Enable/disable
58
Switch off58
Trailer177
Triggering58
Alcantara cleaning
187
Anodized parts Refer to vehicle maintenance
184
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)136
Anti-theft alarm system Enable/disable
58
Trailer177
Anti-theft wheel bolts214
Armrest Front
86
Rear86
artificial leather187
Ashtray92
Assembling the bar ball, Step 1
169
bar ball, Step 2169
Assistance systems OFF ROAD-mode
138
Assistance Systems High-beam assistant
71
Assist systems135
Auto-check control40
Automatic driving lamp control70
Automatic gearbox129
Selector lever-emergency unlocking225
Selector lever lock130
Starting-off and driving131
Tiptronic130
Using the selector lever129
Automatic gearbox modes129
Automatic load deactivation204
automatic transmission selector lever lock defect
130
Automatic transmission Kickdown
131
Launch control131
Malfunction37
Selector lever lock130
Warning light37
Warning messages37
AUX99
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventila- tion)
117
Adjust118
Switching on/off118
Auxiliary heating (heating and ventilation) Radio remote control
119
249Index