2015 SKODA OCTAVIA maintenance

Octavia RSRim sizeImpression depth DTyre size6J x 17a)45 mm205/50 R176J x 17a)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 213.
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

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
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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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Temperature gauge29
Warning lights31
Interior care186
Natural leather187
Interior light Front
74
Interior lights Rear
75
Interior monitor58
iPad holder Behind the headrests
99
Handling99
ISOFIX23
J
Jack
212
Maintenance185
Jump-starting219
K
KESSY Locking
55
Unlocking55
Key Locking
54
Starting the engine121
Stopping the engine121
Switching off the ignition121
Switching on the ignition121
Unlocking54
Key CAR see Infotainment
4
Knee airbag17
L
Lamp failure Warning light
38
Lamps Warning light
38
Lane Assistsee Lane Departure Warning160
Warning light36
Lane Departure Warning160
Activation / deactivation162
Information messages162
Operation161
Lap timer48
Leather Natural leather care
187
LEAVING HOME73
Lever Main beam
69
Turn signal69
Levers Windscreen wipers
78
Light Cockpit
74
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME73
Fog lights72
Headlights with CORNER function73
High-beam assistant71
Rear fog light72
Replacing bulbs230
travel mode71
Xenon headlight70
Light Assist High-beam assistant
71
lighting entry space
75
Lighting Luggage compartment
100
Lights67
Automatic driving lamp control70
Daylight running68
Hazard warning light system73
Headlight beam range regulation68
Headlight flasher69
Low beam68
Main beam69
Parking lights68, 74
Switching on and off68
Turn signal69
Warning lights31
Load238
Locking Individual settings
56
KESSY55
Key54
Remote control54
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the in- side
55
Locking the door without a locking cylinder Emergency
224
Long cargo channel88
Low beam68
Low tyre pressure warning See tyre pressure monitoring
165
Luggage compartment100
Compartment with cargo element106
Cover104
Fastening elements101
Fix floor covering103
Fixing nets102
floor covering on both sides103
foldable hook103
Folding double hooks103
Lighting100
Luggage net104
Net partition109
Roll-up cover105
Storage compartments under the floor cover- ing
106
Stowing the roof rack111
unlock manually224
Unlock the boot lid224
Variable loading floor107
Luggage compartment cover104
Roll-up cover105
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Luggage compartment lid59
Luggage net104
Luggage storage Multi-function pocket
107
M
Main beam
69
Warning light37
Maintenance see vehicle care
183
Manual air conditioning Air distribution control
115
Controls113
Manual gear changing see gear changing
128
Manually adjusting seats
82
Manually adjusting seats82
MAXI DOT display44
Lap timer48
Main menu45
Menu item assist systems48
Menu item Audio47
Menu item navigation46
Menu item telephone47
Operation45, 46
Stop watch48
MAXI DOT see MAXI DOT display
44
Maximum permissible weights
236
MCB138
Mechanical window lifter open and close
62
Mechanical window lifters61
Media AUX
99
see Infotainment4
USB99
Memory44
Memory Function for the seat84
Mirror Exterior mirrors
80
Interior mirror79
Make-up76
MODE button see driving mode selection
157
Modifications178
Modifications and technical alterations Airbags
180
Service179
Spoiler180
Multi-function display operation
42
Multi-function pocket107
Multi collision brake (MCB)138
Multifunction display Functions
41
Information42
Memory44
Multifunction steering wheel Operation
46
Multimedia AUX
99
USB99
Multimedia holder94
Handling99
N
N1
107
Nameplate236
Natural gas operation Warning light
37
Navigation see Infotainment
4
Net partition109
behind the front seats109
behind the rarer seats109
Removing and refitting the housing110
Nets102
NGVs see CNG
193
Notes for driving with a repaired tyre219
Notes on using wheels205
O
OFF ROAD
138
ABS140
EDS140
ESC140
hill descent assistant139
operation139
TCS140
OFF ROAD mode warning light
40
Oil See Engine oil
198
Warning messages38
Oil pressure Warning messages
38
On-board computer see multifunction display
41
Operating weight237
Operation in winter Diesel fuel
191
Vehicle battery202
Original accessories179
Overview Engine compartment
196
Warning lights31
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START-STOP124
Jump-starting219
Manually deactivating/activating the system126
operation125
Warning light39
START-STOP system124
Starter button Problems starting the engine
124
Starting the engine123
Steering column lock locking122
Steering column lock unlocking122
Switching off the engine123
Switching off the ignition123
Switching on the ignition123
Starting and stopping the engine at the push of the button
122
Starting and stopping the engine using the key 120
Starting engine Jump-starting
219
Starting the engine Key
121
Starter button123
START STOP Information messages
126
Steering column lock locking Starter button
122
Steering column lock unlocking Starter button
122
Steering lock locking Key
120
Steering lock unlocking Key
120
Steering lock (KESSY system) Warning light
33
Steering wheel correct posture
9
setting9
Stop see Parking
128
Stopping the engineKey121
Stop watch48
Storage89
Storage compartment Glasses compartment
95
in the front centre console91
in the rear centre console97
on the driver's side90
on the front passenger side95
under the front arm rest95
Storage compartments89
Storing seats
84
Storing skis88
Stowage compartments in the doors
90
Sunblind Operation
66
Sun screen77
sun visors76
Switching lights on and off68
Switching off the engine Starter button
123
Switching off the ignition Key
121
Starter button123
Switching on the ignition Key
121
Starter button123
Synchronous adjustment of the rear-view mir- ror
80
T
Tablet holder Behind the headrests
99
Taking care of your vehicle Automatic car wash system
182
High-pressure cleaner182
Washing by hand181
Wash system182
TCS Indicator light
33
Operation136
Warning light33
Technical data236
Telephone see Infotainment
4
Through-loading bag98
Time31
Tiptronic130
Tools212
TOP TETHER25
Towing220
Towing device Accessories
171
Description167
Towing eye front
221
Rear222
Towing hitch Operation and maintenance
186
Towing protection58
Towing the vehicle220
Traction control (TCS)136
Traffic sign recognition162
Function163
Information messages164
Traffic Sign Recognition Additional display
164
Traffic signs see Traffic sign recognition
162
Trailer172
13-pin socket172
Attaching and detaching172
loading173
Safety eyelet172
Trailer operation176
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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
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