2015 SKODA OCTAVIA trailer

Vehicles with automatic transmission may be towed in with a tow bar or a tow
rope or with the front wheels raised. If the vehicle is raised at rear, the auto-
matic gearbox is damaged! If possible, the vehicle should be towed with the
engine running or at least with the ignition on.
Driver of the tow vehicle›
Engage the clutch gently when starting off or depress the accelerator partic-
ularly gently if the vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox.
›
Only then approach correctly when the rope is taut.
The maximum towing speed is 50 km/h.
Driver of the towed vehicle
›
Switch on the ignition so that the steering wheel is not locked and so that
the turn signal lights, windscreen wipers and windscreen washer system can
be used.
›
Take the vehicle out of gear or move the selector lever into position N if the
vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox.
Please note that the brake servo unit and power steering only operate if the
engine is running. If the engine is not running, significantly more physical force
is required to depress the brake pedal and steer the vehicle.
If using a tow rope, ensure that it is always kept taught.
General information for the towing process
Both drivers should be familiar with the problems which might possibly occur while a vehicle is being towed. Unskilled drivers should not attempt to tow in
another vehicle or to be towed in.
The vehicle must be transported on a special breakdown vehicle or trailer if it
is not possible to tow in the vehicle in the way described or if the towing dis-
tance is greater than 50 km.
If the gearbox no longer contains any oil, your vehicle must only be towed with
the front axle raised clear of the ground or on a breakdown vehicle or trailer.
To protect both vehicles when tow-starting or towing, the tow rope should be
elastic. Thus one should only use plastic fibre rope or a rope made out of a
similarly elastic material.
Attach the tow rope or the tow bar to the towing eyes » page 221 or
» page 222 to the detachable ball head of the towing equipment » page 167 .
WARNING■
When towing, exercise increased caution.■Spiral tow ropes must not be used for towing » Fig. 226-  , the towing
eye may unscrew out of the vehicle - risk of accident.■
The tow rope should not be twisted - risk of accident.
CAUTION
■ Do not start engine by towing - there is a risk of damaging the engine parts.
The battery from another vehicle can be used as a jump-start aid » page 219,
Jump-starting .■
There is always a risk of excessive stresses and damage resulting at the
points to which you attach the tow rope or tow bar when you attempt to tow a
vehicle which is not standing on a paved road.
Note
We recommend using a tow rope from ŠKODA Original Accessories available
from a ŠKODA Partner.
Front towing eye
Fig. 227
Removing the cap / installing the towing eye
Read and observe
and on page 221 first.
Removing/installing the cap
›
Press on the cap in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 227 .
›
Remove the cap in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
After unscrewing the towing eye, insert the cap in the area of arrow
1
and
then press the opposite side of the cap.
The cap must engage firmly. 
221Emergency equipment, and self-help

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.
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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).
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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

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
258Index

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