2015 SKODA OCTAVIA window

Engine compartment overviewFig. 204
Principle sketch: Engine compartment
Read and observe
and on page 194 first.
Layout of the engine compartment » Fig. 204
Coolant expansion reservoir
199
Engine oil dipstick
198
Engine oil filler opening
198
Brake fluid reservoir
200
Battery (below a cover)
201
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
196
Note
The location of the inspection points in the engine compartment of petrol and
diesel engines is practically identical.
Radiator fan
Read and observe
and on page 194 first.
The radiator fan is powered by an electric motor. Operation is controlled ac-
cording to the temperature of the coolant.
ABCDEFWARNINGAfter switching off the ignition, the fan can intermittently continue to oper-
ate for approx. 10 minutes.
Windscreen washer system
Fig. 205
Windscreen washer fluid reser-
voir
Read and observe and on page 194 first.
The windscreen washer fluid reservoir
A
is located in the engine compart-
ment » Fig. 205 .
The cleaning fluid is provided for the cleaning of the front and rear window as
well as the headlight.
The capacity of the reservoir is about 3 litres or about 4.7 litres on vehicles that
have a headlight cleaning system 1)
.
Clear water is not sufficient to intensively clean the windscreen and head-
lights. We recommend using clean washing water together with the screen
cleaner from the range of ŠKODA Original Accessories (in winter additionally
with antifreeze) which is capable of removing stubborn dirt.
In Winter, the washing water should always be mixed with antifreeze even if
the vehicle has heated windscreen washer nozzles.
Under exceptional circumstances, methylated spirits can also be used if no
screen cleaner with antifreeze is available. The concentration of methylated
spirits must not be more than 15 %. The freeze protection at this concentration
is sufficient only to -5 °C. 
1)
In some countries, 4.7 ltr. applies for both variants.
196General Maintenance

›Firstly disconnect the battery's negative terminal
, followed by the positive
terminal .
Connecting›
Firstly connect the battery's positive terminal 
, followed by the negative
terminal 
.
After disconnecting and re-connecting the vehicle battery, the following func- tions or devices are partially or completely inoperative.
Function / deviceOperating measureElectrical power windows» page 64Panorama sliding/tilting roof» page 66Sun screen» page 66Time settings» page 31
CAUTION
■ Disconnect the vehicle battery only with the ignition turned off - there is a
risk of damaging the electrical system of the vehicle.■
Under no circumstances must the battery cables be connected incorrectly –
risk of a cable fire.
Note
■ After disconnecting and re-connecting the vehicle battery, we recommend
having the vehicle checked by a specialist to ensure that the full functionality
of all electrical systems is guaranteed.■
The data of the multi-function display will be reset.
Automatic load deactivation
Read and observe
and on page 201 first.
The vehicle's electrical system automatically prevents the battery from dis-
charging when the battery is being heavily used. This manifests itself by the
following. ▶ The idling speed is raised to allow the generator to deliver more electricity to
the electrical system.
▶ Where appropriate large convenience consumers, e.g. seat heaters, rear win-
dow heaters, have their power limited or in case of emergency shut off com-
pletely.
CAUTION■ Despite such intervention by the vehicle electric system management, the
vehicle battery may be drained. For example, when the ignition is switched on
a long time with the engine turned off or the side or parking lights are turned
on during longer parking.■
Consumers which are supplied via a 12 V socket can cause the vehicle battery
to discharge when the ignition is switched off.
Note
Driving comfort is not disrupted by any shutting off of consumers. Often the
driver is not aware of it having taken place.204General Maintenance

›Open the boot lid.
Selector lever-emergency unlocking
Fig. 235
Selector lever-emergency unlocking
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
Open the stowage compartment in the front centre console
» page 91.
›
Grab hold of the cover
A
in the area of the arrows and carefully raise it for-
wards in the direction of the arrow
1
and then backwards » Fig. 235.
›
Use a finger to press the yellow plastic part in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
At the same time, press the locking button in the selector lever and move
the selector lever to position N.
If the selector lever is moved again to position P, it is once again blocked.
Replacing windscreen wiper blades

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
225
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
226WARNINGReplace the windscreen wiper blades once or twice a year for safety rea-
sons. These can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.Replacing the windscreen wiper bladesFig. 236
Windscreen wiper blade
Read and observe
on page 225 first.
Before replacing the windscreen wiper blade, put the windscreen wiper arms
into the service position.
Service position for changing wiper blades
›
Closing the bonnet.
›
Switch the ignition on and off again.
›
Within 10 seconds, press the lever in position
4
and hold it in position for
around 2 seconds » page 78, Windscreen wipers and washers .
The windscreen wiper arms move into the service position.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Lift the wiper arm from the window in the direction of
1
» Fig. 236 .
›
Tilt the wiper blade to the stop in the same direction.
›
Hold the upper part of the wiper arm and press the securing mechanism
A
in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
3
.
Attaching the windscreen wiper blade
›
Push the windscreen wiper blade to the stop until it locks into place.
›
Check that the windscreen wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the windscreen wiper arm back to the windscreen.
›
Turn on the ignition and press the lever into position
4
» page 78 , Wind-
screen wipers and washers .
The windscreen wiper arms move into the home position.
225Emergency equipment, and self-help

Replacing the rear window wiper bladeFig. 237
Rear window wiper blade
Read and observe
on page 225 first.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Lift the wiper arm from the window in the direction of
1
» Fig. 237 .
›
Tilt the wiper blade to the stop in the same direction.
›
Hold the upper part of the wiper arm and press the securing mechanism
A
in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
3
.
Attaching the windscreen wiper blade
›
Push the windscreen wiper blade to the stop until it locks into place.
›
Check that the windscreen wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the windscreen wiper arm back to the windscreen.
Fuses and light bulbs
Fuses
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fuses in the dash panel – LHD
227
Fuses in the dash panel – RHD
227
Assignment of the fuses in the dash panel
228
Fuses in the engine compartment
229
Assignment of fuses in the engine compartment
229
Individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses.
Switch off the ignition and the corresponding power consuming device before
replacing a fuse.
Find out which fuse belongs to the component that is not operating
» page 228 , Assignment of the fuses in the dash panel or » page 229 , Assign-
ment of fuses in the engine compartment .
Electrically adjustable seats are protected by automatic circuit breakers, which
switch on again automatically after a few seconds after the overload has been
eliminated.
Colour coding of fuses
Fuse colourMaximum amperagelight brown5dark brown7.5red10blue15yellow/blue20white25green/pink30orange/green40red50 226Do-it-yourself

›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

No.Consumer39Central locking front door - right, power windows - front and rear
right4012-Volt power socket41Not assigned42Central locking rear door - left, right, headlight washer system,
windscreen washer system43Visor for gas discharge bulbs, interior lighting44Towing hitch - contact in the socket45Operating the seat adjustment46230-Volt power socket47Rear window wiper48Not assigned49Coil on starter relay, clutch pedal switch50Opening the boot lid51Belt tensioner - front passenger side52Not assigned53Relay for rear window heater
Fuses in the engine compartment
Fig. 241
Removing the fuse box cover/fuses
Fig. 242
Cover for the fuse box in the en-
gine compartment: Plastic clip
for fuses
Read and observe and on page 227 first.
Replacing fuses
›
Press together the interlocks of the cover simultaneously in the direction of
the arrow
1
» Fig. 241 .
›
Remove the cover in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Replace the appropriate fuse.
›
Place the cover on top of the fusebox.
›
Push in the interlocks on the cover and lock.
CAUTION
The cover for the fuse box in the engine compartment must always be applied
correctly. Water may get into the fuse box if the cover is not replaced properly
- there is a risk of damage to the vehicle.
Assignment of fuses in the engine compartment
Read and observe
and on page 227 first.
No.Consumer1ESC, ABS2ESC, ABS3Engine control unit4Radiator fan, oil temperature sensor, air volume sensor, control
valve for fuel pressure, relay for electrical auxiliary heating, engine
components5Coil of the relay for the ignition system, coil of the CNG relay, en-
gine components6Brake sensor7Coolant pump, radiator shutter, engine components 229Fuses and light bulbs

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
250Index

CleanAnodized parts184
Chrome parts184
Cleaning Alcantara
187
and maintaining belts188
artificial leather187
headlight glasses185
materials187
natural leather187
plastic parts184
seats covers of the electrically heated seats188
wheels185
Cleaning safety belt
188
Cleaning seat covers
188
Cleaning the interior artificial leather
187
Seat covers188
Cleaning the vehicle exterior Camera lens
185
Cavity protection185
Decorative films183
Door locking cylinder185
Headlight glasses185
Protective films183
Under-body protection186
wheels185
Windows and external mirrors184
Cleaning vehicle181
Cleaning vehicle exterior182
Anodized parts184
Chrome parts184
Plastic parts184
Rubber seals184
Vehicle paint work183
Wiper blades186
Clean interior Safety belt
188
Climatronic air distribution control115
Automatic operation115
Operating elements114
Clothes hook96
CNG193
Gas leak193
in a traffic accident193
Natural gas reserve display30
refuelling192
Refuelling192
Regular checks193
Sticker193
Warning light37
Cockpit 12-Volt power outlet
93
Ashtray92
Cigarette lighter92
General view27
Lighting74
storage compartments89
useful equipment89
COMING HOME73
compartments89
Component protection180
Components of the puncture repair kit217
Compressed natural gas see CNG
193
Computer see multifunction display
41
Convenience operation sliding / tilting roof
65
Window64
convenience turn signal69
Coolant198
Checking199
Replenishing200
Temperature gauge29
Warning light37
Warning messages37
CORNER see Headlights with CORNER function73
Correct routing of seat belt
12
Correct seated position8
Front passenger10
Rear seats10
Correct seat position Driver
9
Counter for distance driven30
Crew Protect Assist160
cruise control operation
148
operation Description149
Cruise control system Warning light
36
Cruise Control System148
Cup holders91
D
DAY LIGHT see Daylight running lights
68
Daylight running lights68
De-icing windows
184
De-icing the windscreen and rear window76
Deactivating an airbag19
Decorative films183
Delayed locking of the boot lid see boot lid
59
Departure angle243
Diesel refer to Fuel
191
Diesel fuel Operation in winter
191
Diesel particulate filter38
information messages38
Digital Clock31
Dipstick198
251Index