2015 SKODA OCTAVIA emergency towing

General Maintenance
Care and maintenance178
Service work, adjustments and technical
alterations
178
Washing vehicle
181
Cleaning vehicle exterior
182
Interior care
186
Inspecting and replenishing
189
Fuel
189
Engine compartment
194
Engine oil
197
Coolant
198
Brake fluid
200
Vehicle battery
201
Wheels
205
Tyres and wheel rims
205
Winter operation
209
Do-it-yourself
Emergency equipment, and self-help
211
Emergency equipment
211
Changing a wheel
213
Puncture repair kit
217
Jump-starting
219
Towing the vehicle
220
Remote control
223
Emergency unlocking/locking
224
Replacing windscreen wiper blades
225
Fuses and light bulbs
226
Fuses
226
Bulbs
230Technical data
Technical data236
Basic vehicle data
236
Vehicle-specific information depending on
engine type
244
Index
3Table of Contents

WARNINGDoors locked from the inside make it difficult for rescuers to get into the
vehicle in an emergency – danger to life!
Safe securing system
Read and observe
and on page 53 first.
As soon as the vehicle is locked from the outside, the safe lock prevents open-
ing the doors from the inside.
This function is pointed out by the following message on the display of the in-
strument cluster after switching out the ignition.
Check SAFELOCK! Owner's Manual!CHECK SAFELOCK
After locking the vehicle, the warning light in the driver's door flashes for
around 2 seconds in quick succession, afterwards it begins to flash evenly at
longer intervals.
Switching off
The safe lock can be switched off in one of the following ways.
▶ By locking twice within 2 seconds.
▶ By disabling the button for interior monitoring and anti-towing » page 58.
The indicator light in the driver door flashes for about 2 seconds fast, goes out and starts to flash at longer intervals after about 30 seconds.
If the vehicle is locked and the safe securing system is switched off, the door
can be opened separately from the inside by a single pull on opening lever.
The SafeLock switches on the next time the vehicle is locked.
WARNINGIf the car is locked and the safe securing system activated, no people must
remain in the car as it will then not be possible to either unlock a door or
open a window from the inside. The locked doors make it more difficult for
rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency – risk to life!Individual settings
Read and observe
and on page 53 first.
The following functions of the central locking system can be set individually in
the Infotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR - Car settings.
Opening a single door
The function allows you to unlock only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap
with the radio remote control. KESSY makes possible the release of individual
doors as well as the fuel filler flap, depending on the area in which the key is
located. The other doors and the boot lid are only unlocked when the unlock-
ing is repeated.
Unlocking a vehicle side door
This function enables you to unlock both doors on the driver's side and the
fuel filler flap with the radio remote control unit. KESSY makes possible the re-
lease of both doors on one side as well as the fuel filler flap, depending on the
area in which the key is located. The other doors and the boot lid are only un-
locked when the unlocking is repeated.
Unlock all doors
This function allows you to unlock all doors, the boot lid and the fuel filler flap.
Automatic locking/unlocking
The function allows you to lock all doors and the boot lid from a speed of
about 15 km/h. The button in the boot lid handle is deactivated.
Renewed automatic unlocking of all doors as well as the luggage compartment
door when removing the ignition key or by opening any of the doors. In vehi-
cles with the system KESSY this is when any door is opened.
The vehicle can also be unlocked by pressing the Central Locking Button  in
the centre console » page 55.
Acoustic signals when locking / unlocking
For vehicles with an anti-theft alarm system, the acoustic signals can be ena-
bled / disabled in the Infotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chap-
ter CAR - Vehicle Settings .
56Using the system

Fire extinguisherFig. 215
Fire extinguisher
The fire extinguisher is attached by two straps in a holder underneath the driv-
er's seat.
Removing/attaching
›
Loosen the two straps by pulling the buckles in the direction of the arrow
» Fig. 215 .
›
Remove the fire extinguisher.
›
To fit in place, insert the fire extinguisher back into the bracket and secure
with straps.
Please read the instructions which are attached to the fire extinguisher.
Pay attention to the expiration date of the fire extinguisher. If the fire extin- guisher is used after the expiration date, its proper function is not assured.
WARNINGThe fire extinguisher must always be secured safely so that they do not
come loose when making an emergency braking or in a vehicle collision
which could cause injuries to occupants.
Note
The fire extinguisher is part of the scope of delivery in certain countries only.Vehicle tool kitFig. 216
Vehicle tool kit
The tool kit is housed in a box in the spare or emergency wheel compartment
or in this storage space.
Depending on the equipment variant, the vehicle tool kit may not contain all
of the following components.
Screwdriver
Key for removing and installing the tail light
Adapter for anti-theft wheel bolts
Towing eye
Clamps for removing the wheel trims
Jack with sign
Crank for the jack
Wheel wrench
Extraction pliers for wheel bolt caps
Breakdown kit
WARNINGThe factory-supplied lifting jack is only intended for your model of vehicle.
Under no circumstances attempt to lift heavier vehicles or other loads. 12345678910212Do-it-yourself

CAUTION■Screw the jack back into the starting position before storing in the box with
the vehicle tool kit.■
Ensure that the vehicle tool kit is safely secured in the luggage compart-
ment.
■
Ensure that the box is always secured with the strap.
Note
The declaration of conformity is included with the jack or the log folder.
Changing a wheel
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Preparation
213
Removing/stowing the wheel
213
Full wheel trim
213
Wheel bolts
214
Anti-theft wheel bolts
214
Loosening/tightening wheel bolts
215
Raising the vehicle
215
Remove the wheel / fix
216
Follow-up tasks
216
For your own safety and the safety of your passengers, the following instruc-
tions must be observed before carrying out a wheel change on the road.
Switch on the hazard warning light.
Place the warning triangle at the prescribed distance.
Park the vehicle as far away as possible from flowing traffic.
Choose a location with a flat, solid surface.
Have all the occupants get out. The passengers should not stand on the
road (instead they should remain behind a crash barrier, for instance) while
the wheel is being changed.
Preparation
Before changing the wheel, the following work must be carried out.
›
Switch off the engine.
› For vehicles with
manual transmission select 1st gear.›On vehicles with automatic transmission , place the selector lever in the P
position.›
The parking brake switch.
›
Uncouple any trailers.
Removing/stowing the wheel
Fig. 217
Take out the wheel
The wheel is located in a well under the floor covering in the boot and is fixed
in place with special bolt
B
» Fig. 217 .
Take out the wheel
›
Open the boot lid.
›
Raise the floor covering in the boot » page 103.
›
Loosen the retaining belt and take out the box with the tool kit.
›
Remove locking
A
in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 217 .
›
Unscrew nut
B
in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Remove the wheel.
Store wheel away
›
Place the wheel into the wheel well with the wheel rim pointing downward.
›
Pull the fixing band through the opposite holes in the wheel rim.
›
Screw in nut
B
in the opposite direction to arrow
2
» Fig. 217 .
›
Insert locking
A
in the opposite direction to which arrow
1
is pointing.
›
Replace the box with the tool kit into the emergency or spare wheel and se-
cure it with the tape.
›
Fold back the floor covering in the boot » page 107.
›
Shut the boot lid.
Full wheel trim
Before removing the wheel bolts, remove the full wheel trim. 
213Emergency equipment, and self-help

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

Disconnecting and reconnectingvehicle battery203
Display29
Compass points49
Coolant temperature29
Gear changes41
Natural gas reserve30
Petrol / Diesel reserve30
Service interval49
Disposal Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles
181
Distance driven30
Distance warning Warning light
40
Door Child safety lock
57
Closing57
Emergency locking224
Emergency locking the driver's door224
Opening57
Door warning40
double hooks103
Drive Driving through water
134
DriveGreen133
Driver Steering Recommendation (DSR)137
Driving Emissions
239
Fuel consumption239
through water134
Driving mode157
driving mode select Normal mode
157
Driving Mode Selection157
DSR137
E
ECO-TIP
49
Eco-tips49
Economical driving Tips132
EDL137
Electrical boot lid set the top position of the lid
61
Electric boot lid Force limit
60
Manual operation60
Electric luggage compartment lid Malfunctions
61
Operating60
Electric window lifter64
Window operation malfunctions64
Electric window lifters62
Buttons in the driver's door62
Electronic differential lock (EDL, XDS)137
Electronic immobilizer120
emergency replace battery in the remote control
223
Emergency Changing a wheel
213
Hazard warning light system73
Jump-starting219
Locking the door without a locking cylinder224
Locking the driver's door224
Selector lever-unlocking225
Switch off the engine by pressing a button123
Towing the using the tow hitch222
Towing the vehicle220
Tyre repair217
Unlocking the driver's door224
emergency equipment reflective vest
211
Emergency equipment Fire extinguisher
212
First aid kit211
Jack212
Vehicle tool kit212
Warning triangle211
Emissions239
Engine Running-in132
Warning messages37
Engine compartment194
Brake fluid200
Overview196
Vehicle battery201
Engine number236
engine oil specification
197
Engine oil197
Changing197
Checking198
Replenishing198
Warning light38
EPC Warning light
35
ESC Operation
136
Warning light34
ESC Sport136
Estate instrument Natural gas reserve display
30
Estate Instrument panel Petrol / Diesel reserve display
30
Exhaust inspection system Warning light
34
F
Fastening elements
101
Fatigue detection164
Function164
Information messages165
Films183
Fire extinguisher212
First aid kit211
Floor covering Fixing
103
in the luggage compartment103
252Index

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
254Index