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SKODA OCTAVIA 2015 3.G / (5E) Owners Manual Table of Contents
On-board literature4
Notes
5
Structure and more information about the
Owners Manual
6
Abbreviations
Safety
Passive Safety
8
General information
8
Correct and safe seated position
8

Table of Contents
On-board literature4
Notes
5
Structure and more information about the
Owner's Manual
6
Abbreviations
Safety
Passive Safety
8
General information
8
Correct and safe seated position
8
Seat belts
11
Using seat belts
11
Inertia reel and belt pretensioners
13
Airbag system
14
Description of the airbag system
14
Airbag overview
15
Deactivating airbags
19
Transporting children safely
20
Child seat
20
Fastening elements
23
Using the system
Cockpit
27
Overview
26
Instruments and warning lights
28
Instrument cluster
28
Warning lights
31
Information system
40
Driver information system
40
Driving data (Multifunction display)
41
MAXI DOT display
44Service interval display49SmartGate50
Unlocking and opening
53
Unlocking and locking
53
Anti-theft alarm system
58
Luggage compartment lid
59
Electric boot lid
60
Window operations
61
Panorama sliding/tilting roof
64
Lights and visibility
67
Lights
67
Interior lights
74
Visibility
76
Windscreen wipers and washers
77
Rear mirror
79
Seats and head restraints
81
Seats and head restraints
81
Seat features
85
Transporting and practical equipment
89
Useful equipment
89
Multimedia holder
99
Luggage compartment and transport of
cargo
100
Variable loading floor in the luggage
compartment (Estate)
107
Net partition
109
Roof rack
110
Heating and ventilation
112
Heating, manual air conditioning system,
Climatronic
112
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and
ventilation)
117Driving
Starting-off and Driving120
Starting and stopping the engine using the
key
120
Starting and stopping the engine at the push
of the button
122
START-STOPsystem
124
Brakes and parking
126
Manual shifting of gears and pedals
128
Automatic gearbox
129
Running-in and economical driving
132
Avoiding damage to your vehicle
134
Assist systems
135
General information
135
Braking and stabilisation systems
135
OFF ROAD-mode
138
Parking aid (ParkPilot)
140
Rear View Camera
143
Park Assist
144
Cruise Control System
148
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
150
Front Assist
155
Selection of the driving mode (Driving Mode
Selection)
157
Proactive passenger protection (Crew Protect
Assist)
160
Lane Departure Warning (Lane Assist)
160
Traffic sign recognition
162
Fatigue detection
164
Tyre pressure monitoring
165
Hitch and trailer
167
Hitch
167
Trailer
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SKODA OCTAVIA 2015 3.G / (5E) Owners Manual 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

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SKODA OCTAVIA 2015 3.G / (5E) Owners Manual AbbreviationsAbbreviationDefinitionrpmEngine revolutions per minuteABSAnti-lock brake systemACCAdaptive cruise controlAGAutomatic gearboxAGMVehicle battery typeTCSTraction controlCNGcompressed natural

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SKODA OCTAVIA 2015 3.G / (5E) Owners Manual Safety
Passive Safety
General information
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Before setting off
8
Driving safety
8
In this section of the instructions you wil

Safety
Passive Safety
General information
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Before setting off
8
Driving safety
8
In this section of the instructions you will find important information, tips and
notes on the subject of passive safety.
We have combined everything here which you should be familiar with, for ex-
ample, regarding seat belts, airbags, safety of children and anything similar.
You will find further information on safety, which concerns you and those trav-
elling with you, in the following chapters of this Owner's Manual.
The complete on-board literature should therefore always be in the vehicle.
This applies in particular, if you rent out or sell the vehicle.
Before setting off
For your own safety and the safety of the people travelling with you, please
pay attention to the following points before setting off.
▶ Ensure that the lighting and the turn signal system are functioning properly.
▶ Ensure that the function of the wipers and the condition of the wiper blades
are free of any defects.
▶ Ensure that all of the windows offer good visibility to the outside.
▶ Adjust the rear-view mirror so that vision to the rear is guaranteed.
▶ Ensure that the mirrors are not covered.
▶ Check the tyre inflation pressure.
▶ Check the engine oil, brake fluid and coolant level.
▶ Secure all items of luggage.
▶ Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of the
vehicle.
▶ Close all doors as well as the bonnet and boot lid.
▶ Ensure that no objects can obstruct the pedals.
▶
Protect children in suitable child seats with correctly fastened seat belts
» page 20 , Transporting children safely .
▶ Adopt the correct seated position » page 8, Correct and safe seated posi-
tion . Tell your passengers to assume the correct seated position.
Driving safety
The driver is fully responsible for himself and passengers, especially children. If
your driving safety is effected, you place yourself and the oncoming traffic at
risk.
The following guidelines must therefore be observed. ▶ Do not become distracted from concentrating on the traffic situation, (e.g. by
your passengers or mobile phone calls).
▶ Never drive when your driving ability is impaired, (e.g. due to medication, al-
cohol or drugs).
▶ Keep to the traffic regulations and the permissible speed limit.
▶ Always adjust the driving speed to the road, traffic and weather conditions.
▶ Take regular breaks on long journeys (at least every two hours).
The following list contains instructions for the Passenger which, if not ob-
served, may cause serious injuries or death. ▶ Do not lean against the dash panel.
▶ Do not put your feet on the dash panel.
The following list contains instructions for all Passengers which, if not ob-
served, may cause serious injuries or death. ▶ Do not sit only on the front area of the seat.
▶ Do not sit facing to the side.
▶ Do not lean out of the window.
▶ Do not put your limbs out of the window.
▶ Do not put your feet on the seat upholstery.
Correct and safe seated position
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Correct seat position of the driver
9
Adjusting the steering wheel position
9
Correct seated position for the front passenger
10
Correct seated position for the passengers in the rear seats
10

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$SKODA OCTAVIA 2015 3.G / (5E) Owners Manual System descriptionRead and observe on page 14 first. The inflation of the airbag is carried out in a fraction of a second. When the airbags are deployed they fill with gas and inflate. A grey white$

System descriptionRead and observe
on page 14 first.
The inflation of the airbag is carried out in a fraction of a second.
When the airbags are deployed they fill with gas and inflate.
A grey white or red, non-harmful gas is released when the airbag is inflated.
This is perfectly normal and is not an indication of a fire in the vehicle.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the airbag system consists of the
following parts. ▶ Front airbag for the driver and the front passenger » page 15.
▶ Driver’s knee airbag » page 17.
▶ Side airbags » page 17.
▶ Head airbags » page 18.
▶ Airbag warning light in the instrument cluster » page 35.
▶ Key switch for the front passenger airbag » page 19.
▶ Warning light for the front passenger airbag in the middle of the dash panel
» page 19 .
Airbag deployment
Read and observe
on page 14 first.
The airbag system is only functional when the ignition is switched on.
Triggering conditions
It is not possible to generally determine which deployment conditions apply to
the airbag system in every situation. An important role is played by factors
such as the type of object that the vehicle hits (hard/soft), the impact angle, vehicle speed, etc.
A decisive factor for the deployment of the airbags is the deceleration which
occurs. If the vehicle deceleration which occurs and is measured during the
collision remains below the prescribed reference values specified in the control
unit, the airbags are not deployed although the vehicle may well suffer severe
damage to the bodywork as a consequence of the accident.
The following airbags will be deployed in the event of a severe frontal
collision.
▶ Driver’s front airbag.
▶ Front passenger airbag.
▶ Driver’s knee airbag.
The following airbags will be deployed in the event of a severe side collision.
▶ Front side airbag on the side of the accident.
▶ Rear side airbag on the side of the accident.
▶ Head airbags on the side of the accident.
When an airbag is deployed, the following occurs.
▶ The interior light comes on (if the automatic operation of the interior light is
switched on - switch 
).
▶ The hazard warning lights are switched on.
▶ All the doors are unlocked.
▶ The fuel supply to the engine is interrupted.
When there is no air bag deployment?
With minor frontal and side collisions, rear collision, overturning of the vehicle
or vehicle roll-over there is no airbag deployment.
Airbag overview
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front airbags
15
Driver’s knee airbag
17
Side airbags
17
Head airbags
18
Front airbags
Fig. 8
Locations of the airbags / gas filled airbags 
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SKODA OCTAVIA 2015 3.G / (5E) Owners Manual Instruments and warning lights
Instrument cluster
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Overview
28
Revolutions counter
29
Display
29
Coolant temperature gauge
2

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SKODA OCTAVIA 2015 3.G / (5E) Owners Manual Revolutions counterRead and observe
on page 28 first.
The tachometer
1
» Fig. 22 on page 28 shows the actual engine speed per
minute.
The beginning of the red scale range of the tachometer indi

Revolutions counterRead and observe
on page 28 first.
The tachometer
1
» Fig. 22 on page 28 shows the actual engine speed per
minute.
The beginning of the red scale range of the tachometer indicates the maxi-
mum permitted engine speed of a driven-in and operating warm engine.
You should shift into the next highest gear before the red scale of the revolu- tion counter is reached, or select mode D on the automatic gearbox.
The gear recommendation is important to note in order to maintain the opti-
mum engine speed » page 41.
CAUTION
The pointer of the tachometer must reach the red area for only a short time -
there is a risk of engine damage!
Display
Fig. 23
Display types
Read and observe on page 28 first.
Display types » Fig. 23
MAXI DOT display.
Segment display
The following information will be displayed.
▶ Exterior temperature information
▶ Distance travelled » page 30
▶ Time » page 31
▶ Warning lights » page 31
▶ Information system data » page 40
NoteDepending on vehicle equipment, the MAXI DOT display can be either mono-
chromatic “(black and white)” or colour.
Coolant temperature gauge
Fig. 24
Coolant temperature gauge
Read and observe on page 28 first.
The display » Fig. 24 provides information on the engine coolant temperature.
The fuel gauge only works if the ignition is switched on.
Cold range
If the pointer is still in the left area of the scale, this indicates that the engine has not yet reached its operating temperature. Avoid high speeds, full throttle
and high engine loads. This prevents possible damage to the engine.
The operating range
The engine has reached its operating temperature as soon as the pointer
moves into the middle of the scale
A
» Fig. 24 .
High temperature range
If the pointer reaches the red area of the scale, the coolant temperature is too
high.
CAUTION
■ Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the air inlet
impair the cooling efficiency of the coolant.■
Never cover the radiator - there is a risk of the engine overheating.
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SKODA OCTAVIA 2015 3.G / (5E) Owners Manual Reset counter for distance travelled (trip)›Press button A » Fig. 28 on page 31 .
Setting the clock
Fig. 28
Button in the instrument cluster
Read and observe on page 28 first.
›
Switch on the

Reset counter for distance travelled (trip)›Press button A » Fig. 28 on page 31 .
Setting the clock
Fig. 28
Button in the instrument cluster
Read and observe on page 28 first.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Press and hold the button
A
» Fig. 28 until the
Time
is shown in the display.
›
Release the button
A
and the system switches to the hour setting function.
›
Press the button
A
again and set the hours.
›
Wait around 4 seconds - the system switches to the minutes setting.
›
Press the button
A
again and set the minutes.
›
Wait around 4 seconds - the system switches to the initial setting.
The time can also be set in the Infotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment ,
chapter Device settings .
Warning lights

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
 Handbrake
32
 Brake system
32
 Seat belt warning light
32
 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
32

 Power steering/steering lock (KESSY system)
33
 Traction control (TCS)
33
 Traction control system (TCS) off
33
 Stability Control (ESC)
34
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)34 Rear fog light34

Exhaust inspection system
34
 Glow plug system (diesel engine)
34
 Engine performance check (petrol engine)
35
 Safety systems
35

Tyre pressure
35
 Brake linings
36
 Fuel reserve
36
 
Lane following system (Lane Assist)
36
  Turn signal system
36
 Trailer turn signal lights
36
 Fog lights
36
 Cruise control system
36
 Brake pedal (automatic transmission)
37
 Natural gas operation
37
 Main beam
37
 Automatic transmission
37

 Rear seat belt warning light
37
 Generator
37
 Coolant
37
 Engine oil pressure too low
38
 Engine oil level
38
 Lamp failure
38
 Diesel particulate filter (diesel engine)
38
 Windscreen washer fluid level
39
 High beam assistant
39

 START-STOP system
39
 Display of a low temperature
39

Water in the fuel filter (diesel engine)
39


 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
40
 Distance warning (Front Assist)
40
 Advance warning/emergency brake (Front Assist)
40
 OFF ROADmode
40
 Service
40
The warning lights in the instrument cluster indicate certain functions or
faults. 
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