2015 SKODA OCTAVIA fuel filter

AbbreviationsAbbreviationDefinitionrpmEngine revolutions per minuteABSAnti-lock brake systemACCAdaptive cruise controlAGAutomatic gearboxAGMVehicle battery typeTCSTraction controlCNGcompressed natural gasCO2Carbon dioxideCOCDeclaration of conformityDPFDiesel particle filterDSGAutomatic double clutch gearboxDSRActive driver-steering recommendationEDLElectronic differential lockECEEconomic Commission for EuropeEPCEPC fault lightESCElectronic Stability ControlRDRim depthEUEuropean UnionG-TECLabelling for natural gas vehiclesGSMGlobal System for Mobile communicationsHBAHydraulic brake assistHHCUphill start assistKESSYkeyless unlocking, starting and lockingkWKilowatt, measuring unit for outputLEDLighting element typeMCBMulti-collision brakeMGManual gearboxMPIGasoline engine with a multi-point fuel injectionN1Panel van intended exclusively or mainly for the transporta-
tion of goodsAbbreviationDefinitionNmNewton meter, measuring unit for the engine torqueTDI CRDiesel engine with turbo charging and common-rail injection
systemTSATrailer stabilisationTSIPetrol engine with turbo charging and direct injectionVINVehicle identification numberWWatt, unit of powerWi-FiWireless data networkXDSFunctional expansion of the electronic differential lock7Abbreviations

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. 
31Instruments and warning lights

To clean the filter, and where traffic conditions permit » , drive as follows for
at least 15 minutes or until the indicator light  goes out.
Gear 4 or gear 5 engaged (automatic gearbox: Position D/S).
Vehicle speed at least 70 km/h.
Engine speed between 1800-2500 rpm.
If the filter is properly cleaned, the warning light 
extinguishes.
If the filter is not properly cleaned, the warning light 
does not go out and
the warning light 
begins to flash.Particulate filter: owner's manual!PARTICLE FILTER OWNER MANUAL
Seek help from a specialist garage.
WARNING■
Always adjust the speed and driving style to the actual weather, road, ter-
rain and traffic conditions.■
The diesel particulate filter reaches very high temperatures - there is a
fire hazard and serious injury could be caused. Therefore, never stop the
vehicle at places where the underside of your vehicle can come into contact
with flammable materials such as dry grass, undergrowth, leaves, spilled
fuel or such like.
CAUTION
■ As long as the warning light  illuminates, one must take into account an
increased fuel consumption and a power reduction of the engine.■
Using diesel fuel with an increased sulphur content can considerably reduce
the life of the diesel particle filter. A ŠKODA partner will be able to tell you
which countries use diesel fuel with a high sulphur content.
Note
We encourage you to avoid constant short journeys. This will improve the com-
bustion process of the soot particles in the diesel particulate filter.
 Windscreen washer fluid level
Read and observe
on page 32 first.

 illuminates – the windscreen washer fluid level is too low.
Add washer fluid!WASHER FLUID PLEASE TOP UP›Fill up the windscreen washer fluid.
 High beam assistant
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates – the high beam assistant is activated » page 71, High-beam
assistant (Light Assist) .
  START-STOP system
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
The warning lights 
 indicates the state of the START STOP system
» page 124 , START-STOPsystem .
 Display of a low temperature
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates – the outside temperature is below +4 °C.
WARNINGEven at temperatures of around +4 °C, black ice may still be on the road
surface! You should therefore not only rely on the outside temperature dis- play for accurate information as to whether there is ice on the road.
 Water in the fuel filter (diesel engine)
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
The fuel filter with water separator, filters out dirt and water from the fuel.
If too much water is present in the separator, the following information ap-
pears on the instrument cluster display.
The warning light  is only shown in the MAXI DOTdisplay.

 Illumi-
nates
Water in fuel filter. Owner's Manual!WATER IN FUEL FILTER
Seek help from a specialist garage.
39Instruments and warning lights

Preheating fuel
The vehicle is fitted with a fuel filter preheating system. This secures opera-
tion of a vehicle using diesel fuel down to an environmental temperature of
-24 °C.
Diesel fuel additives
The diesel fuel in accordance with the prescribed standards meets all the con-
ditions for a smooth running engine. We therefore recommend that no diesel
fuel additives are used. This can result in considerable damage to parts of the
engine or the exhaust system.
CAUTION
■ Just filling the tank once with diesel fuel that does not comply with the
standard, can cause severe damage to parts of the engine, the fuel and ex-
haust system.■
If a different fuel other than diesel fuel, which complies to the above men-
tioned standards (e.g. petrol) is used, do not start the engine or switch on the
ignition! Extensive damage to engine parts can occur.
■
Water which has collected in the fuel filter can cause engine faults.
CAUTION
■ The vehicle cannot be operated with bio fuel RME, therefore this fuel must
not be filled in the tank and used for driving the vehicle. The use of biofuel
RME can cause considerable damage to parts of the engine or fuel system.■
Do not mix any fuel additives, so-called “flow improvers” (petrol and similar
agents) into the diesel. This can result in considerable damage to parts of the
engine or the exhaust system.
Refuelling with CNG (compressed natural gas)
Fig. 201
Natural gas filler tubes
Read and observe and on page 189 first.
Natural gas refuelling can be carried out if the following conditions are met.
The vehicle is unlocked.
The engine and the ignition are switched off.
The auxiliary heating and ventilation is switched off » page 118.
The gas filler tube for refuelling with natural gas is located behind the fuel fill-
er flap next to the petrol filler tube.
The filling couplings of the natural gas refuelling systems may differ in han-
dling. When refuelling with natural gas at unfamiliar refuelling systems, you
should seek help from trained fuel station staff. If unsure, have the refuelling
done by trained fuel station staff.
Open fuel filler flap
›
Open the fuel filler flap.
›
Remove cap
A
» Fig. 201 from gas filler tube
B
in direction of the arrow.
›
Plug the filling coupling of the refuelling system on the gas filler tube
B
.
The fuel tank is full when the compressor of the refuelling system automati-
cally switches off. To stop the refuelling operation prematurely, press the
“Stop ” button of the refuelling system.
Closing the filler cap
›
Check that sealing ring
C
» Fig. 201 has remained inserted in the gas filler
tube.
If sealing ring
C
has slipped onto the filling coupling, reinsert it into the gas
filler tube.
›
Plug the cap
A
onto the gas filler tube.
›
Close the bonnet.
The natural gas refuelling systems have an overfill protection relating to the
outdoor temperature. At very high outside temperatures, it may happen that
the gas tank may not be fully refuelled.
The natural gas system of your vehicle is suitable both for “slow fuelling” (fuel-
ling from small compressors) and for “quick fuelling” (fuelling from natural gas
stations with large compressors).
If the vehicle is parked for a longer period of time immediately after refuelling,
the situation may arise in which the pointer of the fuel tank gauge does not
indicate exactly the same level as was the case immediately after refuelling 
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192General Maintenance

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

Fog lights72
Warning light36
Fold in passenger's mirror80
Footmats128
see footmats128
Force limit Electric boot lid
60
Power windows63
Sliding/tilting roof65
Front airbag15
Front Assist155
Disable/enable156
Distance warning156
Information messages157
Operation155
Radar sensor135
Warning and automatic braking156
Warning light40
Front door warning light75
fuel lead-free petrol
190
Fuel189
CNG193
Diesel191
Natural gas reserve display30
Petrol / Diesel reserve display30
refer to Fuel189
Refuelling189
Refuelling - natural gas192
Warning light36
Fuel consumption239
Fuel filter Warning messages
39
Fuel reserve Warning light
36
Fuses Assignment
226
Assignment of fuses in the dash panel228
Colour coding226
Fuse assignment in the engine compartment 229
Plastic clip229
Replacing226
G
Gear change Gear recommendation
41
Information on the selected gear41
Gear changing Gear stick
128
General view Cockpit
27
Genuine parts179
Glasses compartment95
Glow plug system Warning light
34
H
Handbrake
127
Warning light32
Hazard warning light system73
HBA137
Head airbag18
Headlight cleaning system Headlight cleaning system
78
Headlights Bulb arrangement
231
Driving abroad74
Headlight cleaning system78
Headlights with CORNER function73
Headrest Removing and installing
83
Head restraints82
Adjust height82
Heater Windscreen and rear window
76
Heating112
Air distribution control115
Controls113
Exterior mirrors80
Seats85
HHC137
High-beam assistant71
High beam assistant Warning light
39
Hill Start Assist (HHC)137
Hitch167
Drawback load167
Hook103
Horn27
I
Ice scrapers
184
Ignition lock121
Immobilizer120
Individual settings Locking
56
Unlocking56
Inertia reel13
Information system40
Compass point display49
Door warning40
Eco-tips49
Gear recommendation41
Lap timer48
MAXI DOT display44
Multifunction display41
operation42
Service interval display49
Stop watch48
Information system operation42
Infotainment4
Instrument cluster28
Auto-check control40
Counter for distance driven30
Display29
Overview28
Revolutions counter29
253Index

Visibility76
Visors see front sun visors
76
see Sun screen77
W
Warning indicator of a low temperature Warning light
39
Warning lights31
Warning symbols see Warning lights
31
Warning triangle211
warning when speeding43
Washing Automatic car wash system
182
by hand181
High-pressure cleaner182
Washing vehicles181
Waste container93
Water in the fuel filter Warning light
39
warning messages39
Weather conditions178
Wheel bolts Anti-theft wheel bolts
214
Caps214
Loosening and tightening215
Wheel rims205
Wheels Age of wheels
205
Changing213
Driving style206
Full trim213
General information205
Load index208
Low-profile tyres207
Remove213
Snow chains209
Speed symbol208
stow213
Tyre damage207
Tyre pressure205
Tyre size208
Tyre storage205
Tyre wear206
Tyre wear indicator207
Wheel balance206
Wheel replacement207
Winter tyres209
Wi-Fi Connection
51
Password51
Password change52
see Infotainment4
Setting52
Wi-Fi Direct Connection
51
Password change52
Setting52
Window operation Convenience operation
64
Malfunctions64
Window wiper Replacing the rear window wiper blade
226
Windscreen Heater
76
Windscreen washer fluid Checking
196
Replenishing196
Warning light39
Winter196
Windscreen washers Windscreen washers
78
Windscreen washer system196
Windscreen wipers automatic rear window wipers
78
operation78
Replacing the windscreen wipers225
Windscreen washer fluid196
Windscreen wipers and washers77
Winter operation209
De-icing windows184
Snow chains209
Winter tyres209
Winter tyres See Wheels
209
Wiper blades186
Service position of the windscreen wiper arms 225
Wiper interval
78
Wipers Maintaining wiper blades
186
X
XDS
137
Xenon headlight70
260Index