2015 SKODA OCTAVIA transmission oil

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

OperationFig. 156
Button for selecting the driving mode / function key in Infotain-
ment display
Read and observe
and on page 138 first.
We recommend that you activate the OFF ROAD mode for every trip on non-paved roads.
Activation
›
Press the symbol button 
» Fig. 156 .
In the Infotainment display a running mode menu » Fig. 156 appears.
›
Press the function key
Off-road
in the Infotainment display.
Deactivation
›
Press the symbol button 
» Fig. 156 .
›
In the Infotainment display select a driving mode other than
Off-road
.
So that an engagement of the OFF ROAD mode can take place, the following
conditions must be met.
The OFF ROAD mode is enabled.
The vehicle is moving at a speed of less than 30 km/h. The warning light  illuminates in the instrument cluster.
The following functions are integrated in the OFF ROAD mode.
▶ Downhill Drive Support » page 139.
▶ ESC OFF ROAD » page 140.
▶ TCS OFF ROAD » page 140.
▶ EDL OFF ROAD » page 140.
▶ ABS OFF ROAD » page 140.
NoteIf the engine stalls while driving and is started again within 30 seconds, then
OFF ROAD mode will be automatically activated.
Hill Descent Assistant
Read and observe
and on page 138 first.
The hill descent assistant (hereinafter referred to as assist system), with its
automatic braking action on all wheels, ensures a constant speed is main-
tained on a steep slope when driving forwards and reversing.
During an intervention of the assistant, the warning light  flashes in the in-
strument cluster.
The assistant is automatically engaged under the following conditions. The engine is running.
For vehicles with Manual transmission the shift lever is in the neutral po-
sition and or the 1st, 2nd, 3rd gear, or reverse gear is engaged.
On vehicles with an automatic transmission , the selector lever is in the R,
N, D/S position or in the Tiptronic position.
The downhill gradient is at least 10 % (when driving over sleepers, the lim-
it can briefly drop to 8 %).
Neither the accelerator nor the brake pedal is operated.
Driving speed
Initiate the downhill decent at a reasonable speed up to 30 km / h the hill de-
scent assist maintains this speed when driving downhill constant.
The assistant can maintain constant speed of about 2 - 30 km / h.
If a forwards or reverse gear is engaged for vehicles with Manual transmis-
sion , the speed must be high enough to avoid stalling the engine.
By pressing the accelerator or brake pedal, the speed can be increased or re-
duced. This is true even if the shift lever is in the neutral position and the se-
lector lever in the N position. The engagement of the assistant is resumed af-
ter the pedal is released.
WARNINGFor the correct operation of the assistant the road surface must be suffi-
ciently adherent. The assistant cannot properly fulfil its function on slushy
soil due to physical reasons (e.g. ice or mud). - there is a risk of an accident! 139Assist systems

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

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
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