2016 SKODA OCTAVIA warning light

›Jack up the vehicle
» page 269 until the wheel that needs changing is clear of
the ground.›
Unscrew the wheel bolts and place them on a clean surface (cloth, paper,
etc.).
›
Remove the wheel carefully.
›
Attach the spare wheel and slightly screw on the wheel bolts.
›
Lower the vehicle.
›
Tighten the wheel bolts opposite each other using the wheel wrench (“pull- ing crossways”) » page 269.
›
Replace the wheel trim » page 267and caps» page 268 .
When fitting a wheel with unidirectional tyres, ensure that the direction of ro-
tation is correct » page 261.
All bolts must be clean and must turn easily. If screws are corroded and diffi-
cult to move, these must be replaced.
WARNING■ Undo the wheel bolts just a little (about one turn), provided the vehicle
has not yet been jacked up. Otherwise the wheel could come loose and fall
off – There is a risk of an injury.■
Under no circumstances must the bolts be greased or oiled - There is a
risk of an accident.
Subsequent steps
After changing the wheel, the following work must be carried out.
›
Stow the replaced wheel in the well under the floor covering of the luggage
compartment and secure with a locking screw.
›
Stow the tool kit in the space provided and secure using the band.
›
Check tyre pressure on the mounted wheel and adjust if necessary and, with
vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring, save the tyre pressure values in the
system » page 229 .
›
Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked as soon as possible.
The prescribed tightening torque is 120 Nm.
Replace the damaged wheel or consult a specialist garage about repair op-
tions.
WARNINGTightening torque which is too high can damage the threads and this can
result in permanent deformation of the contact surfaces on the rim. Where
tightening torque is too low, the wheels may become loose while driving -
risk of accident. Therefore drive cautiously and only at a moderate speed
until the tightening torque has been checked.
Removing/stowing the emergency or spare wheel
Fig. 303
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. 303 .
Take out the wheel
›
Lift up the floor in the luggage compartment.
›
Loosen the retaining belt and take out the box with the tool kit.
›
Remove locking
A
in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 303 .
›
Unscrew the screw
B
in direction of arrow
2
and 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. 303 .
›
Insert locking
A
in the opposite direction to which arrow
1
is pointing.
›
Place the box with the tool kit back inside the wheel and secure it with the
tape.
›
Fold back the floor in the luggage compartment.
Full wheel trim
Remove trim
›
Hang the clamps for removing the full wheel trims on the edge of the full
wheel trim. 
267Emergency equipment, and self-help

Preparing to use the breakdown kitRead and observe
on page 270 first.
For safety's sake, the following instructions must be observed before
undertaking a wheel repair on a road.
›
Park the vehicle as far as possible away from the traffic flow - choose a place
with a flat and firm surface.
›
Switch off the engine.
›
For vehicles with manual transmission select 1. gear.
›
For vehicles with automatic transmission , place the selector lever in the P
position.
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
Switch on the hazard warning lights and set up the warning triangle at the
prescribed distance.
›
Have all the occupants get out . While the repair is being carried out, the pas-
sengers should not stand on the road (instead they should remain behind a
crash barrier, for instance).
›
Uncouple any trailers.
Sealing and inflating tyres
Read and observe
on page 270 first.
Sealing
›
Unscrew the valve cap from the damaged tyre.
›
Insert the valve remover
2
» Fig. 309 on page 270 on the valve insert, so that
the valve insert fits into the slot of the valve remover.
›
Unscrew the valve insert and place it on a clean base (rag, paper etc.).
›
Forcefully shake bottle
10
several times.
›
Firmly screw the inflation hose
3
onto the tyre inflater bottle
10
. The film on
the bottle cap is pierced.
›
Remove the plug from the inflation hose
3
and insert the bottle onto the
tyre valve.
›
Hold the bottle
10
with the bottom facing upwards and fill all of the sealing
agent from the tyre inflator bottle into the tyre.
›
Remove the filler plug from the tyre valve.
›
Screw in the valve insert with the valve remover
2
.
Inflating
›
Screw the tyre inflation hose
7
» Fig. 309 on page 270 firmly onto the tyre
valve.
› For vehicles with
manual transmission , set the lever in the neutral position.›On vehicles with automatic transmission , place the selector lever in the P
position.›
Start the engine.
›
Plug the connector
6
into 12 volt socket » page 90.
›
Switch on the air compressor with the ON and OFF switch
9
.
›
Once tyre inflation pressure of 2.0-2.5 bar has been reached, turn off the air
compressor. Maximum run time of 6 minutes » .
›
If you cannot reach an air pressure of 2.0 - 2.5 bar, unscrew the tyre inflation
hose
7
from the tyre valve.
›
Drive the vehicle 10 metres forwards or backwards to allow the sealing agent
to “distribute” in the tyre.
›
Firmly screw the tyre inflation hose
7
back onto the tyre valve and repeat
the inflation process.
›
Stick the corresponding sticker
1
on the dashboard in the driver's field of
view.
At a tyre inflation pressure of 2.0–2.5 bar, the journey can be continued at a
maximum speed of 80 km/h or 50 mph.
WARNING■ If the tire does not inflate at least. 2.0 bar, the damage is too great. The
sealing agent cannot be used to seal the tyre.  Do not drive the vehicle.
Seek help from a specialist garage.■
The tyre inflation hose and air compressor may get hot as the tyre is be-
ing inflated – risk of burning.
CAUTION
Switch off the air compressor if it has been running for as much as 6 minutes –
risk of damage to the compressor! Allow the air compressor to cool a few mi-
nutes before switching it on again.
Information on driving with repaired tyres
Read and observe
on page 270 first.
The inflation pressure of the repaired tyre must be checked after driving for 10minutes.
If the tyre inflation pressure is 1.3 bar or less
›
You cannot properly seal the tyre using the breakdown kit. 
Stop driving!
Seek help from a specialist garage. 
271Emergency equipment, and self-help

WARNING■Never clamp the jump cable to the negative terminal of the discharged
battery - There is a risk of explosion.■
The non-insulated parts of the terminal clamps must never touch each
other – risk of short circuit!
■
The jump-start cable connected to the positive terminal of the battery
must not come into contact with electrically conducting parts of the vehicle
– risk of short circuit!
■
Position the jump cables so that they cannot be caught in rotating parts
in the engine compartment - danger of injuries and the risk of vehicle dam-
age.
Towing the vehicle
Information about the towing process
Fig. 311
Braided tow ropes/spiral tow rope
To tow with a tow rope, only use a braided synthetic fibre rope » Fig. 311 -
 »
.
Attach the tow rope or the tow bar to the towing eyes at the front
» page 274 ,towing eyes at the rear » page 274or to thetowing device of the
trailer device » page 230 .
Conditions for towing. Cars with automatic gearboxes must not be towed with the rear wheels
raised - there is a risk of gearbox damage!
If the gearbox has no oil, your vehicle must be towed with the front axle
raised clear of the ground or on a breakdown vehicle or trailer.
The maximum towing speed is 50 km/h.
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 tow-
ing distance is greater than 50 km.
Driver of the tow vehicle›
On vehicles with manual transmission , engage gear slowly when starting.
›
On vehicles with automatic transmission , accelerate with particular care.
›
Only then approach correctly when the rope is taut.
Driver of the towed vehicle
›
If possible, the vehicle should be towed with the engine running. The brake
booster and power steering only operate if the engine is running, otherwise
much greater force has to be applied to the brake pedal and more power has
to be expended for steering.
›
If it is not possible to start the engine, switch on the ignition so that the
steering wheel does not lock 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.
›
Keep the tow rope taut at all times during the towing procedure.
WARNING■ Spiral tow ropes must not be used for towing » Fig. 311-  , the towing
eye may unscrew out of the vehicle - There is a risk of an accident.■
The tow rope should not be twisted - risk of accident.
CAUTION
■ Do not tow-start the engine – There is a risk of damaging the engine. The
battery from another vehicle can be used as a jump-start aid » page 272, Jump-
starting .■
For off-road towing manoeuvres, there is a risk to both vehicles that the fas-
teners may become overloaded and damaged.
Note
We recommend that you use a tow rope from ŠKODA Original Accessories.273Emergency equipment, and self-help

›Tilt the wiper blade to the stop in the same direction.›Grip the wiper arm and press securing latch A down in the direction of arrow2
.
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
3
.
Attaching the windscreen wiper blade
›
Slide the windscreen wiper blade in the opposite direction to arrow
3
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 in the direction of the arrow
» Fig. 321 .
The windscreen wiper arms move into the home position.
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
Fig. 323
Changing the rear window wiper blade
Read and observe
on page 277 first.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Lift the wiper arm from the window in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 323 .
›
Tilt the wiper blade to the stop in the same direction.
›
Grip the wiper arm and press securing latch
A
down in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
3
.
Attaching the windscreen wiper blade
›
Slide the windscreen wiper blade in the opposite direction to arrow
3
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
Fig. 324
Blown fuse
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fuses in the dashboard - LHD
279
Fuses in the dashboard - RHD
279
Fuse assignment in the dashboard
280
Fuses in the engine compartment
281
Fuse assignment in engine compartment
281
Individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses. A blown fuse is recognisa-
ble from the melted-through metal strip » Fig. 324.
WARNINGAlways read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment » page 252.
CAUTION
■
Replace the faulty fuse with a new one of the same amperage.■If a newly inserted fuse again blows after a short time, then seek assistance
from a specialist garage.■
“Do not repair” the fuses and do not replace them with stronger fuses -
There is a risk of fire and damage to another electrical system.
Note
■ We recommend always carrying replacement fuses in the vehicle.■There can be several power consuming devices for one fuse. Multiple fuses
may exist for a single power consuming device.278Do-it-yourself

Fuse assignment in the dashboardFig. 327
Fuses
Read and observe and on page 278 first.
No.Consumer1Not assigned2Not assigned3Voltage stabilizer for taxi vehicles4Not assigned5Databus6Sensor Alarm7Air conditioning, heating, recipient of the wireless remote control
for auxiliary heating, selector lever of the automatic transmission8Light switch, rain sensor, diagnostic socket9All-wheel drive10Infotainment screen11Belt tensioner - driver's side12Infotainment13Heated rear seats14Air blower for air conditioning,heating15Electric steering lock16Phonebox, Wireless phone charging17Instrument cluster, emergency call18Reversing camera19KESSY20Operating lever underneath the steering wheelNo.Consumer21Adaptive Shock absorber22Trailer device - electrical outlet23Light - right24Panoramic tilt / slide sunroof25Central locking- front left door, window - left, exterior mirrors -
Heating, fold-in function, setting the mirror surface26Heated front seats27Music amplifier28Towing hitch - left lighting29CNG relay30Not assigned31Light - left32Parking aid (Park Assist)33Airbag switch for hazard warning lights34TCS, ESC, Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator, air conditioning, reversing
light switch, mirror with automatic blackout, START-STOP, heated
rear seats, 230 volt plug, Sport sound generator35Headlamp levelling, diagnostic connector, camera, radar36Headlight right37Headlight left38Towing hitch - right lighting39Central - front right door, window lifter - right, right Mirrors - Heat-
ing, fold-in function, setting the mirror surface4012-Volt power socket41Belt tensioner - front passenger side42Central - rear doors, headlamp washers, washer43Xenon headlights, ambient lighting44Trailer device - electrical outlet45Electrically adjustable seats46230 volt power outlet47Rear window wiper48Not assigned49Engine starting, clutch pedal switch 280Do-it-yourself

No.Consumer19Windscreen wipers20Anti-theft alarm21Windscreen heater22Engine control system, voltage stabilizer for taxi vehicles23Starter24Electrical auxiliary heating system31Vacuum pump32Not assigned33Not assigned34All-wheel drive35Not assigned36Not assigned37Aux. heating38Not assigned
Bulbs
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Bulb arrangement in the front headlights
283
Replacing the bulb for the side light (Halogen headlights)
283
Changing the bulb for main beam, separate daytime running lights, and
parking light
283
Replacing the bulb for the side light (Xenon headlights)
284
Change bulb for fog lights switch - Variant 1
284
Change bulb for fog lights switch - Variant 2
285
Changing the bulb for the licence plate light
285
Removing/installing tail light
286
Replacing the bulbs in the tail lamp assembly - Variant 1
286
Replacing the bulbs in the tail lamp assembly - Variant 2
287
We recommend having bulbs replaced by a specialist garage or seeking other
expert help in the event of any uncertainties.
▶ Switch off the ignition and all of the lights before replacing a bulb.
▶ Faulty bulbs must only be replaced with the same type of bulbs. The designa-
tion is located on the light socket or the glass bulb.
We recommend having the headlight settings checked by a specialist garage after replacing a bulb in the low, high or fog beam.
In the case of failure of a Xenon gas discharge bulb or an LED diode, visit a
specialist garage.WARNING■ Always read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment » page 252.■
Accidents can be caused if the road in front of the vehicle is not suffi-
ciently illuminated and the vehicle cannot or can only be seen with difficul-
ty by other road users.
■
Bulbs H7 H8 and H15 are pressurised and may burst when changing the
bulb - risk of injury! We therefore recommended wearing gloves and safety
glasses when changing a bulb.
■
Do not carry out any work on the Xenon gas discharge lamps - risk of
death!
CAUTION
Do not take hold of the glass bulb with naked fingers (even the smallest
amount of dirt reduces the working life of the light bulb). Use a clean cloth,
napkin, or similar.
Note
■ This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is pos-
sible to replace the bulbs on your own without any complications arising. Other
bulbs must be replaced by a specialist garage.■
We recommend that a box of replacement bulbs always be carried in the ve-
hicle.
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Index
A
A2DP/AVRCP
153
Abort route guidance181
ABS Operation
201
Warning light34
ACC214
Settings in Infotainment214
Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles242
Accessories240
Active steering assist (DSR)202
Adaptive Chassis Control Warning light
40
Adaptive Chassis Control (DCC)221
Adaptive cruise control Set/change desired speed
217
Warning light33, 40
Adaptive Cruise Control214
automatic stopping and starting215
Malfunctions218
Operation215
Operation overview216
Overtaking218
Radar sensor199
Set the clearance level217
Settings in Infotainment214
Special driving conditions217
Start control216
Stop/resume control216
Trailer towing218
Adaptive headlight see xenon headlight
66
Additional keyboard languages123, 130
Additional windows Manoeuvre
180
Adjusting Steering wheel
13
Adjusting seats manually76
Adjusting the seats12
Advice on tyre/wheel usage260
AHL see xenon headlight
66
Air-conditioning system Air outlet vents
108
air bag18
Airbag Adjustments and impairments to the airbagsystem
241
Deactivation21
Deployment19
Warning light35
Airbag system18
Air conditioning104
Air distribution control107
Climatronic105
Manual air conditioning105
Air distribution control107
Air outlet vents108
Alarm55
Trailer239
All-year tyres263
Alphanumeric keyboard117
Alternative routes128
Android Auto166
Connection establishment166
Disconnection166
Home Page166
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)201
Anti-theft alarm system55
Trailer239
Anti-theft wheel bolts268
APN124
Apple CarPlay167
Connection establishment167
Disconnection167
Main menu167
Armrest Front79
Rear80
Ashtray91
Assembling the bar ball, Step 1
232
bar ball, Step 2233
Assist systems199
AT THE133
Audio source139
Auto check control42
Automatic consumer shutdown258
Automatic drive Selector lever
194
Automatic driving light control66
Automatic gearbox Disengage selector lever
195
Kickdown196
Launch control196
Malfunction37
Manual shifting on the multifunction steering wheel
195
Selector lever-emergency unlocking277
Selector lever lock195
Start and drive196
Tiptronic195
Warning light37
Automatic transmission194
AUX85, 141
Settings126
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventila- tion)
108
Avoiding damage to your vehicle198
B
ball bar ready position
232
301Index

Ball headCheck fitting233
Ready position231
Battery Change in key
275
Replace the battery in the remote control in the auxiliary heating
275
Belts15
Belt tensioners17
Bluetooth A2DP / AVRCP
124
Name124
on / off124
Paired external devices124
rSAP155
Set131
set to124, 126
Set to124
Switch on/off131
Update122, 125
Updates131
Visibility124, 131
Bluetooth Player141
Bluetooth profile153
Bluetooth® update153
Bonnet Close
253
Open253
Boot Class N1 vehicles
100
see boot lid56
Stow roof rack103
Boot lid57
Automatic locking57
Open/close58
Open/Close56
Brake Assist (HBA)202
Brake booster191
Brake fluid257
Check257
specification257
Brake linings warning light
36
Brake pads new
191
Brake pedal (automatic gearbox) Warning light
37
Brakes Brake booster
191
Brake fluid257
Braking and stabilisation systems200
Handbrake192
Information on braking191
Run in196
Warning lights33
Brake system200
Breakdown call157
Breakdown kit270
Broadcasting133
See main menu133
Bulbs Replacing
282
Button in driver's door Electric windows
60
C
Call list Call list
159
Camera See reversing camera
207
CAR187
Car battery Automatic consumer shutdown
258
Check condition259
Cover259
Disconnecting and reconnecting260
Replacing260
Winter operation259
CAR button187
Car care Exterior
245, 247
Interior247
Car cleaning Exterior
247
Windscreens247
Car computer see multifunction display
44
Care and maintenance240
Cargo element99
CAR menu187
Car washing244
Interior247
washing244
CD139
Central locking51
Problems55
Central locking button53
Change battery
275
Changing Windscreen wiper blades
278
Changing a wheel266
Changing266
Changing gear Selector lever
194
Tiptronic195
Changing wheels Wheels
266
Charging a vehicle battery259
Check Brake fluid
257
Engine oil256
Fit ball head properly233
Oil level256
Checking Battery status
259
Coolant257
302Index