2016 SKODA OCTAVIA weight

›On the other side, press on the crossbar in the direction of the arrow and
hook it into the appropriate receptacle D.›
Make sure that the crossbar is firmly seated in the two mountings
D
.
›
Fold back part
A
of the roll-up luggage compartment cover in the opposite
direction of the arrow » Fig. 123.
Using the net partition behind the rear seats
›
Fold out part
A
of the roll-up luggage compartment cover in the direction of
arrow » Fig. 123 .
›
Press on the crossbar and remove it from the receptacles
D
» Fig. 124 , first
on one side, then on the other side.
›
The crossbar
C
Hold in such a way that the net partition can slowly roll up
without being damaged.
›
Fold back part
A
of the roll-up luggage compartment cover in the opposite
direction of the arrow » Fig. 123.
Pull out and secure the net partition behind the front seats
The process is analogous to that for behind the rear seats. Before pulling out
the net partition, the rear seat backs are to be folded forwards. After rolling up
the net partition into the housing, the rear seat backs are folded back
» page 79 .
CAUTION
If the net partition blocks when pulling it out, push the release lever B in the
direction of the arrow » Fig. 123.
Removing and installing the net partition housing
Fig. 125
Removing the net partition
housing
›
To remove , fold forwarded the rear seat backrests and open the rear right
door.
›
Push the housing
A
in the direction of the arrow
1
and remove it from the
mountings in the direction of the arrow
2
» Fig. 125 .
›To
install , insert the recesses on the housing A into the mountings on the
rear seat backrests and push the housing against the arrow 1 up to the
stop.›
Fold the rear seat backrests to their original position.
Transport on the roof rack
Fig. 126
Attachment points
Fig. 127
Remove the side panels of the luggage compartment/stow the
roof rack
The attachment points
A
and
B
are located on both sides of the vehicle
» Fig. 126 .
The mounting and dismounting of the basic carrier is carried out according to
the instructions provided.
Roof load
The maximum permitted weight of the load incl. carriers is 75 kg. 
103Transport of cargo

Stowing the roof racks
With vehicles have the variable loading floor, then the roof racks can be stow-
ed in the recesses of the luggage compartment side trim.›
Fold the variable loading floor into the upper position » page 101.
›
Remove the side panels of the luggage compartment in the direction of ar-
rows
1
» Fig. 127 .
›
Remove the key from the roof rack » and stow in the recess
C
.
›
Insert the front roof rack
A
into the front recesses of the side panel and the
rear roof rack
B
into the back recesses of the side trim.
›
Replace the side trims of the luggage compartment in the opposite direction
of the arrow
1
.
›
Fold out the variable loading floor to the upper position » page 101.
WARNINGThe following instructions must be observed to aid road safety when trans-
porting cargo on the roof rack.■
Always distribute the load on the roof rack evenly and secure properly
with suitable lashing straps or tensioning straps.
■
When transporting heavy objects or objects which take up a large area on
the roof rack system, the handling of the car may change as a result of the
displacement of the centre of gravity. The style of driving and speed must
therefore be adapted to the current circumstances.
■
The permissible roof load, permissible axle loads and gross permissible
weight of the vehicle must not be exceeded under any circumstances – risk
of accident!
CAUTION
■ Before stowing the roof rack, the key must be removed from the carrier -
otherwise there is a risk of key corruption.■
If you want to stow the roof rack and the roll-up luggage compartment cover
at the same time , then it is necessary that the rear part of the roll-up luggage
compartment is covering the rear roof rack.
CAUTION
■
Make sure that the sliding / tilting roof or the boot lid does not collide with
the roof load when opened.■
Ensure the roof aerial is not impaired by the load being transported.
Note
We recommend that you use a roof rack from ŠKODA Original Accessories.Heating and ventilation
Heating, manual air conditioning system, Climatronic
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Heating and manual air conditioning
105
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning)
105
Operate Climatronic in Infotainment
106
Climatronic - automatic operation
107
Air distribution control
107
Air outlet vents
108
The heater heats and ventilates the vehicle interior. The air conditioning sys-
tem also cools and dehumidifies the vehicle interior.
The heating effect is dependent upon the coolant temperature, thus full heat
output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
The cooling system works under the following conditions. The cooling system is switched on.
The engine is running.
The outside temperature is above 2 °C.
The blower is switched on.
When the cooling system is switched on, it prevents misting of the windscreen
and windows.
It is possible to boost the effectiveness of the cooling system by briefly acti-
vating the air recirculation system » page 107.
Health protection
To reduce health risks (e.g. common colds), the following instructions for the
use of the cooling system are to be observed. ▶ The difference between the outside temperature and the inside temperature
should not be greater than 5 °C.
▶ The cooling system should be turned off about 10 minutes before the end of
the journey.
▶ Once a year, a disinfection of the air conditioner must be carried out by a
specialist company. 
104Using the system

A message on the screen informs about the storage of the tyre pressure val-
ues.
Note
When a warning light in the instrument cluster appears, the affected tyre
can be displayed on the infotainment » Fig. 269.Towing device and trailer
Hitch
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Description
231
Adjusting the ready position
231
Check the setting of the standby position
232
Assembling the bar ball – Step 1
232
Assembling the bar ball – Step 2
233
Check proper fitting
233
Removing the bar ball – Step 1
233
Removing the bar ball – Step 2
234
Vertical load with mounted accessories
235
The maximum trailer nose weight when towing a trailer is 75 kg, Vehicles with
four-wheel drive 80 kg and G-TEC vehicles 56 kg. Other data (e.g. shown on
the nameplate of the hitch) on provides information about the test values of
the device .
WARNING■ Before each time you make a journey when using the ball rod, check that
it is seated correctly and is secured in the mounting recess.■
When the knee-joint bar is not used and properly secured in the receiving
shaft, it is damaged or incomplete, this must not be used - there is a risk of
an accident.
■
Do not perform any modifications or changes to the towing device.
■
Keep the mounting recess of the towing device clean at all times. Such
dirt prevents the ball rod from being attached securely!
Note
If the towing device is removed completely, it must be replaced with the origi-
nal reinforcement of the rear bumper which is part of the mount for the towing
eye.230Driving

Vertical load with mounted accessoriesFig. 281
Representation of the maximum
length of the mounted accesso-
ries and the permissible total
weight of the accessory depend-
ing on the load centre of gravity
Read and observe on page 230 first.
When using the accessories (e.g. bicycle carrier), the maximum length and the
permissible total weight including load must be considered.
The maximum length of the mounted accessories (from the ball of the towing
device) is 70 cm » Fig. 281 .
The total permitted weight of the accessories including load changes with in-
creasing distance of the load centre of gravity from the ball head of the towing
device.
Distance of the load centre of gravity from the ball headPermissible total weight of the accessory, in- cluding loadA0 cm75 kg / 56 kga)B30 cm75 kg / 56 kg a)C60 cm35 kg / 28 kg a)D70 cm0 kg / 0 kga)a)
Applies to G-TEC vehicles.
CAUTION
Never exceed the permissible
total weight of the accessories incl. load and
maximum length of the accessories - There is a risk of damage to the towing
device.
Note
We recommend that you use accessories from ŠKODA Original Accessories.Using hitch
Trailer (accessory) connect and disconnect
Fig. 282
Swivel out the 13-pin power
socket, safety eyelet
Connect / disconnect
›
Fit the ball rod.
›
Grip the 13-pin socket at point
A
and swing out in the direction of the arrow
» Fig. 282 .
›
Remove the protective cap
5
» Fig. 270 on page 231 .
›
Place the trailer (the accessory) onto the tow ball.
›
Open the socket cap and insert the plug of the trailer (accessories) into the
13-pin socket
A
» Fig. 282 . (If the trailer / accessories have a 7-pin connector,
use a corresponding reduction piece from the ŠKODA Original Accessories).
›
Suspend the breakaway cable of the trailer at the safety eyelet
B
(the
breakaway cable must sag in all trailer settings in view of the vehicle).
Uncoupling takes place in reverse order.
Exterior mirrors
You should have additional exterior mirrors fitted if you are not able to see the
traffic behind the trailer using the standard rear-view mirrors.
Headlights
The front of the vehicle may lift up when a trailer (accessory) is being towed
and the headlights may dazzle other road users. Set the range of the head-
lights » page 64 , Operating the lights 1)
.
Power supply of the trailer / accessory power system
In the electrical connection between the vehicle and trailer (accessory), the
trailer (accessories) is supplied with power from the vehicle (with ignition
switched on and off). 
1)
Applies to vehicles with xenon headlights.
235Towing device and trailer

With the engine switched off, the vehicle battery is discharged by the connec-
ted consumers.
At low charge state of the vehicle battery, the power supply to the trailer (ac-
cessories) is interrupted.WARNING■ An improperly connected electrical installation of the trailer (accessories)
may result in an accident or serious injury from electrical shock.■
Do not make any adjustments to the electrical installation of the vehicle
and the trailer (accessories) - risk of an accident or serious injury from elec-
trical shock.
■
After the electrical connection between the vehicle and trailer (accessory)
the trailer / accessory lights should be checked for function.
■
Never use the securing eye to tow - The is a risk of an accident!
CAUTION
■ An improperly connected electrical installation of the trailer (accessories) can
lead to the inoperability of the vehicle electronics.■
The total power consumption of all the connected loads to the trailer power
supply must not exceed 350 watts, otherwise there is a risk of damage to the
electrical system of the vehicle.
Loading a trailer
Correct the tyre inflation pressure on the vehicle for “full load” » page 261.
Distribution of the cargo
Distribute the cargo in the trailer in such a way that heavy items are located as
close to the trailer axle as possible. Secure the load from slipping.
The distribution of the weight is very poor if your vehicle is unladen and the
trailer is laden. Nevertheless, maintain a particularly low speed if you cannot
avoid driving with this combination.WARNINGSliding cargo can significantly adversely affect stability and driving safety -
risk of accident!
Trailer
The permissible trailer load must not be exceeded under any circumstances.Permissible trailer load - OctaviaEngineGearboxPermissible trailer weight, braked (kg) with gradients up to 12%.Permissible trailer weight, unbraked (kg)1.0 l/85 kW TSIMG1300610DSG13006201.2 l/63 kW TSIMG11006101.4 l/81 kW TSI G-TECMG1400690DSG14007001.4 l/110 kW TSIMG1500620DSG15006301.6 l./81 kW MPIMG1100600AG1100620 236Driving

EngineGearboxPermissible trailer weight, braked (kg)with gradients up to 12%.Permissible trailer weight, unbraked (kg)1.8 l/132 kW TSI
MG1600650DSG1600660DSG 4x416007101.6 l/66 kW TDI CRMG1400640
1.6 l/81 kW TDI CR
MG51500650MG61000640MG 4x41700700DSG15006502.0 l/105 kW TDI CRMG1600660DSG1600670
2.0 l/110 kW TDI CR
MG1600660MG 4x42000710DSG16006702.0 l/135 kW TDI CRDSG 4x41800730
Permissible trailer load - Octavia RS
EngineGearboxPermissible trailer weight, braked (kg) with gradients up to 12%.Permissible trailer weight, unbraked (kg)2.0 l./162 kW TSIMG1600710DSG16007202.0 l./169 kW TSIMG1600720DSG1600730
2.0 l/135 kW TDI CR
MG1600720DSG1600730DSG 4x41800750
Permissible trailer load - Octavia Combi
EngineGearboxPermissible trailer weight, braked (kg)with gradients up to 12%.Permissible trailer weight, unbraked (kg)1.0 l/85 kW TSIMG1300620DSG13006301.2 l/63 kW TSIMG1100620 237Towing device and trailer

EngineGearboxPermissible trailer weight, braked (kg)with gradients up to 12%.Permissible trailer weight, unbraked (kg)1.4 l/81 kW TSI G-TECMG1400700DSG14007101.4 l/110 kW TSIMG1500630DSG15006401.6 l./81 kW MPIMG1100610AG1100620
1.8 l/132 kW TSI
MG1600660DSG1600670DSG 4x416007201.6 l/66 kW TDI CRMG1400650
1.6 l/81 kW TDI CR
MG51500660MG61000640MG 4x41700710DSG15006602.0 l/105 kW TDI CRMG1600670DSG1600680
2.0 l/110 kW TDI CR
MG1600670MG 4x42000720DSG16006802.0 l/135 kW TDI CRDSG 4x41800730
Permissible trailer load - Octavia Combi RS
EngineGearboxPermissible trailer weight, braked (kg) with gradients up to 12%.Permissible trailer weight, unbraked (kg)2.0 l/162 kW TSIMG1600720DSG16007302.0 l/169 kW TSIMG1600730DSG1600740
2.0 l/135 kW TDI CR
MG1600730DSG1600740DSG 4x41800750 238Driving

Permissible trailer load - Octavia Combi ScoutEngineGearboxPermissible trailer weight, braked (kg)with gradients up to 12%.Permissible trailer weight, unbraked (kg)1.8 l/132 kW TSIDSG 4x416007501.6 l/81 kW TDI CRMG 4x417007502.0 l/110 kW TDI CRMG 4x420007502.0 l/135 kW TDI CRDSG 4x41800750WARNINGThe maximum vertical load and the maximum trailer load must not be ex-
ceeded - there is risk of an accident!
Trailer operation
Driving speed
For safety reasons, do not drive with the trailer any faster than 100 km/h
(when the towing vehicle is a passenger car of category M1) or 80 km/h (when
the towing vehicle is a truck of category N1).
Immediately reduce your speed as soon as even the slightest swaying of the
trailer is detected. Never attempt to stop the trailer from “swaying” by acceler-
ating.
Brakes
Apply the brakes in good time! If the trailer is fitted with a trailer brake, apply
the brakes gently at first, then brake firmly. This will avoid brake jolts resulting
from the trailer wheels locking.
On downhill sections shift down a gear in good time to also use the engine as
a brake.
WARNINGAlways drive particularly carefully with the trailer.
CAUTION
With frequent towing, the vehicle is excessively loaded so this must also be
checked between service intervals.Anti-theft alarm system
The alarm is triggered if, with a vehicle with activated anti-theft alarm (herein-
after only warning system), the electrical connection to the trailer (accessory)
is interrupted.
Always switch off the anti-theft alarm system before a trailer (accessory) is
coupled or uncoupled » page 55.
Conditions for including a trailer (accessory) in the anti-theft alarm system. The vehicle is factory-fitted with an anti-theft alarm system and a towing
device.
The trailer (accessory) is electrically connected to the towing vehicle by
means of the trailer socket.
The electrical system of the vehicle and trailer (accessory) is functional.
The vehicle is locked and the anti-theft alarm system is activated.
The trailer (accessory) is not equipped with LED taillights.239Towing device and trailer