2016 SKODA OCTAVIA wheel bolts

Disconnect/reconnect and changeRead and observe
and on page 258 first.
The new vehicle battery must have the same capacity, voltage, current and
size as the original battery.
We recommend you have the battery replaced by a specialist garage.
›
To disconnect , switch off the ignition and disconnect the negative terminal
first 
, then disconnect the positive terminal 
.
›
When reconnecting the battery, reconnect the positive terminal first 
, then
connect the negative terminal 
.
After disconnecting and re-connecting the vehicle battery, the following func- tions or devices are partially or completely inoperative.
Function / deviceOperating measurePower windows» page 61Panorama sliding/tilting roof» page 62Sun screen» page 63Time settings» page 42
CAUTION
■ Disconnect the battery only with the ignition and consumers turned off -
There is a risk of damaging the electrical system of the vehicle.■
Before disconnecting the battery, close the electric tailgate, all the windows,
the sliding / tilting roof and the electric sunshade - otherwise malfunctions of
equipment elements may occur.
■
Under no circumstances mix up the charging cables – There is a risk of fire.
Note
After disconnecting and reconnecting the vehicle battery, we recommend hav-
ing the vehicle checked by a specialist to ensure that the full functionality of
the vehicle is guaranteed.Wheels
Wheels and tyres
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Advice on tyre/wheel usage
260
Tyre pressure
261
Tire wear and wheel change
262
Spare wheel
262
Spare wheel
262
Tyre marking
263
Advice on tyre/wheel usage
During the first 500 km, new tyres do not offer optimum grip; appropriate care
should therefore be taken when driving.
Tyres with the deeper profiles should always be fitted to the front wheels.
Rims and wheel bolts are matched to each other in terms of design. We rec-
ommend that you use rims and wheel bolts from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Wheels and tyres should always be stored in a cool, dry and dark place. The
tyres themselves should be stored vertically.
Tyre life
Tyres age losing their original characteristics, even if they are not used. We
recommend that you do not use tyres that are more than 6 years old.
The manufacturing date is indicated on the tyre sidewall (possibly on the in-
side ). For example, DOT ... 10 16... means, for example, that the tyre was manu-
factured in the 10. week of 2016.
Tyre damage
We recommend checking your tyres and wheel rims for damage (punctures,
cuts, splits and bulges etc.) on a regular basis.
Remove any foreign objects in the tyre’s profile immediately (e.g. small stones).
Foreign bodies which have penetrated into the tyre (e.g. screws or nails)
should not be removed and help should be sought from a specialist garage. 
260General Maintenance

Pay attention to the expiration date of the fire extinguisher. After this date,
the correct function of the device is not guaranteed.WARNINGAlways properly secure the fire extinguisher, there is a risk of injury in the
event of sudden braking or a vehicle collision.
Vehicle tool kit
Fig. 302
Vehicle tool kit
The box with the tool kit is located in the storage compartment for the spare
wheel and may be secured with tape, depending on specification.
Depending on the equipment variant, the vehicle tool kit may not contain all
of the following components.
Screwdriver
Key for removing and installing the tail light
Top section for the anti-theft wheel bolts
Towing eye
Clamps for removing the wheel trims
Jack with sign
Crank for the jack
Wheel wrench
Extraction pliers for the wheel bolt caps
Breakdown kit
12345678910WARNING■ The factory-supplied lifting jack is only intended for your model of vehicle.
Under no circumstances attempt to lift other vehicles or loads with it –
there is a risk of injury.■
Always stow the tool safely in the box and make sure that it is attached
with the belt to the spare wheel - otherwise it could cause injury to the oc-
cupants if breaking suddenly or colliding with another vehicle.
CAUTION
Screw the jack back to its starting position prior to putting it back in its box -
Otherwise, there is a risk of damage to the box.
Note
The declaration of conformity is included with the jack or the log folder.
Changing a wheel
Preliminary work
For safety's sake, the following instructions must be observed before
changing a wheel on the road.
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Park the vehicle as far as possible away from the traffic flow - choose a place
with a flat and firm surface.
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Switch off the engine.
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For vehicles with manual transmission select 1. gear.
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For vehicles with automatic transmission , place the selector lever in the P
position.
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Firmly apply the handbrake.
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Switch on the hazard warning lights and set up the warning triangle at the
prescribed distance.
›
Have all the occupants get out . The passengers should not stand on the
road while the wheel is being changed (they should remain behind a crash
barrier, for instance).
›
Uncouple any trailers.
Changing a wheel
›
Take out the emergency or spare wheel » page 267.
›
Remove the full wheel trim » page 267or caps» page 268 .
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Loosen the wheel bolts » page 269 » . 
266Do-it-yourself

›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.
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Lower the vehicle.
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Tighten the wheel bolts opposite each other using the wheel wrench (“pull- ing crossways”) » page 269.
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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

›Push the wheel wrench through the clamp, support on the tyre and pull off
the wheel trim.
Install trim›
Press the wheel trim onto the wheel rim at the designated valve opening.
›
Then press the trim into the wheel rim until its entire circumference locks
correctly in place.
The position of the anti-theft wheel bolt is indicated by means of a symbol on
the back of the wheel trim supplied ex-factory or from the ŠKODA Original Ac-
cessories. If using the anti-theft wheel bolt, it should be fitted at this point
»
.
WARNINGWe recommend that you use hub caps from ŠKODA Original Accessories. A
sufficient air supply may not be able to be guaranteed with other wheel
trims to cool the braking system - there is a risk of an accident.
CAUTION
■ If the wheel trim is positioned outside the position marked for the anti-theft
wheel bolt, there is a risk of damaging the wheel cover.■
Only use manual pressure and do not hit the full wheel trim – there is a risk
of damaging the trim.
Note
We recommend that you use hub caps from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Wheel bolts
Fig. 304
Remove the cap
›
To remove the cap insert the extraction pliers as far as they will go on the
cap and pulling them out in the direction of arrow » Fig. 304.
›
To install , insert the cap onto the wheel bolt as far as it will go.
Anti-theft wheel boltsFig. 305
Anti-theft wheel bolt and attach-
ment
The anti-theft wheel bolts protect the wheels from theft. This can only be
B
.with the attachment » Fig. 305 loosened / tightened .
›
Insert the attachment
B
» Fig. 305 as far as it will go on the anti-theft wheel
bolt
A
.
›
Insert the key as far as it will go onto attachment
B
and loosen / tighten the
wheel bolt.
›
Remove the attachment.
The attachment for the anti-theft wheel bolts must always be kept in the ve-
hicle in case of a possible wheel change!
For wheel trims supplied ex-factory or from ŠKODA Original Accessories, the
anti-theft wheel bolt should be installed in the position marked on the back of
the wheel trim.
Note
The attachment and the anti-theft wheel bolts are provided with a code num-
ber. A replacement attachment can be ordered from ŠKODA Genuine Accesso-
ries using this.268Do-it-yourself

Loosening/tightening wheel boltsFig. 306
Loosening the wheel bolts
›
Insert the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt to the stop. Use the associated
attachment for the anti-theft wheel bolts » Fig. 305 on page 268 .
›
To loosen the screws ,grasp the key end and turn the screw about one turn
rotation in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 306.
›
Totighten the screws grasp the key end and turn the screw about against
the direction of the arrow » Fig. 306until it is tight.
WARNINGIf it proves difficult to undo the bolts, carefully apply pressure to the end of
the wrench with your foot. Keep hold of the vehicle when doing so, and
make sure you keep your footing - There is a risk of injury.
Raising the vehicle
Fig. 307
Runner connectors for the jack: Variant 1 / Variant 2
Fig. 308
Positioning the jack
Before the vehicle is raised, please take note of the safety instructions »
.
The jack from the vehicle tool kit must be used in order to raise the vehicle.
Position the car jack at the jacking point closest to the flat tyre.
The runner connectors are located on the lower sill variant 1
A
or. Variant 2
B
» Fig. 307 .
›
Insert the crank
7
into the mount on the jack
6
» page 266 .
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Position the base plate of the jack with its full area resting on level ground
and ensure that the jack will fit in the jacking point when raised » Fig. 308 -
 .
›
Use the crank to raise the jack until its pawl covers the jacking
point » Fig. 308 -
 .
›
Raise the vehicle until the wheel is a little off the floor.
WARNINGThe following instructions must be observed, otherwise there is a risk of in-
jury.■
Ensure the vehicle cannot unexpectedly roll away.
■
Always ensure the base plate of the lifting jack cannot slip.
■ Place a wide and stable base material under the jack if on a loose surfa-
ces (e.g. gravel).
■ Place an anti-slip base material (e.g. a rubber mat) under the jack if on a
smooth surface (e.g. cobblestones).
■
Always raise the vehicle with the doors closed.
■
Never position any body parts (e.g. arms or legs) under the vehicle while
the vehicle is raised.
■
When the vehicle is raised, never start the engine. 
269Emergency equipment, and self-help

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

UnlockingCentral locking button53
In case of emergency276
Remote control52
Unlocking and locking51
Unlock steering lock188
Update navigation data170
Update the navigation data129
USB85, 140
Safe removal130
Used vehicles Acceptance and recycling
242
Useful equipment 230-volt socket
90
Clothes hook88
Cup holders85
Glasses compartment87
Multimedia holder86
Removable through-loading bag89
Useful features Storage compartment
82
Useful Features 12-volt power socket in the luggage compart-ment
90
12-volt socket in the interior90
Ashtray91
Cigarette lighter91
Reflective vest265
Ticket holder83
User account Configuration wizard
118
User profile126, 132
V
Variable loading floor
100
vCard174, 175
Vehicle- settings187
Vehicle battery charging259
Safety instructions258
Warning light37
Vehicle care244
Vehicle cleaning244
Vehicle condition See auto check control
42
Vehicle data sticker288
Vehicle data sticker and nameplate Vehicle data sticker and nameplate
288
Vehicle dimensions292, 293
Vehicle height292, 293
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)288
Vehicle length292, 293
Vehicle systems187
Vehicle tool kit266
Vehicle washing Exterior
245
Vehicle width292, 293
Vest265
Video DVD Main menu
145
Playback145
Select video source145
Set to126
Video DVD menu146
Menu146
Video player145
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
288
Visibility70
Visors71
Voice control119
Commands121
Correction of a voice command input121
Help121
Not recognising a voice command121
on / off120
Operation principle120
Settings124
Stop / restore command121
Voicemail157
Volume118
Volume setting118
W
Waiter Voice control
120
Warning at when speeding45
Warning display low temperature39
Warning lights32
Warning symbols see Warning lights
32
Warning triangle265
Waste container85
Water in the fuel filter40
Waypoint mode183
Main menu183
Record waypoints184
Set waypoint manually184
Waypoint tour memory184, 185
Waypoint tour memory184, 185
Weather conditions240
Weights288, 289, 291
Wheel bolts Anti-theft wheel bolts
268
Caps268
Loosening and tightening269
Wheels260
Full trim267
Load Index263
Snow chains263
Speed symbol263
Tyre age260
Tyre damage260
Tyre pressure261
Tyre storage260
315Index