SKODA OCTAVIA 2010 2.G / (1Z) Technical Change
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ŠkodaOctavia
SUPPLEMENT TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL
Technical Changes 11/2010
Dodatek Návodu k obsluze
Octavia anglicky 11.10
S64.5612.23.20
1Z0 012 026 CN
SIMPLY CLEVER 
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Introduction1
IntroductionThis supplement replaces the Owner's manual OCTAVIA Edition 05.10 referred to in 
the following as the Owner's manual.
The information given in this supplement takes preference over the information in the 
Owner's manual.
Special equipment is marked with the symbol *.
We wish you a good journey 
Škoda Auto a.s.Safelock
Note
When activating the Safelock function  after you lock the vehicle, the message  CHECK 
SAFELOCK  will appear in the display of the inst rument cluster. In vehicles equipped 
with a MAXIDOT info display*, the message  Check deadlock!  Owner's manual! 
(Observe SAFE locking! Car documentation!)  appears. Windscreen wipersThe washing nozzles of the windscreen washer system are heated during engine 
running and when the outdoor temperature is less than +10 °C * .
Seat heaters*Fig. 1  Dash panel: Regulator for front seat heating front/rear– Press the button 
  fig. 1  - right to activate and regulate the heating for the 
left/right rear seat.
If you regulate the rear seat heating at full  power - level 3, this will automatically switch 
back to level 2 after 10 minutes (2 wa rning lights in the switch light up).
“START - STOP”*The “START-STOP” system helps you to save  fuel while at the same time reducing 
harmful exhaust emissions and CO
2 emissions.
The function is automatically activated ea ch time the ignition is switched on.
Fig. 2  Dash panel: START-STOP System 
button 
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“START - STOP”*
2
In the start-stop mode, the engine automatica lly switches to the vehicle's idle phase, 
e.g. when stopped at traffic lights.
Information regarding the current state of th e “START-STOP” system is indicated in the 
display of the instrument cluster.Automatic engine shut down (stop phase)– Stop the vehicle (where nece ssary, apply the handbrake).
– Take the vehicle out of gear.
– Take your foot off the clutch.Automatic engine restart (start phase).– Push down on the clutch.Switching the “START-STOP” system on and offYou can switch the “START STOP” system on/off by pressing the button  page 1, fig. 2 .
When start-stop mode is deactivated, the warning light in the button lights up.
If the vehicle is in the stop phase when ma nually switching off the system, the engine 
starts immediately.
The “START-STOP” system is very complex.  Some of the procedures are hard to check 
without servicing. The general conditions for the proper functioning of the “START-
STOP” system are listed in the following overview.
Conditions for the automatic engine shut down (stop phase) Conditions for an automatic restart (start phase)
Conditions for an automatic restart without driver interventionThe gearshift lever is in Neutral.The clutch pedal is not pressed!The driver has fastened the seat belt.The driver's door is closed.The bonnet is closed.The vehicle is at
 a standstill.The factory-fitted towing device is no t electrically connected to a trailer.
The minimum engine temperature is reached.The charge state of the vehicle battery is sufficient.The vehicle is not on a slope or on a downhill section.The engine speed is less than 1200 1/min.The temperature of the vehicle battery is not too low or too high.The pressure in the brake system is sufficient.The difference between the outdoor- and the set temperature in the interior is not 
too great.The vehicle speed since the last time the engine was switched off was greater than 3 
km/h.The particulate filter* is not be ing cleaned, see Owner's manual.The front wheels are not turned excessively (t he steering angle is less than 3/4 of a 
steering wheel revolution).The clutch is pressed.The max./min. temperature is set.The Defrost function for the windscreen is switched on.A high blower stage  has been selected.The “START STOP” button is pressed.The vehicle moves at a speed of more than 3 km/h.The difference between the outdoor- and the set temperature in the interior is too 
great.The vehicle's battery is not sufficiently charged.Insufficient pressure in the brake system.
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Charging the vehicle battery3
Messages in the instrument cluster display (valid for vehicles without MAXIDOT 
info display*)
WARNING
•
The brake servo unit and power steerin g only operate if the engine is 
running.
•
Never let the vehicle roll wi th the engine switched off.Caution
If the “START-STOP” system is used at very high outside temperatures over a very long 
period of time, the vehicle battery can be damaged.
Note
•
Changes to the outdoor temperature can ha ve an effect on the internal tempera-
ture of the vehicle battery even after severa l hours. If the vehicle remains outdoors for 
a long time in minus temperatures or in dire ct sunlight, it can take several hours until 
the internal temperature of the vehicle battery reaches a suitable temperature for 
proper operation of the “START STOP” system.
•
In some instances it may be necessary to  start the engine manually with the igni-
tion key (e.g. when the seat belt is not inserted or the driver's door is opened for more 
than 30 seconds). Follow the messages in the display of the instrument cluster.
•
If the air conditioning Climatronic* is  running in automatic mode, under certain 
conditions, the engine may no t switch off automatically.
Charging the vehicle battery
Caution
On vehicles with the “START/STOP” system, the negative cable of the charger must not 
be connected directly to the negative pole of  the vehicle battery, but only to the engine 
earth  fig. 3 .Jump-starting on vehicles with the “START-STOP” systemOn vehicles with the “START/STOP” system, the negative cable of the charger must not 
be connected directly to the negative pole of  the vehicle battery, but only to the engine 
earth  fig. 3 .Climatic*Using the systemThe set temperature will not be maintained automatically.
ERROR START STOP
Error in the START-STOP system
START STOP NOT POSSIBLE
Automatic engine shut down is not possi-
ble
START STOP ACTIVE
Automatic engine shut down (stop 
phase)
SWITCH OFF IGNITION
Switch off the ignition
START MANUALLY
Start the engine manually
Fig. 3  Jump-starting on vehicles with 
the START-STOP system
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Climatic*
4
Climatic SettingFig. 4  Climatic: Control elementsRecommended settings for the  Climatic control elements:
adjusting
Switch positions
Button
Air outlet vents 3
Defrost function, windscreen 
and side windows
To the right up to 
the stop
3
Switched off
Do not switch on
Open and adjust the flow of air in direction of the side 
window
Anti-fog function, windscreen 
and side windows
Desired tempera-ture
2
  
Activated
Do not switch on
Open and adjust the flow of air in direction of the side  window
Quickest-possible heating
To the right up to 
the stop
3
Switched off
briefly switched on
Opening
Comfort temperature
Desired tempera- ture
2 or 3
  
Switched off
Do not switch on
Opening
AA
AB
AC
A2
A3
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Tyre repair kit*5
Grades of petrolPrescribed fuel - unleaded petrol 98/(95) RON
Use unleaded petrol  98 RON. You can also use unleaded RON  95. However some loss 
of power is to be expected when doing so.
If unleaded RON  98 or RON 95 is not available, you ca n refuel with unleaded RON  91 
in an emergency. After refuelling, conti nue driving at medium engine speeds and 
minimum engine load. Driving at high engine  speeds or heavy engine loads can lead 
to serious engine damage! Refuel with pe trol with the specified octane number as 
often as possible.
Fuel with a lower octane number than RON  91 must not be used even in an emer-
gency. Otherwise you can ca use serious engine damage!Tyre repair kit*General informationThe tyre repair kit is located in a box und er the carpet in the luggage compartment.
Use the tyre repair kit to reliably repair  tyre damage caused by foreign bodies or a 
puncture with diameters up to 4 mm. Do no t remove foreign bodies, e.g. screws or 
nails, from the tyre!
The repair can be undertaken on the vehicle immediately. The repair with the tyre repair kit is 
not at all intended to replace a permanent repair 
on the tyre, this repair only serves to reach the next specialist garage.
Do not use the tyre repair kit:
•
to repair wheel damage,
•
in outside temperatures of less than -20 °C (-4 °F),
•
with gashes or punctures more than 4 mm in size,
•
to repair damage to the tyre wall,
•
for driving with very low tyre pressure or with a flat tyre,
•
if the use-by-date (see inflation bottle) has passed.
WARNING
•
If you find yourself in flowing traffic switch on the hazard warning lights 
system and place the warning triangle on  the side of the road at the prescribed 
distance from your vehicle. Comply with the national legal regulations. In this 
way you are protecting not only yourself but also other road users.
•
Park the vehicle as far away as possible from the traffic flow. Park on as flat 
and firm a surface as possible.
•
A tyre filled with sealant has the same driving characteristics as a standard 
tyre.
•
Do not drive faster than 80 km/h, (50 mph).
•
Avoid accelerating at full throttle, sharp braking and fast cornering.
Quickest-possible cooling
To the left up to the  stop
briefly 4, then 2or 3
Activated
briefly switched on
Opening
optimal cooling
Desired tempera- ture
1, 2 or 3
Activated
Do not switch on
Open and adjust the flow of 
air in direction of the vehicle  roof 
Fresh air mode - ventilation
To the left up to the 
stop
required position:
Switched off
Do not switch on
Opening
adjusting
Switch positions
Button
Air outlet vents 3
AA
AB
AC
A2
A3
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Tyre repair kit*
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•
Check the tyre inflation pressure after driving 10 minutes.
•
Sealant is hazardous to heath. Remove  immediately if it comes into contact 
with the skin.For the sake of the environment
Used or aged sealant must be disposed of  in accordance with environmental protec-
tion regulations.
Note
•
Observe the manufacturer's usage instructions for the tyre repair kit.
•
You can purchase a new bottle of sealant from the range of the Škoda original 
accessories.
•
Change the wheel that was repaired using the tyre repair kit or consult a specialist 
garage about possibilities for getting repairs done.
Components of the tyre repair kitFig. 5  Components of the tyre repair kitThe tyre repair kit is made  up of the following parts:  Valve remover
 Sticker with speed designation “max. 80 km/h”/“max. 50 mph”
 Inflation hose with plug
 Compressor
 Tyre inflation hose
 Tyre inflation pressure indicator
 Air release valve
 ON and OFF switch
 Plug for 12V cigarette lighter socket
 Tyre inflator bottle with sealing agent
 Replacement valve core
The valve remover   has a slot at its lower end which fits into the valve core. This is 
the only way in which you can remove and re-i nstall the valve core from the tyre valve. 
The same also applies to the replacement valve core  .
Preparing to use the tyre repair kitBefore using the tyre repair kit, carry out the following preparatory work:
– Park the vehicle as far away as possible from the traffic flow. Park on as flat and firm  a surface as possible.
–Have  all the occupants get out.  While changing a wheel, the occupants of the 
vehicle should not stand on the ro ad (e.g. behind a crash barrier).
– Switch off the engine and engage  1st gear or if your vehicle is  fitted with an auto-
matic gearbox, position the  selector lever into position P .
– Apply the  handbrake firmly.
– Check whether you can carry out the repairs with the tyre repair kit  page 5, 
“General information”.
– If a trailer is coupled, uncouple it.
– Remove the tyre repair kit  from the luggage compartment.
– Stick the sticker    fig. 5  on the dash panel in view of the driver.
– Do not remove the foreign body, e.g. screw or nail, from the tyre.
WARNING (continued)
A1A2A3A4A5A6A7A8A9A10A11
A1
A11
A2
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Tyre repair kit*7
– Unscrew the valve cap.
– Use the screwdriver   to remove the va lve core and place it down on a clean 
surface.Seal and inflate tyresSealing tyres– Forcefully shake the tyre inflator bottle    page 6, fig. 5  several times.
– Firmly screw inflation hose   onto the tyre inflator bottle in a clockwise direction  . The film on the cap is  pierced automatically.
– Remove the plug from the inflation hose   and plug the open end fully into the  tyre valve.
– Hold the bottle   with the floor facing up wards and fill the whole sealing agent in 
the tyre inflator bottle into the tyres.
– Remove the empty tyre inflator bottle from the valve.
– Screw the valve core back into the  tyre valve using the valve remover  .Pumping up the tyres– Screw the tyre inflation hose   page 6, fig. 5  of the air compressor firmly onto 
the tyre valve.
– Check whether the air release valve   is closed.
– Start the engine and run it in idle.
– Plug the cable connector   into the 12 Vo lt socket in the vehicle, see Owner's 
manual.
– Switch on the air compressor with the ON and OFF switch  .
– Allow the air compressor to run until reac hing a pressure of 2.0 - 2.5 bars for a 
maximum of 8 minutes ! 
– Switch off the air compressor. – If you cannot reach an air pressure of 2.0 – 2.5 bar, unscrew the tyre inflation hose 
 from the tyre valve.
– Drive the vehicle 10 metres forwards or  backwards to allow the sealing agent to 
distribute in the tyre.
– Screw the tyre inflation hose of the air  compressor  firmly back onto the tyre 
valve and repeat the inflation procedure.
– If you cannot reach the required tyre inflation pressure here either, this means the  tyre has sustained too much damage. You cannot seal with tyre with the break-
down kit  .
– Switch off the air compressor.
– Remove the tyre inflation hose   from the tyre valve.
If you reached a tyre inflation pressure of  2.0 – 2.5 bar, resume driving at a maximum 
speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).
Check the tyre inflation pressure after driving 10 minutes  page 8, “Check after 
driving for 10 minutes”.
WARNING
•
During inflation, the tyre inflation hose and air compressor may get hot- 
risk of injury!
•
Do not place hot tyre inflation hoses or hot air compressors on flammable 
materials - risk of fire!
•
If you cannot inflate the tyre to at least 2.0 bar, this means the damage 
sustained was too serious. The sealing agen t cannot be used to seal the tyre. Do 
not drive the vehicle. Get professional assistance.Caution
Switch off the air compressor after running  8 minutes at the latest - danger of over-
heating! Allow the air compressor to cool a few moments before switching it on 
again.
A1
A10
A3
A10
A3
A10
A1
A5
A7
A9
A8
A5
A5
A5
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Tow-starting and towing vehicle
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Check after driving for 10 minutesCheck the tyre inflation pressu re after driving 10 minutes.If the tyre inflation pressure is 1.3 bar or less:–Do not drive the vehicle!  You cannot properly seal wi th tyre with the breakdown 
kit.
– Obtain professional assistance.If the tyre inflation pressure is 1.3 bar or more:– Adjust the tyre inflation pressure to the correct value (see inside of fuel filler cap).
– Continue driving carefully to the nearest specialist garage at a maximum speed of  80 km/h (50 mph). Tow-starting and towing vehicleGeneral
Caution
Do not push or two the vehicle to start the  engine - likely engine damage! In vehicles 
with catalytic converters, fuel may get into  the catalytic converter where it may ignite. 
This results in the catalytic converter overheating and being destroyed. To help start 
the engine, you can use a battery from  another vehicle, see Owner's manual.Electric fusesFuse assignment in engine compartment
Fuse assignment in the dash panel
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
F6
Not assigned
F9
Not assigned
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
4
Heating, air conditioning, reversing lights, interior rear 
view mirror dimming, telephone preinstallation, START 
STOP button
5
6
Instrument cluster, Control  unit for automatic gearbox, 
Control unit for electromechani cal power steering, Parking 
aid; Haldex clutch, “START ST OP” relay, DC/DC voltage sta-
biliser
5
28
Radio
15
39
Instrument cluster, windshield  wiper lever and turn signal 
light lever
5
48
Phone
5
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Technical Data9
Technical DataWeightThe indicated unloaded weight is for orient ation purposes only. It is for the basic 
equipping of the vehicle not includin g special features or accessories.
Caution
Do not exceed the permissible overall weight of the vehicle - risk of accident and 
damage to the vehicle. Max. permissible gross weight per axleMax. permissible gross weight per axle (in kg) - front/rear axlePetrol engines
OCTAVIA
COMBI
1,2/77 kW TSI - EU5 (M6)
920/990
(900/1100)
a)
920/1010
(900/1120)
a)
1,2/77 kW TSI - EU5 (DQ7)
950/980
(930/1100)
a)
950/1000
(930/1110)
a)
1.4 ltr./59 kW - EU4
910/990
910/1010
(880/1120)
a)
1,4 l/90 kW TSI - EU5 (M6)
970/990
(950/1100)
a)
970/1000
(950/1120)
a)
1,4 l/90 kW TSI - EU5 (DQ7)
990/980
(970/1100)
a)
990/1000
(970/1110)
a)
1,6 l/75 kW - EU4, EU2 (M5)
940/990
(910/1110)
a)
930/1010
(910/1120)
a)
1,6 l/75 kW - EU4, EU2 (AG6)
970/1000
(940/1110)
a)
970/1010
(940/1130)
a)
1,8 l/118 kW TSI - EU5, EU2 DDK 
(M6)
(1,8 l/112 kW TSI - EU5)
1010/990
(990/1100)
a)
1010/1010
(980/1120)
a)
1,8 l/118 kW TSI - EU5, EU2 DDK 
(DQ7)
(1,8 l/112 kW TSI - EU5)
1030/990
(1010/1100)
a)
1030/1000
(1010/1110)
a)
a)Vehicles of category N1.Diesel engines
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1,6 l/77 kW TDI CR - EU5 (M5)
1010/980
(990/1100)
a)
a)Vehicles of category N1.
1010/1000
(990/1110)
a)
1,6 l/77 kW TDI CR - EU5 (DQ7)
1040/980
(1020/1100)
a)
1030/1010
(1020/1110)
a)
1,9 l/77 kW TDI PD - EU4, EU3 (M5)
1000/1000
(980/1100)
a)
1000/1020
(980/1130)
a)
1,9 l/77 kW TDI PD DPF - EU4 (DQ6)
1040/990
(1010/1090)
a)
1030/1010
(1010/1120)
a)
2,0 l/81 kW TDI CR - EU4 (M5)
1010/1010
(990/1100)
a)
1010/1020
(990/1140)
a)
2,0 l/103 kW TDI CR DPF - EU4, EU5 
(M6)
1050/1000
(1020/1110)
a)
1050/1010
(1020/1130)
a)
2,0 l/103 kW TDI CR DPF - EU4, EU5 
(DQ6)
1070/990
(1050/1090)
a)
1070/1010
(1050/1120)
a)
Petrol engines
OCTAVIA
COMBI
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