tyre pressure SKODA OCTAVIA 2016 3.G / (5E) User Guide

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

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

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

Fitting new tyres
Only fit approved radial tyres of the same type, size (rolling circumference) and
the same tread pattern on one axle on all four wheels.
When fitting new tyres, the tyres must be replaced axle by axle.
Unidirectional tyres
The direction of rotation of the tyres is marked by arrows on the wall of the
tyre .
The specified running direction must be strictly adhered to, otherwise the fol-
lowing tyre characteristics may be degraded. ▶ Driving stability.
▶ Traction.
▶ Tyre noise and tyre wear.WARNING■ Never use tyres if you do not know anything about their condition and
age - risk of accidents.■
Never drive with damaged tyres – risk of accident.
CAUTION
■ The tyres must be protected from contact with substances (e.g. oil, grease
and fuel) which could damage them. If the tyres come into contact with these
substances, then we recommend having them checked out in a specialist ga-
rage.■
Do not use rims with ground or polished surfaces in winter conditions - there
is a risk of rim damage (e.g through salt spreading).
Note
■ We recommend that any work on the wheels or tyres be carried out by a spe-
cialist garage.■
We recommend that you use tyres, snow chains and full wheel trims from
ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Tyre pressureFig. 297
Label with a table of tyre sizes and tyre pressure value / inflate
tyres
The prescribed tyre inflation is on the sticker with pictograms
A
» Fig. 297 (for
some countries, the pictograms are replaced with a text).
Tyre pressure is always to match the load .
Inflation pressure for half load
Inflation pressure for environmentally friendly operation (slightly lower
fuel consumption and emissions)
Inflation pressure for full load
Tyre diameter in inches
This information serves merely as information for the prescribed tyre pres-
sure. This is not a list of shared tyre sizes for your vehicle. These are in the
vehicle's technical documentation, as well as in the declaration of con-
formity (in so-called COC document).
Tyre pressure value on the front axle
Tyre pressure value on the rear axle
Checking the tyre pressures
Check the tyre pressure (including that of the emergency or spare wheel) at
least once a month and also before setting off on a long journey.
Always check the inflation pressure when the tyres are cold. Do not reduce the
higher pressure on warm tyres.
In vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring, tyre pressure values must be saved
each time the pressures are changed » page 229. 
BCDEFG261Wheels

WARNING■Do not drive with incorrect tyre pressure, there is a risk of an accident.■In the event of very rapid pressure loss (e.g. in the event of tyre damage)
an attempt should be made to bring the vehicle carefully to a stop without
sudden steering movements and without any hard braking - risk of acci-
dent.
Note
The declaration of conformity (the COC document) can be obtained from a
ŠKODA partner 1)
.
Tire wear and wheel change
Fig. 298
Tyre wear indicator / wheel change
Tyre wear increases in the following circumstances.
▶ Incorrect tyre pressures.
▶ Driving style (e.g. fast cornering, rapid acceleration / braking).
▶ Incorrect wheel balancing (you should have the wheels balanced after
changing/repair tyres or if the steering “is drifting”).
▶ Wheel alignment errors.
There are wear indicator markers in the tyre profiles, indicating whether the
minimum permissible tread depth has been reached » Fig. 298 -
 . A tyre
should be regarded as worn out when this indicator is flush with the tread.
Markings on the walls of the tyres through the letters “TWI” and/or other sym-
bols (e.g. ), identify the position of the wear indicators.
To ensure uniform wear on all tyres, we recommend that you change the
wheels every 10 000 km, in line with the schedule » Fig. 298 - -
.
WARNING■
Change the tyres at the latest when they are worn down to the wear indi-
cators - risk of accident.■
Faulty wheel alignment affects handling - There is a risk of an accident.
■
Unusual vibrations or the vehicle“pulling” to one side could be a sign of
tyre damage. Reduce speed and stop! If there are no external signs of tyre
damage, seek the help of a specialist garage.
Spare wheel
The size of the spare wheel is identical to that of the vehicle factory installed
wheels.
After changing the spare wheel, the tyre pressure must be adjusted.
In vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring, save the tyre pressure values in the
system » page 229 .
WARNING■
If, you get a puncture and a spare tyre has to be mounted with opposite
direction of rotation, then drive carefully. The tyre no longer retains its opti-
mal characteristics in this situation.■
If the dimensions or design of the spare wheel differ from the tyres fitted
to the vehicle (e.g. winter tyres or low-profile tyres), it must only be used
briefly in the event of a puncture and if an appropriately cautious style of
driving is adopted.
Spare wheel
Only use this emergency spare wheel to reach the nearest specialist garage, as
it is not intended for permanent use .
A warning label is always placed on the rim of the temporary spare wheel.
Please note the following if you intend to use the temporary spare wheel. ▶ Do not cover the warning sign.
▶ Be specially attentive when driving.
▶ Inflate the temporary spare wheel to the maximum inflation pressure for the
vehicle » page 261 (the prescribed tyre pressure of the spare wheel R 18 is 4.2
bar). 
1)
Only valid for some countries and some models.
262General Maintenance

In vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring, save the tyre pressure values in the
system » page 229 .WARNING■
Never drive with more than one temporary spare wheel mounted!■Avoid full throttle acceleration, sharp braking and fast cornering when
driving with the temporary spare wheel.■
Do not use snow chains on the temporary spare wheel.
■
Observe instructions on the warning sign of the emergency wheel.
Tyre marking
Explanation of tyre markings - e.g. 195/65 R 15 91 T
195Tyre width in mm65Height/width ratio in %RCode letter for the type of tyre – Radial15Diameter of wheel in inches91Load indexTSpeed symbol
Load index - indicates the maximum permissible load for each individual tyre
Load index8889909192939495Load
(In kg)560580600615630650670690
Speed symbol - indicates the maximum permissible speed for a vehicle fitted
with tyres in a given category
Speed
symbolSTUHVWYMaximum speed
(in km/h)180190200210240270300WARNINGNever exceed the maximum permissible load bearing capacity and speed
for the tyres fitted – risk of accident.
Operating in winter conditions
All-year (or “winter”) tyres
All-year or “winter” tyres (indicated by an M+S or a mountain peak/snowflake
symbol ) to improve the performance of the vehicle in winter conditions.
To get the best possible driving characteristics, all-year or “winter” tyres, with a minimum tread depth of 4 mm on all four wheels, should be fitted.
If “winter” tyres are mounted, summer tyres should be fitted again in good
time as they provide better handling properties, a shorter braking distance,
less tyre noise and reduced tyre wear on roads which are free of snow and ice
as well as at temperatures above 7 °C.
Speed symbol
All-year or “winter” tyres (marked with M+S and a peak/snowflake symbol
)
of a lower speed category than listed in the vehicle’s technical documentation
can be used provided that the maximum permissible speed for these tyres is
not exceeded even if the maximum possible speed of the vehicle is higher.
The speed limit for all-season or “Winter” tires can be adjusted in the infotain-
ment menu 

→

→
Tyres
.
If the vehicle has all-season or “winter” tires of a lower speed category then
the specified maximum speed of the vehicle (referring to tyres that have not
been delivered by the factory, a warning label with the maximum value of the
speed category provided for the mounted tyres must be fixed in the interior of
the vehicle in a constantly visible place in the driver’s field of vision. The warn-
ing label (sticker) can be replaced by setting the maximum value of the speed
category supplied for the mounted tyres in Infotainment 1)
. This specification
defines the maximum vehicle speed with mounted all-season or “winter”tyres
that may not be exceeded.
Snow chains
The snow chains improve handling in wintry road conditions. 
1)
Valid in certain countries.
263Wheels

›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

›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 .
›
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. 
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CAUTIONIt is important to ensure that the jack is correctly positioned against the bar of
the lower beam - otherwise there is a risk of damage to the vehicle.
Breakdown kit
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Description of the breakdown kit
270
Preparing to use the breakdown kit
271
Sealing and inflating tyres
271
Information on driving with repaired tyres
271
The following information applies for the breakdown kit supplied ex-factory.
The breakdown kit can be used to seal punctures with a diameter of up to
about 4 mm.
Performing a repair with the breakdown kit not at all intended to replace a
permanent repair on the tyre. Its purpose is to get you to the nearest specialist
garage.
Replace the tyre that was repaired using the breakdown kit as soon as possi-
ble, or consult a specialist garage about repair options.
Do not remove foreign bodies which have penetrated into the tyre (e.g. nails).
Do not use the breakdown kit in the following cases.
▶ The rim is damaged.
▶ The outdoor temperature is below the minimum temperature indicated in
the instruction manual of the tyre filling bottle with sealant.
▶ Tyre punctures greater than 4 mm.
▶ Damage to the tyre wall.
▶ The use-by date (see inflation bottle) has passed.
WARNING■ If there is skin contact with the sealant wash the affected area immedi-
ately.■
Observe the manufacturer's usage instructions for the breakdown kit.
Description of the breakdown kitFig. 309
Description of the breakdown kit
Read and observe
on page 270 first.
The kit is located in a box under the floor covering in the luggage compart-
ment.
Sticker with speed designation “max. 80 km/h”/“max. 50 mph”Valve remover
Inflation hose with plug
Air compressor (the layout of the controls may be different depending on
the type of air compressor delivered with the vehicle)
Button for tyre pressure reduction
12 volt cable connector
Tyre inflation hose
Tyre inflation pressure indicator
ON and OFF switch
Tyre inflator bottle with sealing agent
Replacement valve core
Note
The declaration of conformity is included with the air compressor or the log
folder.1234567891011270Do-it-yourself