engine SKODA OCTAVIA 2018 Owner´s Manual

Cold area, The engine has not yet reached its operating temperature.
Avoid high speeds and high engine loads.
The operating range
High temperature range , the warning light  illuminates in the instrument
cluster

Note
vThe air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of e.g. ice, snow or
leaves to ensure that the heating and cooling system operates properly.
v
After switching on the cooling Condensation from the evaporator of the air
conditioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle. This is not a
leak!

v
If the coolant temperature is too high, the cooling system is switched off to
ensure that the engine cools down.
Heating and manual air conditioning
Fig. 152
Controls of the heating / air conditioning

Driving
Starting-off and Driving
Starting and stopping the engine

Note
vThe engine running noises may be louder at first for a short time after start-
ing the cold engine.
v
You should not switch on any major electrical components during the heating
period, otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.

v
After switching off the ignition, the radiator fan may intermittently continue
to run for approx. 10 minutes (also continuously).
Problems with the engine start - vehicles with starter button
Fig. 240
Starting the engine - press the
button with the key

Park - the position can be set only when the vehicle is at a standstill.
The drive wheels are mechanically locked.
Reverse gear - the position can be set only when the vehicle is at a stand-
still and the engine is at idling speed.
Neutral (idle position) - the power transmission to the drive wheels is in-
terrupted.
Forward mode / sports programme - the gear change takes place in the
position S at higher engine speeds than in mode D
(Sprung position) - choice between positions D and S
If the Sport driving mode is selected with the engine running

In the area of 1,000 to 1,500 kilometres , the engine load can be increased up
to the maximum permitted engine speed.
Tips for economical driving
The fuel consumption depends on the driving style, road condition, weather conditions and the like.
For an economical driving style, the following instructions must be observed.

NoteIf the engine is “stalled” while travelling in Offroad mode, you should check af-
ter engine re-start to see if Offroad mode is still enabled. It may need to be
activated again.
Hill Descent Assist

Permissible trailer load - Octavia CombiEngineTransmissionPermissible trailer weight, braked (kg)at gradients up to 12%.Permissible trailer load, unbraked (kg)1.0 ltr./85 kW TSIMG-a)- a)DSG13006401.4 l/110 kW TSIMG1500640DSG15006501.5 l/96 kW TSI G-TECDSG14006901.5 l/110 kW TSIMG- a)-a)DSG- a)-a)1.6 l/81 kW MPIMG1100620AG11006401.8 l/132 kW TSIDSG16006802.0 l/140 kW TSIDSG 4x417007401.6 l/85 kW TDI CRMG15006802.0 ltr./105 kW TDI CRMG1600670DSG16006802.0 ltr./110 kW TDI CRMG1600690DSG16007002.0 l/135 kW TDI CRDSG 4x42000750a)
The valueswere not available at the time of going to press.
Permissible trailer load - Octavia Combi RS
EngineTransmissionPermissible trailer weight, braked (kg) at gradients up to 12%.Permissible trailer load, unbraked (kg)2.0 l/180 kW TSIDSG1600740- 750 a)2.0 l/135 kW TDI CRDSG 4x42000750a)
Applies to cars with the EU6DG emission standard.
Permissible trailer load - Octavia Combi Scout
EngineTransmissionPermissible trailer weight, braked (kg) at gradients up to 12%.Permissible trailer weight, unbraked (kg)2.0 l/140 kW TSIDSG 4x417007502.0 ltr./135 kW TDI CRDSG 4x42000750 b257Towing device and trailer

WARNINGThe maximum vertical load and the maximum trailer load must not be ex-ceeded - there is risk of accident!
Towing a trailer
Driving speed
For safety reasons, do not drive faster than 100 km/h when towing a trailer.
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 accel-
erating.
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

Fig. 311
Fuel filler tube on vehicles with
diesel engines