warning SKODA OCTAVIA 2006 Owner´s Manual

Check after driving for 10 minutes
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 182.
Check the tyre inflation pressure after driving for 10 minutes!
If the tyre inflation pressure is 1.3 bar or less:
›
 Do not drive the vehicle!
You cannot properly seal with tyre with the break-
down kit.
› Get 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 ŠKODA specialist garage at a maxi-
mum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph). ÐJump-starting
ä
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Jump-starting 186
Jump-starting in vehicles with the START-STOP system 186
The battery of another vehicle can be used to jump-start your vehicle if the en-
gine will not start because the battery is flat. Jump-start cables are required for
this purpose.
Both batteries must have a rated voltage of 12 V. The capacity (Ah) of the battery
supplying the power must not be significantly less than the capacity of the dis-
charged battery in your vehicle.
Jump-start cables
Only use jump-start cables which have an adequately large cross-section and in-
sulated terminal clamps. Observe the manufacturer's instructions.
Positive cable - colour coding in the majority of cases is red.
Negative cable - colour coding in the majority of cases is black.
ä WARNING
■ A discharged vehicle battery may already freeze at temperatures just below
0 °C. In case of frozen battery carry out no jump-starting - risk of explosion!
■ Pay attention to the warning instructions relating to working in the engine
compartment » page 158, Engine compartment .
■ The non-insulated parts of the terminal clamps must never make contact
with each other. In addition, the jump-start cable connected to the positive
terminal of the battery must not come into contact with electrically conduct-
ing parts of the vehicle - risk of short circuit! ■ Do not clamp the jump-start cable to the negative terminal of the dis-
charged battery. There is the risk of detonating gas seeping out the battery
being ignited by the strong spark which results from the engine being started.
■ Route the jump-start cables so that they cannot be caught by any rotating
parts in the engine compartment.
■ Do not bend over the battery - risk of caustic burns!
■ The vent screws of the battery cells must be tightened firmly.
■ Keep any sources of ignition (naked flame, smouldering cigarettes, etc.)
away from the battery - risk of an explosion! ■ Never jump-start vehicle batteries with an electrolyte level that is too low -
risk of explosion and caustic burns. Note
■ There must not be any contact between the two vehicles otherwise current
may flow as soon as the negative terminals are connected. ■ The discharged battery must be properly connected to the system of the vehi-
cle. ■ We recommend you buy jump-start cables from a car battery specialist. Ð
185
Do-it-yourself

Fuses and light bulbs
Fuses
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fuses in the dash panel 190
Fuses in the engine compartment 191
Individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses.
› Before replacing a fuse, switch off the ignition and the appropriate consumer
› Find out which fuse belongs to the component that is not operat-
ing » page 190, Fuses in the dash panel or » page 191, Fuses in the engine
compartment .
› Take the plastic clip out of its fixture in the cover of the fuse box, place it on the
relevant fuse and pull it out.
› A blown fuses is recognisable by the molten metal strip. Replace the faulty fuse
with a new one of the
same amperage.
Colour coding of fuses Colour Maximum amperage
light brown 5
dark brown 7.5
red 10
blue 15
yellow 20
white 25
green 30
orange 40
red 50WARNING
Always read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the en-
gine compartment » page 158, Engine compartment . CAUTION
■ Never “repair” fuses and also do not replace them with a fuse of a higher am-
perage - risk of fire! This may also cause damage at another part of the electrical
system.
■ Have the electrical system checked as quickly as possible by a ŠKODA specialist
garage if a newly inserted fuse blows again after a short time.
■ When unlocking and locking the cover for the fuse box in the engine compart-
ment, it must be pressed on the sides of the box, otherwise the locking mecha-
nism can be damaged. ■ The cover for the fuse box in the engine compartment must always be applied
correctly. Water can penetrate and cause damage to the vehicle if the cover was
not applied correctly! Note
■ We recommend always carrying replacement fuses in the vehicle. A box of re-
placement fuses can be purchased from
ŠKODA Original Accessories.
■ Multiple fuses may exist for a single power consuming device.
■ Multiple power consuming devices can share a single fuse.
■ Electrically adjustable seats are protected by automatic circuit breakers, which
switch on again automatically after a few seconds after the overload has been
eliminated. Ð
189
Fuses and light bulbs

Fog lights and daytime running lights 194
Fog lights Octavia RS, Octavia Scout 195
Changing the bulb for the licence plate light 195
Tail lamp assembly 196
Tail light (Combi) 196
Some manual skills are required to change a bulb. For this reason, if uncertain, we
recommend that bulbs are replaced by a ŠKODA specialist garage or other expert
help is sought.
› Switch off the ignition and all of the lights before replacing a bulb.
› Faulty bulbs must only be replaced with the same type of bulbs. The designa-
tion is located on the light socket or the glass bulb.
› A stowage compartment for replacement bulbs is located in a plastic box in the
spare wheel or underneath the floor covering in the boot. WARNING
■ Accidents can be caused if the road in front of the vehicle is not sufficiently
illuminated and the vehicle cannot or can only be seen with difficulty by other
road users.
■ Always read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment »

page 158, Engine compartment .
■ Bulbs H7 and H1 are pressurised and may burst when changing the bulb -
risk of injury! We therefore recommended wearing gloves and safety glasses
when changing a bulb. ■ Gas discharge bulbs (xenon bulbs) operate with a high voltage, professional
knowledge is required - danger to life! CAUTION
■ Do not take hold of the glass bulb with naked fingers (even the smallest
amount of dirt reduces the working life of the light bulb). Use a clean cloth, nap-
kin, or similar. ■ When removing and installing the headlight make sure that the paintwork of
the vehicle and the headlight are not damaged. Note
■ This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is possi-
ble to replace the bulbs on your own without any complications arising. Other
light bulbs should be changed by a

ŠKODA specialist garage.
■ We recommend that a box of replacement bulbs be always carried in the vehi-
cle. Replacement bulbs can be purchased from
ŠKODAOriginal Accessories.
■ We recommend that the headlight settings are checked by a ŠKODA specialist
garage after replacing a bulb in the main or low beam.
■ Gas discharge bulbs and LED diodes are replaced by a ŠKODA specialist garage. Ð Headlights
Fig. 160
Headlights: Bulb arrangement/removal
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 191.
Overview of the location of the bulbs
» Fig. 160. 1
- front turn signal light
2
- parking lights and low beam
3
- main beam light
The headlight must be removed in order to change the light bulb of the parking
lights, low beam lights and main beam lights as well as the turn signal lights.
Removing the main beam lights
› Open the bonnet
» page 160, Opening and closing the bonnet .
› Unscrew the plastic nuts A
» Fig. 160
.
› Pull the locking button B
upwards.
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192 Do-it-yourself

›
Pull the locking lever on the headlight as far as the stop in the direction of ar-
row C
.
› Disconnect the plug connection and carefully remove the head light in the di-
rection of arrow D
.
Installation is carried out in the reverse order. ÐChanging the bulb for the front turn signal light
Fig. 161
Removing light bulb for turn sig-
nal light
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 191.
›
Remove the head light
» page 192.
› Turn the socket in the direction of arrow
OPEN and remove it together with the
warning light bulb » Fig. 161.
› Push in the bulb into the socket, turn counter-clockwise up to the stop and re-
move.
› Insert a new bulb into the socket and turn
clockwise up to the stop.
› Insert the socket with the new bulb into the headlamp. Secure it by turning it in
the direction of arrow CLOSE. Ð
ä Changing light bulbs for front parking lights and low beam
Fig. 162
Removing light bulbs for front
parking lights and low beam
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 191.
In order to facilitate the removal of the socket with the bulb for the parking light,
we recommend to remove first of all the connector for the low beam light bulb.
›
Remove the head light
» page 192.
› Remove the rubber cover 2
» Fig. 160
on page 192.
› To replace the bulb for the
low beam, turn the connector with the bulb B
» Fig. 162 counter-clockwise
up to the stop, and remove.
› Replace the lamp, insert the connector with the new bulb and turn
clockwise
up to the stop.
› To remove the bulb for the
front parking light, remove the holder A
.
› Remove the faulty bulb from the socket, insert a new bulb, and insert the sock-
et containing the bulb.
› Insert the rubber cover. Ð
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193
Fuses and light bulbs

Measuring the fuel consumption and CO
2 emissions according to the ECE
standards and EU guidelines
The measurement of the intra-urban cycle begins with a cold start of the engine.
Afterwards urban driving is simulated.
In the extra-urban driving cycle, the vehicle is accelerated and decelerated in all
gears, corresponding to daily routine driving conditions. The driving speed varies
between 0 and 120 km/h.
The calculation of the combined fuel consumption considers a weighting of about
37 % for the intra-urban cycle and 63 % for the extra-urban cycle. WARNING
Do not exceed the specified maximum permissible weights - risk of accident
and damage. Note
■ If required, you can find out the precise weight of your vehicle by contacting a
ŠKODA
Service Partner.
■ Depending on the range of equipment, style of driving, traffic situation, weather
influences and vehicle condition, consumption values may deviate from the indi-
cated values. ÐDimensions
Dimensions (mm) OCTAVIAOCTAVIA
GreenLine OCTAVIA RS ESTATE ESTATE
GreenLine ESTATE RS COMBI 4x4 SCOUT
Length 4569
4597 a)
4569
45974569
4584 b)
4569 4599 4569 4584
Width 1769176917691769
1784 b)
1769 1769 1769 1784
Width including exterior mirror 201820182018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018
Height 1462
1485 c)
1449 d)
1484 a) 1462
1449 d)
1447 1468
1490 c)
1455 d)
1501 b) 1468
1455 d)
1451 1495
1520 c)
1533
Clearance 140
164 c)
125 d) 140
125 d)
127 140
164 c)
125 d)
179 b) 140
125 d)
128 138
163 c)
179
£198
Technical data

Index
A
ABS 96
Warning light 22
Accessories 177
Active steering support 95
Adjusting Exterior mirror 52
Adjusting seats 122
Adjustment Seat 55
Aerial 149
see Radio reception 151
Airbag 129
Deployment 129
Front airbag 130
Head airbag 132
Side airbag 131
Airbag system 129
Air conditioning system Air outlet vents 80
Climatronic 85
Manual air conditioning system 82
Alarm 31
Anti-theft alarm system 31
Antilock brake system 96
Armrest Front 74
rear 60, 75
Ashtray 68
Assistance systems ESC 95
Assist systems ABS 22, 96
Cruise control systems (CCS) 99
EDS and XDS 97
ESC 22Parking aid 98
START/STOP 100
TCS 21, 96
Auto Check Control 17
Automatic driving lamp control 40
Automatic gearbox 102
Dynamic shift programme 105
Emergency programme 106
Information for driving 102
Kickdown 105
Manual shifting of gears on the multifunction steering wheel 104
Parking 103
Selector lever-emergency unlocking 106
Selector lever lock 105
Selector lever positions 103
Starting off 103
Stopping 103
Tiptronic 104
Automatic load deactivation 169
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventila- tion) 87
Avoiding damage to your vehicle 143
B
Before setting off 121
Belt tensioners 128
Bonnet Closing 160
Opening 160
Warning light 20
Boot Class
N1 vehicles 61
Cover 63
Emergency unlocking 34
Fastening elements 61
Fixing nets 62
Fixing of the floor covering 63
foldable boot cover (Combi) 64
Light 47see Boot lid 33
Unlocking the boot lid 34
Variable loading floor 64
Boot lid 33
Automatic locking 33
Warning light 21
Brake booster 95
Brake fluid Checking 164
Brakes Brake assist systems 93
Handbrake 95
Running in 139
Warning light 19
Braking Brake fluid 164
Braking assistant 95
Breakdown kit 182
Bulbs Replacing 191
Button in the driver's door Electric power windows 34
C
Car computer see Multifunction display 12
Car jack 179
Carrier 66
Catalytic converter 139
CD changer 119
Central locking button 29
Central locking system 27
lock 29
unlock 28
Changes 177
Changing Engine oil 162
Wheel 179
Charging a vehicle battery 168
208 Index

Checking
Battery electrolyte level 167
Brake fluid 164
Coolant level 163
Engine oil 161
Oil level 161
Windscreen washer fluid 165
Children and safety 135
Child safety Side airbag 136
Child safety lock 27
Child seat Classification 136
ISOFIX 137
on the front passenger seat 135
Suitability 137
TOP TETHER 137
Chrome parts refer to Taking care of your vehicle 150
Cigarette lighter 69
Cleaning 148
Artificial leather 153
Headlight lenses 151
Material coverings 153
Materials 153
Natural leather 153
Plastic parts 150
Wheels 152
Clock 11
Clothes hooks 77
Cockpit 12-volt power socket 70
Ashtray 68
Cigarette lighter 69
General view 7
Light 45
Storage compartments 70
Compartments 70
Computer see Multifunction display 12Coolant
Checking 163
Replenishing 163
Temperature gauge 9
Correct seated position 122
Counter for distance driven 10
Cruise control system (CCS) 99
D
Dash panel insert 8
Daylight driving light 40
Deactivating an airbag 133
Deactivating an airbag 133
Defrsoting rear window 47
Delayed locking of the boot lid see Boot lid 33
Diesel refer to Fuel 158
Diesel fuel Operation in winter 158
Diesel particulate filter 23
Digital clock 11
Dipstick 161
Display Coolant temperature 9
Service interval 10
Distance driven 10
Door Child safety lock 27
Warning light for an open door 20
Doors Emergency locking 32
Driving Abroad 143
Driving through water on the street 144
Emissions 197
Fuel consumption 197 E
Economical and environmentally friendly driving 140
EDS 97
Electrical power windows Button in the driver's door 34
Electric power windows Central locking system 36
Electric sliding/tilting roof 37
Electronic Differential Lock 97
Electronic immobiliser 92
Emergency Automatic gearbox 106
Changing a wheel 179
Hazard warning light system 44
Jump-starting 185
locking of the doors 32
Selector lever-unlocking 106
Sliding roof 38
Towing the vehicle 186
Tyre repair 182
Unlocking the boot lid 34
Emissions 197
Engine Running in 139
Starting and stopping the engine 91
Engine compartment Brake fluid 164
Coolant 162
Overview 160
Vehicle battery 165
Engine oil Capacity 200
Changing 162
Checking 161
Replenishing 161
Specification 200
Engine revolutions counter 9
Environment 140
Environmental compatibility 142
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Index

Environmentally friendly driving 140
ESC Operating principle 95
Warning light 22
Ethanol E85 see fuel 157
F
Fire extinguisher 178
First-aid kit 178
Floor mats 97
Front airbag 130
Front seats 54
Fuel 155
Diesel 158
Ethanol E85 157
Fuel gauge 9
gauge 9
refer to Fuel 155
Refuelling 155
Unleaded petrol 156
Fuel consumption 140
Fuses Assignment 189
Replacing 189
G
Gear Recommended gear 11
General view Cockpit 7
Glow plug system Warning light 23
GSM 109, 112
H
Handbrake 95
Head airbag 132Headlight cleaning system
Headlight cleaning system 50
Headlights Driving abroad 143
Headlight cleaning system 50
Head restraint 58
Heating 80
Defrosting windows 81
Exterior mirror 52
Rear window 47
Recirculated air mode 82
Seats 57
Heating rear window 47
Horn 7
I
Ignition 93
Ignition lock 93
Immobiliser 92
Information display see MAXI DOT 15
Instrument cluster 8
Instrument lighting 43
Interior monitor 32
Internet connection 115
ISOFIX 137
J
Jacking points Raise vehicle 181
Jump-starting 185
L
Lever Main beam 45
Turn signal 45Light
Automatic driving lamp control 40
Cockpit 45
COMING HOME/LEAVING HOME function 41
Daylight driving light 40
Fog lights 42
Fog lights with the function CORNER 42
Hazard warning light system 44
Headlight beam adjustment 44
Headlight flasher 45
Low beam 40
Main beam 45
Parking light 40, 41
Rear fog light 43
Replacing bulbs 191
Tourist light 42
Turn signal 45
Lights Cornering lights 41
switching on and off 40
Warning lights 18
Loads 197
Lock Central locking system 29
Locking Emergency locking 32
Remote control 30
Locking and unlocking from the inside 29
Luggage compartment Folding double hooks 62
Folding hooks 62
M
MAXI DOT 15
Main menu 15
Settings 16
Mirror Automatic dimming interior mirror 52
Exterior mirror 52
210 Index

Manual dimming interior mirror 51
Vanity 47
Mobile phone 107, 109, 112
Connecting to the hands-free system 110, 113
Multifunction display Functions 12
Memory 12
Operation 13
Multimedia 118
AUX-IN 119
MDI 119
N
Net partition 65
O
Oil refer to Engine oil 161
Onboard computer see Multifunction display 12
Operation in winter De-icing windows 151
Diesel fuel 158
Vehicle battery 167
Outside temperature 13
Overview Engine compartment 160
Warning lights 18
P
Paint see Paint damage 150
Paint damage 150
Parking Parking aid 98
Parking ticket holder 77
Passive Safety 121
Periodic wiping 49Petrol
refer to Fuel 156
Polishing the paintwork refer to Taking care of your vehicle 150
Power steering 92
Power windows Button in the driver's door 35
Button in the front passenger door 36
Button in the rear doors 36
Operational faults 37
Preservation refer to Taking care of your vehicle 150
R
Radiator fan 164
Radio reception Aerial 151
Functional fault 151
Raise vehicle 181
Rear mirror Automatic dimming interior mirror 52
Exterior mirror 52
Manual dimming interior mirror 51
Recirculated air mode Climatronic 86
Manual air conditioning system 84
Recommended gear 11
Refuelling 155
Fuel 155
Regulation Headlight beam 44
Remote control 30
Synchronisation process 31
Remote control key Replacing the battery 26
Removable through-loading bag 76
Removing the seats 59
Replacement of parts 177Replacing
Bulbs 191
Fuses 189
Vehicle battery 168
Windscreen wiper blade 51
Replenishing Coolant 163
Engine oil 161
Windscreen washer fluid 165
Roof luggage rack Attachment points 67
Roof rack system Roof load 67
Running in Brake pads 139
Engine 139
The first 1
500 km 139
Tyres 139
S
Safe securing system 28
Safety 121
Child safety 135
Child safety seats 135
Head restraints 58
ISOFIX 137
TOP TETHER 137
Save electrical energy 140
Seat Adjusting 55
Seat belt Warning light 19
Seat belt height adjuster 128
Seat belts Belt tensioners 128
Cleaning 154
fastening and unfastening 127
Height adjustment 128
211
Index

Seats
folding forward 59
Head restraints 58
Heating 57
Selector lever see selector lever positions 103
Selector lever positions 103
Service display 10
Setting Automatic dimming interior mirror 52
Manual air conditioning system 84
Manual dimming interior mirror 51
Steering wheel 92
Setting temperature Heating 81
Setting the clock 11
Shifting Diving economically 140
Gearshift lever 97
Side airbag 131
Sliding/tilting roof see Electric sliding/tilting roof 37
Snow chains 176
Spare wheel 173
Speedometer 9
START/STOP Function 100
Starting and stopping the engine 91
Starting engine Jump-starting 185
START STOP Jump-starting 186
Steering active support 95
Steering force assistance 92
Steering wheel 92
Storage 70
Storage compartment Lighting 46
Storage compartments 70Sun visors 47
Switching lights on and off 40
T
Taking care of the vehicle Artificial leather 153
Material coverings 153
Materials 153
Natural leather 153
Seat belts 154
Taking care of your vehicle 148
Automatic car wash system 149
Chrome parts 150
Cleaning the wheels 152
Door lock cylinders 151
Headlight lenses 151
High-pressure cleaner 149
Plastic parts 150
Polishing the paintwork 150
Preservation 150
Rubber seals 151
Washing 149
Washing by hand 149
Wash system 149
TCS 96
Warning light 21
Technical data 197
Telephone 109, 112
Through-loading channel 75
Tilting roof see Electric sliding/tilting roof 37
Tiptronic 102
see automatic gearbox 104
Tool 179
TOP TETHER 137
Towing 186
Towing a trailer 145
Towing eye 187
Towing protection monitoring 32
Traction control system TCS 96Trailer 145
Towing a trailer 145
Transport Boot 60
Roof rack system 66
Transporting children safely 135
Two-way radio systems 107
Type plate 197
Tyre repair 182
Tyres see Wheels and tyres 172
U
Underbody protection 152
unlock Central locking system 28
Unlocking Remote control 30
Uphill start assist 95
V
Vehicle battery Automatic load deactivation 169
Charging 168
Checking the electrolyte level 167
Operation in winter 167
Replacing 168
Safety instructions 165
Vehicle condition see Auto Check Control 17
Vehicle data sticker 197
Vehicle dimensions 198
Vehicle key 26
Vehicle tool kit 179
Visors 47
212 Index