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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 headlight
– Switch the ignition and all lights off.
– Open the bonnet ⇒page 209.
– Unscrew the plastic nut ⇒page 249, fig. 227 .
– Pull the locking lever of the headlight as far as the stop in the direction
of arrow .
– Unplug the plug connector and carefully take out the headlight in the direction of arrow .
Installation takes place in the reverse order.
Note
We recommend that you have the headlight setting checked by a specialist garage
after installing the headlight.
Parking light at the front
Removing the light bulb for the parking light
– Switch the ignition and all lights off.
– Remove the headlight ⇒ page 249.
– Press the wire clamps in the direction of arrow to the side and remove the cover ⇒fig. 228 .
– Press the contact studs in the direction of arrow and remove the holder with the light bulb of the parking light ⇒ fig. 229.
– Take the faulty bulb out of the fixture and insert a new one.
Installation takes place in the reverse order.
Note
We recommend that you have the headlight setting checked by a specialist garage
after installing the headlight.
AA
A1
A2
Fig. 228 Removing the
cover for the parking and
low beam light
Fig. 229 Removing the
light bulb for the parking
light
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Low beam
Removing the light bulb for the low beam light
– Switch the ignition and all lights off.
– Remove the headlight ⇒page 249.
– Press the wire clamps in the direction of arrow to the side and remove the cover ⇒fig. 230 .
– Unplug plug ⇒fig. 231 .
– Press the wire clamps in the direction of the headlight and then unhook them to the side. – Remove the light bulb and insert the new light bulb in such a way
that the fixing lugs of the light bulb socket fit into the recesses at the
reflector.
Installation takes place in the reverse order.
Note
We recommend that you have the headlight setting checked by a specialist garage
after installing the headlight.
Main beam
Fig. 230 Removing the
cover for the parking and
low beam light
Fig. 231 Removing the
light bulb for the low
beam light
AA
AB
AC
Fig. 232 Protective cap
of the light bulb of the
main beam light
Fig. 233 Removing the
light bulb for the main
beam light
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Removing the light bulb for the main beam light
– Switch the ignition and all lights off.
– Remove the headlight ⇒page 249.
– Remove the protective cover at the rear of the headlight ⇒page 251,
fig. 232 .
– Unplug plug ⇒page 251, fig. 233 .
– Press the wire clamps in the direction of the headlight and then unhook them to the side.
– Remove the light bulb and insert the new light bulb in such a way that the fixing lugs of the light bulb socket fit into the recesses at the
reflector.
Installation takes place in the reverse order.
Note
We recommend that you have the headlight setting checked by a specialist garage
after installing the headlight.
Turn signal light (at the front)
Changing light bulb for turn signal light (at the front)
– Switch the ignition and all lights off.
– Remove the headlight ⇒ page 249.
– Turn the socket in the direction of arrow OPEN (open) and take it out
together with the light bulb for the turn signal light ⇒fig. 234 .
– Press the defective light bulb into the socket, turn to the left and remove.
– Press a new light bulb into the socket and turn the light bulb to the right as far as the stop.
– Insert the socket with the changed light bulb into the headlight and secure it by turning in the direction of arrow CLOSE (close) to the
right.
Note
We recommend that you have the headlight setting checked by a specialist garage
after installing the headlight.
AA
AB
AC
Fig. 234 Removing the
light bulb for the turn
signal light
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Light unit (Octavia)
Changing light bulbs in the lamp holder
– Switch the ignition and all lights off.
– Unlock the locking button and open the cover of the lamp holder
⇒ fig. 235 .
– Press the catches in the directio n of arrow and take out the lamp
holder ⇒fig. 236 .
– Press the defective light bulb into the socket, turn to the left and
remove. – Press a new light bulb into the socket and turn the light bulb to the
right as far as the stop.
– Insert the lamp holder in such a wa y that the catches lock in place in
the housing.
– Close and lock the cover of the lamp holder.
Changing light bulb for tail light
– Switch the ignition and all lights off.
– Unlock the locking button and open the cover of the lamp holder ⇒fig. 235 .
– Take the defective light bulb (arrow or ⇒fig. 236 ) out of the
housing and replace it with a new one.
– Close and lock the cover of the lamp holder.
Fig. 235 Luggage
compartment: Cover for
the lamp holder
Fig. 236 Removing the
lamp holder
A1A2
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Rear light unit (estate car)
Changing light bulbs in the lamp holder
– Switch the ignition and all lights off.
– Remove the side compartment cover by turning the locks in the direc-
tion of arrow ⇒ fig. 237.
– Take out the cover of the lamp holder on the luggage compartment side.
– Take out the light bulbs of the tail light (arrow and ) ⇒fig. 238 .– Press the catches in the direction of arrow and take out the lamp
holder.
– Press the defective light bulb into the socket, turn to the left and remove.
– Press a new light bulb into the socket and turn the light bulb to the right as far as the stop.
Changing light bulb for tail light
– Switch the ignition and all lights off.
– Remove the side compartment cover by turning the locks in the direc- tion of arrow ⇒fig. 237 .
– Take out the cover of the lamp holder on the luggage compartment side.
– Take the defective light bulb (arrow or ⇒page 253, fig. 236 ) out
of the housing and replace it with a new one.
– Remove the lamp holder cover on the luggage compartment side and close the side compartment.
Fig. 237 Luggage
compartment: Side
compartment
Fig. 238 Removing the
lamp holder
A1A2
A1A2
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General comments
The details given in the official vehicle registration documents always take prece-
dence over the details in th e Owner's Manual. Please refer to the official vehicle
registration documents or consult your Škoda Service Partner concerning the
engine with which your vehicle is equipped.
Used abbreviations
Performances
The listed performance values were de termined without performance-reducing
equipment, e.g. air conditioning system.
Weight
The loading capacity is reduced in line with the range of the special equipment. The
unloaden weight contains a fuel tank topped up to 90%. A driver with a weight of
75 kg is also included in the value.
Identification details
AbbreviationImportance
kWKilowatt, measuring unit for the engine output
rpmEngine revolutions per minute
NmNewton meter, measuring unit for the engine torque
g/kmdischarged quantity of carbon dioxide in grams per
driven kilometer
RONResearch octane number, measuring unit for the
knocking resistance of petrol
FSIFuel Stratified Injection
M5 / M65-speed/6-speed manual gearbox
AG66-speed automatic gearbox
DQ66-speed automatic gearbox Tiptronic
DPFDiesel particle filterFig. 239 Vehicle data
sticker
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Vehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker ⇒page 255, fig. 239 is located on the floor of the luggage
compartment and is also stated in the Service schedule.
The vehicle data sticker co ntains the following data:
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
Vehicle type
Gearbox code, paint number, interior equipment number, engine output,
engine code
Partial description of the vehicle
7GG - vehicles with DPF
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification num ber - VIN (vehicle body number) is stamped into the
engine compartment on the right hand shoc k absorber dome. This number is also
located on a sign on the lower left hand edge below the windscreen.
Engine number
The engine number is stamped into the engine block.
Type plate (production plate)
The type plate is located in the lower area of the left centre column.
Homologation sign
The homologation sign is located on the in side of the bonnet next to the lock. Vehi-
cles for certain countries do not have an homologation sign.
Sticker on inside of fuel filler flap
The stickers are affixed to the inside of th e fuel filler flap and contain the following
information:
•The prescribed types of fuel,
•Tyre si z e,
•Tyre pressure.
Fuel consumption according to the regulations
(99/100/EU)
Depending on the range of the special equipment, style of driving, traffic situation,
weather influences and vehi cle condition, the consumption values which in prac-
tice result when using the vehicle ca n deviate from the indicated values.
Urban traffic
The consumption measurement in urban traf fic begins with starting of the cold
engine. Afterwards the normal urban traffic is simulated.
Non-urban traffic
For the consumption measurement in non-ur ban traffic the vehicle, as in daily
motoring, is accelerated and braked several times in all gears. The vehicle speed
changes within the range from 0 to 120 km/h.
Combined traffic
The consumption value in the combined traf fic consists of 37% from the value for
the urban traffic and of 63% from the value for the non-urban traffic.
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
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Dimensions
Dimensions (mm)
OCTAVIAOCTAVIA RSESTATE CARCOMBI 4x4COM B I R SSCOUT
Length457245784572457245794581
Width176917691769176917691784
Width including exterior mirror197319731973197319731973
Height1462/1485a)/
1449b)
a)The value is valid for vehicles with rough road package.b)The value corresponds to the status with SPORT package.
14471468/1490a)/
1455b)1495/1520a)14511533
Wheel base257825772578257825772578
Tr a c k g a u g e f r o n t / r e a r1539/15281526/15141539/15281533/15221526/15141534/1515
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1.4 ltr./59 kW - EU4
Engine
Performances
Fuel consumption (in ltr./100 km) and CO
2 emission (in g/km)
Power outputkW per rpm59/5000
Maximum torqueNm per rpm132/3800
Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm3)4/1390
Fuel - unleaded petrol min. RON95
OCTAVIA
M5COMBIM5
Maximum speedkm/h173172
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/hs14,214,3
OCTAVIA M5COMBIM5
Urban9,69,6
Non-urban5,65,6
Combination7,07,0
CO2 emission - combination167167
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Capacities (in liter)
Weight (in kg)
Fuel tank capacity/of which spare55/7
Reservoir for windscreen washer system/ with headlight cleaning system3/5,5
Engine oila)
a)Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspec
t oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒page 213, “Check engine oil level”.
3,2
Cooling system of the vehicle6,7
OCTAVIA
M5COMBIM5
Permissible gross weight18901905
Unloaden weight ready for work12301245
Loading capacity660660
Loading capacity when using the TLC585585
Permissible front axle load10001000
Permissible rear axle load11001150
Permissible trailer loads, trailer braked900a)
1100b)
a)Uphills up to 12%b)Uphills up to 8%
900a)
1100b)
Permissible trailer loads, trailer unbraked600600
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