load capacity SKODA OCTAVIA 2008 2.G / (1Z) Owner's Manual

Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
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Engine revolutions counter
The red zone of the rev counter scale ⇒page 17, fig. 18 indicates the range in
which the engine control unit begins to li mit the engine speed. The engine control
unit restricts the engine speed to the steady limit value.
Shift into the next higher gear or select the selector lever position D of the auto-
matic gearbox before reaching the red zone of the rev counter scale.
Avoid high engine speeds during the driving time and before the engine has been
warmed up to operating temperature ⇒page 201.
For the sake of the environment
Shifting up early helps you save fuel and reduce the operating noise of your
vehicle.
Speedometer
Warning against excessive speeds*
An acoustic warning signal will sound when the vehicle speed exceeds 120 kilome-
tres per hour. The acoustic warning signal will switch off again when the vehicle
speed goes below this speed limit.
Note
This function is only valid for some countries.
Coolant temperature gauge
The coolant temperature gauge ⇒page 17, fig. 18 operates only when the igni-
tion is switched on.
In order to avoid any damage to the engine , please pay attention to the following
notes regarding the temperature ranges: Cold range
If the pointer is in the left-hand area of the scale it means that the engine has not
yet reached its operating temperature. Avoi
d running at high engine speeds, at full
throttle and at severe engine loads.
The operating range
The engine has reached its operating temperature as soon as the pointer moves
into the mid-range of the scale. The pointe r may also move further to the right at
high engine loads and high outside temper atures. This is not critical provided the
warning symbol
 in the instrument cluster does not flash.
If the symbol
 in the instrument cluster flashes it means that either the coolant
temperature is too high or the coolant level is too low. Observe the guidelines
⇒ page 37, “Coolant temperature/ Coolant quantity ”.
WARNING
Pay attention to the warning notes ⇒page 225, “Working in the engine
compartment” before opening the bonnet and inspecting the coolant level.
Caution
Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the fresh air inlet
impair the cooling efficiency of the coolant. There is then a risk of the engine over-
heating at high outside temperatures and high engine loads!
Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge ⇒page 17, fig. 18 only operates when the ignition is switched
on.
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 55°litres or 60 litres
2). The warning symbol 
in the instrument cluster li ghts up when the pointer reaches the reserve marking.
There are now about 9 litres of fuel remaining in the tank. This symbol is a reminder
for you, that you must refuel .
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2)Valid for Octavia Combi 4x4 and Octavia Scout.
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Seats and Stowage85
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Note
•The seat heating should only be switched on when the engine is running. This
has a significant effect of sa ving on the battery capacity.
•If the on-board voltage drop s, the seat heating is switched off automatically, in
order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control.
Pedals
Concerning a secure depressing of the pe dal, you should use only footmats from
the Škoda genuine accessories.
Operation of the pedals must not be hindered!
WARNING
•Greater pedal distances may be needed when there is a fault in the brake
system.
•Do not place any footmats or other additional floor coverings in the area
of the pedals in order to ensure that all the pedals can be fully depressed and
are able to return unobstructed to their initial position - risk of accident!
•There must be no objects on the floor which could roll under the pedals.
You would then no longer be able to apply the brakes, operate the clutch or
accelerator - risk of accident!
luggage compartment
Loading the luggage compartment
Please observe the following in the inte rest of having good handling char-
acteristics of your vehicle:
– Distribute the items of luggage as evenly as possible.
– Place heavy objects as far forward as possible. – Attach the items of luggage to the lashing eyes or the safety net*
⇒page 86.
In the event of an accident, there is such a high kinetic energy which is produced by
small and light objects that they can caus e severe injuries. The magnitude of the
kinetic energy depends on the speed at wh ich the vehicle is travelling and on the
weight of the object. The speed at which the vehicle is travelling is in this case the
more significant factor.
Example: In the event of a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, an unsecured
object with a weight of 4.5 kg produces an energy, which corresponds to 20 times
its own weight. This means that it results in a weight of approx. 90 kg. You can
imagine the injuries that can occur, if this “bullet” is flying through the interior
compartment and hits an occupant.
WARNING
•Store the objects in the luggage compartment and attach them to the
lashing eyes.
•Loose objects in the passenger co mpartment can be thrown forward
during a sudden manoeuvre or in case of an accident and can injure the
occupants or other oncoming traffic. This risk is still increased, if the objects
which are flying around are hit by a deployed airbag. In this case, the objects
which are thrown back can injure the occupants - hazard.
•Please note that the handling properties of your vehicle may be affected
when transporting heavy objects as a result of the displacement of the
centre of gravity. The speed and style of driving must be adjusted accord-
ingly.
•The items carried in the luggage compartment should be stored in such
a way that no objects are able to slip forward if there are any sudden driving
or braking manoeuvres under taken - risk of injury!
•Never drive with the boot lid fully opened or slightly ajar otherwise
exhaust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle - risk of poisoning!
•On no account exceed the permissible axle loads and the permissible
gross weight of the vehicle - risk of accident!
•Never transport occupants in the luggage compartment!
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Roof load
Distribute weight evenly over the roof luggage rack system. The maximum permis-
sible roof load (including roof rack system) of 75 kg and the maximum permissible
total weight of the vehicl e should not be exceeded.
You cannot make full use of the permissible roof load if you use a roof luggage rack
system with a lower load carrying capacity. The load transported on the roof
luggage rack system must not exceed the weight limit which is stated in the fitting
instructions.
WARNING
•The items which you transport on the roof bar system must be reliably
attached - risk of accident!
•You must on no account exceed the permissible roof load, the permis-
sible axle loads and the permissible gros s weight of your vehicle - risk of
accident!
•Please note that the handling prop erties of your vehicle change when
you transport heavy or bulky items on the roof bar system as a result of the
displacement of the centre of gravity and the increased wind attack area -
risk of accident! You must absolutely adapt your style of driving and the
speed of the vehicle to th e specific circumstances.
Cup holder
Cup holder in front centre console
You can place two cups or beverage cans into the recesses ⇒fig. 107 .
WARNING
•Do not place any hot beverages into th e cup holder. If the vehicle moves,
the hot beverages may spill - risk of scalding!
•Do not use any cups or beakers which are made of brittle material (e.g.
glass, porcelain). You might be injured by them in the event of an accident.
Caution
Do not open the beverages in the cup hold er while driving. They may spill when
braking and while doing so damage the vehicle.
Fig. 107 Front centre
console: Cup holder
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For the sake of the environment
When you economize on fuel, you also reduce pollutant emissions.
Operational problems
If the cooling system does not operate at outside temperatures higher than +5 °C,
there is a problem in the system. The reasons for this may be:
•The fuse on the air conditioning system has blown. Check the fuse, replace it if
necessary ⇒page 257.
•The cooling system has switched off automatically for a short time because the
coolant temperature of the engine is too hot ⇒page 18.
If you are not able to rectify the operat ional problem yourself, or if the cooling
capacity decreases, switch the cooling sy stem off. Contact a specialist garage.
Climatronic* (automatic air conditioning)
Description
The Climatronic system is a combination of an automatic heating,
fresh air and cooling system which provides optimal comfort for the
occupants of the car.
The Climatronic maintains fully automatically a convenience temperature. This is
achieved by automatically varying the temperature of the outflowing air, the blower
stages and the air distribution. The system also takes into account sunlight which
eliminates the need to alte r the settings manually. The automatic mode
¨ ⇒ page 117 ensures maximum wellbeing of th e occupants at all times of the year.
Description of Climatronic system
The cooling operates only if the following conditions are met:
•engine running,
•outside temperature above approx. +2°C,
• switched on.
If the cooling system is switched on, th e temperature and air humidity drops in the
vehicle. The wellbeing of the occupants of the car is enhanced as a result of this
particularly at high outside temperatur es and a high air humidity. The system
prevents the windows misting up during the cold season of the year.
The heating effect is dependent upon th e coolant temperature, thus full heat
output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
It is possible to briefly activate recirc ulated air mode in order to enhance the
cooling effect ⇒page 118.
The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of ice, snow or leaves in order
to ensure that the heating and cooling systems operate properly.
The AC compressor is switched off at a hi gh coolant temperature in order to provide
cooling at a high load of the engine.
After switching on the cooling Condensation from the evaporator of the air condi-
tioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle. This is quite normal
and not an indication of a leak!
Recommended setting for all periods of the year:
•Set the desired temperature, we recommend 22 °C.
•Press the button ⇒page 116, fig. 140 .
•Move the air outlet vents 3 and 4 so that the air flow is directed slightly upwards.
Aeration of the vehicle when ignition is switched off*
On models fitted with power sliding/tilting roof with sollar cells, the fresh air blower
is automatically switched over to “solar mode” if the sun ray's are sufficient after
switching off the ignition. The solar cells on the sliding/tilting roof deliver power for
the fresh air blower. This supplies the interior of the car with fresh air.
For an optimum ventilation, the air outlet vents 3 and 4 must be opened
⇒ page 108, fig. 136.
The ventilation functions only when the sliding/tilting roof is closed.
AC
AUTO
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General information
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
Vehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker ⇒fig. 251 is located on the floor of the luggage compart-
ment and is also stated in the Service schedule.
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, me asuring unit for the knock-
ing resistance of petrol
FSIFuel Stratified Injection
TSIDirect fuel injection system for engines with turbocharger
M5 / M65-speed/6-speed manual gearbox
AG66-speed automatic gearbox
DQ6/DQ76 speed-/7 speed automatic gearbox DSG
DPFDiesel particle filter
Fig. 251 Vehicle data sticker
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Capacities (in liter)
Weight (in kg)
Fuel tank capacity/of which spare55/9
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 227.
3,2
Cooling system of the vehicleb)
b)On vehicles which are fitted with an independent auxiliary heating and a ventilation, the volume of the coolant is greater by a pprox. 1 ltr.
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OCTAVIA
M5COMBIM5
Permissible gross weight 18701885
Unloaden weight ready for work12101225
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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Capacities (in liter)
Weight (in kg)
Fuel tank capacity/of which spare55/9
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 227.
3,6
Cooling system of the vehicleb)
b)On vehicles which are fitted with an independent auxiliary heating and a ventilation, the volume of the coolant is greater by a pprox. 1 ltr.
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OCTAVIA
M6OCTAVIADQ7COM B I M6COMBIDQ7
Permissible gross weight 1925194519401960
Unloaden weight ready for work1265128512801300
Loading capacity660660660660
Loading capacity when using the TLC585585585585
Permissible front axle load1000100010001000
Permissible rear axle load1100110011501150
Permissible trailer loads, trailer braked1200a)
1400b)
a)Uphills up to 12 %b)Uphills up to 8%
1200a)
1400b)1200a)
1400b)1200a)
1400b)
Permissible trailer loads, trailer unbraked600600600600
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Capacities (in liter)
Weight (in kg)
Fuel tank capacity/of which spare55/9
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 227.
4,5
Cooling system of the vehicleb)
b)On vehicles which are fitted with an independent auxiliary heating and a ventilation, the volume of the coolant is greater by a pprox. 1 ltr.
7,4
OCTAVIA
M5OCTAVIAAG6COMBIM5COMBIAG6
Permissible gross weight 1895193019101945
Unloaden weight ready for work1235127012501285
Loading capacity660660660660
Loading capacity when using the TLC585585585585
Permissible front axle load1000100010001000
Permissible rear axle load1100110011501150
Permissible trailer loads, trailer braked1200a)
1400b)
a)Uphills up to 12 %b)Uphills up to 8%
1200a)
1400b)1200a)
1400b)1200a)
1400b)
Permissible trailer loads, trailer unbraked600600600600
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Capacities (in liter)
Weight (in kg)
Fuel tank capacity/of which spare55/960a)
a)Octavia Combi 4x4, Scout.
Reservoir for windscreen washer system/ with headlight cleaning system3/5,5
Engine oilb)
b)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 227.
4,5
Cooling system of the vehiclec)
c)On vehicles which are fitted with an independent auxiliary heating and a ventilation, the volume of the coolant is greater by a pprox. 1 ltr.
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OCTAVIA
M6OCTAVIADQ7COM BI M6COMBIDQ7COMBI 4x4 M6SCOUTM6
Permissible gross weight 196519851980200020852145
Unloaden weight ready for work130513251320134014251485
Loading capacity660660660660660660
Loading capacity when using the TLC585585585585585585
Permissible front axle load105010501050105011001100
Permissible rear axle load110011001150115012301230
Permissible trailer loads, trailer braked1300a)
1500b)
a)Uphills up to 12 %b)Uphills up to 8%
1300a)
1500b)1300a)
1500b)1300a)
1500b)1500a)
1600b)1500a)
1600b)
Permissible trailer loads, trailer unbraked650650650650650650
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Capacities (in liter)
Weight (in kg)
Fuel tank capacity/of which spare55/9
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 227.
4,6
Cooling system of the vehicleb)
b)On vehicles which are fitted with an independent auxiliary heating and a ventilation, the volume of the coolant is greater by a pprox. 1 ltr.
8,6
OCTAVIA RS
M6OCTAVIA RSDQ6COM B I RSM6CO M B I R SDQ6
Permissible gross weight 1935195519501970
Unloaden weight ready for work1395141514101430
Loading capacity540540540540
Loading capacity when using the TLC465465465465
Permissible front axle load1100110011001100
Permissible rear axle load1100110011001100
Permissible trailer loads, trailer braked1400a)
1600b)
a)Uphills up to 12 %b)Uphills up to 8%
1400a)
1600b)1400a)
1600b)1400a)
1600b)
Permissible trailer loads, trailer unbraked650650650650
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