tow SKODA OCTAVIA 2012 2.G / (1Z) Repair Manual

Technical data
Technical data
Introductory information
The details given in the vehicle's technical documentation always take prece-
dence over the details in the Owner's Manual. It can be found in the official vehi-
cle registration documents or you can find out from a ŠKODA Partner what engine
the vehicle is fitted with.
The listed performance values were determined without performance-reducing
equipment, e.g. air conditioning system.
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Vehicle identification data
Fig. 185
Vehicle data sticker/type plate
Vehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker » Fig. 185 is located on the floor of the luggage compart-
ment and is also stated in the service schedule.
The vehicle data sticker contains the following data: Vehicle identification number (VIN)
Vehicle type
Gearbox code/paint number/interior equipment/engine output/engine code Partial vehicle description
1234Operating weight (in kg)
Fuel consumption (in ltr./100 km) - intra-urban/extra-urban/combined
CO 2 emission levels - combined (in g/km)
Type plate
The type plate » Fig. 185 is located on the lower part of the column between the
front and rear doors on the driver's side.
The type plate lists the following weights: Maximum permissible gross weight
Maximum permissible towed weight (towing vehicle and trailer)
Maximum permissible front axle load
Maximum permissible rear axle load
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number - VIN (vehicle body number) is stamped into the engine compartment on the right hand suspension strut dome. This number is al-
so located on a sign on the lower left hand edge below the windscreen (together
with a VIN bar code).
The VIN number can also be diplayed in the Infotainment » Bedienungsanleitung
Infotainment, chapter Setting vehicle systems (CAR button) .
Engine number
The engine number is stamped into the engine block.
Operating weight
The specified operating weight is for orientation purposes only. This value repre- sents the minimum operating weight without additional weight-increasing equip- ment such as air conditioning system, spare wheel, or trailer hitch.
The operating weight also contains the weight of the driver (75 kg), the weight of
the operating fluids, the tool kit, and a fuel tank filled to 90 % capacity.
It is possible to calculate the approximate loading capacity from the difference
between the permissible total weight and the operating weight »
.
The payload consists of the following components: › Passengers
› All items of luggage and other loads
› Roof load including roof rack system
› Equipment not included in the operating weight
› Trailer drawbar load when towing a trailer (max. 75 kg).
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Central locking system29
Changes165
Changing Engine oil
173
Wheels189
Charge level indicator of the vehicle battery
11
Charge level indicator vehicle battery
11
Charging a vehicle battery179
Checking Battery electrolyte level
179
Brake fluid175
Coolant level174
Engine oil172
Oil level172
Windscreen washer fluid176
Children and safety154
Child safety Side airbag
156
Child safety lock29
Child safety seat Use of child safety seats
156
Child seat Classification
156
ISOFIX157
on the front passenger seat155
TOP TETHER158
Use of child seats157
Chrome parts refer to Taking care of your vehicle
161
Cigarette lighter70
Cleaning159
Alcantara164
Artificial leather164
Cloths164
Headlight lenses162
Material coverings164
Natural leather164
Plastic parts162
Wheels163
Climatronic86
Clock11
Clothes hooks79
Cockpit Ashtray
70
Cigarette lighter70
General view7
Light51
Sockets71
Storage compartments72
Compartments72
Computer see Multifunction display
22
Coolant Checking
174
Replenishing175
Coolant temperature gauge display
10
Correct seated position139
Counter for distance driven11
Cruise control system (CCS)119
D
Daylight driving light
44
De-icing the windscreen and rear window52
Deactivating an airbag
151
Deactivating an airbag151
Delayed locking of the boot lid see Boot lid
38
Diesel refer to Fuel
169
Diesel fuel Operation in winter
169
Diesel particulate filter18
Digital clock11
Dipstick172
Display Service interval
11
Distance driven11
Door Child safety lock
29
Door locking Emergency
36
Doors Emergency locking
36
Driving Abroad
104
Driving through water on the street104
Emissions207
Fuel consumption207
Driving mode see Select driving mode
124
E
Economical and environmentally friendly driving
101
EDL114
Electrical power windows Button in the driver's door
38, 39
Button in the rear doors40
Central locking system40
Operational faults41
Electronic differential lock (EDL)114
Electronic immobiliser93
Emergency Automatic gearbox
133
Changing a wheel189
Door locking36
Hazard warning light system49
Jump-starting195
KESSY - start engine97
Locking the driver's door36
Towing the vehicle196
Tyre repair192
Unlocking the driver's door36
Unlocking the luggage compartment lid38
Emissions207
213Index

Towing196
Towing a trailer106
Towing device Description
106
Drawbar load106
Towing eye front
197
Rear197
Towing protection36
Traction control system (TCS)113
Traffic sign recognition25
Traffic signs see Traffic sign recognition
25
Trailer106
13-pin power socket110
driving with a trailer110
loading109
Safety eye110
Transport Boot
64
Roof rack system68
Transporting children safely154
Two-way radio systems134
Type plate207
Tyre control display Calibration
185
Tyre load-bearing capacity see Wheels
184
Tyre repair192
Tyres see Wheels
183
U
Underbody protection
163
Unlocking Remote control
32
Unlock the vehicle Keys
31
V
Vehicle battery Automatic load deactivation
180
charging179
Checking the electrolyte level179
Operation in winter179
replacing179
Safety instructions176
Vehicle care Alcantara
164
Artificial leather164
Cloths164
Vehicle Condition see Auto Check Control
12
Vehicle data sticker207
Vehicle dimensions208
Vehicle height208
vehicle identification number - VIN (vehicle body number)
207
Vehicle key28
Vehicle length208
Vehicle tool kit188
Vehicle width208
Vest Holder for reflex vest
74
Visors see Sun screen
53
see Sun visors53
W
Warning lights
12
Warning symbols see Warning lights
12
Warning triangle188
Washing159
Automatic car wash system160
by hand160
Chrome parts161
High-pressure cleaner161
Weights207
Wheel bolts Anti-theft wheel bolt
192
Caps185
Loosening and tightening191
Wheel rims181
Wheels Bolts
186
changing189
Full trim185
General information181
Load index184
Low-profile tyres184
new tyres183
replacing wheels182
Snow chains186
Spare wheel184
Speed symbol183
Store wheels182
Tyre inflation pressure182
Tyre life182
Winter tyres186
Window Interior mirror
57
Window convenience operation40
Windows De-icing
162
See Electrical power windows38
Windscreen heating
52
see Radio reception162
Windscreen washer fluid Checking
176
Replenishing176
Warning light19
Winter176
Windscreen washer system176
Windscreen wipers54
217Index