fold SKODA OCTAVIA 2013 3.G / (5E) Owner's Guide

Emergency unlocking/locking
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Unlocking/locking the driver's door
248
Locking a door
248
Unlocking the tailgate
249
Selector lever-emergency unlocking
249
Unlocking/locking the driver's door
Fig. 209
Handle on the driver's door: covered locking cylinder/locking cylin-
der with key
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 248.
›
Pull on the handle.
›
Push the vehicle key into the recess on the bottom side of the cover in the re-gion of the arrow and fold it upwards » Fig. 209 - 
.
›
Insert the vehicle key (the buttons facing upward) into the locking cylinder and
lock/unlock the vehicle » Fig. 209 - 
.
CAUTION
Make sure you do not damage the paint when performing an emergency locking/
unlocking.
Locking a doorFig. 210
Left rear door: Emergency lock-
ing
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 248.
An emergency locking mechanism is located on the face side of the doors which
have no locking cylinder, it is only visible after opening the door.
›
Remove the panel
A
» Fig. 210 .
›
Insert the key into the slot
B
and turn it into the horizontal position in the di-
rection of the arrow (mirror-inverted on the right doors).
›
Replace the cover.
After closing the door, it cannot be opened from the outside. The door is unlocked by pulling on the door opening lever and is then opened from the outside.
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248Do-it-yourself

Unlocking the tailgateFig. 211
Emergency unlocking: Octavia/Octavia Estate
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 248.
Unlocking (Octavia)
›
Fold the rear seat backrest forward » page 78.
›
Insert the vehicle key into the slot in the trim panel as far as the stop » Fig. 211 -
 .
›
Unlock the lid by moving it in the direction of the arrow.
›
Open the boot lid.
Unlocking (Octavia Estate)
›
Fold the rear seat backrest forward » page 78.
›
Insert a screwdriver or similar tool into the opening of the trim as far as it
goes » Fig. 211 - 
.
›
Unlock the lid by moving it in the direction of the arrow.
›
Open the boot lid.
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Selector lever-emergency unlockingFig. 212
Selector lever-emergency unlocking
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 248.
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
Open the stowage compartment in front centre console » page 82.
›
Grab hold of the cover
1
in the area of the arrows and carefully raise it for-
wards in the direction of the arrow
2
and then backwards » Fig. 212.
›
Use a finger to press the yellow plastic part in the direction of the arrow
3
.
›
At the same time, press the locking button in the selector lever and move the
selector lever to position N.
If the selector lever is moved again to position P, it is once again blocked.

Replacing windscreen wiper blades

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
250
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
250WARNINGReplace the windscreen wiper blades once or twice a year for safety reasons.
These can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
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249Emergency equipment, and self-help

Replacing the windscreen wiper bladesFig. 213
Windscreen wiper blade
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings on page 249.
Before replacing the windscreen wiper blade, put the windscreen wiper arms into
the service position.
Service position for changing wiper blades
›
Closing the bonnet.
›
Switch the ignition off and on again.
›
Within 10 seconds, press the lever in position
4
and hold it for around 2 sec-
onds » Fig. 42 on page 66.
The windscreen wiper arms move into the service position.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Raise the wiper arm away from the window » Fig. 213.
›
Tilt the wiper blade as far as it can go in the direction of the windscreen wiper
arm - arrow
1
.
›
Hold the upper part of the wiper arm and unlock the securing mechanism
A
.
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Attaching the windscreen wiper blade
›
Push the windscreen wiper blade to the stop until it locks into place.
›
Check that the windscreen wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the windscreen wiper arm back to the windscreen.
›
Turn on the ignition and press the lever into position
4
» Fig. 42 on page 66.
The windscreen wiper arms move into the home position.

Replacing the rear window wiper bladeFig. 214
Rear window wiper blade
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 249.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Raise the wiper arm away from the window » Fig. 214.
›
Tilt the wiper blade as far as it can go in the direction of the windscreen wiper
arm - arrow
1
.
›
Hold the upper part of the wiper arm and unlock the securing mechanism
A
.
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Attaching the windscreen wiper blade
›
Push the windscreen wiper blade to the stop until it locks into place.
›
Check that the windscreen wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the windscreen wiper arm back to the windscreen.
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250Do-it-yourself

Fuses in the dash panel – LHDFig. 215
Storage compartment on the
driver's side: LHD
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 251.
On left-hand drive vehicles, the fuse box is located behind the storage compart-
ment in the left-hand section of the dash panel.
Replacing fuses
›
Open the storage compartment » page 80.
›
Grab hold of the storage compartment in the area of the arrows » Fig. 215.
›
Fold out the storage compartment by pulling in the direction of arrow
1
.
›
Remove the plastic clip under the cover of the fuse box in the engine
room » Fig. 219 on page 254 .
›
Place the clip on the respective fuse and pull this fuse out » page 253.
›
Insert a new fuse.
›
Replace the bracket at the original position.
›
Fold back the storage compartment by pressing into the secured position in the
dash panel in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Close the storage compartment.
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Fuses in the dash panel – RHDFig. 216
Storage compartment on the front passenger's side: RHD
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 251.
On right-hand drive vehicles, the fuse box is located on the front passenger's side behind the storage compartment in the left-hand section of the dash panel.
Removing the storage compartment and replacing the fuse
›
Insert a screwdriver under the side cover » Fig. 216.
›
Unlock the cover in the direction of the arrow
1
.
›
Push the cover out in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Open the storage compartment.
›
Unlock the brake rod of the storage compartment in the direction of the arrow
3
with the screwdriver.
›
Remove the storage compartment in the direction of the arrow
4
.
›
Remove the plastic clip under the cover of the fuse box in the engine
room » Fig. 219 on page 254 .
›
Place the clip on the respective fuse and pull this fuse out » page 253
.
›
Insert a new fuse.
›
Replace the bracket at the original position.
Installing the storage compartment
›
Pull in the storage compartment behind the brackets
A
» Fig. 216 .
›
Push in the storage compartment in the opposite direction of the arrow
4
.
›
Insert the brake rod and lock it against the arrow
3
with a screwdriver.
›
Push in the side cover against the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Press the side cover fully against the direction of the arrow
1
.
›
Close the storage compartment.
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252Do-it-yourself

Headlight flasher56
Low beam55
Main beam56
Parking lights61
Rear fog light60
Side lights55
Switching on/off55
Turn signal56
Warning lights15
Lights on/off55
Loads263
Locking Individual settings
39
KESSY38
Key36
Remote control37
Vehicle key36
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside 39
Long-cargo channel
90
Low beam55
Luggage compartment91
Compartment with cargo element98
Cover95
double sided floor covering94
Emergency unlocking249
Fastening elements92
Fix floor covering94
Fixing nets93
Foldable hooks (Octavia Estate)94
Folding double hooks93
Lighting91
Luggage net95
Multifunction box (Octavia Estate)99
Roll-up luggage compartment cover (Octavia Es- tate)
96
Storage compartments under the floor covering98
Stowing roll-up luggage compartment cover97
Stowing roof racks97
Unlocking the tailgate249
Variable loading floor99
Luggage compartment cover95
Luggage compartment cover (Octavia Estate)96
Luggage compartment lid43
Luggage net95
M
Main beam
56
Warning light21
Maintenance134
Decorative films206
Manual air conditioning adjusting
111
Recirculated air mode111
Manual gear changing see gear changing
126
Manually setting air conditioning Control elements
110
Materials defect liability5
MAXI DOT display31
Lap timer32
Main menu32
Operation26
Stop watch32
MAXI DOT see MAXI DOT display
31
Memory29
Mirror Exterior mirrors
69
Mirrors Interior mirror
69
Vanity65
Modes of the automatic transmission127
Modifications200
Modifications and technical alterations Airbags
203
Service201
Spoiler202
Motor warning messages
22
Multicollision brake140
Multifunction box (Octavia Estate)99
Multifunction display Functions
29
Information29
Memory29
Operation26
N
N1
92
Net partition101
Behind the front seats103
Behind the rear seats102
Removing and refitting the housing103
Nets93
O
Oil See Engine oil
220
warning messages23
Oil pressure warning messages
23
Onboard computer see multifunction display
29
Operation in winter De-icing windows
207
Diesel fuel214
Vehicle battery226
Outside temperature27
Overview Engine compartment
218
Warning icons21
Warning lights15
P
Paintwork See Paintwork care
205
Paintwork care205
277Index

Saving electrical energy131
Seals Taking care of your vehicle
206
Seat belt Warning icon
22
warning light17
Seat belts180
Belt tensioners183
Cleaning211
fastening and unfastening182
Height adjustment183
Seatbelts Inertia reels
183
Seat belts The physical principle of a head-on collision
181
Seat features76
Seats Electric adjustment
73
Folding front passenger seat77
Front armrest77
Head restraints73
Heating76
Manually adjusting72
Rear armrest77
save74
Seat backrests78
Storing in memory of remote control key75
Seats and useful equipment71
Adjusting the seats71
see automatic gearbox Manual shifting of gears on the multifunction steering wheel
128
Select driving mode Eco mode
162
Individual mode163
Sport mode162
Selecting driving mode161
Selector lever see Using the selector lever
127
Selector lever lock Warning light
21
Service201
Service interval display33
Service intervals198
Setting14
Positions of the variable loading floor100
Setting the14
Shelves79
Shifting gears Driving and saving energy
132
Side airbag188
Side lights55
ski bag90
Sliding/tilting roof Closing the sun screen (Octavia Estate)
52
Closing (Octavia Estate)52
Closing (Octavia)50
Opening/closing the sun screen (Octavia Estate)52
Opening and tilting (Octavia Estate)52
Opening and tilting (Octavia)50
Operation (Octavia Estate)52
Operation (Octavia)50
Snow chains234
Spare wheel232
Speedometer12
see speedometer12
Speed symbol see Wheels
231
Spoiler202
START-STOP158
Manually activating/deactivating the system160
Operating conditions of the system160
Starting/shutting down the engine159
Warning icon25
Starting and stopping the engine - KESSY121
Starting and stopping the engine using the key119
Starting engine Jump-starting
243
Starting the engineJump-starting243
Key120
see KESSY123
START STOP Information messages
161
Jump-starting244
Steering force assistance119
Steering lock / unlock see KESSY
122
Steering wheel118
Stopping the engine Key
121
Stop watch32
Storage compartment in rear centre console88
Storage compartment on the passenger side87
Storage compartments79
Storage compartment under the passenger seat87
Storage pockets on the front seats88
Storing skis90
Sun screen65
Sun visors65
Switch See Ignition
120
Switching off the engine see KESSY
123
Switching off the ignition see KESSY
123
Switching on the ignition see KESSY
123
T
Taking care of the vehicle Natural leather
209
Seat belts211
Taking care of your vehicle Automatic car wash system
204
Cavity protection208
Chrome parts206
279Index

Cleaning the wheels208
Decorative films206
Door lock cylinders207
Headlight lenses207
High-pressure cleaner204
Plastic parts206
Polishing the paintwork205
Rubber seals206
Taking care of the interior208
Taking care of your vehicle exterior205
Washing203
Washing by hand204
Wash system204
Wax treatment205
Taking care of your vehicles Fabric covers
210
TCS Operation
138
Warning light18
Technical data263
Temporary spare wheel232
Tiptronic128
Tools236
TOP TETHER197
Towing244
Towing a trailer169
Towing device Description
169
Drawbar load169
Use and care172
Towing eye front
245
Rear245
Towing protection43
Traction Control System (TCS)138
Traffic sign recognition166
Function166
Information messages167
Traffic Sign Recognition Notifications and settings
167
Traffic signssee Traffic sign recognition166
Trailer169, 172
13-pin power socket173
driving with a trailer173
loading172
Safety eye173
Trailer stabilisation174
Transmission warning messages
16
Transport Luggage compartment
91
Roof rack system103
Transporting children safely193
Turn signal56
Turn signal system Warning light
20
Type plate263
Tyre control display Calibration
231
Tyre inflation pressure Warning light
20
Tyre load-bearing capacity see Wheels
230
Tyre repair Check pressure
242
Preparations241
Sealing and inflating the tyre242
Tyres228
Inflation pressure229
New230
See Wheels230
Sizes229
Tyre wear indicator229
U
Underbody protection
208
Unleaded petrol136
Unlocking Individual settings39
KESSY38
Key36
Remote control37
Vehicle key36
Unlocking and locking35
Useful equipment 12-volt power outlet
84
230-volt power socket89
Ashtray83
Car park ticket holder80
Cigarette lighter83
Clothes hook88
Cup holders82
Glasses storage box86
Holder for reflective vest81
Multimedia holder85
Removable ski bag90
Seat backrest with long-cargo channel90
Storage compartment in the front centre console 82
Storage compartment on the driver's side
80
Storage compartments in the doors81
Storage compartment under the front armrest86
Using the information system26
Using the selector lever127
V
Variable loading floor
99
Dividing the luggage compartment101
Folding up101
Position change100
Vehicle battery Automatic load deactivation
227
Charge level indicator14
charging226
Checking the battery electrolyte level226
Cover225
Operation in winter226
Replacing227
280Index