battery replacement SKODA OCTAVIA 2014 3.G / (5E) Owner's Manual

General Maintenance
Care and maintenance
Service work, adjustments and technical alterations
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Vehicle operation in different weather conditions
177
Statutory checks
177
ŠKODA Service Partners
178
ŠKODA Original parts
178
ŠKODA Original accessories
178
Spoiler
179
Component protection
179
Airbags
179
Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles
180
The instructions and guidelines from ŠKODA AUTO a.s. must be observed when
carrying out any modifications, repairs or technical alterations to your vehicle.
Adhering to these instructions and guidelines helps ensure road safety and
helps keep your vehicle in a good technical condition. After carrying out modifi-
cations, repairs or technical alterations, the vehicle will comply with German
road transport regulations (StVZO)
Always consult a ŠKODA Partner » page 178before buying accessories or
parts, or before carrying out any modifications, repairs or technical alterations
to your vehicle.
WARNING■ Work on your vehicle, which have been carried out unprofessionally, can
cause operational faults – risk of accident!■
Interference on the electronic components and their software can lead to
operational faults. This interference can also impair not directly affected
systems because of the networking of the electronic components. The op-
erational safety of the vehicle may be at significant risk and can lead to in-
creased wear of parts.
For the sake of the environmentTechnical documents regarding changes carried out on the vehicle must be
kept by the vehicle user, in order to be handed over to the recyclers later. This
ensures that vehicle recycling is in accordance with environmental regulations.
Note
■ We recommend only having these modifications and technical alterations
carried out by a specialist garage.■
Any damage caused by technical alterations made without the approval of
the manufacturer is excluded from the warranty » Service schedule .
■
The ŠKODA Partner accepts no liability for products that have not been ap-
proved by ŠKODA AUTO a.s. even though these may be products with an op-
erational approval or that have been approved by a government testing insti-
tute.
■
We advise you only to use ŠKODA Original Accessories and ŠKODA Original
Parts which have been expressly approved for use on your vehicle. Reliability,
safety and suitability for your vehicle are guaranteed with these.
■
ŠKODA Original Accessories and ŠKODA Original Parts can be purchased from
ŠKODA Partners, who will also perform the professional assembly of the pur-
chased parts.
Vehicle operation in different weather conditions
Read and observe
on page 177 first.
If you would like to operate your vehicle in countries other than those with itsintended weather conditions, please contact a ŠKODA Partner.
He or she will advise you if certain precautions need to be taken to ensure the
full functioning of the vehicle or to prevent damage.
This relates to the coolant, the battery replacement etc.
Statutory checks
Read and observe
on page 177 first.
Many countries have legislation requiring the operational reliability and road-worthiness and/or exhaust gas properties of a vehicle to be tested at specific
intervals. These tests can be carried out by workshops or testing stations that
have been legally authorized for this purpose. 
177Care and maintenance

Towing the vehicle using the towing device is a viable alternative solution to
using the towing eye.
If the towing device is removed completely, it must be replaced with the
standard reinforcement of the rear bumper which is part of the mount for the
towing eye.
If this procedure is not observed, the vehicle may not meet the national legal
provisions.
CAUTION
The detachable ball rod and/or the vehicle can be damaged if an unsuitable
tow bar is used.
Note
The detachable ball rod must always be in the vehicle so that it can be used for
towing, if necessary.
Remote control
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
224
Synchronising the remote control
224
replace battery in the remote control the auxiliary heating (auxiliary
heating)
225
CAUTION
■ The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original
battery.■
We recommend having faulty rechargeable batteries replaced by a ŠKODA
service partner.
■
Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the battery.
For the sake of the environment
Dispose of the used battery in accordance with national legal provisions.Replacing the battery in the remote control keyFig. 211
Remove cover/take out battery
Read and observe
on page 224 first.
The battery change is carried out as follows.
›
Flip out the key.
›
Press off the battery cover
A
» Fig. 211 with your thumb or using a flat
screwdriver in the region of the arrows
B
.
›
Open the battery in the direction of the arrow
1
.
›
Remove the discharged battery in the direction of arrow
2.›
Insert the new battery.
›
Insert the battery cover
A
and press it down until it clicks audibly into place.
The key has to be synchronised if the vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked
with the remote control key after replacing the battery » page 224.
Note
If a key has an affixed decorative cover, this will be destroyed when the bat-
tery is replaced. A replacement cover can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
Synchronising the remote control
Read and observe
on page 224 first.
If the vehicle does not unlock when pressing the remote control, the key may
not be synchronised. This can occur when the buttons on the remote control
key are actuated a number of times outside of the operative range of the
equipment or the battery in the remote control key has been replaced.
Synchronise the key as follows. 
224Do-it-yourself

Original accessories178
Outside temperature46
Overview Engine compartment
194
Warning icons40
Warning lights34
P
Park assist
144
Departing from a parallel parking space147
Finding a parking space145
Information messages147
Parking146
Park Assist automatic emergency braking
147
Operation145
Parking132
Park assist144
Parking aid140
Parking aid140
Automatic system activation when moving for- ward
143
Function141
Road display142
Parking lights71
Park the vehicle see Parking
132
Part replacement177
Passive safety Before setting off
8
Driving safety8
Safety equipment8
Passive Safety8
Payload239
Pedals132
Footmats132
Petrol see fuel
189
Phonebox96
Plastic parts182
Polishing vehicle paint work see vehicle care
182
Positioning the jack
216
Power limit Sun roof - Version 1
67
Sun roof - Version 269
Power outlet 12 V
98
Power steering Warning light
36
Power windows64
Button in the front passenger door65
Button in the rear doors65
Buttons in the driver's door64
Practical equipment Reflective vest
211
Practical features 12-Volt power outlet
98
Storage pockets on the front seats101
Waste container98
Proactive passenger protection Indicator light
38
ProActive passenger protection161
Function162
Puncture repair kit218
R
Radiator fan
195
Radio4
Radio remote control Auxiliary heating
123
Raising the vehicle216
Rear-view mirror Exterior mirrors
85
Fold in passenger mirror85
Synchronous adjustment of the rear-view mir- ror
85
Rear fog light76
Warning light38
Rear mirror83
Interior mirror84
Rear view camera143
Rear window - heater80
Refuelling188
Fuel188
Fuel - natural gas191
Remote control Locking
55
Replacing the battery224
Synchronisation process224
Unlocking55
Remote control key Replacing the battery
224
Removable through-loading bag102
Repairs and technical alterations177
Replace the battery in the auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating) in the remote control
225
Replacing Bulb for the licence plate light
235
Bulbs231
Fuses228
Fuses – engine compartment230
Fuses – LHD228
Fuses – RHD229
Low beam bulb233
Rear window wiper blade227
Vehicle battery202
windscreen wiper blades227
Replenishing Coolant
198
Engine oil197
Windscreen washer fluid195
Retraction and economical driving136
Reversing camera143
Lens care184
Revolutions counter31
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