remote control SKODA OCTAVIA 2014 3.G / (5E) Owner's Manual

General Maintenance
Care and maintenance177
Service work, adjustments and technical alterations
177
Washing vehicle
180
Cleaning vehicle exterior
181
Interior care
185
Inspecting and replenishing
188
Fuel
188
Engine compartment
192
Engine oil
195
Coolant
197
Brake fluid
199
Vehicle battery
200
Wheels
204
Tyres and wheel rims
204
Manufacturer-approved tyre variants
207
Winter operation
209
Do-it-yourself
Emergency equipment, and self-help
211
Emergency equipment
211
Reserve and temporary spare
213
Changing a wheel
214
Puncture repair kit
218
Jump-starting
220
Towing the vehicle
221
Remote control
224
Emergency unlocking/locking
225
Replacing windscreen wiper blades
226
Fuses and light bulbs
228
Fuses
228
Bulbs
231Technical data
Technical data238
Basic vehicle data
238
Vehicle-specific information depending on
engine type
246
Index
3Table of Contents

Unlocking and opening
Unlocking and locking
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Locking/unlocking using the key via the lock cylinder
55
Unlocking/locking with the remote control key
55
Opening/closing a door
56
Unlocking / locking - KESSY
56
Safe securing system
57
Individual settings
57
Locking and unlocking the vehicle with the central locking button
58
Child safety lock
58
Malfunctions
58
Your car is equipped with a central locking system.
The central locking system allows you to lock and unlock all doors, the fuel fill-
er flap and the boot lid at the same time.
Depending on the equipment configuration, the following applies after
unlocking
› The turn signal lights flash twice as confirmation that the vehicle has been
unlocked.
› The doors, the boot lid and the fuel filler flap are unlocked.
› The interior light operated via the door contact illuminates.
› The SafeLock system is switched off.
› The indicator light in the driver door stops flashing.
› The exterior mirrors are folded back into the driving position.
› The anti-theft alarm system is deactivated.
If the vehicle is unlocked and a door or the boot lid not opened within the next
45 seconds, the vehicle will lock again automatically and the safe securing sys-
tem or anti-theft alarm system will be switched back on. This function is inten-
ded to prevent the car being unlocked unintentionally.
The seat and mirror are adjusted after the vehicle is unlocked » page 89.
Depending on the equipment configuration, the following applies after
locking
› The turn signal lights flash once as confirmation that the vehicle has been
locked.
› The doors, the boot lid and the fuel filler flap are locked.
› The interior light operated via the door contact goes out.
› The SafeLock system is switched on.
› The warning light in the driver door begins flashing.
› The exterior mirrors are folded back into the park position.
› The anti-theft alarm system is activated.
If the doors or the luggage compartment lid remain open after the vehicle has
been locked, the turn signal lights do not flash until they have been closed.
The current position of the seat and mirror after the vehicle is
locked » page 89 .WARNING■
Never leave the key in the vehicle when you exit the vehicle. Unauthor-
ized persons, such as children, for example, could lock the car, turn on the
ignition or start the engine - there is a danger of injury and accidents!■
When leaving the vehicle, never leave persons who are not completely in-
dependent, such as children, unattended in the vehicle. The children might,
for example, release the handbrake or take the vehicle out of gear. The ve-
hicle could then start to move – risk of injury and accidents! These individu-
als might also not be able to leave the vehicle on their own or to help
themselves. Can be fatal at very high or very low temperatures!
CAUTION
■ Each key contains electronic components; therefore it must be protected
against moisture and severe shocks.■
Keep the groove of the keys absolutely clean. Impurities (textile fibres, dust,
etc.) have a negative effect on the functionality of the locking cylinder and ig-
nition lock.
■
The battery must be replaced if the central locking or anti-theft alarm system
does react to the remote control at less than approx. 3 metres
away » page 224 .
■
When leaving the vehicle, always check if it is locked.
■
If the driver's door has been opened, the vehicle cannot be locked. 
54Using the system

NoteIn the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked doors
are automatically unlocked in order to enable rescuers to gain access to the
vehicle.
Locking/unlocking using the key via the lock cylinder
Fig. 33
Left side of the vehicle: Turning
the key for unlocking and locking
the vehicle
Read and observe and on page 54 first.
The key allows you to unlock or lock the vehicle via the lock cylinder in the
driver's door » .
Unlocking/locking the vehicle with the key » Fig. 33
Unlocking the vehicle
Locking the vehicle
CAUTION
To unlock or lock the vehicle with the remote control key via the lock cylinder,
first remove the cap of the lock cylinder » page 225.
Unlocking/locking with the remote control key
Fig. 34
Remote control key
Read and observe and on page 54 first.
Function and description of the remote control key » Fig. 34
Unlocking the vehicle
Locking the vehicle
Unlocking/releasing the boot lid
Button for folding the key in/out
Warning light
Unlocking/releasing the boot lid
Briefly pressing the symbol key 
unlocks the boot lid. After unlocking, the
boot lid can be opened by pushing the button in the handle located above the
number plate.
Pressing and holding the symbol key  releases the boot lid (partially
opened).
If the boot lid is unlocked or released with the key symbol  on the remote
control key, then the lid is automatically locked after closing.
You can set a lock delay » page 61.
CAUTION
■
The operation of the remote control may temporarily be affected by signal in-
terference from transmitters close to the car and which operate in the same
frequency range.■
Only operate the remote control when the doors and luggage compartment
lid are closed and the vehicle is in your line of sight.
■
The operating range of the remote control key is approx. 30 m. But this range
of the remote control can be reduced if the batteries are weak.
Note
For vehicles with the anti-theft alarm system, the acoustic signals can addi-
tionally also be enabled / disabled when unlocking / locking » Infotainment
manual , chapter Vehicle settings (key CAR) .AB55Unlocking and opening

Opening/closing a doorFig. 35
Door handle/door opening lever
Read and observe
and on page 54 first.
Opening from the outside
›
Unlock the vehicle.
›
Pull door handle
A
» Fig. 35 on the door you wish to open.
Opening from the inside
›
Pull on door opening lever
B
of the respective door and push the door away
from you.
Closing from the inside
›
Grab the pull handle
C
and close the door.
WARNING■ Make sure that the door has closed correctly as it can open suddenly
while driving – risk of death!■
Only open and close the door when there is no one in the opening/closing
range – risk of injury!
■
An opened door can close automatically if there is a strong wind or the
vehicle is on an incline – risk of injury!
■
Never drive with the doors open - there is a risk of death!
Unlocking / locking - KESSYFig. 36
Sensors in the handle of the
front door
Read and observe and on page 54 first.
The KESSY system (Keyless Entry Start Exit System) enables unlocking and
locking of the vehicle without actively using the remote control key.
Sensors in the handle of the front door » Fig. 36
Unlocking sensor
Locking sensor
Unlocking
›
Grasp the door handle of the front door or cover sensor
A
» Fig. 36 with the
palm of your hand. »
Locking
›
Touch the sensor
B
» Fig. 36 with your fingers.
On vehicles fitted with automatic gearbox, the selector lever must be moved
into the position P before unlocking.
Unlocking the boot lid
›
Press the button in the handle of the boot lid » Fig. 40 on page 61 .
If the vehicle is locked via sensor
B
, it is not possible to unlock it again in the
following 2 seconds via sensor
A
- protection against accidental unlocking.
Protection against inadvertently locking the key in the vehicle
If the key with which the vehicle has been locked is left in the passenger com-
partment, the vehicle is automatically unlocked. The turn signal lights flash
four times as confirmation that the vehicle has been unlocked again. If no door
is opened within approximately 45 seconds, the vehicle is automatically locked
again. 
AB56Using the system

If the ignition key is withdrawn, the car is then automatically unlocked again. It
is also possible to unlock the vehicle by pressing the central locking button .
Note
For some countries with right-hand steering, the single-door opening function
is set at the factory.
Locking and unlocking the vehicle with the central locking button
Fig. 37
Central locking button
Read and observe and on page 54 first.
When the vehicle has not been locked from outside, the » Fig. 37 button can
be used to unlock or lock the vehicle.
Unlocking/locking » Fig. 37
If the symbol 
in the button is lit, the vehicle is locked.
The central locking system also operates if the ignition is switched off.
The following applies after locking.
› Opening the doors and the boot lid from the outside is not possible.
› The doors can be unlocked and opened from the inside by a single pull on the
opening lever of the respective door.
› In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked
doors are automatically unlocked in order to enable rescuers to gain access
to the vehicle.
WARNING■ Doors locked from the inside make it difficult for rescuers to get into the
vehicle in an emergency – danger to life!■
If the Safelock system is switched on » page 57, the door opening levers
and the central locking buttons do not operate.
CAUTIONIf at least one door has been opened, the vehicle cannot be locked.
Child safety lock
Fig. 38
Rear door: left/right
Read and observe
and on page 54 first.
The child safety lock prevents the rear door from being opened from the in-
side. The door can only be opened from the outside.
Switching the child safety lock on and off » Fig. 38
Switching on
Switching off
You can switch the child safety lock on and off using the vehicle key.
Malfunctions
Read and observe
and on page 54 first.
Failure of the central locking
In the event of a failure of the central locking, only the driver's door can be
locked or unlocked using the key. The other doors and the boot lid can be
emergency locked or unlocked.
› Unlocking / locking
» page 55 for vehicles without remote control.
› Unlocking / locking for vehicles with remote control
» page 225 .
› Emergency locking of the door
» page 226.
› Emergency unlocking of the luggage compartment lid
» page 226. 
58Using the system

Displaying an error
If the warning light in the driver's door initially flashes quickly for around 2 sec-
onds, and then lights up for 30 seconds without interruption before flashing
again slowly, you will need to seek the assistance of a specialist garage.
Discharged battery in the remote control key
If the red indicator light B
» Fig. 34 on page 55 does not flash when you press
a button on the remote control key, the battery is empty.
If the voltage of the battery in the remote control key is too low, the following
message appears in the display of the instrument cluster.
Change the key battery!
KEY BATTERY PLEASE CHANGE
Replace the battery » page 224.
Anti-theft alarm system

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Activating/deactivating
59
Interior monitor and towing protection
60
The anti-theft alarm system increases the level of protection against people
trying to break into the vehicle.
The alarm system triggers audible and visual signals if an attempt is made to
break into the vehicle (hereafter referred to only as alarm).
Triggering the alarm
The alarm is triggered when the following unauthorized actions are carried out
on the locked vehicle.
› Opening the bonnet.
› Opening the boot lid.
› Opening the doors.
› Manipulation of the ignition lock.
› Towing the vehicle
» page 60.
› Movement in the vehicle
» page 60.
› Sudden and significant voltage drop of the electrical system.
› Uncoupling the trailer
» page 174, Attaching and detaching trailers .
If the driver's door of a vehicle with a remote control is unlocked and opened
by the lock cylinder, then the alarm is triggered.
Switching off the alarm
The alarm is turned off by pressing the  button on the remote control key or
switching on the ignition.
CAUTION
Before leaving the vehicle, it must be checked that all of the windows, doors
and the sliding/tilting roof are locked in order to ensure the full functionality of
the anti-theft alarm system.
Note
The working life of the alarm siren is 5 years.
Activating/deactivating
Read and observe
on page 59 first.
Activating
The anti-theft alarm system is activated automatically approximately 30 sec-
onds after the vehicle is locked.
If you unlock the vehicle and do not open a door or the boot lid within the next
45 seconds, the vehicle will lock again automatically and the safelock system
or anti-theft alarm system will be switched on. This function is intended to
prevent the car being unlocked unintentionally.
Deactivating
The anti-theft alarm system is deactivated automatically after the vehicle is
unlocked. If the vehicle is not opened within 45 seconds, the anti-theft alarm
system is automatically activated again.
The alarm system is also deactivated if you unlock the driver door using the
key within 45 seconds of locking the vehicle.
59Unlocking and opening

Opening/closingFig. 40
Opening / closing tailgate
Read and observe
on page 60 first.
After unlocking the vehicle, the boot lid can be opened with the button in the
handle above the number plate.
Opening/closing boot lid » Fig. 40
Unlocking the door
Opening the flap
Closing the flap (by pulling the handle)
Delayed locking of the boot lid
Read and observe
on page 60 first.
If the boot lid is unlocked with the symbol button  on the remote control
key, then the door is automatically locked after closing.
The period after which the boot lid is locked automatically can be extended by a specialist garage.
After activation of delayed locking, the boot lid can be opened again after clos-
ing within a limited period.
Delayed locking can be deactivated by a specialist garage at any time.
CAUTION
There is a risk of unwanted entry into the vehicle before the boot lid is locked
automatically. We therefore recommend locking the vehicle with the symbol
button 
on the remote control key.123Electric boot lid
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operating description
62
Acoustic signals
63
Adjusting/deleting the top lid position
63
Malfunctions
63
The tailgate can be electrically operated and also manually if necessary » .
Force limiter
The electric luggage compartment lid (hereinafter referred to only as a lid) is
equipped with a force limiter. If the lid hits an obstacle when closing, it stops
and an audible signal sounds.
If you rapidly enter the vehicle during the opening or closing process of the
boot lid, the whole vehicle may jerk and as a result the movement of the lid
can be interrupted.
Manual operation
When the lid is actuated manually, it must be closed slowly. It must be ensured
that when pressing the lid into the lock, pressure is applied to the centre edge
of the lid above the ŠKODA logo »
.
WARNING■
Ensure that the lock is properly engaged after closing the lid. Otherwise,
the lid might open suddenly while the vehicle is moving, even if the lid was
locked – risk of accident!■
Never drive with the lid open or unlatched, as otherwise exhaust gases
may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poisoning!
■
Make sure that when closing the boot lid, no body parts are crushed -
there is danger of injury!
CAUTION
Do not attempt to close the lid manually during an electrical closing process -
there is a risk of damaging the electric lid operation system. 61Unlocking and opening

CAUTION■Before opening or closing the lid, check if there are any objects in the open-
ing or closing range which could obstruct the movement (e.g. a load on the
roof rack or on the trailer, etc.) – risk of causing damage to the lid!■
Ensure that there is at least 10 cm of clearance above the opened lid (e.g. dis-
tance from the garage ceiling). Otherwise, it may happen that the clearance
above the opened lid is no longer sufficient after relieving the vehicle of a load
(e.g. after unloading) – risk of causing damage to the lid.
■
In certain circumstances, if the lid is loaded (e.g by a thick layer of snow), the
opening process of the lid can be interrupted. Remove the load on the lid to re-
enable the electrical operation.
■
If the lid closes automatically (e.g. under load of snow), you will hear an inter-
mittent beep.
■
Always close the sliding/tilting roof before disconnecting the battery.
Operating description
Fig. 41
Lid operation
Fig. 42
Button for the flap operation / operation areas
Read and observe and on page 61 first.
Control elements
› Symbol button

on the remote control key (press for about 1 s).
› Button in handle
A
on the outer part of the lid
» Fig. 41.
› Button
B
on the inner part of the lid
» Fig. 41.
› Button
C
in the centre console
» Fig. 42.
Operating areas
The system distinguishes 3 operating areas where the function of the individu-
al operating elements changes » Fig. 42. The end positions of the lid - fully
closed in the secured lock and fully opened - differ as well.
The range of the area
3
changes depending on the setting of the top position
of the lid » page 63 .
If the lid is set in the uppermost position in the area
2
, the area
3
is not ac-
tive. The range of the area
2
changes depending on the setting of the top po-
sition of the lid.
Symbol explanation in the operating description Feasible action
Non-feasible action
Movement in the opposite direction to the previous movement
Lid operation with the handle
AActionClosed LidArea » Fig. 42Open
Lid123OpeningStopClosing
The operation of the lid using the handle
A
is only possible when the vehicle
is unlocked.
Lid operation with the button
BActionClosed LidAreaOpenLid123OpeningStopClosing
Operating the lid with the button
B
is only possible when the lid is open. 

62Using the system

Lid operation with the symbol button  on the remote control key and the
button CActionClosed LidAreaOpenLid123OpeningStopClosing
When the ignition is switched on, the operation of the lid does not function us-
ing the remote control key.
Operating the lid with the button
C
does not work if the vehicle was locked
from the outside.
Operating the lid with the symbol button  on the remote control key and the
button
C
does not work when a trailer is coupled to the vehicle.
Acoustic signals
Read and observe
and on page 61 first.
The acoustic signals serve as a safety function and provide information about
the success of a performed action.
SignalsImportance
Interrupted tone
Open (using the button  on the remote control key
or the button C
» Fig. 42 on page 62 )

Automatic closing of the lid » page 61,
in section In-
troduction
1 continuous toneForce limiter3 rising tonesConfirmation of the storage of the lid position3 identical tonesfault
Adjusting/deleting the top lid position
Read and observe
and on page 61 first.
Adjusting
›
Stop the lid in the desired position (electrically or manually).
›
Press and hold the button
B
» Fig. 41 on page 62 for longer than 3 seconds.
Storing the new position is confirmed with an audible signal.
Delete›
Carefully lift up the lid manually to the maximum opening position.
›
Press and hold the button
B
» Fig. 41 on page 62 for longer than 3 seconds.
An audible signal sounds and the height which was originally set is deleted
from the memory, while the basic position of the top lid position is again set.
The top lid position is adjusted, for example, in the following situations.
› When the space for opening the lid is limited (e.g. garage height).
› For a more convenient operation, such as by a person's height.
The top position which is reached when the lid opens automatically, is always
lower than the maximum top position which can be reached when the lid is
opened manually.
The lid always opens to the height which was last stored.
Malfunctions
Read and observe
and on page 61 first.
If the battery is disconnected and reconnected while the lid is open, it is nec-
essary to activate the system of the electric boot lid.
Activation means closing the lid slowly by hand. Thus, the end position of the
lid is stored under fully closed in secured lock.
Examples of operational malfunctions
Description of the malfunc-
tionPossible solutionsThe lid cannot be lifted out
of the lockEmergency unlocking of the lid » page 226The lid does not react to an
opening signal
Removing a possible obstacle (e.g. snow), re-
opening the lid » page 62

Press handle A
» Fig. 41 on page 62 and pull
the lid upwards
The lid remains in the top
positionManual closing of the lid63Unlocking and opening

Only the rear fog light on the trailer lights up if the vehicle has a factory-fitted
towing device or a towing device from ŠKODA original accessories and it is
driven with a trailer.
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
Read and observe
on page 71 first.
COMING HOME (hereinafter referred to only as a function) switches the light
automatically for a short time after leaving the vehicle.
LEAVING HOME (hereinafter referred to only as a function) switches the light
automatically for a short time when approaching the vehicle.
The daytime running lights are switched on automatically if the following
conditions are met.
The light switch is in position 
» Fig. 52 on page 73 .
The visibility in the vehicle environment is reduced.
The ignition is switched off.
The parking aid is activated.
The function is switched on (the driver's door is opened/the car is un-
locked via the remote control).
The function switches on the following light, depending on the equipment
fitted.
› Parking lights
› Low beam
› Entry lighting in the exterior mirrors
› Licence plate light
Poorer visibility is evaluated by a sensor mounted in the bracket of the interior
mirror.
COMING HOME
The light turns on automatically when you open the driver's door on (within 60
seconds of turning off the ignition).
The light turns off 10 seconds after closing all the doors and the boot lid or af-
ter the pre-set time has expired.
If a door or the boot lid remains open, the light goes out after 60 seconds.
LEAVING HOME
The light turns on automatically after the vehicle is unlocked with the remote
control.
The light turns off after 10 seconds or after a pre-set time or after the vehicle
is locked.
Enabling / disabling and setting function
The functions and setting of the lighting duration can be activated or deactiva-
ted in the Infotainment » Operating instructions for Infotainment , chapter Ve-
hicle settings (button CAR) .
CAUTION
■
Do not attach any stickers or similar objects in front of the light sensor on
the windscreen to avoid impairing the function or its reliability.■
If this function is activated constantly, the battery will be heavily discharged
particularly in short-haul traffic.
Hazard warning light system
Fig. 55
Button for hazard warning light
system
Read and observe on page 71 first.
Switching on/off
›
Press the button 
» Fig. 55 .
All the turn signal lights on the vehicle flash at the same time when the hazard
warning light system is switched on. The warning light for the turn signals and
the warning light in the button also flash at the same time. The hazard warn-
ing light system can also be operated if the ignition is switched off.
If one of the airbags is deployed, the hazard warning light system will switch
on automatically.
If the turn signal light is switched on when the hazard warning light and the
ignition are both switched on, then only the turn signal light on the corre-
sponding vehicle side will flash. 
77Lights and visibility