width SKODA OCTAVIA 2015 3.G / (5E) Owner's Manual

Note■The headlights may mist up temporarily. When the driving lights are switched
on, the light outlet surfaces are free from mist after a short period, although
the headlight lenses may still be misted up in the peripheral areas. This mist
has no influence on the life of the lighting system.■
If the visibility is poor and the lights are not on (except daytime running light)
the brightness of the instrument lighting reduces to alert the driver to switch
on the lights in due time.
■
The brightness of the instrument lighting with the lights on (except daytime
running lights) can be set in the Infotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment ,
chapter CAR - Vehicle Settings .
Operating the lights
Fig. 54
Light switch and control dial for
the headlight beam range regu-
lation
Read and observe on page 67 first.
Switching lights on and off
Depending on the equipment configuration, the light switch
A
» Fig. 54 can be
turned to one of the following positions.
Switching off lights (except daytime running lights)Switching lights on/off automatically » page 70
Switching on the side light or parking light » page 74
Switching on the low beam
Headlight range control 
Turning the dial
B
» Fig. 54 from the position 
to 
to gradually adjust the
headlight range control and shorten the light cone.
The positions of the width of illumination correspond approximately to the fol-
lowing car load.
Front seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot loaded
Driver seat occupied, boot loaded
Xenon headlight
The Xenon bulbs adapt automatically to the load and driving state of the vehi-
cle when the ignition is switched on and when driving. Vehicles that are equip-
ped with Xenon headlights do not have a manual headlight range adjustment
control.WARNINGAlways adjust the headlight beam to meet the following conditions.■The vehicle does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming vehi-
cles.■
The beam range is sufficient for safe driving.
Note
■ The light switch is in position  or  and the ignition is turned off, the low
beam is switched off automatically 1)
and the status light is lit. The side light is
switched off when the ignition key is removed, for vehicles with the KESSY
system after switching off the ignition and opening the driver's door.■
If there is a fault in the light switch, the low beam comes on automatically.
Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)
Read and observe
on page 67 first.
The daytime running light (hereinafter referred to as "function") lights the
front and rear vehicle area (only valid for some countries).
The lights are switched on automatically if the following conditions are met. The light switch is in the position 
or 
.
The ignition is switched on.
The function is activated. 
1)
Does not apply to the position
, as long as the conditions are met for the COMING HOME function
» page 73 .
68Using the system

Fig. 74
Rear headrest: moving up/down
Read and observe
on page 81 first.
Adjust front support
›
Press and hold the safety button
A
» Fig. 73 .
›
Move the supports into the required position.
Adjust rear support
›
Grasp the restraint and move upwards in the direction of
1
» Fig. 74 .
›
In order to push the supports downward, press the safety button
B
in the
direction of arrow
2
and hold down.
›
Press in the support in the direction of arrow
3
.
WARNINGPlease note the following points about the headrest settings » page 8, Cor-
rect and safe seated position .
Note
■
The middle rear head restraint is only adjustable in two positions.■In sports seats, the headrests are integrated into the seat backrests and can-
not be adjusted in height.Headrests - removing and installingFig. 75
Rear headrests: removing/fitting
Read and observe
on page 81 first.
Only the real head restraints may be removed or installed.
Before removing and fitting the headrests, fold the corresponding seat back-
rest forward slightly » page 87.
Removing
›
Pull the head restraint out of the seat backrest as far as the stop.
›
Press the locking button
A
in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 75 , while at
the same time using a flat screwdriver with a max. width of 5 mm to press
the securing button in opening
B
in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Remove the restraint in the direction of arrow
3
.
Fitting
›
Push the support in the headrest in the direction of arrow
4
until the lock-
ing button clicks into place.
WARNINGPlease note the following points about the headrest settings » page 8, Cor-
rect and safe seated position .
CAUTION
Store the head restraints that were removed in such a way that they cannot
be damaged or soiled.
Note
In sports seats, the headrests are integrated into the seat backrests and can-
not be removed.83Seats and head restraints

The area behind the vehicle is displayed when the following conditions are
met.
The ignition is switched on.
Reverse gear is engaged. 1)
The luggage compartment lid is completely closed.
The vehicle is not travelling at more than about 10 km/h.
Note
■ The display can be interrupted by pressing the symbol key  » Fig. 158 on
page 141 .■
After disengaging the reverse gear, automatic display of the parking aid is
carried out (variant 2, 3) » page 141.
Guidelines and function keys
Fig. 163
Infotainment display: Orientation lines / function keys
Read and observe
and on page 143 first.
Orientation lines are shown along with the monitored area behind the vehicle
in the display.
Distance of the orientation lines behind the vehicle » Fig. 163
The distance is about 40 cm (safety distance limit).
The distance is approximately 100 cm.
The distance is approximately 200 cm.
The distance between the side lines corresponds approximately to the vehicle width including mirrors.
ABCFunction buttons » Fig. 163
Turns off the display of the area behind the vehicle.
Display settings - brightness, contrast, colour. Switching audible parking signals on/off.
Enabling and reduced park assistance display.
Change to park assistance display.
CAUTION
The objects shown in the display can be closer or even further away than they
appear. This is especially the case in the following situations.■
Protruding objects, such as a hitch, the rear of a truck and the like.
■
When driving from a horizontal surface into a slope or a depression.
■
When driving from a slope or a depression onto a horizontal surface.
Note
The orientation lines are immobile, and therefore the spacing of the bars be-
hind the vehicle will vary, depending on the vehicle load state and the road in-
clination.
Park Assist
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Functioning
145
Parking space search
146
Parking
146
Departing from a parallel parking space
147
Automatic brake assist
147
Information messages
147
Park Assist (hereinafter referred to as system) helps drivers park in suitable
parallel and perpendicular parking places or also to manoeuvre out of parallel
parking spaces.
The system takes over the steering movements when parking or leaving a
parking space. The driver operates the pedals and the shift lever or gear selec-
tor. 

   1)
The area behind the vehicle can be displayed for a few seconds more after disengaging the reverse gear.
144Driving

The boundary lines are clearly visible (appropriate longitudinal markings).
The boundary line of at least one side of the lane is detected.
The driver's hands are on the steering wheel.
The lane is more than 2.5 m in width.
If the turn signal is switched on prior to driving over the boundary line (e.g.
when making a turn), no steering intervention takes place when the vehicle
approaches the boundary line. The system regards the situation as an inten-
ded lane change.
Warning lights in the instrument clusterWarning lightMeaningThe system is active, but not ready to intervene.The system is active and ready to intervene or is currently
intervening.
Adaptive lane assist
Adaptive lane assist helps to keep the vehicle in the position between the
boundary lines selected by the driver, by means of steering intervention.
If the system detects only one boundary line, it will help to maintain the selec-
ted proximity from said boundary line.
If the proximity to the detected boundary line is changed, the system quickly
adapts and maintains the newly-selected position.
WARNINGThe system function may be restricted if, for example there is danger due
to ruts on a downhill road or in a crosswind.
Activation / deactivation
Read and observe
and on page 161 first.
The activation or deactivation of the system can be carried out in one of two
ways. ▶ In the instrument cluster display » page 48, Menu item
Assist systems
.
▶ Infotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR - vehicle set-
tings .
Adaptive tracking can also be enabled or disabled In Infotainment.

After switching off and switching on the ignition, the system setting is re-
tained.
Information messages
Read and observe
and on page 161 first.
The information messages are shown in the instrument cluster display.
Lane Assist currently not available. No sensor view.
The windscreen is dirty, iced over or misted up in the camera viewing range.
Clean the windscreen or remove the obstacles.
Lane Assist currently not available.
The system has limited functionality due to a temporary error. Try to re-acti-
vate the machine.
Error: Lane Assist
A system error has occurred. Seek help from a specialist garage.
Lane Assist: take over steering!
The system has detected that there are no hands on the steering wheel. In
this case the Assist system is not ready to intervene. Place your hands on the
steering wheel.
Traffic sign recognition
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Function
163
Additional display
164
Information messages
164
The road sign recognition system (hereinafter referred to as system) shows
certain road signs on the instrument cluster display. 
162Driving

In vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring, save tyre pressure values
» page 165 .WARNING■
If, you get a puncture and a spare tyre has to be mounted with opposite
direction of rotation, then drive carefully. The tyre no longer retains its opti-
mal characteristics in this situation.■
If the dimensions or design of the spare wheel differ from the tyres fitted
to the vehicle (e.g. winter tyres or low-profile tyres), it must only be used
briefly in the event of a puncture and if an appropriately cautious style of
driving is adopted.
■
Never use the temporary spare wheel if it is damaged.
Spare wheel
Read and observe
on page 205 first.
A yellow warning label is always displayed on the rim of the temporary spare
wheel.
Please note the following if you intend to use the temporary spare wheel. ▶ The warning label must not be covered after installing the wheel.
▶ Be specially attentive when driving.
▶ The emergency spare is inflated to the maximum inflation pressure for the
vehicle » page 205 .
▶ The tyre inflation pressure of the spare wheel R 18 is 4.2 bar.
▶ Only use this emergency spare wheel to reach the nearest specialist garage,
as it is not intended for permanent use.
If you need to use a spare wheel, make sure to fit a standard wheel of the ap-
propriate dimensions and design as soon as possible.
In vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring, save tyre pressure values
» page 165 .
WARNING■
Never drive with more than one temporary spare wheel mounted!■Only use the temporary spare wheel when absolutely necessary.■
Avoid accelerating at full throttle, sharp braking and fast cornering.
■
The snow chains cannot be used on the temporary spare wheel.
■
If the dimensions or design of the temporary spare wheel differ from the
tyres fitted, never drive faster than 80 km/h (or 50 mph).
WARNING (Continued)■ Never use the emergency spare wheel if it is damaged.■Observe instructions on the warning sign of the emergency wheel.
Tyre label
Read and observe
on page 205 first.
Only fit radial tyres of the same type, size (rolling circumference) and the same
tread pattern on one axle on all 4 wheels.
When fitting new tyres, the tyres must be replaced axle by axle.
Explanation of tyre markings
For example, 195/65 R 15 91 T means:
195Tyre width in mm65Height/width ratio in %RCode letter for the type of tyre – Radial15Diameter of wheel in inches91Load indexTSpeed symbol
The date of manufacture is stated on the tyre wall (possibly on the inside).
For example, DOT ... 10 15... means, for example, that the tyre was manufac-
tured in the 10th week of 2015.
Load index
The load index indicates the maximum permissible load for each individual
tyre.
Load index8889909192939495Load
(In kg)560580600615630650670690
Speed symbol
The maximum speed symbol indicates the maximum permissible vehicle speed
with fitted tyres in each category. 
208General Maintenance

Dimensions - OctaviaFig. 255
Vehicle dimensions
Vehicle dimensions for operating weight without driver (in mm)
» Fig. 25 5SpecificationOctaviaOctavia 4x4Octavia RSA
Height
Basic dimensions1461 a)
/1458 b)1460a)
/1459 b)1449/1464 c)Vehicles with off-road package1476a)
/1474 b)1475a)
/1474 b)-Vehicles with SPORT package1446a)
/1444 b)--BFront track
» page 242CWidth181418141814DRear track » page 242EWidth including exterior mirror201720172017F
Clearance
Basic dimensions140138128/142c)Vehicles with off-road package155154-Vehicles with SPORT package125--G
Wheel base
Basic dimensions268626802680Vehicles with 1.8 l/132 kW TSI engine2680--G-TEC vehicles2680--HLength465946594685a)
Valid for vehicles with 15" brakes
b)
Valid for vehicles with 16" brakes
c)
Only valid for some countries.
240Technical data

Dimensions - Octavia estateFig. 256
Vehicle dimensions
Vehicle dimensions for operating weight without driver (in mm)
» Fig. 256SpecificationOctavia EstateOCTAVIA Estate 4x4OCTAVIA Estate RSOctavia CombiScoutA
Height
Basic dimensions1465 a)
/1463 b)1465a)
/1463 b)1452/1468 c)1531Vehicles with off-road package1480a)
/1478 b)1480a)
/1478 b)--Vehicles with SPORT package1450a)
/1448 b)---BFront track
» page 242CWidth1814181418141814DRear track » page 242EWidth including exterior mirror2017201720172017F
Clearance
Basic dimensions140139127/142c)171Vehicles with off-road package155154- Vehicles with SPORT package125---G
Wheel base
Basic dimensions2686268026802679Vehicles with 1.8 l/132 kW TSI engine2680---G-TEC vehicles2680---HLength4659465946854685a)
Valid for vehicles with 15" brakes
b)
Valid for vehicles with 16" brakes
c)
Only valid for some countries.
241Technical data

Trailer operation167, 176
Trailer stabilization system (TSA)138
Transmission Warning messages
37
Transport Luggage compartment
100
Roof rack110
Transporting89
Transporting children safely20
TSA138
Turn signal69
Turn signal system Warning light
36
Tyre Explanation of the label
208
see wheels208
Tyre load-bearing capacity see Wheels
208
Tyre pressure205
Warning light35
Tyre pressure monitoring165
Display35
Infotainment display166
Saving tyre pressure values165
Saving tyre pressure values - button166
Saving tyre pressure values - Infotainment166
Tyre repair General information
218
Preparations218
Pressure test219
Sealing and inflating the tyre218
Tyres205
Damage207
new132
Tyre pressure205
Wear206
Wear indicator207
Tyre size208
see wheels208
U
Under-body Vehicle care
186
Under-body protection186
Unlocking Individual settings
56
KESSY55
Key54
Remote control54
Unlocking and locking53
USB99
Used vehicles Acceptance and recycling
181
Useful equipment 230-volt socket
97
Ashtray92
Car park ticket holder90
Cigarette lighter92
Clothes hook96
Cup holders91
Glasses compartment95
Multimedia holder94
Removable through-loading bag98
Storage compartment89
Using the selector lever129
V
Variable loading floor
107
Dividing the luggage compartment109
Folding up108
Position change108
Vehicle battery Automatic load deactivation
204
charging203
Checking the battery electrolyte level202
Cover202
Operation in winter202
Replacing203
Safety instructions201
Warning light37
Vehicle care Alcantara
187
Anodized parts184
Artificial leather187
Cavity protection185
Chrome parts184
Cleaning vehicle exterior182
Cleaning wheels185
Decorative and protective films183
Door locking cylinder185
Headlight glasses185
Interior care186
Jack185
Maintenance183
Materials187
Natural leather187
Plastic parts184
Polishing vehicle paint work183
Rubber seals184
Safety belt188
Seat covers188
Under-body protections186
washing181
Vehicle condition see Auto-check control
40
Vehicle data sticker236
Vehicle data sticker and nameplate Vehicle data sticker and nameplate
236
Vehicle dimensions240, 241
Vehicle height240, 241
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)236
Vehicle length240, 241
Vehicle tool kit212
Vehicle width240, 241
vest holder for reflective vest
211
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
236
259Index