Skoda Octavia 2021-2023

The Czech automaker Skoda makes a popular small car called the Octavia. The Octavia has become known for being roomy, useful, and good value for money.
The Skoda Octavia usually comes with a variety of engine choices, such as gasoline, diesel, and possibly hybrid. These engines are made to offer a good mix of performance and fuel efficiency, so they can meet the needs of different drivers. Depending on the model and area, the Octavia may come with both a manual and an automatic transmission. Skoda puts a lot of importance on safety, and the Octavia usually comes with a full set of safety features. This could include things like adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, automatic emergency braking, and more, all of which help protect the people inside the car and make it safer overall.

About the Owner’s Manual

General points

This Owner’s Manual applies to all chassis variants of the vehicle, including all models and trim levels. All possible trim levels are described here without identifying them as special trims, model variants or market-dependent equipment. This means that not all the trim components described in this Owner’s Manual are available in your vehicle. The Illustrations in these operating instructions are purely illustrative and are to be understood as general information. The illustrations may differ from your vehicle. ŠKODA AUTO is constantly working on the further development of all vehicles. It is therefore possible for changes to be made at any time to the scope of delivery in terms of shape, equipment, and technology. The information contained in this Owner’s Manual corresponds to the information available at the time of going to press. No legal claims can therefore be derived from the technical data, illustrations, and information in this Owner’s Manual.

The digital version of the Owner’s Manual
Keeping environmental protection in mind, the printed Owner’s Manual only contains the most important information regarding vehicle operation and vehicle maintenance.

Terms used

• A workshop that carries out
  specialist service tasks for ŠKODA vehicles. A specialist can be a ŠKODA Partner, a ŠKODA Service Partner, or an independent workshop.
• A workshop that has
  been contractually authorized by ŠKODA AUTO or its distribution partner to perform service work on ŠKODA vehicles and to sell ŠKODA Genuine Parts.
• A company that has been contractually
  authorized by ŠKODA AUTO or its distribution partner to sell new ŠKODA vehicles and, when applicable, to service them using ŠKODA Genuine Parts and sell ŠKODA Genuine Parts.

Text notes

• short press (e.g. a button) within 1 second
• long press (e.g. a button) for more than 1 second

Direction indications
All direction indications, such as “left”, “right”, “front”, and “rear”, relate to the forward direction of travel of the vehicle.

DANGER
Texts with this symbol indicate dangerous situations which, if the safety instructions are not observed, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING
Texts with this symbol indicate dangerous situations which, if the safety instructions are not observed, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION
Texts marked with this symbol indicate dangerous situations which, if the safety instructions are not observed, could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE
Texts with this symbol indicate situations that, if the corresponding instructions are not observed, will result in damage to the vehicle. Texts with this symbol contain additional information.

Interactive images
In the pictures with the outside of the vehicle and the inside of the vehicle, there are touch points. Tapping a touch point displays a menu with topics or a detailed image.

Symbols
Information about symbols that can be shown on the instrument cluster display. By tapping the symbol, a detailed description is displayed.

Topics
The instruction content is organized according to topics.

The top bar of the displayed topic

• Title of the topic
• Type of information displayed / display menu with information
• Text search

About the instructions
Language selection for instructions and updates.

WARNING
Disregarding the lighting up of the warning lights and the associated messages on the display of the instrument the cluster can lead to accidents, serious injuries or damage to the vehicle. The warning lights in the instrument cluster indicate certain functions or faults. The illumination of some of the indicator lights may be accompanied by acoustic signals and messages in the instrument cluster display.

Additional indicator lights
The additional indicator light will also light up in the display along with some of the indicator lights:

• Hazard
• Warning

Warning lights overview
After switching on the ignition, some indicator lights light up briefly as a function test of the vehicle systems. If the tested systems are in order, the respective indicator lights go out a few seconds after the ignition is switched on or after the engine has been started.

Introductory notes for correct use

• Read this Owner’s Manual carefully, as proceeding in accordance with this manual is a prerequisite for the correct use of the vehicle. This Owner’s Manual should therefore always be in the vehicle.
• When using the vehicle, the generally binding legal provisions that are specific to the country must be observed. Such as those for transporting children, switching off airbags, using tires, road traffic, and the like.
  Do not exceed the maximum permissible weights and loads.
• Do not exceed the maximum permissible roof load.
• Use the specified fuel and operating fluids.
• Drive on roads that meet the technical vehicle parameters.

Obstacles that exceed the ground clearance of the vehicle » page 223 can damage the vehicle when driving over them.

• Care must be taken during operations related to operation, maintenance and self-help to avoid damage to the vehicle or injury. If required, seek the help of a specialized garage.
• All work on the vehicle’s safety systems may only be carried out by a specialist garage. This concerns e.g. the seat belts or the airbag system.
• When using accessories, please note the instructions in the accessory manufacturer’s instruction manual. These include child seats, roof racks, compressors, etc.
• Please note the service intervals.

New vehicle – Running in the engine
Driving style during the first 1500 km determines the quality of the engine run-in process.

• During the first 1000 km, rev the engine to the max. 3/4 of the highest permissible engine speed and avoid using a trailer.
• Over the next 500 km, the engine speed can be slowly increased.

Depending on driving style and operating conditions, the engine consumes some oil, up to 0.5 l/1000 km. Consumption may be higher over the next 5000 km.

New brake pads
New brake pads do not provide the optimum braking effect during the first 200 km, they have to be worn first. Therefore, drive very carefully.

New tires
New tires do not have optimum grip for the first 500 km. Therefore, drive very carefully.

What should be taken into account before driving?
A vehicle with technical defects can increase the risk of accidents and injuries. Eliminate any defects before driving. If required, seek the help of a specialized garage.

Pay special attention to the following points:

• Is the tire undamaged?
• Is the tire tread sufficient?
• Is the tire pressure sufficient?
• Do the headlamps, brake, and turn signals work?
• Is the windscreen in good condition?
• Is the engine oil, brake fluid, and coolant level OK?
• Is the air intake in the engine compartment free from obstruction?
• Are the air outlet nozzles or air intake in front of the windscreen free from obstruction?
• Are the windscreen wiper and washer system and windscreen wiper blades functional?
• Is the windscreen washer fluid level sufficient?
• Are the windscreen wiper blades in good condition?
• Are all seatbelt system components in good working order? Are the seatbelts clean and have the buckles been unclogged?
• Is the spoiler working properly?
• Are parts and components of the vehicle still visibly attached?
• Are there no oil stains or other operating fluids under the vehicle?

Improper vehicle adjustments
Improper changes and maintenance can cause malfunctions and affect safety-relevant and other functions of the vehicle.

• Adjustments, repairs and technical changes to the vehicle should only be carried out by a specialist garage.
• Never cover the engine with additional insulation material, e.g. with a cover.
• Keep sensors and cameras functional
• Some functions of your vehicle are supported by sensors and cameras inside and outside the vehicle.
• Accessories additionally installed on the vehicle rear, such as bicycle carriers, can impair the functioning of the sensors and cameras.
• Do not cover or stick over the sensors and cameras and keep them clean. 16 Correct and safe › Introductory notes for correct use
• If you suspect damaged sensors or cameras, seek the help of a specialist company.

Handling the 12-volt vehicle battery
The battery acid of the 12-volt vehicle battery is very caustic. Improper handling of the 12-volt vehicle battery can cause an explosion, fire, chemical burns or poisoning!

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