Vehicle Maintenance Skoda Octavia 3

Engine compartment
Conventional image: Engine compartment 1. Expansion tank 2. Oil dipstick 3. Oil filler hole 4. Brake fluid reservoir 5. Battery (with casing) 6. Windscreen washer fluid reservoir Note: The location of these components...

Motor oil
The factory fills with high-quality oil that can be used all year round, except for extreme climate zones. Motor oils are constantly being improved. ŠKODA service centers receive information from the manufacturer about...
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Cooling liquid
Cars for countries with a moderate climate are filled at the factory with a coolant that provides freeze protection down to -25°C. The proportion of antifreeze in these countries must be at least 40%. Cars for countries...

Brake fluid
Caution! Brake fluid damages the paintwork of the car. Replace the brake fluid as part of the prescribed inspection service. Engine bay: brake fluid reservoir The brake fluid reservoir is located in the engine...

Battery (AKB)
Engine bay: battery cover made of polyester The battery is located in the engine compartment, in some configurations it is located under a polyester cover. Fold the battery cover in the direction of the arrow. Install...

Tire Pressure Monitoring Indicator
Tyre pressure reference value setting key Calibration If the tire pressure changes, after replacing one or more wheels, if the position of one of the wheels on the vehicle changes, or if the control lamp lights up while...

Winter operating mode
Winter tires The speed limit for winter tyres is set in the Infotainment system. Anti-skid chains In winter conditions, anti-skid chains not only improve the grip of the wheels on the road, but also reduce the braking...

Equipment for emergency situations
First aid kit and warning triangle Location of warning triangle: Octavia/Combi First aid kit The first aid kit can be secured with a belt in the right storage compartment in the luggage compartment. Warning triangle -...

Wheel replacement
Warning. If you are in the flow of traffic, switch on the hazard warning lights and set up the warning triangle at the prescribed distance! Stop the vehicle as far away from the flow of traffic as possible. If possible,...

Tire repair
The tyre repair kit can be used to reliably repair a tyre damaged by a foreign object or with a puncture of up to approximately 4 mm in diameter. Tyre repair using the tyre repair kit is in no way a substitute for a...

Starting the engine from another car's battery
Warning! A discharged battery can freeze even at minimum temperatures below 0:C. If the battery is frozen, do not jump start it from the battery of another car - risk of explosion! Do not allow uninsulated terminals to...

Towing a car
Cars with manual transmission may be towed using a tow rope or a rigid hitch, as well as with the front or rear axle raised. Cars with automatic transmission may be towed using a tow rope or a rigid hitch, or with the...

Remote control
Caution! The new battery must match the specifications of the original battery. Observe the polarity when replacing the battery. Replacing the battery in the radio key Removal the cover/removing the battery The battery...

Emergency unlocking and locking
Unlocking/locking the driver's door Driver's door handle: lock cylinder under cover plate/lock cylinder with key inserted Pull the handle. Insert the ignition key into the recess on the underside of the cover at the...

Replacing windshield wiper blades
Windshield wiper blade Before replacing the brushes, it is necessary to set the brush arms to the service position. Service position for replacing windshield wiper blades Close the hood. Turn the ignition on and off...

Technical specifications
Vehicle data plate / manufacturer's plate Vehicle data plate Plate A is located in the luggage compartment under the false floor. The plate contains the following information. 1. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 2....

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Octavia 3 (2013-2019)