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Service Maintenance Octavia III 2013 ➤ Octavia III 2014 ➤ Edition 12.2014 Service Department. Technical Information...
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Service Maintenance H e a d i n g 1. General points 2. Inspections 3. Engines 4. Gearbox 5. Chassis 6. Electrical System 7. Body 8. Exhaust-emission analysis 9. Miscellaneous Technical information should always be available to the foremen and mechanics, because their careful and constant adherence to the instructions is essential to ensure vehicle road-worthiness and safety.
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Contents General points ............
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Transport security: Remove anti-lock components from the shock absorbers of the front axle ..............124 5.10...
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 General points (SIGG000120; Edition 12.2014) ⇒ “1.1 Vehicle identification data”, page 1 ⇒ “1.2 Identification plate”, page 3 ⇒ “1.3 Vehicle data sticker”, page 4 ⇒ “1.4 Storage of ŠKODA new vehicles”, page 4 ⇒...
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 The vehicle identification number can also be found at the bottom left of the front window corner. 1 - Manufacturer's world code XW8 - Manufacturing plant in Russia TMB - other Škoda manufacturing plants...
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 5 - Vehicle type: NE, 5E - OCTAVIA III, OCTAVIA COMBI III 6 - Internal code 7 - Model year/for India year of manufacture D - 2013...
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Vehicle data sticker The vehicle data sticker is located in the luggage compartment floor on the left next to the spare wheel well ⇒ “7.8 Affix vehicle data sticker”, page 153...
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 – Draw the attention of your customer to the sticker affixed to the side of the dash panel (driver's side) indicating when the next service event is due - only valid for vehicles in MY 2013.
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Determine the age of the vehicle The age of the vehicle can be determined according to the sticker affixed to the window. -Arrow 1- Production date -Arrow 2- Calendar week of manufacture...
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 • Immediately check the newly delivered vehicles for completeness and damage (liquidate the transport damage at the expense of the insurance). For this purpose, compare as-delivered condition of vehicle with order form.
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Pre-sales Inspection - domestic (Czech Republic)
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 • Immediately check the newly delivered vehicles for completeness and damage (liquidate the transport damage at the expense of the insurance). For this purpose, compare as-delivered condition of vehicle with order form.
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 – Check the tyre pressure (including spare wheel or emergency wheel), if neces‐ ⇒ “5.6.3 Inspecting the tyre pressure (including spare wheel), if necessary correct‐ sary correct the tyre pressure to partial load, fit valve caps ing pressure”, page 113...
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 – Stick the sticker Škoda Assistance ⇒ “7.9 Stick the sticker Škoda Assistance”, page 154 Underside of vehicle (on lift platform) – Inspect underbody (underbody protection for damage) ⇒...
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Delivery Inspection (Export)
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Inspections or work to be carried out and noted in the form Chapter Vehicle (exterior) – Check plastic and rubber parts for cleanliness and damage – Inspect bodywork and paintwork for damage ⇒...
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 – Inspect all switches, all electrical components, all gauges/indicators and con‐ ⇒ “6.2 Electrical consumers: Check function”, page 127 trols – Check proper operation of key switch for airbag “ON/OFF” and position to “ON”...
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 – Final inspection to ensure proper condition for handover to customer...
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Inspection With each inspection: ♦ Check the use by date of the first aid kit. ♦ Ask the customer if he wishes a wiper blade change. ♦ Ask the customer if he wishes a topping up of the washer fluid (cleaning and antifreeze agent).
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Inspection After 2 years or 30 000 km and then every 1 year/30 000 km Chapter – Windscreen: Check for damage – Exterior lighting front and rear: inspection ⇒...
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 After 3 years or 60 000 km, then every 2 years/60 000 km Chapter – Poly V-belt: Check condition ⇒ “3.10 Poly V-belt: Check condition”, page 62 –...
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 According to the time and kilometer schedule Chapter – change oil, replace filter: 6-speed gearbox DSG ⇒ “4.2 6-speed gearbox DSG: Change the gearbox oil, replace the oil filter”, page –...
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 According to the time and kilometer schedule Chapter Every 2 years – Inspect natural gas system for leak-tightness ⇒ “3.18.3 Inspect natural gas system for leak-tightness”, page 80 Every 4 years –...
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Oil change service...
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Service intervals QI6 (flexible) As per the display (max. 30 000 km/2 years) QI1 (fixed) As per the display (every 5 000 km or 1 year) QI2 (fixed)
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Dust-rich countries In these countries, the toothed belt for camshaft drive as well as the tensioning pulley on Common Rail diesel engines must be changed every 120 000 km.
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Note The given specifications must be indicated on the can individually or together with other specifications. Filter change intervals Engine oil filter (including engine oil): QI6 After the service interval display...
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Timing belt change intervals Diesel engines Engine identification characters Period of time Timing belt change interval Tensioning pulley change interval CLHA Since operation Every 210,000 km Every 210,000 km...
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Service tables with variations for the in‐ dividual markets 2.8.1 Market area - India Note The tables include only deviating intervals.
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 VW-engine oil standards Diesel engines VW-engine oil standards Vehicles with QI4 2.0 l/105 kW TDI CR CRVC VW 505 01 Note The given specifications must be indicated on the can individually or together with other specifications.
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 2.8.2 Market area - Russia Note The tables include only deviating intervals.
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 service intervals Of-to Service event Interval Since operation Inspection with engine oil change Every 15 000 km or 1 year Extended scope of inspection Every 30 000 km or 2 years 5) Depending on what occurs first.
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 2.8.3 Market area - China Vehicle identification data- Vehicle identification number of vehi‐ cles in China ⇒ “2.8.4 Vehicle identification data- Vehicle identification number of vehicles in China”, page 34 Note The tables include only deviating intervals.
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 service intervals Of-to Service event Interval Since operation Oil change service One-time after 5 000 km Every 10,000 km or 1 year Inspection with engine oil change First time at 20 000 km or 2 years...
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 2.8.4 Vehicle identification data- “Vehicle identification number” of vehicles in Chi‐ As well as the standard position of the “Vehicle identification num‐ ber” on the right suspension strut dome in the left front window corner, the “vehicle identification number”...
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Tailgate -arrow- Front flap -arrow- 2.8.5 Market region - Australia Note The tables include only deviating intervals.
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Work involved Interval Description of work involved Air filter: Top-up Every 45,000 km ⇒ “3.13 Replace air filter element and clean air filter housing”, page 66 Inspect the toothed belt for the camshaft drive on petrol engines Every 90,000 km ⇒...
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Engines ⇒ “3.1 Engine overview”, page 37 ⇒ “3.2 Engine fitted”, page 40 ⇒ “3.3 Inspect engine and parts in the engine compartment for leaks and damage”, page 42 ⇒...
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Engine identification characters CJZB CHPA CJSA CJZA Number of cylinders / valves per cylin‐ 9) Also unleaded petrol 95 RON may be used on engines with prescribed unleaded petrol 91 RON although engine power output will be slightly reduced.
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Engine codes CZDA Fuel RON (minimum) 95/91 Firing order 1-3-4-2 Self-diagnosis Catalytic converter Turbocharging Charge air cooler Lambda probe Number of cylinders / valves per cylinder 12) Also unleaded petrol 95 RON may be used on engines with prescribed unleaded petrol 91 RON although engine power output will be slightly reduced.
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Inspect engine and parts in the engine compartment for leaks and damage Note Carry out the corresponding repair procedure on all the de‐ ♦ fects which are found (repair measure).
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 ⇒ “4.1 Check final drive and joint boots for leaks and damage”, page 87 Changing toothed belt and tensioning pulley – Remove and install the timing belt and also the tensioning roll‐...
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Check timing belt for: ♦ Tears or splits -A-, cross-sectional fractures ♦ Lateral catches -B- ♦ Fraying or chunking -C- ♦ Crack in the base tooth -D- ♦...
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 – Unplug connector -1-. – Unlock catches -arrows-, remove air guide pipe. – Press release buttons on the hose -1- to remove the activated charcoal filter. – Unscrew screws -arrows- and pull out, pull off hose for crank‐...
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Draining or suctioning off engine oil and filling up with engine oil Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Old oil collecting and suction equipment e.g. - VAS 6622-...
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 – Unscrew and dispose of oil drain plug with captive gasket ring -1-. – Collect the flowing out oil in a suitable vessel. Note Observe the disposal instructions! –...
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Drain engine oil after 1st. oil change – Unscrew oil drain plug -2- and dispose of sealing ring -3-. Note The oil drain plug is continued to be used after the 1st oil change.
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Note Always replace oil drain plug. – Screw in new oil drain plug using a new sealing ring and tighten to tightening torque. Tightening torque Oil drain plug Topping up with engine oil –...
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 17) If the engine oil was drained in order to repair or replace part of the cylinder block or the crankshaft drive, the recommended oil capacity is greater than the amount required for a normal oil change. The amount of engine oil needed when topping up corresponds to the scope of completed engine repair.
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 The engine is factory-filled with quality multigrade oil, which can also be used as an all-season oil, except in extremely cold climatic zones. – Reinsert the screw cap.
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 3.8.1 Replace oil filter with replacement oil fil‐ ter for petrol engines Remove replacement oil filter – Remove the noise insulation. The 4 cylinder petrol engine 1.2 l TSI and 1.6 MPI –...
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 – Remove oil filter cover -1- completely. Note Make sure no engine oil runs onto the cylinder block. If necessary, use a cloth. If necessary, use a cloth.
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 – Unscrew oil drain plug -1- from the screw cap -3- and drain the engine oil out of the oil filter. – Insert screw cap for oil filter -3- with socket insert SW 32 .
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 ♦ Refractometer - T10007 A- WARNING ♦ Coolant additives are toxic! ♦ Do not inhale coolant vapours, do not swallow coolant, avoid contact with skin and eyes; hazardous if consumed! ♦...
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 The scale -2- of the refractometer - T10007 A- is valid for the coolant additives G13. – Clean the measuring glass of the refractometer after inspect‐ ing the antifreeze.
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 DANGER! Do not use coolant additives that have not been recommended by ŠKODA AUTO a.s. Current offer on coolant additives ⇒ electronic catalogue of original parts .
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 The scale -2- of the refractometer - T10007 A- is valid for the coolant additives G13. If the vehicle is filled with the coolant and the antifreeze protection is not adequate, drain part of the coolant from the cooling system ⇒...
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Engine Engine identification characters Coolant capacity 1.2 l/63 kW CJZB approx. 8.9 l 1.2 l/77 kW CJZA approx. 8.9 l 1.4 l/81 kW CPWA approx. 10.2 l 1.4 l/103 kW...
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 – Perform a test drive and again check the coolant antifreeze protection. 3.9.2 Inspecting coolant level (volume) The coolant expansion reservoir is located on the right of the en‐...
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 ♦ Splits in the carcass (initial splits, splits in core, splits across carcass). ♦ Separation of layers (top layer, cords). ♦ Sections of carcass broken out. ♦ Fraying of cords.
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 – Remove ignition coil with extractor -T10530- in -direction of arrow- out of the camshaft housing. – Undo nuts from the extractor -T10530- and remove from the bore of the ignition coil.
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Note Always use an original air filter element: ⇒ Electronic Cata‐ ♦ logue of Original Parts . When installing the intake hose, use a lubricant (free of sili‐...
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 – Carefully insert the air filter insert -3- into the upper part of the air filter -4- so that it sits fully in the recess. – Position air filter bottom part -2- on air filter top part -4- and screw on with screws -1-.
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 3.13.3 1.8 l TSI and 2.0 l TSI petrol engine Removing – Detach vacuum hose -1- from air filter housing. – Unscrew fixing screws -arrows- from the air filter top part and lay the air filter top part together with the complete air guide to one side.
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 – Insert the air filter element -12- in the centre of the air filter bottom part -14-. – Position the air filter top part -11- on the air filter bottom part -14- carefully and without using increased force.
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 3.13.4 1.6 l TDI CR and 2.0 l TDI CR diesel en‐ gine Removing – Unscrew fixing screws -arrows- from the air filter top part and lay the air filter top part together with the complete air guide to one side.
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 – Insert the air filter element -16- in the centre of the air filter bottom part -18-. – Position the air filter top part -8- on the air filter bottom part -18- carefully and without using increased force.
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 WARNING Risk of buring through very hot fuel. ♦ The temperature of the fuel lines or of the fuel can be up to 100°C in an extreme case. Let the fuel cool down before opening the lines, as otherwise there is a high risk of burn‐...
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Note Do not pay attention to the remaining positions! – Insert the filter element -2- in the filter housing -1- so that the gasket of the filter element -2- engages fully into the recess of the filter housing -1-.
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Venting air from the fuel system DANGER! ♦ If the fuel filter is replaced, bleed the fuel system before the first engine start. ♦ Risk of damage to the high pressure pump through run‐...
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 – Add multi-purpose additive -G 001 770 A2 (90 ml)- or -G 001 780 M3 (200 ml)- for petrol engines into the fuel tank at each service event.
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 3.18 Natural gas system ⇒ “3.18.1 Sticker natural gas vehicle ”, page 77 ⇒ “3.18.2 Safety measures and rules of cleanliness when working on vehicles with natural gas system”, page 78 ⇒...
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 3.18.2 Safety measures and rules of cleanli‐ ness when working on vehicles with nat‐ ural gas system Safety measures DANGER! • Service, installation and repair work on the natural gas system as well as their inspections must only be carried out by properly qualified personnel according to the rele‐...
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 WARNING • When working on the natural gas system, the battery earth strap must be disconnected. • After the service, installation and repair work on the liq‐...
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Safety measures DANGER! There is the risk of gas escaping! System is under pressure: ♦ The operating pressure reaches a value of around 160...200 bar and higher in high-pressure operation, i.e.
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Test requirements: • The engine must run in natural gas mode and there must be no entries in the engine control unit event memory ⇒ “6.9 Connect diagnostic unit and query event memory”, page 130 •...
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 ♦ Check the bolted connections of the natural gas system at the given inspection positions -arrows- for tightness. ♦ Guide the measuring tip evenly around the entire bolted con‐...
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014...
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 ♦ Area of natural gas filler neck -arrow- ♦ Coupling point of high pressure line -arrows- at underbody ♦ Multifunction valve for all natural gas containers with all con‐...
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 – Position cover -1- for natural gas containers. – Screw in plastic nuts -arrows A- and fixing screws -arrows B-. 3.18.5 Empty natural gas system (deactivate) WARNING...
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 3.18.7 Natural gas container: Visual inspection Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Mirror ♦ Torch • Removed cover for natural gas containers ⇒ “3.18.4 Removing and installing cover for the natural gas containers”, page 84...
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Gearbox ⇒ “4.1 Check final drive and joint boots for leaks and damage”, page 87 ⇒ “4.2 6-speed gearbox DSG: Change the gearbox oil, replace the oil filter”, page 87 ⇒...
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 WARNING ♦ The engine must not be started if the repair was carried out and no oil was poured in, or only a small amount of oil is available in the gearbox, or after a major gearbox oil loss.
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 – Unplug connector -2- at air mass meter -G70- – Detach bleeder hose -1- and air guide hose -5-. – Release the spring strap clip -3- with pliers for spring strap clips and remove the air guide hose from the pipe.
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 – Unscrew the inspection plug -arrow- close to the pendulum support. Note A plastic overflow tube with an 8 mm hexagon socket and a tight‐ ening torque of 3 Nm is located behind this screw. The length of the overflow tube determines the oil level in the gearbox, when replacing assign via part number ⇒...
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 – Screw in adapter -A- from -VAS 6262- or -VAS 6262A- by hand into the hole of the check screw. When changing the bottle the shut-off valve can be closed or the adapter for oil filling -VAS 6262- or -VAS 6262A- can be held higher than the gearbox.
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 – As soon as the oil has been drained off (begins to drip), un‐ screw adapter for oil filling -VAS 6262A- or -VAS 6262- and screw in the check screw -arrow- with new gasket.
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 – Unscrew oil filler plug -A-. – Screw in the adapter -A- of the Filling device for Haldex cou‐ pling - VAS 6291- into the inspection hole up to the stop.
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Note When the Haldex coupling is correctly filled, oil flows out at the adapter -A-. – Raise vehicle. – Place oil reservoir under the Haldex coupling (e.g. trolley) so that the excess oil flows back into the oil reservoir.
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Checking the oil level – Place catch pan - VAS 6208- under the final drive. – Unscrew screw for oil inspection -A-. Oil is at the correct level if the Haldex coupling is filled up to the lower edge of the oil filler hole or max.
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Note The ATF temperature is read off at the ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic ♦ tester. The ATF level changes with ATF temperature. ♦ Checking ATF level when ATF temperature is too low may re‐...
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 – If an ATF temperature of 35 °C is achieved, unscrew the ATF inspection plug -A-. – Always replace gasket ring -arrows- for ATF inspection plug ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts .
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 – Shorten the vent pipe to the dimension -a-, so that it does not touch the bottom of certain ATF bottles. Dimension -a-: 210 mm Note The dimension -a- is measured on the shaft (starting with the green area in the detail) of the adapter for oil filling - VAS 6262A- .
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 – Fit ATF inspection plug -arrow- with a new gasket ring and tighten to 27 Nm. – Install the noise insulation ⇒ Body Work; Rep. gr. 50 .
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Note When removing the inspection pin, ensure that the grinder ♦ does not move otherwise this can result in an incorrect meas‐ urement. On certain vehicles (e.g. with steel rims), where the inspection ♦...
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 – Inspect the brake hoses for porous and brittle points. Inspect the brake hoses and brake lines for chafing points. – Inspect the brake connections and attachment to ensure they are correctly fitted, free of leaks and corrosion.
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Extract brake fluid from the brake fluid reservoir. – Switch on the extraction function of the brake filling and bleed‐ ing device , e.g. -VAS 5234- .
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 – Use an extraction hose with end part to extract as much brake fluid as possible from the brake fluid reservoir. – Set back switch -2- from -vacuum- down.
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 – Screw the thread plug -1- of the brake filling and bleeding de‐ vice , e.g. -VAS 5234- , onto the brake fluid reservoir. 1 - Thread plug...
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 – Provide a catch pan for used brake fluid. Note Slacken the vent valve using the set of tools for brake bleeding ♦ - VAS 6564- and tighten. While doing so, pull the bleeder hose through the socket insert with a corresponding hollow adapter piece from this set.
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 – Fit the bleeder hose of the catch pan -A- onto the vent valve of the slave cylinder -arrow-. Gearbox 02S – Fit the bleeder hose of the catch pan onto the vent valve of the slave cylinder -arrow-.
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 – Fit the bleeder hose of the catch pan -arrow- onto the vent valve of the slave cylinder. Continued for all vehicles – Open vent valve and allow approx. 0.15 litres of brake fluid to flow out.
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 – Fit bleeder hose -1- of catch pan onto the bleeder valve of the rear right wheel. WARNING Slacken the bleeder valves using the set of tools for brake bleeding - VAS 6564- and tighten.
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 WARNING ♦ Brake fluid is poisonous. Also due to its corrosive effect brake fluid must not come into contact with paintwork. ♦ Brake fluid is hygroscopic, i.e. it absorbs moisture from the surrounding air.
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 – Check the rubber-metal bearings -arrow- of the axles for the following damage: – Check the rubber-metal bearings -arrow- of the axles for the following damage: ♦ There must not be any play present on the rubber metal bear‐...
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Inspection: – Inspect the tyre tread and side wall for damage, if necessary remove any foreign bodies from the tyres, such as nails or glass splinters. – Inspect tyres for scrubbing, tread worn down on one side, po‐...
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 – Move the pin -1- with the grinder of the inspection pin -3- in such a way that the measurement pin of the inspection pin -4- rests fully against the inner tread of the tyre.
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Tyre pressure values, Octavia III Engine Tyres Tyre pressure (kPa/bar) half load full load Front axle Rear axle Front axle Rear axle 1.2 l/63 kW TSI 195/65 R15 220/2,2...
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Engine Tyres Tyre pressure (kPa/bar) half load full load Front axle Rear axle Front axle Rear axle 1.6 ltr./66 kW TDI CR 220/2,2 220/2,2 250/2,5 320/3,2 1.6 ltr./77 kW TDI CR...
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Tyre pressure values, Octavia III 4x4 Engine Tyres Tyre pressure (kPa/bar) half load full load Front axle Rear axle Front axle Rear axle 1.6 l/77 kW TDI CR...
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Engine Tyres Tyre pressure (kPa/bar) half load half load full load Normal Comfort Front axle Rear axle Front axle Rear axle Front axle Rear axle 205/50 R17 250/2,5...
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Engine Tyres Tyre pressure (kPa/bar) half load full load Front axle Rear axle Front axle Rear axle 1.6 ltr./77 kW TDI CR 220/2,2 220/2,2 250/2,5 320/3,2 2.0 l/105/110 kW TDI CR...
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Tyre pressure values, Octavia Combi III RS Engine Tyres Tyre pressure (kPa/bar) half load full load Front axle Rear axle Front axle Rear axle 2.0 l/162 kW TSI...
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Engine Tyres Tyre pressure (kPa/bar) half load full load Front axle Rear axle Front axle Rear axle 2.0 l/105/110 kW TDI CR 220/2,2 220/2,2 250/2,5 320/3,2 1.2 ltr./63 kW TSI...
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Tyre pressure values Octavia III Green Line Engine Tyres Tyre pressure (kPa/bar) half load half load full load Normal Comfort Front axle Rear axle Front axle Rear axle Front axle Rear axle 1.6 l/81 kW TDI CR 185/70 R15 260/2,6...
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014...
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Tightening wheel bolts to specific torque Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Torque wrench Tightening torque for steel and light alloy wheels 120 Nm. Tyre inspection display: Calibration Note The calibration of the “tyre inspection display”...
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 – Press button of tyre inspection display for more than 2 sec‐ onds. The warning light for the tyre inflation display in the dash panel insert lights up as long as the button is pressed.
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 – Detach the anti-lock components -1- and -2- from the shock absorbers. WARNING Depending on the type of the chassis, all shock absorbers can be fitted with 2 or 3 anti-lock components each with a 180°...
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 – Switch on ignition. – Close all the windows above the switches in the driver door. – Release switch in the driver door. – Hold the individual switches in the driver door pressed con‐...
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 If there is minor corrosion on the cable clamps at the battery poles -arrow-: ♦ Unclamp the battery (unclamp both battery poles) ♦ Remove the corrosion with a cloth moistened in a sodium bi‐...
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Setting clock Set the clock in the display of the dash panel insert The clock is set using the operating buttons -1- and -3-. – Switch ignition on and off.
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 6.10 Resetting service interval display (SID) ⇒ “6.10.1 Display the remaining kilometres and days until the next inspection service.”, page 131 ⇒ “6.10.2 Reset service interval display in MY 2013 ”, page 131 ⇒...
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Reset service interval display with vehicle diagnosis, measure‐ ment and information system -VAS- , observing the following information when doing so: WARNING Vehicles from MY 2013 are equipped with a two-channel serv‐...
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 WARNING Vehicles from MY 2013 are equipped with a two-channel serv‐ ice interval display with uniform service message. Before reaching the service interval the “open-ended spanner” symbol is displayed in the display when the ignition is switched on and the following message is displayed: ♦...
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Reset service interval display with the vehicle diagnosis, meas‐ urement and information system -VAS- The service interval display is reset with vehicle diagnosis, meas‐ urement and information system -VAS- , while observing the...
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 WARNING Vehicles from MY 2014 are equipped with a two-channel serv‐ ice interval display with a different service message. This two-channel service interval display must be reset in 2 steps.
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 – Hold button -3- pressed and simultaneous switch on the igni‐ tion until the following message is displayed on the dash panel insert display: Delete inspection? DELETE INSPECTION –...
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 – Hold button -3- pressed and at the same time turn on the ig‐ nition until the following message is displayed on the dash panel insert display:...
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 6.12 Changing the code of the service inter‐ vals These tasks are carried out using the vehicle diagnosis, measur‐ ing and information system -VAS- together with the correspond‐...
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 The unladen weight is the weight of the vehicle with full fuel tank (at least 90%) including the weight of all the operational equip‐ ment elements (e.g. spare wheel, tool kit, jack etc.).
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Inclination value: The inclination value is marked in “%” at the headlight housing. The headlights must be set to this value. The percentage value applies up to 10 metres projection distance. This will be 10 cm for an inclination value of e.g.
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Note To easily determine the kink -4- alternately cover and uncover ♦ the left half of the headlight (in the driving direction) a few times. After this, check the low beam once again.
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 The cornering light is now activated on the vehicle while it is standing on its wheels. Swivel the headlight horizontally – Turn the steering wheel from the middle position to the right.
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 – Adjust the light with a screwdriver with socket extention or with a socket wrench SW 6 by turning the screws -1- and -2-. 1 - Height adjustment 2 - Lateral adjustment 6.18...
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 – Unclip cover -1- above fog light from the bumper. – Insert screwdriver with socket extension or SW 6 Allen key through the opening above the fog light.
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 – Turn the regulators -1- and -3- and set the temperature to 22 °C -4- for both halves of the vehicle. – Press the button -2- for automatic operation. On the button -2- the warning light comes on.
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 6.22 Time-delayed locking mechanism after closing the tailgate - activate/deactivate These tasks are carried out using the vehicle diagnostic, meas‐ uring and information device -VAS- together with the correspond‐...
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 – undamaged layer of PVC Plastisol – undamaged paintwork WARNING Pay particular attention to the mechanical damage resulting from the transportation of the vehicle. Check for corrosion Carry out a visual inspection for corrosion when the doors, front flap and tailgate are opened.
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 The water spray should strike the windscreen in a cone-shaped pattern. If the nozzle setting does not comply with the manufacturing set‐ ting, or if it was replaced: –...
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 – Set the position of the windscreen wiper arm in such a way that the window edge maintains the dimension -a-. Dimension -a-: • Octavia III = 52 ± 2 mm •...
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 – Open glass panel fully. WARNING The control link -green- must neither be cleaned nor lubricated! Risk of damage! First of all clean all the parts which must be lubricated with a non- fluffy cloth or an applicator and an aspirator.
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 – Check draft deflector -1- for dirt. Pay particular attention to the dirt deposits in the lower area of the draft deflector -arrows-. – Remove dirt deposits for example with a vacuum cleaner.
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 – Turn the slot of the child safety lock -in direction of arrow-, the child safety lock is activated. The inside door lock is now blocked. The door can only be opened from the outside.
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 – Stick the vehicle data sticker to the floor of the luggage com‐ partment inside the vehicle on the left next to the spare wheel -arrow-. Stick the sticker Škoda Assistance –...
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 After the ignition is switched on the warning light “PASSENGER AIRBAG ON” -arrow- must not light up in the centre of the dash panel. At the same time, the warning light in the dash panel insert comes on for about 4 s after the ignition is switched on and then must go out.
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Note When applying the loctite -G 052 778 A2- ensure that it penetrates into the gaps between the lock bolt and the operating lever and the eccentric and the trailer arm housing.
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Exhaust-emission analysis Note The exhaust-emission analysis must be carried out according to the valid national legislation of the particular country. ⇒ “8.1 Exhaust-Emission Analysis on Models with Fuel Engines”, page 157 ⇒...
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 • If the readiness code was not generated it will need to be re- generated (the best way to do this is via a test drive or using the diagnosis device).
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Connect the diagnostic unit to the diagnostic connector -1-. Note The exhaust gas probe must be fully inserted into the exhaust tailpipe (do not insert into the suction tube)! –...
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Technical data of spark plugs ⇒ “3.12 Replace spark plugs”, page 64 Exhaust-Emission Analysis on Models with Diesel Engines Note The exhaust-emission analysis must be carried out according ♦...
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Note The lit warning light for exhaust system in the dash panel insert ♦ indicates faults in the exhaust-relevant systems. These faults (including sporadic ones) are stored in event memory.
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Note Engine temperature: Starting from an engine oil temperature of at least 60 °C, let the engine heat up by 2 to 10 free accelerations up to its maximum speed to at ♦...
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Engine identification characters CUPA CRKB CUNA CRMB Soot emission max. opacity value (1/m) - homologation value Probe no. Measurement mode Measurement time slice 0.5 s 0.5 s 0.5 s...
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Miscellaneous ⇒ “9.1 Tow starting/Towing”, page 164 ⇒ “9.2 Road test”, page 166 ⇒ “9.3 Raise vehicle”, page 167 Tow starting/Towing Note A towing rope or towing bar must only be fitted to the appro‐...
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 – Lever off the cap in the rear bumper by pressing the upper area of the cap -arrow-. – Pull the cap out of the rear bumper.
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 – Screw in the towing lug by turning to the left -arrow- with the hand up to the stop. – Tighten the towing lug with the wheel bolt key (push the key through the lug).
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 – Inspect the lever position and smooth operation of the gear‐ shifts. – Inspect the driving behaviour of the clutch as well as the pedal force and smell.
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Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 12.2014 Front fixation point -arrow B- WARNING ♦ Under no circumstances may the arms of the lift platform or jack be positioned under the engine, the gearbox, the front or rear axles.
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