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General information about the car

• Model history
• Description of construction
• Overall dimensions of the car
• Skoda Octavia
• Skoda Octavia Combi
• Vehicle specifications
• Vehicle and unit identification numbers

Car operation

• Car keys
• Replacing the battery in the remote control
• Governing bodies
• Instrument cluster
• Indicator lamps on the instrument panel
• Information displays
• Control icons in the information display
• Ignition switch (lock)
• Steering column switches
• Outdoor lighting control unit
• Electro-corrector headlights
• Power window control unit
• Air conditioning control unit
• Gear lever
• Automatic transmission mode selector
• Parking brake lever
• Seat and steering wheel adjustment
• Use of seat belts
• Adjusting the rear view mirrors
• Lighting lamps
• Storage boxes and compartments for small items
• Opening the hood
• Opening the luggage compartment
• Windscreen washer fluid
• Filling windshield washer fluid
• Wiper blades - replacing
• Types of brushes
• Replacing brushes
• Refueling the car
• Starting the engine from external power sources
• Car towing
• Towing with a cable
• Towing by full or partial loading
• Towing other vehicles
• Towing a trailer
• Checking the tire pressure of the wheels
• Removing the spare wheel and tool kit
• Wheel replacement
• Transportation of children in the car
• Transportation of pets
• Car operation in winter
• Long distance travel
• Actions in case of unforeseen circumstances

Safety measures when servicing and repairing a car

Car preparation for maintenance and repair

Periodic maintenance

• Reference data
• Engine oil
• Engine oil classification
• Requirements for oil quality and terms of its replacement
• Oil filter
• Coolant
• Transmission oil
• Automatic transmission fluid
• Brake fluid
• Maintenance
• Maintenance plan

Your car

• The location of the main components and assemblies of the car
• Daily maintenance
• Seasonal service
• Preparing your car for winter
• Preparing your car for the summer season
• Car care
• Body cleaning and washing
• Interior elements care
• Body polishing
• Headlight polishing
• Car storage
• Selection of spare parts and consumables
• What you need to know about self-service and car repair

Possible vehicle malfunctions and their causes

• Failure of equipment and units
• Engine won't start
• Unable to start moving
• Illumination of control lamps of malfunction
• Malfunctions during engine operation
• Malfunctions while driving
• Excessive steering play
• The effort required to turn the steering wheel has increased
• Uneven tire wear
• The battery is running low
• One or more lighting or warning lights do not come on
• Body electrical equipment does not work
• Body equipment does not work
• Deterioration of operational parameters
• Difficulty starting the engine
• Unstable engine performance
• Reduced vehicle dynamics
• Deterioration of vehicle stability
• Increased fuel consumption
• Extraneous sounds, noise, knocking or vibration
• Extraneous sounds when starting and running the engine
• Extraneous sounds and vibrations that occur while driving
• Leaks and increased consumption of technical fluids
• Increased oil consumption
• Decreased brake fluid level
• Decrease in coolant level
• Foreign smell or smoke appears
• Gasoline odor
• The smell of burning (may be accompanied by the appearance of smoke)
• The appearance of an unpleasant odor in the cabin after turning on the air conditioner

Engine and its systems

• Engine
• Reference data
• Description of construction
• Gasoline engines 1.2TSI, 1.4TSI, 1.6MPI, 1.8TSI and 2.0TSI
• Diesel engine 2,0TDI
• Engine compartment - cleaning
• Engine lubrication system - check oil level
• Engine lubrication system - changing oil and oil filter
• Engines 1.6MPI, 1.2TSI and 1.4TSI
• Engines 1.8TSI and 2.0TSI
• 2.0TDI engine
• Engine - technical condition check
• Checking by external signs
• Checking the compression in the engine cylinders
• Checking oil pressure
• Checking oil consumption
• Engine decorative trim - removal and installation
• Engine mudguard - removal and installation
• Accessory drive belt - inspect and replace
• Checking the condition of the belt
• Replacing the belt
• Timing belt - check and replace
• Checking the condition of the timing belt
• Replacing the timing belt
• Powertrain mounts - replacement
• Replacing the right support
• Left support
• Replacing the rear support
• Engine management system
• Reference data
• System description
• Engine management sensors
• Air intake system
• Fuel supply system
• Ignition system
• Variable valve timing
• Emission control system
• Safety measures during maintenance and repair of the engine management system
• Engine management system - fault diagnosis
• Troubleshooting
• Clearing DTCs
• Power system check
• Checking and replacing sensors of the engine management system
• Crankshaft position sensor - replace
• Camshaft position sensor - replace
• Absolute pressure and air temperature sensor in the intake manifold - replacement
• Knock sensor - check and replace
• Gas pedal position sensor - replacement
• Coolant temperature sensor - replacement
• Oxygen concentration sensor - replacement
• Brake pedal position sensor - removal and installation
• Clutch pedal position sensor - removing and installing
• Air filter - checking technical condition, cleaning and replacing
• 1.6 MPI engine
• Air filter - housing removal
• 1.6 MPI engine
• Throttle assembly - removal and installation
• Throttle assembly - cleaning
• Ignition coil - removal and installation
• Spark plugs - replacement
• Power system - technical condition check
• Diagnostics of the fuel supply system by external signs
• Checking the fuel pressure in the fuel line
• Cleaning the fuel supply system
• Fuel module - check and replace
• Fuel injectors - replacement
• Valve for variable valve timing - check and replace
• Canister purge valve - check and replace
• Adsorber - replacement
• TSI family engine management system features
• Features of the engine management system 1.8 and 2.0 TSI
• Air intake and pressurization system
• Fuel supply system
• Exhaust valve lift system
• Intake and exhaust valve timing system
• Piston cooling nozzle shut-off system
• Positive crankcase ventilation system
• Thermoregulation system
• Features of the engine management system 1,2 and 1,4TSI
• Air filter - checking technical condition, cleaning and replacing
• Engines 1.8TSI; 2.0TSI and 2.0TDI
• Engines 1,2TSI and 1,4TSI
• Air filter - housing removal
• Engines 1.8TSI; 2.0TSI and 2.0TDI
• Engines 1.2 TSI and 1.4 TSI
• Oil level and temperature sensor - change
• High Pressure Fuel Line - Pressure Relief
• Low fuel pressure sensor - replacement
• Phase change valve - replacement
• Canister purge valve - replace
• Cooling system
• Reference data
• System Description
• Cooling system - troubleshooting
• Cooling system pressure
• Checking the coolant level
• Density check
• Replacing the coolant
• Electric fan and radiator of the cooling system - check and replace
• Diagnostics of malfunctions of the electric fan
• Replacing the electric fan
• Replacing the radiator of the cooling system
• Exhaust system
• Reference data
• Description of construction
• Gasoline engines
• Diesel engine
• Exhaust system - technical condition check
• Exhaust system suspension cushions - replacement
• Main muffler - replacement
• Additional muffler - replacement
• Catalytic converter - replacement

Transmission

• Mechanical transmission
• Reference data
• Description of construction
• Clutch - construction description
• Clutch - technical condition check
• Hydraulic clutch release - bleeding
• Manual transmission - design description
• Manual transmission - technical condition check
• Transmission - Checking the Transmission Oil Level
• INC 5
• INC 6
• Gearbox - changing gear oil
• INC 5
• MKP6
• Automatic transmission
• Reference data
• Description of construction
• Automatic transmission - technical condition check
• Automatic transmission - check fluid level
• Front wheel drives reference data
• Description of construction
• Front wheel drives - technical check
• Front wheel drives - removal and installation
• Outer hinge - removal, replacement of the protective cover and installation
• Internal hinge - removal, replacement of the protective cover and installation
• Removing, replacing the protective cover and installing the internal ball-type drive hinge
• Removing, replacing the protective cover and installing the internal hinge of the tripod type drive

Chassis

• Wheels, tires and hubs
• Reference data
• General information
• Wheels, tires and hubs - technical check
• Wheel care
• Front wheel bearing - replacement
• Rear wheel bearing - replacement
• Reference data
• Front suspension
• Description of construction
• Wheel alignment angles
• Front suspension - technical check
• Anti-roll bar - replacement
• Ball joint - replacement
• Front suspension arm - replacement
• Front suspension arm - replacing silent blocks
• Front suspension strut - removal and installation
• Front suspension strut - repair
• Rear suspension
• Reference data
• Description of construction
• Independent suspension
• Semi-independent suspension
• Rear wheel alignment
• Rear suspension - checking technical condition
• Independent rear suspension
• Semi-independent rear suspension
• Rear suspension shock absorbers - replacement
• Independent rear suspension stabilizer bar - replacement
• Independent rear suspension stabilizer bar cushions - replacement
• Independent rear suspension springs - replacement
• Semi-independent rear suspension springs - replacement
• Independent rear suspension arms - replacement

Steering

• Reference data
• Description of construction
• Steering - technical condition check
• Steering column lining and steering wheel - removing and installing
• Tie rod end - replacement
• Tie rod cover - replacement
• Tie rod - replacement

Braking system

• General information
• Reference data
• Description of the construction.
• Brake system - technical check
• Checking the brake fluid level
• Checking the drive of the service brake system
• Front brake check
• Rear brake check
• Parking brake system test
• Hydraulic brake actuator
• Hydraulic brake drive - bleeding
• Hydraulic brake drive - brake fluid change
• Brake master cylinder - replacement
• Vacuum brake booster - replacement
• Brake hoses - replacement
• Replacing the front brake hose
• Replacing the rear brake hose
• Front brakes
• Front brake pads - replacement
• Front brake caliper - removal, repair and installation
• Front brake discs - replacement
• Rear brakes
• Rear brake pads - replacement
• Rear brake caliper - removal, repair and installation
• Rear brake discs - replacement
• Parking brake system
• Parking brake - adjustment
• Parking brake cables - replacement
• Anti-lock braking system
• Front wheel speed ??sensor - replace
• Rear wheel speed sensor - replace

Electrical equipment

• System description
• Electrical equipment - technical condition check
• Diagnostics of electrical equipment
• Checking and repairing electrical circuits
• Checking electrical consumers
• Relay test
• Battery
• Description of construction
• Reference data
• Battery - service
• Battery - removal and installation
• Battery - charging
• Generator
• Reference data
• Description of construction
• Generator - troubleshooting
• Generator - removal and installation
• Alternator - voltage regulator replacement
• Fuse and relay box
• Replacing fuses and relays
• Starter
• Reference data
• Description of construction
• Starter - fault diagnosis
• Starter - removal and installation
• Starter - repair
• Switches, switches
• Hazard switch - replace
• Reversing light switch - check and replace
• Lighting control unit - removal and installation
• Power window control unit - replacement
• Passenger door power window control keys - replacement
• Electric mirrors control unit - replacement
• Lighting, light and sound signaling
• Reference data
• Types of lamps used
• Description of construction
• Outdoor lighting and light signaling devices - technical condition check
• Headlight unit - replacing bulbs
• Replacing the near lamp
• Replacing the daytime running light, side light and main beam
• Replacing the turn signal bulb
• Block headlight - removal and installation
• Headlight block - adjustment
• Fog lamp - removal, lamp replacement and installation
• Fog light - adjustment
• Rear light - removal, replacement of bulbs and installation
• License plate light - lamp replacement
• Interior lighting - removal, replacement of lamps and installation
• Sound signals - check and replace
• Instrumentation and gauges
• Description of construction
• Emergency oil pressure sensor - check and replace
• Insufficient brake fluid level sensor - check and replace
• Windshield wiper and washer
• Reference data
• Description of construction
• Windscreen wiper - fault diagnosis
• Front wiper - replacement
• Rear wiper - replacement
• Windscreen washers - troubleshooting
• Washer nozzles - replacement
• Windscreen washer pump - replacement
• Washer fluid reservoir - replacement
• Additional electrical equipment
• Connecting additional equipment
• Speaker system - removal and installation
• Heated rear window - repair

Body

• Reference data
• Body - inspection and maintenance
• Technical condition check
• Lubrication of hinges and locks
• Processing of door seals
• Cleaning the drain holes
• Body - repair of minor damage to paintwork
• Windshield - minor damage repair
• Windshield - replacement
• Front wheel arch liner - removal and installation
• Front bumper - removal and installation
• Front door trim - removal and installation
• Side mirror - replacement
• Front door lock switch (cylinder) - replacement
• Exterior front door handle - replace
• Front door lock - replacement and adjustment
• Front door glass - removal and installation
• Front door window regulator - replacement
• Troubleshooting
• Checking and replacing the power window motor
• Removing and installing window rails
• Rear door trim - removal and installation
• Exterior Tailgate Handle - Replacement
• Rear door lock - replacement
• Rear door glass - removal and installation
• Rear door window regulator - removal and installation
• Removal and installation of the gearbox
• Tailgate gas stops - replacement
• Removing and installing the window regulator guide
• Tailgate trim - removal and installation
• Luggage compartment lock - replacement
• Luggage compartment lock switch - replace
• Rear bumper - removal and installation

Climate control

• Reference data
• Description of construction
• Climate control - technical condition check
• Manual air conditioning
• Climate control unit with automatic control
• Climate control - service
• Air conditioning filter - change

Features of cars with four-wheel drive

• Reference data
• Description of construction
• Transfer case - technical condition check
• Transfer case - check transmission oil level
• Transfer case - change transmission oil
• Cardan drive - checking the electrical diagram of the technical condition
• Rear gearbox - technical condition check
• Rear gear housing - changing transmission oil
• Electromagnetic clutch - fluid replacement

Wiring diagrams