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First-aid box* and Warning triangle* (Octavia)

First-aid box* and warning triangle* (Estate car)

Fig. 221 Placing of the

warning triangle (Octavia)

Fig. 222 Placing of the

warning triangle (Estate car)

The first-aid box* is attached by a strap to the right-hand side of the luggage

compartment

For vehicles of the type estate car the first-aid box and the warning triangle are

housed in a compartment on the right side in the luggage compartment. You can

open the compartment by turning the locks in the direction of arrow ⇒ fig. 222.

The warning triangle can be attached to the trim panel of the rear wall with rubber

straps ⇒ fig. 221.

If you wish to equip your vehicle additionally with a warning triangle, please contact

a specialist garage.

If you wish to equip your vehicle additionally with a warning triangle, please contact

a specialist garage.

Note

Pay attention to the use-by-date of the contents of the first-aid box.

Note

Pay attention to the use-by-date of the contents of the first-aid box.

Fire extinguisher*

The fire extinguisher is attached with straps in a holder under the driver seat.

Please read carefully the instructions which are attached to the fire extin-

guisher.

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The fire extinguisher must be checked by an authorised person or company annu-

ally (please observe the differing legal requirements).

ball for the trailer towing device*. The box is attached with a strap on the spare

wheel.

The vehicle tool kit contains the following parts (depending on equipment fitted):

WARNING

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Wire clamps for removing the full wheel trims,

Plastic clip for a wheel bolt cover,

Wheel wrench*,

If the fire extinguisher is not correctly attached, in case of sudden manoeu-

vres or an accident it can be “thrown” through the interior compartment and

cause injuries.

Towing eye,

Adapter for the wheel bolts lock.*

20)

Note

Screwdriver* for removing the front fog lights

.

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The fire extinguisher must comply with the relevant and valid legal require-

After using the lifting jack*, screw in the arm of the lifting jack fully before placing it

back in its storage area.

ments.

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Pay attention to the expiration date of the fire extinguisher. If the fire extin-

guisher is used after the expiration date, its proper function is no longer assured.

WARNING

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The fire extinguisher is only supplied in certain countries within the scope of

delivery.

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The factory-supplied lifting jack* is only intended for your model of

vehicle. On no account attempt to lift a heavier vehicle or other loads - risk

of injury!

Vehicle tool kit

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Ensure that the vehicle tool kit is safely attached in the luggage compart-

ment.

Note

Ensure that the box is always secured with the strap.

Tyre repair kit*

Fig. 223 Luggage compart-

ment: storage compartment

for vehicle tool kit

The tyre repair kit is intended for the repair of minor tyre defects. The tyre repair kit

contains a compressor, inflation bottle, operating instructions and accessories.

The repair with the tyre repair kit is not at all intended to replace a permanent

repair on the tyre, this repair only serves to reach the next specialist garage. The

The vehicle tool kit and the lifting jack*, on which a note sticker is affixed, are stored

in a box in the spare wheel* ⇒ fig. 223. There is also space here for the removable

20)

Valid for Octavia RS and Octavia Scout.

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repair can be undertaken on the vehicle immediately. Please read the attached

instructions carefully before the repair.

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After fitting on the wheel, the warning sticker must not be concealed (e.g. by the

wheel trim).

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Do not drive with this spare wheel at more than 80 km/h - risk of accident. Avoid

accelerating at full throttle, sharp braking and fast cornering.

The tyre repair kit is located in a textile bag. There is a velcro fastener on the under-

side of the bag, with which the bag is attached to the floor covering of the luggage

compartment in such a way that the side of the bag rests on the right side of the

luggage compartment and on the seat backrest.

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The inflation pressure for this spare wheel is identical to the inflation pressure

of the standard tyres. The temporary spare wheel R 18 must have an inflation pres-

sure of 420 kPa (4.2 bar)!

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Use this spare wheel only to reach the nearest specialist garage as it is not

intended for continuous use.

No other summer or winter tyres must be mounted on the rim of the spare

Spare wheel*

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wheel R 18.

Changing a wheel

Preliminary work

The following steps should be carried out before actually changing the

wheel.

Fig. 224 Luggage compart-

ment: Spare wheel

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If it is necessary to change a wheel, park the vehicle as far away as

possible from the traffic flow. The place you choose should be level.

The spare wheel lies in a well under the floor covering of the luggage compartment

and is fixed in place using special screws ⇒ fig. 224.

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Have all the occupants get out. While changing a wheel, the occu-

pants of the vehicle should not stand on the road (e.g. behind a crash

barrier).

Before removing the spare wheel, you must take out the box with the vehicle tool

kit box ⇒ page 246, fig. 223.

One should check the inflation pressure in the spare wheel (at best when generally

checking the tyre air pressures - see sign on the fuel filler flap ⇒ page 238) to

ensure that the spare wheel is always ready to use.

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Apply the handbrake firmly.

Engage 1st gear or if your vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox,

position the selector lever into position P.

Temporary spare wheel

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If a trailer is coupled, uncouple it.

A warning label displayed on the rim of the temporary spare wheel indicates that

your vehicle is equipped with a temporary spare wheel.

Take the vehicle tool kit ⇒ page 246 and the spare wheel*

⇒ page 247 out of the luggage compartment.

Please observe the following notes when driving with a temporary spare wheel:

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Fit on the spare wheel and tighten the wheel bolts slightly.

Lower the car.

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If you find yourself in flowing traffic switch on the hazard warning lights

Tighten the wheel bolts firmly, alternately and diagonally using the

wheel wrench* (crosswise) and last the safety wheel bolt*

⇒ page 250.

system and place the warning triangle on the side of the road at the

prescribed distance from your vehicle while observing all national legal

provisions. In this way you are protecting not only yourself but also other

road users.

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Mount the full wheel trim/wheel trim cap or the caps.

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Never start the engine with the vehicle sitting on the raised jack - danger

of suffering injury.

Note

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All bolts must be clean and must turn easily.

You must never grease or oil the wheel bolts!

When fitting on unidirectional tyres, ensure that the tyres rotate in the correct

Caution

If you have to change a wheel on a slope first block the opposite wheel with a stone

or similar object in order to secure the vehicle from unexpectedly rolling away.

direction ⇒ page 238.

Note

Subsequent steps

Comply with the national legal regulations.

After changing the wheel, you must perform the following steps.

Changing a wheel

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Stow and attach the replaced wheel in the spare wheel well.

Stow the vehicle tool kit in the space provided.

Always change a wheel on a level surface as far as possible.

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Take off the full wheel trim* ⇒ page 249 or the caps ⇒ page 249.

Check the tyre pressure on the spare wheel just mounted as soon as

possible.

In the case of light alloy wheels remove the wheel trim cap

⇒ page 250.

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Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked with a torque

wrench as soon as possible. Steel and light alloy wheels must be tight-

ened to a tightening torque of 120 Nm.

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First of all slacken the safety wheel bolt * and afterwards the other

wheel bolts ⇒ page 250.

Have the defective tyre repaired as soon as possible.

Jack up the vehicle until the wheel to be changed is clear of the ground

⇒ page 251.

Unscrew the wheel bolts and place them on a clean surface (cloth,

paper etc.).

Take off the wheel.

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First check for yourself that the theft-deterrent wheel bolt is located

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WARNING

⇒ page 251 in the hole in the area of the valve before fitting the full wheel trim onto

a steel wheel which is attached with a theft-deterrent wheel bolt.

It is necessary to observe the guidelines given on ⇒ page 240 if the vehicle is

subsequently fitted with tyres which are different to those it was fitted with

at the works.

Wheel bolts with caps*

Note

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If you find, when changing the wheel, that the wheel bolts are corroded and

difficult to turn, the bolts must be replaced before checking the tightening torque.

•

Drive cautiously and only at a moderate speed to a workshop where the tight-

ening torque can be checked.

Full wheel trim*

Pulling off

Fig. 225 Removing the cap.

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Hook the clamp found in the vehicle tool kit into the reinforced edge

of the full wheel trim.

Pulling off

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Push the wheel wrench* through the clamp, support the wheel

wrench* at the tyre and pull off the wheel trim.

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Push the plastic clip sufficiently far onto the cap until the inner catches

of the clip are positioned at the collar of the cap and detach the cap.

Installing

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First press the full wheel trim onto the wheel at the valve opening

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Push the caps fully onto the wheel bolts.

provided. Then press the full wheel trim into the wheel in such a way

that its entire circumference locks correctly in place.

The caps are located in the well of the luggage compartment.

Caution

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Use the pressure of your hand, do not knock on the full wheel trim! Heavy

knocks mainly on the points where the full wheel trim has not been inserted into

the wheel, can result in damage to the guide and centering elements of the full

wheel trim.

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Wheel trim caps*

Slackening wheel bolts

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Push the wheel wrench* fully onto the wheel bolt

.

Grasp the end of the wrench and turn the bolt about one turn to the

left ⇒ fig. 227.

Tightening wheel bolts

21)

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Push the wheel wrench* fully onto the wheel bolt

.

Grasp the end of the wrench and turn the bolt to the right until it is

tight.

Fig. 226 Pulling off wheel

trim cap on light alloy wheels

WARNING

Pulling off

Slacken the wheel bolts only a little (about one turn) as long as the vehicle

has not yet been lifted with the lifting jack* - risk of accident!

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Carefully remove the wheel trim cap using the wire clamp

⇒ fig. 226.

Note

Apply pressure carefully with your foot to the end of the wheel wrench* if it proves

difficult to slacken the bolts. Hold tight on the vehicle when doing this and ensure

that you have a steady position.

Slackening and tightening wheel bolts

Slacken the wheel bolts before jacking up the vehicle.

Fig. 227 Changing a wheel:

Slackening wheel bolts

21)

Use the appropriate adapter for slackening and tightening the safety wheel bolts

⇒ page 251.

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Raise vehicle

WARNING

You have to raise the vehicle with the lifting jack* in order to be able

to take off the wheel.

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Always raise the vehicle with the doors closed - risk of injury!

Take suitable measures to prevent the base of the lifting jack from slip-

ping off - risk of injury!

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Not positioning the lifting jack* at the specified points can result in

damage to the vehicle. The lifting jack* can also slip off if it does not have

sufficient grip - risk of injury!

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It is important to support the vehicle with suitable supporting blocks if

you wish to work under the lifted vehicle - risk of injury!

Securing wheels against being stolen*

Fig. 228 Changing a wheel:

Points for positioning car jack

You need a special adapter for slackening the safety wheel bolts.

Position the lifting jack* by selecting the jacking point which is closest to

the wheel to be removed ⇒ fig. 228. The jacking point is located directly

below the engraving in the lower sill. The engraving is only visible after

opening the door.

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Position the lifting jack* below the jacking point and move it up until

its claw is positioned directly below the vertical web of the lower sill.

A

Align the lifting jack* so that its claw grasps the web of the lower sill A

Fig. 229 Safety wheel bolt

with adapter

B

and the base plate A is resting flat on the floor.

Turn the lifting jack* up further until the wheel is just clear of the

ground.

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Pull off the full wheel trim/cap from the wheel hub or cap from the

safety wheel bolt.

Ground which is soft and slippery below the lifting jack* can cause the vehicle to

slip off the lifting jack*. It is therefore always necessary to place the lifting jack* on

a solid surface or use a wide and stable base. Use a non-slip base (e.g. a rubber foot

mat) if the surface is smooth, such as cobbled stones, a tiled floor, etc.

B

Insert the adapter Awith its toothed side fully into the inner toothing

of the safety wheel bolt A right down in such a way that only the

A

outer hexagon is jutting out ⇒ fig. 229.

B

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Insert the wheel wrench* fully onto the adapter A.

Slacken the wheel bolt, or tighten it firmly ⇒ page 250.

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Both batteries must have a rated voltage of 12 V. The capacity (Ah) of the battery

supplying the power must not be significantly less than the capacity of the

discharged battery in your vehicle.

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Reinstall the full wheel trim/wheel cap after removing the adapter or

place the cap onto the safety wheel bolt.

Have the tightening torque checked with a torque wrench as soon as

possible. Steel and light alloy wheels must be tightened to a tightening

torque of 120 Nm.

Jump-start cables

Only use jump-start cables which have an adequately large cross-section and insu-

lated terminal clamps. Please pay attention to the manufacturer's instructions.

The safety wheel bolts on vehicles fitted with them (one safety wheel bolt per

wheel) can only be loosened or tighten up by using the adapter provided.

Positive cable - colour coding in the majority of cases red.

Negative cable - colour coding in the majority of cases black.

It is meaningful to note the code number hammered into the rear side of the

adapter or the rear side of the safety wheel bolts. You can obtain a replacement

adapter from an authorised Škoda Service Partner, if necessary, by quoting this

number.

WARNING

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A discharged battery may already freeze at temperatures just below 0°C.

In case of frozen battery carry out no jump-starting - risk of explosion!

Please pay attention to the warning instructions relating to working in

We recommend that you always carry the adapter for the wheel bolts with you in

the vehicle. It should be stowed in the vehicle tool kit.

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the engine compartment ⇒ page 225, “Working in the engine compart-

ment”.

Caution

Damage can occur to the adapter and safety wheel bolt if the safety wheel bolt is

tightened up too much.

Note

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There must not be any contact between the two vehicles otherwise current may

flow as soon as the negative terminals are connected.

Note

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The discharged battery must be properly connected to the system of the

vehicle.

The set of safety wheel bolts can be obtained from an authorised Škoda Service

Partner.

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Switch off any mobile phone, pay attention to the instructions for use of the

mobile phone in such a situation.

Jump-starting

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We recommend purchasing jump-start cables from Škoda Service Partners as a

Škoda original accessory or from retailers who sell branded batteries.

Initial steps

You can use the battery of another vehicle for jump-starting yours if the engine

does not start because the battery on your vehicle is flat. You will require jump-start

cables for this purpose.

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Interrupt the attempt at starting an engine after 10 seconds if it does

not start right away and wait for about 30 seconds before repeating

the attempt.

Start engine

Disconnect the cables on the engine in exactly the reverse order they

were connected up.

WARNING

Fig. 230 Jump-startingusing

the battery from another

vehicle: A - flat vehicle

battery, B - battery providing

current

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The non-insulated parts of the terminal clamps must never make contact

with each other. Furthermore, the cable connected to the positive terminal

of the battery must not come into contact with electrically conducting parts

of the vehicle - risk of a short circuit!

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Do not affix the jump starting cables to the negative terminal of the

discharged battery. There is the risk of detonating gas seeping out the

battery being ignited by the strong spark which results from the engine

being started.

It is important to connect the jump-start cables in the correct order.

Connecting positive terminals

•

Run the jump-start cables so that they cannot be caught by any rotating

parts in the engine compartment.

1

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Attach one end A to the positive terminal ⇒ fig. 230 of the

A

discharged battery A.

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Do not bend over the batteries - risk of caustic burns!

2

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Attach the other end A to the positive terminal of the battery

supplying the power A.

The vent screws of the battery cells must be tightened firmly.

Keep any sources of ignition (naked flame, smouldering cigarettes etc.)

B

away from the battery - risk of an explosion!

Connecting negative terminal and engine block

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Never jump-start the batteries which have a too low electrolyte level -

3

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Attach one end A to the negative terminal of the battery supplying

risk of explosion and caustic burns!

B

the power A.

4

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Attach the other end A to a solid metal part which is connected

Tow-starting and towing vehicle

firmly to the engine block, or to the engine block itself.

General

Starting engine

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Start the engine of the vehicle providing current and run the engine at

idling speed.

Please pay attention to the following instructions if you are going to use a

tow rope:

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Now start the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery.

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the points to which you attach the tow rope or tow bar when you attempt to tow a

vehicle which is not standing on a paved road.

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Do not drive off until the tow rope is taught.

Release the clutch particularly gently when starting off or depress the

accelerator particularly gently if your vehicle is fitted with an auto-

matic gearbox.

Caution

If the gearbox of your vehicle no longer contains any oil because of a defect, your

vehicle must only be towed in with the driven wheels raised clear of the ground, or

on a special vehicle transporter or trailer.

Driver of the towed vehicle

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Switch the ignition on so that the steering wheel is not blocked and

you can also operate the turn signal lights, the headlight flasher, the

windscreen wipers and windscreen washer system.

Note

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Please comply with any legal requirements particularly regarding the switched

on signal systems, when towing in or tow-starting another vehicle.

The tow rope must not be twisted as it may in certain circumstances result in the

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Take the vehicle out of gear or move the selector lever into position N

if your vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox.

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front towing eye being unscrewed out of your vehicle.

Note that the brake servo unit and power steering only operate if the

engine is running. You will require significantly greater physical force

to depress the brake pedal and to steer the vehicle if the engine is not

running.

Front towing eye

The towing eye is stored in the box for the vehicle tool kit.

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Ensure that the tow rope is always kept taught.

Tow rope or tow bar

A tow bar is safest way of towing a vehicle and also minimizes any shocks. You can

use a tow rope only if a suitable tow bar is not available.

The tow rope must be elastic to protect the vehicle. Thus one should only use

plastic fibre rope or a rope made out of a similarly elastic material.

Only attach the tow rope to the towing eyes provided for this purpose ⇒ page 254

and ⇒ page 256.

Fig. 231 Front bumper:

Protective grille

Driving style

Towing another vehicle requires a certain amount of practice. Both drivers should

be familiar with the particular points about towing a vehicle. Unskilled drivers

should not attempt to tow in another vehicle or to be towed in.

One should be constantly vigilant not to allow impermissibly high towing forces or

jerky loadings. There is always a risk of excessive stresses and damage resulting at

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Front towing eye for Octavia RS and Octavia Scout

The towing eye is stored in the box for the vehicle tool kit.

Fig. 232 Front bumper:

Installing the towing eye

Carefully remove the cover as follows.

Fig. 233 Front bumper

Octavia RS: Protective grille

A

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Guide the fingers into the opening A ⇒ page 254, fig. 231.

1

By pulling in the direction of arrow A, first of all slacken the cover in

the upper area on the side to the fog lights.

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Afterwards, also slacken the cover on the other side in the direction of

2

arrow A and remove it.

Screw in the towing eye by hand anticlockwise down to the stop

⇒ fig. 232 and tighten up using the wheel wrench* (push the wheel

wrench* through the eye).

Fig. 234 Front bumper

Octavia Scout: Cover

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In order to reinstall the cover after screwing out the towing eye, first of

all insert it starting on the side facing the marking. Then press the

cover closed on the side facing the fog light. The cover must engage

firmly.

Octavia RS

A

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Guide one finger into the opening A of the grille ⇒ fig. 233.

1

Unlock the cover by pulling it in direction A and remove it.

Screw in the towing eye by hand anticlockwise down to the stop

⇒ fig. 232 and tighten up using the wheel wrench* (push the wheel

wrench* through the eye).

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After screwing out the towing eye, reinsert the cover and lock it in

place. The cover must engage firmly.

Octavia Scout

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Press on the upper part of the cover ⇒ page 255, fig. 234 and remove

it.

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Screw in the towing eye by hand anticlockwise down to the stop

⇒ page 255, fig. 232 and tighten up using the wheel wrench* (push

the wheel wrench* through the eye).

Fig. 236 Rear bumper:

Installing the towing eye

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After screwing out the towing eye, reinsert the cover and lock it in

place. The cover must engage firmly.

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Unlock the bottom part of the cover by pulling it downwards in direc-

1

tion of arrow A ⇒ fig. 235.

Unlock the upper part of the cover by pulling it in direction of arrow

Rear towing eye

2

A and remove it.

Screw in the towing eye by hand anticlockwise down to the stop

⇒ fig. 236 and tighten up using the wheel wrench* (push the wheel

wrench* through the eye).

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In order to reinstall the cover after screwing out the towing eye, first of

all insert the upper part of the cover and then press in the lower part.

The cover must engage firmly.

Fig. 235 Rear bumper:

Removing cover

Towing in a vehicle fitted with a manual gearbox

Please refer to the notes ⇒ page 253.

The vehicle can be towed in with a tow bar or a tow rope or with the front or rear

wheels raised. The maximum towing speed is 50 km/h.

Towing of a vehicle with an automatic gearbox

Please refer to the notes ⇒ page 253.

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The car can be towed in with a tow bar or a tow rope. Refer at the same time to the

following guidelines:

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Move selector lever into N.

The maximum towing speed is 50 km/h.

The maximum permissible towing distance is 50 km. The gear oil pump does

not operate when the engine is not running; the gearbox would not be adequately

lubricated at higher speeds and over longer towing distance.

Caution

If the vehicle is towed in by a recovery vehicle, it should only be towed in with the

front wheels raised. If the vehicle is raised at rear, the automatic gearbox is

damaged! (Does not apply to the automatic gearbox DSG).

Note

The vehicle must be transported on a special vehicle or trailer if it is not possible to

tow in the vehicle in the way described or if the towing distance is greater than

50 km.

Towing a vehicle with four-wheel drive

Please refer to the notes ⇒ page 253.

The vehicle can be towed in using a tow bar or a tow rope or with the front axle

raised.

The maximum towing speed is 50 km/h, the maximum permissible towing

distance is 50 km.

Note

The vehicle must be transported on a special vehicle or trailer if it is not possible to

tow in the vehicle in the way described or if the towing distance is greater than

50 km.

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