SKODA Octavia (2001) Self Study Program

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Model year 2001

NEW

Since its introduction, the Škoda Octavia has proven to be an increasingly successful car.
Its clean and elegant lines and, in particular, its engineering excellence, have convinced
ever more customers.

It goes without saying that continuous further development is important for the success
of such a car.

An updated

The

Škoda Octavia incorporates a range of new features concerning not only the interior

and exterior, but also, in particular, aimed at improving its engineering prowess.

This booklet is aimed at providing you with a first preview of these new engineering
highlights.

Škoda Octavia will be available to customers in Model Year 2001.

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Contents

New Features at a Glance 4

Engines 8

Škoda Octavia RS

Design Elements 10

Electrical System 13

Brakes 21

Body 22

Safety 23

New 1.6-ltr./75 kW engine 24

Rain Sensor 26

Navigation 29

Seat Adjustment with Memory 30

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Extended Service Interval 32

European On Board Diagnosis - EOBD 33

You will find notes on inspection and maintenance,
setting and repair instructions in the Workshop
Manual.

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New Features at a Glance

Design

Newly designed centre

section of dash panel

Modernised front end

Headlights in clear glass optic

Turn signals in clear glass optic

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Newly designed dash panel insert

Now also rear window wiper

Rear light unit – with clear glass

elements

Middle seat now also with head restraint and

3-point seat belt – depending on equipment

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New Features at a Glance

Engineering

Automatic headlight beam control for
headlights with gas discharge bulb

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3

2

1

Seat height adjustment with memory

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Rain sensor

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Dynamic navigation

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P

P

P

3

P

661

P

P

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Body structure optimised for strength

MEM

1

2

OFF

3

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MK60 brake control system

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Extended service interval

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Entry warning lights –
depending on equipment

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Dash panel insert / Optic /
Technology

Electric immobiliser 3rd
generation (certain models)

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New CAN databus system

EOBD

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Gate­ way

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J17

J234

J…

J393

SE

SE

SE

SE

M

G6

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Special functions in
event of a crash

HC
CO

NO

x

European On Board
Diagnosis system

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Now also rear window
wiper

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Engines

Versions

Petrol engines El. throttle Emission

standard

1.4-ltr./44 kW yes EU 2 Simos 3PB

1.4-ltr./55 kW yes EU 4 ME 7.5.10

1.6-ltr./55 kW no EU 2 MM 1LV

1.6-ltr./74 kW no EU 2
EU 3D/ECE (Pb)

1.6-ltr./75 kW yes EU 4 Simos 3.3

2.0-ltr./85 kW no ECE (Pb) M 5.9.2

TIER-1 M 3.8.5

EU 2 M 3.8.5

yes EU 4 ME 7.5

Engine management

Simos 2.1

1.8-ltr./110 kW yes EU 3/EU 4 ME 7.5

1.8-ltr./132 kW yes EU 4 ME 7.5

Diesel engines El. throttle Emission

1.9-ltr./50 kW SDI yes EU 3 EDC 15 V+

1.9-ltr./66 kW TDI yes EU 2/EU 3 EDC 15 V+

1.9-ltr.74 kW yes EU 3 EDC 15 V+

1.9-ltr./81 kW yes EU 2/EU 3 EDC 15 V+

no EU 2 M 3.8.3

Engine management

standard

The versions listed in the table reflect the status as at 08/00.

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Š

koda Octavia RS

The new sporty

Škoda Octavia RS

features for the first time the powerful

1.8-ltr. T 132 kW engine in a Š KODA model.

Technical data

Type: 4-cylinder inline engine

with turbocharger

Displacement:

Bore: 81 mm
Stroke: 86.4 mm
Compression 9.5 : 1

ratio:
Rated output: 132 kW at 5500 rpm
Max. torque: 235 Nm at

Mixture formation Multipoint injection
mélange: (MPI)

Emission standard: EU 4/2

1781 cm

1950-5000 rpm

3

1000 2000

3000 4000 5000

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6000

Fuel: Unleaded petrol

ROZ 98 (95)

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Design Elements

Front and rear ends

have undergone very subtle updating in terms
of shape and design. At the front this relates
to the headlights, the bumper moulding with
the three pronounced air inlets and the turn
signal lights. the bumper moulding has been
adapted to the larger headlights with their
slightly modified shape.

Front view

The headlights now feature clear glass optic.
The 2001 model is recognisable at the rear
from the tail lights with clear glass elements.

Rear view

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Lights

Headlights

The headlights used reflect the general trend
to adopting new clear glass optic.

They feature clear light beam lenses without
diffuser screens.
The light beam lenses are made of plastic.

The reflector, a single-part design, is divided
into 2 chambers.

The diffusing of the light is achieved by
appropriately shaping the reflector chambers.

Depending on the equipment version, gas
discharge bulbs (xenon bulbs) are used in
addition to the familiar halogen bulbs. The
headlights then have a slightly modified inner
design.

Standard headlight version

Main beam/low
beam

Side light

Headlight with xenon bulb

Main beam
(halogen bulb)

Low beam (xenon bulb)

Fog light

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Rear light units

The new rear light units also feature segments
in clear glass.

These are the light beam segments for the
turn signal light and reversing light.

Front turn signal lights

The familiar positioning of the turn signal
lights has been maintained.

The turn signal lights are incorporated in a
separate housing and have clear light beam
lenses.

The bulb of the turn signal light is coloured.

Side light

Turn signal light

Reversing light

Turn signal light

Fog light

Brake light

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Rear fog light/tail light

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Design Elements

Dash panel insert

A new feature is
– the position of the display symbols. They

are no longer all positioned within the
central large display, but, for the most part,
in the facias of the instruments.

– the design of the facias of the instruments

(e.g. scale division).

Dash panel

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The familiar arrangement in the upper part of
the dash panel has been retained. In contrast,
a smooth transition has been adopted for
merging with the centre console.
This is not only more elegant, but also more
ergonomic as it eliminates the previous edges.

3 head restraints/3 seat belts at rear

Depending on the equipment version, the rear
middle seat now also features a head
restraint.

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In addition, this seat on models fitted with a
head restraint, is also equipped with a 3-point
seat belt.

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CAN databus system

The CAN databus system familiar from the
OCTAVIA, has been restructured.

Electrical System

Radio

CAN

Engine control
unit J…

ABS/TCS
control unit
J104

Automatic
gearbox control
unit J217

Airbag control
unit J234

CAN

Driver-side
door control
unit J386

Rear left door
control unit J388

Gate­ way

Convenience
system central
control unit J393

Passenger-side
door control
unit J387

Rear right door
control unit J389

K wire

AC control unit
J301

Parking aid
control unit J446

Radio and
navigation
control unit with
display unit J503

Left/right gas
discharge light
control unit
J343/344

A transmission rate of 500 kbit/s has been
selected for the drive databus subsystem in
order to ensure rapid data transfer within the
safety-relevant systems.

A transmission rate of 62.5 kbit/s is adequate
within the convenience CAN databus
subsystem.

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CAN

Driver-side seat/
mirror position
control unit J394

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CAN (switched)

Drive CAN (500 kbit/s)

Convenience CAN (62.5 kbit/s)

K wire

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Electrical System

Dash panel insert

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The following are integrated in the dash panel
insert:

– Control unit J218
– Immobiliser control unit
– Speedometer
– Rev counter
– Fuel gauge
– Coolant temperature gauge

– Warning lights
– Multifunction display

All the warning lights are fitted with LEDs. No
provision is made for repairs in the event of a
fault. In such a case, the dash panel insert
should be replaced.

All the information relating to monitoring
functions, are processed in the control unit of
the dash panel insert and transmitted to the
warning lights which come on for a certain
time, flash, or come on and remain on.

In addition, a gateway as a link for the CAN
databus systems, is also integrated in the
dash panel insert.

Self-diagnosis

The dash panel insert has a diagnosis
capability, the address word being "17".

The following components can be tested
using final control diagnosis:

– Rev counter
– Fuel gauge
– Coolant temperature gauge
– Speedometer
– Display readout
– Fuel reserve warning light
– Coolant temperature warning light
– Brake system warning light

Note:
If the dash panel insert is replaced,
it is then necessary to carry out
adaptation of the other vehicle
systems.

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Entry warning light

Depending on the equipment version, both
doors feature a warning light.

The entry warning light is operated through a
door contact switch.

A relay ensures that, if the vehicle is parked
with a door opened (e.g. in a garage), the light
remains on only for a limited time.
This ensures that there is no unnecessary
drain or discharging of the battery.

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Entry warning lights fitted to the front doors of
the vehicle make a significant contribution to
making an opened door more visible to the
driver of a vehicle coming up from behind.

They substantially enhance road safety and
make a significant contribution to a reduction
in the accident risk.

Immobiliser

With the introduction of model 2001 of the
OCTAVIA, certain equipment versions are
fitted with a new immobiliser with
programmable code, immobiliser III
(3rd generation).

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This considerably enhances security against
theft.

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Electrical System

Gas discharge lights

Gas discharge lights are also used on the new
OCTAVIA, depending on the equipment
version.

As required by legislation, such lights are
installed only in combination with an
automatic headlight beam control.

The light in a gas discharge bulb is generated
by a light arc between two electrodes in a
glass bulb filled with gas. The glass bulb
bulges in the area of the light arc, to
approximately the size of a pea.

The composition of the gas is a critical
element for the colour spectrum (colour) of
the light. The colour spectrum of xenon gas
discharge lights closely approximates the
colour spectrum of daylight, more so than that
of halogen bulbs.

Light arc

Function

The gas discharge light requires a high­voltage pulse of several thousand volts for
igniting the light arc. This voltage is generated

in the ballast.
The high-voltage pulse produces a light arc

which ionises the gas.
After ignition has taken place, the gas

discharge bulb is operated with an increased
current for a few seconds to enable the bulb to
reach its maximum brightness in the shortest
possible time. After this, the ballast controls
the flow of current to the bulb.

The gas discharge bulb operates as a low­beam light. When the driver switches over to
main beam, the main beam halogen bulb is
then switched on. Consequently, gas
discharge bulb and halogen bulb operate
together.

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Note:
Gas discharge bulbs must be
replaced only by a Škoda dealer or
qualified workshop.

Do not grasp such lights in the area
of the glass bulb, but only at the base
of the light.

The main components of headlights fitted
with gas discharge bulbs are:

– headlight housing,
– gas discharge bulb (low beam), halogen

bulb (main beam), bulb for side light and

fog light (depending on equipment),
– headlight beam control unit,
– ballast for gas discharge bulb, and the
– headlight beam control motor

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Light pattern

a

b

240 180 120

m

a = Car fitted with halogen bulbs
b = Car fitted with gas discharge bulbs

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m

20

20

40

m

20

20

40

0

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Advantages

– The light yield is some 2.5 times higher

than conventional light, with the same
power consumption.

– Thanks to the specific design of reflector,

shield and lens it has been possible to
achieve a significantly extended range of
the light beam and a considerably wider
spread of light in the short-distance range.
This has made it possible to improve the
illumination of the road surface, which in
turn reduces driver fatigue in conditions of
poor visibility.

– The life of a gas discharge bulb is about

2500 hours, several times that of a
conventional halogen bulb.

Diagnosis

The gas discharge headlights and the
headlight beam control system have a
diagnostic capability.

Address word "29" left headlight
Address word "39" right headlight

The following functions are possible:
01 - Interrogating control unit version

02 - Interrogating fault memory
03 - Final control diagnosis
04 - Basic setting, using address word "29"
05 - Erasing fault memory
06 - Ending output
07 - Coding control unit
08 - Reading measured value block

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Electrical System

Headlight beam control

The OCTAVIA was also previously fitted with a
headlight beam control. This had to be
adjusted by the driver manually, however, and
it was possible only to compensate for an
additional payload by altering the angle of the
headlights in stages. It was not possible to
allow for variations in the beam range of the
headlight caused by braking or accelerating.

Altering the headlight beam range with
manual headlight beam control

Thumbwheel of
headlight beam
control

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On a vehicle fitted with conventional halogen
bulbs, the headlight beam range is altered
manually by turning the thumbwheel for the
headlight beam control.

Vehicle stationary, driving at constant
speed, without load

Automatic headlight beam control

On vehicles fitted with gas discharge lights,
the beam range is controlled automatically.

This is a statutory requirement if a vehicle is
fitted with such lights, and also better takes
into account real-life conditions in daily
motoring.

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Accelerating or with load at the rear

Braking

Despite the fact that the light yield of a xenon
bulb is as much as 2.5 times greater, the glare
caused to oncoming traffic is reduced to a
minimum as a result of the automatic
headlight beam control.

The system of automatic headlight beam
control automatically varies the range of the
light cone constantly when driving.

kg

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The system of automatic headlight beam
control

1

1 Headlight with positioning motor and

control unit for headlight beam control
2 ABS control unit and vehicle speed signal
3 Control unit of dash panel insert
4 Sensor for vehicle level RL (rear left)
5 Sensor for vehicle level FL (front left)

Function

Each time the ignition is switched on, the

reflectors of the headlights together with the
bulbs are set to the lowest beam range, and
then to the beam range required at that
moment, both when the lights are "ON" or
"OFF".

To achieve the correct setting, the system
analyses the signals supplied by both sensors,
one of which is mounted at the rear left, and
the other at the front left axle.

This analysis is carried out in the control unit
of the left headlight (master). The information
required is transmitted over electric cables to
the right-hand headlight.

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3

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The colour of the light alters after it
is switched on, beginning with
bluish tones through to
approximately white (after about
30 s)

If the vehicle is stationary, the system reacts
immediately to any change in the attitude of
the vehicle compared to the road level, e.g. if
occupants get in or if a load is placed in the
vehicle.

After setting off, the signals supplied by the
two sensors are constantly analysed. The
system detects whether the vehicle is
accelerating or braking.

The setting of the headlights is then adjusted
accordingly.

The system forms and stores an average value
from the signals analysed.

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Electrical System

Components of the system

The relative motions when the springs of the

suspension system compress are transmitted

by means of a lever system to the sensors

attached to the front and rear axles.

The sensors in turn now signal to the control

unit of the headlight beam control system (at

the left-hand headlight) the change in the

attitude of the vehicle.

Variations from the specified position are

analysed in the control unit and the position of

the headlights is altered by the positioning

motors.

Headlight with gas discharge bulb,

control unit for headlight range and

positioning motor

Substitute function in the event of system
failure:

In the event of a failure of system components
such as

– gas discharge bulb
– headlight beam control unit
– ballast
– sensors, etc.

or if an open circuit exists in the wiring, a
"backup value" is computed from the average
value calculated during the trip, and is used as
a substitute value for moving the headlights
into the safety position.

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Sensor for vehicle level FL

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Sensor for vehicle level RL

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Note:
If the control unit for the automatic
headlight beam control fails, the
headlights and bulbs move into the
safety position which minimises
dazzle of oncoming traffic.

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MK60 control system

Brakes

The new MK60 in different configurations is
used for the first time at ŠKODA in the
OCTAVIA 2001.

– ABS (+ EBC)
– TCS/EDL (+ EBC)
– ESP (+ EBC)
– ESP/4 x 4 with engine of 110 kW or more

The design and management of the system
have been optimised, although the
fundamental operating principle does not
differ from the familiar MK20 system.

MK60 is used on all OCTAVIA models, with the
exception of vehicles fitted with four-wheel
drive without ESP.

ABS, TCS/EDL, ESP control unit with
hydraulic unit

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What is new in comparison with the familiar
MK20?

– MK60 makes it possible to use ESP also on

4x4 models.

– ESP functions have been optimised

(smoother control and software
harmonisation).

– The braking distance has been shortened

by some 3 %.

– A more compact design offers a weight

saving for the entire system of some

1.5 kg.

– The installation position in the vehicle and

the mounting of the system have been
modified.

– The hydraulic unit features valves with a

faster response.

– The pressure for ESP is produced solely by

the hydraulic pump; the active servo unit is
no longer required.

– On the version with ESP, the brake master

cylinder has only one pressure sensor.

– When the MK60 control unit is coded,

allowance is made not only for the engine
fitted and the activated functions of ABS,
EDL etc., but also for the suspension
version used.

– All vehicles fitted with ESP also feature

disc brakes at the rear, irrespective of the
engine or gearbox installed.

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Body

Optimising the body structure

The tried-and-tested body of the OCTAVIA has

undergone revision and design optimisation

at individual points.

The new elements incorporated in the body

are intended to reinforce the structure and to

contribute to a further increase in body

stiffness.

Corner stiffener

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The stiffeners also have a favourable impact
on handling characteristics and on behaviour
in the event of a crash.

Roof stiffener

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Front end

Additional sheet metal panels are welded in

place between suspension strut domes and

plenum chamber as corner stiffeners.

Roof

The body has been equipped with a new roof

stiffener which is positioned between the left

and right B pillars.

B pillar

This pillar has undergone a redesign and, at

the same time, higher-strength materials are

now used.

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B pillar

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Special functions in the event of a
crash

Safety

The safety system of the OCTAVIA features
automatic circuits in the event of a crash
which help to minimise the risks of an
accident situation.

Three actions are triggered:
– the central locking system is unlocked
– the interior light is switched on
– the fuel feed is shut off

Operating principle

The crash sensor in the airbag control unit
J234 is activated by the deceleration resulting
from a crash. The signal passes along a cable
link from the airbag control unit J234 to the
convenience system central control unit J393.

J…

SE

SE

J17

J234

J393

SE

SE

M

G6

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The doors are unlocked and the interior light is

switched on.
Different methods of transmitting signal for

shutting off fuel:
– On engines without CAN databus system

(1.4-ltr./55 kW and 1.6-ltr./55 kW) the signal
passes simultaneously from the airbag
control unit J234 to the fuel pump relay
J17. This results in the voltage supply to
the fuel pump G6 being interrupted and the
fuel feed to the engine is shut off.

– On engines with CAN databus systems, the

signal passes simultaneously through the
drive CAN to the engine control unit. This
in turn transmits a signal to the fuel pump
relay and the fuel supply is likewise shut
off.

= Signal flow on engines without CAN

databus system

= Signal flow on engines with CAN

databus system

SE = Locking units in doors

= Interior light
J… = Engine control unit
J234 = Airbag control unit
J393 = Convenience system central control

unit
J17 = Fuel pump relay
G6 = Fuel pump

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New 1.6-ltr./75 kW engine

The new 1.6-ltr./75 kW engine (code letters
AVU) is used for the first time in the OCTAVIA

2001. It features an overhead camshaft (OHC),
variable intake manifold and a knock sensor.
The cylinder head and cylinder block are
manufactured from light alloy.

A particular technical highlight is the

electronically controlled cooling system.

This system allows for the fact that an optimal
operating temperature in all engine load
ranges is a major factor in determining engine
power output and pollutant emissions.

The electronically controlled cooling system
makes it possible to optimise the curve of the
engine operating temperature.

The engine operates at increased operating
temperatures in the part-load range. This in
turn achieves improved fuel consumption and
exhaust emission levels.

Features Technical data

Type 4-cylinder inline

engine

Displacement 1595 cm

3

Bore 81.0 mm
Stroke 77.4 mm
Compression ratio 10.5 : 1
Max. output 75 kW at 5600 rpm
Max. torque 148 Nm at 3800 rpm
Mixture formation Multipoint injection

(MPI)
Emission standard EU 4
Fuel Unleaded petrol

RON 95 (91)

As a result of the lower temperatures in the
full-load range, the inducted air is heated up to
a lesser extent. This in turn boosts the power
output of the engine.

The engine load-dependent specified values
for the electronic control of the coolant
temperature are stored in maps in the engine
control unit.

Air mass

Performance (saloon)

Max. speed 190 km/ h
Acceleration from 0

11.8 s

to 100 km/h
Fuel consumption 7.0 l/100 km

Vehicle speed

Specified temperature

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Engine speed

Specified temperature

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Intake air temperature

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Electronically controlled cooling circuit –
schematic diagram

An engine with an electronically controlled
cooling system is characterised by the
following features compared to an engine
with a conventional cooling circuit:

– The cooling circuit features a separate

thermostat for map-controlled cooling of
the engine (with additional resistance
heater).

– Coolant distributor housing and thermostat

form a single unit.

– The coolant thermostat at the engine block

is not required.

– The engine control unit additionally

features the maps of the electronically
controlled cooling system.

Self-diagnosis

The electronically controlled cooling system is
integrated in the self-diagnosis of the engine
control unit.

Expansion
reservoir

Coolant pump

Oil cooler
(engine circuit)

Feed
Return flow

Coolant
distributor
housing

Oil cooler
(if automatic
gearbox fitted)

Thermostat for
map-controlled
engine cooling

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Radiator

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Rain Sensor

The rain sensor

When the windscreen wipers are switched on,
the rain sensor detects that it is raining and
transmits matching signals to the intermittent
wash/wipe relay J31.

The relay automatically controls the length of
the wipe intervals.

The rain sensor is located in the base of the
interior rear-view mirror.

The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be
individually set by means of a switch.

Switch

Rain sensor

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Position of sensor

Windscreen

Gel layer

Base plate

Cover for rain
sensor

Note:

The gel layer allows the infrared rays
to pass through without the usual
refraction at a boundary surface.

Base of cable duct
cover

Cable duct cover

Rain sensor

Base of mirror

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Rear-view mirror

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Operating principle

The reception diode is positioned in the
middle of the rain sensor. A total of
8 transmission diodes are positioned evenly
around the reception diode. A rubber ring
between reception diode and transmission
diodes separates these from each other and
prevents the rays striking the reception diode
other than intended.

The transmission diodes of the rain sensor are
subdivided into two groups each containing
4 diodes. Each of these alternately transmits
infrared rays and the diodes are positioned in
such a way that, if the windscreen is dry,
100 % of the rays transmitted are reflected on
the outer surface of the windscreen to the
reception diode (total reflection).

Base plate

Rain sensor

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Base of mirror

In the same way as in the transmission mode,
the rays of the one or other group of diodes
are radiated alternately onto the reception
diode. So long as the intensity of the reflected
rays of both groups does not differ, no voltage
is produced at the reception diode. This
corresponds to the reflection of a dry
windscreen.

The refraction conditions change if the
windscreen is wet. In this case, some of the
rays are refracted and directed out, the
remaining weakened part is reflected in to the
reception diode.
The alternately strongly reflected rays
produce a voltage at the reception diode.

The sensor transmits matching signals to the
intermittent wash/wipe relay J31, and the
windscreen wipers are switched on. The
length of the wipe intervals is adapted
automatically in line with the quantity of rain.

Dry windscreen

Windscreen

Wet windscreen

Reception diode

Transmission
diode

Transmission
diode

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Rain Sensor

Fundamentals

The rain sensor makes use of physical laws
relating to the refraction of rays in the transfer
from one medium to another.

In certain circumstances, the rays are not
transferred from one medium to the other, but
are in fact fully reflected – this is known as
total reflection.

Reflection and refraction on a flat boundary
surface (schematic diagram)

Transmission
diode

Whether total reflection occurs, depends on
the angle of refraction.

The angle α

is known as the critical angle of

g

total reflection.

o

Its matching angle of refraction is β = 90

.

The condition for total reflection is met in the
case of all angles of α > α

in this case the

g,

waves are fully reflected.
Refraction occurs at angles of α < α

.

g

Glass
(windscreen)

Reception
diode

If the refraction conditions at the boundary
surface change, for example because of rain,
part quantities of the rays may flow out of the
glass despite the fact that the angle condition

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Rain sensor

for total reflection is maintained, and the
remaining reflected rays are in this case
weakened.

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Navigation system

Navigation

P

66

The C navigation system which has been
available up until now in the OCTAVIA, is
supplanted by a new D navigation system.
The unit is designed from the outset for
"dynamic navigation".

It is possible to exploit the possibilities offered
by "dynamic navigation" with the system at
any time by retrofitting a TMC box and

adapting the system accordingly.

P

P

P

3

P

P

661

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Dynamic navigation

is a system which receives and displays traffic
congestion messages over the TMC.

TMC

is the abbreviation of Traffic Message
Channel.
This is a traffic channel in the radio data
system (RDS) which transmits traffic
information nationally in an inaudible digital
form by radio.

Features of the system:

– Compared to the previous C navigation

system, the D navigation system features a
more powerful processor

– The mechanical design of the CD ROM

drive has been optimised

– CD ROMs from C systems cannot be used

in the D navigation system, although the
reverse is possible.

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The new unit is recognisable on the outside
by the:

– ŠkodaAuto inscription at the top left
– DX inscription at the top right

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Seat Adjustment

Seat Adjustment with memory

The ŠkodaOctavia model 2001 is equipped
with an intelligent technical solution for
setting the seat.

To avoid having to expend time and effort
setting the driver's seat and the matching
exterior mirrors (for driving forward) each
time another driver takes the car, the seat
setting of the driver's seat has been equipped
with a memory function.

It is now possible, therefore, to store up to
3 different settings and to re-activate these
subsequently for a new setting.

MEM

1

2

3

OFF

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The seat and mirrors can be set or the setting
retrieved both manually using the control
panel

– switches A, B – electrically operated seat

setting

– pushbuttons C – 3 memory buttons for

storing/retrieving a setting for driver's seat
and mirrors

– locking switch D – for deactivating or

activating the memory system
as well as
by radio using the opening button of the

remote control.

CD

MEM

1

A

2

3

B

OFF

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Function for memory of driver seat

Memory for

driver seat

Switching
system off
and on

The following are detected:

– Setting of driver's seat
– Setting of exterior mirrors

Storing

Setting

Retrieving with

memory function

Setting
System

1

Switches

Retrieving

Setting

A

C

2

3

B

A, B

Retrieving with

remote control

D

MEM

OFF

key

With

locking switch

D

only manual
setting
possible;
system is re­activated by
again pressing
switch.

With

pushbutton

C

storing current
setting on
memory
buttons; for
retrieving with
remote control
key, a button
must be
assigned in
each case to key.

With

pushbutton

C

if driver door
open, briefly
press desired
memory
button ...
setting is
performed
automatically.

With

pushbutton

C

if driver door is
closed, press
and hold
desired
memory
button until
system setting
is completed.

With Off
button of
remote
control key

setting of
driver seat
and of exterior
mirrors is
performed
after driver
door is
opened.

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Extended Service Interval

Extended service interval

The ŠkodaOctavia model 2001 is also
equipped with engines which benefit from the
longer intervals which are now possible for
servicing – the so-called extended service
interval (ESI).

The extended service interval is based on a
variety of technical further developments and
makes it possible to achieve a substantial
increase in the periods between individual
services.

Components of the ESI

Oil quality

Engine oil
sensor

Brake wear
indicator

The driver is informed in good time of the
distance which still remains until the next
service is due. He can influence the period
until the next service for the vehicle is due by
optimising his individual style of driving and
also the operating conditions so as to achieve
the longest possible periods between a
service.
He is provided with visual information
regarding oil level and the next service due.

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1J0 915 105 A

1J0 915 105 A

C

C

New
elements

Low-maintenance
battery

Extended Service Interval

Flexible service display

Oil level

calculated from

Distance

Oil temperature

Fuel consumption

New
service

New
analysis
and
information

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European On Board Diagnosis

European On Board Diagnosis

Model Year 2001 of the ŠkodaOctavia features
the new European On Board Diagnosis system
EOBD. During the initial phase, this relates
only to vehicles equipped with petrol engines
which comply with the EU 4 standard.
Introduction on diesel engines will follow in
the foreseeable future.

EOBD is an adaptation of the OBDII system
which is already familiar from the USA, and
has been harmonised with the legal
provisions of the European Union.

Basic concept of EOBD

E

E

O

O

B

B

D

D

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Malfunctions and faulty components can
result in a considerable increase in the
pollutant emissions of vehicles.

It is therefore desirable to constantly and
directly measure the concentration of
pollutant components when the vehicle is
operated.

HC
CO

NO

x

As it is not possible to achieve this aim at
present except with considerable technical
cost and effort, the engine management
system is utilised for monitoring the exhaust­relevant components. The advantage of this is
that faults can be detected directly using a
diagnosis data reader.

EOBD

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Note:

Please refer to Self Study Programme
39 "European On Board Diagnosis" for
more detailed information.

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The new emission warning light indicates to
the driver whether there is a malfunction of a
diagnosis component which is relevant for
exhaust emission levels.

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Notes

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