Operation Manual

Technical data
Technical data
Basic vehicle data
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Vehicle characteristics
236
Operating weight 237
Payload 238
Measurement of fuel consumption and CO
2
emissions according to ECE
Regulations and EU Directives
239
Dimensions - Octavia 240
Dimensions - Octavia estate 241
Track gauge front/rear 242
Departure angle 243
The details given in the vehicle's technical documentation always take prece-
dence over the details in the Owner's Manual.
The listed performance values were determined without performance-reduc-
ing equipment, e.g. air conditioning system.
The values given have been determined in accordance with regulations and in
conditions prescribed by legal or technical provisions for determining the oper-
ating and technical data of vehicles.
The values listed are for the basic model without optional equipment.
Vehicle characteristics
Fig. 254 Vehicle data sticker/type plate
Vehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker » Fig. 254 -

is located on the base of the luggage
compartment and is also fixed into the service schedule.
The vehicle data sticker contains the following data.
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
Vehicle type
Gearbox code/paint number/interior equipment/engine output/engine
code
Partial vehicle description
Approved tyre diameter in inches
1)
The approved tyres and rim sizes for your vehicle are listed in the vehicle's
technical documentation (the so called COC document) and this also states the
declaration of conformity.
Type plate
The type plate » Fig. 254 -

is located at the bottom of the B-pillar on the
right driver's side.
The type plate contains the following data.
Manufacturer
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
Maximum permissible gross weight
Maximum permissible towed weight (towing vehicle and trailer)

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1)
Only valid for some countries.
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Technical data