2004 SKODA OCTAVIA TOUR lights

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Rear lights (Estate)
Open tailgate.

Open side storage compartment

Press spring catches at bulb holder in
direction of arrow and take out bulb holder.

Press faulty bulb into the base, turn to
the left and remove.

Insert new bulb and turn fully to the right.

Insert bulb holder so that the spring cat-
ches engage.


Separate plug connection A.

Press off spring lock of lens on one side
and then on the other side - see arrows. Ca-
refully take off lens in direction of arrow B.

Replace bulb.

Fit lens into housing again until it locks
in place.

Plug in connector.

Carefully press light into door trim panel.
Rear lights
Open tailgate.

Push cover to the side.

Press spring catches at bulb holder in
direction of arrow and take out bulb holder.

Press faulty bulb into the base, turn to
the left and remove.

Insert new bulb and turn fully to the right.

Insert bulb holder so that the spring
catches engage.

Push back cover.

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Licence plate lights
Open tailgate and unscrew lens of light.

Pull faulty capless bulb out of the bulb
holder and insert new bulb.

Insert lens of light again as far as the
stop and ensure that the rubber seal is cor-
rectly installed.

Screw on lens of light with slight pres-
sure.
Luggage compartment light
Open tailgate.

Insert screwdriver into the recess on the
side of the light - see arrow. Carefully press
out light.

Unplug connector of the bulb.

Replace bulb.

Plug in connector.

First of all insert the left-hand side of the
light and press in fully.
Boot light (Estate)
Open tailgate.

Position screwdriver into the opening
next to the light - see arrow. Carefully press
out light.

Unplug connector of the bulb.

Replace bulb.

Plug in connector.

First of all insert bottom side of the light
and press in fully.

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It is not recommended to tow-start the
vehicle (despite observing the instruc-
tions which are given in the Owner’s
Manual) in view of the fact that severe
engine damage may result in certain cir-
cumstances.
It is best to attempt to start the engine
by using jump-starting cables - refer to
page 177 of the Owner’s Manual - or to
call on the services of SERVICE Mobil.
General information

The tow rope should be elastic so that
there is no strain on either vehicle. It is best
to use only plastic fibre ropes or ropes
made of a similarly elastic material. It is
important to ensure that no impermissible
pulling forces and no sudden shock loads
occur. If attempting to tow a car which is
not on a paved road, there is always a risk
of the parts of the car to which the tow rope
is attached being subjected to excessive
stress and damaged.

Before attempting to start the engine
by tow-starting the car, always use the
battery of another vehicle as a jump-
starting aid if possible - see page 177. It is essential to pay attention to the follo-
wing points when tow-starting and to-
wing the car:


Observe any legal regulations regarding
towing another vehicle.

Both drivers should be acquainted with
the special features of towing a vehicle.
Persons not familiar with towing a vehicle
should not attempt to tow-start or tow a car.

If a tow rope is used, the driver of the
towing vehicle should engage the clutch
particularly softly when moving off and shift-
ing gears.

The driver of the towed car should en-
sure that the tow rope is always taught.

The ignition of the towed car should be
switched on so that the steering wheel is
not blocked and the turn signal lights, the
windscreen wipers, horn, lights and other
electrical components can be switched on.

As the brake servo unit only operates
when the engine is running, note that suffi-
ciently greater force is required to depress
the brake pedal when the engine is not run-
ning and the steering is also much more
difficult to operate.
For technical reasons, it is not possible
to tow-start a car fitted with an automatic
gearbox.
In the event of a defect in the gearbox,
your vehicle no longer contains lubri-
cant, the car must be towed with the
driving wheels lifted or on a special
transporter or trailer.

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Engine oil, 138- Specification, 138
Engine oil, 59, 118, 138
Engine oil, 59, 119, 138
EPC, 57, 60
ESP, 60, 64
Exterior mirror, 16FFault display, 50
Fire extinguisher, 166
First-aid box, 161
Fog lights, 57, 63
Fog lights, 63
Four-wheel drive models, 123
Fresh air, 78
Friendly way, 118
Front airbag, 103
Front passenger airbag switch, 107
Fuel consumption, 119
Fuel reserve, 49, 58
Fuel, 49, 58, 65, 119, 128
Fuses, 167HHandbrake, 36
Hands-free system, 37
Hazard warning light system, 63
Hazard warning light system, 63
Head restraints, 18, 95
- Adjusting head restraints, 18, 95 - Adjusting height, 18, 95
Headlamp beam adjustment, 66
Headlight flasher, 5
Headlight flasher, 67
Headlights - masking over, 158
Heating, 72
Hydraulic oil, 141
CHChild safety locks, 8
Child safety, 111
Child seat, 111
Chrome parts, 132IIdentification data, 181
Ignition lock, 43 - Steering lock, 44
Immobiliser, 7, 61
Indicators, 48
Information display, 53
Instrument lighting, 62
Interior light, 87
Interior lights, 88
Interlock, 101
ISOFIX system, 116
Isofix, 116JJump-starting, 177
KKeys, 6LLashing eyes, 29
Lights, 62 - Warning lights, 56
- Parking lights, 67
- Turn signal lights, 67
- Changing a bulb, 169
Loading area cover, 32
Loading area increased (Estate), 32
Locking the car, 8
Low beam, 62
Low beam, 62
Luggage compartment cover (Estate), 32
Luggage compartment cover, 26
Luggage compartment lights, 89
Luggage compartment, 11, 27MManual shifting of gears, 38
Mobile phone, 37, 159
Mobile phones and two-way radio systems, 159
MSR, 123
Multifunction display (MFD), 50
Multifunction steering wheel, 70
Multifunction switch, 67

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Towing eyes, 178
Tow-starting the car, 178
Trailer, 124
Transporting children,- Child safety, 111
Turn signal lights, 56, 67
Two-way radio system, 159
Tyre repair kit, 162
Tyre repair, 162
Tyres, 153UUnderbody protection, 134VVehicle data sticker, 181
Ventilation, 72
V-ribbed belts, 150WWarning light „Airbag OFF“, 108
Warning lights, 56
Warning triangle, 161
Washing car by hand, 130
Washing car with water under pressure, 131
Washing the car, 130
Wax treatment, 131
Wheel securing bolts, 166
Wheels, 133, 153
Window heater, 63 Windows, 131
Windscreen washer system, 60, 71, 151
Windscreen wiper blades, 152
Windscreen wipers, 71, 151