2005 SKODA OCTAVIA technical data

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Fuse assignment in engine compartment - version 2
F23Engine control unit10
F24Control unit for CAN databus5
F25Not assigned
F26Not assigned
F27Not assigned
F28Engine control unit25
F29Actuation for coolant pump after-running5
F30Control unit for auxiliary heating20
F31Front window wiper30
F32Not assigned
F33Not assigned
F34Not assigned
F35Not assigned
F36Not assigned
F37Not assigned
F38Radiator fan, valves10
F39Clutch pedal switch, brake pedal switch5
F40Ignition coils20
F41Not assigned
F42Actuation of fuel pump5
F43Not assigned
F44Not assigned
F45Not assigned
F46Not assigned
No.Power consumerAmperes
F47Central control unit, Left main headlights40
F48Central control unit, Right main headlights40
F49Power supply for terminal 15 (ignition on)40
F50Not assigned
F51Not assigned
F52Power supply relay - terminal X a)40
F53Accessory equipment50
F54Not assigned
a)In order not to drain the battery unnecessarily when starting the engine, the elec-
trical components of this terminal are automatically switched off.
No.Power consumerAmperes
Fig. 220 Schematic
representation of fuse
box in engine compart-
ment - version 2
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Fuse assignment in the dash panel
Certain electrical components are only standard on certain vehicle model
versions or only suppliable as optional equipment for certain models.
No.Power consumerAmperes
1Diagnostic socket10
2Control unit for ABS, ESP5
3Airbag5
4Heating, Air conditioning system, Reversing lights5
5Control unit for headlamp beam adjustment 5
6Instrument cluster, Control unit for automatic
gearbox, Control unit for electromechanical
power steering 5
7Telephone preinstallation 5
8Towing device5
Fig. 221 Schematic
representation of the
fuse carrier in the dash
panel
9Not assigned
10Not assigned
11Parking aid5
12Central locking control unit10
13Diagnostic socket, Light switch, Brake light10
14Control unit for automatic gearbox, Selector lever
lock 5
15Central control unit - interior lights7,5
16Climatronic10
17Not assigned
18Parking aid5
19Not assigned
20Uphill-Start off-Assist5
21Not assigned
22Air blower for Climatronic40
23Front power window30
24Cigarette lighter25
25Rear window heater, Auxiliary heater25
26Power socket in the luggage compartment20
27Fuel pump relay15
28Not assigned
29Engine control unit, Crankcase ventilation heater10
30Injection valves (diesel engine)10
No.Power consumerAmperes
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WARNING
•Bulbs H7 and H1 are pressurised and may burst when changing
the bulb - risk of injury!
•It is recommended to wear gloves and eye protection when
changing a light bulb.
•Gas discharge bulbs* (xenon bulbs) operate with a high voltage,
professional knowledge is required - danger to life!
Caution
Do not take hold of the glass bulb with naked fingers (even the smallest
amount of dirt reduces the working life of the light bulb). Use a clean cloth,
serviette or something similar.
Note
This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is
assumed that no major complications will arise. Other light bulbs should
be changed by your specialist garage.
Front headlightHalogen headlightXenon headlight
Low beamH7D1S
Main beamH1
Parking lightsW5W
Turn signalsPY21W
Fog lightsH8
Light unit (Octavia)Bulb
Reversing lightP21W
Turn signalsPY21W
Twin filament light bulb for the brake lights and
tail lightsP21/4W
Twin filament light bulb for the rear fog lights
and tail lightsP21/4W
Parking lightsW3W
Rear light unit (estate car)Bulb
Reversing light, brake lights, tail lights and rear
fog lightP21W
Turn signalsPY21W
Parking lightsW3W
OthersBulb
Side turn signal lightsLED
Licence plate lightC5W
3. Brake lightLED
Entry lightW5W
front interior lightingC10W
Reading lightsW5W
Rear interior lightingC10W
Luggage compartment lightW5W
Door warning lightC5W
Storage compartment light - front passenger
sideC3W
OthersBulb
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Parking light at the front
Removing the light bulb for the parking light
– Switch the ignition and all lights off. – Remove the headlight
⇒page 296.
– Press the wire clamps in the direction of arrow to the side and remove the cover ⇒fig. 223 .
– Press the contact studs in the direction of arrow and remove the holder with the light bulb of the parking light ⇒fig. 224.
– Take the faulty bulb out of the fixture and insert a new one.
Installation takes place in the reverse order.
Note
We recommend that you have the headlight setting checked by a
specialist garage after installing the headlight.Fig. 223 Removing the
cover for the parking
and low beam light
Fig. 224 Removing the
light bulb for the
parking light
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Main beam
Removing the light bulb for the main beam light
– Switch the ignition and all lights off. – Remove the headlight
⇒page 296.
– Remove the protective cover at the rear of the headlight ⇒page 299, fig. 227.
– Unplug plug ⇒fig. 228 .
– Press the wire clamps in the direction of the headlight and then unhook them to the side.
– Remove the light bulb and insert the new light bulb in such a way that the fixing lugs of the light bulb socket fit into the
recesses at the reflector.
Installation takes place in the reverse order.
Note
We recommend that you have the headlight setting checked by a
specialist garage after installing the headlight.
Fig. 227 Protective
cap of the light bulb of
the main beam light
Fig. 228 Removing the
light bulb for the main
beam light
AA
AB
AC
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Light unit (Octavia)
Changing light bulbs in the lamp holder
– Switch the ignition and all lights off. – Unlock the locking button and open the cover of the lamp
holder ⇒fig. 230.
– Press the catches in the direction of arrow and take out the lamp holder ⇒fig. 231 .
– Press the defective light bulb into the socket, turn to the left and remove.
– Press a new light bulb into the socket and turn the light bulb to the right as far as the stop.
– Insert the lamp holder in such a way that the catches lock in place in the housing.
– Close and lock the cover of the lamp holder.
Changing light bulb for tail light
– Switch the ignition and all lights off.
– Unlock the locking button and open the cover of the lamp holder ⇒fig. 230.
– Take the defective light bulb (arrow or ⇒ fig. 231) out of
the housing and replace it with a new one.
– Close and lock the cover of the lamp holder.
Fig. 230 Luggage
compartment: Cover
for the lamp holder
Fig. 231 Removing the
lamp holder
A1A2
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Technical Data
General
Identification data
Vehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker ⇒fig. 234 is located on the floor of the luggage
compartment and is also stated in the Service schedule.
The vehicle data sticker contains the following data:
Vehicle identification number
Vehicle type
Gearbox code, paint number, interior equipment number, engine
output, engine code
Partial description of the vehicleFig. 234 Vehicle data
sticker
Fig. 235 Windscreen:
The last 11 digits of the
vehicle identification
number
A1
A2
A3
A4
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Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number - VIN (vehicle body number) is stamped
into the engine compartment on the right hand shock absorber dome. This
number is also located on a sign on the lower left hand edge below the
windscreen.
To enhance the anti-theft alarm protection, the last 11 digits of the vehicle
identification number are applied with laser onto all the windows
⇒ page 303, fig. 235 .
Engine number
The engine number is stamped into the engine block.
Type plate (production plate)
The type plate is located in the lower area of the left centre column.
Homologation sign
The homologation sign is located on the inside of the bonnet next to the
lock. Vehicles for certain countries do not have an homologation sign.
Stickers on inside of fuel filler flap
The stickers are affixed to the inside of the fuel filler flap and contain the
following information:
•The prescribed types of fuel,
•Tyre size,
•Tyre pressure
Note
•You will find the technical data of your vehicle in the separate brochure
"Technical Data".
•Please note that the information stated in the official vehicle regis-
tration documents always takes priority.
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