Fuses in the engine compartment
Fig. 159
Fuse box cover in engine compartment/Schematic diagram of the
fuse box
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 189.
On some vehicles, the battery cover must be removed before removing the cover
for the fuse box
» page 167.
› The cover for the fuse box is removed by pushing the circlips A
» Fig. 159
up-
wards as far as the stop. The symbol is displayed behind the clip. Now remove
the cover.
› Once the fuse has been removed, place the cover on the fuse box and push the
circlips A
back as far as the stop. The symbol
is displayed behind the clip. The
cover is locked into position.
Fuse assignment in engine compartment No. Power consumer
F1 Not assigned
F2 Control unit for automatic gearbox
F3 Measuring circuit
F4 Valves for ABS F5 Control unit for automatic gearbox
F6 Instrument cluster, windscreen wiper lever, and turn signal lever F7 Power supply terminal 15, Starter
F8 Radio F9 Not assigned ä
No. Power consumer
F10 Engine control unit F11 Auxiliary heating and ventilation control unit
F12 Data bus control unit
F13 Engine control unit
F14 Ignition F15 Lambda probe, glow plug system
F16 Vehicle voltage control unit, right headlight, right tail light F17 Horn
F18 Amplifier for the digital sound processor F19 Windscreen wipers
F20 Coolant pump, valve for fuel dosing F21 Lambda probe
F22 Clutch pedal switch, brake pedal switch
F23 Secondary air pump, air mass meter, fuel high pressure pump
F24 Active charcoal filter, exhaust gas recirculation valve, radiator fan F25 Pump for ABS
F26 Vehicle voltage control unit, left headlight, left tail light F27 Secondary air pump, glow plug system
F28 Not assigned F29 Power supply terminal 30
F30 Terminal X a) a)
In order not to drain the battery unnecessarily when starting the engine, the electrical components
of this terminal are automatically switched off. Ð Bulbs
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Headlights 192
Changing the bulb for the front turn signal light 193
Changing light bulbs for front parking lights and low beam 193
Changing the bulb for the main beam 194
£
191
Fuses and light bulbs
›
Pull the locking lever on the headlight as far as the stop in the direction of ar-
row C
.
› Disconnect the plug connection and carefully remove the head light in the di-
rection of arrow D
.
Installation is carried out in the reverse order. ÐChanging the bulb for the front turn signal light
Fig. 161
Removing light bulb for turn sig-
nal light
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 191.
›
Remove the head light
» page 192.
› Turn the socket in the direction of arrow
OPEN and remove it together with the
warning light bulb » Fig. 161.
› Push in the bulb into the socket, turn counter-clockwise up to the stop and re-
move.
› Insert a new bulb into the socket and turn
clockwise up to the stop.
› Insert the socket with the new bulb into the headlamp. Secure it by turning it in
the direction of arrow CLOSE. Ð
ä Changing light bulbs for front parking lights and low beam
Fig. 162
Removing light bulbs for front
parking lights and low beam
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 191.
In order to facilitate the removal of the socket with the bulb for the parking light,
we recommend to remove first of all the connector for the low beam light bulb.
›
Remove the head light
» page 192.
› Remove the rubber cover 2
» Fig. 160
on page 192.
› To replace the bulb for the
low beam, turn the connector with the bulb B
» Fig. 162 counter-clockwise
up to the stop, and remove.
› Replace the lamp, insert the connector with the new bulb and turn
clockwise
up to the stop.
› To remove the bulb for the
front parking light, remove the holder A
.
› Remove the faulty bulb from the socket, insert a new bulb, and insert the sock-
et containing the bulb.
› Insert the rubber cover. Ð
ä
193
Fuses and light bulbs
Fog lights Octavia RS, Octavia Scout
Fig. 165
Front bumper: Octavia RS/Octavia Scout Fig. 166
Front bumper: Fog lights/fog lights: Replacing the light bulb
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 191.
Removing the cap and fog light
›
Insert a finger into the opening 1
» Fig. 165 (Octavia RS) and remove the cap.
› Insert the wire clamp
» page 179, Vehicle tool kit into the opening 2
(Octavia
Scout) above the fog light and remove the cap.
› Unscrew the screws with a screwdriver
» Fig. 166 - .
› Remove the front fog lamp.
Changing light bulbs and installing fog lights
› Press the locking button 1
» Fig. 166
of the plug A
and remove the plug from
the socket B
.
› Turn the socket B
with the bulb counter-clockwise up to the stop and remove.
ä ›
Replace the bulb, insert the socket with the new bulb and turn
clockwise up to
the stop.
› Insert the plug A
into the socket B
.
› Retighten the screws and insert the cap. The cap must engage firmly. Ð Changing the bulb for the licence plate light
Fig. 167
Remove the licence plate light
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 191.
›
Open the luggage compartment door and unscrew the glass cover
» Fig. 167.
› Remove the faulty bulb from the holder and insert a new one.
› Replace the glass cover and push in until the stop. Make sure that you install
the rubber seal in the right direction.
› Slightly screw the glass cover. Ð
ä
195
Fuses and light bulbs
Environmentally friendly driving 140
ESC Operating principle 95
Warning light 22
Ethanol E85 see fuel 157
F
Fire extinguisher 178
First-aid kit 178
Floor mats 97
Front airbag 130
Front seats 54
Fuel 155
Diesel 158
Ethanol E85 157
Fuel gauge 9
gauge 9
refer to Fuel 155
Refuelling 155
Unleaded petrol 156
Fuel consumption 140
Fuses Assignment 189
Replacing 189
G
Gear Recommended gear 11
General view Cockpit 7
Glow plug system Warning light 23
GSM 109, 112
H
Handbrake 95
Head airbag 132Headlight cleaning system
Headlight cleaning system 50
Headlights Driving abroad 143
Headlight cleaning system 50
Head restraint 58
Heating 80
Defrosting windows 81
Exterior mirror 52
Rear window 47
Recirculated air mode 82
Seats 57
Heating rear window 47
Horn 7
I
Ignition 93
Ignition lock 93
Immobiliser 92
Information display see MAXI DOT 15
Instrument cluster 8
Instrument lighting 43
Interior monitor 32
Internet connection 115
ISOFIX 137
J
Jacking points Raise vehicle 181
Jump-starting 185
L
Lever Main beam 45
Turn signal 45Light
Automatic driving lamp control 40
Cockpit 45
COMING HOME/LEAVING HOME function 41
Daylight driving light 40
Fog lights 42
Fog lights with the function CORNER 42
Hazard warning light system 44
Headlight beam adjustment 44
Headlight flasher 45
Low beam 40
Main beam 45
Parking light 40, 41
Rear fog light 43
Replacing bulbs 191
Tourist light 42
Turn signal 45
Lights Cornering lights 41
switching on and off 40
Warning lights 18
Loads 197
Lock Central locking system 29
Locking Emergency locking 32
Remote control 30
Locking and unlocking from the inside 29
Luggage compartment Folding double hooks 62
Folding hooks 62
M
MAXI DOT 15
Main menu 15
Settings 16
Mirror Automatic dimming interior mirror 52
Exterior mirror 52
210 Index
Manual dimming interior mirror 51
Vanity 47
Mobile phone 107, 109, 112
Connecting to the hands-free system 110, 113
Multifunction display Functions 12
Memory 12
Operation 13
Multimedia 118
AUX-IN 119
MDI 119
N
Net partition 65
O
Oil refer to Engine oil 161
Onboard computer see Multifunction display 12
Operation in winter De-icing windows 151
Diesel fuel 158
Vehicle battery 167
Outside temperature 13
Overview Engine compartment 160
Warning lights 18
P
Paint see Paint damage 150
Paint damage 150
Parking Parking aid 98
Parking ticket holder 77
Passive Safety 121
Periodic wiping 49Petrol
refer to Fuel 156
Polishing the paintwork refer to Taking care of your vehicle 150
Power steering 92
Power windows Button in the driver's door 35
Button in the front passenger door 36
Button in the rear doors 36
Operational faults 37
Preservation refer to Taking care of your vehicle 150
R
Radiator fan 164
Radio reception Aerial 151
Functional fault 151
Raise vehicle 181
Rear mirror Automatic dimming interior mirror 52
Exterior mirror 52
Manual dimming interior mirror 51
Recirculated air mode Climatronic 86
Manual air conditioning system 84
Recommended gear 11
Refuelling 155
Fuel 155
Regulation Headlight beam 44
Remote control 30
Synchronisation process 31
Remote control key Replacing the battery 26
Removable through-loading bag 76
Removing the seats 59
Replacement of parts 177Replacing
Bulbs 191
Fuses 189
Vehicle battery 168
Windscreen wiper blade 51
Replenishing Coolant 163
Engine oil 161
Windscreen washer fluid 165
Roof luggage rack Attachment points 67
Roof rack system Roof load 67
Running in Brake pads 139
Engine 139
The first 1
500 km 139
Tyres 139
S
Safe securing system 28
Safety 121
Child safety 135
Child safety seats 135
Head restraints 58
ISOFIX 137
TOP TETHER 137
Save electrical energy 140
Seat Adjusting 55
Seat belt Warning light 19
Seat belt height adjuster 128
Seat belts Belt tensioners 128
Cleaning 154
fastening and unfastening 127
Height adjustment 128
211
Index