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Warning lights
Overview
The warning lights indicate certain functions or faults.
Fig. 15 Instrument cluster with warning lights
Turn signal lights (to the left)⇒page 29
Turn signal lights (to the right)⇒page 29
Main beam⇒page 29
Low beam⇒page 29
Rear fog light⇒page 29
Dynamo⇒page 29
Fog lights*⇒page 29
Cornering lights*⇒page 29
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Turn signal system
Either the left or right indicator light flashes depending on the posi-
tion of the turn signal lever.
The indicator light flashes at twice its normal rate if a turn signal light fails.
This does not apply when towing a trailer.
Switching off the hazard warning light system is switched on will cause all
of the turn signal lights as well as both indicator lights to flash.
Further information about the turn signal system ⇒page 59.
Main beam
The indicator light comes on when the main beam is selected or also
when the headlight flasher is operated.
Further information about the main beam ⇒page 59.
Low beam
The indicator light comes on when low beam is selected ⇒page 55.
Rear fog light
The warning light comes on when the rear fog lights are operating
⇒ page 57.
Alternator
The warning light comes on after the ignition has been switched on. It
should go out after the engine has started.
If the warning light does not go out after the engine has started, or comes
on when driving, drive to the nearest specialist garage. The vehicle battery
will be discharged in this case so switch off all non-essential electrical
components.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
ALTERNATOR WORKSHOP! (ALTERNATOR WORKSHOP!)
Caution
If the warning light comes on when driving and in addition the warning
light (cooling system fault) also comes on in display, you must then
stop the car immediately and switch the engine off - risk of engine
damage!
Fog lights*
The warning light comes on when the fog lights are operating
⇒ page 57.
Cornering lights*
If the warning light flashes for 1 minute while driving or after switching
on the ignition and a warning signal sounds, a fault is confirmed.
Further information ⇒page 56.
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WARNING
If there is a fault in the corn ering lights, the warning light flashes
in the instrument cluster. The cornering lights are automatically
lowered to the emergency position, which prevents a possible
dazzling of oncoming traffic. Thus the illuminated length of the
road is shortened. Drive carefully and have the car inspected imme-
diately by a specialist garage.
Fog lights*
Switching on the fog lights
– First of all turn the light switch into position or ⇒ fig. 34 .
– Pull the light switch out to the first detent .
The rear fog light warning light ⇒ page 27 lights up in the instrument
cluster when the fog light is switched off.
Fog lights with integrated turning light*
The turning light is intended for a better illumination of the
vehicle close range when turning, parking etc.
The turning light is controlled in line with the steering angle or by switching
on the turn signal light in the following circumstances:
•vehicle speed max. 40 km/h,
•low beam switched on,
•no reverse gear engaged,
•no hazard warning light system switched on.
A fault in the turning light is indicated by the warning light
lighting up or
flashing.
Note
If the fog lights are switched on, the function of the turning light is not
active.
Rear fog light
Switching on the rear fog light
– First of all turn the light switch into position or ⇒ fig. 34 .
Fig. 34 Dash panel:
Light switch
A1
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– Pull the light switch out to the second detent . The fog
lights* light up at the same time.
If the vehicle is not fitted with fog lights*, the rear fog light is switched on
by turning the light switch to the position and is pulled out directly to
the position . This switch does not have two positions, but only one
position.
The rear fog light warning light
⇒ page 27 lights up in the instrument
cluster when the fog light is switched off.
Only the rear fog light of the trailer lights up if the vehicle is fitted with a
towing device from Škoda original accessories and when you are
towing a trailer which is fitted with the rear fog light.
Caution
The rear fog light should only be switched on if visibility is particularly poor
(conform with any varying legal provisions) to avoid dazzling vehicles
behind your vehicle.
Headlamp range adjustment
Once the low beam is switched on you can then adapt the
range of the headlights to the load of the vehicle.
– Turn the control dial ⇒fig. 35 until you have adjusted the low
beam so that oncoming traffic is not dazzled.
Settings
The positions correspond approximately to the following vehicle loads:
Front seats occupied, luggage compartment empty.
All seats occupied, luggage compartment empty.
All seats occupied, luggage compartment laden.
Driver seat occupied, luggage compartment laden.
Caution
Set the headlight beam adjustment in such a way as to avoid dazzling
oncoming traffic.
A2
A2
Fig. 35 Dash panel:
Lights and Visibility
A-
A1
A2
A3
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9Operating controls for the heating, control unit for air
conditioning system, parking aid, control unit for cor-
nering lights5
10PCV valve7,5
11Electrically adjustable rear mirror, power windows7,5
12Reversing light10
13Engine control unit (for vehicles with automatic gear-
box)10
14Motor for cornering lights10
15Navigation PDA5
16Not assigned
17Left parking light, licence plate light5
18Right parking light5
19Radio, central control unit5
20Instrument cluster, steering angle sender, ESP5
21Brake lights10
22Operating controls for the heating, control unit for air
conditioning system, parking aid, mobile phone7,5
23Lighting interior, storage compartment and luggage
compartment10
24Tailgate lock10
25Seat heaters20
26Heatable windscreen washing nozzles, windscreen
cleaning system15
27Not assigned
No.Power consumerAmperes
28Petrol engine: AKF valve, petrol engine: Control flap10
29Injection - 1.2 ltr. engine10
30Fuel pump - petrol engine15
31Lambda probe10
32Diesel engine: Switch for brake light and clutch
pedal, cruise control system, fuel pump relay and
glow plug system relay5
33Engine control unit - diesel engine30
34Engine control unit 1.4 ltr.; 1.6 ltr. engine30
Fuel pump - diesel engine15
35Not assigned
36Main beam15/5
37Rear fog light7,5
38Fog lights10
39Blower25
40Rear window wiper10
41Not assigned
42Rear window heater25
43Horn20
44Front window wiper20
45Central control unit for convenience system15
46Engine control unit 1.4 ltr.; 1.6 ltr. petrol engine5
47Cigarette lighter, power socket in the luggage com-
partmenta)15
No.Power consumerAmperes
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Bulbs
Replacing bulbs
The relevant lamp must always be switched off before a light bulb is
replaced.
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.
Defect light bulbs should only be replaced with light bulbs of the same
type. The designation is located on the light socket or the glass bulb.
Changing certain bulbs is not something which you can do yourself, but
requires to be done by a specialist. Other parts of the vehicle must be
removed in order to change the light bulbs. This applies, in particular, to
bulbs which can only be reached from the engine compartment.
We therefore recommend that you have any bulbs changed by a Škoda
Service Partner or, in exceptional cases, by calling on other professional
assistance.
Please note that the engine compartment is a hazardous area
⇒ page 210, “Working in the engine compartment”. We recommend that you carry the set of light bulbs with you which was
delivered in your vehicle. Replacement light bulbs
8) are available at a
Škoda Service Partner.
The set of light bulbs can be stowed in the locable box in the spare wheel.
Overview of bulbs10Engine control unit15
11Central control unit5
12Automatic gearbox5
No.Power consumerAmperes
8)Replacement light bulbs are, on the other hand, part of the basic equipping of the
vehicle in some countries.
Front headlightReflectorModule
Low beam and main
beamH4H7
Parking lightsW5W
Turn signalsPY21W
Fog lightsHB4
Fog lights with turning
lightH8
Rear light unitBulb
Reversing lightP21W
Turn signalsPY21W
Brake lightsP21W
Fog lightsP21W
Parking lights2 x W5W
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Parking light at the front
– Open the bonnet.
– Remove the protective cap ⇒page 255, fig. 183 .
– Grasp the light bulb holder and pull it out of the headlight.
– Replace the light bulb in the light bulb holder and re-insert into the headlight.
Fog lights
– Remove the grille next to the fog light (for turning light) or the grille around the round fog light (for fog light) ⇒page 246.
– Release the screws ⇒fig. 186 and remove the fog light. – Turn the connector with the light bulb up to the stop towards
the left and remove.
– Change the light bulb, put the connector back into the head- light and secure by turning to the right.
– Put the fog light in place with the catch on the side opposite the grille and then press in the opposite part. Applies to turning
light, for round fog light screw in the 3 screws.
– Screw in the screws ⇒fig. 186 and re-insert the grille
⇒ page 246.
– We recommend that you have the headlight setting checked by a Skoda Service Partner after replacing the light bulb.
Storage compartment lighting*
AB
Fig. 186 Structure of
the light bulb of the fog
light
Fig. 187 Remove
lighting in storage
compartment on front
passenger side
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Changing light bulbs in the rear light unit
– To gain access to the light bulbs, unscrew the middle part of
the rear light unit and push away the catch ⇒fig. 192 . – Replace the defective light bulb.
– To replace the light bulb of the parking light, turn the bulb
connector of the light bulb to the left up to the stop (in the
direction of the arrows on the housing) and take it out of the
housing ⇒fig. 193 .
– Replace the light bulb, put the bulb connector back into the housing and turn it to the right up to the stop (in the opposite
direction of the arrows on the housing).
– Screw the middle part of the rear light unit onto the housing ⇒fig. 192 .
– Connect the plug connection and re-insert the rear light unit.
– Screw the rear light unit tight ⇒page 259, fig. 190 .
Fitting position of the light bulbs in the rear light unit ⇒fig. 193
1 - Brake light
2 - Turn signal light
3 - Reversing lights
4 - Rear fog light
5 - Parking lights
Fig. 192 Removing the
middle part of the rear
light unit
Fig. 193 Rear light
unit: Installing the light
bulbs
A5
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