2009 SKODA OCTAVIA technical data

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Carefully remove the cover as follows. – Guide the fingers into the opening
⇒
page 254, fig. 231
.
– By pulling in the direction of arrow , first of all slacken the cover in
the upper area on the side to the fog lights.
– Afterwards, also slacken the cover on the other side in the direction of
arrow and remove it.
– Screw in the towing eye by hand anticlockwise down to the stop
⇒
fig. 232
and tighten up using the wheel wrench* (push the wheel
wrench* through the eye).
– In order to reinstall the cover after sc
rewing out the towing eye, first of
all insert it starting on the side facing the marking. Then press the cover closed on the side facing the fog light. The cover must engage firmly.
Front towing eye for Octavia RS and Octavia Scout The towing eye is stored in th
e box for the vehicle tool kit.
Octavia RS – Guide one finger into the opening of the grille
⇒
fig. 233
.
– Unlock the cover by pulling it in direction and remove it.– Screw in the towing eye by hand anticlockwise down to the stop
⇒
fig. 232
and tighten up using the wheel wrench* (push the wheel
wrench* through the eye).
Fig. 232 Front bumper: Installing the towing eye
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Fig. 233 Front bumper Octavia RS: Protective grilleFig. 234 Front bumper Octavia Scout: Cover
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The car can be towed in with a tow bar or
a tow rope. Refer at the same time to the
following guidelines:•
Move
selector lever into N
.
•
The maximum towing speed is
50 km/h
.
•
The maximum permissible towing distance is
50 km
. The gear oil pump does
not operate when the engine is not runni
ng; the gearbox would not be adequately
lubricated at higher speeds an
d over longer towing distance.
Caution
If the vehicle is towed in by a recovery vehi
cle, it should only be towed in with the
front wheels raised. If the vehicle is raised at rear, the automatic gearbox is damaged! (Does not apply to the automatic gearbox DSG).
Note
The vehicle must be transported on a special ve
hicle or trailer if it is not possible to
tow in the vehicle in the way described or if the towing distance is greater than 50 km.Towing a vehicle with four-wheel drivePlease refer to the notes
⇒page 253.
The vehicle can be towed in using a tow ba
r or a tow rope or with the front axle
raised. The maximum towing speed is
50 km/h
, the maximum permissible towing
distance is
50 km
.
Note
The vehicle must be transported on a special ve
hicle or trailer if it is not possible to
tow in the vehicle in the way described or if the towing distance is greater than 50 km.
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Fuse cover in engine compartment The fuse box in the engine comp
artment exists in two different
versions. You can determine which version your vehicle is fitted with after removing the fuse cover at the location of the fuses.On some vehicles, the battery cover
must be removed before removing
the fuse cover
⇒
page 232.
Removing fuse cover – Move the circlips
⇒
fig. 238
as far as the stop, the symbol

appears behind the circlip and remove the cover.
Installing fuse cover – Position the fuse cover on the fuse box and push the circlips as far
as the stop - the symbol
 is visible behind the circlip.
Caution
•
When unlocking and locking the fuse cover,
it must be pressed on the sides to
the box, otherwise damage can
occur to the locking mechanism.
•
Carefully position the fuse cover in th
e engine compartment. If the cover was
not correctly positioned, water can get into
the fuses and this results in a damage
to the vehicle!
Fuse assignment in engine compartmentCertain electrical components are only standard on certain vehicle model versions or only suppliable as optional
equipment for certain models.
Fig. 238 Fuse cover in engine compartment
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No.
Power consumer
Amperes
F1
Not assigned
F2
Control unit for automatic gearbox DQ 200
30
F3
Measuring circuit
5
F4
Valves for ABS
30/20
F5
Control unit for automatic gearbox
15
F6
Instrument cluster, windshield
wiper lever and turn sig-
nal light lever
5
F7
Power suppy terminal 15, Starter
40
F8
Radio
15
F9
Phone
5
F10
Engine control unit, Main relay
5/10
F11
Control unit for auxiliary heating
20
F12
Control unit for CAN databus
5
Fig. 239 Schematic repre- sentation of fuse carrier in engine compartment
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Electrically adjustable
seats are protected by
automatic circuit breakers
, which
switch on again automatically after a fe
w seconds after the overload has been
eliminated.BulbsChanging bulbsThe relevant lamp must always be switch
ed off before a light bulb is replaced.
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 wh
ich you can do yourself, but requires to
be done by a specialist. Other parts of the vehicle must be removed in order to
12
Central locking control unit
10
13
Diagnostic socket, Light switch
10
14
Control unit for automatic gearbox, Selector lever lock
5
15
Central control unit - interior lights
5
16
Climatronic
10
17
Not assigned
18
Not assigned
19
Control unit for trailer detection
5
20
Not assigned
21
Cornering lights for the left and right side
10
22
Air blower for Climatronic
40
23
Front power window
30
24
Cigarette lighter
25
25
Rear window heaterRear window heater, Auxiliar
y heating (auxiliary heating
and ventilation)
2530
26
Power socket in the luggage compartment
20
27
Fuel pump relay, Injection valves (diesel engine)
15
28
Not assigned
29
Engine control unit, Crankcase ventilation heater
10
30
Control unit for automatic gearbox
20
31
Vacuum pump
20
32
Rear power window
30
33
Electric sliding/tilting roof
25
34
Control unit for convenience functions
20
35
Anti-theft alarm system
5
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
36
Headlight cleaning system
20
37
Front seat heating
30
38
Heated rear seats
30
39
Not assigned
40
Air blower for heating and air conditioning
40
41
Rear window wiper
15
42
Not assigned
43
Towing device
15
44
Towing device
20
45
Towing device
15
46
Heated windscreen washer nozzles
5
47
Relay for auxiliary heating
5
48
Not assigned
49
Light switch
5
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
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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, profes-
sional 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 bu
lb). Use a clean cloth, serviette or some-
thing similar.
Note
This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is assumed that no major complications wi
ll arise. Other light bulbs should be replaced by your
specialist garage.Front headlight
Positions of the light bulbs in the front headlight
⇒fig. 241
.
- Front turn signal light - parking lights and low beam - main beam lightRemoving the headlightThe headlight must be removed in order to change the light bulb of the parking lights, low beam lights and main beam lights as well as the turn signal lights. Removing the headlight – Switch the ignition and all lights off. – Open the bonnet
⇒
page 224.
– Unscrew the plastic nut
⇒
fig. 242
.
– Pull the fuse in upward direction. – Pull the locking lever of the headlight as far as the stop in the direction
of arrow .
Fig. 241 Front headlight: Installing the light bulbs
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Fig. 242 Front headlight: Installing the light bulbs
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Removing the light bulb for the low beam light – Switch the ignition and all lights off. – Remove the headlight
⇒
page 263.
– Remove the protective cap
⇒
page 263, fig. 241
.
– Turn the connector with the light bulb up to the stop towards the
left and remove
⇒
page 264, fig. 244
.
– Replace the lamp, insert the connector with the new lamp and turn to
the right up to the stop.
– Insert the protective cap.
Note
•
In order to facilitate the removal of the socket with the bulb for the parking light,
we recommend to remove first of al
l the bulb for the low beam light.
•
We recommend that you have the headli
ght setting checked by a specialist
garage after installing the headlight.Main beam light– Switch the ignition and all lights off.
– Remove the headlight
⇒
page 263.
– Remove the protective cap
⇒
page 263, fig. 241
.
– Unplug plug
⇒
fig. 245
.
– 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.Fog lights and daylight driving lights*
AB
AB
Fig. 245 Removing the light bulb for the main beam light
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Fig. 246 Front bumper: Protective grille
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Removing the cover - Octavia RS – Switch the ignition and all lights off. – Guide one finger into the opening
⇒
page 266, fig. 248
and remove
the cover.
Removing the cover - Octavia Scout – Switch the ignition and all lights off. – Guide the wire clamp from the vehi
cle tool kit into
the opening above
the fog light
⇒
page 266, fig. 249
and remove the cover.
Fog lights Octavia RS, Octavia Scout
Removing the fog light – Screw out the screws with the aid of the screwdriver*, which is part of
the vehicle tool kit
24) ⇒
fig. 250
.
– Take out the fog light. Changing the bulb and installing the fog light – Press the locking button
⇒
fig. 251
of the plug and remove the
plug from the socket .
– Turn the socket with the bulb to the left up to the stop and take it
out.
– Change the bulb, insert again the socket with the new bulb and turn it
to the right up to the stop.
– Connect the plug to the socket . – Screw in the screws again and insert
the cover. The cover must engage
firmly.
Fig. 250 Front bumper: Fog lights
24)Valid for Octavia RS and Octavia Scout.
Fig. 251 Fog lights: Changing the bulb
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Changing light bulbs in the lamp holder – Switch the ignition and all lights off. – Remove the side compartment cover by turning the locks in the direc-
tion of arrow
⇒
page 268, fig. 254
.
– Take out the cover of the lamp holder on the luggage compartment
side.
– Take out the light bulbs of the tail light (arrow and )
⇒
fig. 255
.
– Press the catches in the directio
n of arrow and take out the lamp
holder.
– 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.
Change the light bulb for the parking light – Switch the ignition and all lights off. – Remove the side compartment cover by turning the locks in the direc-
tion of arrow
⇒
page 268, fig. 254
.
– Take out the cover of the lamp holder on the luggage compartment
side.
– Take the defective light bulb (arrow or
⇒
page 268, fig. 253
) out
of the housing and replace it with a new one.
– Remove the lamp holder cover on the luggage compartment side and
close the side compartment.
Fig. 255 Removing the lamp holderA1
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