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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
AA
AA
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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Fuse assignment in the dash panelCertain electrical components are only standard on certain vehicle model versions or only suppliable as optional
equipment for certain models.
F13
Engine control unit
15/30
F14
Ignition
20
F15
Lambda probe NO
x sensor, fuel pump relay
Glow plug system relay
10 15 5
F16
Central control unit, right main headlight, right rear light unit
30
F17
Horn
15
F18
Amplifier for digital sound processor
30
F19
Front window wiper
30
F20
Water pumpvalve for fuel dosing
1020
F21
Lambda probe
10/15
F22
Clutch pedal switch, brake pedal switch
5
F23
Secondary air pump Air mass meter Fuel high pressure pump
5 10 15
F24
Activated charcoal filter, ex
haust gas recirculation valve
10
F25
Pump for ABS
30/40
F26
Central control unit, left main headlight, left rear light unit
30
F27
Secondary air pump Glow plug system
4050
F28
Not assigned
F29
Power supply terminal 30
50
F30
Te r m i n a l X
a)
50
a)In order not to drain the battery unnecessarily
when starting the engine, the electrical com-
ponents of this terminal are automatically switched off.No.
Power consumer
Amperes
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
1
Diagnostic socket, Engine co
ntrol unit, Electrical fuel
pump
10
2
Control unit for ABS, ESP
5
3
Airbag
5
4
Heating, Air conditioning system, Reversing lights
5
5
Control unit for headla
mp beam adjustment
5
6
Instrument cluster, Control unit for automatic gearbox, Control unit for electromec
hanical power steering,
Parking aid; Haldex clutch
5
7
Not assigned
8
Not assigned
9
Not assigned
10
Not assigned
11
Not assigned
Fig. 240 Schematic repre- sentation of the fuse carrier in the dash panel
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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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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 an authorised Škoda Service Partner or, in exceptional cases, by
calling on other professional assistance.
Please note that the engine compartment is a hazardous area
⇒page 225,
“Working in the engine compartment”. We recommend that you always have a small box of replacement bulbs in your vehicle. You can obtain replacement bulbs from Škoda original accessories or from a specialist garage
23).
The set of light bulbs can be stowed in the locable box in the spare wheel.Fitted with a xenon headlightChange of light bulbs on Xenon lights (low beam lights, parking lights and main beam lights) should be undertaken by a specialist garage. Overview of bulbs23)The small box with replacement bulbs is part of
the basic equipping of the vehicle in some
countries.Front headlight
Halogen headlight
Xenon headlight
Low beam light
H7
D1S
Main beam light
H1
Parking lights
W5W/W5W BL
Daylight driving lights*
PY21W SLL/LED
a)
a)Octavia RS, Octavia ScoutTurn signals
PY21W
Fog lights
H8/HB4
a)
Light unit (Octavia)
Bulb
Reversing light
P21W
Tu r n s i g n a l s
PY21W
Twin filament light bulb for the brake lights and tail lights
P21/4W
Twin filament light bulb for the rear fog lights and tail lights
P21/4W
Parking lights
W3W
Rear light unit (Combi)
Bulb
Reversing lights, brake lights, tail lights and rear fog light
P21W
Tu r n s i g n a l s
PY21W
Parking lights
W3W
Others
Bulb
Side turn signal lights
LED
Licence plate light
C5W
3. Brake light
LED
Entry lighting
W5W
front interior lighting
C10W
Reading lights
W5W
Rear interior lighting
C10W
Luggage compartment light
W5W
Door warning light
C5W
Lighting in storage compartment
C3W
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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
AAABAC
Fig. 242 Front headlight: Installing the light bulbs
AA
AB
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– Unplug the plug connector and carefully take out the headlight in the
direction of arrow .
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.Turn signal light at the frontChanging light bulb for turn signal light (at the front) – Switch the ignition and all lights off. – Remove the headlight
⇒
page 263.
– Turn the socket in the direction of arrow
OPEN (open)
and take it out
together with the light bulb for the turn signal light
⇒
fig. 243
.
– 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 socket with the changed light bulb into the headlight and
secure it by turning in the direction of arrow
CLOSE (close)
to the
right. Note
We recommend that you have the headlight
setting checked by a specialist garage
after installing the headlight.Front parking lights and low beamRemoving the light bulb for the parking light – Switch the ignition and all lights off. – Remove the headlight
⇒
page 263.
– Remove the protective cap
⇒
page 263, fig. 241
.
– Remove the socket
⇒
fig. 244
.
– Take the faulty bulb out of the socket and insert a new one. – Insert the protective cap.
A2
Fig. 243 Removing the light bulb for the turn signal light
Fig. 244 Removing the bulbs for the parking and low beam light
AB
AA
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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
AC
AA
ABAC
Fig. 246 Front bumper: Protective grille
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Connector - bulb for daylight driving lights*
⇒
fig. 247
. Connector
- bulb for fog lights. Removing the cover – Switch the ignition and all lights off. – Guide the fingers into the opening
⇒
page 265, fig. 246
.
– 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.
Removing the fog light – Guide your hand into the opening,
in which the cover was located,
and press the spring bolt
⇒
fig. 247
.
– Take out the fog light. – Turn the connector with the light bulb up to the stop towards the left
and remove.
– Replace the lamp, insert the connector with the new lamp and turn to
the right up to the stop.
– For the installation, first of all insert the fog light with the interlock to
the side far away from the marking of the vehicle.
– Press into place the headlight onto the side facing the marking. – In order to reinstall the cover, first of all insert one part of the cover
starting on the side facing the mark
ing. Then press the cover closed on
the side facing the fog light. The cover must engage firmly.
Cover of fog lights Octavia RS, Octavia Scout
Fig. 247 Removing the front fog light
AA
AB
AAA1
A2
Fig. 248 Front bumper: Octavia RSFig. 249 Front bumper: Octavia Scout
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