2009 SKODA OCTAVIA turn signal bulb

Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
32

Turn signal lights (to the left)
⇒page 33

Turn signal lights (to the right)
⇒page 33

Fog lights*
⇒page 33

Main beam light
⇒page 33

Low beam light
⇒page 33

Rear fog light
⇒page 33

Speed regulating system*
⇒page 33

Failure of the light bulbs
⇒page 33

Diesel particle filter* (diesel engine)
⇒page 34

Airbag system
⇒page 34

Control system for exhaust
⇒page 35


Electromechanical power steering
⇒page 35

Engine oil pressure
⇒page 35

EPC fault light (petrol engine)
⇒page 36

Glow plug system (diesel engine)
⇒page 36

Coolant temperature/coolant level
⇒page 36

Traction control system (TCS)
⇒page 37

Electronic stability programme (ESP)*
⇒page 37

Selector lever lock*
⇒page 37

Tyre pressure*
⇒page 38

Antilock brake system (ABS)
⇒page 38

Bonnet
⇒page 38

Seat belt warning light
⇒page 39

Brake pad wear*
⇒page 39

Boot lid
⇒page 39

Open door
⇒page 39

Fluid level in windshield washer system*
⇒page 39

Brake system
⇒page 39

Dynamo
⇒page 40

Engine oil level
⇒page 40

Fuel reserve
⇒page 41
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
WARNING
•
If you do not pay attention to the warning lights coming on and the corre-
sponding descriptions and warning notes, this may result in severe body injuries or major vehicle damage.•
The engine compartment of your car is
a hazardous area. There is a risk
of injuries, scalding, accidents and
fire when working in the engine
compartment, e.g. inspecting and replenis
hing oil and other fluids. It is also
essential to observe all warnings
⇒page 225, “Working in the engine
compartment”.
Note
•
The arrangement of the indicator lights depends on the model version. The
symbols shown in the following functional description are to be found as indicator lights in the instrument cluster.•
Operational faults are shown in the instrument cluster as red symbols (priority
1 - danger) or yellow symb
ols (priority 2 - warning).
Turn signal system

Either the left
 or right
 indicator light flashes depending on the position of the
turn signal lever. The indicator light flashes at twice its normal ra
te 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 64.
Fog lights*

The warning light
 comes on when the fog lights are operating
⇒page 62.
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 64.
Low beam

The warning light
 comes on when low beam is selected
⇒page 58.
Rear fog light

The warning light
 comes on when the rear fog lights are operating
⇒page 62.
Cruise control system*

The warning light
 lights up, when operating the speed regulating system.
Failure of the light bulbs

The warning light
 comes on if a light bulb is damaged:
•
up to 2 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
•
when switching on the defective light bulb.
The following text e.g will be displayed in the information display*:
Check front right dipped beam!
The rear side lights and the licence plate
lighting require several light bulbs. The
indicator light
 only lights up if all light bulbs
of the licence plate lighting or the
parking light (in one rear light unit) are defe
ctive. Check regularly the function of the
light bulbs.
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Lights and Visibility
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Daylight driving lights*In some countries, the national legisl
ation requires that the vehicles are
equipped with the function
daylight driving lights.
Switching on daylight driving lights – Switch on the ignition without turnin
g the light switch out of the posi-
tion 0.
Deactivate function daylight driving lights – Pull the turn signal light lever towards the steering wheel up to 3
seconds after switching on the ignition
and at the same time, slide it to
the bottom and hold it in this position for at least 3 seconds.
Activate function daylight driving lights – Pull the turn signal light lever towards the steering wheel up to 3
seconds after switching on the ignition
and at the same time, slide it to
the top and hold it in this position for at least 3 seconds.
When the daylight driving lights are switched on, the side lights and the low beam come on together. On vehicles which are fitted with bulbs for
daylight driving lights* in the fog lights,
the parking lights do not co
me on when activating the function daylight driving
lights
9).
When the daylight driving lights are switched on, the illumination of the instrument cluster is switched off, however, it is switched on in the position

when it is dark
and the low beam shines with full brightness (100 % of the performance). On vehicles fitted with an information displa
y*, you can activate or
deactivate in the
menu the function daylight driving lights:„
SETUP (Settings)
„
Lights & Vision (Lights & Vision)
Automatic light control*Switching on automatic light control* – Turn the light switch
⇒
fig. 55
into position

.
Switching off automatic light control* – Turn the light switch to the position 0,

or

.
If the light switch is in the position

, the symbol illuminates when the ignition
is switched on

next to the light switch. If th
e low beam is activated with the
light sensor, the symbol
 illuminates additionally next to the light switch.
If the light comes on automatically, the side lights and low beam as well as licence plate light light up at the same time. If the automatic light control* is switched on, the light is regulated with the light sensor in the rear mirror holder. If the light intensity drops below the set value, e.g when driving during the day into a tunnel, the low beam and the side lights as well as the licence plate light come on automa
tically. If the light intensity increases
again, the lights switch off automatically. Motorway lights If the automatic light control* has been sw
itched on and the vehicle speed is over
140 km/h for at least 10 seconds, the side
lights and low beam are switched on
automatically.
9)Only valid for some countries.
Fig. 55 Dash panel: Light switch
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when driving. Vehicles which are equipp
ed with Xenon bulbs* do not have a
manual headlight range adjustment control.Switch for hazard warning lights

– Press switch
 ⇒
fig. 59
to switch the hazard warning light system on
or off.
All the turn signal lights on the vehicle
flash at the same time when the hazard
warning light system is switched on. The in
dicator light for the turn signals and the
indicator light in the switch also flash at
the same time. You can also switch on the
hazard warning light system if the ignition is switched off. The hazard warning light system is swit
ched on automatically if an airbag is
deployed in the event of an accident. Please comply with any legal requirements when using the hazard warning light system.
Note
Switch on the hazard warning light system if, for example:•
you encounter traffic congestion,
•
your vehicle breaks down or an emergency situation occurs.
The turn signal
  and main beam lever

The parking lights and headlight flasher are also switched on and off using the turn signal and main beam lever.The turn signal and main beam lever perform the following functions: Right
 and left
 turn signal light
– Push the lever upwards or downwards
⇒
fig. 60
.
– If you only wish to flash three time
s* (the so-called convenience turn
signal), push the lever briefly up to
the upper or lower pressure point
and release it. This function can be activated/deactivated in the infor-mation display*
⇒
page 26.
– Turn signal for changing lanes - in order to only flash briefly, move the
lever up or down to the pressure point and hold it in this position.
Main beam

– Switch on the low beam. – Push the lever forwards.– Pull the lever back into the initial po
sition in order to switch the main
beam off again.
Fig. 59 Dash panel: Switch for hazard warning lights
Fig. 60 Turn signal and main beam lever
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Technical Data
Headlight flasher

– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel (spring-tensioned position)
- the main beam and warning light

in the instrument cluster come
on.
Parking light

– Switch off the ignition. – Push the lever up or down - the ri
ght-hand or left-hand parking light
is switched on.
Information concerning the function of the lights.•
The
turn signal system
only operates when the ignition is switched on. The
corresponding indicator light
 or  in the instrument cluster also flashes.
•
The turn signal is automatically cancelled after negotiating a curve.
•
The indicator light flashes at twice its normal
ra te if a bulb of the turn s ignal lig ht
fails.•
The side light and rear light on the appropriate side of the vehicle are switched
on when the
parking light
is selected. The parking light only operates if the ignition
is switched off.
Caution
Use main beam or the headlight flasher only
if this does not risk dazzling other road
users.
Note
•
If you have switched on the right or left
turn signal light and you switch off the
ignition, the parking light is
not automatically switched on.
•
Use only in accordance with the legal
requirements the described lighting and
signal systems.
Interior lightingvehicle interior lighting front and rear*The same principles apply for the lighti
ng of the front and rear part of the
vehicle. Switching the interior light on – Press the switch to the left, the symbol

⇒
fig. 61
appears.
Switching the interior light off – Press the switch into the middle position
O.
– On the version without reading lights press the switch to the right,
the symbol
O appears.
Door contact setting – Press the switch to the right, the symbol

appears.
– On the version without reading lights press the switch into the
middle position

.
Fig. 61 Detail of the head- liner: Front and rear interior lighting
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AA
AA
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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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Technical Data
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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– 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
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