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Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
27
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Warning lightsOverview The warning lights indicate certain functions or faults.
Fig. 31 Instrument cluster with warning lights
Turn signal lights (to the left)
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Turn signal lights (to the right)
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Turn signal system fo
r vehicles towing a
trailer*
⇒ page 28
Main beam light
⇒page 29
Low beam light
⇒page 29
Fog lights*
⇒page 29
Rear fog light
⇒page 29
Electronic immobiliser
⇒page 29
Bulbs*
⇒page 29
Control system for exhaust
⇒page 29
EPC fault light* (petrol engine)
⇒page 29
Glow plug system (diesel engine)
⇒page 30
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Lights and Visibility
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
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 function only operates if
the ignition is switched off.•
An acoustic warning signal will sound when the driver's door is opened if the
lever is not in the middle position after
removing the ignition key. The acoustic
warning signal will stop just as soon
as the driver's door is closed.
Caution
Use main beam or the headlight flasher only
if this does not risk dazzling other road
users.
Note
Use only in accordance with the legal
requirements the described lighting and
signal systems.Coming Home Function*This function makes it possible to switch on low beam for a short time after leaving the car, e.g. to illumina
te the path to your front door, etc.
Selecting function – Switch off the light. – Switch off the ignition. – Operate the headlight flasher once.– Open and close the driver door.If the door remains open, the light remains on for about 3 minutes. If the door remains closed, the light stays on for about 30 seconds.Interior lightingFront interior lighting and lighting of storage compartment on front passenger sideSwitching the interior light on – Press the switch to the left, the symbol
⇒
fig. 51
appears.
Switching the interior light off – Press the switch into the middle position
O.Fig. 51 Detail of the head- liner: front interior lighting
AAAA
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Fuses and light bulbs
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Fuse assignment in engine compartment - version 2Certain electrical components are only st
andard on certain vehicle model versions
or only suppliable as optional
equipment for certain models.
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.
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
1
Pump for ABS
30
2
Valves for ABS
30
3
Radiator fan 1st stage
30
4
Glow plugs for heating the coolant, relay for secondary air pump
50
5
Engine control unit
50
6
Radiator fan 2nd stage
40
7
Main fuse of the interior
110
8
Dynamo
110 / 150
a)
a)Depending on the engine type and equipment.
Fig. 178 Schematic repre- sentation of fuse box in engine compartment - version 2
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
1
Heating of the exterior mirrors, relay for cigarette lighter, power seats and washing nozzles
10
2
Turn signal lights, Xenon headlight
10
3
Lighting in storage compartment
5
4
Licence plate light
5
5
Seat heating, Climatronic, circulating air flap, exterior mirror heater, cruise control system
7,5
6
Central locking system
5
7
Reversing light, sensors for parking aid
10
8
Phone
5
9
ABS, ESP
5
10
Ignition, S-contact
a)
10
11
Instrument cluster
5
Fig. 179 Schematic repre- sentation of the fuse carrier in the dash panel
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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
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 specialist garage or, in exceptional cases, by callin
g on other professional assistance.
Please note that the engine compartment is a hazardous area
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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
8).
A stowage place for the bulbs is located in the box in the spare wheel*.Fitted with a xenon headlightChange of bulbs on vehicles with Xenon li
ghts (low beam lights, parking lights and
main beam lights) should be undertaken by a specialist garage. Bulb - Overview
WARNING
•
Light bulbs H4 and H1 are pressurise
d and may burst when changing the
bulb - risk of injury!•
It is recommended to wear gloves an
d safety glasses when changing a
bulb.•
Gas discharge bulbs* (xenon bulbs) op
erate with a high voltage, profes-
sional knowledge is requ
ired - danger to life!
8)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
H4
D2S
Main beam light
H4
H1
Parking lights
W5W
Turn signals
PY21W
Fog lights
H3
Rear light unit
Bulb (Octavia)
Bulb (Combi)
Reversing light
P21W
P21W
Tu r n s i g n a l s
PY21W
PY21W
Brake lights
P21W
P21/5W
Parking lights
P21/4W
P21/5W
Fog lights
P21/4W
P21W
Others
Bulb (Octavia)
Bulb (Combi)
Side turn signal lights
WY5W
WY5W
Licence plate light
W5W
W5W
3. Brake light
W2, 3W
LED
Interior lighting
C10W
C10W
Reading light
W5W
W5W
Luggage compartment light
C5W
C10W
Storage compartment light - front passenger side
C3W
C3W
Interior mirror light
W2, 3W
W2, 3W
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
– Close the sprung wire clamp over the light socket. Press together the
sprung wire clamp and lock together again.
–Plug in plug. – Insert the plastic cover.
Note
Get the headlight setting checked by a specialist garage after replacing the light bulb.Turn signal light at the frontChanging light bulb for turn signal light (at the front) – Switch the ignition and all lights off. – Open the bonnet.– Unscrew the screw . – Push the lamp out in direction of arrow
⇒
fig. 184
.
– Turn the holder with the light bu
lb to the left and pull it out.
– 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 holder with the light bulb
into the housing of the turn signal
light and turn it to the right up to the stop.
– Push the housing of the turn signal light back in such a way that the
guide lugs lock into the circlips of the main headlight.
– Screw in the screw .Light unit (Octavia)Changing light bulbs in the lamp holder – Switch the ignition and all lights off. – Open the boot lid. – Raise the floor covering.– Press off the catches in the direction of arrow
⇒
fig. 185
and take out
the lamp holder.
Fig. 184 Removing the light bulb for the turn signal light
A1
A1
Fig. 185 Luggage compart-ment: Light bulb holder
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