Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
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Warning lightsOverview
The warning lights indicate certain functions or faults.
Fig. 20 Instrument cluster with warning lights
Turn signal lights (to the left) page 23
Turn signal lights (to the right) page 23
Fog lights* page 23
Main beam light page 23
Low beam light page 24
Rear fog light page 24
Cruise control system* page 24
Failure of the light bulbs page 24
Airbag system page 24
Control system for exhaust page 24
Electromechanical power steering page 24
Engine oil pressure page 25
EPC fault light (petrol engine) page 25
Glow plug system (diesel engine) page 25
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel (spring-tensioned position) in direction
of arrow - the main beam light goes off.
Headlight flasher
– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel (spring-tensioned position) in direction of arrow - 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 right-hand or left-hand parking light is switched on.
Information concerning the function of the lights.
The turn signal system only operates when the igniti on is switched on. The corre-
sponding 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 rate if a bulb of the turn signal light
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 tu rn signal light and you switch off the igni-
tion, the parking light is not automatically switched on.
Use only in accordance with the legal requirements the described lighting and
signal systems.
Interior lightingLighting of the interior of the vehicle - Version 1Switching on the interior lighting– Press the switch in the direction of the edge of the light, the symbol
fig. 39 appears.
Switching off the interior lighting– Press the switch into the middle position O.Operation of the lamp using the door switch– Press the switch in the direction of the centre of the light, the symbol
appears.
Reading lights– The reading lights are switched on or off with the switch .
If the lights are controlled via the door switch (switch in position
), the lighting is
switched on when:
Unlocking the vehicle
Opening doors
Withdrawing the ignition key.
ADAD
Fig. 39 Interior lighting with reading
lights
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Fuse cover in engine compartmentOn some vehicles, the battery cover must be removed before removing the fuse cover
page 146.Removing fuse cover– Move the circlips fig. 144 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 the 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 stan dard on certain vehicle model versions or
only suppliable as optional equipment for certain models.
Fig. 144 Fuse cover in engine compart-
ment
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 signal
light lever
5
F7
Power supply for terminal 15 (ignition on), 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
F13
Engine control unit
15/30
F14
Ignition
20
Fig. 145 Schematic representation of
fuse carrier in engine compartment
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Please note that the engine compartment is a hazardous area
page 140, “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
9).
A stowage place for the bulbs is located in the box in the spare wheel.
Bulb - Overview
WARNING
Bulbs H7 and H1 are pressurised and may burst when changing the bulb -
risk of injury!
It is recommended to wear gloves and safety glasses when changing a bulb.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 bulb). Use a clean cloth, serviette or something
similar.
Note
This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is assumed that
no major complications will arise. Other li ght bulbs should be replaced by your
specialist garage.
9)The small box with replacement bulbs is part of th e basic equipping of the vehicle in some coun-
tries.Front headlight
Halogen headlight
Low beam light
H7
Main beam light
H1
Parking lights
W5W
Tu r n s i g n a l s
PY21W
Fog lights*
H8
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
Interior lighting
C10W
Reading lights
W5W
Luggage compartment light
W5W
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Removing 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 139.
– Unscrew the plastic nut fig. 147 .
– Pull the fuse in upward direction.
– Pull the locking lever of the headlight as fa r as the stop in the direction of arrow .
– Unplug the plug connector and carefully take out the headlight in the direction of arrow .
Installation takes place in the reverse order.
Note
After installing the headlight, the headligh t setting must be checked by a specialist
garage.
Parking light at the frontFig. 148 Replacing the cover for the lamps of th e parking- and low-beam light / removing the
bulb for the parking lightChange the light bulb for the parking light– Switch the ignition and all lights off.
– Remove the headlight page 174.
– Press the wire clamps in the direction of arrow to the side and remove the cover
fig. 148 - left.
– Press the contact studs in the direction of arrow and remove the holder with the
light bulb of the parking light fig. 148 - right.
– Take the faulty bulb out of the fixture and insert a new one.
Installation takes place in the reverse order.
Note
After installing the headlight, the headligh t setting must be checked by a specialist
garage.
Fig. 147 Removing the headlight
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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 174.
– Turn the socket in the direction of arrow OPEN and take it out together with the
light bulb for the turn signal light fig. 151 .
– 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 to the right.
Note
After installing the headlight, the headligh t setting must be checked by a specialist
garage.
Light unit (Octavia)Fig. 152 Luggage compartment: Cover for th e lamp holder / removing lamp holdersChanging light bulbs in the lamp holder– Switch the ignition and all lights off.
– Unlock the locking button and open the cover of the lamp holder fig. 152 - left.
– Press the catches in the direction of arrow and take out the lamp holder fig. 152
- right.
– Press the defective light bulb into th e 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 lamp holder in such a way that the catches lock in place in the housing.
– Close and lock the cover of the lamp holder.Change the light bulb for the parking light– Switch the ignition and all lights off.
– Unlock the locking button and open the cover of the lamp holder fig. 152 - left.
– Take the defective light bulb (arrow or ) out of the light housing and replace it with a new one of the same type.
– Close and lock the cover of the lamp holder.
Fig. 151 Removing the light bulb for the
turn signal light
A1
A2
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