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Fuses and light bulbsElectric fusesReplacing fuses in the dash panel
Defect fuses must be replaced.Individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses. The fuses are located on the left
side of the dash panel behind the safety cover.
– Switch the ignition off and also the electrical component affected.
– Carefully swivel the cover in the direction of arrow and pull it out fig. 156 .
– Find out which fuse belongs to th e component which is not operating page 192,
“Fuse assignment in the dash panel”.
– Take the plastic clip out of it s fixture in the fuse cover, insert it onto the respective
fuse and pull out this fuse.
– Defect fuses can be detected by their melted metal strips. Replace the defect fuse by a new fuse of the same ampere number.
– Insert the fuse cover into the dash pane l in such a way that the guide lugs are
guided into the openings of the dash panel and then lock them by pressing.
We recommend that you always have the small box of replacement fuses in your
vehicle. You can obtain replacement fuses from the range of Škoda original parts or
from a specialist garage
15). Colour coding of fuses
Caution
Never attempt to “repair” fuses and also do
not replace them with a fuse of a higher
amperage - risk of fire! This may also caus e damage at another part of the electrical
system.
Have the electrical system checked as quickly as possible by a specialist garage if a
newly inserted fuse blows again after a short time.Note
We recommend that you have these fuse s replaced by a specialist garage.
Fig. 156 Bottom side of the dash panel:
Fuse cover
15)The small box with replacement fuses is part of the basic equipping of the vehicle in some coun-
tries.
Colour
Maximum amperage
light brown
5
brown
7,5
red
10
blue
15
yellow
20
white
25
green
30
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Replacing fuses at the battery (manual gearbox, automatic gearbox DSG)Fig. 158 The battery: Fuse cover– Press together the interlocks of the fuse cover simultaneously in direction of arrow
fig. 158 and push out the cover in direction of arrow .
30
Fuel pump
15
Ignition
20
Cruise control system, operation of PTC relay
5
31
Lambda probe
10
32
High pressure pump, pressure valve
15
33
Engine control unit
30/15
34
Engine control unit
15
Vacuum pump
20
35
Power supply of ignition lock
5
36
Main beam light
15
37
Rear fog light
7,5
38
Fog lights
10
39
Blower
30
40
Heatable windscreen washing nozzles, windscreen cleaning
system
15
41
Not assigned
42
Rear window heater
25
43
Horn
20
44
Front window wiper
20
45
Central control unit fo r convenience system
25/10
46
Anti-theft alarm system
15
47
Cigarette lighter, power socket in the luggage compartment
a)
15
48
ABS
15
49
Turn signal lights, brake lights
15
50
Radio
10
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
51
Electrical power window (front and rear) - left side
25
52
Electrical power window (front and rear) - right side
25
53
Parking light - left side
5
Electric sliding/tilting roof
25
54
Anti-theft alarm system
15/5
55
Control unit for automatic gearbox DSG
30
56
Headlight cleaning system
25
Parking light - right side
5
57
Left low beam, headlight range adjustment
15
58
Low beam on the right
15
a)If the engine is switched off already one electr ical component which is connected can discharge
the battery.No.
Power consumer
Amperes
AA
AB
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Replace fuses at the battery (automatic gearbox)Fig. 160 The battery: Open the posi tive terminal cover / fuse cover– Open the positive terminal cover (+) fig. 160 .
– Press onto the interlocks of the fuse covers fig. 160 on the right and open the
covers.
– Press together the interlocks of the fuse cover simultaneously and push out the
cover in the direction of the arrow.
– Find out which fuse belongs to th e component which is not operating page 194,
“Fuse assignment at the battery (ma nual gearbox, automatic gearbox DSG)”.
– Defect fuses can be detected by their melted metal strips. Replace the defect fuse by a new fuse of the same ampere number.
Caution
Never attempt to “repair” fuses and also do not replace them with a fuse of a higher
amperage - risk of fire! This may also cause damage at an other part of the electrical
system.
Have the electrical system checked as quickl y as possible by a specialist garage if a
newly inserted fuse blows again after a short time.Note
We recommend that you have these fuses replaced by a specialist garage.
Some vehicles are only fitted with the cover fig. 160 on the right.
Fuse assignment at the battery (automatic gearbox)Certain electrical components are only stan dard on certain vehicle model versions or
only suppliable as optional equipment for certain models.
AAABAB
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
1
Dynamo
175
2
Interior
80
3
Electrical auxiliary heating system
60
4
ESP
40
5
Electrohydraulic power steering
50
6
Glow plugs
50
7
ESP
25
8
The radiator fan
30
9
Air conditioning system
5
10
ABS
40
11
Central control unit
5
12
Automatic gearbox
electrical auxiliary heating system
5
40
Fig. 161 Schematic representation of
fuse assignment at battery
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WARNING
Bulbs H7 and H4 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.Note
This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is assumed that
no major complications will arise. Other light bulbs should be replaced by your
specialist garage.Front headlightFig. 162 Fitting position of the bulbs: Halo gen headlights / halogen projector headlightsPositions of the light bulbs in the halogen headlights fig. 162 on the left and in the
halogen projector headlights fig. 162 on the right.
- low beam, main beam and side lights
- front turn signal light
- low beam light
- main beam and side lights
- front turn signal light
Low beam and main beam (halogen headlights)– Open the bonnet.
– Remove the protective cap fig. 162 .
– Pull off the connector from the lamp, rele ase the sprung wire clamp and pull out
the lamp towards the rear.
– Replace the lamp H4, insert into the opening in the reflector (with the fixing lugs in the recesses), secure with the sprung wi re clamp, mount the connector and posi-
tion the protective cap.
– We recommend that you have the headli ght setting checked by a Skoda Service
Partner after replacing the light bulb.Low beam (halogen projector headlights)– Open the bonnet.
AAABA1A2A3
Fig. 163 Removing the light bulb for the
low beam and main beam light
AA
Fig. 164 Removing the light bulb for the
low beam light
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– Take out the fog light.
– Turn the socket with the bulb for daylight driving light or the socket with the
bulb of the fog light to the left up to stop and take it out.
– 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.
– First of all put the grille with the latch in place on the side opposite the marking.
– Press into place the protective grille onto the side facing the marking.
Cover of fog lights - Roomster ScoutRemoving the cover - Roomster Scout– Switch the ignition and all lights off.
– Guide the wire clamp from the vehicle tool kit into the opening above the fog light
fig. 167 and remove the cover.
Fog lights - Roomster ScoutFig. 168 Front bumper: Fog lights / changing the bulbRemoving the fog light– Screw out the screws fig. 168 with the aid of the screwd river*, which is part of
the vehicle tool kit
17).
– Take out the fog light.
Changing the bulb and installing the fog light– Press the locking button fig. 168 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 wi th 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 th e cover. The cover must engage firmly.
AA
AB
Fig. 167 Front bumper: Roomster Scout
17)Valid for Roomster Scout.
A1
AA
AB
ABAA
AB
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Luggage compartment light– Open the boot lid.
– Insert a screwdriver into the slot below the light fig. 172 . Lever out the light care-
fully.
– Disconnect the plug connector.
– Replace the defective light bulb.
– Recreate the plug connection.
– Insert the light from the rear and press it forwards up to the stop.
Fig. 172 Remove the luggage compart-
ment light
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PraktikPraktikLashing eyesEyes are located on the sides of the loading area for lashing the load to be loaded
fig. 173 .
WARNING
The load to be transported must be fixed in place in such a way that it cannot
move during the journey and when braking.
Adjustable safety partition behind the front seatsThe adjustable safety partition behind the front seats can be adjusted up to 100 mm
(only valid for certain countries) for improving the comfort for the driver and the front
passenger.Fixing of the loading floorFig. 175 Loop for raising the loading floor / Fixing the loading floor with a plastic hook
Fig. 173 Loading area: Lashing eyes
Fig. 174 Adjustable safety partition
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Te c h n i c a l D a t aTechnical DataGeneral informationThe details given in the official vehicle regi stration documents always take precedence
over the details in the Owner's Manual. Please refer to the official vehicle registration
documents or consult a specialist garage concerning the engine with which your
vehicle is equipped.Used abbreviations
PerformancesThe listed performance values were de termined without performance-reducing
equipment, e.g. air conditioning system.WeightThe loading capacity is reduced in line with the range of the special equipment. The
unloaden weight contains a fuel tank topped up to 90%. A driver with a weight of 75
kg is also includ ed in the value.Identification detailsVehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker fig. 178 is located on the floor of the luggage compartment
and is also stated in the Service schedule.
The vehicle data sticker co ntains the following data:
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
Vehicle type
Abbreviation
Importance
kW
Kilowatt, measuring unit for the engine output
rpm
Engine revolutions per minute
Nm
Newton meter, measuring unit for the engine torque
g/km
discharged quantity of carbon dioxide in grams per driven
kilometer
TSI
Petrol engine with a turbocharger and a direct fuel injection
system
TDI CR
Diesel engine with turbocharger and injection system Com-
mon Rail
M5
5-speed manual gearbox
DQ7
7-speed automatic gearbox DSG
DPF
Diesel particle filter
Fig. 178 Vehicle data sticker
A1A2
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