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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 ma y 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 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 will arise. Other light bulbs should be replaced by your
specialist garage.
9)The small box with replacement bulbs is part of the basic equipping of the vehicle in some
countries.Front headlight
Halogen headlight
Low beam light
H7
Main beam light
H1
Parking lights
W5W
Turn signals
PY21W
Fog lights*
H8
Light unit (Octavia)
Bulb
Reversing light
P21W
Turn signals
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
Turn signals
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 ligh ts as well as the turn signal lights.Removing the headlight– Switch the ignition and all lights off.
–Open the bonnet page 130.
– Unscrew the plastic nut fig. 147 .
– Pull the fuse in upward direction.
– Pull the locking lever of the headlight as far 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 headlight 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 161.
– 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 plac e in the reverse order.
Note
After installing the headlight, the headlight setting must be checked by a specialist
garage.
Fig. 147 Removing the headlight
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B
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Low beam lightFig. 149 Replacing the cover for the lamps of the parking- and low-beam light / removing the
bulb for the low-beam lightRemoving the light bulb for the low beam light– Switch the ignition and all lights off.
– Remove the headlight page 161.
– Press the wire clamps in the direction of arrow to the side and remove the cover
fig. 149 - left.
–Unplug plug .
– 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
After installing the headlight, the headlight setting must be checked by a specialist
garage.
Main beam lightFig. 150 Protective cover for the bulb for the main beam light / removing the bulb for the main
beam lightRemoving the light bulb for the main beam light– Switch the ignition and all lights off.
– Remove the headlight page 161.
– Remove the protective cover from the rear par of the headlight fig. 150 - left.
– Unplug plug .
– Press the wire clamps in the direct ion 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
After installing the headlight, the headligh t setting must be checked by a specialist
garage.
A
BC
A
BC
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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 161.
– 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 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 socket with the changed light bu lb into the headlight and secure it by
turning in the direction of arrow CLOSE to the right.
Note
After installing the headlight, the headlight 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 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 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
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Rear light unit (Combi)Fig. 153 Luggage compartment: Cover for the lamp holder / removing lamp holdersChanging light bulbs in the lamp holder– Switch the ignition and all lights off.
–Open the lamp holder cover fig. 153 - left.
– Take out the light bulbs from th e parking light (arrow and ).
– Press the catches in the direction of arrow and take out the lamp holder
fig. 153 - right.
– 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 lamp holder in such a way that the catches lock in place in the housing.
– Put the light bulbs from the parking light (arrow and ) back in.
– Close the cover of the lamp holder.Change the light bulb for the parking light– Switch the ignition and all lights off.
–Open the lamp holder cover fig. 153 - 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 the cover of the lamp holder.
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Technical DataTechnical DataGeneral informationThe details given in the official vehicle registration documents always take prece-
dence over the details in the Owner's Manual. Please refer to the official vehicle
registration documents or consult an auth orised Škoda Service Partner concerning
the engine with which your vehicle is equipped.Used abbreviationsPerformancesThe listed performance values were determined 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 fu el tank topped up to 90 %. A driver with a weight of
75 kg is also included in the value.
Identification detailsVehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker fig. 154 is located on the floor of the luggage compart-
ment and is also stated in the Service schedule.
The vehicle data sticker contains the following data: Vehicle identification number (VIN)
Vehicle type
Gearbox code, paint number, interior equipment number, engine output,
engine code
Partial description of the vehicle
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number - VIN (cha ssis number) is stamped into the engine
compartment on the right hand shock absorber dome. This number is also located
on a sign on the lower left hand edge below the windscreen.
Engine number
The engine number is stamped into the engine block.
Type plate (production plate)
The type plate is located in the lower area of the left centre column.
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
kilometre
TDI CR
Diesel engine with turbocharger and injection system
Common Rail
Fig. 154 Vehicle data sticker
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Sticker on inside of fuel filler flap
The stickers are affixed to the inside of the fuel filler flap and contain the following
information:•
The prescribed types of fuel,
•
Tyre size,
•
Tyre pressure.
Fuel consumption based on ECE regulations and EC guidelinesDepending on the range of the special equipment, style of driving, traffic situation,
weather influences and vehicle condition, the consumption values which in practice
result when using the vehicle can deviate from the indicated values.
Urban traffic
The consumption measurement in urban traffic begins with starting of the cold
engine. Afterwards the normal urban traffic is simulated.
Non-urban traffic
For the consumption measurement in non-ur ban traffic the vehicle, as in daily
motoring, is accelerated and braked several times in all gears. The vehicle speed
changes within the range from 0 to 120 km/h.
Combined traffic
The consumption value in the combined traffic consists of 37 % from the value for
the urban traffic and of 63 % from the value for the non-urban traffic.DimensionsDimensions (mm)
Engine oil specificationsThe grade of engine oil should be selected in accordance with
precise specifications.The engine of your vehicle has been factory-filled with a high-grade oil which you
can use throughout the year - except in extreme climatic regions.
You can mix various oils together with each other when refilling with oil. This does
not, however, apply for models with flexible service intervals (QG1).
Engine oils are, of course , undergoing continuous further development. Thus the
information stated in this Owner's Manual is only correct at the time of publication.
Authorised Škoda Service Partners are informed by Škoda Auto about current
changes. This why you should always have engine oil changed by an authorised
Škoda Service Partner.
The specifications (VW standards) stated in the following must be indicated sepa-
rately or together with other specifications on the bottle.
Engine oil specifications for models with flexible service intervals (QG1)
OCTAVIA
COMBI
Length
4572
4572
Width
1769
1769
Width including exterior mirror
2018
2018
Height
1462
1485
a)
1468
1490
a)
Clearance
140
164a)
140
164a)
Wheel base
2578
2578
Track gauge front/rear
1541/1514
1541/1514
a)The value corresponds to the status with rough road package.Petrol engines
Specification
Filling level
a)
a)Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspect oil le vel when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil
level must be between the markings page 132.1.4 ltr./59 kW - EU5
VW 503 00, VW 504 00
3,2
1.6 ltr./75 kW - EU4, EU2
VW 503 00, VW 504 00
4,5
Diesel engine
Specification
Filling level
a)
2.0 l/81 kW TDI CR EU4
VW 507 00
4,3
OCTAVIA
COMBI
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Engine oil specifications for vehicles with fixed service intervals (QG2)
If the oils specified above are not available,
oils according to ACEA A2 or ACEA A3
can be used once for refilling. ACEA A3.
If the oils specified above are not available, oils according to ACEA B3 or ACEA B4
can be used once for refilling.
Caution
Only the previously-mentioned oils may be used on vehicles with flexible service
intervals (QG1). We recommend always refi lling with oil of the same specification
since this will maintain the properties of th e oil. In exceptional cases, you must top
up only once engine oil co mplying with Specification VW 502 00 (only for petrol
engines) or Specification VW 505 01 (only for diesel engines) to maximum 0.5 litres.
You must not use other engine oils - risk of engine damage!
Note
•
Before a long drive we recommend that you purchase and carry with you engine
oil which complies with the specification for your vehicle. Consequently, you will
always have the correct engine oil for refilling.
•
We recommend using a preservative from the Škoda original accessories offered
by your Škoda dealer.
•
For further information - see Service schedule.Petrol engines
Specification
Filling level
a)
a)Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspect oil le vel when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil
level must be between the markings page 132.1.4 ltr./59 kW - EU5
VW 501 01, VW 502 00
3,2
1.6 ltr./75 kW - EU4, EU2
VW 501 01, VW 502 00
4,5
Diesel engine
Specification
Filling level
a)
2.0 l/81 kW TDI CR EU4
VW 507 00
4,3
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