2012 SKODA OCTAVIA lights

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SKODA OCTAVIA 2012 3.G / (5E) Owners Manual ›If the engine does not start, terminate the attempt to start the engine after
10 seconds and wait for about 30 seconds before repeating the process.›
Disconnect the cables in exactly the reverse

›If the engine does not start, terminate the attempt to start the engine after
10 seconds and wait for about 30 seconds before repeating the process.›
Disconnect the cables in exactly the reverse order to the one described above.

Jump-starting in vehicles with the START-STOP system
Fig. 168
Engine compartment: Earth
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 195.
On vehicles with the START-STOP system, the jump-start cable of the charger
must never be connected directly to the negative pole of the vehicle battery, but
only to the engine earth » Fig. 168.
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Towing the vehicle

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front towing eye
197
Rear towing eye
197
Vehicles a towing device
198
Vehicles with manual transmission may be towed in with a tow bar or a tow rope
or with the front or rear wheels raised.
Vehicles with automatic transmission may be towed in with a tow bar or a tow
rope or with the front wheels raised. If the vehicle is raised at rear, the automatic
gearbox is damaged!
A tow bar is the safest way of towing a vehicle and also minimises any shocks.
Only use a tow rope if a suitable tow bar is not available.
The following guidelines must be observed.
Driver of the tow vehicle›
Release the clutch particularly gently when starting off or depress the accelera-
tor particularly gently if the vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox.
›
On vehicles with a manual transmission, only push down on the accelerator pedal once the rope is taught.
The maximum towing speed is 50 km/h.
Driver of the towed vehicle
›
Switch on the ignition so that the steering wheel is not blocked and so that the
turn signal lights, horn, windscreen wipers and windscreen washer system can be switched on.
›
Take the vehicle out of gear or move the selector lever into position N if the ve-
hicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox.
Please note that the brake servo unit and power steering only operate if the en-
gine is running. If the engine is not running, significantly more physical force is re- quired to depress the brake pedal and steer the vehicle.
If using a tow rope, ensure that it is always kept taught.
CAUTION
■ Do not tow start the engine - danger of damaging the engine! On vehicles with
a catalytic converter, unburnt fuel may get into the catalytic converter where it
may ignite. This in turn may damage or destroy the catalytic converter. The bat-
tery from another vehicle can be used as a jump-start aid » page 195, Jump-start-
ing .■
If the gearbox of your vehicle no longer contains any oil because of a defect,
your vehicle must only be towed in with the driven wheels raised clear of the
ground, or on a special vehicle transporter or trailer.
■
The vehicle must be transported on a special vehicle or trailer if it is not possible
to tow in the vehicle in the way described or if the towing distance is greater than
50 km.
■
To protect both vehicles when tow-starting or towing, the tow rope should be
elastic. Thus one should only use plastic fibre rope or a rope made out of a simi-
larly elastic material. 
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SKODA OCTAVIA 2012 3.G / (5E) Owners Manual Fuse assignment in engine compartmentNo.Power consumerF1Control unit for ESCF2Control unit for ESC, ABSF3Engine control unitF4Engine control unit, relay for electric auxiliary heatingF5Engine componen

Fuse assignment in engine compartmentNo.Power consumerF1Control unit for ESCF2Control unit for ESC, ABSF3Engine control unitF4Engine control unit, relay for electric auxiliary heatingF5Engine componentsF6Brake sensor, engine componentsF7Coolant pump, engine componentsF8Lambda probeF9Ignition, control unit for glow plug system, engine componentsF10Control unit for fuel pump, ignitionF11Electrical auxiliary heating systemF12Electrical auxiliary heating systemF13Control unit for automatic gearboxF14Windscreen heater - leftF15HornF16IgnitionF17Control unit for ABS, ESC, engine control unitF18Data bus control unitF19Windscreen wipersF20AlarmF21ABSF22Engine control unitF23StarterF24Electrical auxiliary heating systemF31Not assignedF32Not assignedF33Not assignedF34Windscreen heater - rightF35Not assignedF36Not assignedNo.Power consumerF37Control unit for auxiliary heatingF38Not assigned
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Bulbs
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Headlights
203
Changing the bulb for the low beam
203
Replacing the bulb for main beam and separate daytime running lights
204
Changing the bulb for daytime running lights and parking light
204
Changing light bulbs for fog lights
204
Changing the bulb for the licence plate light
205
Tail lamp assembly
205
Replacing the bulbs in the tail lamp assembly
206
Some manual skills are required to change a bulb. For this reason, if uncertain, we recommend that bulbs are replaced by a ŠKODA specialist garage or other experthelp is sought.
› Switch off the ignition and all of the lights before replacing a bulb.
› Faulty bulbs must only be replaced with the same type of bulbs. The designa-
tion is located on the light socket or the glass bulb.
› A stowage compartment for replacement bulbs is located in a plastic box in the
spare wheel or underneath the floor covering in the luggage compartment.
WARNING■ Accidents can be caused if the road in front of the vehicle is not sufficiently
illuminated and the vehicle cannot or can only be seen with difficulty by other
road users.■
Always read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment » page 169. 
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SKODA OCTAVIA 2012 3.G / (5E) Owners Manual WARNING (Continued)■Bulbs H7 H8 and H15 are pressurised and may burst when changing the bulb
- risk of injury! We therefore recommended wearing gloves and safety glasses
when changing a bulb.■
Gas

WARNING (Continued)■Bulbs H7 H8 and H15 are pressurised and may burst when changing the bulb
- risk of injury! We therefore recommended wearing gloves and safety glasses
when changing a bulb.■
Gas discharge bulbs (xenon bulbs) operate with a high voltage, professional
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 bulb). Use a clean cloth, nap-
kin, or similar.
Note
■ This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is possi-
ble to replace the bulbs on your own without any complications arising. Other light bulbs should be changed by a ŠKODA specialist garage.■
We recommend that a box of replacement bulbs be always carried in the vehi-
cle. Replacement bulbs can be purchased from ŠKODAOriginal Accessories.
■
We recommend that the headlight settings are checked by a ŠKODA specialist
garage after replacing a bulb in the main or low beam, or the fog lights.
■
Gas discharge bulbs and LED diodes are replaced by a ŠKODA specialist garage.

Headlights
Fig. 174
Bulb arrangement: Halogen headlights/Xenon headlights
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 202.
Halogen headlight
Low beam
Main beam, separate daytime running lights, and parking light
Headlights with Xenon light Xenon gas discharge bulbs
Daytime running and parking light

Changing the bulb for the low beam
Fig. 175
Halogen headlight: Changing the
bulb for the low beam
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 202.
›
Remove the rubber cover
1
» Fig. 174 on page 203.
›
Turn the connector with the bulb in downwards in the direction of the arrow
A
» Fig. 175 and remove it in the direction of the arrow
B
.
›
Remove the connector.
›
Insert a new light bulb in such a way that the fixing lugs of the bulb fit in the
recesses of the reflector.
›
Fit the connector.
›
Insert the rubber cover.
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SKODA OCTAVIA 2012 3.G / (5E) Owners Manual Replacing the bulb for main beam and separate daytime
running lightsFig. 176
Halogen headlight: Replacing
the bulb for main beam and sep-
arate daytime running lights
First read and observe the intro

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SKODA OCTAVIA 2012 3.G / (5E) Owners Manual EngineRunning in100
Starting and stopping the engine92
Engine compartment Brake fluid
175
Coolant173
Overview172
Vehicle battery176
Engine oil Capacity
209
Changing173
Checking172
Replenishing173
Spec

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SKODA OCTAVIA 2012 3.G / (5E) Owners Manual Hazard warning light system49
Headlight beam adjustment44
Headlight flasher45
Main beam45
parking light45
Parking light44
Rear fog light48
Replacing bulbs202
Tourist light46
Turn signal light45
Lights

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SKODA OCTAVIA 2012 3.G / (5E) Owners Manual ReplenishingCoolant175
Engine oil173
Windscreen washer fluid176
Roof luggage rack Attachment points
69
Roof rack system68
Roof load69
Running-in the first 1 500 km
100
Running in Brake pads
100
Engine

ReplenishingCoolant175
Engine oil173
Windscreen washer fluid176
Roof luggage rack Attachment points
69
Roof rack system68
Roof load69
Running-in the first 1 500 km
100
Running in Brake pads
100
Engine100
Tyres100
S
Safe securing system
30
Safety138
Child safety154
Child safety seats154
Head restraints63
ISOFIX157
TOP TETHER158
Save electrical energy101
Seat Adjusting electrically
60
Manually adjusting60
Seat belt Warning light
14, 15
Seat belt height adjuster145
Seat belts Belt tensioners
145
Cleaning165
fastening and unfastening144
Height adjustment145
Seatbelts Inertia reels
145
Seatsfolding forward63
Head restraints63
Heating62
see automatic gearbox Manual shifting of gears on the multifunction steering wheel
131
Select driving mode124
Selector lever see selector lever positions
130
Selector lever positions130
Service display11
setting Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventila- tion)
90
Setting Manual air conditioning system
85
Steering wheel93
Setting the clock11
Shifting Diving economically
101
Gearshift lever99
Side airbag149
Sliding/tilting roof Closing
41
Opening and tilting41
Operating41
Snow chains186
Spare wheel184
Speedometer10
Speed symbol see Wheels
183
Stabilisation Control (ESC)112
START/STOP Function
121
Starting engine Jump-starting
195
Starting the engine92
START STOP Jump-starting
196
Steering force assistance93
Steering wheel93
Stopping off the engine92
Storage72
Storage compartments72
Sun screen53
Sun visors53
Switching lights on and off44
T
Tachometer see Speedometer
10
Taking care of the vehicle Material coverings
164
Natural leather164
Seat belts165
Taking care of your vehicle159
Automatic car wash system160
Chrome parts161
Cleaning the wheels163
Door lock cylinders163
Headlight lenses162
High-pressure cleaner161
Plastic parts162
Polishing the paintwork161
Preservation161
Rubber seals163
Washing160
Washing by hand160
Wash system160
TCS Function
113
Warning light16
Technical data207
Through-loading bag77
Through-loading channel77
Tiptronic131
Tool188
TOP TETHER158
216Index

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SKODA OCTAVIA 2012 3.G / (5E) Owners Manual Towing196
Towing a trailer106
Towing device Description
106
Drawbar load106
Towing eye front
197
Rear197
Towing protection36
Traction control system (TCS)113
Traffic sign recognition25
Traffic signs s

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