2012 SKODA OCTAVIA turn signal bulb

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SKODA OCTAVIA 2012 3.G / (5E) Owners Manual SymbolDescriptionReferenceClutches of the automatic gearbox DSG aretoo hot» page 14Handbrake» page 14Brake system» page 14Seat belt warning light, front» page 14
Seat belt warn

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SKODA OCTAVIA 2012 3.G / (5E) Owners Manual Side lights and the low beamFig. 25
Dash panel: Light switch and
control dial for the headlight
beam range regulation
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on pag

Side lights and the low beamFig. 25
Dash panel: Light switch and
control dial for the headlight
beam range regulation
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 43.
Switching on the parking light
›
Turn the light switch to position 

A
» Fig. 25 .
Switching on the low beam
›
Turn the light switch to position 

A
» Fig. 25 .
Switching off lights (except daytime running lights)
›
Turn the light switch to position 0
A
» Fig. 25 .
Switching on the side light on both sides
›
Turn the light switch into the position 

A
» Fig. 25 and lock the vehicle.
Headlight beam adjustment
›
Turn the control dial
B
» Fig. 25 to the desired width of illumination.
The positions of the width of illumination correspond approximately to the fol-
lowing car load.
Front seats occupied, luggage compartment empty.All seats occupied, luggage compartment empty.All seats occupied, luggage compartment loaded.
Driver seat occupied, luggage compartment loaded.
WARNINGAlways adjust the headlight range adjustment in such a way that:■it does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming traffic;■
and the range is sufficient for safe driving.-123Note■ The Bi-Xenon bulbs adapt automatically to the load and driving state of the ve-
hicle when the ignition is switched on and when driving. Vehicles that are equip- ped with Bi-Xenon headlights do not have a manual headlight range adjustment
control.■
We recommend you adjust the headlight beam when the low beam is switched
on.

Daylight driving light function (DAY LIGHT)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 43.
Switching on daytime running lights
›
Turn the light switch to position 0 or 
» Fig. 27 on page 45.
Deactivating the daytime running lights feature on vehicles without
Infotainment
›
Pull the turn signal and main beam lever to the steering wheel and push down-
wards » Fig. 26 on page 45.
›
At the same time switch on the ignition and hold the lever down in this position
for at least 3 seconds.
Activating the daytime running lights feature on vehicles without Infotainment
›
Pull the turn signal and main beam lever to the steering wheel and push up- wards » Fig. 26 on page 45.
›
At the same time switch on the ignition and hold the lever down in this position
for at least 3 seconds.
The daytime running light can be activated/deactivated in the Infotainment » op-
erating instructions for Infotainment , chapter Setting vehicle systems (CAR but-
ton) .
Note
When the daytime running light is switched on, the side lights (neither at the
front or rear) and the number plate lights are not lit.
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SKODA OCTAVIA 2012 3.G / (5E) Owners Manual Turn signal and main beam lightFig. 26
Operating lever: Turn signal and
main beam operation
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 43.
The parking light an

Turn signal and main beam lightFig. 26
Operating lever: Turn signal and
main beam operation
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 43.
The parking light and headlight flasher are also operated with the operating lever.
Switching on the right 
and left 
turn signal light
›
Put the lever into position
A
or where applicable
B
as far as it can go » Fig. 26.
If you only wish to flash three times (convenience turn signal), briefly push the
lever to the pressure point
A
or where applicable
B
and release again.
The convenience turn signal can be activated/deactivated in the Infotain-
ment » operating instructions for Infotainment , chapter Setting vehicle systems
(CAR button) .
Switching the main beam 
on/off
›
Turn the light switch into position 
or 
» Fig. 25 on page 44.
›
Place the lever in position
C
(spring-tensioned position) » Fig. 26.
›
The main beam can be switched off by pulling the lever into position
D
(spring-
tensioned positioned).
On vehicles with Headlight assist, when the lever is put into position
C
, the As-
sistant is activated » page 47.
Switching on the headlight flasher (main beam) 
›
Place the lever in position
D
.
Switching on the 
parking light
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Place the lever into the position
A
or where applicable
B
as far as it can
go » Fig. 26 - the side light on the right/left side of the vehicle is switched on.
WARNINGOnly use the main beam or the headlight flasher if other road users will not be
dazzled.
Note
■ The turn signal light automatically switches itself off when driving around a
curve or after making a turn.■
The warning light flashes at twice its normal rate if a bulb for the turn signal
light fails.
■
If the right or left turn signal light has been switched on and the ignition is
switched off, the parking light is not automatically switched on.

Automatic driving lamp control
Fig. 27
Dash panel: Light switch
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 43.
If the light switch is in position 
, the the side lights and low beam and number
plate light are switched on/off automatically based on the current light condi- tions.
The light is regulated based on the data provided by the light sensor in the rear
mirror holder. The sensitivity of the light sensor can be activated/deactivated in the Infotainment » operating instructions for Infotainment , chapter Setting vehi-
cle systems (CAR button) .
Activating
›
Turn the light switch into position 
» Fig. 27 . 
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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
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