Fuses and light bulbs
Fuses
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fuses in the dash panel
193
Fuses in the engine compartment
194
Individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses.
› Before replacing a fuse, switch off the ignition and the appropriate consumer
› Find out which fuse belongs to the component that is not operat-
ing » page 193 , Fuses in the dash panel or » page 194 , Fuses in the engine
compartment .
› Take the plastic clip out of its fixture in the cover of the fuse box, place it on the
relevant fuse and pull it out.
› A blown fuses is recognisable by the molten metal strip. Replace the faulty fuse
with a new one of the same amperage.
Fuse colourMaximum amperagelight brown5dark brown7.5red10blue15yellow20white25green30WARNINGAlways read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the en-
gine compartment » page 160, Engine compartment .CAUTION■
“Never repair” fuses or replace them with a fuse of a higher amperage – there is
a risk of fire. This may also cause 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 always carry replacement fuses in the vehicle. A box of
replacement fuses can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Accessories.■
One fuse may cover several consumers.
■
There can be several consumer devices for one fuse, depending on the vehicle's
equipment.
■
A single consumer may use several fuses.
■
Multiple power consuming devices can share a single fuse.
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Fuses in the dash panelFig. 150
Underside of the dash panel:
Distribution board cover.
Fig. 151
Schematic representation of the fuse box for vehicles with left-
hand steering/right-hand steering
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 192.
The fuses are located on the left side of the dash panel behind a cover.
› Carefully remove the cover in the direction of the arrow
» Fig. 150.
› After the fuse has been replaced, replace the cover in the dash panel in the op-
posite direction of the arrow so that the guide lugs are guided into the open- ings of the dash panel. Close the cover until it clicks into place.
Fuse assignment in the dash panel
No.Power consumer1S-contact2START-STOP, air-conditioning system3Instrument cluster, headlamp beam adjustmentNo.Power consumer4Control unit for ABS, button for START STOP5Petrol engine: Speed regulating system6Reversing light (manual gearbox)7Ignition, engine control unit, automatic gearbox8Brake pedal switch, clutch pedal switch9Operating controls for the heating, control unit for air conditioning sys-
tem, parking aid, control unit for cornering lights, radiator fan, washing nozzles10Windscreen Wiper and Washer System11Mirror adjustment12Control unit for trailer detection13Automatic gearbox control unit14Motor for halogen projector headlights with cornering light function15PDA navigation system16Electrohydraulic power steering17Light switch power supply18Mirror heater19S-contact20Alarm21Reversing light, fog lights with the function CORNER22Operating controls for the heating, control unit for air conditioning sys-
tem, parking aid, mobile phone, instrument cluster, steering angle
sender, ESC, vehicle voltage control unit, multifunction steering wheel23Interior lighting, storage compartment and luggage compartment, side
lights24Central control unit25Seat heaters26Rear window wiper27Telephone preinstallation28Petrol engine: AKF valve, Diesel engine: Control flap29Injection, coolant pump30Fuel pump, ignition, Cruise control system, operation of PTC relay31Lambda probe 193Fuses and light bulbs
No.Power consumer32High pressure fuel pump, pressure valve33Engine control unit34Engine control unit, vacuum pump35Daytime running lights/radio for vehicles with START-STOP36Main beam37Rear fog light, DC/DC converter START-STOP38Fog lights39Air blower for heating40-41Not assigned42Rear window heater43Horn44Windscreen wipers45Central control unit for convenience system46Engine control unit, fuel pump47Cigarette lighter, power socket in the luggage compartment48ABS, START-STOP (DC/DC) converter ESP49Turn signal lights, brake lights50START-STOP (DC/DC) transformer, radio51Electrical power window (front and rear) - left side52Electrical power window (front and rear) - right side53Parking light = left side, electrical sliding/tilting roof54START-STOP (instrument cluster), alarm55Automatic gearbox control unit56Headlight cleaning system, parking light - right side57Left low beam, headlight range adjustment58Low beam on the right
Fuses in the engine compartmentFig. 152
Vehicle battery: Distribution board cover.
Fig. 153
Schematic representation of
fuse box in engine compartment
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 192.
› Press the securing clips on the fuse box cover together at the same time in the
direction of arrow
A
» Fig. 152 and remove the cover in the direction of arrow
B
.
› Release the fixtures in the openings
C
using a flat screwdriver and fold the
cover upwards in direction of arrow
D
.
Fuse assignment in engine compartment
No.Power consumer1Alternator2Not assigned3Interior4Electrical auxiliary heating system 194Do-it-yourself
No.Power consumer5Interior6Glow plugs, radiator fan7Electrohydraulic power steering8ABS or TCS or ESC9Radiator fan10Automatic gearbox11ABS or TCS or ESC12Central control unit13Electrical auxiliary heating system
Note
Fuses 1-7 are replaced by a specialist garage.
Bulbs
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Headlights
196
Changing the low beam and high beam bulb (halogen headlights)
196
Changing the low beam and high beam bulb (halogen projector headlights)
197
Changing the high beam bulb (halogen projector headlights)
197
Changing the front turn signal bulb
197
Changing the front parking light bulb
197
Foglights and daytime running lights
198
Fabia Scout, Fabia RS foglights
198
Changing the licence plate light bulb
199
Rear light
199
Some manual skills are required to change a bulb. For this reason, if uncertain, we recommend that bulbs are replaced by a specialist garage or other expert help 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 boot.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 160, Engine compartment .
■
Bulbs H7 and H4 are pressurised and may burst when changed - there is a
risk of injury. We therefore recommended wearing 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, nap-
kin, or similar.■
When removing and installing the number plate light and tail light make sure
that the paintwork of the vehicle and the tail light are not damaged.
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 your specialist garage.■
We recommend that you always carry a box of replacement bulbs in the vehicle.
Replacement bulbs can be purchased from ŠKODAOriginal Accessories.
■
We recommend that the headlight settings are checked by a specialist garage
after a main beam or low beam bulb has been replaced.
■
Visit a specialist garage if an LED is faulty.
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Changing the low beam and high beam bulb (halogen projector
headlights)Fig. 156
Removing bulbs for low beam/
low and main beam
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 195.
›
Remove the rubber cover
1
» Fig. 154 on page 196.
›
Turn the socket with the bulb to the stop in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 156
and remove it.
›
Replace the bulb, insert the connector and new bulb and turn to the stop in the
opposite direction to that of the arrow.
›
Fit the rubber cover
1
.
Changing the high beam bulb (halogen projector headlights)
Fig. 157
Removing the bulb for the main
beam
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 195.
›
Remove the rubber cover
2
» Fig. 154 on page 196.
›Turn the connector with the bulb to the stop in the direction of the ar-
row » Fig. 157 and remove it.›
Replace the bulb, insert the connector and new bulb and turn to the stop in the
opposite direction to that of the arrow.
›
Fit the rubber cover
2
.
Changing the front turn signal bulb
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 195.
›
Remove the bulb holder
B
» Fig. 154 on page 196 or the bulb holder
3
to the
stop in an anti-clockwise direction and remove with the bulb for the turn signal.
›
Replace the bulb, insert the bulb holder with the new bulb and turn clockwise
to the stop.
Changing the front parking light bulb
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 195.
›
Remove rubber cover
A
» Fig. 154 on page 196 or
2
.
›
Grasp the lamp holder and remove it from the bulb housing.
›
Replace the light bulb and insert the lamp holder back into the headlamp with
the bulb.
›
Fit the rubber cover.
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Changing light bulbs and installing fog lights›Press the locking tab 1 » Fig. 160 on the connector A and remove the connec-
tor from the bulb holder B
.
›
Turn the bulb holder
B
and bulb in the direction of the arrow to the stop and
remove.
›
Replace the bulb, insert the bulb holder and new bulb and turn in the opposite direction to that of the arrow to the stop.
›
Insert the plug
A
into the socket
B
.
›
Retighten the screws and insert the cap. The cap must engage firmly.
Changing the licence plate light bulb
Fig. 161
Boot lid: Licence plate light
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings on page 195.
›
Insert a flat screwdriver into the opening in the area of the arrow » Fig. 161 and
carefully press towards the centre of the lamp; the lamp pops out slightly as
you do this.
›
Remove the lamp.
›
Remove the faulty bulb from the holder and insert a new one.
›
Replace the glass cover and push in until the stop.
Make sure that you install the glass cover in the correct position.
Rear lightFig. 162
Plastic nut/rear lamp
Fig. 163
Tail light assembly: Bulb ar-
rangement
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 195.
Bulb location » Fig. 163.
1
- Rear fog light/Reversing light
2
- Turn signal lights
3
- Brake lights
4
- parking lights
Removing and installing the tail light
›
Open the tailgate.
›
Hold the rear light assembly still with one hand and unscrew the plastic nut » Fig. 162 -
with the other.
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Car computersee Multifunction display13
Caring for paintwork152
Car park ticket holder71
Carrier67
Central locking button33
Central locking system31
lock33
unlock33
Changing Brake fluid
169
Bulbs195
Bulbs in the rear light199
Engine oil166
Foglight bulb (Scout, RS)198
Foglights and daytime running lights bulbs198
Front parking light bulb197
Front turn signal bulb197
Fuses192
Fuses in the dash panel193
Fuses in the engine compartment194
High beam bulb - halogen projector headlights197
Licence plate light bulb199
Low beam and high beam bulb - halogen head-
lights
196
Low beam and high beam bulb - halogen projec-
tor headlights
197
Wheels181
Changing a wheel Preparation
182
Removing and fitting a wheel182
Subsequent steps183
Charging a vehicle battery171
Check Fit ball head properly
120
Checking Battery electrolyte level
171
Brake fluid168
Coolant level167
Engine oil165
Oil level165
Windscreen washer fluid163
Children and safety140
Child safety Side airbag
142
Child safety lock29
Child safety seat Use of child safety seats
142
Child seat Classification
142
ISOFIX143
on the front passenger seat141
TOP TETHER144
Use of ISOFIX child seats143
Chrome parts refer to Taking care of your vehicle
153
Cigarette lighter70
Cleaning145
Alcantara156
Covers on electrically heated seats157
Fabrics156
Headlight lenses154
Natural leather155
Plastic parts152
Synthetic leather156
Wheels154
Climatronic83
Automatic mode84
Control elements83
Controlling the blower85
Defrosting windscreen85
Recirculated air mode84
Setting the temperature84
Clock12
Clothes hook71
Cockpit 12-volt power outlet
70
Ashtray69
Cigarette lighter70
General view9
Lighting48
Storage compartments72
Compartments72
Computer see Multifunction display
13
Convenience turn signal45
Coolant166
Checking167
Display messages22
Replenishing168
Warning light22
Coolant temperature gauge display
11
Correct seated position125
Driver126
Front passenger126
Notes126
Rear seats126
Counter for distance driven12
Cruise control system114
Cupholders69
D
DAY LIGHT see Daylight running lights
44
Daylight running lights44
De-icing rear window50
Deactivating airbags138
Decorative films153
Delayed locking of the boot lid see Boot lid
37
Diesel refer to Fuel
160
Diesel fuel Operation in winter
160
Diesel particulate filter25
display messages25
Digital clock12
Dipstick165
211Index
DisplayService interval16
Distance driven12
Door Child safety lock
29
Closing30
Door open warning light21
Opening30
Doors Emergency locking
31
Driving Abroad
109
Driving through water on streets109
Emissions201
Fuel consumption201
Maximum speed204
Driving economically Economical gear changing
105
Driving through water109
E
Economical and environmentally friendly driving 104
Economical driving Anticipation in driving
105
Ballast107
Driving at full throttle106
Idling106
Regular maintenance107
Saving energy107
Short distances106
Tyre pressure106
EDS112
Electrical power windows Button in the driver's door
38, 39
Button in the rear door39
Central locking system40
Electric power windows Operational faults
40
Electric sliding/tilting roof40
Electronic Differential Lock112
Electronic immobilizer97
Emergency Changing a wheel
181
Hazard warning light system47
Jump-starting187, 188
locking of the doors31
Selector lever-unlocking103
Sliding/tilting roof42
Towing the vehicle189
Towing the vehicle using the tow hitch190
Tyre repair185
Unlocking the boot lid38
Emergency equipment Fire extinguisher
180
First aid kit180
Jack181
Vehicle tool kit181
Warning triangle180
Emissions201
Engine Running in
104
Starting and stopping the engine96
Starting the engine97
Switching off the engine98
Engine compartment160
Brake fluid168
Coolant167
Overview163
Vehicle battery169
Engine oil164
Capacity164
Changing166
Checking165
Replenishing166
Specifications164
Warning light21
Engine revolutions counter11
Environment104
Environmental compatibility107
Environmentally friendly driving104
ESC Function111
warning light23
F
Films
153
Fire extinguisher180
First aid kit180
Flashers45
Fog lights46
Footmats100
see Footmats100
Front airbag135
Front seats54
Fuel158
Diesel160
Fuel gauge11
gauge11
refer to Fuel158
Refuelling158
Unleaded petrol159
Fuel consumption104
Fuses Assignment
192
Changing192
Colour coding192
G
Gear Recommended gear
13
Gearbox Display messages
19
Gear changing Gear stick
100
General view Cockpit
9
Glow plug system Warning light
24
GSM86
212Index