2013 SKODA OCTAVIA lock

No.Power consumer45Control unit for control of seat adjustment46230-Volt power socket47Rear window wiper48Not assigned49Coil on starter relay, clutch pedal switch50Not assigned51Belt tensioner - front passenger side52Not assigned53Relay for rear window heater
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Fuses in the engine compartment
Fig. 218
Fuse box cover in engine compartment/Schematic diagram of the
fuse box
Fig. 219
Cover for the fuse box in the en-
gine compartment: Plastic clip
for fuses
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 251.
Replacing fuses
›
Press together the interlocks of the cover simultaneously in the direction of the
arrow
1
» Fig. 218 .
›
Remove the cover in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Replace the appropriate fuse.
›
Place the cover on top of the fusebox.
›
Push in the interlocks on the cover and lock.
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Assignment of fuses in the engine compartment
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 251.
No.Power consumer1Control unit for ESC, ABS2Control unit for ESC, ABS3Engine control unit4Engine control unit, relay for electric auxiliary heating5Engine components6Brake sensor, engine components7Coolant pump, engine components8Lambda probe9Ignition, control unit for glow plug system, engine components10Control unit for fuel pump, ignition11Electrical auxiliary heating system12Electrical auxiliary heating system13Control unit for automatic gearbox14Not assigned15Horn16Ignition, fuel pump17Control unit for ABS, ESC, engine control unit18Data bus control unit19Windscreen wipers 254Do-it-yourself

Replacing the bulb for the fog lightsFig. 226
Front bumper: Remove the protective grille/fog light
Fig. 227
Replacing the light bulb
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 255.
Removing the protective grille
›
Undo the protective grille in the area of the arrow » Fig. 226 - 
using the
clamp for removing the wheel trims » page 236, Vehicle tool kit .
›
Remove the protective grille in the direction of the arrow
1
.
Changing light bulbs for fog lights
›
Use the screwdriver from the tool kit to unscrew the fog lamp » Fig. 226 -
 .
›
Unlock the fuse in the direction of the arrow
2
with the screwdriver.
›
Remove the headlight in the direction of the arrow
3
.
›
Remove the connector.
›
Turn bulb holder
A

» Fig. 227 in an anti-clockwise direction up to the stop and
remove.
› Insert the bulb holder with the new bulb into the headlight and turn
clockwise
as far as the stop.›
Attach the connector.
›
Replace the fog lamp by inserting it in the opposite direction of the arrow
3
» Fig. 226 and screw tight.
›
Insert the protective grille and carefully press it in.
The protective grille must engage firmly.
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Replacing the bulb for the licence plate light
Fig. 228
Remove the number plate light/replace the bulb
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 255.
›
Open the luggage compartment lid.
›
Push in the lamp in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 228 .
The lamp comes loose.
›
Swivel out the lamp in the direction of the arrow
2
and remove it.
›
Remove the faulty bulb from the holder in the direction of the arrow
3
.
›
Insert a new bulb into the holder.
›
Reinsert the lamp in the opposite direction to the arrow
1
.
›
Push on the light until the spring clicks into place.
Check that the light is securely inserted.
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Rear light (Octavia)Fig. 229
Remove cover / light
Fig. 230
Installing the lamp connector/lamp
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 255.
Removing
›
Open the boot lid.
›
Insert the clamp for removing the wheel trims » page 236, Vehicle tool kit into
the hole at the position indicated by the arrow » Fig. 229 - 
.
›
Remove the cover in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 229 - 
.
›
Use the screwdriver from the tool kit to unscrew the lamp » Fig. 229 - 
.
›
Grip the tail lamp and carefully remove it by jiggling it out in the opposite direc-
tion of travel.
›
Press together the interlocks on the connector in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 230 -
 .
›Carefully remove the connector from the tail lamp assembly in the direction of
the arrow 2.
Installing›
Insert the connector into the lamp and lock it securely.
›
Insert the lamp into the mounts in the body » Fig. 230 -  .
›
Carefully press the tail lamp into the body so that the bolts
1
» Fig. 231 on
page 260 on the lamp engage into the mounts in the body » .
Ensure that the cable bundle does not become pinched between the body and
the lamp.
›
Screw the tail lamp into place and install the cover.
›
Ensure that the cover engages firmly.
CAUTION
■ Ensure that the cable bundle does not become pinched between the body and
the lamp when it is being refitted – risk of damage to the electric installation and risk of water ingress.■
If you are not sure whether the cable bundle has become pinched, we recom-
mend that you have the light connection checked by a specialist garage.
■
Ensure that the vehicle paintwork and the tail lamp are not damaged when re-
moving and installing the tail lamp.
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259Fuses and light bulbs

Replacing bulbs in rear light (Octavia)Fig. 231
Outer part of the light: Basic light/light with LED diodes
Fig. 232
Inner part of the light: Basic light/light with LED diodes
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 255.
Outer part of the lamp
›
Turn the bulb holder
2
» Fig. 231 in an anti-clockwise direction and remove it
from the lamp housing.
›
Push the faulty bulb into the holder, turn in anti -clockwise direction up to the
stop and remove.
›
Insert a new bulb into the holder and turn in a clockwise direction to the the
stop.
›
Replace the holder with the bulb into the lamp housing and turn in a clockwise
direction to the stop.
Inner part of the light›Unscrew the lamp holder » Fig. 231 -  or  use the screwdriver from the car
tool kit, and remove the lamp holder from the tail light assembly.›
Turn the bulb holder anti-clockwise up to the stop and remove it from the lamp
housing » Fig. 231 -  respectively .
›
Replace the bulb, insert the holder with the bulb into the lamp housing and turn
in a clockwise direction to the stop.
›
Insert the bulb holder in the tail lamp assembly.
›
Screw on the lamp holder carefully.
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Rear light (Octavia Estate)Fig. 233
Remove cover / light
Fig. 234
Installing the lamp connector/lamp
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 255.
Removing
›
Open the boot lid.
›
Insert the clamp for removing the wheel trims » page 236, Vehicle tool kit into
the hole at the position indicated by the arrow » Fig. 233 - 
.
›
Remove the cover in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 233 - 
.
›
Use the screwdriver from the tool kit to unscrew the lamp » Fig. 233 - 
.
›
Grip the tail lamp and carefully remove it by jiggling it out in the opposite direc-
tion of travel.
›
Press together the interlocks on the connector in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 234 -
 .
›Carefully remove the connector from the tail lamp assembly in the direction of
the arrow 2.
Installing›
Insert the connector into the lamp and lock it securely.
›
Insert the lamp into the mounts in the body » Fig. 234 -  .
›
Carefully press the tail lamp into the body so that the bolts
1
» Fig. 235 on
page 262 on the lamp engage into the mounts in the body » .
Ensure that the cable bundle does not become pinched between the body and
the lamp.
›
Screw the tail lamp into place and install the cover.
›
Ensure that the cover engages firmly.
CAUTION
■ Ensure that the cable bundle does not become pinched between the body and
the lamp when it is being refitted – risk of damage to the electric installation and risk of water ingress.■
If you are not sure whether the cable bundle has become pinched, we recom-
mend that you have the light connection checked by a specialist garage.
■
Ensure that the vehicle paintwork and the tail lamp are not damaged when re-
moving and installing the tail lamp.
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261Fuses and light bulbs

Replacing bulbs in rear light (Octavia Estate)Fig. 235
Outer part of the light: Basic light/light with LED diodes
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 255.
Outer part of the lamp
›
Turn the bulb holder
2
» Fig. 235 in an anti-clockwise direction and remove it
from the lamp housing.
›
Push the faulty bulb into the holder, turn in anti -clockwise direction up to the
stop and remove.
›
Insert a new bulb into the holder and turn in a clockwise direction to the the
stop.
›
Replace the holder with the bulb into the lamp housing and turn in a clockwise
direction to the stop.
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Technical data
Technical data
Vehicle data
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Vehicle identification data
263
Dimensions
265
Vehicle-specific information depending on engine type
267
The details given in the vehicle's technical documentation always take prece-
dence over the details in the Owner's Manual.
The listed performance values were determined without performance-reducing
equipment, e.g. air conditioning system.
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Vehicle identification data
Fig. 236
Vehicle data sticker/type plate
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 263.
Vehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker » Fig. 236 -  is located underneath the floor covering in
the boot.
The vehicle data sticker contains the following data: Vehicle identification number (VIN)
Vehicle type
Gearbox code/paint number/interior equipment/engine output/engine code Partial vehicle description
Operating weight (in kg) Fuel consumption (in ltr./100 km) - intra-urban/extra-urban/combined
CO 2 emission levels - combined (in g/km)
The indicated positions
5
,
6
and
7
on the vehicle data sticker are only valid for
some countries.
Type plate
The type plate » Fig. 236 - 
is located at the bottom of the B-pillar on the driv-
er's side.
The type plate lists the following weights: Maximum permissible gross weight
Maximum permissible towed weight (towing vehicle and trailer)
Maximum permissible front axle load
Maximum permissible rear axle load
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number - VIN (vehicle body number) is stamped into the
engine compartment on the right hand suspension strut dome. This number is al- so located on a sign on the lower left hand edge below the windscreen (together
with a VIN bar code).
The VIN can also be displayed in Infotainment » Operating instructions for Info-
tainment , chapter Setting vehicle systems (CAR button) .
Engine number
The engine number (three-digit identifier and serial number) is stamped on the engine block. 
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1234567891011263Technical data

Index
A
Abroad Driving abroad
136
Unleaded petrol136
ABS Function
138
Warning light18
ACC148
Accessories200
Adaptive cruise control148
automatic stop-start151
Information messages154
Instructions and Information148
Operation150
Operation Overview151
Radar sensor149
Set/change the desired speed.152
Set time interval level153
special driving conditions153
Start control152
Stop/resume control152
Adaptive headlights (AFS)57
Adjust Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventila-
tion)
116
Adjusting Belt height
183
Exterior mirrors69
Head restraints73
Interior mirror69
Manual air conditioning111
Seats71, 72
Steering wheel118
Adjusting the seats71, 177
Adjustment Headlight beam
55
Aerial204
AFS57
Airbag185
Deactivating191
Deactivating the front passenger airbag191
Deployment185
Front airbag187
Head airbag189
Knee airbag188
Modifications and damage to the airbag system 203
Side airbag
188
warning light19
Airbag system185
Air conditioning system Air outlets
107
Climatronic112
Manual air conditioning system110
Air outlets107
Air recirculation Climatronic
114
Alarm Switching off
42
Triggering42
Anti-theft alarm system Activating/deactivating
42
Trailer174
Antilock Braking System138
Area monitoring system154
Armrest Front
77
Rear77
Artificial leather210
Ashtray83
ASR warning light
17
Assistant systems Front Assist
154
Assist system ABS
138
Assist systems137
ABS18
Adaptive cruise control148
ASR17
Cruise Control System146
Driving mode161
DSR139
EDL139
ESC18, 137
HBA139
Headlight assist58
HHC139
Lane Assist164
Park assist142
Parking aid140
ProActive passenger protection163
START-STOP158
TCS138
XDS139
Auto-check control14
Automatic driving lamp control57
Automatic gearbox Selector lever-emergency unlocking
249
Starting-off and driving129
Tiptronic128
Automatic load deactivation227
automatic transmission selector lever lock defect
128
Automatic transmission126
Kickdown129
Selector lever lock128
Using the selector lever127
Automatic Transmission indicator
16
malfunction16
warning messages16
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventila- tion)
115
Adjust116
Radio remote control116
Switching on/off116
272Index