2013 SKODA OCTAVIA light

›Turn the bulb holder A
» Fig. 223 as far as it goes in the direction of the arrow
and remove it.›
Replace the bulb, insert the bulb holder with the new bulb and turn in the oppo-
site direction to that of the arrow as far as it goes.
›
Insert the rubber cover
2
.
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Replacing bulb for daytime running lights and parking lights
Fig. 224
Headlights with Xenon light:
Changing the bulb for daytime
running lights and parking light
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 255.
›
Remove the rubber cover
4
» Fig. 220 on page 256.
›
Turn the bulb holder
B
» Fig. 224 as far as it goes in the direction of the arrow
and remove it.
›
Replace the bulb, insert the bulb holder with the new bulb and turn in the oppo-
site direction to that of the arrow as far as it goes.
›
Insert the rubber cover
4
.

Change bulb for additional parking lightFig. 225
Headlights with Xenon headlights and LED daytime running lights:
Bulb for additional parking light
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 255.
Removing/replacing the bulb for the parking light
›
Remove the rubber cover
6
» Fig. 221 on page 256.
›
Remove the bulb holder with the bulb by jiggling it out in the direction of the
arrow
1
» Fig. 225 .
›
Grasp the lamp socket at the places marked by arrows.
›
Remove the faulty bulb from the holder in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Insert a new bulb in the bulb holder up to the stop.
›
Replace the bulb holder in the headlamp with the bulb.
›
Insert the rubber cover
6
.
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257Fuses and light bulbs

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.

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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260Do-it-yourself

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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262Do-it-yourself

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

Avoiding damage to the vehicleDriving through water135
Avoiding damage to your vehicle135
B
Ball head Check fitting
171
Ball rod installing
170
Ready position170
removing171
Battery In the remote control key
247
iReplace the remote control of the auxiliary heat- er (parking heater)
247
Belts180
Belt tensioners183
Bonnet Closing
217
Opening217
Boot Class N1 vehicles
92
See Boot lid44
Boot lid Automatic locking
44
Closing44
Opening44
Brake information messages
16
warning light16
Brake booster125
Brake fluid223
Changing223
Checking223
information messages16
Brake linings warning light
20
Brakes Brake assist systems
137
Brake booster125
Brake fluid223
Handbrake125
Running in131
Braking Information on braking
125
Breakdown kit241
Break recommendation See Fatigue detection
168
Bulbs Replacing
255
Button in the driver's door Electrical power windows
47
C
Car computer see multifunction display
29
Cargo element98
Car park ticket holder80
Carrier103
Cavity protection208
Central locking button39
Change bulb for additional parking light
257
Changing Brake fluid
223
Engine oil221
Wheels237
Changing a wheel Follow-up tasks
238
Preparation237
Removing and refitting a wheel238
Charging a vehicle battery226
Check Fit ball head properly
171
Checking Battery electrolyte level
226
Brake fluid223
Coolant222
Engine oil220
Oil level220
Windscreen washer fluid218
Children and safety193
Child safety Side airbag
195
Child safety lock40
Child safety seat Use of child safety seats
195
Child seat Classification
195
ISOFIX196
on the front passenger seat194
TOP TETHER197
Use of ISOFIX child seats196
Chrome parts refer to Taking care of your vehicle
206
Cigarette lighter83
Cleaning198
Alcantara210
Artificial leather210
cloths210
Covers of electrically heated seats210
Headlight lenses207
Natural leather209
Plastic parts206
Wheels208
Climatronic112
Air recirculation114
automatic mode113
Control elements112
Controlling blower114
Cooling system113
Defrosting windscreen115
Setting temperature113
Clothes hook88
Cockpit 12-volt power outlet
84
Ashtray83
Cigarette lighter83
General view9
Lighting61
273Index