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›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
.

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
.

257Fuses and light bulbs

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

Practical equipment79
Storage compartments79
Comfort control window
49
COMING HOME60
Compartments79
Component protection202
Computer see multifunction display
29
Convenience consumers133
Convenience operation sliding / tilting roof (Octavia Estate)
53
sliding / tilting roof (Octavia)51
Coolant221
Checking222
indicator symbol22
Replenishing222
Temperature gauge13
warning messages22
CORNER See Fog lights with CORNER function
59
Correct seated position177
Driver178
Front passenger178
Instructions179
Rear seats178
Counter for distance driven14
Cruise control system Activating/deactivating
147
Changing the stored speed147
Storing and maintaining speed147
Switching off temporarily147
Warning light21
Cruise Control System146
Cup holders82
D
DAY LIGHT see Daylight running lights
55
Daylight running lights55
De-icing the windscreen and rear window64
Deactivating an airbag191
Decorative films206
Delayed locking of the boot lid see Boot lid
44
Diesel refer to Fuel
214
Diesel fuel Operation in winter
214
Diesel particulate filter24
information messages24
Digital Clock Time
14
Dipstick220
Disconnecting and reconnecting vehicle battery
227
Display12
Compass points28
Coolant temperature13
Correct gear changes27
Fuel supply13
Service interval33
Distance driven14
Door Child safety lock
40
Closing40
Emergency locking the driver's door248
Opening40
Door locking Emergency
248
Doors Emergency locking
248
Door warning28
double hooks93
Driver Steering Recommendation (DSR)139
Driving Abroad
136
Driving through water on streets135
Emissions263
Fuel consumption263
Driving economically Economical gear changing132
Driving mode161
driving mode select Normal mode
162
Driving through water135
DSR139
E
Economical driving
131
Ballast134
Driving at full throttle132
Idling132
Looking ahead131
Regular maintenance134
Saving energy134
Short distances133
Tyre inflation pressure133
Eco tips28
EDL139
Electrical power windows49
Button in the driver's door47, 48
Button in the rear doors48
Operational faults49
Electric luggage compartment lid Acoustic signals
46
Adjusting the top lid position46
Deleting the top lid position46
Force limiter44
Malfunctions47
manual operation44
Operating45
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)139
Electronic immobiliser120
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)137
Emergency Automatic gearbox
249
Changing a wheel237
Door locking248
274Index

Cleaning the wheels208
Decorative films206
Door lock cylinders207
Headlight lenses207
High-pressure cleaner204
Plastic parts206
Polishing the paintwork205
Rubber seals206
Taking care of the interior208
Taking care of your vehicle exterior205
Washing203
Washing by hand204
Wash system204
Wax treatment205
Taking care of your vehicles Fabric covers
210
TCS Operation
138
Warning light18
Technical data263
Temporary spare wheel232
Tiptronic128
Tools236
TOP TETHER197
Towing244
Towing a trailer169
Towing device Description
169
Drawbar load169
Use and care172
Towing eye front
245
Rear245
Towing protection43
Traction Control System (TCS)138
Traffic sign recognition166
Function166
Information messages167
Traffic Sign Recognition Notifications and settings
167
Traffic signssee Traffic sign recognition166
Trailer169, 172
13-pin power socket173
driving with a trailer173
loading172
Safety eye173
Trailer stabilisation174
Transmission warning messages
16
Transport Luggage compartment
91
Roof rack system103
Transporting children safely193
Turn signal56
Turn signal system Warning light
20
Type plate263
Tyre control display Calibration
231
Tyre inflation pressure Warning light
20
Tyre load-bearing capacity see Wheels
230
Tyre repair Check pressure
242
Preparations241
Sealing and inflating the tyre242
Tyres228
Inflation pressure229
New230
See Wheels230
Sizes229
Tyre wear indicator229
U
Underbody protection
208
Unleaded petrol136
Unlocking Individual settings39
KESSY38
Key36
Remote control37
Vehicle key36
Unlocking and locking35
Useful equipment 12-volt power outlet
84
230-volt power socket89
Ashtray83
Car park ticket holder80
Cigarette lighter83
Clothes hook88
Cup holders82
Glasses storage box86
Holder for reflective vest81
Multimedia holder85
Removable ski bag90
Seat backrest with long-cargo channel90
Storage compartment in the front centre console 82
Storage compartment on the driver's side
80
Storage compartments in the doors81
Storage compartment under the front armrest86
Using the information system26
Using the selector lever127
V
Variable loading floor
99
Dividing the luggage compartment101
Folding up101
Position change100
Vehicle battery Automatic load deactivation
227
Charge level indicator14
charging226
Checking the battery electrolyte level226
Cover225
Operation in winter226
Replacing227
280Index

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