2013 SKODA SUPERB bulb

Fuses and light bulbs
Fuses
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fuses in the dash panel
244
Fuses in the engine compartment
246
Assignment of fuses in the engine compartment
246
Individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses.
Switch off the ignition and the corresponding power consuming device before re-
placing a fuse.
Find out which fuse belongs to the component that is not operating » page 244,
Fuses in the dash panel or » page 246 , Assignment of fuses in the engine com-
partment .
Electrically adjustable seats are protected by automatic circuit breakers, which
switch on again automatically after a few seconds after the overload has been
eliminated.
Fuse colourMaximum amperagelight brown5dark brown7.5red10blue15yellow20white25green30orange40red50WARNINGAlways read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the en-
gine compartment » page 206.CAUTION■
“Never repair” fuses or replace them with a fuse of a higher amperage – risk of
fire! This may also cause damage at another part of the electrical system.■
If a newly inserted fuse blows again after a short time, have the electrical sys-
tem checked as quickly as possible by a specialist garage.
■
A blown fuses is recognisable by the molten metal strip. Replace the faulty fuse
with a new one of the same amperage.
Note
■
We recommend always carrying replacement fuses in the vehicle. A box of re-
placement fuses can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Accessories.■
There can be several power consuming devices for one fuse.
■
There can be several consumer devices for one fuse, depending on the vehicle's
equipment.
■
Multiple fuses may exist for a single power consuming device.
■
Multiple power consuming devices can share a single fuse.
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Fuses in the dash panel
Fig. 198
Cover of the fuse box in the control panel / fuses
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 244.
The fuses are located on the left side of the dash panel behind a cover.
Replacing fuses
›
Remove the cover of the fuse box » Fig. 198.
›
Remove the plastic clip from the holder in the cover of the fuse box in the panel. 
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›Clip it onto the respective fuse and pry out.›Insert a new fuse.›
Return the clip to its original place.
›
Re-insert the cover of the fuse box .
Fuse assignment in the dash panel
No.Power consumer1Diagnostic socket, engine control unit, fuel pump relay, fuel pump
control unit2ABS control unit, ESC switch for tyre pressure warning, brake sensor, for START-STOP coil of the starter relay only3Switch and airbag control unit4WIV, tail lights, dimming mirrors, pressure sensor, telephone preinstal-lation5Control unit for headlight beam adjustment and headlight swivel, con-trol unit for parking aid, control unit for park assist6Instrument cluster, control unit for electromechanical power steering,
selector lever lock, power supply for data bus7Heated opening of the crankcase ventilation, air flow meter8Control unit for trailer detection9Relay for auxiliary heating and ventilation10Adaptive left main headlight11Adaptive right main headlight12Not assigned13Diagnostic socket, light switch, rain sensor, clock14Central locking system and bonnet lid15Central control unit - interior lights16The air conditioning system17Not assigned18Phone19Instrument cluster, wind-shield wiper lever and turn signal lever, the relay coil for heating wind-shield20KESSY21KESSY ELV22Air blower for Climatronic23Front power window, central locking of the front doorsNo.Power consumer24Selector lever lock25Rear window heater, relay for auxiliary heating and ventilation26Power socket in the boot27Fuel pump relay, control unit for fuel pump, injection valves28Electric boot lid29Haldex30Climate controlled front seats31DVD pre-installation32Front power window, central locking system of the rear doors33Electric sliding/tilting roof34Alarm, spare horn35front and rear lighter36Headlight cleaning system37Heated front seats38Heated rear seats39Rear window wiper40Fan air-conditioning system, relay for auxiliary heating and ventilation41Not assigned42Light switch43Control unit for trailer detection44Control unit for trailer detection45Control unit for trailer detection46Switch for seat heating47Telephone preinstallation48Preparation for the aftermarket radio49Only for START-STOP: Central control unit, DC-DC converter, the en-
gine control unit
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No.Power consumer28Engine control unit29Main relay30Auxiliary heating and ventilation control unit31Windscreen wipers32-37Not assigned38Radiator fan, valves39Clutch/brake pad sensor40Lambda probe41AKF valve42Lambda probe43Ignition44-46Not assigned47Front left main headlight, left tail light48Pump for ABS49Power supply for terminal 15 (ignition on)50-51Not assigned52Power supply relay - terminal X a)53Power to the internal fuse carrier54Not assigneda)
In order not to drain the battery unnecessarily when starting the engine, the electrical components
of this terminal are automatically switched off.
Fuse assignment in the engine compartment - version B
No.Power consumer1Not assigned2Control unit for automatic gearbox DSG3Measuring circuit4Valves for ABS5Control unit for automatic gearbox DSG6Not assigned7Power supply relay - terminal X a)8Radio9Not assignedNo.Power consumer10Engine control unit, Main relay11Auxiliary heating and ventilation control unit12Data bus control unit13Engine control unit14Ignition15Lambda probe (petrol engine), glow plug system relay and fuel pump
(diesel engine)16Front right main headlight, right tail light17Horn18Audio amplifier (sound system)19Windscreen wipers20Valve for metering fuel, coolant pump, high pressure pump21Lambda probe22Clutch pedal switch23Coil of the coolant pump relay valves, high-pressure pump24Radiator fan25Pump for ABS26Front left main headlight, left tail light27Control unit for glow plug system28Windscreen heater29Power to the internal fuse carrier30Power supply for terminal 15 (ignition on)a)
In order not to drain the battery unnecessarily when starting the engine, the electrical components
of this terminal are automatically switched off.
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Bulbs
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Headlights
248
Replacing the low beam bulb
249
Replacing bulb for main beam and daytime running lights
249
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247Fuses and light bulbs

Replacing bulb for main beam249Replacing the bulb for the fog light250
Replacing the bulb for the licence plate light
250
Rear light (Superb Combi)
251
Replacing bulbs in rear light (Superb Combi)
251
Some manual skills are required to change a bulb. For this reason, we recommend
having bulbs replaced by a specialist garage or seeking other expert help in the
event of any uncertainties.
› 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■ Always read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment » page 206.■
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.
■
Bulbs H7 H8 and H15 are pressurised and may burst when changing the bulb
- risk of injury! We therefore recommended wearing gloves and safety glasses when changing a bulb.
■
Gas discharge bulbs (xenon bulbs) operate with a high voltage, professional
knowledge is required – risk of death!
■
The relevant lamp must always be switched off before a light bulb is re-
placed.
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, napkin, or sim-
ilar.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 bulbs must be replaced by a specialist garage.■
We recommend that a box of replacement bulbs always be carried in the vehi-
cle. Replacement bulbs can be purchased from ŠKODAOriginal Accessories.
■
We recommend having the headlight settings checked by a specialist garage af-
ter replacing a bulb in the main, low or fog beam.
■
In case of failure of a xenon gas discharge lamp or an LED diode, visit a special-
ist garage.
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Headlights
Fig. 201
Bulb arrangement: Headlight with halogen bulb/with Xenon bulb
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 247.
Headlight with halogen bulb
Low beam
Main beam, separate daytime running lights, and parking light
Headlights with Xenon light Xenon gas discharge bulbs
Main beam
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Replacing the low beam bulbFig. 202
Halogen headlight: Changing the
bulb for the low beam
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 247.
›
Remove the rubber cover
1
» Fig. 201 on page 248.
›
Turn the plug with the bulb
A
» Fig. 202 as far as the stop in the direction of
the arrow.
›
Change the bulb.
›
Insert the bulb holder with the new bulb and turn in an anti-clockwise direction
as far as the stop.
›
Insert the rubber cover
1
.
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Replacing bulb for main beam and daytime running lights
Fig. 203
Halogen headlight: Replacing
the bulb for main beam and sep-
arate daytime running lights
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 247.
›
Remove the rubber cover
2
» Fig. 201 on page 248.
›Turn the bulb holder A
» Fig. 203 in the direction of the arrow as far as the
stop.›
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 main beam
Fig. 204
Headlights with Xenon light: Changing the bulb for the main beam
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 247.
›
Unlock the protective cap in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 204 and remove.
›
Turn the plug with bulb
C
anti-clockwise to the stop and remove it.
›
Change the bulb.
›
Insert the bulb holder with the new bulb and turn in an anti-clockwise direction
as far as the stop.
›
Insert the protective cap in holder
2
and carefully push in.
The protective cover must engage firmly.
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Replacing the bulb for the fog lightFig. 205
Front bumper: Remove the protective grille/fog light
Fig. 206
Replacing the light bulb
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 247.
Removing the protective grille
›
Release the protective grille in the area of the arrow » Fig. 205 - 
using the
clamp for removing the wheel trims » page 228, 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. 205 -
 .
›
Remove the headlight in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Remove the connector.
›
Turn bulb holder
A

» Fig. 206 in an anti-clockwise direction up to the stop and
remove.
›
Insert the bulb holder with the new bulb into the headlight and turn in a clock-
wise direction as far as the stop.
› Fit the connector.›Replace the fog lamp by inserting it in the opposite direction of the arrow2

» Fig. 205 -  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. 207
Remove the number plate light/replace the bulb
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 247.
›
Open the boot lid.
›
Insert a slotted screwdriver at the location indicated by the arrow » Fig. 207 - 
,
press it in lightly, and unlatch the springs.
›
Remove the lamp.
›
Pull the faulty bulb out of the holder in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 207 - 
.
›
Insert a new bulb into the holder.
›
Replace the lamp and lightly press it until the spring latches.
CAUTION
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.
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Rear light (Superb Combi)Fig. 208
Removing: Cover/light
Fig. 209
Seal expand / lighting connector
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 247.
Removing
›
Open the boot lid.
›
Insert the clamp for removing the wheel trims » page 228, Vehicle tool kit into
the hole at the position indicated by the arrow » Fig. 208 - 
.
›
Remove the cover in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 208 - 
.
›
Use the screwdriver from the tool kit to unscrew the lamp » Fig. 208 - 
.
›
Grasp the rear light and carefully remove away from the direction of travel.
›
Remove the rubber seal in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 209 -
 .
›
Pull off the cable bundle with the plug cap
» Fig. 209 -
 .
›
Press together the interlocks on the connector in the direction of arrow
2

» Fig. 209 -
 .
›Carefully remove the connector from the tail lamp assembly in the direction of
the arrow 3.
Install›
Insert the connector into the lamp and lock it securely.
›
Install the rubber seal in the body in the opposite direction to arrow
1
in-
stall » Fig. 209 -  .
›
Insert the tail lamp with the holes
1
» Fig. 210 on page 251 into the bolts on
the body » Fig. 209 -  .
›
Carefully press the tail light into the bolts on the bodywork.
Be careful not to pinch the cable bundle between the bodywork and light.
›
Screw the tail lamp into place and install the cover.
›
Ensure that the cover engages firmly.
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Replacing bulbs in rear light (Superb Combi)
Fig. 210
Replacing the light bulb
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 247.
›
Turn the bulb holder
2
» Fig. 210 anti -clockwise remove it from the lamp hous-
ing.
›
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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BootAutomatic retraction (Superb Combi)89
Class N1 vehicles85
Extending variable loading floor92
Folding hook86
Non-closable side pocket (Superb Combi)90
Removable Light (Superb Combi)91
Roll-up boot cover (Superb Combi)88
Side compartment with battery90
Boot cover (Superb Combi)88
Boot lid40
Automatic locking41
Warning light17
(Superb Combi)41
Brake booster138
Brake fluid214
Changing215
Checking214
display messaes15
Brake pads warning light
21
Brakes Brake assist systems
150
Brake booster138
Brake fluid214
Handbrake138
Indicator light15
Running in143
Braking Information on braking
137
Breakdown kit233
Break recommendation See Fatigue detection
161
Bulbs Replacing
247
Button in the driver's door Electric power windows
44
C
Car care
191
Car computer see multifunction display25
Car park ticket holder75
Carrier96
Cavity protection200
CD changer128
Central locking button36
Changing Brake fluid
215
Engine oil212
Wheels229
Changing a wheel Follow-up work
230
Preliminary work229
Remove and attaching a wheel230
Charging a vehicle battery217
Check Fit ball head properly
164
Checking Battery electrolyte level
217
Brake fluid214
Coolant213
Engine oil211
Oil level211
Windscreen washer fluid209
Children and safety186
Child safety Side airbag
187
Child safety lock36
Child seat Classification
188
ISOFIX189
on the front passenger seat187
TOP TETHER190
Use of child seats188
Use of ISOFIX child seats189
Chrome parts refer to Taking care of your vehicle
199
Cigarette lighter77
Cleaning191
Alcantara202
Artificial leather202
cloths202
Covers of electrically heated seats203
Headlight lenses200
Natural leather202
Plastic parts199
Wheels201
Climatronic103
Air recirculation105, 106
automatic mode104
Control elements103
Controlling blower106
Cooling system104
Defrosting windscreen106
Setting the temperature104
Clock13
Clothes hook81
Cockpit 12-Volt power outlet
78
Ashtray77
Cigarette lighter77
General view9
Lighting57
Practical equipment74
Storage compartments74
COMING HOME55
Compartments74
Compass display25
Computer see multifunction display
25
Convenience operation of sliding/tilting roof48
Convenience operation of sliding/tilting roof (Su- perb Combi)
50
Coolant212
Checking213
display messaes16
Replenishing214
Coolant temperature gauge display
11
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