2014 SKODA OCTAVIA ignition

Fuses and light bulbs
Fuses
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fuses in the dash panel – LHD
228
Fuses in the dash panel – RHD
229
Assignment of the fuses in the dash panel
229
Fuses in the engine compartment
230
Assignment of fuses in the engine compartment
231
Individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses.
Switch off the ignition and the corresponding power consuming device before
replacing a fuse.
Find out which fuse belongs to the component that is not operat-
ing » page 229 , Assignment of the fuses in the dash panel or » page 231 , As-
signment of fuses in the engine compartment .
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 brown7.5red10blue15yellow/blue20white25green/pink30orange/green40red50WARNINGAlways read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment » page 192.CAUTION■
“Never repair” fuses, and do not replace them with fuses of a higher amper-
age – risk of fire! This may also cause damage at other points in the electrical
system.■
If a newly inserted fuse blows again after a short time, have the electrical
system 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
replacement fuses can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Accessories.■
There can be several power consuming devices for one fuse.
■
Multiple fuses may exist for a single power consuming device.
Fuses in the dash panel – LHD
Fig. 219
Storage compartment on the
driver's side: LHD
Read and observe and on page 228 first.
On left-hand drive vehicles, the fuse box is located behind the storage com-
partment in the left-hand section of the dash panel.
Replacing fuses
›
Open the storage compartment » page 95.
›
Grab hold of the storage compartment in the area of the arrows » Fig. 219.
›
Fold out the storage compartment by pulling in the direction of arrow
1
.
›
Remove the plastic clip under the cover of the fuse box in the engine
room » Fig. 223 on page 231 .
›
Place the clip onto the respective fuse and pull the fuse out.
›
Insert a new fuse.
›
Replace the bracket at the original position. 
228Do-it-yourself

Fig. 223
Cover for the fuse box in the en-
gine compartment: Plastic clip
for fuses
Read and observe and on page 228 first.
Replacing fuses
›
Press together the interlocks of the cover simultaneously in the direction of
the arrow
1
» Fig. 222 .
›
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.
CAUTION
The cover for the fuse box in the engine compartment must always be applied
correctly. Water may get into the fuse box if the cover is not replaced properly
- there is a risk of damage to the vehicle.
Assignment of fuses in the engine compartment
Read and observe
and on page 228 first.
No.Consumer1Control unit for ESC, ABS2Control unit for ESC, ABS3Engine control unit4Radiator fan, oil temperature sensor, air volume sensor, control
valve for fuel pressure, relay for electrical auxiliary heating5Coil of the relay for the ignition system, coil of the CNG relay6Brake sensor7Coolant pump, radiator shutter8Lambda probeNo.Consumer9Ignition, control unit for preheating system10Control 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 wipers20Alarm21Windscreen heater - left22Engine control unit23Starter24Electrical auxiliary heating system31Not assigned32Not assigned33Not assigned34Windscreen heater - right35Not assigned36Not assigned37Control unit for auxiliary heating38Not assigned
Bulbs
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Bulb arrangement in the headlights
232
Replacing the low beam bulb
233

231Fuses and light bulbs

Change bulb for long-distance, daytime running lights and parking light
switch233
Change bulb for additional parking light
233
Change bulb for fog light switch - Variant 1
234
Change bulb for fog light switch - Variant 2
234
Replacing the bulb for the licence plate light
235
Rear Light
235
Replacing bulbs in the rear light - Variant 1
236
Replacing bulbs in the rear light - Variant 2
237
Some manual skills are required to change a bulb. For this reason, we recom-
mend 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 luggage compart-
ment.
WARNING■ Always read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment » page 192.■
Accidents can be caused if the road in front of the vehicle is not suffi-
ciently illuminated and the vehicle cannot or can only be seen with difficul-
ty 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, professio-
nal knowledge is required – risk of death!
■
Switch off the respective vehicle light when changing the 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,
napkin, or similar.Note■ This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is pos-
sible 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 ve-
hicle. Replacement bulbs can be purchased from ŠKODAOriginal Accessories.
■
We recommend having the headlight settings checked by a specialist garage
after replacing a bulb in the main beam, low beam or fog lights.
■
In case of failure of a xenon gas discharge lamp or an LED diode, visit a spe-
cialist garage.
Bulb arrangement in the headlights
Fig. 224
Principle sketch: Headlights
Read and observe and on page 232 first.
The vehicle is equipped with headlights with halogen lamps or with a xenon
discharge lamp and a halogen bulb.
Bulb arrangement » Fig. 224
Low beam with halogen bulb or xenon gas discharge lamp
Main beam, daytime running lights and parking lights/additional parking
light
AB232Do-it-yourself

Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)140
I
Ice scrapers
183
Ignition lock127
Immobilizer126
Individual settings Locking
57
Unlocking57
Inertia reel15
Information system45
Compass point display52
Door warning47
Eco-tips52
Gear recommendation46
Lap timer51
MAXI DOT display50
Multifunction display47
Operation46
Outside temperature46
Service interval display53
Stop watch51
Instrument cluster30
Auto-check control47
Counter for distance driven33
Display31
Overview31
Revolutions counter31
Speedometer32
Temperature gauge32
Viewing the charge level of the vehicle battery 34
Warning icons
40
Warning lights34
Interior care185
Natural leather186
Interior light Front
78
Interior lights Rear
79
Interior monitor60
ISOFIX25
J
Jack
212
Maintenance184
Jump-starting220
K
KESSY Locking
56
Unlocking56
Key Locking
55
Starting the engine127
Stopping the engine127
Switching off the ignition127
Switching on the ignition127
Unlocking55
Knee airbag18
L
Lamp failure Warning symbol
43
Lamps Warning symbol
43
Lane Assist162
Activating/deactivating164
Information messages164
Operation163
Warning light39
Lap timer51
Leather Natural leather care
186
LEAVING HOME77
Lever Main beam
73
Turn signal73
Levers Windscreen wipers
82
LichtCOMING HOME / LEAVING HOME77
light travel mode
74
Light Cockpit
78
Fog lights with CORNER function76
High beam assistant75
Replacing bulbs231
tourist light74
lighting entry space
80
Lighting Luggage compartment
103
Lights71
Adaptive headlights (AFS)74
Automatic driving lamp control73
Daylight running72
Fog lights76
Hazard warning light system77
Headlight beam range regulation71
Headlight flasher73
Low beam71
Main beam73
Parking lights71, 78
Rear fog light76
Switching on and off71
Turn signal73
Warning lights34
Locking Individual settings
57
KESSY56
Key55
Remote control55
Locking/unlocking the steering lock Starter button
128
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the in- side
58
Locking the door without a locking cylinder Emergency
226
265Index

RoofLoad115
Roof rack113
mounting points114
Roof load115
Stowing in the luggage compartment115
Rubber seals183
S
SAFE See Safe securing system
57
SAFELOCK See Safe securing system
57
Safe securing system57
Safety8
Child safety22
Child safety seats22
Correct seated position9
Head restraints88
ISOFIX25
TOP TETHER27
Saving electrical energy136
Saving fuel136
Seals Vehicle care
183
Seat belt Warning icon
41
warning light36
Seat belts12
Belt tensioners15
fastening and unfastening14
Height adjustment15
Seatbelts Inertia reels
15
Seat belts The physical principle of a head-on collision
13
Seat features90
Seats Folding front passenger seat92
Front armrest91
Head restraints88
Heating90
Memory Function of the electrically adjustable seat
89
Rear armrest91
Seat backrests92
Storing in memory of remote control key89
Seats and head restraint86
see automatic gearbox Manual shifting of gears on the multifunction steering wheel
134
see Instrument cluster see Instrument cluster
30
Select driving mode Eco mode
161
Individual mode161
Sport mode160
Selection of travel mode160
Selector lever Refer to Selector lever
133
Selector lever lock Indicator light
40
Service178
Service interval display53
Setting33
Positions of the variable loading floor111
seats and head restraints86
Setting the33
Side airbag19
Sliding/tilting roof Malfunctions - variant 1
68
Malfunctions - variant 2 69
Malfunctions of the sun screen - variant 270
SmartGate Connection
124
Password125
Settings125
Smart Gate Website125
Snow chains210
Sockets 230 V
101
spare213
spare wheel213
instructions213
Spare wheel Changing
213
Speedometer32
see speedometer32
Speed symbol see Wheels
207
Spoiler179
Staring engine Jump-starting
220
START-STOP158
Jump-starting220
Manually deactivating/activating the system159
Operating conditions of the system158
operation in vehicles with automatic gearbox159
operation in vehicles with manual gearbox158
system-related automatic start-up159
Warning icon44
Starter button Locking/unlocking the steering lock
128
Problems starting the engine130
Starting or stopping the engine by pressing a button
128
Starting the engine129
Switching off the engine129
Switching off the ignition129
Switching on the ignition129
Starting and stopping the engine using the key 126
Starting engine Jump-starting
220
Starting or stopping the engine by pressing a button
128
268Index

Starting the engineKey127
Starter button129
START STOP Information messages
160
Steering lock (KESSY system) Warning light
36
Steering wheel10
Stop see Parking
132
Stopping the engine Key
127
Stop watch51
Storage94
Storage compartment Glasses compartment
100
in the front centre console96
in the rear centre console101
on the driver's side95
on the front passenger side100
under the front arm rest99
Storage compartments94
Storage pockets on the front seats101
Storing seats
89
Storing skis94
Stowage compartments in the doors
95
Sun roof Closing roller blind - Version 2
69
Opening roller blind - Version 269
operation - Version 167
operation - Version 269
Roller blind - Version 168
Sun screen81
sun visors81
Switching lights on and off71
Switching off the engine Starter button
129
Switching off the ignition Key127
Starter button129
Switching on the ignition Key
127
Starter button129
Synchronous adjustment of the rear-view mir- ror
85
T
Taking care of your vehicle Automatic car wash system
181
High-pressure cleaner181
Washing by hand181
Wash system181
TCS Operation
139
Warning light37
Technical data238
Through-loading bag102
Tiptronic134
Tools212
TOP TETHER27
Tow hitch Accessories
173
Towing221
Towing device Description
169
Towing eye front
222
Rear223
Towing hitch Operation and maintenance
185
Towing protection60
Traction Control System (TCS)139
Traffic sign recognition164
Function165
Information messages166
Traffic signs see Traffic sign recognition164
Trailer174
13-pin socket174
Attaching and detaching174
loading175
Safety eyelet174
Trailer operation176
Trailer operation169, 176
Trailer stabilisation (TSA)140
Transmission Warning messages
35
Transport Luggage compartment
103
Roof rack113
Transporting94
Transporting children safely22
Triangle211
TSA140
Turn signal73
Turn signal system Warning light
39, 40
Tyrea Damage
206
Tyre load-bearing capacity see Wheels
207
Tyre pressure204
Warning light39
Tyre pressure monitoring167
Display39
Infotainment display168
Saving tyre pressure values167
Saving tyre pressure values - button168
Saving tyre pressure values - Infotainment168
Tyre repair General information
219
Preparations219
Pressure test220
Sealing and inflating the tyre219
269Index