2015 SKODA OCTAVIA bulb

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.
Bulb arrangement in the headlights
Fig. 243
Principle sketch: Headlights
Read and observe and on page 230 first.
The vehicle is equipped with headlights with halogen lamps or with a xenon
discharge lamp and a halogen bulb.
Bulb arrangement » Fig. 243
Low beam with halogen bulb or xenon gas discharge lamp
Main beam, daytime running lights and parking lights/additional parking
light
ABReplacing the low beam bulbFig. 244
Headlight with halogen bulb: Bulb for low beam
Read and observe
and on page 230 first.
›
Turn the protective cap
A
» Fig. 243 on page 231 in direction of the arrow.
›
Disconnect the connector with the light bulb in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 244.
›
Remove the connector to the bulb in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Remove the connector.
›
Insert the connector with the new bulb so that the fixing lug
A
» Fig. 244
fits the bulb into the recess on the reflector.
›
Remove the hook in the direction of arrow
3
.
›
Insert the protective cap
A
» Fig. 243 on page 231 and turn it opposite to the
direction of the arrow.
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Change bulb for long-distance, daytime running lights and parking
light switchFig. 245
Bulbs for main beam, daytime
running lights, and parking light
Read and observe and on page 230 first.
›
Turn the protective cap
B
» Fig. 243 on page 231 in direction of the arrow.
›
Pull the holder until it stops in the arrow direction
1
» Fig. 245 .
›
Remove the holder in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Insert the bulb holder with the new bulb and turn opposite to arrow direction
1
as far as the stop.
›
Insert the protective cap
B
» Fig. 243 on page 231 and turn it in the direction
opposite to the arrow.
Change bulb for additional parking light
Fig. 246
Headlights with Xenon light: Bulb for additional parking light
Read and observe
and on page 230 first.
›
Turn the protective cap
B
» Fig. 243 on page 231 in direction of the arrow.
›
Remove the bulb holder with the bulb by jiggling it out in the direction of the
arrow
1
» Fig. 246 .
›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 protective cap
B

» Fig. 243 on page 231 and turn it in the direction
opposite to the arrow.
Change bulb for fog light switch - Variant 1
Fig. 247
Remove the fog lamp / bulb change - Version 1
Read and observe
and on page 230 first.
Remove the protective grille and headlight
›
Insert in opening
A
» Fig. 247 the clamps for removing the full wheel covers
» page 212 , Vehicle tool kit .
›
Loosen the protective grille by pulling the hook in the direction of arrow
1
.
›
Remove the protective grille in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Unscrew the screws
B
with the screwdriver from the tool kit.
›
With the key
2
» page 212 , Vehicle tool kit unlock the locking
C
in direction
of arrow
3
.
›
Remove the headlight in the direction of arrow
4
. 
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Replacing the light bulb›Press the latch on the connector in the direction of arrow 5.›
Remove the key in the direction of the arrow
6
.
›
Pull the lamp holder until it stops in the arrow direction
7
.
›
Remove the lamp holder in the direction of the arrow
8
.
›
Insert the new bulb into the headlight and turn counter to the direction of
arrow
7
as far as the stop.
›
Fit the connector.
Refit the headlight and grille
›
Replace the fog light by inserting it in the opposite direction of the arrow
4
» Fig. 247 and tighten.
›
Insert the protective grille and carefully press it in.
The protective grille must engage firmly.
Change bulb for fog light switch - Variant 2
Fig. 248
Remove the fog lamp / bulb change - Version 2
Read and observe and on page 230 first.
Remove cover and headlight
›
Insert in opening
A
» Fig. 248 the clamps for removing the full wheel covers
» page 212 , Vehicle tool kit .
›
Remove the cover by pulling the hook in the direction of arrow
1
.
›
Unscrew the screws
B
with the screwdriver from the tool kit.
›
Remove the headlight in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Remove the headlight in the direction of arrow
3
.
Replacing the light bulb
›
Press the latch on the connector in the direction of arrow
4
.
›
Remove the key in the direction of the arrow
5
.
›
Pull the lamp holder until it stops in the arrow direction
6
.
›
Remove the lamp holder in the direction of the arrow
7
.
›
Insert the new bulb into the headlight and turn counter to the direction of
arrow
6
as far as the stop.
›
Fit the connector.
Refitting the headlight and grille
›
Replace the fog light by inserting it in the opposite direction of the arrow
3
» Fig. 248 and tighten.
›
Replace the cover and press in gently.
The cover must engage securely.
Replacing the bulb for the licence plate light
Fig. 249
Remove the number plate light/replace the bulb
Read and observe
and on page 230 first.
›
Open the boot lid. 

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›Push in the lamp in the direction of the arrow 1
» Fig. 249 .
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.
Rear Light
Fig. 250
Remove light / pull out connector
Read and observe
and on page 230 first.
Removing
›
Open the boot lid.
› Insert into opening A 1)
» Fig. 250 the clamps for removing the full wheel cov-
ers » page 212 , Vehicle tool kit .›
Remove the cover by pulling the hook in the direction of arrow
1
.
›
Unscrew the screws
B
with the key from the tool kit.
›
Grasp the light and carefully remove with shaky movements in the direction
of arrow
2
.
›
Press together the interlocks on the connector 2)
in the direction of arrow
3
.
›
Carefully remove the connector from the tail lamp assembly in the direction
of the arrow
4
.
Fitting
›
Insert the bulb holder in the light.
The locks on the plug must be inserted securely.
›
Insert the lamp with the pin
A
» Fig. 251 on page 235 into the recesses
C
» Fig. 250 in the body.
›
Carefully push the cover in » .
›
Screw the tail lamp into place and install the cover.
The cover must engage securely.
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 electrical instal-
lation 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
removing and installing the tail lamp.
1)
The position of the opening may vary depending on the vehicle model.
2)
The design of the plug can vary depending on the vehicle equipment.
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Replacing bulbs in the rear light - Variant 1Fig. 251
Outer part of the light: Basic light/light with LED diodes
Fig. 252
Inner part of the light: Basic light/light with LED diodes
Read and observe
and on page 230 first.
Outer part of the lamp
›
Turn the bulb holder
B
» Fig. 251 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
stop.
›
Replace the holder with the bulb into the lamp housing and turn in a clock-
wise direction to the stop.
Inner part of the light
›
Unscrew the lamp holder » Fig. 251 with the screwdriver from the car tool kit,
and remove the lamp holder from the light assembly.
› Turn the respective light bulb
» Fig. 252 until it stops counter-clockwise and
remove it from the bulb holder.›
Insert a new bulb into the holder and turn in a clockwise direction to the
stop.
›
Insert the bulb holder in the tail lamp assembly.
›
Screw on the lamp holder carefully.
Replacing bulbs in the rear light - Variant 2
Fig. 253
Outer part of the light: Basic light/light with LED diodes
Read and observe
and on page 230 first.
Outer part of the lamp
›
Turn the socket with the bulb
B
in the direction of
1
» Fig. 253 .
›
Remove the socket with the bulb from the lamp housing in the direction of
arrow
2
.
›
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
stop.
›
Reinsert the holder with the bulb into the lamp housing and turn in the op-
posite direction of the arrow
1
to the stop.
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Avoiding damage to your vehicle134
B
Bags on the backs of the front seats
96
Ball head Check fitting
170
Ready position168
Ball rod Ready position
168
Battery In the remote control key
223
Belts11
Belt tensioners13
Bonnet Closing
195
Opening195
Boot Class N1 vehicles
107
See Boot lid59
Boot lid automatic locking
59
Closing59
Opening59
Brake information messages
32
warning light32
Brake Assist (HBA)137
Brake booster127
brake fluid specification
201
Brake fluid200
Checking200
information messages32
Brake linings warning light
36
Brake pedal (automatic transmission) Warning light
37
Brakes Brake booster127
Brake fluid200
Braking and stabilisation systems135
Handbrake127
Running-in132
Brakes and parking126
Brake system135
Braking Information on braking
126
Bulbs Replacing
230
Buttons in the doors electric window lifters
62
C
Camera Lens care
185
Camera lens care
185
Car computer see multifunction display
41
Care and maintenance178
Cargo element106
Caring for the vehicle exterior Towing hitch
186
Car park128
Car park ticket holder90
Carrier Roof rack
110
Cavity protection185
Central locking53
Problems57
Central locking button55
Change bulb for additional parking light
232
bulb for fog lights - Version 1232
bulb for fog lights - Version 2233
bulb for high beam232
bulb for the parking light232
bulb in the rear light - Version 1235
bulb in the rear light - Version 2235
daytime running light bulb232
light bulb in tail light234
Changing Engine oil
197
Wheels213
Changing a wheel Follow-up tasks
216
Preparation213
Changing wheels Wheel removal and fix
216
Charging a vehicle battery203
Check Fit ball head properly
170
Checking Battery electrolyte level
202
Brake fluid200
Coolant199
Engine oil198
Oil level198
Windscreen washer fluid196
Checks Statutory checks
178
Children and safety20
Child safety Side airbag
22
Child safety lock57
Child safety seat Use of child safety seats
22
Child seat Classification
22
ISOFIX23
on the front passenger seat21
TOP TETHER25
Use of ISOFIX child seats24
Chrome parts Refer to vehicle maintenance
184
Cigarette lighter92
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Fog lights72
Warning light36
Fold in passenger's mirror80
Footmats128
see footmats128
Force limit Electric boot lid
60
Power windows63
Sliding/tilting roof65
Front airbag15
Front Assist155
Disable/enable156
Distance warning156
Information messages157
Operation155
Radar sensor135
Warning and automatic braking156
Warning light40
Front door warning light75
fuel lead-free petrol
190
Fuel189
CNG193
Diesel191
Natural gas reserve display30
Petrol / Diesel reserve display30
refer to Fuel189
Refuelling189
Refuelling - natural gas192
Warning light36
Fuel consumption239
Fuel filter Warning messages
39
Fuel reserve Warning light
36
Fuses Assignment
226
Assignment of fuses in the dash panel228
Colour coding226
Fuse assignment in the engine compartment 229
Plastic clip229
Replacing226
G
Gear change Gear recommendation
41
Information on the selected gear41
Gear changing Gear stick
128
General view Cockpit
27
Genuine parts179
Glasses compartment95
Glow plug system Warning light
34
H
Handbrake
127
Warning light32
Hazard warning light system73
HBA137
Head airbag18
Headlight cleaning system Headlight cleaning system
78
Headlights Bulb arrangement
231
Driving abroad74
Headlight cleaning system78
Headlights with CORNER function73
Headrest Removing and installing
83
Head restraints82
Adjust height82
Heater Windscreen and rear window
76
Heating112
Air distribution control115
Controls113
Exterior mirrors80
Seats85
HHC137
High-beam assistant71
High beam assistant Warning light
39
Hill Start Assist (HHC)137
Hitch167
Drawback load167
Hook103
Horn27
I
Ice scrapers
184
Ignition lock121
Immobilizer120
Individual settings Locking
56
Unlocking56
Inertia reel13
Information system40
Compass point display49
Door warning40
Eco-tips49
Gear recommendation41
Lap timer48
MAXI DOT display44
Multifunction display41
operation42
Service interval display49
Stop watch48
Information system operation42
Infotainment4
Instrument cluster28
Auto-check control40
Counter for distance driven30
Display29
Overview28
Revolutions counter29
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Temperature gauge29
Warning lights31
Interior care186
Natural leather187
Interior light Front
74
Interior lights Rear
75
Interior monitor58
iPad holder Behind the headrests
99
Handling99
ISOFIX23
J
Jack
212
Maintenance185
Jump-starting219
K
KESSY Locking
55
Unlocking55
Key Locking
54
Starting the engine121
Stopping the engine121
Switching off the ignition121
Switching on the ignition121
Unlocking54
Key CAR see Infotainment
4
Knee airbag17
L
Lamp failure Warning light
38
Lamps Warning light
38
Lane Assistsee Lane Departure Warning160
Warning light36
Lane Departure Warning160
Activation / deactivation162
Information messages162
Operation161
Lap timer48
Leather Natural leather care
187
LEAVING HOME73
Lever Main beam
69
Turn signal69
Levers Windscreen wipers
78
Light Cockpit
74
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME73
Fog lights72
Headlights with CORNER function73
High-beam assistant71
Rear fog light72
Replacing bulbs230
travel mode71
Xenon headlight70
Light Assist High-beam assistant
71
lighting entry space
75
Lighting Luggage compartment
100
Lights67
Automatic driving lamp control70
Daylight running68
Hazard warning light system73
Headlight beam range regulation68
Headlight flasher69
Low beam68
Main beam69
Parking lights68, 74
Switching on and off68
Turn signal69
Warning lights31
Load238
Locking Individual settings
56
KESSY55
Key54
Remote control54
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the in- side
55
Locking the door without a locking cylinder Emergency
224
Long cargo channel88
Low beam68
Low tyre pressure warning See tyre pressure monitoring
165
Luggage compartment100
Compartment with cargo element106
Cover104
Fastening elements101
Fix floor covering103
Fixing nets102
floor covering on both sides103
foldable hook103
Folding double hooks103
Lighting100
Luggage net104
Net partition109
Roll-up cover105
Storage compartments under the floor cover- ing
106
Stowing the roof rack111
unlock manually224
Unlock the boot lid224
Variable loading floor107
Luggage compartment cover104
Roll-up cover105
254Index