2016 SKODA OCTAVIA lock

›Insert a screwdriver or similar tool into the recess or the opening in the
trim » Fig. 319 as far as the stop.›
Unlock the lid by moving it in the direction of the arrow.
Selector lever-emergency unlocking
Fig. 320
Remove / release the selector lever
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
Open the stowage compartment in the front centre console.
›
Grab hold of the cover
A
in the area of the arrows and carefully raise it for-
wards in the direction of the arrow
1
and then backwards » Fig. 320.
›
Press on the yellow plastic part in the direction of arrow
2
, simultaneously
press the lock button in the selector lever handle and put the lever in posi-
tion N.
If the selector lever is moved again to position P, it is once again blocked.
CAUTION
Make sure when lifting not to damage cover parts by the screwdriver in the
shift lever environment.
Replacing windscreen wiper blades
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
277
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
278WARNINGReplace the windscreen wiper blades once or twice a year for safety rea-
sons.
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
Fig. 321
Setting the service position for
the wiper arms
Fig. 322
Changing the front windscreen wiper blade
Read and observe
on page 277 first.
Before replacing the windscreen wiper blades, close the bonnet and put the windscreen wiper arms into the service position.
Setting the service position
›
Switch the ignition on and off again.
›
Push the lever in the direction of arrow » Fig. 321within 10 seconds and hold
for approximately 2 seconds.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Lift the wiper arm from the window in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 322 . 
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›Tilt the wiper blade to the stop in the same direction.›Grip the wiper arm and press securing latch A down in the direction of arrow2
.
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
3
.
Attaching the windscreen wiper blade
›
Slide the windscreen wiper blade in the opposite direction to arrow
3
until it
locks into place. Check that the windscreen wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the windscreen wiper arm back to the windscreen.
›
Turn on the ignition and press the lever in the direction of the arrow
» Fig. 321 .
The windscreen wiper arms move into the home position.
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
Fig. 323
Changing the rear window wiper blade
Read and observe
on page 277 first.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Lift the wiper arm from the window in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 323 .
›
Tilt the wiper blade to the stop in the same direction.
›
Grip the wiper arm and press securing latch
A
down in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
3
.
Attaching the windscreen wiper blade
›
Slide the windscreen wiper blade in the opposite direction to arrow
3
until it
locks into place. Check that the windscreen wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the windscreen wiper arm back to the windscreen.
Fuses and light bulbs
Fuses
 Introduction
Fig. 324
Blown fuse
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fuses in the dashboard - LHD
279
Fuses in the dashboard - RHD
279
Fuse assignment in the dashboard
280
Fuses in the engine compartment
281
Fuse assignment in engine compartment
281
Individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses. A blown fuse is recognisa-
ble from the melted-through metal strip » Fig. 324.
WARNINGAlways read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment » page 252.
CAUTION
■
Replace the faulty fuse with a new one of the same amperage.■If a newly inserted fuse again blows after a short time, then seek assistance
from a specialist garage.■
“Do not repair” the fuses and do not replace them with stronger fuses -
There is a risk of fire and damage to another electrical system.
Note
■ We recommend always carrying replacement fuses in the vehicle.■There can be several power consuming devices for one fuse. Multiple fuses
may exist for a single power consuming device.278Do-it-yourself

Fuses in the dashboard - LHDFig. 325
Storage compartment on the
driver's side
Read and observe and on page 278 first.
In left-hand drive, the fuse box is located on the driver side behind the storage
compartment.
Replacing fuses
›
Remove the ignition key, turn off the lights and all electrical consumers.
›
Open the storage box on the driver's side.
›
Hold the stacker laterally in the region
A
and open by pulling in the direction
of arrow
1
(A greater force is required to open) » Fig. 325.
›
Remove the plastic clip under the cover of the fuse box in the engine com-
partment » Fig. 328 on page 281 .
›
Use the clip to pull the fuse out, then insert a new fuse.
›
Replace the clamp in the original position.
›
Close the compartment by pushing in the direction of arrow
2
.
Fuses in the dashboard - RHD
Fig. 326
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
Read and observe and on page 278 first.
In right-hand drive, the fuse box is located on the passenger side behind the
storage compartment.
Fold down the storage compartment and replace the fuse
›
Remove the ignition key, turn off the lights and all electrical consumers.
›
Insert a screwdriver under the side cover » Fig. 326.
›
Unlock the cover in the direction of the arrow
1
.
›
Push the cover out in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Open the storage compartment.
›
Insert a screwdriver from the side into the dash panel in the direction of ar-
row
3
.
›
Use the screwdriver to unlock the brake rod
A
of the storage compartment
in the direction of arrow
4
.
›
Remove the storage compartment in the direction of the arrow
5
.
›
Remove the plastic clip under the cover of the fuse box in the engine com-
partment » Fig. 328 on page 281 .
›
Use the clip to pull the fuse out, then insert a new fuse.
›
Replace the clamp in the original position.
Fold back the storage compartment
›
Move the stop buffer
B
of the storage compartment behind the brackets
C
» Fig. 326 .
›
Push in the storage compartment in the opposite direction of the arrow
5
.
›
Insert the brake rod and lock it against the arrow
4
with a screwdriver.
›
Push in the side cover against the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Press the side cover fully against the direction of the arrow
1
.
›
Close the storage compartment.
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Fuse assignment in the dashboardFig. 327
Fuses
Read and observe and on page 278 first.
No.Consumer1Not assigned2Not assigned3Voltage stabilizer for taxi vehicles4Not assigned5Databus6Sensor Alarm7Air conditioning, heating, recipient of the wireless remote control
for auxiliary heating, selector lever of the automatic transmission8Light switch, rain sensor, diagnostic socket9All-wheel drive10Infotainment screen11Belt tensioner - driver's side12Infotainment13Heated rear seats14Air blower for air conditioning,heating15Electric steering lock16Phonebox, Wireless phone charging17Instrument cluster, emergency call18Reversing camera19KESSY20Operating lever underneath the steering wheelNo.Consumer21Adaptive Shock absorber22Trailer device - electrical outlet23Light - right24Panoramic tilt / slide sunroof25Central locking- front left door, window - left, exterior mirrors -
Heating, fold-in function, setting the mirror surface26Heated front seats27Music amplifier28Towing hitch - left lighting29CNG relay30Not assigned31Light - left32Parking aid (Park Assist)33Airbag switch for hazard warning lights34TCS, ESC, Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator, air conditioning, reversing
light switch, mirror with automatic blackout, START-STOP, heated
rear seats, 230 volt plug, Sport sound generator35Headlamp levelling, diagnostic connector, camera, radar36Headlight right37Headlight left38Towing hitch - right lighting39Central - front right door, window lifter - right, right Mirrors - Heat-
ing, fold-in function, setting the mirror surface4012-Volt power socket41Belt tensioner - front passenger side42Central - rear doors, headlamp washers, washer43Xenon headlights, ambient lighting44Trailer device - electrical outlet45Electrically adjustable seats46230 volt power outlet47Rear window wiper48Not assigned49Engine starting, clutch pedal switch 280Do-it-yourself

No.Consumer50Opening the boot lid51Multi-function unit for taxi vehicles52Voltage stabiliser for taxi vehicles53Rear window heating
Fuses in the engine compartment
Fig. 328
Fuse panel cover: Removing cover / plastic clip for fuses
Read and observe
and on page 278 first.
Replacing fuses
›
Remove the ignition key, turn off the lights and all electrical consumers.
›
Press together the lock buttons of the cover simultaneously in the direction
of arrow
1
and remove the cover in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 328 .
›
Remove the plastic clip under the cover of the fuse box » Fig. 328.
›
Use the clip to pull the fuse out, then insert a new fuse.
›
Replace the clamp in the original position.
›
Replace the cover, push the lock buttons of the cover together and lock.
CAUTION
The cover of the fuse box in the engine compartment must always be used
correctly, otherwise water may penetrate into the fuse box – there is a danger
of damage to the vehicle!Fuse assignment in engine compartmentFig. 329
Fuses
Read and observe and on page 278 first.
No.Consumer1ESC, ABS2ESC, ABS3Engine control system4Radiator fan, oil temperature sensor, air mass meter, valve for fuel
pressure control, electric auxiliary heater, oil pressure relief valve,
valve for exhaust gas recirculation5Ignition coil of CNG relay, fuel injectors, fuel metering valve6Brake sensor7Coolant pump, radiator shutters, oil pressure valve, gear oil valve8Lambda probe9Ignition, preheating unit, flue damper, heating the crankcase venti-
lation10Fuel pump, ignition11Electrical auxiliary heating system12Electrical auxiliary heating system13Automatic gearbox14Windscreen heater15Horn16Ignition, fuel pump17ABS, ESC, motor control system, Relay for heated windscreen18Databus, battery data module 281Fuses and light bulbs

Replacing the bulb for the side light (Xenon headlights)Fig. 333
Changing the light bulb for the parking light
Read and observe
and on page 282 first.
›
Turn the protective cap
B
» Fig. 330 on page 283 in direction of the arrow.
›
Remove the bulb holder with the bulb by jiggling it out in the direction of the
arrow
1
» Fig. 333 .
›
Grasp the pedestal with the light bulb in the area
A
.
›
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. 330 on page 283 and turn it in the direc-
tion opposite to the arrow.
Change bulb for fog lights switch - Variant 1Fig. 334
Remove the fog lamp / bulb change - variant 1
Read and observe
and on page 282 first.
Remove the protective grille and headlight
›
Insert the clamps for removing the full wheel trims into opening
A
» Fig. 334 .
›
By pulling the hook in direction of arrow
1
remove the protective grille in
the arrow direction
2
» Fig. 334 .
›
Unscrew the screws
B
with the screwdriver from the tool kit.
›
With the key
2
» page 266 , Vehicle tool kit unlock the locking
C
in direction
of arrow
3
.
›
Remove the headlight in the direction of arrow
4
.
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
.
›
Turn the socket with the bulb to the stop in the direction of the arrow
7
.
›
Remove the socket with the bulb in the direction of arrow
8
.
›
Insert the new bulb into the headlight and turn counter to the direction of
arrow
7
as far as the stop. 
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›Fit the connector.
Refit the headlight and grille›
Replace the fog light by inserting it in the opposite direction of the arrow
4
» Fig. 334 and tighten.
›
Insert the guard and push it gently until it locks into place.
Change bulb for fog lights switch - Variant 2
Fig. 335
Remove the fog lamp / bulb change - variant 2
Read and observe
and on page 282 first.
Remove the cover and headlight
›
Insert the clamps for removing the full wheel trims into opening
A
» Fig. 335 .
›
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
.
› Turn the socket with the bulb to the stop in the direction of the arrow 6.›Remove the socket with the bulb in the direction of 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.
Refit the headlight and cover
›
Replace the fog light by inserting it in the opposite direction of the arrow
3
» Fig. 335 and tighten.
›
Insert the guard and push it gently until it locks into place.
Changing the bulb for the licence plate light
Fig. 336
Remove the number plate light / replace the bulb
Read and observe
and on page 282 first.
›
Push in the light in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 336 until it is detached.
›
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.
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Removing/installing tail lightFig. 337
Remove light / pull out connector
Read and observe
and on page 282 first.
Removing
›
Open the boot lid.
›
Insert the clamps for removing the full wheel trims into opening
A
1)
» Fig. 337 .
›
Remove the cover by pulling the hook in the direction of arrow
1
.
›
Unscrew the screws
B
with the key from the tool kit.
›
Hold the light and carefully remove in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Press the latches 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 connector into the light and lock it securely.
› Insert the lamp with the pin A
» Fig. 338 on page 286 into the recesses C» Fig. 337 in the body.›
Carefully push the cover in » .
›
Screw the tail lamp into place and install the cover. The cover must engage
securely.
›
Shut the boot lid.
CAUTION
■ Ensure that the cable bundle does not become stuck between the body and
the lamp when it is being refitted – or there is a risk of damage to the electrical
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
removing and installing the tail lamp.
Replacing the bulbs in the tail lamp assembly - Variant 1
Fig. 338
Outer part of the light: Basic light/light with LED diodes 
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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