2016 SKODA OCTAVIA Owner's Manual

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

No.Consumer19Windscreen wipers20Anti-theft alarm21Windscreen heater22Engine control system, voltage stabilizer for taxi vehicles23Starter24Electrical auxiliary heating system31Vacuum pump32Not assigned33Not assigned34All-wheel drive35Not assigned36Not assigned37Aux. heating38Not assigned
Bulbs
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Bulb arrangement in the front headlights
283
Replacing the bulb for the side light (Halogen headlights)
283
Changing the bulb for main beam, separate daytime running lights, and
parking light
283
Replacing the bulb for the side light (Xenon headlights)
284
Change bulb for fog lights switch - Variant 1
284
Change bulb for fog lights switch - Variant 2
285
Changing the bulb for the licence plate light
285
Removing/installing tail light
286
Replacing the bulbs in the tail lamp assembly - Variant 1
286
Replacing the bulbs in the tail lamp assembly - Variant 2
287
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.
We recommend having the headlight settings checked by a specialist garage after replacing a bulb in the low, high or fog beam.
In the case of failure of a Xenon gas discharge bulb or an LED diode, visit a
specialist garage.WARNING■ Always read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment » page 252.■
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.
■
Do not carry out any work on the Xenon gas discharge lamps - risk of
death!
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.
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Bulb arrangement in the front headlightsFig. 330
Left headlight
Read and observe and on page 282 first.
The vehicle is equipped with headlights with halogen lamps or with a xenon
discharge lamp and a halogen bulb.
Bulb arrangement » Fig. 330
Low beam with halogen bulb or Xenon gas discharge bulb
Main beam, daytime running lights and parking lights/additional parking
light
Replacing the bulb for the side light (Halogen headlights)
Fig. 331
Changing the bulb for the low beam
Read and observe
and on page 282 first.
›
Turn the protective cap
A
» Fig. 330 on page 283 in direction of the arrow.
›
Disconnect the connector with the light bulb in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 331.
›
Remove the connector to the bulb in the direction of arrow
2
.
AB›Remove the connector.›Insert the connector with the new bulb so that the fixing lugA
» Fig. 331 fits
the bulb into the recess on the reflector.›
Remove the hook in the direction of arrow
3
.
›
Insert the protective cap
A
» Fig. 330 on page 283 and turn it opposite to
the direction of the arrow.
Changing the bulb for main beam, separate daytime running
lights, and parking light
Fig. 332
Changing the bulb for main
beam, separate daytime running
lights, and 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.
›
Pull the holder until it stops in the arrow direction
1
» Fig. 332 .
›
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. 330 on page 283 and turn it in the direc-
tion opposite to the arrow.
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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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