2016 SKODA OCTAVIA fuse

Media136Operation136
Audio sources
139
Images
144
Image viewer
144
Video DVD
145
Video player
145
Media Command
147
Operation
147
Telephone
149
Introductory information
149
Pair and connect
152
Use the SIM card in the external module
154
rSAP
155
Telephone functions
157
Text messages (SMS)
161
Hotspot (WLAN) and data connection
163
Hotspot (WLAN)
163
Data connection
164
SmartLink
165
Introductory information
165
Android Auto
166
Apple CarPlay
167
MirrorLink®
167
Navigation
169
Introductory information
169
Search for destination and enter
171
Import my destinations
175
Map
176
Route guidance
179
Route
181Waypoint mode183Traffic reports185
Vehicle systems
187
CAR Vehicle settings
187
Driving
Starting-off and Driving
188
Starting and stopping the engine
188
START-STOPsystem
190
Brakes and Parking
191
Manual shifting of gears and pedals
193
Automatic transmission
194
Running in and economical driving
196
Avoiding damage to your vehicle
198
Assist systems
199
General information
199
Braking and stabilisation systems
200
OFF ROADmode
203
Parking aid (Park Pilot)
204
Reversing camera
207
Park Assist
209
Cruise Control System
212
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
214
Front Assist
219
Select the driving mode (Driving Mode
Selection)
221
Proactive passenger protection (Crew Protect
Assist)
223
Lane Departure Warning (Lane Assist)
224
Traffic sign recognition
226
Fatigue detection
228
Tyre pressure monitoring
229
Towing device and trailer
230
Hitch
230
Using hitch
235General Maintenance
Care and maintenance240
Service work, adjustments and technical
alterations
240
Service intervals
242
Cleaning and care
244
Inspecting and replenishing
248
Fuel
248
Engine compartment
252
Engine oil
255
Coolant
256
Brake fluid
257
Vehicle battery
258
Wheels
260
Wheels and tyres
260
Operating in winter conditions
263
Do-it-yourself
Emergency equipment, and self-help
265
Emergency equipment
265
Changing a wheel
266
Breakdown kit
270
Jump-starting
272
Towing the vehicle
273
Remote - replacing battery
275
Emergency unlocking / locking of doors
276
Replacing windscreen wiper blades
277
Fuses and light bulbs
278
Fuses
278
Bulbs
282
Technical data
Technical data
288
Basic vehicle data
288
Vehicle-specific details per engine type
2963Table of Contents

CAUTIONIf in addition to the light  the light  lights up while driving,  stop driving -
risk of engine damage! Switch off the engine and seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage.
 Coolant
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
Coolant level too low
  Illumi-
nates
ENGINE COOLANT PLEASE CHECK! Log book!ENGINE COOLANT PLEASE CHECK
▶ Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and allow the engine to cool down.
▶ Check the coolant level » page 257.
If the coolant level is within the specified range and the warning light lights
up again, then there may be a malfunction of the cooling fan.
▶ Switch off the ignition.
▶ Check the fuse for the radiator fan, replace if necessary.
If the coolant level and fan fuse are both OK but the warning light lights up
again, 
stop driving!
▶ Seek help from a specialist garage.
Coolant temperature too high
  Illumi-
nates
Engine overheat. Stop! Log book!ENGINE OVERHEAT STOP
▶ Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and allow the engine to cool down.
▶ Continue your journey only after the warning light  has disappeared.
 Engine oil pressure
Read and observe
on page 33 first.

 flashes – the engine oil pressure is too low.
▶ Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the engine oil level.
▶ Even if the oil level is correct, 
do not drive any further if the warning light
is flashing. Also do not leave the engine running at an idling speed.
▶ Seek help from a specialist garage.
CAUTIONIf, under the given conditions, it is not possible to top up with engine oil, 
stop driving - there is a risk of engine damage! Switch off the engine and seek
assistance from a specialist garage.
 Engine oil level
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
Engine oil level too low
  Illumi-
nates
Oil level: add oil!ADD OIL
▶ Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the engine oil level, top up
if necessary.
The warning light will go out if the bonnet is left open for more than 30 sec-
onds. If the engine oil is not refilled, the warning light will come on again after
driving about 100 km.
Engine oil level too high
  Illumi-
nates
Reduce oil level!OIL LEVEL TOO HIGH
▶ Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the engine oil level.
▶ If the oil level is too high, you can driven on, exercising appropriate caution.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
Fault on the engine oil level sensor
  Illumi-
nates
Oil sensor: Workshop!OIL SENSOR WORKSHOP
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
CAUTION
If, under the given conditions, it is not possible to top up with engine oil, 
stop driving - there is a risk of engine damage! Switch off the engine and seek
assistance from a specialist garage.38Using the system

CAUTIONNever fold and stow the through-loading bag when it is wet - There is a risk of
damaging the through-loading bag.
Electrical sockets
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
12-volt power outlet
90
230-volt socket
90WARNING■ Do not place anything on the dash panel. These objects might slide or fall
down when driving and may distract you from concentrating on the traffic –
There is a risk of an accident!■
Make sure that while driving no objects can enter the driver's footwell -
There is a risk of an accident!
■
Stow all devices safely during the journey to prevent them from being
thrown around the interior in the event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or
an accident – The is a risk to life!
■
The devices may warm up during operation – The is a risk of injury or fire!
■
Improper use of the power sockets and the electrical accessories can
cause fires, burns and other serious injuries.
■
The 12-Volt sockets also work if the ignition is switched off. When leaving
the vehicle, never leave persons who are not completely independent, such
as children, unattended in the vehicle.
CAUTION
When using the 12-volt sockets, the following notes are to be observed.■The sockets can only be used for the connection of approved electrical ac-
cessories with a total power consumption of up to 120 watts - otherwise the
there is a risk of damage to the electrical system of the vehicle.■
Connecting appliances when the engine is not running will drain the battery
of the vehicle!
■
Before switching the ignition on / off or before starting the engine, switch
off the devices which are connected to the sockets - there is a risk of damage
to the equipment due to voltage fluctuations.
12-volt power outletFig. 94
Cover of the 12 volt power outlet: in the front centre console/ in
the boot
Read and observe
and on page 90 first.
›
Touse , remove the cover of the socket » Fig. 94 -
 or open the cover of the
socket » Fig. 94 -
 .
›
Connect the plug for the electrical appliance to the socket.
230-volt socket
Fig. 95
Open the cover of the 230 volt
power outlet
Read and observe and on page 90 first.
The 230-volt socket has a child safety lock. When inserting the plug, the fuse
is released, the socket is activated and the warning light above the socket is
illuminates green (if this flashes red, then the socket is deactivated).
›
To use , fold up the cover of the socket in the direction of arrow » Fig. 95 and
plug the electrical appliance plug into the socket. 
90Using the system

›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.
279Fuses and light bulbs

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

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.
283Fuses and light bulbs