2016 SKODA OCTAVIA headlight bulb

▶Check the trailer bulbs.
 Fog lights
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
 illuminates – the fog lights are switched on.
 Cruise control
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
 illuminates - the vehicle speed is limited by the speed regulator system
and/or the automatic distance control.
 Brake pedal (automatic gearbox)
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
 lights up – apply the brake.
Natural gas operation
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
 illuminates - the vehicle is running on natural gas.
 Main beam
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
 lights up – the main beam or the headlight flasher is switched on.
 Automatic gearbox
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
Gearbox overheated
The warning light  is only shown in the MAXI DOTdisplay.

 Illumi-
nates
Gearbox overheated. You can drive on.GEARBOX OVERHEATED
Transmission overheated. You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution.
  Illumi-
nates
Gearbox overheated. Stop! Log book!STOP VEHICLE GEARBOX OVERHEAT
▶  Stop driving! Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine.
You can continue your journey as soon as the warning light disappears.
▶ If the warning light does not go off, 
stop driving! Seek help from a special-
ist garage.
Transmission problem
The warning light 
is only shown in the MAXI DOTdisplay.
  Illumi-
nates
Gearbox faulty. Stop the vehicle safely!GEARBOX FAULTY WORKSHOP
▶ Park the vehicle, 
stop driving! Seek help from a specialist garage.
  Illumi-
nates
Gearbox in emergency mode. No reverse gear.GEARBOX ERROR REV_ GEAR NOT AVAIL  Illumi-
nates
Error: gearbox. Speed is limited.GEARBOX ERROR
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
 Rear seat belt warning light
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
 lights up – a rear seat belt is not fastened.
 lights up – a rear seat belt is fastened.
When the seat belt is fastened/unfastened, the particular light lights up briefly
and indicates the current belt status!
 Generator
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
 lights up – the battery is not being charged whilst the engine is running.
▶ As the vehicle battery during your journey, are all non-essential electrical
loads (e.g. Infotainment) must be switched off.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately. 
37Instruments and warning lights

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.
282Do-it-yourself

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

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. 
284Do-it-yourself

›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.
285Fuses and light bulbs

LeverACC216
Cruise control213
Front Assist220
Operation of the information system43
Turn signal/main beam65
Windscreen wipers72, 73
Liability for defects5
light High-beam assistant
67
Light64
Cockpit69
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME68
Daytime running lights65
Flash65
Fog lights/rear fog light67
Fog lights with CORNER function68
Hazard warning light system68
Headlight cleaning system73
Parking light68
Replacing bulbs282
Turn signal/main beam65
Xenon headlight66
Light Assist See high-beam assistant
67
Lighting Entry space
69
Interior lighting69
Luggage compartment93
Lights Abroad
69
Automatic driving light control66
Dipped beam64
Headlight range control64
Parking lights64
Switching on and off64
Warning lights32
List of available stations
134
of telephone contacts158
With folder / track list138
List of paired external devices153
List of traffic reports185
Load291
Lock Individual settings
53
KESSY52
Key51
Locking Central locking button
53
in case of emergency276
Remote control52
Lock steering lock188
Long cargo channel89
Longitude169
Luggage compartment93
Compartment with cargo element99
Cover97
Fastening elements94
Fastening the flooring96
Fixing nets95
Floor covering on both sides96
foldable hook96
Folding double hooks96
Lighting93
Net on the luggage compartment cover97
Net partition102
Roll-up cover98
Storage compartments under the floor cover- ing
99
unlock manually276
Unlock the boot lid276
Variable loading floor100
Luggage compartment cover97
Roll-up cover98
Luggage storage Multi-function pocket
100
M
Main beam
65
Warning light37
Main menu Apple CarPlay167
CAR187
Images144
Media136
Media Command147
MirrorLink®168
Navigation170
Radio133
SmartLink165
SMS161
Video DVD145
Waypoint mode183
Manage favourites132
Manage Favourites126
Manage memory128
Managing paired devices153
Managing saved routes183
Manoeuvre Graphical driving recommendations
180
Nav. announcements181
Manoeuvring205
Manual air conditioning Air distribution control
107
Controls105
Manual gear changing See Gear changing
193
Map Automatic scale
177
Display170
Display of traffic signs128
Display options176
Display options in the split screen178
Fast Map177
Lane guidance128
Main menu170
Manual scale177
Map alignment178
Operation170
POI display128
307Index