glove box SKODA OCTAVIA TOUR 2009 1.G / (1U) Owner's Manual

Towing a trailer147
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
of the engine speed. One should also not
drop a gear for this reason when towing
a trailer as long as the engine can manage the slope without any drop in speed.
Detachable towing device*The detachable ball head of the towing device is stowed in a box for the car tool kit
in the spare wheel well in the luggage compartment.
An instruction for correct installation and removal of the ball head of the towing
device is supplied with the ball head
Inspect the ball head to ensure that it is properly locked each time before setting
off. The inspection is performed by turnin g the closed locking lever downwards. If
the locking lever can only be turned around a small angle (approx. 5°), the locking
mechanism is O.K. After the inspection pull the locking lever back again to its stop.
The towing device must not be used, if it does not wish to close or the locking lever
turns slightly in the closed position.
WARNING
Do not use any aids or tools for installing or removing the ball head. This
might result in damage to the lockin g mechanism to the extent that the
safety of the towing device is no longer assured - risk of an accident.
Note
•
Do not carry out any modifications or re pairs to the ball head or to any other
components on the towing device.
•
Contact a specialist garage if you en counter any problems using the device.
•
Never unlock the ball head with a trailer coupled to it.
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You should take off the ball head if yo u drive without towing a trailer. Inspect
whether the end cover properly seals off the mounting shaft.
•
Remove the ball head beforehand if yo u wish to clean your vehicle using a
steam jet. Ensure that the end cover properly seals the mounting shaft.
•
It is recommended to wear gloves when installing and removing.
Fig. 146 Detachable ball
head
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Fuses and light bulbs
198Defect light bulbs should only be replaced with light bulbs of the same type. The
designation is located on the light socket or the glass bulb.
Changing certain bulbs is not something wh ich you can do yourself, but requires to
be done by a specialist. Other parts of the vehicle must be removed in order to
change the light bulbs. This applies, in particular, to bulbs which can only be
reached from the engine compartment.
We therefore recommend that you have any bulbs changed by a specialist garage
or, in exceptional cases, by callin g on other professional assistance.
Please note that the engine compartment is a hazardous area ⇒page 162.
We recommend that you carry the set of light bulbs with you which was delivered
in your vehicle. Replacement light bulbs
8) are available at specialist garages.
The set of light bulbs can be stowed in the locable box in the spare wheel.
Fitted with a xenon headlight
Change of light bulbs on Xenon lights (low beam lights, parking lights and main
beam lights) should be undertaken by a specialist garage.
Overview of bulbs
WARNING
•
Light bulbs H4 and H1 are pressurised and may burst when changing the
bulb - risk of injury!
•
It is recommended to wear gloves an d eye protection when changing a
light bulb.
•
Gas discharge bulbs* (xenon bulbs) op erate with a high voltage, profes-
sional knowledge is requ ired - danger to life!
8)Replacement light bulbs are, on the other hand, part of the basic equipping of the vehicle in
some countries.Front headlight
Halogen headlight
Xenon headlight
Low beam
H4
D2S
Main beam light
H4
H1
Parking lights
W5W
Turn signals
PY21W
Fog lights
H3
Rear light unit
Light bulb (Octavia)
Light bulb (Combi)
Reversing light
P21W
P21W
Tu r n s i g n a l s
PY21W
PY21W
Brake lights
P21W
P21/5W
Parking lights
P21/4W
P21/5W
Fog lights
P21/4W
P21W
Others
Light bulb (Octavia)
Light bulb (Combi)
Side turn signal lights
WY5W
WY5W
Licence plate light
W5W
W5W
3. Brake light
W2, 3W
LED
Interior light
C10W
C10W
Reading light
W5W
W5W
Luggage compartment light
C5W
C10W
Storage compartment light
- front passenger side
C3W
C3W
Interior mirror light
W2, 3W
W2, 3W
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