headlight SKODA OCTAVIA 2007 1.G / (1U) Owner's Guide

Fuses and light bulbs
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The headlight must be removed in order to change the light bulb of the
parking lights, low beam lights and main beam lights as well as the turn
signal lights.
Removing the headlight
– Switch the ignition and all lights off.
– Open the bonnet ⇒page 209.
– Unscrew the plastic nut ⇒page 249, fig. 227 .
– Pull the locking lever of the headlight as far as the stop in the direction
of arrow .
– Unplug the plug connector and carefully take out the headlight in the direction of arrow .
Installation takes place in the reverse order.
Note
We recommend that you have the headlight setting checked by a specialist garage
after installing the headlight.
Parking light at the front
Removing the light bulb for the parking light
– Switch the ignition and all lights off.
– Remove the headlight ⇒ page 249.
– Press the wire clamps in the direction of arrow to the side and remove the cover ⇒fig. 228 .
– Press the contact studs in the direction of arrow and remove the holder with the light bulb of the parking light ⇒ fig. 229.
– Take the faulty bulb out of the fixture and insert a new one.
Installation takes place in the reverse order.
Note
We recommend that you have the headlight setting checked by a specialist garage
after installing the headlight.
AA
A1
A2
Fig. 228 Removing the
cover for the parking and
low beam light
Fig. 229 Removing the
light bulb for the parking
light
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Low beam
Removing the light bulb for the low beam light
– Switch the ignition and all lights off.
– Remove the headlight ⇒page 249.
– Press the wire clamps in the direction of arrow to the side and remove the cover ⇒fig. 230 .
– Unplug plug ⇒fig. 231 .
– Press the wire clamps in the direction of the headlight and then unhook them to the side. – Remove the light bulb and insert the new light bulb in such a way
that the fixing lugs of the light bulb socket fit into the recesses at the
reflector.
Installation takes place in the reverse order.
Note
We recommend that you have the headlight setting checked by a specialist garage
after installing the headlight.
Main beam
Fig. 230 Removing the
cover for the parking and
low beam light
Fig. 231 Removing the
light bulb for the low
beam light
AA
AB
AC
Fig. 232 Protective cap
of the light bulb of the
main beam light
Fig. 233 Removing the
light bulb for the main
beam light
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Removing the light bulb for the main beam light
– Switch the ignition and all lights off.
– Remove the headlight ⇒page 249.
– Remove the protective cover at the rear of the headlight ⇒page 251,
fig. 232 .
– Unplug plug ⇒page 251, fig. 233 .
– Press the wire clamps in the direction of the headlight and then unhook them to the side.
– Remove the light bulb and insert the new light bulb in such a way that the fixing lugs of the light bulb socket fit into the recesses at the
reflector.
Installation takes place in the reverse order.
Note
We recommend that you have the headlight setting checked by a specialist garage
after installing the headlight.
Turn signal light (at the front)
Changing light bulb for turn signal light (at the front)
– Switch the ignition and all lights off.
– Remove the headlight ⇒ page 249.
– Turn the socket in the direction of arrow OPEN (open) and take it out
together with the light bulb for the turn signal light ⇒fig. 234 .
– Press the defective light bulb into the socket, turn to the left and remove.
– Press a new light bulb into the socket and turn the light bulb to the right as far as the stop.
– Insert the socket with the changed light bulb into the headlight and secure it by turning in the direction of arrow CLOSE (close) to the
right.
Note
We recommend that you have the headlight setting checked by a specialist garage
after installing the headlight.
AA
AB
AC
Fig. 234 Removing the
light bulb for the turn
signal light
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Capacities (in liter)
Weight (in kg)
Fuel tank capacity/of which spare55/7
Reservoir for windscreen washer system/ with headlight cleaning system3/5,5
Engine oila)
a)Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspec
t oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒page 213, “Check engine oil level”.
3,2
Cooling system of the vehicle6,7
OCTAVIA
M5COMBIM5
Permissible gross weight18901905
Unloaden weight ready for work12301245
Loading capacity660660
Loading capacity when using the TLC585585
Permissible front axle load10001000
Permissible rear axle load11001150
Permissible trailer loads, trailer braked900a)
1100b)
a)Uphills up to 12%b)Uphills up to 8%
900a)
1100b)
Permissible trailer loads, trailer unbraked600600
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Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assistanceTechnical Data
Capacities (in liter)
Weight (in kg)
Fuel tank capacity/of which spare55/7
Reservoir for windscreen washer system/ with headlight cleaning system3/5,5
Engine oila)
a)Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspec
t oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒page 213, “Check engine oil level”.
4,5
Cooling system of the vehicle7,7
OCTAVIA
M5OCTAVIAAG6COMBIM5COMBIAG6
Permissible gross weight1915195019301965
Unloaden weight ready for work1255129012701305
Loading capacity660660660660
Loading capacity when using the TLC585585585585
Permissible front axle load1000100010001000
Permissible rear axle load1100110011501150
Permissible trailer loads, trailer braked1200a)
1400b)
a)Uphills up to 12%b)Uphills up to 8%
1200a)
1400b)1200a)
1400b)1200a)
1400b)
Permissible trailer loads, trailer unbraked600600600600
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Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assistanceTechnical Data
Capacities (in liter)
Weight (in kg)
Fuel tank capacity/of which spare55/7
Reservoir for windscreen washer system/ with headlight cleaning system3/5,5
Engine oila)
a)Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspec
t oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒page 213, “Check engine oil level”.
4,5
Cooling system of the vehicle7,7
OCTAVIA
M5OCTAVIAAG6COM B I M6COMBIAG6
Permissible gross weight1925196019401975
Unloaden weight ready for work1265130012801315
Loading capacity660660660660
Loading capacity when using the TLC585585585585
Permissible front axle load1000100010001000
Permissible rear axle load1100110011501150
Permissible trailer loads, trailer braked1200a)
1400b)
a)Uphills up to 12%b)Uphills up to 8%
1200a)
1400b)1200a)
1400b)1200a)
1400b)
Permissible trailer loads, trailer unbraked600600600600
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Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assistanceTechnical Data
Capacities (in liter)
Weight (in kg)
Fuel tank capacity/of which spare55/7
Reservoir for windscreen washer system/ with headlight cleaning system3/5,5
Engine oila)
a)Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspec
t oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒page 213, “Check engine oil level”.
4,5
Cooling system of the vehicle7,7
OCTAVIA
M6CO M B I M6
Permissible gross weight19852000
Unloaden weight ready for work13251340
Loading capacity660660
Loading capacity when using the TLC585585
Permissible front axle load10501050
Permissible rear axle load11001150
Permissible trailer loads, trailer braked1300a)
1500b)
a)Uphills up to 12%b)Uphills up to 8%
1300a)
1500b)
Permissible trailer loads, trailer unbraked650650
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Technical Data267
Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assistanceTechnical Data
Capacities (in liter)
Weight (in kg)
Fuel tank capacity/of which spare55/760a)
a)OCTAVIA ESTATE CAR 4X4
Reservoir for windscreen washer system/ with headlight cleaning system3/5,5
Engine oilb)
b)Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspec
t oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒page 213, “Check engine oil level”.
4,5
Cooling system of the vehicle7,7
OCTAVIA
M6OCTAVIAAG6CO M B I M6CO M B IAG6COMBI 4X4 M6SCOUT
Permissible gross weight197019951985201020902150
Unloaden weight ready for work131013351325135014301490
Loading capacity660660660660660660
Loading capacity when using the TLC585585585585585585
Permissible front axle load105010501050105011001100
Permissible rear axle load110011001150115012301230
Permissible trailer loads, trailer braked1300a)
1500b)
a)Uphills up to 12%b)Uphills up to 8%
1300a)
1500b)1300a)
1500b)1300a)
1500b)1500a)
1600b)1500a)
1600b)
Permissible trailer loads, trailer unbraked650650650650650650
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Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assistanceTechnical Data
Capacities (in liter)
Weight (in kg)
Fuel tank capacity/of which spare55/7
Reservoir for windscreen washer system/ with headlight cleaning system3/5,5
Engine oila)
a)Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspec
t oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒page 213, “Check engine oil level”.
4,5
Cooling system of the vehicle7,7
OCTAVIA
M6CO M B I M6
Permissible gross weight19401955
Unloaden weight ready for work14001415
Loading capacity540540
Loading capacity when using the TLC465465
Permissible front axle load11001100
Permissible rear axle load11001100
Permissible trailer loads, trailer braked1400
1600a)
a)Uphills up to 8%
1400
1600a)
Permissible trailer loads, trailer unbraked650650
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Technical Data271
Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assistanceTechnical Data
Capacities (in liter)
Weight (in kg)
Fuel tank capacity/of which spare55/760a)
a)OCTAVIA ESTATE CAR 4x4
Reservoir for windscreen washer system/ with headlight cleaning system3/5,5
Engine oilb)
b)Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspec
t oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒page 213, “Check engine oil level”.
4,5
Cooling system of the vehicle7,7
OCTAVIA
M5OCTAVIADQ6COMBIM5COMBIDQ6CO M B I 4 x 4 M6
Permissible gross weight19702010198520252120
Unloaden weight ready for work13101350132513651460
Loading capacity660660660660660
Loading capacity when using the TLC585585585585585
Permissible front axle load10501100105011001100
Permissible rear axle load11001100115011501230
Permissible trailer loads, trailer braked1400a)
1600b)
a)Uphills up to 12%b)Uphills up to 8%
1400a)
1600b)1400a)
1600b)1400a)
1600b)1600a)
1700b)
Permissible trailer loads, trailer unbraked650650650650650
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