turn signal bulb SKODA OCTAVIA 2010 2.G / (1Z) Owner's Manual

Instruments and warning lights27
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General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Warning lightsOverview
The warning lights indicate certain functions or faults.
Fig. 21 Instrument cluster with warning lights

Turn signal lights (to the left) page 28

Turn signal lights (to the right) page 28

Fog lights* page 29

Main beam light page 29

Low beam light page 29

Rear fog light page 29

Cruise control system* page 29

Failure of the light bulbs page 29

Diesel particle filter* (diesel engine) page 29

Airbag system page 30

Control system for exhaust page 30


Electromechanical power steering page 30

Engine oil pressure page 30

EPC fault light (petrol engine) page 31
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Headlamp range adjustment

Once the low beam is switched on you can then adapt the range of the
headlights to the lo ad of the vehicle.– Turn the control dial fig. 41 until you have adjusted the low beam so that
oncoming traffic is not dazzled.
Settings
The positions correspond approximately to the following vehicle loads:
Front seats occupied, luggage compartment empty.
All seats occupied, luggage compartment empty.
All seats occupied, luggage compartment laden.
Driver seat occupied, lu ggage compartment laden.
Caution
Set the headlight beam adjustment in such a way as to avoid dazzling oncoming traffic.
Note
Headlights fitted with Xenon bulbs* adapt automatically to the load and driving state
of the vehicle (e.g. accelerating, braking) wh en the ignition is switched on and when
driving. Vehicles which are equipped with Xenon bulbs* do not have a manual head-
light range adjustment control.
Switch for hazard warning lights

– Press switch
  fig. 42 to switch the hazard warning light system on or off.
All the turn signal lights on the vehicle flas h at the same time when the hazard warning
light system is switched on. The indicator light for the turn signals and the indicator
light in the switch also flash at the same time. You can also switch on the hazard
warning light system if the ignition is switched off.
The hazard warning light system is switched on automatically if an airbag is deployed
in the event of an accident.
Please comply with any legal requirements when using the hazard warning light
system.
Note
Switch on the hazard warning light system if, for example:
you encounter traffic congestion,

your vehicle breaks down or an emergency situation occurs.
Fig. 41 Dash panel: Lights and Visibility
A-A1A2A3
Fig. 42 Dash panel: Switch for hazard
warning lights
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The turn signal
  and main beam lever

The parking lights and headlight flas her are also switched on and off
using the turn signal and main beam lever.The turn signal and main beam le ver perform the following functions:Right
 and left
 turn signal light
– Push the lever upwards or downwards fig. 43 .
– If you only wish to flash three times* (the so-called convenience turn signal), push
the lever briefly up to the upper or lower pr essure point and release it. This function
can be activated/deactivated in the information display*  page 22.
– Turn signal for changing lanes - in order to only flash briefly, move the lever up or
down to the pressure point and hold it in this position.Main beam

– Switch on the low beam.
– Push the lever forwards in direction of arrow (spring-tensioned position).
– If you push the lever towards the steering wheel in direction of arrow (spring-
tensioned position) the main beam is switched off.Headlight flasher

– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel (spring-tensioned position) in direction
of arrow - the main beam and warning light
 in the instrument cluster come
on.
Parking light

– Switch off the ignition.
– Push the lever up or down - the right-hand or left-hand parking light is switched
on.
Information concerning the function of the lights.
The turn signal system only operates when the ignition is switched on. The corre-
sponding warning light
 or  in the instrument cluster also flashes.

The turn signal is automatically cancelled after negotiating a curve.

The indicator light flashes at twice its normal rate if a bulb of the turn signal light
fails.

The side light and rear light on the appropriate side of the vehicle are switched on
when the parking light is selected. The parking light only operates if the ignition is
switched off.Caution
Use main beam or the headlight flasher only if this does not risk dazzling other road
users.
Note

If you have switched on the right or left turn signal light and you switch off the igni-
tion, the parking light is not automatically switched on.

Use only in accordance with the legal requirements the described lighting and
signal systems.
Fig. 43 Turn signal and main beam lever
AA
ABAC
AD
AD
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Fuses and light bulbs227
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Technical Data
Fuse cover in engine compartmentOn some vehicles, the battery cover must be removed before removing the fuse cover
 page 203.Removing fuse cover– Move the circlips fig. 186 as far as the stop, the symbol
 appears behind the
circlip and remove the cover.
Installing fuse cover– Position the fuse cover on the fuse box and push the circlips as far as the stop -
the symbol
 is visible behind the circlip.
Caution

When unlocking and locking the fuse cover, it must be pressed on the sides to the
box, otherwise damage can occur to the locking mechanism.

Carefully position the fuse cover in the engine compartment. If the cover was not
correctly positioned, water can get into the fuses and this results in a damage to the
vehicle!
Fuse assignment in engine compartmentCertain electrical components are only stan dard on certain vehicle model versions or
only suppliable as optional equipment for certain models.
Fig. 186 Fuse cover in engine compart-
ment
AA
AA
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
F1
Not assigned
F2
Control unit for automatic gearbox DQ 200
30
F3
Measuring circuit
5
F4
Valves for ABS
30/20
F5
Control unit for automatic gearbox
15
F6
Instrument cluster, windshield wiper lever and turn signal
light lever
5
F7
Power suppy terminal 15, Starter
40
F8
Radio
15
F9
Phone
5
F10
Engine control unit, Main relay
5/10
F11
Control unit for auxiliary heating
20
F12
Control unit for CAN databus
5
F13
Engine control unit
15/30
F14
Ignition
20
Fig. 187 Schematic representation of
fuse carrier in engine compartment
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We therefore recommend that you have an y bulbs changed by an authorised Škoda
Service Partner or, in exceptional cases, by calling on other professional assistance.
Please note that the engine compartment is a hazardous area page 197, “Working
in the engine compartment”.
We recommend that you always have a small box of replacement bulbs in your vehicle.
You can obtain replacement bulbs from Škoda original accessories or from a specialist
garage
21).
A stowage place for the bulbs is located in the box in the spare wheel.
Fitted with a xenon headlight
Change of bulbs on vehicles with Xenon lights (low beam lights, parking lights and
main beam lights) should be und ertaken by a specialist garage.
Bulb - Overview
21)The small box with replacement bulbs is part of the basic equipping of the vehicle in some coun-
tries.Front headlight
Halogen headlight
Xenon headlight
Low beam light
H7
D1S
Main beam light
H1
Parking lights
W5W/W5W BL
Daylight driving lights*
PY21W SLL/LED
a)
a)Octavia RS, Octavia ScoutTu r n s i g n a l s
PY21W
Fog lights*
H8/HB4
a)
Light unit (Octavia)
Bulb
Reversing light
P21W
Turn signals
PY21W
Twin filament light bulb for th e brake lights and tail lights
P21/4W
Twin filament light bulb for the rear fog lights and tail
lights
P21/4W
Parking lights
W3W
Rear light unit (Combi)
Bulb
Reversing lights, brake lights, tail lights and rear fog light
P21W
Turn signals
PY21W
Parking lights
W3W
Others
Bulb
Side turn signal lights
LED
Licence plate light
C5W
3. Brake light
LED
Entry lighting
W5W
front interior lighting
C10W
Reading lights
W5W
Rear interior lighting
C10W
Luggage compartment light
W5W
Door warning light
C5W
Lighting in storage compartment
C3W
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WARNING

Bulbs H7 and H1 are pressurised and may burst when changing the bulb -
risk of injury!

It is recommended to wear gloves and safety glasses when changing a bulb.

Gas discharge bulbs* (xenon bulbs) operate with a high voltage, profes-
sional knowledge is required - danger to life!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, serviette or something
similar.
Note
This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is assumed that
no major complications will arise. Other light bulbs should be replaced by your
specialist garage.Front headlightPositions of the light bulbs in the front headlight fig. 189 .
- Front turn signal light
- parking lights and low beam
- main beam light
Removing the headlightThe headlight must be removed in order to ch ange 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 196.
– Unscrew the plastic nut fig. 190 .
– Pull the fuse in upward direction.
– Pull the locking lever of the headlight as far as the stop in the direction of arrow .
– Unplug the plug connector and carefully ta ke out the headlight in the direction of
arrow .
Installation takes place in the reverse order.
Note
After installing the headlight, the headligh t setting must be checked by a specialist
garage.
Fig. 189 Front headlight: Fitting posi-
tion of the bulbs
AAABAC
Fig. 190 Front headlight: Fitting posi-
tion of the bulbs
AA
AB
A1
A2
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Turn signal light at the frontChanging light bulb for turn signal light (at the front)– Switch the ignition and all lights off.
– Remove the headlight page 231.
– Turn the socket in the direction of arrow OPEN and take it out together with the
light bulb for the turn signal light fig. 191 .
– 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 to the right.
Note
After installing the headlight, the headligh t setting must be checked by a specialist
garage.
Front parking lights and low beamRemoving the light bulb for the parking light– Switch the ignition and all lights off.
– Remove the headlight page 231.
– Remove the protective cap  page 231, fig. 189.
– Remove the socket fig. 192 .
– Take the faulty bulb out of the fixture and insert a new one.
– Insert the protective cap.Removing the light bulb for the low beam light– Switch the ignition and all lights off.
– Remove the headlight page 231.
– Remove the protective cap  page 231, fig. 189.
– Turn the connector with the light bulb up to the stop towards the left and
remove fig. 192 .
– Replace the lamp, insert the connector with the new lamp and turn to the right up to the stop.
– Insert the protective cap.
Fig. 191 Removing the light bulb for the
turn signal light
Fig. 192 Removing the bulbs for the
parking and low beam light
AB
AA
AB
AB
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