headlight bulb SKODA OCTAVIA 2015 3.G / (5E) Owner's Manual

Note■The headlights may mist up temporarily. When the driving lights are switched
on, the light outlet surfaces are free from mist after a short period, although
the headlight lenses may still be misted up in the peripheral areas. This mist
has no influence on the life of the lighting system.■
If the visibility is poor and the lights are not on (except daytime running light)
the brightness of the instrument lighting reduces to alert the driver to switch
on the lights in due time.
■
The brightness of the instrument lighting with the lights on (except daytime
running lights) can be set in the Infotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment ,
chapter CAR - Vehicle Settings .
Operating the lights
Fig. 54
Light switch and control dial for
the headlight beam range regu-
lation
Read and observe on page 67 first.
Switching lights on and off
Depending on the equipment configuration, the light switch
A
» Fig. 54 can be
turned to one of the following positions.
Switching off lights (except daytime running lights)Switching lights on/off automatically » page 70
Switching on the side light or parking light » page 74
Switching on the low beam
Headlight range control 
Turning the dial
B
» Fig. 54 from the position 
to 
to gradually adjust the
headlight range control and shorten the light cone.
The positions of the width of illumination correspond approximately to the fol-
lowing car load.
Front seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot loaded
Driver seat occupied, boot loaded
Xenon headlight
The Xenon bulbs adapt automatically to the load and driving state of the vehi-
cle when the ignition is switched on and when driving. Vehicles that are equip-
ped with Xenon headlights do not have a manual headlight range adjustment
control.WARNINGAlways adjust the headlight beam to meet the following conditions.■The vehicle does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming vehi-
cles.■
The beam range is sufficient for safe driving.
Note
■ The light switch is in position  or  and the ignition is turned off, the low
beam is switched off automatically 1)
and the status light is lit. The side light is
switched off when the ignition key is removed, for vehicles with the KESSY
system after switching off the ignition and opening the driver's door.■
If there is a fault in the light switch, the low beam comes on automatically.
Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)
Read and observe
on page 67 first.
The daytime running light (hereinafter referred to as "function") lights the
front and rear vehicle area (only valid for some countries).
The lights are switched on automatically if the following conditions are met. The light switch is in the position 
or 
.
The ignition is switched on.
The function is activated. 
1)
Does not apply to the position
, as long as the conditions are met for the COMING HOME function
» page 73 .
68Using the system

No.Consumer39Central locking front door - right, power windows - front and rear
right4012-Volt power socket41Not assigned42Central locking rear door - left, right, headlight washer system,
windscreen washer system43Visor for gas discharge bulbs, interior lighting44Towing hitch - contact in the socket45Operating the seat adjustment46230-Volt power socket47Rear window wiper48Not assigned49Coil on starter relay, clutch pedal switch50Opening the boot lid51Belt tensioner - front passenger side52Not assigned53Relay for rear window heater
Fuses in the engine compartment
Fig. 241
Removing the fuse box cover/fuses
Fig. 242
Cover for the fuse box in the en-
gine compartment: Plastic clip
for fuses
Read and observe and on page 227 first.
Replacing fuses
›
Press together the interlocks of the cover simultaneously in the direction of
the arrow
1
» Fig. 241 .
›
Remove the cover in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Replace the appropriate fuse.
›
Place the cover on top of the fusebox.
›
Push in the interlocks on the cover and lock.
CAUTION
The cover for the fuse box in the engine compartment must always be applied
correctly. Water may get into the fuse box if the cover is not replaced properly
- there is a risk of damage to the vehicle.
Assignment of fuses in the engine compartment
Read and observe
and on page 227 first.
No.Consumer1ESC, ABS2ESC, ABS3Engine control unit4Radiator fan, oil temperature sensor, air volume sensor, control
valve for fuel pressure, relay for electrical auxiliary heating, engine
components5Coil of the relay for the ignition system, coil of the CNG relay, en-
gine components6Brake sensor7Coolant pump, radiator shutter, engine components 229Fuses and light bulbs

No.Consumer8Lambda probe9Ignition, glow plug system, engine components10Fuel pump, ignition11Electrical auxiliary heating system12Electrical auxiliary heating system13Automatic gearbox14Windscreen heater - right15Horn16Ignition, fuel pump17ABS, ESC, motor control unit, relay coil for the heated windscreen18Databus, battery data module19Windscreen wipers20Alarm21Windscreen heater - left22Engine control unit23Starter24Electrical auxiliary heating system31Not assigned32Not assigned33Not assigned34Haldex clutch35Not assigned36Not assigned37Aux. heating38Not assigned
Bulbs
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Bulb arrangement in the headlights
231
Replacing the low beam bulb
231Change bulb for long-distance, daytime running lights and parking light
switch232
Change bulb for additional parking light
232
Change bulb for fog light switch - Variant 1
232
Change bulb for fog light switch - Variant 2
233
Replacing the bulb for the licence plate light
233
Rear Light
234
Replacing bulbs in the rear light - Variant 1
235
Replacing bulbs in the rear light - Variant 2
235
Some manual skills are required to change a bulb. For this reason, we recom-
mend having bulbs replaced by a specialist garage or seeking other expert help
in the event of any uncertainties.
▶ Switch off the ignition and the relevant 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.
A stowage compartment for replacement bulbs is located in a plastic box in
the spare wheel or underneath the floor covering in the luggage compartment.
We recommend having the headlight settings checked by a specialist garage
after replacing a bulb in the low, high or fog beam.
In case of failure of a xenon gas discharge lamp or an LED diode, visit a special- ist garage.
WARNING■ Always read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment » page 194.■
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. 230Do-it-yourself

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. Replacement bulbs can be purchased from ŠKODAOriginal Accessories.
Bulb arrangement in the headlights
Fig. 243
Principle sketch: Headlights
Read and observe and on page 230 first.
The vehicle is equipped with headlights with halogen lamps or with a xenon
discharge lamp and a halogen bulb.
Bulb arrangement » Fig. 243
Low beam with halogen bulb or xenon gas discharge lamp
Main beam, daytime running lights and parking lights/additional parking
light
ABReplacing the low beam bulbFig. 244
Headlight with halogen bulb: Bulb for low beam
Read and observe
and on page 230 first.
›
Turn the protective cap
A
» Fig. 243 on page 231 in direction of the arrow.
›
Disconnect the connector with the light bulb in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 244.
›
Remove the connector to the bulb in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Remove the connector.
›
Insert the connector with the new bulb so that the fixing lug
A
» Fig. 244
fits the bulb into the recess on the reflector.
›
Remove the hook in the direction of arrow
3
.
›
Insert the protective cap
A
» Fig. 243 on page 231 and turn it opposite to the
direction of the arrow.
231Fuses and light bulbs

Change bulb for long-distance, daytime running lights and parking
light switchFig. 245
Bulbs for main beam, daytime
running lights, and parking light
Read and observe and on page 230 first.
›
Turn the protective cap
B
» Fig. 243 on page 231 in direction of the arrow.
›
Pull the holder until it stops in the arrow direction
1
» Fig. 245 .
›
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. 243 on page 231 and turn it in the direction
opposite to the arrow.
Change bulb for additional parking light
Fig. 246
Headlights with Xenon light: Bulb for additional parking light
Read and observe
and on page 230 first.
›
Turn the protective cap
B
» Fig. 243 on page 231 in direction of the arrow.
›
Remove the bulb holder with the bulb by jiggling it out in the direction of the
arrow
1
» Fig. 246 .
›Grasp the lamp socket at the places marked by arrows.›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. 243 on page 231 and turn it in the direction
opposite to the arrow.
Change bulb for fog light switch - Variant 1
Fig. 247
Remove the fog lamp / bulb change - Version 1
Read and observe
and on page 230 first.
Remove the protective grille and headlight
›
Insert in opening
A
» Fig. 247 the clamps for removing the full wheel covers
» page 212 , Vehicle tool kit .
›
Loosen the protective grille by pulling the hook in the direction of arrow
1
.
›
Remove the protective grille in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Unscrew the screws
B
with the screwdriver from the tool kit.
›
With the key
2
» page 212 , Vehicle tool kit unlock the locking
C
in direction
of arrow
3
.
›
Remove the headlight in the direction of arrow
4
. 
232Do-it-yourself

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
.
›
Pull the lamp holder until it stops in the arrow direction
7
.
›
Remove the lamp holder in the direction of the arrow
8
.
›
Insert the new bulb into the headlight and turn counter to the direction of
arrow
7
as far as the stop.
›
Fit the connector.
Refit the headlight and grille
›
Replace the fog light by inserting it in the opposite direction of the arrow
4
» Fig. 247 and tighten.
›
Insert the protective grille and carefully press it in.
The protective grille must engage firmly.
Change bulb for fog light switch - Variant 2
Fig. 248
Remove the fog lamp / bulb change - Version 2
Read and observe and on page 230 first.
Remove cover and headlight
›
Insert in opening
A
» Fig. 248 the clamps for removing the full wheel covers
» page 212 , Vehicle tool kit .
›
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
.
›
Pull the lamp holder until it stops in the arrow direction
6
.
›
Remove the lamp holder in the direction of the 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.
Refitting the headlight and grille
›
Replace the fog light by inserting it in the opposite direction of the arrow
3
» Fig. 248 and tighten.
›
Replace the cover and press in gently.
The cover must engage securely.
Replacing the bulb for the licence plate light
Fig. 249
Remove the number plate light/replace the bulb
Read and observe
and on page 230 first.
›
Open the boot lid. 

233Fuses and light bulbs

Fog lights72
Warning light36
Fold in passenger's mirror80
Footmats128
see footmats128
Force limit Electric boot lid
60
Power windows63
Sliding/tilting roof65
Front airbag15
Front Assist155
Disable/enable156
Distance warning156
Information messages157
Operation155
Radar sensor135
Warning and automatic braking156
Warning light40
Front door warning light75
fuel lead-free petrol
190
Fuel189
CNG193
Diesel191
Natural gas reserve display30
Petrol / Diesel reserve display30
refer to Fuel189
Refuelling189
Refuelling - natural gas192
Warning light36
Fuel consumption239
Fuel filter Warning messages
39
Fuel reserve Warning light
36
Fuses Assignment
226
Assignment of fuses in the dash panel228
Colour coding226
Fuse assignment in the engine compartment 229
Plastic clip229
Replacing226
G
Gear change Gear recommendation
41
Information on the selected gear41
Gear changing Gear stick
128
General view Cockpit
27
Genuine parts179
Glasses compartment95
Glow plug system Warning light
34
H
Handbrake
127
Warning light32
Hazard warning light system73
HBA137
Head airbag18
Headlight cleaning system Headlight cleaning system
78
Headlights Bulb arrangement
231
Driving abroad74
Headlight cleaning system78
Headlights with CORNER function73
Headrest Removing and installing
83
Head restraints82
Adjust height82
Heater Windscreen and rear window
76
Heating112
Air distribution control115
Controls113
Exterior mirrors80
Seats85
HHC137
High-beam assistant71
High beam assistant Warning light
39
Hill Start Assist (HHC)137
Hitch167
Drawback load167
Hook103
Horn27
I
Ice scrapers
184
Ignition lock121
Immobilizer120
Individual settings Locking
56
Unlocking56
Inertia reel13
Information system40
Compass point display49
Door warning40
Eco-tips49
Gear recommendation41
Lap timer48
MAXI DOT display44
Multifunction display41
operation42
Service interval display49
Stop watch48
Information system operation42
Infotainment4
Instrument cluster28
Auto-check control40
Counter for distance driven30
Display29
Overview28
Revolutions counter29
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Temperature gauge29
Warning lights31
Interior care186
Natural leather187
Interior light Front
74
Interior lights Rear
75
Interior monitor58
iPad holder Behind the headrests
99
Handling99
ISOFIX23
J
Jack
212
Maintenance185
Jump-starting219
K
KESSY Locking
55
Unlocking55
Key Locking
54
Starting the engine121
Stopping the engine121
Switching off the ignition121
Switching on the ignition121
Unlocking54
Key CAR see Infotainment
4
Knee airbag17
L
Lamp failure Warning light
38
Lamps Warning light
38
Lane Assistsee Lane Departure Warning160
Warning light36
Lane Departure Warning160
Activation / deactivation162
Information messages162
Operation161
Lap timer48
Leather Natural leather care
187
LEAVING HOME73
Lever Main beam
69
Turn signal69
Levers Windscreen wipers
78
Light Cockpit
74
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME73
Fog lights72
Headlights with CORNER function73
High-beam assistant71
Rear fog light72
Replacing bulbs230
travel mode71
Xenon headlight70
Light Assist High-beam assistant
71
lighting entry space
75
Lighting Luggage compartment
100
Lights67
Automatic driving lamp control70
Daylight running68
Hazard warning light system73
Headlight beam range regulation68
Headlight flasher69
Low beam68
Main beam69
Parking lights68, 74
Switching on and off68
Turn signal69
Warning lights31
Load238
Locking Individual settings
56
KESSY55
Key54
Remote control54
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the in- side
55
Locking the door without a locking cylinder Emergency
224
Long cargo channel88
Low beam68
Low tyre pressure warning See tyre pressure monitoring
165
Luggage compartment100
Compartment with cargo element106
Cover104
Fastening elements101
Fix floor covering103
Fixing nets102
floor covering on both sides103
foldable hook103
Folding double hooks103
Lighting100
Luggage net104
Net partition109
Roll-up cover105
Storage compartments under the floor cover- ing
106
Stowing the roof rack111
unlock manually224
Unlock the boot lid224
Variable loading floor107
Luggage compartment cover104
Roll-up cover105
254Index