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Fire extinguisher

Do-it-yourself

Fig. 139

Fire extinguisher

Emergency equipment, and self-help

Emergency equipment

 Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

First aid kit and warning triangle

Fire extinguisher

Vehicle tool kit

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159

The fire extinguisher is attached by two straps in a bracket under the driver's

seat.

First aid kit and warning triangle

Removing/attaching

Loosen the two straps by pulling the buckles in the direction of the ar-

row » Fig. 139.

Remove the fire extinguisher.

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Fig. 138

Placing of the warning triangle

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It is attached in the reverse order.

Please read carefully the instructions which are attached to the fire extin-

guisher.

The fire extinguisher must be checked by an authorised person once a year.

National legal requirements must be observed.

A warning triangle with the maximum dimensions 39 x 68 x 450 mm can be

attached to the trim panel of the rear wall with rubber straps » Fig. 138.

WARNING

The fire extinguisher must always be secured safely so that they do not

come loose when making an emergency braking or in a vehicle collision

which could cause injuries to occupants.

WARNING

The first-aid kit and warning triangle must always be secured safely so that

they do not come loose when making an emergency braking or in a vehicle

collision which could cause injuries to occupants.

Note

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The fire extinguisher must comply with national legal requirements.

Pay attention to the expiration date of the fire extinguisher. Proper function-

ing of the fire extinguisher is not assured once it has passed its expiry date.

The fire extinguisher is part of the scope of delivery in certain countries only.

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Note

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Pay attention to the expiration date of the first-aid kit.

We recommend using a first-aid box from ŠKODA Original Accessories availa-

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ble from a ŠKODA Partner.

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WARNING

Vehicle tool kit

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The factory-supplied lifting jack is only intended for your model of vehicle.

Under no circumstances attempt to lift heavier vehicles or other loads –

there is a risk of injury.

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Ensure that the vehicle tool kit is safely secured in the boot.

Ensure that the box is always secured with the strap.

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Note

Maintaining the jack » page 132.

Changing a wheel

 Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

Fig. 140 Vehicle tool kit

Preparation

Changing a wheel

Subsequent steps

Loosening/tightening wheel bolts

Raising the vehicle

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161

The vehicle tool kit and the jack are housed in a plastic box in the spare wheel

or in the storage space for the spare wheel. There is also space here for the

removable ball rod for the trailer towing device. The box is attached with a

strap on the spare wheel.

161

Securing wheels against theft

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The components of the vehicle tool kit (depending on equipment) » Fig. 140.

WARNING

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Screwdriver

Adapter for anti-theft wheel bolts

Towing eye

Clamps for removing the wheel trims

Car jack

Wheel brace

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If you are in flowing traffic, switch on the hazard warning lights and set

up the warning triangle at the prescribed distance. National legal require-

ments must be observed.

Park the vehicle as far away as possible from the flow of traffic. Park on

as flat and firm a surface as possible.

If the vehicle has been retrofitted with tyres which are different from

those it was fitted with at the works, follow these guidelines » page 152,

Explanation of the tire labelling.

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3

4

5

6

7

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Tool for removing wheel bolt caps

Replacement bulb set

Screw the car jack back to its initial position after use to store it back in the

box with the vehicle tool kit.

WARNING

Notes for vehicle lifting

If the wheel has to be changed on a slope, first of all block the opposite

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wheel with a stone or similar object to prevent the vehicle from unexpect-

edly rolling away.

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Emergency equipment, and self-help

Switch off the engine.

Move the gearshift lever into Neutral or move the selector lever for the auto-

matic gearbox into position P.

Apply the handbrake firmly.

Uncouple any trailer.

WARNING (Continued)

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Secure the base plate of the lifting jack with suitable means to prevent

possible moving. A soft and slippery ground under the base plate may move

the lifting jack, causing the vehicle to fall down. It is therefore always nec-

essary to place the lifting jack on a solid surface or use a wide and stable

base. Use a non-slip base (e.g. a rubber foot mat) if the surface is smooth,

such as cobbled stones, tiled floor, etc.

Only attach the lifting jack to the attachment points provided for this pur-

pose.

Always raise the vehicle with the doors closed.

Never position any body parts, such as arms or legs under the vehicle,

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Remove the vehicle tool kit » page 159 and the spare wheel » page 155,

Spare and back-up wheel from the boot.

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Changing a wheel

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 Read and observe on page 159 first.

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while the vehicle is raised with a lifting jack.

Never start the engine with the vehicle sitting on the raised jack – there

is a risk of injury.

Remove the full wheel trim » page 156 or caps » page 156.

First of all slacken the anti-theft wheel bolt and then the other wheel

bolts » page 161.

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Jack up the vehicle until the wheel that needs changing is clear of the

ground » page 161.

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WARNING

Unscrew the wheel bolts and place them on a clean surface (cloth, paper,

etc.).

Remove the wheel carefully.

Attach the spare wheel and slightly screw on the wheel bolts.

Lower the vehicle.

Tighten the opposite wheel bolts alternately (cross-wise) with the wheel

wrench. Tighten the anti-theft wheel bolt last » page 161.

Reinstall the wheel trim/wheel trim cap or the caps.

Information on the wheel bolts

The wheel bolts must be clean and must turn easily. Never treat them

with grease or oil.

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The prescribed tightening torque of the wheel bolts for steel and light al-

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loy wheels is 120 Nm.

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If the wheel bolts are tightened to a too low tightening torque, the rim

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can come loose when the car is moving – risk of accident! A tightening tor-

que which is too high can damage the bolts and threads and this can result

in permanent deformation of the contact surfaces on the rim.

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Note

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In case of incorrect treatment of the wheel bolts, the wheel can loosen

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All bolts must be clean and must turn easily.

Under no circumstances grease or oil the wheel bolts!

When fitting unidirectional tyres, ensure that the direction of rotation is cor-

rect » page 154, Unidirectional tyres.

when the car is moving – risk of accident!

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Note

The national legal requirements must be observed when changing a wheel.

Subsequent steps

Preparation

 Read and observe on page 159 first.

The following steps must also be performed after changing the wheel.

 Read and observe on page 159 first.

Always change a wheel on a level surface as far as possible.

Stow and attach the replaced wheel in the spare wheel well using a special

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The following steps must be carried out before actually changing the wheel:

screw » page 155, Spare and back-up wheel.

Stow the tool kit in the space provided and secure using the strap.

Check the tyre pressure on the installed spare wheel as soon as possible.

Have all the occupants get out. The passengers should not stand on the

road (instead they should remain behind a crash barrier, for instance) while

the wheel is being changed.

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Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked with a torque

wrench as soon as possible.

Change the damaged wheel or consult a specialist garage about repair possi-

bilities.

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Note

If it proves difficult to undo the bolts, carefully apply pressure to the end of the

wrench with your foodt. Keep hold of the vehicle when doing so, and make

sure you keep your footing.

Note

Raising the vehicle

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If it is determined that the wheel bolts are corroded and difficult to turn

when changing the wheel, the bolts must be replaced before checking the

tightening torque.

Drive cautiously and only at a moderate speed until the tightening torque

Fig. 142

Jacking points for positioning

lifting jack

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has been checked.

Loosening/tightening wheel bolts

Fig. 141

Changing a wheel: Loosening the

wheel bolts

 Read and observe on page 159 first.

Undoing

Push the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt as far as the stop¹⁾.

Grip the wrench at its end and turn the bolt about one turn in the direction of

the arrow » Fig. 141.

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Fig. 143 Attach lifting jack

Tightening

 Read and observe on page 159 first.

Push the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt as far as the stop¹⁾.

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Position the car jack below the jacking point closest to the flat tyre » Fig. 142.

The jacking point is located directly below the engraving in the lower sill.

Grip the wrench at its end and turn the bolt against the direction of the ar-

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row » Fig. 141 until it is tight.

Wind the jack below the jacking point with the crank up until its claw is posi-

tioned below the vertical web of the lower sill.

Offer the jack up so that its claw encloses the web » Fig. 143 - .

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WARNING

Undo the wheel bolts only a little (about one turn) until the vehicle has

been jacked up. Otherwise the wheel could come off and fall down – there

is a risk of injury.

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Use the appropriate adapter for undoing and tightening the anti-theft wheel bolts » page 162.

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Support the base plate of the jack with its full area resting on level ground

and ensure that the jack is located in a vertical position at the point where

the claw encloses the web » Fig. 143 - .

Continue turning up the jack until the wheel is just about lifted off the

ground.

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Note

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Make a note of the code number hammered into the rear side of the adapter

or the rear side of the anti-theft wheel bolt. This number can be used to pur-

chase a ŠKODA Original Parts replacement adapter, if necessary.

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We recommend that you always carry the adapter for the wheel bolts with

you in the vehicle. It should be stowed in the vehicle tool kit.

The anti-theft wheel bolt set and adapter can be purchased from a ŠKODA

Partner.

WARNING

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Only raise the vehicle at the jacking points.

Choose a flat and firm surface for jacking the vehicle.

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Tyre repair

Securing wheels against theft

 Introduction

Fig. 144

Principle sketch: Anti-theft

wheel bolt with adapter

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

Breakdown kit

163

Preparations for using the breakdown kit

Sealing and inflating the tyre

Check after 10 minutes' driving

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164

Use the breakdown kit to reliably repair tyre damage caused by foreign bodies

or a puncture with diameters up to approx. 4 mm.

A repair made using the breakdown kit is never intended to replace a perma-

nent repair on the tyre. Its purpose is to get you to the nearest specialist ga-

rage.

 Read and observe on page 159 first.

The anti-theft wheel bolts can only be removed/tightened with the aid of the

adapter » page 159, Vehicle tool kit.

The wheel need not be removed during the repair.

Remove the cover from the anti-theft wheel bolt.

Insert adapter B » Fig. 144 with its toothed end fully into the inner toothing

of the anti-theft wheel bolt A to the stop so that only the outer hexagon

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Do not remove foreign bodies, e.g. screws or nails, from the tyre.

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The breakdown kit must not be used under the following circumstances.

projects.

There is damage to the rim.

The outside temperature is less than -20 °C.

The tears or punctures are greater than 4 mm in size.

There is damage to the tyre wall.

Driving with very low tyre pressure or with a completely flat tyre.

If the use-by-date (see inflation bottle) has passed.

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Push the wheel wrench onto the adapter B up to the stop.

Loosen or tighten the wheel bolt » page 161.

After removing the adapter, replace the cap on the anti-theft wheel bolt.

Have the tightening torque checked with a torque wrench as soon as possi-

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ble.

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Repair kit components » Fig. 145

WARNING

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A tyre filled with sealant has the same driving characteristics as a stand-

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2

Valve remover

ard tyre.

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Sticker with “max. 80 km/h”/“max. 50 mph” speed designation

Inflation hose with plug

Air compressor

Do not travel faster than 80 km/h.

Avoid accelerating at full throttle, sharp braking and fast cornering.

Check the tyre pressure after driving for 10 minutes.

The sealant is hazardous to heath. Remove immediately if it comes into

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4

5

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Tyre inflation hose

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contact with the skin.

6

7

Tyre pressure indicator

Air release valve

For the sake of the environment

Used sealant or sealant whose expiry date has passed must be disposed of in

accordance with environmental protection regulations.

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9

10

11

ON and OFF switch

12 volt cable connector

Tyre inflator bottle with sealing agent

Replacement valve core

Note

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Observe the manufacturer's usage instructions for the breakdown kit.

A new bottle of sealant can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Parts.

Immediately replace the wheel that was repaired using the breakdown kit or

The valve remover

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has a slot at its lower end which fits into the valve core.

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This is the only way in which you can remove and re-install the valve core from

the tyre valve. The same also applies to the replacement valve core

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consult a specialist garage about repair possibilities.

Preparations for using the breakdown kit

Breakdown kit

 Read and observe on page 163 first.

The following preparatory work must be carried out before using the break-

down kit.

Park the vehicle as far away as possible from the flow of traffic. Park on as

flat and firm a surface as possible.

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If you are in flowing traffic, switch on the hazard warning lights and set up

the warning triangle at the prescribed distance. National legal requirements

must be observed.

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Have all the occupants get out. The passengers should not stand on the

road (instead they should remain behind a crash barrier, for instance) while

the wheel is being changed.

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Switch off the engine and move the gearshift lever into Neutral or move the

selector lever on the automatic gearbox into position P.

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Apply the handbrake firmly.

Check that you can carry out the repairs with the breakdown kit » page 162.

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Fig. 145 Principle sketch: Components of the breakdown kit

 Read and observe on page 163 first.

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Uncouple any trailer.

Remove the breakdown kit from the boot.

Stick the sticker 2 » Fig. 145 on page 163 on the dashboard in the driver's

field of view.

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The kit is located in a box under the floor covering in the luggage compart-

ment.

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Do not remove the foreign body, e.g. screw or nail, from the tyre.

Unscrew the valve cap.

Once a tyre pressure of 2.0 – 2.5 bar is reached, the journey may be continued

at a maximum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).

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Use the valve remover

surface (rag, paper, etc.).

1

to unscrew the valve core and place it on a clean

Check the tyre inflation pressure after driving for 10 minutes » page 164.

WARNING

Sealing and inflating the tyre

 Read and observe on page 163 first.

Sealing

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The tyre inflation hose and air compressor may get hot as the tyre is be-

ing inflated – there is a risk of injury.

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Do not place the hot tyre inflation hose or hot air compressor on flamma-

ble materials – there is a risk of fire.

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If you cannot inflate the tyre to at least 2.0 bar, this means the damage

10

Shake the tyre inflator bottle

» Fig. 145 on page 163 vigorously several

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sustained was too serious. The sealing agent cannot be used to seal the

tyre.  Do not drive the vehicle. Seek help from a specialist garage.

times.

10

Firmly screw the inflation hose 3 onto the tyre inflator bottle

in a clock-

wise direction. The film on the cap is pierced automatically.

CAUTION

Remove the plug from the inflation hose 3 and plug the open end fully onto

the tyre valve.

Hold the bottle

Switch off the air compressor after running 8 minutes at the latest – there is a

risk of overheating. Allow the air compressor to cool a few minutes before

switching it on again.

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with the bottom facing upwards and fill all of the sealing

agent from the tyre inflator bottle into the tyre.

Remove the empty tyre inflator bottle from the valve.

Screw the valve core back into the tyre valve using the valve remover 1 .

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Check after 10 minutes' driving

Inflating

 Read and observe on page 163 first.

Screw the air compressor tyre inflation hose 5 » Fig. 145 on page 163 firmly

onto the tyre valve.

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Check the tyre inflation pressure after driving for 10 minutes!

If the tyre pressure is 1.3 bar or less

Check that the air release valve 7 is closed.

Start the engine and run it in idle.

Plug the connector 9 into 12 Volt socket » page 79, 12-volt power outlet.

Switch on the air compressor with the ON and OFF switch 8 .

Allow the air compressor to run until a pressure of 2.0 - 2.5 bar is achieved.

Maximum run time of 8 minutes »

Switch off the air compressor.

If you cannot reach an air pressure of 2.0 – 2.5 bar, unscrew the tyre inflation

hose 5 from the tyre valve.

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 Do not drive the vehicle. You cannot properly seal with tyre with the

breakdown kit.

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If the tyre pressure is 1.3 bar or more

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Adjust the tyre pressure to the correct value again (see inside of fuel filler

cap).

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Continue driving carefully to the nearest specialist garage at a maximum

speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).

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Drive the vehicle 10 metres forwards or backwards to allow the sealing agent

to “distribute” in the tyre.

Firmly screw the tyre inflation hose 5 back onto the tyre valve and repeat

the inflation process.

If you cannot reach the required tyre inflation pressure here either, this

means the tyre has sustained too much damage. You cannot seal with tyre

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Jump-starting

 Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

with the breakdown kit »

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Jump-starting using the battery from another vehicle

Jump-starting in vehicles with the START-STOP system

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Switch off the air compressor.

Remove the tyre inflation hose 5 from the tyre valve.

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WARNING

Jump-starting using the battery from another vehicle

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A discharged vehicle battery may already freeze at temperatures just be-

low 0 °C. If the battery is frozen, do not jump start with the battery of an-

other vehicle – there is a risk of explosion.

Pay attention to the warning instructions relating to working in the en-

Fig. 146

Jump-starting: A – flat battery, B

– battery providing current

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gine compartment » page 138.

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The non-insulated parts of the terminal clamps must never touch each

other – there is a risk of short circuit.

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The jump-start cable connected to the positive terminal of the battery

must not come into contact with electrically conducting parts of the vehicle

– there is a risk of short circuit.

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Do not clamp the jump-start cable to the negative terminal of the dis-

 Read and observe and on page 165 first.

charged battery. There is the risk of detonating gas seeping out the battery

being ignited by the strong spark which results from the engine being star-

ted.

Route the jump-start cables so that they cannot be caught by any rotat-

The battery of another vehicle can be used to jump-start your vehicle if the en-

gine will not start because the battery is flat. Jump-start cables are required for

this purpose.

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ing parts in the engine compartment.

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Do not bend over the battery – there is a risk of caustic burns.

The vent screws of the battery cells must be tightened firmly.

Keep any sources of ignition (naked flame, smouldering cigarettes, etc.)

The jump-start cables must be attached in the following sequence.

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Attach clamp

A » Fig. 146.

1

to the positive terminal of the discharged battery

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away from the battery – risk of explosion!

Attach clamp 2 to the positive terminal of the battery supplying power B .

Attach clamp 3 to the negative terminal of the battery supplying power B .

Attach the clamp 4 to a solid metal component firmly connected to the en-

gine block or to the engine block itself.

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Never jump-start vehicle batteries with an electrolyte level that is too low

– risk of explosion and caustic burns.

CAUTION

Starting engine

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There must not be any contact between the two vehicles otherwise current

may flow as soon as the negative terminals are connected.

The discharged battery must be properly connected to the system of the ve-

hicle.

Start the engine on the vehicle providing the power and allow it to idle.

Start the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery.

If the engine does not start, halt the attempt to start the engine after 10 sec-

onds and wait for 30 seconds before repeating the process.

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We recommend you buy jump-start cables from a car battery specialist.

Disconnect the cables in exactly the reverse order to the one described

above.

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Both batteries must have a rated voltage of 12 V. The capacity (Ah) of the bat-

tery supplying the power must not be significantly less than the capacity of

the discharged battery in your vehicle.

Jump-start cables

Only use jump-start cables which have an adequately large cross-section and

insulated terminal clamps. Obey the instructions of the jump start cable manu-

facturer.

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Positive cable - colour coding in the majority of cases is red.

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Negative cable - colour coding in the majority of cases is black.

Jump-starting in vehicles with the START-STOP system

Fig. 147

On vehicles with a manual transmission, only push down on the accelerator

pedal once the rope is taught.

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The maximum towing speed is 50 km/h.

Driver of the towed vehicle

Switch on the ignition so that the steering wheel is not locked and so that

the turn signal lights, horn, windscreen wipers and windscreen washer sys-

tem can be used.

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Engine earth: START-STOP sys-

tem

Take the vehicle out of gear or move the selector lever into position N if the

vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox.

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Please note that the brake servo unit and power steering only operate if the

engine is running. If the engine is not running, significantly more physical force

is required to depress the brake pedal and steer the vehicle.

 Read and observe and on page 165 first.

If using a tow rope, ensure that it is always kept taught.

CAUTION

On vehicles with the START-STOP system, the jump-start cable of the charger

must never be connected directly to the negative pole of the vehicle battery,

but only to the engine earth » Fig. 147.

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Do not tow start the engine – there is a risk of damaging the engine and the

catalytic converter. The battery from another vehicle can be used as a jump-

start aid » page 164, Jump-starting.

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If the gearbox no longer contains any oil because of a defect, your vehicle

Towing the vehicle

must only be towed with the driven wheels raised clear of the ground or on a

special breakdown vehicle or trailer.

 Introduction

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The vehicle must be transported on a special breakdown vehicle or trailer if it

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

is not possible to tow in the vehicle in the way described or if the towing dis-

tance is greater than 50 km.

Front towing eye

Rear towing eye

Vehicles with a tow hitch

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To protect both vehicles when tow-starting or towing, the tow rope should

be elastic. Thus one should only use plastic fibre rope or a rope made out of a

similarly elastic material.

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While towing, take care to avoid impermissibly high tensile forces or jerky

Vehicles with manual transmission may be towed in with a tow bar or a tow

loads. There is always a risk of excessive stresses and damage resulting at the

points to which you attach the tow rope or tow bar when you attempt to tow a

vehicle which is not standing on a paved road.

Attach the tow rope or the tow bar to the towing eyes » page 167, Front

towing eye or » page 167, Rear towing eye to the detachable ball head of the

towing equipment » page 120.

rope or with the front or rear wheels raised.

Vehicles with automatic transmission may be towed in with a tow bar or a tow

rope or with the front wheels raised. If the vehicle is raised at rear, the auto-

matic gearbox is damaged!

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A tow bar is the safest way of towing a vehicle and also minimises any shocks.

Only use a tow rope if a suitable tow bar is not available.

The following guidelines must be observed when towing.

Driver of the tow vehicle

Release the clutch particularly gently when starting off or depress the accel-

erator particularly gently if the vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox.

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Note

Rear towing eye

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We recommend using a tow rope from ŠKODA Original Accessories available

from a ŠKODA Partner.

Towing another vehicle requires a certain amount of practice. Both drivers

should be familiar with the particular points about towing a vehicle. Unskilled

drivers should not attempt to tow in another vehicle or to be towed in.

Fig. 149

Rear towing eye

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When towing, respect the national legal provisions, especially those which

relate to the identification of the towing vehicle and the vehicle being towed.

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The tow rope must not be twisted as it may in certain circumstances result in

the front towing eye being unscrewed out of your vehicle.

Front towing eye

 Read and observe on page 166 first.

The rear towing eye is located below the rear bumper on the right » Fig. 149.

Vehicles with a tow hitch

 Read and observe on page 166 first.

The removable towing ball may be fitted and used for towing on vehicles with

a factory fitted tow hitch » page 120, Towing a trailer.

Towing the vehicle using the towing device is a viable alternative solution to

using the towing eye.

Fig. 148 Removing the cap / installing the towing eye

 Read and observe on page 166 first.

Remove the cap carefully as follows.

CAUTION

The detachable ball rod and/or the vehicle can be damaged if an unsuitable

tow bar is used.

Note

Press on the left half of the cap in the area of the arrow » Fig. 148 - .

Remove the cap from the front bumper.

Screw the towing eye in clockwise by hand up to the stop » Fig. 148 - . For

tightening purposes, we recommend, for example, using the wheel wrench,

towing eye from another vehicle or a similar object that can be pushed

through the eye.

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The detachable ball rod must always be in the vehicle so that it can be used for

towing, if necessary.

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In order to reinstall the cap after screwing out the towing eye, insert it in the

mounts and then press on the right side of the cap. The cap must engage

firmly.

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CAUTION

The towing eye must always be screwed in fully and firmly tightened, other-

wise the towing eye can tear when towing in or tow-starting.

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Note

Fuses and light bulbs

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We recommend that you always carry replacement fuses in the vehicle. A box

of replacement fuses can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Accessories.

Fuses

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One fuse may cover several consumers.

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A single consumer may use several fuses.

 Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

Fuses in the dash panel

Fuses in the engine compartment

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170

Fig. 150

Underside of the dash panel: Dis-

tribution board cover.

Individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses.

Before replacing a fuse, switch off the ignition and the appropriate consumer

Find out which fuse belongs to the component that is not operat-

ing » page 168, Fuses in the dash panel or » page 170, Fuses in the engine

compartment.

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Take the plastic clip out of its fixture in the cover of the fuse box, place it on

the relevant fuse and pull it out.

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Fuse colour

light brown

dark brown

red

Maximum amperage

5

7.5

10

15

blue

yellow

20

25

30

white

green

Fig. 151 Schematic representation of the fuse box for vehicles with left-

hand steering/right-hand steering

WARNING

Always read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the

engine compartment » page 138.

 Read and observe and on page 168 first.

CAUTION

The fuses are located on the left side of the dash panel behind a cover.

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“Never repair” fuses or replace them with a fuse of a higher amperage –

there is a risk of fire. This may also cause damage at another part of the elec-

trical system.

Have the electrical system checked as quickly as possible by a specialist ga-

rage if a newly inserted fuse blows again after a short time.

Carefully remove the cover in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 150.

After the fuse has been replaced, replace the cover in the dash panel in the

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opposite direction of the arrow so that the guide lugs are guided into the

openings of the dash panel. Close the cover until it clicks into place.

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A blown fuses is recognisable by the molten metal strip. Replace the faulty

fuse with a new one of the same amperage.

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Fuse assignment in the dash panel

No. Power consumer

27

28

29

30

31

Telephone preinstallation

1

S-contact

Petrol engine: AKF valve, Diesel engine: Control flap

Injection, coolant pump

2

3

4

5

6

7

START-STOP, air-conditioning system

Instrument cluster, headlamp beam adjustment

Control unit for ABS, button for START STOP

Petrol engine: Speed regulating system

Reversing light (manual gearbox)

Fuel pump, ignition, Cruise control system, operation of PTC relay

Lambda probe

32

33

34

35

36

37

38

39

High pressure fuel pump, pressure valve

Engine control unit

Ignition, engine control unit, automatic gearbox

Brake pedal switch, clutch pedal switch

Engine control unit, vacuum pump

Daytime running lights/radio for vehicles with START-STOP

Main beam

8

Operating controls for the heating, control unit for air conditioning

system, parking aid, control unit for cornering lights, radiator fan,

washing nozzles

9

Rear fog light, DC/DC converter START-STOP

Fog lights

10

11

Windscreen Wiper and Washer System

Mirror adjustment

Air blower for heating

40-41 Not assigned

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

Control unit for trailer detection

Control unit for automatic gearbox

Motor for halogen projector headlights with cornering light function

PDA navigation system

42

43

44

45

46

47

48

49

50

51

Rear window heater

Horn

Windscreen wipers

Central control unit for convenience system

Engine control unit, fuel pump

Electro-hydraulic power steering

Light switch power supply

Cigarette lighter, power socket in the luggage compartment

ABS, START-STOP (DC/DC) converter ESP

Turn signal lights, brake lights

Mirror heater

S-contact

Alarm

START-STOP (DC/DC) transformer, radio

Electrical power window (front and rear) - left side

Electrical power window (front and rear) - right side

Parking light = left side, electrical sliding/tilting roof

START-STOP (instrument cluster), alarm

Control unit for automatic gearbox

Reversing light, fog lights with the function CORNER

Operating controls for the heating, control unit for air conditioning

system, parking aid, mobile phone, instrument cluster, steering an-

gle sender, ESC, vehicle voltage control unit, multifunction steering

wheel

52

53

54

55

56

57

58

22

Interior lighting, storage compartment and luggage compartment,

side lights

23

Headlight cleaning system, parking light - right side

Left low beam, headlight range adjustment

Low beam on the right

24

25

26

Central control unit

Seat heaters

Rear window wiper

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Fuses and light bulbs

No. Power consumer

Fuses in the engine compartment

6

7

Glow plugs, radiator fan

Electro-hydraulic power steering

ABS or TCS or ESC

8

9

Radiator fan

10 Automatic gearbox

11 ABS or TCS or ESC

12 Central control unit

13 Electrical auxiliary heating system

Note

Fig. 152 Vehicle battery: Distribution board cover.

Fuses 1-7 are replaced by a specialist garage.

Fig. 153

Bulbs

Schematic representation of fuse

box in engine compartment

 Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

Headlights

171

Changing the low beam and high beam bulb (halogen headlights)

Changing the low beam and high beam bulb (halogen projector

headlights)

Changing the high beam bulb (halogen projector headlights)

Changing the front turn signal bulb

Changing the front parking light bulb

Foglights and daytime running lights

Fabia Scout, Fabia RS foglights

172

173

174

 Read and observe and on page 168 first.

Press the securing clips on the fuse box cover together at the same time in

the direction of arrow A » Fig. 152 and remove the cover in the direction of

arrow B .

Release the fixtures in the openings C using a flat screwdriver and fold the

cover upwards in direction of arrow D .

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Changing the licence plate light bulb

Rear light

Fuse assignment in engine compartment

No. Power consumer

Some manual skills are required to change a bulb. For this reason, if uncertain,

we recommend that bulbs are replaced by a specialist garage or other expert

help is sought.

1

Generator

2

3

4

5

Not assigned

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.

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Interior

›

Electrical auxiliary heating system

Interior

A stowage compartment for replacement bulbs is located in a plastic box in

the spare wheel or underneath the floor covering in the boot.

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WARNING

Headlights

■

Always read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the

engine compartment » page 138.

■

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 and H4 are pressurised and may burst when changed - there is a

risk of injury. We therefore recommended wearing gloves and safety

glasses when changing a bulb.

■

Switch off the respective vehicle light when changing the bulb.

CAUTION

Fig. 154 Bulb arrangement: Halogen headlights/halogen projector head-

lights

■

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.

 Read and observe and on page 171 first.

■

When removing and installing the number plate light and tail light make sure

that the paintwork of the vehicle and the tail light are not damaged.

Bulb arrangement in the Halogen headlamp

A - low beam, main beam and side lights

Note

■

B - front turn signal light

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

light bulbs should be changed by your specialist garage.

We recommend that you always carry a box of replacement bulbs in the vehi-

Bulb arrangement in the Halogen projector headlights

1

- low beam / low and main beam

■

2 - Parking light / parking and main beam lights

3 - turn signal lights

cle. Replacement bulbs can be purchased from ŠKODAOriginal Accessories.

We recommend having the headlight settings checked by a specialist garage

after replacing a bulb in the main beam, low beam or fog lights.

■

Visit a specialist garage if an LED is faulty.

Changing the low beam and high beam bulb (halogen headlights)

Fig. 155

Removing bulbs for low and

main beam

 Read and observe and on page 171 first.



Remove the rubber cover A » Fig. 154 on page 171.

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171

Fuses and light bulbs

Remove the connector from the bulb, unlock the securing clip and remove

the bulb » Fig. 155.

Insert a new light bulb in such a way that the fixing lugs of the bulb socket fit

in the recesses of the reflector.

Lock the circlip and insert the connector in the bulb.

Fit the rubber cover A .

 Read and observe and on page 171 first.

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Remove the rubber cover 2 » Fig. 154 on page 171.

Turn the connector with the bulb to the stop in the direction of the ar-

row » Fig. 157 and remove it.

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Replace the bulb, insert the connector and new bulb and turn to the stop in

the opposite direction to that of the arrow.

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Fit the rubber cover 2 .

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Changing the low beam and high beam bulb (halogen projector

headlights)

Changing the front turn signal bulb

Fig. 156

Read and observe and on page 171 first.



Removing bulbs for low beam/

low and main beam

Remove the bulb holder B » Fig. 154 on page 171 or the bulb holder 3 to the

stop in an anti-clockwise direction and remove with the bulb for the turn sig-

nal.

Replace the bulb, insert the bulb holder with the new bulb and turn clock-

wise to the stop.

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Changing the front parking light bulb

 Read and observe and on page 171 first.

Remove the rubber cover

1

» Fig. 154 on page 171.

›

Remove rubber cover A » Fig. 154 on page 171 or 2 .

Grasp the lamp holder and remove it from the bulb housing.

Replace the light bulb and insert the lamp holder back into the headlamp

with the bulb.

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Turn the socket with the bulb to the stop in the direction of the ar-

row » Fig. 156 and remove it.

Replace the bulb, insert the connector and new bulb and turn to the stop in

the opposite direction to that of the arrow.

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Fit the rubber cover.

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Fit the rubber cover

1

.

Changing the high beam bulb (halogen projector headlights)

Fig. 157

Removing the bulb for the main

beam

172

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Foglights and daytime running lights

Fabia Scout, Fabia RS foglights

Fig. 158 Front bumper: Protective grille/removing the fog light

 Read and observe and on page 171 first.

Fig. 159 Front bumper: Fabia Scout/Fabia RS

Bulb location » Fig. 158.

A - Bulb for daylight driving light

B - Light bulb for fog lights

Removing the cap

Grasp the protective grille in the areas marked by the arrows » Fig. 158 - 

and remove the cover in the direction of the arrow.

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Replacing light bulbs for fog lights/daytime running lights

Fig. 160 Front bumper: Fog lights/fog lights: Replacing the light bulb

Insert your hand into the opening in the protective grille and press the

›

catch » Fig. 158 -  in the direction of the arrow.

Remove the fog lamp.

Turn the connector with the bulb in counter-clockwise up to the stop and re-

move.

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 Read and observe and on page 171 first.

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Removing the cap and fog light

Insert the tool into the opening above the fog light » Fig. 159 -  (Fabia

Scout) » page 159, Vehicle tool kit and remove the cover.

Insert a finger into the opening next to the foglight » Fig. 159 -  (Fabia RS)

and remove the cap.

Replace the bulb, insert the holder with the new bulb and turn clockwise to

the stop.

To re-install the fog light, first of all place the fog light with the lug on the

side opposite the licence plate.

›

Unscrew » page 159, Vehicle tool kitthe screws » Fig. 160 - with the screw-

driver .

Remove the fog lamp.

Press in the fog lamp on the side closest to the licence plate.

Insert the cap, beginning with the lug on the side opposite the license plate.

Press in the cap on the side facing the license plate. The cap must engage

firmly.

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Changing light bulbs and installing fog lights

Press the locking tab

1

» Fig. 160 on the connector A and remove the con-

›



nector from the bulb holder B .

173

Fuses and light bulbs

Turn the bulb holder B and bulb in the direction of the arrow to the stop and

remove.

Replace the bulb, insert the bulb holder and new bulb and turn in the oppo-

site direction to that of the arrow to the stop.

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Rear light

Insert the plug A into the socket B .

Retighten the screws and insert the cap. The cap must engage firmly.

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Changing the licence plate light bulb

Fig. 161

Boot lid: Licence plate light

Fig. 162 Plastic nut/rear lamp

Fig. 163

Tail light assembly: Bulb ar-

rangement

 Read and observe and on page 171 first.

Insert a flat screwdriver into the opening in the area of the arrow » Fig. 161

and carefully press towards the centre of the lamp; the lamp pops out slight-

ly as you do this.

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Remove the lamp.

Remove the faulty bulb from the holder and insert a new one.

Replace the glass cover and push in until the stop.

›

 Read and observe and on page 171 first.

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Bulb location » Fig. 163.

Make sure that you install the glass cover in the correct position.

1

- Rear fog light/Reversing light

2 - Turn signal lights

3 - Brake lights

4 - parking lights

Removing and installing the tail light

Open the tailgate.

Hold the rear light assembly still with one hand and unscrew the plastic

nut » Fig. 162 -  with the other.

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Grip the tail lamp assembly and carefully remove it by pulling it back at an an-

gle with loosening movements. Do not pull the grommet with the cables out

of the bodywork.

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To refit the rear light assembly, first insert screw A into the opening in the

bodywork » Fig. 162.

Carefully press the tail light assembly into the bodywork so that the bolts B

latch with the mounts in the body.

Hold the rear light assembly still with one hand and attach and tighten the

nuts » Fig. 162 -  with the other hand.

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Replacing the bulbs in the tail lamp assembly

To replace the bulb, turn the bulb holder anti-clockwise to the stop and re-

move it from the housing » Fig. 163.

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Replace the bulb, insert the holder with the bulb into the housing and turn in

a clockwise direction to the the stop.

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Note

For slackening and tightening the plastic nut use a coin or similar object.

175

Fuses and light bulbs

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