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Fuses and light bulbs
Electric fuses
We recommend that you always have the small box of replacement fuses in your
vehicle. You can obtain replacement fuses from the range of Škoda original parts or
from a specialist garage 7) .
Replacing fuses
Colour coding of fuses
Defect fuses must be replaced.
Colour
Maximum amperage
light brown
5
brown
7,5
red
10
blue
15
yellow
20
white
25
Fig. 169 Fuse cover: left side of
green
30
the dash panel
Individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses. The fuses are located on the left
Caution
side of the dash panel behind the safety cover and under the cover in the engine
 Never attempt to “repair” fuses and also do not replace them with a fuse of a higher
compartment on the left.
amperage - risk of fire! This may also cause damage at another part of the electrical
– Switch the ignition off and also the electrical component affected.
system.
 Have the electrical system checked as quickly as possible by a specialist garage if a
– Use a screwdriver to take off the fuse cover on the side of the dash panel  fig. 169
or the fuse cover in the engine compartment  page 178.
newly inserted fuse blows again after a short time.
– Find out which fuse belongs to the relevant component  page 179, “Fuse assign-
ment in the dash panel”,  page 178, “Fuse assignment in engine compartment -
version 1” or  page 179, “Fuse assignment in engine compartment - version 2”.
– Take the plastic clip out of its fixture in the fuse cover, insert it onto the respective
fuse and pull out this fuse.
– Defect fuses can be detected by their melted metal strips. Replace the defect fuse
by a new fuse of the same ampere number.
– Fit on the fuse cover again.
7)
The small box with replacement fuses is part of the basic equipping of the vehicle in some coun-
tries.
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Fuses and light bulbs
Fuse cover in engine compartment
Fuse assignment in engine compartment - version 1
The fuse box in the engine compartment exists in two different versions.
You can determine which version your vehicle is fitted with after
removing the fuse cover at the location of the fuses.
Fig. 171 Schematic representa-
tion of fuse box in engine
compartment - version 1
Certain electrical components are only standard on certain vehicle model versions or
Fig. 170 Battery cover in the
only suppliable as optional equipment for certain models.
engine compartment
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
On some vehicles, the battery cover must be removed before removing the fuse cover
1
Pump for ABS
30
 page 155.
2
Valves for ABS
30
Opening the cover
3
Radiator fan 1st stage
30
– Press together the interlocks of the fuse cover simultaneously in direction of arrow
4
Glow plugs for heating the coolant, relay for secondary air
50
A  fig. 170 and fold down the cover in direction of arrow B
A .
A
pump
Closing the cover
5
Engine control unit
50
– Closing the cover takes place in the reverse order.
6
Radiator fan 2nd stage
40
7
Main fuse of the interior
110
8
Dynamo
110 / 150 a)
a)
Depending on the engine type and equipment.
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Fuse assignment in engine compartment - version 2
Fuse assignment in the dash panel
Fig. 172 Schematic representa-
Fig. 173 Schematic representa-
tion of fuse box in engine
tion of the fuse carrier in the
compartment - version 2
dash panel
Certain electrical components are only standard on certain vehicle model versions or
Certain electrical components are only standard on certain vehicle model versions or
only suppliable as optional equipment for certain models.
only suppliable as optional equipment for certain models.
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
1
Pump for ABS
30
Heating of the exterior mirrors, relay for cigarette lighter,
1
10
power seats and washing nozzles
2
Valves for ABS
30
2
Turn signal lights, Xenon headlight
10
3
Radiator fan 1st stage
30
3
Lighting in storage compartment
5
4
Glow plugs for heating the coolant, relay for secondary air
50
pump
4
Licence plate light
5
5
Engine control unit
50
Seat heating, Climatronic, circulating air flap, exterior mir-
5
7,5
ror heater, cruise control system
6
Radiator fan 2nd stage
40
6
Central locking system
5
7
Main fuse of the interior
110
7
Reversing light, sensors for parking aid
10
8
Dynamo
110 / 150 a)
8
Phone
5
a)
Depending on the engine type and equipment.
9
ABS, ESP
5
Ignition, S-contact a)
10
10
11
Instrument cluster
5
12
Power supply of the self-diagnosis
7,5
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Fuses and light bulbs
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
13
Brake lights
10
35
Trailer socket, power socket in the luggage compartment
30
Interior lighting, central locking system, interior lighting
36
Fog lights
15
14
10
(without central locking system)
Petrol engine: Control unit
20
37
15
Instrument cluster, steering angle sender, rear mirror
5
diesel engine: Control unit
5
16
Air conditioning system
10
Luggage compartment light, central locking system, inte-
38
15
rior lighting
Heated windscreen washer nozzles
5
17
daylight driving lights
30
39
Hazard warning light system
15
18
Right main beam
10
40
Horn
20
19
Left main beam
10
41
Cigarette lighter
15
20
Right low beam, headlight range adjustment
15
42
Radio, mobile phone
15
21
Low beam on the left
15
Petrol engine: Control unit
10
43
diesel engine: Control unit
10
22
Right parking light
5
44
Seat heaters
15
23
Left parking light
5
a)
For power consumers, e.g. the radio, which can be operated with the ignition switched off as
24
Front window wiper, motor for wash pump
20
long as the ignition key is not withdrawn.
25
Air blower, air conditioning system, Climatronic
25
Electrically adjustable seats are protected by automatic circuit breakers, which
26
Rear window heater
25
switch on again automatically after a few seconds after the overload has been
27
Rear window wiper
15
eliminated.
28
Fuel pump
15
Control unit: Petrol engine
15
Bulbs
29
control unit: Diesel engine
10
30
Electric sliding/tilting roof
20
Changing bulbs
31
Not assigned
The relevant lamp must always be switched off before a light bulb is replaced.
Petrol engine - injection valves
10
32
Defect light bulbs should only be replaced with light bulbs of the same type. The desig-
diesel engine - injection pump, control unit
30
nation is located on the light socket or the glass bulb.
33
Headlight cleaning system
20
Changing certain bulbs is not something which you can do yourself, but requires to be
Petrol engine: Control unit
10
done by a specialist. Other parts of the vehicle must be removed in order to change the
34
diesel engine: Control unit
10
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light bulbs. This applies, in particular, to bulbs which can only be reached from the
Others
Bulb (Octavia)
Bulb (Combi)
engine compartment.
Side turn signal lights
WY5W
WY5W
We therefore recommend that you have any bulbs changed by a specialist garage or,
in exceptional cases, by calling on other professional assistance.
Licence plate light
W5W
W5W
Please note that the engine compartment is a hazardous area  page 148.
3. Brake light
W2, 3W
LED
We recommend that you always have a small box of replacement bulbs in your vehicle.
Interior lighting
C10W
C10W
You can obtain replacement bulbs from Škoda original accessories or from a specialist
Reading light
W5W
W5W
garage 8) .
Luggage compartment light
C5W
C10W
A stowage place for the bulbs is located in the box in the spare wheel*.
Storage compartment light -
C3W
C3W
Fitted with a xenon headlight
front passenger side
Change of bulbs on vehicles with Xenon lights (low beam lights, parking lights and
Interior mirror light
W2, 3W
W2, 3W
main beam lights) should be undertaken by a specialist garage.
Bulb - Overview
WARNING
 Light bulbs H4 and H1 are pressurised and may burst when changing the
Front headlight
Halogen headlight
Xenon headlight
bulb - risk of injury!
Low beam light
H4
D2S
 It is recommended to wear gloves and safety glasses when changing a bulb.
Main beam light
H4
H1
 Gas discharge bulbs* (xenon bulbs) operate with a high voltage, profes-
Parking lights
W5W
sional knowledge is required - danger to life!
Turn signals
PY21W
Caution
Fog lights
H3
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
Rear light unit
Bulb (Octavia)
Bulb (Combi)
similar.
Reversing light
P21W
P21W
Turn signals
PY21W
PY21W
Note
This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is assumed that
Brake lights
P21W
P21/5W
no major complications will arise. Other light bulbs should be replaced by your
Parking lights
P21/4W
P21/5W
specialist garage.
Fog lights
P21/4W
P21W
8)
The small box with replacement bulbs is part of the basic equipping of the vehicle in some coun-
tries.
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Fuses and light bulbs
Main headlight with cover
Parking light at the front
Fig. 175 Change the light bulb
Fig. 174 Removing cover
for the parking light
Before changing the light bulb for the low beam and main beam light or the light bulb
Change the light bulb for the parking light
for the parking light, remove the protective cover from the rear part of the headlight.
– Switch the ignition and all lights off.
– Open the bonnet.
Removing cover
– Remove the cover of the headlight.
– Switch the ignition and all lights off.
– Pull the lamp holder with light bulb for the parking light out of the headlight
– Open the bonnet.
 fig. 175.
– Press off the circlip from the cover and fold it in the direction of arrow  fig. 174.
– Take the faulty bulb out of the fixture and insert a new one.
– Remove the cover of the headlight by pulling towards the middle of the vehicle.
– Insert the lamp holder with new light bulb into of the headlight.
Installation takes place in the reverse order.
– Insert the cover of the headlight.
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Main beam light and low beam light
Fog lights*
Fig. 176 Change light bulbs for
main beam lights and low beam
Fig. 177 Change light bulbs for
lights
fog lights
Change light bulb for main beam light and low beam light
Change light bulbs for fog lights
– Switch the ignition and all lights off.
– Switch the ignition and all lights off.
– Open the bonnet.
– Open the bonnet.
– Remove the cover of the headlight.
– Turn the plastic cover of the headlight towards the middle of the vehicle and
remove it.
A and disconnect the plug A
A .
– Hold the sprung wire clamp B
A .
– Disconnect the plug connector B
A by pressing in direction of the light bulb and
– Unhook the sprung wire clamp B
A out of the slots of the lamp housing and fold it
fold it in direction of arrow.
– Unhook the sprung wire clamp A
down.
A and insert the new light bulb in such a way that the fixing
– Remove the light bulb 1
lugs of the light bulb socket fit into the recesses at the reflector.
– Remove the halogen lamp with cable. Insert the new halogen lamp in such a way
that the fixing lugs on the reflector lie in the corresponding recesses in the light
– Fold the sprung wire clamp over the lamp holder and press it until it locks into the
socket.
holder.
– Close the sprung wire clamp over the light socket. Press together the sprung wire
– Plug in plug.
clamp and lock together again.
– Insert the cover of the headlight.
– Plug in plug.
– Insert the plastic cover.
Note
Get the headlight setting checked by a specialist garage after replacing the light bulb.
Note
Get the headlight setting checked by a specialist garage after replacing the light bulb.
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Fuses and light bulbs
Turn signal light at the front
Light unit (Octavia)
Fig. 178 Removing the light bulb
Fig. 179 Luggage compartment:
for the turn signal light
Light bulb holder
Changing light bulb for turn signal light (at the front)
Changing light bulbs in the lamp holder
– Switch the ignition and all lights off.
– Switch the ignition and all lights off.
– Open the bonnet.
– Open the boot lid.
A .
– Unscrew the screw 1
– Raise the floor covering.
– Push the lamp out in direction of arrow  fig. 178.
– Press off the catches in the direction of arrow  fig. 179 and take out the lamp
holder.
– Turn the holder with the light bulb to the left and pull it out.
– Press the defective light bulb into the socket, turn to the left and remove.
– Press the defective light bulb into the socket, turn to the left and remove.
– Insert the new light bulb and turn it to the right up to the stop.
– Press a new light bulb into the socket and turn the light bulb to the right as far as
the stop.
– Insert the light bulb holder again, the flexible tongues must lock in place.
– Insert the holder with the light bulb into the housing of the turn signal light and turn
– Push the cover back into place.
it to the right up to the stop.
– Push the housing of the turn signal light back in such a way that the guide lugs lock
into the circlips of the main headlight.
A .
– Screw in the screw 1
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Rear light unit (Combi)
Licence plate light
Fig. 180 Luggage compartment:
Fig. 181 Licence plate light:
Light bulb holder
Replacing light bulb
Changing light bulbs in the lamp holder
Changing light bulbs of licence plate light
– Switch the ignition and all lights off.
– Switch the ignition and all lights off.
– Open the boot lid.
– Open the boot lid and unscrew the light glass.
– Open the relevant storage compartment in the luggage compartment.
– Take the defective bulb out of the holder and insert a new one.
– Press off the flexible tongue in direction of arrow  fig. 180 and remove the lamp
– Insert the glass cover of the light again and press it down to the stop - ensure that
holder.
the sealing rubber is correctly seated.
– Press the defective light bulb into the socket, turn to the left and remove.
– Screw on the light glass slightly.
– Insert the new light bulb and turn it to the right up to the stop.
– Insert the light bulb holder again, the plastic tongue must lock in place.
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