Bulbs - Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual

Fuse assignment in engine bay
Fig. 167 Schematic representation of fuse box in engine compartment: Ver-
sion 1/version 2
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 190.
No. Power consumer
1 Generator
2 Not assigned (version 1), auxiliary electric heater (version 2)
3 Vehicle interior (variant 1) » Fig. 167
Power supply for fuse block (variant 2)
4 Electric auxiliary heater (variant 1)
Vehicle interior (variant 2) » Fig. 167
5 Interior
6 Engine cooling fan, control unit for preheating unit
7 Electrohydraulic power steering
8 ABS
9 Radiator fan
10 Automatic gearbox
11 ABS
12 Central control unit
13 Electrical auxiliary heating system
Note
Fuses 1-7 are replaced by a specialist garage.
» Fig. 167
» Fig. 167

Bulbs

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Bulb arrangement in the headlights
Replacing the low beam bulb
Replacing bulb for main beam, daytime running lights and parking light
Changing the front turn signal bulb
Replacing the bulb for the fog light
Replacing the bulb for the licence plate light
Rear light (Rapid)
Replacing bulbs in rear light (Rapid)
Rear light (Rapid Spaceback)
Replacing bulbs in rear light (Rapid Spaceback)
Some manual skills are required to change a bulb. For this reason, we recommend
having bulbs replaced by a specialist garage or seeking other expert help in the
event of any uncertainties.
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Switch off the ignition and all of the lights before replacing a bulb.
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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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A stowage compartment for replacement bulbs is located in a plastic box in the
spare wheel or underneath the floor covering in the boot.
WARNING
Always read and observe the warnings before starting any work in the en-
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gine compartment » page 155, Engine compartment.
Accidents can be caused if the road in front of the vehicle is not sufficiently
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illuminated and the vehicle cannot or can only be seen with difficulty by other
road users.
H7 and H15 bulbs are pressurised and may burst when changing the bulb -
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risk of injury! We therefore recommended wearing gloves and safety glasses
when changing a bulb.
Gas discharge bulbs (xenon bulbs) operate with a high voltage, professional
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knowledge is required – risk of death!
Before changing a bulb, the corresponding light must be switched off.
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Fuses and light bulbs