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Replacing bulbs
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
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.
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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 completing any work in the
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engine compartment
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150.
Accidents can be caused if the road in front of the vehicle is not suffi-
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ciently illuminated and the vehicle cannot or can only be seen with difficul-
ty by other road users.
Bulbs H8, H7 and H4 are pressurised and may burst when changed - there
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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.
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Do-it-yourself
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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.
Note
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This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is pos-
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sible to replace the bulbs on your own without any complications arising. Other
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light bulbs should be changed by your specialist garage.
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We recommend that you always carry a box of replacement bulbs in the vehi-
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cle. Replacement bulbs can be purchased from ŠKODAOriginal Accessories.
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We recommend having the headlight settings checked by a specialist garage
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after replacing a bulb in the main beam, low beam or fog lights.
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Visit a specialist garage if an LED is faulty.
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Bulb arrangement in the headlights
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Fig. 182 Principle sketch: Halogen headlights/halogen projector head-
lights
The vehicle is equipped with headlights with halogen bulbs.
Bulb arrangement
A
B
C
D
E
Read and observe
and
on page 186 first.
» Fig. 182
Dayl. dri. light
Low beam, high beam and parking light
Flashing
Low beam
High beam and turning signal switch
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