Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual page 206

204 Practical information
Information on bulb replacement
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings
Checklist
Always perform the following preparations for bulb replacement in the specified order ⇒
1. Always park the vehicle at a safe distance from the flow of traffic on flat and firm ground, if possible.
Apply the handbrake firmly ⇒ p age 104.
2.
3. Turn the light switch to position 0⇒ p age 71.
Turn the turn signal lever to neutral position ⇒ p age 71.
4.
Automatic gearbox: Shift the selector lever to P position ⇒ p age 98.
5.
Switch off the engine and remove the ignition key from the ignition lock ⇒ p age 94.
6.
Manual gearbox: Select a gear ⇒ p age 98.
7.
8. Allow the bulbs in question to cool.
Check if a fuse has visibly blown ⇒ p age 200.
9.
Replace the bulb in question in line with the instructions ⇒ p age 205, Replacing bulbs in the headlamp (Halogen H4), ⇒ p age 206, Replacing the bulb in the front
10.
fog lamp, ⇒ p age 207, Bulb replacement in the tail light assembly, ⇒ p age 208, Replacing the rear license plate light bulb. Only replace a bulb with a new bulb of
the same type. The designation is located on the light socket or the glass bulb.
11. Never touch the glass part of the bulb with your bare hands. Your fingerprints would evaporate in the heat when the bulb is switched on causing a deposit on the
reflector, thus impairing the illuminating power of the headlamp.
12. After a bulb replacement, always check the function of the bulb. If the bulb does not work, the bulb may be incorrectly fitted, or it may have dropped out, or the
connecting plug may not be seated correctly.
13. After every bulb replacement on the front end of the vehicle, have the headlight beam setting checked by an expert.
WARNING
Failure to observe the checklist, which is for your own safety, can lead to acci-
dents and serious injuries.
● Always follow the actions in the checklist and observe general safety pre-
cautions.
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