2006 SKODA FABIA technical data

Fuses and light bulbs243
Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assistanceTechnical Data
– Turn the connector with the light bulb up to the stop towards the
left and remove.
– Change the light bulb, put the co nnector back into the headlight
and secure by turning to the right.
– Put the fog light in place with the catch on the side opposite the
grille and then press in the opposite part. Applies to turning light,
for round fog light screw in the 3 screws.
– Screw in the screws ⇒page 242, fig. 174 and re-insert the grille
⇒ page 232.
Storage compartment lighting*
We recommend having the light bulb replaced by a Škoda Service
Par tner.
– Push in a knife or similar from the side between the light and the
glove compartment ⇒fig. 175. Lever out the light carefully.
– Disconnect the plug connector.
– Replace the defective light bulb.
– Recreate the plug connection.
– Press the light into the glove compartment from below.
Interior light and reading light*
– Pull the diffusion disk (see arrow) downwards from the housing
⇒ fig. 176.
– Take the faulty light bulb out of the interior light and insert a new
one.
Fig. 175 Remove lighting in storage compartment on front passenger side
Fig. 176 Remove interior light
NKO A05Fabia 20.book Page 243 Tuesday, September 26, 2006 8:38 AM

Fuses and light bulbs245
Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assistanceTechnical Data
– Hold tight the rear light unit with one hand and unscrew the plastic
nut with the other hand ⇒page 244, fig. 178.
– Grip the rear light unit and remove it carefully with loosening
movements at an angle to the rear. Do not pull the grommet with
the cables out of the body.
– Replace the defective light bulb ⇒page 245.
– When re-installing, first insert the rear light unit with the screw
into the opening of the body ⇒page 244, fig. 179.
– Carefully press the rear light unit into the body in such a way that
the pins engage into the supports of the body.
– Hold the rear light unit tight with one hand, screw on the plastic nut
with the other hand and tighten it ⇒page 244, fig. 178.
Caution
When removing and installing the rear light unit make sure not to damage the paintwork of the vehicle and the rear light unit.
Note
For slackening and tightening the plastic nut use a coin.
Changing light bulbs in the rear light unit
– To replace a light bulb, turn the bulb connector of the light bulb to
the left (in the direction of the arrows on the housing) and take it
out of the housing.
– Replace the light bulb, put the bulb connector back into the
housing and turn it to the right up to the stop (in the opposite
direction of the arrows on the housing).
Fitting position of the light bulbs in the rear light unit ⇒fig. 180
1 - Rear fog light / Reversing light
2 - Turn signal light
3 - Brake light
4 - Parking lights
AA
AB
Fig. 180 Rear light unit: Installing the light bulbs
NKO A05Fabia 20.book Page 245 Tuesday, September 26, 2006 8:38 AM

General247
Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assistanceTechnical Data
Technical Data
General
Identification data
Vehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker ⇒fig. 182 is located on the floor of the luggage compartment and is also stated in the Service schedule.
The vehicle data sticker co ntains the following data:
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
Vehicle type
Gearbox code, paint number, interior equipment number, engine output, engine code
Partial description of the vehicle
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number - VIN (v ehicle body number) is stamped into the engine compartment on the right ha nd shock absorber dome. This number is also located on a sign on the lower left hand edge below the windscreen (together with a VIN bar code).
Engine number
The engine number is stampe d into the engine block.
Type plate (production plate)
The type plate is located in the engine co mpartment at the front on the left hand shock absorber dome.
Homologation sign
The homologation sign is located on the lock carrier. Vehicles for certain coun- tries do not have an homologation sign.
Sticker on inside of fuel filler flap
The sticker is affixed to the inside of the fuel filler flap. The sticker contains the following data:
•The prescribed types of fuel,
•Ty re s i z e ,
•Tyre pressure.
Note
•You will find the technical data of yo ur vehicle in the separate brochure "Technical Data".
Fig. 182 Vehicle data sticker
A1
A2
A3
A4
NKO A05Fabia 20.book Page 247 Tuesday, September 26, 2006 8:38 AM