2006 SKODA FABIA fog light

Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights26
Warning lights
Overview
The warning lights indicate certain functions or faults.
Fig. 15 Instrument cluster with warning lights
Turn signal lights (to the left)⇒ page 28
Turn signal lights (to the right)⇒page 28
Main beam⇒page 28
Low beam⇒page 28
Rear fog light⇒page 28
Dynamo⇒page 28
Fog lights*⇒page 28
Cornering lights*⇒page 28
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Turn signal system 
Either the left  or right  indicator light flashes depending on the position of the turn signal lever.
The indicator light flashes at twice its normal rate if a turn signal light fails. This does not apply when towing a trailer.
Switching off the hazard warning light system is switched on will cause all of the turn signal lights as well as both indicator lights to flash.
Further information about the turn signal system ⇒page 60.
Main beam 
The indicator light  comes on when the main beam is selected or also when the headlight flasher is operated.
Further information about the main beam ⇒page 60.
Low beam 
The indicator light  comes on when low beam is selected ⇒page 56.
Rear fog light 
The warning light  comes on when the rear fog lights are operating ⇒ page 58.
Alternator 
The warning light  comes on after the ignition has been switched on. It should go out after the engine has started.
If the warning light does not go out after the engine has started, or comes on when driving, drive to the nearest specialist garage. The vehicle battery will be discharged in this case so switch off all non-essential electrical components.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
ALTERNATOR WORKSHOP!
Caution
If the warning light  comes on when driving and in addition the warning light  (cooling system fault) also comes on in display, you must then stop the car immediately and switch the engine off - risk of engine damage!
Fog lights* 
The warning light  comes on when the fog lights are operating ⇒page 58.
Cornering lights* 
If the warning light  flashes for 1 minute while driving or after switching on the ignition and a warning signal sounds, a fault is confirmed.
Further information ⇒page 57.
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Fog lights* 
Switching on the fog lights 
– First of all turn the light switch into position  or  ⇒fig. 36.
– Pull the light switch out to the first detent .
The rear fog light warning light  ⇒page 26 lights up in the instrument cluster when the fog light is switched off.
Fog lights with int egrated turning light*
The turning light is intended for a better illumination of the
vehicle close range when turning, parking etc.
The turning light is controlled in line wi th the steering angle or by switching on the turn signal light in the following circumstances:
•Vehicle speed max. 40 km/h,
•low beam switched on,
•no reverse gear engaged,
•no hazard warning light system switched on.
A fault in the turning light is indicated by the warning light  lighting up or flashing.
Note
If the fog lights are switched on, the function of the turning light is not active.
Rear fog light 
Switching on the rear fog light 
– First of all turn the light switch into position  or  ⇒fig. 36.
– Pull the light switch out to the second detent . The fog lights*
light up at the same time.
If the vehicle is not fitted with fog lights *, the rear fog light is switched on by turning the light switch to the position  and is pulled out directly to the posi- tion . This switch does not have two positions, but only one position.
The rear fog light warning light  ⇒page 26 lights up in the instrument cluster when the fog light is switched off.
Only the rear fog light of the trailer lights up if the vehicle is fitted with a towing device from Škoda original accessories and when you are towing a trailer which is fitted with the rear fog light.
Fig. 36 Dash panel: Light switch
A1
A2
A2
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Caution
The rear fog light should only be switched on if visibility is particularly poor (conform with any varying legal provisions) to avoid dazzling vehicles behind your vehicle.
Headlamp range adjustment 
Once the low beam is switched on you can then adapt the
range of the headlights to the load of the vehicle.
– Turn the control dial ⇒fig. 37 until you have adjusted the low
beam so that oncoming traffic is not dazzled.
Settings
The positions correspond approximately to the following vehicle loads:
Front seats occupied, luggage compartment empty.
All seats occupied, luggage compartment empty.
All seats occupied, luggage compartment laden.
Driver seat occupied, luggage compartment laden.
Caution
Set the headlight beam adjustment in such a way as to avoid dazzling oncoming traffic.
Switch for hazard warning lights 
– Press switch  ⇒fig. 38 to switch the hazard warning light system
on or off.
All the turn signal lights on the vehicle flash at the same time when the hazard warning light system is switched on. The indicator light for the turn signals and
Fig. 37 Dash panel: Lights and Visibility
A-
A1
A2
A3
Fig. 38 Dash panel: Switch for hazard warning lights
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22Operating controls for the heating, control unit for air conditioning system, parking aid, mobile phone7,5
23Lighting interior, storage compartment and luggage com- partment10
24Tailgate lock10
25Seat heaters20
26Heatable windscreen washin g nozzles, windscreen clean- ing system15
27Not assigned
28Petrol engine: AKF valve, petrol engine: Control flap10
29Injection - 1.2 ltr. engine10
30Fuel pump - petrol engine15
31Lambda probe10
32Diesel engine: Switch for brake light and clutch pedal, cruise control system, fuel pump relay and glow plug sys- tem relay5
33Engine control unit - diesel engine30
34Engine control unit 1.4 ltr.; 1.6 ltr.30
Fuel pump - diesel engine15
35Electric sliding/tilting roof25
36Main beam15/5a)
37Rear fog light7,5
38Fog lights10
39Blower25
40Rear window wiper10
No.Power consumerAmperes
41Not assigned
42Rear window heater25
43Horn20
44Front window wiper20
45Central control unit for convenience system15
46Engine control unit 1.4 ltr.; 1.6 ltr.5
47Cigarette lighter, power sock et in the luggage compart-
ment b)15
48Vehicle voltage control unit5
49Tu r n s i g n a l s15
50Radio, Telephone preinstallation, Multi-functional mod- ule10
51Electrical power window (at th e front and rear on the left)25
52Electrical power window (at the front and rear on the right)25
53Not assigned
54Anti-theft alarm system15
55Not assigned
56Headlight cleaning system25
57Low beam on the left15
58Low beam on the right15
a)Depending on headlight type - replace defect fuse by a new fuse of the same ampere number.b)If the engine is switched off already one electrical component which is connected can discharge the battery.
No.Power consumerAmperes
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Overview of bulbs
WARNING
•Bulbs H7 and H4 are pressurised and may burst when changing the bulb - risk of injury!
•It is recommended to wear gloves and eye protection when changing a light bulb.
Note
This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is assumed that no major comp lications will arise. Other light bulbs should be changed by your specialist garage.
7)Replacement light bulbs are, on the other hand, part of the basic equipping of the vehi- cle in some countries.
Front headlightReflectorModule
Low beam and main beamH4H7
Parking lightsW5W
Tu r n s i g n a l sPY21W
Fog lightsHB4
Fog lights with turning lightH8
Rear light unitBulb
Reversing lightP21W
Tu r n s i g n a l sPY21W
Brake lightsP21W
Rear fog lightP21W
Parking lights2 x W5W
OthersBulb
Side turn signal lightsWY5W
Licence plate lightC5W
3rd Brake lightLED
Interior lighting front / rearC10W
Reading lightsW5W
Luggage compartment lightW5W
Storage compartment light - front passen-ger sideW5W
OthersBulb
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– For headlights with module (halogen lamp H7) ⇒page 241,
fig. 173 turn the connector with the halogen lamp to the left up to
the stop and remove.
– For headlights with reflector (halogen lamp H4) pull off the
connector from the lamp, release the sprung wire clamp and pull
out the halogen lamp towards the rear.
– Replace the halogen lamp H7, insert the connector with the new
halogen lamp and turn to the right up to the stop.
– Replace the halogen lamp H4, insert into the opening in the
reflector (with the fixing lugs in the recesses), secure with the
sprung wire clamp, position the protective cap and mount the
connector.
– We recommend that you have the headlight setting checked by a
Skoda Service Partner after replacing the light bulb.
Turn signal light (at the front)
– Open the bonnet.
– Turn the lamp holder to the left ⇒page 241, fig. 171 and
remove the lamp holder with the light bulb.
– Replace the defective light bulb.
– Insert the lamp holder with light bulb into the headlight. Secure the
lamp holder by turning it to th e right until it locks in place.
Parking light at the front
– Open the bonnet.
– Remove the protective cap ⇒page 241, fig. 171.
– Grasp the light bulb holder an d pull it out of the headlight.
– Replace the light bulb in the light bulb holder and re-insert into the
headlight.
Fog lights
– Remove the grille next to the fog light (for turning light) or the grille
around the round fog light (for fog light) ⇒page 232.
– Release the screws ⇒fig. 174 and remove the fog light.
AC
AB
Fig. 174 Structure of the light bulb of the fog light
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– 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
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