2008 SKODA FABIA Owner's Manual

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Replaces fuses at the battery
– Open the positive terminal cover (+) ⇒fig. 195.
– Press onto the interlocks of the fuse covers ⇒fig. 196 and open
the covers.
– Press together the interlocks of the fuse cover simultaneously and
push out the cover in the direction of the arrow.
– Find out which fuse belongs to the component which is not operating
⇒page 216, “Fuse assignment at battery”.
– Defect fuses can be detected by their melted metal strips. Replace the
defect fuse by a new fuse of the same ampere number.
Caution
•Never attempt to “repair” fuses and also do not replace them with a fuse of a higher amperage - risk of fire! This may also cause damage at another part of the electrical system.
•Have the electrical system checked as quickly as possible by a specialist garage if a newly inserted fuse blows again after a short time.
Note
•We recommend that you have these fuses replaced by a specialist garage.
•Some vehicles are only fitted with the cover ⇒fig. 196.
Fuse assignment at battery
Certain electrical components are only standard on certain vehicle model versions or only suppliable as optional equipment for certain models.
Fig. 195 The battery: Opening of the positive terminal cover.
Fig. 196 The battery: fuse cover
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Fig. 197 Schematic repre-sentation of fuse assignment at battery
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Bulbs
Replacing bulbs
The relevant lamp must always be switched off before a light bulb is replaced.
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, serviette or some-thing similar.
Defect light bulbs should only be replaced with light bulbs of the same type. The designation is located on the light socket or the glass bulb.
Changing certain bulbs is not something which you can do yourself, but requires to be done by a specialist. Other parts of the vehicle must be removed in order to change the light bulbs. This applies, in particular, to bulbs which can only be reached from the engine compartment.
We therefore recommend that you have any bulbs changed by a Škoda Service Partner or, in exceptional cases, by calling on other professional assistance.
Please note that the engine compartment is a hazardous area ⇒page 181, “Working in the engine compartment”.
We recommend that you carry the set of light bulbs with you which was delivered in your vehicle. Replacement light bulbs 9) are available at a Škoda Service Partner.
The set of light bulbs can be stowed in the locable box in the spare wheel.
Overview of bulbs
No.Power consumerAmperes
1Dynamo175
2Interior80
3Electrical auxiliary heating system60
4ABS or TCS or ESP40
5Electrohydraulic power steering50
6Glow plugs50
7ABS or TCS or ESP25
8The radiator fan30
9The air conditioning system5
10The radiator fan40
11Central control unit5
12Automatic gearboxelectrical auxiliary heating system530
9)Replacement light bulbs are, on the other hand, part of the basic equipping of the vehicle insome 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
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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 complications will arise. Other light bulbs should be changed by your specialist garage.
Front headlight
– Open the bonnet.
– For a vehicle with petrol engine remove the activated charcoal filter
system before replacing the bulb in the right front headlight
⇒fig. 199.
Positions of the light bulbs in the front headlight ⇒fig. 198.
- low beam and main beam
- parking lights
- Turn signal light (at the front)
OthersBulb
Side turn signal lightsWY5W
Licence plate lightC5W / T4W (5W)
3. Brake lightLED
Interior lighting front / rearC10W
Reading lightsW5W
Luggage compartment lightW5W
Storage compartment light - front passenger sideW5WFig. 198 Front headlight: Installing the light bulbs
Fig. 199 Removing the acti-vated charcoal filter system
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Switching on the low beam and main beam
– Open the bonnet.
– Remove the protective cap ⇒page 218, fig. 198.
– For headlights with module (halogen lamp H7) ⇒fig. 200 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 218, fig. 198 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 the right until it locks in place.
Parking light at the front
– Open the bonnet.
– Remove the protective cap ⇒page 218, fig. 198.
– Grasp the light bulb holder and pull it out of the headlight.
– Replace the light bulb in the light bulb holder and re-insert into the
headlight.
Fog lights
Fig. 200 Removing the light bulb for the low beam and main beam light
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Fig. 201 Structure of the light bulb of the fog light
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– Remove the grille next to the fog light (for turning light) or the grille
around the round fog light (for fog light) ⇒page 210.
– Release the screws ⇒page 219, fig. 201 and remove the fog light.
– Turn the connector with the light bulb up to the stop towards the left
and remove.
– Change the light bulb, put the connector 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 219, fig. 201 and re-insert the grille
⇒page 210.
Storage compartment lighting*
We recommend having the light bulb replaced by a Škoda Service Partner.
– Push in a knife or similar from the side between the light and the glove
compartment ⇒fig. 202. 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. 203.
– Take the faulty light bulb out of the interior light and insert a new one.
– Pull the light bulb out of its holder and insert the new one.
– Press the diffusion disk back into the housing until it clicks into place
(ensure that it is in the right position).Fig. 202 Remove lighting in storage compartment on front passenger side
Fig. 203 Remove interior light
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Licence plate light
– Open the boot lid and unscrew the light glass.
– Take the faulty bulb out of the fixture and insert a new one.
– Re-insert the light glass. Press the light glass in up to the stop - check
for correct seating of the sealing rubber.
– Screw on the light glass but not too tightly.
Rear light unit
– Open the boot lid/luggage compartment door.
– Hold tight the rear light unit with one hand and unscrew the plastic nut
with the other hand ⇒fig. 205.
– Grip the rear light unit and remove it carefully with loosening move-
ments at an angle to the rear. Do not pull the grommet with the cables
out of the body.
– Replace the defective light bulb ⇒page 222.
– When re-installing, first insert the rear light unit with the screw into
the opening of the body ⇒fig. 206.
– 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 ⇒fig. 205.
Caution
When removing and installing the rear light unit make sure not to damage the paintwork of the vehicle and the rear light unit.
Fig. 204 Remove the licence plate light
Fig. 205 Remove the rear light unit
Fig. 206 Install the rear light unit
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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. 207
1 - Rear fog light / Reversing light
2 - Turn signal light
3 - Brake light
4 - Parking lights
Luggage compartment light
– Open the boot lid/luggage compartment door.
– Insert a screwdriver into the slot below the light ⇒fig. 208. Lever out
the light carefully.
– Disconnect the plug connector.
– Replace the defective light bulb.
– Recreate the plug connection.
– Insert the light from the rear and press it forwards up to the stop.
Fig. 207 Rear light unit: Installing the light bulbs
Fig. 208 Remove the luggage compartment light
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Technical Data
General information
The details given in the official vehicle registration documents always take prece-dence over the details in the Owner's Manual. Please refer to the official vehicle registration documents or consult your Škoda Service Partner concerning the engine with which your vehicle is equipped.
Used abbreviations
Performances
The listed performance values were determined without performance-reducing equipment, e.g. air conditioning system.
Weight
The loading capacity is reduced in line with the range of the special equipment. The unloaden weight contains a fuel tank topped up to 90%. A driver with a weight of 75 kg is also included in the value.
Identification details
Vehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker ⇒fig. 209 is located on the floor of the luggage compart-ment and is also stated in the Service schedule.
The vehicle data sticker contains the following data:
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
Vehicle type
AbbreviationImportance
kWKilowatt, measuring unit for the engine output
rpmEngine revolutions per minute
NmNewton meter, measuring unit for the engine torque
CO2 in g/kmdischarged quantity of carbon dioxide in grams per driven kilom-eter
RONResearch octane number, measuring unit for the knocking resist-ance of petrol
DPFDiesel particle filter
M55-speed manual gearbox
AG66-speed automatic gearbox
Fig. 209 Vehicle data sticker
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