2008 SKODA FABIA brake

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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
AA
AB
AC
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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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Gearbox code, paint number, interior equipment number, engine output, engine code
Partial description of the vehicle
7GG - vehicles with DPF ⇒page 158
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number - VIN (vehicle body number) is stamped into the engine compartment on the right hand 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 stamped into the engine block.
Type plate (production plate)
The type plate is located in the engine compartment at the front on the left hand shock absorber dome.
Homologation sign
The homologation sign is located on the lock carrier. Vehicles for certain countries 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,
•Tyre si z e,
•Tyre pressure.
Fuel consumption according to the regulations
(99/100/EU)
Depending on the range of the special equipment, style of driving, traffic situation, weather influences and vehicle condition, the consumption values which in prac-tice result when using the vehicle can deviate from the indicated values.
Urban traffic
The consumption measurement in urban traffic begins with starting of the cold engine. Afterwards the normal urban traffic is simulated.
Non-urban traffic
For the consumption measurement in non-urban traffic the vehicle, as in daily motoring, is accelerated and braked several times in all gears. The vehicle speed changes within the range from 0 to 120 km/h.
Combined traffic
The consumption value in the combined traffic consists of 37% from the value for the urban traffic and of 63% from the value for the non-urban traffic.
Note
•Please note that the information stated in the official vehicle registration documents always takes priority.
A3
A4
A5
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Capacities (in liter)
Weight (in kg)
Fuel tank capacity/of which spare45/7
Reservoir for windscreen washer system/ with headlight cleaning system2/4,5
Engine oila)
a)Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspect oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒page 184.
3,0
Cooling system of the vehicle5,5
FA B I ACOMBI
Permissible gross weight15551580
Unloaden weight ready for work10401065
Loading capacity515515
Loading capacity when using the TLC465465
Permissible front axle load820920
Permissible rear axle load840840
Permissible trailer load, trailer braked/unbraked800/500a)
900/500b)
a)Uphills up to 12%b)Uphills up to 8%
775/450a)
875/450b)
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Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assistanceTechnical Data
Capacities (in liter)
Weight (in kg)
Fuel tank capacity/of which spare45/7
Reservoir for windscreen washer system/ with headlight cleaning system2/4,5
Engine oila)
a)Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspect oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒page 184.
3,0
Cooling system of the vehicle5,5
FA B I ACOMBI
Permissible gross weight15651585
Unloaden weight ready for work10501070
Loading capacity515515
Loading capacity when using the TLC465465
Permissible front axle load920920
Permissible rear axle load840840
Permissible trailer load, trailer braked/unbraked(800/500)a)
(900/500)b)
a)Uphills up to 12%b)Uphills up to 8%
(800/450)a)
(900/450)b)
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Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assistanceTechnical Data
Capacities (in liter)
Weight (in kg)
Fuel tank capacity/of which spare45/7
Reservoir for windscreen washer system/ with headlight cleaning system2/4,5
Engine oila)
a)Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspect oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒page 184.
3,2
Cooling system of the vehicle5,5
FA B I ACOMBI
Permissible gross weight15751590
Unloaden weight ready for work10601075
Loading capacity515515
Loading capacity when using the TLC465465
Permissible front axle load920920
Permissible rear axle load840840
Permissible trailer load, trailer braked/unbraked(1000/500)a)
(1200/500)b)
a)Uphills up to 12%b)Uphills up to 8%
(1000/450)a)
(1200/450)b)
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Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assistanceTechnical Data
Capacities (in liter)
Weight (in kg)
Fuel tank capacity/of which spare45/7
Reservoir for windscreen washer system/ with headlight cleaning system2/4,5
Engine oila)
a)Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspect oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒page 184.
3,6
Cooling system of the vehicle5,5
FA B I ACOMBI
M5AG6M5AG6
Permissible gross weight1585163016051650
Unloaden weight ready for work1070111510901135
Loading capacity515515515515
Loading capacity when using the TLC465465465465
Permissible front axle load920920920920
Permissible rear axle load840840840840
Permissible trailer load, trailer braked/unbraked(1000/500)a)
(1200/500)b)
a)Uphills up to 12%b)Uphills up to 8%
(1000/500)a)
(1200/500)b)(1000/450)a)
(1200/450)b)(1000/450)a)
(1200/450)b)
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