2010 SKODA FABIA turn signal

Lights and Visibility
50– Turn the light switch to the position
 page 48.
– Engage the reverse gear (manual gearbox) or move the selector lever into the posi-
tion
R (automatic gearbox).
– Turn the control dial for headlamp
beam adjustment fr
om the position
0 to the
position
3 page 51.
Deactivating tourist lightBefore deactivating the tourist light, the following conditions must be met: Ignition switched off, light switched off (light switch in the position O), control dial for the headlamp beam adjustment in the position
3, no gear engaged or selector lever in
the position
N (automatic gearbox),
tourist light activated.
– Switch on the ignition.Up to 10 seconds after the ignition is switched on:– Turn the light switch to the position
 page 48.
– Engage the reverse gear (manual gearbox) or move the selector lever into the posi-
tion
R (automatic gearbox).
– Turn the control dial for headlamp
beam adjustment fr
om the position
3 to the
position
0 page 51.
The adaptation of the halogen projector he
adlights must be performed as follows
 page 150.Fog lights*

Switching on the fog lights– First of all turn the light switch into position
 or  fig. 37
.
– Pull the light switch out to the
first
detent .
The warning light
 lights up in the instrument cluste
r when the fog lights are switched
on page 26.
Fog lights with the function “CORNER”* The fog lights with the function “CORNER” are designed for a better illu- mination of the surrounding area
near the vehicle when corning,
parking etc.The fog lights with the function “CORNER” ar
e adjusted according to the steering angle
or after switching on the turn signal light
6) in the following circumstances:

the vehicle is stationary and the engine
is running or it moves with a speed of
maximum 40 km/h;
the daylight driving lights are not switched on;

Low beam switched on.
A fault in the system of the fog lights with
the function “CORNER” is confirmed by the
warning light
 lighting up.
Note
If the fog lights are switched on, the functi
on of the lights “CORNER” is not active.
Rear fog light

Switching on the rear fog light– First of all turn the light switch into position
 or  fig. 37
.
– Pull the switch into position . The fog lights* light up at the same time.
Fig. 37 Dash panel: Light switch
6)If both switch on versions are conflicting, for
example if the steering wheel is turned to the left
and the right turn signal light is switched on,
the turn signal light has the higher priority.
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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 position . This switch
does not have two position
s, but only one position.
The warning light
 lights up in the instrument cluster when the rear fog light is
switched on
page 26.
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.
Caution
The rear fog light should only be switched on
if visibility is particularly poor (conform
with any varying legal provisions) to avoi
d dazzling vehicles be
hind your vehicle.
Headlamp range adjustment

Once the low beam is switched on
you can then adapt the range of the
headlights to the lo
ad of the vehicle.
– Turn the control dial
fig. 38
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 su
ch a way as to avoid dazzling oncoming
traffic.Switch for hazard warning lights

– Press switch
 fig. 39
to switch the hazard warning light system on or off.
All the turn signal lights on the vehicle flas
h at the same time when the hazard warning
light system is switched on. The indicator
light for the turn signals and the indicator
light in the switch also flash at the same time. You can also switch on the hazard warning light system if the ignition is switched off. The hazard warning light system is switched on automatically if an airbag is deployed in the event of an accident. Please comply with any legal requirements when using the hazard warning light system.
Note
Switch on the hazard warning light system if, for example:
you encounter traffic congestion;

your vehicle breaks down or an emergency situation occurs.
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Fig. 38 Dash panel:
Lights and Visibility
A-A1
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Fig. 39 Dash panel: Switch for hazard warning lights
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Lights and Visibility
52The turn signal
  and main beam lever

The parking lights and headlight flas
her are also switched on and off
using the turn signal and main beam lever.The turn signal and main beam le
ver perform the following functions:
Right
 and left
 turn signal light
– Push the lever upwa
rds or downwards
fig. 40
.
– If you only wish to flash three times (the
so-called convenience turn signal*), push
the lever briefly up to the upper or lower pressure point and release it.
– Turn signal for changing lanes - in order to
only flash briefly, move the lever up or
down to the pressure point and hold it in this position.
Main beam

– Switch on the low beam. – Push the lever forwards.– Pull the lever back into the initial positi
on in order to switch the main beam off
again.
Headlight flasher

– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel (spring-tensioned position) - the main
beam and warning light
 in the instrument cluster come on.
Parking light

– Switch off the ignition. – Push the lever up or down - the right-hand
or left-hand parking light is switched
on.
Information concerning the function of the lights.
The
turn signal system
only operates when the ignition is switched on. The corre-
sponding warning light
 or  in the instrument cluster also flashes.

The turn signal is automatically cancelled after negotiating a curve.

The side light and rear light on the appropriate side of the vehicle are switched on
when the
parking light
is selected. The parking light function only operates if the igni-
tion is switched off.
An acoustic warning signal will sound when
the driver's door is opened if the lever
is not in the middle position after removing the ignition key from the ignition lock. The acoustic warning signal will stop just as
soon as the driver's door is closed.
Caution
Use main beam or the headlight flasher only
if this does not risk dazzling other road
users.
Note

If you have switched on the right or left turn signal light and you switch off the igni-
tion, the parking light is no
t automatically switched on.

Use only in accordance with the legal
requirements the described lighting and
signal systems.
Fig. 40 Turn signal and main beam lever
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Starting-off and Driving
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The handbrake warning is acti
vated if you drive at a speed of more than 6 km/h for
more than 3 seconds.
WARNING

Please note that the handbrake must be fully released. A handbrake which
is only partially released can result in the rear brakes overheating which will have a negative effect on the operation of
the brake system - risk of accident! In
addition this can result in premature wear of the rear brake pads.
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. The children might, for
example, release the handbrake or take
the vehicle out of gear. The vehicle
might then move off - risk of accident!
Caution
After the car has come to a stop, always firs
t of all apply the handbrake firmly before
then additionally engaging a gear (manual gearbox) or moving the selector lever into position
P (automatic gearbox).
Parking aid*The parking aid provides a warning of obstacles behind the vehicle.The audible parking aid determines the di
stance between the rear bumper and an
obstacle located behind the vehicle with the
aid of ultrasound sensors. The sensors are
integrated in the rear bumper.
Range of sensors The clearance warning begins at a distance
of about 160 cm from the obstacle (area
 fig. 97
). The interval between the warning si
gnals becomes shorter as the clearance
is reduced. A continuous tone sounds from
a distance of approx. 30
cm (area ) - danger area.
You should not reverse any further after this signal sounds!
If the vehicle is
equipped with a factory-fitted
towing device*, the border of the danger area starts -
continuous tone - 5 cm further behind th
e vehicle. The vehicle can be extended
through an installed deta
chable towing device.
Activating The parking aid is activated automatically when
reverse gear
is engaged and the igni-
tion is turned on. This
is confirmed by a brief acknowledgement signal.
Deactivating The parking aid is deactivated by disengaging the reverse gear or by switching the igni- tion off.
WARNING

The parking aid is not a substitute for
the driver paying proper attention and
it is always the driver's responsibility
to take care when parking the vehicle or
carrying out similar manoeuvres.
You should therefore satisfy yourself, before reversing, that there is no small
obstacle, such as a rock, thin post, trai
ler drawbar etc., behind your vehicle.
Such an obstacle might not be within the range detected by the sensors.
Under certain circumstances, surfaces of certain objects and types of
clothing cannot reflect the signal of the parking aid. Thus, these objects or people who wear such clothing are not recognised by the sensors of the parking aid.
Note

The parking aid does not operate if you
are towing a trailer (applies to models
which feature a factory-fitted towing device*).
A system fault is indicated if a warning signal sounds for about 5 seconds after
switching the ignition on and engaging reverse gear and there is no obstacle close to
Fig. 97 Parking aid: Range of sensors
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Passive Safety
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SafetyPassive SafetyBasic informationDriving the safe way Passive safety measures reduce the risk
of injury in accident situations.
In this section you will find important info
rmation, tips and notes on the subject of
passive safety in your vehicle. We have
combined everything here which you should
be familiar with, for example, regarding seat
belts, airbags, child seats and safety of
children. It is therefore important, in partic
ular, to comply with the notes and warnings
in this section for your own interest and in the interest of those travelling with you.
WARNING

This chapter contains important information on how to use the vehicle for
the driver and his occupants. You will find further information on safety, which concerns you and those travelling with you, in the following chapters of this Owner's Manual.
The complete on-board literature should always be in the vehicle. This
applies in particular, if you rent out or sell the vehicle.Safety equipment The safety equipment is part of the occupant protection and it can reduce the risk of injuries in accident situations.“Do not put at risk” your safety and the safety of those travelling with you . In the event of an accident, the safety equipment can redu
ce the risk of injuries. The following list
contains part of the safety
equipment in your vehicle:

three-point seat belts for all the seats;

belt force limiters for front seats;

belt tensioners for front seats;

seat belt height adjusters for front seats;

front airbags for the driver and the front passenger*;

side airbags*;

head airbags*;

anchoring points for child seat using the “ISOFIX” system;

anchoring points for child seat using the “Top Tether” system;

head restraints adjustable for height;

adjustable steering column.
The specified safety equipment works togeth
er, in order to optimally protect you and
those travelling with you in accident situat
ions. The safety equipment does not protect
you or the people travelling with you, if
you or your occupants adopt an incorrect
seated position or the equipment is
not correctly adjusted or used.
For this reason you will be provided with information on why this equipment is very important, how it protects you and the occupants, what should be observed when using the equipment and how you and the peop
le travelling with you can make full use
of the existing safety equipment. This
Owner's Manual contains important warning
notes, which you and those travelling with
you should pay attention to in order to
reduce a risk of injury. Safety concerns everybody!Before setting off The driver is always fully responsibl
e for his occupants and for the oper-
ating safety of the vehicle.For your own safety and the safety of the pe
ople travelling with you, please pay atten-
tion to the following points before setting off.
Ensure that the lighting and the turn signal system are functioning properly.

Inspect the tyre inflation pressure.
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Breakdown assistance
192
WARNING

The non-insulated parts of the terminal clamps must never make contact
with each other. Furthermore, the cable connected to the positive terminal of the battery must not come into contact with electrically conducting parts of the vehicle - risk of a short circuit!
Do not affix the jump starting cables to the negative terminal of the
discharged battery. There is
the risk of detonating gas seeping out the battery
being ignited by the strong spark which
results from the engine being started.

Do not affix the cable end to parts of the fuel and brake system.

Run the jump-start cables so that they cannot be caught by any rotating
parts in the engine compartment.
Do not bend over the batteries - risk of caustic burns!

The vent screws of the battery
cells must be tightened firmly.

Keep any sources of ignition (naked
flame, smouldering
cigarettes etc.)
away from the battery - risk of an explosion!
Never jump-start the batteries which have a too low electrolyte level - risk
of explosion and caustic burns!Jump-starting on vehicles with the “START-STOP” systemOn vehicles with the “START-STOP” syst
em, the jump-starting cable must not be
connected directly to the negative terminal
of the vehicle battery, but only to the
engine earth
fig. 158
.
Tow-starting and towing vehicleGeneralPlease pay attention to the following instru
ctions if you are going to use a tow rope:
Driver of the towing vehicle– Do not drive off until the tow rope is taught. – Release the clutch particularly gently when starting off.Driver of the towed vehicle– Switch the ignition on so that the steeri
ng wheel is not blocked and you can also
operate the turn signal lights, the headlight flasher, the windscreen wipers and windscreen washer system.
– Take the vehicle out of gear or move the selector lever into position
N if your
vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox.
– Note that the brake servo unit and power steering only operate if the engine is
running. You will require significantly greater physical force to depress the brake pedal and to steer the vehicle
if the engine is not running.
– Ensure that the tow rope is always kept taught. Tow rope or tow bar A tow
bar
is safest way of towing a vehicle and also minimizes any shocks. You can use
a tow
rope
only if a suitable tow bar is not available.
The tow rope must be elastic to protect the
vehicle. Thus one shou
ld only use plastic
fibre rope or a rope made out
of a similarly elastic material.
Attach the tow rope or the tow bar only to the
towing eyes
provided for this purpose
 page 193, “Front towing eye” and
page 193, “Rear towing eye”.
Driving style Towing another vehicle requires a certain am
ount of practice. Both drivers should be
familiar with the particular points about to
wing a vehicle. Unskilled drivers should not
attempt to tow in another vehicle or to be towed in.
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Fig. 158 Jump-starting - START-STOP system
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Fuses and light bulbs
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Replacing fuses at the battery (manual gearbox, automatic gearbox DSG)Fig. 163 The battery: Fuse cover
30
Fuel pump
15
Ignition
20
Cruise control system, operation of PTC relay
5
31
Lambda probe
10
32
High pressure pump, pressure valve
15
33
Engine control unit
30/15
34
Engine control unit
15
Vacuum pump
20
35
Power supply of ignition lock
5
36
Main beam light
15
37
Rear fog light
7,5
38
Fog lights
10
39
Blower
30
40
Heatable windscreen washing no
zzles, windscreen cleaning
system
15
41
Not assigned
42
Rear window heater
25
43
Horn
20
44
Front window wiper
20
45
Central control unit fo
r convenience system
25/10
46
Anti-theft alarm system
15
47
Cigarette lighter, power socket in the luggage compartment
b)
15
48
ABS, START-STOP - DC/DC converter ESP
15
49
Turn signal lights, brake lights
15
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
50
START-STOP - DC/DC converter infotainment
30
Radio
10
51
Electrical power window (front and rear) - left side
25
52
Electrical power window (front and rear) - right side
25
53
Parking light - left side
5
Electric sliding/tilting roof
25
54
START-STOP - instrument cluster
5
Anti-theft alarm system
15
55
Control unit for automatic gearbox DSG
30
56
Headlight cleaning system
25
Parking light - right side
5
57
Left low beam, headlight range adjustment
15
58
Low beam on the right
15
a)Only valid for some countries.b)If the engine is switched off already one electr
ical component which is
connected can discharge
the battery.No.
Power consumer
Amperes
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Fuses and light bulbs
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Caution
Observe the following guidelines

in “Replace fuses at the battery (automatic
gearbox)”.BulbsReplacing bulbsThe relevant lamp must always be switch
ed 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 something
similar. Defect light bulbs should only be replaced
with light bulbs of the same type. The desig-
nation is located on the ligh
t socket or the glass bulb.
Changing certain bulbs is not something whic
h 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 specialist garage or,
in exceptional cases, by calling
on other professional assistance.
Please note that the engine compartment is a hazardous area
page 166, “Working
in the engine compartment”. We recommend that you always have a small box of replacement bulbs in your vehicle. You can obtain replacement bulbs from Škoda
original accessories or from a specialist
garage
15).
A stowage place for the bulbs is located in the box in the spare wheel.Bulb - Overview15)The small box with replacement bulbs is part of
the basic equipping of th
e vehicle in some coun-
tries.
Front headlight
Halogen headlight
Halogen projector
headlights
Low beam light
H4
H7
Main beam light
H4
H7
Parking lights
W5W, LED
a)
a)Valid for vehicles Scout.Turn signals
PY21W
Fog lights*
H8/HB4
a)
Daylight driving lights*
P21W, LED
b)
b)Valid for RS vehicles with separate lights* for daylight driving lights.Rear light unit
Bulb
Reversing light
P21W
Turn signals
PY21W
Brake lights
P21W
Rear fog light
P21W
Parking lights
2x W5W
Others
Bulb
Side turn signal lights
WY5W
Licence plate light
C5W / T4W (5W)
3. Brake light
LED
Interior lighting front / rear
C10W
Reading lights
W5W
Luggage compartment light
W5W
Lighting in storage compartment
W5W
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