2010 SKODA FABIA fuel reserve

Instruments and warning lights
16Shift into the next higher gear or select th
e selector lever position D of the automatic
gearbox before reaching the red zone of the rev counter scale. Avoid high engine speeds du
ring the driving time and before the engine has been
warmed up to operating temperature
page 145.
For the sake of the environment
Shif ting to a highe r g ear in g ood tim e hel p
s to reduce the fuel
consumption, minimises
operating noise levels, protects the environment and contributes to a longer life and reliability of the engine.SpeedometerWarning against excessive speeds* An acoustic warning signal will sound when
the vehicle speed exceeds 120 kilometres
per hour. The acoustic warning signal will switch off again when the vehicle speed goes below this speed limit.
Note
This function is only
valid for some countries.
Coolant temperature gauge*The coolant temperature gauge
page 15, fig. 15
operates only when the ignition
is switched on. In order to avoid any damage to the engine,
please pay attention to the following notes
regarding the temperature ranges. Cold range If the pointer is in the left-hand area of the scale it means that the engine has not yet reached its operating temperatur
e. Avoid running at high engine speeds, at full throttle
and at severe engine loads.
The operating range The engine has reached its operating temperature as soon as the pointer moves into the mid-range of the scale. The pointer may
also move further to the right at high
engine loads and high outside temperatures. This is not critical provided the warning symbol
 in the instrument cl
uster does not flash.
If the symbol
 in the instrument cluster flashes it means that either the coolant
temperature
is too high or the coolant
level
is too low. Observe the guidelines
 page 29, “Coolant temperature/coolant quantity
 ”.
WARNING
Pay attention to the warning notes
page 166, “Working in the engine
compartment” before opening the bonn
et and inspecting the coolant level.
Caution
Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the fresh air inlet impair the cooling effi
ciency of the coolant. There is
then a risk of the engine over-
heating at high outside temper
atures and high engine loads.
Fuel gauge*The fuel gauge
page 15, fig. 15
only operates when the ignition is switched on.
The fuel tank has a capacity of
about 45 litres. The warning symbol
 in the instrument
cluster lights up when the pointer reaches the reserve marking. There are now about 7 litres of fuel remaining in the tank.
This symbol is a reminder for you,
that you must
refuel
.
The following will be displayed in the information display*:
Please refuel!
An audible signal sounds as an additional warning signal.On some vehicles, the fuel gauge is shown
in the display of the instrument cluster.
A4
A7
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21
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Current fuel consumptionThe current fuel consumption level is shown in the display in litres/100 km. This infor- mation can help you to adapt your style of
driving to the fuel consumption you wish to
achieve. The display appears in litres/hour if the vehicle is stationary or driving at a low speed.The indicated value will be updated every 0.5 seconds while you are driving.Average fuel consumptionThe average fuel consumption since the memory was last erased is shown in the display in litres/100 km
page 19, fig. 18
. This information can help you to adapt your
style of driving to the fuel co
nsumption you wish to achieve.
If you wish to determine the average fuel
consumption over a cert
ain period of time,
you must erase the memory at the start of the new measurement using the button on the windshield wiper lever
page 20, fig. 19
. A zero appears in the display for the
first 100 m you drive after erasing the memory. The indicated value will be updated every 5 seconds while you are driving.
Note
The amount of fuel consum
ed will not be indicated.
RangeThe estimated range in kilometres is shown on
the display. It indicates the distance you
can still drive with your vehicle based on th
e present level of fuel in the tank for the
same style of driving. The readout is shown in steps of 10 km. After
lighting up of the indicator light for the
fuel reserve the display is shown in steps of 5 km. The fuel consumption for the last 50 km is ta
ken as a basis for calculating the range. If
you drive in a more economical manner fr
om this moment on, the range will be
increased accordingly.
If the memory is set to zero (after discon
necting the battery), the fuel consumption of
10 ltr./100 km is calculated for the range;
afterwards the value is adapted accordingly
to the style of driving.Distance drivenThe distance driven since the memory was last erased appears in the display  page 19. If you wish to calculate the distance
driven as of a particular time, you must
e ras e the m emor y a t thi s mom ent in ti me by pres sing the button on the winds hie ld wiper lever
page 20, fig. 19
.
The maximum distance indicated in both memories is 1 999 km or on vehicles with information display*, it is 9 999 km. The indicator is set back to null if this period is exceeded.Average speedThe average speed since the memory was last erased is shown in the display in km/hour
page 19. If you wish to determine the average speed over a certain period
of time, you must erase the memory at the start of the new measurement by pressing the button on the windshield wiper lever
page 20, fig. 19
.
A zero appears in the display for the first 100 m you drive after erasing the memory.The indicated value will be updated every 5 seconds while you are driving.Current speed*The current speed which is identical to the display of the speedometer, is indicated on the display
page 15, fig. 15
.
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Instruments and warning lights
26Warning lightsOverview The warning lights indicate certain functions or faults.
Fig. 22 Instrument cluster with warning lights

Turn signal lights (to the left)
 page 27

Turn signal lights (to the right)
page 27

Main beam light
page 27

Low beam light
page 27

Rear fog light
page 28

Failure of the light bulbs
page 28

Dynamo
page 28

Fog lights*
page 28

Electrohydraulic power steering
page 28

EPC fault light (petrol engine)
page 28

Glow plug system (diesel engine)
page 29


Coolant temperature/coolant level
page 29

Fuel reserve
page 29
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29
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Glow plug system

(diesel engine)
The warning light
 lights up for a
cold
engine when switching on the ignition (pre-
heat position)
page 89. Start the engine after the indicator light goes out.
The glow plug indicato
r light will come on for about 1
second if the engine is at a
normal operating temperature
or if the outside temperature is above +5°C. This
means that you can start the engine
right away
.
There is a fault in the glow plug system if the
warning light
 does not come on
or
lights up continuously
; contact a specialist garage as soon as possible to obtain
assistance. If the
warning light
 begins
to flash
while driving, a fault exists in the engine
control. The engine management system
selects an emergency programme which
enables you to drive to the nearest specialist garage by adopting a gentle style of driving. The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Engine fault: Workshop!
Coolant temperature/coolant quantity


The warning light
 lights up until the engine reaches operating temperature
3). Avoid
running at high engine speeds, at full
throttle and at se
vere engine loads.
The warning light
 comes on for a few seconds when
the ignition is switched on.
The coolant temperature is too high or the
coolant level too low if the warning light

lights up or flashes while driving. An audible signal sounds as a warning signal.In this case stop and switch the engine off
and check the coolant level; top up the
coolant as necessary
page 170, “Replenishing the coolant”.
Do not continue your journey
if for some reason it is not possible under the condi-
tions prevailing to top up with coolant.
Keep the engine switched off
and obtain
professional assistance from a specialist garage, otherwise it could lead to severe engine damage.
If the coolant is within the specified range, the increased temperature may be caused by an operating problem at the coolant fan.
Check the fuse for the coolant fan, replace
it if necessary
page 199, “Fuse assignment at th
e battery (automatic gearbox)”.
If the warning light
 does not go out although the coolant is at the correct level and
also the fuse of the fan is in proper order,
do not continue driving
. Contact a specialist
garage to obtain assistance. Please refer to the following guidelines
page 169, “Cooling system”.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Check coolant! Owner's manual
WARNING
If you must stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe distance from the traffic and switch off the engine and switch on the hazard warning light system
page 51, “Switch for hazard warning lights
”.
Fuel reserve

The warning light
 comes on, if the fuel level is less than 7 litres.
An audible signal sounds as an additional warning signal.The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Please refuel! Range...km
Engine oil


The warning light

lights up red (low oil pressure)
The warning light comes on for a few seconds
4) when the ignition is switched on.
Stop the vehicle and switch the engine off
if the warning light does not go off after
the engine has started or flashes while driving. Check the oil level and top up with oil as necessary
page 167.
3)Not valid for vehicles with information display.
A2
4)The warning light
 on vehicles fitted with information
display does not come on after switch-
ing the ignition on, but only if a fault exists or the engine oil level is too low.
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Fuel
164
WARNING
Pay attention to any legal requirements if you do carry a spare canister in the vehicle. We do not recommend carrying any fuel canisters in your vehicle for safety reasons. The canister can be damaged
in the event of an accident and fuel
may leak out.
Caution

Remove any fuel which has spilled onto th
e paintwork of your vehicle immediately
- risk of paint damage!
On vehicles fitted with a catalytic converte
r, never let the fuel tank run completely
empty. An irregular supply of fuel to the engine can result in misfiring and unburnt fuel may get into the exhaust system, which may
result in overheating and damage to the
catalytic converter.
Make sure that the valve is not pressed into the filler tube when inserting the pump
nozzle into the filler tube.
Otherwise you are unintentiona
lly filling up the volume,
which in case of heat can caus
e an expansion of the fuel. This can lead to an overflow
of fuel or damage to parts of the fuel reservoir.
The fuel tank is full just as soon as th
e pump nozzle switches off for the first time,
provided the nozzle has been operated prop
erly. Do not continue refuelling - other-
wise the expansion volume is filled up.
Note
The fuel tank has a
capacity of about
45 litres
, containing a reserve of
7litres
.
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Index237
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data Exterior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Exterior mirror heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
FFastening elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
First-aid box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Fixing net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50, 202
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Fog lights with the function CORNER . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Foldable luggage compartment cover . . . . . . . . . . 66
Force limiter of the power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Front airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Front armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Front headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Diesel fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 146
Saving energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Fuel reserve
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Full wheel trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Fuse
Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
GGearbox
mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
General view
Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Glass roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Glow plug system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
GSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105HHalogen projector headlights with cornering light
function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Hazard warning light system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Head airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Head restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Headlight cleaning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Headlight flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Headlights
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Headlight cleaning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Heated windscreen washer nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Heating the front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9IIgnition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Interior light
Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Interior lighting
front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Interior monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Intermittent wiping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
ISOFIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
ISOFIX system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
JJacking points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190, 191KKey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35LLashing eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Leather care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Lifting jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Lighting of the interior of the vehicle
front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
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Škoda Auto pursues a policy of constant product and model development. We trust
that you will understand that changes to models in terms of shape, equipment and
engineering, may be introduced at any time. The information about scope of delivery,
appearance, performances, dimensions, weight, fuel consumption, standards and
functions of the vehicle is only correct at the time of publication. Certain items of
equipment might only be installed later on (information given by the local Škoda
Service Partner) or only envisaged for particular markets. It is therefore not possible for
legal claims to be made based on the data, illustrations and descriptions contained in
this Owner's Manual.Reprinting, reproduction or translation, either in whole or in part, is not permitted
without the written consent of Škoda Auto.
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We reserve the right to make changes to this document.
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