2011 SKODA FABIA fog light

Warning lights
Overview The warning lights indicate certain functions or faults.
Fig. 8 Instrument cluster with warning lights
 Turn signal lights (to the left) ⇒ 
page 21  Turn signal lights (to the right) ⇒ 
page 21  Main beam ⇒ 
page 21  Low beam ⇒ 
page 21  Rear fog light ⇒ 
page 21  Failure of the light bulbs ⇒ 
page 22  Generator ⇒ 
page 22  Fog lights ⇒ 
page 22  Electrohydraulic power steering ⇒ 
page 22  EPC fault light (petrol engine) ⇒ 
page 22  Glow plug system (diesel engine) ⇒ 
page 22 
 Coolant temperature/coolant level ⇒ 
page 23  Fuel reserve ⇒ 
page 23 £20
Instruments and warning lights

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Engine oil ⇒ 
page 23  Open door ⇒ page 24
 Fluid level in windshield washer system ⇒ page 24
 Control system for exhaust ⇒ page 24
 Switch off traction control system (TCS) ⇒ page 24
 Tyre pressure monitoring system ⇒ page 24
 Selector lever lock ⇒ 
page 25  Traction control system (TCS) ⇒ 
page 25  Electronic stability programme (ESP) ⇒ 
page 25  Antilock brake system (ABS) ⇒ 
page 25  Brake system ⇒ 
page 26  Handbrake ⇒ 
page 26  Speed regulating system ⇒ 
page 26  Airbag system ⇒ 
page 26  Diesel particle filter (diesel engine) ⇒ page 27
 Seat belt warning light ⇒ page 27 WARNING
● If you do not pay attention to the warning lights coming on and the corre-
sponding descriptions and warning notes, this may result in severe injuries or
major vehicle damage.
● The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. There is a risk of
injuries, scalding, accidents and fire when working in the engine compart-
ment, e.g. inspecting and replenishing oil and other fluids. It is also essential
to observe all warnings ⇒ page
153, Working in the engine compartment. Note
● Arrangement of the indicator lights depends on the model and model version.
● Operational faults are shown in the instrument cluster as red symbols (priority
1 - danger) or yellow symbols (priority 2 - warning). 
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.
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 45. 
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 45. 
Low beam  The indicator light
 comes on when low beam is selected
⇒ page 41. 
Rear fog light  The warning light
 comes on when the rear fog lights are operating
⇒ page 43.  21
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Bulb failure
The warning light
 comes on if a bulb is faulty:
● up to 2 seconds after the ignition is switched on;
● when switching on the defective light bulb.
The following text e.g will be displayed in the information display: Check front right dipped beam! (Check front right dipped beam!)
The rear side lights and the licence plate lighting require several light bulbs. The
indicator light  only lights up if all light bulbs of the licence plate lighting or the
parking light (in one rear light unit) are defective. Check regularly the function of
the light bulbs. 
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. 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 imme-
diately and switch the engine off - risk of engine damage! 
Fog lights The warning light
 comes on when the fog lights are operating ⇒ page 43. 
Electrohydraulic power steering The warning light
 comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
If the warning light after switching on the ignition or when driving lights up con-
tinuously, a fault exists in the electrohydraulic power steering. The power steering
operates with reduced steering assist or is completely without function.
Further information ⇒ page 133
. WARNING
Contact your specialist garage if the power steering is defective. Note
● If the yellow warning light  goes out after starting the engine again and a
short drive, it is not necessary to visit a specialist garage.
● If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the yellow warning
light  comes on after switching on the ignition. The warning light must go out
after driving a short distance.
● There is no power-assisted steering support when the vehicle is being towed
without the engine running or when the power-assisted steering is defect. The
vehicle is fully steerable however. There is however increased force required to
turn the steering wheel. 
EPC fault light 
 (petrol engine) The
 (Electronic Power Control) warning light comes on for a few seconds when
the ignition is switched on.
If the warning light  flashes after starting the engine or flashes while driving, a
fault exists in the engine control system. The engine management system selects
an emergency programme which enables you to drive to the nearest specialist ga-
rage by adopting a gentle style of driving. 
Glow plug system  (diesel engine) The indicator light
 lights up for a
cold engine when switching on the ignition
(pre-heat position) 2 ⇒ page 82. Start the engine after the indicator light goes
out.
The glow plug indicator 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 ob-
tain assistance. £22
Instruments and warning lights

Activating daylight driving lights
–
Remove the cover of the fuse box on the left side of the dash panel
⇒ page 182.
– Turn the light switch into position O ⇒ fig. 22 - left.
– Switch on the switch for daylight driving lights ⇒ fig. 22 - right.
Deactivating daylight driving lights
– Switch off the switch for daylight driving lights ⇒ fig. 22 - right.
– Turn the light switch to the position side lights  or low beam  ⇒ fig. 22
-
left.
Activating daylight driving lights on vehicles with “START-STOP”
– Switch off the ignition.
– Pull the turn signal light lever towards the steering wheel, at the same time
slide it to the top and hold it in this position.
– Switch on the ignition - wait until the right-turn signal light flashes 4x.
– Switch off the ignition - an audible signal sounds, which confirms the activa-
tion of the daylight driving lights.
– Release the turn signal light lever.
Deactivating daylight driving lights on vehicles with “START-STOP”
– Switch off the ignition.
– Pull the turn signal light lever towards the steering wheel, at the same time
slide it to the bottom and hold it in this position.
– Switch on the ignition - wait until the left -turn signal light flashes 4x.
– Switch off the ignition - an audible signal sounds, which confirms the deactiva-
tion of the daylight driving lights.
– Release the turn signal light lever.
On vehicles with separate lights for daylight driving lights in the fog lights or in
the front bumper, the parking lights and the licence plate light do not come on
when activating the function daylight driving lights (neither front nor rear).
If the vehicle is not equipped with separate lights for daylight driving lights, the
combination of the low beam, the parking lights (front and rear) including the li-
cence plate light is used as daylight driving lights. In some countries, the national legal provisions require that the rear parking lights
also come on together with the separate lights for daylight driving lights when ac-
tivating the function daylight driving lights.
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Halogen projector headlights with cornering light function For a better cornering illumination, the halogen projector headlights with corner-
ing light function are set in the optimal position in line with the vehicle speed and
the steering angle.
If the warning light
 comes on while driving or after the ignition is switched on, a
fault is confirmed. WARNING
If there is a fault in the halogen projector headlights with cornering light func-
tion, the warning light  lights up in the instrument cluster. The halogen pro-
jector headlights with cornering light function are automatically lowered to
the emergency position, which prevents a possible dazzling of oncoming traf-
fic. Thus the illuminated length of the road is shortened. Drive carefully and
have the car inspected immediately by a specialist garage. 
Tourist light Halogen projector headlights with cornering light function
This mode makes it possible to drive in countries with opposing traffic system,
driving on the left/right, without dazzling the oncoming vehicles. When the mode
“tourist light
”

is active, the side to side swivel of the headlights is deactivated.
Activating tourist light
Before activating 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 -, no gear engaged or selector
lever in the position N (automatic gearbox), tourist light deactivated.
– Switch on the ignition.
Up to 10 seconds after the ignition is switched on:
– Turn the light switch to the position  ⇒ page 41.
– Engage the reverse gear (manual gearbox) or move the selector lever into the
position R (automatic gearbox). £42
Lights and Visibility

–
Turn the control dial for headlamp beam adjustment from the position - to the
position 3 ⇒ page 44.
Deactivating tourist light
Before 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 41.
– Engage the reverse gear (manual gearbox) or move the selector lever into the
position R (automatic gearbox).
– Turn the control dial for headlamp beam adjustment from the position 3 to the
position
- ⇒ page 44.
The adaptation of the halogen projector headlights must be performed as follows
⇒ page 140. Note
When the “tourist light” mode is active, the warning light  flashes for about 10
seconds each time the ignition is switched on. 
Fog lights  Fig. 23 Dash panel: Light switchSwitch on the front fog lamp
–
First of all turn the light switch into position  or  ⇒ 

fig. 23.
– Pull the light switch out to the first detent 1 .
The warning light  lights up in the instrument cluster when the fog lights are
switched on ⇒ page 20. 
Fog lights with the function

“CORNER” The fog lights with the function “CORNER” are designed for a bet-
ter illumination of the surrounding area near the vehicle when
corning, parking etc.
The fog lights with the function “CORNER

” are adjusted according to the steering
angle or after switching on the turn signal light 1)
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 function “CORNER” is not active. 
Rear fog light  Switching on the rear fog light
–
First of all turn the light switch into position  or  ⇒ fig. 23
.
– Pull the light switch into position 2 . 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 turn-
ing the light switch to the position  and is pulled out directly to the position 2 .
This switch does not have two positions, but only one position. £1)
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. 43
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The warning light
 lights up in the instrument cluster when the rear fog light is
switched on ⇒
 page 20.
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 (con-
form with any varying legal provisions) to avoid dazzling vehicles behind your ve-
hicle. 
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.
Fig. 24 Dash panel: Lights and Visibility
– Turn the control dial ⇒ 
fig. 24
until you have adjusted the low beam so that on-
coming 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.
- 1
2
3 CAUTION
Headlamp range adjustment should always be adjusted in a way that:
● it does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming traffic,
● and the range is sufficient for safe driving. 
Switch for hazard warning lights  Fig. 25 Dash panel: Switch for hazard
warning lights
– Press switch  ⇒ fig. 25 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
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 de-
ployed 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. 44
Lights and Visibility

Setting air conditioning system
Recommended basic settings of the control elements of the air conditioning sys-
tem for the respective operating modes:
Set-up Setting of the control dial Button
Air outlet vents 4
A B C D E
Defrost windscreen and side
windows - free from mist
a) Desired tempera-
ture 3 or 4
 Do not switch on Is activated automati-
callyb) Open and align with the side
windowThe fastest heating To the right up to
the stop 3
 Briefly switched on Switched off Opening
Comfortable heating Desired tempera-
ture 2 or 3

  Do not switch on Switched off Opening
The fastest cooling To the left up to
the stop briefly 4, then
2 or 3  Briefly switched
onc) Activated Opening
Optimal cooling Desired tempera-
ture 1, 2 or 3
 Do not switch on Activated Open and align to the roof
Fresh air mode - ventilation To the left up to
the stop Desired position
 Do not switch on Switched off Opening
a)
In countries with high humidity, we recommend you do not use this setting. This can result in heavy cooling of the window glass and the following fogging from outside.
b) The indicator light in the button E lights up after switching on the system if some of the conditions were not satisfied for operating the air conditioner. As a result, the readiness for cooling is signalled when all
conditions are satisfied ⇒  page 76,
Description of the air conditioning system.
c) Under certain conditions, recirculated air mode ⇒ page 78 may come on automatically; the warning light will then light up in the button  .
Note
● Controls A ,
B ,
C and the buttons
D and
E ⇒
 fig. 79 .
● Air outlet vents 4

⇒  fig. 77
.
● We recommend that you leave the air outlet vents 3 ⇒ fig. 77 in the opened
position. Recirculated air mode In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehi-
cle and then fed back into the interior.
Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air outside the vehicle from getting into
the vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or when standing in a traf-
fic jam.
Switching recirculated air mode on
– Press the button 
D ⇒ fig. 79
, the warning light lights up in the button.
Switching recirculated air mode off
– Press again the button  - the warning light in the button goes out.
£78
Heating and air conditioning system

Fuse assignment in the dash panel
Fig. 152 Schematic representation of the fuse box for vehicles with left-hand steering/right-
hand steering
Certain electrical components are only standard on certain vehicle model versions
or only suppliable as optional equipment for certain models. No. Power consumer
1 S-contact
2 START - STOP
3 Instrument cluster, headlight range adjustment
4 ABS control unit
5 Petrol engine: Speed regulating system
6 Reversing light (manual gearbox)
7 Ignition
Engine control unit, automatic gearbox
8 Brake pedal switch, coolant fan
9 Operating controls for the heating, control unit for air conditioning sys-
tem, parking aid, control unit for cornering lights, coolant fan
10 The air conditioning system
11 Mirror adjustment
12 Control unit for trailer detection
13 Control unit for automatic gearbox
14 Motor for halogen projector headlights with cornering light function
15 Radio navigation system PDA
16 Electrohydraulic power steering No. Power consumer
17 START - STOP - radio
Daylight driving lights
18 Mirror heater
19 S-contact
20 Anti-theft alarm system
21 Reversing light, fog lights with the function “CORNER”
22 Operating controls for the heating, control unit for air conditioning sys-
tem, parking aid, mobile phone, instrument cluster, steering angle
sender, ESP, vehicle voltage control unit, multifunction steering wheel
23 Interior lighting, storage compartment and luggage compartment, side
lights
24 Central control unit of the vehicle
25 Seat heaters
26 Rear window wiper
27 Telephone preinstallation
28 Petrol engine: AKF valve, petrol engine: Control flap
29 Injection, water pump
30 Fuel pump
Ignition
Cruise control system, operation of PTC relay
31 Lambda probe
32 High pressure pump, pressure valve
33 Engine control unit
34 Engine control unit
Vacuum pump
35 Power supply of ignition lock
36 Main beam
37 Rear fog light
38 Fog lights
39 Blower
40 Heatable windscreen washing nozzles, windscreen cleaning system
41 Not assigned
42 Rear window heater
£ 183
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