2012 SKODA FABIA bulb

No. Power consumer
6 Glow plugs, radiator fan7 Electrohydraulic power steering
8 ABS or TCS or ESC 9 Radiator fan
10 Automatic gearbox 11 ABS or TCS or ESC
12 Central control unit
13 Electrical auxiliary heating system Note
Fuses 1 - 7 are replaced by a specialist ŠKODA garage. ÐBulbs
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Headlights 172
Replacing a bulb for low beam and main beam (halogen headlights) 172
Replacing a bulb for low beam and main beam Halogen projector
headlights) 173
Replacing the bulb for the main beam (Halogen projector headlights) 173
Changing the bulb for the front turn signal light 173
Changing the light bulb for the front parking light 173
Fog lights and daytime running lights 174
Fog lights Fabia Scout, Fabia RS 174
Licence plate light 175
Tail lamp assembly 175
Some manual skills are required to change a bulb. For this reason, if uncertain, we
recommend that bulbs are replaced by a ŠKODA specialist garage or other expert
help is sought. ›
Switch off the ignition and all of the lights before replacing a bulb.
› Faulty bulbs must only be replaced with the same type of bulbs. The designa-
tion is located on the light socket or the glass bulb.
› A stowage compartment for replacement bulbs is located in a plastic box in the
spare wheel or underneath the floor covering in the boot. WARNING
■ Accidents can be caused if the road in front of the vehicle is not sufficiently
illuminated and the vehicle cannot or can only be seen with difficulty by other
road users.
■ Always read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment » page 138, Engine compartment .
■ Bulbs H7 and H4 are pressurised and may burst when changing the bulb -
risk of injury! We therefore recommended wearing gloves and safety glasses
when changing a bulb. CAUTION
■ 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, nap-
kin, or similar. ■ When removing and installing the tail light make sure that the paintwork of the
vehicle and the tail light are not damaged. Note
■ This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is possi-
ble to replace the bulbs on your own without any complications arising. Other
light bulbs should be changed by a

ŠKODA specialist garage.
■ We recommend that a box of replacement bulbs be always carried in the vehi-
cle. Replacement bulbs can be purchased from
ŠKODAOriginal Accessories.
■ We recommend that the headlight settings are checked by a ŠKODA specialist
garage after replacing a bulb in the main or low beam.
■ LED diodes should be changed by a specialist ŠKODA garage. Ð
171
Fuses and light bulbs

Headlights
Fig. 146
Bulb arrangement: Halogen headlights/halogen projector head-
lights
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 171.
Bulb arrangement in the Halogen headlamp
A
- low beam, main beam and side lights
B
- front turn signal light
Bulb arrangement in the Halogen projector headlights 1
- low beam/low and main beam
2
- Parking light/parking and main beam lights
3
- front turn signal light
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ä Replacing a bulb for low beam and main beam (halogen
headlights)
Fig. 147
Removing bulbs for low and
main beam
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 171.
›
Remove the rubber cover A
» Fig. 146 on page 172.
› Remove the connector on the bulb, unlock the circlip, and remove the light
bulb » Fig. 147 .
› Insert a new light bulb in such a way that the fixing lugs of the bulb socket fit in
the recesses of the reflector.
› Lock the circlip and insert the connector in the bulb.
› Insert the rubber cover. Ð
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172 Do-it-yourself

Replacing a bulb for low beam and main beam Halogen
projector headlights)
Fig. 148
Removing bulbs for low beam/
low and main beam
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 171.
›
Remove the rubber cover 1
» Fig. 146 on page 172.
› Turn the connector with the bulb in
anti-clockwise direction up to the
stop » Fig. 148 and remove it.
› Replace the lamp, insert the connector with the new bulb and turn
clockwise
up to the stop.
› Insert the rubber cover. ÐReplacing the bulb for the main beam (Halogen projector
headlights)
Fig. 149
Removing the bulb for the main
beam
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 171.ä
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Remove the rubber cover 2
» Fig. 146 on page 172.
› Turn the connector with the bulb in
anti-clockwise direction up to the
stop » Fig. 149 and remove it.
› Replace the lamp, insert the connector with the new bulb and turn
clockwise
up to the stop.
› Insert the rubber cover. Ð Changing the bulb for the front turn signal light
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 171.
›
Remove the socket B
» Fig. 146
on page 172 or the socket 3
up to the stop
in
an anti-clockwise direction and remove along with the bulb for the turn signal
light.
› Replace the bulb, insert the socket with the new bulb and turn
clockwise up to
the stop. Ð Changing the light bulb for the front parking light
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 171.
›
Remove the rubber cover A
» Fig. 146 on page 172 and 2
. 2
.
› Grasp the lamp holder and remove it from the bulb housing.
› Replace the light bulb and insert the lamp holder back into the headlamp with
the bulb.
› Insert the rubber cover. Ð
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173
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Fog lights and daytime running lights
Fig. 150
Front bumper: Protective grille/removing the fog light
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 171.
Bulb arrangement
» Fig. 150.A
- Bulb for daylight driving light
B
- Light bulb for fog lights
Removing the cap
› Grasp the protective grille in the areas marked by the arrows
» Fig. 150 -  and
remove the cover.
Replacing light bulbs for fog lights/daytime running lights
› Insert your hand into the opening in the protective grille and press the
catch » Fig. 150 -  in the direction of the arrow.
› Remove the front fog lamp.
› Turn the connector with the bulb in
counter-clockwise up to the stop and re-
move.
› Replace the lamp, insert the connector with the new bulb and turn
clockwise
up to the stop.
› To re-install the fog light, first of all place the fog light with the lug on the side
opposite the licence plate.
› Press in the fog lamp on the side closest to the licence plate.
› Insert the cap, beginning with the lug on the side opposite the license plate.
› Press in the cap on the side facing the license plate. The cap must engage firm-
ly. Ð
ä Fog lights Fabia Scout, Fabia RS
Fig. 151
Front bumper: Fabia Scout/Fabia RS Fig. 152
Front bumper: Fog lights/fog lights: Replacing the light bulb
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 171.
Removing the cap and fog light
›
Guide the wire clamp into the opening above the fog light
» Fig. 151 -  (Fabia
Scout) » page 158 , Vehicle tool kit and remove the cover.
› Insert a finger into the opening next to the foglight
» Fig. 151 -  (Fabia RS) and
remove the cap.
› Use the screwdriver
» page 158, Vehicle tool kit to remove the screws » Fig. 152
-  .
› Remove the front fog lamp.
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174 Do-it-yourself

Changing light bulbs and installing fog lights
›
Press the locking button 1
» Fig. 152 of the plug A
and remove the plug from
the socket B
.
› Turn the socket B
with the bulb counter-clockwise
up to the stop and remove.
› Replace the bulb, insert the socket with the new bulb and turn
clockwise up to
the stop.
› Insert the plug A
into the socket B
.
› Retighten the screws and insert the cap. The cap must engage firmly. ÐLicence plate light
Fig. 153
Boot lid: Licence plate light
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 171.
›
Insert a flat screwdriver into the opening in the area of the arrow
» Fig. 153 and
carefully press towards the centre of the lamp, by doing so the lamp jumps out
slightly.
› Remove the lamp.
› Remove the faulty bulb from the holder and insert a new one.
› Replace the glass cover and push in until the stop. Make sure that you install
the glass cover in the correct position. Ð
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Fig. 154
Remove the rear light/install the tail light assembly: Fig. 155
Tail light assembly: Bulb ar-
rangement
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 171.
Bulb arrangement in the tail light assembly
» Fig. 155 1
- Rear fog light/Reversing light
2
- Turn signal lights
3
- Brake lights
4
- parking lights
Removing and installing the tail light
› Open the boot lid.
› Hold the tail light assembly in the installation position with one hand, and re-
move the plastic nut » Fig. 154 -
 with the other. £
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175
Fuses and light bulbs

›
Grip the tail lamp assembly and carefully remove it by pulling it back at an angle
with loosening movements. Do not pull the grommet with the cables out of the
bodywork.
› To re-install the tail light assembly, first of all guide it with the screw A
into
the opening of the bodywork » Fig. 154.
› Carefully press the tail light assembly into the bodywork so that the bolts B
latch with the mounts in the body.
› Hold the tail light assembly with one hand, and attach and tighten the
nuts » Fig. 154 -  with the other hand.
Replacing the bulbs in the tail lamp assembly
› To replace the bulb, turn the bulb holder
anti-clockwise up to the stop and re-
move it from the housing » Fig. 155.
› Replace the bulb, insert the holder with the bulb into the housing and turn
in a
clockwise direction to the the stop.Note
For slackening and tightening the plastic nut use a coin or similar object. Ð
176 Do-it-yourself

Index
A
ABS 84
Warning light 21
Accessories 157
Adjusting Exterior mirror 48
Adjusting seats 104
Adjustment Seats 50
Aerial 130
see Radio reception 132
Airbag 111
Deployment 111
Front airbag 112
Head airbag 114
Side airbag 113
Airbag system 111
Air conditioning system Air outlet vents 71
Climatronic 76
Manual air conditioning system 73
Alarm 31
Anti-theft alarm system 31
Antilock brake system 84
Armrest 68
Ashtray 64
Assistance systems ESC 83
Assist systems ABS 21, 84
Cruise control systems (CCS) 86
EDS and XDS 84
ESC 20
Parking aid 85
START/STOP 88
TCS 21, 84Auto Check Control 16
Automatic gearbox 90
Dynamic shift programme 93
Emergency programme 94
Information for driving 90
Kickdown 93
Manual shifting of gears on the multifunction steering wheel 92
Parking 91
Selector lever-emergency unlocking 94
Selector lever lock 93
Selector lever positions 91
Starting off 91
Stopping 91
Tiptronic 92
Automatic load deactivation 149
AUX-IN 102
Avoiding damage to your vehicle 125
B
Before setting off 103
Belts 107
Belt tensioners 110
Bicycle carrier 60
Bonnet Closing 140
Opening 140
Boot Class
N1 vehicles 54
Cover 55
Emergency unlocking 33
Fastening elements 54
Fixing nets 55
foldable boot cover (Combi) 56
Folding hooks 54
Light 44
see Boot lid 33
Unlocking the boot lid 33
Boot lid 33
Automatic locking 33Brake assist 83
Brake booster 83
Brake fluid Checking 144
Brakes Brake booster 83
Handbrake 83
Running in 121
Warning light 18
Braking Brake fluid 144
Breakdown kit 162
Bulbs Replacing 171
Button in the driver's door Electrical power windows 34
C
Car computer see Multifunction display 12
Car jack 158
Carrier 62
Catalytic converter 121
Central locking button 29
Central locking system 27
lock 28
unlock 28
Changes 157
Changing Engine oil 142
Wheel 159
Charging a vehicle battery 148
Checking Battery electrolyte level 147
Brake fluid 144
Coolant level 143
Engine oil 141
Oil level 141
Windscreen washer fluid 145
186 Index

F
Fire extinguisher 158
First-aid kit 158
Floor mats 85
Front airbag 112
Front seats 49
Fuel 136
Diesel 138
Fuel gauge 9
gauge 9
refer to Fuel 136
Refuelling 136
Unleaded petrol 137
Fuel consumption 122
Fuses Assignment 168
Replacing 168
G
Gear Recommended gear 11
General view Cockpit 7
Glow plug system - indicator light 22
GSM 95
H
Handbrake 83
Head airbag 114
Headlight cleaning system Headlight cleaning system 46
Headlights Driving abroad 125
Headlight cleaning system 46
Head restraint 51Heating 71
Defrosting windows 72
Exterior mirror 48
Rear window 44
Recirculated air mode 72
Seats 50
Heating rear window 44
Horn 7
I
Ignition 81
Ignition lock 81
Immobiliser 80
Information display see MAXI DOT 15
Instrument cluster 8
Interior monitor 31
ISOFIX 119
J
Jacking points Raise vehicle 161
Jump-starting 165
L
Lever Main beam 42
Turn signal 42
Light Cockpit 43
Daylight driving light 39
Fog lights 40
Fog lights with the function CORNER 40
Halogen projector headlights with cornering light function 39
Hazard warning light system 42
Headlight beam adjustment 41
Headlight flasher 42Low beam 38
Main beam 42
Parking light 38, 39
Rear fog light 41
Replacing bulbs 171
Tourist light 40
Turn signal 42
Lights switching on and off 38
Warning lights 17
Loads 177
Lock Central locking system 28
Locking Emergency locking 32
Remote control 30
without central locking 26
Locking and unlocking from the inside 29
Luggage compartment variable loading floor 57
M
MAXI DOT 15
Main menu 15
Settings 15
Maximum speed 180
MDI 102
Mirror Additional interior mirror 47
Exterior mirror 48
Manual dimming interior mirror 47
Vanity 44
Mobile phone 95
Connecting to the hands-free system 97
Multifunction display Functions 12
Memory 12
Operation 13
Multimedia 101
188 Index