2012 SKODA FABIA Side light

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
Ð
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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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

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

Children and safety 117
Child safety Side airbag 118
Child safety lock 26
Child seat Classification 118
ISOFIX 119
on the front passenger seat 117
Suitability 119
TOP TETHER 119
Chrome parts refer to Taking care of your vehicle 131
Cigarette lighter 64
Cleaning 129
Artificial leather 134
Headlight lenses 132
Material coverings 134
Materials 134
Natural leather 134
Plastic parts 131
Wheels 133
Climatronic Recirculated air mode 77
Clock 11
Clothes hooks 69
Cockpit 12-volt power socket 65
Ashtray 64
Cigarette lighter 64
General view 7
Light 43
Storage compartments 65
Compartments 65
Computer see Multifunction display 12
Coolant Checking 143
Indicator light 19
Replenishing 143
Temperature gauge 9
Correct seated position 104Counter for distance driven 10
Cruise control system (CCS) 86
Cup holders 63
D
Daylight driving light 39
Deactivating an airbag 115
Defrsoting rear window 44
Delayed locking of the boot lid see Boot lid 33
Diesel refer to Fuel 138
Diesel fuel Operation in winter 138
Diesel particulate filter 22
Digital clock 11
Dipstick 141
Display Coolant temperature 9
Service interval 10
Distance driven 10
Door Child safety lock 26
Doors Emergency locking 32
Driving Abroad 125
Driving through water on the street 126
Emissions 177
Fuel consumption 177
Maximum speed 180
E
Economical and environmentally friendly driving 122
EDS 84
Electrical power windows Button in the driver's door 34
Button in the rear door 34Central locking system 35
Operational faults 35
Electric sliding/tilting roof 36
Electronic Differential Lock 84
Electronic immobiliser 80
Emergency Automatic gearbox 94
Changing a wheel 159
Hazard warning light system 42
Jump-starting 165
locking of the doors 32
Selector lever-unlocking 94
Sliding roof 37
Towing the vehicle 166
Tyre repair 162
Unlocking the boot lid 33
Emissions 177
Engine Running in 121
Starting and stopping the engine 79
Starting engine 81
Switching off the engine 81
Engine compartment Brake fluid 144
Coolant 142
Overview 140
Vehicle battery 145
Engine oil Capacity 179
Changing 142
Checking 141
Replenishing 141
Specification 179
Warning light 19
Engine revolutions counter 9
Environment 122
Environmental compatibility 124
Environmentally friendly driving 122
ESC Function 83
Warning light 20
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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

N
Net partition 58
O
Oil refer to Engine oil 141
Onboard computer see Multifunction display 12
Operation in winter De-icing windows 132
Diesel fuel 138
Vehicle battery 147
Outside temperature 13
Overview Engine compartment 140
Warning lights 17
P
Paint see Paint damage 131
Paint damage 131
Parking Parking aid 85
Parking ticket holder 69
Passive Safety 103
Periodic wiping 45
Petrol refer to Fuel 137
Polishing the paintwork refer to Taking care of your vehicle 131
Power steering 80
Preservation refer to Taking care of your vehicle 131
R
Radiator fan 144Radio reception
Aerial 132
Functional fault 132
Raise vehicle 161
Rear mirror Exterior mirror 48
Manual dimming interior mirror 47
Recirculated air mode Manual air conditioning system 75
Recommended gear 11
Refuelling 136
Fuel 136
Regulation Headlight beam 41
Remote control 29
Synchronisation process 30
Remote control key Replacing the battery 25
Replacement of parts 157
Replacing bulbs 171
Fuses 168
Vehicle battery 148
Windscreen wiper blade 46
Replenishing Coolant 143
Engine oil 141
Windscreen washer fluid 145
Roof luggage rack Attachment points 63
Roof rack system Roof load 63
Running in Brake pads 121
Engine 121
The first 1 500 km 121
Tyres 121
S
Safe securing system 27Safety 103
Child safety 117
Child safety seats 117
Head restraints 51
ISOFIX 119
TOP TETHER 119
Save electrical energy 122
Seat Adjusting 50
Seat belt Warning light 18
Seat belt height adjuster 110
Seat belts 107
Cleaning 135
fastening and unfastening 109
Height adjustment 110
Seats folding forward 52
Head restraints 51
Heating 50
Removing the seats 52
Selector lever see selector lever positions 91
Selector lever positions 91
Service display 10
Setting Manual air conditioning system 75
Manual dimming interior mirror 47
Steering wheel 80
Setting temperature Heating 71
Setting the clock Clock 11
Shifting Diving economically 122
Gearshift lever 85
Side airbag 113
Sliding/tilting roof see Electric sliding/tilting roof 36
Snow chains 156
189
Index