WARNING
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system » page 42, Switches for the hazard warning light system .Note
■ If warning messages are shown in the information display, you need to confirm
these messages with the button B
» Fig. 7
on page 15 in order to call up the main
menu.
■ As long as the operational faults are not rectified, the symbols are always indi-
cated again. After they are displayed for the first time, the symbols continue to be
indicated without any extra messages for the driver. ÐWarning lights
Overview
The warning lights show certain functions/faults and may be accompanied by au-
dible signals.
Handbrake
» page 18
Brake system
» page 18
Seat belt warning light
» page 18
Generator
» page 18
Open door
» page 19
Engine oil
» page 19
Coolant temperature/coolant level
» page 19
Electrohydraulic power steering
» page 20
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
» page 20
Traction control (TCS)
» page 21
Antilock brake system (ABS)
» page 21
Rear fog light
» page 21
Bulb failure
» page 21
Exhaust inspection system
» page 21
Glow plug system (diesel engine)
» page 22
EPC fault light (petrol engine)
» page 22
Diesel particle filter (diesel engine)
» page 22
Fuel reserve
» page 22
Airbag system
» page 23
Tyre control display
» page 23
Windscreen washer fluid level
» page 23
Traction control (TCS) switched off
» page 23
Turn signal (left/right).
» page 23
Low beam
» page 23
Fog lights
» page 24£ 17
Instruments and Indicator Lights
Traction control system (TCS)
The warning light flashes to show that the ASR is currently operating.
If the warning light comes on immediately after starting the engine, the ASR
can be switched off for technical reasons. Switch the ignition off and on again. If
the warning light does not light up after you switch the engine back on, the ASR
is fully functional again.
If the warning light lights up, there is a fault in the ASR.
The following is displayed in the information display: Error: traction control (ASR)
Seek help from a ŠKODA
specialist garage.
The fact that the TCS system operates together with the ABS means that the TCS
warning light will also come on if the ABS system is not operating properly.
Further information » page 84, Traction control system (TCS). Note
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the warning light comes on after switching on the ignition. The warning light should go out after
driving a short distance. ÐAntilock brake system (ABS)
If the warning light lights up, there is a fault in the ABS.
The following is displayed in the information display: Error: ABS
The vehicle will only be braked by the normal brake system without the ABS.
Seek help from a
ŠKODA specialist garage. WARNING
■ If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system » page 42.
■ If the warning light » page 18 is displayed simultaneously with the ABS
warning light , do not continue your journey! Seek help from a
ŠKODA
specialist garage. ■ A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehicle's
braking distance - risk of accident! Ð The rear fog light
The warning light comes on when the rear fog lights are operating » page 41.Ð Bulb failure
The warning light comes on if a bulb is faulty:
› within 2 seconds of the ignition being switched on;
› when switching on the defective light bulb.
The following is displayed in the information display: Check front-right dipped beam! Note
The rear side lights and the licence plate lighting have several light bulbs. The in-
dicator light only lights up if all light bulbs of the licence plate lighting or the
parking light (in one rear light) are defective. For this reason, regular check that
these light bulbs are working correctly. Ð Exhaust inspection system
If the warning light lights up, there is a fault in the exhaust inspection system.
The engine control unit allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek help from a
ŠKODA specialist garage. Ð
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Instruments and Indicator Lights
Fuses in the dash panel
Fig. 142
Underside of the dash panel:
Distribution board cover. Fig. 143
Schematic representation of the fuse box for vehicles with left-
hand steering/right-hand steering
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 168.
The fuses are located on the left side of the dash panel behind a cover.
›
Carefully remove the cover in the direction of the arrow
» Fig. 142.
› After the fuse has been replaced, replace the cover in the dash panel in the op-
posite direction of the arrow so that the guide lugs are guided into the open-
ings of the dash panel. Close the cover until it clicks into place.
Fuse assignment in the dash panel No. Power consumer
1 S-contact
2 START-STOP, air-conditioning system
3 Instrument cluster, headlamp beam adjustment ä No. Power consumer
4 Control unit for ABS, button for START STOP5 Petrol engine: Speed regulating system
6 Reversing light (manual gearbox) 7 Ignition, engine control unit, automatic gearbox
8 Brake pedal switch, clutch pedal switch
9 Operating controls for the heating, control unit for air conditioning sys-
tem, parking aid, control unit for cornering lights, radiator fan, washing
nozzles
10 Windscreen Wiper and Washer 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 PDA navigation system
16 Electrohydraulic power steering 17 START-STOP (radio), daylight driving light
18 Mirror heater 19 S-contact
20 Alarm 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, ESC, vehicle voltage control unit, multifunction steering wheel
23 Interior lighting, storage compartment and luggage compartment, side
lights
24 Central control unit 25 Seat heaters
26 Rear window wiper 27 Telephone preinstallation
28 Petrol engine: AKF valve, Diesel engine: Control flap 29 Injection, coolant pump
30 Fuel pump, ignition, Cruise control system, operation of PTC relay 31 Lambda probe £ 169
Fuses and light bulbs
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
ä
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
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.
£
ä
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
ä Tail lamp assembly
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. £
ä
175
Fuses and light bulbs
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