2013 SKODA FABIA low beam

Note■Warning messages shown in the MAXI DOT display must be confirmed with but-
ton B » Fig. 7 on page 18 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.
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Warning lights
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
 Handbrake
20
 Brake system
20
 Seat belt warning light
21

Alternator
21
 Door open
21
 
Engine oil
21
 
Coolant
22
 Power steering
23

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
23
 Traction Control System (ASR)
23
 Antilock brake system (ABS)
24
 The rear fog light
24
 Bulb failure
24
 Exhaust inspection system
24
 Glow plug system (diesel engine)
24
 ECU fault light (petrol engine)
25
 Diesel particulate filter (diesel engine)
25
 Fuel reserve
25
 Airbag system
26

Tyre pressure
26
 Windscreen washer fluid level
26
 Traction control (TCS) switched off
26
 
Turn signal system
26
 Low beam
27 Fog lights27 Cruise control system27
 Selector lever lock
27
 Main beam
27
The warning lights show certain functions/faults and may be accompanied by au-
dible signals.
WARNING■ If illuminated warning lights and the corresponding descriptions and warn-
ing notes are not observed, 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 essential to ob-
serve safety notes » page 160, Engine compartment .
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 Handbrake
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 20.
The warning light 
comes on if the handbrake is applied. An audible warning is
also given if you drive the vehicle for at least 3 seconds at a speed of more than
6 km/h.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Release parking brake!
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 Brake system
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 20.
The 
indicator light comes on if the brake fluid level in the braking system is too
low or there is a fault in the ABS.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display. Brake fluid: Read manual. 
20Using the system

 Antilock brake system (ABS)First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 20.
If the warning light  lights up, there is a fault in the ABS.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display. Fault: ABS
The vehicle will only be braked by the normal brake system without the ABS.
Seek help from a 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 47.■
If the warning light  » page 20 is displayed simultaneously with the ABS
warning light ,  do not continue your journey! Seek help from a specialist
garage.
■
A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehicle's
braking distance – there is a risk of accident.
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 The rear fog light
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 20.
The warning light 
comes on when the rear fog lights are operating » page 46.
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 Bulb failure
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 20.
The warning light 
comes on if a bulb is faulty:
› within a few seconds of the ignition being switched on;
› when a light with a defective bulb is switched on.
The following message may be shown in the MAXI DOT display, for example.
INFORMATION Check front right low 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.
 Exhaust inspection system
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 20.
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 specialist garage.
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 Glow plug system (diesel engine)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 20.
The warning light 
comes on after the ignition has been switched on. The en-
gine can be started immediately after the pre-glow warning light goes out.
There is a fault in the glow plug system if the warning light 
does not come on
at all or lights up continuously .
If the warning light 
begins to flash while driving, a fault exists in the engine
control. The engine control unit allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
24Using the system

If a turn signal light fails, the warning light flashes at twice its normal rate.
Switching off the hazard warning light system is switched on will cause all of the
turn signal lights as well as both warning lights to flash.
Further information » page 45, Turn signal and main beam lights .
 Low beam
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 20.
The warning light  comes on when low beam is selected » page 43.
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 Fog lights
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 20.
The warning light 
comes on when the fog lights are operating » page 46.
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 Cruise control system
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 20.
The warning light 
comes on when the cruise control is operating » page 114.
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 Selector lever lock
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 20.
If the warning light 
lights up, operate the brake pedal. This is necessary to be
able to move the selector lever from position P or N » page 101 .
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 Main beam
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 20.
The warning light  comes on when the main beam or headlight flasher are se-
lected » page 45 .
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27Instruments and Indicator Lights

Lights and visibility
Lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Parking and low beam lights
43
Headlight beam adjustment
44
Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)
44
Turn signal and main beam lights
45
Halogen projector headlights with cornering light function
45
Fog lights
46
Foglights with the CORNER function
46
Rear fog light
46
Tourist lights
46
Hazard warning light system
47
Parking lights
47
The lights work only with the ignition on, unless otherwise stated.
The layout of the controls on right-hand drive vehicles partially differs from that
shown in » Fig. 23 on page 43. The symbols which mark the positions of the
controls are identical.
WARNING■ Never drive with only the side lights on! The side lights are not bright
enough to light up the road sufficiently in front of you or to be seen by other
oncoming traffic. Therefore always switch on the low beam when it is dark or
if visibility is poor.■
The activation of the lights should only be undertaken in accordance with
national legal requirements.
■
The driver is always responsible for the correct settings and use of the
lights.
NoteThe headlights may mist up temporarily. When the driving lights are switched on,
the light outlet areas are free from condensation after a short time, although the
headlight lenses may still be misted up around the edge. This mist has no influ-
ence on the life of the lighting system.
Parking and low beam lights
Fig. 23
Dash panel: Light switch
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 43.
Light switch positions » Fig. 23 .
Switch on the parking light or parking lights on both sides » page 47
Switch on low beam
Switching off lights (except daytime running lights) Switch on the front fog lights » page 46
Switch on the rear fog lights » page 46
Note
■
An audible warning signal will sound if the light switch is in the  or  posi-
tion, the ignition key is removed and the driver's door is opened. The audible warning signal is switched off by means of the door contact when the driver's door is closed (ignition off), however, the side lights remain on to illuminate the
parked vehicle if necessary.■
Always turn the light switch to the 0 position if you are leaving the vehicle
and don't want to use the parking light.
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43Lights and visibility

Headlight beam adjustmentFig. 24
Dash panel: Lights and visibility
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 43.
Turning the rotary switch » Fig. 24 from position 
to 
gradually adjusts the
headlight beam thereby shortening the beam of light.
The positions of the rotary switch correspond approximately to the following
car load.
Front seats occupied, boot empty.
All seats occupied, boot empty.
All seats occupied, boot loaded.
Driver seat occupied, boot loaded.
WARNINGAlways adjust the headlight beam to satisfy the following conditions.■The vehicle does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming vehicles.■
The beam range is sufficient for safe driving.
Note
We recommend you adjust the headlight beam when the low beam is switched
on.
Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 43.
Switching on the daytime running lights
›
Turn the light switch to position 0 » Fig. 23 on page 43.
Activating/deactivating the daytime running lights function
›
Activate and deactivate the daytime running lights by fitting/removing the fuse
with the appropriate ampere rating for daytime running lights » page 193,
Fuses in the dash panel .
Deactivating on vehicles with the START-STOP system
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
At the same time, pull the turn signal light stalk » Fig. 25 on page 45 towards
the steering wheel, push it downwards, 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 stalk.
Activating on vehicles with the START-STOP system
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
At the same time, pull the turn signal light stalk » Fig. 25 on page 45 towards
the steering wheel, push it upwards, 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 activation
of the daylight driving lights.
›
Release the turn signal stalk.
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.
Note
In vehicles with separate lights for daylight driving lights (in the bumper below
the main headlights) these lights also serve as side lights.
44Using the system

Turn signal and main beam lightsFig. 25
Stalk: turn signal and main beam
operation
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 43.
The parking light is controlled with the control stalk » page 47.
Control stalk positions » Fig. 25 .
Switch on right turn signal 
Switch on left turn signal 
Switch on high beam (spring-loaded position) 
Switch off main beam and headlamp flasher (spring-loaded position) 
When the left or right turn signal is on, the 
or 
warning light flashes in the
instrument cluster.
When the high beam or headlight flasher is on, the 
warning light lights up in
the instrument cluster.
Turn signal for changing lanes - to flash only briefly, move the stalk up or down to
the pressure point only and hold it in this position.
Convenience turn signal If you wish to flash three times only, briefly push the stalk to the upper or lower
pressure point and release again.
WARNINGOnly turn on the main beam or the headlight flasher if other road users will
not be dazzled.ABCDNote■ The main beam can only be switched on when the low beam lights are on.■The headlight flasher can be operated even if the ignition is switched off.■
The turn signal system only operates when the ignition is switched on.
■
The turn signal is automatically cancelled after negotiating a curve.
■
The warning light flashes at twice its normal rate if a bulb for the turn signal
light fails.
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Halogen projector headlights with cornering light function
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 43.
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.
WARNINGIf the halogen projector headlights with cornering light function are faulty, the
headlights are automatically lowered to the emergency position, which pre- vents a possible dazzling of oncoming traffic. Thus the illuminated length of
the road is shortened. Drive carefully and visit a specialist garage as soon as possible.
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45Lights and visibility

Fog lightsFig. 26
Dash panel: Light switch
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings on page 43.
Switching on/off
›
First turn the light switch » Fig. 26 to position 
or 
.
›
Pull the light switch to position
1
.
The rear fog light is switched off in the reverse sequence.
The warning light 
lights up in the instrument cluster when the fog lights are
switched on » page 20.
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Foglights with the CORNER function
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 43.
The CORNER function lights the front fog lamp on the relevant side of the vehicle
to illuminate the area around the vehicle when turning, parking, etc.
The CORNER function is switched on automatically if the following conditions
are met.
› The turn signal is switched on or the front wheels are turned sharply to the
right or left 1)
.
› The engine is running.
› The vehicle is stopped or is travelling at a speed of no more than 40 km/h.
› The low beam is switched on.
›
The daytime running lights are not switched on.
› The fog lights are not switched on.
› Reverse gear is not engaged.
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Rear fog light
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 43.
Switching on/off
›
First turn the light switch » Fig. 26 on page 46 to position  or .
›
Pull the light switch to position
2
.
The rear fog light is switched off in the reverse sequence.
If the vehicle is not fitted with fog lights » page 46, the rear fog light is switched
on by turning the light switch to the position 
or 
and is pulled out directly to
the position
2
. This switch can only be pulled into one position.
The warning light 
lights up in the instrument cluster when the rear fog light is
switched on » page 20.
Only the rear fog light on the trailer lights up if the vehicle has a factory-fitted
towing device or a towing device from ŠKODA original accessories and it is driven
with a trailer.
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Tourist lights
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 43.
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. 

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.
46Using the system

Ignition switched off, light switched off (light switch in position 0), control dial for
headlamp beam adjustment in the  position, no gear engaged or selector lever
in the N position (automatic gearbox), tourist light deactivated.›
Switch on the ignition.
Within 10 seconds of the ignition being switched on:
›
Turn the light switch to the  position » page 43 , Parking and low beam lights .
›
Engage reverse gear (manual gearbox) or move the selector lever to the R posi-
tion (automatic gearbox),
›
Turn the headlamp beam adjustment dial from  to  » 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 position 0), control dial for
headlamp beam adjustment in the 
position, no gear engaged or selector lever in
the N position (automatic gearbox), tourist light activated.
›
Switch on the ignition.
Within 10 seconds of the ignition being switched on:
›
Turn the light switch to the 
position » page 43 , Parking and low beam lights .
›
Engage reverse gear (manual gearbox) or move the selector lever to the R posi-
tion (automatic gearbox),
›
Turn the headlamp beam adjustment dial from 
to 
» page 44 .
Further information » page 110, Headlights .
Note
When the “tourist light” mode is active, the warning light  flashes for 10 sec-
onds each time the ignition is switched on.
Hazard warning light systemFig. 27
Dash panel: Hazard warning
light system button
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 43.
›
Press the 
» Fig. 27 button.
All the turn signal lights on the vehicle flash at the same time when the hazard
warning light system is switched on. The warning light for the turn signals and
the warning light in the button also flash at the same time. The hazard warning
light system can also be operated if the ignition is switched off.
The hazard warning light system will switch on automatically if one of the airbags
is deployed.
CAUTION
Switch on the hazard warning light system if, for example, the following occurs.■You encounter a traffic jam.■
The vehicle has broken down.
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Parking lights
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 43.
Switching on the parking light 
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Pull the turn signal stalk
» Fig. 25 on page 45 upwards or downwards - the side
light on the right or left side of the vehicle is switched on. 
47Lights and visibility