2014 SKODA FABIA headlight bulb

The following message is shown in the information cluster display.Oil level: top up oil!
ADD OIL
› Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the engine oil level
» page 154 .
The warning icon will go out if the bonnet is left open for more than 30 sec-
onds. If no engine oil has been replenished, the warning icon will come on
again after driving about 100 km.
Engine oil level too high
If the warning icons 
and 
are lit in conjunction with the following message
on the display, the engine oil level is too high.
Reduce oil level!
OIL LEVEL TOO HIGH
› Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the engine oil level
» page 154 .
Engine oil level sensor
If the warning icons  and
 are
lit in conjunction with the following message
on the display, the engine oil level sensor is defective.
Oil sensor: Workshop!
OIL SENSOR WORKSHOP
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
CAUTION
 Stop driving if for some reason it is not possible to top up the engine oil un-
der the current conditions. Switch off the engine and seek assistance from a
specialist garage.
 Lamp failure
Read and observe
on page 39 first.
The warning icon 
comes on if a bulb is faulty.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display, for exam-
ple.
Check right dipped headlight beam!
DIPPED HEADLIGHT CHECK RIGHT
 Diesel particulate filter (diesel engine)
Read and observe
on page 39 first.
The diesel particulate filter separates the soot particles from the exhaust. The soot particles collect in the diesel particulate filter where they are burnt on a
regular basis.
If the warning icon 
illuminates , soot has accumulated in the diesel particu-
late filter.
To clean the filter, and where traffic conditions permit »
, drive for at least
15 minutes or until the warning icon 
goes out as follows.
4th or 5th gear engaged (automatic transmission: Position D/S).
Vehicle speed at least 70 km/h.
Engine speed between 1,800-2,500 rpm.
If the filter is properly cleaned, the warning icon 
goes out .
If the filter is not properly cleaned, illumination of the warning icon

does
not take place and the warning light
 begins to
flash.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display. Diesel particulate filter: Owner's Manual!
DIESEL PM FILTER OWNER MANUAL
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
WARNING■ The diesel particulate filter reaches very high temperatures - there is a
fire hazard and serious injury could be caused. Therefore, never stop the
vehicle at places where the underside of your vehicle can come into contact
with flammable materials such as dry grass, undergrowth, leaves, spilled
fuel or such like.■
Always adjust the speed and driving style to the actual weather, road, ter-
rain and traffic conditions. The recommendations indicated by the warning
light must not tempt you to disregard the national regulations for road traf-
fic. 
41Instruments and warning lights

Turn signal and main beamFig. 42
Stalk: turn signal and main beam
operation
Read and observe on page 60 first.
Control stalk positions » Fig. 42
Switch on right turn signal
Switch on left turn signal
Switch on high beam
Switching off main beam / switching on headlamp flasher (spring-loaded
position)
Main beam
The main beam can only be switched on when the low beam lights are on.
The warning light  lights up in the instrument cluster when the high beam is
switched on.
Flasher
The headlight flasher can be operated even if the ignition is switched off.
The warning light  lights up in the instrument cluster when the headlight
flasher is switched on.
Flashing
When the left turn signal switch is switched on, the warning light  flashes in
the instrument cluster.
When the right turn signal switch is switched on, the warning light  flashes in
the instrument cluster.
The turn signal light switches itself off automatically when driving around a
curve or after making a turn.
The warning light flashes at twice its normal rate if a bulb for the turn signal
light fails.
ABCD“Convenience turn signal”
If you wish to flash three times only, briefly push the stalk to the upper or low-
er pressure point and release again.
The “convenience turn signal” can be activated or deactivated in the Infotain- ment » Operating instructions for Infotainment , chapter Vehicle settings (CAR
button) .WARNINGOnly turn on the main beam or the headlight flasher if other road users will
not be dazzled.
Automatic driving lamp control
Fig. 43
Light switch: AUTO position
Read and observe on page 60 first.
If the light switch is in position 
» Fig. 43 , the parking lights, low beam and
number plate lights are switched on or off automatically.
The light on/off switching is controlled by a sensor mounted under the wind- screen in the holder of the inside mirror or in the control panel.
If the light switch is in position 
, the lettering 
illuminates next to the
light switch. If the light is switched on automatically, the symbol 
next to the
light switch also lights up.
Automatic driving-light control during rain
The daytime running lights are switched on automatically if the following con-
ditions are met.
The light switch is in position 
» Fig. 43 .
Automatic wiping with rain - position
1
or wiping - position
2
or
3
is
turned on » page 68, Windscreen wipers and washers .
62Operation

CAUTION■“Never repair” fuses or replace them with a fuse of a higher amperage – risk
of fire. This may also cause damage at another part of the electrical system.■
A blown fuse is recognisable by the molten metal strip. Replace the faulty
fuse with a new one of the same amperage.
■
If a new fuse burns through again, consult a specialist immediately.
Note
■
We recommend that you always carry replacement fuses in the vehicle. A box
of replacement fuses can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Accessories.■
One fuse may cover several consumers.
■
A single consumer may use several fuses.
Fuses in the dash panel
Fig. 178
Remove the cover
Read and observe and on page 182 first.
The fuses are located on the bottom of the dash panel behind a cover.
Replacing fuses
›
Remove the cover of the fuse box » Fig. 178 in the direction of the arrow.
›
Remove the plastic clip from the holder in the fuse box cover in the dash
panel.
›
Place the clamp on the respective fuse and pull this fuse out.
›
Insert a new fuse.
›
Replace the clamp in the original place.
›
Insert the top edge of the cover into the dash panel first.
›
Push the lower edge of the cover in the region
A
.
Assignment of the fuses in the dash panelFig. 179
Schematic representation of the fuse box for vehicles with left-
hand steering/right-hand steering
Read and observe
and on page 182 first.
No.Power consumer1Left parking light, parking light, high-mounted brake light2Central locking system3Relay for ignition4Right-hand light, rear fog light, license plate light5Power windows - driver6Central control unit, interior lighting7Horn8Towing hitch - left light
9
Operating lever beneath the steering wheel, engine control unit (on-
ly without KESSY), automatic gearbox (only without KESSY), selector
lever of the automatic gearbox (only without KESSY), ESC (only with-
out KESSY), control unit for trailer detection (only without KESSY),
power steering (only without KESSY), airbag (only without KESSY)10Power windows - rear left11Headlight cleaning system12Radio display1312-volt socket in luggage compartment14Operating lever under the steering wheel, light switch, ignition key
removal lock (automatic gearbox), diagnostic connector, headlight
flasher, SmartGate controller, rain sensor, light sensor 183Fuses and light bulbs

Replacing bulbs
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Bulb arrangement in the headlights
186
Removing and installing the cover in the front wheel arch
187
Fitting and removing the wash water container nozzle
187
Replacing the low beam and high beam bulb (halogen headlights)
188
Change bulb for turn signal switch (halogen headlight)
188
Replacing the parking light bulb (halogen headlights)
188
Changing bulb for daytime running lights switch (halogen headlight)
189
Replacing the high beam bulb (halogen projector headlights)
189
Replacing the high beam bulb (halogen projector headlights)
190
Replacing the turn signal switch bulb (halogen projector headlights)
190
Replacing the bulb for the fog light
191
Changing the licence plate light bulb
191
Rear Light
192
Replacing bulbs in rear light
192
Some manual skills are required to change a bulb. For this reason, if uncertain,
we recommend that bulbs are replaced by a 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■ Always read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment » page 150.■
Accidents can be caused if the road in front of the vehicle is not suffi-
ciently illuminated and the vehicle cannot or can only be seen with difficul-
ty by other road users.
■
Bulbs H8, H7 and H4 are pressurised and may burst when changed - there
is a risk of injury! We therefore recommended wearing gloves and safety
glasses when changing a bulb.
■
Switch off the respective vehicle light when changing the bulb.
CAUTIONDo 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,
napkin, or similar.
Note
■ This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is pos-
sible to replace the bulbs on your own without any complications arising. Other
light bulbs should be changed by your specialist garage.■
We recommend that you always carry a box of replacement bulbs in the vehi-
cle. Replacement bulbs can be purchased from ŠKODAOriginal Accessories.
■
We recommend having the headlight settings checked by a specialist garage
after replacing a bulb in the main beam, low beam or fog lights.
■
Visit a specialist garage if an LED is faulty.
Bulb arrangement in the headlights
Fig. 182
Principle sketch: Halogen headlights/halogen projector head-
lights
Read and observe
and on page 186 first.
The vehicle is equipped with headlights with halogen bulbs.
Bulb arrangement » Fig. 182
Dayl. dri. light
Low beam, high beam and parking light
Flashing
Low beam
High beam and turning signal switch
ABCDE186Do-it-yourself

The holder must engage firmly.›
Push the container nozzle into the holder in the opposite direction to the ar-
row
1
.
Replacing the low beam and high beam bulb (halogen headlights)
Fig. 185
Replacing the bulb for low beam and main beam
Read and observe
and on page 186 first.
›
Remove the respective cover in the front wheel arch » page 187.
To replace lamp, first remove the bracket of the wash water container nozzle
in the right headlight » page 187.
›
Remove the protective cap
B
» Fig. 182 on page 186 .
›
Press the connector latch and remove the plug connector by jiggling in the
direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 185 .
›
Push in the spring in the direction of the arrow
2›
Release the spring in the direction of the arrow
3
.
›
Remove the defective bulb in the direction of arrow
4
.
›
Fit a new bulb into the headlamp and secure the spring in the opposite direc-
tion to the arrow
3
.
›
Insert the plug in the opposite direction to the arrow
1
.
›
Fit protective cap
B
» Fig. 182 on page 186 .
After changing the lamp in the right headlamp, replace the holder of the wash
water container nozzle » page 187.
›
Replace the appropriate cover in the front wheel arch » page 187.
Change bulb for turn signal switch (halogen headlight)Fig. 186
Changing the bulb for the front
turn signal light
Read and observe and on page 186 first.
Remove the bracket of the wash water container nozzle before replacing the
lamp in the right headlight » page 187.
›
Remove the protective cap
B
» Fig. 182 on page 186 .
›
Turn the socket with the bulb in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 186 .
›
Remove the socket with the bulb in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Insert the socket with the new bulb in the opposite direction to the arrow
2
.
›
Turn the socket with the new bulb in the opposite direction to the arrow
1
until it stops.
›
Fit protective cap
C
» Fig. 182 on page 186 .
Replacing the parking light bulb (halogen headlights)
Fig. 187
Change the light bulb for the parking light
Read and observe
and on page 186 first.
›
Remove the relevant cover in the front wheel arch » page 187. 
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Remove the holder of the wash water container nozzle before replacing the
lamp in the right headlight » page 187.›
Remove the protective cap
B
» Fig. 182 on page 186 .
›
Remove the bulb holder with the bulb by jiggling it out in the direction of the
arrow
1
» Fig. 187 .
›
Grasp the lamp socket at the places marked by arrows.
›
Remove the faulty bulb from the holder in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Push a new bulb into the bulb holder up to the stop.
›
Replace the bulb holder with the bulb in the headlamp.
›
Fit protective cap
B
» Fig. 182 on page 186 .
After changing the lamp in the right headlamp, replace the holder of the wash
water container nozzle » page 187.
›
Replace the appropriate cover in the front wheel arch » page 187.
Changing bulb for daytime running lights switch (halogen
headlight)
Fig. 188
Changing the bulb for the day-
time running light
Read and observe and on page 186 first.
›
Remove the relevant cover in the front wheel arch » page 187.
›
Turn the socket with the bulb in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 188 .
›
Remove the socket with the bulb in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Chenge the bulb in the socket.
›
Insert the socket with the new bulb into the headlight in the opposite direc-
tion to the arrow
2
.
›
Turn the socket with the new bulb in the opposite direction to the arrow
1
until it stops.
›
Replace the appropriate cover in the front wheel arch » page 187.
Replacing the high beam bulb (halogen projector headlights)Fig. 189
Changing the bulb for the low beam
Read and observe
and on page 186 first.
›
Remove the relevant cover in the front wheel arch » page 187.
›
Remove the protective cap
D
» Fig. 182 on page 186 .
›
Turn the holder with the bulb in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 189 .
›
Remove the holder with the bulb in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Remove the bulb from the holder in the direction of the arrow
3
.
›
Insert a new bulb into the connector so that the lug
A
on the connector
snaps into the groove on the bulb.
›
Insert the connector with the new bulb into the headlight in the opposite di-
rection to the arrow
2
.
›
Turn the connector with the new bulb in the opposite direction to the arrow
1
until it stops.
›
Fit protective cap
D
» Fig. 182 on page 186 .
›
Replace the appropriate cover in the front wheel arch » page 187.
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Replacing the high beam bulb (halogen projector headlights)Fig. 190
Changing the bulb for the main beam
Read and observe
and on page 186 first.
Remove the holder of the wash water container nozzle before replacing the
lamp in the right headlight » page 187.
›
Remove the protective cap
B
» Fig. 182 on page 186 .
›
Turn the holder with the bulb in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 190 .
›
Remove the holder with the bulb in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Remove the bulb from the holder in the direction of the arrow
3
.
›
Insert a new bulb into the connector so that the lug
A
on the connector
snaps into the groove on the bulb.
›
Insert the connector with the new bulb into the headlight in the opposite di-
rection to the arrow
2
.
›
Turn the connector with the new bulb in the opposite direction to the arrow
1
until it stops.
›
Fit protective cap
E
» Fig. 182 on page 186 .
After changing the lamp in the right headlamp, replace the holder of the wash
water container nozzle » page 187.
Replacing the turn signal switch bulb (halogen projector
headlights)Fig. 191
Changing the bulb for the turn signal light
Read and observe
and on page 186 first.
To replace lamp, first remove the bracket of the wash water container nozzle
in the right headlight » page 187.
›
Remove the protective cap
B
» Fig. 182 on page 186 .
›
Remove the bulb holder with the bulb by jiggling it out in the direction of the
arrow
1
» Fig. 191 .
›
Grasp the lamp socket at the places marked by arrows.
›
Remove the faulty bulb from the holder in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Push a new bulb into the bulb holder up to the stop.
›
Replace the bulb holder in the headlamp with the bulb.
›
Fit protective cap
E
» Fig. 182 on page 186 .
After changing the lamp in the right headlamp, replace the holder of the wash
water container nozzle » page 187.
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Replacing the bulb for the fog lightFig. 192
Removing the fog lamp / changing bulb for fog light switch
Read and observe
and on page 186 first.
Remove the protective grille and headlight
›
Insert the clamps for removing the full wheel covers into opening
A
» page 168 , Vehicle tool kit .
›
Loosen the protective grille by pulling the hook in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 192.
›
Grasp the guard with the hand and remove by pulling in the direction of the
arrow
2
.
›
Unscrew the screws
B
with the screwdriver from the tool kit » page 168.
›
Remove the headlight in the direction of arrow
3
.
Replacing the light bulb
›
Push in the latch on the connector in the direction of arrow
4
» Fig. 192 .
›
Remove the key in the direction of the arrow
5
.
›
Turn the socket with the bulb to the stop in the direction of the arrow
6
.
›
Remove the socket with the bulb in the direction of arrow
7
.
›
Insert the new bulb into the headlight and turn counter to the direction of
arrow
6
as far as the stop.
› Attach the connector.
Refit the headlight and grille›
Replace the fog light by inserting it in the opposite direction of the arrow
3
» Fig. 192 and tightening.
›
Insert the protective grille and carefully press it in.
The protective grille must engage firmly.
Changing the licence plate light bulb
Fig. 193
Remove the licence plate light
Fig. 194
Remove the cover / replace the bulb
Read and observe
and on page 186 first.
›
Open the tailgate.
›
Push in the lamp in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 193 .
The lamp comes loose.
›
Swivel out the lamp in the direction of the arrow
2
and remove it.
›
Remove the cap of the lamp in range
A
and in the direction of arrow
3
» Fig. 194 . 
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