2015 SKODA FABIA bulb

Replacing the parking light bulb (halogen headlights)Fig. 208
Change the light bulb for the parking light
Read and observe
and on page 184 first.
›
Remove the relevant cover in the front wheel arch » page 185.
Remove the holder of the wash water container nozzle before replacing the
lamp in the right headlight » page 185.
›
Remove the protective cap
B
» Fig. 203 on page 185 .
›
Remove the bulb holder with the bulb by jiggling it out in the direction of the
arrow
1
» Fig. 208 .
›
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
B
» Fig. 203 on page 185 .
After changing the lamp in the right headlamp, replace the holder of the wash
water container nozzle » page 185.
›
Replace the appropriate cover in the front wheel arch » page 185.
Changing bulb for daytime running lights switch (halogen
headlight)Fig. 209
Changing the bulb for the day-
time running light
Read and observe and on page 184 first.
›
Remove the relevant cover in the front wheel arch » page 185.
›
Turn the socket with the bulb in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 209 .
›
Remove the socket with the bulb in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Change 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 185.
Replacing the dipped beam bulb (halogen projector headlights)
Fig. 210
Changing the bulb for the low beam
Read and observe
and on page 184 first.
›
Remove the relevant cover in the front wheel arch » page 185. 
187Fuses and light bulbs

›Remove the protective cap D
» Fig. 203 on page 185 .›Turn the holder with the bulb in the direction of arrow 1 » Fig. 210 .›
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. 203 on page 185 .
›
Replace the appropriate cover in the front wheel arch » page 185.
Replacing the high beam bulb (halogen projector headlights)
Fig. 211
Changing the bulb for the main beam
Read and observe
and on page 184 first.
Remove the holder of the wash water container nozzle before replacing the
lamp in the right headlight » page 185.
›
Remove the protective cap
E
» Fig. 203 on page 185 .
›
Turn the holder with the bulb in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 211 .
›
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. 203 on page 185 .
After changing the lamp in the right headlamp, replace the holder of the wash
water container nozzle » page 185.
Replacing the turn signal switch bulb (halogen projector
headlights)
Fig. 212
Changing the bulb for the turn signal light
Read and observe
and on page 184 first.
To replace lamp, first remove the bracket of the wash water container nozzle
in the right headlight » page 185.
›
Remove the protective cap
E
» Fig. 203 on page 185 .
›
Remove the bulb holder with the bulb by jiggling it out in the direction of the
arrow
1
» Fig. 212 .
›
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. 203 on page 185 .
After changing the lamp in the right headlamp, replace the holder of the wash
water container nozzle » page 185.
188Do-it-yourself

Replacing the bulb for the fog lightFig. 213
Removing the fog lamp / changing bulb for fog light switch
Read and observe
and on page 184 first.
Remove the protective grille and headlight
›
Insert the clamps for removing the full wheel covers into opening
A
» page 167 , Vehicle tool kit .
›
Loosen the protective grille by pulling the hook in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 213.
›
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 167.
›
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. 213 .
›
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. 213 and tightening.
›
Insert the protective grille and carefully press it in.
The protective grille must engage firmly.
Changing the licence plate light bulb
Fig. 214
Remove the licence plate light
Fig. 215
Remove the cover / replace the bulb
Read and observe
and on page 184 first.
›
Open the tailgate.
›
Push in the lamp in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 214 .
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. 215 . 
189Fuses and light bulbs

›Remove the cap of the light in the direction of arrow 4.›Remove the faulty bulb from the holder in the direction of the arrow 5.›
Insert a new bulb into the holder.
›
Clip in the cap of the lamp counter to the direction of arrow
4
.
›
Reinsert the lamp in the opposite direction to the arrow
1
.
›
Push on the light until the spring clicks into place.
Check that the light is securely inserted.
›
Shut the boot lid.
Rear Light
Fig. 216
Remove light / pull out connector
Read and observe
and on page 184 first.
Removing
›
Open the tailgate.
›
Unscrew the screws
A
with the screwdriver from the tool kit » page 167.
›
Into the opening
B
insert the clamps for removing the full wheel trims, di-
rected with the eyelet downward (in the right light with the eyelet upward).
›
Grasp the light with the palm of the hand and remove carefully in the direc-
tion of arrow
1
» Fig. 216 from the pin
D
.
›
Press the latch
C
on the holder in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Press the latch in the direction of arrow
3
and pull out the holder in the di-
rection of arrow
4
.
Fitting
›
Insert the bulb holder into the lamp.
›
Tighten the lock in the opposite direction to the arrow
2
» Fig. 216 .
›
Insert the lamp with the holes
B
» Fig. 217 on page 190 onto the pins
D
» Fig. 216 in the body.
›Carefully press the light into the pins on the bodywork
» .
Ensure that the wiring harness does not become pinched between the body
and the lamp.›
Screw the light into place.
CAUTION
■ Ensure that the wiring harness does not become pinched between the body
and the lamp when it is being refitted – risk of damage to the electrical instal-
lation and risk of water ingress.■
If you are not sure whether the wiring harness has become pinched, we rec-
ommend that you have the light connection checked by a specialist garage.
■
Ensure that the vehicle paintwork and the tail lamp are not damaged when
removing and installing the tail lamp.
Replacing bulbs in rear light
Fig. 217
Outer part of the lamp / removing the bulb / lamp holder
Read and observe
and on page 184 first.
Changing the bulb in the outer part of the lamp
›
Turn the holder with the bulb
A
in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 217 .
›
Remove the socket with the bulb from the lamp housing in the direction of
arrow
2
.
›
Jiggle the bulb to remove.
›
Insert a new bulb into the socket.
›
Reinsert the holder with the bulb into the lamp housing and turn in the op-
posite direction of the arrow
1
to the stop.
Changing the bulb in the inner part of the lamp
›
Turn the holders with the bulbs
A
in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 217 .
190Do-it-yourself

›Remove the holders with the bulbs from the lamp housing in the direction of
the arrow 2.›
Release the bulb holder in the areas identified by arrows » Fig. 217.
›
Remove the holder from the lamp.
›
Turn the respective light bulb counter-clockwise to the stop and remove it
from the bulb holder.
›
Insert a new bulb into the holder and turn in a clockwise direction to the
stop.
›
Insert the bulb holder in the light.
The lamp holder must engage firmly.
›
Reinsert the holders with the bulbs into the lamp housing and turn in the op-
posite direction of the arrow
1
.
191Fuses and light bulbs

Brake fluid155
Checking156
Information messages32
Brake pedal (automatic transmission) Indicator light
35
Brakes Brake booster
107
Brake fluid156
Braking and stabilisation systems114
Handbrake107
Information messages32
Running-in111
Warning light32
Brakes and parking106
Brake system114
Braking Information for braking
106
Breakdown kit171
Bulbs Replacing
184
Button CAR see Infotainment
4
Button in driver's door electric windows
57
C
Car care Jack
143
Car computer see multifunction display
40
Care and maintenance136
Car park108
Car park ticket holder74
Carrier Roof rack
93
Cavity protection143
Central locking49
Problems54
Central locking button52
Change Bulb for daytime running lights (halogen spot-light)
187
Bulb for indicator (halogen headlight)186
Engine oil152
Light bulb in tail light190
Changing Fuses
181
Fuses in the dash panel181
Licence plate light bulb189
Wheels168
Changing a wheel Preparation
168
Subsequent steps171
Changing wheels Wheel removal and fix
171
Charging a vehicle battery158
Check Fit ball head properly
130
Checking Battery electrolyte level
158
Brake fluid156
Coolant level155
Engine oil153
Oil level153
Windscreen washer fluid152
Checks Statutory checks
136
Children and safety20
Child safety Side airbag
22
Child safety lock53
Child safety seat Use of child safety seats
22
child seat Use of ISOFIX child seats
23
Child seat Classification
22
ISOFIX22
on the front passenger seat21
TOP TETHER24
Chrome parts Refer to vehicle maintenance
142
Cigarette lighter76
Clean Anodized parts
142
Chrome parts142
Cleaning Alcantara
145
and maintaining belts146
artificial leather145
headlight glasses143
materials145
natural leather145
plastic parts142
seats covers of the electrically heated seats146
wheels143
Cleaning safety belt
146
Cleaning seat covers
146
Cleaning the interior artificial leather
145
Seat covers146
Cleaning the vehicle exterior Cavity protection
143
Door locking cylinder143
Headlight glasses143
Towing device144
Under-body protection144
wheels143
Windows and external mirrors142
Cleaning vehicle139
Cleaning vehicle exterior140
Anodized parts142
Chrome parts142
Decorative films141
Plastic parts142
Protective films141
202Index

Towing the vehicle using the tow hitch177
Towing vehicle175
Tyre repair171
Unlocking the driver's door178
Emergency equipment Fire extinguisher
167
First aid kit166
Jack167
Reflective vest166
Vehicle tool kit167
Warning triangle166
Emissions194
Engine Running-in
111
Starting the engine103
Warning messages36
Engine compartment149
Brake fluid156
Overview151
Vehicle battery156
Engine number192
engine oil specification
153
Engine oil152
change152
Checking153
Replenishing154
Warning light37
EPC Warning light
34
ESC Operation
115
Warning light33
Exhaust inspection system Warning light
33
F
Fastening elements
84
Fatigue detection125
Function125
Information messages125
Films141
Fire extinguisher167
First aid kit166
Flexible storage compartment88
Fog lights Warning light
35
Fold variable loading floor up
91
Footmats109
see Footmats109
Force limitation Power windows
58
Front airbag15
Front Assist122
Disable/enable124
Distance warning123
Information messages125
Operation123
Radar sensor122
Warning and automatic braking123
Warning light38
Front fog lights62
fuel lead-free petrol
148
Fuel147
Diesel149
Fuel gauge30
refer to Fuel147
Refuelling147
Warning light35
fuel consumption194
Fuel reserve Warning light
35
Fuses Assignment
181
Assignment of fuses in the dash panel182
Changing181
Colour coding181
Fuse assignment in the engine compartment183
G
Gear change Gear recommendation
39
Information on the selected gear39
Gear changing Gear stick
108
General view Cockpit
26
Genuine parts137
Glasses compartment79
Glow plug system Warning light
34
H
Handbrake
107
Warning light32
Hazard warning light system63
HBA116
Head airbag17
Headlight cleaning system Headlight cleaning system
67
Headlights Bulb arrangement
185
Driving abroad64
Headlight cleaning system67
Headlights with CORNER function62
Headrests70
Adjust height70
Headrest, removing and installing
70
heater Rear window
65
Heater Recirculated air mode
97
204Index

Heating95
Control elements95
Exterior mirrors68
Seats71
HHC116
Hill Start Assist (HHC)116
Hitch127
Drawback load127
Hooks85
Horn26
I
i-Pad holder Handling
82
Ice scrapers142
Ignition lock101
Immobilizer100
Individual settings Locking
52
Unlocking52
Inertia reel13
Information system39
Compass point display45
Door warning39
Gear recommendation39
MAXI DOT display42
Multifunction display40
operation40
Service interval display46
Information system operation40
Infotainment4
Instrument cluster27
Auto-check control39
Counter for distance driven30
Display29
Fuel gauge30
Overview28
Revolution counter28
Temperature gauge29
Warning lights31
Interior care144
Natural leather145
interior light Front
64
Interior monitor55
iPad holder behind the headrests
82
ISOFIX22
J
Jack
167
Maintenance143
Jacking points Raise vehicle
170
Jump-starting174
K
KESSY Locking
51
Unlocking51
Key Locking
50
Start the engine101
Stopping the engine101
Switch off the ignition101
Switch on the ignition101
Unlocking50
L
Lamp failure Warning light
37
Lamps Warning light
37
Leather Natural leather care
145
LEAVING HOME63
Lever Main beam61
Turn signal61
Levers Windscreen wipers
67
Light Cockpit
64
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME63
Front fog lights62
Headlights with CORNER function62
Rear fog light62
Replacing bulbs184
Lighting Luggage compartment
83
Lights59
Automatic driving lamp control61
Daylight running60
Hazard warning light system63
Headlight flasher61
Headlight range adjustment60
Low beam60
Main beam61
parking lights60
Parking lights63
Switching on and off60
Turn signal61
Warning lights31
Load194
Locking Individual settings
52
KESSY51
Key50
Remote control50
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the in- side
52
Locking the door without a locking cylinder Emergency
178
Low beam60
205Index