2015 SKODA FABIA bulb

Do-it-yourself
Emergency equipment, and self-help166
Emergency equipment
166
Changing a wheel
168
Breakdown kit
171
Jump-starting
174
Towing vehicle
175
Remote control
177
Emergency unlocking/locking
178
Replacing windscreen wiper blades
179
Fuses and light bulbs
181
Fuses
181
Bulbs
184
Technical data
Technical data
192
Basic vehicle data
192
Vehicle-specific details per engine type
197
Index
3Table of Contents

Other incidents
The following reasons can also apply if the warning light  is illuminated.
▶ The vehicle is loaded on one side. Distribute loads as evenly as possible.
▶ The wheels of one axle are loaded more heavily (e.g. when towing a trailer or
when driving uphill or downhill).
▶ Snow chains are fitted.
▶ A wheel has been changed.
CAUTION
Under certain circumstances (e.g. sporty style of driving, wintry or unpaved
roads) the warning light  in the instrument cluster can be delayed or does
not light up at all.
 Fuel reserve
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates - the fuel level in the fuel tank has reached the reserve level (ap-
proximately 7 litres).
Please refuel. Range: ...

kmPLEASE REFUEL RANGE …

km
An audible signal sounds as a warning.
Note
The text in the display goes out after refuelling and driving a short distance.
  Turn signal system
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 flashes - the left turn signal is turned on.
 flashes - the right turn signal is turned on.
If there is a fault in the turn signal system, the warning light flashes at twice
its normal rate. This does not apply when towing a trailer.
When the hazard warning light system is switched on, this will cause all of the
turn signal lights as well as both warning lights to flash.
 Trailer turn signal lights
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 flashes - the trailer lights are switched on.
If a trailer is hitched and the warning light 
is not flashing, one of the trailer
turn signal lights has failed.
An example message in the display of the instrument cluster
Trailer: check left turn signal!TRAILER TURN SIG_ CHECK LEFT
Check the trailer bulbs.
 Fog lights
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates - the fog lamps are switched on.
 Speed control/speed limiter
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates - the vehicle speed is limited by the speed regulator system
and/or the automatic distance control or by the speed limiter.
 flashes - the speed set with the limiter has been exceeded.
 Brake pedal (automatic transmission)
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates - apply the brake.
 Main beam
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates - the main beam or the headlight flasher is switched on.
35Instruments and warning lights

any other agreements. You should keep the confirmed warranty certificate and
the receipt for these accessories for this period, so that the commencement of
the warranty term may be verified.
In addition, ŠKODA Service Partners also stock a range of suitable car care
products as well as those parts which are subject to natural wear and tear,
such as tyres, batteries, bulbs and wiper blades.
Note
The accessories authorized by ŠKODA AUTO a.s. will be offered by the ŠKODA
Partners in all countries where ŠKODA AUTO a.s. has a sales and service net- work. This will usually be in the form of a printed catalogue of Original ŠKODA
Accessories, in the form of separate printed brochures or in the form of offers
for ŠKODA Genuine Accessories on the ŠKODA Partner's website.
Spoiler
Read and observe
on page 136 first.
If your new vehicle is fitted with a spoiler on the front bumper in combination
with the spoiler on the luggage compartment lid, then the following instruc-
tions must be adhered to.
▶ For safety reasons the vehicle must only ever be equipped with a spoiler on
the front bumper in combination with the associated spoiler on the tailgate.
▶ A spoiler cannot be fitted alone on the front bumper nor in combination with-
out a spoiler on the tailgate or in combination with an inappropriate spoiler
on the tailgate.
▶ We recommend that you consult a ŠKODA Service Partner for any repairs, re-
placement, fitting or removal of spoilers.
WARNING■ Work not properly performed on the spoilers on your vehicle can result in
faults - there is a risk of an accident and serious injury.■
If a front spoiler, full wheel trim, etc. is mounted retrospectively, it must
be ensured that the air supply to the front wheel brakes is not reduced.
The front brakes may overheat, which can have a negative impact on the
functioning of the braking system – there is a risk of an accident.
Component protection
Read and observe
on page 136 first.
Some electronic vehicle components (such as the instrument cluster) are fac-
tory-equipped with component protection.
Component protection has been developed as a protection mechanism for the
following situations. ▶ Impairment of factory- or garage-fitted electronic components after installa-
tion in another vehicle (for example, after a theft).
▶ Impairment of electronic components used outside the vehicle.
▶ The possibility of a legitimate installation or change of electronic compo-
nents for repairs at a specialist garage.
The activated component protection can be realized by functional limitations
of the specific electronic component. Seek help from a specialist garage.
Airbags
Read and observe
on page 136 first.
WARNING■Adjustments, repairs and modifications which have been carried out un-
professionally can cause damage, operational faults, and can also seriously
impair the effectiveness of airbag system – there is the risk of an accident
and fatal injury.■
A change in the suspension of the vehicle including the use of non-ap-
proved wheels and tyre combinations can alter the functioning of the air-
bag system - there is a risk of accident and fatal injury.
WARNINGInformation on the use of the airbag system■Never install any airbag parts into the vehicle that have been removed
from old cars or have been recycled.■
Never fit damaged airbag parts to a vehicle. The airbags may then not be
triggered properly or not at all in the event of an accident. 
138General Maintenance

Fuses and light bulbs
Fuses
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fuses in the dash panel
181
Assignment of the fuses in the dash panel
182
Fuses in the engine compartment
183
Fuse assignment in the engine compartment
183
Individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses.
Switch off the ignition and the corresponding power consuming device before
replacing a fuse.
Find out which fuse belongs to the component that is not operating
» page 181 , Fuses in the dash panel or » page 183 , Fuses in the engine com-
partment .
Fuse colourMaximum amperagepurple3light brown5dark brown7.5red10blue15yellow/blue20white25green/pink30green40red50WARNINGAlways read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment » page 149.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.■
If a newly inserted fuse blows again after a short time, have the electrical
system checked as quickly as possible by a specialist garage.
■
A blown fuse is recognisable by the molten metal strip. Replace the faulty
fuse with a new one of the same amperage.
Note
■
We recommend that you always carry replacement fuses in the vehicle. A box
of replacement fuses and bulbs can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Acces-
sories.■
One fuse may cover several consumers.
■
A single consumer may use several fuses.
Fuses in the dash panel
Fig. 199
Remove the cover
Read and observe and on page 181 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. 199 in the direction of the arrow.
›
Remove the plastic clip from the holder in the fuse box cover.
›
Place the clamp on the respective fuse and pull this fuse out.
›
Insert a new fuse.
›
Replace the clamp in the original position.
›
Insert the top edge of the cover into the dash panel first.
›
Push the lower edge of the cover in the region
A
.
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No.Power consumer43Towing hitch - contact in the socket44Cigarette lighter, 12-volt power socket45Power windows - rear right46Front and rear window washer, operating lever under the steering
wheel47Towing hitch - contact in the socket48Towing hitch - right light49Fuel pump50Radio51Heating of the external mirror52KESSY53KESSY steering lock54Not assigned55Heated front seats56Not assigned57Not assigned58Not assigned59Not assigned
Fuses in the engine compartment
Fig. 201
Remove the cover
Read and observe and on page 181 first.
Replacing fuses
›
Press the lock button on the cover in direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 201 .
›
Raise the cover and remove in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Remove the plastic clip from the holder on the cover of the fuse box in the
dash panel.
›
Replace the appropriate fuse.
›
Replace the clamp in the original position.
›
Place the cover on top of the fuse box.
›
Push in the locking button on the cover and lock.
The cover must engage securely.
CAUTION
The cover for the fuse box in the engine compartment must always be applied
correctly. Water may get into the fuse box if the cover is not replaced properly
- there is a risk of damage to the vehicle!
Fuse assignment in the engine compartment
Fig. 202
Fuses
Read and observe and on page 181 first.
No.Power consumer1Radiator fan2Glow plug system3ABS or ESC4Electrical auxiliary heating system5Electrical auxiliary heating system6Automatic gearbox7Engine control unit 183Fuses and light bulbs

No.Power consumer8Windscreen wipers9Central control unit, battery data module10ABS or ESC11Not assigned12Engine components13Brake pedal switch14Engine components, coil of the fuel pump relay15Engine control unit16Starter17Engine control unit18Engine components, coils of the relay for auxiliary electric heater, radi-
ator fan19Lambda probe20Engine components, glow plug system, heating for the crankcase ven-
tilation
Bulbs
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Bulb arrangement in the headlights
185
Removing and installing the cover in the front wheel arch
185
Fitting and removing the wash water container nozzle
185
Replacing the low beam and high beam bulb (halogen headlights)
186
Change bulb for turn signal switch (halogen headlight)
186
Replacing the parking light bulb (halogen headlights)
187
Changing bulb for daytime running lights switch (halogen headlight)
187
Replacing the dipped beam bulb (halogen projector headlights)
187
Replacing the high beam bulb (halogen projector headlights)
188
Replacing the turn signal switch bulb (halogen projector headlights)
188
Replacing the bulb for the fog light
189
Changing the licence plate light bulb
189
Rear Light
190
Replacing bulbs in rear light
190Some 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 the relevant 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 luggage compartment.
We recommend having the headlight settings checked by a specialist garage
after replacing a bulb in the low, high or fog beam.
Visit a specialist garage if an LED is faulty.WARNING■ Always read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment » page 149.■
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.
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,
napkin, or similar.■
The protective cap of the bulb must always be properly inserted into the
headlamp. Water and dirt may get into the headlamp if the cover is not re-
placed properly - there is a risk of damage to the headlamp!
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.
184Do-it-yourself

Bulb arrangement in the headlightsFig. 203
Principle sketch: Halogen headlights/halogen projector head-
lights
Read and observe
and on page 184 first.
The vehicle is equipped with headlights with halogen bulbs.
Bulb arrangement » Fig. 203
Dayl. dri. light
Low beam, high beam and parking light
Flashing
Low beam
High beam and turning signal switch
Removing and installing the cover in the front wheel arch
Fig. 204
Remove the plastic cover
Read and observe and on page 184 first.
The cover in the front wheel must be removed in order to change certain light
bulbs.
ABCDEDetails about removing the cover - if needed - are given in the description of
each lamp change.
Removing›
Adjust front wheels in the direction of centre of the vehicle.
›
Insert the clamp for removing the full wheel covers » page 167, Vehicle tool
kit into the recess in the cover.
›
Remove the cover by pulling the hook in the direction of arrow » Fig. 204.
Fitting
›
Insert and push the cover into the corresponding opening.
The cover must engage securely.
Fitting and removing the wash water container nozzle
Fig. 205
Remove the holder of the wash water container nozzle
Read and observe
and on page 184 first.
The holder of the wash water container nozzle must be removed in order to
replace some light bulbs. The holder is located in the engine compartment,
front right. 
185Fuses and light bulbs

Details about removing the holder - if needed - are given in each lamp replace-
ment description .
Removing›
Remove the container nozzle
A
from the holder in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 205 .
›
Insert a finger into the recess
B
in the direction of arrow
2
and lift the catch
C
in the direction of arrow
3
.
›
Remove the holder of the container nozzle in the direction of arrow
4
.
Fitting
›
Slide the holder of the container nozzle in the opposite direction to the ar-
row
4
» Fig. 205 .
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. 206
Replacing the bulb for low beam and main beam
Read and observe
and on page 184 first.
›
Remove the relevant cover in the front wheel arch » page 185.
To replace lamp, first remove the bracket of the wash water container nozzle
in the right headlight » page 185.
›
Remove the protective cap
B
» Fig. 203 on page 185 .
›
Press the connector latch and remove the plug connector by jiggling in the
direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 206 .
›
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. 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.
Change bulb for turn signal switch (halogen headlight)
Fig. 207
Changing the bulb for the front
turn signal light
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
C
» Fig. 203 on page 185 .
›
Turn the socket with the bulb in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 207 .
›
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. 203 on page 185 .
186Do-it-yourself