2016 SKODA FABIA bulb

Replacing the bulb for the low beam (Halogen headlights)Fig. 212
Changing the bulb for the low beam
Read and observe
and on page 166 first.
›
Remove the relevant cover in the front wheel well » page 166.
›
Remove the protective cap
D
» Fig. 205 on page 166 .
›
Turn the holder with the bulb in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 212 .
›
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. 205 on page 166 .
›
Replace the appropriate cover in the front wheel well » page 166.
Replacing the bulb for the main beam (Halogen headlights)Fig. 213
Changing the bulb for the main beam
Read and observe
and on page 166 first.
Remove the mounting for the mopping water container nozzle before replac-
ing the lamp in the right headlight » page 167.
›
Remove the protective cap
E
» Fig. 205 on page 166 .
›
Turn the holder with the bulb in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 213 .
›
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. 205 on page 166 .
After changing the lamp in the right headlamp, replace mounting for the mop-
ping water container nozzle » page 167.
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Replacing the bulb for the turn signal light (Halogen headlights)Fig. 214
Changing the bulb for the turn signal light
Read and observe
and on page 166 first.
To replace lamp, first remove mounting for the mopping water container noz-
zle in the right headlight » page 167.
›
Remove the protective cap
E
» Fig. 205 on page 166 .
›
Remove the bulb holder with the bulb by jiggling it out in the direction of the
arrow
1
» Fig. 214 .
›
Grasp the pedestal with the light bulb in the area
A
.
›
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. 205 on page 166 .
After changing the lamp in the right headlamp, replace the mounting for the
mopping water container nozzle » page 167.
Changing light bulbs for fog lightsFig. 215
Removing the fog lights/ changing bulb for fog lights
Read and observe
and on page 166 first.
Remove the protective grille and headlight
›
Insert the clamps for removing the full wheel covers into opening
A
» page 150 , Vehicle tool kit .
›
By pulling the hook in direction of arrow
1
remove the protective grille in
the arrow direction
2
» Fig. 215 .
›
Unscrew the screws
B
using the screwdriver from the tool kit.
›
Remove the headlight in the direction of arrow
3
.
Replacing the light bulb
›
Press the latch on the connector in the direction of arrow
4
» Fig. 215 .
›
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. 
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Refit the headlight and grille›Replace the fog light by inserting it in the opposite direction of the arrow 3
» Fig. 215 and tightening.
›
Insert the guard and push it gently until it locks into place.
Changing the bulb for the licence plate light
Fig. 216
Remove licence plate light
Fig. 217
Remove the cover cap / replace the bulb
Read and observe
and on page 166 first.
›
Push in the light in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 216 until it is detached.
›
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. 217.
›
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.
Removing/installing tail lightFig. 218
Remove light / pull out connector
Read and observe
and on page 166 first.
Removing
›
Open the tailgate.
›
Unscrew the screws
A
with the screwdriver from the tool kit .
›
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. 218 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. 218 .
›
Insert the lamp with the holes
B
» Fig. 219 on page 172 onto the pins
D
» Fig. 218 in the body.
›
Carefully press the light into the pins on the bodywork » .
›
Screw the light into place.
›
Shut the boot lid. 
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CAUTION■Ensure that the cable bundle does not become stuck between the body and
the lamp when it is being refitted – or there is a risk of damage to the electrical
installation 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 the bulbs in the tail lamp assembly
Fig. 219
Outer part of the lamp / removing the bulb / lamp holder
Read and observe
and on page 166 first.
Outer part of the lamp
›
Turn the holder with the bulb
A
in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 219 .
›
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.
Inner part of the light
›
Turn the holders with the bulbs
A
in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 219 .
›
Remove the holders with the bulbs from the lamp housing in the direction of
the arrow
2
.
›
Unlock the bulb holder using the marked area with arrows » Fig. 219and re-
move the bulb holder from the light.
›
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
A
into the lamp housing and turn in the
opposite direction of the arrow
1
up to the latch.
172Do-it-yourself

Information on braking93
Warning lights29
Brake system101
Braking Running in
98
Breakdown kit154
Breakdown service see Help in an emergency
8
Bulbs Replacing
165
Button in driver's door electric windows
51
C
Camera See reversing camera
105
CAR See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
Car battery Check condition
143
Cover143
Disconnecting and reconnecting144
Replacing144
Winter operation143
CAR button See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
Car care131
Exterior132
Interior134
Outside133
Car computer see multifunction display
38
Care and maintenance127
Cargo element80
Carrier84
Car wash131
Car washing131
Exterior132
Interior134
washing131
Central locking44
Problems48
Central locking button46
Change battery
159
Changing Windscreen wiper blades
162
Changing a wheel151
Changing151
Changing gear Selector lever
96
Changing wheels Wheels
151
Charging a vehicle battery144
Check Brake fluid
142
Engine oil140
Fit ball head properly121
Oil level140
Checking Battery status
143
Coolant141
Checks Statutory checks
127
Children and safety20
Child safety lock48
Child seat20
Classification22
Installation location22, 23
in the passenger seat22
ISOFIX23
on the front passenger seat21
on the passenger seat21
TOP TETHER24
Cigarette lighter69
Cleaning the vehicle Outside133
Windows133
Climatronic85
Automatic operation87
Operating elements87
Recirculated air mode88
Clothes hook72
cockpit26
Cockpit Lighting
57
Coin and card holders67
Comfort signalling54
COMING HOME56
Compartments66
Component protection128
Computer see multifunction display
38
Coolant140
Checking141
Refilling141
Temperature display28
Warning light34
CORNER See Fog lights with the CORNER function
56
Correct routing of seat belt
14
Correct seated position10
Correct seating position12
Cruise Control System107
Cup holders68
D
DAY LIGHT see Daylight running lights
54
Daylight running lights54
dazzle59
De-icing rear window58
183Index

Operation of the information system38
Speed regulating system109
Windscreen wipers60
light Flash
54
Fog lights/rear fog light55
Light COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
56
Replacing bulbs165
Turn signal/main beam54
Lighting Interior lighting
57
Luggage compartment75
Lights53
Abroad57
Automatic driving light control55
Cockpit57
Daylight running54
Dipped beam53
Fog lights with the CORNER function56
Hazard warning light system56
Headlight cleaning system60
Headlight range control53
Parking lights53, 56
Switching on and off53
Warning lights28
Load175
Lock Individual settings
47
Locking Central locking button
46
in case of emergency160
KESSY46
Key45
Remote control45
Lock steering lock90
Luggage compartment75
Cover78
Fastening elements76
Fixing nets76
Flexible storage compartment80
Lighting75
Net partition79
Storage compartments under the floor80
unlock manually160
Unlock the boot lid160
Variable loading floor81
Luggage compartment cover78
Other positions78
Roll-up cover79
Luggage Storage bike carriers
82
Roll-up cover79
Storage compartments77
M
Main beam
54
Warning light33
Manual air conditioning Controls
86
Recirculated air mode88
Manual gear changing see Gear changing
95
Materials defect liability4
MAXI DOT See MAXI DOT display
40
MAXI DOT display assist systems menu item
41
Audio menu item40
Main menu40
Navigation menu item40
Operation38
telephone menu item41
Maximum speed178
MCB103
Mechanical window lifter open/close
51
Mechanical windows50
Media AUX67
See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment6
USB67
Memory39
Mirror61
Vanity59
mobility warranty5
Modes of the automatic transmission96
Modifications and technical alterations127
MSR101
Multi collision brake (MCB)103
Multifunction display Data
39
Functions38
Memory39
Multifunction pocket77
Multifunction steering wheel38
Multimedia holder70
N
N1
80
Nameplate173
Navigation S Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
Net partition79
Nets76
O
oil see Engine oil
140
Oil Information messages
34
Oil changing Engine oil
139
Onboard computer see multifunction display
38
Operating weight174
186Index

Original accessories128
overview cockpit
26
Overview Engine compartment
138
Fuses162
Warning lights28
P
Parking
94
Parking aid103
Reversing camera105
Parking aid103
Automatic system activation when moving for- ward
105
Function103
Parking assistance Activation / deactivation
105
Display in the Infotainment display104
Parking lights53
Parking the vehicle see Parking
94
ParkPilot103
Parts replacement127
Passive safety Before every journey
10
Driving safety10
Passive Safety10
Pedals95
Footmats95
Petrol135
Pockets73
Pockets in the luggage compartment77
Power steering30
Practical features Pockets
73
Storage compartment for umbrella72
storage compartment under the passenger seat72
Waste container68
Preheating unit31
R
Radio See Owner´s Manual - Infotainment
6
Raise vehicle153
Rear fog light55
Warning light31
Rear seats63
Rear View Camera Function keys
106
Operation106
Orientation Lines106
Rear view mirror61
Rear window - heater58
Recirculated air mode88
Refilling Coolant
141
Engine oil140
Windscreen washer fluid139
Reflective vest149
Refuelling135
Fuel135
Regulation Headlight beam
53
remote Synchronization process
48
Remote Change battery
159
Remote control Unlocking/locking the vehicle
45
Removing the bar ball, Step 1
122
bar ball, Step 2122
Repairs and technical alterations127
Replacing Bulbs165
Fuses162
Windscreen wiper blades161
Rev counter27
Reversing camera105
Rims145
Roller blind Luggage compartment cover
79
Roof Load
84
Roof rack84
Running in Brake pads
93
Engine98
Tyres145
S
SafeLock
47
safety air bag
16
Safety10
Child safety20
Child safety seats20
Correct seated position10
Headrests64
ISOFIX23
TOP TETHER24
SAFE, SAFELOCK See SafeLock
47
Saving electrical energy98
Saving fuel98
SD card See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
Seat belt height adjustment
14
Warning light33
187Index