Coolant Temperature Gauge; Fuel Gauge - Skoda FABIA Owner's Manual

16 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
During the driving time and always before the engine has reached its operating
temperature, generally avoid high engine speeds ⇒ page 163.
Caution
The needle of the revolutions counter must on no account move into the red zone
of the scale - risk of engine damage!
For the sake of the environment
Shifting to a higher gear in good time helps to reduce the fuel consumption, mini-
mises operating noise levels, protects the environment and contributes to a longer
life and reliability of the engine.

Coolant temperature gauge*

A
The coolant temperature gauge
tion is switched on.
In order to avoid any damage to the engine, please pay attention to the following
notes regarding the temperature ranges:
Cold range
If the pointer is in the left-hand area of the scale* it means that the engine has not
yet reached its operating temperature. Avoid running at high engine speeds, at full
throttle and at severe engine loads.
The operating range
The engine has reached its operating temperature as soon as the pointer has
reached the mid-range of the scale*. The pointer may also move further to the right
at high engine loads and high outside temperatures. This is not critical provided the

warning symbol in the instrument cluster does not flash.

If the symbol in the instrument cluster flashes it means that either the coolant
temperature is too high or the coolant level is too low. Observe the guidelines
⇒ page 29, "Coolant temperature/coolant level ".
⇒ page 15, fig. 18
operates only when the igni-
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WARNING
Pay attention to the warning notes ⇒ page 185, "Working in the engine
compartment" before opening the bonnet and inspecting the coolant level.
Caution
Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the fresh air inlet
impair the cooling efficiency of the coolant. There is then a risk of the engine over-
heating at high outside temperatures and high engine loads!

Fuel gauge

A ⇒ page 15, fig. 18
The fuel gauge
7
on.
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 45 litres. The warning symbol in the instrument
cluster lights up when the pointer drops to the reserve marking
about 7 litres of fuel remaining in the tank. This symbol is a reminder for you, that
you must refuel.
The following will be displayed in the information display*:
PLEASE REFUEL
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.
Caution
Never run the fuel tank completely empty! An irregular fuel supply can result in
poor ignition or misfiring. Unburnt fuel may get into the exhaust system and
damage the catalytic converter.
only operates when the ignition is switched
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