Skoda FABIA Owner's Manual page 30

EPC fault light  (petrol engine)
The  (Electronic Power Control) warning light comes on for a few seconds when
the ignition is switched on.
There is a fault in the engine control system if the warning light
or comes on or flashes while driving. The engine management system selects an
emergency programme which enables you to drive to the nearest specialist garage
by adopting a gentle style of driving.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
ENGINE FAULT WORKSHOP!
Glow plug system 
The warning light  lights up for a cold engine when switching on the ignition
(pre-heat position) 2 ⇒ page 100. Start the engine after the indicator light goes out.
The glow plug indicator light will come on for about 1 second if the engine is at a
normal operating temperature or if the outside temperature is above +5°C. This
means that you can start the engine right away.
There is a fault in the glow plug system if the warning light
lights up continuously, contact a specialist garage as soon as possible to obtain
assistance.
There is a system fault in the engine control system if the warning light
started to flash while driving. The engine management system selects an emer-
gency programme which enables you to drive to the nearest specialist garage by
adopting a gentle style of driving.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
ENGINE FAULT WORKSHOP!
Turn signal system for vehicles towing a trailer*
Only if a trailer is attached to the vehicle, the indicator light
the turn signals.
Using the system Safety

(diesel engine)
 does not come on or


flashes together with
Driving Tips
The indicator light
vehicle is not operating.
Coolant temperature/coolant level
does not go out
After the ignition is switched on the warning light
reaches operating temperature
throttle and at severe engine loads. The blue warning light goes out once the oper-
ating temperature has been reached .
The coolant temperature is too high or the coolant level too low if the warning light

lights up red or flashes red while driving.
3 peeps sound as an additional warning signal.
In this case stop and switch the engine off and check the coolant level; top up the
coolant as necessary ⇒ page 190, "Replenishing the coolant".
Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible under the
conditions prevailing to top up with coolant. Keep the engine switched off and
obtain professional assistance from a specialist garage, otherwise it could lead to
severe engine damage.
If the coolant is within the specified range, the increased temperature may be
caused by an operating problem at the coolant fan. Check the fuse for the coolant
fan, replace it if necessary ⇒ page 221, "Fuse assignment at the battery (automatic
gearbox)".
 has
Do not continue driving if the warning light does not go off although the fluid is at
the correct level and also the fuse of the fan is in proper order. Contact a specialist
garage to obtain assistance.
Please also refer to the additional instructions ⇒ page 189, "Cooling system".
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
STOP CHECK COOLANT OWNER'S MANUAL!
1)
Not valid for vehicles with information display.
General Maintenance
Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights

does not flash if a turn signal light on the trailer or on the

lights up blue until the engine

1)
. Avoid running at high engine speeds, at full
Breakdown assistance
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Technical Data