Antilock Brake System (Abs); The Rear Fog Light; Bulb Failure; Exhaust Inspection System - Skoda Fabia Owner's Manual

Antilock brake system (ABS)

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 20.
If the warning light lights up, there is a fault in the ABS.
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The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Fault: ABS
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The vehicle will only be braked by the normal brake system without the ABS.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
WARNING
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
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tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system » page 47.
If the warning light » page 20
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warning light , do not continue your journey! Seek help from a specialist
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garage.
A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehicle's
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braking distance – there is a risk of accident.

The rear fog light

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 20.
The warning light comes on when the rear fog lights are operating
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Bulb failure

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 20.
The warning light comes on if a bulb is faulty:
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within a few seconds of the ignition being switched on;
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when a light with a defective bulb is switched on.
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Using the system
is displayed simultaneously with the ABS
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The following message may be shown in the MAXI DOT display, for example.
INFORMATION Check front right low beam!
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Note
The rear side lights and the licence plate lighting have several light bulbs. The in-
dicator light only lights up if all light bulbs of the licence plate lighting or the
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parking light (in one rear light) are defective. For this reason, regular check that
these light bulbs are working correctly.

Exhaust inspection system

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 20.
If the warning light lights up, there is a fault in the exhaust inspection system.
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The engine control unit allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek help from a specialist garage.

Glow plug system (diesel engine)

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 20.
The warning light comes on after the ignition has been switched on. The en-
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gine can be started immediately after the pre-glow warning light goes out.
There is a fault in the glow plug system if the warning light
at all or lights up continuously.
46.
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If the warning light begins to flash while driving, a fault exists in the engine
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control. The engine control unit allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
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does not come on
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