Ecu Fault Light (Petrol Engine); Diesel Particulate Filter (Diesel Engine); Fuel Reserve - Skoda Fabia Owner's Manual

ECU fault light (petrol engine)

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 20.
If the warning light comes on or begins to flash while driving, a fault exists in
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the engine control unit. The engine control unit allows the vehicle to run in emer-
gency mode.
Seek help from a specialist garage.

Diesel particulate filter (diesel engine)

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 20.
The diesel particulate filter separates the soot particles from the exhaust. The
soot particles collect in the diesel particulate filter where they are burnt on a reg-
ular basis.
The warning light comes on if soot has accumulated in the filter.
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In order to clean the filter, and where traffic conditions permit
should be driven for at least 15 minutes or until the warning light goes out at an
steady speed of at least 60 km/h at engine speeds of 1800 - 2500 rpm with 4th
or 5th gear engaged (automatic gearbox: position S).
The warning light only goes out once the diesel particulate filter has been
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successfully cleaned.
If the filter is not properly cleaned, the warning light
warning light begins to flash.
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The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Diesel particulate filter: Read manual.
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The engine control unit allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode. After
switching the ignition off and on again the indicator light, the indicator light
also lights up.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
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As long as the warning light
creased fuel consumption and in certain circumstances a power reduction of the
engine.
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tion process of the soot particles in the filter.
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service life of the filter. A ŠKODA Service Partner will be able to tell you which
countries use diesel fuel with a high sulphur content.
» , the vehicle
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wards, the cooling fan may turn on automatically for a few minutes.
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does not go out and the
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The indicator light
An audible signal sounds as a warning signal.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
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The text in the MAXI DOT display only goes out after the vehicle has been refuel-
led and driven a short distance.
WARNING
The diesel particle filter achieves very high temperatures. Therefore do not
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park in areas where the hot filter can come into direct contact with dry grass
or other combustible materials – there is the risk of fire.
Always adjust your speed to suit weather, road, region and traffic condi-
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tions. The recommendations indicated by the warning light must not tempt
you to disregard the national regulations for road traffic.
CAUTION
lights up, one must take into account an in-
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Note
We recommend avoiding regularly driving short distances to assist the combus-
Using diesel fuel with an increased sulphur content can considerably reduce the
If the engine is turned off during the filter cleaning process or shortly after-

Fuel reserve

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 20.
will come on if the fuel level is less than 7 litres.
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Please refuel. Range: ... km
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