Skoda FABIA - 05-2007 Manual page 25

Note
There is no power-assisted steering support when the vehicle is being towed
without the engine running or when the power-assisted steering is defect. The
vehicle is fully steerable however. There is simply increased force required to turn
the steering wheel.
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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 system fault in the engine control system if the warning light
go out 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 WORKSHOP! (ENGINE FAULT - WORKSHOP!)
Glow plug system 
The indicator light  lights up for a cold engine when switching on the ignition
(pre-heat position) 2 ⇒ page 82. Start the engine just as soon as 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 indicator light
at all or lights up continuously. Contact a specialist garage as soon as possible to
obtain professional 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.
Using the system Safety
(diesel engine)
 does not come on
Driving Tips
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
ENGINE WORKSHOP! (ENGINE FAULT - WORKSHOP!)
Turn signal system for vehicles towing a trailer*
The indicator light
tive indicator light for the turn signal system.
The indicator light
vehicle is not operating.
 Coolant temperature/coolant level
does not
The warning light  comes on for a few seconds
The coolant temperature is too high or the coolant level too low if the warning light
 does not go out after the engine is started or flashes 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.
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 188, "Fuse assignment at battery".
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.
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has
1)
The warning light  on vehicles fitted with information display does not come on after
switching the ignition on, but only if the coolant temperature is too high or the coolant level
is too low.
General Maintenance
Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
 on vehicles towing a trailer flashes together with the respec-

does not flash if a turn signal light on the trailer or on the

1)
when the ignition is switched on.
Breakdown assistance
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Technical Data