headlight bulb SKODA FABIA 2003 1.G / 6Y Owner's Manual

Lights and Visibility
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Note
Headlights fitted with Xenon bulbs adapt automatically to the load and
driving state of the vehicle (e.g. accelerating, braking) when the ignition is
switched on and when driving.
Switch for hazard warning lights 
– Press switch  ⇒ fig. 32 to switch the hazard warning light
system on or off.
All the turn signal lights on the vehicle flash at the same time when the
hazard warning light system is switched on. The indicator light for the turn
signals and the indicator light in the switch also flash at the same time. You
can also switch on the hazard warning light system if the ignition is
switched off.
Note
Switch on the hazard warning light system if, for example:
•you encounter traffic congestion,
•your car breaks down or an emergency situation occurs,
Turn signal   and main beam lever 
The parking lights and headlight flasher are also switched
on and off using the turn signal and main beam lever.
The turn signal and main beam lever perform the following func-
tions:
Turn signal light (right)

– Push the lever upwards ⇒fig. 33 .
Fig. 32 Dash panel:
Switch for hazard
warning lights
Fig. 33 Turn signal and
main beam lever

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No.Power consumerAmperes
1Instrument cluster, ESP5
2Brake lights10
3Power supply for the diagnostics, air-conditioning
system5
4Interior lighting10
5Door warning light5
6Lights and Visibility5
7Engine electronics, power-assisted steering5
8Not assigned
9Lambda probe10
10S-contact a)5
11Electrically adjustable rear mirror b)5
12Ventilation system, air-conditioning system, Xenon
headlight5
13Reversing light10
14Diesel engine control unit10
15Headlight cleaning system, window wiper10
16Instrument cluster5
17Petrol engine - control unit c)5
18Telephone5
19Automatic gearbox10
20Control unit for lamp failure5
21Heated windscreen washer nozzles5
22Not assigned
23Right main beam10
24Engine electronics10
25Control unit for ABS, TCS
control unit for ESP5
10
26Not assigned
27Not assigned
28Cruise control, switch for the brake and clutch pedal5
29Not assigned
30Main beam on the left and indicator light10
31Central locking system - door lock for the boot lid10
32Rear window wiper10
33Parking light on the right5
34Parking light on the left5
35Injector - petrol engine10
36Licence plate light5
37Rear fog light and indicator light5
38Heating of the external mirror5
39Rear window heater20
40Horn20
41Front window wiper20
42Cigarette lighter, power socket15
43Central control unit, selector lever lock for the auto-
matic gearbox20
44Turn signals15
No.Power consumerAmperes

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The power windows are protected by automatic circuit breakers which
switch on again automatically after a few seconds after the overload has
been eliminated - e.g. frozen windows.
Bulbs
Changing bulbs
The relevant lamp must always be switched off before a light bulb is
replaced.
Do not take hold of the glass bulb with naked fingers (even the smallest
amount of dirt reduces the working life of the light bulb). Use a clean cloth,
serviette or something similar.
Defect light bulbs should only be replaced with light bulbs of the same
type. The designation is located on the light socket or the glass bulb.
Changing certain bulbs is not something which you can do yourself, but
requires to be done by a specialist. Other parts of the vehcle must be
removed in order to change the light bulbs. This applies, in particular, to
bulbs which can only be reached from the engine compartment.
We therefore recommend that you have any bulbs changed by a Škoda
dealer or, in exceptional cases, by calling on other professional assist-
ance.
Please note that the engine compartment is a hazardous area
⇒ page 172.
45Radio, navigation system20
46Electrical power window (at the front on the right)25
47Not assigned
48Diesel engine - control unit, injector30
49Central locking system15
50Low beam on the right15
51Power socket in the luggage compartment15
52Ignition15
53Electrical power window (at the rear on the right)25
54Low beam on the left15
55Not assigned
56Control unit - petrol engine20
57To w i n g d e v i c e25
58Electrical power window (at the front on the left)25
59Not assigned
60Horn for the anti-theft alarm system15
61Fuel pump - petrol engine15
62Electric sliding/tilting roof25
63Seat heaters15
64Headlight cleaning system20
65Fog lights15
66Electrical power window (at the rear on the left)25
67Not assigned
68Fresh air blower25
No.Power consumerAmperesa)For power consumers, e.g. the radio, which can be operated with the ignition
switched off as long as the ignition key is not withdrawn.
b)For vehicles with an electrical power window systemc)It is 15 amps for a vehicle with a 1.2 litre engine.

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We recommend that you carry the set of light bulbs with you which was
delivered in your vehicle. Replacement light bulbs
6) are available at
Škoda dealers.
The set of light bulbs can be stowed in the spare wheel well.
Fitted with a xenon headlight
Change of light bulbs on Xenon lights (low beam lights, parking lights and
main beam lights) should be undertaken by a Skoda dealer.
Overview of bulbs
Note
This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is
assumed that no major complications will arise. Other light bulbs should
be changed by your Škoda dealer.
6)Replacement light bulbs are, on the other hand, part of the basic equipping of the
vehicle in some countries.
Front headlightHalogen headlightXenon headlight
Low beamH7D2S
Main beamH3
Parking lightsW5W
Turn signalsPY21W
Fog lightsH3
Rear light unitBulb
Reversing lightP21W
Turn signalsPY21W
Brake lightsP21W
Parking light and rear fog lightP21/4W
Others
Side turn signal lightsWY5W
Licence plate lightC5W
3. Brake lightLED
Interior lightC10W
Reading lightsW5W
Luggage compartment lightW5W
Door warning lightW5W
Storage compartment light - front pas-
senger sideC3W
WARNING
•Bulbs H7 and H3 are pressurised and may burst when changing
the bulb - risk of injury!
•It is recommended to wear gloves and eye protection when
changing a light bulb.
•Gas discharge bulbs* (xenon bulbs) operate with a high
voltage, professional knowledge is required - danger to life!
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Front headlight
It is necessary to remove the protective cover at the rear of the
headlight before replacing a light bulb on a main beam light, low
beam light and parking light. – Open the bonnet.
– Press the securing spring downwards and remove the protec-
tive cover ⇒fig. 153 .
Assignment of the light bulbs in the headlight (on the right-hand side)
⇒fig. 154 .
- main beam light
- low beam light
- parking lights
Note
For vehicles with a 2.0 litre/85 kW engine, we recommend that you have
the light bulbs for the main beam lights, low beam lights and parking lights
changed by a Skoda dealer.
Fig. 153 Protective
cover for the headlight
at the front
Fig. 154 Front head-
light: Installing the light
bulbs
A1
A2
A3

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Main beam
– Open the bonnet.
– Remove the protective cover at the rear of the headlight
⇒page 214, fig. 153 .
– Disconnect the plug connector .
– Press together the sprung wire clamp on the lamp holder and swing down.
– Remove the halogen lamp with cable. Insert the new halogen lamp in such a way that the fixing lug on the reflector lies in the
corresponding recess in the lamp lplate.
– Close the sprung wire clamp over the plate. Press together the sprung wire clamp and lock together again.
– Plug into the plug connector . – Get the headlight setting checked by a Skoda dealer after
replacing the light bulb.
Parking light at the front
– Open the bonnet.
– Remove the protective cover at the rear of the headlight ⇒page 214, fig. 153 .
– Pull the lamp holder with light bulb for the parking light out of the headlight ⇒fig. 156 .
– Pull the defect light bulb out of the lamp holder.
– Insert the new light bulb.
Fig. 155 Structure of
the light bulb of the
main beam light
AB
AA
AB
Fig. 156 Structure of
the light bulb of the
parking light

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– Insert the lamp holder with new light bulb into of the headlight.
Low beam
– Open the bonnet.
– Remove the protective cover at the rear of the headlight ⇒page 214, fig. 153 .
– Unplug plug .
– Unlock the sprung wire clamp downwards and swing to the side.
– Remove the light bulb and insert the new light bulb in such a way that the fixing lug on the reflector lies in the corre-
sponding recess in the lamp plate. – Close the sprung wire clamp over the plate and engage it
again.
– Plug in plug .
– Get the headlight setting checked by a Skoda dealer after replacing the light bulb.
Turn signal light (at the front)
– Open the bonnet.
– Screw out the lamp holder and light bulb by turning it anti-clockwise ⇒fig. 158 .
– Press the defect light bulb in to the holder, turn anti-clockwise and remove.
Fig. 157 Structure of
the light bulb of the low
beam light
AA
AB
A1
AA
Fig. 158 Structure of
the light bulb of the
turn signal light

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– Insert the new light bulb and turn it fully to the right.
– Insert the lamp holder with new light bulb into the headlight.
Secure the lamp holder by turning it to the right.
Fog lights*
We recommend having the light bulb replaced by a Škoda dealer.
– Remove the protective grille next to the light.
– Unscrew the screws on the fog light holder. The upper screw holds the outer air temperature sensor* in place on the light
⇒fig. 159
– Remove the end cover of the light.
– Disconnect plug connector ⇒fig. 160 .
– Press together the sprung wire clamp on the lamp holder and swing down.
– Remove the light bulb with cable.
– Insert the new halogen lamp in such a way that the fixing lug on the reflector lies in the corresponding recess in the lamp
plate.
Fig. 159 Removing the
fog light
Fig. 160 Structure of
the light bulb of the fog
light
A1
AB
AA