alternator SKODA FABIA 2014 3.G / NJ Owner's Manual

If a trailer is hitched and the warning light  is not flashing , one of the trailer
turn signal lights has failed.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display, for exam-
ple.
Trailer: check left turn signal!
TRAILER TURN SIG_ CHECK LEFT
The trailer must be unhitched properly » page 134, Trailer, connect and dis-
connect .
 Fog lights
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The warning light 
illuminates when the fog lamps are operating.
 Cruise control / speed limiter
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The indicator light illuminates
, when the vehicle is being controlled by the
cruise control or speed limiter.
The indicator light 
flashes , if the speed set by the speed limiter has been
exceeded.
 Brake pedal (automatic transmission)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
If the warning light 
illuminates , operate the brake pedal.
 Main beam
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The warning light 
illuminates when the main beam or the headlight flasher
is being operated.
Warning icons in the display
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
 Automatic transmission
39
 
Rear seat belt warning
39
 Alternator
39
 Coolant
40
 Engine oil pressure
40
 Engine oil level
40
 Lamp failure
41
 Diesel particulate filter (diesel engine)
41
 Windscreen washer fluid level
42

 START-STOP-system
42
 Display of a low temperature
42
 Distance warning (Front Assistant)
42
 Advance warning/emergency brake (Front Assistant)
42
The warning icons indicate the status of certain functions or faults.
The warning icons are indicated in the display of the instrument cluster
» page 31 .
Depending on the meaning of the warning icon, the icon  or
 will also illu-
minate in the bar with the warning lights
4
» Fig. 20 on page 30 or » Fig. 21
on page 30 .
SymbolMeaningDangerWarning
While the operational faults remain unrectified, the messages are repeated.
After they are displayed for the first time, the symbols  or
 continue to be
displayed without any extra messages for the driver.
Some warning icons can be accompanied by acoustic signals and messages in
the instrument cluster display.
After switching on the ignition, some warning icons illuminate briefly as a
function test. 
38Operation

If the tested systems are OK, the corresponding warning lights go out for a
few seconds after switching on the ignition or after starting the engine.
The status of some features and systems is shown by the warning lights
» page 33 .WARNING■
Ignoring illuminated warning icons and related messages or instructions
in the display of the instrument cluster may lead to serious personal injury
or damage to the vehicle.■
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
distance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard
warning lights system » page 64. The warning triangle must be set up at
the prescribed distance - observe the national legal provisions when doing
so.
■
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. While working in
the engine compartment, be sure to observe the following warnings
» page 150 , Engine compartment .
 Automatic transmission
Read and observe
on page 39 first.
The warning icon and the corresponding message indicate a malfunction or
the status of the automatic transmission.
The warning icon and the message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
The message appears only in the segment display.
Message, meaning and action
Gearbox faulty. Workshop!
GEARBOX FAULTY WORKSHOP Fault in the automatic transmission.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
Gearbox overheated. Stop! Owner's Manual!
STOP VEHICLE GEARBOX OVERHEAT
Gearbox overheated.
GEARBOX OVERHEATEDMessage, meaning and action

The temperature of the automatic transmission clutches is too high.  do not continue to drive!
Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine.
Switch on the ignition and wait until the message disappears – risk of
gearbox damage!
The journey can be continued as soon as the warning light and the mes-
sage go out.
If the warning light and the message do not go out, do not continue
driving. Seek help from a specialist garage.
Error: gearbox. Reverse gear not available.
GEARBOX ERROR REV_ GEAR NOT AVAIL Fault in the automatic transmission, reverse gear cannot be engaged.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
Error: Transmission
GEARBOX ERROR Fault in the automatic transmission.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
  Rear seat belt warning
Read and observe
on page 39 first.
A rear seat belt is not fastened
A rear seat belt is fastened
The warning icons  or

light up after the ignition has been switched on.
When the seat belt is fastened/unfastened, the respective icon lights up brief-
ly and indicates the current belt status.
 Alternator
Read and observe
on page 39 first.
The warning icon 
lights up if the vehicle battery is not charged when the
engine is running.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately. 
39Instruments and warning lights