2000 SKODA FABIA Workshop Manual

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Vehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker is located at the rear left on the
floor of the boot.
Storage of ŠKODA new vehicles
Notes on storage of new vehicles ⇒Technical Service
Handbook.
Vehicle handover from stock
–Before starting a stock vehicle, carry out a Pre-sales
Inspection.
–If the vehicle has been in stock for more than 6
months, replace the brake fluid.
–Inspect the electrolyte level of the battery and top up,
if necessary.
–Before the vehicle is sold, the recharging table must
be removed from the battery.
–If the battery is more than 52 weeks old or has been
recharged more than twice, it must be replaced with
a new battery.
Additional customer information regard-
ing inspection and maintenance
Information regarding the use of vehicles under
„severe conditions“:
–The service advisor should always point out to the
customer that the inspection intervals are based on
normal operating conditions.
–Under „severe conditions“ the inspection intervals
must be shortened.
„Severe conditions“ exist, for instance, if the vehicle is op-
erated continuously in one or several of the conditions
stated below:
♦Towing a trailer or when fitted with a roof rack.
♦Operated on dusty, poor, muddy roads or roads treat-
ed with road salt.
♦Driven for short distances and at ambient tempera-
tures below freezing point.
–If one or several of these „severe conditions“ exists,
please advise your customer whether it is necessary
to have work carried out between the normal service
intervals, such as:
♦Changing the engine oil before the normal specified
interval.
♦Cleaning or replacing the air filter element in the air fil-
ter housing.

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General information:
–Inform your customer about this so that he has each
inspection carried out at the right time and none are
forgetten.
–Draw the attention of your customer to the sticker af-
fixed to the side of the dash panel (driver's side) indi-
cating when the next service event is due.
–In addition, enter in the boxes provided in the pages of
the Service Schedule when the next service or other
additional operations should be carried out.
–An oil change service should be undertaken at the
prescribed interval ⇒Chapter 02-2.
–Advise your customer that to maintain the vehicle in a
safe and roadworthy condition and also to ensure that
the warranty terms are complied with, it is essential to
have the additional following operations carried out in
addition to the annual inspections:
♦Every 2 years change the brake fluid (have this done
if possible during an inspection service).

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02-2 Inspection
Pre-Delivery Inspection -PDI- (Export)
The operations marked with * apply to all countries; other
operations are applicable to certain countries only!
Compare as-delivered condition of vehicle with order form Chapter
♦Engine fitted
♦Type plate in the engine compartment
♦Vehicle data sticker (compare with stamped identification number)
♦Colour of paintwork, badges, inscriptions
♦Seats (cover, colour) interior trim (colour)
♦Radio, speakers, aerial
♦Central locking system, anti-theft alarm system
♦Wheels, tyres
♦Sun roof
♦Vehicle log book - for completion: Operating manual and service plan (in the correct lan-
guage and with the correct edition data), short introduction, technical data, support in the
case of a breakdown, other manuals (radio,...) ) - all in the vehicle log book pouch
♦Other equipment (all equipment fitted in proper condition)
* Check transport damage (bodywork, paintwork, upholstery, interior trim, carpeting, footmats,
tyres, wheels)02-5, 02-7
Vehicle (exterior)
–Check that all car keys and key number fobs have been provided; check that the sticker
for the key number for the electronic immobiliser is complete and legible
–Proper operation of door handles outside, door locks, child safety locks, door contact
switches and proper operation of all locks and keys (including spare keys), doors, boot lid/
tailgate, fuel filler cap, bonnet lock02-7
–Proper operation of anti-theft alarm system
Engine compartment (from above)
–Check battery no-load voltage, recharge battery if necessary02-6
–Check tight connection of electric cables and plug connections (in particular battery ca-
bles)
–Inspect engine, gearbox, cooling system, brake system and fuel system for leaks02-3, 02-5
–Engine oil level (in-between markings on dipstick)02-3
–Brake fluid level (at „MAX“ marking)02-5
–Coolant level (in-between marking), special equipment antifreeze down to -35°C02-3
–Fill up fluid in washer reservoir, in the winter add antifreeze
Vehicle interior
–Proper operation of seat belts, seat belt height adjuster, power windows and sun roof
–Check car tool kit, spare wheel and accessories for completeness and proper attachment
Underside of vehicle (on lift platform)
–Inspect underbody (underbody protection for damage)02-7
–Inspect for leaks and damage: Engine, gearbox, final drive, steering, brake system, axles,
joint boots. Check proper routing of the brake hoses and brake lines, fuel lines including
ventilation of the fuel system02-3, 02-5

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Pre-sales Inspection - (the Czech Republic)
Compare as-delivered condition of vehicle with order form Chapter
♦Engine fitted
♦Type plate in the engine compartment
♦Vehicle data sticker (compare with stamped identification number)
♦Colour of paintwork, badges, inscriptions
♦Seats (cover, colour) interior trim (colour)
♦Radio, speakers, aerial
♦Central locking system, anti-theft alarm system
♦Wheels, tyres
♦Sun roof
♦Vehicle log book - for completion: Operating manual and service plan (in the correct lan-
guage and with the correct edition data), a list of dealers, short introduction, technical da-
ta, other manuals (radio......) ) - all in the vehicle log book pouch
♦Other equipment (all equipment fitted in proper condition)
♦Vehicles in stock for more than 6 months: Change brake fluid
Inspections and operations to be completed
Vehicle (exterior)
–Plastic and rubber parts - cleanliness and damage
–Inspect bodywork and paintwork for damage02-7
–Check that all car keys and key number fobs have been provided; check that the sticker
for the key number for the electronic immobiliser is complete and legible
–Proper operation of door handles outside, door locks, child safety locks, door contact
switches and proper operation of all locks and keys (including spare keys), doors, boot lid/
tailgate, fuel filler cap, bonnet lock02-7
–Proper operation of anti-theft alarm system
–Tighten the wheel bolts to specified torque (steel and light alloy wheels 120 Nm), fit wheel
caps02-5
–Check the tyre inflation pressure (including spare wheel), if necessary correct the tyre in-
flation pressure, fit valve caps02-5
–Fit roof aerial
Engine compartment (from above)
–Check battery no-load voltage, recharge battery if necessary02-6
–Check tight connection of electric cables and plug connections (in particular battery ca-
bles)
–Inspect engine, gearbox, cooling system, brake system and fuel system for leaks02-3, 02-5
–Engine oil level (in-between markings on dipstick)02-3
–Brake fluid level (at „MAX“ marking)02-5
–Coolant level (in-between marking)02-3
–Fill up fluid in washer reservoir, in the winter add antifreeze
–Windscreen wiper/washer system and headlamp cleaning system: Check for proper oper-
ation02-7
Vehicle interior

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Delivery Inspection (Export)
–Proper operation of seat belts, seat belt height adjuster, power windows and sun roof
–Inspect upholstery, interior trim, carpeting and footmats for cleanliness and damage
–Inspect all switches, all electrical components, gauges/indicators and controls02-6
–Radio: Inspect for proper operation, store stations, set clock, encode02-6
–Reset service interval display02-6
–Power windows: Inspecting positioning02-6
–Key switch for airbag deactivation, front passenger side: Check function „ON/OFF“ and
switch-over to the position „ON“02-7
–Fit net in luggage compartment (if available)
–Check the car tool kit, spare wheel and accessories, that they have all been supplied and
are properly secured
–Install the carpets supplied in the vehicle
–Perform a test drive
Underside of vehicle (on lift platform)
–Inspect underbody (underbody protection for damage)02-7
–Inspect for leaks and damage: Engine, gearbox, final drive, steering, brake system, axles,
joint boots. Check proper routing of the brake hoses and brake lines, fuel lines including
ventilation of the fuel system02-3, 02-5
–Inspect tyres and wheels for damage02-5
Concluding operations
–Interrogate fault memory of all systems, if necessary erase02-6
–Remove protective seat covers
–Remove recharging table (if affixed)
–Complete the service schedule, affix the vehicle data sticker in the Service Schedule to
the floor of the luggage compartment next to the spare wheel„Next Service Date“ sticker
and affix to the side of the dash panel on the driver's side, hand the card „Škoda Assist-
ance“ to the customer02-7
–Final inspection to ensure proper condition for handover to the customer
Inspections and operations to be completed Chapter
Vehicle (exterior)
–Plastic and rubber parts: Inspect for cleanliness and damage
–Inspect bodywork and paintwork for damage02-7
–Check operation of the tailgate lock and the fuel filler cap, door contact switch, operation
of the door handles, door locks and safety buttons, central locking from outside as well as
inside, child safety locks, ability to close all locks on the vehicle using all keys (including
the spare key)02-7
–Check operation of the anti-theft alarm system
–Tighten the wheel bolts to specified torque (steel and light alloy wheels 120 Nm), fit wheel
caps02-5
–Check the tyre inflation pressure (including spare wheel), if necessary correct the tyre in-
flation pressure, fit valve caps02-5
–Vehicles in stock for more than 6 months: Change brake fluid02-5

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–Fit roof aerial
Engine compartment (from above)
–Check battery no-load voltage; recharge if necessary02-6
–Check tight connection of electric cables and plug connections (in particular battery ca-
bles)
–Brake fluid level (at „MAX“ marking)02-5
–Check the engine oil level (to be in-between the marking on the dipstick)02-3
–Check the coolant level (in-between marking), for special equipment antifreeze down to -
35 °C02-3
–Fill up fluid in washer reservoir, in the winter add antifreeze
–Check windscreen wiper and washer system, the spray nozzle adjustment and the resting
position of the windscreen wipers02-7
Vehicle interior
–Inspect upholstery, interior trim, carpeting and footmats for cleanliness and damage
–Inspect all switches, all electrical components, gauges/indicators and controls02-6
–Radio: Inspect for proper operation, store stations, encode, set clock02-6
–Fit net in luggage compartment (if available)
–Vehicle log book - for completion: Operating manual and service plan (in the correct lan-
guage and with the correct edition data), short introduction, technical data, support in the
case of a breakdown, other manuals (radio,...) ) - all in the vehicle log book pouch
–Reset service interval display02-6
–Power windows: Inspecting positioning02-6
–Key switch for airbag deactivation, front passenger side: Check function „ON/OFF“ and
switch-over to the position „ON“02-7
Underside of vehicle (on lift platform)
–Inspect underbody (underbody protection for damage)02-7
–Inspect for leaks and damage: Engine, gearbox, final drive, steering, brake system, axles,
joint boots. Check proper routing of the brake hoses and brake lines, fuel lines including
ventilation of the fuel system02-3, 02-5
–Inspect tyres and wheels for damage02-5
Concluding operations
–Perform a test drive02-9
–Interrogate fault memory of all systems, if necessary erase02-6
–Complete the service schedule, affix the vehicle data sticker in the Service Schedule to
the floor of the luggage compartment next to the spare wheel, complete the „Next Service
Date“ sticker and affix to the side of the dash panel on the driver's side02-7
–Remove recharging table (if affixed)
–Remove protective seat covers
–Install the carpets supplied in the vehicle
–Final inspection to ensure proper condition for handover to customer

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Oil Change Service every 15.000 km1) (QG0)
An Oil Change Service need only be carried out if the vehicle has covered 15 000 km before one year has
elapsed1). If the Oil Change Service is due only a few months prior to the Annual Inspection, it is recommend-
ed to carry out the Annual Inspection at the same time.
Annual Inspection (every 12 months) (QG0)
1)The 7500 km interval applies for diesel operation with high sulphur content - it does not apply for the Czech Republic (for further information
refer to Technical Service Handbook)
Work involvedChapter
–Change engine oil
–Replace engine oil filter02-3
–Disc brake pads: Inspect thickness02-5
–Reset service interval display02-6
–Drain away water from the fuel filter (diesel engine with fuel operation, which does not
comply with DIN EN 590-standard)
After each oil change
–Complete „Next service date“ sticker (max. 1 year or 15 000 km) and affix sticker to the
side of the dash panel (on the driver's side)
–Complete and attach service mirror tag to the interior rear-view mirror
–Hand customer the completed and signed form
Chapter
♦For vehicles with a high mileage carry out an Oil Change Service no later than after 15
000 km1). Carry out Annual Inspection after 30 000 km prior to the scheduled date02-3
♦Every 2 years - in addition change brake fluid 02-5
♦Every 4 years - in addition, change air filter element and clean air filter housing - vehicles
driven less than 60 000 km within 4 years - replace contents set for tyre repair 02-3
♦Every 5 years - replace the emergency battery for the alarm 02-6
♦Exhaust-emission analysis (EEA): Expiry date - see EEA tag on the vehicle identification
plate (only valid for some countries)
♦Recommendation: Replace windscreen wiper blades every 2 years
♦At each inspection - check the 'use by date' of the first aid kit
Work involved
–Interrogate fault memory of all systems, if necessary erase02-6
–Inspect engine and components in the engine compartment for leaks and damage02-3
–Change engine oil
–Replace engine oil filter02-3
–Airbag units: Perform visual inspection for external damage02-7
–Reset service interval display02-6
–Inspecting brake system for leaks and damage02-5
–Check the thickness of the brake pads on all wheels02-5
–Check gearbox, final drive, drive shafts and joint boots for leaks and damage
–Axle joints: Inspect boots for leaks and damage

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Every 30 000 km (QG0)
Includes: Annual inspection and additional operations stated in the table below
–Track rod ends: Inspect play and correct attachment of boots
–Check the tyre inflation pressure (including spare wheel), correct if necessary02-5
–Inspect tyre wear (including spare wheel)02-5
–Inspect tyre tread depth (including spare wheel) and record (FL..., FR..., RR..., RL...,
SP...)02-5
–Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage and attachment
–Brake fluid volume: Check level, if necessary top up02-5
–Battery: test02-6
–Check the anti-freeze in the cooling system and record ...... °C, check for leaks, top up
coolant if necessary02-3
–Flap lock for the engine bonnet: grease
–Inspect operation of all switches, all electrical components, gauges/indicators and con-
trols for proper operation02-6
–Windscreen wiper and washer system: Inspect condition of wiper blades, wiper opera-
tion, washer system: if necessary top up fluid02-7
–Inspect plenum chamber for dirt, clean if necessary02-7
–Fuel filter: Drain away water (vehicles with diesel engine with fuel operation, which does
not comply with DIN EN 590-standard)02-3
–Inspect trailer coupling (with removable arm - manufacturer Profsvar)02-7
After each inspection
–Complete the „Next Service“ sticker and affix sticker to the side of the dash panel (on the
driver's side)
–Perform road test including inspection of proper operation of footbrakes and handbrake,
gearshift and steering, final inspection02-9
–„Mirror tag“ - complete and attach to interior mirror
–Hand customer the completed and signed form
Work involvedChapter
–Headlights: Inspect, if necessary adjust02-6
–Gear oil: Inspect level and top up if necessary (manual gearbox)02-4
–Fuel filter: Drain away water (vehicles with diesel engine with fuel operation, which does
not comply with DIN EN 590-standard)02-3
–Check underbody protection and body paintwork for damage02-7
–Dust and odour filter element for the passenger compartment: replace02-7
–Inspect operation of tilting roof and grease the runners02-7
–Inspect timing belt (petrol engines) - every 90 000 km, then every 30 000 km02-3