2000 SKODA FABIA Brake

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–Repeat the procedure for all wheels in the following
sequence: rear left, front right and front left.
1)
–Insert strainer in the brake fluid reservoir and fill with
brake fluid up to the specified level.
–Inspect pedal position and idle travel at brake pedal.
Idle travel: max. 1/3 of pedal travel.
Vehicles with ABS or ABS/EDL:
A road test on such models must be carried out after
bleeding the brake system. While doing so perform at
least one ABS adjustment!
Inspecting the brake fluid level
Use only fresh genuine brake fluid FMVSS 571.116 DOT
4.
The brake fluid must not be above the „MAX“ marking to
prevent fluid flowing out of the reservoir.
Delivery Inspection
The brake fluid level during the delivery inspection should
be at the „MAX“ marking.
Inspection Service:
–The brake fluid level (volume) must always be as-
sessed on the basis of the brake pad wear. When driv-
ing a slight drop in the brake fluid level occurs as a
result of wear-and-tear and the automatic slack ad-
justment of the brake pads.
–If the fluid brake level is on the „MIN“ marking or slight-
ly above, it is not necessary to top up the brake fluid if
the brake pads have practically reached their wear
limit.
–If the brake pads are new or far off the brake wear lim-
it, the brake fluid level must be between the „MIN“ and
„MAX“ markings.
–If the brake fluid level has dropped below the „MIN“
marking, it is necessary to inspect the brake system
before topping up the brake fluid ⇒02-5 page 2; car-
ry out repair measure if necessary.
1)for right-hand drive vehicles the following sequence applies: rear right, front left and front right
WARNING!
Brake fluid is toxic. Because of its caustic effect
brake fluid must not come into contact with
paint.
Brake fluid is hygroscopic, i.e. it absorbs mois-
ture from the surrounding air . Therefore it
should always be stored in airtight containers.
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02-6 Electrical System
Power windows: Inspecting positioning
If the battery is diconnected the power windows forget
their current position.
Test conditions:
•All car doors closed
The inspection procedure is carried out from the outside
Close window with the car key using the convenience
closing system.
–Turn car key into close position and hold until all the
windows are closed.
–After closing the windows hold the key in the close po-
sition for approximately another 3 seconds.
Electrical components: Check for proper
operation
–Inspect lighting, main headlights, headlight beam con-
trol, fog lights, turn signal lights, hazard warning light
system, tail lights, rear fog lights, reversing lights,
brake lights, parking light control for brightness and
proper operation.
–Inspect interior lights, illuminated storage compart-
ment, illuminated ashtray for proper operation.
–Airbag warning lamps: Check operation ⇒Chapter
02-7.
–Inspect warning buzzer, onboard computer, all switch-
es in centre console as well as on the dash panel and
horn for proper operation.
–Inspect power windows, exterior mirrors (heated and
electrically adjustable), central locking system, infra-
red remote control and convenience closing system
for proper operation
–Inspect heating of front seats for proper operation.
–Inspect radio for proper reception and absence of in-
terference, also inspect speakers ⇒02-6 page 2.
Battery: Testing no-load voltage
Special tools, test and measuring equipment and
auxiliary items required
♦Multimeter (e.g. -V.A.G 1526 A-)
Prior to the measurement the vehicle must have been in
the no-load state for at least two hours (no engine starts,
no charging or discharging of battery).
The following procedure applies to measuring the battery
voltage in the no-load state (after at least two hours):
–With the battery installed measure the voltage be-
tween the terminals (ignition switched off).

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holding the knob in the left or right position respective-
ly.
Connect vehicle system tester and inter-
rogate fault memory
The stored faults can be read out with vehicle system
tester -V.A.G 1552-, -V.A.G 1551-, or -V.A.S. 5051-.
♦The following description relates to vehicle system
tester -V.A.G 1552- using program card 6.0.
♦The use of vehicle diagnosis, measurement and infor-
mation system -V.A.S 5051- or fault read-out scan
tool -V.A.G 1551- with the program card version 9 is
similar. (A minor deviation on the display read-out is
possible).
Special tools, test and measuring equipment and
auxiliary items required
♦Vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552 -
♦Diagnostic cable -V.A.G 1551/3, 3A, 3B oder 3C-
Test conditions
•Battery voltage at least 9 V.
•All fuses OK.
•Earth connections between the engine (on gearbox
housing) and body (below the battery) must be O.K.
–Apply handbrake.
–Gearbox: Put the lever into Neutral.
–Automatic gearbox: Move selector lever into position
„P“ or „N“.
–Fold cover open -1- in the direction of the arrow.
Connect vehicle system tester - V.A.G 1552- with appro-
priate cable.
–Start engine and run in idle.
If the read-outs as shown in the work sequence are not
displayed, refer to the following notes:
♦If „Error in data transmission“ is displayed because of
an incorrect entry, unplug cable from vehicle system
tester, plug in again and repeat all the steps.
♦If one of the following messages appears in the dis-
play, carry out fault finding as specified in the fault
finding program at the diagnostic cable ⇒Current
Flow Diagrams, Electrical Fault Finding and Fitting Lo-
cations, or ⇒Operating Instructions of vehicle sys-
tem tester
Note
1552V.A.
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Note
Vehicle system test HELP
The control unit does not respond
Vehicle system test HELP
Fault in communication set-up

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–Press set button -1- and hold and simultaneously
switch on ignition.
–Release set button -1- and turn to the right.
All counters are reset.
–Switch off ignition.
♦For vehicles with the dash panel insert 6Y0 920 xxx x,
the SID with the set button -1- cannot be reset before
a service is required.
♦The fact that the correct oil quality cannot be entered
in this way means that this value will be set to 1 when
resetting the set button (low quality) and the service
interval with a fixed oil change limitation will be activat-
ed.
Changing the code of the service inter-
vals
Service intervals are sub-divided into two types after cod-
ing of the dash panel insert:
WIV with variable service intervals for changing
the oil (QG1)
Service intervals with flexibly set message lengths. Here
the character of the vehicle operation, the condition of the
brake linings and the oil level are monitored. The oil must
conform to the standards VW 503 00, VW 506 000 or VW
506 01.
WIV with fixed service intervals for changing the
oil (QG2)
Service intervals with fixed set message lengths for 1
year or 15 000 km. The oil level is, however, measured
with the oil sensor and the condition of the brake linings
is monitored. This version is usually set when no oil is
used which is not of the required quality.
Change service interval type
♦Every change of the coding of the dash panel insert
which is associated with the service intervals must be
entered into the service schedule for the vehicle.
♦The changes to service intervals with fixed limit for oil
change (QG2) on WIVs with variable service intervals
(QG1) can only be undertaken on the basis that the
vehicle was originally fitted with WIV at the works and
one exclusively only uses engine oil in a quality which
is in accordance with the standard for WIV.
♦The changes made from QG1 to QG2 can be under-
taken independently of the setting up done at the
worts.
An example of changing from QG1 to QG2:
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The specified tightening torque for the windscreen wiper
arms is 20 Nm.
Wiper arms of rear window: Inspecting park po-
sition, adjusting if necessary, spray nozzle of
rear window: Inspect setting and adjust if neces-
sary
The spray should strike the rear window as shown in the
illustration when the vehicle is stationary.
–Set the position of the windscreen wiper arm in such a
way that it is parallel to the edge of the ceramic
sprayed film (on vehicles with spray nozzles in the
windscreen wiper arm).
The spray should strike the rear window as shown in the
illustration when the vehicle is stationary.
–Set the position of the windscreen wiper arm in such a
way that it is parallel to the edge of the ceramic
sprayed film (on vehicles with spray nozzles in the ad-
ditional brake light).
The specified tightening torque for the windscreen wiper
arms is 12 Nm.
–Inspect setting of nozzle, if necessary adjust with a
tool, e.g. with a needle.
If the spray flows out unevenly, or if it cannot be adjusted,
replace the spray nozzle (repair measure).
Sun roof: Cleaning and greasing runners
–Carry out a visual inspection of the sun roof for leaks
and corrosion damage
–Clean the runners -1- and grease with lubricant
-G 052 778-.
–Inspect proper operation of the sun roof, pay attention
to possible abrasive residue.
Door locks, locking buttons, child safety
locks: Check for proper operation
Door locks and locking buttons:
–Unlock and lock the driver and front passenger doors.
Check whether the locking buttons move up and down
when this is done.
–Press down the locking button on the front passenger
door and on the rear doors and close the doors. The
doors must be locked.
The safety knob on the driver's door must not be pressed
in as long as the door is open.
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02-9 Miscellaneous
Tow starting/Towing
♦A towing rope or towing bar must only be fitted to the
above towing lugs.
♦The towing rope must be elastic to protect the vehicle.
Therefore only use synthetic ropes or ropes manufac-
tured in an equally elastic material. However, it is saf-
er to use a towing bar!
♦Make sure no unauthorised traction forces and no jolt-
ing loads are exerted. During towing manoeuvres
away from hardened road surfaces there is a risk of
overloading and damaging the fixation parts.
♦Before starting the engine by towing, first use the bat-
tery of another vehicle as a start aid.
Front: The threaded hole of the front towing lug is located
in the front right part of the bumper behind the cover grill.
Screw in the towing lug by hand by turning it to the left (in
the direction of the arrow) up to the stop.
Rear: The towing lug is located below the rear right part
of the bumper.
♦Comply with the legal regulations on towing.
♦Both drivers must be familiar with the specificities of
the towing process.
♦When using a towing rope the driver of the towing ve-
hicle must press the clutch very smoothly when driv-
ing off and changing gear.
♦The driver of the towed vehicle must make sure the
rope is kept taut.
♦The ignition must be switched on to ensure the steer-
ing wheel does not lock and the turn signals, horn,
windscreen wipers and windscreen washer system
can be activated.
♦As the brake servo unit only operates with the engine
running, the brake pedal must be pressed much hard-
er when the engine is switched off.
♦On vehicles with power steering the steering is much
harder when the engine is switched off.
♦If there is no lubricant in the gearbox or automatic
gearbox the vehicle must only be towed with the drive
wheels raised.
When towing vehicles with a manual gearbox
pay attention to the following:
–Before towing engage 2nd or 3rd gear.
–Switch on ignition.
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–As soon as the engine starts, press clutch and remove
gear to avoid driving into the towing vehicle.
Do not start the engine of vehicles fitted with an exhaust
catalyst by towing over a long distance as unburnt fuel
may get into the catalyst and burn there. This may result
in overheating and hence in the destruction of the cata-
lyst.
Perform a test drive
The following must be assessed within the scope of a test
drive according to the vehicle equipment and the availa-
ble possibilities (city/country, weather)
–Inspect engine for performance, misfiring, idling be-
haviour and acceleration.
–Foot and handbrake: Functional test (jerking, squeak-
ing, pulling to one side) ABS operation. Brake pedal-
idle travel: max.
1/3 of the idle travel.
–Inspect the lever position and smooth operation of the
gearshifts.
–Inspect the driving behaviour of the clutch as well as
the pedal force and smell.
–Inspect automatic gearbox: Selector lever position,
selector lever lock, shifting behaviour, display indica-
tion in dash panel insert.
–Inspect steering clearance of the vehicle standing on
its wheels, with engine running by turning the steering
wheel one way and then the other (wheels straight
ahead). There must be no play on the steering.
–Inspecting the sun roof operation.
–Pay attention to pulling and to the straigt ahead posi-
tion of the steering wheel during driving.
–Inspect the imbalance of the wheels, drive shafts and
propshafts.
–Inspecting functions: Heating, air conditioning, venti-
lation, instruments and warning lights, mirror adjust-
ment.
–Inspect engine, gearbox, axles, steering, brakes,
clutch, bodywork for abnormal noises
Raising the vehicle
Using a lift platform and a workshop jack
The vehicle must only be raised with a workshop jack in
the indicated jacking points -arrows-.
To avoid damage use a suitable rubber or wood insert.
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