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ways replace the brake linings on both sides (repair
measure).
Avoid soiling from brake fluid or grease flowing out.
Inspecting brake system for leaks and
damage
–Inspect master brake cylinder, brake servo unit (for
ABS: hydraulic unit), brake pressure regulator, brake
calipers for leaks and damage.
–Inspect brake hoses for twisting.
–Ensure that the brake hoses do not touch any parts of
the vehicle when the steering is turned to full left or full
right lock.
–Inspect the brake hoses for porous and brittle points.
Inspect the brake hoses and brake lines for chafing
points.
–Inspect the brake connections and attachments to en-
sure they are correctly fitted, free of leaks and corro-
sion.
Changing brake fluid (every 2 years)
Special tools, test and measuring equipment and
auxiliary items required
♦Extraction device
♦Brake pedal support, e.g. - V.A.G 1869/2-
Use only fresh genuine brake fluid FMVSS 571.116 DOT
4.
–Unscrew cap -1- from the brake fluid reservoir
Note
WARNING!
Any defects found must be rectified (repair meas-
ure).
WARNING!
Brake fluid must never come into contact with
fluids containing crude oils (oil, petrol, cleaning
agent). Crude oils damage the gaskets and
boots of the brake system.
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.
Wash any parts stained with brake fluid with
large volumes of water.
Observe the disposal instructions!

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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.
Note
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Track rod ends: Inspect play, correct at-
tachment and joint boots
–Raise vehicle (wheel clear of the ground) and inspect
play by moving the track rods and wheels. Clearance:
There must not be any play present.
–Inspect attachment.
–Inspect seals for damage and correct installation.
Inspecting tyres (including spare wheel)
Only tyres of the same type may be fitted to the vehicle.
Tyres of the same brand and tread pattern must always
be fitted to wheels on the same axle!
Delivery Inspection:
–Inspect the tyre tread and side wall for damage, if nec-
essary remove any foreign bodies from the tyres, such
as nails or glass splinters.
Inspection Service:
–Inspect the tyre tread and side wall for damage, if nec-
essary remove any foreign bodies from the tyres, such
as nails or glass splinters.
–Inspect tyres for scrubbing, tread worn down on one
side, porous side walls, cuts and punctures. Any de-
fects found must be advised to the customer and the
customer's attention must be drawn to any necessary
repair measures!
Inspecting tyre wear
–The wear pattern on the front tyres makes it possible
to assess whether it is necessary to inspect the wheel
toe and camber:
♦The formation of ridges on the tyre tread is an indica-
tion of wheel toe errors.
♦Tread worn on one side is usually attributable to cam-
ber errors.
–If such signs of wear are found, determine the cause
by checking the chassis alignment (repair measure).
Note
WARNING!
Tyres that are more than 6 years old must only be
used in case of emergency and while driving very
carefully.

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Inspecting the tyre tread depth (includ-
ing spare wheel) and entering
This value may differ in individual countries as a result of
differing statutory requirements.
If the tyre tread depth is close to the legal minimum, in
other words if no further tread exists at the points around
the circumference of the tyre at which the 1.6 mm high
wear indicators are positioned, the customer should be
informed of the necessary repair measures.
Tightening wheel bolts to specific torque
Special tools, test and measuring equipment and
auxiliary items required
♦Torque wrench
Tightening torque for steel and light alloy wheels 120 Nm.
Inspecting the tyre inflation pressure (in-
cluding spare wheel) and correcting the
tyre inflation pressure if necessary
Special tools, test and measuring equipment and
auxiliary items required
♦Tyre inflation pressure tester
♦The tyre inflation pressures are indicated on a stick-
er,which is affixed to the inside of the fuel filler flap.
♦The tyre inflation pressures indicated on the sticker
apply only to the tyres when cold. Do not reduce the
higher inflation pressure of warm tyres.
♦If winter tyres are fitted, the relevant tyre inflation pres-
sure should be increased by 0.2 bar/20 kPa.
Tyre inflation pressure table
The instructions in the Workshop Repairs Manual always
have priority over those for the vehicle.
FABIA
Note
Note
Engine TyresTyre inflation pressure (kPa/bar)
Partial load Full load
Front axle Rear axle Front axle Rear axle
1.0 ltr./37 kW
1.2 ltr./40 kW
1.2 ltr./47 kW
1.4 ltr./44 kW
1.4 ltr./50 kW
1.4 ltr./55 kW
1.4 ltr./74 kW
2.0 ltr./85 kW155/80 R13 230/2,3 220/2,2 230/2,3 250/2,5
165/70 R14 210/2,1 200/2,0 210/2,1 260/2,6
185/60 R14 220/2,2 200/2,0 230/2,3 270/2,7
185/55 R15 210/2,1 200/2,0 220/2,2 270/2,7
195/50 R15 210/2,1 210/2,1 230/2,4 270/2,8
205/45 R16 220/2,2 200/2,0 240/2,4 280/2,8

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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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If the tester indicates a voltage of 12.5 Volts or more, the
battery is O.K.
If the voltage is less than 12.5 Volts determine the cause
(repair measure).
Battery: Inspecting electrolyte level, top-
ping up with distilled water if necessary
This procedure is not valid for batteries with the sign
„Magic eye“. Test procedure for these batteries
⇒Electrical System; Rep. Gr. 27.
–Inspect electrolyte level:
–The electrolyte level must be between the „MIN“ and
„MAX“ markings.
–Top up the battery with distilled water up to the „MAX“
marking if necessary.
Before disconnecting the battery determine the code of
radio sets fitted with anti-theft coding.
Radio: Check for proper operation
Precise information on how to operate the radio should
be obtained from the operating instructions before in-
specting proper operation of the radio set.
–Switch radio set on and off.
–Operate the volume control.
–Carry out station programming1).
–Inspect station search1).
–Inspect cassette player (insert cassette and play) 1).
–Inspect activation of the anti-theft code of the radio 1).
Setting clock
A rotary knob is provided next to the rev counter for set-
ting the time. The hours (h) are set by turning the knob -1-
to the left, and the minutes (min) are set by turning the
knob to the right:
–By briefly turning the knob the time is advanced by
one hour or one minute. It is possible to move the
hours or minutes back or forward continuously by
Note
WARNING!
When working on the battery wear proper protec-
tion and observe safety precautions.
1)These functions are model specific and are not present on all types of radio sets. For operation refer to Radio Operating Instructions.
Note
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Operate the vehicle system tester by referring to the
read-out on the display:
Read out on display:
–Enter 00 for address word „Automatic test sequence“
and confirm with .
The automatic test sequence is carried out with address
word 00, i.e. the fault memory of all self-diagnosable sys-
tems in the vehicle is interrogated.
If a control unit responds with its identification, the display
will show the number of faults stored in the memory or
„No fault detected!“ Eventuell gespeicherte Fehler eines
Systems werden nacheinander angezeigt.
Any faults stored for one of the systems are displayed in
sequence.
If faults are stored, it is necessary to carry out a repair
measure. Displayed faults are to be entered.
–Switch off ignition.
The vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552 - may have to re-
main connected for the exhaust emission test and for re-
setting the service interval display.
Resetting service interval display (SID)
QG0
If the due date of a service is reached, the service event
appears in the short journey counter below the speedom-
eter as a flashing display, after the ignition is switched on.
The service event also continues flashing for about 60
seconds after the engine is started.
The following displays are possible:
OIL - Oil change service
INSP - Inspection Service
The service event is shown on the indicator when the
service interval has been reached.
The service interval display should be adapted when car-
rying out the Delivery Inspection or during every Inspec-
tion Service.
The following intervals are set when adapting the service
interval display (SID):
Vehicle system test HELP
K cable does not connect to earth
Vehicle system test HELP
K cable does not connect to pos. term.
Vehicle system test HELP
Enter address word XX
Q
Note
Service event Nominal value
(distance)Nominal value
(time)
OIL 15 000 km -
INSP 30 000 km 365 days

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02-7 Body
Airbag units: Visual inspection
Inspecting operation of airbag unit
When the ignition is switched on the airbag warning lamp
K75 lights up for approximately 4 seconds. Should the
warning lamp flash again for a further 12 seconds this is
an indication that the front passenger airbag or the side
airbag unit on the front passenger is electronically locked
(valid for vehicles which do not have an airbag switch-off
function).
The warning lamp will go out after 4 seconds for vehicles
which are fitted with an airbag switch-off function and
switching off of the front passenger airbag will be sig-
nalled by the warning lamp „AIRBAG OFF“ in the middle
of the dash panel.
♦If warning lamp K75 does not go out after 4 seconds
and lights up continously there is a fault.
♦If the warning lamp goes out and then lights up again
the control unit is not coded, the wrong control unit has
been fitted or there is a fault.
♦If the airbag warning light K75 flashes constantly, it is
then necessary to replace the airbag control unit J234.
If the warning light indicates a fault, the fault must be
rectified (repair measure) Body Work; Rep. Gr. 01.
Inspecting airbag for external damage
Driver and front passenger airbag units
The logo „AIRBAG“ on the padded boss of the steering
wheel (driver's side) and on the right side of the dash pan-
el (passenger side) indicates that an airbag is fitted.
–Carry out a visual inspection of the padded boss of the
steering wheel -1- and surface of the dash panel -2-
on the front passenger side for external damage.
–Undertake a visual inspection of the front seats to de-
termine any damage (valid for vehicles with side air-
bags).
♦Only use original seat upholstery approved for side
airbags.
♦The use of commercially available protective seat cov-
ers is prohibited as this impairs the operation of the
side airbags.
♦Replace all harpoon clips with new original parts.
♦In the event of damage to the upholstery - tears, burn
holes etc. - in the area of the side airbag always re-
place the upholstery with a new original part for safety
reasons.
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