2005 SKODA FABIA lock

Seats and Stowage
70
You must always press the securing button ⇒page 69, fig. 48 when
pushing the tilting head restraints* out of the upper setting into the lower
setting.
WARNING
•The head restraints must be correctly adjusted in order to offer
effective protection for the occupants in the event of an accident.
•Do not drive under any circumstance with removed head
restraints - risk of injury!
Middle rear head restraint*
The middle head restraints can be adjusted to two settings, the upper one
and the lower one. The upper setting is interlocked into place. You must always press the securing button
⇒fig. 49 when removing the
head restraint and when pushing it out of the upper setting into the lower
setting.
WARNING
The head restraint on the middle re ar seat must always be in the
upper locked position when someone is sitting there.
Heating the front seats*
The seating and leaning surfaces of the front seats can be heated
when the ignition is switched on.
Fig. 49 Rear seats: the
position of the middle
head restraints
Fig. 50 Dash panel:
Control dial for heating
the front seats
sqc.1.book Seite 70 Mittwoch, 13. April 2005 1:09 13

Seats and Stowage71
Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assist-
anceTechnical DataFabia Praktik
Front seats
– Heating on the driver's ⇒page 70, fig. 50 and front
pasenger's seat can be switched on and regulated by turning
the control dial as required.
– The system is switched off by turning the control dial to the home position “0”.
Caution
•You should not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply pressure at
specific points in order to avoid damaging the heating elements of the seat
heaters.
•Do not clean the seats moist ⇒ page 183.
Note
The seat heating should only be switched on when the engine is running.
This has a significant effect of saving on the battery capacity.
Rear seats
Folding the rear seats forwards
Fig. 51 Folding the
rear seats forwards
Fig. 52 Unlock the
seat backrests
sqc.1.book Seite 71 Mittwoch, 13. April 2005 1:09 13

Seats and Stowage
72
The rear seats and the seat backrest can be folded forwards to
increase the volume of the luggage compartment ⇒page 73.
Both rear seats can be folded forward individually on vehicles
with divided rear seats*.
Folding the rear seat forwards
– In order to avoid causing any damage when folding the rear seat forward it is important to adjust the front seats so that no
damage can occur when this is done.
– Pull up the rear seats in the direction of arrow ⇒page 71,
fig. 51 and fold forwards in direction of arrow .
– Pull the unlocking knob and fold the rear seat backrest forwards ⇒page 71, fig. 52.
– Pull the head restraints out of the seat backrest.
– The head restraints can be inserted into the relevant holes of the folded forwards rear seats ⇒page 73, fig. 53 .
– Fold the seat backrest forwards completely.
Folding the rear seat back into position
– Install the head restraint in the partially lifted rear seat back- rest.
– Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until it clicks into place - check by pulling on it.
– Make sure that the red part of the securing knob is not visible ⇒page 71, fig. 52 .
– Fold the rear seats back into its original position.
The rear seat is equipped with an audible signalling of the rear seat back-
rest securing system. If you unlock the rear seat backrest, the securing
knob ⇒page 71, fig. 52 pushes out from it with a red surface. If you
have correctly interlocked the rear seat backrest, the securing knob slides
back into the rear seat backrest and is no longer visible.
WARNING
•The belt lock and pelvic belt must be in their original position
after folding back the rear seats and seat backrest - they must be
ready to use.
•The seat backrests must be securely interlocked in position so
that no objects in the luggage compartment can slide forward if
there is sudden braking - risk of injury.
•Ensure that the seat backrest on the rear seats is securely inter-
locked in position when the vehicle is fitted with three-point safety
belts for the middle rear seat. It is only then that the three-point seat
belt can reliably fulfil its function.
A1
A2
AA
AA
AA
sqc.1.book Seite 72 Mittwoch, 13. April 2005 1:09 13

Seats and Stowage79
Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assist-
anceTechnical DataFabia Praktik
Net partition (Estate)*
Use behind the rear seats
Unrolling
– Fold down the rear seat backrests slightly forwards
⇒page 71, which makes it possible to clear the access for
unrolling the net partition.
– Pull the net partition at the bracket out of the housing in direction of the holders ⇒fig. 61.
– Insert the cross rod into one of the mounts and push the cross rod forward.
– In the same way, fix the cross rod to the other side of the vehicle, mount .
– Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the locking button clicks into place - check by pulling on
the rear seat backrest ⇒.
Rolling up
– Pull the cross rod back slightly, first on the one side then on the other side and take the cross rod out of the mount
⇒fig. 62 .
– Hold the cross rod in such a way that the net partition can roll
up slowily and without damage into housing .
If you wish to use the entire luggage compartment, you can remove the
luggage compartment cover ⇒page 78, fig. 60 .
WARNING
•Ensure that the seat backrest on the rear seats is securely inter-
locked in position when the vehicle is fitted with three-point safety
Fig. 61 Unrolling net
partition
Fig. 62 Rolling up net
partition
AAAB
AC
AC
AC
AC
AB
sqc.1.book Seite 79 Mittwoch, 13. April 2005 1:09 13

Seats and Stowage89
Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assist-
anceTechnical DataFabia Praktik
Storage compartments on the driver's side
- storage compartment below steering wheel
The lockable storage compartment is opened by folding down the
cover in the direction of arrow ⇒fig. 77 .
Storage compartment is for vehicles fitted with an air conditioning
system with a closable inlet for thermally prepared air.
The air supply in the storage compartment is regulated through the pull
out cap . Pulling out the end cover in the direction of travel causes the
air inlet to open while pushing it in causes the air inlet to close.
At open air supply, air flows into the storage with a temperature which is
as high as the one out of the air outlet nozzles, depending on temperature
setting.
The air inlet in the storage compartment is connected to position

through adjustment of the control dial for air distribution. This position
causes the maximum amount of air to flow into the storage compartment
(depending on the rotary regulator position for the fan). You can use the storage compartment, for example, to temper drinks
cans, etc.
If you do not use the air inlet in the storage compartment, the end
cover should always be kept closed.
There is a holder for a pen on the outside of the storage compartment
.
Storage drawer*
– Press in the middle of the storage compartment ⇒fig. 78 and
the storage compartment will come out.
WARNING
•The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and
must also not be used for such purposes - risk of fire!
Fig. 77 Dash panel:
Storage compartments
on the driver's side
AA
AB
AB
AC
AB
Fig. 78 Dash panel:
Storage drawer
sqc.1.book Seite 89 Mittwoch, 13. April 2005 1:09 13

Seats and Stowage
90
•The pull-out storage compartment must always be kept closed
when driving for safety reasons.
Storage compartment in the front seat*
The storage compartment is foreseen for storing small objects of
up to 1 kg. in weight.
– Tilt the lock to open the flap and pull out the flap ⇒fig. 79 .
– Tilt the lock to close the flap and press flap close.
Storage compartment in the front doors
WARNING
Use the stowage compartments in the door panels only for small
items which do not project out of the compartment in order to avoid
any interference with the proper operation of the side airbags.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 79 Front seat:
Storage compartment
Fig. 80 Stowage
compartment in door
panel
sqc.1.book Seite 90 Mittwoch, 13. April 2005 1:09 13

Seats and Stowage91
Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assist-
anceTechnical DataFabia Praktik
Storage compartment in the luggage compartment
(estate car, sedan)*
There are storage compartments situated on the right and the left
in the luggage compartment.
– You can open the compartment by turning the locks in the
direction of arrow ⇒fig. 81 .
Rear armrest with stowage compartment*
– You can fold down the armrest to enhance occupant comfort
⇒fig. 82 .
Fig. 81 Luggage
compartment: Storage
compartmentsFig. 82 Rear seats:
Armrest
Fig. 83 Armrest:
Compartment for
stowing
sqc.1.book Seite 91 Mittwoch, 13. April 2005 1:09 13

Starting-off and Driving
102
Starting-off and Driving
Setting steering wheel position*You can set the height and the forward/back position of the
steering wheel to the desired position.
– Adjust the driver seat ⇒page 67.
– Pull the lever below the steering column ⇒fig. 89 down
⇒ .
– Set the steering wheel to the desired position (concerning height and forward/back position).
– Then push the lever up against the steering column until it locks into place.
WARNING
•You must not adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is
moving!
•The driver must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the
steering wheel ⇒fig. 90 . Not maintaining this minimum distance
will mean that the airbag system will not be able to properly protect
you - hazard!
•For safety reasons the lever must always be firmly pushed up to
avoid the steering wheel altering its position unintentionally when
driving - risk of accident!
•If you adjust the steering wheel further towards the head, you
will reduce the protection offered by the driver airbag in the event
of an accident. Check that the steering wheel is aligned to the
chest.
•When driving, hold the steering wheel with both hands firmly on
the outer edge in the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock position. Never hold
Fig. 89 Adjustable
steering wheel: Lever
below steering column
Fig. 90 Safe distance
to steering wheel
sqc.1.book Seite 102 Mittwoch, 13. April 2005 1:09 13