2006 SKODA FABIA door lock

Lights and Visibility67
Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assistanceTechnical Data
Replacing the wiper blade on the rear window wiper
Taking off the wiper blade
– Fold windscreen wiper arm out fr om the windscreen and position
the wiper blade at right angles to the wiper arm ⇒fig. 47.
– Hold the window wiper arm at the top end with one hand.
– With the other hand unlock the locking button in the direction
of arrow and remove the wiper blade.
Attaching a wiper blade
– Position the wiper blade onto th e wiper arm and lock the locking
button .
– Check whether the wiper blade is correctly attached.
The same remarks apply here as for ⇒page 66.
Rear mirror
You can adjust the exterior mirrors electrically*.
Adjust the rear mirror before commencing to drive so that there is a
clear view to the rear.
Dimming the interior mirror
– Pull the lever on the bottom edge of the mirror toward rear (the
lever on the interior mirror must point forwards in it home posi-
tion).
Heating of the external mirror*
– Turn the rotary knob to position  ⇒fig. 48.
Adjusting the left-hand exterior mirror*
– Turn the rotary knob to position . The movement of the mirror
surface is identical to the movement of the rotary knob.
Fig. 47 Wiper blade for rear window
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Fig. 48 Inner part of door: Rotary knob
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Seats and Stowage88
Front seat armrest with storage compartment*Fold the armrest
– Press the lower button on the end face of the armrest ⇒page 88,
fig. 75 in order to fold the armrest. Fold the armrest forwards and
release the button.
Opening stowage compartment
– The armrest includes a stow age compartment. The storage
compartment is unlocked by pressing the upper button and then
can be opened to the top.
Note
The moving space of the arms can be restricted if the armrest is folded down. In city traffic the armrest sh ould not be folded down.
Storage compartment in the front doors
Fig. 75 Armrest: Storage compartment
Fig. 76 Opening stowage compartment
Fig. 77 Stowage compartment in door panel
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Seats and Stowage90
Installing
– Insert both ends of the flexible storage compartment into the
openings of the right side trim panel of the luggage compartment
and push it downwards until it locks.
Clothes hooks*
A clothes hook is located above the rear doors ⇒fig. 80.
WARNING
•Ensure that any clothes hanging from the hooks do not impair your vision to the rear.
•Use the hooks for hanging only light items of clothing and ensure that there are no heavy or sharp- edged objects in the pockets.
Fig. 80 Area above rear doors: Clothes hooks
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Airbag system145
Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assistanceTechnical Data
•If you sell your car, please hand over the complete vehicle documen- tation to the new owener. Please note that the documents relating to the possibility of deactivating the front pa ssenger airbag are also part of the vehicle documents!
•If the vehicle or individual parts of the airbag system are scrapped, it is essential to observe the relevant safety precautions. Škoda Service Partners are familiar with these regulations.
•When disposing of vehicle or parts of the airbag system, it is impor- tant to comply with the national legal requirements.
When are the airbags deployed?
The airbag system is designed in such a way that the driver and the front passenger airbag* are deployed in the event of a frontal collision of major severity .
In the case of a violent side crash, the side airbag* in the front seat and the head airbag* on the side of the car at which the collision occurs are deployed.
It is also possible under certain special accident situations that the front as well as the side airbags and head airbags* are deployed.
The airbags are not deployed in the case of minor frontal and side collisions, in the case of rear-end collisions and vehicle rollover.
Deployment factors
It is not possible to state globally wh ich deployment conditions apply to the airbag system in every situation as the circumstances which exist in the case of accidents vary greatly. An important role in this case, for example, is played by factors such as the type of object agains t which the vehicle impacts (hard, soft), the angle of impact, the vehicle speed etc.
A decisive factor for the deployment of the airbags is the deceleration which occurs during a collision. The control uni t analyses the nature of the collision and activates the relevant restraint system. If the vehicle deceleration which occurs and is measured during the collision remains below the prescribed reference values specified in the cont rol unit, the airbags are not deployed although the vehicle may well suffer severe damage to the bodywork as a consequence of the accident.
The airbags are not deployed if:
•ignition off,
•a minor frontal collision,
•a minor side collision,
•a rear-end collision,
•rollover.
Caution
The dash panel must be replaced afte r the front passenger airbag has been deployed.
Note
•A grey white or red, non harmful gas is released when airbag is inflated. This is perfectly normal and is not an in dication of a fire in the vehicle.
•In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed:
− The interior lighting comes on (if the switch for the interior light is in the door contact position),
− The hazard warning light is switched on,
− All the doors are unlocked.
WARNING (continued)
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Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle186
WARNING
When washing your vehicle in the winter: Water and ice in the brake system can affect the braking ef ficiency - risk of accident!
Automatic vehicle wash systems
The paintwork of the vehicle is sufficiently resistant that the vehicle can be washed normally in automa tic vehicle wash plants without any problem. The actual stress to which the paintwork is subjected, however, depends primarily on the design of the vehicle wash system, the filtering of the water and the type of washing and care products used. If th e paintwork of your vehicle appears mat after being washed or even has scratches, point this out to the operator of the vehicle wash plant. Use a different vehicle wash plant, if necessary.
There are no particular points to note before washing your vehicle in such a plant other than the usual precautionar y measures (closing windows, moving any factory-fitted aerials down flat against the bodywork, etc.).
If you have any particular attached parts fi tted to your car - such as spoiler, roof rack system, two-way radio aerial - it is be st to first of all consult the operator of the car wash plant.
It is important to degrease the lips of the windscreen wiper rubbers after passing through the automatic vehicle wash system.
Caution
Do not screw the swivelling down roof ae rial tight before washing the vehicle in an automatic vehicle wash system - risk of damage!
Washing vehicle by hand
It is important to first soften the dirt with plenty of water and rinse it off as thor- oughly as possible before wa shing your vehicle by hand.
One should then clean the vehicle using a soft washing sponge, washing glove or a washing brush and only slight pressure. Work from the top to the bottom - beginning with the roof. Only place slight pressure on the vehicle paintwork during cl eaning Only use a car shampoo for stubborn dirt.
Wash out the sponge or washing glove thoroughly at short intervals.
Clean wheels, door sills and similar parts last. Use a second sponge for such areas.
Rinse off the vehicle well after giving it a wash and dry it off using a chamois leather.
WARNING
•The ignition should always be switched off when you wash your vehicle - risk of accident!
•Protect your hands and arms from sharp-edged metal parts when you are cleaning the underfloor, the in side of the wheel housings or the wheel trims - risk of cuts.
Caution
•Do not wash your vehicl e in bright sunlight - risk of paint damage.
•Ensure that the jet of water is not aimed directly at the locks or at the door and panel joints if you spray your vehicle in winter down with a hose - risk of freezing.
•Do not use any insect sponges, rough kitchen sponges or similar cleaning products - risk of damage to the surface of paintwork.
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Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle189
Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assistanceTechnical Data
The headlight lenses
Please do not use any aggressive cleaning or chemical solvent products - risk of damage to the plastic lenses Please use soap and clean warm water.
Caution
Never wipe the headlights dry and do not use any sharp objects for cleaning the plastic lenses, this may result in da mage to the protective paintwork and consequently in formation of cracks on the headlight lenses, e.g through effect of chemical products.
Door and window seals
The rubber seals on the doors, boot lid, bonnet and windows remain supple and last longer if you trea t them from time to time with a rubber care product (e.g. with a silicone-free oil in the spray). You also avoid premature wear of the seals and prevent leakages in this way. It is also easier to open the doors. Rubber seals which are well cared for also do not stick together in cold winter weather.
Locks
We recommend that you use the spray fr om Škoda original accessories with regreasing and anticorrosive effect for de-icing locks.
Note
When washing your vehicle, ensure that as little water as possible gets into the locks.
Wheels
Steel wheels
You should also thoroughly wash the wheels and wheel trims when giving your vehicle its regular wash. This prevents an y brake dust, dirt and road salt from sticking to the wheel hubs. You can remo ve stubborn brake abrasion adhering to the wheels with an industrial cleane r. Touch up any damage to the paintwork on the wheels before rust is able to form.
Light alloy wheels
Regular care of light alloy wheels is necessary in order to retain their decorative appearance over long periods. It is particularly important to remove any road salt and brake abrasion from light alloy wheels every two weeks, otherwise the surface will suffer. Wash thoroughly and th en treat the wheels with a protective product for light alloy wheels which does not contain any acidic components. You should provide the wheel hubs with a hard wax layer every three months. You must not use any products which ca use abrasion when treating the wheel hubs. Any damage to the paint layer on the wheel hubs must be touched up immediately.
We recommend using a preservative fr om Škoda genuine accessories offered by your Škoda dealer.
WARNING
One should remember when cleaning the wheels that moisture, ice and road salt may adversely affect brakin g efficiency - risk of an accident!
Note
Severe layers of dirt on the wheels can also result in wheel imbalance. This may show itself in the form of a wheel vibrat ion which is transmitted to the steering wheel which, in certain circumstance s, can cause premature wear of the steering. This means it is necessary to remove the dirt.
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Breakdown assistance228
– Position the lifting jack below the jacking point and move it up until
its claw is positioned directly below the vertical web of the lower
sill.
– Align the lifting jack so that its claw grasps the web of the lower sill
and the moving base plate of the jack is resting flat against
firm ground.
– Turn the lifting jack up further unt il the wheel is just clear of the
ground.
Ground below the lifting jack which is soft and slippery can cause the vehicle to slip off the jack. It is therefor e always necessary to place the lifting jack on a solid surface or use a wide and stable base. Use a non-slip base (e.g. a rubber foot mat) if the surface is smooth, such as cobbled stones, a tiled floor, etc.
WARNING
•Always raise the vehicle with the doors closed - risk of injury.
•Take suitable measures to prevent the base of the lifting jack from slipping off - risk of injury!
•Place the lifting jack only on a solid and even surface.
•Not positioning the lifting jack at the specified points can result in damage to the vehicle. The jack can also slip off if it does not have suffi- cient grip - risk of injury!
•Never start the engine if the vehicl e is lifted - risk of accident.
•Never lie under the vehicle if the vehicle is only lifted with the vehicle lifting jack.
•It is important to support the vehicle with suitable supporting blocks if you wish to work under the lifted vehicle - risk of injury!
Securing wheels against being stolen*
You need a special adapter for slackening the safety wheel
bolts.
– Pull off the full wheel trim/cap from the wheel hub or cap from the
safety wheel bolt.
– Insert the adapter with its toothed side fully into the inner
toothing of the safety wheel bolt right down in such a way that
only the outer hexagon is jutting out ⇒fig. 161.
– Insert the wheel wrench fully onto the adapter .
– Slacken the wheel bolt, or tighten it firmly ⇒page 227.
– Reinstall the full wheel trim/wheel cap after removing the adapter
or place the cap onto the safety wheel bolt.
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Fig. 161 Safety wheel bolt with adapter
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Index249
Index
A
Abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Adjusting seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70, 135
Adjusting the steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Front airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Head airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Side airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Alternator
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Antilock brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Antilock brake system - ABS
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Anti-theft alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Auto Check Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Auto Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Emergency programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Kickdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Tiptronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Automatic vehicle wash systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Automatic wiper/washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Avoiding damage to your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
B
B rake booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28, 207
change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Inspecting the electrolyte level . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Operation in winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Before setting off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Belt tensioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Biodiesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Bluetooth™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Brake
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Brake booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Brake pads
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Brake system
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Button on the driver's door
Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
C
Car jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Car state . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
CD changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Changing the engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Changing wheels around . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Check engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Side airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
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