2006 SKODA FABIA service

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You should remove stubborn dirt (such as insect residues) from the headlight lenses at regular intervals, for example when refuelling. Please refer to the following guidelines ⇒page 189, “The headlight lenses”.
You should remove any snow from the fixtures of the washer nozzles and clear ice in winter with a de-icing spray in order to ensure proper operation of the cleaning system.
Replacing wiper blades for the windscreen wipers
Taking off the wiper blade
– Fold windscreen wiper arm away from the windscreen.
– Press the locking button, in order to unlock the wiper blade and
pull off in the direction of arrow.
Attaching a wiper blade
– Push the wiper blade until it locks up to the stop.
– Check whether the wiper blade is correctly attached.
– Fold the windscreen wiper arm back onto the windscreen.
Wiper blades in proper condition are esse ntial to obtain good visibility. Wiper blades should not be allowed to become dirtied by dust, insect remains and preserving wax.
Juddering or smearing of the wiper blad es could then be due to wax residues left on the windscreen by vehicle washing in automatic vehicle wash systems. It is therefore important to degrease the lips of the wiper blades after every pass through an automatic vehicle wash system.
WARNING
•If the windscreen wipers are handled carelessly, there is a risk of damage to the windscreen.
•You should clean the wiper blades regularly with a windscreen cleaner in order to avoid any smears . Clean a wiper blade with a sponge or cloth if it is very dirty, for example from insect residues.
•Replace the wiper blades once or twice a year for safety reasons. The wiper blades are available from Škoda Service Partners.
Fig. 46 Wiper blade for the windscreen wiper
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The luggage compartment cover can also be put into the lower position on the supporting elements ⇒fig. 60.
The luggage compartment cover in the lower position is foreseen for storage of small objects of up to 6 kg. in weight.
The luggage compartment cover can also be stowed behind the rear seats ⇒ fig. 61.
WARNING
No objects should be placed on the luggage compartment cover, the vehicle occupants could be endangered if there is sudden braking or the vehicle collides with something.
Caution
Please ensure that the heating elements of the rear window heater are not damaged as a result of obje cts placed in this area.
Note
When opening the tailgate, lift the luggage compartment cover - risk that objects placed in this area can slip forward!
The roof rack*
Description
Pay attention to the following points if you wish to transport luggage or other items on the roof of your vehicle:
•A special roof luggage rack system was developed for the vehicle, that is why you should only use a roof luggage rack which has been released for use by Škoda Auto a.s.
•The base carrier is the basis for a comp lete roof luggage rack system. Sepa- rate additional holders are required for safety reasons for transporting luggage, bikes, surfboards, skis and boats.
•The basic version of the roof luggage rack system and further components are obtainable as accessories from Škoda Service Partners.
Caution
•If you use other roof rack systems or if the roof bars are not properly fitted, then any damage which may result to yo ur car is not covered by the warranty agreements. It is therefore essential to pay attention to the fitting instructions supplied with the roof luggage rack system.
•On models fitted with a power sliding/ tilting roof, ensure that the opened sliding/tilting roof does not strike any items of luggage transported on the roof.
•Ensure that the opened tailgate does not collide with the roof load.
For the sake of the environment
The increased aerodynamic drag results in a higher fuel consumption. One should therefore take off the roof bar system after use.
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Note
The operation of the mobile phone fitted with multi-functional module* is only possible on certain models of mobile phone. More detailed information is available from your Škoda Service Partner.
Universal telephone preinstallation with
voice control*
The voice control is activated according to equipment installed on the vehicle by pressing the button PTT (push to talk)  on the adapter ⇒fig. 100 or the button  on the multi-functional module* ⇒page 119.
A phone phonebook is part of the mobile phone preinstallation with voice control. In the phone phonebook there are 1500 free memory locations avail-able. This phone phonebook can be used in line with the mobile telephone.
For vehicles fitted with multi-function al module*, the operation is performed via the function buttons on the module ⇒page 119.
Furthermore the volume can be changed individually at any time with the button for setting the radio or on vehicles fitted with multi-functional module* with function buttons on the steering wheel.
If the system answers with the voice response “ Telephone is not ready”, please check the operating state of the telephone as follows:
•Is the telephone switched on?
•Is the PIN code entered?
Dialogue
The period, in which the telephone system is ready to receive voice commands and carry out the voice commands, is called DIALOGUE. The system gives audible feedback and guides you if necessary through the relevant functions. You can start or end the dialogue at any time by pressing the PTT button. You can also end the dialogue with the voice command CANCEL.
The dialogue is always automatically ended after carrying out an operation, e.g. after erasing the name from the phonebook.
The dialogue of the incoming call is immediately interrupted and you can accept the call by pressing the button .
If a voice command is not detected, the system answers with “ Sorry?” and a new entry can be performed. After the 3rd error the answer “ Cancel” is given and the dialogue is ended.
Optimum understanding of the voice commands depends on the following factors:
•Speak with a normal tone of voice wi thout intonation and excessive voice pauses.
•Avoid insufficient articulation.
•Close the doors, windows and sliding roof, in order to reduce or stop disturbing exterior noise.
Fig. 100 Button for switching on the voice control
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•It is recommended to speak louder at higher speeds, so that the tone of your voice is louder than the increased surrounding noise.
•During the dialogue avoid additional noise in the vehicle, e.g. simultane- ously talking occupants.
•Do not speak, if the system makes an announcement.
•The microphone for voice control is directed to the driver and front passenger. Therefore the driver and the front passenger can operate the equip- ment.
WARNING
Pay attention primarily to the traffic situation! As the driver you are fully responsible for the traffic safety. Use the telephone system only to such an extent, so that you are in full control of your vehicle at any time.
Caution
Taking the mobile phone out of the adapte r during the call can lead to interrup- tion of the connection. When taking ou t the mobile phone, the connection to the factory-fitted antenna is interrupted, this reduces the quality of the trans- mitting and receiving signal. This might result additionally in harmful radiation from the mobile phone in the interior of the vehicle and the charging of the tele-phone battery is interrupted.
Note
•Please also refer to the additional instructions ⇒page 129, “Mobile phones and two-way radio systems”.
•Please contact your Škoda Service Part ner if there are any points which are not clear.
•The voice control of the telephone is only possible for adapters with PTT button. Suitable adapters are available at a Škoda Service Partner.
Inserting the mobile phone and adapter
A telephone mount is factory-fitted. The mount is attached to the
centre console. The adapter “Paragon - Fidelity” is offered as Škoda
Original Accessory.
Inserting the mobile phone and adapter
– First of all push the adapter in the direction of arrow ⇒fig. 101 up
to the stop into the mount. Press the adapter slightly downwards,
until it locks securely into position.
– Insert the mobile phone into the adapter (as specified in manufac-
turer's instructions).
Removing the mobile phone and adapter
– Press simultaneouly the side locks of the mount and remove the
mobile phone and adapter ⇒fig. 101.
Fig. 101 Universal prep- aration for the mobile phone
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This enables you to make full use of the advantages of a normal carphone (“handsfree system” using a microphone integrated in the vehicle, optimal transmission of signals using an external aerial etc.). The battery of the mobile phone is also constantly charged.
Mobile phone operation
If you select the menu PHONE in the information display and the phone is not in the adapter, INSERT PHONE is shown on the display.
After inserting the phone in the adapter, the system begins to load the phone book from the phone into the information display. The following is shown one after the other on the display:
PLEASE WAIT
LOADING... LAST CALLS
LOADING... ACCEPTED CALLS
LOADING... MISSED CALLS
LOADING... PHONE BOOK
After loading is completed, phone book, last calls, accepted calls, missed calls and memory appear in the display.
Using the system
•You can scroll through the telephone memory for individual names or menus by slowly turning the thumbwheel ⇒fig. 102.
•You can scroll through from A to Z or from Z to A within the telephone memory by slowly turning the t humbwheel downwards or upwards.
•You can always return to one level higher in the menu of the information display by pressing the button at the top for a lengthy period.
•The selected menu is displayed by briefly pressing the button .
Overview of the possible functions and read outs:
Fig. 102 Multi-func- tional module: control buttons
ActivityRead out in display
Call terminatedINCOMING CALL TERMINATED
Number engagedLINE BUSY
No service foundNO SERVICE
Enter PIN codeENTER PIN
AA
AA
AB
AB
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with the hands-free system . If a fifth mobile phone is connected to the hands- free-system, then the telephone, which has been used together with the hands- free system for the shortest period, is disconnected.
Establishing the Bluetooth connection
After switching on the ignition, the Bluetooth connection is automatically established for the already adapted mobile phone 3). You can hear an increasing tone sequence from the loudspeakers of the vehicle.
Disconnecting the Bluetooth connection
After withdrawing the ignition key, the Bluetooth connection is disonnected. You can hear an increasing tone sequence from the loudspeakers of the vehicle.
WARNING
•Pay attention primarily to the traffic situation! As the driver you are fully responsible for the traffic safety . Use the telephone system only to such an extent, so that you are in full control of your vehicle at any time - risk of accident!
•In the event of air transport, the Bluetooth function of the handsfree-system must be switched off by a specialist garage.
Caution
Taking the mobile phone out of the adapter during the call can lead to interrup- tion of the connection. When taking ou t the mobile phone, the connection to the factory-fitted antenna is interrupted, this reduces the quality of the trans- mitting and receiving signal. This might result additionally in harmful radiation from the mobile phone in the interior of the vehicle and the charging of the tele- phone battery is interrupted.
Note
•Not valid for all mobile phones whic h enable a communication via Blue- tooth.
•Please operate your mobile phone excl usively with a suitable adapter, in order to keep a low radiation in the vehicle.
•Inserting the mobile phone into the adapter ensures an optimal sending and receiving power and offers at the sa me time the advantage of the battery charging.
•If you insert the mobile telephone into the adapter, the connection is estab- lished via the interface in the adapte r set and the Bluetooth connection is disconnected. You can hear an increa sing tone sequence from the loud- speakers of the vehicle.
•Note that the range of the Bluetooth connection to the handsfree-system is limited to the vehicle interior. The rang e is dependent on local factors, e.g. obstacles between the devices and interferences with other devices. If your mobile phone is e.g. in a jacket pocket, th is can lead to difficulties when estab- lishing the Bluetooth connection with the handsfree-system or the data transfer.
•If you have set the Portugue se language in the information display, it is used automatically for the mobile phone operation, as this is the language, which was entered during coding of the handsfree-system.
Mobile phones and two-way radio systems
We recommend that you have the installation of a mobile phone and two-way radio system in a vehicle carried out by a Škoda Service Partner.
Škoda Auto a.s. permits the operation of mobile phones and two-way radio systems with a professionally installed external aerial and a maximum transmis- sion power of up to 10 watts.
Our Škoda Service Partners are also happy to inform you about the possibilities available for installing and operating mobile telephones and radio transmitters which have an output greater than 10 watts. The Škoda Service Partners can provide you with details about the technical possibilities for retrofitting of mobile telephones and radio transmitters.
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•In order to avoid malfunctions of the changer, please never use a CD protective foil or stabilizer (obtai nable on the market as CD-accessory).
•Described in this Owner's Manual are only the steps required for the oper- ation of the CD-changer.
•You will find further information for this setting menu in the Radio Owner's Manual.
Tips for operating the CD-changer
Please pay attention to the follo wing notes for operating the CD-
changer.
•Only clean CDs without scratches and damages should be used, in order to guarantee a proper, high-quality CD-playback.
•Affix no labels to the CDs.
•Always store non-used CDs in the original folding box.
•Never expose CDs to direct sun rays.
•Use a soft, non-fluffy cloth to clean the CDs. Wipe the CD straight-lined from the middle to the outside. Strong dirt must be eliminated with usual CD- cleaner.
•Please never use liquids such as gasoline, paint thinner or disk cleaner, otherwise the surface of the CD could get damaged.
Precaution measures for laser equipment
Laser equipment is classified according to DIN IEC 76 (CO) 6/VDE 0837 in the safety categories 1 - 4.
The Škoda CD-changer correspond s to the safety category 1.
The laser used for equipment of category 1 is to such an extent energy-poor and/or shielded that there is no risk of danger when used in accordance with the regulation.
WARNING
Please always pay full attention to the traffic situation around you!
Note
Do not remove the equipment cover. The equipment does not contain any parts, which can be serviced by the user.
Warranty
The same guarantee conditions apply for our factory-fitted radio system as for new vehicles.
Note
A damage in the sense of the warranty must not be the result from improper handling of the system or from unprofessi onal repair attempts. In addition, no external damage must be present.
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A plastic knob in the belt webbing holds the belt tongue in a position which is easy to get hold of.
Three-point safety belt for the middle rear seat
It is used in the same way as the normal three-point seat belts on the left and right (at front and rear).
WARNING
•The three-point safety belt for the rear middle seat can only fulfil its function reliably when the backrests are correctly locked into position ⇒ page 73.
Belt tensioner
Safety for the driver and front passenger wearing their seat belts is enhanced by the belt tensioners fitted to the inertia reels of the front three-point seat belts.
The fastened three-point seat belts are automatically tensioned in the event of a frontal collision of a certain severity. The belts tensioners are also deployed if the seat belts are not fastened.
Belt tensioners are not activated in the event of minor frontal collisions, side and rear-end collisions, in the case of a rollover and also not in accidents in which no major forces are produced from the front.
WARNING
•Any work on the belt tightener sy stem, including removal and instal- lation of system components because of other repair work, must only be carried out by a specialist garage.
•The protective function of the system is only adequate for a single accident. If the belt tensioners have been deployed, it is then necessary to replace the entire system.
•The Owner's Manual must also be handed over to the new owner if the vehicle is sold.
Note
•Smoke is generated when the belt tensioners are deployed. This is not an indication of a fire in the vehicle.
•It is essential to pay attention to releva nt safety regulations if the vehicle or individual parts of the system are scrapped. Škoda Service Partners are familiar with these regulations and will be able to provide you with detailed information in this respect.
•When disposing of vehicle or parts of the system, it is important to comply with the national legal requirements.
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