2008 SKODA FABIA Owner's Manual

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A folding hook* for attaching small items of luggage, such as bags etc., is provided on both sides of the luggage compartment.
WARNING
An item of luggage weighing up to 10 kg can be attached to the hook.
Luggage compartment cover
You can use the luggage compartment cover behind the head
restraints for storing light and soft items.
The luggage compartment cover can be removed as required if one must
transport bulky goods.
– Unhook the support straps on the boot lid ⇒page 64, fig. 63.
– Slightly raise the luggage compartment cover.
– Remove the luggage compartment cover from the holders by
pulling to the rear or with adequate blows to the bottom side of the
luggage compartment cover in the area between the holders.
– To re-install, place the luggage compartment cover on the contact
surfaces of the side trim panels and press the luggage compartment
cover into the holders by pushing forward and then hang the
support straps on the tailgate.
The luggage compartment cover in the upper position is foreseen for storage of small objects of up to 2.5 kg. in weight.
Caution
Please ensure that the heating elements of the rear window heater are not damaged as a result of objects placed in this area.
Note
When opening the boot lid, lift the luggage compartment cover - risk that objects placed in this area can slip forward!
Fig. 62 Luggage compart-ment: folding hook (Combi)
Fig. 63 Removing the luggage compartment cover
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Further positions of the luggage compartment cover
You can use the luggage compartment cover behind the head
restraints for storing light and soft items.
The luggage compartment cover can also be put into the lower position on the supporting elements ⇒fig. 64.
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. 65.
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 objects placed in this area.
Note
When opening the boot lid, lift the luggage compartment cover - risk that objects placed in this area can slip forward!
Luggage compartment cover (Combi)
Fig. 64 Luggage compart-ment cover in the lower posi-tion
Fig. 65 Luggage compart-ment cover stowed behind the rear seats.
Fig. 66 Luggage compart-ment: The luggage compart-ment cover
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Unrolling
– Pull the luggage compartment cover in direction of arrow as far as
the stop into the secured position ⇒fig. 66.
Rolling up
– Press the cover in the handle area in direction of arrow , the cover
rolls up automatically.
Removing
– Have the luggage compartment cover removed to transport bulky
goods. Press the slider from the side in the direction of arrow and
remove the luggage compartment cover in the direction of arrow
⇒fig. 67.
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 and luggage compartment cover are not damaged as a result of objects transported in this area.
Variable loading floor (Combi)*
Remove variable loading floor
Fig. 67 Luggage compart-ment: Removing the luggage compartment cover
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Fig. 68 Luggage compart-ment: Fold up variable loading floor
Fig. 69 Luggage compart-ment: remove variable loading floor
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The variable loading floor makes it easier to handle bulky goods and
creates a flat floor when the rear seats are folded forward. The maximum
permissable surface load of the loading floor is 75 kg.
Remove variable loading floor
– Unlock the loading floor by turning the locking bolts by approx.
180° to the left ⇒fig. 68.
– You can fold together the loading floor by moving in the direction of
arrow.
– Lift up the loading floor in direction of arrow ⇒fig. 69 and take out
the loading floor by pulling in direction of arrow ⇒fig. 69.
Install variable loading floor
– Place the loading floor once folded together onto the carrier rail.
– Fold open the loading floor.
– Lock the loading floor by turning the locking bolts by approx. 180°
to the right.
WARNING
Pay attention when installing that the carrier rails and the variable loading floor are correctly fixed, otherwise the occupants are at risk.
Note
If the variable loading floor* is installed ⇒page 66 in the luggage compartment, no flexible storage compartment or fixing net* ⇒page 63 can be installed.
Remove carrier rails
Remove carrier rail
– Slacken the check points on the carrier rails using the vehicle key
or a flat screwdriver ⇒fig. 70.
– Grasp the carrier rail at the position ⇒fig. 71 and slacken it by
pulling in the direction of arrow. You can take out the removable
storage compartments* in order to facilitate the removal ⇒page 81,
“Removeable storage compartments in the luggage compartment*”.
– Grasp the carrier rail at the position , slacken it by pulling in the
direction of arrow and take it out.
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Fig. 70 Luggage compart-ment: Slacken check points
Fig. 71 Luggage compart-ment: Remove carrier rails
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– The carrier rail on the other side of the luggage compartment can be
removed in the same way.
Install carrier rails
– Position the carrier rails on the sides of the luggage compartment.
– Press both check points on each carrier rail up to the stop.
– Check the attachment of the carrier rails by pulling it.
WARNING
Pay attention when installing that the carrier rails and the variable loading floor are correctly fixed, otherwise the occupants are at risk.
Divide the luggage compartment with variable loading floor*
The luggage compartment can be divided with the variable loading floor.
– Lift up a part of the loading floor with the handle and secure it by
moving it into the grooves ⇒fig. 72.
Net partition (Estate)*
Use the net partition behind the rear seats
Unrolling
– Open the right rear door.
– Fold down the rear seat backrests slightly forwards, 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 direc-
tion of the holders ⇒fig. 73.
Fig. 72 Divide the luggage compartment
Fig. 73 Unrolling net parti-tion
Fig. 74 Rolling up net parti-tion
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– Insert the cross rod into one of the mounts .
– Insert the other end of the cross rod by pressing into the second
mount.
– Press both ends of the cross rod forward into the function position.
– 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. 74.
–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 65.
WARNING
•Ensure that the seat backrest on the rear seats is securely interlocked 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.
•First check for yourself that the cross road is inserted into the mounts in the front position!
•If the net partition is located behind the rear seats, then always make sure that the rear seat backrest is correctly interlocked.
Use behind the front seats
Unrolling
– Open the right rear door.
– Fold the surfaces of the seats and seat backrests of the rear seats
forward.
– Pull the net partiton net at the plate out of the housing
⇒fig. 75.
– First of all insert the cross rod into the mount on one side.
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Fig. 75 Unrolling net parti-tion
Fig. 76 Rolling up net parti-tion
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– Insert into the mount on the other side the second end of the cross
rod.
– Press both ends of the cross rod forward into the function position.
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. 76.
–Hold the cross rod in such a way that the net partition can roll up
slowily and without damage into housing .
– Fold the rear seats back into its original position.
WARNING
First check for yourself that the cross road is inserted into the mounts in the front position!
Removing and installing net partition housing
Removing
– Open the right rear door.
– Fold the surfaces of the seats and seat backrests of the rear seats
forward. First the right then the left backrest.
– Push the net partition housing ⇒page 70, fig. 77 in the direction
of arrow and take it out of the mounts of the rear seat backrests on
the right in the direction of the arrow .
Installing
– Position the net partition housing into the mounts of the seat backrest.
– Push the net partition housing in the opposite direction of arrow
as far as the stop.
– Fold the rear seats back into its original position.
Bicycle carrier*
Install cross member
– Remove the luggage compartment cover ⇒page 65; if necessary we
recommend to remove, the net partition* ⇒page 70.
– Take the head restraints out of the rear seat backrests and fold the rear
seats in order to extend the luggage compartment as desired.
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Fig. 77 Rear seats: Net parti-tion housing
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Fig. 78 Install cross member
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– Release the fixtures at the ends of the cross member by slightly
pulling up the securing screws . The fixtures open when they are
not already opened.
– Position the cross member with the fixed (not pulled out) part onto
the right (in direction of travel) lashing eye and then the pull out part
onto the left lashing eye.
– Press the fixtures on both sides of the cross member until they lock
in place and tighten the securing screws .
– Check the attachment of the cross member by pulling it.
WARNING
When transporting the bicycles in the luggage compartment, ensure the safety of the passengers transported.
Install bicycle carrier
– Position the approved bicycle carrier on the middle of the cross
member, after pulling up the screw push the frame side rail (alu-
part) towards the cross member and screw the screw into the nut
⇒fig. 79.
– Slacken the screw and take it out of the moveable part of the
fixture; position the moveable part of the carrier, depending on
bicycle size, into one of the possible positions, so that it does not
come in contact with the boot lid. We recommend to place the move-
able part of the fixture in such a position that the holes are visible
between the screw and the moveable part.
– Insert the screw into the desired position and tighten.
Put bicycle into the bicycle carrier
– Remove the front wheel before putting the bicycle into the vehicle.
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Fig. 79 Install bicycle carrier
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Fig. 80 Put in the bicycle
Fig. 81 Fastening the front wheel
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