2009 SKODA FABIA child lock

Seats and Storage 62Seats and StorageFront seatsBasic informationThe front seats have a wide range of different settings and can thus be matched to
the physical characteristics of the driver and front passenger. Correct adjustment of
the seats is particularly important for:•
safely and quickly reaching the controls;
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a relaxed, fatigue-free body position;
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achieving the maximum protection offered by the seat belts and the airbag
system.
The chapters which follow describe the procedure which you should adopt for
adjusting the seats.
WARNING
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Never transport more occupants than the maximum seating in the
vehicle.
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Each occupant must correctly fasten the seat belt belonging to the seat.
Children must be fastened ⇒page 147, “Transporting children safely” with
a suitable restraint system.
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The front seats and the head restraints must always be adjusted to match
the body size of the seat occupant as well as the seat belts must always be
correctly fastened in order to provide an optimal protection for you and your
occupants.
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Always keep your feet in the footwell when the vehicle is being driven -
never place your feet on the instrument panel, out of the window or on the
surfaces of the seats. This is particularly important for the front seat
passenger. You will be exposed to increased risk of injury if it becomes
necessary to apply the brake or in the event of an accident. If an airbag is
deployed, you may suffer fatal injuries when adopting an incorrect seated
position!
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It is important for the driver and front passenger to maintain a distance
of at least 25 cm from the steering wheel or dash panel. Not maintaining this
minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to prop-
erly protect you - hazard! The front seats and the head restraints must
always also be correctly adjusted to match the body size of the occupant.
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Ensure that there are no objects in the footwell as any objects may get
behind the pedals during a driving or braking manoeuvre. You would then
no longer be able to operate the clutch, to brake or accelerate.
Adjusting the front seatsAdjusting a seat in a forward/back direction
– Pull the lever ⇒fig. 64 up and push the seat into the desired posi-
tion.
– Release the lever and push the seat further until the lock is heard
to engage.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 64 Controls at seat
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
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Do not use the seat heating if objects are fastened or stored on a seat for
example a child seat, a bag etc. A fault in the system of the seat heating can
occur.Caution
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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.
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Do not clean the seats moist ⇒page 178.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 seatsFolding the rear seats forwards
To enlarge the luggage compartment, the rear seats can be folded
forwards, if necessary remove the seat cushions ⇒page 66. The rear
seats can be folded forward individually on vehicles with divided rear
seats*.
Folding seats forwards
– Before folding the rear seats forwards, you must adapt the position of
the front seats in such a way that they are not damaged when the rear
seats are folded forwards.
– Pull up the seat cushion in the direction of arrow ⇒fig. 68 and fold
forwards in direction of arrow .
– Unlock the seat backrest backrest by pulling the securing knob and
fold it forwards ⇒fig. 69.
– Pull the head restraint out of the seat backrest.
– The head restraints can be inserted into the relevant holes of the
folded forward seat cushions ⇒page 66, fig. 70.
– Fold the seat backrests fully fowards.
Move seats into the initial position
– Install the head restraint in the slightly lifted seat backrest.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 68 Folding the seat
cushion forwards
Fig. 69 Unlock the seat
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Starting-off and Driving 100Ignition lockPetrol engines
- ignition switched off, engine off, the steering can be locked.
- ignition switched on
- start engine
Diesel engines
- interruption of fuel supply, ignition switched off, engine off, the steering can
be locked.
- heating glow plugs on, ignition switched on•
You should not switch on any major electrical components during the heating
period otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.
- start engine
Applies to all models:
Position
To lock the steering, with the ignition key withdrawn, turn the steering wheel until
the steering locking pin is heard to engage. You should always lock the steering as
a general rule if you leave your vehicle. This acts as a deterrent against possible theft
of your vehicle ⇒.
Position Move the steering wheel back and forward a little if the ignition key cannot, or
cannot easily be turned into this position, in order to release the steering lock.
Position
The engine is started in this position. At the same time switched on low beam or
main beam or other electrical components with major power consumption are
briefly switched off. The ignition key moves back into position when one
releases the key.
The ignition key must be turned back into position each time before starting the
engine again. The starter repeat lock in the ignition lock prevents the starter being
engaged when the engine is running and thus getting damaged.
WARNING
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When driving, the ignition key must always be in the position (igni-
tion switched on) without the engine running. This position is indicated by
the warning lights coming on. If this is not the case, it could result in unex-
pected locking of the steering wheel - risk of accident!
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Do not withdraw the ignition key from the lock until the vehicle has come
to a stop. The steering lock can engage immediately - risk of accident!
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Always withdraw the ignition key if you are going to leave the vehicle,
even for a short time. This is particularly important if children are left in the
vehicle. The children might otherwise start the engine or operate electrical
equipment (e.g. power windows) - risk of injury!
Starting the engineGeneral
You can only start the engine only using an original ignition key.•
Place the gearshift lever into neutral (or place the selector lever to the position
P or N in the case of an automatic gearbox) and put on the handbrake firmly before
starting the engine.
Fig. 124 Ignition lock posi-
tions
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Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Note
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One should not lay the hand on the shift lever while driving the vehicle. The
pressure of the hand will be transferred to the gearshift forks in the gearbox. This
can, over a period of time, lead to early wear of the gearshift forks.
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Depress the clutch pedal fully when changing gears, in order to avoid unneces-
sary wear and damage.
HandbrakeApplying the handbrake
– Pull the handbrake lever up fully.
Releasing the handbrake
– Pull the handbrake lever up slightly and at the same time press in the
locking button ⇒fig. 126.
– Hold the button pressed and push the handbrake lever down fully
⇒.The handbrake warning light
 lights up when the handbrake is applied, provided
the ignition is on.A warning signal sounds and the following text appears in the display* if you have
inadvertently driven off with the handbrake applied:
HANDBRAKE ON
The handbrake warning is activated if you drive at a speed of more than 6 km/h for
more than 3 seconds.
WARNING
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Please note that the handbrake must be fully released. A handbrake
which is only partially released can result in the rear brakes overheating
which will have a negative effect on the operation of the brake system - risk
of accident! In addition this can result in premature wear of the rear brake
pads.
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Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. The children might, for
example, release the handbrake or take the vehicle out of gear. The vehicle
might then move off - risk of accident!Caution
After the car has come to a stop, always first of all apply the handbrake firmly before
then additionally engaging a gear (manual gearbox) or moving the selector lever
into position P (automatic gearbox).
Fig. 126 Centre console:
Handbrake
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Seat belts 134•
No two persons (also not children) should ever use a single seat belt
together.
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The maximum protection which seat belts can offer is only achieved if
you are correctly seated ⇒page 128, “Correct seated position”.
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The belt webbing must not run across solid or fragile objects (e.g. spec-
tacles, ball-point pens, keys etc.) as this may be a cause of injuries.
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Bulky, loose clothing (e.g. a winter coat over a jacket) does not allow you
to be correctly seated and impairs proper operation of the seat belts.
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It is prohibited to use clamps or other objects to adjust seat belts (e.g. for
shortening the belts for smaller persons).
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The lock tongue should only be inserted into the lock which is the correct
one for your seat. Wrong use of the safety belt will reduce its capacity to
protect and the risk of injury increases.
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The seat backrests must not be tilted too far to the rear otherwise the
seatbelts can lose their effectiveness.
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The belt webbing must always be kept clean. Soiled belt webbing may
impair proper operation of the inertia reel ⇒page 179, “Seat belts”.
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The slot of the belt tongue must not be blocked by paper or similar
objects otherwise the belt tongue will not lock in place properly.
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Inspect the seat belts regularly to ensure they are in good condition. If
you find seat belts which have damage to the seat belt webbing, seat belt
connections, to the inertia reels or to the lock, the relevant safety belt must
be replaced by a specialist garage.
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The seat belts must not be removed or changed in any way. Do not make
an attempt to repair the seat belts yourself.
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Damaged seat belts which have been subjected to stress in an accident
and were therefore stretched, must be replaced - this is best done by a
specialist garage. The anchorage points of the belts must also be inspected.
The anchorage points for the belts should also be checked.
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In certain countries it is possible to use seat belts which differ in terms of
their operation from the seat belts which are described on the pages which
follow.
How are seat belts correctly fastened?Fastening three-point seat belts
Fasten your seat belt before starting!– Correctly adjust the seat and the head restraint before fastening your
seat belt ⇒page 128, “Correct seated position”.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 145 Routing of webbing
over the shoulders and the
lap beltFig. 146 Routing of belt
webbing for an expectant
mother
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Transporting children safely153
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
WARNING
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When transporting a child on the front passenger seat, please comply
with the appropriate national regulations regarding the use of child safety
seats. Switch off the front passenger airbag if necessary at a specialist garage
or switch it off with the switch for front passenger airbag* ⇒page 146.
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The shoulder part of the seat belt must run approximately across the
middle of the shoulder and fit snugly against the chest. It must on no account
run across the neck. The lap part of the seat belt must run across the pelvis
and fits snugly; it must not run over the belly. Tighten the belt webbing over
your hip if necessary.
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Please comply with any differing national legal regulations regarding the
use of child safety seats.
Attaching a child seat using the “ISOFIX” system*
There are two locking eyes between the rear exterior seat backrest and
the surface of the seat itself on both sides for fixing the “ISOFIX” system
child seat in place.
– Insert the mounting funnels onto the locking eyes between the
seat backrest and the seat cushion ⇒fig. 166.
– Push the notched arms of the child seat over the mounting funnels
into the locking eyes, until it is heard to lock ⇒fig. 167.
–Pull on both sides of the child seat!One can mount a child safety seat using the “ISOFIX” system quickly, easily and reli-
ably. Please pay close attention to instructions from the manufacturer of the child
safety seat when installing and removing the seat.
Child seats fitted with the “ISOFIX” system can only be mounted and fixed in a
vehicle fitted with an “ISOFIX” system when these child seats have been released for
this type of vehicle according to the ECE-R 44 standard.
Child safety seats with the fixing system “ISOFIX” can be obtained from Škoda orig-
inal accessories.
Complete installation instructions are enclosed with the child safety seat.
Fig. 166 Locking eyes
(ISOFIX system)
Fig. 167 The ISOFIX child
seat is pushed into the
mounting funnels
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Transporting children safely 154
WARNING
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The locking eyes have just been developed for child safety seats which
use the “ISOFIX” system. You should therefore never attach other child
safety seats, seat belts or objects to the locking eyes - hazard!
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Ask a specialist garage whether a child seat which you bought for
another vehicle is recommended for use in your vehicle before using a child
seat with “ISOFIX” system.
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Certain child seats which use the “ISOFIX” system can be attached with
standard three-point seat belts. Please pay close attention to instructions
from the manufacturer of the child safety seat when installing and removing
the seat.Note
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Child seats which use the “ISOFIX” system are currently available for children
weighing up to about 18 kg. This corresponds to an age range up to 4 years.
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The child seats can also be fitted with the “Top Tether” system ⇒page 154.
Attaching child seat using the “Top Tether” system
On vehicles with divided rear seats* the seats are equipped with the attachment
system “Top Tether” for enhancing the safety of the children when being trans-
ported ⇒fig. 168.
On vehicles with non divided rear seats* the lashing eyes in the luggage compart-
ment are used to fasten the child seats with the system “Top Tether” ⇒fig. 169.
Always perform the installation and removal as stated in the instructions from the
manufacturer of the child seat.
WARNING
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Attach the child seats with the “Top Tether” system only to the points
provided for this purpose ⇒fig. 168.
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On no account should you equip your vehicle, e.g. mount screws or other
anchorage points.
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Pay attention to the important safety information regarding the use of
child seats ⇒page 147.Note
Store the remaining part of the belt for the “Top Tether” system in a textile pocket,
which is located at the child seat.
Fig. 168 Rear seat: Top
Te t h e r
Fig. 169 Fixing eyes in the
luggage compartment
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Inspecting and replenishing185
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
– Pull on the locking lever ⇒page 184, fig. 180, the bonnet is then
unlocked.
– Grip the bonnet and lift it up.
– Take the bonnet support out of its holder and set it in the opening
designed for it ⇒page 184, fig. 181.
Closing the bonnet
– Lift the bonnet slightly and unhook the bonnet support. Press the
bonnet support into the holder designed to hold it.
– Allow the bonnet to drop from a height of about 30 cm into the lock -
bonnet do not press down on it!
WARNING
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Never open the bonnet if you see that steam or coolant is flowing out of
the engine compartment - risk of scalding! Wait long enough until the steam
or coolant has stopped escaping.
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For safety reasons, the bonnet must always be properly closed when
driving. One should therefore check that the lock has in fact engaged prop-
erly after closing the bonnet.
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Stop your vehicle immediately while driving if you notice that the lock is
not properly engaged and close the bonnet properly - risk of an accident!Caution
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Before opening the bonnet, ensure that the arms of the windscreen wipers are
correctly in place against the windscreen. Otherwise, there is a risk of damage to the
paintwork.
Working in the engine compartment
Particular care is required when carrying out any work in the engine
compartment!There is a risk of injuries, scalding, accidents and fire when working in the
engine compartment, e.g. inspecting and replenishing oil and other fluids. For
this reason, it is essential to comply with the warning instructions stated
below and with the general applicable rules of safety. The engine compart-
ment of your car is a hazardous area ⇒.
WARNING
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Never open the bonnet if you see that steam or coolant is flowing out of
the engine compartment - risk of scalding! Wait long enough until the steam
or coolant has stopped escaping.
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Switch off the engine and pull out the ignition key.
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Apply the handbrake firmly.
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If your vehicle is fitted with a manual gearbox, move the gearshift lever
into Neutral, or if it is fitted with automatic gearbox, move the selector lever
into position P.
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Allow the engine to cool down.
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Keep children clear of the engine compartment.
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Do not touch any hot engine parts - risk of burns!
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Never spill oil and other fluids over the hot engine. Such fluids (e.g. the
antifreeze contained in the wash liquid) may ignite!
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Avoid short circuits in the electrical system - particularly on the battery.
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Never place your hand into the radiator fan as long as the engine is still
warm. The fan might suddenly start running!
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Never open the cap of the coolant expansion bottle as long as the engine
is still warm. The cooling system is pressurized!
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Cover over the cap of the coolant expansion reservoir with a large cloth
when opening it as protection for your face, hands and arms from hot steam
or hot coolant.
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