2009 SKODA FABIA jack points

Seat belts 134•
No two persons (also not children) should ever use a single seat belt
together.
•
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.
•
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.
•
It is prohibited to use clamps or other objects to adjust seat belts (e.g. for
shortening the belts for smaller persons).
•
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.
•
The seat backrests must not be tilted too far to the rear otherwise the
seatbelts can lose their effectiveness.
•
The belt webbing must always be kept clean. Soiled belt webbing may
impair proper operation of the inertia reel ⇒page 179, “Seat belts”.
•
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.
•
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.
•
The seat belts must not be removed or changed in any way. Do not make
an attempt to repair the seat belts yourself.
•
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.
•
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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Inspecting and replenishing 186•
Do not let objects, such as e.g cleaning cloth or tools lie in the engine
compartment.
•
If you wish to work under the vehicle, you must secure the vehicle from
rolling away and support it with suitable supporting blocks: the car jack is
not sufficient for this - risk of injury!
•
In cases where it be necessary to carry out inspection work when the
engine is running there is an additional risk from rotating parts (e.g. the V-
ribbed belt, alternator, radiator fan) and from the high-voltage ignition
system. Please observe in addition the following:
−Never touch the electrical cables of the ignition system.
−Absolutely avoid any jewellery, loose items of clothing or long hair
from getting into the rotating parts of the engine - Hazard! Therefore
remove any jewellery beforehand, tie up your hair and wear tight fitting
clothing.
•
Please also comply with the warning instructions stated below when
carrying out any essential work on the fuel system or on the electrical
system:
−Always separate the car battery from the electrical system.
−Do not smoke.
−Never carry out any work close to naked flames.
−Always keep a working fire extinguisher at hand.Caution
When replenishing fluids in the engine, always ensure that the fluids are on no
account mixed up. This may result in major operating problems and also vehicle
damage!
Overview of the engine compartment
The main inspection points.Fig. 182 Diesel engine 1.9 litre/77 kW
Coolant expansion bottle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield washer fluid reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil filler opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake fluid reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery (below a cover) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note
The location of the inspection points in the engine compartment of petrol and
diesel engines is practically identical.
WARNING (continued)
A1
189
A2
197
A3
188
A4
187
A5
191
A6
192
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Breakdown assistance209
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Caution
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Use the pressure of your hand, do not knock on the full wheel trim! Heavy
knocks mainly on the points where the full wheel trim has not been inserted into
the wheel, can result in damage to the guide and centering elements of the full
wheel trim.
•
First check for yourself that the theft-deterrent wheel bolt is located
⇒page 210, “Securing wheels against being stolen*” in the hole in the area of the
valve before fitting the full wheel trim onto a steel wheel which is attached with a
theft-deterrent wheel bolt.
Wheel bolts with caps*
The caps are designed to protect the wheel bolts.Pulling off
– Insert the plastic clip (in the car tool kit) sufficiently far onto the cap
until the inner catches of the clip are positioned at the collar of the
cap.
– Pull the cap off with the plastic clip ⇒fig. 196.
Installing
– Insert the caps onto the bolts.
Slackening and tightening wheel bolts
Slacken the wheel bolts before jacking up the vehicle.Slackening wheel bolts
– Insert the wheel wrench fully onto the wheel bolt
9).
– Grasp the end of the wrench and turn the bolt about one turn to the
left ⇒fig. 197.
Tightening wheel bolts
– Insert the wheel wrench fully onto the wheel bolt 9).
– Grasp the end of the wrench and turn the bolt to the right until it is
tight.
WARNING
Slacken the wheel bolts only a little (about one turn) as long as the vehicle
has not yet been jacked up - risk of an accident!.
Fig. 196 Changing a wheel:
Pull off cap from the wheel
bolt
9)Use the appropriate adapter for slackening and tightening the safety wheel bolts
⇒page 210.
Fig. 197 Changing a wheel:
Slackening wheel bolts
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Breakdown assistance 210
Note•
apply pressure carefully with your foot to the end of the wheel wrench if it
proves difficult to slacken the wheel bolts. Hold tight on the vehicle when doing this
and ensure that you have a steady position.
Raise vehicle
You have to raise the vehicle with a lifting jack in order to be able to
take off the wheel.– Position the lifting jack by selecting the jacking point - engraving in the
lower sill - which is closest to the wheel to be removed ⇒fig. 198.
– 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 vertical web on the
engraving of the lower sill and the bottom base plate of the lifting
jack is resting flat with its complete surface against firm ground.
– Turn the lifting jack up further until 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 therefore 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 slip-
ping 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 sufficient
grip - risk of injury!
•
Never start the engine if the vehicle 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.
Fig. 198 Changing a wheel:
Jacking points for positioning
lifting jack
AA
AB
Fig. 199 Safety wheel bolt
with adapter
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Index249
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data Exterior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Exterior mirror heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
FFastening elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
First-aid box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Fixing net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52, 224
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Fog lights with the function Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Foldable luggage compartment cover . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Force limiter of the power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Front airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Front armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Front headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Diesel fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 164
Saving energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Fuel reserve
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Full wheel trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Fuse
Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
GGauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Gearbox
mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
General view
Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Glass roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Glow plug system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29HHandbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Hazard warning light system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Head airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Head restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Headlight cleaning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Headlight flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Headlights
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Headlight cleaning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Heated windscreen washer nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Heating the front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8IIgnition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Interior light
Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Interior lighting
front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Interior monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Intermittent wiping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
ISOFIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
ISOFIX system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
JJacking points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211, 212KKey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36LLashing eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Leather care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Lifting jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Lighting of the interior of the vehicle
front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
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