2010 SKODA FABIA light

Seats and Storage
62– The head restraints can be inserted into
the relevant holes of the folded forward
seat cushions
fig. 54
.
– Fold the seat backrests fully fowards.Move seats into the initial position– Install the head restraint in the slightly lifted seat backrest.– Then push the seat backrest back into th
e upright position until the securing knob
clicks into place - check by
pulling on the seat backrest.
– Make sure that the red pin is covered
page 61, fig. 53
on the right.
– Move the seat cushion into its original position.
WARNING

Ensure that the seat belts are not da
maged when operating the seat back-
rests. Under no circumstances must the rear seat belts be jammed by the folded back seat backrests.
The belts and the belt locks must be in their original position after folding
back the seat cushions and the seat backrests - they must be ready to use.
Pay attention that the seat backrest is correctly interlocked. It is only then
that the three-point seat belt can reliably fulfil its function.
The seat backrests must be securely interlocked in position so that no
objects in the luggage compartment ca
n slide into the passenger compartment
if there is sudden braking - risk of injury!
Note
If the housing of the net partit
ion* is installed, first of all fold th left seat backrest
forward and then the right double seat backrest.
Inserting head restraints in the seat cushions– The rear head restraints can be inserted
into the relevant holes of the folded
forward seat cushions.
Removing the seat cushionThe luggage compartment can be increased in size by removing the rear seat.Removing– Fold the seat cushion forwards completely. – Press the wire clamps in the direction of the arrow
fig. 55
and remove the seat
cushion from its holder.
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Fig. 54 Rear seats: Inserting head restraints in the seat cushions Fig. 55 Removing seat cushions
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Installing– Press the wire clamps in the direction
of the arrow and place it in its holder.
– Fold the seat cushion back into its original position.PedalsConcerning a secure depressing of the peda
l, you should use only footmats from the
Škoda genuine accessories. Operation of the pedals must not be hindered!
WARNING

Greater pedal distances may be needed when there is a fault in the brake
system.
Do not place any footmats or other additional floor coverings in the area of
the pedals in order to ensure that all the pedals can be fully depressed and are able to return unobstructed to their initial position - risk of accident!
There must be no objects on the floor
which could roll under the pedals. You
would then no longer be able to apply
the brakes, operate the clutch or acceler-
ator - risk of accident!luggage compartmentLoading the luggage compartmentPlease observe the following in the interest of having good handling characteristics of your vehicle: – Distribute the items of luggage as evenly as possible.– Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.– Attach the items of luggage to the
lashing eyes or the fixing net*
page 64.
In the event of an accident, there is such a
high kinetic energy wh
ich is produced by
small and light objects that th
ey can cause severe injuries. The magnitude of the kinetic
energy depends on the speed at which the vehicle is travelling and on the weight of the object. The speed at which the vehicle is trave
lling is in this case the more significant
factor. Example: In the event of a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, an unsecured object with a weight of 4.5 kg produces an en
ergy, which corresponds to 20 times its own
weight. This means that it results in a weight of approx. 90 kg. You can imagine the inju- ries that can occur, if this “bullet” is flyi
ng through the interior compartment and hits
an occupant.
WARNING

Stow the objects in the luggage compartment and attach them to the
lashing eyes.
Loose objects in the passenger compartment can be thrown forward during
a sudden manoeuvre or in case of an accident and can injure the occupants or other oncoming traffic. This risk is still increased, if the objects which are flying around are hit by a deployed airbag. In this case, the objects which are thrown back can injure the occupants - hazard.
Please note that the handling properties of your vehicle may be affected
when transporting heavy objects as a result
of the displacement of the centre of
gravity. The speed and style of driv
ing must be adjusted accordingly.

The items carried in the luggage compartment should be stowed in such a
way that no objects are able to slip fo
rward if there are any sudden driving or
braking manoeuvres underta
ken - risk of injury!

When transporting fastened objects
which are sharp and dangerous in the
luggage compartment enlarged by folding the rear seats forward or removing the rear seats, ensure the safety of th
e passengers transported on the other rear
seats
page 115, “Correct seated position for the occupants on the rear seats”.

If the rear seats next to the folded
forward seat are occupied, ensure
maximum safety, e.g. by placing the goods to be transported in such a way that a folding back of the seat is prevented in case of a rear collision.
Never drive with the boot lid fully open
ed or slightly ajar otherwise exhaust
gases may get into the interior of the vehicle - risk of poisoning!
On no account exceed the permissible
axle loads and the permissible gross
weight of the vehicle - risk of accident!
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Caution
Do not place any objects with sharp edges in the nets - risk of net damage.Folding hooks*Folding hooks for attaching small items of lu
ggage, such as bags etc., are provided on
both sides of the luggage compartment
fig. 58
.
An item of luggage weighing up to
10 kg can be attached to the hook.
WARNING
Please refer to the following guidelines
page 63.
Luggage compartment cover You can use the luggage compartment cover behind the head restraints for storing
light and soft items.
Fig. 59 Remove / install the luggage compartment coverThe luggage compartment cover can be remo
ved as required if one must transport
bulky goods. – Unhook the support straps
fig. 59
.
– Remove the luggage compartment cover from the holders with adequate
blows to the bottom side of the cove
r in the area between the holders.
– To re-install, place the cover on the cont
act surfaces of the side trim panel and
position the mounts on the cover above
the holders at the side trim panel.
– Interlock the cover with adequate blows to
the top side of the cover in the area
between the holders.
– Attach the support straps on the boot lid. The luggage compartment cover is foreseen for
storage of small objects of up to 2.5 kg.
in weight.
WARNING
No objects should be placed on the
luggage compartment cover, the vehicle
occupants could be endangered if th
ere is sudden braking or the vehicle
collides with something.
Fig. 58 Luggage compartment: folding hook (Fabia)
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Caution
When closing the boot lid, jamming and da
mage to the luggage compartment cover or
the side trim panel can occur
if handled in an unprofessional way. Therefore, check the
following before closing:
The mounts of the cover must be interlocked on the holders of the side trim
panel .
The items which are transported must not exceed the level of the luggage compart-
ment cover.
The cover must not be jammed in the seal of
the boot lid when it is in the opened
position.
There must be no object in the gap between the opened cover and the rear seat
backrest.
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!Further positions of the luggage compartment cover You can use the luggage compartment cover behind the head restraints for storing light and soft items.Fig. 60 Luggage compartment cover in the lowe
r position / stowed behind the rear seats
The luggage compartment cover can also be
put into the lower position on the
supporting elements
fig. 60
- left.
The luggage compartment cover can also
be stowed behind the rear seats
fig. 60
-
right.Foldable luggage compartment cover (Combi)Fig. 61 Luggage compartment: Foldable luggage
compartment cover / removing the foldable
luggage compartment coverPulling out– Pull the foldable luggage compartment cover in direction of arrow as far as the
stop into the secured position
fig. 61
.
Folding– Press the cover in the handle area in di
rection of arrow , the cover rolls up auto-
matically.
Removing– Have the foldable luggage compartment cover removed to transport bulky goods
by pressing on the side of
the cross rod in direction of arrow and taking it out
by moving it in direction of arrow
fig. 61
.
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A2
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68 Remove carrier rails– Slacken the check points on the carrier rails using the vehicle key or a flat screw-
driver
page 67, fig. 63
.
– Grasp the carrier rail
at the position
page 67, fig. 63
and slacken it by
pulling in the direction of the arrow.
You can take out the removable storage
compartments* in order to facilitate the removal
page 78, “Removeable storage
compartments* in the luggage compartment”.
– Grasp the carrier rail at the position ,
slacken it by pulling in the direction of
the arrow and take it out.
– 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 ca
rrier 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 the part with the holder and se
cure it by sliding it into the grooves
 fig. 64
.
Net partition* (Combi)Use the net partition behind the rear seatsFig. 65 Pull out the net partition / roll upPulling out– 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 direction of the
holders
fig. 65
.
– 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 th
e upright position until the locking button
clicks into place - check by pulling on the seat backrest

.
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A1
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A2
Fig. 64 Divide the luggage compart- ment
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AB
AC
AC
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Folding– Pull the cross rod back slightly, first on the one side then on the other side and take
the cross rod out of the mounts
page 68, fig. 65
.
–
Hold
the cross rod in such a way that the net partition can roll up slowly and
without damage into housing .
If you wish to use the entire luggage
compartment, you can remove the luggage
compartment cover
page 66.
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 func-tion.
First check for yourself that the cross road is inserted into the mounts in
the front position!
If the net partition is located behind th
e rear seats, then always make sure
that the rear seat backrest is correctly interlocked.Using the net partition behind the front seatsFig. 66 Pull out the net partition / roll upPulling out– 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. 66
.
– First of all insert the cross rod into the mount on one side.– 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.
Folding– Pull the cross rod back slightly, first on the one side then on the other side and take
the cross rod out of the mounts
fig. 66
.
–
Hold
the cross rod in such a way that the net partition can roll up slowly and
without damage into housing .
– Fold the rear seats back into their 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 housingRemoving– Open the right rear door.
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AC
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Fig. 67 Rear seats: Net partition housing
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70– 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 69, fig. 67
in the direction of arrow
and take it out of the mounts of the rear se
at backrests on the right in the direction
of the arrow .
Installing– Position the net partition housing into the mounts of the rear seat backrests. – Push the luggage net partition housing in
the opposite direction of arrow as far
as the stop.
– Fold the rear seats back into their original position.Bicycle holder in the luggage compartment*Install cross member– Remove the luggage compartment cover
page 66; if necessary we recommend
to remove, the net partition*
page 69.
– Take the head restraints out of the rear
seat backrests and fold the rear seats in
order to extend the luggage compartment as desired.
– Release the fixtures at the ends of
the cross member by fully loosening and
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. 69
.
– Slacken the screw and take it out of the moveable part of the fixture; position
the moveable part of the carr
ier, 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 moveable 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.
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A1
A2
A1
Fig. 68 Install cross member
AB
AC
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AB
AC
Fig. 69 Install bicycle carrier
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74Parking ticket holderThe note holder is designed e.g. for atta
ching a car park ticket in parking areas.
The parking ticket has to always be
removed
before starting off in order not to restrict
the driver's vision.Ashtray*Fig. 76 Centre console: Ashtray at the front / rearRemoving ashtray– Remove the ashtray
fig. 76
upwards. When removing do not hold the ashtray at
the cover - risk of breakage.
Replacing ashtray– Insert the ashtray vertically.
WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!Cigarette lighter* and power sockets*Cigarette lighter You can also use the socket on the ci
garette lighter for other electrical
appliances.Using the cigarette lighter– Press in the button of the cigarette lighter
fig. 77
.
– Wait until the button jumps forward.– Remove the cigarette lighter immediately and use it.– Insert the cigarette lighter again into the socket.Using the socket– Remove the cigarette lighter or the cover of the power socket.– Connect the plug of the electrical appliance to the socket. The 12 volt power socket can also be used
to supply power to additional electrical
accessories with a power uptake up to 120 watts.
Fig. 75 Windscreen: Parking ticket holder
Fig. 77 Centre console: Cigarette lighter
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